St. Sebastian Church

In collaboration with the Diocesan Catechetical Centre and the Exposition Committee, we, the St. Sebastian Catechetical Association hosted an exciting First Round of Bible Quiz Competition at the Diocesan Parish Level on 14th July 2024 during catechism class. The competition aimed to:

• Create awareness among the catechism students of the upcoming Exposition of the sacred Relic of St. Francis Xavier and the Jubilee year 2025.
• Foster an interest in reading and studying the lives of saints and spreading knowledge of the Vatican Council II.
• Inculcate in youngsters the zeal to study more about their faith and Church teachings
• Provide a platform to young competitors to witness their faith and showcase their talents.

Mariechem Legianv katolkanchi sounstha, Povitr Sobhechi ani khotavinn Mariechea kallzachea fuddariponna khal , heam katolkannim hi sounstha ghodlea. Legianv taka nanv dilam ani ticho hetu ho: Povitr Sobhent polle sonvsaracher ani noxtteam podveancher add sodanch zhuz cholta tantunt vantto gheunk. Saibin tanchi fuddari, ti sorv kurpanchi modestin, Chondrima porim sundor, Suria porim porzollit, Zhuzak mandlele eke fouje porim soitanak ani tacheam soinikank kampero.

Have you ever taken a sip of hot coffee or savoured an ice cream and felt a sudden jolt of pain in your teeth? You may likely have sensitive teeth. While it is common and treatable, understanding tooth sensitivity, its symptoms and causes, and preventive measures is essential.

Teeth sensitivity can occur when you consume hot, cold, sweet or sour foods and drinks, or even by breathing cold air. Pain can be sharp, sudden and shoot deep into tooth nerve endings.

My wish for my mother is to have a long healthy life filled with happy moments. I pray to God to fill my mother with His grace and strength. Happy Mother’s Day to the world’s best Mom!

Emma Dias – Book 4

Avoi viret bhurgem zolmona! Avoi viret bhurgem vaddona! Soimbachi avoi vo apnnailoli avoi bhurgeak vaddonk adhar korta. Anglotin mozbut zaunk, Avoi aplea bhurgeak aplea dudan vaddoita ani anglotin vadd zaunk taka borem jevonn dita.
Avoichim bhavnna aplea bhurgea sovem asta toxim dusreachim asona, zaum tim khudh aplea bapaichim vo bhav bhoinnachim, tea khatir bhurgeachea jivitant Avoi chodd motvachi. Amchem soimbh ollkhun ani monis kuddichi ghoroz manun gheun Jezun apli Avoi asli ti amchi Avoi korun dili. Read more

In this world, all of us walk along different paths, having different ideas, trying to achieve something or the other. Along our journey, opportunities are abundant in our lives, presenting themselves in various forms and promising us growth, success and fulfilment. However, many a times, despite the amount of opportunities that are presented to us, many people, specially the younger generation, miss out on seizing them, simply because we do not truly see what is right in front of our eyes, but go searching elsewhere. When we are too impatient, at times, we let people deceive and mislead us, and in such a situation we make impulsive and foolish decisions which we regret at a later date. We need to realise that the most significant rewards come to those who don’t rush into making wrong decisions and are willing to practice patience and mindfulness. It is always important that we keep away ill advisers and be prudent in our decision making. We all need to discern well before we act. It is advisable not to attempt anything without having complete information. It is said, “Half education is not only dangerous but destructive as well.” A word is enough for the wise, isn’t it? Read more

ST MONICA: Feast Day August 27.
Saint Monica was born in the year 331 A.D, and raised in a Catholic family in the small town of Tagaste in modern day Algeria. Monica’s parents gave her in marriage to Patricius who was a Roman pagan, known for his drinking and violent rages, of which Monica was often the victim. Patricius criticized his wife because of her charity and piety, but always respected her. Monica’s prayers and example finally resulted in the conversion of her husband and mother-in-law to Christianity. Her husband died in 371, one year after his baptism. After her husband’s premature death, St. Monica dedicated her life to raising her children. Read more

On Sunday 4th August is the ‘Day of the Diocesan Clergy’ i.e Priest’s Day. The Saint who immediately comes to mind is St. Jean-Baptiste-Marie Vianney. He was born in France on 8th May 1786. Ordained to Priesthood on 13th August 1815, he spent his life speaking of God, hearing confessions and guiding souls to Holiness. Because of his desire to save souls, he endured 12 to 17 hours a day in the Confessional and could often tell a persons’ sins even when they were withheld. On 2nd August 1859, Fr. Marie Vianney received Holy Communion and extreme unction from his own Curate in simplicity and joy. He came face to face with Jesus on 4th August 1859 after living a life of remarkable spiritual strength, humility, gentleness and patience. On the feast of Pentecost on 31st May 1925 Pope Pius XI enrolled him among the saints and on 23rd April 1928 declared Fr. Jean Marie Vianney ‘Patron of Parish Priests world-wide’.  Read more

Prison Ministry India celebrates ‘PRISON SUNDAY’ every second Sunday in August, the feast being that of our patron St. Maximillan Kolbe. Prison Sunday is recognised by CBCI since the year 2000 and its Goa unit has been functioning under Caritas since 1977 with the Late Sr. Mary Jane S.F.N as its first Co-ordinator.

The support received from the Archdiocese of Goa and especially the patronage of His Eminence Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao, as well as benefactors has enabled us to reach out to over 650 odd prisoners at Modern Central Jail, Colvale. Read more

The Feast of the Assumption of our Blessed Mother Mary
Assumption of Mother Mary is believed to have taken place in the 5th Century.
August 15 is the day that Catholics have long celebrated what is called the Dormition (falling asleep) or Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The Feast of the Assumption celebrates both the happy departure of Mary from this life by her natural death, and her assumption bodily into heaven.
Now at the end of the summer season, the Church celebrates the most glorious “harvest festival” in the Communion of Saints — Mary, the supremely blessed one among women, Mary, the most precious fruit which has ripened in the fields of God’s kingdom, is today taken into heaven. Read more