‘Sevak Kutmache
Sahamilan’ drew the Konkani Writers fraternity under one roof.
Konkani popular monthly ‘Kutmacho Sevak’ organized a get-together
for the Konkani writers at St Anne’s Friary Mini hall – Bejai, on
15th November 2019 at 6.00 pm. It organized this event in
preparation for the Sevak Diamond Jubilee celebration to be held on
22nd of December 2019.
The evenings get together commenced with a Konkani Hymn after which
Fr Paul Melwyn, the administrator of Sevak welcomed the gathering.
Fr Prakash Lobo, the editor of Sevak shared a brief history of Sevak
Magazine and its journey of 60 years in the lives of the Konkani
Christian community.
Mr Stephen Henry Mascarenhas (HeMachari), the editor of the
DaijiWorld weekly was the chief guest for this get-together who
enlightened the gathering through a talk on ‘Media and Social
Responsibility’. Fr Chethan Capuchin who introduced him earlier also
moderated the interaction session after the talk.
Two of the former editors namely Fr VJ Menezes and Fr Rupert were
felicitated and two of the writers who have continuously contributed
to Sevak, namely EdiNetto and Judy Bai were also felicitated for
their great service to Sevak.
During this occasion, two books were released namely ‘Nishani’ by
Maxi Kelarai and ‘Kanna Gallo Monna’ by Br Juniper (Fr Freddy,
Capuchin).
Fr Jawahar compered the program. Sumptuous dinner was served at the
end.