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Venerable Monsignor Lawrence Puliyanath Artificial Intelligence 17 44 We pray that the progress The Solemnity of the Blessing of the Morning of robotics and artificial Sacred Heart of Jesus Star Church at the Eco intelligence may always serve and the Parish Feast of Spirituality Centre, Ish Cathedral Vatika, Najafgarh humankind. HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR NOVEMBER 2020 Artificial Intelligence

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5 The Shepherd’s Voice 8 We Drink from Our Own Wells - XXXXVIII SIRI to assist in Prayer 9 Musings of the Month 10 Theology & Christian Life - 12 11 Special fr. sTanley Kozhichira 14 Youth Corner-14 15 Parish Roundup 25 School Snippets 40 Diocesan Digest “Build Social brotherhood”, (inclusive of sisterhood), 47 Calendar of Feasts was the message of the Holy Father in his encyclical, “Fratelli Tutti”. He wishes for human beings to grow beyond the petty barriers of creed and colour to make a world of common brotherhood. It is an amazing teaching patron in the present times, when world leaders are narrowing their reach to Archbishop Anil J.T. Couto fragmentations. This building of brotherhood is also needed to be enhanced editor by the technologies, and the church encourages, researchers and inventors Fr. Stanely Kozhichira into this. The church for that matter, engages herself into every walk of editorial board Augustine Kurien human life and inventions so as to create a just society. Deepanjali Rao Imagine how brilliant it would be when your, google assistants and Siri, Divya Joy finance and circulation manager reminds and checks you every time you do something against the building of Fr. Francis Prasad this common brotherhood. So to say that the artificial intelligence becomes secretariat your constant guide and guardian angel for a righteous living and building Tency Thomas social relationships. Design concept Mustardtree.in Many even today think that the church is completely against science. Faith printed and published by and science are independent of each other, even after studying the encyclical Fr. Januario Rebello by John Paul II “Fides et Ratio”. Consider a simple hypothesis, which is a on behalf of Delhi Catholic Archdiocese DESIGN & printed at basis for every research, which would definitely need some social or human Bosco Society for Printing & Graphic Training, faith. So science uses faith to begin something new and innovative, which Okhla Road, New Delhi - 110 025 might lead to a conclusive and factual discovery. So for science, faith Tel.: 26839864, 26910729 becomes a starting point, but for spirituality it is the breath line. Published by Delhi Catholic Archdiocese 1 Ashok Place, New Delhi - 110001 Considering the development of Artificial Intelligence in the recent times, Tel.: (+91-11) 23343457, 23362058 the issues and havoc it can usher in, Rome organised and signed an initiative Fax: (+91-11) 23746575 with tech giants for an ethical use of Artificial Intelligence. It is based on Email: [email protected] Facebook: Voiceofdelhi Archdiocese Delhi six principles of transparency, inclusion, responsibility, impartiality, Website: www.archdiocesedelhi.com reliability, and security and privacy. These principles say that technology should “protect people,” particularly the “weak and underprivileged.” annual subscription `150 (by post); US $ 25 (abroad); UK £ 15 In light of these studies and initiatives that Rome has taken towards the (abroad); Europe € 13 (abroad) ethical use and development of Artificial Intelligence, Holy Father wants us By Local cheque/bank draft favouring to pray that the progress of robotics and artificial intelligence may always “The Voice of Delhi” serve humankind. Contributions for publication may be sent to the above address by post or by email to: Everything and every development should enhance humankind to be better [email protected] persons, persons who care for the other. When church, such an important Editor’s mobile: 9868353289 social and spiritual organisation, is making efforts to reach every part of The articles, news reports and other materials human life for creating a just society, atleast we as Christians should make published in this magazine (other than the an effort to whisper a prayer for people who are involved in its development. Shepherd’s Voice) reflect the views of the authors and not of the Archdiocese of Delhi and VOD does Let all inventions and discoveries made by humankind make us kinder and not take any responsibility or liability for the same. happier.

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God” disposing Christians “to live in a Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassion, kindness, relationship with the Holy Trinity” (CCC lowliness, meekness, and patience, forbearing one another and, if one has a complaint 1812). The theological virtues are:- Faith against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must behindwhich “is a thepainful theological sense ofvirtue ‘emptiness’. by which Yet we “Death is the most serious matter forgive. And above all these (virtues) put on love, which binds everything together in know,we believe by placing in God ourand trust believe in theall thatOne hewho is the perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were Resurrectionhas said and revealedand the toLife us, we and are that victorious Holy over in life. Among all of life’s trials, it is called in the one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, as you ourChurch sadness. proposes for our belief, because teach and admonish one another in all wisdom, and as you sing psalms and hymns and he is truthDeath itself” is (CCCan enemy 1814). toFaith, those which whose eyes the greatest. It is definitive. Death is spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word areis indeed set on abuilding gift of God,a secure is “dead” life for ifthemselves it is on the culmination of our life, the last or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father thisnot alliedearth toalone works like (cf. the James ‘Rich 2:26).Fool’ (cf.Hope Lk. 12:13- through him” (Col. 3:12-17). 21).“is St. the Paul theological warns us: virtue “For bymany which of whom we I have offering that we can give to God here alreadydesire the told kingdom you and of now heaven tell youand eveneternal with tears, on earth. would like to end with a little story that may well fit into our Lord’s teaching on walklife as as our enemies happiness, of the placing cross of our Christ. trust Their in end is going the “extra mile” (cf. Mt. 5:41): A man was asked to paint a boat. He brought destruction,Christ’s promises their godand is relying their belly, not on and our they glory i with him paint and brushes and began to paint the boat a bright red, as the owner inown their strength, shame, but with on mindsthe help set of on the earthly grace things” completely simplified the entire question paper into one simple asked him. While painting, he realized there was a hole in the hull and decided to (Phil.of the 3:18-19).Holy Spirit” They (CCC are afraid1817). Charityof death. “is But if life question “Love God and your neighbour”. And he ends his reflection repair it. When finished painting he received his money and left. The next day, the owner isthe accepted theological as God’s virtue gift by to be which made we fruitful love in love, with this prayer: “Jesus, you are our teacher, our judge, our reward! of the boat came to the painter and presented him with a nice cheque, much higher than thenGod above death allwill things be the for culmination his own sake, of life’s and journey, I have no more fear of being judged, but I ardently desire to meet my the payment for painting. The painter was surprised: ofour life’s neighbor self-offering. as ourselves Like forSt. Francis the love of ofAssisi who judge who is so good, generous, and merciful”. -You’ve already paid me for painting the boat! he said. calledGod” (CCCdeath 1822). ‘sister This death’ is what we will Christ not hasbe afraid of Another great spiritual author, the late Fr. Henri Nouwen, -But this is not for the paint job. It’s for having repaired the hole in the boat. death.taught Again us in we the listen new to commandment the voice of St. ofPaul: “For calls death ‘passage to fullness of love’. In his book Finding My Way Ah! But it was such a small service… certainly it’s not worth paying me such a high iflove we at live, the we Last live Supper. to the Lord, and if we die, we die Home: Pathways to Life and the Spirit (St. Paul’s, 2002) he narrates the amount for something so insignificant! My dear friend, you do not understand. Let me tell to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we near-death experience he had after a car accident (pp. 99-125) and you what happened. When I asked you to paint the boat, I forgot to mention about the die, we are the Lord’s.above catechesisFor to this on end virtues Christ is died of a classicalhow, fornature. the first I would time likein his to life,also he beganA FFAto contemplatebiLiTy, death “not hole. 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But this affirmation ‘hour’.when it Each can doof butus has little, an would‘hour’, wish and toit beis goodable toto do more.is not just about Jesus; it about each one of us with whom Jesus live� Finally in expectation it is a sweet of it quietand to affability offer it whichnow for listens the toshares the troubleshis identity of anotherin baptism. with We are God’s beloved sons and purposesno apparent God weariness, has entrusted instructing to us, eventhe ignorant if we are without daughters the bitterness because of we reproach “belong or to God from all eternity” (p. 105); inreprimand; the full vigor or it ofis physicala certain strength” politeness (p. which 207). fulfills In ourall thebelovedness requirements preceded of urbanity our birth. If we dare believe that we are hisnot characteristiconly interiorly, humour as happens he says in that the Jesus world is whichnot makes‘beloved’ show before of these we are graces, born, butwe may suddenly realize that our life awith good artless teacher and because Christian he cordiality.has already revealed to is very very special: us theAffability, ‘questions’ condescension, he will ask simplicity,at the ‘final kindliness, exam’. sweetness “Youof aspect, become of consciousaction, of that you were sent here just for a Hemanners, has not of onlywords, leaked such the are, questions to resumé, but the he pleasant has Littleshort Virtues. time, for However, twenty, forty, the Little or eighty years, to discover and believe Virtues are by no means of a lesser degree than the virtues expected of a Christian as @archbishopdelhi www.facebook.com/archbishopanilcouto/ 6taughtThe by Voice St. Paulof Delhi in his letter to the Colossians:

6 The Voice of Delhi february 2017 7 the shepherd’s voiCe the shepherd’s voiCe God” disposing Christians “to live in a Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassion, kindness, relationship with the Holy Trinity” (CCC lowliness, meekness, and patience, forbearing one another and, if one has a complaint 1812). The theological virtues are:- Faith against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must which “is the theological virtue by which forgive. And above all these (virtues) put on love, which binds everything together in we believe in God and believe all that he perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were God” disposing Christians “to live in a Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassion, kindness, has said and revealed to us, and that Holy called in the one body. And be thankful. LetIn the our word belovedness of Christ dwell in you richly, as you relationship with the Holy Trinity” (CCC thatlowliness, you are meekness, beloved child and of patience, God. The forbearing length of time one doesn’t another matter. and, if You one has a complaint Church proposes for our belief, because teach and admonish one another in all wisdom, and as you sing psalms and hymns and 1812). The theological virtues are:- Faith areagainst sent another,into this forgivingworld to believe each other; in yourself as the as Lord God’s has chosen forgiven one you, and so you alsoas must God’s children we he is truth itself” (CCC 1814). Faith, which spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word which “is the theological virtue by which thenforgive. to helpAnd yourabove brothers all these and (virtues) sisters knowput on that love, they which also bindsare beloved everything together in is indeed a gift of God, is “dead” if it is or deed, do everything in the name of theare Lord called Jesus, giving to grow thanks in to God the Father we believe in God and believe all that he sonsperfect and harmony. daughters And of let God the who peace belong of Christ together. rule in You’re your hearts, sent into to which this indeed you were not allied to works (cf. James 2:26). Hope through him” (Col. 3:12-17). has said and revealed to us, and that Holy worldcalled toin bethe a onepeople body. of reconciliation. And be thankful. You Let are the sent word to heal, of Christ to break dwell down in you richly,love as you as spouse, parent, “is the theological virtue by which we Church proposes for our belief, because theteach walls and betweenadmonish you one and another your inneighbours, all wisdom, locally, and as nationally, you sing psalms and and hymns and desire the kingdom of heaven and eternal would like to end with a little storybrother that may wellor fitsister into ourand Lord’s teaching on he is truth itself” (CCC 1814). Faith, which globally.spiritual Beforesongs withall the thankfulness distinctions, in the your separations, hearts to andGod. the And walls whatever built you do, in word life as our happiness, placing our trust in going the “extra mile” (cf. Mt. 5:41): A man was asked to paint a boat. He brought is indeed a gift of God, is “dead” if it is onor deed,foundations do everything of fear, there in the was name unity of in the the Lord mind Jesus, and heart giving of God.thanks Out to God the whenFather the time comes Christ’s promises and relying not on our with him paint and brushes and began to paint the boat a bright red, as the owner not allied to works (cf. James 2:26). Hope ofthrough that unity, him” you (Col. are 3:12-17). sent into this world fori a little while to claim that own strength, but on the help of the grace asked him. While painting, he realizedfor thereus to was leave a hole in this the hull and decided to “is the theological virtue by which we you and every other human being belongs to that same God of love who of the Holy Spirit” (CCC 1817). Charity “is repair it. When finished painting he received his money and left. The next day, the owner desire the kingdom of heaven and eternal lives fromwould eternity like to to end eternity” with a (p. little 106). story that may well fit into our Lord’s teachingworld on to attain full the theological virtue by which we love of the boat came to the painter and presented him with a nice cheque, much higher than life as our happiness, placing our trust in going This the is the“extra secret mile” Henri (cf. Nouwen Mt. 5:41): learnt A man in his was death asked experience. to paint a boat. He brought God above all things for his own sake, and the payment for painting. The painter wascommunion surprised: with God Christ’s promises and relying not on our From thenwith on him he paintset on and the pathbrushes of affirming and began the to paintchosenness, the boat belovedness a bright red, as the owner our neighbor as ourselves for the love of i -You’ve already paid me for painting the boat! he said. own strength, but on the help of the grace and blessednessasked him. of While others painting, and to make he realized the failures there and was losses a hole in in his the life hull and decidedit is to possible for us to God” (CCC 1822). This is what Christ has -But this is not for the paint job. It’s for having repaired the hole in the boat. of the Holy Spirit” (CCC 1817). Charity “is notrepair a passage it. When to finished anger, blame, painting hatred, he received depression, his moneyand resentment and left. The but next day, the owner taught us in the new commandment of Ah! But it was such a small service… leavecertainly behind it’s not worth our paying spirit me such a high the theological virtue by which we love passagesof the boat to came something to the painternew, wider and presentedand deeper. him In withour belovednessa nice cheque, as much higher than love at the Last Supper. amount for something so insignificant! My dear friend, you do not understand. Let me tell God above all things for his own sake, and God’sthe payment children for we painting. are called The to painter grow in was love surprised: as spouse, parent, brother as the greatest gift to you what happened. When I asked you to paint the boat, I forgot to mention about the our neighbor as ourselves for the love of or sister-You’ve and already when the paid time me comes for painting for us tothe leave boat! this he worldsaid. to attain full above catechesis on virtues is of a classical nature. I would like to also hole. When the boat dried, my kids took thethose boat and we went love. on a fishingThus trip. They did not God” (CCC 1822). This is what Christ has AFFAbiLiTy, communion-But this withis not God for theit is paint possible job. forIt’s us for to having leave repairedbehind our th espirit hole inas the boat. mention the “Little Virtues” which Fr. Denis Pereira of Mumbai had know that there was a hole. I was not at home at that time. When I returned and noticed taught us in the new commandment of theAh! greatest But it gift was to such those a we small love. service… Thus we certainly will make it’s our not life worth abundantly paying me such wea high will make our life spoken about during a clergy retreat 19 years ago. The Little Virtues they had taken the boat, I was desperate because I remembered that the boat had a hole. love at the Last Supper. The COnDESCEnSiOn, fruitfulamount through for something our ‘leaving’, so insignificant! just as Jesus My made dear it friend, so through you dohis not death- understand. Let me tell are as important to our Christian life of discipleship as the two main Imagine my relief and joy when I saw themabundantly returning from fishing.fruitful Then I examined the resurrectionyou what happened. and the outpouring When I asked of his you Spirit to paint on the the Church. boat, I forgot to mention about the categories mentioned above. SiMPLiCiTy, boat and found that you had repaired the hole! You see, now, what you did? You saved the above catechesis on virtues is of a classical nature. I would like to also hole. When “This the briefboat dried,lifetime my is kids my opportunitytook the boat to and receive went love, on a deepenfishing trip. They throughdid not our ‘leaving’, AFFAbiLiTy, life of my children! I do not have enough money to pay your “small” good deed. mention the “Little Virtues” which Fr. Denis Pereira of Mumbai had kinDLinESS, love,know grow that therein love, was and a hole.give love. I was When not at I diehome love at continues that time. to When be active, I returned and noticed WhAT ARe The LiTTLe ViRTUeS? So, no matter who, when or how. Justjust continue as Jesus to help, made sustain, it wipe tears, listen The spoken about during a clergy retreat 19 years ago. The Little Virtues COnDESCEnSiOn, andthey from had takenfull communion the boat, I withwas desperateGod I am present because by I rememberedlove to those thatI leave the boat had a hole. � Sometimes it is a little indulgence, which easily pardons the faults of others, without attentively and carefully repair all the “leaks” you find, because you never know when are as important to our Christian life of discipleship as the two main SWEETnESS OF behind”Imagine (p.my 114). relief and joy when I saw them returning from fishing. Then I examinedso throughthe his death- the least desire of a little consideration for self. God has a pleasant surprise for us to be helpful and important to someone. You may have categories mentioned above. SiMPLiCiTy, boat andThere found will that not you be had anymore repaired fear the of hole! death, You rather see, wenow, will what befriend you did? You saved the � Sometimes it is a holy dissimulation, which blinds the eye to the patent faults of one’s ASPECT, OF ACTiOn, repaired numerous “boat holes” along theresurrection way, of several people and without the realizing how deathlife of becausemy children! love transforms I do not have our enough death or money another’s to pay from your nightmare “small” togood deed. neighbours, and which is entirely different, as is apparent,kinDL frominESS that, petty vanity with many lives you’ve saved. WhAT ARe The LiTTLe ViRTUeS? OF MAnnERS, OF gift,So, and no love matter is stronger who, whenthan death. or how. Just continue to help, sustain, wipe tears,outpouring listen of his Spirit which some preen themselves on discovering the secret faults of others. � Sometimes it is a little indulgence, which easily pardons the faults of others, without SWEETnESS OF attentivelyMay and the carefully commemoration repair all ofthe all “leaks” the dead you on find, November because 2 andyou never know when � At times it is a tender compassion, which takes to itself the task of mitigating the WORDS, SuCh ARE, + Archbishop Anil Couto on the Church. the least desire of a little consideration for self. especiallyGod has a pleasantof our loved surprise ones forbring us to beour helpful awareness and importantthat our life to hassomeone. to You may have sorrows of the unfortunate, and it is a joy which spendsASPECT itself increasing, OF ACT thei Ohappinessn, become a journey of love and our death a passagearchbishop to fullness of delhi of love. � Sometimes it is a holy dissimulation, which blinds the eye to the patent faults of one’s TO RESuMé, ThE repaired numerous “boat holes” along the way, of several people without realizing how of the fortunate. neighbours, and which is entirely different, as is apparent, from that petty vanity with many lives you’ve saved. � Sometimes also it is a certain elasticity of spirit whichOF MArecognizesnnERS spontaneously, OF and which some preen themselves on discovering the secret faults of others. PLEASAnT LiTTLE without the effort the worth of an idea which another has had before us, applauding it � At times it is a tender compassion, which takes to itself the task of mitigating the WORDS, SuCh ARE, + Archbishop Anil Couto as a discovery, and in no way being envious of the author of it. ViRTuES. sorrows of the unfortunate, and it is a joy which spends itself increasing the happiness archbishop of delhi � Now it is a solicitude which anticipates another’s TOneed, RES desirousuM toé, spare ThE the pain or of the fortunate. humiliation of asking for help. � Sometimes also it is a certain elasticity of spirit which recognizes spontaneously and � Again it is a generosity of heart which does anythingPLEASA in its powernT to Li oblige,TTLE and which without the effort the worth of an idea which another has had before us, applauding it when it can do but little, would wish to be able to do more. as a discovery, and in no way being envious of the author of it. ViRTuES. � Finally it is a sweet quiet affability which listens to the troubles of another with � Now it is a solicitude which anticipates another’s need, desirous to spare the pain or no apparent weariness, instructing the ignorant without the bitterness of reproach or humiliation of asking for help. reprimand; or it is a certain politeness which fulfills all the requirements of urbanity � Again it is a generosity of heart which does anything in its power to oblige, and which not only interiorly, as happens in the world which makes show of these graces, but when it can do but little, would wish to be able to do more. with artless and Christian cordiality. � Finally it is a sweet quiet affability which listens to the troubles of another with Affability, condescension, simplicity, kindliness, sweetness of aspect, of action, of no apparent weariness, instructing the ignorant without the bitterness of reproach or manners, of words, such are, to resumé, the pleasant Little Virtues. However, the Little reprimand; or it is a certain politeness which fulfills all the requirements of urbanity Virtues are by no means of a lesser degree than the virtues expected of a Christian as not only interiorly, as happens in the world which makes show of these graces, but @archbishopdelhi www.facebook.com/archbishopanilcouto/ taught by St. Paul in his letter to the Colossians: with artless and Christian cordiality. Affability, condescension, simplicity, kindliness, sweetness of aspect, of action, of 6 The Voice of Delhi November 2020 f7ebruary 2017 7 manners, of words, such are, to resumé, the pleasant Little Virtues. However, the Little Virtues are by no means of a lesser degree than the virtues expected of a Christian as @archbishopdelhi www.facebook.com/archbishopanilcouto/ taught by St. Paul in his letter to the Colossians:

