[Goanet] First Death Anniversary of Fr. Vasco do Rego, SJ
Today 17th February 2022 is the First Death Anniversary of Fr. Vasco do Rego, SJ (08 January 1925 – 17 February 2021), a pastor, hymn writer, music composer, poet (Konknni, English, and Portuguese), writer, editor, translator, retreat director, spiritual guide, administrator, orator, preacher, former novice master, friend of the poor, founder of the Ishaprema Niketan, one of the founding members of Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr,… Here below is the homily preached on 18th February during the funeral Mass. Homily preached at the Funeral Mass of Fr. Vasco do Rego, SJ (At St. Xavier Church, Camp, Pune on 19.02.2021 at 4.00 p.m.) Pratapananda Naik, SJ Most of the flowers bloom in the morning and wither at night. Four O’clock flowers bloom in the evening and at sunset they fade away. Night queen blooms at night and at sunrise it dwindles. Brahma Kamal or the lotus of Brahma blooms around 9 pm and at midnight it droops. Bougainvillea, Zinnia, Orchids, and a few other flowers last approximately last for three weeks. We value a flower not merely for its durability, but for its colour, shape, beauty, and fragrance. Our life could be compared to flowers around us. Unfortunately, we give much importance to the quantity of years a person lived rather than to his or her quality of life. The quality of life depends on our vision, focus, and the selfless dedicated service we render to God and his people. This evening, we have gathered here not to mourn, not to feel sad or to cry but to praise and thank our heavenly Abba Father, for the wonderful and great things He did in the life of his loving son and our brother Fr. Vasco do Rego and through him wonderful things done by his Abba in the lives of countless persons irrespective of religion, region, caste, colour, gender, age, skin colour, language, culture, etc. Among his close friends and followers, he was known as Guruji or Pitaji. His life was focused, centred, and rooted in Holy Trinity. He always used a phrase, “My loving Abba Father…” This phrase became the mantra of his entire life of 96 years and 40 days. This mantra guided not only his life but all his activities. He lived to the fullest the Jesuit Motto propagated by their founder St. Ignatius of Loyola, namely, “Ad maiorem Dei gloriam” it means, “For the greater glory of God”. The Jesuit term “Magis” which means more or greater was Guruji Vasco’s goal. Therefore, in the words of St. Paul to Timothy, Pitaji Vasco humbly but with assurance could say “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me, but also to all who have loved his appearing.” (2 Tim 4:7-8) In the Book of Wisdom of Solomon 5:15-16 it is written, “But the righteous live forever, and their reward is with the Lord; the Most High takes care of them. Therefore, they will receive a glorious crown and a beautiful diadem from the hand of the Lord, because with his right hand he will cover them, and with his arm he will shield them.” Guruji Vasco chose the best day, namely Ash Wednesday to return to his Abba Father. Lenten season is a holy and grace filled season which invites us to “metanoia” which refers to change in one’s way of life. On the parade ground we constantly hear words like, “Sāvdhān”, “Vishram”, “Age chal” and “Piche muḍ”. Soldiers while marching, when they hear the word “Piche muḍ” they turn back, without a second thought. Lent is an occasion for us to “Piche muḍ” and return to follow the teaching of Jesus. All these years, Fr. Vasco heard these words and finally on 17th February his Abba Father ordered him to Piche muḍ forever and to return to him. He was longing all these years to go the embrace of his Abba. Hence today let us rejoice and give thanks and praise our heavenly Father for the gift of guruji Vasco, to the Society of Jesus, to the Church, and to human society. Fr. Vasco’s life could be summarized mainly into four main features. 