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Obituary
Margaret Martis,
(87 years), Kudru Vado, Barkur, w/o the late Gabriel Martis,
mother of Valerian, Joe Francis, Richard, Ozwald, Avith, Alphonse,
Julius Prakash, Celine, Asha , Eva and Prema expired on 11th
April,2009 at her daughter’s residence, D’Souza Villa, opposite
Ozanam home for the aged, Kallainpur. Funeral cortege leaves
Kallianpur at 3.00 PM on 13th April 2009, to the
church of St.Peter, Barkur for mass followed by the burial.
Contact Number :
0091 820 2580157
"Mogaachi Aproop
Ghodi" by The Expressions
The Expressions , a
house hold name for quality entertainment in and around Barkur is
gearing up to strike a different note altogether with "Mogachi
Aproop Ghodi" a unique evening of old melodies spiced with
humorous skits.
A rare collection of
10 great old Konkanni numbers will be presented by the group on
Easter evening at 6.30 p.m. at "Souharda", the parish hall of
St.Peter's Church, Barkur. With music maestro Gladson Ravindra of
"Thurutthutthu" fame is at helm of music arrangements, The
Expressions group has promised an evening to cherish golden old
melodies with select jokes enacted by the best comedians from the
group.
Rathothsava, Car Festival at Barkur
The traditional
annual Rathothsava or Barkur Habba as it is fondly known was held
on 2nd April at Barkur. Dr.Manoj D'Lima has sent us these pictures
of the celebrations. We are trying to get hold of some more
pictures from other sources.
Achievers honored at NPUC, Barkur.
3 talented students from National Pre University College were
honored for their excellence at a function held recently at the
college auditorium. Dr.
Gabriel Fernandes, USA.,
Sudhakar Shetty,
Proprietor, Vasudha Chemicals , Mumbai and the Mega Sponsor of the
Smt.Rukmini Shedthi Memorial National First Grade Government
College, Barkur and Kishore Gonsalves of
www.barkuronline.com were the chief guests. Krishnamoorthi
Bhat, Principal,
Dr.Manjunath Somayaji, Secretary, Barkur Vidhyabhivardhibi
Sangha, B.Seetharama Shetty,
Retired Principal and the correspondent of the college,
B. Jayarama Shetty,
President , Parent Teacher Association were present on the stage.
  
Rohith, Ashwini and
Sahana
Rohit Kumar J is
the proud son of
Jayaram & Shobha J, Maskibilu is currently studying at Pre
University scored 96% marks in SSLC Examination which was second
highest in Udupi district. He was recognized by Taluk & District
level Principal’s association and from Rotary club. He was also
felicitated in prathibha karanji held in shimogga. Recently he got
recognition from state Government Kannada Abhivraddhi Pradhikara
with cash rewards of Rs.8000 , certificate and memento.
Ashwini Udupa
is the daughter of
Sathyanarayana & Girija S Udupa, of Koodli. She is a first year
student of science. She secured first place in Debate event
organized by Udupi district co-operative union on 25th
December 2008. And she bagged the first place in state level
debate event held at Hampi on 10th February 2009. A
natural orator , Ashwini is a multitalented and excels in music
and Bharathnatyam. She was the President of 8th
Children’s Literary Convention last year jointly organized by
Swami Vivekananada Samskrithika Sangha and
www.barkuronline.com and the compeer for the 9th
Children’s Literary Convention held in January this year.
A 9th standard student of the National High School
Sahana is
the proud daughter of Annappa & Saroja A Nayak of Barkur. Very
good in extra curricular activities, she got first place in
Kubudo Budocon Karate championship held at Hejamadi on 27th
December 2008 and also got first place in interstate Karate
championship.
She also secured first place in State Level Karate Championship at
Kundapur & Second place in National Level Karate Championship.
Krishnamoorthi Bhat, Principal, welcomed the gathering and said
that by honoring these talented students they are inspiring other
students of the college to excel in their field. B.Seetharama
Shetty, Retired Principal and the correspondent of the college
introduced the chief guests and said that he is happy to introduce
these guests as all of them were the former students of the
National Pre University College. All the three achievers were
honored with traditional shawls, garland, and memento and fruits
platter. Teacher Vasudeva Shetty proposed the vote of thanks.
