Cruise Ship Diaries – One

  During the past one month, our quaint little village has been receiving visitors from Germany. This has been possible through Lotus Destinations Pvt. Ltd. who have arranged to get these visitors to our Heritage Village. These tourists have been coming to Mumbai by Cruise Ships starting from Germany via Dubai, Mumbai, Goa and then …

Drawing Competition – Life in Matharpacady Village

The first ever Drawing Competition organised by the Matharpacady Residents Welfare Association was held on Sunday, 13th November 2016 at St. Isabel’s High School. We had seven enthusiastic, young participants ranging between the ages of 6 and 12 years, eager to show off their artistic talent. The actual number of entries was much higher as …

Whist Drive – 22nd September 2016

Despite the heavy rains in the morning and an overcast sky threatening to pour any minute, the the Matharpacady Residents Welfare Association organised the Whist Drive at St. Isabel’s hall. As in the past, the Whist Drive on Thursday evening, 22nd September, was  under the leadership of Gerard Viegas, and Stan Baptista, Managing Committee Members. …

Welcome to Whist Drives – 25th August 2016

Monsoon Whist Drives are a new happening organized by the Welfare Association at St. Isabel’s hall.  The Whist Drive on Thursday evening, 25th August, was  under the leadership of Gerard Viegas, and Stan Baptista, Managing Committee Members. Gilroy Henriques played a notable supervisory role as a judge to ensure fair play with eight tables by …

Welcome to Whist Drives – 28th July 2016

Monsoon Whist Drives are a new happening organized by the Welfare Association at St. Isabel’s hall. Uncle Gerard gave us another one just like the other one on Thursday, the 28th July evening at St. Isabel’s Hall.  Along with Stan Baptista , Uncle Gerard made things happen again at the Whist Drive with  nine  tables of …

MRWA Talent Contest – 17th July 2016

The Matharpacady Residents Welfare Association organised their first Talent Contest – Fancy Dress, Singing and Dance Competition on Sunday, 17th July 2016 at St. Isabel’s High School Hall from 6.00 pm onwards. Both children and a few adults took part in these competitions to the lustily cheering and applause from all those present. Our Master …

Whist Drive – 7th July 2016

Yet another Monsoon event was organized by the Matharpacady Residents’ Welfare Association at St. Isabel’s High School on Thursday, 7th July 2016.  The responsibility of holding the fourth WHIST DRIVE was again given to Mr. Gerard Viegas. Forty four participants and other guests were warmly greeted as they entered the decoratively lit hall and registered …

Whist Drive – 9th June 2016

The third Whist Drive was organized by the Matharpacady Residents’ Welfare Association at St. Isabel’s High School on Thursday, 9th June 2016.  As in the earlier Whist Drives, the Managing Committee delegated the responsibility of holding this to Mr. Gerard Viegas. Thirty two participants and other guests were warmly greeted by the Mr. Gerard Viegas …

Matharpacady Cross Feast May 2016

On Sunday evening, 1st May 2016, over 350 residents and friends assembled around the decorated stage and altar near the Holy Cross Oratory, to devoutly participate in praise, song and worship at the Feast Mass.  The Managing Committee organized the 141st Thanksgiving Novena Services and Feast Mass Celebrations.  This tradition has been handed down by …

Summer Madness – 16th April 2016

The Residents’ Welfare Association (ALM) of Matharpacady Heritage Precinct Organised its inaugural tele-games aptly called ‘Summer Madness’ at St. Isabel’s High School on Saturday, 16th April 2016.  The core organising team of Captain Julius Valladares, Canute & Vera Monteiro, Avina D’souza, Clyde Soares, Charmaine Vongeyer, Stan Baptista and Tyronne Concescio meticulously planned this event with a series of …