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Congratulations
Elwyn Neeson D’ Souza
S/O Dr.Derrick and Eva D’Souza, received First Holy Communion on 13th
May 2007 in London.
As we congratulate you when you received the Holy Communion on 13th
May 2007, we thank God for his abundant mercy, blessings,
kindness and grace. We thank your Godparents, catechists and teachers
who have prepared you for this Holy Communion and helped you in
receiving The Holy Communion. May the Eucharist you received that day
guide and protect you and may he dwell in your heart always and may he
give you the spiritual nourishment. As we thank all our friends,
relatives on this happy occasion we once again pray and congratulate
you on this happy occasion.
With best wishes and prayers from
Dad (Dr Derick), Mom (Eva) and sister Deeya,
London,
Godparents
John and Mrs Sophia D’Souza
and family,
Mumbai,
Grandma
Mrs Judith Suares, Mumbai
and Uncle
Rev. Fr. Evans,
Andaman’s,
Mrs
Annie Vaz and family,
Barkur,
Oneil D’Almeida
and family,
Mumbai,
Mr Michael D’Souza
and family,
Mumbai,
Mrs Nellie D’Souza
and family,
Mumbai,
Mr Norman D’Souza
and family,
Mumbai,
Mrs Clara Olivera and family,
Bangalore,
Mr Praveen Suares and family,
Mumbai,
Mrs Veena Pereira and family,
Mumbai.18/06/2007
Special thanks to all who are responsible to make the Parish Hall a
reality. Mary knoll High School too can utilise it for Rainy days
function. 650 capacity is ideal. Thanks for latest developments.
Why there is a drought of updates once again? Ms Diana is expected to
get a flash back on Mirnyam Mr Fernandes
Feliciana D'Silva,
Kuwait,18/06/2007.
James Fernandes appeal to Diana Fernandes to portray late Abundis
Fernandes, the man who gave 40 years to church, in HOF columns timely
one and well deserved. In fact I don’t know of the person, but feel it
is our duty as well as site, to call back such people's services.
Moreover, the online HOF is there for so long.....needs a refresh.
MM Alvares,
alvaresmm@hotmil.com,18/06/2007.
Congratulations
Joylous
Princeton
S/O
James and Lilly D’Almeida, Udyavara/UK, Received first holy communion
on 10/06/2007 at UK.
Dear Princeton
Congratulations on your first holy communion.May God bless you in
abundance. May He protect and guide you always. With lots of love and
wishes from
Hilda Almeida and family,
Udyavara,
Veronica Lewis,
Balkudru, Sasthan,
Vimala and
Doney D’Souza and family,
Muscat,
Judi and
Joseph Olivera and family,
Bangalore,
Jasmine and
Philip Lewis and family,
Mumbai,
Jane Lewis,
Mumbai, and
Deepak Lewis,
Dubai
Also wishes from
Florine Gonsalves and family,
Barkur,
Anirudh,
Marina and Kishoo,
Barkur, 12/06/2007
Hi,
Good work being continued by you all thru' this website. Feeling happy
to see our Barkur even when we are away. Can you please update us
about the latest happening at Barkur? Also whether rainy season
started and its raining heavily there.
If
anybody is having the write up about Barkur, written by Vishu Kumar
named "Alidulida Barkuooru"? It was very informative. I read it when I
was a student and unfortunately, I don’t have the copy. If anybody is
having that copy, please add to this website. Its worth reading.
Regards to everybody.
Deepak Shetty,
Toyota-Japan,11/06/2007
Normally deaths, births, birthday wishes,
marriages, anniversaries, communions, graduations, etc, are brought to
the webmaster's attention by the authentic sources who have access to
details such as names, dates, or occasions. Thank you for reporting
the demise of your uncle, Mr. Abundius Fernandes, in a style of your
own. He made a life long career as a sacristan, for 40 or more years;
however, the pittance he got did not meet even a one meal per day, as
I knew him personally in the fifties. Fortunately, or unfortunately,
he stayed as a bachelor, and I presume his late years were pleasant to
him. May all those who helped him physically, financially, etc., be
blessed several folds, for I personally believe any kindness,
irrespective of selfish motive does not go unrewarded and may his soul
rest in peace. Amen.
I request you Diana, to furnish an article on
him as the HOF, and by the way, don't expect someone else to write!!
