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Jan 11 : ICYM Kelarai unit organized a Reunion for all the members of ICYM Kelarai on December 25, 2023 at 4 p.m . The program began with refreshments . The Director of ICYM Kelarai and Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Joseph Mascarenhas presided over the program along with Mr. Santhosh DCosta , Vice President of Church Parish council and former President of ICYM at Diocese level along with ICYM animators Mrs. Linet Crasta and Mr. Vinod Pereira.

The program began by invoking God’s blessings by a prayer song and Bible reading by the members of ICYM Kelarai followed by Welcome speech delivered by ICYM animator Mr. Vinod Pereira. Ms. Preethi Fernandes read a short report on the journey of 40 years of ICYM Kelarai. The president of the function Rev. Fr. Joseph Mascarenhas addressed the gathering . Mr. Santhosh DCosta spoke about his experience and the activities conducted in view of 40 years Ruby Jubilee. Ms. Alisha Crasta read out the names of all the presidents who have dutifully served the organization and thanked them for their service and sacrifice.

The former presidents of ICYM Kelarai were given a chance to express their thoughts and to share their journey . 6 former Presidents expressed their joy to be back to the platform , they expressed how much the ICYM has helped them build their courage and confidence and expressed their nostalgia and their experiences. Suggestion about the program for 40 years Ruby Jubilee – Chandare which is to be held on January 28 , 2024 was expressed by the members present.

The Vote of thanks was proposed by Ms. Lenisha Crasta, Secretary of ICYM Kelarai , the compere of the evening. The program ended on a beautiful note by singing the ICYM Anthem.