INITIATIVES
Francis Colaso, born in 1937, recently celebrated his 85th birthday. Francis was president of the Kanara Catholic Association from 1994-95 and 1996-97. He also took up leadership positions in several organizations including Asha Niketan and Maria Seva Sangha to help improve the conditions of the mentally challenged and destitute from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Francis was Director General of Police of Karnataka and Jammu & Kashmir. He was recognized with the president's medal and a double promotion for his distinguished service.
22nd October 2022 was a wonderful day where friends and family joined in to cherish the memories over the years. We wish him many more good years of health, happiness and showers of blessing from above.
KALANJALI-2022
A very hearty congratulations to KCA Geeth Laara who won 1st Place in the Adults Category Group Singing at the Kon-Cab cultural & Talent festival, Kalanjali 2022. The group regaled the audience with their fabulous harmony of voices to a short and entertaining medley of popular Mangalorean songs to bag the award! Many thanks to Coreen D'Souza & the KCA Music sub-committee members for organizing & coordinating the group and practices and to all the singers & Adrian for their time and dedicated effort!
Pictured here, Geeth Laara, ( from L to R ):
Priya Gonsalves, Savitha Gonsalves, Cony Lobo, Annette Menezes, Coreen D'souza, Elton Veigas, Lawrence Fernandes, Nishad Menezes, Luvena Rangel, Veena D'souza, Adrian D'souza.
Special mention for vibrant participation: Abigail Martis (Children's Fancy Dress), Reena Serrao (Adult Fancy Dress), Elton Veigas (Adult Solo), Luvena Rangel (Adult Solo)
KCA MASS FOR DEPARTED SOULS
KCA celebrates All Souls Day Mass with Comforting Warmth
‘We grieve because we love. We love because they lived.’ – Glen Lord
We live in the promise of the resurrection.
Kanara Catholic Association (KCA) celebrated its annual Holy mass for the Departed, on Saturday, 5th November 2022 at St. Joseph’s Boys High School Chapel, Bangalore.
Shanti Peres our vice president welcomed the gathering. The well attended service was celebrated by Redemptorist Fr. Juventius Andrade CSsR who comfortingly led the family members of the deceased in a sombre procession as they bore lit candles in memory of their loved ones.
Fr. Andrade welcomed all by remembering our dearly departed not just for the lives they lived but also to grieve because we have loved deeply. His inspiring homily invited us to consider our own inevitable mortality as an opportunity to live fully and gracefully without the burden of anger and pain and in the promise of the resurrection with love being the driving force. Amid the beautiful floral arrangements, the ambience of the service was set with the choir, led by KCA Secretary Coreen D’souza Fareed, with well chosen, soul stirring hymns apt for reflection and reminiscence. The readings were done by members of the departed.
KCA Treasurer, Ajay Jude Fernandes, thanked the Fr. Andrade for celebrating mass with his encouraging homily, and expressed gratitude to the sacristan, Gerard for his attendance, the choir, the musicians Adrian D’souza and Samantha Pais, the sponsors for the flowers and offertory, the KCA committee for organizing and above all the KCA Member community who had congregated to make the evening successful.
The service ended in fellowship over well preffered refreshments while members fraternized and also came forward to share their genuine appreciation for the evening co-ordinated by Lunita Pais and Shanti Peres.
OUR OVERSEAS TOUR TO TURKEY SEPT 29TH TO OCT 7TH 2022
Merhaba Turkiye !!!! Which means “ Hello Turkey
As many as 45 merry Kanara Catholic Association (KCA) Bengaluru fellow travellers ranging in ages from 9 to 80 plus, landed in historic, spectacular, Istanbul, the bustling metropolis of Turkiye, a city which straddles two continents Europe and Asia. From September 28 to October 8.
After a king’s breakfast, the group headed off to the stunning coastal city of Kusadasi, known for its turquoise sparkling waters of the Aegean Sea. As the members strolled along the bustling waterfront, lined with numerous cafes, they tried to capture the beauty of the setting sun, the pomegranate juice vendors dotting every corner, the enticing gelato and much more.
At the luxurious beachfront hotel, the youngsters and young at heart were either in the pool, out strolling on the sandy beach, or getting a full Turkish Hamam bath with sauna and oil massage.
Close to Kusadasi are the glorious ancient city ruins of Ephesus. At the House of The Virgin Mary on Mt Koressos is a 'wishing wall' where pilgrims write and tie their personal intentions on paper or fabric. The group did the same, whispering a prayer and writing intentions for their loved ones.
The coach rides were enlivened by the camaraderie and fellowship displayed by the fellow KCA members. They laughed, sang, played housie, dumb charades, regaled each other with little snippets of how we met our spouses, even celebrated birthdays.
