The annual Goan Chaplaincy Day will be celebrated on Sunday, 18th May 2008 at Bishop La Franc School, Croydon with a Thanksgiving Mass at 13.15 hours that will be followed by a social get-together. The theme chosen for the day is: 'Called to burn in loving service'. The Goan chaplaincy formerly known as the Asian chaplaincy-is the first ethnic chaplaincy that was instituted in the UK to cater to the increasing number of Asian catholics entering the country consequent upon the dismantling of the Empire in the Asian and the African continents in the later part of the twentienth century. Its goal was to work towards better integration of the Asian catholics into the natonal church and foster ethnic cultures of the communities through multicultural activities. Owing to further demographic changes in the country, the Asian chaplaincy which was always headed by a Goan priest since its inception, was re-christened as the Goan chaplaincy in the year 2006. The Chaplancy Day celebrations are held as a ways and means project to raise financial resources for the chaplaincy. The present incumbent Rev. Fr. Francis Rosario sfx will be the main celebrant at the Holy Mass and the local superior of the Pilar Fathers(UK) Fr. Lucas Rodrigues will preach the homily. A famous Goan band 'The Rainbow's End' from Swindon will entertain the large crowd expected on the day-which has been meticulously planned by the event co-ordinator Ms. Jean Vaz under the overall supervision of the Goan chaplain. The inimitable Lenny D'Costa will compere the function. A sincere request to all Goans in the UK to attend the function and show solidarity with the Goan Chaplaincy. Tickets available with Fr. Francis Rosario on 07973655460 Thanks J Mario Fernandes _________________________________________________________________ Watch hottest Bollywood videos, clips, movie tailors, star interviews, songs and more on MSN videos. http://video.msn.com/?mkt=en-in
