Cholesterol  – “A necessary evil”

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

St. Sebastian Sports Club Activities for the year 2019 – 2020

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 (REPORT)

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

St. Vincent De Paul

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

2019 Novel CORONA VIRUS (2019 – n Co V)

The 2019 Novel Corona Virus (2019 – n Co V), is a new virus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. The virus, probably, originally emerged from an animal source but now seems to be spreading from person-to-person, when an infected person coughs or sneezes or on close contact with an infected person.

Symptoms for patients are acute onset

  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing.

If you develop symptoms, visit the nearest health facility for advice and treatment. Read more

Parish Catechetical Association Report

The catechetical year 2019-2020 of St Sebastian Church, Aquem began on 16th June 2019 with the catechetical theme, ‘Go and do Likewise’.

The members of the executive committee chosen by the catechists to carry out the year-round activities were as follows:

President- Savion Fernandes Vice President- Janice Fernandes Secretary- Rhea Bangalorkar Joint Secretary- Calandra Gomes Treasurer – Meika Ferrao Read more

Gonvlleacho Sondex

Mogall Firgozkaramno,

Mon’xank jivim marun, tankam uzo ghalun, tancho gobor kelo mhonn fattleam mhoineanim thoddeo khobro aikunk meuleo. Eke vatten soglli dukh ani dusre vatten mon’xanchi dharunnai polloun ojap dista. Mon’xak atam dusreanchi ani Devachi legun bhirantui nam ani churchure-i nam. Oslea vatavoronnant mon sogllem guspota ani fuddlem pavl khoim ghalchem tem kainch somzonam.

Oprad adarlea uprant mon’xak (cheddeak vo cheddvak) lhasouncho hatunt zaito liplolo ghutt asa. Mon’xak lhasoilea uprant thoim kaim khunna (proofs/evidence) uronam zaunk oxem korop. Nam mhonn apleacher add govai diunk dovrop nam. Monis sogllo lhasun gobor zata ani ollkunk pasun mellonam. Fuddem kainch korunk nozo zata. Read more

Pormoll Editorial – February 2020

The year 2020 is already one month old and I sincerely hope and pray that it has started well for one and all. With the New Year resolutions at the back of our minds, we need to commit ourselves to a change in our style of day to day living, most importantly a commitment towards responsibility, duty, obligation, etc. In fact it’s our willingness to give our time and energy to do something good for God and people around you. Unless commitment is made, there will be only promises and hopes, but no plans. Commitment leads to action and is generally used in relation to goals we set for ourselves. Read more