From the coast, they wound their way to Pamukkale (Cotton Palace), an unreal landscape. Calcite laden waters high up in the hills have created a series of white terraced basins with blue waters. Close by is the ancient site of Hierapolis. At the Pam Thermal hotel, they soaked in the warm thermal springs, applied the healing mud paste and generally felt 10 years younger.
The journey took them to the other-worldly region of Cappodoccia, in central Turkey, an amazing landscape dotted with cave like dwellings and rock-hewn sanctuaries dating back to the 4th Century. Many of the adventurous members opted for the early morning hot air balloon ride.
Back in Istanbul, a trip to the sweet smelling Spice Market and the Grand Bazaar had them emptying the last of their lira from their purses.
On the Bosphorous dinner cruise, the KCA members set the floor on fire with their best moves. With the twinkling lights of the city on either side, they raised a glass of wine to the spirit of this beautiful country.
More info click on youtube link:
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FLAG HOISTING CEREMONY
Dear Members please do join us with your family for the flag hoisting ceremony at *9 am on 15th August at Konkan Samudhai Bhavan*.
The ceremony will be followed by breakfast and fellowship.
Please do register your participation using the link so we may make arrangements accordingly.
Warm Regards,
Hilma Roach
President
KCA
MOOD MANGLOREAN
KCA (Kanara Catholic Association), the oldest Mangalorean Association , in Bangalore had its 'Mood Mangalorean' Function at the Catholic Club on Saturday the 27th of August under the Aegis of its dynamic President Hilma Roach. The rain gods proved troublesome initially, with heavy downpours that looked threatening. However, the amazing attitude of the crowd at Catholic Club which is always sporting and shows with elan at overcoming any type of weather , rose to the occasion with great participation and enthusiasm. The 1,350 strong crowd converted the initial part of the programme into a semi-rain dance with enormous numbers , dancing on the floor irrespective of the weather.
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KUZNANTH
For the very first time, KCA brings to you a culinary show called ‘Kuznanth’! We will have a few episodes that will be aired on a regular basis, covering some of the best selling dishes like Roce and Shevio, Jeeri Meeri, Kubay Mootli, Uppu Munchi, Ghee roast, Sukkha, special fish curries and more; from the top Manglorean restaurants and home chefs in and around Bangalore - Recipes and demonstrations straight from the Masters to your very own kitchen! Look out for the video links that will be shared with you shortly.
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KCA BOUNDI 1ST MAY 2022
Our annual outreach programme BOUNDI ' 22 brought KCA members & their guests of all ages together as one family , in a celebration of Life after 26 months of COVID imposed restrictions . The one day programme was conducted at Ferns Aspen Heights Resort made available to KCA by Ferns Founder Mr Errol Fernandes
The days programme commenced early with KCA youth organising football playoffs comprising 4 completing teams of 9 players each with a KCA member and a female player on the field mandatory at all times. After a closely contested series of matches, the tournament concluded with Team A captained by Nanja declared winners , while Team D captained by Nihal Colaco bagged the second place.
Elsewhere, the band Hard Attack was setting up their performance to keep the members rocking while the youth engaged themselves in kick boxing and boot camp , concluding with yoga under the watchful eyes of trained instructors.
A flea market comprising of 7 stalls offering various handicrafts, trinkets and other handmade products & food products & beverages added value to the members and their guests.A whole range of mattresses, pillows and covers was on display, courtesy Peps Products , who gifted pillows to our members at the venue.
A wide range of beverages was on offer to quench thirst on a hot summers day together with the choicest Mangalorean delicacies and finger licking Continental cuisine catered by the Konkan & Knowhere restaurants. This ensured a well satiated group of members with nothing other than fun on their minds. The swimming pool too adjacent to the beverage counters ,opened itself to those who had to cool off in splendour.
The band regaled the members and kept the dance floor rocking to its beat of retro numbers....... finishing off in true Mangalorean Baila style..... until the floor could hold no more !
As the day slowly passed on, the action shifted indoors with the band ceding the dance floor to DJ Brandon Daly who ratched up the beat and kept the adrenaline flowing until dusk set in !
This programme was made possible with the active participation of the KCA committee and Youth members who manned all stations and left no detail to chance, however small it was.
They were led by the President
HILMA ROACH, JASON FERNANDES & ALISHA PERES heading the youth of KCA , Bangalore
SESSION ON I COME FIRST!
KCA Presents to its lovely ladies an inclusive session on
Conversation, Body, Work and Meditation
Conducted By
Dr Evelet Sequeira
Shirin Lewis
Shamain Kapsi
Sunday 13th March, 2022 from 6 pm to 7 pm
Please click as below and fill up the form and submit to confirm your participation and receive the meeting link.
KONKANI ULOVYAN
We are back once again after a successful session of Konkani Ulovyan online classes.
