RIP Tyronne Concescio

       John Bunyan in his book The Pilgrim’s Progress presents the allegory of Christian, an everyman journeying from his hometown City of Destruction to the “Celestial City” atop Mount Zion.  On the way he labours under a heavy burden, in his case, the weight of his sin that he came upon after reading …

Monsoon Magic – Play Tambola – Sunday, 28th June 2020, 8.30 pm

PLAY TAMBOLA WITH US It’s Free! It’s Fun! All you need is LUCK! LUCK! LUCK! It’s for Everybody – young and old! No Money. No Credit Card.  No Nothing!!! JUST EYES, EARS AND FINGERS . He, he, he! Just dive in, play and enjoy.  All you need to do is to download the Tambola app …

Holy Cross Novena – 22nd April 2020

MATHARPACADY VILLAGE HOLY CROSS ORATORY 145th Anniversary – Novena In these Times of Pandemic join Matharpacady Village in praying for protection: The Holy Cross Oratory at Matharpacady was built in 1875 to testify how Faith in Jesus saved Matharpacady Village from the devastating Bubonic Plague. With living faith: The Annual Novena to the Holy Cross …

Whist Drive – 10th March 2020

      The Matharpacady Residents’ Welfare Association organised their Whist Drive at St. Isabel’s High School on Tuesday, 10th March 2020.  Mr. Stanislaus Baptista and Mr. Dennis Baptista handled this Whist Drive. Twenty Eight participants and other guests were warmly greeted as they entered the  hall.  Participants, four a table, were seated at numbered …

Christmas Party – Boxing Day – 26th December 2019

      Once again Captain Julius Valladares and his team of organisers – Canute Monteiro, Shaila Baptista and our evergreen comedian Merwyn D’Mello outdid themselves with a hugely appreciated “Christmas Tree” for kids.  Some forty kids and their parents cutting across all castes, creeds and religions.  It is funny that Julius chose the village’s overgrown kid …

Thanksgiving Service – 30th December 2019

                            God the giver of all good things who Himself sets the example of Servant leadership saw the residents come together on a cool and pleasant evening of 30th December 2019 to give praise and thanks and to learn lessons from the Master.  …

AGM Get Together – 28th September 2019

                                   The AGM of the Matharpacady Residents Welfare Association was held on Saturday evening, September 28, 2019. Post the AGM, the Committee members organised a small get together for the members and their families.  It was an enjoyable evening with …

Carole Ann Viegas

  ‘May I write a blog on you” I asked Carole  Viegas when she visited me a month ago. Her immediate response was, ” I’d rather you don’t ” More like, I enjoy being the person who I am, and do not want any publicity. On Friday 19th July 2019,  I had attended the Eucharist and …

Cross Feast Celebrations – 1st May 2019

        On Wednesday evening, 1st May 2019, over 325 residents and friends assembled around the decorated stage and altar near the Holy Cross Oratory, to devoutly participate in praise, song and worship at the Feast Mass.  The Managing Committee organized the 144th Thanksgiving Novena Services and Feast Mass Celebrations.  This tradition has been handed down …

Thanksgiving Service – 15th December 2018

                       Since early December, Matharpacady Village wore a festive look  with all the bylanes decorated with twinkle lights, stars and lanterns as we get ready for Christmas. The Matharpacady Residents Welfare Association invited residents for the Annual Thanksgiving Service on Saturday, 15th December 2018 from 8.00 pm onwards. …