On the occasion of Youth Day on August 14th 2022, ICYM Moodbidri unit started their programme "Yuva Samavesh 2022" with Alwin Danthy's talk. He explained to them their responsibilities and how they should represent themselves in society. "We only have one life, so let us use it wisely and not blame others when we fail to fulfil our responsibilities".
The next session was conducted by the animator Avish Saldanha, about how to overcome the problems we face during interviews and about Swacch Bharat Abhiyan.
This was followed by a stage program. The President of the programme was Parish priest V.Rev. Fr. Onil D'Souza. The Parish council Vice President John Menezes ,Secretary Ronald Serrao, Coordinator of 21 Commissions Sylvia Mascarenhas, Carmel convent sister Eveline Marie, ICYM Mangalore Diocese Red Drop coordinator Brendon Cutinho, Moodbidri Deanery President Mithesh D'Souza, ICYM Moodbidri Deanery red drop coordinator Renisha, Animator of ICYM Moodbidri unit Avish Saldahna, Youth Commission coordinator Ivy Serrao, ICYM Moodbidri unit President Vijoy Ashwin Cardoza and Secretary Josna Fernandes were present.
The stage program commenced with a prayer song by Viyola Lasrado and team and then ICYM President Vijoy Cardoza welcomed the gathering. V. Rev Fr Onil Dsouza gave his presidential speech. Moodbidri Deanery President Mithesh D'Souza spoke about ICYM. The Parish Council Vice President John Menezes spoke about the importance of youth in the Parish. Finally, the vote of thanks was given by ICYM Secretary Josna Fernandes.
After lunch, they had an ice break session which was held by Viola Lewis, Karnataka regional representative, Nishel Preemal, General Secretary of ICYM Mangalore Diocese and Vice President Winston Sequiera.
They congratulated Jevish Fernandes with a small gift for being Vice President of ICYM Mangalore Diocese for the year 2021-22. The Yuva samavesh ended with a baila dance. Carol Rebello compered the event.