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VOL.-XVI, No.-3, DEC.2014 - FEB.2015
7.12.2014
I AM CATHOLIC, I AM ALIVE !
SPREAD CHRISTMAS JOY & PEACE
WELCOME JESUS
in to our lives.
OLVC Football & Throwball Tournament
Don Bosco School Ground.8 & 9 Nov. 2014
Aim : To unite the youth of all Neighbourhood Youth Groups (NYG),
get to know each other & develop leadership skills.
There were 6 Football Teams & 4 Throwball Teams.
More than 80 youth participated, Chief Guest: Alphonce Gonsalves.
FOOTBALL
WINNERS: Sec. 16, 16A
CAPTAIN: Sunny Amin
RUNNERS UP: Sec.17 & 19, 19A
CAPTAIN: Benson D'cruz
Best Player: Benson D'cruz
Referees: James Jones & Joseph
Fernandes.
THROWBALL
WINNERS: Sec. 42, 42A
CAPTAIN: Merlyn Sahitya
RUNNERS UP: Sec.18, 18A
CAPTAIN: Steffo Sharlin
Best Player: Ravitha Pinto
Referee: Aloysius Anthony
Referees with the Core Committee: Denzil, Fraizer, Shirley, Janice L,
Glendha, Olsen, Mervyn, Jonia, & Thomson.
Special Thanks to Father Abbot Rocky, parishioners for sponsoring the tournament
and Core Committee who worked tirelessly to make this tournament a success.
From the PASTOR'S DESK
Christmas, this year, beckons us to embark
- Fr. Abbot Rocky D'Souza,
on a quest for abiding peace in the world. We
O.Praem.
remember institutions and people who are
The FEAST OF CHRISTMAS working for peace; people who have fallen
fills our hearts and minds victims of false propaganda, radicalism and
with emotion & feeling of extremist ideology and people who are
wonder, cheer, peace, joy and love because yearning for peace and serenity. Jesus said to
the BIRTH OF JESUS is the best love story his Apostles: “Peace I leave with you; my
ever told in human history. The SPIRIT OF peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I
CHRISTMAS is the attitude of sharing, give to you. (Jn 14: 27) Jesus is our Prince of
caring, loving & forgiving one another as Peace.
Jesus taught us.
CHRISTMAS challenges us to share the gift
CHRISTMAS is primarily a story of God's of God's love & peace with every person,
unconditional and generous Love for his especially those who are poor, needy and in
people shown in the person of Jesus. pain; those who are threatened for their faith
Christmas is all about God's care, concern, conviction & those facing calamities & misery
in life. As Bl. Mother Teresa said: “We can do
closeness and compassion for us.
no great things; only small things with great
JESUS, God's only Son, came down from love.”
heaven and became one like us, one among
As we celebrate Christmas, our family
us. He chose to be born in a state of
helplessness of a little babe; in the simplicity feast, I appreciate & thank our clergy &
of a stable and lying in a manger because parishioners for their active involvement,
commitment and participation in the life,
there was no place in the inn.
activities and growth of our Parish.
The Christmas message is essentially the
May JESUS, the Babe of Bethlehem fill our
message of PEACE as sung by the
angels:“GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST hearts and homes with His PEACE & JOY and
A N D P E A C E T O H I S P E O P L E O F He bless us with the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
GOODWILL” (Lk 2: 14). JESUS comes to offer
us that love, joy and peace which he alone
can satisfy the hunger, desire & expectations
of the human spirit. Herbert Hoover puts it
“Peace is not made at the council tables or by
treaties but in the hearts of men and women.”
A Merry Christmas
& Grace-filled
New Year
2015.
JESUS
Comes
to Comfort
the Disturbed
& Disturb
the
Comfortable
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LETTER FROM BISHOP BOSCO
Dear Abbot Rocky,
I AM CATHOLIC, I AM ALIVE
Your bulletin "Reach Out"
of August-October 2014 has
reported the activities of
three communities:
Jesus Christ the son of God,
whose born for you and me
He came to bring the good news,
who sent to set us free
The blind the deaf the lame the dumb
whose power is meant to see
He gave his life upon the cross,
eternal life the key
1. St. Lawrence Community had an
outreach programme to the Jyoti Aids Care
Centre, Kalamboli. They also reported
the celebrations of their Community Feast
in which students from the X, XII,
Engineering, MBA and B.Ed were
felicitated. Seven little stars then put up a
couple of songs. There were also dance
performances and the elders led by Alice
Aunty and her team of nightingales sang
some popular songs. The writer declared
it to be "not only a beautiful event but also
a wonderfully organized one."
