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Returning to our joint family culture: J.P. Hegde
“We are returning back to our old traditional joint family culture
through the self help groups. These groups have contributed a lot
to the small savings schemes in the rural regions” said K.
Jayaprakasha Hegde, MLA. He was inaugurating the new federation of
the Pragathi Bandhu Self Help groups under the rural project of
Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala at the Sankammathaayi Resorts at Barkur.
“These groups should encourage rural people to involve in other
trades along with agriculture. Availability of all the facilities
of cities in rural areas will stop the migration of youth to the
cities in search of greener pastures” he added.
President of Hanehalli Panchayath, Chandrashekara Shetty presided
over the function. Project Officer for the Shri Kshethra
Dharmasthala Rural Projects Vishwanatha Shetty, B. Bhujanaga
Shetty, B.Shantharama
Shetty, President, Barkur Panchayath, and Jogi Poojari,
President of the federation were the chief guests.
Harish Kumar introduced the project and presented the report.
Regional In Charge Ganesh P. welcomed and Shashidhara, secretary
of the federation thanked the gathering. Sathishchandra Shetty
compeered the program. Many cultural activities presented at the
end were enjoyed by all.
Major power
reshuffling at Barkur church
The elections for the new pastoral committee were held for past
couple of weeks at the various wards in Barkur Parish and at the
end there is major reshuffling in the committee. Herald D’Souza,
Nagermutt emerged as the new Vice-President of the committee and
Irene Pais from Kacchur ward sworn in as the Secretary.
Heading the committees is not new to Herald D’Souza, son of
Baptist and Late Annie D’Souza as he is easily one of most dynamic
leader Barkur ever produced. An officer at Corporation Bank,
Harry, as he popularly known, decided to settle at the native
place after a short stint at Bangalore. He headed the CYM as
President and was responsible for the glorious decennial
celebrations in 1986. Next year he was elected as the President of
the diocesan CYM central council, a rare honor for a youngster
from a rural parish.
Married to Shaila D’Souza, he was the President of Silver Jubilee
Committee of ICYM Silver Jubilee Celebrations in 2002-2003. He
served as the Secretary of the pastoral committee for couple of
terms and lives at Nagermutt with his wife, and daughters
Harshitha and Shobitha.
Stany Pais, Cynthia Dias
from Hosala St
Lawrence
ward,
Harry Lobo, Rosy D’Silva from
Hosala – Rosary,Rupert
Dias, Stella Fernandes from
Bennekudru ward,Rippan
D’Souza, Jessy Menezes from
Kudru ward,Roby
D’Almeida, Annette Suares from
Halekodi Ward,
Prajwal D’Silva , Florine Buthello from
Hannehalli ward,
Harry D’Souza, Linet Furtado from
Nagarmat Ward and
Irene pais, Rudolph D’Souza from
Kachur Ward are the newly selected committee members from
the respective wards.
Headmistress of Mary knoll High School and Elementary School and
Mother Superior of the IHM Convent Sr Lenny Crasta are also
selected as the members for the committee.
There were major changes in the Editorial Board of Pedruchi Chavi,
the parish news bulletin. Popular Editor of the bulletin Eric
Soans is replaced by Reena D’Almeida, Halekody. The other members
of the board are,
Sub-Editor-Gerald Gonsalves
Secretary-Roshan D’Souza
Treasurer-Madhu Roche
Circulating In Charge- Herald D’Souza.
Team barkuronline.com congratulates the new committee members and
wishes them all the best along with our visitors
Foundation
stone laid for Vidyarthi Bhavana
Foundation
stone for the new Vidhyarthi Bhavana, a program hall for students,
was laid recently at Barkur. Dr.N.B. Vijaya Ballal, administrator
of the Amabalapadi Shri Janardana Mahakali Temple laid the
foundation stone for this project taken up by the Former Students
Association of the National Pre University College, Barkur.
29 bicycles given by the state government to the students were
distributed and Rotary Club, Barkur donated a UPS needed for the
computer used in the college at the same occasion. The UPS was
handed over to K.A. Krishnamoorthi Bhat, Principal by Shrinivasa
Shettigar, President, Rotary Club, Barkur.
V.L.Roche, President,
Barkur vidyabhivardini Sangha, presided over the function.
B.Shantharama Shetty,
President, Barkur Panchayath, Sathish Poojari, Member, Udupi Taluk
Panchayath, Dr. B.M.
