Our zone comprises of D’Monte Street and Chinchpokli
Road.
Chaplain – Fr. Henry D’Cruz
S.J.
Assistant – Sister Veena
Number of families – 118
History
An integral part of Bandra’s history lies in the
area of D’Monte Street and Chinchpokli Road. In
the days when the pace was leisurely and people had
the time to stop and greet each other. That was the
real Bandra that the older generation fondly remembers,
and misses; those times have sadly been lost to progress.
D’Monte Street was named after the D’Montes,
the original residents who owned most of the property
in the area including the Chinchpokli Road. D’Monte
Street was the arterial link from the Station and what
was then called Ghodbunder Road, to Bandra bazaar, Chapel
Road and right up to the Mount.
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At one time Chinchpokli Road had a patch of greenery
that was cultivated for vegetables and provided refreshing
greenery. This patch of land was the D’Montes’s
property and dedicated to the deceased. Hence it was
known as the “Alma che Wadi” which loosely
meant it belonged to the souls. Today this patch has
become and eyesore.
Activities
Today the Holy Family Zone has a vibrant core group
headed by Mafilda Athaide with a team of ever-willing
volunteers. Together they plan and implement a number
of activities all intended to create a bond of harmony
and friendship.
During the months of May and October there is a daily
recitation of the Rosary at the wayside Cross
on D’Monte Street. This cross has been there for
a Century and was renovated around ten years ago.
On the 2nd of October every year, the members of the
zone go on their annual pilgrimage to the Basilica
on the Mount. This is followed by light refreshments
and fellowship.
During July, Parent’s Day is
observed the school-going children are encouraged to
do something for their parents.
At the start of the New Year the members have their
annual get-together where they participate
in an evening of fun and games. We usually end this
with a delicious dinner.
During the Lenten season, Stations of the Cross
are held for the housebound and some movies
pertaining to the season are screened.
We also hold a special gathering for all students
appearing for their board exams and then hold
a felicitation ceremony for the successful ones.
Outreach Programs
We also hold a number of outreach programs. One is a
cafeteria service around mission Sunday to collect funds
for the parish-adopted Mission station.
The Zonal area includes fifteen Gujarati families who
participate in all the activities. Their needs are attended
to by the Sister in charge.
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