Come Pray the Rosary in Konkani - Ektaim Zavun Ters Korumya

The Church of the Holy Rosary- Toronto
Introduction

The Rosary is considered a contemplative prayer and a vocal prayer. Hence, as we pray vocally, we contemplate the mysteries of our salvation. The mystery of salvation is divided into the four sets: i.e. “The Joyful”, “Luminous”, “Sorrowful” and “Glorious”. As the Rosary month, (May), is fast approaching, let us all come together to fervently pray the Rosary, meditating on the mysteries, which have been handed us down from time immemorial.

Michael Pinto from Winnipeg, Manitoba, is promoting an initiative to have the Rosary in Konkani and the Litany sung in Latin (LADAINHA). His plan is to produce a video and broadcast it on the Internet site. It will be available 24/7 on demand.

Michael has taught at St. Britto’s, Mapuca and was an Engineer with PWD in Panjim, India. Currently managing his consultancy for Process Improvement & Project Management.

Muriel Lucas of the Goan Archives, conducted an online interview with Michael to learn more about the initiative. The following is a transcript.

1. Michael can you outline the mission of “Come Pray the Rosary in Konkani”. In particular why Konkani ?
   MP: I remember these stories narrated to me by friends in Goa. People use mobiles (cell phones) during the round-up of a pig before a festival celebration, Paddekar ( Coconut Plucker) use it too. A fisherwoman in the market calls her favorite client when the special fish arrives. That got me into thinking, if they can use the technology, then why can’t I use to broadcast the Rosary worldwide?. With advances in technology, we can have access to Rosary in Konkani on demand worldwide, and hence preserve our language and culture

2. How do you plan to get it done?
   MP: I have sought support from a similar site that is conducting the Rosary on demand in English and emulate same methodology.

3. What is the timeline – when do you expect to get it done.?
   MP: Initial target is to have a video recording completed by 11th April 2010, with a week for post-production activities.

4. Why the urgency ?
   MP: The month of May being the month of the “Rosary” this website worldwide should be active by 1st May 2010.

5. You said the video taping would be done in Toronto – Why Toronto?
   MP: Most of the Konkani speaking population in Canada is in Toronto area and the initial survey found lot of support for the project

6. It seems that you will need quite a team of Volunteers to get it done – will that be difficult?
   MP: Yes, it has been very difficult and time consuming, but many believers in the cause of the project have come forward to volunteer.

7. There will be a need for rehearsals so that the recitation is heard clearly in the Konkani we all understand.
   MP: We will need rehearsal from a small lead group recite and choir who will sing the litany in Latin (Ladainha)

8. The actual taping - when is it scheduled for?
   MP: Tentatively on Sunday April 11th 2010 at 2pm – 3.30 pm, at the  Church of the Holy Rosary in Toronto. (Midland and Finch). Click for link to Map

9. For the Konkani speaker in the GTA, how can they register to be part of the congregation for the day itself. Who do they have to contact.?
   MP: In the meantime, they can contact me at Konkanirosary@hotmail.com  for further information.

10. ML In time when there is the need to know the latest developments, is there a website we can go to for more information?.
    The progress status will be communicated through Goan Voice @ www.goanvoice.ca  appropriately.

• Thank You Michael and best Wishes for Success in this worthy endeavour.

In Conclusion:  The Ultimate purpose is to invite more of the people to join in reciting the Rosary in Konkani, across and around the Globe, thereby, encouraging our future generation to continue from where we left off ! Meantime, we invite one and all to join us in prayer at the Church of the Holy Rosary, at the address given above.

Amchea kortubani mog vaddon shantii zoduyya
Deu Borem Korum.

Goa Sudharop: 10 year anniversary celebration, April 4, Sunday.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gulf-goans/message/28693

To celebrate Goa Sudharop's 10 year anniversary and to promote Goan culture in the larger community, Goa Sudharop is hosting a Goan event on Sunday, April 4, 2010 at the India Community Center in Milpitas, California. All invited.

Location: India Community Center, www.indiacc.org
Addres: 525 Los Coches St. Milpitas, California, 95035, USA
Time: 11am-2:40pm
Date: April 4, 2010 (Sunday)
Lunch: Cost $8 Per Head

Do not miss this rare opportunity to savor the culture of Goa. Please RSVP to Acaria Almeida at jarksalm@.... Although you can buy your ticket at the door we need to have a headcount in advance for lunch catering purposes so please email Acaria at jarksalm@... and let her know the number in your group.