6 The Voice of Delhi february 2017 7 WE DRINK FROM OUR OWN WELLS - XXXXVIII

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THEThe MysteryWORLD Of WE LIVE BeingIN – OUR HumanCOMMON HOME IV

n the last article we had observed how the life forms, which some speculate were one-celled organism that universeuman was beingcreated is by a complexGod and being, that had an eternala enigma.appeared The about more four we billion years ago. Gradually more complex Itemporalknow, beginning. the less There we understand! are some thinkers Thinkers downlife theforms ages, developed, whether life forms that are genetically related to who suggestphilosophers, that the universe psychologists is not the or handiwork others, have triedthe their more best simple to decode life forms. The theory holds that all life forms, of God butthe result nature of an of evolutionaryhuman beings, process. but met One with littleincluding success. ‘I all know plant him/ and animal species, are genetically related to of the thinkersher’ is is but Charles a white Darwin, lie. One an may English have stayed each together other. for Evolution years as begins with one single-celled life form. For biologist, inwho the proposed case of a the marriage, theory or,of evolutionone may have beenthe firsta friend two for billion years, years, life existed only in microbial, single- hinwho his has famous poured book, out The his/her Origin heart of Species to the (1859). other, To may temptcelled one organism; to say that but ‘Igradually over the next billion years, more beknow fair that to him, person,’ his intention but this was is far not from to counter truth. the For, humancomplex being speciesis a dynamic began to evolve, and in the last half-billion biblicalbeing and understanding ever evolving. of creationS/he is notbut ato thing share to his be knownyears or amany problem of our to mostbe complex species began to appear, of he biblical writers understood the grandiose of being human. They employ finding,solved but which a mystery he collected to be lived from with several all its voyages complexities which and beauties. the present In this species are descendents. Thus, the theory sublime language when it comes to the creation of human beings. We read hecontext, made itto is various good to parts remember of the worldGabriel over Marcel, a five- an existentialof evolution philosopher, tries whoto explain the process of change that occurs Tin the Book of Genesis: “Then God said: “Let us make humankind in our yearmakes period. a distinction This book between was intended ‘problem’ to provideand ‘mystery.’ an A whenproblem we ishave that life-formswhich and an environment. Whatever the image, according to our likeness… So God created humankind in his image, in accountpresents ofits how data allobjectively the various and specieswhich one we cansee solvein eitherfinal by sensescientific experience assessment of Darwin’s theory of evolution and the image of God he created them; male and female he created them (1, 26ff). nature,or by experiment. including human Thus, beings,there are animals, problems insects, in the scientificof natural and selection,social order: one cannot underestimate his contribution Because of humans’ proximity with God, they become the “crown of creation.” evengravitation, plants, impositioncame to be. of His taxes, focus demonetization, was how things etc. to the understanding of the universe. The usual charge made St. Paul adds another noble dimension to the understanding of human beings: cameThe to mystery exist in cannot nature be when completely they didobjectified, and how becauseagainst one’s own evolutionism subjectivity is that it contradicts the revealed Christian “Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in theyis involved. came to We have cannot the physical place the characteristics data completely and outside ofvision ourselves. of human There being are and God. The argument is that it degrades you. If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy that person. For God’s structuresmysteries ofthey knowledge, have. Before of love,Darwin, of freedom, there was of no evil, of body-mindhuman being relation from hisof biblicallyYoung endorse position man, of creation temple is holy, and you are that temple” (1 Cor. 3, 16-17). The Psalmists too acceptedincarnation, answer etc. Humanfor these being questions, as a mystery and ismany also corroboratedto more by than present-day a brute, basically on the same level as any other. have seen ‘hand of God’ in the creation of human beings: “What are human scientistspsychology. believed One may that recall the ‘Joharispecies Window were created Model,’ a techniqueMoreover, to understandit detracts from theI primarydon’t and haveunique causality beings that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care of them? Yet you byone’s God, relationship a view that with was oneselfconsistent and with others. the ThisBible was proposedof God, byfor Joseph it assigns Luft to other beings a share in this primary have made them a little lower than God, and crowned them with glory and and HarringtonAristotle’s physics.Ingham (henceIt is in ‘Johari’), this context, which he speaks ofcausality. unknown I areathink of the the theory of problemsevolution in no way butjeopardizes honour. You have given them dominion over the works of your hands; you have proposesself. The `unknowna new theory, area’ now is neitherknown asknown the ‘theory by the self northe by status others. of Hence,human abeing and Teilhard’s evolutionary vision put all things under their feet” (Ps. 8, 4-6). ofhuman evolution,’ being cannotaccording be fully to which known, the either suitability by him/herself can or substantiate by others. our claim. AccordingonlY to Teilhard, persons human being In This does not mean, however, that a human being is not accessible at all to of habitatsMoreover, for we the must species keep that in mindlive in that them a person is not is neveris thea problem, protagonist contrary in the process of evolution. The phenomenon other human beings. We know that human being’s nature is marked by inter- evidenceto our day-to-day of design inthinking. nature, Oncebut could a journalist in fact be asked a bishop,of human whose being diocese indicates that allmY along dIocese. human being has been subjectivity; s/he draws his identity by being present to the other. In him/her, explainedwas mired in with naturalistic many complexways, by problems: appealing “Youto seemwilled, to have that myriadhuman being of has been the definite goal of the first there is a readiness to receive and a readiness to give oneself to others. The other theproblems processes in your of diocese,”natural selection, to which theadaptation wise bishop replied:stirrings “Young of life man,and right I back to the big bang of the unstable is an extension of oneself. It is in this context, many sociologists, psychologists ofdon’t the have species, problems survival but ofonly the persons fittest, in andmy diocese.”so on. At times,super formolecule. reasons Human both being is thus the crown, the summit, have attempted to decode the nature of human beings. Generally, sociologists Moreover,known and accordingunknown, toa personDarwin, might all species create aare problem. theIn ourover-riding inter-personal and direct goal of the primary evolutionary hold that human being is a social being, meaning, a human being expresses geneticallyrelationships, related we must as all be present wise enough species to distinguishevolved betweendynamism. a problem In other and words,a human being is “evolution become him/herself in an adequate within a social environment. Without jeopardizing fromperson. common Mixing ancestors,them up would right dentback humanto the inter-personalvery conscious relationships. of itself.” The ‘mystery element’ in human beings, we must make an attempt to understand heads of institutions and communities must be careful not to equate problem him/her as far as s/he is related to oneself and other human beings, and above 8withThe a person. Voice of Remember Delhi the famous one-liner: hate the sin but not the sinner. all, to God.

10 The Voice of Delhi february 2017 11 musings of the month

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King of Kings

he Church celebrates annually the Feast of Christ the King, or the Feast of the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus TChrist, King of the Universe. This year this Feast falls on Sunday 22 November. The Feast of Christ the King is a Feast of the highest rank and is the culmination of the Church’s liturgical year—a glorious celebration honouring the Lord who reigns in our lives. The Feast is celebrated one week before the First Sunday of Advent, which begins the weeks of preparation for Christmas. The word “king” is used symbolically to signify someone who possesses supreme power. Pope Pius XI instituted the Feast of Christ the King in 1925 and in 1969, Pope Paul VI gave the celebration a new title “ Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.” The meaning is clear: all of creation, in this world and beyond, is subject to Christ. No one, and nothing, is greater.

Christ is King, but not the kind of king we might imagine or expect. Even though we celebrate Jesus as king, we must recognize that He is not a king according to the ways of the world. Jesus himself said that the kingdom of God is not something visible. “The kingdom of God is not coming with things that can be observed, nor will they say, ‘Look, here it is!’ or ‘There it is!’. For, in fact, the kingdom of God is among you.” (Luke 17:21)

As Catholics, we’ve been recognizing Christ as our King for God’s ways permeate our ways, God’s thoughts become over 2,000 years. The Kingdom of God is a space. It exists in our thoughts, and this way leads to the fullness of life, every home where we adults, parents or children pray in front peace in this world, and peace forever in the reign of of the altar, or receive a sacrament. The Kingdom of God is a God. All our power, strength, hope, and direction come time. It happens whenever someone feeds a hungry person, from Him. Therefore, we make this King our first or shelters a homeless person, or shows care to a neglected priority in all things, and we look upon Jesus Christ as person. The Kingdom of God is a condition. Its symptoms are both the beginning and end of our existence. Christ is love, justice, and peace. Christ himself said “that his kingdom the ‘Alpha and the Omega’. These are the first and last “is not of this world”. When Jesus is called “King of Kings,” letters of the Greek alphabet, a quality attributed to God it means that, in the end, all other rulers will be conquered or as the originator of all things, the one who spans the abolished, and He alone will reign supreme as King and Lord beginning and end of time and is outside of time. of all the earth. There is no power, no king, and no lord who Our Holy Father tells us that Christ’s kingdom is present can oppose Him and win. To quote Pope Benedict XVI “The wherever he is loved and wherever his love reaches “power” of Jesus Christ the King is not the power of the kings us. He said the end goal of history will be fulfilled in or the great people of this world; it is the divine power to give Christ’s eternal kingdom. The Feast of Christ the King, eternal life, to liberate from evil, to defeat the dominion of helps us to focus on the magnificence of God. The Feast death. It is the power of Love that can draw good from evil, of Christ the King is a day to celebrate and remember that can melt a hardened heart, bring peace amid the harshest that Christ, lives and reigns and that He is the Lord of conflict and kindle hope in the thickest darkness”. the Universe. All of us and everything that lives is kept Pope Pius XI said that “Men must look for the peace of Christ in existence only through Him. in the Kingdom of Christ, a kingdom of truth and life, a “Hallowed be thy name, Thy kingdom come; thy will be kingdom of holiness and grace, a kingdom of justice, love and done.” peace.”

November 2020 9 Theology & Christian Life - 12

Poulose Mangai, SJ Fratelli Tutti: A Call to Universal Fraternity

ope Francis has given to the Church and the world a new encyclical letter. He signed it in Assisi at the tomb Pof St. Francis on October 3, the eve of the saint’s feast. The title of the encyclical is Fratelli Tutti, an Italian expression meaning “brothers all”. Francis of Assisi used this expression to address his brothers. Fratelli Tutti is the third encyclical of Pope Francis: the other two are Lumen Fidei (2013) and Laudato Si’ (2015). Both Laudato Si’ and Fratelli Tutti are social encyclicals.

The theme of Fratelli Tutti is “Universal Fraternity and Social Friendship”. In the encyclical the pope highlights that fraternal love must be universal, embracing whole humanity. If It is not only individuals who are called to we want to cultivate universal fraternity and social friendship, be Good Samaritans. Governments, religious groups, we must respect the dignity of every man and woman. We are media, public and private institutions—all should play one family, sisters and brothers all. the role of Good Samaritans. In the beginning of the COVID lockdown, our nation saw the immense suffering The pope writes about many forms of Dark Clouds: of migrant workers; we witnessed the cruel treatment dark clouds that overshadow us—instead of joining together meted out to these these poor and helpless people. Our in support of one another, nations are breaking away from one nation failed to be a Good Samaritan to them. another; instead of promoting peace and harmony, political speeches foster division and communal violence; a “throw- Towards a More Fraternal World: God’s love away” culture is spreading in families and society: we kill in us overflows and moves towards others. We desire to unborn babies, discard children with disabilities, abandon do what is good for them, whoever they are. Fraternal the elderly, and ignore the plight of suffering people; human communion with others fulfils our love and life. There dignity and fundamental rights of people are violated; women are people in our societies and in our families who do are discriminated in the Church and in society; women and not receive the care and acceptance they deserve as children are sold for money and sent to slavery; war, terrorist human beings. The pope mentions two categories of attacks, racial or religious persecution cause much human people who are like exiles in their own families and suffering; migrants are treated without human compassion. societies: persons with disabilities and the elderly These dark clouds are obstacles to our becoming brothers and who are considered a burden. We do not see that they sisters to one another. are human persons like us, created in God’s image and possessing inviolable dignity. Fraternal love makes us The pope draws lessons Become Good Samaritans: see that, like us, they too possess a great value. Love for universal fraternity and social friendship from the parable moves us to reach out to them in a caring way and of the Good Samaritan. The parable teaches us that in the become their friends, brothers and sisters. face of so much pain and suffering that exist today, we must come to the help of the needy and suffering people, as the The pope says that every human being has the Good Samaritan did. Otherwise we will be like the robbers right to live with dignity and to develop integrally; this who attacked the traveler or like those who walked by without fundamental right cannot be denied by any country. showing compassion for the wounded man. We must see that Universal fraternity and social friendship are based suffering people have the same humanity as we have. on the recognition of the dignity and worth of the human person, always and everywhere. It means that Every day we get opportunities to become Good everybody is important; everybody is wanted; and Samaritans. We must make use of the opportunities to alleviate in society there is space for everybody. If we want a the suffering of humanity. This is the responsibility of every world where all are brothers and sisters, we need to human being. It is also our responsibility as Christians who practise and promote love, justice, freedom, equality, follow Jesus, the real Good Samaritan. We must do this with compassion and forgiveness. The pope says that all dedication and without looking for any reward, regardless of religions must work in harmony in order to foster these whether the suffering persons belong to our group, community values and promote peace, fraternity and friendship. or religion. Only selfless love of others can give us true joy.

10 The Voice of Delhi speCiaL Saint of the Month Venerable Monsignor Lawrence Puliyanath The Apostle of the Poor and the Priest in Action!

Fr. Arokiya Raj J

onsignor Lawrence Puliyanath was born on 8th August 1898, to the couple named Maria and Peter, Mof the Puliyanath family, in Mundamveli. He had his primary education at St. Louis School, Mundamveli in western Cochin and he did his secondary educationat St. Joseph’s High school, Trichy, Tamil Nadu. In the Pontifical Seminary of Kandy in Sri Lanka, he obtained his doctorate in both philosophy and theology and was ordained a priest on October 3, 1926. He became the parish priest of St. Lawrence Church in Edakochi, one of the oldest places in South Kochi, India, whose population derived its livelihood mainly from fishing and other traditional labour. The poorest children were unable to attend school and those who had the opportunity withdrew after about a year.