Congratulations to the organizers.
He broke the bread & shared the wine
before his agony
We share the body and the blood,
in his memory
To make his message known,
is our responsibility
So here we are to pledge our lives,
to the Lord of eternity
I
I
I
I
I
2. OLPS Community reported their
community feast. They actually conducted
a 9-day novena before the feast. Amazing!
3. St.Thomas Community also reported
the celebration of their community feast at
which students who passed the SSC and
HSC Examination were felicitated. How
encouraging!Please convey our
appreciation and gratitude to all
concerned. Affectionately & gratefully,
Bishop Bosco Penha,
Masses:
Wed & 1st Fri: St. Aug.7 pm.
Sat: Little Flower 7.30 pm.
Sun: St Augustine 7 am.
Sun: Children 8 am.
OLVC: English: 9.30 am.
4th Sun: Hindi: 4 pm.
Sun: Konkani: 5 pm.
4th Sun: Tamil: 6 pm.
Mon to Sat: OLVC
6.45 am & 7 pm Mass
Followed / Preceeded
by Popular Devotions.
catholic I am alive
the gospel, I am the light
catholic I am alive
the leaven the salt am I
catholic and I am alive
We carry Christ in our hearts
in all we do and say
We raise our voices with the truth,
for those who gone astray
Nourished by the Eucharist
we build community
So here we are to pledge our lives,
to the Lord of eternity
Resource Person SCCs.
I am catholic I am alive
I am the gospel, I am the light
I am catholic I am alive
I am the leaven the salt am I
I am catholic I am alive
(Repeat)
Archdiocesan Eucharistic Congress Anthem
CHURCH SERVICES:
am
am
am
am
am
Confessions: Everyday half
an hour before Mass or on
request.
Intercession:
2nd Sun: 2-4 pm. in Chapel
Thur: 7.30 - 8 pm.
Night Vigil: 2nd Sat. 8-10pm.
Charismatic prayer:
Mon: Eng: 7.30 - 8-30 pm.
Thu: Konkani 5 - 6.30 pm.
I'll be a witness I let him shine
I am catholic I am alive
I'll always follow the Lord of life
I am catholic I am alive, alive
I am catholic I am alive
Office Time:
Mon-Sat:9 am - 12 noon,
Editors:
Even: 4.30 pm - 6.30 pm.
Thur & Sun: Office will remain Fr. Moses Dantas,
Lorraine D’Souza,
closed.
Mavis Gonsalves
Photos: Paul Coelho
Published by:
Typing: Mary Fernando
Priest-in-charge
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CONFIRMATION RETREAT Testimonies
- Jovita Irudayaraj,
Sec. 3.
On 29th August, we had
gone for retreat to Bandra.
Our sessions consisted of
various topics such as 'Power
of Love', 'Self – Esteem', 'Self
–Transformation' , 'Fullness of Life' and
others. Through these sessions, I learnt
how to boost my self – esteem to transform
myself into a good human being; and I will
never destroy it and live my life to the
fullest.
- Justin Pereira, sec. 8
We, the students of the
current confirmation batch,
were taken for the retreat to
DPC,Bandra. It was a
wonderful experience for me as I was with
my friends. The retreat was conducted by
Fr. Allwyn and Mr. Harry Menezes.
One of the sessions was on addiction,
which changed me. I got to know that
addiction to drugs or addiction to internet
are not the only addictions; but anger,
hatred, un-forgiveness are also addictions.
In the session on 'Motto for Life', I learnt This session motivated me and I decided to
that we should always have a motto or an
change as I get angry fast. After this retreat
'Aim' in our life and we should think – “I
I have started to put into practice what I
know, I can, I will, I must, I think All is Well have learned about controlling anger. I pray
and The Best is Yet to Come”. Now I know
to God that with His help, soon this
that I can do a lot of things which I am
addiction will be eradicated from my life.
capable of, but so far was not doing.
