Christmas Midnight mass at Betalbatim

ALL-GOA CAROL SINGING CONTEST 2014

Chief Guest Mickky Pacheco, flanked by the Parish Priest and Club President Franklin Fernandes presenting the Winner's Trophy to St. Michael's Choir, Orlim.

Winners in Schools Category, Fatima Convent H.S. Margao

St. Michael's Choir, Orlim won the 1^st Prize in the Open Category at the Traditional All-Goa Carol Singing Contest organised by Betalbatim Cricket Club at the Church Square, Betalbatim. Institute of Nursing Education , Bambolim bagged the 2^nd prize whilst Serenaders of  Damodar College, Margao won the 3^rd Prize. In the Schools Category, Fatima Convent H.S. Margao came up trumps followed by Perpetual Succour Convent H.S, Navelim and Our Lady of Snows H.S. Raia. Minister for Archaeology, Archives & RDA Mickky Pacheco who was the Chief Guest and Parish Priest  Fr. Pascoal Afonso who presided, gave away the prizes. A total of 14 groups from North & South Goa participated in the programme which marked the beginning of Christmas celebrations in the village.

   Report by

 Xavier Cota

Secretary

All Goa Carol Singing Contest - 2014

Betalbatim Cricket Club orgainses their Traditional All Goa Carol Singing Contest at the Betalbatim Church Square at 5.30 p.m on THURSDAY , 18th DECEMBER 2014. The contest will be judged in two categories , SCHOOLS AND OPEN.

Mr. Francisco Xavier ( MICKKY ) Pacheco ( Hon. Min. for RDA , Archives & Archeology ) has consented to be the Chief Guest, Rev. Fr. Pascoal Afonso ( Parish Priest, Betalbatim ) will preside.

Christmas Dance at Betalbatim

Betalbatim Sporting Club , established in 1963 has come a long way uniting the Village of Betalbatim through the popular sport of Goa FOOTBALL.

The Christmas season brings another cheer to this club that organises its traditional Christmas dance since last 27 years. This year being a special 50 year celebration of the club , this 28th CHRISTMAS DANCE after the mid night mass on 24th Dec 2014 will be a delight to attend 

The bands in attendance will be ARCHIES AND ALCATRAZZ

The ZIKILY AYESHA along with AMUSING JEFFREY will juggle the mic between themselves.

For details and enquiries contact:

MELVIN COTA - 9822175983  /  JOE COTA - 9822128687

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Jumble sale by Lil Thinkers

'Lil Thinkers' playschool and nursery, Majorda is organising a JUMBLE SALE on Sunday the 14th December 2014 from 9 am to 6 pm in aid of less privileged children.

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Eye camp at St. Jude's High School

Mukta Opticians conducted an eye camp for students from St. Jude's High School , Betalbatim. Only the Primary Section students could benefit from this eye camp. 

Betalbatim Village to get Over head Reservoir

Government of Goa , through P.W.D has started the construction of over head reservoir  at Betalbatim to supply water under Salaulim Water Supply Scheme.

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Blessing of vehicles at Betalbatim Parish

Blessing of vehicles at Betalbatim Parish today after English mass

Betalbatim beach

Betalbatim beach near Nanu Resort is easily accessible due to the broad road and ample parking along the road. With more hotel and guest houses in close vicinity of the beach , it has become a favorite spot for families to plan vacation here.

Road to Betalbatim beach along Nanu Resort

Foot bridge to beach outside Nanu Resort

Fields along road to the Betalbatim beach

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.

Cielda Pereira

Venue: Social Club Hall roof top
Time: 7.00 p.m

Acacio Pereira to perform in Canada

Acacio Pereira , a well renowned musician from Goa will perform at Ascension Parish Hall in Canada on 8th August 2014

Cielda Pereira from Betalbatim grabs the first place at the GOENCHO AVAZ ALL GOA KONKANI SINGING COMPETITION

A simple youth that stole the hearts of the fellow villagers with her
melodious voice and scintillating smile
has carved a place for herself in music world of Goa. Cielda has
definitely made her parents proud especially her mother
Juanita who herself is an accomplished singer.

Three cheers to CIELDA THE WINNER OF GOENCHO AVAZ ALL GOA KONKANI
SINGING COMPETITION

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Fezira Rogtao tops with 95.16% in SSC exams

Fezira Rogtao from Betalbatim studing in Fatima Convent High School

has scored 95.16% marks in SSC examination.

 Fezira has added another feather in her cap, besides playing football at state level she had

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Fezira the Junior Champion

Fezira with her siblings

All Goa Invitation Doubles Badminton Tournament

All Goa Invitation Doubles Badminton Tournament was organised by  Betalbatim Cricket Club at the Betalbatim Indoor badminton court . 

Austin wins the mens Badminton title

Austin snatched the Mens title from Cedric in well cheered battle of
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Fr. Lucian was the Chief Guest , the other dignitaries
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