Msgr. Lawrence understood that reaching out to the poor was his mission. He lived an ordinary life with an extraordinary love for the poor and the oppressed, not only in his parish, but wherever he met them. He was firmly convinced that the greatest treasure of the Church was the poor and did everything he could for them, to such an extent that the people of Edakochi called Msgr. Lawrence Puliyanath, "The priest in action."

He was a prophetic man, ahead of his time, so for the Indian church, especially for the diocese of Cochin, he was a forerunner of the conciliar declaration Nostra Aetate, which teachings of the Catholic Church. Firmly rooted in the tried concretely to demonstrate the need for unity, love and faith, he extended Jesus' love to everyone he met and his peace between people of different religious faiths who were revolutionary fervour for the education of the poor is still in conflict. He was a committed priest, an intelligent guide remembered by many who have experienced his love. In and a popular figure among the people. His life and pastoral every circumstance, he overcame physical and spiritual work generated unity and love between people of different problems by relying on God's providence, never straying classes and faiths and his mission was to find common ground from his love for Jesus and for the poor. based on dialogue and collaboration with the faithful of other He was sick, and suffered great pain without minimum religions. hesitation and offered it to God, for the poor.He left for Pope Pius XII granted him the title of "Domestic Prelate" in his heavenly abode to his “Great love”, Jesus, on 20th of March, 1951, honouring his selfless service to the Church and February 1961. society. He refused to be appointed bishop of the diocese of Today, Edakochi St. Lawrence parish has been transformed Cochin, choosing to serve all outside any official position. into a “Pilgrim Centre”. As homage to this living example, His strong and great faith in God was the inspiration which thousands of candles are being burned, near his tomb, led him to make the right decisions in difficult times and every hour of the day and night and prayers are made be the respected counsellor of bishops, priests, and the through his intercession. Loving the unloved, especially poor. He was firmly opposed to any discrimination based the poor and the sick, was a hallmark of his life of earth. on class, skin colour, belief or culture and always gave the utmost attention to human dignity in accordance with the Venerable Monsignor Lawrence Puliyanath, Pray for us!

November 2020 11 Poem & Reflections

It is a new unique time… Sr. Sukirtha Kulandai Presentation Sisters Rohtak Parish.

It was a new change that gripped the entire world to be still It was a new covid-19 that brought all to stay home It was a new strange need to come to terms with the loneliness and solititude It was a new opportunity to explore and be thankful for what it means to be alive It was a new peaceful time to experience the Eucharistic Lord present in my life It was a new desire to pray and meditate longer It was a new zeal to use the inner power to make a new choice It was a new awakening to create new ways to live and cope It was a new thought that life is with unexpected transitions It was a new motivation to read books It was a new renewed determination to exercise and to rest It was a new fortune to stimulate inspiration to make art from within It was a new deep calling to listen more deeply and compassionately It was a new courageous time to meet my shadows and enter into my deepest emotions It was a new time to release life’s heaviness through dance and laughter It was a new approach to modern technology for virtual learning and communication It was a new profound time to mold a meaning out of the difficult & the wonderful times in my life It was a new challenging time where the inner voice called me to think differently

Best of all, now…

It is a new unique time in the history to enter into a new normal!!!!

12 The Voice of Delhi A New Twist to a New Normal Sr. Sukirtha Kulandai Presentation Sisters Rohtak Parish.

In August 2019, when I left for Ireland everything was “Normal”. But in March 2020 everything got changed. “Normal” was never the same. Covid – 19 has altered the look and feel of cities, locally & globally. I recall my return journey from Ireland to India on 8th of August 2020. I traveled through three international Airports namely, Dublin, Paris and New Delhi. In these Airports, I had seen, heard and experienced a “new normal” which is shown in the picture. During this journey and institutional quarantine I reflected from a totally different angle on these new normal catchphrases which I would like to narrate briefly with a new twist. Namely,

Physical/Social distancing Sanitize your hands Wear a mask Test, trace and treat Self-isolation/ Quarantine Stay safe, Stay home

1. Physical/Social distancing: I heard all of them speaking about social distancing which can be misunderstood as making a social distancing from poor and needy or not engaging in relationships and communication. The better word would have been physical distancing; keeping distance of 3m & 6m between persons. Jesus always told us to be socially involved for the betterment of the brotheren. 2. Sanitize your hands: “Sanitize your hands” has become the slogan of the day. As I reflected, along with this outer sanitization we all are in need of inner sanitization. We need to sanitize our heart, mind and soul. Jesus said what goes in doesn’t defile us but what comes out from our heart may defile us and others. 3. Wear a mask: We are instructed to wear a face mask and it is obediently done by all of us. But I feel that many a times we also wear masks to pretend or project ourselves in a public sphere. And I remember St.Paul’s words; clothe yourself with love & kindness. 4. Test, trace and treat: World Health Organization has developed this scientific methodology to eradicate Coronavirus. Test, trace and treat can become a beautiful life principle where we can test, trace and treat our talents, qualities & hobbies. As Jesus said, be perfect as your heavenly father is perfect. 5. Self-isolation/Quarantine: For symptomatic and asymptomatic, doctors had advised self-isolation and quarantine. The root meaning of the word Quarantine leads us towards a self-introspection, self-awareness and self-realization. Jesus by his 40 days of quarantine prepared himself for his missionary work. 6. Stay safe, Stay home: “Stay safe, Stay home” is used during this pandemic time. But in reality this has to be our life motto where socially, emotionally, spiritually, physically and psychologically we are in need of holistic growth. Being at home with oneself can lead you to personal growth. In Acts of the Apostles we read, Mary and the disciples of Jesus remained in the upper room and received the Holy Spirit. In conclusion, all these “new normal” has become part and parcel of our daily life. I hope my twist to these new normal may be an eye-opener to all of us. Stay safe and stay home.

November 2020 13 YOUTHspe CORNERCiaL rePOrT

Invest in that top floor both the federal and the state Nikhil George governments had promised to help rebuild the church, no aid Where are we investing? In a career, in a dream home, in gold or in winning over people. came. The Archdiocese of Delhi It takes time and effort and patience and perseverance. undertook the reconstruction two It’s one tough task. years ago. The church still waits for “a parish Yet we have taken it up. clear reason” for the fire, the

church official added. Police and It’s good. Good to chase those dreams. The journey and the pursuit teach us valuable lessons. others dismissed it the result of The failed efforts, all the more. Finally reaching those goals give us joy and satisfaction. electricity short circuit, while That slowly but surely fades away, until we set our eyes on a new mission and set out.others suspected foul play. Present on the occasion Oscar roundup Entire lives are spent on fulfilling our goals meant for our lives here on earth. Fernandes, Member of Parliament. This is “a miracle church and But then what? it remains a powerful symbol

of hope,” Fernandes later told Is there really a life beyond this what we see? AlAknAndA I mean does the soul really live forever more? Matters India. Delhi’s arson-hit Ranjit John, architect of the Holy Spirit Church “I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, thechurch, forgiveness said ofsins,he was happy to work Parish Priest: Fr. Jesuraj the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.” on the project. “I welcome the Lord. church rededicated Come Holy Spirit and sanctify this We say that in the Creed. Do we truly believe that last bit? Published on: 6:12 pm, January 15, 2017 by: mattersindia.com place of worship,” he prayed while Christmas Tree Celebration

speaking to Matters India. The Our Christian faith does feel incomplete if the goodness of God was to end at the end our lives on Earth. He loves you, he made you to live for a few years and then ya goodbye! church was opened on December he parishioners of Holy Father John Maria Vianney who in 30, 2001, by then Archbishop Spirit Church, Alaknanda in his inspiring sermon called for all sTaNley KOzhichira aND arul e laNgO We know Jesus is alive. We have experienced him in our lives. We have seen him at workVincent in the Concessao lives of others. of Delhi. It Ta yuletide cheer on 8th Jan present to have a daily encounter We have seen how His Church has continued to serve his people and “the gates of Hadesserved shall as notworship prevail place over for it”. both 2017 (which coincided with Feast of with Child Jesus and celebrate the It’s been overew 2000 Delhi: years Archbishop and counting. reminds our own dedication to the Latin and Syro-Malabar the Epiphany) as they geared up to Christmas Spirit throughout the

Anil J T Couto of Delhi on Jesus. We need to be witnesses Catholics living in and around celebrate the ‘Christmas Tree’, an year, in thought, word and action. Even in the silence as we think logically and scientifically about the world we live in, we find him. January 15 urged Christians of Christ at anytime and Dilshad Garden, one of the largest annual community fiesta, at Don At the cultural event, the SCC units He saidN He will come again. in India to muster courage to face anywhere. Jesus’s heart thirsts residential areas in Delhi. Bosco School, Alaknanda. carols competition emceed Franklin Surelypersecution. he also was speaking to those who havefor passed the world’s away. salvation,” Parish priest Father Anthony The celebration of the Holy Mass and Nikita. Adya Binson, a Class “We need the courage to said Archbishop Couto at the Francis said that the burning by Parish Priest Fr. Jesuraj, Assistant I student opened the event with Suddenlyface whenpersecution. we think It ofcan that come eternity thatrededication lies ahead, this Mass Earth that time launched surely seemsof like the a church speck on was the “a timeline. blessing Parish Priest Fr. Mukesh, Fr. Jerry, a message on the true spirit of But thisanytime,” speck has the the prelate power said to shape while that eternity.the annual parish feast. in disguise” and as the gutted SDB the Administrator Don Bosco Chirstmas. The Catechism students

rededicating a church in an Retired Archbishop Vincent M Church enabled his flock to School, Fr. Diamond, SDB and Fr. of the parish performed the prayer He calls us to love him, love ourselves and love our neighbour. eastern extreme of the national Concessao and around 50 priests rebuild with modernity and Illango, SJ. The main celebrant was dance which won the first prize at the

Threecapital simple that steps was and gutted ‘boom’ in its a done. concelebrated the Mass attended expansion. After the blessing of mysterious fire more than two by hundreds of people from the tabernacle, Archbishop Couto I am sureyears some ago. ofSt. us Sebastian’s wonder, why Church should I lovevarious God? walks of life. handed its key to Father Francis. in Dilshad Garden was among Archbishop Couto The Catholic church sits Have sixwe churchever wondered institutions why shouldin Delhi I love myacknowledged Mom or Dad? that help to between a Hindu temple and an That thought doesn’t cross our mind when we have experienced love from them. targeted between December rebuild the church came from Orthodox Christian church.

2014 and January 2015. The various sources such as Bombay Similarly I believe to Love God we need to experience His love first. Be soakedattacks in it.ended Drenched suddenly in it. with Stand the under thatArchdiocese, downpour. Propagation For hours. Days. of Faith, Years. announcement of elections to Nunciature and local sources. For somethe Delhi it takes legislative a moment, assembly for some in it may takeThe years archbishop for that “Abba”said the experience. But allFebruary lifelong 2015.we run to Him as He runs to usCatholic and embrace Church over is not and against over again. The attack on the Dilshad anyone, but tries to reach out to So that this life can be a gift of love; to Him, ourselves and others. Garden church on December 1, all irrespective of their religions

2014, led to nationwide protests and other differences. And then we will be investing where it matters most. and drew international attention. An archdiocesan official told “Dedication of the church Matters India that although 14 The Voice of Delhi 14 The Voice of Delhi february 2017 15 speCiaL rePOrT

both the federal and the state governments had promised to help rebuild the church, no aid came. The Archdiocese of Delhi NOVEMBER 2020 undertook the reconstruction two years ago. The church still waits for “a parish clear reason” for the fire, the church official added. Police and others dismissed it the result of electricity short circuit, while others suspected foul play. Present on the occasion Oscar roundup ASHOK PLACE Fernandes, Member of Parliament. Sacred Heart Cathedral This is “a miracle church and Parish Priest: Fr. Lawrence P. R it remains a powerful symbol Asst. Parish Priest: Fr. John Britto Xavier of hope,” Fernandes later told Asst. Parish Priest: Fr. Shinil Jacob AlAknAndA Matters India. Asst. Parish Priest: Fr Aroykia Raj Delhi’s arson-hit Ranjit John, architect of the Holy Spirit Church church, said he was happy to work Parish Priest: Fr. Jesuraj on the project. “I welcome the Lord. The Feast of The Nativity of Our church rededicated Come Holy Spirit and sanctify this Published on: 6:12 pm, January 15, 2017 by: mattersindia.com place of worship,” he prayed while BlessedChristmas Mother Mary Tree Celebration speaking to Matters India. The Fr Arokiya church was opened on December he Feast ofhe the parishioners of Holy Father John Maria Vianney who in 30, 2001, by then Archbishop nativity of Spiritour Church, Alaknanda in his inspiring sermon called for all sTaNley KOzhichira aND arul e laNgO Vincent Concessao of Delhi. It BlessedT Mothera yuletide cheer on 8th Jan present to have a daily encounter served as worship place for both T 2017 (whichth coincided with Feast of with Child Jesus and celebrate the was celebrated on 8 ew Delhi: Archbishop reminds our own dedication to the Latin and Syro-Malabar of September,the 2020Epiphany) in as they geared up to Christmas Spirit throughout the Anil J T Couto of Delhi on Jesus. We need to be witnesses Catholics living in and around Sacred Heartcelebrate Cathedral the ‘Christmas Tree’, an year, in thought, word and action. NJanuary 15 urged Christians of Christ at anytime and Dilshad Garden, one of the largest at 6.30 pm. annual Novena community in fiesta, at Don At the cultural event, the SCC units in India to muster courage to face anywhere. Jesus’s heart thirsts residential areas in Delhi. preparation Boscofor the School, feast Alaknanda. carols competition emceed Franklin persecution. for the world’s salvation,” Parish priest Father Anthony began on 30th TheAugust, celebration of the Holy Mass and Nikita. Adya Binson, a Class “We need the courage to said Archbishop Couto at the Francis said that the burning 2020. For bynine Parish days Priest Fr. Jesuraj, Assistant I student opened the event with face persecution. It can come rededication Mass that launched of the church was “a blessing rosary and Parishnovena Priest to Fr. Mukesh, Fr. Jerry, a message on the true spirit of anytime,” the prelate said while the annual parish feast. in disguise” and as the gutted Our Lady of SDBHealth the wasAdministrator Don Bosco Chirstmas. The Catechism students rededicating a church in an Retired Archbishop Vincent M Church enabled his flock to prayed in frontSchool, of Fr.the Diamond, SDB and Fr. of the parish performed the prayer eastern extreme of the national Concessao and around 50 priests rebuild with modernity and grotto at 6 pm,Illango, followed SJ. The main celebrant was dance which won the first prize at the capital that was gutted in a concelebrated the Mass attended expansion. After the blessing of by Holy Eucharist. mysterious fire more than two by hundreds of people from the tabernacle, Archbishop Couto Legion of Mary was years ago. St. Sebastian’s Church various walks of life. handed its key to Father Francis. given the responsibility in Dilshad Garden was among Archbishop Couto The Catholic church sits of conducting the six church institutions in Delhi acknowledged that help to between a Hindu temple and an devotion. On 8th targeted between December rebuild the church came from Orthodox Christian church. September the devotees 2014 and January 2015. The various sources such as Bombay of Mother Mary held attacks ended suddenly with the Archdiocese, Propagation of Faith, candles in their hands announcement of elections to Nunciature and local sources. and offered their the Delhi legislative assembly in The archbishop said the devotion and prayers to February 2015. Catholic Church is not against her. The attack on the Dilshad anyone, but tries to reach out to Garden church on December 1, all irrespective of their religions Rev. Fr. Alphonse Shah celebrated the feast day Mass. In his homily, he highlighted the 2014, led to nationwide protests and other differences. virtues of Mother Mary and the significance of the role that she plays in our salvation and drew international attention. An archdiocesan official told history. The celebration concluded with refreshments. “Dedication of the church Matters India that although November 2020 15 14 The Voice of Delhi february 2017 15 parish roundup fNOebruaryVEMBER 2020 2017

