Daniel D'Souza
Sun, 06 Oct 2002 07:47:08 -0700
---------------------------------------------------------- WebSiteWatch (WSW) * http://www.goatourism.org GOA TOURISM * http://www.paulotravels.com Volvo buses too --- What's On In Goa: * Oct 11: ML Sardesai's translation of Satre's "Les Mots" in Konkani, 5:30pm * Oct 12: Goa Orchestra performs at the Kala (Corelli, Bach) * Mid-Oct: 2-day ornithologists workshop, Bondla southernbirdwing.com ---------------------------------------------------------- The St. Andrew's church Vasco is perhaps the same (structurally) as Aloysius D'Souza had seen it in the early sixties. No major changes to the structure have been undertaken for last several decades. But, it does receive a periodic coat of white wash before the feast of its Patron Saint. Last year, the BJP Govt. undertook the illumination of the church and this has further enhanced the beauty of the church by night. However, plans are now afoot to refurbish the church interiors as well as to undertake a few structural changes so as to accommodate more people for the church service. These modifications are limited to the sides, and the necessary structural changes will be done on the either wing so as to accommodate further around 400 people or so. The facade will be left untouched so as to maintain its centuries old architectural design and rich esthetic beauty. The parishioners and 'Gaunkars' are all united on this matter and will not compromise whatsoever. The project is presently under active consideration and awaiting final approval from all concerned, since the cost of renovation/modifications runs into nearly 60 lakhs plus (estimates). Once complete, the church will have a new look on the inside with modern facilities for sound/lights/benches/fans etc making attending lengthy church services a pleasant experience. The St. Andrew's church caters to a large catholic population from in and around the Port City and during the Sunday morning Service the church overflows with people. For Christmas, New Year, Good Friday & Easter the service is held in the open air where too the congregation is so large that it spills outside the church compound. In the meantime the expansion of the cemetery is also underway to meet the growing demands of those called to their final rest. The Church cemetery also caters to the surrounding parishes of Our Lady of Candelaria Church Baina, Our Lady of Desterro Church, Desterro, and the St. Francis Church at the Harbour which are not equipped with cemetery. Daniel F. de Souza Vasco da Gama. __________________________________________________________________________ At 06:29 PM 10/6/02 +0530, you wrote: >---------------------------------------------------------- >WebSiteWatch (WSW) >* http://www.goatourism.org GOA TOURISM >* http://www.paulotravels.com Volvo buses too >--- >What's On In Goa: >* Oct 11: ML Sardesai's translation of Satre's "Les Mots" in Konkani, 5:30pm >* Oct 12: Goa Orchestra performs at the Kala (Corelli, Bach) >* Mid-Oct: 2-day ornithologists workshop, Bondla southernbirdwing.com >---------------------------------------------------------- > >Goans Everywhere, > >I personally feel that St Andrew's Church Vasco should not be >MODERNISED" -- by all means clean it up and maintain it in proper >condition -- When I lived in Vasco (1963-65) the biggest problem that >parishioners faced was that the pews were always dusty because of the >proximity of the main road and, of course, no one who cleaned / dusted these >pews regularly -- Also the outside of the church needed a fresh coat of >plaster and painting / white-washing. I hope the Parishioners of Vasco will >definitely put their feet down and stop this lovely old church being >"MODERNISED" -- > >Hope we do not repeat what was done to Salvation Church, Dadar -- which >modern structure reminds me a "TANDOOR" -- very large one. > >Cheers > >Aloysius D'Souza > > > > > > > REMEMBER: to also log in to > > Goa-World.net http://www.goa-world.net for the ONLY non-commercial and yet >complete View of Goa. > > > > Fuloi with Fulam from Beatrice Pinto's EXPRESSIONS - > > The Flower Shop http://www.goa-world.net/expressions/ > > > > [This is NOT a commercial list...No PAID Adverts...Only INFO...No >Bills....No Charges....NO Worries] > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > > > > > > >======================================================================== >To Subscribe/Unsubscribe from GoaNet | http://www.goacom.com/goanet >======================================================================== >For (un)subscribing or for help, Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Dont want so many e-mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead! ======================================================================== To Subscribe/Unsubscribe from GoaNet | http://www.goacom.com/goanet ======================================================================== For (un)subscribing or for help, Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dont want so many e-mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead!