The power of Rosary is beyond description - Bishop Fulton Sheen
October 2020
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: Fr. Andrew D. Pereira : Fr. Leslie Gomes : Mrs. Claty S. Dias : Mr. Roy P. Rodrigues : Mr. Dean N. D'Souza : Mrs. Theresa E. Dias : Mr. Clifford Dias Office timings (Monday to Saturday) : 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Telephone no. : 0832-2713092. Email : aquemseb@rediffmail.com Pormoll Email : aquempormoll@gmail.com Website : www.stsebastianaquem.com Mass Timings: Weekdays : 7:00 am (Konkani) Sunday : 7:30 am (Konkani) PORMOLL EDITORIAL BOARD Co-ordinator Parish Priest : Asst. Parish Priest : Editor : Secretary : Members : : : Cover designing & Type setting :
Fr. Andrew D. Pereira Fr. Leslie Gomes Felix Dias Nancy Fernandes Rosarito Coelho Tony Dias Neville Fernandes Neville Fernandes
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Mhoino Otumbracho, Ters korcho Covid-19 vo sadhea utran Corona virus, mhonnlear azun jivar koddkoddo ieta. Unnem zaunche suvater amchea Bharotant hem odik choddot asa. Disak 1200 Covid-an lok morot asa. Oslea vellar fattlo il'lo ugddas kelear amkam odik faideachem zatelem xem mhaka dista. Italy desant jednam Covid-19 pavlem tednam March 27, 2020 disa tancho soglleam von chodd (maximum) lok 921 eka disa melo. Tache adim he birankull Covid piddek lagun lok morta mhonn Pap Saib Francis hannem lokak ghottai diunk ani Deva koddlean pekovnni magun Mars-ache 28ver, 2020 ek magnneachi sanz dovorli. Te sanje Pap Saib, St. Pedru-che Basilica mukhar ekloch pausant bhizot cholun ailo ani eka adlea/pornnea khursak gheun magnnem kelem. Ho bhov povitr khuris Roma-cho Sant Marcello he Igorjent aslo. Hech Igorjek ek pautt adim uzo laglolo punn hoch khuris ojeapanim vattoulolo. Sangtat ki adim anik ek pautt 1522 vorsa, Roma xarant pidda ail'li tednam hoch khuris gheun lokan pursanv kaddlelem ani tea uprant Roma xarachi tea kall-a voili pidda bori zaloli. He-i pautt toxench zatelem vo nam kai mhonn zaitim zannam ghoddie tellun polleta aslim. Thoddeanim ghoddie hem Pap Saib ek magic koxi korunk sodta vo 'photo ops' korunk sodta kai dislem astelem. Tea disa hanvem TV ghatli ani bhieun punn bhavartan lhan pekovnne pasot magnnem kelem. Tea uprant ghoddie soglleanim tacho ugddas soddlo ani Bharotant steel tattam vo handdio daddavun GO CORONA GO mhonnun bob marli asteli. Tea uprant ghora mhukar divleo pettoileo astoleo. Punn amcho Corona azun vochona, punn odik ani odik chodd zait asa. Hozaramnim lok voll-vollun ani goribsannik pavun morta. ver Italy, 27 Mars, hea disa tancho sogllea von chodd lok melolo. Ani Pap Saibachem magnnem 28ver Mars zalem. Tache uprant Italy-k mornna th kednach vaddunk nam. Portench zalear unnem zait ghelim ani aiz (28 th Sept) ho lekh boroitanam fokt 17 lok melolo. Bharotant aiz (28 Sept) 1200 lok mela.
