Grand Konkan Showers 2017, the 268th Wilfy Nite on 12th February


Richard D’Souza
Kemmannu News Network, 08-02-2017 13:14:45


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Udupi : St. Mary’s Konkan Community (SMKC), Dubai, in association with the Catholic Sabha, Udupi Pradesh ®, has come forward to present a mega event Grand Konkan Showers 2017, the 268th Wilfy Nite, on St Francis Xavier English Medium School Grounds, Melpete, Udyavar, on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 5.30 p.m. in aid of the Diocesan Projects of the new Diocese of Udupi.

Speaking with media persons at Bishop’s House during the press meet, Rev. Fr. Valerian Mendonca Convener of the programme said that SMKC, Dubai is a premier philanthropic association in the UAE. It has contributed Rs. 1.75 crore towards the community welfare projects during the past 16 years. The association has been shining in the fields of Konkani language, culture, education, social service and the like. It has not only supported the poor and needy but also assisted professional students to pursue their studies.

The dioces of Udupi, erected on July 16, 2012, has striving to establish its basic infrastructure in order to implement its vision and mission spelt out in the Pastoral Plan – MISSON 2025, through its 18 commissions. The needs of the hour of the infant diocese are : 1) A Pastoral Centre, 2) A Minor Seminary, 3) A A Home for the retired Priests, 4) The Bishop’s House.

The amount collected through donations, sponsorships, offerings, etc. will go directly to the implementation of the said projects of the diocese. The Diocese remains grateful to SMKC DUBAI and to CATHOLIC SABHA, UDUPI PRADESH® for their willing cooperation and generous assistance. It appreciates the generosity of the benefactors and donors in India as well as abroad who are supporting the cause. It thanks Mr Joe Fernandes, President, SMKC Dubai, Mr Valerian Fernandes, President, Catholic Sabha, Udupi Pradesh ®, the Office bearers and members of both the associations, and all the donors for their kind help.

1.       HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SHOW

KONKAN SHOWERS-2017 will be presented as the 268th WILFY NITE by SMKC, DUBAI, in association with CATHOLIC SABHA, UDUPI PRADESH®, on Sunday, 12th February 2017, at 5.30 p.m. on the St Francis Xavier English Medium School Grounds, Udyavar. The choicest songs of the late Konkan Kogul Wilfy Rebimbus, the legend of Konkani Music, will be sung by his wife, Konkan Maina Meena Rebimbus, daughter Veena, son Vishwas, and grandson Roger along with other celebrated singers - Prem, Ivan, Babitha D’Sa, Claude, Babitha Pinto, Munita, Ashwin, Nihal and Fr Denis D’Sa.

The Dance performances will be presented by the ‘Ocean Kids’ of national fame. The music troupe of Pappan and Joswin will support the singing with its orchestra of 14 instrumentalists. The Comedy King Dolla and group will present the skits. The event will, indeed, be a unique and memorable one with an expected participation by 5,000 music lovers. 

2.      GUESTS PRESENT: 

01.  Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo: President

02.  Mr Joe Fernandes      : President, SMKC

03.  Mr Noel Mascarenhas  : Founder President, SMKC

04.  Mrs Meena Rebimbus: W/o WilfyRebimbus

05.  Mr Paul Colaco           :Vice President

06.  Mrs Jennifer Mascarenhas  : Ex President SMKC/Charity Chairperson

07.  Mrs FrenneyFernandes           : Ex Secretary SMKC/Core Team Member

08.    Mr Urban Sequeira                    : SMKC Ex Web Coordinator

09.    Mr Ivan D’Souza                      : SMKC Committee Member

10.    Msgr Baptist Menezes          : Vicar General

11.    Mr Valerian Fernandes: President, Catholic Sabha,Udupi Pradesh

12.    Fr Ferdinand Gonsalves: Spiritual Director, Catholic Sabha

13.    Fr Roque D’Souza                : Parish Priest, Udyavar

14.    Rev. Fr Cyprian Peter D’Souza : Founder Spiritual Director,SMKC Dubai

15.    Mr Walter D’Souza Nandalike: Founder Member, SMKC &Daijiworld

16.    Fr Valerian Mendonca: Convenor

17.    Fr Denis D’Sa : Co-Convenor

 

Rev Fr. Denis D’Sa, PRO, Udupi Diocese, Noel Mascarenhas Founder President of SMKC, Joe Fernandes  President, SMKC, Valerian Fernandes President of Catholic Sabha Udupi Pradesh, Leslie Rego Mangaluru and other among were present during the press meet.

Comments on this Article
MAxim, Kukude Sat, February-11-2017, 10:07
Invest in Education. Nites are waste of Money.
Agree[5]
Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai Fri, February-10-2017, 11:29
Wilfy Nite is a excellent platform for young budding singers to showcase their talent with Original songs ...
Agree[1]
James Fernandes, Barkur Chicago Thu, February-9-2017, 12:47
Long live Wilfy nite culture. Not just live but let thrive along with part time hobby agriculture or horticulture aquaculture.
Agree[1]
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