Old Josephians of Sydney celebrate the Feast Mass of the College Patron at the Quakers Hill Community Centre – by George Rupesinghe The Old Josephians of Sydney gathered in record numbers on 4 March to celebrate the Feast Mass of the College Patron at the Quakers Hill Community Centre. Over 200 people, including 53 Old Joes, graced the annual event. The occasion was also a welcome to the new chaplain to the Sri Lankan community of NSW, Father Treseen Silva, who concelebrated the Mass with Father Shansana Wasala. Father Silva, who had arrived in Australia just a month ago, later introduced himself to the gathering and said he expected to see more of them at future events and religious observances.. A special collection taken up at the Mass was donated to the two celebrants. As usual the Joes displayed their enthusiasm with the customary rendition of the College Anthem and hitting ...
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eLanka Newsletter: November 2019 3rd edition: Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Photos – Memories of Friday Nights @ Spoons “PEACE, AT ALL COSTS” – By Des Kelly Video snippets from the Old Josephians Association of New South Wales Peerless Pearl – 30th Anniversary Ball “VALE’ HILARY” – By Des Kelly Grants available to help bring communities together through sport A Tribute to Our Nation Sri Lanka – Friends in Harmony Orchestra “MARRIED WITH MUSIC” – by Des Kelly Why Should You eat more unprocessed whole Foods? Quotes from around the World – Compiled and sent by Oscar E V Fernando Click below for events ...
Nov 17, 2019
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Another Golf Day success for Old Josephians – Photos thanks to George Rupesinghe Click here or on the photos below to view the full album of photos on eLanka Facebook page The evening of Sunday 28 October was set with some 100 attending the post-golf dinner and the award ceremony at the North Ryde Golf Club. It was yet another occasion for the Old Joes to meet, mingle and enjoy the company of friends. An interesting addition to the proceedings was the continuous projection of a variety of photos of our Alma Mater reflecting the changes and additions of new facilities in recent years. Among the visitors was Mr Anton Swan, consul for Sri Lanka in Brisbane. Earlier in the afternoon the Annual Josephian Golf Open, organised by the Old Josephians’ Association of NSW, got off with 48 golfers teeing off on the fairway. As usual, there was keen ...
