Re: [Goanet] UK: 29 April Cortalim Celebrates Ruby Anniversary – A Champagne event at Beer Prices (Updated - Without Attachment)

2018-04-30 Thread Christopher Da Cruz 
Dear All

Apologies as it looks like the attachment sent on the last email distorted
the article. Resending at Melvyn's request, but without the attachment this
time. Many thanks.



UK: 29 April Cortalim Celebrates Ruby Anniversary – A Champagne event at
Beer Prices

With the cold icy wind from the artic still blasting the London (England)
area since the start of the feasts season just after Lent there is nothing
like the warm welcome that awaits the annual get togethers at Goan village
feasts where our people with their family and friends meet greet pray and
celebrate together all the ingredients forwards health and well-being as
personal troubles are forgotten for at least one day.

Taking centre stage this year was the 40th Anniversary of Cortalim Union UK
celebrating the Feast of St Philip & St James at the newly Refurbished
Archbishop Lanfranc Academy near Croydon. 40 Years is a long time ago and
the dedication with good governance of committee members past and present
must be acknowledged to keep any organisation going in these difficult
days. Village organisations play a vital part in keeping the spirit of Goa
alive. The support given by Cortalim Union members and guest is no
exception as many travelled long distances to meet greet and celebrate.

Sunday Mass Celebrant was Fr.Tony Fernandes (Nairobi/Aldona/Manchester) who
informed about the importance of communication with young people as he
explained the reading Peter3:18-24. The mass ended with a special prayer
for the beatification of Fr. Annelo D'Souza, a must that should be included
at every Goan celebration. After mass, Holy pictures were distributed by
Francis Gomes on behalf of the Gomes Family while the seating was
rearranged to reveal an intricately decorated hall based on the collective
creative talents of Lourdes Da Cruz, Loretta Da Costa, Sandra Fernandes and
Linda Thomson. It could easily pass as the state ballroom of Buckingham
Palace as no effort was spared. A personalised tag was designed for
everyone to collect a gift bag containing the 40th Anniversary Souvenir,
delightfully edited by Christopher Da Cruz, and a China mug embossed with
the picture of Cortalim Church of St Philip and St James and the logo of
Cortalim Union UK.

The Logo at first glance is unusual, but on explanation the “C” is
converted into the rising sun and “U” is into water/ocean with swaying
palms to emphasise the nature of Cortalim. Orange is the warmth of Cortalim
People. Blue is for Perfection, Professionalism and Unity. This criteria
was emulated 100 percent in the anniversary cake designed by Lourdes Da
Cruz, and not forgetting the flower buttonholes by Piedade D'Mello and
Franskina Lobo.



No Goan Party is complete without the ingredients of Good Food, Music and
Drink . The Sumptuous meal was provided by Bernie's Catering (0208 764
0445) and music by OUTBREAK led by Tome De Souza (Band lead), Valentine
Fernandes (singer), Vency Dias, Keegan Abreu, Savio Pacheco and Kim Abreu.
The generation gap was filled in by DJ Stephanie and solo singer Druston
D'Mello, while the lovely Maria Da Silva from Leicester thrilled guests
with her very entertaining Belly Dance. A mention must be made for the low
cost bar services provided by Cos Fernandes and Conrad Henriques of Coscon
Bar Services (07985 22 7757) who contributed to the feel good factor
keeping all entertained and in liquid refreshed till well after sunset.
Spare a thought for the organisers, it would have been a long day
organising a Champagne Event at Beer Prices ... people came happy and went
home happier - long may this trend continue. Well done Cortalim Union.

Cortalim Union is always seeking to extend its mwmbership.Membership is
extended to uk residents from neighgouring villages of
Sancoale,Agacaim,Rasaim and Verna.Please contact cortalimunio...@gmail.com

Melvyn Fernandes

Thornton Heath Surrey England

30 April 2018




*Chris Da Cruz*


Mob: +44 (0) 77 39 87 67 18
Email: chris.dacruz...@gmail.com

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On 30 April 2018 at 10:23, MELVYN FERNANDES  wrote:

