Pormoll

In the 4^th week of Lent, on 25^th March, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Annunciation. The cause for this celebration is something I did not know, but was enlightened by our Parish Priest Fr. Andrew, who revealed in his homily last year on 25^th March, that from 25^th March to 25^th December comprises the 9 months for the birth of Our Lord Jesus.

The Gospel of St. Luke (Ch. 1) begins with the annunciation of the birth of John the Baptist. Zechariah and Elizabeth were both old and could not have a child. But, “with God nothing is impossible”. The impossible happened. Elizabeth became pregnant. (vs.24) and “for 5 months she kept to herself remaining at home”. God respected Elizabeth’s feelings and waited till the sixth month to reveal this secret to Mary at the annunciation of Jesus, to confirm ‘the impossible” and strengthen her faith. Read more

“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. So that you may be children of your father in heaven”

(Mathew 5: 43 to 48 and Luke 6: 27to 28,  32 to 36)

Because, our enemies are also the children of the one and only Living God. The wrong doer is a child of God and the victim is a child of God. Let us examine the seriousness of the above Teaching of Jesus with an appropriate example.  Read more

You already have been given what you need to begin to create your future. Don’t find yourself saying, “If only I had this… if only I had more money… if only this were different…. then I could do what I am supposed to do”.

People constantly overstate the importance of things they don’t have. Never let what you think you can’t do keep you from doing what you can. Prolonged idleness paralysis initiative for the resistant mind everything is impossible because it seems so.

Do not wait for special circumstances to act, use ordinary situations. We don’t need more strength, ability or opportunity. Use what you have been given. Read more

Korun familik adeus, chol’le ami tarvar,

Gheun to hanso, amchea muka-mollar.

Marun tauz vhor-ia, tarrum tea khellttia doriar,

Ieuncheak porot ghora, zoddun to sonvsar….

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Parenting a teenage child is an anxious few years as parents constantly worry about their children’s future. The most important thing in any parent’s mind during these agonizing years is the higher education of their children. From academic counselling to education fairs to scouting of universities, parents put all their strength in ensuring that their child gets admitted to a prestigious college. After all, a good education is insurance for a child’s future success!

While it is true that a good education helps in landing a well-paying job, it is another matter how your child handles her money in the future. After all, the skill to earn money cannot negate the tendency to spend impulsively. Increasingly, youngsters are courting financial distress in the early years of their working life (remember Sophia’s story from the last edition?) Read more

Lipid Profile is one of the basic investigations requisitioned by one’s family physician / consultant. This includes estimation of Serum Total Cholesterol, HDL – cholesterol (the good cholesterol), LDL – cholesterol (the bad cholesterol) and Serum Triglycerides.

Cholesterol is synthesized in our body as well as present in our dietary food. It is appropriately termed as “A necessary evil”. It is required for the synthesis of Vitamin D, steroid hormones and bile acids. It is an important structural component of the cell membrane. Read more

People can be good

People can be bad

They can set your mood

Or even make you sad.

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We began the year with a solemn Eucharistic celebration invoking the blessings of the Almighty God on our activities during the year.

Our Summer Camp was held from 28/04/19 to 12/05/19 with the following disciplines:-

– Football – conducted by Savio Baretto ,with a total of 38participants.
– Art- conducted by David Fernandes, a total of 48 participants
– Self Defences – conducted by Hazel Fernandes, a total of 34participants benefitted
– Table Tennis – conducted by Leslie Noronha had, with a total 30 participants
– Ballroom Dancing – conducted by Maeve Fernandes with, a total of 37 participants

In all 84 children joined our Summer Camp with each of them learning new skills.  Read more

Legio Marie – Mariechi fouz, Katolinkanchi Sonstha. St. Sebastiao-achea Povitr Sobheche Vhoddil Fr. Andrew hanchea adaran ani rojen hi sonstha amche firgojent chalu asa.

“Saibinn amchi fuddari, ti sorv kurpechi modestin, chondrima porim porzollit. Zuzak manddlole eke fouj-e porim, soitanank ani tachea soinikank kampero”.

Ami Mariechi fouz visvaxiponnan, vhodda kalljidarponnan, Sorginche Ranniek purtim zaunk axetat. Read more

Our Motto: To serve through the poor

Our Vision: Faith in God with willing hands to serve and loving hearts to love

Our Mission: To inculcate love for the needy / poor / underprivileged while uplifting them from their miseries and giving them human dignity

St. Vincent de Paul was born in France in 1581 and died on 27/09/1660 but his great concern and love for the under privileged lives on till date through the society of St. Vincent de Paul. Read more