Matharpacady Holy Cross Novena – 23rd April 2021 – Day 2

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 …

Matharpacady Holy Cross Novena – 22nd April 2021 – Day 1

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 …

Monsoon Magic – Pictorial Tour Quiz & Tambola Winners

       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 …

Matharpacady Rising…

(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.  …

Yesterday Once More….

(A guide to the Guides.  And!!!!!!!  We’ve got a Nostalgia Quizzz this Saturday, June 27, 2020.  All the clues are hidden here) I once heard it said that a building represents a “store of energy”.  In my view when we tear it down for “redevelopment” it’s not just physics that stands negated. It’s the expectations, …

Meet the Ghosts of Matharpacady Past….

(A guide to the Guides.  And!!!!!!!  We’ve got a Nostalgia Quizzz coming up on Sat., June 27, 2020.  All the clues are hidden here) There’s often a right way and a wrong way to enter a place. When it comes to the Village, there are many ways.  Right or wrong, depends on what you want …

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.  …