Vhoili ghoddni kitem tori xikoita. Dev ani bhavart mhonnta to azun jivo asa ani dhormik mon'xam ani kornnea vorvim azun dixtti poddta. Pap Saib Francis ani Goy-cho Bisp amche lagim anik ek pautt adle sonvoim pormannem hea Otumbrachea mhoineant Ters-achem magnnem korunk magta. Bhurgim school-ak vochonant. Zaito lok bekar zaun ghorant bosla. Zaite pautt kaim korpachem nam dista. Khoim vochunk-ui mellonam. Igorzo azun ugtteo zaunk nant. Ugddas dhorat, “There are no spiritual holidays�. Ghorant ravun anik kitem tori korunk zata. Otumbrache 7ver Ruzai Saibinnichi porob. He porbecho itihas oso asa. Byzantine Empire staplolo tednam Kristanv ponn fankarlem. Punn tache uprant musolman Ottoman Empire staplo. Kristanv lokak marun kobar kortale vo tankam musolman kortale. Tednam Italy mainland ani Sicily modem Lepanto somdirant 1571 vorsa mott'ttem zhuz zalem ani thoim Ottoman emperor hache foujek haroili. Zhuz jikunk mott'ttem karann mhollear akhea Europe-ak tersachem (Rosary) magnnem choltalem. Hea zhuzachea zoitachea vorsa somoiar Saibinnicho tenko ani tersachea magnneacho faido mhonn ollkhun Pap Saib St. Pius VIan Ruzai Saibinnichem fest Otumbrache 7ver tharailem. Ters-achem magnnem legun korun zhuz-ant zoit meulolem asa. Amchem sonvsari ani otmik zhuz chaluch asa. Hem zoit mellunk amkam Ters ekdom gorjecho. To ghorant famili borobor chukoinastanam aplea ani dusream pasot korum-ia. Odik korun hi Covid-19 pidda pois zaunk Saibinnicho adhar magum-ia Tumcho Padr Vigar Fr. Andrew Pereira
EDITORIAL For every beginning, there is always an end. In all possible cases, be it a meeting, a sporting event, cultural or political event, religious or social events, all have a definite ending. For the past several months, we are being held captive, so to say, by this dreaded virus, the COVID-19. It's initial strike was in China, at the fag end of last year and it is still continuing to hit at will, in every nook and corner of the world. At the end of the day, this pandemic too has to end and it will definitely end.We need to have total Faith in our heavenly Father who is our main healer of every possible sickness. The Bible contains a clear definition of Faith in Hebrews 11:1...."Now Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen".... Having this Faith in God, is trusting Him to listen to our prayers and in believing that God alone will bring this epidemic to a close. We know Jesus always rewarded the Trust, people reposed in Him. Jesus lovingly healed all those who had reposed total Faith in Him. Remember His words after the healing:"Your Faith has made you whole".. Having Faith in God, also leads to faith in oneself and belief in our abilities. Generally, we tend to stress and worry about things we cannot control. In doing so, we show our lack of faith. We always pray for recovery from illnesses and if at all that does not happen, we give up Faith in God. The feeling is that the prayers that go unanswered, are a reason to lose this Faith in God, in oneself and in life in general. On the other hand, Faith demands a long term commitment to trust in God and ourselves, irrespective of the circumstances. In the present scenario, we know of so many people praying fervently more than one Rosary a day, attending more than one Holy Mass on Social media, taking part in Online Retreats and Holy Hours. These are positive things happening for our own benefit. Let us continue with this excellent trend and spend our time and energy, focusing on situations and events that we have control of. For a change, let's stop worrying about uncontrollable events. Remember, in life, many things are simply out of our control. We need to act and build our inner strengths in order to be able to stretch ourselves and overcome the difficulties, believing all the time, that our Heavenly Father is firmly in control of the situation. Let's do our bit and surely GOD WILL DO THE REST..!!!!! Until we meet again. Felix Dias (Editor)
“TREASURE IN CLAY JARS” (2 Cor 4, 7) The second letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians is one of the Proto Pauline letters. St. Paul himself wrote this letter before or after reaching Ephesus from Corinth and Titus carried this letter to Corinth. St. Paul wrote this letter because his second visit to Corinth was a failure. Someone insulted him publicly and undermined his authority with the community (2 Cor 2:5-11). St. Paul uses lot of metaphors, imageries, etc. in his writings. He used the imagery of “clay jars” which is our focus in this article. The imagery of clay is also used by Prophet Jeremiah (Jer 19:1) and Prophet Isaiah (Is 45:9). The verse “2 Cor 4:7” is als o important because one of the main theme in the second letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians is “Glory of God” which is expressed in this verse. Let's do the Analysis of the Phrase: “Treasure in clay jars” 'Treasure' The word treasure has been derived from the Greek word thesaurus which means "store, treasure, treasure house". A treasure is something very valuable and precious. Materially it would be Gold, diamond, pearls, etc. In Good News Bible, it is translated as spiritual treasure. While others consider this treasure to be is “Gospel”. But what St. Paul speaks about is not the material treasure, but spiritual treasure that is hidden within us. This treasure cannot be seen but it is shown through our action. We can call