An ever enthusiastic crowd of 1075 participants had filled the St.Aloysius hall with joy of meeting jesus on the 8th of November, 09'.
The registration started at 7.45am from the various colleges in and around Mangalore. The program started at 8.30 am by the MC’s Mr. Golwin Peter and Ms. Maria Francis. The music team led by Mr. Shejin supported the MCs to give a joyful beginning for the programme. At 9:00am the programme was inaugurated officially with the installation of Mother Mary's statue and the Holy Bible. Fr. Rudolf( Jesus youth animator,Manglore), Sr. Icey and Adv. George were on the dais. Fr Rudolf blessed the entire gathering.
At the outset,the audio visual team welcomed the participants with a welcome dance to the program. From 9.30 am Mr. V.V. Augustine took a session on the need of meeting Jesus to overcome the problems that we face in our youth life. He also took one more session on his personal experience with God. The Eucharistic adoration which was also led by him was a special experience and helped many participants for a personal encounter with the Lord and to make some firm decisions for life.
The Holy Eucharist was celebrated by Fr. Joby, (Asst. Vicar, St. Alphonsa Church), Fr. Shaji, (Youth Director of Belthangady Diocese) and Fr. Biju. Fr. Shaji gave the homily on how the Jesus encounter will make our life more beautiful and enjoyable. Ms. Teresa, an active Jesus Youth shared her testimony of her Jesus encounter experience.
At 3:00pm, the audio visual team presented a heart-touching skit which conveyed the message on God’s love to sinful mankind. This was followed by the anointed time of adoration. A panel discussion coordinated by Nimin Joy in which Fr. Joby, Ms. Divya and Ms. Anitha participated, conveyed the message to the participants that how it is possible to a Christ-centered life in their life situations. The session enlightened the participants about the possibilities provided by St Alphonsa Church and the opportunities in Jesus Youth to be involved with the active ministry in the Church. At 4.50 pm Ms. Archana the General Coordinator of the programme delivered the vote of thanks and by 4.55pm the programme concluded with music.
All the participants had a never forgetting encounter with Jeus, our Lord and King.
Some more pictures of Meet Jesus o9
Pic: Inaugural time
Pic; Participants of Meet Jesus 09
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