ARTICLE: PROGRAMS AND SUB-LISTS

[Pdesousa3@cs.com]

Dear Friends:

As you may know, CGN has several programs and sub-lists and relies heavily upon volunteers to make it a success. This message is primarily intended for new members and is also a call for volunteers so that our combined skills and talents may benefit all.

They are listed alphabetically, and additional details can be found at CGN's website http://www.catholic-goan-network.net .

ADMINISTRATION: The CGN List is managed by:
Fr. Francisco Alves <Alfranc_4@yahoo.com>
Romel de Melo <romdemelo@hotmail.com>
Pat de Sousa <desousa246@aol.com>
Send change of address, questions, referrals or requests to leave to any of them.

ARCHIVES: Messages/postings are archived at cgn-goacom@yahoogroups.com

ARTICLE HUMBLE BEGINNINGS AUGUST 15 2000 17 Apr 04 provides an insight of CGN's launching into cyberspace on the Feast of the Assumption, August 15, 2000. We began with 30 members and 5 spouses and now have over 200 members plus several spouses.

CGN LIST: This is the primary mailing list and postings sent to <cgn@goacom.com>  automatically go out to the mailboxes of all members. Please copy messages to cgn-goacom@yahoogroups.com for proper archival. We thank Goacom for servicing this list.

CathISO Catholics In Search Of is a sub-list intended to help Catholic Goans, etc., find marriage partners. Details can be found at ARTICLE CathISO CATHOLICS IN SEARCH OF 11 Feb 04 or writing us for additional information.

CATHOLIC GOANS WORLDWIDE: CatholicGoansWorldwide This subgroup is designed to foster greater personal interrelationships through the sharing of photos, personal profiles, etc. It is excellent for networking.

CELEBRATIONS LIST: Freeda Gonsalves <freeda_santiago@yahoo.com> regularly posts the names and details on celebrants -- anniversaries, birthdays, confirmation, first holy communion, weddings and other important milestones in our lives. To be included in this list, e-mail <freeda_santiago@yahoo.com> the pertinent details with a copy to us.

COUNTRY COORDINATORS: These are the five coordinator positions:
Country Web Pages
Australia
Goa
Karachi
Sweden
USA

GCCN: <gccn@yahoogroups.com> Goan Catholic Community Network -- was intended for original writings and contributions but interest has since faded and is in need of a revival.

PAPAL INTENTIONS AND SAINTS: Alfred Tavares <alfredtavares@hotmail.com> posts the Monthly Papal Intentions, Morning Offering Prayers and Saints of the Week to the list and website. Papal Intentions  Saints of the Week

SPIRITUAL ADVISOR: Fr. Francisco Alves <alvesf@georgetown.edu>

STEERING COMMITTEE:
Fr. Francisco Alves <alvesf@georgetown.edu>
Pat de Sousa <Pdesousa3@cs.com>
Ivy D'Costa <idc954@yahoo.com>
Joe Vaz <joefvaz@yahoo.com>

SUNDAY REFLECTIONS: Fr. Jude Botelho <jude@netforlife.net> shares with us his regular Sunday Reflections and on other important liturgical events. Accessible through the DEVOTIONAL pulldown menu or at his website: www.netforlife.net

WEBSITE ASSISTANCE: Ivy D'Costa <idc954@yahoo.com> and Armstrong Monteiro <armstrong_monteiro@yahoo.com> provide invaluable website help.

Last, but not the least, it is you, each member of the CGN Family, who is most important and relied upon for invaluable advice, feedback and input. Do try to get actively involved.

Thanks for sharing your talents for the benefit of us all.

God Bless:

Clare & Pat