ourselves as the clay jars (our body) and treasures are the various gifts that God has bestowed on us. So what does the treasure signify? Treasure signifies: a. Presence of God- God's presence in our hearts and bodies is power. It is the power to convert and transform us into new creation (2 Cor 5:17). It is the power to convert and transform us into new people (Eph 4:24). It is the power to put His Divine Nature into us (2 Pet 1:4). It is the power to give us life, both abundant and eternal (Jn 10:10). b. God's Spirit that is within us- This Spirit is given to us by God Himself on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:4). God's Spirit present in us gives us the extra ordinary power to proclaim and confess with our lives that Jesus Christ is the Lord. c. Faith in Christ- This faith is our response to God. In New Testament, Jesus praises many for their Faith in Him like the Canaanite woman's faith
(Mt 15: 28); the healing of blind Bartimaeus (Mk 10:52). St. Paul proclaims his faith in Christ before Magistrate and also reminds others of their faith (2 Tim 1:5). d. Salvific message (Gospel) - According to St. Paul, the treasure is the salvific message given by Christ. 1 Cor 9:16 Paul says, “Woe to me if I don't proclaim the Gospel”. 'In' In Greek translation of the preposition used is '? í' to signify the clay jar containing the treasure. It shows the separation of the treasure from the jar, in the sense the treasure is not part of the jar but an external substance connected to the jar. 'Clay Jars' Greek 'Ðçëüò' (pêlós) means sticky matter. The word clay is used in two senses, life from the soil and vessels. Both of these have direct and profound significance to humanity. Clay jars is an allusion to the weaknesses of human nature which can do nothing unless it receives power of God. 2 Cor 3:3, makes a comparison between 'Stone (Clay) tablets' and 'Heart Tablets' (heart made of stone) on which Christ writes with the Spirit of God. The 'Tablets' mentioned in Old Testament were made of Clay. 2 Cor 4:7, also mentions Jars made of Clay which refers to human body with all its mortal characteristics (4:11, 4:8-10). Both the passages used clay and its characteristics to describe human nature. 2 Cor 4:1-15, the whole chapter revolves around clay jars. Jeremiah 18, the whole chapter speaks about potter and the clay, giving emphasis on clay in God's hands (18:16) who forms the jars. Jeremiah 19, this following chapter also speaks about earthen jug but not about its formation but its breaking, which refers to the breaking of the people. Rom 9 – But in the Letter to Romans, St. Paul focuses on potters right over the clay (9:21) again focusing the making of the object for special cause. How we can apply this phrase to our life? St. Paul reminds us that we are humans along with our weaknesses as a part and parcel. And because of our weaknesses we are bound to be afflicted, perplexed and struck down by others and moreover we are reminded of our death, but what is more important is what shines out of our own weakness. l The content that is held by the vessel is what gives value to the vessel. Therefore figuratively speaking a person as a vessel cannot boast of its importance and superiority just because of the priceless treasure in it for l
the reason that the jar which is fragile and breakable becomes precious only because of the treasure it receives in it. Therefore our preciousness is because of presence of Christ in us. l Also referring to the human mortality, it becomes special and worthwhile because of the treasure of Truth, knowledge of glory of God and proclaiming Jesus Christ. l We are all earthlings, creatures of earth/soil but, God has breathed His life into our being. We may be earthy beings, but God's life (treasure) is within us. Every human person, though fragile and vulnerable, has Divine presence. Pope Francis speaks of concern for the vulnerable like the homeless, the addicted, refugees, indigenous people, the elderly, migrants, the victims of human trafficking, prostitution, children used for begging, exploited laborers, mistreated women, unborn children, etc. l Our spiritual life is a journey of seeking God. We are all broken and empty persons. It is only in realizing our earthiness, that we are able to bring wholeness and integrity into our being. We bring God's healing to ourselves and others. We are wounded healers. l We are vulnerable to sinful tendencies but God's treasure of mercy never abandons us. We need to allow ourselves to be penitents of mercy. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is 'the concrete sign of the constancy of Divine love that pardons and saves'. l We have the gift of freedom but we have the responsibility to nurture the God given preciousness. Morally we may appear to be autonomous but our human dignity has its origin and destiny in God. To conclude, I would say that, 'Treasures in clay jars or earthen vessels' is a powerful double metaphor that shows God's trust in all of us and at the same time respects our brokenness which tries to hold God Himself. This imagery used by St. Paul helps us to understand the gifts of God i.e. joy in tribulations, limitations and difficulty. It also tells us that we are all chosen by God as His vessels, therefore God dwells in us and we become the temples of God. Blessed Virgin Mary treasured the most precious treasure (Jesus) in her womb and later gave the treasure to the whole world. Mary as an earthen vessel, the handmaid of the Lord, allowed God to mould her life and prepare her holy womb for Christ. So like Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Paul let us surrender our whole life as clay in the hands of our God (the Potter) and let Him form us as He wants. May we treasure Christ as our treasure of Life. Fr. Leslie Gomes Assistant Parish Priest
