“For Private Circulation Only”APRIL 2018

Regd News Paper I Regd No. KA/BG-GPO-2535/06-09 I RNI No. Kareng03340/2008 I Permitted to post at Bangalore GPO I Posting Date: 29 and 30 I 8 Pages

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Dear Members,

PRESIDENTS REPORT

Alton ViegasPresident

CARDSWe have had a good response for all our Knock Out

Tournaments and we will be having a special Easter

Knock Out Tournament for all our Members and their

Guests. Looking forward to maximum participation

this month for both 13 & 21 Cards.

Easter 13 Cards Rummy Knock Out Tournament will

be held on Sunday 8th April 2018, at 11 AM.

Easter 21 Cards Rummy Knock Out Tournament will

be held on Saturday 14th April 2018, 4 PM.

Wishing all our Members a HAPPY EASTER!!!!CHEERS….

Praveen Jerome

MIC

The Staff & Managing Committee join me in wishing all the Members and their families a very Happy Easter.

The Lenten period has come to an end and during this period the Club conducted recollection programs every week which were well attended and appreciated. Our Faith Department will continue to have these programs and we look forward to increased participation.

The quadrangle work will be completed, and the heart of the club is expected to be buzzing once again post Easter. There is a level field across the quadrangle enabling easier use of the complete space compared to the uneven surface earlier. Jiving with high heeled shoes / stilettos is now no more a problem.

I’m sure we will have some good April showers and the Managing Committee have planned many activities and events during the month. Summer Camps and other programs for children during the vacation period will be held. The newsletter will have all the required details.

I request Members to inform other Members known to them to update their contact details in the Club’s system so that they are able to get their copies of the monthly newsletter and other communication either by normal mail or through email. The CC smart phone app is fully functional and gives you access to your smart card account and enables you to directly credit your smart card. It also allows you to book rooms and will shortly be enabled with the feature to book the banquet halls.

The new hall in Block A is ready and the much-needed space for zumba, aerobics and other related activities is now availa-ble. The Hall will also be available for any conferences, banquets, parties, events etc. Members can contact the office to make their bookings.

The Catholic Club Orphans Trust (CCOT) is conducting a Charity Golf Tournament on 27th April 2018. Funds raised from this tournament will be used by CCOT to support over 700-800 under privileged children from about 10 institutions in Bangalore. I request Members to participate in the Tourna-ment and to also contribute towards the fund.

Thank you and best wishes for the month of April.

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1. Badminton Summer Camp from 2nd Apr to 1st Jun 2018. Timings are 10 – 11 am and 11 – 12 noon. This will be from Mon – Friday. Apart from this the regular monthly batch of; Mon – Wed – Fri: 4:00 – 5:00 pm and 5:00 – 6:00 pm and Weekend batch of 10:00 – 11:00 am and 11:00 – 12:00 noon will continue.

2. Squash Coaching classes will be held Mon – Wed – Fri: 4:00 – 5:00 pm and 5:00 – 6:00 pm. Please register at club reception.

3. 5-a-side Cricket tournament on 29th Apr at 11 am. Please register your name at club reception.

KenuiteMIC

SPORTICO The Monthly Bumper Housie was held on 18th March

2018 and was well attended by all our Members. We look

forward to other Members also participating in the regular

housie on Sundays and Bumper Housie.

There will be an EASTER Super Duper Bumper Housie

with a prize money of Rs2 Lacs on Sunday the 8th of April

2018 at 6.30 pm. Do come and win as we will be giving

away a lot of prizes also. There will be complimentary

Easter Dinner served for all the Members who are

participating in the Bumper Housie. A complimentary

coupon will be given along with each booklet. Do come &

enjoy. Don’t miss it.

Wishing all our Members a HAPPY EASTER!!!!CHEERS!

PRAVEEN JEROMEMIC

HOUSIE

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ROMP RUN March 2018

LADIES COFFEE MORNING

After a quiet period of Lent with no Ladies Coffee Morning

in the month of March, we get to meet again in April.

