Newsletter. Issue 2007-40. Oct. 04, 2007
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COMMUNITY NEWS


UK: Jason Lobo: Pc expenses 'race claim' settled
24 27 Sep: BBC. A police officer who claimed his force racially discriminated against him in a row over petrol expenses has settled the dispute out of court. Det Con Jason Lobo, 37, who is of mixed race, was suspended for three years by Lancashire Police and taken to court. But he was cleared of any criminal wrongdoing and was finally allowed back to work in 2006 after it was accepted he had mistakenly over-claimed £90. Click here.
Jason, whose father was a Goan, is a former British international runner. He was the UK 800m champion and took part in the 1998 Commonwealth Games and 1999 World Championships.

John Pereira: Building a bridge from India to Australia
24 29 Sep: The Age (Aus). Fund manager John Pereira knows the value of a cross-cultural view of life … his family comes from Goa, a notoriously chilled-out corner of India, famed for its coconut palms and beautiful beaches. And since the age of seven, he has absorbed the Australian attitude to life … The qualified lawyer is managing director of Tristar Corporate Advisors … He also runs Olympus Funds Management … 728 words. Click here.

UK: Kevin D’Souza: Diamond search to help fight poverty
24 29 Sep: The Sentinel. Mining consultancy Wardell Armstrong has won a contract to search for diamonds in one of the poorest countries in the world … Mining expert Kevin D'Souza, pictured, who has spent 10 years on the African continent working with the World Bank and the British Government, will soon be heading out there to oversee the project. Project director Dr Chris Broadbent, said, "D'Souza is very well-known for his work in Africa. The World Bank wanted him to be involved."
For profile of Kevin D’Souza select the link below.
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Review: Patricia Rozario: Wigmore Hall, London
2 Oct: The Guardian. Soprano Patricia Rozario's Wigmore recital focused on composers setting languages other than their own. As a specialist in new music, she found room for two premieres, by John Casken and John Tavener … Rozario premiered Tavener's Schuon Lieder in their original hour-long version with ensemble accompaniment (including Tibetan temple bowls) in 2004 … Rozario's easy access to her top register helped her through Japanische Musik, and her range of vocal colours worked to the advantage of both Tavener's and Casken's lucid textures.

DEATHS

Funeral arrangements for ANNIE FERNANDES (ex-Dar -es-salaam) who died on 21st September: Funeral to be held at 11.00 am on Wednesday,3rd October at SS. Peter & Paul Church,Cranmer Road,Mitcham,Surrey, CR4 4LD,with cremation thereafter at South London Crematorium,Rowan Road,Streatham,London,SW16 5JG. Condolences to fernandespdm@aol.com

1 Oct: Nagoa/Verna, Goa. MANUEL GONSALVES (ex Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania and Muscat). Beloved husband of Jasmelina (Jasmine). Loving father of Jackson/Lavinia, Thereza/Roque Gonsalves, Basilio/Simprina and Rosita/Egwin Bragança (Germany). Grandfather to Clariton, Agatha, Jake, Beverly and Bradley. Son-in-law to Apolonia Fernandes and brother-in-law to Luizinha Fernandes (Germany) and Felicidade Gonsalves. Funeral will take place on 2nd October 2007 at 4.30 pm at Our Lady of Succour and Good Success Church, Nagoa, Salcete, Goa. Condolences to eabraganca@hotmail.com

30 Sep: Nerul, Goa. BERNADETTE D'MELLO (Ex-Entebbe, Uganda). Wife of late Joaquim. Mother of Barbara, Baylon/Alba, Berlinda/Leslie Caldeira.

30 Sep: Panjim, Goa. PATRICIO FERNANDES. Husband of Juliana Barca. Father of Daniel (UK)/Maria, Manuel/Shirley, Maria Helena/Savio (UK).

