Derebailso Tidodo Dabazo: Celebration of three accomplishments of Derebail Parish

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Derebailso Tidodo Dabazo: Celebration of three accomplishments of Derebail Parish

Most Holy Redeemer Church Derebail marks three milestones in the years 2024. The church completed 85 years, the parish bulletin Derebail che Phul has accomplished 30 years in print and the website is in its Decennial year. To mark these three occasions, The Commissions for Social Communication, Education and Peace and Justice organized a series of competitions under the title Sahithik Suvalo. The competitions varied from Essay Competition, Poster Competition and Poetry Composition. A special event "Kavigoshti"- a programme where parish poets, both amateur and accomplished- presented their poems.

The Finale "Derebailso Tidodo Dabazo" was celebrated with great grandeur on 7 July 2024 at the Golden Jubilee Hall from 5.30pm onwards.

The programme began with a prayer song by the members of the Boys Choir. The Chief Guest Rev.Fr.Edwin Monis, Parish Priest of St Lawrence Church, Karadi; Rev.Fr.Joseph Martis, Parish Priest, Derebail Church; Rev.Fr.Kevin Dsouza, Assistant Parish Priest, Derebail Church; Mrs.Sheela Dsouza, Parish Vice President; Mr. Denzil Pinto and Mr. Anil Patrao, Coordinator of 21 Commissions were escorted to the dias by Mr.Simon Pereira.

The highlight of the formal programme was the felicitation of the pioneering members of Derebail Parish. 11 members of the parish were felicitated with a shawl, memento and sapling. Mr.Anil Patrao briefly introduced the pioneering members to the parishioners.

Mr.Victor Correa, the Editor of the Parish Bulletin was then honoured for his service for the last 30 years. Mrs.Muriel Vas introduced Mr.Victor to the audience.The present members of the Editorial Board were also invited to the dias and were presented with a rose. Mr.Victor Correa, thanked the church for this honour and recollected his fond memories as the editor of Derebail Che Phul. This was followed by prize Distribution. A special prize was awarded to parishioners who had a copy of the first edition and the highest copies of the parish magazine.

Fr.Edwin Monis was then felicitated for his pivotal role as the Assistant Parish Priest-at Derebail Church- in the inception of the parish website. Sr.Maria introduced Fr.Edwin Monis to the parishioners. The young and vibrant website team of the parish was rewarded with a flower for their selfless service round the year. Fr.Edwin Monis expressed his gratitude and joy on the occasion and addressed the parishioners.

As part of the Derebailso Tidodo Dabazo celebration, a drama was staged. The dramatist Mr.Richard Pereira and the director Mr. Maxim Rodrigues, Bondel were felicitated on the occasion. Mrs. Cynthia Martis introduced them to the audience.

The Parish Priest Rev.Fr.Joseph Martis added to the celebratory note of the event with his Presidential address. He acknowledged the service of the parishioners and appreciated the growth that the parish had scaled over the years.

Mrs.Diana Dsouza then rendered the Vote of Thanks and drew the curtains on the formal programme.

Ms. Portia Furtado diligently maneuvered the formal programme as the MC.

The MCs for the informal programme, Ms.Chelsia Castelino, Mr.Reon Pinto and Mrs. Preethan Pereira steered the audience to a lively mood during the formal programme.

The Cultural Programme began on a high note with about 125 children, from tiny tots to teens, sang "We are the World" in unison and won everyone's hearts.

Ms.Shynel who received highest appreciation for her poem at Derebail's Kavigoshti, presented her poem to a larger audience at the day's programme.

The powerful, enchanting and synchronised dance performance of the youth left everyone swaying themselves to the beats of konkani music.

The drama, "Wallicha Baileso Gov Kon?" was the final highlight of the day. Parishioners watched the play and enjoyed it.

The entire celebration went on very well.

Report by: Lynsha Lobo
Pictures: Simon Pereira