The Coffee Morning will be on Sunday, 15th April at 11.00

AM. Sale of tickets will commence on 5th April at Rs.150

for Members and Rs.250 for Guests. On 15th April the

rates will be Rs.250 for Members and Rs.350 for Guests.

Please do book your tickets in advance.

Looking forward to a fun filled morning on 15th April.

SANDRA DEMELLO

MIC For Appointments

080 2559 9818080 4150 7253

Tushar Fernandes MIC

April 13th unlucky for some!

Family problems come in all shapes and sizes; some are short-lived and easily managed, while others are more chronic and difficult to handle. Somewhere between these two ends of the scale is where the story of Barrot House in House of Discord by Sadiqa Peerbhoy begins. She will introduce us to the book on the 23rd March.

An accomplished author Sadiqa is a familiar name in the Bangalore literati circles for her column in the Deccan Herald - ‘Swalpa Ajust Maadi’ besides being the Principal of Wigan and Leigh College.

The city of Bombay plays an important role in the narrative and its resilience is tested in the wake of the riots arising from the Babri Masjid communal violence. The murky past of the family patriarch and all who depend on him, House

of Discord is a saga about a family breaking apart in a city that is burning. But their problems are like a washing machine which can twist us, spin us and knock us around but in the end, we come out cleaner, brighter and better than before.

The prose is expressive; the language fluent and metaphorical. It is the kind of writing a reader would undoubtedly enjoy losing themselves in. The book connects with the reader on so many levels, making it an enjoyable read. Look for a copy in the library.

April 13th has author Shefali Tripathi Mehta introducing her book “Stuck Like Lint,” at 6pm in the Ballroom. Shefali expects 100 guests for the event so come early to grab the front seats and enjoy the snacks.

April 27th Author Hari Bhaskaran book “These Bloomin Anglos” as we are expecting a packed house in the Ball Room come early. Tea, coffee & snacks available.

The book for discussion is the thriller “The Woman in the Window,” by Gillian Flynn.

Marianne Furtado de Nazareth Sub Committee

iBROWSE

ENTERTAINMENT

We are back after the Lenten break with the Easter Dance

on the 31st of March with Sri Lanka’s top band “MISTY”

& DJ Kapila.

Toast & Roast with Jason Rego on Wednesday

11th of April 2018.

Look out for the sensational Fernandes Trio on the

7th of April 2018 followed by Eddie’s Rayz on 14th

April 2018, Corner Stones on 21st April 2018 and

Fabian and the Astras on 28th April 2018.

Naveen Mendonza

MIC

Hi Kids !! Summer is here and exams are all over and done with. Holidays have begun and its time to relax, enjoy and have fun in the sun. We start our Summer Camp

on the 2nd of April and it will go on for two weeks which culminates on the 14th of April which also happens to be a Carnival cum Generosity Day. We have lots of surprises organised for the whole day which goes on till 4 pm. So do come in large numbers. Wendy Waheed - MIC

CHILDREN

LIBRARY

Happy Easter!

ikidz young readersAttention all ikidz young readers, your ikidz passports are now ready. Come to our librarian Prem with your passport size photographs, answer a few questions about your favourite things and collect your visas to travel on a journey of discovery with us in the library. The monthly program for ikidz young readers is now up on the notice board and in the library. We have a fun packed schedule all the way into 2019.April Easter Bunny Sunday program is scheduled for 22nd at 5 pm. We have planned a great evening of Easter egg painting, animated film watching, Easter treats, bookmark making and you will even discover the story of why the Easter Bunny lays eggs. Book your front row seat and register with Prem in the library as soon as possible.

ibrowseIn April we have a double header treat for you with two fabulous ibrowse programs. These will draw out the intrepid reader and fun seeker in all of you. Our authors will be treating you to snacks with tea and coffee. As we are expecting large crowds do come early. Authors will personally autograph all books bought at a special ibrowse discount.April 13th 6pm in the ballroom it’s Shefali Tripathi Mehta sharing her book “Stuck like lint”April 27th at 5pm in the ballroom it’s Hari Baskaran introducing his book “These Bloomin Anglos” glimpses into the Anglo-Indian heart.Don’t miss these ibrowse programs which promise to be a unique treat. Bring your friends and also participate in the ibrowse book reading discussion on the runaway bestseller “ The women in the window” by A.J. Finn

New Books and moreWe added 14 new books in March to the library. Some great books and magazines were donated by Anne Saldana, Marie-Alphonse, Etienne, Dominic, Sharon, Jennifer and Pulikkaparambil Ranji Kurvilla, thank you for sharing your love of books with our Members.