Overall this retreat was good as it
The action songs were amazing and
practically and spiritually changed me.
interesting. Fr. Allwyn Misquitta and
Harry Sir, who conducted the whole retreat,
were inspiring. I would like to say a big
thanks to my teachers, animators, and Fr.
Moses for taking us to such a beautiful
retreat.
I am writing this testimony so that others
also attend such a retreat, as it is very
motivating and inspiring. They should not
take it as a compulsion but should attend
whole-heartedly.
Fr. Allwyn
- Winston Martin, sec.9
At the beginning of the
retreat, I didn't have an
inkling as to what exactly
happens at a retreat. Since
this was my first one, I
thought it would be a boring
3 day retreat and was not
really keen on attending. The retreat turned
out to be a life changing experience. The
talk on self esteem was most touching as it
tackled the causes and effects of low self
esteem and how high self esteem can boost
one's personality. The best way to have high
self esteem is to have a positive attitude
and have an "I THINK, I CAN ATTITUDE”
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Mr. Harry
Violence Free Family Day - Best Girl & Best Boys
Lennard
Melton
Bp. Agnelo
Neil
Sylvia
On 2nd November 2014 most Parishes
and Schools of Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and
Thane, came together at Sacred Heart
School Hall, Santacruz, to celebrate
Violence Free Families Day.
released a book on 'Health of the Girl child'
compiled by Sharon Rodrigues and Sister
Natty Lopez (DHM) with the help of Health
Promotion Trust Team of the Archdiocese of
Bombay; a brainchild of Fr. Rocky Banz.
The program commenced with a Prayer
Service followed by an informative talk and
presentation by Advocates Cassandra
Fernandes and Joanita Britto from
International Justice Mission, on Human
Trafficking, and screening of a film by the
United Nations Organization showing
examples from India. It was shocking to see
several women and children who were
unknowingly roped into this big business
and then abducted, molested and tortured.
The children actively participated in the
interactive session.
We had a program on “High on Life” for
boys and “Beautiful Women” for girls. The
best boys and girls selected by their
teachers were awarded certificates. Sylvia
Vincent, Neil Pinto, Melton Suares &
Lennard D'souza from our Parish, received
certificates from Bishop Agnelo.
Everyone pledged to stand up against
violence in any form and take all
precautions for their safety. It was a
morning well spent and educative too.
- Lorraine D'Souza, Sec- 15
Bp. Agnelo Gracias – our chief guest,
POWERFUL PRAYER for FAMILIES by Pope Francis
Jesus Mary & Joseph,
in you we contemplate
the splendor of true love,
to you we turn with trust.
Holy Family of Nazareth,
make us once more mindful of
the sacredness & inviolability
of the family & it's beauty in God's plan.
Jesus Mary & Joseph,
graciously hear our prayer. Amen.
Holy Family of Nazareth,
grant that our families too,
may be places of communion
and prayer, authentic schools of
the Gospel & small domestics churches.
Holy Family of Nazareth,
may families never again experience
violence, rejection & division.
May all who have been hurt
or scandalized
find ready comfort and healing.
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Keep Your Faith, & Your Faith Will Keep You.
The Church, for her growth and
strengthening of core values, has a number of
associations which enable people to come
together and experience Christ's love
amongst each other in whatever initiatives
they take up. The CCR (Catholic Charismatic
Renewal) with their Mission – DIE
(DISCIPLESHIP, INTERCESSION,
EVANGELIZATION) has been working to
nurture the desire to know God and
experience His love for us. One such initiative
is the Youth Discipleship Program, which
was conducted once a month, from July to
November 2014.
spiritual foundation, and how knowing and
loving God isn't boring or plain ritualistic.
We had our ups and downs during this
journey where we sometimes failed to keep
our promises because of laziness, giving
priority to unnecessary things. But, we never
lost hope because nothing can separate us
from the love of God! Building a relationship
with Him means we too have to play our part,
and not just ask Him for favours when the
need arises.
