-------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | | | | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | | | | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dears,
The Archbishop of Goa Filipe Neri Frrrao was the main celebrant of the second centenary mass at the St. Clara's church, Assonora, close to the source of our PWD water supply project. With Fr.Savio, the Parish priest of Assonora, concelebrating the mass along with Bishop Alwyn Barreto, there were two Aldonkars at the altar. There were other concelebrants, including Fr.Cristo[ whom I know earlier at Siolim and Saude-Chorao] and my own uncle, Fr.Jeronimo Braganza,OCD, whose grand uncle had served in Assonora and built the little chapel atop the hill. Incidentally, one of the two children baptised at this mass was named Miguel, perhaps after the patron saint of the chapel. The local choir was fantastic and the arrangements at mass impeccable, except for the Pascal candle that refused to light except when it was absolutely essential...to light the Christening candles for Miguel and the baby girl, Leena. there was a country band in attendence to marshall the spirits and there was a celebration at hand. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Miguel Braganza" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > The newly consecrated Bishop of Sindudurg Diocese, Fr. Allwyn Barreto will > preside over the bi-centenary celebrations of the work done at St.Clara's > Church. There is a special mass at 5 P.M. on 18 October, 2005. ....................................................... In a touching gesture reminiscent of our own Parish Priest, Fr. Amandio Valladares, the Hindu villagers who had joined in the celebration were given a flower [gerbera or carnation] by one of the two Bishops immediately after the mass.I had to return for a Board meeting of my club and cannot tell you about the rest of the evening. Viva Goa. Miguel -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | 1st Young Goans International Essay contest 2005 | | | | Theme: WHAT CAN I DO FOR GOA | | More details at | | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/034190.html | --------------------------------------------------------------------------
