The Holy Cross Oratory in this village was built by the residents in the late 1890s when Bombay was struck by plague. They offered prayers to St Roque – the patron saint of epidemics, for the protection of their loved ones. And legend has it that not a single Matharpacady resident fell a prey to …
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Food E-Ville
The Matharpacady Residents Welfare Assocation alongwith the help of all the residents had a “Heritage Food-E-Ville” on Sunday 2nd March 2014 at the St. Isabels School grounds. This was the first ever Food Festival held with mouth watering snacks and dishes prepared by the residents. Besides the food stalls, there were group games …
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.