Happy Birthday

Sanya Fernandes
D/O Mrs. Sheryl and Fredrick Fernandes

Congratulations

Twinkle D’Souza

D/O Titus and Leena D’Souza

Congratulatrions and God bless you dear Twinkle. With lots of love from  your loving

Dad Titus, Mom Leena , sisters Trisha and Thania, Nagarmutt

Mrs. And Mr. Maurice D’Souza, Relatives and friends. Barkur 15/11/2004

Congratulations

Alita Fernandes

D/O Jacob  and Nirmala Fernandes.

God bless you dear Alita. Love and hugs from,

Dad Jacob and Mom Nirmala and Brother Anston. Nagarmutt

Uncle Fr. Antony Fernandes and relatives and friends. 15/11/2004

Congratulations

Pearl Gonsalves
D/O Mrs. Zeeta and Mr. James Gonsalves, Barkur

Congratulations

Shobhitha D'Souza
D/O Mrs. Shaila and Mr. Herald D'Souza, Barkur

'Congratulations' Barkurgars living in Mumbai,on a planned Wilfy Nite on 12th Nov at Bhaidas Sabhangan, Ville Parle. It is really a great opportunity for all Mangaloreans/music lovers living in Mumbai to attend this live show.

All the best to Wilfiyab / Meena bai for your 220th Nite. You both will live long in music lovers heart. Music counts but not the age !!

Jessie D'Cruz, Kuwait, 12/11/2004

I just noticed in Pedruchi Chavi, September 2004 edition, on page 20, that there is a Wilfy Nite sponsored by St. Peter's Association (Barkur) Mumbai, on November 12, 2004, at Bhaidas Sabangan, Vile Parle, Mumbai, from 9.30 am onwards. Wilfy Nite at 9:30 in the morning, folks do not miss!

What an honor! Pleaase do not miss the opportunity to hear the Kogull, the Konkann Kogull, all those who really can. You can contact Ivan Rebello, at 9821 833099. Thank you Kishoo for posting this. Thanks.

-James Fernandes, USA, 06/11/2004

Dear Archie,

Just want to THANK YOU sincerely for that wonderful write up of my father Mr Baptist D'Souza in the column of personality of the month. Our father, a hardworking, sincere and simple person spent a lifetime of hardship to see us through. He has been a role model to the people of our small Barkur town and ofcourse to our own Nagarmut. He richly deserves this honour. While I salute my dear pappa for what he has been to us, I thank all those who are involved in the work of this website barkuronline.com for keeping us close to each other with the news of our native place. May God bless everyone of you abundantly.

With warm regards,

Gracy Pinto, Bangalore.,02/11/2004

Hello Kishoo,

I am enclosing a brief summary of our recently started "VILAGE TO COLLEGE FOUNDATION" in Barkur which is working so far quite well. I understand there is some concern among students regarding the procedures involved in applying for scholarships. I have therefore enclosed a brief summary and rationale for starting the program in Barkur and the simple method involved in applying for the small scholarships. I hope local community will encourage to grow this activity in coming years. I deeply appreciate kind help I received from Fr Benjamin DeSouza and Fr.Sylvestor DeSouza in recruiting in the past several deserving students. I hope to receive similar help from current Parish Priest, local School teachers and Principals as well.

I of course would like to thank you and your volunteer staff of Barkuronline for its continued efforts in communicating and informing various ongoing topics regularly to our kind Citizens of Barkur living locally and abroad. I hope the project I started recently with my genuine great love towards Barkur will become helpful to a few deserving students in coming years. Thank you for posting the information.

Gabriel Fernandes, USA, 02/11/2004

Fr. Henry D' Souza sfx

Guardian Angel Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Guardian Angel Educational Complex, Curchorem - 403706, Goa, India.

Pleased to inform you that, in any problem solution, I shall be glad to help in COUNSELLING on line or by e-mails. CONFIDENTIALITY WILL BE PRIORITY AND the knowledge will not be used elsewhere.

Contact Nos. (0832) 2650216 (fax) 2651982 Mobile: 9822487673

Fr. Henry D' Souza sfx, Goa, 24/10/2004

Wish you all "Happy Dasara" and may the Almighty God bless you and your family with health, wealth, strength, prosperity and bright future.

With warm regards,

President and members, ICYM, Barkur, 20/10/2004

The rarest and greatest plus point in every known leader is 'he recognise the follower's talents'- a pleasant handsome personality Mr. Batti Souz, you deserve all that is mentioned, in your honor! 'Like father like son' it is said and Harry Souz his son, following his proud father's steps - all the best!!

Philiph Richard.19/10/2004

There was also a time the Lavad's were the subjects for ridicule and many were the rejected lot, for they spoiled the functions of many a households. Of course liquor played / playing an important role, but at times, for many, functions at other's place was a platform to score personal grudges. The lavad too taking sides and adding fuel to the fire, must read about MR. BAPTIST D'SOUZA and pick a lesson or two to stand near him, to be like him very difficult. Congratulations!

VINCENT D'SOUZA.19/10/2004

Dear Friends,

Opening of “Electrical Spot"  show-room on the way to Udupi –Manipal road for decorative lights and electrical accessories.
We take this opportunity to wish Ashok Sequeira owner of the Electrical Spot, Congratulations and best wishes on his future business venture.
With best wishes from:

Manoj Sequeira & Fly, Johannesburg. 15/10/2004

Dear Kishoo De Barkur and the team of barkuronline.com,

I am glad you chose Baptist D'Souza as the P.O.M. for the month of October. Yes indeed he worked very hard for the good of our community and reached out to the needs of all people irrespective of their religion or cast. He has seen me growing up in my beautiful Nagrmutta village and he was a great source of inspiration and encouragement durning my Seminary days and now in my priestly life. May God bless him with good health and peace of mind. I think he is the only surviving famous "Lavad or Gurkar" of our Barkur church.

