Pratika Prabhune
VIRAR, MARCH 27, 2009: On March 21, the Std. X students of Resurrection Parish, Virar (W), who had just completed the board examinations, came together for a short session conducted by Fr. Edwin Colaco. Fr. Edwin began the session with a discussion on the recently held exams. Next, he went on to ask how we could utilize our holidays well by serving the parish in a fun filled manner. He stressed that we should play an a
ctive role in the different programmes of the parish. He pointed out that we can serve God by being fully involved in the activities of the parish. He explained that no matter what career path we choose in life, we always need to dedicate some time for service in the parish.
Fr. Edwin then went on to inform us about the various Cells in our Parish, for instance, the Resurrection Youth Movement and the Small Christian Communities. He invited us to join the Resurrection Youth Movement, an invitation that we accepted readily. He also requested our help to organize the Summer Camp that is held in the Parish every year. Finally, he asked some of the youngsters to assist in the Lenten Renewal Programme to be held during the Holy Week.
Next, Fr. Blany Pinto, our Parish Priest, briefed us about the other forthcoming activities in the parish. He too invited us to participate wholeheartedly in all the parish programmes. The session came to a close with a short prayer after which we dispersed feeling highly enthusiastic.
VIRAR, MARCH 27, 2009: On March 21, the Std. X students of Resurrection Parish, Virar (W), who had just completed the board examinations, came together for a short session conducted by Fr. Edwin Colaco. Fr. Edwin began the session with a discussion on the recently held exams. Next, he went on to ask how we could utilize our holidays well by serving the parish in a fun filled manner. He stressed that we should play an a
ctive role in the different programmes of the parish. He pointed out that we can serve God by being fully involved in the activities of the parish. He explained that no matter what career path we choose in life, we always need to dedicate some time for service in the parish.Fr. Edwin then went on to inform us about the various Cells in our Parish, for instance, the Resurrection Youth Movement and the Small Christian Communities. He invited us to join the Resurrection Youth Movement, an invitation that we accepted readily. He also requested our help to organize the Summer Camp that is held in the Parish every year. Finally, he asked some of the youngsters to assist in the Lenten Renewal Programme to be held during the Holy Week.
Next, Fr. Blany Pinto, our Parish Priest, briefed us about the other forthcoming activities in the parish. He too invited us to participate wholeheartedly in all the parish programmes. The session came to a close with a short prayer after which we dispersed feeling highly enthusiastic.