29 Sep. Whitton, Middlesex, UK. LOUIS MASCARENHAS (Ex Sangolda, Goa; Uganda. Land Office and Crown Agents,London). Husband of Eileen. Father of Manuel/Liz and grandfather to Emily and Sophie. Brother of Silu, Gerry and Offie. Funeral will be at 11.30 on Mon 8 Oct at St Edmund of Canterbury RC Church, 213 Nelson Road, Whitton, TW2 7BB. Condolences to manuel.mascarenhas@hotmail.co.uk

29 Sep: Toronto. ALBA ANTONIA D'SILVA. (ex-Tanzania). Wife of John Mariano D'Silva. She is survived by: Her son. Joe D'Silva & his wife Rose D'Silva and their children, Danielle, Jo-anna & Terrence. Her son. Dr. Orlando D'Silva & his Late wife, Viola D'Silva and their children, Oliver, James & Nelson. Her son Dr. Nelson D'Silva & his wife Marietta D'Silva and their children, Malcolm & Andrea. Her daughter. Vanessa Oliveiro & her husband Christopher Oliveiro and their children Alisha & Natasha. Viewing: Thu, Oct. 4, 6 pm to 9 pm. Neweduk Funeral Home. Mass Fri. Oct 5 at 10:00 am. St. Jerome's Parish, Brampton Ontario. [Info from Doris & Oscar Demello]

28 Sep: Panjim, Goa. LUCIO SANTANA DE MIRANDA (Born 1936). Husband of Corinne. Father of Ashok/Ana, Arun/Suzanna, Marco & Pablo.

28 Sep. Verla, Parra, Goa. MATILDA LUISA REBELLO (aged 93, ex Dar-es-Salaam). Beloved wife of the late Epifanio de Conceicao. Loving mother of Alfred/Anita (UK), Victoria(Vicky), Brian/Cynthia, Clarence/Dolores and Lorraine (Goa) and much loved grandmother of Ian, Charmian (UK), Analise and Wenzil (Goa). She died after a long illness borne with fortitude. Condolences to majoreb@hotmail.com

24 Sep: Caranzalem, Goa: LEANDRO (LINO) ALEX SOARES (Born 1928, Ex-Mombasa). Husband of Greta. Father of David, John and Lilian.

24 Sep: Kitchener, Ont. Canada. MARIA FERNANDES (aged 68 years). Wife of the late Manuel Fernandes. Loving mother of Domingos Fernandes, Ana and her husband, John Cabral, and Elisabeth Fernandes. She will be dearly remembered by her grandchildren, Chantel, Matthew, Breanna, Calvin, and Lucas. Sister of Antonio and Silvina Almeida, Olimpia and Antonio Henriques, and Idalina and Luis Brito. Predeceased by her son, Tony Fernandes; parents, Alfredo and Belmira Almeida and her brother, Manuel Almeida. Funeral was on 28 Sep. Photograph and full details at the link below.
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The Family of the late JAMES PETER MARIAN COSTABIR (of Nairobi Kenya) beloved husband, father, and brother, kindly acknowledges and deeply appreciates the warm expressions of sympathy and support received via e-mail, cards and phone calls upon the recent sad demise of James. We humbly acknowledge the many masses offered and take strength from the kind words of comfort that were extended to us. The fond memories of James will live forever in our hearts. Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers and God Bless you all.


HOLIDAY INFORMATION

Return to paradise
1 Sep: Vogue Volume 197; Issue 09; Indian summer. Excerpts: While Goa is no longer a countercultural paradise, there are still pockets of complete tranquility in this former Portuguese colony along the southwest coast of India. One of these, called Elsewhere, is a vast palmy estate with a beach, a river, and a cluster of colorful Portuguese colonial buildings that have been restored by Indian fashion photographer Denzil Sequeira, whose family has owned the property since 1886 … Winter high-season rates range from $2,400 for a seven-night minimum stay in a two-bedroom villa to $1,200 for a week under canvas; aseascape.com

Goa expects to touch 2.5 million tourist mark this season
27 Sep Times of India. Goa expects to achieve a milestone in the tourist inflow this season by touching the 25 lakh mark, for the first time in the history of the coastal state. In terms of tourist arrival, the state is rapidly growing at a pace of 10-20 per cent annually besides welcoming 24 lakh odd visitors last year. Click here.

Go Goa, for healthcare
28 Sep: Business Standard. A little late in the day perhaps, but Goa is finally gearing up to join the private healthcare wave running through the rest of India. Despite attracting a large number of tourists from the world over, the healthcare system in Goa never developed to a level where it could provide specialty care to residents or tourists. But now, some private players are eyeing the state and even the government seems to have become proactive in this regard. 543 words. Click here.

Goa tourism industry against restrictions over night parties
28 Sep: PTI. Goa tourism industry has expressed its reservations over the stringent norms to be implemented by the state against noise created by late night parties … "People come here to enjoy night life.... You can't expect them to go to bed at 10 in the night" click here.

Travel: late deal
29 Sep: Daily Post (North Wales). GOA Jewel in Crown (0870 067 2352) offers seven-night stays in South Goa ex-Manchester through Oct from £399.