Apart from all the other things we learnt,
these are the 3 D's of being a true Disciple:
The Discipleship Program had 130 - Decision (to be a mere fan or a follower),
participants from all over Mumbai. Our Discipline (to follow Jesus' commandments),
parish was represented by 12 youth, and by Dare (to inspire others & to be bold).
the grace of God, we all completed this course
I sincerely thank our
successfully.
Prayer group leader Mrs.
The talks during our sessions covered Adeline Dsa, our Youth Elder
topics like – The Cost & Stages of Mrs. Deepa Paul & others
Discipleship, What is learning, How to who have journeyed with us
meditate on God's Word with Bible Study and given us avenues to grow
methods, Building Godly Relationships, etc. as true Christian Disciples.
The testimonies of the speakers made us
- Shirley Renita, Sec. 8
realise how essential it is to have a good
AVOID AIR & NOISE POLLUTION,
SAVE GLOBAL WARMING, AVOID FIRE ACCIDENTS.
DON'T MAKE CHRISTMAS A FESTIVAL OF NOISE & POLLUTION
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OLVC bags FIRST PRIZE
INTER-CHURCH CHOIR COMPETITION - 6.12.14
Rachael
Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)
of Navi Mumbai ushered in the spirit of
Christmas on 6th of December, by organizing
the 8th Christmas Inter-Church Choir
singing competition at Belapur YMCA
premises. The children's choir of OLVC sang
a medley of carols, ending their performance
with the apt and beautiful carol “Sing to the
King”, enthralling the audience and the
judges comprising a Piano teacher and a
Gospel singer. Out of 6 choirs, the OLVC
Choir emerged as the winners of the
competition, bagging the Winner's Trophy
and a cash award. Congratulations to Dionne
Gonsalves the Trainer cum pianist & the
OLVC children's choir who put in a lot time &
effort in practices.
– Rachael Fernandes, Sec. 42A
VACATION BIBLE JOY - 27 Oct.-1 Nov. 2014
Forty children attended the Vacation Bible
Joy Camp which was conducted by the Youth
group of our parish from 27th Oct to 1st
Nov'14. The Theme this year was “Women of
Strength in the Bible”.
Each day began with prayer followed by the
interactive sessions in which we learnt the
unique qualities of various women in the
Bible and also learnt a verse from the bible
every day. We had action songs, outdoor
games and other activities. Jobin Rodrigues
was the co-ordinator of this camp.
We are grateful to our Teachers: Adeline
D'Sa, Deepa Paul, Steffi Lobo, Janice Lucose,
Ashford Carlos & volunteers: Denzil
Fernandes & Nikita D'souza.
On the final day of the camp, Fr.Abbot
Rocky presented the Certificate of Merit to all
of us. It was a pleasure to be a part of this
program. It helped me grow spiritually. I
thank Fr.Abbot Rocky and Fr.Moses for their
constant guidance & support & all those who
made this camp possible for us.
- Ruben Nadar, Sec-48.
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LEGION OF MARY OLVC PRAESIDIUM, NERUL.May-Oct.2014
SPECIAL MASS FOR SICK & AGED
A special Mass for the sick & aged on
Deanery level was held in OLVC on Wed. 3rd
Dec. From 4 pm. they were provided with the
opportunity to make their Confessions,
followed by Mass at 5.00 p.m. The main
celebrant was Fr Gerald Fernandes, the Dean
& Parish Priest of Vashi Church; and
Fr.Christopher gave an inspiring homily on
the
words of Jesus "Your Faith has Healed
Home visits: We visited 165 homes
you".
The fathers then went around anointing
including that of one Non-Catholic on 41
the
sick
with Holy oil.
occasions and spoke about Legion of Mary
and its activities to 255 adults and 45
The members of the Legion of Mary
children. We also urged them to join either as
organized
the event efficiently & concluded
active or auxiliary members.
with snacks for all. Thanks to some car
owners who offered their services in bringing
Hospital & other visits: We visited three
the sick & aged to the church & back home.
patients including 2 non-catholics at D.Y.
Patil Hospital and Kamlesh Nursing home
respectively. We also visited inmates of
Matru Sadan Old age home, Bharat
Sevashram Sangh Vashi and the sick, aged
and homebound of our parish.
