MESSAGE FROM ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE, MAPUSA

Encouraged by the response of our alumni we are trying to increase the database of our members. At this time, we are looking for volunteer coordinators in various cities/towns to help us gather information about new members.

If you have not already enrolled as member of Xavieralumni-Goa, we request you to send in your form which is available at www.xavierscollege-goa.com along with the membership contribution at the earliest.

Prof. Newman Fernandes,
Co-ordinator,
Xavieralumni Goa.

KONKANI MASS TIMES IN LONDON (England)

Holy Mass in Konkani will be celebrated by Fr Oliver Antao (the Asian Chaplainy) in the London area. There will also be a change of venue and time as from January 2003, so please make note of this.

Sunday 29th December 2002 - Holy Mass at 3pm at the Chaplaincy in Hammersmith. We will not only be bidding farewell to the year but also to Hammersmith, a venue which has served us well over the years.

Sunday 26th January 2003 - Special Holy Mass to celebrate the feast day of Blessed Joseph Vas (Patron Saint of Goa) at 4pm at Our Lady and St. Christopher's Church in Cranford. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF VENUE AND TIME OF SERVICE. Konkani Holy Masses will be from then on generally celebrated on every last Sunday of the month at this Church. Please refer to Contact magazine or watch this space for dates.

Ciril de Quadros
Slough, England & Raia

CYBERMATRIMONIALS... UK, US, Toronto, etc...

SEARCHING FOR AN EQUAL PARTNER: Goan bachelor, based in the UK and who sits on the Cancer-Leo cusp would like to meet a Goan Catholic female aged between 34 to 38 who will engage him as an equal partner. We live in a fast moving global village where it is important to know where you come from and where you plan to go. The journey can only be accomplished with care, consideration and commitment. And underwritten with honesty. I am passionate about art and like music too. If you are interested please email me at CoL19aa@hotmail.com

LOVE READING, MUSIC, MOVIES, CRICKET AND BASEBALL: US-Based single Goan lady, 48 yrs, young looking, attractive, very well educated, invites correspondence from sincere, good looking, clean-shaven, responsible and well established gentleman. I love reading, music, movies, cricket and baseball. Please reply with details and your latest photograph to goabelle@elvis.com

SEEKING SUITABLE PARTNER FOR US-BASED GOAN: Goan Catholic spinster, 34, 5'8"in height, MSc BEd, green card holder, slim, fair, attractive of good family background, parents from Saligao, Bardez, Goa, seeks suitable partner with similar background, particular about moral values, resident in the USA. Write to A.A Lobo, 3807 Hamilton street, apt 1, Philadelphia. PA 19104 or E-mail reply toagnesmary29@hotmail.com

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, WITH THE RIGHT VALUES: Goan Roman Catholic Spinster, 43 yrs, 5' 3", graduate, fair, beautiful, refined, affectionate, trustworthy and God fearing working as an Executive Secretary invites proposals from Goan Roman Catholic Bachelors upto 48 yrs, good natured, well educated, well settled from cultured family either from Bombay/Gulf/abroad. Please write with full details to virgobeauty16@yahoo.co.in

MALE, SINGLE GOAN, CATHOLIC, PROFESSIONAL: 46 years old living in London seeks single female living in Britain for relationship/marriage. I am from a good family background, level headed and honest with a wide range of hobbies. Reply to: tra30@talk21.com

TORONTO-BASED GOAN, LOVES READING, MUSIC AND TRAVEL: Toronto-based Goan Catholic spinster (30 years), enjoys reading, music and travelling, seeks matrimonial alliance from good family background professional bachelors (30 - 35 years), preferably of Goan origin. I am looking for a compatible partner who is well mannered, caring, has good moral values and is ambitious. If interested, please feel free to write to: mfstoronto@hotmail.com

