MATHARPACADY VILLAGE

Author: Stanislaus Baptista

  • Monsoon Happenings – Village Championship

    Monsoon Happenings – Village Championship

    The Managing Committee of the Matharpacady Residents Welfare Association successfully organized fun-filled events and contests for families in the neighbourhood at St. Isabel’s School during the Monsoons.

    “Monsoon Splash” was organized on Sunday,  18th June 2017.  Participants of four teams named as Thunder, Lightning, Rainbow and Puddles [comprising of  25  members each, both children and adults].

    Folk eagerly awaited the other events in the pipeline when expressing their gratitude to the Committee Members.

    Both in the months of July and August the Managing Committee organized Whist Drives on Tuesday evening at St. Isabel’s, which were well patronized by senior citizens.  Complimentary refreshments were served to them.  The next Whist Drive is scheduled during the month of September 2017.

    The heavy Monsoon downpour on Sunday, 20th August 2017 did not put a damper on the Indoor Carrom, Table Tennis and Foosball Contests organized by the Managing Committee at St. Isabel’s School under the banner of “Village Championship”.  Mr Clyde Soares along with other committee members and residents helped organise this event. About 40 persons from children to senior adults took part in the singles carrom and around 30 persons took part in the singles table tennis contests.  Four teams of eight each took part in the Foosball. For the participants this very rainy day was a fun filled happy day as they eagerly awaited their turn and competed fiercely at the events.  The Committee provided light refreshments like    sandwiches, veg. bread rolls,  wafers and fruit juice cans at subsidized rates. Some of these refreshments were sponsored. After staging the carrom and table tennis competitions in the morning, Foosball was a most enjoyable hectic event for the team members during the afternoon.  Spectators egged them on with loud shrieks of encouragement and excited comments.  The President Mr. Percy D’Souza took great pains, with other Committee Members, to arrange for medals and cash prizes for the winners of each contest.  Managing Committee Members gave away the prizes.  Mr. Lovson Monis was presented the First Prize, a gold medal and cash award in Table Tennis  while the silver medal and cash prize went to Mr. Glen Vongeyer and the bronze medal and cash price went to Ms. Swati Gupta a student of St. Isabel’s High School. In carrom, the gold medal and cash prize was awarded to Mr. Neeraj while the silver medal and cash prize was presented to Rev. Fr. Thomas of Our Lady of Glory Church, Byculla and the bronze medal and cash prize went to Mr. Richard Braganza.  In the Carrom Contest,  a special prize to the youngest budding player was awarded to Ms. Ankita, a student of St. Isabel’s High School.

    In Foosball, the gold medals and cash prize was given to the team, Fleetfooters, and the silver medals and cash prize was given to the team, Daredevils. A special prize was given to the team, Super Angels, comprising of the students of St. Isabel’s High School.  

    Participants in all the contests and well-wishers expressed their gratitude to the Managing Committee for making this wet, wet day such a joyous fun filled day for them and looked forward to future events. Our heartfelt thanks to the Trustees and Management of St. Isabel’s High School. The aim of organising these activities on a regular basis is to bring the community together.

    Compiled by Tyronne Concescio with inputs from Stan Baptista and Ms. Vidhyashri Veloo.  Photos courtesy Stan Baptista, Ms. Vidhyashri Veloo & Mrs. Judith Gonsalves

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  • Whist Drive – 8th August 2017

    Whist Drive – 8th August 2017

    Whist Drives organized by the Matharpacady Residents Welfare Association at St. Isabel’s School hall have been a regular feature since the past two years.  The Whist Drive on Tuesday evening, 8th August 2017, was  under the leadership of Gerard Viegas, Percy D’Souza, Stan Baptista, and a few of the other Managing Committee Members. Gerard Viegas played a notable supervisory role as a judge to ensure fair play with ten tables by the forty participants in two sessions of six card games each. All the  participants were eagerly applying their minds and skills at this enjoyable card game to pleasantly pass the Monsoon blues away in friendship and cheer. Piping hot tea, Wada Pav and Biscuits were freely served at the half time break. 