Travel: late deal
29 Sep: Mirror. See Goa with Kuoni, staying seven nights at Majorda Beach on a bed and breakfast basis from £659pp. Fly from Gatwick with Monarch Airlines from November 3 to 16. Visit www.kuoni.co.uk or call 01306 747 008.

Video: Goa plays party pooper, no bashes after 10 pm
30 Sep: CNN-IBN. There’s bad news for tourists planning a rocking holiday in Goa. In an effort to minimise noise pollution, the state government has ordered India’s tourist hotspot to cut down on partying. Implementing a High court directive, the government has ruled that there will be no music or partying post-10 pm, on beaches or elsewhere. Click here.

A holiday for right GOAs
29 Sep. The Sun (UK). … pamper yourself in the Lotus spa and massage centre. I had a full body massage and then strolled back to our tent to watch the sunset. Perfect! … Having done almost nothing all day, it was nice to have something to do in the evenings. There is nightly poolside entertainment, including local dancing, which is the perfect accompaniment to the superb Indian buffet supper, with custom-made curries, sensational tandoori meats and top veggie options — all for less than £10 … Thanks to the strength of the Pound, you can live like a king without breaking the bank. So what are you waiting for? click here.

Succulently hybrid and determinedly individual, Goa may just surprise you.
1 Oct: Lonely Planet. It's a shame Goa comes burdened with a reputation for louche living, because there's so much more to it than sun, sand and psychedelia. The allure of Goa is that it remains quite distinct from the rest of India and is small enough to be grasped and explored in a way that other Indian states are not … The locals are relaxed and friendly, and skirts outnumber saris … Check out what other travellers are saying about Goa. Click here.

Young professionals ignore Goa, Ooty
2 Oct. Daily News & Analysis. The time when Ooty and Goa were popular destinations for short breaks and weekend getaways is long past. More young professionals with upwardly mobile lifestyles are opting to travel abroad for short weekend breaks … Cashing in on the trend, Singapore tourism has launched its off-season campaign to woo young Indians. Click here.


GOA REAL ESTATE:

350 FEMA violations detected
28 Sep: Navhind Times. The special committee set up by the state government to look into Foreign Exchange Maintenance Act violations by foreigners has so far detected 350 violations of the Act by the foreigners, especially in cases relating to purchase of land … The drive against the violations by foreigners started about eight months back following allegations of large-scale purchase of land by foreigners, including Russians. This prompted state government to set up the committee to go into all the land deals by the foreigners. Click here.

Goa: An ‘Intelligent’ Building To Take Shape
27 Sep: Bogxero. Gera Developments will make their first venture into Goa with Gera’s Imperium, a 75,000 sq. ft. commercial project in Panjim, to be completed in 15 months. The building will be Goa’s first ‘IntelliPlex’, combining futuristic building technology with intelligent features … The property is strategically located in Patto Plaza, behind Kadamba bus stand and opposite the office of the Commissionerate of Custom and Excise … click here.

Properties in Goa
1 Oct: SugarCRM Forums. Indian real estate is highly unregulated, unorganised market with huge potential. The information flow is concentrated to brokers and agents which acts as their only tool to extract money from buyers and sellers … Indian real estate market has one of the lowest rate of commission structure (2%) as compared to its European and American counterparts. Still the lack of regulation makes it a bitter experience for the sellers and buyers with increasing number of insecure real estate brokers. There is an urgent need to make this market more regulated and rules drawn clearly and transparently. A combined initiative from Govt. and real Estate community is required. Click here.


GOA NEWS HEADLINES:

Gender equity for women in tourism
27 Sep: One World. Geraldine Fernandes runs a small guesthouse in Benaulim, Goa. She says, “When I decided to launch my small tourism business – a small guesthouse in Goa – I was deceived by what I saw around me. I saw how huge concessions were given to the 5-star hotels … On the contrary, we the small entrepreneurs had to cope with virtually impossible travails if we started out on a business” click here.

Manchester to launch mass scale football talent search programme in Goa
28 Sep: Navhind Times. In what could be described as one of the biggest soccer talent search programmes on mass scale to be launched in Goa at the age group level, Manchester United Soccer School’s (MUSS) pilot programme will screen close to a whopping 4000 footballers in seven days in the 10-16 age group at Nehru stadium … 877 words. Click here.

