Report of the Meeting of the Not-So-Young Priests at Xellim
Date:19-8-2014 to 22-08-2014

The Fifth Not-So-Young Priests’ meetbegan on August 19th morning at Xellim - Goa. 19 Fathers were present for the meeting. Fr. Joy the convener of the programme welcomed everyone. It was inaugurated by lighting the lamp by Rev. Fr. Charles Serrao, the Provincial and 5 representatives from each batch. Thereafter Fr.Provincial presided over the Eucharistic celebration which was concelebrated by Fr. Peter D'Sa and Fr.Sunil Monis. During the homily Fr. Provincial invited everyone to reflect on the Carmelite life and the importance of the three Evangelical Counsels.

Fr. Provincial addressed the participants and highlighted the importance of having a deep relationship with God, spirit of sharing, sense of belongingness and healthy relationship with one another. He invited everyone to contribute their full to work for the growth of the Province saying “I am open for dialogue and suggestions. Let us work together as one team for the good of the Province.” At the end Fr. Joy thanked Fr. Provincial for his fraternal visit in spite of his busy schedule.

Input sessions on Counseling skills, technical and pastoral counseling by Clinical Psychologist Rev. Fr. Simon Denis from Rosary College, Navellim–Margao was organized. It was really meaningful and enriching
The second day Dr. Peter Castelinho was invited for to enlighten the Not-so- young priests of our province on the theme of Suicidal tendencies and their prevention. Fr. JeevanTauro introduced the resource person. He taught the valuable techniques of listening in order to understand the person well. His simple and practical method of teaching was really interesting and enriching. At the end Fr. Ajith Rodrigues thanked Dr. Peter for sharing his wonderful experience

On the third day Fr. Henry Moras the Jubilarian was felicitated. Fr. Oswald Crasta read the report of the last year which was proposed by Fr. Deep and seconded by Fr. Deepak Thomas. Thereafter Fathers one by one started sharing their own personal and pastoral experiences. Fr.Ronald moderated the session.