140th Anniversary Cross Feast Celebrations

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. …

Matharpacady Village Cross Feast, 1st May 2014

HOLY CROSS ORATORY – MATHARPACADY VILLAGE  The Holy Cross Oratory is a religious landmark, well over a century old, situated in the heart of  Matharpacady Oart, popularly known as “THE VILLAGE”.  A kind lady, Mrs. Buthello, donated the land for the Oratory. This historical monument was constructed thereon through the munificence of  our ancestors, in …