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.

Udyavarites President Speaks

Dear Fellow Udyavarites and well wishers,

We Udyavarites Committee would like to thank you all whole heartedly, for the success of Udyavarites Monti Feast, celebrated on 24/09/2010 at Karama Hotel.

Being a decennial year of this organization, we find immense satisfaction, on our part as we were able to do pretty well, and achieve as we aimed to perform as a charitable organization.

Our special thanks to Rev. Fr. Canute Barboza. He is also from Udyavar. His presence and blessings made the celebration more meaningful and memorable.

We Udyavarites acknowledge strongly, the mighty hand of almighty God, and all your support rendered to us throughout all these years. However we need your continued support so that we may serve better.

We pray and wish that our patron saint St. Francis Xavier may bless and intercede for us all in all our needs.

Thank you one and All…..!!!!!!!

Vivian D'Silva
President - Udyavarites

Udyavarites UAE Celebrates Feast of Nativity (Monthi-Fest)

Report by : Louis Dante
Pics by     : Lancy Martis / Robin Machado

Dubai, Sep 24: It was an occasion for “Udyavarites - UAE” and friends to celebrate the feast of nativity in honour of our lady and to share a meal (fruits of the new corn) together with family and friends. The annual celebration of the MONTI FEAST also had a special significance to the UDYAVARITES who complete 10 years of forming the group and successfully contributing to some worthwhile causes in and around the Udyavar.

“Udyavarites” natives of the restive back water town - Udyavara living in the UAE were joined by well wishers and friends at the Tantra Banquet Hall of the Karama Hotel in Dubai for a day of celebrations with families and friends alike.

The Master of the ceremony Mr. Uttam Menezes set sail on a fun packed day with the melodies from Thushar Kuruvitage and Monica Valder along eminent Udyavarite Robert Fernandes who sang sentimental Konkani numbers and cheered the gathering with great music.

The Udyavarites had the honour of having a priest of their own Fr. Canute Barboza from Udyavar to bless the new corn and to pray for the wellbeing of the families and large number of little children gathered. There was the customery showering of flowers by gentle children who gracefully honoured our mother showering with colourful flowers.

As for the well wishers gathered there were quiz questions much to do with refreshing memories of the native life and style which present generations kids and youngsters were left to think and look for clues.

Little children put up some brave acts walking the ramp and demonstrating some brilliant Fancy Dress presentations. Young bunch of boys and girls presented few “nachbaliye” style dance performances along with singing in Konkani expressing the love for the language back home in Udyavara. Native Konkani language was again the theme of the brilliant skits acted out by the very able and dynamic stage actors among Udyavarites i.e. Antony, Donald, Jefrey, Joachim, Robert, Veena and Vivian under the able guidance and direction of Gilbert. 

There were competitions, spot quiz, prizes and gifts for all who tried their skills and played their part in making the day very enjoyable and memorable one.

The president of the Udyavarites outlined the various good works that were undertaken in support of the needy through the past ten years and called on all the new members and well wishers to be more interactive to make more of the opportunities that present themselves from time to time. He also requested all to log on to the blog http://www.udyavarites.blogspot.com/ to be able to track news and post views and to make the community more vibrant even in the e-world.

It was a day to thank and pray for all the benefactors and well wishers who have been with the Udyavarites in times of need with their good deeds with their generous contributions that go a long way into strengthening making Udyavarites a vibrant community here in the United Arab Emirates.