Rosary Crusades: May & Oct.2014 : One
group of our Praesidium co-ordinated and
arranged the rosary crusade in sector 1 and
Shirone in 18 homes by personally carrying
the statue of Mother Mary from one home to
another. Second group conducted a special
Rosary crusade in sectors 2, 4, and 6 in 30
homes.
Other works done by our members.
Visited bereaved families and gave them
«
consolation and solace.
Visited the homes of sick, old and home
«
bound along with spiritual director and
Co-ordinated with the Eucharistic
Minister in arranging for Holy
Communion to them.
We conducted an extraordinary
«
recruitment drive in June/July 2014
during home visits and were successful
in getting 5 new members.
DO NOT REGRET
GROWING OLD.
IT IS A PRIVILEGE
DENIED TO MANY.
- Luella D' Souza, Sec-4
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BRIDGE the GAP
- Aroona Jojo, sec.8
Q : This year I started college, but my
parents won't allow me to wear certain types
'Bridge The Gap', an open of clothes and make-up, though my college
forum was organised by the friends do so. I feel embarrassed when my
youth of our parish on 21st friends call me old-fashioned (girl.16yrs.)
September 2014.
Ans: As a teenager, it is but normal to feel
There were two panels - one consisting of left out if your friends make fun of you for not
the youth and the other of the parents. The following the fashion trends. However, what
purpose of holding this dialogue was to bring needs to be seen here is whether the clothes
the issues that both youth and parents, face are appropriate and decent. Just because
from each side's perspective and get the others are wearing certain types of dresses,
answers to try to understand each other does not make it decent. Just a couple of
months ago, I witnessed in my sector, all the
better.
fruit/vegetable and other vendors stopping
A set of questions were put up by both the what they were doing, to look at a lady who
panels. These were actual queries with was dressed in micro-short shorts. Even the
respect to the day to day situations that both passers-by, which included both men and
parents and youth face. Doubts, confusion, women, stopped on their tracks to turn and
misunderstandings, etc. were some of the look at her and ogle. This un-wanted
emotions that were reflected in the questions, attention, is what your parents are trying to
seeking answers or clarifications. The protect you from, when they don't allow you
questions from the parents were asked to the to wear certain clothes.
youth and vice versa.
During the debate issues about trust
between parent and child, responsibility
sharing, independence, love, marriage and
gender inequality came up. Now with all
these 'gaps' the need to bridge them became
an agenda.
What you can do is sit with them and
discuss what type of clothes are acceptable
and whether light make-up would be OK on
perhaps certain occasions such as College
Day,
Traditional Day, etc. Maybe, after
discussions you will be able to see their point
of view and they will be able to see your point
of view, and you can come to an amicable
compromise. One thing to keep in mind,
however, is that discussions should be coolheaded and you should not get into a heated
argument over the issue.
At the end of the debate the moderator gave
us some key pointers to overcome these gaps
by way of open communication, giving each
other a chance to express oneself, to respect
one another, to be patient, to forgive, to
As an added information, as per the
accept one's mistake and to always pray for Catechism of the Catholic Church, Modesty
the blessing to do so.
protects the intimate center of the person. It
guides how one looks at others and behaves
towards them in conformity with the dignity
U ASK - V ANSWER !
of persons. Modesty inspires one's choice of
clothing and inspires a way of life which
(This is a follow- up of the Free & Frank
Dialogue session that we had between makes it possible to resist the allurements of
Parents & Youth entitled " BRIDGE the GAP ". fashion and the pressures of prevailing
So feel free to ask your doubts or questions ( ideologies. Teaching modesty to children and
without your name ) Just mention whether you adolescents means awakening in them
are a boy,girl, father, mother..& add your age. respect for the human person. Trust the
above will guide you in your decisions.
This is your page.)
IF UR NOT PART OF THE SOLUTION, UR PART OF THE PROBLEM.
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10 TIPS by Pope FRANCIS
1. Don't gossip.
It's one of our hobbies. For
Francis, it's also one of the
most evil activities. The
Catholic leader denounces
gossip as “murder.”
He feels so strongly about it.
He says when we gossip, we “are doing what
Judas did,” and “begin to tear the other
person to pieces.”
“Every time we judge our brother in our
hearts or worse when we speak badly of them
with others, we are murdering Christians,”
Francis says. “There is no such thing as
innocent slander.”