James Fernandes,USA, 09/06/2007
I
am very much disappointed that this website didn’t think it proper to
report on the death of Mr.Abundius Fernandes on 29th of
May 2007. His funeral was held at St.Peter's Church Barkur on the 30th.
.Mr.Abundius Fernandes had served at the St.Peter's Church as a
Sacristan and Cathechist for almost 40 years. Yet no one in the
current Parish Organization thought it newsworthy to report his death
and funeral.
Diana Fernandes,
Mumbai, 08/06/2007
Good work Mr Fernandes,
keep it up. Yes there are many HAVES but lethargic towards causes like
Eduaction. Hope this brief of yours open their inner feelings. A great
social work for Barkurians.
MM ALAVRES,
alvaresmm@hotmail.com
06/06/2007
Happy Birthday
Sheela D'Silva
Dear Sheela,
We
wish you a wonderful and enjoyable birthday; on this special day may
the Almighty God bless you with good health and happiness. Have a
great day. With warmest wishes:
Gratian, Glenish
and
Glenston
(Barkur/ UK).04/06/2007
Welcome new editor of Pedruchi Chavi Reena Almeida and a big
thanks to Eric Soans who has done a great job. I am of the opinion to
have chavi 4 times not necessary to have as thick it is now. Think of
focusing one ward at a time, suggested by some, routine affair once in
two years. All Gulf/ US regions covered. Better to give a thought, Reena
and co. All the best to new and thanks to outgoing group too.
Feliciana D'Silva,
Kuwait, 28/07/2007
Good short stories, Philip, they are not only entertaining but moral
capsules. Good collection. Be regular, we expect few like ones from
James Fernandes, missing in these days.
MM Alvares,
alvaresmm@hotmail.com, 28/07/2007
While most of the neighboring parishes grow in members, as more and
more Catholic new families prefer these places, e.g. Udupi, Udyavar,
Kallianpur Santhekatte, Brahmmavar, even Sastan…..for various reasons,
our Barkur once closely competing in quality and strength, with mighty
Milagres, is weakening both in size and inhabitants. One of the causes
surely, the absence of dynamic laity leadership in these years. There
was absolutely no effort was made to analyze this worsening sorry
state of affairs.
Wake up Friends, look around, leave apart at the moment to attract
outsiders, do something to stop migration of quality men and women in
the pretext of better convenience, schooling, transportation just to
mention few.
Harry, you have a task, act on it, generations will remember you.
Let’s have private discussion to find ways and means, let egos die but
Barkurian spirit be the top agenda.
Just don’t think of Hall alone, that is only 5% priority, you have
Pedruchi Chavi – and Barkur on line, two effective weapons to reach
many right thinking Barkurians. All the Best.
Philiph Richard.P.
28/07/2007
Dear Manoj,Olinda, Manith & Maahir
Congratulations .Wishing you sweet & happy moments in your new home!
Noel Pinto,
Sharjah, 28/07/2007
Beginner's Mind
Once, a professor went to a Zen Master. He asked him to explain the
meaning of Zen. The Master quietly poured a cup of tea. The cup was
full but he continued to pour. The professor could not stand this any
longer, so he questioned the Master impatiently,
"Why do you keep pouring when the cup is full?"
"I
want to point out to you," the Master said, "that you are similarly
attempting to understand Zen while your mind is full. First, empty
your mind of preconceptions before you attempt to understand Zen. If
your mind is empty, it is always ready for anything; it is open to
everything. In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, in
the expert's mind there are few."--Suzuki Roshi
A Pile of Dry Shit
One
day a famous government officer met a highly respected edlerly master.
Being conceited, he wanted to prove that he was the superior person.
As their conversation drew on, he asked the master,
"Old monk, do you know what I think of you and the things you said?"
The
master replied, "I don't care what you think of me. You are entitled
to have your own opinion." The officer snorted, "Well, I will tell you
what I think anyway. In my eyes, you are just like a pile of dry
shit!" The master simply smiled and stayed quiet. Seeing that his
insult had fallen into deaf ears, he asked curiously, "And what do you
think of me?"
The
master said, "In my eyes, you are just like the Buddha." Hearing this
remark, the officer left happily and bragged to his wife about the
incident. His wife said to him, "You conceited fool! When a person has
a heart like a pile of dry shit, he sees everyone in that light. The
elderly master has a heart like that of the Buddha, and that is why in
his eyes, everyone, including you, is like the Buddha!"
Philiph Richard.P.,
28/07/2007
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