> (Updated)
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> UK: 29 April Cortalim Celebrates Ruby Anniversary – A Champagne event at
> Beer Prices
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> With the cold icy wind from the artic still blasting the London (England)
> area since the start of the feasts season just after Lent there is nothing
> like the warm welcome that awaits the annual get togethers at Goan village
> feasts where our people with their family and friends meet greet pray and
> celebrate together all the ingredients forwards health and well-being as
> personal troubles are forgotten for at least one day.
>
> Taking centre stage this year was the 40th Anniversary of Cortalim Union
> UK celebrating the Feast of St Philip & St James at the newly Refurbished
> Archbishop Lanfranc Academy near Croydon. 40 Years is a long time ago and
> the dedication with good governance of committee members past and

Re: [Goanet] UK: 29 April Cortalim Celebrates Ruby Anniversary – A Champagne event at Beer Prices (Updated)

2018-04-30 Thread MELVYN FERNANDES 
(Updated)

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> > > > UK: 29 April Cortalim Celebrates Ruby Anniversary – A 
> > > > Champagne event at Beer Prices
> > > > 
> > > > With the cold icy wind from the artic still blasting 
> > > > the London (England) area since the start of the feasts season just 
> > > > after Lent there is nothing like the warm welcome that awaits the 
> > > > annual get togethers at Goan village feasts where our people with their 
> > > > family and friends meet greet pray and celebrate together all the 
> > > > ingredients forwards health and well-being as personal troubles are 
> > > > forgotten for at least one day.
> > > > 
> > > > Taking centre stage this year was the 40th Anniversary 
> > > > of Cortalim Union UK celebrating the Feast of St Philip & St James at 
> > > > the newly Refurbished Archbishop Lanfranc Academy near Croydon. 40 
> > > > Years is a long time ago and the dedication with good governance of 
> > > > committee members past and present must be acknowledged to keep any 
> > > > organisation going in these difficult days. Village organisations play 
> > > > a vital part in keeping the spirit of Goa alive. The support given by 
> > > > Cortalim Union members and guest is no exception as many travelled long 
> > > > distances to meet greet and celebrate.
> > > > 
> > > > Sunday Mass Celebrant was Fr.Tony Fernandes 
> > > > (Nairobi/Aldona/Manchester) who informed about the importance of 
> > > > communication with young people as he explained the reading 
> > > > Peter3:18-24. The mass ended with a special prayer for the 
> > > > beatification of Fr. Annelo D'Souza, a must that should be included at 
> > > > every Goan celebration. After mass, Holy pictures were distributed by 
> > > > Francis Gomes on behalf of the Gomes Family while the seating was 
> > > > rearranged to reveal an intricately decorated hall based on the 
> > > > collective creative talents of Lourdes Da Cruz, Loretta Da Costa, 
> > > > Sandra Fernandes and Linda Thomson. It could easily pass as the state 
> > > > ballroom of Buckingham Palace as no effort was spared. A personalised 
> > > > tag was designed for everyone to collect a gift bag containing the 40th 
> > > > Anniversary Souvenir, delightfully edited by Christopher Da Cruz, and a 
> > > > China mug embossed with the picture of Cortalim Church of St Philip and 
> > > > St James and the logo of Cortalim Union UK.
> > > > 
> > > > The Logo at first glance is unusual, but on explanation 
> > > > the “C” is converted into the rising sun and “U” is into water/ocean 
> > > > with swaying palms to emphasise the nature of Cortalim. Orange is the 
> > > > warmth of Cortalim People. Blue is for Perfection, Professionalism and 
> > > > Unity. This criteria was emulated 100 percent in the anniversary cake 
> > > > designed by Lourdes Da Cruz, and not forgetting the flower buttonholes 
> > > > by Piedade D'Mello and Franskina Lobo.
> > > > 
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> > > > 
> > > > No Goan Party is complete without the ingredients of 
> > > > Good Food, Music and Drink . The Sumptuous meal was provided by 
> > > > Bernie's Catering (0208 674 0445) and music by OUTBREAK led by Tome De 
> > > > Souza (Band lead), Valentine Fernandes (singer), Vency Dias, Keegan 
> > > > Abreu, Savio Pacheco and Kim Abreu. The generation gap was filled in by 
> > > > DJ Stephanie and solo singer Druston D'Mello, while the lovely Maria Da 
> > > > Silva from Leicester thrilled guests with her very entertaining Belly 
> > > > Dance. A mention must be made for the low cost bar services provided by 
> > > > Cos Fernandes and Conrad Henriques of Coscon Bar Services (07985 22 
> > > > 7757) who contributed to the feel good factor keeping all entertained 
> > > > and in liquid refreshed till well after sunset. Spare a thought for the 
> > > > organisers, it would have been a long day organising a Champagne Event 
> > > > at Beer Prices ... people came happy and went home happier - long may 
> > > > this trend continue. Well done Cortalim Union.
> > > > 
> > > > Cortalim Union is always seeking to extend its 
> > > > mwmbership.Membership is extended to uk residents from neighgouring 
> > > > villages of Sancoale,Agacaim,Rasaim and Verna.Please contact 
> > > > cortalimunio...@gmail.com
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> > > > Melvyn Fernandes
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> > > > Thornton Heath Surrey England
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> > > > 30 April 2018
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[Goanet] UK: 29 April Cortalim Celebrates Ruby Anniversary – A Champagne event at Beer Prices

