“Thanksgiving Day” was a very special day on Wednesday evening, 30th December 2015. Rev. Fr. Jagaraj SSS, superior of the Blessed Sacrament Fathers (HQ at “Eymard Cottage”, 22 Matharpacady Village) and his dedicated team, with the Managing Committee of the Holy Cross Oratory, organised the well attended Prayer Service at the Cross Oratory …
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Sleigh Bells Ring
The Christmas Tree celebrations for children and adults was held in the Village center on 26th December 2015. This was admirably organised by Captain Julius Valladares and his team mates, Canute Monteiro, Merwyn D’mello, pretty ladies, Shaila Dias, Avina D’Souza, Vera Monteiro and others. Laughter and shreaks of delight filled the evening air as …
Christmas Preparations
Galaxies of twinkling stars and festive decorations lit up the many bylanes and christmas trees in our charming Heritage Village. From Early December onwards Christian Aunties started traditional sweet making, X’mas food delicacies after the Uncles came home from the bazaar and market loaded with groceries for Christmas sweet orders and festive family menus. Folk …
Family Get Together
The Matharpacady Residents Welfare Association is organising a Family Get Together for the residents and their families of Zone 8 on Sunday 10th January 2016 from 7.00 pm onwards. Well wishers from other zones of the Parish are also welcome. Donor Invitation passes are available with Ms Renie Baptista, Ms Charmaine Vongeyer, Mr Canute Monteiro, …
Carol Singing – Christmas 2015
Carol singing, led by Vincent Mascarenhas, was conducted in and around Matharpacady Village on Monday, 21st December 2015 from 8.00 pm onwards. This helped usher in the spirit of Christmas. The Village bylanes were decorated with a colourful canopy of festive stars, Christmas Trees, bells, hearts, etc. with Infant Jesus, Mother Mary and St. Joseph …
Celebrating Diwali Nite
The Matharpacady Residents’ Welfare Association (ALM) celebrated “DIWALI NITE’ at St. Isabel’s High School at 7.30 pm on Sunday, 22nd November 2015 after the adoration services in the Parish – Rosary Church on the occasion of the Feast of Christ the King. The President – Percy D’Souza and Managing Committee Members warmly welcomed 120 invitees …
Whist Drive
The second Whist Drive was organized by the Matharpacady Residents’ Welfare Association at St. Isabel’s High School on Wednesday, 19th August 2015. This Whist Drive was held since all the participants were requesting that we organise this on a regular basis. As usual Mr Gerard Viegas organised this Whist Drive. Twenty Four participants and other …
Whist Drive Musings
Yet another Monsoon event was organized by the Matharpacady Residents’ Welfare Association at St. Isabel’s High School on Sunday, 19th July 2015. The Managing Committee delegated the responsibility of holding this inaugural WHIST DRIVE to Mr. Gerard Viegas. Forty participants and other guests were warmly greeted by the President Mr. Percy D’Souza as they entered …
Whist Drive (Seven Hands)
The Matharpacady Residents Welfare Association is organising a Whist Drive (7 Hands) on Sunday, 19th July 2015 at 5.00 pm at St. Isabel’s High School, Mazagon. Due to space constraints, there are a limited amount of tables. Please therefore book early to avoid disappointment. For Invitations, kindly contact : Gerard Viegas …
Mumbai takes a bow as Goa-born violinist celebrates 100th birthday
Jun 30 2015 : The Times of India (Mumbai) Mumbai : TNN “Now tell me, do I look that old?“ asked Mauro Alphonso, grinning as he posed for photographs, his violin in tow. He certainly did not. As he laughed and chatted with family members on Monday evening, and recollected anecdotes from years ago, it …
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