1. He was a man of God: The Trinitarian spirituality which he lived, shared with others through his retreats, talks, sermons, spiritual guidance, writings, conversations and as the editor of Dor Mhoineachi Rotti, the oldest Konknni monthly established in 1915 in Karachi, Pakistan. He shared this Trinitarian spirituality with Jesuits, priests, sisters, scholastics, seminarians, people of God and including people of other faiths. He achieved this as a student counsellor, novice master, retreat preacher, spiritual director of Rachol Seminary and of many others, director of retreat house, Rector of Bom Jesus Basilica, pastor, and as a chaplain at Miramar. His listeners might have got tired to hear his constant repeated term ‘Abba Father’, but he was never tired, to use this phrase. He lived, talked, breathed, dreamt this phrase like that of a 24x7 TV channel. He practiced and preached this spirituality and not religiosity or
[Goanet] first death anniversary
Remembering CyprianoLopes First death anniverssary 23-Feb-2017 Mass at 8-45 a .m at O.L.hope Church, Chinchinim followed by blessing of the grave Founder member P.C.Trust Convey our sympathies to the bereaved family. May his soul rest in peace The Trust in colloboration with friends, admirers and wellwishers have instituted Memorials awards for KONKANNI at SSCE for FIRST SECOND THIRD students of schools of Chinchinim Village
[Goanet] First Death Anniversary - MAGDALINA PEREIRA (Sanvordem-Goa)
www.goa-world. comGULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) >>http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans/ www.colaco.net >>http://www.live365.com/index.live >>Tumcam Maie-mogacho ieukar. Stay tuned to Gulf Goans e-Newsletter - everyday >>someone, somewhere learns a >>little. >FIRST DEATH ANNIVERSARY > > >FIRST DEATH ANNIVERSARY > >In ever loving memory of > >There will be Eucharistic celebration for the soul of our beloved Mother, >Magdalina Pereira, >on Monday, 16th September 2013 >at 6:30 p.m. at Holy Family Cathedral, KUWAIT >and at 8 a.m. at Guardian Angel Church, Curchorem-GOA, >followed by prayers and blessing of grave, >offered by her children: >Josephine/Francis, Cajetan de Sanvordem (Kuwait)/Gracy, Reggy/Bertha, >Alex/Lorine, Emerciana/Agnelo, >Vincy(Kuwait)/Lira, Rosy/Paul(Kuwait), Johnson/Avita, Grandchildren & Great >Grandchildren. > >Friends and Relatives kindly accept this as the only intimation. >_ >A PRAYER >O Lord, the God of mercies, grant unto the soul of Thy servant, the >anniversary day of whose burial we are keeping, a place of solace, of >peaceful rest, of glorious light. Through Christ our Lord, Amen. > >> >Posted by http://goablog100.blogspot.com/2013/09/first-death-anniversary.html >Goa-World.COM >__ > > >
[Goanet] First Death Anniversary - Geraldo Gilberto Almeida (Kuwait/Goa)
www.goa-world. com >GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994)® www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans/ > >Tumcam Maie-mogacho ieukar. Stay tuned to Gulf Goans e-Newsletter - everyday >someone, somewhere learns a little. >___ >___ > >_ > > >The First Online Konkani Music Station - Started on March 14, 2000 by Ulysses >Menezes & Gaspar Almeida, http://www.live365.com/stations/61664 Email: >goaworldto...@yahoo.com >Konkani Video on You Tube http://www.youtube.com/uly334 >http://goablog100.blogspot.com/ >http://www.targetgoa.com/ http://www.konkanfruitfest.com/ >http://www.tiatracademygoa.com/ >www.goa-world.com/expressions/ http://www.oheraldo.in/ >http://www.q8india.com/ http://www.mangalorean.com/