We are starting our second session on 26th of February. Conducted by Mr. Nerry D'Silva.
All those who missed last time it's your opportunity now to join us.
Classes are for all ages young and old as it's fun for all to learn our mother tongue Konkani
Contact Us +91 77609 99454
WEBINAR ON EQUITY INVESTMENT - 15 JAN AT 6PM
India's first equity index the BSE SENSEX was launched on 2nd Jan 1986 (Base Year:1978-79 =100) It stands at 60,385 as on Jan 10, 2022.
Simply put, an investment of Rs 100 in 1986 is worth Rs 60,385 today.....a return far exceeding most other forms of wealth creation
How can you multiply your wealth through equity investing ?
Learn the where, what, when & how of equity investing from our market gurus Mr Kenneth Andrade with Sanjay Dham & Ruchi Pandey.
Kenneth’s experience in portfolio management includes 10 years at IDFC Asset Management Company, ranked amongst the top in the Mutual Fund industry in India . At IDFC, Kenneth was responsible for the performance of a corpus of US$8 billion, as Chief Investment Officer. He was responsible for building the firm’s equity franchise and managed one of India’s largest equity funds by AUM. The IDFC Premier Equity Fund which delivered a CAGR growth of 22.3% over the ten-year period. The last five years of performance at the Old Bridge Capital an investment firm he founded after he exited IDFC, have resulted in a CAGR of over 20%.
OUR WORK FOR THE NEEDY
As part of the KCA Charity Program, we visited “His Paradise for the Deserted”, a Home run by Sr. Monica for abandoned children who are mentally and physically challenged, Sr. Monica has been running this Home from 2014.
Sr. Monica’s constant care and dedication for these special children has resulted in tremendous improvements in the children’s health. Because of their inability to communicate Sr. Monica monitors them closely and attends to all their needs be it the daily medication, physiotherapy, Doctor’s visits, food in-take, etc.
Sr. Monica welcomes help from volunteers and donations of any kind to run this beautiful home.
Do visit this beautiful Home and make generous contributions so that Sr. Monica will be able to continue with her mission to help the special children.
KONKANI ULOVYAN
An initiative to bring our culture back into our lives, Kca Bangalore has started Konkani Classes "Konkani Ulovyan". The announcement was made across all handles on Social Media and well accepted. The classes are progressing well.
~Yeya amchi bhass ulaiyan.
~Dev baren Karondi
VACCINATION DRIVE - JUNE 2021
Thankyou for your wholehearted participation in the Vaccination Drive conducted at the Konkan Bhavan !
Thankyou so much Jude Ferrao , our KCA member, who helped me in getting in touch with BBMP. If not for you this vaccination drive wouldn’t have been possible.
659 families benefitted from this initiative ranging in age from 18 years to 93 years !
With your continued cooperation, we will line up more community programmes in the coming months!
SESSION ON STARTUP ENTREPRENURS
A full day program for entrepreneurs and startup enthusiasts, with the primary objective of encouraging the community to start their own business. KCA President Hilma Roach, KE President Charles Gomes, KONCAB President Arun Fernandes and FKCA Chairman Silvian Noronha invoked the program and are willing to provide the required support and guidance to all budding entrepreneurs from the community. Prominent business leaders like Adrian D’Souza and Errol Fernandes, addressed the audience. Adrian and Errol emphasised on importance of common sense, dedication and passion along with profitability, scalability. The successful entrepreneurs spoke about experience and sustainability.
KCA BAZAAR 2020
On behalf of KE Board, I want to Congratulate KCA Executive committee for organising and conducting a great program KCA BAZAR 2020. It was nice of KCA to reserve a few stalls for other associations including KE. Great gesture of collaboration. 👍
@+91 98440 32345 - We welcome your idea of organising more events collaborating with FKCA and KE. You may keep me or our President Mr Charles Gomes or our President Elect Mr Clarence Pereira informed. Thanks.
CHILDREN'S DAY
November 14, 2020:
Children's Day was celebrated meaningfully by KCA Bangalore team with Ashadeep orphanage Children. HIlma Roach-President, Lunita Pais, Shanti Peres and Palini Pinto visited the Orphanage to celebrate the day with the children. KCA Bangalore is grateful to the Donors.
ALL SOULS DAY
KCA celebrates online Mass with solemnity on All Souls Day - 2020
Bengaluru, Nov 2: In the age of Covid, with so much of chaos and disruption in the world, it was most fitting that KCA (Kanara Catholic Association), made an important effort to celebrate a Mass online for the departed souls. The Mass commenced with the KCA president, Hilma Roach introducing the deceased KCA members, which is a tradition every year at KCA Masses conducted thus far.
For those who have missed the mass, here is the link.
