Semi - Christmas Celebrations

Semi - Christmas Celebrations started with Carol Singing Competitions

Almost 15 groups participated for carol singing competitions and by 3.15 PM hall was filled with 400 + youth and 300 Gunadala Boarding School children.

Bishop Most. Rev. Prakash Mallavarappu joined for some action songs and the Praise and worship Which was lead by Fr. Bosco , Dr. Francis & Stefen.

And David danced before the LORD with all his might - 2 Samuel 6:14

As they are singing " Yuddhamu Yahovadhe - 'Battle Belongs to the Lord' " song Bishop joined with youth in dance as David Danced before the Lord.It was first time In Vijayawada Diocese that a Bishop Dancing with youth Souting and making joyful noise in Praising God.

Shout aloud / Make a joyful noise unto Jehovah, all the earth; break forth and shout for joy, and sing psalms. --- Psalms 98.

After that Christmas Cake was Cut by Bishop followed by Inaguration of Vijayawada Diocese Youth Logo and Magazine ( Sparsha -- Touching lifes of Youth) And after Stella College Hostel Students and Poranki youth performed some Devotional Choregraphy.

Vignan got the chance to convey Vote of Thanks to Bishop on behalf Jesus Youth and Youth of Vijayawada Diocese .

St.Peter’s cathedral_Vja_10 Dec

Semi Christmas celebrations in St. Peter’s cathedral, Vijayawada & JY prayer meeting

The day started with action songs at about 9:30 pm in the morning. Everyone settled down and then there was a beautiful time of Praise and Worship. Later, the sponsors welcomed everyone and felicitated them with Flowers.

Following this, Prakash presented the “Word of GOD”. He quoted many real life stories and this was translated by Vignan in telugu.

Among the youth present were Fr. Chinnapa , Parish Priest & Vice - Chairman of AP Charismatic Regional Service team was there along with Fr. Jojappa Asst. Parish Priest & Fr. Don Bosco , Youth Director of Vijayawada Diocese.

There was tea break announced after this and then Vijay S presented the JY movement along with the video presentation.

This half day program ended with Holy Mass by Fr. Bosco and Fr. Jojappa presented the homily urging the youth to “Fall in love with Jesus”

Maranatha_StellaCampus_9_Dec

Jesus Youth prayer meeting was conducted at Maris Stella college Vijayawada , AP on the 9th of dec’ 06.

This was attended by 120 students in the college hostel premises. The program started at 1:00 pm with Action songs and then Fr. Pasala Thomas officially started the program with prayers and greetings. This was followed by a skit, more action songs and Praise and Worship.

Dr. Francis from Tenali a former Hindu and now a missionary presented the “Word of GOD” and then he distributed Vachanosthavan , POTA Retreat Center Magazine as a free gift to every participant.

After a short tea break there was a session on JY and a video presentation. Games were organized after this and the essence of Team building was stressed upon.

Later there was Workshops conducted and most of them took up a personal commitment to read the Bible regularly and take up the sacraments more seriously.

Later the students and the warden of Stella college proposed the Vote of thanks and everyone went for dinner.

The day ended with Adoration for one hour where everyone participated whole heartedly and then retired to bed at 10:00 pm

Mylavaram Parish Prog,26th Nov

Stefen, Kiran, Chakry, Chaitanya and Prasanna went to Mylavarm parish and conducted 3 hours Jesus Youth prayer meeting in Mylavaram Parish and encouraged them to participated for cultural exchange program.

Same team went to kankipadu, Gannavaram , Gudlavalleru and conducted one Hours prayer meeting in their parishes.

Stefen along with some other Jesus Youth visited Pamarru, Poranki, kankipadu, Bhimavaram, Amalapuram, Kikaluru, pezzonipet, Christhurajapuram, Gannavaram, Mylavaram and some other parishes to mobilize the youth for Cultural Exchange Program.

YOV,JY Followup Prog,3rd Dec

Program started around 1.30 PM and Vignan taught them some Advent season songs and after that Chakry conducted Ice-Breaking session followed by Mandalina and Battle Belongs to the Lord (Yuddamu Yohava de) Actions Songs.

After that we had a nice time of Praise and worship and Asst. Parish Priest of Gunadala Shared Word of God and after that we spent some time in Adoration.

Around 4.30 PM we went to planning sessions and some announcements about Upcoming JY programs and also about Cultural Exchange Program etc.,

This time we have so many new comers and also two Guests. Among them

1. Mr. Jaya Raj from Gunadala Senior Diocese Youth Animator .He represented Vijayawada Diocese in World Youth day and attened in Internatonal Youth Conferences .

2. Miss. Manikyam she is also from Gunadala now is Asian Coordinator for M.I.J.A.R.C Now she is in Chennai and she very active leader and classical Dancer

YOV,JY Followup Prog, 5th Nov

" YOV , JY Follow up Program on 5th Nov".

Theme of the Program : Built your future on the Rock

Program Sarted at 2 PM with Action songs and Sr. Jhansi and Fr. Bosco also joined with us.

Fr. Anthaiah gave opening greetings and told us Why should we Pray to God in brief.After that we had a beautiful time of Praise & Worship lead by Stephen.Sundar gave introuduction about Theme of the program

After that Fr. Bosco explained the Theme with the Bible Scriptures and told us how this theme is releavent to this time.

After that we have Cell group prayers, we have divided people in to 8 groups and each group consists of 10 to 15 people.Cell group prayers went up to 30 to 40 Mins.

Starting with a Song , Prasie & worship, Word of God, sharing in the groups, any testimonies, praying in group and closing with a song.

After that we had some announcements about coming Cultural Exchange Program and also LTP in Hyderabad.

Fr. Bosco gave Final Blessing and after that we all meet personally and left to houses filled with JOY In our Hearts.