Matharpacady Holy Cross – 147th Anniversary Novena – Announcement

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. The Annual Novena to the Holy Cross (Patron Saint:  St Roque) Commences:  7.30 p.m. IST, DAILY from April  22 …

My Own Mazagon

Dear Friends, This is a book on the history of Mazagon, authored by Capt Ramesh Babu of Mazagon Dock. It brings out the lost history of this precinct, which was once the richest island in the archipelago and the most sought after destination in Bombay.  Titled ‘My own Mazagon’, the book has an entire chapter …

Matharpacady Holy Cross Feast Mass – 1st May 2021

In Times of Fear Unprecedented near global lockdown. An unprecedented “plague” in the 21st Century. God’s punishment? Mankind’s abuse of the earth?  Who will be next?  Me?  When will a cure or the availability of vaccine be for all irrespective of rich or poor, caste or creed? Fear. Uncertainty. In Stormy Seas In troubled seas the Cross …

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 …

Monsoon Magic – The Nostalgia Quiz – Live Now

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 …

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 …

Daily Rosary During May – Thursday

  LETTER OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS TO THE FAITHFUL FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2020 The month of May is approaching, a time when the People of God express with particular intensity their love and devotion for the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is traditional in this month to pray the Rosary at home within …

Daily Rosary During May – Tuesday & Friday

LETTER OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS TO THE FAITHFUL FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2020 The month of May is approaching, a time when the People of God express with particular intensity their love and devotion for the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is traditional in this month to pray the Rosary at home within the …

Daily Rosary During May – Monday & Saturday

LETTER OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS TO THE FAITHFUL FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2020 The month of May is approaching, a time when the People of God express with particular intensity their love and devotion for the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is traditional in this month to pray the Rosary at home within the …