Family Get Together

  Mrs. Charmaine Vongeyer, Managing Committee Member, welcomed more than a hundred family members and guests at St. Isabel’s School grounds on Sunday evening, 10th January 2016, on behalf of the Matharpacady Residents’ Welfare Association ALM. Family Day festivities started with a meaningful Prayer of Thanksgiving by our Treasurer, Lawrence D’Souza. The game of Musical …

Thanksgiving Day – December 2015

    “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 …

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         …