Tourism boom brings women empowerment in Goa
29 Sep: Zee News. With 25 percent of the Goan population employed directly or indirectly in the tourism industry here, a substantial benefit of this boom is also benefiting women … Some examples: "I have tourists from Australia, Canada, London and other European countries seeking my products," stated Theresa D`Souza who prepares 17 varieties of `masalas` (spices) … Maria Luiza D`Mello runs her venture "Judelia Handicraft" in South Goa … click here.

Deepti Datt moves to Goa
1 Oct: Daily News & Analysis. Today Deepti Datt is more than just a film-maker. she owns a restaurant along with her husband in Goa … She has also been responsible for setting up the first women's production company in India though her most successful venture has been the Goa based restaurant and lounge Axirvaad, which is actually a 120-year-old Portuguese mansion … "It did take a lot of courage to quit my great job at MTV in Singapore and decide to settle down in Goa. But both Ranjeev and I wanted to raise our daughter in this environment," she explains.


IN THE NEWS

UK: 'Abused' Asian women behind soaring toll of railway suicides
23 Sep. Evening Standard (London). Rail suicides are soaring because of a dramatic rise in Asian women killing themselves on one stretch of track, a train company has revealed. And a womens rights group claims they are linked to the 'prevalence of domestic violence in Asian families' click here.

Top emerging Portuguese documentaries
28 Sep: Europa (Brussels) A film week of Portuguese documentaries, organised in cooperation with the European Commission, from 15-19 October … we see how the old historical migratory flux between Portugal and the rest of the world has led to unexpected and profound intercultural exchanges, from the legacy of the Portuguese presence in Goa, revisited in “Pátria Incerta” (Uncertain Homeland) … click here.

Rinehart caught up in Rayney case
29 Sep: The Australian. Australia’s richest woman, Gina Rinehart, has become ensnared in the Corryn Rayney murder investigation, after documents relating to her and her company were seized from the prime suspect, Perth lawyer Lloyd Rayney. Click here.

Corryn Rayney: Killer at large, prime suspect named
30 Sep: The Age (Aus). Corryn D'Silva's life seemed blessed. Raised in Perth's south-eastern suburbs, the quiet girl with the cheeky grin had brains as well as beauty … she married a quiet Indian-Irish lawyer called Lloyd Rayney … Behind the double-brick walls of the couple's Como house, things weren't as rosy as they looked … By early this year, the marriage seemed doomed. Barely speaking to one another, according to friends, the pair exchanged terse emails instead. Click here.

We do things different in the west
29 Sep: The Australian. …The death last month of Corryn Rayney has mesmerised Western Australia's media and citizenry like few crimes before it … Since the case has attracted national headlines, most Australians will be familiar with her attractive, exotic countenance. Click here.

Public barred from Rayney hearing
29 Sep: Sydney Morning Herald. The public was banned from a court hearing on Friday where Perth police sought to obtain documents for their investigation into the murder of Corryn Rayney … clcik here.

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Accounting for taste: Great men, great homes and the forgotten women
29 Sep: The Independent (UK). … In the Cathedral of Bom Jesus in Goa the embalmed body of the Jesuit missionary Francis Xavier can be seen dimly through the glass walls of a sarcophagus on top of a side altar, out of reach of the clutching hands of the faithful … Every 10 years or so the corpse is exposed to the public who throng in their millions to kiss it, and to buy amulets, rosaries, cards and holy pictures that "have been touched to the body". Piety means profit. The cult of Francis Xavier is alive and well, though those of us who are not Catholics might think we had grown out of such gross superstition. From: 'Dr Johnson's Doorknob – And Other Significant Parts of Great Men's Houses' by Liz Workman, is out 4 October (Rizzoli, £13.95). For a full review select the link below. Click here.

Vancouver: Sandra Fernandes: Don't criticize Canada or Canadians
28 Sep: Vancouver Sun. Sandra Fernandes of Surrey writes: I am a landed immigrant from Mumbai, India. Although I am proud to be an Indian, I am very proud to be a Canadian … People like me come to Canada to live a better life and we should follow the rules that are in place rather than impose our home country's customs or views … If anyone wants special rules, then go back to your home country, don't criticize Canada or Canadians.
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Buxom gives way to svelte as thin gains weight in India
28 Sep: Wall Street Journal. Globalization - and the often form-fitting Western-style clothes that come with it—is redefining the ideal of feminine beauty in India. In a country where wide hips and round breasts used to be universally admired, thinner is increasingly... going for larger sizes, I think women are toning down their sizes,” says Priya Tanna, editor of Vogue India, which just launched its first issue. click here.