Mission Sunday World Mission Sunday is a day set aside for the entire Catholic Church throughout the world to renew its commitment to the Missionary Movement. It is a day earmarked in the Catholic Church on the Penultimate Sunday of October every year since 1926. Pope Pius XI declared it as a day to renew, commit, support and pray for the Missions and the Missionaries who work in the remotest villages around the World. In the Hot Sun or in the wildest winter, where there is deficiency of food for the people. The Missionary leaves the comfort zone and works for the poor and proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ to the people. We have hundreds of missionaries who work even today in the remotest places where some of us would dare to step. There are dangers to their life as well as to the people. However these missionaries still continue the good work without a complaint. There are many places even in India which are looked after by the Missionaries. Many of the Saints of yester years were missionaries as they went out without looking back, by just trusting the goodness of our God. St. Francis Xavier, Saint Joseph Vaz and many more could be added. They did Missionary work. In our Catholic Church we have Saint Francis Xavier and Saint Tereza of child Jesus who are declared as Patrons of Mission. They are praying for all the Missionaries in the World that the Word of God may reach to each and every person. Now, every Catholic community in every country sends a message of hope and love on this special day. This is a special day of prayers, to show our love and solidarity to our Global family through prayers and support the missionaries everywhere by contributing our might. We respond to Christ call to feed the hungry and clothe the naked. This year we are celebrating Mission Sunday on 18th October.
The message of this day by His Holiness Pope Francis on WORLD MISSION SUNDAY is “HERE AM I, Send ME”, Isaiah 6:8. This year due to the suffering and challenges created by COVID -19 pandemic the missionary journey of the whole Church continues in the light of the Words “HERE AM I, send Me”. Like the disciples in the Gospel who were caught off guard by an unexpected turbulent storm. We have realized that we are all in the same boat, all fragile, and disoriented but at the same time it is important to row together, and each of us needs to comfort one another. In these circumstances the Holy Father reminds us that all of us should strive hard to preach the word in actions. Our deeds are to reflect GOD'S message of Love. World Mission Sunday, we need to contribute our mite to the Holy Church in order to support and sustain the missionary work throughout the world. Every Church used to collect the contribution through envelopes sent earlier to every house. Mission Sunday calendars were also a part of this contribution, the sale proceeds of which were used for missionary work. Every coin collected on this Sunday was added to the entire collection and it was sent to the World Pontifical Mission Work. The distribution of the amount is entirely at the discretion of this Institution. So let us contribute, pray and support all these missionaries who are selflessly working in the vineyard of our Lord. Rosarito Coelho
PRAYER versus VIRUS By now, we all would have noticed that our every encounter, be it with a friend or a stranger; every conversation on the phone or otherwise; every thought, word or deed in the privacy of our own company, begins or ends with the subject of the virus. It may be as a joke, a fear, an advice or a prediction of the future. There is a definite merger of the way we are handling our health and dealing with the virus and even politics. As another month goes brushing past us, we now understand and accept that there is no 1st of any month, for the end of the virus. Our life has undergone a change – spiritually, psychologically, physically, socially, financially, and globally. Let us look at the future as a “Journey” that we all have to travel together. Everything is undergoing a transformation. The pandemic has hit us hard, bringing world economics to a standstill. As individuals it has brought us to our knees, causing us to look upwards with questions of Why? When? How? Not one of us has the answers! In the last few shutdowns, we have come to realize that PRAYER IS THE ONLY ANSWER! Our best prayer experience has been the Holy Mass, daily in our very homes. It is the most perfect antidote to all the worries, fears, anxieties and insecurities we are facing in the present and also about the future. Each day, God's Word – His promises and assurances are sustaining and strengthening us. In Isaiah 41:10 He says, “Fear not for I am with you; be not dismayed For I am your GOD. I will give you strength, I will bring you help, I will uphold you with the right hand of My Justice”. These are not idle words. Believe in them; you will see them become a reality.
