www.manjeshwarchurch.in: May 2025

Sunday, May 18, 2025

Training Camp for Office Bearers

Half-Day Training Camp for Office Bearers of Church Associations Held at Our Lady of Mercy Church, Manjeshwar

Manjeshwar, May 18, 2025:

A special half-day training camp was organized at Our Lady of Mercy Church, Manjeshwar, on May 18, 2025, for the office bearers of all the church associations. The event aimed to strengthen the leadership, planning, and coordination among various parish groups.

The training session was led by Rev. Fr. Vijay Kumar Machado, Executive Secretary of the CCBI Commission for Faith Formation. His expertise and guidance provided valuable insights to the participants, emphasizing the importance of spiritual leadership and effective administration in church organizations.

The session was presided over by Rev. Fr. Edwin Francis Pinto, Parish Priest of Our Lady of Mercy Church, Manjeshwar. Also present were Mr. Vijith Dsouza, Parish Council Vice President; Mrs. Christin Dsouza, Parish Council Secretary; and Mrs. Reena Monteiro, Head of all Parish Commissions.

The main focus areas of the training included:

Preparation of Annual Plans

Promoting Cooperation among Associations

Supporting the Church’s Mission and Initiatives

Participants actively engaged in discussions and activities that encouraged team spirit and mutual understanding among the different groups serving the parish. The camp concluded with a renewed sense of unity and purpose, empowering leaders to serve more effectively in their respective roles.

Report By:

Rohan Dsouza

Parish Media Head

Our Lady of Mercy Church

Manjeshwar

JUBILEE 2025 Song & YouTube Channel Launching Ceremony

BORVASHACHE YAATHRIK – JUBILEE 2025 Song & YouTube Channel Launched at Our Lady of Mercy Church, Manjeshwar

Manjeshwar, May 18, 2025:

A significant spiritual and media milestone was celebrated at Our Lady of Mercy Church, Manjeshwar, with the grand launch of the Jubilee 2025 theme song "Borvashache Yaathrik" and the inauguration of the church’s official YouTube channel.

The event was graced by the presence of Rev. Fr. Vijay Kumar Machado, Executive Secretary of the CCBI Commission for Faith Formation, who officially inaugurated the new song and YouTube platform.

The program was presided over by Rev. Fr. Edwin Francis Pinto, Parish Priest of Our Lady of Mercy Church, along with Parish Council Vice President Mr Vijith Dsouza, Secretary Mrs Christin Dsouza, Parish Ayog's Head Mrs Reena Monteiro, and Parish Media Head Mr Rohan Dsouza.

The newly launched theme song, which captures the spirit of the Jubilee year, is the fruit of collaborative artistic and spiritual effort:

· Lyrics by Mr. Hilary Lawrence Pinto (Fermai/Abu Dhabi)

· Tune composed by Br. Rikson Moras, OCD

· Music arrangement by Stephen Frank

· Harmonization by Br. Vinod Pais

· Overall coordination by Fr. Edwin Francis Pinto

Audio and video production were carried out by Carmel Kiran Media, with stunning drone visuals captured by Derick Monteiro and video editing by John R. Dsouza. The melodious voices of Jayashree Monteiro, Frencita Monteiro, Akil Monteiro, Stallon Dsouza, Rekha Monteiro, Neema Dsilva, Risha Saldanha, Br. Rikson Moras, and Fr. Edwin Francis Pinto brought the composition to life.

The YouTube channel aims to be a platform for spiritual enrichment, parish news, and community outreach. All are invited to subscribe and stay connected through the link:

👉 Our Lady of Mercy Church YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/@manjeshwarchurch

The parish extends heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of this meaningful event, marking a memorable beginning to the Jubilee journey.