The sausage story: Indians prefer them nice ‘n’ spicy
29 Sep: Economic Times. Goa has its own sausage and that is so good it is more than enough! Quite literally, since I doubt there are sausages anywhere in the world that pack in the amount of spice and vinegar that Goa sausages do. Click here

Karachi: Catholic Association demands restoration of office
29 Sep: The News - International, Pakistan. Committee members of the Catholic Association (CA) of Karachi have demanded the restoration of their sub-office in the premises of St. Patricks Cathedral. This office was demolished in April 2004, on the orders of the Archbishop of Karachi, Evarist Pinto. As a result, the 12 member team is restricted to their homes from where they work for the rights and protection of the community. 800 words. Click here.

Indian migrants do better than others in Britain: Report
30 Sep: IANS. People of Indian origin in Britain have the highest house ownership - 86 percent - among all population groups, and figure in the top 10 groups that contribute the most to the British economy … The report, 'Britain's Immigrants: An Economic Profile', has been produced by the Left-leaning Institute of Public Policy Research (IPPR), and is likely to further fuel the ongoing debate about immigration and its impact on Britain … With an average gross annual income of £23,200, the Indian component of Britain's population is among the top economically 10 most active groups … In the public services, the people of Indian origin constitute 34 percent of the workforce, including a major component of Indian doctors working in the National Health Service (20 percent). Click here.

MPs fear C4 documentary on the cost of immigrants will fuel race hatred
30 Sep: Daily Mail (UK). Channel 4 is at the centre of a row over a documentary containing new league tables showing which ethnic groups cost taxpayers the most in benefits and council housing … The tables reveal that people from Iran, Somalia and Bangladesh claim the most unemployment benefit … Labour MP Keith Vaz, chairman of the Home Affairs Select Committee, said: 'I would be very concerned at any programme which might turn immigrant groups against each other. Putting different ethnic groups into league tables is not the best way of securing an integrated society.' For text of article click here.
For details of the TV programme click here.

The Singing Ambassadors.
30 Sep: The Nation. When a group of 30 Kenyan youths visited Las Vegas in Nevada, US, recently, they were not on a gambling mission. The youths, who form the famous Boys Choir of Kenya, were at the world's gambling capital to promote Kenya as a prime tourist destination … The choir had gone to Las Vegas courtesy of Micato Safaris … "Tourists have always said that their favourite memory of Africa was not the scenery or animals but its people, so we could think of no better ambassadors than the Boys Choir of Kenya," says Micato Safaris managing director Dennis Pinto

Victoria's Secret and a starving child... the crucial link
1 Oct: IANS. By Frederick Noronha. What does the glamour brand of bras and sexy lingerie called Victoria's Secret have in common with a starving child in South Asia? Well, a lot more than you think … this brand is undertaking production in Sri Lanka and the roundtable held in south Goa sought ways to put dour-looking yet crucial issues of development back on the news agenda at a time when Page 3 and glamour take the front seat. Click here.


GOANET HIGHLIGHTS by Cornel DaCosta

Most of us may take much for granted about what is generally reported in the media. However, there is much contestation about sources of materials including editorials etc and indeed, accusations about plagiarism within the media. To obtain a good understanding of the tensions within the media in Goa, do read an unusual story titled Why the Penpricks Expose was Anonymous.

On another intriguing issue, a poster on Goanet seeks advice on how to to complain about an embassy/consulate of a foreign country by a citizen of India? Clearly, a foreign embassy may opt not to reply to a complaint but if this is so, what higher authority in the foreign country can be addressed with a complaint? Would any Goan Voice (UK) readers have advice on this matter?

We are informed on Goanet that, the Indian Football National Team are on a short training camp in Dubai en route for Beirut to play against Lebanon in a World Cup 2010 Qualifier on 8 Oct, 07. GV(UK) readers should be pleased to know that the team consists of five Goans in addition to the goalkeeper coach who is also Goan. There is much additional information from several Goanet posts on soccer in Dubai.

From Domnic Fernandes, we have an excellent article titled Ghazal-Qawwali and Mando-Dulpod. This is about an exploration into classical music in India--namely the Carnatic and Hindustani systems. Both apparently derive inspiration from the indigenous bhakti movement. Domnic makes wonderful links between different musical traditions in India and how the music of Goa, especially, the dulpod and mando are rooted in different Indian traditions. This really is a superb article, particularly for persons of a musical and/or historical bent, and definitely, one of the most interesting articles on Goanet to date. Hopefully, GV(UK) readers and especially the younger ones will save this article for subsequent re-reading and reflection on one aspect of Goan culture.