2. Finish your meals.
No leftovers, please.
Nearly 870 million people suffer from
chronic malnutrition. The Pope says: “We
should all remember... that throwing food
away is like stealing from the tables of the
poor, the hungry! I encourage everyone to
reflect on the problem of thrown away and
wasted food to identify ways and means that,
by seriously addressing this issue, are a
vehicle of solidarity and sharing with the
needy.”
3. Make time for others.
Tending to 1.2 billion members, Francis
seems too busy for anything else.
That is, until he calls up strangers. Or
entertains a random biker Or sends a
handwritten letter to a Jesuit he has never
met.
Martin says: “If the Pope can find time to be
kind to others, if he can pause to say thank
you, if he can take a moment to make
someone feel appreciated, then so can I. So
can we.”
4. Choose the 'more humble' purchase.
Take it from the head of state who rides a
29-year-old Renault.
He warns against luxurious lives that seek
“the joy of the world in the latest smartphone,
the fastest car.” “Cars are necessary,” he
says, “but take a more humble one. Think of
how many children die of hunger and
dedicate the savings to them.”
The Pope preaches against materialism.
“Certainly, possessions, money, and power
can give a momentary thrill, the illusion of
being happy, but they end up possessing us
and making us always want to have more,
never satisfied. 'Put on Christ' in your life,
place your trust in him, and you will never be
disappointed!”
5. Meet the poor 'in the flesh.'
Sure, we donate to charity. But this is not
enough for Francis. Commitment to the poor,
he says, must be “person to person, in the
flesh.” “It is not enough to mediate this
commitment through institutions, which
obviously help because they have a
multiplying effect, but that is not enough.
They do not excuse us from our establishing
personal contact with the needy. The sick
must be cared for, even when we find them
repulsive and repugnant. Those in prison
must be visited.”
6. Stop judging others.
In the same way he denounces gossip,
Francis condemns prejudice.
He reminds “intolerant” Catholics, for one,
to respect atheists. “If we, each doing our own
part, if we do good to others, if we meet there,
doing good, and we go slowly, gently, little by
little, we will make that culture of encounter:
we need that so much. We must meet one
another doing good.”
He also says of gays: “If someone is gay and
seeks the Lord with good will, who am I to
judge?” Francis urges us “to keep watch over
ourselves.” “Let us not forget that hatred,
envy, and pride defile our lives!”
7. Befriend those who disagree.
What can we do to our worst critics?
Francis calls it a “culture of encounter.”
He says : “When leaders in various fields
ask me for advice, my response is always
the same: dialogue, dialogue, dialogue. It is
the only way for individuals, families, and
societies to grow, the only way for the life of
peoples to progress, along with the culture
of encounter, a culture in which all have
something good to give and all can receive
something good in return. Others always
have something to give me, if we know how
to approach them in a spirit of openness
and without prejudice.”
8. Make commitments such as marriage.
Don't be afraid to say “forever.” Francis
advises the youth, not to fear marriage. The
Pope says: “Today, there are those who say
that marriage is out of fashion; in a culture of
relativism and the ephemeral, many preach
the importance of 'enjoying' the moment.
They say that it is not worth making a life-
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Trinity Guildhall (London)
Music Exams.
Academy of Music
Shop no.2, Amey CHS, Opp. MMVK Lane,
Plot no. 153, Sector 44, Seawoods.
Don Bosco Soares 9892393819 \9594006673
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FROM OUR CHURCH REGISTER
BAPTISM - BORN IN CHRIST
1) 6-7-2014, MARIA JINELLE FERNANDO
Child of Joe Frixon & Mary Revinta Fernando, Sec 44.
2) 24-8-2014, ALLAN FERNANDES
Child of Lawrence & Dorine Fernandes, Sec 42.
3) 28-9-2014, JENICA FERNANDES
w/o Jaison Fernandes, Sec 8.
4) 12-10-2014, JADEN D' MELLO
Child of Jerome Diago & Frenda D' Mello, Sec 23.
5) 12-10-2014, HADEN KADAM
Child of Akshay & Lillian Das Kadam, Sec50 E.
6) 12-10-2014, GWYNETH FERNANDO
Child of Agnal & Vency Fernando, Sec 44.
