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Vol. XXIII No. 03 March 2019 Leaders today should be Informative, Performative & Transformative Pastor's Corner The church in which we He goes on to add that “Leadership today live today is facing a has to be informative (enlightening plethora of challenges and communication), performative often, rightly enough, the (prophetically challenging and motivating finger is pointed to the to action) and transformative (inviting to leadership. Leadership is crucial in a change). In other words, the leaders community, not in the least being for a should be able to provide a vision to the church community. Fr. Thomas community and society, nurture their faith Manjaly, Professor Emeritus of ORIENS and sustain their hope. Shillong says that “Like the people of Speaking on the leadership of Pope Israel, our people are looking for Francis, whom I think all church leaders leaders who are visionaries to give should emulate, Fr. Manjaly says that them direction and guidance for a goal “Being the moral voice or being the voice in life and a message of hope in life- of God in the world has been an important “good management for good threatening circumstances.” In a recent feature of his ministry. This has been leadership (for mission), and as a article on Pastoral Collaboration found illustrated in so many ways in his personal result excise a culture of control. In in Mission Today (Vol. XXI) Fr. Manjaly life and in his teachings. He is seen as “the the process, so much potential is lost devotes some paragraphs on the role of most powerful voice on earth for those in routines and so engage in the Leaders, especially on how they should not being heard.” It has been said that transmission model. The act today. He says that “Rather than while people came to see Pope John Paul management executes the agenda following one's own fixed ways or II, to listen to Pope Benedict XVI, but now that the leader sets. The manager can becoming blind imitators, there is need they come to see, listen, to draw only add, while the leader alone can to think creatively, identify new needs, inspiration from Pope Francis. Only multiply.” These are just some devise new methods and strategies, set leaders who inspire can make a excerpts from a very practical essay definite goals through systematic difference.” which we, church leaders, would do planning, and act decisively.” He warns about the danger of mistaking well to read and follow! God bless. +Lumen, CSC Trapped in the Net Editorial Congratulations! The emergence of Social did not have their own media platforms. media has changed not Our sincere The peculiar power only the CONGRATULATIONS to structure in the state communicatio the newly elected Superiors made it difficult for n scenario, but · Bro. Varghese Mandapam, SG, their voice to be heard. almost every newly appointed NE Provincial The emergence of the area of life. It has lent voice Superior of Montfort Brothers, Internet and Social to individuals and peoples Guwahati media changed it all. that did not have a voice or · Sr. Marcella AC, newly reelected Today there is no could not let their voice be Provincial Superior of Apostolic dearth of platforms. heard for one reason or Carmel, Kolkata Many make good and responsible use of it. other in the past. This one reason alone · Sr. Berchmans SRA, newly Some wallow in the freedom it offers but perhaps is enough to give it adequate reelected Provincial Superior of forget the responsibility attached to it. For credence and validity. We daily see how Queen of the Apostles, Mumbai them it is as if the floodgates have opened it shapes opinions, unites people, Sr. C. J. Mary, UFS, newly and have swept away all need of restraint, · promotes causes. reelected Provincial Superior of reason and respect. Until recent past, the indigenous peoples Ursuline Sisters, NE Province We as educators and Church personnel of Tripura acutely felt this lack of avenues ,Dimapur perhaps want to do our bit, but we realize or channels to express to the outside Sr. Elizabeth Miranda, SCC, it's not easy. At times, we ourselves are the · world their feelings, ideas and opinions, newly elected Superior General victims of other's unfettered freedom. We as individuals and as a people. Language of the Sisters of the Cross of feel we could help young people use social was not the only reason, although it was Chavanod media in ways it will contribute to growth, one. Kokborok or other tribal languages Contd. on page 2 Parish News Nuggets [ 2 ] Contd. from page 1 Homily invited people to experience the real community building, unity, hard work, love of Jesus remain close to his love. He dedication with which he cared for his