{"id":16863,"date":"2023-09-04T04:32:52","date_gmt":"2023-09-04T00:32:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mccpoman.com\/web\/?p=16863"},"modified":"2023-09-04T04:32:52","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T00:32:52","slug":"mccps-first-all-womens-executive-committee-unveils-their-inaugural-function-in-muscat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mccpoman.com\/web\/mccps-first-all-womens-executive-committee-unveils-their-inaugural-function-in-muscat\/","title":{"rendered":"MCCP’s first all-women’s executive committee unveils their inaugural function in Muscat"},"content":{"rendered":"

MCCP, a prominent association uniting the Konkani-speaking Catholics of Mangalorean descent residing in Oman, witnessed history unfold as it elected its first all-women’s executive committee. The anticipation surrounding this bold move was met with an extraordinary display of organizational prowess and entertainment during the committee’s inaugural function to mark the commencement of their tenure. The committee embodied their theme for the year, \u2018Sthree – Gharcho Deevo, Sounsarant Uzvad\u2019 (Woman \u2013 Lamp of the house, Light to the world), thus capturing the essence of their leadership.<\/p>\n

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The ceremony commenced with a solemn Konkani mass led by Fr Stephen Lewis, the Spiritual Director of MCCP and Parish Priest of Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Ruwi. Joining him was visiting priest Fr Motesh Dias in the presence of a large congregation gathered at the Ruwi Parish Hall. The angelic choir, consisting of Naveen Mathias, Sachin Lobo, Joyal D’Souza, Joel Mendonca, Melroy Quadras, Sandra Concesso, Suman Mathias, Juvan Sequeira, Hendrita Colaco, Reshma Pereira, Veena Fernandes, Johan Mathias, and Evan Mathias, added a spiritual dimension to the occasion. Meera Saldanha’s efforts in making and running the beautiful mass presentation, as well as displaying the cultural program presentation supported by Monica Fernandis, were significant. Following the mass, attendees were treated to delectable snacks.<\/p>\n

The function’s enchanting opening began with the prayer song \u2018Parameshwara\u2019 along with the legendary MCCP anthem, ‘Kithli Dadoskai aaz Kithli Dadoskai,’ setting the stage for a mesmerizing performance by Mayola Pais, supported by Adrin D’Souza, Alora D’Souza, Houston Pinto, Tiara D’Cunha, Alria Castelino, and Luke Colaco.<\/p>\n

The day\u2019s festivities began with the masters of ceremonies, Praveen Niddodi and Peter Gantalkatte (Pittu Oman), taking center stage. They conducted the event seamlessly while keeping the audience well entertained throughout the program. Peter, in the old man\u2019s (Aab) attire, had the audience in splits with his quick wit and comic timing.<\/p>\n

Nirmala Goveas, a versatile, multi-talented, and well-known personality, took on the mantle as MCCP President and was introduced to the gathering by MC Praveen Niddodi. She welcomed one and all with a traditional gesture of \u2018Paanpod Udak,\u2019 thus officially announcing the opening of the Inaugural function. In her address, she emphasized that although her committee consisted entirely of women, their primary objective was to promote unity within the community and offer assistance to those in need. With great enthusiasm, she then proceeded to introduce and welcome on stage her Executive Committee members:<\/p>\n