Somayaji, B.Seetharama
Shetty, C.Rajashekhara Hebbar, Principal, Rukmini Shedthi
Memorial Govt. First Grade College, Barkur and A. K. Bhat were the
guests of honor.
K.Jayarama Shetty,
President, Former Students Association welcomed and
K.Sathyanarayana Udupa proposed the vote of thanks. Seetharama K.S.
condcted the proceedings.
Historical Artifact unearthed at Barkur.
A sculpture in the form of a slab containing the yellow colored
images of 15 Jaina Theertankaras is found near the
Panchalingeshwara Temple.
This historical piece is said to be carved for the decorations in
the Jaina temples and is a strong evidence for the presence of
Jainas in Barkur. According to renowned historian
Dr. Jagadeesh Shetty there were 25 Jaina Theertanakas and only 15 are found in this
strip. It is believed that the other half of the strip may be
still buried at this place.
The artifact was unearthed when a jack fruit tree was cut and its
roots were being dug and will be sent to Archeological Department
in Bangalore for further research.
Read more about the history of
Barkur,Click
Golden
Jubilee Celebrations
Two nuns from Barkur celebrated their Golden Jubilee at St.
Peter’s Church on 10th May. Thanks giving high mass was offered at
the church at 6.PM in the evening and the families of the both
nuns organized a get together at Mary Knoll High School ground
after the mass. Lot of relatives and friends and well wishers
attended the function and wished the nuns and their family
members.
Sister Margaret Pinto A.C was born on 2nd July 1930 in a pious
family to Late Mrs Marcelline and Late Mr Philip Pinto who brought
up their children in God’s love and care. Sr Margaret had her
Primary education at St Anthony’s School, Sastan and then at
National High School, Barkur. She did her Teacher’s training at St
Ann’s Convent, Mangalore. She taught at St Antony’s School for 3
years.
She heartened to the voice of God and followed Him in the
Apostolic Carmel with her cousin Hilda Carvalho on June 15th 1954.
She made her I Profession on June 5th, 1957.There after she served
as teacher, superior and headmistress at St Agne’s convent,
Mangalore, Lady hill convent Mangalore, and Carmel convent, Bandra.
After her final vows she was transferred to Gujarat where she
worked for 40 years. She also worked in Chandigarh, Goa, Himachal
Pradesh and Mehsana, a place where many illiterate and poor people
are served by the AC sisters. At present she is at Mt Carmel Prep.
School. She is a lover of nature and she spends her time with God
and people.
Sister Mary Hiltrude, nee Hilda Carvalho is the 2nd daughter of
Late Mrs Staphene and Late Mr Ligory Carvalho. She was born on May
10th 1932 was brought up in the love and fear of God.
She had her primary education at Barkur Board School. She
completed her S.S.L.C at St Cicely’s High school, Udupi and then
teacher’s training at St Ann’s Convent Mangalore. After which she
taught at Hangarkatte Board School for 6 month and 3 ½ years at
National High School, Barkur.
Along with her cousin Margaret Pinto, she joined the Apostolic
Carmel on June 15th 1954. After her profession in 1957
she worked at St Maria Goretti Convent for a year and half .From
there she was sent as a missionary to North India. She worked in
U.P, Bihar, West Bengal and Jharkhand. She also worked for 3 years
at Jayanagar, Bangalore and 5 years at Mary Hill, Mangalore. She
now works in Lohordaga, Jharkhand in a diocesan school.
Team Barkuronline joins the parishioners in congratulating both
the sisters and extend warm wishes and all the success in their
future along with our visitors.
Dr.Fernandes honored at USA.
Recently, on April 30th , the Silver Jubilee Annual
Banquet of the Association of Scientists of Indian Origin in
America (WWW.ASIOA.Com)
was held in the evening at the Westin Hotel in Washington DC.
Indian Ambassador of USA, Honorable Mr. Sen was invited as the
Chief Guest, who delivered very informative talk to over 100
participates who were gathered to celebrate their 25th
anniversary.
Dr. Gabriel Fernandes,
hailing from Moodahadu Kudru, Barkur, at University of Texas who
is currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the
Association (fernandes@uthscsa.edu) was also recognized among
others during the occasion for his past services, received a
plaque from the Ambassador.
The ASIOA is helping not only to each others but also provides
assistance to young Scientists and graduate students of Indian
origin in settling down and to advance their respective careers in
USA.
Click to read more about
Dr.Fernandes as our POM
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