faith in God and many such things. invited to people to strengthen the family living flock admonishing them to deepen their Although they sound good and look and called upon them to form families in faith. faith, care for the poor, and his tireless work to build the five village chapels. good on the paper, we know it's an uphill After the Holy Eucharistic celebration short Reviving and rejuvenating SCC in the task. felicitation program was organized for the Parish speaks volumes of his effort to Media education ventures for youth that outgoing Parish Fathers and a warm welcome was given to Fr. Sojan CSC. Fr. Alfred the build the faithful into one body. solely focus on responsible media use fail Assistant parish Priest welcomed the He was also given a befitting Farewell because media education is very little gathering. Mr. Supran Marak the parishioner in both the Schools at Kathalcherra and about media per se. Instead, it is a lot thanked both the outgoing Fathers and Dhumacherra. Sr. Prema, BS about addressing issues and problems expressed the deep sentiments of gratitude. Fr. faced by the young person. For example, Kanikaki CSC the representative of Fr. Simon MARIAMNAGAR PARISH may be, he or she feels the need to be CSC the Provincial Superior of Holy Cross, Students Blessing Day seen, heard and counted. Denial of that expressed the words of gratitude to both the legitimate desire can cause angry and outgoing Fathers and welcomed new Parish negative posts on social media. It's not Priest. Fr. Sojan CSC addressed the gathering enough merely to educate that person and thanked everyone for their cooperation for about not taking his anger to the public the day's event. The Day ended with a realm. community meal Fr. Alfred, CSC Or take for example, the delusion that posting is caring. It implies that the KATHALCHERRA PARISH person who does not give a rejoinder or Parish Sabha and Adieu Divine Mercy Retreat Centre thumps-up or at least insert an emoji to a arranged a Student's Blessing Day post does not care about what is posted. on February 17th as a Day of Prayer Conversely, it encourages the equally in preparation for the Board Exams. naïve thought that all those who do it A big number of Students actually care! participated and spiritually In import and extent it's now become prepared for their exams as they too big a matter for anyone to remain realized the need of Holy Spirit in indifferent to. Then there is also the point their life of study. Many Students about our credibility to take on this. were able to experience the Although young people are often presence of Jesus with them and this blamed for being addicted to social experience was helpful for them to media, the truth is, it's not just the young. get rid of the tension and fear of It's enchantment cuts across professions, Exams. Fr. Lourthu CSC was the positions and age. We, who are prone to The Annual Sabha of Kathalcherra Parish was main Preacher and he motivated reprimanding young people on account held from 1to 3 Feb at Kukkicherra mondoli on Students to keep trust in God. The of this, could for a change, look at how the theme, Church and the Sacraments. A large number of people gathered and listened to Fr Day of Prayer was concluded with we fare in this matter. Bosco who explored on the theme. Fr Ishwar holy Adoration and holy Mass. J. Pulinthanath, SDB Fr. Abraham, VC TUIKARMAW PARISH MOHARPARA PARISH Installation and Farewell New Parish Priest Installed set the tone of the theme on the first day through The faithful of Moharpara Parish a meaningful introduction. Reports from rd gathered on 3 February to welcome the The faithful ST. Mary's Parish Tuikarmaw various Villages, Organizations of the Parish, th new Parish Priest Fr. Arul J, CSC and gathered together on 13 January 2019 to Election of new Parish Secretary, Bible Quiz Fr. Alfred CSC and bid farewell to Fr. receive and welcome the New parish Priest and other Competitions were the highlights of Agi Paul CSC. The gathering began Fr. Sojan CSC and Bid farewell to Frs. the Program. Added to this was the birthday with holy Mass presided over by Fr. Agi Abraham CSC and Alfred CSC. The day celebration of our dear Bishop Lumen. Paul. During the holy Mass the new began with the Holy Eucharistic celebration The last day was filled with mixed emotions as Parish Priest was installed by Fr. Jevan Celebrated by Fr. Abraham C, CSC . The we bid farewell to our dear Fr Lancy CSC who Kennady, SVD. After the holy Mass a parish Priest was installed on this day by Fr. served the parish for the last six years. People short Felicitation was organized for the Hormis John CSC the Judicial Vicar of the were grateful for his commitment and Diocese of Agartala.