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It is wonderful to see Members and their children playing board games and browsing the Internet on the iPad and computer in the library. Don’t forget, you are connected to the Internet and can-do research and work.I hope you enjoyed our author of the month of March and read Wilbur Smith’s lovely adventure tales in Wild Africa and ancient Egypt, catch serial killers. Our recommended author for April is an all-time favourite who will make legal eagles of all of us.We have also introduced a Discover Authors board. Check it out to find new and well-known authors in the genre of books that you enjoy.We are having the CCOT Generosity Day program on Saturday Aril 14th, am to 4pm with a fun children’s program. It’s a great opportunity to donate to old school text books and stationary for our orphan kids.There will also be a counter to collect books and novels you want to donate to the library for other Members.

My Music and Open MicParticipate by contacting Lalit Braganza atyouth-rep@catholiclub.com to be the next newly discovered talented singer, musician and stand-up comedian. Watch out for April Open Mic which is on Saturday, 10th April at 7 pm in the library. There is even talk of a new stand-up comedy artist that has been discovered from among our Members. Do come and encourage these young talented artists as you sing along and cheer. And help us discover the next great star.

Jude LoboMIC

iKIDZ

PASSPORTMeet our passport officer PREM

HANDOVER PASSPORT SIZE PHOTOGRAPH &SOME INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR CHILD.

And weare readyto issue your kidSTHE passport.No Police Verification required.No emigration stamp required.No Visa required.

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The XIX CARLISLE BARTLEY MEMORIAL DOUBLE

FRAME PRIZE MONEY HANDICAP SNOOKER

TOURNAMENT 2018 concluded on the 3rd of March

2018. I would like to thank the family of Late Mr. Carlisle

Bartley for their support and encouragement over the

years. We had 100 participants this year looking forward

to more in the coming years.

I would like to congratulate the winner Mr. M. L. Lakshman

from KSBA and the Runner Up Mr. Karl Alphonso from

Catholic Club. It was an exciting final as both of them

played well. Congratulation to Mr. Karthick.B.C from

BDSA for the Highest Break of the Tournament.

RESULTS OF XIX CARLISLE BARTLEY MEMORAIL

PRIZE DOUBLE FRAME SNOOKER HANDICAP

TOURNAMENT

Winner

1. M.L. Lakshman - KSBA

Runner Up

1. Karl Alphonso

Semi Finalist

1. Sarath Kumar - JP Nagar Club

2. Pranav.P - KSBA

Highest Break

1. Karthick.B.C - BDSA

There will be a fun BEER & BIRYANI TOURNAMENT

held in the month of April 2018 for all our Members. Look

out on the Notice Board for further details.

We will be having the Intra Club Snooker League soon,

will have the details up on the notice board shortly. Do

come and participate so we have enough players in each

team.

All Members who are interested in availing a locker in the

Billiard Room kindly contact the Markers and register.

Looking forward to seeing more Members using the

Department and enjoying the game.

Wishing all our Members a HAPPY EASTER!!!!

CHEERS….

