The book release function of a collection of several games in Romi Konkani titled ‘Khell Khellom-ia’ authored by Rev. Fr. Soccoro Rebelo (Asst. Parish Priest, Our Lady of Grace Church, Bicholim) was held on the occasion of New Year at Our Lady of Grace Church Hall, Bicholim.
Rev. Fr. Anthony Lopes, Rector of Redemptorist Fathers (CSSR), Alto Porvorim released the book in the presence of Rev. Fr. Caetano Dourado (Parish Priest, Our Lady of Grace Church, Bicholim) and several parishioners.
The book ‘Khell Khellom-ia’ is a compilation of around 50 games meant for children. The games are beautifully explained by Rev. Fr. Soccoro. In this era of advanced technology, we hardly find children who indulge themselves in such worthy games. They are more engaged in their mobiles throughout the day. The games described by Rev. Fr Soccoro are focussed on community building and fellowship. While reading the book, our memory drifts back to our childhood, wherein we used to play some noteworthy games. Towards the end of each game, a thought provoking message is conveyed, which is really worth reading and reflecting. The thoughtful messages also help us to analyse our lives. These games indirectly reflect on the several circumstances which we come across and the ideal way to deal with it.
Rev. Fr Soccoro Rebelo who is serving as the Asst. Parish Priest at Our Lady of Grace Church, Bicholim, is born and bought up at Baida-Chinchinim and has completed his studies for the Priestly vocation at Saligao and Rachol seminary. Fr Soccoro Rebelo who has been doing several efforts to bring out the richness of our mother tongue Konkani,has several books to his credit. To name a few, Novi Kombri ani Avhan (a collection of short plays), Zollto Divo (essay), Jivit Samballum-ia ani Visvasghat (Tiatr). Besides, Fr Soccoro has also contributed to the Tiatr field and has staged several Tiatrs such as Jivit Samballum-ia, Visvasghat: Asa tum toyar; Mogachi Nixanni. Rev. Fr Soccoro has also released a CD of his Tiatr ‘Asa Tum Toyar’.
At a very young age, Rev. Fr Soccoro has won reputed awards such as Dalgado Tornatto Puroskar ani Maria Afonso Konknni Puroskar (Tomas Stephens Konkanni Kendracho).
Rev. Fr Soccoro Rebelo has also been regularly contributing meaningful articles to several magazines and news bulletins.