Finally, what are we to make of the growing tensions in Goa arising from the entry of significant numbers of workers taking work that locals will not do or are unavailable? While thousands of Goans leave to work abroad to much satisfaction of their loved ones, these same "loved ones" seem to resent new (generally Hindu) labour entering Goa. Part of the woe expressed by Goanet posters is that cities like Panjim, Margao and Mapuca are increasingly becoming like shanty towns full of newcomers with little or no accommodation and where sanitation in particular, poses a major problem. This is of course a worldwide issue because poor workers will travel and do their utmost to seek work wherever available. Should the authorities in Goa be required to provide basic accommodation for such new labour if tensions are not to rise further in Goa? Do GV(UK) readers have thoughts on this matter that could be shared with other Goanet posters? These would be most welcome.

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FORTHCOMING

See http://www.lanfranc.com/lanfranc_location_2000.pdf for help in locating Archbishop Lanfranc School, Croydon

Sat. 6 Oct. G.O.A. French Shopping Extravaganza. PLEASE NOTE EARLIER PICK UP TIMINGS; Greenford (06.00am), Tooting (06.45am) and Norbury (7.15am). Contact: Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 8771 4457 or Bernie Gracias 020 8723 1322.

Sun 7 Oct. St. Diogo's Association (UK) Guirim/Sangolda. Annual Social to celebrate the Feast of our Patron Saint Diogo at Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Rd., Croydon. Starts with Holy Mass at 12.15 followed by a Social. For further details contact: Jennifer Fernandes: 0127 765 1052; Evan DeSouza: 020 8427 8569; Apolonia DeSouza: 020 8686 1876

Sun 7 Oct. G.O.A. Golf Society at Swallows Farleigh Court, Old Farleigh Road, Farleigh, Surrey CR6 9PX. Application form can be downloaded from the GOA website - www.goauk.com Contact: Fidelis D'Mello 020 8698 9678.

Sun. 21 Oct. Colva Union. 34th Anniversary of the Feast of Infant Jesus. Mass at 12.30pm followed by Social. Bishop Thomas Grant School, Belltrees Grove, Streatham, SW16 Tickets: Adults £12.00; Children 12 and under £5.00. For tickets contact Arlene Fernandes 0208 930 7679; Agapito Gouveia 0208 648 0350; Ames Fernandes 0208 672 4753; Alfie Fernandes 07860 152 939; Bento Fernandes 0208 672 0283; Fiona Fernandes 07908 125 765; Hillary Dias 0208 672 5528.

Sun. 28 Oct. G.O.A. Trook Tournament at the ATC Hall, South Wimbledon. Contacts: Jacinto Fernandes 020 - 8542 5427, Diego Pinto 020 – 8767 0663

Sun. 04 Nov. G.O.A. Mass For Deceased Members at 1.30pm at St Boniface Church, Tooting, followed by a three-course lunch (advance bookings only). Contact: Nina Pinto 020 – 8767 0663 for lunch reservations

Sun. 11 Nov. 2:00 pm. Rev. Fr. Oliver Antao, Farewell Party. The Sacred Heart Church, Edge Hill, Wimbledon SW19 4LU. Mass followed by reception and entertainment. Tickets: £10.00 (will include food and a welcome drink). Organised by friends. Note: Parking on the Church Premises is not allowed! For tickets please contact: Rev. Fr. Francis Rosario Tel: 020 86652176. Joe and Daniela Fernandes Tel. 020 8764 9419. Frank and Margaret Sequeira Tel. 017842 1577. Sally D'Costa Tel. 012 9354 3520. Any one wishing, to make a farewell monetary donation, to Fr. Antao may do so on the day.

Sun 18 Nov, Navelim Union Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary will be celebrated at Bishop Thomas Grant School, Belltrees Grove, Streatham London SW16 2HY. For further details contact Selwyn Ferrao 0208 933 8362, Daniela Fernandes 0208 764 9419, Amelia Gomes 0208 861 2073 and Leonard Mergulhao 01634 261160.

Sun: 25 Nov. Fr. Agnelo Commemoration Mass at St. George’s Cathedral, Southwark, London at 3pm. This year marks the 80th Anniversary.

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