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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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On Monday, 8th June 2015 around 35 persons from TOGA, The Tourist Guide Association of Mumbai visited our village at around 8.30 am. They were welcomed by the committee members of the Matharpacady Residents Welfare Association and the Holy Cross Oratory. Julius Valladares and Hansel Baptista took them around the village precinct and explained the …
A hundred Matharpacady village folk and friends celebrated this apt Monsoon event at St. Isabel’s School grounds from 5.00 P.M. on Sunday, 7th June 2015. The Managing Committee of our Welfare Association organized the Tele-Games and Dinner for resident member families. Our genial Master of Ceremonies, Merwyn D’Mello, assisted by Canute Monteiro, Prince Pulikal and …
The Matharpacady Residents Welfare Association is organising the “Matharpacady Monsoon Dhamal” on Sunday, 7th June 2015 from 4.00 pm onwards at the St. Isabel’s High School grounds. Invitation passes are available with Canute, Stanley, Prince, Merwyn, Benny & Frumie. It will be an evening of fun & frolic with Telegames being organised, in addition to …
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Preparatory Novena Services at the Holy Cross Oratory in Matharpacady Heritage Precinct commenced on Tuesday, 22nd April 2015. Managing Committee Member Mr. Hansel Baptista appointed daily Prayer Leaders from all areas of the village and ably organized the services, which were attended by about 100 persons. Traditional distribution of boiled gram was done by Mrs. …
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The Novena Services at the Matharpacady Village Cross started on 22nd April 2015. The novena services begin daily at 7.30 pm and are well attended by the residents. We shall celebrate the 140 Anniversary of our Holy Cross Oratory on Friday, 1st May 2015 with celebration of the Holy Eucharist by His Lordship Bishop John Rodrigues …
Holy Cross Oratory, Matharpacady Village
Around 20 tourists from both east and west coasts of USA visited our Village on Saturday, 28th February 2015 at around 11.00 am. They were taken around the village by Hansel Baptista. A brief talk alongwith a walk around the village was conducted by Hansel. The significance of our Holy Cross Oratory was explained …
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The Matharpacady Residents Welfare Association organised a Family Get Together for all the resident families of our village on Saturday, 7th February ’15 at the St. Isabel’s High School, Welfare Centre. Around 90 residents attended this function. Mr Merwyn D’Mello and Mr Julius Valladares compered this function. The residents were treated to some entertaining group …
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A Christmas Tree Party was held for children upto the age of 18 years earlier today evening.This party was organised by the youth of Matharpacady Village and close friends. Around 70 children attended the party alongwith their parents, relatives and friends. There were games held for children of different age groups and attractive prizes were …
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