CARMEL CHRISTMAS CAROLS 2019 held at Infant Jesus
Naman Ballok Jesu, Konkani Monthly in association with Infant Jesus Shrine, organized ‘CARMEL CAROLS SINGING COMPETITION 2019’ on 8th December 2019 at 5 pm. As the Carmelite Brothers commenced the programme with their melodious carol, the Infant Jesus Shrine premises enthralled with the vibe of melodies. The event was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Rev. Fr. Pius James D’Souza, the Vice-Provincial of Carmelites and the Episcopal Vicar for the Religious in the Diocese of Mangaluru by cradling the baby Jesus. The sponsors for the event Mr. Valerian Lobo, Karkal, Mrs. Flavy Mascarenhas, Mr. Oswald D’Souza were present along with Fr. Prakash D’Cunha the shrine director and Fr. JoCy. Siddakatte, the Editor of Naman Ballok Jesu.

Towards the end of the event Fr. Cyprian Fernandes OCD released Mariye Tum Zana Aslliygi? the album of hymns by Mr. Apolinaris D’Souza after Mr. Simon Bajal introduced the same. Thereafter Fr. Cyprian and Mr. Valerian Lobo gave away the prizes to the winners.

The Competition was held in 3 Categories, and the winners were:
Religious Category:
First Place – Holy Rosary Convent
Second Place: Shalom
Third Place: Fatima Convent, Ursuline

Under 20
First Place – Blue Angels
Second Place: Ranipura Parish
Third Place: Holy Spirit Parish, Bajal

Above 20 (Konkani):
First Place: Blue Angels
Second Place: Mistle Toe
Third Place: Holy Spirit Parish, Bajal

The Judges of the Competition were Mrs. Shilpa Cutinha, Mrs. Joshal D’Souza and Br. Suraj Lobo- Jeppu Seminary. Fr. Prakash D Cunha compered the event and Fr. JoCy rendered the vote of thanks.

Photo Credit: Br. Geetan Santhumayor.