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Events May 2014
During the month of May, Rosary was recited daily every evening at 7.30 pm at the Cross. The Rosary will be recited daily till the onset of the rains. We will be celebrating 140 years of the Matharpacady Village Cross next year on 1st May 2015.
Matharpacady Village Cross Feast, 1st May 2014
HOLY CROSS ORATORY – MATHARPACADY VILLAGE The Holy Cross Oratory is a religious landmark, well over a century old, situated in the heart of Matharpacady Oart, popularly known as “THE VILLAGE”. A kind lady, Mrs. Buthello, donated the land for the Oratory. This historical monument was constructed thereon through the munificence of our ancestors, in …
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Matharpacady Village Dance – February 2013
The Matharpacady Residents Welfare Association organised a small get together of all the residents of the Village on 2nd February 2013. There was games for all as well as dancing to some music provided by Rodger Gonsalves. The show was ably compered by Merwyn D’Mello and ably assisted by Yohann Valladares.
Thanksgiving Service – 2012
The Annual Thanksgiving Service was held on 7th January 2013.
The Yesteryears – Matharpacady Village Carnival – 1980s
Some remembrances of the years gone by when we organised the Carnival in our Village for many years.
Christmas Tree – 1980s
Some remembrances of the Christmas Tree and Fancy Dress that was held in the late 1980s in the Village. Lets see if you can remember any of the persons in these photographs.
Telegames at Matharpacady Village – 1980s
Telegames were an annual feature during the late 1980s. What fun and joy we had during those days, planning for our team names, colourful costumes and fighting it out on the day of the telegames for the winners trophy.