[Goanet] First Death Anniversary - Naresh Dourado
GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans/ www.colaco.net http://www.goa-world.com/goa/music/live.htm FIRST DEATH ANNIVERSARY In everloving memory of NARESH DOURADO Never selfish always kind A cheerful memory left behind Reasonable in every deed and word Every action done without being heard Smart and punctual at your role Humble was your nature to achieve the goal. There will be an Eucharistic celebration for the soul of our Dear Beloved NARESH on 2nd August 2011, at 4 p.m., at St. Andrew's Church, Vasco-da-Gama followed by prayers and blessings of the grave offered by his sorrowful father/mother, Filomeno/Celia, brothers: Deepak/Arlette, Devanand, Sister: Nathania and niece: Dina. Relatives and friends kindly accept this as the only intimation. EK KOVITA: Naresh Dourado-cho Omor Ugddas Agostache 2rer 2010 vorsant Amchea kuttumbantlem moladik thik na zalem Devache ievzonnen tem 25 vorsam porzoll'lem Tacho uzvadd sodanch kallokhi rat poisaitalem Dor dis udetanam, bhogunk polleunk taka axetaleanv Punn to amche modem nasonui aslelea porim distalo Tachi zap ani bhett bhogunk otrektat Dor ek mogacheo tacheo kornneo amkam niraxiponnantleo poisaitat Dev amcho doiall, mogall ani kakutsar Soglleank odhik sukhi sorgar asunk otrekta Amche dispotte teag ani magnnim taka bhettoun Odhik sukhi sorgar ravunn amkam Borem axevunk ami magtanv Her suskar bhettoitat tachi avoi-bapui, Bhav-bhoinn ani putoni JOSE FILU http://www.v-ixtt.com/client/list.asp?id=11 www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZNrqpL851k http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/ LAST GASP: When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter presented by goa-world.com team since 1994. http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans
[Goanet] First Death Anniversary: CRUZ SANNY VAZ
FIRST DEATH ANNIVERSARY http://bp3.blogger.com/_Hw6cK4hsxjk/R2eCEJzG-CI/A0I/eSl9NTHlSBg/s200/sannypic_TBUSH.jpg CRUZ SANNY VAZ (Sanny de Quepem) There will be a Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of our beloved CRUZ SANNY VAZ at the Holy Cross Church, Quepem-Goa on Monday, 10th November 2008 at 8:00 a.m. and at the Holy Family Cathedral, Kuwait City on Monday, 10th November 2008 at 7:15 p.m. Offered by his sorrowful mother Lourecinha Vaz, wife Mira, son Mivran (USA), daughter Streisan (HDFC-Margao) and family members. May he rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon him.
[Goanet] First Death Anniversary - Sebastiana Flora Pereira (Navelim/Kuwait)
First Death Anniversary In Everloving Memory Of Sebastiana Flora Pereira (Navelim, Goa/Kuwait) Died:- 23-08-2007 A Rememberance 1st Anniversary Mass will be held at The Holy Family Cathedral,Kuwait City for the reepose of the soul of Sebastiana Flora Pereira on Saturday, 23rd August 2008 At.5.30 PM. Offered By Her Sorrowful Sons/Daughter-in-laws Santan/Lucy, Romeo/Thresa, Norberto(Tony)/Maria, Evaristo/Luiza, John Daughters/Son-in-laws Fatima/Custodio, Felomena/Salvador, Bompatina And Grand-Childrens. Relatives And Friends Kindly Accept This As The Only Intimation. (LGF)
[Goanet] First Death Anniversary - Piedade Leitao / 1st June 2008 (Kuwait)
FIRST DEATH ANNIVERSARY (PIEDADE LEITAO) A Requiem Mass will be offered for the soul of our beloved mother PIEDADE LEITAO on Sunday, 1st June 2008 at 4.30 p.m. at the Holy Family Cathedral, Kuwait City. Offered by her sorrowful children: Frankline/Harry Misquitta, Celine/Salvador Vaz, Connie/Kennedy Kinny, and Estha/Thomas Fernandes. Grandchildren: Colin, Clayton, Clinton, Candice, Crystal, Creston, Cassandra, Leandra & Ethan. Eternal Peace grant Unto her Oh Lord. And let Perpetual Light shine Upon her.May her Soul Rest in Peace.