7) 23-11-2014, JACQULINE NADAR
Child of Maria Edwin & Josephine Nadar, Sec 10.
8) 23-11-2014, DAVID D' CRUZ
Child of Lenny & Bincy D' Cruz, Sec 18.
10) VINCENT & VICTORIA D' SILVA
A-1- 09, Air India Colony, Plot 24, Sec 27.
11) DEVI D' SOUZA
303, Sai Apts, Karave, Sec 38.
12) HARSHAD & SIBAL PATEL
104, Vignartha Society, Sec 44.
13) RONNIE & ANITA D' SOUZA
103, yash, Urban Spice Bldg, Sec 44.
14) LAWRENCE BHENGRA
44/ 501, NRI Complex Sec 54,56 & 58.
15) SHERIN & DIVYA RENJITH
A/202, Sai Ganesh CHS, Sec 50E, Seawoods
ST. JUDE Community - Sec.9
St. Jude Community of Sector 9 celebrated
their Patron Feast on 28 October '14 with
MARRIAGE - UNITED IN CHRIST great pomp and fervor. For 9 days, we
gathered in large numbers for a procession,
1) 30-10-2014, RANJITH R. with NANCY THOMAS, Sec 1,
carrying the statues of Mother Mary (since it
Shirone.
2) 9-11-2014, ALLEN LASRADO with VINEETA PICARDO, 14
was the month of October) and St. Jude from
Sec 10.
one house to another with lighted candles
3) 12-11-2014, G. RUBERT RAJAN with JENITA, Sec 10.
4) 22-11-14, SHERIN GEORGE RENJITH with EILIZABETH and singing hymns in English and Konkani in
honor of our Mother, who filled our homes
DIVYA, Sec 50.
and hearts with joy, love and peace.
BURIAL - RESTING IN CHRIST
1) 5-9-2014, AVELINA GOES- 77 yrs.
m/o Anthony Goes, Sec 20.
2) 11-9-2014, FELIX LOUIS PEREIRA- 68 yrs.
h/o Agnes Pereira, Sec 40.
3) 14-9-2014, CRUZINE F. LOBO- 66 yrs.
w/o Olive Lobo, Sec 3.
4) 28-9-2014, CYRILA MENEZES- 92 yrs.
m/o Helen Pinto, Sec 4.
5) 14-10-2014, ROSY MANISH SAWANT- 42 yrs.
m/o Rasika Sawant, Sec 20.
6) 5-11-2014, CELINE WILLIAM MATHEW- 69 yrs
m/o Sherin Mathew, Sec 40.
7) 29-11-2014, BASIL WILLIAM D' SOUZA- 78 yrs.
h/o Helen D' Souza, Sec 25.
WELCOME NEW FAMILIES
1) LEO BOLDO & AUXILA FERNANDO
302, Sai Residency, Sarsole Sec 6.
2) PHILOMENA JOSEPH
E 1- 29- C 5, Prabhat Apt, Sec 8.
3) S. SELVAN & S. SUMATHI
NL 1- 36 – 1, Sec 10.
4) MOSES & ALPHONSA SAMUEL
NL – 1 B- 37- 08, Sec 10.
5) SUBASH & SASHI NIMALA
CA-2-1, SBI Colony Sec 13.
6) DOMINIC & JENNIFER SHETTY
Room no 2, Plot no 29, kukshet Sec 14.
7) LLOYD & SANDRA MENDES
B-4-403, Safal Complex Sec19 A.
8) HARIHARAN & ARCHANA IYER
D-604, Nav Durga CHS, Sec19 A.
9) M. AROAN MARIA
203, Matoshree Sadan Plot 108,
Sec 20.
Families decorated their homes and prayed
together to enrich their spiritual lives. There
were refreshments provided by the families
post Rosary & Novena. This devotion gave us
a new opportunity to interact with one
another for bonding and fellowship as one Big
Family.
The feast Mass celebrated at the residence
of Mr. Joseph Kurian in Army
Colony, was celebrated by Rev.
Fr. Moses, followed by High
Tea. The occasion gave us a
feeling of completeness after 9
days of Rosary and Novena.
Photos: Pg-15
-Anthony Nazareth, Sec. 9
The Best Revenge
is, not to be like
your ENEMY !