    Attractive cash prizes were awarded to many winners from the highest to even the lowest scores.  The delighted recipients – Mrs. Joanita DaCosta,  with 98 points was the first prize winner with highest points in both sessions. The prize for the highest score in the first half was awarded to Mrs. Brenda Texeira with  54 points and the prize for the highest score in the second half was awarded to  Mr. Mariano Vaz with 50 points. The prize for the lady with the lowest score was given to Mrs. Yasmin Ghista  (59 points) and the prize for the gent with the lowest score was given to Mr. Ignatius Fernandes (67 points). They all received the gifts to much applause from all the others present.

    Mr. Gerard Viegas, thanked the participants and guests for making this a happy memorable function, besides the Trustees & Management of St. Isabels High School for the use of their premises and the piping hot tea served at the break. He also thanked two of the donor participants for the delicious snacks and the chocolates given to all. Dennis Baptista and Vidhyashri Veloo reminded those present about our next programme, Village Championships on Sunday, 20th August 2017 at St Isabels High School. This would be from 10.00 am onwards, comprising of individual games of Carrom and Table Tennis and a team game of Foosball for Boys & Girls. As usual, the participants requested the Committee Members to organize such Whist Drives regularly before bidding “Good Night”. The Welfare Associations purpose is to bring families closer together at these functions, fostering a spirit of friendship and co-operation so as to strengthen and build the Catholic community.

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  • Whist Drive – 11th July 2017

    Whist Drive – 11th July 2017

    Whist Drives organized by the Matharpacady Residents Welfare Association at St. Isabel’s hall have completed two years.  The Whist Drive on Tuesday evening, 11th July 2017, was  under the leadership of Gerard Viegas, Percy D’Souza, Stan Baptista, and a few of the other Managing Committee Members. Percy D’Souza played a notable supervisory role as a judge to ensure fair play with eight tables by the thirty two participants in two sessions of six card games each. The  thirty two happy  participants were eagerly applying their minds and skills at this enjoyable card game to pleasantly pass the Monsoon blues away in friendship and cheer. Hot tea, Bread Rolls and Biscuits were freely served at the half time break. 

    Attractive cash prizes were awarded to many winners from the highest to even the lowest scores.  The delighted recipients – Mrs. Brenda Texeira,  with 99 points was the first prize winner with highest points. The prize for the highest score in the first half was awarded to Mr. Mariano Vaz with  51 points and the prize for the highest score in the second half was awarded to  Ms. Maryanne D’mello with 50 points. The prize for the lady with the lowest score was given to Mrs. Rosa Maria Fernandes  (58 points) and the prize for the gent with the lowest score was given to Mr. Roland D’Souza (67 points). They all received the gifts to much applause from all the others present.

    Mr. Gerard Viegas, thanked the participants and guests for making this a happy memorable function. He also thanked the Trustees & Management of St. Isabel’s High School for the use of their premises and the piping hot tea served at the break. Clyde Soares reminded those present about the Housie on Sunday, 16th July 2017 at Rosary Church after the 9,30 am mass. He also informed them about our next programme on Sunday, 20th August 2017 from 10.00 am onwards at the St. Isabel’s High School – Village Championship – Individual games of Carrom and Table Tennis, followed by team games of Throw Ball for Girls and Foosball for both Boys & Girls (where you can participate with your own teams).

    Smiling contented guests asked Committee Members to organize such Whist Drives regularly before bidding “Good Night”. The Welfare Associations purpose is to bring families closer together at these functions, fostering a spirit of friendship and co-operation so as to strengthen and build the Catholic community.

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  • Monsoon Splash – 18th June 2017 – Part 2

    Monsoon Splash – 18th June 2017 – Part 2

    All the participants took part in each of the series of tele-games which were innovatively planned with surprising twists and turns around the hall venue.  Excitement gripped the festive air as exuberant team mates and supporters cheered the contestants on at every stage of the games.  Small kiddies, young children, youth, middle-aged and seniors eagerly awaited their turn, enthusiastically competing in their event.  Team leaders, team mates and supporters watched with bated breath as the score points were marked up on the scoreboard after each series of games.