[Goanet] First Death Anniversary - Fr. Francis Fernandes (Kuwait)
First Death Anniversary There will be a Holy Requiem Mass for the soul of Fr. Francis Fernandes, on his First Death Anniversary at the Holy Family Cathderal, Kuwait on Friday, 2nd May 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Offered by: Brazil Diniz (Navelim/Kuwait) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Rev. Fr. Francis Xavier Fernandes "Thou art a priest for ever, after the order of Melchiz'edek." -- Hebrews 5:6 . Birth Date : 30 January, 1962 Ordained Priest : 3 December, 1995 Joined V.O.K : 15 November, 1995 Deceased : 2 May, 2007 Fr. Francis was born in Ahmadi, Kuwait, his parents being employees at KOC then. His ancestral home is in Colva, Goa, India. He completed his studies in Bombay and Goa, India, and returned to Kuwait in 1981. He then worked in the private sector in various capacities. Having heeded the call to serve Christ and His Church, Fr. Francis left Kuwait in December 1986 to join the Seminary and begin his formation to the Priesthood. For one year he did his Regency and served at the Sacred Heart Church, Burdwan in West Bengal, India as a seminarian, being in charge of the Boys Boarding School and other Church responsibilities. This enabled him to get a foretaste of the work involved as a future priest. Fr. Francis began his formal formation to the Priesthood and in June 1988 he did his Minor Seminary formation for two years at St. John Mary Vianney Seminary, in Barasat, West Bengal until May 1990. In June the same year he began his Philosophical Studies at Morning Star College, Barrackpore, for two years also in West Bengal until May, 1992. In June 1992 he then began his Theological studies at St. Pius College, Goregaon, Mumbai, India and completed the same in October 1995. Fr. Francis was ordained a Deacon to the Priesthood by Bishop Ferdinand J. Fonseca the Auxiliary Bishop of Bombay on March 30, 1995 at St. Pius Seminary, Bombay, India. This was followed by his Ordination to the Priesthood at the Holy Family Cathedral in Kuwait on December 3, 1995 by the Bishop of Kuwait, Msgr. Francis Micallef. Incidentally Fr. Francis is the first Priest to be born and ordained in Kuwait. Following his ordination, Fr. Francis left Kuwait to pursue his higher studies in Canon Law on June 19, 1998. He completed his Masters in Canon Law in March 2000, under the Urbaniana University of Rome, who have given their faculties to St. Peters Pontifical Institute, Bangalore, India. He then began practicing at the Metropolitan Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Bombay, before returning to Kuwait. Fr. Francis Fernandes BORN: 30-1-1962 DIED: 2-5-2007 Fr. Francis Fernandes died in a tragic accident on 2nd May, 2007, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Fr. Francis served in the Vicariate Apostolic of Kuwait since his ordination on 3rd December, 1995. He was notably the first Priest to be born and ordained in Kuwait. Fr. Francis will be lovingly remembered by his parishioners in Kuwait, for his kindness and great sense of humour. Photographs of the Funeral St. Joseph's Church, California | Blessing of the Coffin | Cemetery | Final Farewell Eternal rest grant unto his soul, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul rest in peace. - A Loving Tribute to Dear Fr. Francis Fernandes - God looked around His Garden He found an empty place He then looked down upon the earth, And saw your loving face. He put His arms around you, And lifted you to rest His Garden must be beautiful He always takes the best! You left us precious memories, You had always been our guide An inspirational good priest, Will ever be our pride! Adieus to you, dear Father, Adieus to you, our friend, The road that you have traveled Has now come to an end. It saddened us to lose you, You have not gone all alone For someday we will meet you, When God calls us home. - Composed by: Charlotte Noronha - http://www.catholic-church.org/kuwait/fr_francis.htm - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
[Goanet] First Death Anniversary - Marlon Diago Agnelo Fernandes (Santa Cruz, Goa)
FIRST DEATH ANNIVERSARY MARLON DIOGO AGNELO FERNANDES (DJ MARLON) Santa Cruz, Goa Born: 1st May, 1979 Died: 30th October, 2006 Quick and sudden came the call, Your sudden death shocked us all, You will be missed Dear Marlon, But your good deeds lives on.. Till memory fails and life departs, You will live forever in our hearts. There will be a Requiem Mass for the soul of our beloved "MARLON"on Saturday the 27th October, 2007 at 8.15 a.m. at the Holy Cross Church, Santa Cruz, Ilhas - Goa, Offered by his sorrowful parents: Manuel, Espy, sisters: Melanie, Mayzie, brother-in-law: Vernon, nieces: Athena, Arielle, Gabrielle, nephew: Marlon Rafael, and family members. Relatives, neighbours, friends and well wishers please accept this as the only intimation