Birthdaydefence colony Celebration of Archbishop AnilnArelA J. T. Couto PrAsAd nAgAr rohini PArish St.Fr A rokiyaLuke’s Church St. John Mary Vianney Church St. Michael Church The Church of Resurrection Parish Priest: Fr.James Peter Raj Parish Priest: Fr. Kulandai Swami Parish Priest: Fr. Arthur R. Pinto Parish Priest: Fr.Ivan Madtha nd September, 2020 was a joyous day for all the Parishioners of Sacred Heart Cathedral as they came together Asst. Parish Priests: Fr.Balaraju Anthony Swami, Fr.Vijay Kullu Asst. Parish Priests: Fr. Umesh Ekka Asst. Parish Priests: Fr. Balraj L and celebrated the birthday of His grace Archbishop Anil J. T. Couto. The Holy Eucharist was celebrated by Christmas 22Archbishop and was concelebrated by Rev. Msgr. Susai Sebastian, Rev. Fr. Jervis and a few more priests from Altar Servers Day at FeastArchbishop’s of house, epiphany clergy home and CBCI.and christmas day ◗ Ms. Anjali Thomas Prasad nagar Day christmasIn the Mass tree celebration introduction, ◗ C.M. Thomas ◗ Rosmin S Maria Celebrations a brief profile n Sunday, 27 November 2016 we celebrated Altar Servers Day. The of Archbishophe St. Luke’s Church by different associations of parish. Eucharistic celebration began with a short introduction on the life of St. at Rohini was read.celebrated In the feast of Fathers, Brothers and Catechism OJohn Berchmans, the Patron Saint of the Altar Servers. The Holy Mass This homily,Epiphany his and Christmas tree teachers also conducted a few presided over by Rev. Fr. Arthur Pinto. The introduction, readings and prayer as Parish on 8th January, 2017. Bi-lingual Holy games, much to the surprise of the well as prayer for faithful were done by the Altar Servers. Rev. Fr. Arthur Pinto, grace thanked ◗ Vanessa Lobo MassGod for concelebrated the gift by Fr. Mathew parishioners. For the Christmas tree the Parish Priest said, “Serving at the altar is a special privilege", given to them Koyical. Fr. James Peter Raj (Parish celebrations, the catechism students by the Church. The closer you are to the altar, the more you will remember to of his life and Priest), Fr. Vijay Kullu &, Fr. Balaraju were presented with beautiful gifts speak with Jesus in daily prayer; the more you will be nourished by the word shared about his Swami (Assistant Parish Priests) but also the toddlers were given and the body of the Lord." It is considered to be the first step towards becoming life experiences and Fr. Amit (Nepal Province) also small presents. Also, the lucky draw priests and religious to serve the Lord and His people. He also exhorted the especially those concelebrated the holy mass. After for Christmas Hamper was drawn t. John Mary Vianney church parents to inspire and encourage their children to join the Altar Servers thelife-lessons Mass, the that fair was declared open and the prizes were conferred to two celebrated the birth of Association and render their valuable service at the altar. After the church byare the taught Fr. James by Peter Raj, There lucky winners, we’re keeping their SJesus Christ, our Saviour on announcement, Rev. Fr. Arthur felicitated them and gave away Certificates. He werehis mother food and Late games stalls organized names a secret for security purpose. 24th December, 2016. The Holy thanked all those who actively involved themselves, especially Sr. Stella Lobo Ernestina Couto Eucharist was celebrated by Rev. and Mrs. Teresa George, the animators of Altar Servers. and requested Fr. Pradeep. His homily centred, all to continue to in the message of love and care pray for him and towards each other. Reminding Thanksgiving Get-together at for his mission. the parishioners that Christmas St. Michael’s, Prasad Nagar is not just about decorations he Church of Resurrection After the and exchange of gifts but it is a n Saturday, January 14, 2017, games anchored Ms. Aparna Babu a celebrated its parish homily, special time for us to prepare our hearts St. Michael’s Church, Prasad number of prizes were announced Christmas Day on Sunday intercessory O T to welcome the Baby Jesus into Nagar held thanksgiving get- and presented by Mr Rajan George, January 08, 2017. Parish Priest, prayers were our lives anew each year. The together function at 7.00 p.m. Vice President, Parish Council. Fr. Fr.Ivan Madtha, celebrated prayed for him and for the needs of the community. All those who were present for thecelebrant Mass wished through his his grace melodious after the at the Church Complex for the Arthur expressed heartfelt thanks to mass. The choir along with the Mass by singing a wishing and cutting of birthday cake. The birthday cake was then joyouslysinging shared inspired by all.all of us to members of Parish Council, Catholic one and all for their whole-hearted congregation added to the bliss by celebrate Christmas with joy and Association, Vincent De Paul, collaboration and support extended singing beautiful hymns and carols reconciliation with one another. Youth, Mahila Samaj, Legion of throughout the year 2016 in the to mark the Feast of the Epiphany. The ecstatic parishioners made Mary, Religious and Altar Servers. church activities. Encouraging the The mass concluded with prize merry and danced on the beats of Rev. Fr. Arthur Pinto inaugurated parishioners to continue to raise the distribution of all the activities mandar in celebration. the get-together. Amid fun and power of community through 2017. conducted, the children were New Year 2017 and the Feast awarded prizes and certificates. of Our Lady at the thanksgiving Fr.Ivan conducted an innovative adoration on 31st December, 2016. ‘sector-wise’game which served a The Christmas tree on 8th January, double benefit; firstly to improve 2017, tastefully arranged by Rev the bonding between people living St. Luke’s Youth Group Fr Umesh Ekka, Sr Rajni and Sr in the same or nearby sectors and Anupa, where every parishioner secondly to elect a member who outh Choir participated in two most coveted contests at the regardless of their age participated would represent them at the New Ydiocese, ‘Cathedral Bells’ and ‘Gloria’ (Syro-Malabar Carol singing and won exciting goodies. The Parish Council to be formed. competition). The Choir bagged 2nd Position in “Cathedral Bells 2016” day, a celebration of one family in Games conducted for the kids and ‘Gloria’ under the leadership and guidance of the choir master Jibin Christ Jesus. Cheers to a beautiful by the parish youth and food stalls George. beginning of the New Year 2017. put up by &for the parishioners 16 The Voice of Delhi God Bless us all! added excitement to the event.

18 The Voice of Delhi february 2017 19 The Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Parish Feast of Cathedral Fr Arokiya

th September, 2020 was a joyful day for the parishioners of the Sacred Heart Cathedral 27as we celebrated the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and our parish feast. The Sacred Heart is a powerful reminder of the Love of Christ for all of us. We also celebrated the ‘World Day of Migrants and Refugees’. The message of the Holy Father Pope Francis on this occasion is titled as, “Like Jesus Christ, forced to flee”. It was a day for us to express our concern and care for the vulnerable people on the move and we prayed for them in a special way during our Feast Mass.

The solemn Eucharist was celebrated by His Grace Archbishop Anil J. T. Couto and was concelebrated by Rev. Fr. Lawrence P. R, the parish priest, Rev. Fr. Victor D’Souza and the assistant parish priests reverend fathers: Britto, Shinil and Arokiya at 9 am. Archbishop in his homily reminded us the words of Pope Francis: It is more difficult to let God love us than to love Him! The best way to love Him in return is to open our hearts and let Him love us.” He also exhorted us to surrender our lives and offer the present pandemic challenges to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. After the Mass there was prize distribution for the students who scored good marks in their 10th and 12th std and to the catechism children who won prizes in diocesan level competitions and also to those who won prizes in the online competitions organized on the occasion of parish feast. It was indeed a memorable celebration for all of us.

November 2020 17 parish roundup fNOebruaryVEMBER 2020 2017

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The Conference singing inspired all of us to members of Parish Council, Catholic one and all for their whole-hearted congregation added to the bliss by has adopted seven poor families celebrate Christmas with joy and Association, Vincent De Paul, collaboration and support extended singing beautiful hymns and carols most of them are widows and reconciliation with one another. Youth, Mahila Samaj, Legion of throughout the year 2016 in the to mark the Feast of the Epiphany. provides them with monthly The ecstatic parishioners made Mary, Religious and Altar Servers. church activities. Encouraging the The mass concluded with prize rations and also takes care of the merry and danced on the beats of Rev. Fr. Arthur Pinto inaugurated parishioners to continue to raise the distribution of all the activities education and other basic needs mandar in celebration. the get-together. Amid fun and power of community through 2017. conducted, the children were of their children. 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The Parish Council to be formed. comeY forward and help the society competition). The Choir bagged 2nd Position in “Cathedral Bells 2016” day, a celebration of one family in Games conducted for the kids in the best way possible. and ‘Gloria’ under the leadership and guidance of the choir master Jibin Christ Jesus. Cheers to a beautiful by the parish youth and food stalls George. beginning of the New Year 2017. put up by &for the parishioners 18 The Voice of Delhi God Bless us all! added excitement to the event.

18 The Voice of Delhi february 2017 19 Chrism Mass R. Nihal Pedric

he Chrism Mass is a special Mass Tof unity in which the priests renew their pledge of obedience to the bishop and loyalty to the universal Church. This year the Chrism mass which was to take place on 7th April during Holy Week could not happen due to lockdown. Therefore, the Chrism Mass at Cathedral was celebrated on 15th October, 2020 which was presided over by His Grace Archbishop Anil. Many priests of the Delhi Archdiocese, Religious and Laity could not attend the Chrism mass this year due to the protocal though everyone wanted to be present for the celebration. During his introduction, Archbishop remembered Fr. Joe Thomas, Fr. Augustine Kuriapilly and Fr.Cirilo F. Rodrigues who have Passed away into eternity recently. Archbishop called upon all the Priests to thank God for the gift of the priesthood. During the homily, Archbishop said that we are here to thank God for the gift of our priesthood which is always a gift, never earned by us. Always God’s graciousness is at work. It is God’s goodness to choose us and to appoint us as His Ministers of the world and the Sacraments. So we thank God today for this undeserved gift that comes to us from God to serve the Church and Humanity. During the Eucharistic celebrations, the priests who were present renewed their vow of their obedience to the Bishops. During the service, the three holy oils(oil of catechumens, oil of the sick and sacred Chrism) were blessed for the use in administering various sacraments throughout the year.This may be the first timein the histroy of the Archdiocese of Delhi that the Cathedral Witnessed a Chrism mass without the participation of Religious and laity. However, it was indeed a memorable celebration for all those who were present for the service.

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ALAKNANDA Holy defence Spirit Church colony nArelA PrAsAd nAgAr rohini PArish Parish Priest: Fr. Jesu Raj ASt.sst. Luke’sParish Priest: Church Fr. Mukesh Damor St. John Mary Vianney Church St. Michael Church The Church of Resurrection Parish Priest: Fr.James Peter Raj Parish Priest: Fr. Kulandai Swami Parish Priest: Fr. Arthur R. Pinto Parish Priest: Fr.Ivan Madtha Asst. Parish Priests: Fr.Balaraju Anthony Swami, Fr.Vijay Kullu Asst. Parish Priests: Fr. Umesh Ekka Asst. Parish Priests: Fr. Balraj L Activities of the Women’s Council Christmas FeastMrs. Julie Alwyn of epiphany and christmas day Altar Servers Day at Women’s Council ◗ Ms. Anjali Thomas Prasad nagar Day he Women’s Council of the Holy Spirit Church, Alaknanda had its first christmas tree celebration ◗ virtual meet on 2nd October, 2020. Many women of the parish joined C.M. Thomas ◗ Rosmin S Maria Celebrations Tthe group via the WhatsApp link and attended this meeting amidst the n Sunday, 27 November 2016 we celebrated Altar Servers Day. The pandemic.he St. The Luke’s meeting Church was presided overby by differentthe Parish associations Priest, Rev. ofFr. parish. Jesuraj. Eucharistic celebration began with a short introduction on the life of St. at Rohini celebrated the feast of Fathers, Brothers and Catechism John Berchmans, the Patron Saint of the Altar Servers. The Holy Mass It was an exciting event as the core group members had laid down some O Epiphany and Christmas tree teachers also conducted a few presided over by Rev. Fr. Arthur Pinto. The introduction, readings and prayer as Parish Tinteresting activities to be conducted in future. During the meeting, as a part on 8th January, 2017. Bi-lingual Holy games, much to the surprise of the well as prayer for faithful were done by the Altar Servers. Rev. Fr. Arthur Pinto, ◗ Vanessa Lobo Massof the concelebrated activity for the by month Fr. Mathew of October, theparishioners. idea of mask For making the Christmas at subsidised tree the Parish Priest said, “Serving at the altar is a special privilege", given to them Koyical.rates, which Fr. James is currently Peter Raj the (Parish need of thecelebrations, hour, was proposed.the catechism Indeed students this by the Church. The closer you are to the altar, the more you will remember to Priest),outreach Fr. programme Vijay Kullu would &, Fr. beBalaraju of some help,were in presented this unprecedented with beautiful time, gifts for speak with Jesus in daily prayer; the more you will be nourished by the word Swamithe women (Assistant volunteers Parish in Priests)mask making. Thisbut monthalso the being toddlers the Marianwere given month, and the body of the Lord." It is considered to be the first step towards becoming andthe WomenFr. Amit Council (Nepal hasProvince) taken up also the responsibilitysmall presents. of animating Also, the the lucky mass draw and priests and religious to serve the Lord and His people. He also exhorted the concelebratedthe rosary on 31 thest of holy this mass.month. After Also on thisfor day Christmas the masks Hamper made by was the drawn women t. John Mary Vianney church parents to inspire and encourage their children to join the Altar Servers thevolunteers Mass, the would fair bewas sold declared at a subsidised open rate.and the prizes were conferred to two celebrated the birth of Association and render their valuable service at the altar. After the church by the Fr. James Peter Raj, There lucky winners, we’re keeping their SJesus Christ, our Saviour on announcement, Rev. Fr. Arthur felicitated them and gave away Certificates. He wereThe initiative food and has games been stalls greatly organized appreciated names by the a secretparish for priest security as well purpose. as the 24th December, 2016. The Holy thanked all those who actively involved themselves, especially Sr. Stella Lobo parishioners. It was announced in Hindi as well as in English mass on 11th Eucharist was celebrated by Rev. and Mrs. Teresa George, the animators of Altar Servers. October to bring about more awareness amongst the members of the parish. Fr. Pradeep. His homily centred, in the message of love and care Not to miss, the members of the Women Council attended two webinars - a towards each other. Reminding Thanksgiving Get-together at th webinar on 27 of September which was organized by Women’s Commission the parishioners that Christmas St. Michael’s, Prasad Nagar of Archdiocese of Delhi - Theme: CATHOLIC WOMAN, YOU ARE THE CHANGE is not just about decorations he Church of Resurrection and on 11th October, 2020, the occasion of the International day of girl child, and exchange of gifts but it is a n Saturday, January 14, 2017, games anchored Ms. Aparna Babu a celebrated its parish another webinar - organized by the Women’s Commission of Archdiocese of time for us to prepare our hearts OSt. Michael’s Church, Prasad number of prizes were announced TChristmas Day on Sunday Goa and Daman –on the Theme: MY VOICE ARE EQUAL TO FUTURE. Both the to welcome the Baby Jesus into Nagar held thanksgiving get- and presented by Mr Rajan George, January 08, 2017. Parish Priest, webinars were indeed very informative and encouraging. our lives anew each year. The together function at 7.00 p.m. Vice President, Parish Council. Fr. Fr.Ivan Madtha, celebrated celebrant through his melodious at the Church Complex for the Arthur expressed heartfelt thanks to mass. The choir along with the AYA NAGAR singing inspired all of us to members of Parish Council, Catholic one and all for their whole-hearted congregation added to the bliss by St. John the Baptist Church celebrate Christmas with joy and Association, Vincent De Paul, collaboration and support extended singing beautiful hymns and carols Parish Priest: Fr. Francis Swaminathan reconciliation with one another. Youth, Mahila Samaj, Legion of throughout the year 2016 in the to mark the Feast of the Epiphany. Asst. Priest : Fr. Remjius Tirkey The ecstatic parishioners made Mary, Religious and Altar Servers. church activities. Encouraging the The mass concluded with prize merry and danced on the beats of Rev. Fr. Arthur Pinto inaugurated parishioners to continue to raise the distribution of all the activities Felicitation of Newly Ordained mandarPriest in celebration. the get-together. Amid fun and power of community through 2017. conducted, the children were New Year 2017 and the Feast awarded prizes and certificates. th of October, 2020 was a day of joy and happiness for the of Our Lady at the thanksgiving Fr.Ivan conducted an innovative parishioners of St. John the Baptist Church because we were adoration on 31st December, 2016. ‘sector-wise’game which served a 11happy to welcome the newly ordained priest and our assistant The Christmas tree on 8th January, double benefit; firstly to improve parish priest, Rev. Fr. Remjius Tirkey and receive his blessings. The 2017, tastefully arranged by Rev the bonding between people living newSt. priest celebratedLuke’s his Thanksgiving Youth Eucharist in Groupour church at Fr Umesh Ekka, Sr Rajni and Sr in the same or nearby sectors and 7.30 am. In his homily he shared about his vocation story and various Anupa, where every parishioner secondly to elect a member who experiencesouth Choirof his participatedlife. He also insaid two that most it was coveted the family contests prayer at the that regardless of their age participated would represent them at the New helpedY diocese,him to discern ‘Cathedral the call Bells’ of God.and ‘Gloria’It was prayer (Syro-Malabar that helped Carol him sin to ging and won exciting goodies. The Parish Council to be formed. do competition).the will of God The in his Choir life. bagged There was 2nd a Position short felicitation in “Cathedral programme Bells 2016” day, a celebration of one family in Games conducted for the kids soonand after ‘Gloria’ the Mass. under the leadership and guidance of the choir master Jibin Christ Jesus. Cheers to a beautiful by the parish youth and food stalls George. beginning of the New Year 2017. put up by &for the parishioners 20 The Voice of Delhi God Bless us all! added excitement to the event.

18 The Voice of Delhi february 2017 19 NARELA St. John Mary Vianney Church Parish Priest: Fr. Savari Raj Shepherd Visits Narela Missions Mukta th September 2020, was very special day for the parishioners 20of St. John Mary Vianney church because His Grace Most Rev. Anil J.T Couto, the Archbishop of Delhi visited our parish. It was indeed a joyous day and we celebrated in advance the birthday of our beloved Archbishop two days before of his birthday. The main purpose of his visiting was explained through introduction by Ms. Mukta. It was his love for the parishioners archbishop came to meet us, to know about the activities of the church and the schools, Rosary School, Narela and Rosary Sr. Sec. School, Kheri Manajat and the Rosary Bhawan (Convent). Archbishop was welcomed with bouquet of flowers by Mr. Henry, the secretary of the parish council. The Eucharistic Mass was presided over by His Grace Anil J.T Couto along with the parish priest Rev. Fr. Savariraj. The Archbishop gave an inspiring homily about the prodigal son and also emphasized that God has given us different gifts to each one of us. Therefore we should respect and not murmur or grumble when others do well rather we should feel happy for them.