    The Treasure Hunt in the school compound set the tone for the start of the evening after the first clue was handed over to the respective team captains. All the participants went helter skelter searching for the clues around the compound in the light drizzle and there were shouts of glee whenever they found their clues. The next game of “Infra Red” for participants between 3-6 years as well as 7-15 years saw the contestants trying their best to get through the spider web without touching the thread in the enclosed arena in the hall. Participants of 7-15 years tried their luck in hitting the darts provided at the magnetic Dart Board hung around the stage. This was followed by the participants in the age group of 16-26 years Balancing the Water Balloon walking back to back in the compound without the balloon falling. Bouncing the Ping Pong Ball in the bucket was the next game for the 27-49 years old participants.  The Senior Citizens enjoyed themselves at their game of Musical Chairs moving to the beat of the DJ Clinton. The Marble and Spoon race got the tiny tots engrossed ensuring that they did not drop their marble while at the same time keeping an eye on the other team participants.  The 7-15 year old participants looked like bunnies hopping along in the hall in the Sack Race. The budding footballers in the 16-26 year age group tried to hone their playing skills in the Penalty Shoot out. The Snake Trust Group game kept all the six blindfolded participants on the edge being guided only by actions by their team mate at the end of the snake to pick up the various soft toys strewn around the quadrangle and put them in their respective buckets. FoosBall played with six players aside, kept the crowd engrossed. The players had to retain their position throughout the game (within the White Circle) while kicking the football to score a goal only from their fixed positions among their team members. The Senior Citizens had to use their skills in Magnet Fishing to form the word “RAINBOW” from the alphabets strewn below the stage with the help of the Fishing Rod. The last game of the evening which was a group game was Snakes and Ladders. The participants enjoyed themselves moving up and down the board either with the help of ladders or being eaten up by the snakes after the dice was thrown by them.

    There were two snack breaks, the first after the Musical Chairs and then after the Snakes and Ladders game. Participants were served wafers, chicken patties, Vegetable Samosas, and Frooti during these breaks.

    As the games ended, the teams and supporters assembled before the stage for the awards ceremony. Vidhya announced the prize winners amidst rounds of applause –

    Thunder and Puddles tied with 82 points. However, since Puddles won the Treasure Hunt they were declared the Winners, followed by Thunder. The Third place went to Lightning with 70 points and the fourth spot to Rainbows with 52 points.

    Amidst thunderous applause, all teams were awarded prizes  –

    Clinton Lobo was thanked for arranging the music, Stanislaus Baptista for doing the honours as the official photographer, our President, Percy D’Souza for sponsoring all the prizes as well as preparing some of the props for the games, notably the giant Snakes & Ladders canvas; St. Isabel’s School management for their constant support to the association and organisers of various events held in the school premises from time to time.

    We record our heartfelt gratitude to the organising committee and all participants who experienced a wonderful evening of sporting camaraderie and a memorable, enjoyable ‘Monsoon Splash’ at our tele-games.

     

    Compiled by Stanislaus Baptista, with inputs from Vidhyashri Veloo

    Photographs courtesy – Stanislaus Baptista

    We reproduce below a couple of written comments received from one of our participants, Wendy Patrao from Gloria Church Parish ~

    “What an awesome time I had today. Loved all the games, so very creative and the rules were planned very well!!!  Any such events, please keep me posted. It was so well organised without waste of time U kept us on our toes. What a fabulous end to my weekend. Please convey my feedback to the organisers. Well done.”

     

    “Bath and body products is an excellent idea for prizes.”

    In fact, almost all the participants thanked the organisers before leaving, for the wonderful time they had….

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  • Monsoon Splash – 18th June 2017 – Part 1

    Monsoon Splash – 18th June 2017 – Part 1

    The Matharpacady Residents Welfare Association organised the “Monsoon Splash” on Sunday 18th June 2017 from 4.30 pm onwards at St. Isabel’s High School. The core organising team led by Vidhyashri Veloo, along with the other committee members, Charmaine Vongeyer, Renie Baptista, Selma Pulical, Dennis Baptista, Percy D’Souza, Clyde Soares, Canute Monteiro, Joe Pereira, Tyronne Concescio, Stanislaus Baptista and Dr. Gerald Mascarenhas meticulously planned this event with a series of distinctive, amusing and eye-catching games.

    The Rains played their part but did not dampen the spirit of the over hundred participants who enjoyed getting wet and prancing in the rain. The assembled participants were then broken down into four teams by the organisers, under the leadership of their captains as below :

    Captain                       Team Name                Colour

    Wendy Patrao             Thunder                       Red

    Mellicent Fernandes   Lightning                     Yellow

    Avina D’Souza             Rainbow                      Blue

    Kurt Baptista               Puddles                        Green

    At the outset Vidhyashri Veloo, welcomed all the participants and briefed the four captains on the rules for the evening. The four captains were then called upon to recite the Pledge before the opening of the games. The captains affirmed to abide by the rules, play sportingly and spread the message of unity and friendship to all. The team winning first place was eligible for 10 points, while teams coming second would earn 7 points, followed by 4 points for the team winning third place and only one point for the team coming in fourth.

