A walk to Old Goa

Everyone has various reasons and different ways like walking, kneeling or fasting to endure a sacrifice towards God or a favourite Saint you believe in. Some do it for retrospect, some do it for good health for self or for others.

I had  my own personal reason for this sacrifice, which we call ‘Angonn’ in konkani and decided to walk from Margao to Old Goa on 2nd December 2020. Read more

Stress

The corona virus pandemic has changed life and changes can be hard.  These are stressful times as we don’t know what the future holds for us.  But we must move on and make the most of every moment of our life.

Stress is a person’s physical or emotional response to the demands or pressure of daily life & all of us face it at some time. Read more

Working to Retire Early

“Hey Vishnu!” Clinton called from the water cooler where Sneha and Reshma were already talking excitedly.

As Vishnu approached the exuberant group, Clinton patted his back in a friendly manner and asked, “So, you are coming to the club tonight, right?”

Vishnu smiled, and politely declined the offer.

“What, man! Today we are getting our first paycheque. We ought to celebrate!” said Reshma, who seemed incredulous at the idea of not partying when you have the money.

“Come on, brother. Don’t be a scrooge, let’s go and party, we deserve it after a month-long hard work,” cajoled Clinton. But Vishnu was firm.

“I am not a miser, dear. I just want to manage my money responsibly so that when I need it, it’s there for me.”

“Oh, big words,” Sneha pulled a face at Vishnu. Read more

Christmas Virtual Competition 2020

This Christmas let us celebrate in a different way. We are organizing various virtual competitions. Let us take part in these competitions and feel the joy of Christmas.

Please note:

  • The following activities are only for the resident Parishioners of St. Sebastian Church, Aquem-Alto.
  • Submit your photos and videos by 24th December 2020, along with your name, age and ward on our email aquempormoll@gmail.com
  • Prizes will be awarded to the best entries.

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Sondex – Dec 2020

Mogall Firgokaramno,

Boney M hea zomeachem ek adlem Inglez kantar tumi aikolam astelem. Tem Stotr 137 hacher tharailolem asa. Tacheo poileo don volli oxeo asa,

“By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down
Yeah, we wept, when we remembered Zion.”

Hebrew lok apleacher porko raza Nabuchadnezzor raj choloita ani apleak Babylon-ient nirvaxi korun vhel’le kodden Dev ani Dev-mondir naslele kodden aplim khebaddan korunk Jerusaleantlim (Zion) kuxal bhokti gaionam korunk sangta dekhun khub dukhi zaun Stotr 137 hea voilea gaionant mellta. Tea nixttur Nebuchadnezzar razan Hebrew lokak khub dukhoilim. Tankam Dev nam kelo ani devosponnui nam kelem. Nimannem vhoddponn tanchem devmondir aslem tem legun tanche koddlem kaddun vhelem. Read more

Pormoll Editorial Dec 2020

The prevailing conditions did not permit us to print our beloved magazine for the past few months. But with God’s grace, we are happy to be back. What better time to lay it in your hands, than to be celebrating the 21st Anniversary Issue? Yes my dear friends, December 1999, saw the birth of PORMOLL. I have vivid memories of that unfolding event. Read more

Message

Dear Parishioners of St. Sebastian Church – Aquem,

I am really happy and glad to know that your parish magazine “PORMOLL” is completing 21 successful years. With its first issue released in December 1999, it seemed just like yesterday that we had started “PORMOLL” and today it completes so many years of successful publication.

When I had first initiated the issuance of this magazine, the whole intention was to be able to reach out to all the parishioners and communicate effectively. This was especially a beneficial instrument of communication during the fulfillment of many milestones for the parish including building one of Asia’ finest cemetery, amicable settlement of tenants which helped retain church assets, building of the new modern art church and setting up of the first ICSE school in Aquem. Read more