Countdown begins for St. Josephs club Mazgaon centenary celebration in Dubai

- Media Release

Dubai, 28 Apr 2015: The red carpet is all set to be rolled out for St. Joseph’s club Mazgaon, (Male Catholic Accommodation/Kudam in Konkani) based in Mumbai, for its centenary celebration bash at India Club, Oud Metha Road, Dubai on 1st May from 11.00 am onwards.

 

It was a venture of many Visionary and foresighted youths from Managloru/ Udupi Dioceses who started these kinds of accommodations in way back early of 20th Century, to support new comers in Mumbai for search of job.

 

The main reason behind this celebration is to honor and respect its founders for their long lasting vision. Today none of the founder members are alive to see their dreams being fulfilled. And the very event aims to cherish their memories and remember them for their dedicated and selfless service to this association.

 

  

 

Mr. Robert D’souza, Palimar, Who is serving as Honorable president of the club for the past 26 years, will be the chief guest and Mr. Dayan D’souza, Mukamar, founder convener of Daiji Dubai will also grace the occasion as a special guest. 

 

The day promises to be filled with entertainment galore, with live music, scintillating dance performances, sumptuous buffet lunch and spot prizes.

 

UAE Konkani’s top singer, winner of ‘Best Female Singer’ Award at Gulf Konkani Music Award-2014, Preema D’souza along with Maria, Godwin D’Souza, Jackson D’souza & Rony Byndoor with their awe-inspiring voice are all set to capture audience’ hearts along with some foot tapping music by Franklin D’souza. Franklin is an accomplished Musician who has performed for various bands in Mangaluru and has composed devotional Liturgical Konkani Album which is to be released in December 2015.

 

The event will be compered by Ajith Peter D’souza and the Feetbeat dance group will regale the audience with their exciting dances.

 

Speaking to daijiworld, Coordinator of Centenary year committee of SJC, Vincent Corda Said, that “For us, this club is second house in our life. It was the dream of our predecessors and it has been materialized. Many of them have benefitted from it. So time has come now to respect their services. It’s a golden opportunity for the club members who are currently working here in the UAE, to come together to show their gratitude.”

 

The proceeds of this mega event will go to the betterment of club such as Repairing of Floor, Roof, Tiles and Painting Works” said the organizing committee of the event.

 

The entry tickets have been priced at an affordable rate of AED 50. Entry tickets for the event are available with the following members:

Sandeep D’souza, Dubai: 055-6978707, Lancy Dsouza, Abu Dhabi 050-5345656, Wilson Nazareth, Sharjah 055-1238521, Melroy Cutinha, Sharjah 050-1699275

 

 

About St. Josephs Club

The St. Joseph’s Club, Mazagaon, Mumbai, charitable association was established in the year 1914 and dedicated to St. Joseph. The Club was started by the enthusiastic, visionary and foresighted youths of Belman Parish. It is registered under Society Act XXI of 1860 and Bombay public trust act 1950. It is located at 134, M.P. Road Mazagaon, Mumbai -400100, since last 100 years. 

 

Many youth from Mangalore/Udupi Diocese are struggling to get proper job in their hometown and walking towards Mumbai in search of better job in the city. For those who are new to the city, it is difficult to get an accommodation. The association helps at its best to such needy youngsters. 

 

The main objective of this club is to provide decent, comfortable accommodation for minimum fees to the catholic youth hailing from Mangalore/ Udupi Diocese. 

 

From past 100 years, thousands of youth have benefited by this institution and have overcome their hardship in life. By the support of club many youth have fulfilled their dreams by attaining higher education and are now successful.

 

At present, there are 348 registered members out of which 10 are presently residing in the Club. More than fifty club members are working in the UAE for various firms.

 

Along with St. Joseph’s club, there are more than 40 clubs/kudam/associations in Mumbai which are serving from a long period to the needy catholic youngsters from Mangalore/Udupi diocese who seek a shelter in Mumbai while they are working or for their higher studies.