Life has not been easy for anyone but yet so far we have pulled through and come out stronger. Just as the virus has affected the lives of people around the world, the power and efficacy of prayer has transformed the lives of millions. This can be seen from the number of viewers and their comments of each service live – streamed to us. Having to stay indoors, either alone or with the entire family which seemed strange at first, has now brought transformation in homes. The live-streamed services have created an aura of prayer in our homes and aroused a desire to pray and increase our faith, filling a “God void” we did not know was there. Many are attending more than one Mass a day for its enriching experience. Some recite more than one Rosary, with a special one for the end of the virus. None of us is moving through these times without something changing within us. PRAYER is the only power that can change one's character. You become a different person. It may be only slightly each time you pray, BUT you cannot remain unchanged. For the rest of your life you will act in a different way from the way you acted earlier. This change is radical; Jesus calls it “being born again”. ALWAYS LEAN ON PRAYER – don't wait for a crisis. Peace & Power of Jesus be with you & your family. Josephine Rodrigues
Vincent de Paul- Saint of Charity “God demands first the heart then the work� th Vincent was born in Pouy on 24 April 1581. His parents Bertrande de Moras and Jean de Paul were a hardworking peasant family. Being an intelligent boy, his father sent him to the nearest Franciscan school. His father then encouraged him to priesthood. He studied theology at the University of rd Toulouse. He was ordained on the 23 September 1600 at the age of 19. In 1608 Vincent was sent to Paris where he worked under the influence of Fr. Pierre de Berulle, where he began his spiritual journey. In 1612 he was made pastor of a poor rural parish, that moved his heart towards the needy. Before a year went by he was called back to Paris to become chaplain to the rich Gondi family and tutor to their children. Vincent felt the poor were neglected and needed help. Once there was an entire destitute family in the parish. He preached on their need and the parishioners were moved and brought food for that family. He influenced the rich to help the poor in their needs. To carry forward his work he felt the need of help and so he called a group of interested women and established a group which became the first 'Confraternity of Charity' with set rules. In 1618 Vincent was inspired by Francis de Sales with the power of humility and gentleness. Vincent then accepted the call of mission work and in 1625 founded the 'Congregation of the Mission'. Members were secular priests who made simple vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. In 1625 he started the first seminary of theological studies for priestly ordination. Vincent assumed direction of a Hotel- Dieu, a large hospital in Paris and needed help to move on this mission. Vincent encountered with a widow Louise de Marillac, a woman with leadership potential and passion for the poor. The ladies of charity, a group of noble women
under the leadership of Louise de Marillac and directed by Vincent worked tirelessly. Soon they came to be known as 'Daughters of Charity'. In 1639 Lorraine was devastated with war. Vincent collected money and other aid and sent members of his congregation to distribute and organize relief. He sent the daughters of charity to minister victims and refugees. The ministry continued during the 30 years of war. In 1643 Vincent served the Queens council of Ecclesiastical Affairs. Here he influenced the Government of France to help the poor and th needy. Vincent continued his work until his death on 27 September 1660. Two centuries later a young lawyer was challenged by his classmates to prove his 'faith in action' as he would propagate Christianity. It is on rd April 23 1833 in Paris that Bl Ozanam founded the society of Vincent de Paul. Today the society has spread all over the world in almost every parish reaching out to the needy. 'The harvest is rich but the labourers are few'. My humble request to you is to have a heart to reach out to the poor. You can best do it by joining the society of St. Vincent de Paul in your parish. Asha Vas
The Impact of Social Media on Education Social media means ways of sharing information, opinions, images, videos using the Internet. Today Social Media is also being used for educational purposes. The way social media is changing education has affected how students express themselves, behave and interact with each other. Social media has been influencing our lives for quite some time now and the trend of using it, is increasing by the day. Today, teachers use YouTube to show students different kinds of videos related to their subjects and hence their productivity has gone miles ahead. As students use Facebook nowadays, teachers have come up with this idea of making a common page for all the students to share the updates regarding any changes in class schedule, dates due for assignment submission etc. It helps students keep in touch with their teachers and ask about the difficulties in the lessons while sitting at home. Now, students don't need to carry heavy books, they can browse and get more information anytime from Wikipedia. It serves as a dictionary not only for students but also for teachers. The use of social media in education helps students, teachers and parents for getting valuable information while connecting with learning groups and other educational systems. Social network sites and websites provide lots of chances to improve their techniques of learning and teaching to students and schools. Students can benefit themselves through online tutorial exercises through YouTube. Teachers can make the class interesting by making the PowerPoint presentation and can use various pictures and images in it. It helps students retain the information better. Students can connect with their friends and teachers through various communication means such as mobile phones, laptops and personal computers. All these vises need an internet connection to share information easily through social media websites. Students need to share knowledge, opinions, study material with each other.