Tentative program:
11:00-12:30 - Lunch
12:30-12:35 - Welcome by Goa Sudharop President Shekhar Ambe
12:35-12:45 - Brief history of Goa Sudharop by Treasurer Acaria Almeida
12:45-1:00   - Report by Youth Ambassor Shilla Almeida on YOUTH activities
1:00-2:30    - Cultural program
2:30-2:40    - Tea
2:40-2:45    - Concluding remarks by Goa Sudharop V-President Dinker Bir

If you are interested in presenting a cultural item, or being a sponsor (advertise your business), or a donor, or a volunteer, please contact Acaria at jarksalm@.

Please pass this message on to your family, friends, and those interested in Goan culture. We look forward to seeing you on April 4.

Goa Sudharop | www.goasudharop.org

Your chance to be a part of Goan history .. Konkani filmbook: Seeking sponsors
Message from George Pinto - georgejpinto@yahoo.com

I am personally assisting Goan journalist/writer Isidore Dantas publish a book in Romi Konkani script on Konkani films (31 to date). See more information on Isidore and the book below. It is a valuable information covering all 31 celluloid Konkani films made to date (music, songs, actors/actresses, etc.). A scholarly and well-researched book which belongs in every Goan household, this book is destined to be a classic.

The book is yet to be published given the challenge of the traditional model to sell Goans books (they are rarely profitable which discourages Goan authors from publishing).  As a means to be creative and innovative to make the publishing model work in this case and to make this a community effort, I am appealing to the larger public to help with funds for publishing the book. If any one is willing to donate to the publishing costs in any amount in excess of US $100, their name or in memory of someone will be listed as a sponsor in the book in a tasteful manner. This way your association with such an iconic classic and legendary book will be there for posterity.

Please note that one or two sponsors could cover the cost of publishing the book, but a community effort is more appealing. Now is the time for Goans to actually help, rather than keyboard about all the ills that affect Goa while doing nothing. Do something now. Do it for Goa. Be a part of Goan history.

Please email me at georgejpinto@yahoo.com and let me know. The deadline for Sponsorship closes March 10, 2010.

Thank you.
George

ISIDORE DANTAS - brief profile:
I have been writing to Konkani magazines from the age of eleven. At present I am 62. I have contributed to Aitarachem Vachop, Udentechem Nekhetr, Vauraddeancho Ixtt, Sot, Divtti, The Goan Sports Weekly, Gulab, Poddbimb. I now regularly write for Jivit in Roman script and for Uzvadd in Devnagri script. Whenever time permits I contribute to Goa Today, Gomantak Times and Sunaparant. My first book on Konkani proverbs was released in September 2007 entitled Vozram-a treasure trove of Konkani adages with English interpretation at the hands of the Goa Chief Minister. In October 2008, I was awarded the Al Jerry Braganza Award for the work on Konkani films again at the hands of Goa CM. Besides this, I regularly contribute to Akashwani, Mumbai. I have also written the sub-titles for the Konkani film DVD Bhuianrantlo Monis.

The research work on celluloid Konkani films which I now wish to publish consists of about 300 pages with about 250 photographs. It comprises of information on all 31 Konkani celluloid films produced so far in Goa, Karnataka and Maharashtra. It includes Black... produced in Kuwait and also the latest Poltoddcho Monis which won award at the Toronto Festival. The book contains 101
songs out of which 85 are with music notes. The book also consists of a chapter on Konkani people who have contributed to Bollywood.

• Members' (or their children's) accomplishments in Uganda or after Uganda
  1. academic, political, sports, awards etc.
  2. Funny stories that make us remember the past
  3. A great story from each decade
  4. Defining stories (good or bad, conflict that ended up with good)
  5. Interesting moments
  6. Literary events
  7. Cultural events
• Notable dance bands that played there - Nobby & His Band, Drifters, Evil
• Beats, Diatones, Melody Makers, Rhythm Kings etc....
• Sports accomplishments of the KGI/KI men and women
• The history of a particular sport in the KGI
• KI in the days of the Expulsion
• History of the evolution of the building. How it expanded, how itobtained sports grounds.
• Photographs
  The Committee will consider all articles and decide on those to be
  published either on our website or in our Souvenir Brochure. Submissions are
  requested by March 31, 2010 at the latest.

Thank you .
KGI Organizing Committee
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