Congratulations

We extend our hearty congratulations to you Ron, for winning the Man of the Match award in the Finals of Kuwait Bank Cup (KBC) Cricket T20 and enabling National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) to lift the trophy at Ahmadi Cricket Grounds, Kuwait , organized by KOC Cricket Committee. We wish you good luck in the coming season as well. Your ever-loving wife and daughters,

Shallu, Shanelle and Raelene, Kuwait, 10/07/2008
 

Wedding wishes and Happy Birthday

Congratulations to Naveen and Nelopher on your wedding and wishes to Nelopher for a very happy birthday. With lots of love and wishes from

Vincent and Nancy Sequeira, Naina Sequeira,  and Nemiraj Shetty, and all from Sequeira family Barkur and Pereira family, Udyavara, 03/07/2008

Dear Alwyn and Jeanette D'Lima, our heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of your loving Son. May his soul rest in peace. May God grant him "Eternal Rest". We pray that the Almighty God to give you the strength to bear this loss.

Jessy Menezes, Herbert, Maria and Keith, Barkur.03/07/2008

Congratulations

Your Excellency Rev.Fr Henry,

Many congrats for having chosen as Bishop of Bellary and sad that I could not make for your Episcopal Consecration. Thanks for your invitation long back. I can only envisage and conjure up images of grand celebration, pomp and grand ceremony that entail your Episcopal consecration. The multitude of crowds and the clergy and laity that attended the function speaks volume of how fondly people remember you and your popularity.

I was touched to hear in your speech that you will concentrate more in women education. I am sure you will champion the cause of woman education and work for the people who are impoverished, marginalised and downtrodden in society. I am very positive that God has called you in his mission to serve this Diocese at a right time and I am sure you will become the darling of people and cynosure of all eyes of this Diocese and soon will take this Diocese to new dizzy heights. May God give you the strength, courage, fortitude and grace to lead and to guide his flock to the path of righteousness and justice. I feel this Diocese needs your leadership and with many familiar faces like Rev.Fr Monsgr Mark Gonsalves and our neighbour Rev. Fr Anthony Fernandes to lend you all the help and support, I am sure you will succeed in your mission and bring only happiness, joy, camaraderie and wellbeing to the people of Bellary . We pray for you and proud you, Your Excellency, Rev Fr Henry. I was glad that many stalwarts from Barkur parish came and witnessed the grand function. Our thoughts and prayers are there with you always.

With prayers and best wishes,

Dr Derick D’souza and family, London, And all other family members. 17/06/2008

Thirty years ago, my grand father Late Manuel Fernandes visited our home from Kollegal (Mysore Dist.) After attending Sunday mass, he was so impressed with Fr. Henry D’Souza then assistant parish priest of St. Peter Church Barkur, who preached sermon and celebrated the mass. When he returned home, he was telling to my mother that one day he become a Bishop! True, it happened now.

Congratulation Rev. Bishop .May the God give you strength and courage to continue in your mission.Best wishes from:

Jerome Manoj Sequeira & family, Johannesburg. stonescapeafrica@hotmail.com, Also special wishes from our mother Margaret Sequeira, Salma Villa, Kachur.Brothers; Vinod Sequeira & family, (ELECTRICAL POINT) Mangalore, Ashok Sequeira and family  & sister Shaila Crasto & family .Kundapur. 16/06/2008

Congratulations Bishop Henry D'Souza. We are proud to be associated with you and pray for Almighty's chicest blessings on you.

President, Office Bearers and members of St.Peter's Association (Barkur) Mumbai, 16/06/2008

Bellary and Barkur inter related for many reasons. Near Bellary or Hospet, there lies a world famous old historical city Hampi. It was the capital of famous Vijaya Nagara rulers 1336 – 1646, for almost 300 years. It was these great rulers, first developed Barkur as their gate way to West, as first harbor and constructed a fort. Apart from royal, there were proven cultural, religious and commercial relationships with these two oldest cities.

