In these Troubled Times please join Matharpacady Village in praying for protection – protect the residents from sickness and loneliness, protect the quietness and peaceful atmosphere in the village.
The Holy Cross Oratory at Matharpacady was built in 1875 to testify how Faith in Jesus saved Matharpacady Village from the devastating Bubonic Plague.
In troubled seas the Cross of Christ is the only sure rock. On the Cross Jesus Christ gave his life willingly to save you and me through Faith from eternal damnation, from swirling threats like pain, sickness, disease. Even from killer plague! The Holy Cross Oratory built through the generosity of our ancestors and a certain Mrs Buthello is a striking testimony. As is, the unbroken tradition of the Novena since the 1800s. This is the 148th Anniversary of our Holy Cross Oratory.
The Annual Novena to the Holy Cross (Patron Saint: St Roque) Commences: from April 22 to 30, 2023 – daily at 7.30 pm. The Novena on the first day, Saturday 22nd April 2023 will commence at 5.45 pm.
We are posting our humble and earnest appeal to you on our website www.Matharpacadyvillage.com to assist our Managing Committee by donating generously towards the Holy Cross Oratory. Your monetary donation may be sent in cash or cheque in the name of our Treasurer, Mr. Stanislaus Baptista stating behind the cheque your name, telephone number and the purpose of the donation towards the Holy Cross Oratory.
We cordially invite all of you to visit Matharpacady Village and participate in our 148th Anniversary Feast Day Mass on Monday, 1st May 2023 at 7.00 pm. We need volunteers to lead us in prayers, assist in singing and giving us a helping hand during the Novena and Feast Day.
Your generosity and participative prayers in sustaining the Catholic faith and devotion at the Holy Cross Oratory will surely be rewarded by showers of divine blessings from God.