2018-04-30 Thread MELVYN FERNANDES 
UK: 29 April Cortalim Celebrates Ruby Anniversary – A Champagne event at Beer 
Prices

With the cold icy wind from the artic still blasting the London (England) area 
since the start of the feasts season just before Lent there is nothing like the 
warm welcome that awaits the annual get togethers at Goan village feasts where 
our people with their family and friends meet greet pray and celebrate together 
all the ingredients forwards health and wellbeing as personal troubles are 
forgotten for at least one day.

Taking centre stage this year was the 40th Annivisary of Cortalim Union UK 
celebrating the Feast of St Philip & St James at the newly Refurbished 
Archbishop Lanfranc Academy nr Croydon.40 Years is a long time ago and the 
dedication with good governance of committee members past and present must be 
acknowledged to keep any organisation going in these difficult days. Village 
organisations play a vital part in keeping the spirit of Goa alive. The support 
given by Cortalim union members and guest is no exception as many travelled 
long distances to meet greet and celebrate.

Sunday Mass Celebrant was Fr.Tony Fernandes (Nairobi/Aldona/Manchester) who 
informed about the importance of communication with young people as he 
explained the reading Peter3:18-24. After mass , Holy pictures were distributed 
by Francis on behalf of the Gomes Family while the seating was rearranged to an 
intricately decorated hall with the collective creative talent of Lourdes Da 
Cruz,Loreta Da Costa,Sandra Fernandes and Linda Thomson. it could easily pass 
as the state ballroom of Buckingham Palace no effort was spared. A personalised 
tag was designed for everyone to collect a gift bag containing the 40th 
Anniversary Souvenir delightfully edited by Christopher Da Cruz and a China mug 
embossed with the picture of Cortalim Church of St Philip and St James along 
with the logo of Cortalim Union Uk.

The Logo at first glance is unusual on explanation “C” is converted into the 
rising sun and “U” is into water/ocean with swaying palms to emphasize the 
nature of Cortalim .Orange is the warmth of Cortalim People. Blue is for 
perfection, Professionalism and Unity. This criteria was 100 percent including 
the annivisary cake designed by Lourdes Da Cruz not forgetting the flower 
buttonholes by Piedade DMello and Francina Lobo.

No Goan Party is complete without the ingredients of Good Food,Music and Drink 
,the Sumptuous meal was provided by Bernies Catering, music by John Pinheiro 
Lead Guitar and Singer,Hilary Pinheiro Drummer,Amorin on Bass Pratnov Fernandes 
Keyboard Player Gladrin Fernandes female singer apologies to Rainbows end and 
Outbreak I may have got you mixed up both good bands. The generation gap was 
filled in by DJ Stephanie and a mention must be made for the low cost bar 
services provided by Cos Fernandes and Conrad Henriques of Coscon Bar Services 
who contributed to the feel good factor keepin all entairtained and in liquid 
refreshment till well after sunset.Spare a thought or the organisers it will 
have been a long day organising a champagne event at Beer Prices people came 
happy and went home happier long may this trend continue.

Melvyn Fernandes

Thornton Heath Surrey England

30 April 2018