The mass was offered especially for three intentions.

1. We prayed to God for the schools and offered them as a symbol of flowers. There are many symbols of flowers like love, peace, truth, justice, progress, success, happiness etc. As sweet fragrance of flowers spread everywhere and in the same way our two schools may flourish and progress day by day. These two schools may become the main centre of education for the people of this locality so that every student studying here gets quality education, knowledge, wisdom, love and success. Thus all may have bright future.

2. The birthday of Archbishop falls on 22nd September. We prayed and offered his life to God as a symbol of candle. As a candle consumes itself to light the way for others and it also dispels the darkness. Likewise may his life be always enlightened with the divine light. Each rays of His divine light may reach to the heart of the people and give life to many more people.

3. We prayed for the departed soul of late Mrs. Ernestina Couto, mother of archbishop as symbol of incense. As incense is a symbol of the prayer of the faithful rising to heaven. May her soul rest in peace and enjoy the eternal bliss with the saints and the angels in heaven. We also prayed to God for comfort to His Grace archbishop and his family and strengthen them at this time of grief.

The choir with their melodious voice led the congregation in the spirit of prayer under the guidance of Sr. Wilma. Soon after the mass, there was a cake cutting ceremony. Youth sang birthday song and expressed their love and affection. We wished our beloved archbishop long life and many fruitful years of ministry. May God bless him with good health. The memorable celebration will be cherished by the parishioners and will remain forever. The day’s liturgy for the mass was organized under the able guidance of Sr. Saguntala, the superior of Servite Sisters.

After the Eucharistic celebration, Archbishop Visited Rosary School, Narela, Rosary Sr Sec School, Kheri Manajat, Rosary Bhawan (Convent) and land at Jakholi.

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PRASAD NAGAR St.d efenceMichael’s Church colony nArelA PrAsAd nAgAr rohini PArish Parish Priest: Fr. Balraj Lourduswamy St. Luke’s Church St. John Mary Vianney Church St. Michael Church The Church of Resurrection Asst. Parish Priest: Fr. Balaraju Anthonyswamy Parish Priest: Fr.James Peter Raj Parish Priest: Fr. Kulandai Swami Parish Priest: Fr. Arthur R. Pinto Parish Priest: Fr.Ivan Madtha Asst.Parish Parish Priests: Feast, Fr.Balaraju Anthony Pastoral Swami, Fr.Vijay KulluVisit, ReleaseAsst. ofParish Priests: Fr. Umesh Ekka Asst. Parish Priests: Fr. Balraj L Altar Servers Day at Christmas FeastDirectory, of epiphany Felicitations and christmas day ◗ Ms. Anjali Thomas Prasad nagar Day christmasC.M. Thomas tree celebration ◗ C.M. Thomas ◗ Rosminunday, S Maria October 4, 2020 was a day of rejoicing for Celebrations n Sunday, 27 November 2016 we celebrated Altar Servers Day. The the Parishioners of St. Michael’s Church, Prasad he St. Luke’s Church by different associations of parish. Eucharistic celebration began with a short introduction on the life of St. Nagar as they were geared up to celebrate the at Rohini S celebrated the feast of Fathers, Brothers and Catechism John Berchmans, the Patron Saint of the Altar Servers. The Holy Mass feast of their Patron, St. Michael, The Archangel. It was O Epiphany and Christmas tree teachers also conducted a few presided over by Rev. Fr. Arthur Pinto. The introduction, readings and prayer as Talso a day of 'Pastoral Visit' by His Grace, Most Rev. Anil Parish on 8th January, 2017. Bi-lingual Holy games, much to the surprise of the well as prayer for faithful were done by the Altar Servers. Rev. Fr. Arthur Pinto, J.T .Couto, Archbishop of Delhi ◗ Vanessa Lobo Mass concelebrated by Fr. Mathew parishioners. For the Christmas tree the Parish Priest said, “Serving at the altar is a special privilege", given to them Koyical.On this Fr.festive James day, Peter we Raj had (Parish Holy Eucharistcelebrations, bilingual the catechism students by the Church. The closer you are to the altar, the more you will remember to Priest),in Hindi Fr. and Vijay English Kullu at&, 8.a.m. Fr. Balaraju with limited were number presented of with beautiful gifts speak with Jesus in daily prayer; the more you will be nourished by the word Swamiparishioners (Assistant keeping Parish in view Priests) the COVID-19 but protocol. also the The toddlers were given and the body of the Lord." It is considered to be the first step towards becoming andHoly Fr. Eucharist Amit (Nepal was celebratedProvince) alsoby His Grace,small Most presents. Rev. Also, the lucky draw priests and religious to serve the Lord and His people. He also exhorted the concelebratedAnil J.T. Couto, the Archbishop holy mass. of AfterDelhi and con-celebratedfor Christmas Hamper was drawn t. John Mary Vianney church parents to inspire and encourage their children to join the Altar Servers theby our Mass, Parish the Priest, fair was Rev. declared Fr. Balraj open Lourduswamy. and the Beforeprizes were conferred to two celebrated the birth of Association and render their valuable service at the altar. After the church bythe the commencement Fr. James Peter of Raj,the HolyThere Eucharist, lucky Ms. winners, Punam we’re keeping their SJesus Christ, our Saviour on announcement, Rev. Fr. Arthur felicitated them and gave away Certificates. He wereToppo, food President and games of stallsMahila organized Sangh in namesher welcome a secret for security purpose. 24th December, 2016. The Holy thanked all those who actively involved themselves, especially Sr. Stella Lobo address said, "On the occasion of celebration of Feast Eucharist was celebrated by Rev. and Mrs. Teresa George, the animators of Altar Servers. of St. Michael's, The Archangel in our Parish, we are Fr. Pradeep. His homily centred, greatly delighted and blessed to have His Grace, Most in the message of love and care Rev. Anil J.T. Couto, Archbishop of Delhi in our midst. towards each other. Reminding Thanksgiving Get-together at His Grace was greeted and presented with a bouquet the parishioners that Christmas St. Michael’s, Prasad Nagar of flowers by our Parish Priest symbolizing our united is not just about decorations he Church of Resurrection love and affection for him with a big round of applause and exchange of gifts but it is a n Saturday, January 14, 2017, games anchored Ms. Aparna Babu a celebrated its parish from the congregation. time for us to prepare our hearts OSt. Michael’s Church, Prasad number of prizes were announced TChristmas Day on Sunday to welcome the Baby Jesus into Nagar held thanksgiving get- and presented by Mr Rajan George, January 08, 2017. Parish Priest, His Grace, in a brief introduction to the Holy Mass, our lives anew each year. The together function at 7.00 p.m. Vice President, Parish Council. Fr. Fr.Ivan Madtha, celebrated recalled the feast of the Archangels and the Guardian celebrant through his melodious at the Church Complex for the Arthur expressed heartfelt thanks to mass. The choir along with the Angels recently. The Archangels are messengers of singing inspired all of us to members of Parish Council, Catholic one and all for their whole-hearted congregation added to the bliss by God with special divine missions. The angel means the celebrate Christmas with joy and Association, Vincent De Paul, collaboration and support extended singing beautiful hymns and carols one who is sent - like Apostle. Archangels and Angels reconciliation with one another. Youth, Mahila Samaj, Legion of throughout the year 2016 in the to mark the Feast of the Epiphany. are entrusted with responsibilities of protecting and The ecstatic parishioners made Mary, Religious and Altar Servers. church activities. Encouraging the The mass concluded with prize guarding us. Similarly, we are chosen by God to be the merry and danced on the beats of Rev. Fr. Arthur Pinto inaugurated parishioners to continue to raise the distribution of all the activities messengers to guard and protect each other, the church mandar in celebration. the get-together. Amid fun and power of community through 2017. conducted, the children were and the society at large. Let's thank Heavenly Father for New Year 2017 and the Feast awarded prizes and certificates. the gift of Archangels and Angels and also plead to Him of Our Lady at the thanksgiving Fr.Ivan conducted an innovative that we may become not only to be the chosen ones but adoration on 31st December, 2016. ‘sector-wise’game which served a also to be the God-sent messengers in this world. The The Christmas tree on 8th January, double benefit; firstly to improve Eucharist celebration was supported with devotional and spiritual songs making the liturgy meaningful. 2017, tastefully arranged by Rev the bonding between people living At theSt. conclusion Luke’s of the Holy Eucharist, Youth Rev. Fr. Balraj Group Lourduswamy thanked His Grace,Fr Umesh Most Ekka, Rev. SrAnil Rajni J.T. andCouto Sr for in the same or nearby sectors and accepting our invitation and being with us as Main Celebrant of the Holy Eucharist on Anupa,this joyful where occasion every parishionerof Parish Feast secondly to elect a member who and speciallyouth Choir praying participated for us. He in also two thankedmost coveted Joseph contests Rosario at forthe his voluntary helpregardless in rendering of theirYouTube age participatedfacilities for would represent them at the New viewingYdiocese, the Holy ‘Cathedral Eucharist Bells’ on Sundays and ‘Gloria’ by the (Syro-Malabar parishioners. He Carol was sin presentedging with a giftand by won His exciting Grace in goodies. appreciation The and Parish Council to be formed. acknowledgementcompetition). The of hisChoir invaluable bagged 2ndand immeasurablePosition in “Cathedral service. Bells 2016” day, a celebration of one family in Games conducted for the kids and ‘Gloria’ under the leadership and guidance of the choir master Jibin Christ Jesus. Cheers to a beautiful by the parish youth and food stalls George. beginning of the New Year 2017. put up by &for the parishioners 22 The Voice of Delhi God Bless us all! added excitement to the event.

18 The Voice of Delhi february 2017 19 SNEHA TOPPO, A SYMBOL OF PRIDE AT ST. MICHAEL'S FELICITATED: It was a matter of pride for all of us at St. Michael's Church when the news came that Miss Sneha Toppo, daughter of Mr. Sushil Toppo has secured Second Position in the Solo Competition held at Archdiocese of Delhi in July 2020. She has been awarded with "Certificate of Appreciation" for her excellent performance. Indeed an amazing grace of God and blessings of St. Michael's, the Archangel, the Patron of our Parish. On the occasion of Parish Feast, after the Holy Eucharist, she was felicitated by His Grace, Most Rev. Anil J. T. Couto, Archbishop of Delhi. Congratulations Sneha! Keep it up.

RELEASE OF PARISH PHOTO DIRECTORY 2020: Another important event of this festive day was the release of the much awaited Parish Photo Directory by His Grace, Most Rev. Anil J.T. Couto, Archbishop of Delhi. His Grace, in his message, congratulated Rev. Fr. Balraj L. and his pastoral team and said, "A Parish Directory is the most useful instrument of strengthening the bonds of unity and love in the parish". The Directory is the best of its kind, well designed, appealing, displaying family photos, address with contact number of parishioners, association members and brief history of the parish dating back to 1953 to till date. Fr. Balraj thanked Mr. Charles George for designing the Directory and Mr. Robin Das for editing. They were presented with gift by His Grace in acknowledgement and appreciation of their consistent efforts leading to release of the Directory on this special occasion.

PASTORAL VISIT: After the Holy Mass, we had a meeting of various associations presided over by His Grace, Most. Rev. Anil J. T. Couto, Archbishop of Delhi along with our Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Balraj Lourduswamy. The meeting commenced with welcoming by Mr. Sanjay Christopher and opening prayer and reading the scriptures from the Bible by Sr. Joy Martin. The associations of the Church which included the Parish Council, Mahila Sangh, Vincent De Paul Society, Catechism Teachers and Altar Servers. A representative of each association presented a comprehensive report and updated His Grace on the activities conducted by them. His Grace appreciated the activities of the Associations and wished them all the best for their future endeavours. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks by Mr. Rajan George.

It was indeed an eventful day filled with enthusiasm and joy!

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Shahbad-Daulatpur St.d efenceXavier's Church colony nArelA PrAsAd nAgAr rohini PArish Parish Priest: Fr. Scaria Panthamackal SJ St. Luke’s Church St. John Mary Vianney Church St. Michael Church The Church of Resurrection Parish Priest: Fr.James Peter Raj Parish Priest: Fr. Kulandai Swami Parish Priest: Fr. Arthur R. Pinto Parish Priest: Fr.Ivan Madtha Asst. Parish Priests: Fr.Balaraju Anthony Swami, Fr.Vijay Kullu Asst. Parish Priests: Fr. Umesh Ekka Asst. Parish Priests: Fr. Balraj L Alberto Hurtado Youth Association’s Virtual Picnic Christmas FeastMonica Ekka of epiphany and christmas day Altar Servers Day at his time of the year our youth usually anticipates a fun outing ◗ Ms. Anjali Thomas Prasad nagar Day christmaswhere we spend tree quality timecelebration with each other and completely enjoy ourselves. But due to the current circumstances no ◗ C.M. Thomas T◗ Rosmin S Maria Celebrations one expected anything. 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Mathew for virtual picnicparishioners. as none Forof usthe had Christmas tree the Parish Priest said, “Serving at the altar is a special privilege", given to them Koyical.experienced Fr. James it before Peter and Raj it (Parishwas also the firstcelebrations, time for the the catechism core to students by the Church. The closer you are to the altar, the more you will remember to Priest),organize Fr. such Vijay virtual Kullu event. &, Fr. Balaraju were presented with beautiful gifts speak with Jesus in daily prayer; the more you will be nourished by the word Swami (Assistant Parish Priests) but also the toddlers were given and the body of the Lord." It is considered to be the first step towards becoming andWe started Fr. Amit with (Nepal our most Province) favorite also game ofsmall all time, presents. Tambola! Also, And the for lucky the online draw convenience of this game, one of our many priests and religious to serve the Lord and His people. 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Reminding Thanksgiving Get-together at the parishioners that Christmas St. Michael’s, Prasad Nagar is not just about decorations he Church of Resurrection Vikas Puri and exchange of gifts but it is a n Saturday, January 14, 2017, games anchored Ms. Aparna Babu a celebrated its parish time for us to prepare our hearts St. Michael’s Church, Prasad number of prizes were announced Christmas Day on Sunday Church of Our Lady of Graces O T to welcome the Baby Jesus into Nagar held thanksgiving get- and presented by Mr Rajan George, January 08, 2017. Parish Priest, Parish Priest: Fr. Deepak Soreng our lives anew each year. The together function at 7.00 p.m. Vice President, Parish Council. Fr. Fr.Ivan Madtha, celebrated Asst. Priest: Fr. Dorairaj Britto celebrant through his melodious at the Church Complex for the Arthur expressed heartfelt thanks to mass. The choir along with the singing inspired all of us to members of Parish Council, Catholic one and all for their whole-hearted congregation added to the bliss by Celebration of Feast of St. Vincent decelebrate Paul Christmas with joy and Association, Vincent De Paul, collaboration and support extended singing beautiful hymns and carols M.S.Stanislaus reconciliation with one another. Youth, Mahila Samaj, Legion of throughout the year 2016 in the to mark the Feast of the Epiphany. The ecstatic parishioners made Mary, Religious and Altar Servers. church activities. Encouraging the The mass concluded with prize embers of St. Alphonsa Conference, Vikaspuri joined the parishioners and merry and danced on the beats of Rev. Fr. Arthur Pinto inaugurated parishioners to continue to raise the distribution of all the activities celebrated the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul on on 27 September during the mandar in celebration. the get-together. Amid fun and power of community through 2017. conducted, the children were M9:00 am mass. Holy Eucharist celebrated by Rev. Fr. D. Britto was preceded New Year 2017 and the Feast awarded prizes and certificates. by a brief introduction on the life of St. Vincent de Paul by Bro. Niju George. Sr. Helen of Our Lady at the thanksgiving Fr.Ivan conducted an innovative Stanis handled the liturgy of the day. Fr. Britto in his homily summarised how St. adoration on 31st December, 2016. ‘sector-wise’game which served a Vincent de Paul devoted his life taking care of the poor and the needy. Prayers were The Christmas tree on 8th January, double benefit; firstly to improve devoted for our Spiritual Advisers, members of the Conference, adopted families and 2017, tastefully arranged by Rev the bonding between people living theSt. benefactors Luke’s who have been supporting Youth the activities Groupof the Conference. Members Fr Umesh Ekka, Sr Rajni and Sr in the same or nearby sectors and participated in the offertory procession. After the mass, members exchanged festal Anupa, where every parishioner secondly to elect a member who outh Choir participated in two most coveted contests at the regardless of their age participated would represent them at the New greetings with the parishioners. To mark the solemn celebration, St. Alphonsa diocese, ‘Cathedral Bells’ and ‘Gloria’ (Syro-Malabar Carol singing and won exciting goodies. The Parish Council to be formed. ConferenceY sponsored the lunch for the inmates of "Jivodaya Ashralayam" Care and competition). The Choir bagged 2nd Position in “Cathedral Bells 2016” day, a celebration of one family in Games conducted for the kids Rehabilitation Centre for destitute women in Vikas Nagar, Vikaspuri. and ‘Gloria’ under the leadership and guidance of the choir master Jibin Christ Jesus. Cheers to a beautiful by the parish youth and food stalls George. beginning of the New Year 2017. put up by &for the parishioners 24 The Voice of Delhi God Bless us all! added excitement to the event.