During this unfortunate outbreak of Covid-19, the impact of coronavirus has reshaped every aspect of normal life. Schools were thrown into uncertainty as the pandemic put a halt to in-person classes. From pre-primary to PHD programs, students across the globe are experiencing the altering effects of coronavirus as classrooms move online. Both teachers and students are burdened with the task of adapting to an online learning environment overnight. As well, many parents have been forced to take on the role of IT technician, teacher, and babysitter as kids remain at home. The consequences of Covid-19 have thrown both families and the education industry into a loop. The sudden switch to digital learning has brought with it a few valuable lessons. The future of education has been transformed to not only accommodate online classrooms, but to embrace digital education. It came with a lot of challenges. Students, parents and teachers were met with a number of unprecedented obstacles. When there is a change something can go wrong, it usually will whether, its unstable Wi-Fi or a confusing interface. Technology plays a huge role in online learning. Most of us find it quite difficult to adjust to learning and teaching from the confines of a computer screen. It will take a while to adjust; it's nonetheless an annoyance to undergo. For younger students especially, keeping a consistent schedule is extremely important for maintaining discipline and motivation. The sudden abruptness of no school has made it much more challenging for students to properly manage their time. It's no secret that most parents aren't exactly delighted to fill the role of teacher especially those who are trying to work from home. Moving to online learning has put parents in a grave situation as many have to struggle to manage their professional and domestic responsibilities. This has placed extra stress on families and may even become financial burden to some. In fact, the urgent demand for digital learning has been a driving factor for providing resources to students as coronavirus sets new waves of digital transformation. Mary Pinheiro
Hand Hygiene during COVID-19 “You can't necessarily control what you touch. You can't control who else touched it. But you can look after your own hands.” Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness, meaning it is mostly spread through virus-laden droplets from coughs and sneezes. If you don't catch your coughs and sneezes in a tissue and safely dispose it off the virus can end up on surfaces. If someone else touches that contaminated surface, the virus can transfer onto their hand. If you have the virus on your hands, you can infect yourself by touching your eyes, mouth or nose. Hence, “Hand Hygiene” remains the No. 1 tip for preventing the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Hand Hygiene is a general term referring to any action of hand cleansing. HAND HYGIENE INCLUDES: Ø Washing hands with the use of water and soap or a soap solution OR Ø Applying an alcohol-based handrub/ hand sanitizer to the surface of hands When should I wash my hands? l In the context of COVID-19 prevention, you should make sure to wash your hands at the following times: After blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing
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Dr. Divya Vaz
GOOD DEEDS Sky – out of my reach Life has lots to teach Lessons learnt yet syllabus incomplete From squares to diagrams And those perennial tantrums “Freedom do we enjoy” Speaks the Power on screen Bills, lockdown and taxes Yet India isn't clean Talks on IFFI, Drugs and masses Vogue of the country Reaching high standards Darkness hovering on the 3 monkeys Peace and love – to be achieved Striving each day to succeed Prosperity, unity is all we need Stronger we grow by every good deed. -Rhea U. Bangalorkar PARISH LIFE POVITR SOBHENT BHITOR SORLEANT 20/09/2020 Asher Francis Mendes – put Anthony Mendes & Clarabelle Sarah Coutinho LOGN SONVSKARANT EK ZALEANT 30/09/2020 Alister Felipe Silveira & Valerie Elvina Dias
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MONTH'S MIND th (12 October 2020)
In gratitude to our loving DADDY
ANTONIO FERDINANDO CRASTO 12th September, an unexpected knock of God's calling "DADDY", we shouted, your face serene at parting We know you are better off at God's keeping We miss your presence with painful feeling. You injected in us good values and discipline Toiled and sweated to leave behind pastures green Memories hold indelible marks of generous giving Your love and sacrifices will remain carved within. Daddy your absence created a deep void in our home May you rest in peace in God's protective dome God keep us connected through a prayerful zone Thank you Daddy, through you so much we own. You left legacy of simple living We always appreciate your service and honest dealing May God bless you with heavens innings Is for you our humble pleading. A tribute of love from his sorrowful wife Mercia, children Sr. Jennifer, Charles/Roffy, Jovito/Connie, Fr. Richard & grandchildren.