    The participants were divided into five age groups :  3 to 6 years, 7 – 15 years, 16 – 26 years, 27 – 49 years and those 50 years and above.

    Each team had an average of 25 persons ranging from children from 3 years to senior citizens in their 70s.  There were around two to three games for each of the above age groups. In addition, there were three group games – Treasure Hunt, Snake Trust Game and Snakes and Ladders – for participants of all age groups.

     

    Note : Please refer to Monsoon Splash – Part 2 for more details and photographs

    Compiled by Stanislaus Baptista, with inputs from Vidhyashri Veloo

    Photographs courtesy – Stanislaus Baptista

     

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  • Whist Drive – 13th June 2017

    Whist Drive – 13th June 2017

    The Matharpacady Residents Welfare Association organised the Whist Drive at St. Isabel’s High School hall on Tuesday evening, 13th June 2017. As usual, Mr. Gerard Viegas alongwith, Stanislaus Baptista, Percy D’Souza and Dennis Baptista conducted the Whist Drive. The  twenty eight happy  participants were eagerly applying their minds and skills at this enjoyable card game in friendship and cheer, in two sessions of six card games each. Hot tea and piping hot snacks were served at the break. 

    Attractive cash prizes were awarded to many winners from the highest to even the lowest scores.  The delighted recipients – Ms. Lena Fernandes, (Orlem, Malad)  with 95 points was the first prize winner with the highest points. The prize for the highest score in the first half was awarded to Ms. Patricia Adams (IC Colony, Borivili) with 50 points and the prize for the highest score in the second half was shared by Mrs. Brenda Texeira and Mr. Joaquim Siqueira with 44 points each. The prize for the lady with the lowest score was given to Mr. Archie Coelho (played as a Lady) with 61 points and the prize for the gent with the lowest score was given to Mr. Bernard Alphonso (70 points). All the winners received their gifts to much applause from all the others present.

    Mr. Dennis Baptista, thanked the participants and guests for making this a happy memorable function, besides the Trustees & Management of St. Isabels High School for the use of their premises.  Mrs. Renie Baptista invited all participants to take part in the Monsoon Splash on Sunday, 18th June 2017 at St. Isabels High School from 4.00 pm onwards. The participants thanked the Committee members for bringing them together at these functions in the spirit of friendship and camaraderie before bidding “Good Night” and were looking forward to more such sessions.

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  • Matharpacady Cross Feast – May 2017

    Matharpacady Cross Feast – May 2017

    The Managing Committee of the Holy Cross Oratory organized the traditional Novena Services every evening from 22nd April 2017 onwards culminating in the Feast Day Celebrations on Monday, 1st May 2017.  Daily, young Prayer Leaders led the well attended services on the recital of the Rosary [dedicating each decade for a particular intention], the litany of Our Lady of the Rosary, litany of the Cross and litany of St. Roque [patron saint of the Village who had protected the residents from the scourge of the deadly plague that ravaged Bombay]. Boiled gram was distributed by helpful aunties and on Vespers evening ragda puri as a generous treat from an uncle.

    On Monday, 1st May 2017, a large gathering of over 350 residents, friends and well wishers gathered in the village center around the altar on a stage, with a backdrop and under a canopy of decorative lights leading to the illuminated Holy Cross Oratory.  The Celebrant – Reverend Father Shavito Correia [St. John the Evangelist Church and Judge at the Ecclesiastical Court, Archbishop’s House] wended his way from the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, “Eymard Cottage”, behind the altar server holding aloft the Relic of the True Cross, to the bedecked altar to the melodious strains of that beautiful hymn “The World You ave Made Is A Beautiful World”.Have Made Is A Beautiful World”.  Father Shavito, In a very inspiring and thought provoking homily expressed his happiness of being invited and welcomed in Matharpacady Village as he was born and resided in nearby Dockyard, comparing it to Jesus welcome in Capernaum. He expressed his joy at his homecoming to celebrate the 142nd Anniversary Holy Mass for the families in the village and of the  neighbourhood.  He repeatedly stressed on the many values and benefits of the family drawing inspiration from the holy family of Mother Mary, St. Joseph and Jesus.  He spoke of the need of each family member being a conscious and active participant in building and strengthening family bonds by making and finding time to be together, speak and discuss matters with one another, pray together and share a meal as a family.  Father Shavito spoke of the both the very visible and hidden dangers posed by the rapid advances of information technology, social media and networking whereby individuals and laity, and even the clergy, are glued to their mobiles and smartphones, and have no tine to share and grow in family needs and relationships and thus sadly have gone astray.  He reiterated that at this Eucharistic Feast Mass all of us should pray fervently and invoke the blessings of our Risen Lord to guide us, protect us and bless all our family members to follow in the footsteps of His family.  Father Shavito blessed the congregation with the Relic of the True Cross as Holy Mass ended.  The President, Mrs. Carole Viegas expressed the deep gratitude to Father Shavito on behalf of the Managing Committee, as well as our thanks to Father Frank Fernandes, Parish Priest, Rosary Church. 

