Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh (R)., Paladka Unit conducted an elocution competition among children/adults of the community belonging to Paladka Parish relating to different age groups from 1st Std. to SSLC and of the age group upto 25 years consisting 4 categories with 4 different subjects on Sunday the 2nd October 2011 at the Church Premises.
In the earlier session the competition was conducted wardwise in Konkani language as per the guidelines laid down by Catholic Sabha and as directed by our Parish Priest whose desire was that all the eligible children/adults of the age groups are to be motivated to participate in this exercise. "Sabher Ulai, Vyakthiv Phulay" was his theme slogan and the whole exercise was focussed in this direction.
As soon as the first session was concluded there was an informal get together of the participants, parents and parishioners who stood behind to encourage the children as well as the organisers. Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Gilbert D'Souza, the driving force of this novel method of the exercise, Vice President Mr. Andrew D'Souza, Secretary Mr. Victor A.D'Souza of the Parish Pastoral Parishad and the office bearers of the Catholic Sabha, joined by the Gurkars/Gurkarnis of the various wards were on the dais.
The President of the Catholic Sabha, Mr. Hilar D'Souza explained the purpose behind this programme and lauded the support extended by the Parish Priest., Vice President and Secretary as well as the Gurkars/Gurkarnis of the wards and other enthusiasts. While President of the Catholic Sabha honoured the Parish Priest, the rest on the dais were honoured by the Parish Priest with roses.
A break was given for serving break fast/refreshments for all. In the later part the winners of the wardwise competion were made to participate in the competition in Konkani language for determining the first 3 places in each category/subjects. A competion in Kannada Language was also followed which was open to all among 3 categories and three subjects barring 1st to 4th Std. children for determining the first 3 places in each category/subjects. There was a overwhelming support by the parents and parishioners which was evident with their large presence, never heard before in the history of such events conducted by Catholic Sabha.
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