Praveen Jerome

MIC

BILLIARDS

Karl Alphonso Runner Up

Karthik.B.C Highest Break

Lakshman.M.L Winner

Pranav Prabhakar Semi Finalist

Sarath Kumar Semi Finalist

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On 2nd March we had a Recollection led by ‘Happy Families’ an evangelization movement of families. The Recollection was titled “Get out – of your (Spiritual) Comfort Zone”Most of us like to live within our comfort zone – it is soothing, familiar and well, comforting. Yet, it also is stagnant. Especially, from the spiritual angle. Several of us believe that just going for mass on Sundays, occasional prayers, rosaries and fasting are good enough for us, without the need to grow closer to God. The Bible calls Christians in comfort zones lukewarm Christians. The Lord says clearly in the bible: ‘I detest lukewarm Christians’ (Revelation 3:15-16). The reasons for lukewarmness may include, lack of awareness, lack of hope, fear of failure etc. The key question is how do we get closer to our God, and become Hot Christians, on fire. We need to ardently desire for an intimate relationship with God. We need to experience and connect with the powerful presence of the Holy Spirit. All men and women of God who achieve victory in their lives, have had a deep relationship with the Holy Spirit– who leads them in prayer, in taking decisions, in being corrected etc. The Word of God, or the Bible is also vital for us to know more about God, his love for us, the promises that he has given us and to give us hope, courage and peace. The Happy Families movement was started in Bangalore in 2011 by six families. The movement seeks to spread the love of God to more and more families. Happy Families is rooted in the Gospel and the teachings of the Catholic Church.

FAITH

On 9th March we had a Recollection led by CFM – Christian Family Movement.The Christian Family Movement is a national network of parish/neighborhood small groups of families. Through the use of available programming and the dynamics of small group interaction, Christian values are reinforced and families are encouraged to reach out in action to others. The CFM group consists of five to seven families with the adults meeting regularly in each other’s homes, or at the parish. Through the use of CFM’s many different programs, members discuss what they have observed in their own family or community, judge what they have seen in the light of Jesus’ teaching, and then act to change things for the better.

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On 16th March we had a Recollection led by Br Victor of the ‘The Institute for World Evangelisation - ICPE Mission’. Br. Victor shared with the gathering how one could make full use of of the season of lent, even starting midway to change one’s way of life, resulting from spiritual conversion.He emphasised on the topic ‘The Need for the Renewal of the Mind’- from Romans 12:2, and even engaged the gathering through a practical exercise revealing to them the unrealised ability of the mind, and how God designed the mind to be the door through which we can enter the world of change. The evening concluded with a short time of prayer on surrender and consecration of the ‘thought-life’ to God, with added emphasis to constantly renew ones mind, of fear and doubt, which will help us much, to walk a triumphant Christian life.ICPE is a Catholic Mission made up of Christians committed to the goal of world evangelisation. The ICPE Mission is recognised as an International Association of Christ’s faithful with Pontifical Right from the Vatican.

On 23rd March we had a Recollection led by The Focolare Movement.Federico and Chiara from the Focolare Movement talked about the Focolare Movement being the ‘Work of Mary’. There are many ways of imitating Mary, but one is better than all the others, which is to imitate her, to do as she would do on earth. In some ways it allows her to come and live on earth once more. Therefore, without neglecting the other ways of honouring her, we must focus on this: imitating her in all phases of our life as she was in the various phases of her life – The Annunciation, The Advent and as Mary Desolate at the foot of the cross.

The Focolare Movement began with Chiara Lubich who was born on January 22, 1920 in Trent, Italy and died on March 14, 2008 in Rocca di Papa, Italy. It was in Trent, Northern Italy, 1944 that Chiara Lubich and her first few companions attended the Mass on the Feast of Christ the King. At the end of the Mass she and her friends recollected and reflected on a phrase they had heard during the Mass: “Ask me and I shall give you all the peoples and lands of the earth.” (Ps 2,8). They asked God to help them put this phrase into action by saying to God, ‘You know how to bring about unity. Here we are. Use us ‘.Today the Movement is present in 182 countries and has approximately 2 million members worldwide. The core of the Movement consists of more than 140 thousand animators across all the expressions of the Movement.

Lukose AbrahamVice President

Time: Reporting Time 6.30 am and Shotgun Tee off at 7:00 amVenue: Bangalore Golf Club - Sankey Road

Entry Forms available at Catholic Club and at Starter Desks of BGC,KGA, Clover Greens and Prestige Golfshire Club

CC Orphan's Trust is a registered body and all

donations and contributions exempted

from Income Tax U/s 80 G.

