Media Release
Dubai, Apr 26: 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 at India Club, Oud Metha Road, Dubai on May 1 from 11 am onwards.
It was a venture of many visionary and foresighted youths from the then undivided Mangaluru diocese who started these kinds of accommodations way back in the early 20th century, to support new comers in Mumbai who came in search of jobs.
Robert D'Souza
Dayan D'Souza
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.
Robert D’souza, Palimar, who is serving as president of the Club for the past 26 years, will be the chief guest and 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.
Preema D’Souza, one of UAE's top Konkani singers, winner of ‘Best Female Singer’ Award at Gulf Konkani Music Awards-2014, along with Maria, Godwin D’Souza, Jackson D’Souza and Rony Byndoor with their awe-inspiring voices will capture the audience’ hearts, and so also 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, "For us, this Club is second home. It was the dream of our predecessors and it has been materialized. Many have benefitted from it. So time has now come 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 the Club such as repairing of floor, roof, tiles and painting work," said the organizing committee of the event.
The entry tickets have been priced at an affordable AED 50.
Entry tickets for the event are available with the following members:
Sandeep D’Souza, Dubai: 055-6978707
Lancy D'Souza, Abu Dhabi: 050-5345656
Wilson Nazareth, Sharjah 055-1238521
Melroy Cutinha, Sharjah 050-1699275
About St Joseph's Club
The St Joseph’s Club, Mazagaon, Mumbai, a 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, MP Road, Mazagaon, Mumbai - 400100, for the last 100 years.
Many youth from Mangaluru/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 does its best to help such needy youngsters.
The main objective of this Club is to provide decent, comfortable accommodation for minimum fees to the Catholic youth hailing from Mangaluru/Udupi diocese.
From the past 100 years, thousands of youth have benefited by this institution and have overcome their hardships in life. With the support of Club many youth have fulfilled their dreams by attaining higher education and succeeded in life.
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 from a long period are serving the needy Catholic youngsters from Mangaluru /Udupi diocese who seek a shelter in Mumbai when they are working or pursuing higher studies.