As part of the ongoing Jubilee 2025 celebrations, the St. Sebastian Parish, Aquem, organized an exciting 3-a-side Inter-SCC Penalty Shootout Challenge for both Men and Women on 29th June 2025. The event aimed to foster fellowship, healthy competition, and community spirit among the Small Christian Communities (SCCs) of the Parish.
The Church ground buzzed with enthusiasm as teams from various SCC’s competed in high-energy matches marked by skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The shootout format added to the thrill, with every goal and save, drawing loud cheers from the gathered crowd.
The event was well-coordinated under the mentorship of Fr. Simpliciano N. Fernandes and coordinated by Mr. Desmond Gomes with the support of PPC members, youth volunteers and sports enthusiasts from the Parish. The event was compered by Mr. Cedric and Ms. Rhea.
Winners and runners-up in both categories were felicitated with trophies and medals, and all participating teams received certificates of appreciation. The shootout challenge was not just a display of athletic prowess but also a celebration of unity and joy as the parish journeys together towards Jubilee 2025.
The event concluded on a note of thanksgiving, with a short prayer and words of appreciation from the parish priest, Fr. Simpliciano N. Fernandes who congratulated the teams and encouraged continued participation in the Jubilee activities.
Adlete Mascarenhas