St. Michael’s Choir, Orlim, Rosary H.S. Fatorda Tops at All-Goa Carol Contest

St. Michael’s Choir, Orlim bagged the First Prize in the Open Category at the All Goa Carol Singing Contest held at the Church Park, Betalbatim. Our Lady of Rosary H. School, Fatorda clinched the top spot in the Schools Category. Goa Medical College, Bambolim, and St. Xavier’s College Mapuça got the 2nd  & 3rd places respectively in the Open Category, 

Video of  St. Michael's Choir, Orlim performing

while St. Jude’s H. School, Betalbatim and King’s School , St. Jose de Areal got the 2 nd and 3 rd prizes respectively in the Schools Category. Twelve Choirs took part in the Annual Competition organised by Betalbatim Cricket Club

Video of Our Lady of Rosary H. School, Fatorda, performing

Chief Guest Fr. Pascoal Afonso, Parish Priest congratulated the winners and commended the Club for bringing the best choirs from all over Goa to the village, year after year and the excellent organisational standards maintained. 

Mr. Constancio Miranda, Sarpanch who presided, commended the club and wished the participants and the large audience a joyous Christmas season and a Happy New Year 2018. 

Mr. Franklin Fernandes thanked the generous sponsors and the participants. Mrs. Carafina Pereira, Proprietor of Martin’s Corner was the Guest of Honour. Mrs. Alice D’Souza and Mr. Augusto Soares adjudicated the contest, while Xavier Cota and Wilma Noronha hosted the event.

Report by Xavier Cota

31st Traditional Christmas Dance in Goa

Betalbatim Sporting Club presents their 31st Glorious Traditional Christmas Dance on 24th December 2017 after mid night mass. The Betalbatim Sports Complex will come alive to the music of ARCHIES AND FOREFRONT, who have been performing over the years. 

The comperes for the dance will be Jeffery Manuel & Andrea Baretto.

This 31st edition of the traditional dance has been popular with families. Some have been coming every year . Those who woe abroad have made it a family event planning their trip home for Christmas. They attend the midnight mass and join the festivity that goes on till the break of dawn.

DEALS ON  FLIPKART

ALL-GOA CAROL SINGING COMPETITION 2017

Betalbatim Cricket Club will be organising their Annual All Goa Carol Singing Competition. The Competition will be held on 18th December 2017 at Betalbatim Church from 5.30 pm. onwards. There will be two categories , one for schools and other Open Category.

Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda win football Tournament

Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda defeated Sao Jose De Areal in the final to win the Late Joao Francisco Pacheco Memorial football Tournament organised by Betalbatim Sporting Club. In a close contested match both teams braved the rains and the shaggy ground to keep a clean score card.. In the tie breaker Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda shot through after some humorous misses.

WINNERS

RUNNERS UP

CHIEF GUEST

Mrs Nelly Rodrigues

Mrs. Viola Pacheco

winners with team

The Tournament was sponsored by Mr. Micky Pacheco (Ex Tourism Minister of Goa ) in memory of his father Late Joao Francisco Pacheco .

Late Joao Francisco Pacheco Memorial Football Tournament

Late Joao Francisco Pacheco Memorial Football Tournament organised by Betalbatim Sporting Club on Occasion of the Feast of St. Bartolomeu. Clash between SAO JOSE DE AREAL V/S DON BOSCO ORATORY, FATORDA to kickoff at 4.30 p.m. at S.A.G. Grounds, Betalbatim.

Chief Guest        : Adv. Radharao Gracias

Guest of Honour: Smt. Nelly Rodrigues ( Z.P. Member )

To Preside          : Smt. Viola Pacheco

SPECIAL INVITEES:

REV. FR. Pascoal Afonso ( Parish Priest, Our Lady of Remedios Church, Betalbatim )

Mr. Constancio Miranda ( Sarpanch, Village Panchayat Betalbatim )

Fr. Milagres Fernandes ( Asst.Priest, Our Lady of Remedios Church, Betalbatim )

All Panchayat Members.

President           : Jose Pereira

Gen. Secretary  : Melvin Cota

Treasurer           : Gustavo Afonso

Sports Secretary: Seby Fernandes

Org. Secretary   : Joe Cota

3 -A-SIDE TIE BREAKER at Betalbatim

Parish Youth of Betalbatim organises 3-A-Side Tie-Breaker on 23rd July 2017 at 11.00 a.m. The Tie-Breaker will be held near Holy Family Chapel, Ranvado, Betalbatim. 

