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COMMUNITY NEWS Goan scientist wins international award From: "Tim de Mello"
timdemello@hotmail.com: St. F.X. Feast, Mississauga, CANADA The Church is the result of a tireless effort of one Goan priest Fr. Terence D'Souza (from Moira)..... The feast was organized by the "Friends of St. F.X." i.e. Evelyn De Souza, Lazarus Pereira and John J. D'Souza. .... It started at 10:30 am with a formal procession around the grounds of the Church. The weather cooperated (Fr. Terence says he had a direct line) and the congregation (~400), the choir, musicians and three priests (2 Goan)walked solemly singing konkani hymns. Almost all the congregation were Goan. It was a feast for the eyes and ears. High Mass was celebrated with Choir and musicians in good tune singing English and Konkani..... After Mass, all convened to the Hall which is called Fr. Terence D'Souza's Church Hall where a variety of stalls were set up. The Goan food, which had previously wafted slightly into the Church, was now in all its glory. The Hall was jam packed with people, shoulder to shoulder. There were lots of familiar faces and all seemed to be having a good time. There were five food stalls offering Fish Caldin, Soropotel, Biryani, samosas, chicked tikka, croquets, etc. etc. It was all mouth watering. as well!! Full Text at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goanet/message/19018 The Goan Community Mombasa December Newsletter GOA NETTERS TO MEET: The GoaNetters in Goa are planning an informal meet atCaritas Holiday Home, St Inez, Panjim, on December 21 (Friday), 2001, atlunchtime. If you think you could make it, please send in your name and Goa contact details to fred@bytesforall.org SUDHAROP RAFFLE: The annual Goa Sudharop Raffle (formerly the
Goa SchoolsComputers Project raffle) is intended to raise funds
for a variety of GoaSudharop projects, activities, awards, to
benefit Goa and Goans. Thanks to the generosity of Goans, this
year's raffle has a number of great prizes. DEATHS 7 Dec: Navelim-Nagmodem: ALBERTO GOMES, husband of late Glady's, father of Jean/Alex, Hazel/Johnny (London), Hector/Shanti, Henry/Stanley. 8 Dec: Majorda: MARIA EMELIA FERRAO, wife of late Sebastiao, mother of Augusto/Irene, Filipe (Singapore)/Piedade, Paulo/Christine (UK). 9 Dec. London. NORTON ANTAO (ex-EAR&H, Mombasa). Survived by his sonsGregory and Cecil (Joe), brother Edward and sister Olga, grandchildren Simon, Alex, Victoria, Larry & Robert ("little Chimp"). Norton was a stalwart of the UK Goan Community and a past President of the Goan Association (UK). For an obituary and photograph see: http://innovatus.net/norton/ Funeral details will be posted there. Alternatively, contact Greg Antão at: Greg@innovatus.net or phone: +44(0)1932 232370 FLIGHT CORNER CHARTER FLIGHT FROM GERMANY: Condor, a subsidiary of Lufthansa, has thisyear resumed charter flights from Frankfurt to Goa. (JORGEjoli.goa@mail.telepac.pt) NEWS
HEADLINES THREAT TO CLOSE FISH MARKETS: The jetty at Cutbona-Velim is back in the news as the trawlers owners have threatened to close the fish markets at Margao, Vasco and Panaji if the authority demolished the Goa Development Trawler Owners Association Cutbona Centre office premises at the jetty. (GT) RIVER PARK ALONG MANDOVI CREEK: While on one hand, green patches are being converted into concrete jungles, there is some good news on the other hand for the State's capital as a park is coming up by the Mandovi creek. The park with a difference will offer visitors amenities to fish, sail, muse and munch all on one