    Families made their way to the Oratory to kiss and venerate the Relic of the True Cross, and thereafter collect their refreshment box of tasty goodies. Folk mingled around center stage exchanging feast day greetings and settled down for two games of bingo and an endearing entertainment program staged by young children. Feedback from residents and friends said that the Holy Mass and inspiring homily were meaningful and the celebrations most enjoyable.

    Tyronne Concescio, Honorary Secretary, Holy Cross Committee

    Photographs courtesy : Stan Baptista

     

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  • Whist Drive – 23rd May 2017

    Whist Drive – 23rd May 2017

    The Matharpacady Residents’ Welfare Association organised their Whist Drive at St. Isabel’s High School on Tuesday, 23rd May 2017.  Mr Gerard Viegas ably handled this Whist Drive with support of the other committee members. Twenty Four participants and other guests were warmly greeted by the Mr. Gerard Viegas as they entered the decoratively lit hall.  Participants, four a table, were seated at numbered tables to enjoy this competitive card game.  The whist drive was in two sessions of six games each.  Gerard Viegas summarized the rules and regulations. Stanislaus Baptista played a notable supervisory role as a judge to ensure fair play. The Whist Drive started at 6.00 P.M. Stanislaus Baptista also captured these moments on camera for us. Light refreshments of hot tea, Wada Pav and biscuits were served at the break in sessions.  Highest scorers were awarded generous cash prizes.  The delighted recipients – Mr. Roland D’Souza,  with 90 points was the first prize winner with highest points. The prize for the highest score in the first half was shared by five persons, Mrs. Renie Baptista, Mrs. Carole Viegas, Mrs. Clarie Figueiredo, Mr. Archie Coelho and Mr. Jeffery Fernandes with  43 points each. The prize for the highest score in the second half was awarded to  Mr, Clyde Soares  with 48 points. The prize for the lady with the lowest score was given to Mrs. Judith Gore  (68 points) while the prize for the gent with the lowest score was given to Mr. Maxim Rego (69 points). They all received the gifts to much applause from all the others present.

    Mr. Gerard Viegas, thanked all the participants and guests for making this a happy memorable function. The next Whist Drive was planned for Tuesday, 13th June 2017 at 6.00 pm. He  requested them to spread the word round so that we could have more participants.  He thanked the Management and Trustees of St. Isabels High School, for allowing us the use of the Hall and other amenities for all our functions. Mr. Tyronne Concescio informed all about the forthcoming Monsoon Splash on Sunday, 18th June 2017 from 4.00 pm onwards at St. Isabels High School. The Welfare Associations purpose is to bring families closer together at these functions, by fostering a spirit of friendship and co-operation so as to strengthen and build the Catholic community.

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  • Cyril’s Surprises

    Cyril’s Surprises

    When you meet Cyril Alphonso, you will be surprised. He is more tech savvy  than an average youth, inspite of his age ( 82 years). He started off as a radio operator, but also held many posts at different times, when sailing with Wallem’s shipping Company.

    My earliest memories as a young boy, was to see him at his verandah, giving us a wave of his hand in greeting. One vivid moment was, when he caught a kite that drifted into his balcony; he called out to me and handed over that precious piece of flying paper, which gave me great joy.

    He was at that time one of the few ham radio operators in India. He still operates under the code name VU2AY. Before satellites existed, the ham radio operation was a sure way of communication in times of disaster or wars. Even today, the ham radio  community of operators exists and are in touch with one another.