18 The Voice of Delhi february 2017 19 Vacancies IN THE DELHI CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESAN SCHOOLS FoR The Y e AR 2017-18 NOVEMBER 2020 sChooL s.no. name of the schools nursery prt/ asst. teachers tgt pgt others snippets 1 St. Michael's Sr. School, All subjects (1) All subjects (1) English (2), hindi (1) - Receptionist (1), Narela Gurgaon Social Studies (1) nurse (1), Supervisor (1) Rosary School 2 Rosary Sr. Sec. School, All subjects (2) All subjects (2) English (1), - - Principal: Fr. Savariraj kingsway Camp Social Studies (1), Science (with chemistry sAhodAy background) (1) GandhiSr. Sec. School’s Jayanti Celebration 3 St. Mary's Sr. Sec. School, - All subjects (1) - - Receptionist (1), Ms.Principal: Jyoti Sr. Sudha BS Mayur Vihar Counsellor (1) n 2nd October 2020, Rosary School, Narela celebrated the birth Anniversary 4 Sahoday Sr. Sec. School, - All subjects (1) English (1) - LDC(with computer of the father of nation with great enthusiasm. hauz khas knowledge) (1) Sahoday Honoured! OTo commemorate this day, a short programme was organized which 5 St. Michael's Sr. Sec. School, - All subjects (1) English (1), 1- Chemistry - ◗ Miss Ravinder Kaur Channey Pusa Road hindi & Sanskrit (1), consisted of special speech and song dedicated toour beloved Bapu by the Western Music (1) students.ahoday Few Sr. of Sec.them School’s expressed efforts the teachingsRev. Fr. of VincentGandhiji Crasta and sayings and Principal, of his yoga (1) three towardsmonkeys; Clean see good,India wasspeak good, hearRev. good Sr. Sudhain a silent and Eco-Clubmanner. Onehas beenof 6 St. Anthony's boys Sec. - - - - Vice-Principal (1) the studentsapplauded presented by NICER himself (National as Gandhiji successfully with “Charkha” able to and instil delivered these habitsthe School, Paharganj (Govt. Ssignificance of the simple wheel which became instrumental to unite India. Aided) Institute of Cleanliness Education & among the students. The award was Research). The felicitation ceremony presented by Hon’ble Ambassador 7 St. Mary's Sr. Sec. School, - All subjects (2) - - - A special speech with Gandhi’s quotes and messages was delivered by Mrs. Jyoti Rohtak whichwas held brought on 13th to December,everyone’s 2016,knowledge aboutof Nepal. this Amongiconic leader. the present She brought were World Cleanliness Convention Day several dignitaries and learned men 8 St. Michael's Jr. School, - All subjects (2) - - - out why we get a national holiday on the birth anniversary of this great soul. Prasad nagar Sheat India also Internationalgave an insight Centre, on the Lodhi significance and ofwomen, Gandhi’s Vice teaching Chancellors and sharedof Road. Selected schools of Delhi NCR Universities and Professors. 9 St. Jude's Academy, Sonepat - Music (1), PTi (1) English (1), Science (1), - - how these are still relevant in our lives. All were imbued with Gandhi’s values Maths (1) andwere thoughts awarded throughfor their the efforts speech in in the mostSahoday eloquent now manner feels the and took an promoting a habit of cleanliness, responsibility of taking the cause 10 Maria Manzil School, nuh - All subjects (4) English (2), Science (1), - Office administration (1) oath to become true and ablecitizens of India.The programme concluded with a hindi (1), Maths(1) meaningfulhygiene and song proper sung sanitation by the teachers among in mellifluousfurther by attemptingmelody. to educate the the students. Sahoday Sr. Sec. School residents of the neighbouring colony 11 Mata Mariam Jan Seva - All subjects (1), PTi (1) English (1), hindi (1), Commerce (1) Science Lab Assistant, Vidyalaya, narnaul Maths (1), Dance (1) (1), Receptionist (1) , under the guidance of its Manager, in this direction. Office Clerk (1) 12 Sahoday Primary School, - All subjects (1) - - Accountant (1) Aya nagar

NOTE: 1. Applications forms must be collected from the School Office concerned between 6th to 14th Feb 2017 (excluding saturday & Sunday) during school hours. 2. Filled forms must be submitted by hand to the Director for Education, Yusuf Sadan, New Delhi- 01 between 13th to 16th February, 2017 (excluding saturday & Sunday) between 10am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm. 3. Accommodation facility will be provided to the selected candidates in Narnaul, Rohtak and Nuh. 4. Filled application forms of Narnual, Nuh and Rohtak can either be submitted to DCA Education office or concerned school. 5. Class IV posts(auxillary/helping staff) are filled through the outsource agency. 6. The filled forms of the helping staff must be submitted to the school office concerned between 13th to 16th February 2017 (excluding Saturday & Sunday) during the school hours. 7. Management reserves the right to call only the shortlisted candidates for the Interview. 8. Filled application forms of St. Anthony’s Boys Sec. School, Paharganj must be submitted to school premises during school hours.

Rev. Fr. Vincent d’souza Director for Education November 2020 25

february 2017 29 SCHOOL SNIPPETS NOVEMBER 2020 Inauguration of Crystal Jubilee Celebration Mr. Jitender

osary school, Narela celebrated Rosarian Day on 7.10.2020. School Rcelebrates Rosarian Day every year but this time it was combined with the inauguration of Crystal Jubilee Celebration as school entered into 15th year of its existence. It was a great honour for all the rosarians to be a part of this Rosarian Day Celebration asschool bears the name Rosary. All were excited. It was decided to celebrate Rosarian Day of Rosary School, Narela and Rosary Sr. Sec. School, Kheri Manajat together. Preparation had started many days before. Sisters, teachers and other staff decorated the stage beautifully and prepared different programs underthe competentguidance of headmistress Sr. Sagunthala. Rev. Fr. Jose T. J., the manager of St. Mary’s Sr. Sec. School, was the chief guest of the program.

Inauguration of celebration and welcoming the chief guest

Fr. Savariraj, together with senior teachers and non-teaching staff, inaugurated the crystal Jubilee Celebration by bursting balloon, honouring Mother Mary and thunder sound of confetti. The chief guest Rev. Fr. Jose T. J was honoured with a bouquet and a shawl. Teachers performed a beautiful and mesmerizing welcome dance.

Lighting the lamp

Chief guest Fr. Jose, principal Fr. Savariraj and other teachers lighted the holy lamp and offered flowers to Mother Mary. Teachers presented two beautiful and fabulous dances to show love, honourand adoration to Mother Mary.

The journey of 15 years

A power point presentation was shown on projector which was supported by audio recording. The journey of 15 years of Rosary School was shown in it. It revealed the struggle and effort of different principals, deacons, regents, sisters and staff to bring the school to this present platform. Theschool began with just one student in 2006. Teachers struggled hard and went door to door for survey. Slowlyschool came up to primary. Fr. Vincent Crasta, the first full time principal, constructedone more floor for middle classes. He also bought land in Jakholi for the extension of the school. This could not be materialized because of the distance. In 2013, the name of school was changed from St. John Mary Vianney School to Rosary School. It was Fr. Kulandai Samy who bought a piece of land in Kheri Manajat and worked hard to get necessary permissions from different departments and started construction of new building of Rosary Sr. Sec. School. Fr. Umesh Ekka installed software for SMS and printing marksheets. With the great effort of Fr. Savariraj, the present

26 The Voice of Delhi principal, new air-conditioned office was built for headmistress and office staff. New cabin for books and uniform and a waiting room for parents are also built. Make shift library for students has been constructed in the hall. In order to initiate smart class, TVs have been installed in LKG and UKG classes. Water harvesting plant is also built in school premises. Ramps are constructed from the main gates to the rest room. These ramps give access to office and hall. An automatic RO is installed to provide drinking water for the students. Some of the former principals, teachers and ex students also shared their experiences in Rosary school in recorded video form. We thank all those who took great efforts to participate in the recorded video program.

Tableaus

Two heart touching tableaus were presented by teachers, non teaching staff and few students. The theme was humanity. It taught that humanity is higher than all religions. We should live with humanity, peace, happiness and love and help others to bring a smile on their faces. It gives inner happiness and satisfaction.

Announcement of Crystal Jubilee Scholarship

Fr. Savariraj announced Crystal Jubilee Scholarship. He said that no religion is higher than humanity. He said Rosary School is providing education to the students irrespective of caste, creed and social status. He said that keeping in view of people from economically weaker background, the Jubilee committee has decided to start Crystal Jubilee Scholarship. A collection box will be kept in the school. The fund will be collected voluntarily from well wishers, teachers and students and would be deposited in the designated account. Criteria for the scholarship will be that studentsshould be from economically weaker section, single parent,60% marks in previous exam or half yearly exam and 85% of attendance in the class.

Inauguration of Crystal Jubilee Scholarship and chief guest’s speech

Rev. Fr. Jose T. J. inaugurated the crystal Jubilee Scholarship by cutting ribbon and offering his generosity towards the needy. In his address, he said that Rosary is made of three simple things-thread, beads and cross. But we can learn great message from these things. The thread binds all the beads and cross. Withoutthread it can’t remainas one rosary. So thread is symbol of unity. In Rosary School principal, headmistress, staff and students together make one family. We all need to work with unity. We should be united in our purpose and goal. Beads teach us teamwork. All the rosarians are like beads. Everybody has one or the other quality. If we all work as team for school, then our school will be the best school. Cross is like plus sign and symbol of positivity and hope. We should be positive in our thinking, words and action. It will make a difference during the time of difficulty and problems.

The program ended with vote of thanks and school anthem. Later Fr. Jose and Fr. Savariraj planted saplings to mark this day. Delicious lunch was provided. All were very happy. It was a wonderful and memorable day for all rosarians.

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Kheri Manajat Rosary Sr. Sec. School Manager: Fr. Savariraj Headmistress: Sr. Vincy

“Be the change that you want to see in the World” P. Antony

ish you all a very happy Gandhi Jayanti. 3. Forgiveness:

I am extremely proud to be an Indian because I “The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute Wwas born in India where Mahatma Gandhiji was of the strong.” born. Our nation is celebrating the 151st birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi was thrown into jail, beaten on the Mahatma Gandhi. He was born on 2nd October, 1896 in a small roads; many people conspired to kill him and many town named Porbandar in Gujarat. His birth was merely an assassinations were attempted on his life. However, he event but his life was and is a great history. He completed forgave them all. his studies in law in the UK and then shifted to South Africa Lincoln said, “I destroy my enemies when I make them to practice it. After coming back to India, he fought for the friends”. Let us have the courtesy to forgive and forget the freedom of India from the British. Because of his struggle for mistakes of one another. India’s independence, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose gave him the title of “ Father of Nation” and the poet Rabindranath “To err is human to forgive is divine” Tagore called him “Mahatma” (the great soul). UN general 4. Never ever quit: assembly has announced Gandhi Jayanti as the “International Non-Violence Day” on 15 June 2007. “Become a person who never knows the meaning of the word “Quit”. Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated to remember Gandhiji’s principles of peace and Non- Violence. Today, let us learn Gandhi was beaten many times, left bleeding on the the five most essential qualities from the great soul and the ground and sometimes it seemed that he won’t see the father of nation. sun next day but each day and each time he faced the opposition, he resisted, he persisted and he got through 1. Truthfulness: all the opposition. “Right is right even if nobody is doing it; wrong is wrong even Let us never quit from our aim and goal. We may at some if everybody is doing it.” point, break down and think of quitting from our goal or Gandhi was actually a lawyer. People often assumed that the aim. Let us not forget this “history does remember the profession of lawyer requires twisting the truth into untruth. quitter”. He never compromised his personal life with his professional 5. Learning from mistakes: life. He promoted truth throughout his life. “Live as if you are going to die tomorrow; learn as if you When we speak the truth, sometimes trouble follows us. are going to live forever”. Anyhow, let us have courage to speak the truth to everyone Mahatma Gandhi wasn’t perfect from the beginning. in all the situations.“God is Truth and the Truth is God”. The truth will save us and set us free. When he was a child, he lied, he stole, he fought, he cheated and easily gave into temptation. However, he 2. Non- Violence: created a strong will power to learn from his mistakes and “An eye for an eye would soon make the whole world blind.” not to repeat them.

Mahatma Gandhi is known for his principles of non-violence We are all humans and making mistakes is a part of being and peace. He never believed in wars. He always wanted to be human. If we learn from failures and mistakes, we will a peacemaker. Violence is not the solution to any problem. taste our success in life soon or later.

Let us master ourselves with love, joy and peace instead of Ultimately, let us not get disappointed and taken away by hate, violence and arrogance. Let us become kind- hearted the hatred, arrogance and violence in the world. and treat one another as our brothers and sisters. Let us be the change that we want to see in the world.

28 The Voice of Delhi Online Teaching- Learning Experience P. Antony

Teachers are the next level of COVID-19 warriors, fighting for the nation and shaping the future of tomorrow.

aving been in the education sector for the past 8 years, today, I find taking online classes a great challenge. In spite of the availability of the content, its application, how to use it and deliver it to the students in the right manner is Hthe ordeal. Obviously, teachers miss the ecstatic feelings of teaching in the classroom. when a teacher is with students in the school, it really makes a lot of difference, the teaching-learning process becomes much easier, and delighted. In online classes, however, the physical presence of teachers is very much neglected.

We are still not aware as to when things will be back to normal. Therefore, instead of leaving everything to the future, teachers have taken the plan-ahead, keeping one thing in mind — that learning should not stop. The virtual online classes have proved to be helpful in these difficult times. Teaching and learning in this atmosphere has also proven to be extremely challenging. Most of us have had to adapt to technology that we were not familiar with, overnight. As a result, the working hours have increased. Our phones never seem to stop buzzing. Earlier, teachers and students were not so familiar with online teaching and learning at the school level, except for the computer lectures. Now, along with teachers, every profession has chosen the virtual platform, providing precious opportunities to both new students and teachers.

Advantages of online teaching and learning:

Flexible in teaching and learning: The biggest advantage of an online teaching and learning is that we can teach or learn at any time we want. Online teaching and learning gives us the flexibility to spend time with work, family, friends, significant others or any other activity we like.

Individualized teaching and learning: when teachers teach or students learn in online, have more opportunity to adjust how they teach or learn based on their preferences and tendencies

Wide scope for knowledge: online teaching and learning provides a wide scope for teachers and students to harness their strengths by letting them explore the world of technology. The disadvantages of online teaching and learning: 1. Teachers and students are unable to have a direct interaction with one another. 2. The absence of school environment is very much felt. 3. The workload is increased for the teachers and students. 4. The continuous usage of gadgets harms the teachers and students mentally and physically. 5. Students are prone to misuse the internet.

The pandemic has radically changed the concept of traditional education in the past few months. Although, there are some difficulties, the virtual learning will be the new future of education.There appears to be no dearth of online resources of academic value. Therefore, online teaching is more an opportunity than a challenge for teachers and students today.

November 2020 29 SCHOOL SNIPPETS NOVEMBER 2020

Rosarian Day Celebration

Mrs. Seema Rani

osary Sr. Sec. School, Kheri Manajat celebrated the feast of Our Lady of Rosary on October Rth 7 along with Rosary School, Narela. The chief guest for the festivity was Rev. Fr. Jose T.J the Manager of St.Mary’s Sr Sec School, Mayur Vihar.

The program commenced with the offering candles to Mother Mary as a symbol of lighting up each one’s life. The guest was warmly welcomed through a welcome dance performed by our teachers.

Dance is a form by which we can express our feelings without speaking. A dance was dedicated to mother Mary manifesting our infinite gratitude towards her. A play was presented with combined efforts of Rosary staff and students which was really an incredible one. It made a deep impact on us by showing how a child too can change or teach others. Every movements of our life teaches us something or gives us experiences. We must learn to accept all the lessons. The play portrays that humanity wins over all religions. It doesn’t depend on religions or the position one’s has in the society, it’s always humanity that matters.

The play was followed by a dance which iimmensly instructed us to be faithful children, God fearing and love one another. We the Rosarians promise to be more charitable and generous towards the needy. Therfore, we established a scholarship. This gives us pleasure and great pride. Our chief guest Fr. Jose T.J enlightened us with his words of wisdom on Rosary. The Rosary is made up of three things. The thread represents the unity and beats illustrate that every individual who works in Rosary school and the Cross confirms the energy that gives hope to work together by being united for the school to take it to its new height. We should strive to inculcate in us the values which are taught us in our life. Let us be ever ready to dedicate ourselves for the sake of the society and let us detach ourselves from selfishness, greed and jealous.

We also believe that a great success begins with single effect. Rosarians, together we shine and grow. We have the confidence to reach our goal by taking constant effects and we always remember that“A Journey of miles begins with a single step”

30 The Voice of Delhi Hauzkhas

Sahoday Sr. Sec. School Manager : Fr. James Peter Raj Principal: Sr Joyce Fernandes

Fit India Movement Mrs. Renu Maharjan

it India Movement is a nation- wide campaign that aims in Fencouraging people to include physical activities and sports in their everyday lives. Sahoday Senior Secondary School actively participated in this campaign on 1 and 2 October 2020. Great enthusiasm was seen not only in students but also in teachers who energetically ran for this campaign. Almost 150 students of our school ran and took part in this movement. It was a good break from the busy hectic schedule where students got excited for this activity. Teachers also played a vital role in encouraging and appreciating the students. It was a successful event, and we all were glad to see such a great response.

