Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2011

Happy Birthday Baby Jesus

Light is here today

Fill our hearts and rule our minds

With hope and joy array……

Feliz Navidad………. 

Dear All,

From last ten years you have rendered  tremendous  support to ‘‘UDYAVARITES’’  to make it a successful organization.  

On this special occasion we take an opportunity to wish and greet all our parishioners, sponsors and well wishers a very Happy, Peaceful and Blessed Christmas and a Prosperous Happy New Year 2011.

President and Committee Members

Udyavarites 

Memorable Decennial Celebrations by Udyavarites

Dubai, Dec.03:
Photographs by: Lancy Martis

Day long fun-filled festivities marked Udyavarites Decennial Year celebration held at Tantra Club in Karama Hotel this Friday.

Udyavarites and well wishers gathered to commemorate the glorious togetherness of the association in large numbers. The programme which began with welcome dance to the tune of "Deva Tum Zavn Asai Mog" was performed by talented little ones Andria, Samantha, Danica, Bettina and Anora.

Joe Pinto read the word of God followed by a hymn for patron St. Francis Xavier by little ones Andrea, Natasha, Jevica, Sarah and Abel. Joshita, Delvina and Cema gave a brilliant dance fusion performance to popular tunes.

In a brief stage programme, President Vivian D'Silva welcomed the gathering and thanked all those who contributed for the success of the association from its very inception. He specially lauded the continued support rendered by valuable sponsors ever since the existence of the association.

Udyavarites Secretary Joachim D'Souza gave a brief on the various charitable works carried out during the past 10 years which accounted to approximate IRs. 25 Lakhs. All the sponsors were called on the dais and given flower bouquets as a token of appreciation.

Later on a surprise honour was given to Gerald Pereira who was the Founder President of Udyavarites. Antony D'Silva briefed on Gerald Pereira's valuable contribution to the association right from its very existence. He was honoured with a shawl, flower bouquet and was given a memento as a token of appreciation for his unstinted support during the past years.

"Desert Boys" lead by Rakesh, Vincy and Calvin gave foot-tapping music with their live band while the popular Goan singer "Maria" gave a scintillating performance with both Mangalorean and Goan hit songs.

Joachim, Robert, Gilbert, Donny and Antony presented some hilarious skits. The special attraction of the event was "Alli Milli" dance performed by the daghter-in-laws of Udyavarites Veena, Albina, Sarita, Jyothi, Lavina and Agnes, which received a thunderous applaud.

Numerous prizes were given away for the winners of spot games on regular intervals. Master Compere Roshan did a fantastic job of handling the entire event with sophistication and ease.

Sumptuous buffet lunch in typical Mangalorean style was served.

In the afternoon session, the programme began with melodious carol singing by Abel, Jevica, Andrea, Prajwal, Sarah, Natasha, Anora, Eathan and Elisha. Santa Clause gave away numerous gifts to all the children which recreated a wonderful atmosphere of Christmas.

Joachim conducted an American Auction as a fund raising event with the help of committee members. He further carried out Housie Calling followed by Raffle conducted by M.C. Roshan, Donald Machado and Antony D’Silva.

The highlight of the event was a hilarious comedy "Mog Kela Tor Bhem Kiteak?" scripted by Robert Fernandes, Udyavar enacted by experienced actors of the association.

Rakesh Fernandes gave vote of thanks and the programme ended with everyone joining for the grand baila.

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For Daijiworld report on Vhodlem Fest Celebrations back in Udyavar please Click Here.

ಉದ್ಯಾವರೈಟ್ಸ್ ವ್ಹಡ್ಲ್ಯಾ ಫೆಸ್ತಾಕ್ ಯೆಯಾತ್

Udyavarites – A forum of parishioners of  St. Francis Xavier’s Church, Udyavar - in U.A.E.

 

Udyavarites Committee cordially invites all fellow Udyavarites, well wishers and friends on the occasion of its Decennial Year and Parish Feast (Vodlem Fest) celebration. 

Date    : 3rd December 2010 (Friday)
Time   : 11.30AM to 6 PM
Venue  : Tantra Club, Karama Hotel. Karama.

Highlights of the day will be:Nonstop Entertainment, Games, Live music from well known konkani singers, numerous Humerus skits, gifts galore, sumptuous Buffet Lunch, Raffle ticket draw with lots of attractive prizes.... and special attraction, a small hilarious Konkani sitcom.

Reserve today, without delay. - please call :

050 4961235 (Mr. Gerald Pereira) 

     

050 4505388 (Mr. Anthony D'Silva) 

050 1689159 (Mr. Donald Machado)  

    

050 8773450 (Mr. Clarence D’Souza) 

050 4592185 (Mr. Vivian D’Silva)

Udyavara – Parish Day Celebration

The parish day of the parish of St. Francis Xavier’s Church, Udyavar was celebrated on Sunday 31^st October, 2010 with solemn high mass at 8 am with Rev. Fr. Charles Norohna, the parish priest as the main celebrant, assisted by Fr. William Martis and deacon Anil D’Almeida. A large number of parishioners numbering about 1000 participated in the holy mass, where Fr. Martis preached the homily. In his homily, gospel of St. John he said we are no longer strangers and aliens. We are fellow citizens of Saints and members of household of god. As community members god wants us to strive to develop our parish in to what he wants it to be.

As community members we should readily come forward to share our talents, time, energies even of our possessions to care for one another’s needs and form in common prayers and worship which were the characteristic mark of the first Christian communities.

The ideal parish family is that its members not only receive rebirth to become children of god and all the spiritual nourishment needed for its faith journey, but also they work together to make their parish a family or community of love a communion of hearts and the center for a community apostolate.

After the mass all were served a simple breakfast followed by a cultural programme which was inaugurated by the parish priest Rev. Fr. Charles Norohna along with Fr. William Martis, decon Anil D’Almeida, Sri Godfrey D’Souza, Sri Lawrence D’Sa, Superiors of convent Sr. Irene Thauro and Sr. Tancy. The vice president of the parish council Sri Godfrey D’Souza spoke on the occasion, congratulating all the parishioners for the active support on this day and all the days of the year. This was followed by prize distribution for the games conducted by ICYM and variety entertainment programme. All the wards of parish gave variety entertainment programme of about 15 to 20 minutes each. It included projection of seven fruits of Holy Spirit, the couples of various religions dancing around Bharath Matha and different programs, skits and dances of Konkani culture. It was a splendid show of national integration, religious and community collaboration with Konkani as the mother tongue.

In his festal message, Fr. William Martis said today the gospel words have come true, which is displayed in the cultural show. Many have shared their time, talent, energies and even the possessions. Udyavarites, everyone has become the tower of grace in their parish. He called upon there not to be complacent but continue this movement.

At the end there was a sumptuous lunch shared by all. Secretary of parish council Sri Lawrence D’Sa thanked each and every one for making the programme successful.

The programme concluded by with a baila dance by young and old together. It was a grand show of unity on 31^st October by the parish family of Udyavar at St. Francis Xavier’s Church.