platform. (H) MOU TO COMPUTERISE POLICE STATIONS: The State police signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the State-owned Info-Tech Corporation of Goa for the computerisation of all the 24 police stations in the State. (NT) NIGERIAN COUPLE MAY BE DEPORTED: The DIG of Police, Mr Karnal Singh, said that a Nigerian couple-Mr Levi and Ms Helen Anyanwu-would be deported to Nigeria because it was found that the couple was responsible for fomenting disharmony in Assagao. (NT) AGA KHAN'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS: The Shia Ismaili Muslims in Margao will elebrate the 65th birth anniversary of their spiritual leader, Agha KhanIV, on 13 December, by holding a lunch for the inmates at the Old Age Home n Margao besides other functions. Aga Khan had visited Goa for the first ime, when the Portuguese government conferred the title of Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry on Octber 26, 1960. No X'MAS MIDNIGHT MASS (IN MUMBAI): A recent Supreme Court order prohibited the use of public address systems and the organising of large-scale festivities between 10.30 pm and 6 am. As a result, some churches are considering wrapping up the traditional Christmas eve ceremony two hours early, while others are keeping tight-lipped about their plans. (GT) WARNING AGAINST FISH CONSUMPTION: Public as well as fishermen are cautioned that dead fish washed ashore should not be collected for consumption as well as for salting and drying purposes as the same has been found associated with toxic algae, as per the report of the NIO. The public in Canacona, in particular, are cautioned not to consume any type of shell fish collected from Canacona as the tidal bloom was more evident there and the toxins are known to be accumulating in the shell fish. (NT) Read the latest and last issue of the year of Goa Today at http://www.goacom.com/goatoday/ FORTHCOMING Fri. 14 Dec. 7.00pm until 9.00pm YLGS (Young
London Goans Social) X'MAS DRINK. If anyone is interested in meeting
up for drinks, please meet OUTSIDE Holborn station, promptly at
7.00pm. Contact Sat. 15 Dec. 7 -11.30pm.WEMBLEY GOANS. Xmas Get Together - For the very first time! Wine, Dine & Dance - Eat as much as you like. Sumptuous Goan and Indian Dishes. Live Music by Goan Band - Sunny Cousins. Venue: Jeanette Restaurant, Hangar Lane, London W5. Limited Places! Advance Bookings. Contact: Rebello tel: 020 8902 6658. Sat. 15 Dec. 6-11 pm. CROYDON GOANS. Annual Christmas Dance. Our Lady of Annunciation Church Hall, Addiscombe, Croydon. Raymond Lobo 020-8654-0268. Sun. 16th Dec. 1pm Asian Chaplaincy Carrom Tournament ( Men and Ladies ) Contact Assumption Gomes 020 8641 5995 Sun. 16 Dec. 1pm - 4.30pm SOUTH EAST GOANS. Children's Christmas Party. St. Stephen's Parish Hall, Deepdene Road, Welling, Kent. Includes Food & Drink, Entertainer, Competitions, Games, Prizes & Nativity Play. Children £5. Call 020 8301 5242 / email: southeastgoans.d-souza@virgin.net Sat. 22 Dec. HAPC "CHRISTMAS CRACKER" for Child Sponsorship. A Fund- Raising Dance at Greenford Town Hall, Greenford Broadway from 7.00 pm. Music by a Live Band and Dark Star. Contacts: Derrick Pereira 020 8952 8899 Hazel Rodrigues 020 - 8357 6776 Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 - 8771 4457 Nina Pinto 020 - 8767 0663 Bernie Gracias 020 - 8723 1322 Sun. 23 Dec. 1.00 - 6.00 p.m. G.O.A. Christmas Tree Party at Archbishop Lanfranc School for children aged 2 years to 9 years. Members : £3, others £5. Meet Father Christmas, Mother Christmas & the Elves. Face painting, an Entertainer, games, dancing and loads of