THE BOMBAY CATHOLIC SABHA.

C/O ; St. Michaels church.

L.J.Road, Mahim

Mumbai 400 016.

Ph: 24446632, 24463853.

Email: contact@bcsabha.org    website: www.bcsabha.org

 

15/12/08

Dear Sabhaites and Friends.

 

RE: ALL RELIGION MEMORIAL SERVICE ON CHRISTMAS DAY, DECEMBER 25 AT 6.00 P.M. AT GATEWAY OF INDIA, COLABA IN HONOUR OF THOSE WHO  LOST  THEIR LIVES IN THE 26/11 TERROR ATTACKS IN MUMBAI.

 

The Bombay  Catholic Sabha  in association with other NGO's / Citizens Groups have organised an All Religion  Memorial Service on Christmas Day,  December 25 at 6.00 p.m. at the Gateway of India, Colaba.

 

The Memorial Service is to commemorate in honour of all those who  lost their lives in the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai including  the brave Policemen, Army Commandos and  Citizens.  This day also completes 30 days after the painful terror attack on the city of Mumbai.

 

This service will also recall to mind all the citizens who have lost their lives  and their homes destroyed either by terrorists or fascist forces in different parts of the Country during the year 2007-2008.

 

We urge the citizens to participate as   a mark of respect and solidarity for the departed citizens.

 

In line with the appeal made by Cardinal Oswald Gracias, the Archbishop of Bombay and the Patron of the Sabha, we appeal to the Christian community to shun ostentious external celebrations and have a subdued and low key Christmas festivities with prayers for peace and violence free environment  in our city and our nation. We also urge citizens  to donate generously to those suffering owing to this unwarranted violence and have limited means at their disposal. More details you could log  on to : www.bcsabha.org

 

WE SEEK THE COOPERATION OF EACH ONE OF YOU  TO SUPPORT THIS EVENT WITH YOUR PRESENCE.

 

Best Regards,

Dolphy D'souza

President

THE BOMBAY CATHOLIC SABHA

St Michael's Church,

Mahim, Mumbai 400 016.

Tel: 24463853 / 9820226227

Email: president@bcsabha.org

www.bcsabha.org


SOME RESPONSES TO THIS MEMORIAL SERVICE


Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 3:48 PM
Subject: RE: ALL RELIGION MEMORIAL SERVICE ON CHRISTMAS DAY AT GATEWAY OF INDIA, COLABA

Dear Dolphy,

Good peaceful, prayerful, meaningful intiative which makes us more responsible and be united with those who need strength and courage to overcome this grave incidence.

Thanks and God Bless

Mario Andrew Rodrigues


Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 8:55 AM
Subject: re: Thank you

Thank you Dolphy for organizing the event on Christmas day. You have taken a lot of important initiatives for the community at large and particularly Christian community. Another thing I appreciate is your ability to coordinate with the Archbishop.

I will certainly be there on the 25th evening.

Warm wishes,

tonyj sj