Students were able to download their participation certificates instantly which inspired other students also to take part in this campaign. This campaign would not have been possible without the help, advice and support of our Manager Rev. Fr. James Peter Raj and our Principal Rev. Sr. Joyce.

This unique endeavour motivated our students to take up fitness and healthy living as an important part of their living. Students were advised to practice some fitness activity especially in this pandemic which will help them to remain healthy and will increase their immunity.

November 2020 31 SCHOOL SNIPPETS NOVEMBER 2020 The First Webinar of Sahoday Sr. Sec. School Ms Deepika Delvenia George arents and the School are the two foundation pillars of any child’s life. Considering the current situation, Sahoday Senior PSecondary School, Hauz-Khas, Delhi conducted its first webinar with the parents, teachers and the students on the topic “Public Health response to Covid-19: Appropriate behaviour,” on 14 October 2020 at 6pm. The response was stunning indeed, with more than 1100 attendees. It only went on to prove beyond any doubt that we, along with the support of our parents, can do a lot for the betterment of the school and for our children. Our Manager, Rev. Fr. James Peter Raj, began the prayer with the verse from Bible: Phil 4:6-7: “Don’t worry about anything, instead pray for everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done.” He remembered the staff and students and their families, in his prayer especially the people who is suffering from Covid-19. He also offered all the teachers, parents and students to God’s providence invoking God’s blessings upon everyone so that they realize the importance of education and guide the students especially these days of online classes. He asked God to stretch his powerful hands and free the world from this terrible pandemic. Our Principal Rev. Sr. Joyce Fernandes addressed the parents, teachers and students with empathy and care, concerning the existing situations of uncertainty and assured them that the school will provide all the necessary support and assistance to help our students. Truly, we all understand that some of the parents are facing difficult times in this present situation. She gave a meaningful message enlightening how one needs to face this difficult time courageously seeking the help of God and trusting in Him completely. The speakers of this event shared their views on the necessary steps to be taken to create awareness among people during this pandemic with the help of a very captivating power point presentation containing almost 50 slides. An important concern for this webinar was to make others know than before that we are not free from Covid-19 after unlocking and that the virus is spreading more after the lockdown. As a result, we all should be responsible citizens carrying out our duties and at the same time to be prudent and have concern for others. The powerful weapons which can help us fight against Covid-19 are the use of proper masks, washing hands with soap and water, using sanitizers, avoiding crowded places, practicing social distancing, encouraging online payments, taking all the precautionary steps while visiting religious places and keeping in mind the upcoming festivals were creatively explained to all the participants with the help of power point presentation. “Fitness is not being better than someone else, it is about being better than you used to be.” Keeping this in mind all the important Ayush measures which will help us in increasing our immunity were deeply elucidated to all the attendees asking them to focus on their health and to increase their immunity. Our students are precious to us and their safety is the upmost priority in Sahoday. Parents’ main concern was whether it would be safe for them to send their children back to school. However, parents were told the effective measures which will be implemented by our school when it reopens, keeping in mind that it will never do anything that would harm our children and above all the prior permission of the parents will be required for the same. “There is a positive side to everything, and one should train one’s mind to see good in everything.” The positive impact of Covid-19 was highlighted, i.e., we learnt how to value our health, family, work etc., and to spend a quality time with our family, enjoy home-cooked healthy food and break from the hectic schedule. This event was successful mainly because of the constant support and guidance of our Manager and Principal. It is because of them we get encouraged to do better always. We are blessed to have such supportive parents too, and the response of the webinar was so marvellous that we are motivated to carry out such events in future as well. The webinar concluded with the beautiful quote: To the world you may be someone but for your family and loved ones you are their world. Therefore, we should not put our lives and the lives of others in danger. So, stay home, stay safe, stay sound.

32 The Voice of Delhi PUSA ROAD St. Michael’s Sr. Sec. School Principal: Fr. Sabu Joseph

Feast of St. Michael, The Archangel Michaelmas

very year on 29th September, St. Michael’s Sr. Sec. School,3 Pusa ERoad, New Delhi, celebrates the feast of its PatronSaint – St. Michael with much enthusiasm and vigour. This year was no exception! Covid 19 might have locked certain movements and activities but it hasn’t dampened the spirit of celebration. This 2020, the school took virtual platform to celebrate the magnanimity of its Patron Saint.

Under the guidance of our Principal, Rev. Dr. Sabu Joseph, the Cultural Committee members under the leadership of Ms. Rashmi created a 40-minute entertainment packed programme for parents and children. The programme had power packed performance by various students. From venerating its patron through a Prayer dance to presenting a Short movie on our patron’s lesser known role i.e of a healer; the students paid tribute in various forms.

From primary students to alumnus, we saw the love of our children towards our patron saint. The programme was uploaded on YouTube channel for one and all to enjoy with family and friends.

With best wishes from the Management and blessings from Almighty we pray for continued grace from our patron saint – St. Michael on our every endeavour. Hoping to make the best of every situation, our school thrives to enter any field to wave its flag of success.

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Live Streaming Assemblies " Raise collective conscience on special occasions…"

t. Michael’s Sr. Sec. School, 3 Pusa Road, New Delhi Sbroadcasted its first live virtual school assemblies through Google Meet in Google Class Room.

The COVID-19 global pandemic has prevented schools from holding gatherings for much of 2020, so staff and students collaborated to conduct assemblies online on special occasions via Google Meet in Google classroom to celebrate International Literacy Day, Hindi Diwas and International Day of Peace.

Students and teachers joined the assembly from the link provided before their first period to watch the programmes. The Programmes consisted of Special prayer, Word of the day and Thought of the day followed by giving Importance of the day and ending with students showcasing their talents.

Virtual assemblies were conducted in three parts. For senior classes, assemblies were conducted before the commencement of first period whereas middle school and primary school watched the same in their first period respectively.

These assemblies concluded with students delivering Vote of thanks to their mentors. Live streaming assemblies were undoubtedly a result of the immense efforts put together by students and their teachers. It was once again proved that when students and teachers work together they surely create masterpieces.

34 The Voice of Delhi World Mental Health Day 2020

he Mental Health Awareness Week was celebrated by the students of St. Michael’s Sr. Sec. School, Pusa Road, T th New Delhi which culminated on 10 October to mark the celebration of World Mental Health Day. The teachers, in order to draw attention of primary children towards this important issue, conducted a VirtualStorytellingSession.

Despite being at the age that’s often called ‘carefree’, children today are not protected from the burdens of fear of future, difficulties of studies, stress of marks, cut throat competitive surroundings, peer pressure and expectations of the parents. This lays ground for anxiety even among small children. The stories shared by the teachers were relatable for the children as they too, often, face similar situations. For instance, one of them narrated how they often have inferiority complex which makes them repulsive to common joys of life. This complexity can be due to any of the reasons- being differently abled, colour of our skin, our talents and abilities, our academic performance, our language speaking abilities, etc. However, these storytelling videos helped students understand how light and darkness are part of their lives. If there is stress, there are plentiful other reasons to be happy and grateful about. We should not retreat in isolation when faced with difficulties, rather we should share it with our parents, friends and teachers. For instance, even though the pandemic created many problems for everyone as we were isolated in our homes but looking at the silver lining, we know how everyone can spend quality time with their families.

This session was successful as this idea was well explained by teachers and students enthusiasticallyresponded. This was a very interactive session for all classes. Children reciprocated by sharingtheir feelings and fears and at the same time they agreed that they understood these stories. They were determined to overcome their anxieties by being positive and having a high lifecondition despite all odds.

They truly imbibed the lesson that “when it rains, look for rainbows, when it’s dark, look at the stars.”

November 2020 35 SCHOOL SNIPPETS NOVEMBER 2020

Mayur Vihar phase III St. Mary’s Sr. Sec. School Principal: Rev. Sr. Merlin C J UN- IDG Summit- 2020 Ms. Aurita Claire John

‘She becomes a burden Because she is a girl Only to blame her Is the mentality of the people Why can’t we teach children, EQUALITY from the beginning’

mpowering women and girls and promoting gender equality is crucial to accelerating sustainable development. This year, the theme of International Day of the Girl Child was "My voice, our equal future". The theme focuses on how Egirls globally are leading the way- be it climate change, gender equality or racial issues. International Day of the Girl Child is a United Nations designated day, observed every year on October 11.

Many activities were organised in order to commemorate this day. The St. Mary’s family feels proud of two girls of our school- Efia Cecil - class 11 and Simran Kaur - class 9 whose poems were selected by the UN to be included on ‘the day of the Girl’ website as part of the International day of the Girl summit 2020. These girls were invited on 9th October for a virtual field trip to the Girl’s Right’s Town hall, were girls activists and UN policy makers spoke about building equity for girls.

A piece of their submission was presented on 11th October, 2020 during the 9th Annual Girl’s Speak Out on Youtube. Along with them, a few more girls had send their wonderful paintings and posters and entries for poetry writing to mark the significance of this day. Their contribution and understanding towards this cause was highly acknowledged as well.

Rev Sr. Merlin, our principal is overjoyed by this achievement and encourages all students to give their best in all the tasks and challenges they face in life .

The girls were thanked to be a part of this year’s summit by sharing their voice through their inspiring piece of work with a letter of appreciation from the IDG Summit- 2020.

36 The Voice of Delhi Inter – Religious Prayer Assembly Anushka Bhatt

he word ‘peace’ is often defined as the freedom from any sort of disturbance Tor, at times, as the absence of hostility and ferocity between individuals or a group of individuals. Every individual can be an oasis of serenity amidst all the darkness and hardships. We all can live a blissful life by balancing our mind, body and soul and a collective responsibility to maintain tranquillity in our society.

The St. Mary’s family observed the International Peace and Non-violence day through an inter- faith prayer assembly on October 2nd, 2020 which was aired on our YouTube channel E- Marians.

Gandhi Jayanti is also celebrated on 2 October every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation. The principles of unity and resistance propagated by Gandhiji, the engineer of several successful nationalist movements that ultimately led to India’s independence, are hailed on this day. His multifarious and dynamic personality was based on truth and non – violence.

The prayer assembly consisted of readings from the various Holy Scriptures which was then followed by a short reflection on peace. A number of ideas, quotes by eminent personalities and religious people were shared and pondered upon. Hymns were sung and beautiful prayer dances were performed to bestow god’s blessings upon us all.

Rev. Fr. Dr. Sabu Joseph, Director for Education- Archdiocese of Delhi also shared his views on how to practice peace and non- violence. A beautiful rendition on the words of St. Francis of Assisi- ‘Make me a Channel of you peace’ was presented, expressing the notions of peace and tranquillity in the world.

Our Principal Rev. Sr. Merlin encouraged us all to be ambassadors of peace by understanding and supporting the truth always just as Gandhiji did. The main purpose of the assembly was to encourage everyone to spread compassion, kindness and hope in this pandemic situation.

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Spiritual Awakening to Combat the Pandemic Stress Elisha Thomas and Angel Rose Sabu

virtual retreat was organised by St. Mary's Sr. Sec. School, Mayur Vihar Afor classes 6-12 on the 9th and 10th of October, 2020. A team from the Commission of Evangelization consisting of Mr. Mathew, Ms Bernadette Morris and Mr. Ashish John Kerketta took a 2 hour session on both days.

On 9th October, the retreat began with melodious prayer songs sung by Ms. Bernadette Morris, invoking God's spirit upon each one of us. We were then lead by Br. Mathew who told us different ways to experience the love of God and to never lose hope even during this pandemic. He narrated different life experiences of people whom he had met during his mission of evangelisation and stories to make us know the nature of God.

The whole experience was fulfilling as he made us aware of the importance of prayer in our daily lives and the significance of dedicating ourselves to God's care and protection. His words were influential, thought provoking and inspired us to always stay connected and hopeful in the Lord.

On 10th October, the attention of the students of classes 6-8 was captured with the story of Gideon, taken from chapter 6 of the Book of Judges, both verbally and through an animated video. Gideon- a small, young man was called upon to save the people of Israel by leading them against the Midianites. Ms. Morris used this story to make us realise the plans that God has for each one of us. Our trust shouldn’t fade otherwise we will break. The retreat ended with prayer and songs of worship by Mr. Ashish.

We are grateful to our management, especially to our Principal Rev. Sr. Merlin for organising such a beautiful retreat and encouraging the students to get spiritually revived.

38 The Voice of Delhi Aahvaan – Positive Powerful Parenting Ms Hashnu Nautiyal

n ‘Orientation Programme’ was organized for the parents of classes A3 to 5 by St Mary’s Senior Secondary School, Mayur Vihar from 12 October – 14 October.

The theme for the Webinar was Aahvaan – Positive Powerful Parenting. The Webinar was conducted by Ms. Reena Charles who has been an Educationist and Social entrepreneur for the past 26 years. She has worked as a CEO and Principal in reputed schools in Delhi.

The orientation commenced by invoking God’s blessings with a short prayer followed by our Principal Rev. Sr. Merlin’s address to the gathering where she shared the school vision and laid stress on the all-round development of the child and effective parenting.

The main focus of the orientation was to provide effective approaches to parenting. The presence and experience of the resource person made the webinar highly enriching and inspiring. She gave simple yet effective tips to the parents as how to raise kids who are happy, responsible human beings. She emphasized parents to be role models for their children and to nurture their children with love and care. Ms. Reena Charles with her presentations and practical suggestions made an impact on the hearts and minds of everyone attending their first online Webinar.

The Question and Answer session helped to clarify the queries of the parents. Our Headmistress Rev. Sr. Poonam thanked the resource person for her informative webinar and urged the parents to work together with the school management for the betterment of the students. The orientation was a success as parents thanked the school management for a well conducted webinar.

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32 The Voice of Delhi february 2017 33 4031 people. The average income of each family is around Rs.6500 per month. Looking at the vulnerable situation of the people, in the month of September and October, Chetanalaya with the support of Air Liquide Fondation distributed food and immunity kit to 800 families covering the above mentioned four areas. The kit included dry ration like rice, pulses, spices, oil and sugar and also Chawanprash to boost their immunity. This noble gesture brought a sigh of relief to the families in dioCesan need and they whole heartedly thanked Chetanalaya for the support during this difficult time. HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL

