MSFS - MISSIONARIES OF ST.FRANCIS DE SALES SOUTH -WEST PROVINCE

VINAYALAYA, MSFS Provincial House P.B.No.5557, Malleswaram West P.O Bengaluru 560 055, INDIA Tel. 080 23340379 Mob: 91 9739010026, Fax: 080 23341329 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.msfssouthwest.com [email protected]

SWIP Circular BK/30 June 01, 2018

My dear Confreres, Fraternal greetings to you from Fr Benny. At the outset of this new Academic Year I come with my heartfelt best wishes and fervent pray ers for each one of you. Let this academic year bring in a new wave of holistic renewal and development in the whole province. The beginning of a new academic year does not limit our attention to the ministry of education alone, instead it focuses on the fibre of all our ministries and commitment as Missionaries serving humanity.

DISCIPLINED LIFE-STYLE: YARDSTICK FOR THE NEW ACADEMIC YEAR

My dear Confreres, one of the specific remarks about Soldiers is that they are disciplined people. There is a sense of pride and respect when we meet with a soldier, because we are positively influenced and affected by the sacrificial natur e of his life through rigorous practices of discipline, such as, Punctuality, Consistency and Single-mindedness. We know that he is not for himself but for the nation and for every citizen of the country. Soldiers are disciplined men who have total control over their behaviour through rigorous training of their mental and physical faculties.

Similarly, every Catholic Priest is called FATHER . He is a Father because he is a progenitor of thousands of children without the underlying conditions of sexual

1 relationship and co-habitation as married partner; instead, he becomes a Father, because like a soldier, his whole life becomes a symbol of universal service and availability through the yardstick of disciplined life-style of Punctuality, Consistency and Single-mindedness . This is the parameter that differentiates a Catholic Priest even from the leaders of other Christian Denominations. a) Punctuality

Dictionary would define punctuality as the fact or quality of being on time . But a disciplined person is called to go beyond definitions of dictionary. Our former Superior General Agnelo Fernandez defines punctuality as a quality of being before time . Punctuality delineates the attitude and motivation of a person . When a person is convinced of his choices and the consequent tasks emerging from the choices, it is automatic that he/she is punctual. As we know when we have to board a bus or train we would arrive at the spot before time. But very often we fail to do so in the humdrum activities of our life.

My dear Confreres, as soldiers of Christ we need to develop this noble quality of punctuality in our mundane lifestyle. It defines our motivation and commitment. Very often we notice that we are constantly late for our prayers, meals and even in the appointed tasks of our ministries. Does it not tell of our motivation? b) Consistency

Consistency is the capacity of achieving a level of performance, which does not vary greatly in quality over time. Consistency in fact leads to certain inbuilt habits that can become pivotal in climbing further the ladders of life. Some of the greatest discoveries and inventions of history had been the result of nonchalant and highly invigorated efforts carved out of consistent attempts even at the face of certain defeats. Cancer patients beating the odds through consistent disciplinary measures, physically challenged people going around giving motivational talks, our own mothers fighting the qualms of life consistently remaining more than 90% of their lives within the four walls of the kitchen – these are all signs of great people who have been consistent in their lives. Consistency demands love for that which I undertake.

My dear Confreres, as you begin the new academic year, do remember that the initial enthusiasm can die off as we face the challenges of the tasks. It is there that our true poise will be exposed. When you are convinced of the veracity of your responsibility 2 along with its credibility don’t be afraid to be audacious: Fight it with consistency of your possibilities. c) Character

Character is generally understood as the mental and moral quality distinctive to an individual. One develops character in accordance with one’s vocation. A married person develops his character around his faithfulness to his life-partner; a priest develops his character around the integrity of his life based on the evangelical counsels of Chastity, Poverty and Obedience ; a teacher depicts his character through his academic excellence and the foundational dimension of his moral standard as a role-model to the students. In short, the measure of a man’s character is what he would do if he knew that he would never be found out. CHARACTER IS YOUR INTEGRITY, YOUR PERSONALITY – IT IS THE PHILOSOPHY BEHIND YOUR ATTITUDE.

My dear Confreres, at the outset of this new academic year I place before you the responsibility of a disciplined life. I invite you to depict your discipline through your Punctuality, Consistency and Character . Let us challenge the odds through our disciplined lifestyle.

IMPLEMENTATION OF GRADED FORMATION PROGRAM AT THE POSTULANCY LEVEL

The Formation Team of our Congregation under the leadership of Rev. Fr. Noel Rebello had been working vigorously to bring out a standardized common syllabus for a FRANSALIAN FORMATION from Postulancy through Ordination. Meticulous planning and constant discussions and meetings at various levels and forums have been 3 conducted through the past couple of years. Finally the core team has come out with a well-defined and scheduled curriculum at the initial/postulancy level, covering all the essential aspects to be implemented to orient the young candidate to Fransalian way of life.

