Response: Thanks for the response and the information. As you write, it appears there are "few who are genuinely interested". Let's keep hoping and praying that Goan religious and cultural icons are maintained by the Goan Diaspora. The saints certainly should help - unless if they are upset that we are disparaging them. :=)) As cyberGoans we are tuned to the web. But it would appear most Goans are not web junkies! I hope your efforts are successful. I am still waiting for a posting on the celebration in Goa or Sancoale / Benaulim. Gilbert.
Filomena Giese wrote: Depends on what you mean by "religious" and "social." George Pinto has made a Joseph Vaz website and he keeps it up - I would say that's both religious and social and more effective these days than social gatherings. After the year 2000, I have concentrated on giving out Novena prayers and other material and keeping in touch with those few who are genuinely interested in Joseph Vaz. In my estimation, I have done enough on the religious/social side with both Goans and Sri Lankans, let others do it now if they wish. Gilbert Lawrence wrote: This is not an insinuating question. But do I presume that in the west coast of USA with two staunch supporters of Blessed Joseph Vaz, nothing much has been done (religiously or socially to report) on the celebration on Jan 16, 2004 or that weekend? Was there any working with the Sri Lanka community to celebrate the event? ########################################################################## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##########################################################################
