Allipade: The much-anticipated Kutma Khel 2024 event was held at the church ground and school ground in Allipade, with great enthusiasm and excitement on September 01, 2024. The day-long event, organized by the ICYM Allipade Unit, saw the participation of all 7 wards, with guests and parishioners joining in the fun.
Program began with a march past by the 7 wards, led by their respective ward leaders, who carried flags and banners. The march past was followed by a stage program.
In the inaugural ceremony as main guest Mr. Mark and Mrs. Mary Tauro from St. Joseph Ward, and Mr. Louis and Mrs. Sevrine Sequeira from Nithyadar Ward, Allipade Church, who had completed their 50 years of blissful married life and along with them Fr. Robert D'Souza (parish priest), Brother Ajay D'Souza, Naveen Moras, Kiran Noronha, and Sr. Narsiza. ICYM animators Wilson D'Souza and Sr. Deepa, ICYM Bantwal Deanery President Arrol Sequeira, Red Drop representative Roshan Sequeira, Deanery Committee member Roshni Sequeira, ICYM Allipade Unit President Mishal, Secretary Primal, and ICYM Mangalore Diocese Social Cause Secretary Wilson Pinto, Louis and Sevrine Sequeira from Nithyadar Ward. Referees and volunteers Alwin and the ICYM Loretto youths were also present on the dias.
Sports Secretary Ria Moras welcomed everyone and Louis Siqueira shared his experience about the event.
Fr. Robert D'Souza "Today the whole parish as one family we will be playing. Let this day be a memorable one in everyone's life, along with this lets celebrate our unit".
Main guests of the programe Mr. & Mrs. Tauro and Mr. & Mrs. Sequeira were honored and felicitated.
Primal Pinto, Secretary of the ICYM Allipade Unit, thanked everyone.
Later, all ICYM members, along with the ICYM Bantwal Deanery President and committee members, started action songs that all the wards and the parish priest, Brother Ajay, enjoyed and joined in. A mass performance by the ICYM Director and Brother Ajay, along with ICYM members, was truly impressive.
The games and sports events that followed were a highlight of the day, with all participants showing great enthusiasm and sportsmanship. The events included track and field events, team games, and individual competitions. The evening stage program saw the announcement of winners, with St. John the Baptist Ward taking home the championship trophy. Sacred Heart of Jesus Ward securing first runners-up, and St. Sebastian Ward becoming the second runners-up.
ICYM Allipade youth were announced as the second runners-up in Gadyanth Udkana, organized by ICYM Bantwal Deanery, and the prize was distributed
ICYM Mangalore Diocese Director Fr. Ashwin Cardoza, Secretary Ashlin Dsouza, Vice President Nihan Sequeira, Lady Vice President Riana Dcunha, Treasurer Reena Crasta and ICYM Karnataka Regional Representative Jaison Dsouza their presence was greatly appreciated and added significance to the event,
The event concluded with a rain dance, which was enjoyed by all. The day's host, Venessa Moras, ensured that everything ran smoothly, and the ICYM Allipade Unit thanked all participants and guests for making the event a success.