Renovated Sports Ground Inaugurated At Barkur
Newly renovated National Pre University College Sports Ground was
inaugurated recently at Barkur. At a budget of of Rs, 4 Lakhs 21
thousand, this sports ground was renovated jointly by Rotary
Foundation, Rotary Club Barkur under the ‘Matching Grant project’.
Sports Ground wwas declaired open by K.Balakrishna Rao,
Proprietor, Vikas Electricals, Barkur. Chief guest of the
function, Nadoor Bhojaraj Shetty, Rotary Governor, K
Krishnamoorthi Bhat, Principal, Renovation Committee President
Shrinivasa Shettigar were present on the occasion.
Matching Grant Chairman, Seetharam Shetty delivered the
introductory speech. Ganesh Vakuda, President, Rotary Club, Barkur
welcomed the gathering and U,Vasudeva Shetty, proposed the vote of
thanks. Sudhakar Rao conducted the proceedings.
Altar Girls at
last, at St. Peter’s Church in Barkur
For years my home
parish of St Peter the Apostle in Barkur had only altar boys to
serve at Holy Mass and to assist the presiding priest at the
sacred liturgies.
2nd Vatican Council opened the windows of the Holy Roman Catholic
Church and brought about many changes in celebrating the sacred
liturgy that also included girls as altar servers. Many parishes
in dioceses around the world welcomed these changes and girls who
were interested were given the opportunity to be altar servers.
In my archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, here in Minnesota,
www.archspm.org, many parishes have altar boys and girls. At my
parish of St. Thomas the Apostle, www.stthomasap.org, altar girls
were introduced in the early seventies. We presently have 10 altar
girls and they do a marvelous job. The new title for that
wonderful ministry is now called “Altar Servers.”
After so many years I am glad to see that my home parish of St.
Peter the Apostle in Barkur has introduced altar girls. I am sure
there are many parishes in the diocese of Mangalore,
www.dioceseofmangalore.org who introduced altar girls years ago. I
thank our parish priest Rev. Fr. Remigius C.M. Aranha for taking
this important initiative to give an equal opportunity for both
boys and girls to serve at the sacred altar of our Lord.
Altar servers
with Fr. Furtado SVD, Fr.Andrade and Fr. Aranha. Altar girls with
Fr. Tony Andrade.
To read more about Altar Servers Ministry in the Holy Roman
Catholic Church please go to my spiritual corner and in the
archives you will find an article I wrote last year entitled
“ALTAR BOYS AT ST. PETER THE APOSTLE
CHURCH IN BARKUR”.
Fr. Tony Andrade
(frandrade@aol.com)
Mayura Studio Inaugurated at Barkur
Mayura Group of
Digital Studios and Flex Prints have opened its branch at
Kalchapra Barkur. Its like coming home to the ace Photographer
B.Stephen Lewis and his wife Gretta Lewis both are originally from
Barkur.
The veteran
photographer started his career at Mumbai , started a small studio
at Saligrama immediately after his marriage to Gretta and later
settled there as he established himself as professional
photographer in the area. Later Mayura Group expanded its branches
to Brahmavar, Santhekatte and Kallianpur. Last year the group
ventured into Digital Flex Banner printing by setting up Mayura
Flex Prints at Brahmavar.
Mayura Digital
Studio at Barkur is equipped with all the latest gizmos in
lighting and backgrounds, offers professional quality indoor and
outdoor photography, portfolio clicking and coverage for all types
of social gatherings.
The premises was
blessed by Rev.Fr. R.C.M. Aranha , Parish Priest Barkur and was
inaugurated my Faustine Andrade, mother of Gretta Lewis in the
presence of many dignitaries.
Team
barkuronline.com wishes Stephen, Gretta and their daughter Stenita,
all the best in their new venture. They are staunch supporters of
our website and photographs in our Photo gallery are clicked by
Stephen.
Read more about Stephen and
Gretta in Archie's Corner, Click Here
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