On the 22 nd of May 2018 all the Formators in India who are animating formation of the Postulants at the Minor Seminaries gathered together in SFS Seminary Ettumanoor to inaugurate, clarify and to launch out the newly prepared curriculum. Fr. Noel Rebello, the General Councilor in charge of Formation introduced the theme. Fr. Benny Koottanal, the Provincial of South West India Province, represented the PIF (Provincials India Forum) and gave the Keynote Address. Frs. Jolly Chakalackal and Isaac gave the directives regarding the application of the new curriculum. The curriculum includes the Intellectual, Human, Salesian, Spiritual and Social dimensions of the growth of the candidate. It shall come into effect in this academic year. I request all the Formators of our province at the orientation level to implement this new curriculum and evaluate its impact in the life of our Formees.

ELECTION OF THE DELEGATES FOR THE GENERAL CHAPTER 2019

My dear Confreres, the Superior General has instructed that the election of the Delegates for the General Chapter 2019 has to be initiated. From the South West India Province there shall be an Ex-officio Member (the Provincial) and three elected members to participate in the General Chapter. I have appointed two of the Councilors, Frs. A. Jerome and Joy Vazhappillil, along with the Provincial Secretary, Fr. Santosh Pereira to co-ordinate the election process. The ballots shall be dispatched to you latest by the 15 th of June 2018. The cut off date for the return of the votes to the provincial house is 10 th July 2018. I request all the confreres who are eligible to vote to participate in the election of the Delegates and elect people who can represent our province worthily to set a new direction for our Congregation.

CONGRATULATIONS TO FR. PENTAREDDY CHINNAPPAREDDY

My dear Confreres, our Superior General has appointed Fr. P. Chinnappa Reddy as the Provincial of Visakhapatnam Province for a second term of three years. I congratulate Fr. Chinnappa Reddy on behalf of the South West India Province and wish him God’s

4 abundant blessings in his second stint as the Provincial of the Visakhapatnam Province.

MY VISITATION TO TANZANIA – VISITING THE NOVICES AND SCHOLASTICS OF SOUTH WEST INDIA PROVINCE

From the 13 th to the 19 th of May 2018 I had been on official visitation to Tanzania to meet our Novices and Scholastics.

I visited five of our Novices in the MSFS Novitiate at Kibaha, Tanzania. These are our novices from the Chad-Cameroon Mission. I had the great opportunity to meet them personally and to evaluate with them about the progress of their religious life. Altogether there are 18 novices belonging to East Africa Province and the South West India Province. I also gave orientation talks to the novices and celebrated mass with them. I had personal meetings with the Novice Master Fr. Sebastian Antonysamy and Socius, Fr. Johnson Kallidukil. I have given to the Staff a written evaluation of the impressions of my visitation to the novitiate.

I also visited Fourteen of our scholastics doing their philosophical studies in Arusha

Tanzania. It had been a wonderful experience to meet each one of them personally and to evaluate their holistic formation program in the Lumen Christi Institute (LCI) of Philosophy in Arusha and to give them instructions for their further growth. I had also

5 the opportunity to personally meet Fr. Thomas Kochalumchuvattil, the Rector, and Fr. Abraham Mullenkuzhy, the Spiritual Director and Administrator of LCI.

Our Novices and Scholastics are very happy about the Formation that they receive in the novitiate and LCI respectively. I had also the opportunity to personally meet Fr. Mathew Thazhathukunnel, the Provincial of East Africa Province, and to dialogue with him regarding various inter-province collaborative ministries.

I thank Fr. Mathew Thazhathukunnel, the Provincial, for meticulously planning out my visitation. I thank Frs. Sebastian Antonysamy, Johnson Kallidukil, Thomas Kochalumchuvattil, Abraham Mullenkuzhy, Tomichan Perumanoor, Devasia Manalel, Jacob Thekekara and all other Confreres for their hospitality and love and accompaniment.

FIRST DELEGATION SUPERIOR FOR THE NEWLY ERECTED CHAD- CAMEROON DELEGATION

My dear Confreres, I am very happy to announce to you that Rev. Fr. Manoj Arackal is elected and appointed as the first Delegation Superior of Chad-Cameroon Delegation. After due consultation with the members of the Mission the Provincial Administration appointed Fr. Manoj as the Delegation Superior, which was ratified by the Superior General. The Delegation of Chad-Cameroon comes into existence on the day the Delegation Superior assumes the office. The date of the installation shall be communicated to you in the course of time. Let this new missionary leap give our delegation further strength to launch into more innovative ministries to strengthen and evangelize the people of Africa.