Fr. Tony Andrade.USA,12/10/2004

Dear friends,

Its  a good Kannada article from Vijay Suvarna. This article gives full details about gulf workers & bad work conditions. I  can imagine  now. Anyway thanks  Vijay Suvarna for giving this article. 

Murali, Korea,10/10/2004

I was thrilled to find a website about my hometown Barkur. Keep up the good work..I found the website design pretty neat with lot of information but there are a couple of broken links on the homepage.  

Niteen Lewis, 10/10/2004

Sushma and Praveen. CONGRATULATIONS. I wish u a HAPPY MARRIED LIFE.

Shaila, Tanzania, 06/10/2004

Vijay Suvarna's eye opening article on life in Gulf a must read for youth, aspiring to move to Gulf Countries. All is not well, we read daily in Papers, but Gulf has given solace to many Manglorens and helped to improve economic condition. He or She is clever - who saves his / her earning for future but not the one opt for show-off! Thanks Mr Suvarna, we need such educative eye openers frequently.

Bhaskar L.Poojary, Mumbai, 06/10/2004

Why  St Bartholomeo's name, Mr Barnes? Better the new Church Hall to be known after any donor or his nominee, who is ready to bear the cost. This is the practice in these days! Any comments....?

M.M.Alvares, 05/10/2004

At the very outset, the feelings and choice to name the Hall after Apostle is welcome. I feel it have two great impacts: The legend of Apostles visit be preserved for future - as no serious effort not made by Barkurians in particular and all of us in general. Secondly, in the fast changing socio-religious sentiments / euphoria, in all other communities, we as a Community can answer those who brand us as foreigners - in a meaningful way, by not hurting anyone's emotions.

G.S.Lewis, Kallianpur, 05/10/2004

The Pedruchi Chavi Sept. 04 issue reached us and as expected it has come out very attractive. Pius J. D'Souza and his friends in UAE, deserve praises for compiling the book with many colourful pages. The articles by Nelson, Naveen, Pius etc gave a broad glimpse of life in Dubai, so also the introduction of  big names in social, religious and literary work in UAE, originated from Barkur. From the regular's - contents are good, specially that the news of Church Hall work took off, in the hands of new Vicar! All the very best to Editor Mr. Eric Soans and his new team, keep the good work going, with same spirits. On behalf of ICYM Barkur Ex-Member's Association,

P.Archibald Furtado, Muscat ,02/10/2004

Happy to learn from PC that, hall work is started, All the Best - one suggestion - name it after ST.BARTHOLOMEW, the Apostle.

Robert S.Barnes , 02/10/2004

I was expecting Vigar Ulaitha, segment will be active once new priest took over the reins at Barkur, but not!!! Very happy, Eric Soans re-elected Editor of Chavi, Congrats.

Vincent D'Souza , 02/10/2004

Wish all senior citizens of Barkur a Happy Elder's Day. Our parish at natives primarily, we feel - almost 1/3 - comprise of aged, retired and peace loving grandpa's and Mom's. They molded us for future and we respectfully call back their sacrifices and need their guidance!

Felciana D'Silva, Kuwait , 02/10/2004

Could you please clarify on an urgent basis: 1) When will be the parish Feast of Barkur i.e 14 - 15th of Dec or 21 - 22nd Dec 04? 2) The Bridge will be repaired and open for use by that time? 3) When the Exposition of St. Francis Xavier's body at  Goa starts? We are planning our holidays, during this time. Thanks and regards,

Philip Richard, 02/10/2004

Congratulations Praveen....ALL the very best to you and lovely Sushma. Wishing you both a HAPPY MARRIAGE and God bless you and show his abundant blessings on you and your family

Prakash, Winnie and Janice , USA, 29/09/2004

CONVEY OUR BEST WISHES TO THE NEWLY MARRIED COUPLE, PRAVEEN AND SUSHMA,

President, Office bearers and Members of ICYM Barkur Ex-Member's Association, 29/09/2004

Congratulations Sushma and Praveen

Sydney Lewis, Vizag, 29/09/2004

Congratulations

Praveen and Sushma
S/O Mr.Joseph and Mrs.Agnes Carvaho, Kachur and D/O Mr. Charles and Mrs.Philomena Lobo, Hosala

Be good to each other
And you will both be blessed.
Standby one another
Whatever the test.
Take care of each other
Give each day your best.
And love,   precious love
Will take care of the rest!

Have a blissful married life.

Mrs. Agnes & Mr. Joseph J.B. Carvalho, Kachur
Mrs.Philomena & Mr. Charles Lobo, Hosala
Mrs. Patricia and Mr. Lancy , Priyal and Shreyal D’Almeida, Hosala,
Mrs. Premila, Mr. Joylan and Prinal Fernandes, Mumbai
Mr. Roshan Lobo, Hosala
The Expressions
Anirudh, Marina and Kishoo, Barkur
Mr. Eric Soans, Barkur
Naveen, Allan, Jolvin, Stroiney, Alwyn, Rahul, Anson, Alwyn, Anston and all friends and relatives.