A Village Blog
Since early December, Matharpacady Village wore a festive look, coming alive at sundown with all the bylanes decorated with twinkle lights, and illuminative decorative symbols of Stars, Angels, Reindeer, Candy Sticks. During the whole season we had groups of people going around the decorated by lanes of our charming Heritage Village. Along with its unique …
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The Members of “Urban Sketchers Mumbai” go around various heritage precincts, gaothans and padas capturing the remnants and charm of old time Mumbai, through their sketches. They visited our quaint village on Sunday, 24th December 2023 to capture the various cottages and bungalows in our Heritage Precinct.
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 (Patron Saint: St Roque) Commences: 7.30 p.m. IST, DAILY …
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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 (Patron Saint: St Roque) Commences: 7.30 p.m. IST, DAILY …
Continue reading “Matharpacady Holy Cross – 146th Anniversary Novena – Announcement”
HOW MANY CLUES DID YOU GET RIGHT? Here are the winners and screenshots of the Pictorial Tour Quiz – First Prize – Brett Miranda, Malad, Second Prize – Blanche Miranda, Malad, Third Prize – Fr. Peter J – Matharpacady Hope you all had fun! Await our next few pieces …
Continue reading “Monsoon Magic – Pictorial Tour Quiz & Tambola Winners”
GUIDELINES: OPENS Saturday, June 27th 12.00 noon (IST) CLOSES 8.00 A.M. NEXT DAY, Sunday, June 28th (IST) The Link to the Quiz is sent seperately……. Make sure your data/WiFi is switched on – chk, chk, chk your internet connection! Click the link sent to you on WhatsApp or posted on FaceBook/on this Blog; NO NEED TO DOWNLOAD …
Continue reading “Monsoon Magic – The Nostalgia Quiz – Live Now”
(A guide to the Guides. And!!!!!!! We’ve got a Nostalgia Quizzz! coming up on Saturday, June 27, 2020. All the clues are hidden here) It is a mark of a living organism that it continues to grow and evolve in multiple ways. Matharpacady is no exception. Old traditions continue and new ones are being created. …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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