GOAN, LOOKING FOR LOVE AND COMPANIONSHIP: Alliance invited from well settled single boys between the age of 28-33, for a Goan girl (28/5'2" feet, average looking) hailing from well respected Goan Roman Catholic family, living and working as a teacher in Delhi for the past 5 years. And looking for love, companionship, security and understanding in my life partner... I believe life is so much better when you have someone special to share it with. My desire is to have a strong, happy and loving family. I am a responsible, caring and a down to earth person with a positive outlook in life. As far as my hobbies and pasttime I love art and craft and like to watch romantic, thriller and old classic movies. Listen to any music which feels good to the ears and do like to party occasionally. Interested parties may respond to lauranne@rediff.com

READING, TRAVELING, SAILING...: Matrimonial alliance sought for a Goan Catholic male living in the USA. I am 43 yrs of age, slim, 5.8 height. Enjoy reading, traveling, sailing, animals and music. Vastly traveled. Good family background and very well settled with a US government job. Looking for a compatible partner and best friend who is ambitious, educated, well mannered, simple, attractive and supportive. You can expect the same! SilverCloud9119@aol.com

TORONTO-BASED GOAN, WITH THE RIGHT VALUES: Goan Catholic bachelor 30 yrs/165 cms, post-graduate, based in Toronto, Canada, sober, non- smoker, drinks only occassionally, God fearing, humourous and fun seeking a God fearing, good-natured Catholic spinster (preferably of Goan origin). If interested please feel to drop me a line at humber456@hotmail.com.

SEEKING MATCH FOR SINCERE, HOMELY LADY: Alliance invited from parents for Roman Catholic Goan girl from India 43 yrs, 5' 3", Graduate, fair, goodlooking, sincere, homely, and God fearing, well employed, from Bachelors who are well educated and well placed with sober habits and good family background upto 48 yrs from India/ Gulf or Abroad. Please respond with complete details to orangeflowers16@yahoo.co.in

GOAN ENGINEER, IN TOUCH WITH GOA: Goan Roman Catholic Bachelor, 33 years-looks much younger, 5'8", average built, wheatish complexion, Graduate Engineer (B.E-Electronics), good family background and in touch with Goa. Considerate, Honest, Responsible, fun loving and Sober. Employed in a reputed company in middle management with good perks. Worked earlier in the US for a short time. Presently based in Bangalore and looking for matrimonial alliance from well educated, slim, attractive Goan Roman Catholic spinsters of age between 25-30 years with good family background and a pleasing personality. If interested, get in touch with details and your latest photograph at mat4me2002@yahoo.co.in

ENGINEERING-GRADUATE, SOFTWARE PROFESSIONAL: Hi! I am a 29 yr old, Goan RC bachelor seeking alliances from well qualified, religious and good-looking spinsters. I am an engineering graduate working as a software professional in an MNC. I am an outgoing and friendly person who loves music, movies and reading. If you share similar qualities, please reply to rugnor6@yahoo.com.

ENGINEER, MBA BASED IN BANGALORE: Goan Roman Catholic Bachelor, 33 years, 5'9", average built, fair complexion, graduate engineer (B.E-Mechanical), M.B.A. very good family background and working as a senior Manager in an multinational company. Considerate, honest, responsible, fun loving and sober. Presently based in Bangalore and looking for a matrimonial alliance from a well-educated, attractive Goan Roman Catholic spinster of age between 25-33 years with very good family background and a pleasing personality. If interested, get in touch with details and your latest photograph at mresident@excite.com

GULF-BASED GOAN: Goan Catholic bachelor 35 yrs-looks much younger, slim, 172 cms, based in Middle-East, sober, non-smoker, drinks only occassionally, God fearing, humourous and fun loving. Hobbies include travelling, music. Employed in a reputed company in the Middle East with good perks. seeking a God fearing, slim, attractive good-natured Catholic spinster (preferably of Goan origin). and a pleasing personality. If interested please feel free to drop me a line at seb4u143@yahoo.com with photograph.

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