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• Stay home as much as possible • Wash your hands often with soap and Christmaswater for atleast 20 seconds, or useOrdination of Fr. Robert alcohol based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Swamy conferred by The Holy Family • GatheringCover your face with a cloth face mask in public spaces. Only use non medicalMost Rev. Anil J.T.Couto, cloth masks- surgical masks and N95 of Celebration! forrespirators Delhi should be reserved for health ◗ Baljeet K Arun care providers. Archbishop of Delhi ◗ Stanislaus • SeminariansCover your mouth and nose with your elbow or a tissue when you cough or he very hectic commitments amazing talent in traditional and Second and Third respectively ◗ Br Richard Jose sneeze. Throw away the used tissue. and problems of monstrous contemporary dances, singing and for the quality of Decorations. A Wash your hands right away. T proportions, the crippling instrumental music, keeping the Special Prize was awarded to the old and silver i have none, but i tell you, effects of the sudden demonetization audience entertained. The Crib Maintenance Department who • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. “Gin the name of Jesus get up and walk.” of old Currency Notes, failed to Competition was conducted on constructed the iconic Nativity Crib • The SeminariansAvoid sharing of the Archdiocesedishes, glasses, of Delhi towels,had bedding and other household items if you are sick. dampen our enthusiasm and efforts 22nd with Fr. Joseph and Fr. Jerry in front of our Main Entrance. The • a ChristmasClean gathering and disinfect on 27th high-touchedDecember 2016 at surfaces to prepare for the eagerly awaited of the OCD and Fr. Ajit of the Delhi Nursing School and College organized • St. Michael’sStay home School, from Gurgaon. work, The schoolSeminarians and public areas if you are sick or exposed Christmas Season 2016. Archdiocese as the judges for the a Vandana Christmas Prayer Service studying in various seminaries: Jalandhar, Our Choir led by Fr. Sherin event. The Nursing Hostel won at the Auditorium at 3 PM on 24th, DIAGNOSTIC TEST AVAILABLE Ranchi, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi and Vinay Gurukul Thomas and Fr. Arockia Dass, sang the First Prize for the Outdoor which was followed by a High Tea. participatedTypes in of the COVID gathering. Tests holy & Eucharist Testing Process Christmas Carols at the campus Category, followed by the Herbal Christmas Liturgy was conducted • offeredRT-PCR by the his tests Grace--Real-Time Archbishop Anil PolymeraseJ. Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test is the most commonly used COVID test in India. from 21st and on the Hospital Floors Garden and the Linen and Laundry at the same venue from 10 PM on T. CoutoIt requiresand was concelebrated a simple swab by Fr. Johntaken from inside a person’s nose or throat to detect the presence of the virus in the body. on Christmas Eve, spreading joy Departments. In the Indoor Category, Christmas Eve. Holy Mass was MonteiroThis and test Fr. Jaiscan A. detect the genetic material of the virus, RNA present in the body even before the antibodies are formed and solace all around. A Cultural The Cathlab were awarded the First conducted at the Hospital Chapel at and symptoms are present and tell if the person is infected. Programme was presented by the Position, followed by the Dialysis and 8.30 AM on Christmas Day. • Rapid antibody tests riestly Ordination of Fr. Robert Theology from Vidyajyoti College Doctors, Staff and Students at the Emergency Treatment Departments. On the last day of 2016, a Swamy, conferred by Most of Theology, Delhi. He served in Auditorium from 3 to 5 PM on The Second Floor, Third Floor and Thanksgiving Prayer was organized Antibody tests, also known as serological tests are fast, inexpensive and can be used to check if a community or a Rev. Anil J.T.Couto was held Rosary Junior School at Narela, St. 23rd. The participants displayed the Cathlab were adjudged First, by Nursing Service at 3 PM. After large population is exposed to the virus.P This test requires a blood sample to detect the presence of the antibodies for at St. Anthony’s Shrine on Tuesday, Mary’s Senior Secondary School and the prayer, Fr George PA, coronavirus in the body. Antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system to fight off the specific bacteria or the 27th December 2016, an historic St. Mary’s Boys Hostel at Rohtak. Director, Holy Family viruses entering the body. However, these tests are not 100% reliable as they can give false positives. event for the Paharganj Parish. Ordained as Deacon on 21st June Hospital, awarded prizes Rapid antigen tests Fr. Robert was born on 07th 2014, he did his Diaconate Ministry to the winners of various • Rapid antigen tests are fast, inexpensive,November and requires 1978 a atnasal Martalli sample and to detect theat St. antigen Mathew’s in the Church, body. An Laxmi antigen is competitions and felicitated a foreign substance or toxin present in thebelongs body to that Our triggers Lady of an Lourdes immune response.Nagar Similar and Good to the Shepherd RT-PCR Church, test, this each participant of the test can detect the presence of the virus Church,rather than Diocese the antibodies.of Mysore. However,Having it Hauzis also Khas. not 100% reliable as the swab Cultural Events. The Archbishopsamples in may his homily lack enoughemphasized antigen the materialcompleted to be detectable. his school This studies may resultfrom in false-negatives.In July 2016 Fr. Robert was Sisters at Asha Bhawan TrueNatimportance & of CBNAAT vocation and tests exhorted those St. Mary’s composite Junior College, appointed as Administrator of St. offered Adoration and present to follow the integrity of priesthood • TrueNat & CBNAAT tests are generally usedstudied for detecting his Graduation tuberculosis, at St. and works Anthony’ssimilar to RT-PCR Boys Secondary tests but School produces Thanksgiving Prayers at the in its original form like Jesus Christ. he further faster results. ICMR has approved the usePhilomena’s of TrueNat College & CBNAAT and completedtests for screening and for and diaconate confirmation ministry of atCOVID-19. St. Hospital Chapel from 8 to added, “Priests must be able to tell the people These tests require the nasal or throat swabhis B.samples Ed. from to detectthe University the presence of of theAnthony’s coronavirus Shrine, in the Paharganj. body. Fr. 9 PM. The New Year's Eve those in need the words of St. Peter, “Gold and Mysore. In 2001, He gained his Robert has chosen “Do Whatever He Celebrations commenced • TrueNat is an indigenously developed, portable version of CBNAAT or Cartridge Based Nucleic Acid Amplification Test, silver, i have none, but i tell you in the name Masters in English Literature from tells you” (John 2:5) as his motto at 9.30 PM and carried on also known as the Genexpert test. Both these tests are cheaper and quicker than RT-PCR tests. However, TrueNat is of Jesus get up and walk.” Money, power and Karnataka State Open University. and commits himself completely with full enthusiasm and battery operated and portable, while CBNAAT machines need an uninterrupted power supply and air conditioning. possession have replaced Christ. Jesus’ model Nurtured by his Parish Priests to Lord Jesus Christ and become an fervour till the Burning of TREATMENTof authority is of service– vaccine not of may autonomy take timeand as therewho are certaingave enough challenges opportunity like vaccine to safetyeffective asit may instrument cause certain to complications serve Him as the Bogey Man at Midnight. thatdictatorship.” is why it will need thorough testing to makeserve sure in the its churchsafety forand humans. later as Secondlya Priestan effective for the COVIDArchdiocese -19 vaccine of Delhi. will The New Year commenced needThe to mass provide was followed people by with Carols long and term infectionyouth, protection in 2006 and Fr. lastly Robert protecting discerned older peopleArchdiocese as older ofpeople Delhi don’t respond with Holy Mass at 6.30 AM tointroduction vaccines of as brothers. well as Various younger interactive people. his vocation and joined ‘Vinay congratulates Fr. Robert and pray followed by the Annual games added fun to the gathering. Each received Gurukul’, the minor Seminary of that God bless him abundantly Lunch for the entire Staff As a health care provider during this time of uncertainty, we will do everything we can to support our community around Christmas gift from the Archbishop as well. This Archdiocese of Delhi. In the year that he may remain faithful to his and all students, on 02nd the world also we need cooperation from the community as well to fight against this pandemic. Stay safe and healthy. was followed by a delicious meal after which the 2010, he completed his Philosophy vocation. May Fr. Robert continue to January 2017, which was brothers dispersed to their respective places of from St. Pius College, Bombay. Did be sustained by His grace and may blessed with the presence ministry. his regency at Catholic Mission, his life in God’s service always be of His Grace, Rev Anil J.T. 42 The Voice of Delhi Nuh and completed his 4 years of filled with joy. Couto Archbishop of Delhi.

34 The Voice of Delhi february 2017 35 JESUS YOUTH

Campus Rendezvous 2020

“Make a ruckus! Live! Give yourselves to the best of life! Open the door of the cage, go out and fly!” –Pope Francis

The Campus Ministry of Jesus Youth Delhi organized a virtual program for the college fresher’s called “Campus Rendezvous’20” from 9th August to 16th August 2020, which is an annual event for campus students who are on the threshold of entering their campuses. This year owing to the restrictions it was conducted online and was a weeklong affair rather than a usual weekend plan. The program was themed “You are the now of God”.

There were 52 participants and 32 volunteers throughout the program. The participants were divided into 11 groups called ‘Buzz groups’ with 2-3 volunteers in each group. Here the participants got the exposure to interact with each other.

The program commenced with the launch day on 9th August which included fun filled ice breakers and action song. It was attended by Fr. Doyal Rodriguez OFM (Chaplain of Campus Ministry Delhi), who shared a few words of wisdom and blessed the program and the participants, Nikhil George (JY Delhi Coordinator), who encouraged the participants by sharing his experience, and Ashna Aplon (Coordinator, JY Delhi Campus Ministry), who spoke about how the program is going to be.

The second and third day were mainly focused on the topic, ‘Who am I?’, where it was discussed that our true identity lies in being a son/daughter of God and how at times due to various factors it becomes difficult for us to be our true selves. On the third day, discussions took place in the buzz groups wherein the participants and volunteers shared their experiences.

The fourth and fifth day focused on the topic, ‘Why should I?’ There was a talk show wherein the resources shared about how God had an amazing plan for their college life.

On the sixth day, there was a panel discussion on the topic, ‘How can I?’ The resources focused on how one can be authentic, reach out to others, prioritize, have a great time of fellowship and lead a life of witness in their college life.

On 16th August, the program concluded with a ‘Finale’, a joyous day filled with fun breakout room games and a lot of experience sharing. Even though this program has to come to an end, it is a start to a beautiful journey for these new campus ministers.

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Robert discerned Archdiocese of Delhi with Holy Mass at 6.30 AM Eucharistic Lord. Slowly the concept introduction of brothers. Various interactive his vocation and joined ‘Vinay congratulates Fr. Robert and pray followed by the Annual of a star emerged. Then we went in for games added fun to the gathering. Each received Gurukul’, the minor Seminary of that God bless him abundantly Lunch for the entire Staff a discussion with architect Mr. Ranjit Christmas gift from the Archbishop as well. This Archdiocese of Delhi. In the year that he may remain faithful to his and all students, on 02nd John, who was equally excited about was followed by a delicious meal after which the 2010, he completed his Philosophy vocation. May Fr. Robert continue to January 2017, which was the newness in the thinking. Then a brothers dispersed to their respective places of from St. Pius College, Bombay. Did be sustained by His grace and may blessed with the presence ministry. his regency at Catholic Mission, his life in God’s service always be of His Grace, Rev Anil J.T. 44 The Voice of Delhi Nuh and completed his 4 years of filled with joy. Couto Archbishop of Delhi.

34 The Voice of Delhi february 2017 35 for a priest holding the Eucharistic in heaven that the Lamb is worshipped and adored. Every mass and adoration table. The ampo on the altar table is brings heaven down on earth. And the Lamb is surrounded by 12 rays and 12 stars. a star in flower design keeping the Shaped like a crown, the number 12 symbolises the Crown of the Virgin Mary, the youthfulness of church in mind. 12 Apostles and 12 tribes of Israel! The sanctuary is with the Lamb Eventually, it was decided by the Curia that the church could be named as Morning seated on the top, depicting that it is Star as Mary is the beacon heralding the arrival of the Messiah. Inspired by second encyclical of Pope Francis, Laudato Si that highlights the care for our common home, the eco spirituality centre Ish Vatika is located on two- and-half acres of lush farmland, far from the maddening city crowd and with a focus on meditative reflection, prayer, nature walks and organic farming. It is in keeping in line with the church philosophy of being one with nature, promote ecology and eco system. It is also being promoted as a Catholic destination wedding place for a small gathering.

November 2020 45 dioCesan digest fNOebruaryVEMBER 2020 2017

Women's commission Christmas Ordination of Fr. Robert Report Women’s Commission Webinar 27th September The Holy Family AGatheringnnie Thomas Swamy conferred by “God created man in his own image, in the Mostimage of God he Rev. created him; Anil male and female J.T.Couto, He created them.” Genesis 1:27for Delhi of Celebration! ◗ Baljeet K Arun On 27th September 2020, a Zoom Archbishop of Delhi webinar was conducted by the Women’s ◗ Stanislaus CommissionSeminarians Archdiocese of Delhi. The he very hectic commitments amazing talent in traditional and Second and Third respectively ◗ topic Br Richard was “ JoseCatholic Woman, You are and problems of monstrous contemporary dances, singing and for the quality of Decorations. A the Change” and the speaker was Rev. proportions, the crippling instrumental music, keeping the Special Prize was awarded to the Sr. Navya FCC, National Secretary of T old and silver i have none, but i tell you, effects of the sudden demonetization audience entertained. The Crib Maintenance Department who “GWomen’sin the nameCommission, of Jesus get upCBCI. and walk.” Thirty of old Currency Notes, failed to Competition was conducted on constructed the iconic Nativity Crib twoThe Seminarians women fromof the Archdiocesevarious parishes of Delhi had of dampen our enthusiasm and efforts 22nd with Fr. Joseph and Fr. Jerry in front of our Main Entrance. The Delhia Christmas participated gathering on in 27th this December session. 2016 at to prepare for the eagerly awaited of the OCD and Fr. Ajit of the Delhi Nursing School and College organized TheSt. Michael’s Webinar School, began Gurgaon. with Thean introduction Seminarians Christmas Season 2016. Archdiocese as the judges for the a Vandana Christmas Prayer Service bystudying Mrs. in variousElizabeth seminaries: Antony Jalandhar, and short Our Choir led by Fr. Sherin event. The Nursing Hostel won at the Auditorium at 3 PM on 24th, prayerRanchi, Mumbai, by Mrs. Pune, DelhiLeelama and Vinay John. Gurukul Sr. Thomas and Fr. Arockia Dass, sang the First Prize for the Outdoor which was followed by a High Tea. Navyaparticipated expressed in the gathering. how holy the Eucharist Gender Christmas Carols at the campus Category, followed by the Herbal Christmas Liturgy was conducted Policyoffered byaddresses the his Grace the Archbishop following Anil J. areas from 21st and on the Hospital Floors Garden and the Linen and Laundry at the same venue from 10 PM on ofT. Couto women’s and was concern concelebrated – likeby Fr. marriage,John on Christmas Eve, spreading joy Departments. In the Indoor Category, Christmas Eve. Holy Mass was O R G A N I Z E D B Y W O M E N ' S Family,Monteiro andeducation, Fr. Jais A. Health and Women and solace all around. A Cultural The Cathlab were awarded the First conducted at the Hospital Chapel at for Peace & Religious Harmony. As C O M M I S S I O N A R C H D I O C E S E O F Programme was presented by the Position, followed by the Dialysis and 8.30 AM on Christmas Day. followers of Christ, women are always riestly Ordination of Fr. RobertD E L HTheologyI from Vidyajyoti College Doctors, Staff and Students at the Emergency Treatment Departments. On the last day of 2016, a challenged to create conditions for Swamy, conferred by Most of Theology, Delhi. He served in Auditorium from 3 to 5 PM on The Second Floor, Third Floor and Thanksgiving Prayer was organized marginalized voices to be heard, to PRev. Anil J.T.Couto was held Rosary Junior School at Narela, St. 23rd. The participants displayed the Cathlab were adjudged First, by Nursing Service at 3 PM. After defend the defenceless even from at St. Anthony’s Shrine onW Tuesday,eb inMary’sar: Senior Secondary School and the prayer, Fr George PA, ancient times. It was illustrated the 27th December 2016, an historic St. Mary’s Boys Hostel at Rohtak. Director, Holy Family graphically using biblical examples event for the Paharganj Parish. Ordained as Deacon on 21st June Hospital, awarded prizes both from the old and new testaments. Fr. Robert was born on" 07thC atho2014,li hec did his Diaconate Ministry to the winners of various The Policy hopes that it will be a November 1978 at Martalli and at St. Mathew’s Church, Laxmi competitions and felicitated starting point of bringing equality and belongs to Our LadyW of Lourdesom an,Nagar Y andou Good Shepherd Church, each participant of the sustaining it. Women’s contribution in Church, Diocese of Mysore. Having Hauz Khas. Cultural Events. 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34 The Voice of Delhi february 2017 35 ANNIVERSARIES 15TH NOVEMBER 2020 TO 15th DECEMBER 2020 Pastoral Clergy

BIRTHDAY ORDINATIONS

NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 15 George Abraham (1974) 25 Joseph Vadakumcherry (1974) 20 Pradyut Bahla (1983) 20 Ajit Kerketta (1981) DECEMBER 26 Arvind Tete (1975) 4 + Vincent Concessao (1961) 26 Nelson Tellis (1985) 4 Victor D’ Souza (1961) 30 Eugene Charles Kujur (1959 4 Vincent D’ Souza (2003) 6 Alphonse Shah (1995) DECEMBER

1 Rohan R.Sequeira (1986) DEATH ANNIVERSARY 5 Ajeet Patrick (1986) NOVEMBER 6 Nicholas Dias (1965) 8 Arul Anthony (1953) Fr. Edward Fernandes 22-11-2004 8 Chetan Machado (1976) Fr. John Baptist Rajam 25-11-1965 12 George P.A (1975)

Calendar of Feasts NOVEMBER 2020

1 All Saints Day 17 Saint Elizabeth of Hungary 2 Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed 18 Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne 3 Saint Martin de Porres 19 Saint Agnes of Assisi 4 Saint Charles Borromeo, bishop 20 Saint Edmund Rich 5 Saint Donnino 21 Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6 Saint Felice La Calle 22 Saint Cecilia 7 Saint Didacus 23 Saint Columban 8 Blessed John Duns Scotus 24 Saint Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions 9 Dedication of the Lateran basilica 25 Saint Catherine of Alexandria 10 Saint Leo the Great 26 Saint Leonard of Port Maurice 11 Saint Martin of Tours, bishop 27 Saint Francesco Antonio Fasani 12 Saint Josaphat 28 Saint James of the Marche 13 Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini 29 Saint Saturninus 14 Saint Nicholas Tavelic and Companions 30 Saint Andrew the Apostle 15 Saint Albert the Great, bishop and doctor 16 Saint Margaret of Scotland

November 2020 47 NOVENA PRAYER TO ST. JUDE

O, Holy St. Jude, Apostle and Mary, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked.

Say three Our Father’s, three Hail Mary’s and three glory be’s St. Jude, pray for us and all who invoke your aid. Amen. (Publication must be promised) This Novena has never been known to fail. This Novena must be said for 9 consecutive days.) With great thanks. Joven Varghese

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Summons The Metropolitan Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Delhi situated at Archbishop’s House, 1 Ashok Place, New Delhi 110 001 issues notification to Mr. K. C. Joseph, S/o. Mr. K. O. Cheru and Mrs. Gracy, known to be earlier residing at House n. 3901, FCA, SGM Nagar, NIT, Faridabad 121 012 Haryana, and permanently at 3/H, 101 NIT, Faridabad 121 001, Haryana to appear before the competent judicial vicar of the above tribunal within 20 days between 10.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m., from the day of publication of this notification for rejoinder of the issue regarding a petition pertaining to marriage.

Rev. Fr. Christopher, Gnana Prakasham Judicial Vicar, Archdiocese of Delhi

48 The Voice of Delhi Blessing of the Morning Star Church at the Eco Spirituality Centre, Ish Vatika (the Garden of Lord) in Kair Village, Najafgarh on 10.10.2020.

November 2020 49 Printed and published by Fr. Januario Rebello on behalf of Delhi Catholic Archdiocese and Printed at Bosco Society for Printing & RNI Cft. No. DELENG/2007/19942 Graphic Training, New Delhi 110025 and Published by Delhi Catholic Archdiocese, 1 Ashok Place, New Delhi 110001. Editor: Fr. Stanley DL (ND)-11/6125/2019-20-21 Kozhichira E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.archdiocesedelhi.org, Facebook: Voiceofdelhi Archdiocese Delhi DOP 9th & 10th Blessing of the Morning Star Church at the Eco Spirituality Centre, Ish Vatika (the Garden of Lord) in Kair Village, Najafgarh on 10.10.2020.

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