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July 9 : On Sunday, July 9, 2023, at 8:20 am, the ICYM SURATHKAL unit in partnership with the Parish's Ecology and Environment Commission organized the "DENDROPHILE- 2023" sapling planting event at Sacred Heart Church ICYM Garden. The saplings were planted by Very Rev. Fr. Austin Peter Peres, Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Richard Dsouza, assistant director of ICYM Surathkal, Mrs. Asha Pinto, the PPC secretary, Mr. Sandeep D'Souza, the convenor of the youth commission, Mr. Edward D'Souza, the convenor of the ecology commission, and Ms. Teena Rebello, the unit animator for ICYM Surathkal.

The purpose of the event was to encourage environmental protection and instil responsibility in the next generation. While planting a variety of saplings, participants learned about the importance of these saplings in preserving ecological balance.

A total of 35 ICYM members joined in the event along with other Parishioners.