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ICYM 30th Anniversary celebrations kicked off at Barkur.
Indian Catholic Youth Movement Barkur unit is completing 30 years
of fruitful existence this year in the service of society in
general and youth in particular has carved a niche for itself in
Mangalore Diocese. The youth movement celebrated its Decennial in
1986 and Silver Jubilee in the year 2003 with much fanfare and now
ready to celebrate its 30th anniversary on December 19th,
on the Parish feast day.
The first rounds of competitions for the celebrations were
inaugurated by Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Remigeous Aranha. Children,
youngsters and adults alike took part in the initial singing
competitions and winners were taken for another round of
Anthakashari, which was popular in the name of Bundi in
the earlier days. Melwyn Katpadi assisted the judges and the
conductors with background music on keyboards.
Drawing Competitions and Throw Ball matches are scheduled for
November 24th. December 2nd is declared as
Sports Day with special events like Slow Bike Racing and Slow
Bicycle Racing.
On December 9th a one day Cricket match is scheduled
for men and a special competition for ladies where they will try
their hands at weaving the coconut leaves. (Madalu Neyuva Spardhe
/Modlaam Vollchim).
The anniversary celebrations will be held on 19th
December in the church ground at 06.30 pm with stage programme,
prize distribution and variety entertainment. More details about
the celebrations are awaited and our visitors will be updated as
and when we receive the details.
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Obituary
Alfred
Fernandes
(49), son of late Bulla Fernandes and late Precilla Fernandes
from Bennekudru, Barkur, husband of Mabel and father of Milred and
Melroy, brother of Wilfred,late Matilda, Ida, Jacinta and Richard
passed away in Mumbai on Friday, November 23.
Funeral
cortege leaves residence for St John the Baptist Church, Thane at
3-30 pm on Saturday, November 24.
Phone: 91 22
2543 2770 (residence) 91 98196 18948 (Jean Fernandes)
Obituary
Ignatius Buthello
(92 yrs), Halekody, Barkur, H/O Densil Buthello, F/O Thelma
Rebello (Nasik), Oldwin Buthello (Nasik), Wilma Lewis (Magadi,
Bangalore), Prashanth and Prakash Buthello (Barkur), passed away
on 13/11/2007.
Funeral cortege
leaves residence at 04.00 pm for mass and burial at the Church of
St.Peter, Barkur.
Contact :0091 820
2587494.
Copper Inscriptions of Vijayanagar Empire Found in Barkur
Two copper inscriptions belonging to the period of Vijayanagara
Empire have recently been unearthed in Manigara Keri of Barkuru
near the Temple of Sri Somanatha Shwara. They were found when the
old house belonging to the couples Sri Manjunatha Bhat and Smt.
B.K Sushila Bhat was being renovated.
The famous archaeological research scholar Dr. Keladi Venkatesh
Joish estimated the period of these inscriptions as 1387 AD and
1473 AD.
The old couple that had a chance to find them in the cracks of the
old walls of their dilapidated residence have handed them over to
the archaeological department for preservation and for further
research.
SPA Decennial
Celebrations at Mumbai.
Various cultural
events were held to mark the decennial celebrations of St Peter’s
Association (Barkur) Mumbai, at Bhaidas auditorium, situated at Ville Parle
on Friday November 9 morning. Popular Konkani dramatist, Francis
Fernandes Cascia, was felicitated on the occasion.
Francis Fernandes
Cascia, while acknowledging the honour said that no one should
commit the stupidity of forgetting his own mother, mother tongue,
native place. They are significant part of one’s life. It is
known all over the world that, no sooner if one becomes
internationally-popular, the question of who is his mother, which
is his mother tongue, which part of the country he hails from crop
up. It is one's utmost duty to preserve his culture. Hence, the
contribution of artistes play significant role in nurturing the
traditional practices and contemporary art.
Lawrence D’Souza,
Managing Director, Blue Star Elevators Pvt Ltd, in his
presidential address said that the apprehension of modern gimmicks
disfigure the dramas in particular, are not justified. However,
it has contributed for the liveliness of amateur plays. This has
been proved by the drama troupe of Francis Fernandes Cascia.
Therefore, art enthusiasts should strive to enliven the drama with
innovative experiments.
Walter Nandalike,
Managing Director and Editor-in-chief, Daijiworld Media Pvt Ltd,
Henry D’Silva Suratkal, President, Canarites Youth Associations
Mumbai, Rony Goveas, Proprietor, Spray Links, Vinayak Indulkar,
Rohan Roche, Daisy Serrao, Marceline Carvalho were the chief
guests, present at the occasion.