fun, fun, fun. Contact Richard Fernandes 020 8300 5347; Juliette DeMenezes 020 8765 0258 jules4jas@yahoo.com or Bernie Gracias 020 8723 1322 berniegracias@aol.com Wed. 26 Dec. G.O.A. Boxing Day Hop - A Family & Friends Celebration (1.00 - 7.00 pm) at Livesey Social Club Hall, Perry Hill (Sydenham end) London SE6. Disco by: MAZ & Co Tickets: Members £3.00 (single) £5.00 (couple) Non-members £5.00 (each). Book in advance - limited capacity. Contacts: Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 - 8771 4457 Bernie Gracias 020 - 8723 1322 Wed. 26th Dec. 7pm till 1am. SLOUGH GOANS CHRISTMAS DANCE at the Polish Association Club, Stoke Poges Lane. Music by 'Say One Do One' and 'Out of Bounds'. Tickets £10 before 8th Dec. and £12 after. Tony/Suzy Rodrigues 01753 675072, Edwin 01753 531383, Paul 07956 496 190, Say1do1@hotmail.com Limited Tickets. Wed. 26 Dec. 7.00pm - late. CLUB 2001. Boxing Day Bash. Jasmin's Upper Tooting Road, London SW17. £5 in advance. £10 at the door. Dress Strictly Smart. No jeans/trainers. Sounds by Nite Life. Maria 020-8803-5146. Peter 020-8672 3232. Mon. 31 Dec. 6.30 - 3.00. DARK STAR SOCIAL CLUB. New Year's Eve Ball at Harrow Leisure Centre. Tickets: Adults £12 each (before 10th December) £15 thereafter. Children £6 (under 12 years). Music by Second Nature & Dark Star. For Tickets please e-mail DSSClub@aol.com or contact: Derrick Pereira 020-8952 8899. Mon. 31st Dec. 6.30pm SOUTH EAST GOANS. "New
Year's Eve" & "30th Anniversary Ball" Woolwich
Town Hall, Market Street, London, S.E.18. Music by the superb
Band "Breakthru" & excellent "Say One Do One
Disco". Entrance Price inclusive of meal £15. **Lots
of Prizes & Surprises** Call 020 8301 Mon. 31 Dec. GUIRIM-SANGOLDA New Year's Eve Dance at Wandsworth Civic Suite, Wandsworth. For details and tickets contact Joe Figueira 020 86537611, Milo Mendonsa 0118 957 4937 or Jane Gracias 020 8543 5454. Mon. 31 Dec. SIMBA FOOTBALL CLUB presents their New Years Eve Dance, from 7 till late. Northumberland Park Community School, Trulock Road, Tottenham, London, N17. Music by Nite Shade. Adult tickets b4 16th Dec £10 for members, £12 for non. But, >16 Dec. = £15 all. Conrad 0208 883 2394 or Mike 0208 803 9752. Mon. 31 Dec. 7.30pm - 1.30am ANRICKCO ENTERTAINMENT presents their NewYears Eve Dance @ The Old Barn Community Centre Tarling Road, East Finchley, London N2. Live Band - Silver Star Dust and Disco. B4 14th Dec: Adults £12 /Children under 14 £7. After 14 Dec Adult £15. Children £9. Call Ricky 020 8368 5743 or Ellie 020 8346 9993. (Email: Anrickco@aol.com) Sat. 5 Jan. G.O.A. New Year Extravaganza at Wandsworth Town Hall. Music by MAZ & Co / DARK STAR Disco Tickets: Members £6.00 (single) £7.00 (couple) Non-members £8.00 (each) Children (10 - 15 yrs) £4.00. No members tickets sold at the gate. Contacts: Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 - 8771 4457 Bernie Gracias 020 - 8723 1322 Sun 6 Jan.12.30 - 8.00 GOAN COMMUNITY ASSOC., North London. Feast of Epiphany. Keston Rd. N17. Mass followed by Social. Music by Angelo, Licensed Bar and Raffles. Food available. Tickets Adult Members £4/Children £1.50; Adult non members £5/children 2.50; Sen.Cit./unwaged members £2; Sen.Cit./unwaged non-members £3. Last date 5/1. Contact Candy candyrose2000@hotmail.com Edward 020-8889 9771. Proceeds towards new floor. Donations much appreciated. Sun. 27th Jan. 3 pm. Blessed Joseph Vaz Mass ( Konkani) Mass at theAsian Chaplaincy Hall , St. Augustine`s Priory, 55 Fulham Road, Hammersmith, London W6. Contact Fr. Oliver Antao 020-8563 9102./ |
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