Taize at Divine Call Centre,Mulky

A Taize worship was conducted for the ICYM members who were attending a 3 day retreat at Divine Call Centre,Mulky on 26th Sept 09 in the evening. Anil D'souza introduced about the Taize worship. Suraj Noronha helped the gathering learn the songs. The beautiful choir which included Prem, Wedson, Brian, Ovida, Dionne, Aruna, Dillon, Anil and Suraj led the gathering into melodious chantings. The reading and the intercessory prayers were led by the ICYM members.Around 200 people participated in this worship.
The Jesus Youth is also leading the praise and worship for all the three days.

'BACKBONE OF OUR MOVEMENT'

A 6 hour intercession was held in Bishop's house on the 27th Sept,09 in preparation of the coming Deeper and Higher conference in Bangalore from 2nd to 4th October,09. The day started with a mass. Jaison led a beautiful time of adoring the Eucharistic Lord, Bro.Tony shared on prayer and intercession. There was a time of intercession for the conference in which everyone participated and fervently prayed.
Everyday,Mangalore bends its knees in front of the blessed sacrament interceding for the conference in Fatima Retreat House,Valencia from 7pm to 9pm for the conference.
Thanks be to our AWESOME God.

St.Agnes retreat

Pics of the retreat: (clockwise)Music ministry, Resource and the Participants taking part in the retreat

There was a retreat for the first year students of St. Agnes Degree College,Bendoor on 18th and 19th of september. The crowd was about 200 . Fr. Rudolf inaugraed thr retreat with the Holy Mass and homily on Uniqueness of every person. Gleron and Prem took a interactive M/C involving the students greatly in the retreat.The sessions like God's love ,Jesus My savior , Sin & repentance , Media Effects, Holy Spirit's guidance in studies and decision making , and others were taken by Mr. Anil, Mr. Suraj, Sr. Michelle,Mr. Prajwal, Br.Rodney,who gave a good exposure to the light of faith. Testimonies from Mr. Suraj , Mr. Prajwal were showing the reality of existence and working of the Almighty.
Music on base guitar , acoustic guitar , keyboard and drums gave a rythm to praise the almighty God, thanks to musicians like Prem, Brayn, Greg , John, Suraj,Anthony. There as good worship time led by our leaders. Rowen was handling the media work , which also worked a lot for the students to grasp the message.Thanks especially for the intercession team including Steffi, Crystal,Jaison...; which gave a backbone support.
Let God be praised for all this greatness shown. The Concluding Holy Mass and homily on how to keep up this spiritulity was by Fr. Bineesh, who also lead through the prayer for the infilling of the Holy Spirit.Thanks to the manangement of St. Agnes College, who co-operated with us during the 2 days.

-- With regards ,

Ajay D'souza,

Campus Team Member.