Over the years many Barkurian’s migrated to Bellary and found their permanent dwelling, recognition and prospered. There were Barkur born priests too serving in the Diocese, Mons . Mark Gonsalves as Vicar General and Rev. Fr. Anthony Fernandes a senior priest of high repute.

It is said history repeats, and today, Rev. Fr. Henry D’Souza, who spent his first two valuable years, soon after his priestly ordination in service of Lords Barkur vineyard as Assistant Parish Priest, in our parish dedicated to Apostle St. Peter, under saintly Rev. Fr. Joseph D’Souza, now consecrated as fourth Bishop of Bellary Diocese. For us, it is a great moment of joy to thank Almighty, and congratulate Your Excellency Bishop Henry D’Souza and very sure the diocese will make all round progress under your guidance and leadership.

With regards and best wishes,

Archibald, Selma , Arnold and Anusha Furtado, Barkur - Muscat 13/06/2008.

Dear Lordship This is just the beginning. You will surely scale greater heights in our Lord's vineyard. WE LOVE YOU.

Louis, Freeda, Lloyd and Lorraine, Kuwait, 13/06/2008.

We extend our heartiest congratulations to you, Your Excellency Bishop Henry D’Souza,  on your Episcopal Consecration. As you are called to walk towards the foot steps of Apostles, we wish you  all the very best and pray Almighty that He may grant you strength, good health, wisdom and fill you with His love always to shepherd His loving flock.  We praise and thank God for having chosen you to serve  as  Bishop of Bellary Diocese. We are very sure people of Bellary Diocese will find you as 'blessings' from Almighty, for, your kindness and persona would only lead them towards experiencing the love of Jesus Christ, our Lord, more and more.

With sincere wishes and humble prayers

John & Joyce Gonsalves, Barkur ( Muscat ) 13/06/2008.

His Excellency,

Congratulations and Best wishes to newly Ordained & decorated, our own His
Excellency Bishop Henry D'Souza. Our hearts filled with joy!! May you bring hope to endless people & joy to all.

You are a true leader, a chosen one, in you we are blessed. We are proud of you. Am sorry, it could not be possible to join you for your Episcopal Consecrettion, yet, could feel the anxiety & joy from here in the United States. I will be honoured to meet you on my next visit to India. May Heavenly Lord Bless us all. Regards

Francis(Joe) Martis ,Ex.Barkur, 527 Grove Street,Rahway, NJ 07065, (732) 382-4380 fjmartis@yahoo.com

Congratulations

"Dear Guggu,

Wish u a happy married life. May all your dreams come true. Have happiness & satisfaction in life always"

Lots of good wishes from

Deepak Shetty and Family, Japan, 06/06/2008

Gururaj(Guggoo),Barkur, and Chaya

S/O Late Nagesh Rao B (NJC, Barkur) and Girija Rao, D/O Yashvanth Mangesh Chandavara and Jyothi, Sirsi.
Married at Divajnya Kalyanamanthap ,Sirsi.

Wishing you a very happy and properous married life,

Akka Bhavandiru, Neethi Narandra Nayak, Barkur, Sarita Sumanth Rao, Mumbai, Vibha Vijayananda Rao, Mangalore, Arathi Subhash, Mumbai, Mavandiru, Mrs and Mr Shrinivas Rao, Jogfalls, Mrs and Mr Nagesh Rao.B, Sagara, Mrs and Mr Ramesh Rao.B, Mumbai, Mrs and Mr Ramesh Rao.B, Kargal, Mrs and Mr Suresh Rao.B, Mumbai, Chikamma-Shrimathi Sumathi S.Rao, Mumbai, Aliya, Soseyandiru, Manthan Kumar And Nishanth S Rao, Barkur, Anusha, Aporva,Mangalore.

Also wishes from,

Principal and Staff, National Pre University College, Barkur, Swami Vivekananda Samskrithika Kendra, Barkur, team barkuronline.com 05/06/2008