PRESENTS

Friday 27, April, 2018

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Your Support will help us bring a smileon the faces of these Children

Catholic Club SecretaryThimmaiah 98863 58250 &Sr Fin Mgr Amit 98286 81914,Gilroy Dsilva 98801 09575.

Contact:

CCOT over the years has transformed itself from a single

started over 40 years ago was the Christmas Party for the

Orphans in the month of December. As of now we have

been involved with the various institutions in supporting

the requirements of Water Filters, Desks and Benches,

Solar Water Heaters, medical Camps and initiating a

Leadership Training programme in collaboration with a

professional company namely – TalantEase. For all these

activities for over 620 children in various institutions; our

spend is Rs. 3000/= per child per year

Now, coming to the present month, two activities are

planned as under:

A Generosity Day on Saturday, 14.04.2018 from 11 am to 4 pm.

We will be accepting gifts like used School/P U/College

Text Books, Note Books, Stationery items like pens,

pencils, colour pencils, crayons, games equipment,

Bicycles etc etc. {Lets all be good and gift only all articles

in Good working/usable condition} The items collected

will then be distributed to the various institutions.

We will also have a Desk accepting Cash/Cheque

donations. Help CCOT Sponsor a child for Rs. 3000 and

multiples of a like amount.

B, Xth Edition of the Catholic Club Charity Golf Tournament

This being the 10th edition of the tournament we would

like to make it special. All generous hearts and golfers

are urged to participate in this tournament to be held on

Friday, 27.04.2018; at the prestigious BGC. All donations

member for further information.

The amount collected from this tournament will be used in

Hospitality etc. at one of the Orphanages. This will help

give the passing out children to acquire a skill and give

them a head start in life, that is to say – we teach them

all aware that there is a huge demand for such profession

besides being well paying. We request members to be

generous in achieving our target of 25 Lakhs.

Kindly feel free to send a mail at ccot@catholiclub.com or

call any of the

CCOT committee members.

Chairman

Gilroy Dsilva – 9880109575

CATHOLIC CLUB 22, Museum Road, Bangalore - 560 025. Tel: 080- 49023333, Email: info@catholiclub.com www.catholiclub.com Edited by: Alton Gerald Viegas

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PROGRAMME FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL

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Whist Drive All Monday – 6.00 PM

Duplicate Bridges All Tuesday – 6.00 PM

Bar Nites All Fridays – 8.30 PM

Rummy Knockout Tournament All Sundays – 3.15 PM

Sunday Housie All Sundays – 7.15 PM

Date Day Programme Time06-Apr-18 Friday Bar Night 8.00 PM07-Apr-18 Saturday Musical Evening with Fernandes Trio 8.00 PM08-Apr-18 Sunday Easter Super Duper Bumper Housie 6.00 PM

Easter 13 Cards Rummy Knock Out Tourna-ment

11.00 AM

10-Apr-18 Tuesday Open Mic 7.00 PM11-Apr-18 Wednesday Toast & Roast with Jason Rego 7.00 PM13-Apr-18 Friday Ibrowse with Shefali Tripathi Mehta sharing

her book "Stuck like lint"6.15 PM

Bar Night 8.00 PM14-Apr-18 Saturday CCOT Generosity Day 10.00 AM

Musical Evening with Eddie's Rayz 8.00 PMEaster 21 Cards Rummy Knock out tourna-ment

4.00 PM

15-Apr-18 Sunday Ladies Coffee Morning 11.00 AM20-Apr-18 Friday Bar Night 8.00 PM21-Apr-18 Saturday Musical Evening with Corner Stone's 8.00 PM22-Apr-18 Sunday April Easter Bunny Sunday program 5:00 PM27-Apr-18 Friday Ibrowse with Hari Baskaran introducing his

book "These Bloomin Anglos" 5.00 PM

Bar Night 8.00 PMCatholic Club Charity Golf Tournament

28-Apr-18 Saturday Musical Evening with Fabian and the Astras 8.00 PM29-Apr-18 Sunday 5-a-side Cricket tournament 11.00 AM