The graves at the Betalbatim cemetery got decorated with flowers and candles . The newly laid out
cemetery looks neat and peaceful.
Sunday Market,"FOR BETALBATIM,BY BETALBATIM"
Parish Youth of Betalbatim in partnership with Betalbatim Sporting Club presents, FOR BETALBATIM, BY BETALBATIM. This event will give the villagers of Betalbatim to display and sell items which include local organic produce, handmade articles, home prepared sweets, etc.
This event will be held 8.30 am on 7th October 2018 ( Sunday ) at the Church Square.
Time: 8.30 am to 12.30 pm
Time: 8.30 am to 12.30 pm
Registration fee: Rs. 200/-
For registrations and Details kindly Whatsapp/Text/Call on:
07798115149 ( RHYS)
09049444052 (JOSLER)
Parking for Two Wheelers at Betalbatim Church
Our Lady of Remedios Church ,Betalbatim is probably one of the most admired Church of South Goa. The Church has been well maintained after restoring of the grandeur of the Main altar and the side altars with gold leaf pasting. The is paved area between the Church and the lush green lawns, has wooden benches around. These sitting areas get full in the evening when parishioners, The lush lawns decorated with trees is a sight pleasing to the eyes.
Our Lady of Remedios in recent times has been one of the most sort after Church for destination weddings in Goa. This has prompted the committee in charge to think about the parking. The present Parish Priest along with the Committee and parishioners have initiated a plan for organised parking. In addition to the two wheeler parking on the west side, the church has parking for two wheelers on the eastern side.
Betalbatim Church Cemetery gets a diginified look
Our Lady of Remedios Church has a beautiful well maintained garden and a clean paved area between the garden and the Church. Much work and development has been done inside the church also. The parishioners have been generously contributing towards the developmental works of the Church and Cemetery . The Parish Priest Rev. Fr Pascoal afonso along with present committee has initiated the maintenance of the Church Cemetery ( located east of the Church ). Repair works of the roof was completed before mosoon. Graves have been built-up to create space and have uniformity . The Cemetery has been well illuminated on the outside as well inside.
St. Bartolomeuachi Porob
The Parish of Betalbatim celebrates the feast of Saint Bartholomew today on 28th August 2016. This is one of the main two feast the Church celebrates , the other being feast of Our Lady of Remedios in the month of January. Nine LED TVs have been installed by the Church to help the congregation participate better in the Mass. This was possible due to the kind help by some generous parishioners. It is hoped that the mass will be more vibrant since the hymns get displayed on the LED TVs.
The faithful kissing the image
of Saint Bartholomew
after the first mass
six of the nine LED TVs installed for better participation
According to the Synaxarium of the Coptic Orthodox Church, his
martyrdom is commemorated on the first day of the Coptic Calendar (i.e. the first day of the month of Thout), which currently falls on September 11 (corresponding to August 29 in the Julian Calendar). His feast is June 11 in Eastern Christianity and August 24 in the
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod ,
Anglican Communion and both forms of the
Roman Rite of the Catholic Church.
Parish of Betalbatim organises Laity Sunday
Parish of Betalbatim organises Laity Sunday on 13th September 2015 for the Benaulim Denary. The theme chosen is The Call of the Lay Faithful to build God's Kingdom.
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SUNDAY FLEA MARKET
Felicitation of S.S.C E toppers by Parish Pastoral Council
The newly appointed Parish Pastoral Council felicitated Miss Micky Devi and Miss Venice Coelho on sunday 5th July 2015. Parish Priest Fr. Pascoal Afonso, Asstt. Parish Priest Fr. Milagres Pereira, Mr. Avertano Barreto( Moderator), Mrs. Sucorina Pereira(vice- Moderator), Mrs. Maria Pereira ( Secretary), Mr. Samson Cota( Jt. Secretary), Mr. Cesar Afonso( Treasurer)
Miss Micky Devi topped with 83.33% closely followed by Miss Venice Coelho scoring 78.71%. Both the students of St. Jude's High School . Betalbatim were felicitated by Parish Priest Fr. Pascoal Afonso in the presence of Asstt. Parish Priest Fr. Milagres Pereira.
The Parochial school attached to Our Lady of Remedios Church has achieved 95% result in the S.S.C .E board examinations for the academic year 2014-2015. 37 students appeared for the S.S.C .E board examinations , out of them two secured distinction , 10 students first class, 10 students second class and 15 students pass class.
An evening with Cielda
They came in large numbers, braving the showers, the sounds of the falling rain were dampened with the thunderous applaud after every singer.
It was an emotional moment during the facilitation.
In her thanks giving speech Cielda spoke from her heart
Cielda gets felicitated today
Cielda Pereira will be felicitated today by the villagers of Betalbatim. A proud moment for Cielda when the whole village comes together to give her the due recognition for her effort which was rewarded.
Venue: Social Club Hall roof top
Time: 7.00 p.m
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Venue: Social Club Hall roof top
Time: 7.00 p.m
Fr. Jose Ubaldo D'Cunha bids farewell to Betalbatim Parish
Fr. Jose Ubaldo D'Cunha bid farewell to Betalbatim Parish on 31st May 2013, but not before inaugurating the beautification phase II of the the church square. Thursday the 30th of May will be remembered not only for the showers that poured during the inauguration but also for the good work Fr. Ubaldo started seven years to transform Betalbatim Parish.
Fr. Ubaldo cut the ribbon in the distinguished presence of Mr.Francisco Xavier Pacheco ( M.L.A - NUVEM constituency ), former Fabrica Attorney Mr. Franky Fernandes, Social justice activist Mr. Isidore Mendes, President elect of Fabrica Mr. Hillary Cota, P.P.C Moderator Ms. Lorraine Godinho , Panch Members Mr. Anthony, Mr. Micheal, Mr.Vincent, Mr. Peter.
The parishioners braved the pouring rains to witness the last ribbon cutting ceremony during the tenure of Fr. Ubaldo as a Parish priest of Betalbatim . This was followed by a thanks giving mass to thank the Lord for the services of Fr. Jose Ubaldo D'Cunha as the parish priest and Fr. Jeronimo Afonso as the asstt. priest . After the mass end few representatives of the various groups in Betalbatim spoke about the good work that Fr. Ubaldo has left behind and showered praises on Mr. Francisco Xavier Pacheco who was instrumental in getting the front and backside of the church beautified., it was very touching to see Mickky get emotional as he voiced his gratitude to Fr. Ubaldo for giving him an opportunity to contribute to the Parish and the crowd for standing by him during his difficult times. The Parish got together to forget and forgive and all differences were ironed out on a happy note . Fr.Ubaldo you may be no longer in our parish, but in our hearts we hold you close for the wonderful person you are. Every visit to the garden will remind us of the love you spread for nature and the greenery you left behind .
Betalbatim Parish news update
Betalbatim Parish gets a new assistant priest.
Fr. Jerry Afonso from Siridao, Goa has been appointed as assistant priest to assist Fr. Ubaldo D'Cunha who has transformed the parish and made it more vibrant. The youth will definitely find much guidance from Fr. Jerry who has captured the hearts of parishioners with his soft spoken nature.
Fr. Jerry Afonso from Siridao, Goa has been appointed as assistant priest to assist Fr. Ubaldo D'Cunha who has transformed the parish and made it more vibrant. The youth will definitely find much guidance from Fr. Jerry who has captured the hearts of parishioners with his soft spoken nature.
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