The prize money for the Tie-Breaker is as follows:

WINNERS        : Rs. 5000/-

RUNNERS-UP :Rs. 3000/-

SEMI-FINAL LOSERS: Rs.1000/- each.

For more details contact: 9623785736 / 9075667011

NOTE: This Tie-Breaker is only for the people of Betalbatim.

30th Traditional Christmas Dance in Goa

Betalbatim sporting Club presents their 30th Traditional Christmas Dance on 24th December 2016 after mid night mass. The Betalbatim Sports Complex will come alive to the music of ARCHIES AND FOREFRONT, who have been performing over the years. 

The comperes for the dance will be Jeffery Manuel & Jessica Sharma

Sao Joao Fiesta at Betalbatim

Sao Joao Fiesta organised by Parish Youth of Betalbatim was a grand success. Each sector of the small Christian community came in a procession from their respective wards.

Finals of Badminton Tournament 2016

The grand finale of the 1st All Betalbatim Badminton Tournament organised by Betalbatim Sporting Club came to a end with crowd getting a sporting display of shuttlers. The youngest participant of age 10 and the oldest being 55 , gave enough of a reason for others to tie up their laces and take up the sport. The badminton fever has caught up in Betalbatim, which was evident after this tournament got 40 entries. 

The condenders fought and the best came to fight for the top honours. Chief guest Fr. Walter Vaz from Don Bosco College had company of Fr. Lucian , Fr. Euliterio and our youth animator Fr. Milagres. Members of Social Club Mr. Hiilary Cota , Mr. Menino Cota and Ms Lorraine graced the occasion.

In the U-14 boys Herschel Cota vs Mark Cota saw both brothers play a disciplined game. The crowd cheered Mark as he almost snatched victory. Mark gave a tough fight to his elder brother with placements that had the crowd clap for more. Eventually the winner emerged and Herschel grabbed victory. 

U-17 Boys between Joswell Miranda and Melicio Ferrao saw two up coming youngsters with lots of  badminton in them. Some unforced errors and rush factor saw the match slip away from Joswell and finally Melicio won the match. In Ladies Singles Deann Rebello fought her usual opponent Carmen Fernandes to win the title. In Ladies doubles Lourencia Ferrao and Ibtisam played a better game to defeat Deann and Carrie Ann. Mixed doubles between Rhys and Carrie Ann played against Deann and Jonathan. After some good rallies Deann and Jonathan were crowned as the winners. In Men's doubles Anthony and Damiao played against Jonathan and Jason. Jason with his smashes and placements along with Jonathan put-up a strong fight against two seniors . 

The grand match between Anthony Fernandes and Jonathan Miranda was a thriller. Anthony fought hard and moved like a young teenager. Jonathan played a good match against a experienced and seasoned player Anthony. The crowd marvelled at some of the placements that left Jonathan stranded . The fight was tough and as there can be only one winner, Jonathan grabbed the winners cup.

Carrie Ann giving a bouquet of flowers to Chief Guest

Deann giving a bouquet of flowers to Fr.Euliterio

Josler giving a bouquet of flowers to Fr. Lucian

U14 boys winner - Herschel  Cota

U17 boys winner - Melicio Ferrao

Mens Singles winner - Jonathan Miranda

Mixed Doubles winners -  Deann Rebello/Jonathan Miranda

Winner Ladies singles- Deann Rebello

Mens doubles winners - Jason Rebello/Jonathan Miranda

Ladies doubles winners - Lourencia/Ibtisam

Mothers day felicitation

Mothers day felicitation

Betalbatim Sporting Club offcials, Melvin, President-Jose Pereira, Seby Fernandes, Avelino Ferrao

Women singles match

U14 boys

Winners with Chief Guest and other officials

All the finalists with Officials and Club Members

Umpires

Bosco lopes

Senalda lopes

Linesmen

Nathan miranda

Joshwell miranda

James Rebello

Liban Ferrao

Hansel Pereira

Off the court organising team

Rhys Rebello

Carrie Ann pinto

Jochima Cota

Deann rebello

Jonathan miranda

Josler Cota