Peter Furtado,
Vice-President, St Peter’s Association Barkur, Norbert Menezes,
Antony Dias, treasurer, Felix Barnes, honorary executive president
and Henry Roche were present.
Richard Carvalho,
Association president welcomed. Ivan Rebello, honorary chief
secretary read the citation letter and introduced the honoured
personality. Eric Carvalho, executive committee member, Ivan
Suvares, joint secretary compered the programme. Zaina Fernandes
proposed vote of thanks.
Francis Fernandes
Cascia's Konkani comedy play 'Mhataro Chorbela' was staged in
front of the capacity audience on the occasion.
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St.Peter’s
Association (Barkur) Mumbai, presents Konkanni play at Mumbai
Mhataro Chorbela a
full length konkanni play written by comedy king Francis Cascia
will be presented at Mumbai on Divali day , 9th
November at Bhaidas Hall, Ville Parle West at 10.30 am.
St.Peter’s
Association (Barkur) Mumbai is one of the prominent associations
of Mangalorean Catholics in Mumbai and is known for its tradition
of presenting Konkanni programmes each year at the time of Divali
holidays. They have staged many Wilfy Nites, Mand Sobhann and
other Konakkni programmes in the last couple of years and this
year they have selected this social konkanni drama.
The tickets are
almost sold out and only few tickets are left with the members of
the association and will be available at the venue.
Cracks in the new
bridge!!?
Its not even one year and the wounds are not healed yet. And a
rumor or news of the new Bridge across river Sita in the verge of
collapsing sent the shivers down the spines of Barkurians. For
they know better than anyone, how it is like having or not having
the bridge. On 3rd November morning the news created a
sensation and a lot of people gathered at the Barkur Bridge.
Cracks have appeared on the surface of the new bridge at 2-3
places and many people led by Janajagrathi Vedike gathered and
protested against this and urged the authorities to take necessary
actions at the earliest.
They complained that ore laden heavy trucks are plying on the
bridge overnight and destroying the bridge. They stopped the
vehicular traffic for about 10 minutes as protest and appealed to
PWD and DC for quick actions. The protest was lead by Sathish
Poojari, Member of Udupi Jilla Panchayath and member of Jana
Jagrathi Vedike, Sathish Amin, Ganesh, Ravi Poojari, Barkur
Rikshaw Drivers association etc.
Suresh, Engineer from the District PWD visited the bridge
immediately and inspected the bridge and explained that only the
top 7.5 cm of concrete is cracked due to expansion and vehicular
traffic and its common wear and tear and assured that there is no
damage to the structure of the bridge. He said that the contractor
is bound for the maintenance of the bridge for one year and the
cracks will be repaired at the earliest.
Tuvvi Tuvvi fulfills
the promises of The Expressions!
True to the
expectations from the public for their ventures, The
Expressions presented yet another scintillating programme
“Tuvvi Tuvvi” which mesmerizes children and adults alike.
As The expressions
tradition, the stage program started on dot at 6.30 pm. Fr
Remigious Aranha, Parish Priest of Barkur inaugurated the
programme and graced the occasion. Herald D’Souza, vice-president
of Barkur Parish Council was the chief guest of the occasion. Well
known Konkani writer Dr Gerald Pinto Niddody presided over the
function. Kishoo Barkur, the convener of Expressions’ and
president Denis Rodrigues accompanied the guests to the dais.
The Expressions
honored its Vice President Gretta Lewis as she was recently
elected as the councilor of Saligrama town municipality. She was
felicitated by Fr Remigious Aranha.
Joint cultural
secretary Zita Gonsalves proposed the vote of thanks and cultural
secretary Alwyn Andrade compered the stage programme.
What followed
seamless for next two hours was sheer delight for the audience
in the form of Music, Dance and Jokes by the group Uzhal
Thaaraam led by Ashith Pinto , Sound Engineer at Sandesha,
Mangalore, supported by Babitha D’Costa of Wilfy Nite fame .
Chrismita D’Costa, Disha Pasanna, Remo, Arthur Lobo and others
exhibited their wonderful talents on this occasion.
The Expressions group is
indebted to all heir donors, specially main sponsor
Dr.Gabriel Fernandes and
thanks for the sponsors for their generous contributions to create
yet another piece of history at Barkur.
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First Holy Communion at Barkur
10 tiny tots studying at 3rd standard received the Holy
Communion for the first time at St.Peter’s Church Barkur on 4th
November at the high mass offered by Parish Priest Rev.Fr.R.C.M.
Aranha. Children were accompanied by their parents and relatives.
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