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FORTH COMING EVENTS 2014 - 15
DECEMBER 2014
PRE-BAPTISM SESSION
14 Sun : ADVENT III-
10-11 & 17-18 Jan. 2015- 7 pm.-8.30 pm.
All expecting couples in their third month
should register with Fr. Leo in advance.
It is compulsory to attend these sessions
if you wish your child to be baptized.
14-21 : Submit SCC community Stars @ OLVC.
17 - 19 : CONFESSIONS
@ OLVC (Wed, Thu. & Fri 6 -7 pm. &
after Mass)
@ Augustine (Wed. 6 - 7pm & after
Mass)
21 Sun : ADVENT IV -
MARRIAGE PREPARATION
COURSE, VASHI
24 Wed : CHRISTMAS EVE - 8 pm.
Night vigil service begins with Carols
@ Don Bosco ground
25 Thu : CHRISTMAS DAY Masses:
@ Augustine 7am -Eng.
@ OLVC 8am -Konkani & 9.30am -Eng.
No evening Mass.
21 & 22 Feb. 2015, 8.30 am. - 5.30 pm.
both days.
At Vashi Church. For details & registration
Contact in advance Vashi Church:
Tel: 27650343, 27651392.
26 - 27 : Crib competition Individual level and
Star competition community level
28 Sun : HOLY FAMILY - 9 am.-1 pm.: Sun
10 Tips by Pope Francis...
School Choir Fest. at Vashi School
Feast Mass: @ 5pm followed by
(Continued from Pg-11)
patronizing Food stalls & game stalls put
long commitment, making a definitive
up by communities
decision, 'forever,' because we do not know
31 Wed : 10 pm. Thanks giving Holy Hour &
what tomorrow will bring.”
Eucharist.
“I ask you, instead, to be revolutionaries, to
swim against the tide; yes, I am asking you to
rebel against this culture that sees everything
1 Thu : NEW YEAR DAY - Masses
as temporary and that ultimately believes
7am.- English @ Augustines
that you are incapable of responsibility, that
8am.- Konkani @ OLVC
you
are incapable of true love. I have
9.30am.-English @ OLVC
confidence
in you and I pray for you. Have the
No evening Mass.
courage
'to
swim against the tide.' Have the
2 Fri : First Friday - 6.30pm Adoration.
courage to be happy,” he says.
4 Sun : EPIPHANY : 10.45am PPC meeting
9. Make it a habit to 'ask the Lord.'
11 Sun : SR.CITIZEN'S DAY
10:45am SCC Steering Committee
Bothered about the future? Pray, the Pope
meet.
urges us especially the youth.
26 Mon : REPUBLIC DAY Masses:
“Dear young people, “some of you may not
6.45am English @ OLVC
yet know what you will do with your lives. Ask
7.30am Flag Hoisting
the Lord, and he will show you the way. You
8 am & 7 pm
too can ask the Lord: What do you want me to
do? What path am I to follow?”
FEBRUARY 2015
10. Be happy.
The true Christian, says the Pope, exudes
1 Sun : 10.45am PPC meeting
great joy. Keeping this joy to ourselves “will
6 Fri : First Friday - 6.30pm Adoration.
make us sick in the end. “Joy cannot be held
8 Sun : WORLD MARRIAGE DAY
at heel: it must be let go. Joy is a pilgrim
18 Wed : ASH WEDNESDAY
6.45am in English @ OLVC
virtue. It is a gift that walks, walks on the path
8am in Konkani @ OLVC
of life, that walks with Jesus: preaching,
7pm in English @ St. Augustine & OLVC proclaiming Jesus, proclaiming joy,
lengthens and widens that path.”
JANUARY 2015
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ST. FRANCIS XAVIER COMMUNITY FEAST - SEC-4&6 - 6.12.2014
ST. JUDE’S COMMUNITY FEAST - SEC.-9 - 28.10.2014
ST. ANTHONY’S COMMUNITY FEAST - SEC-3 - 26.10.2014
BRIDGE THE GAP - PARENT - YOUTH DIALOGUE, 21.9.2014
FAITH ENRICHMENT DAY, 16.11.2014
MISSION SUNDAY, 19.10.2014