    His knowledge has since increased to computer stuff, which consists of hardware and software.

    He has been of great help to the nearby St. Isabel’s School, where he helped start the Computer department. Subsequently he provides assistance to any person in need of old computer equipment for which he is adept at upgrading or providing solutions.

    The miracle of Cyril, is that he now lives a second life. He was seriously sick and hospitalized. We wondered how he would come through after major stomach operations. But he has rebounded back to normalcy with a bang. After spending a lot of time being bed-ridden, he now walks around the neighbourhood. His faith in God, has given him this new lease of life.

    Cyril is gifted with a knowledge of multiple languages i.e  English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam, and Gujarati, and has the desire to learn even more of the local languages in India.

    He has a compilation of spiritual music, and teaching modules which he has saved over the years.

    But today, he is keen on passing on this treasury of knowledge in diverse stream , to his family and friends, rather than seeing it all going to waste. I am one of his beneficiaries.

    Cyril has updated knowledge of all matters of the village specially in regard to the Leased land.  He has made it a point to study old documents which provides relevant information when needed.

    I got to know Cyril better during my visits with Holy Communion to his home. But with improved mobility, he made it a point to attend the Eucharist daily, in the chapel of the Blessed Sacrament Fathers, at Matharpacady.

    I was in the midst of this article , and had not completed it for some weeks. Suddenly one day I got to know that Cyril had a heart attack, and was admitted to hospital for immediate surgery.

    I was away from home, during this time, on a retreat;  I prayed that I may see Cyril well again, on my return. And yes, this wish was granted.  I was overjoyed to see him back home. He is slowly recovering, and his family is around him to shower him with their love and care. Cyril’s wife Sydil  is a devout lady, and they have been happily married. A few years ago they celebrated their golden wedding. They have two sons and a daughter, who have all started families of their own.

    A walk with Cyril, would be a slow walk , but with a lot of talk!

    We wish Cyril many more fruitful years in the quaint environment of Matharpacady.

     

    PS:  Subsequent to this article, Cyril had a slump in health which involved hospitalisation twice during the last fortnight. He says that his time spent there helped him to share with Jesus a memorable Holy Week; and on Easter Monday he was back home. He has a bright and cheerful look. But now he  will walk less, maybe talk less, and listen more! 

    Courtesy : Vincent Mascarenhas

  • Whist Drive – 18th April 2017

    Whist Drive – 18th April 2017

    The Matharpacady Residents Welfare Association organised the Whist Drive at St. Isabel’s High School hall on Tuesday evening, 18th April 2017. In the absence of Mr. Gerard Viegas who was unwell and Mr. Gilroy Henriques who was outstation, Stanislaus Baptista alongwith Percy D’Souza, Tyronne Concescio, Joe Pereira, Carole Viegas, and Dennis Baptista conducted the Whist Drive. The forty happy participants were eagerly applying their minds and skills at this enjoyable card game in friendship and cheer, in two sessions of six card games each. Hot tea and piping hot snacks were served at the break.
    Attractive cash prizes were awarded to many winners from the highest to even the lowest scores. The delighted recipients – Mr. Derrick Valladares, with 91 points was the first prize winner with the highest points. The prize for the highest score in the first half was shared by Ms. Patricia Adams and Mrs. Renie Baptista with 48 points and the prize for the highest score in the second half was awarded to Ms. Mary Ann D’Mello with 49 points. The prize for the lady with the lowest score was given to Mrs. Dulcina Vaz (67 points) and the prize for the gent with the lowest score was given to Mr. Clifford Gore (61 points). All the winners received their gifts to much applause from all the others present.
    Mr. Tyronne Concescio, thanked the participants and guests for making this a happy memorable function, besides the Trustees & Management of St. Isabels High School for the use of their premises. Tyronne also invited all participants to attend the Novena at the Holy Cross Oratory at Matharpacady Village, starting from Saturday, 22nd April and the Feast Mass on Monday, 1st May at 7.00 pm. Mr. Dennis Baptista invited the participants to our next function scheduled for Sunday, 18th June 2017 at the St. Isabel’s High School from 4.30 pm onwards. The participants thanked the Committee members for bringing them together at these functions in the spirit of friendship and camaraderie before bidding “Good Night” and were looking forward to more such sessions.

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