Fr. Manoj takes up this new stint of leadership after having animated the mission as the Superior of the Chad-Cameroon Mission for many years. Through his ineffable dealings, simplicity of life, pastoral and administrative prudence and above all through his deep missionary dynamism Fr. Manoj has won the heart of all. I thank him sincerely for his leadership and animation of our mission until now and wish him all the best as the first Delegation Superior. Hearty Congratulations Dear Fr. Manoj.

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NEW DELEGATION SUPERIOR FOR PHILIPPINES DELEGATION

My dear Confreres, I am very happy to announce to you that after due consultation with the members of the Delegation the Provincial Administration has appointed Fr. Jose Kumblolickal as the new Delegation Superior of the Philippines Delegation. Our Superior General has ratified this appointment through a decree. Fr. Jose Kumblolickal has already reached the Philippines and he will be installed as the Delegation Superior on the 3 rd of June 2018. I wish Fr. Jose and the Philippines Delegation a new beginning and further growth in various ministries. Congratulations Dear Fr. Jose.

I take this opportunity specially to thank Rev. Fr. Jinu Pathiyakam, the outgoing Delegation Superior. Fr. Jinu has done a wonderful animation of the Philippines Delegation for about eight years. Through his gentle and honest dealings and relationships he has won the hearts of the Confreres, the Bishops, diocesan priests, political leaders and the people of God. Under his leadership there had been wonderful efforts to codify the functioning of our delegation leading to many developments especially in the pastoral and formation forums. I place on record my heartfelt gratitude to you, dear Fr. Jinu, and thank you on behalf of the South West India Province. God bless you.

THREE WEEKS WITH ST. FRANCIS DE SALES

The scholastics who are going to take make final vows gathered along with Fr. Antony Mookenthottam at MSFS Snehajyothi Ashram, Makkiyad from 29th April 2018 to 18th May 2018 for the Salesian Retreat. These three weeks were spent in complete prayer and silence. The retreat was in 3 phases. The first stage concentrated on ‘Call to Love’. The scholastics were guided and assisted in this stage by Fr. Suresh Babu MSFS and Fr. Abey Thunduparampil MSFS. The second week was animated by Fr. Benny Koottanal MSFS, the provincial of South West India Province, and Fr. Philip Valakodiyil MSFS on the theme ’To be Love’, basically on Gratifying Love. The final stage was animated by Fr. Joe Cherolickal MSFS and Fr. Tito Puthuparampil MSFS. The 16 Scholastics, including one from the Philippines, were helped to experience the Salesian spirit and were

7 strengthened in their commitment to surrender themselves permanently in the MSFS congregation. The whole program was organised by Indian Institute of Spirituality.

NEW ARCHBISHOP FOR ARCHDIOCESE

My dear Confreres, It is a great joy for the MSFS to welcome the newly consecrated Archbishop of Bangalore, Archbishop Peter Machado . He assumed the office of the Archbishop of Bangalore at a solemn ceremony on the 31 st of May 2018. Archbishop Peter Machado is known for his simplicity and gentleness and ardent pastoral commitment. He is a great friend of the MSFS through our association with him in the diocese of Belgaum. I am very sure that our relationship and collaboration with him will be more strengthened, as the MSFS presence in the Archdiocese of Bangalore is very dynamic. I wish the new Archbishop God’s abundant blessings to carry out his new tasks and assure him our obedience and pastoral and missionary collaboration in the Archdiocese of Bangalore.

BLESSING AND INAUGURATION OF SFS ACADEMY AT MATTANNUR

26 th May 2018 was a joyous and memorable day for the province as on that day our Provincial Rev. Fr. Benny Koottanal inaugurated the new school constructed at Mattanur in the presence of several MSFS confreres, priests and nuns from the neighbouring Institutions, neighbours and large number of people from different religious backgrounds. The archbishop of Thalassery Archdiocese blessed our new Institution and wished it to be a place not only to impart knowledge but also human values, resulting in the subsequent transformation of human lives and society. Mr. Sunny Joseph MLA, the Chief Guest, expressed his admiration for the MSFS Fathers and wished

8 the new school every success. The school is situated about 5 kms from the new international airport in Kannur district, .

PERPETUAL PROFESSION AT TEJAS VIDYA PEETHA

FOR HIM, FOR EVER, FOR HIS MISSION was the theme of the perpetual profession which took place at Tejas Vidya Peetha on 28th May 2018. Five brothers, Kelvin Olikunnel and Bibin Kelimattathil belonging to the South West India Province, J. Vimal Naveen and Arul Justin belonging to the South East Province and Santhosh Kumar belonging to the Nagpur Province, pronounced the formula of Perpetual profession on that auspicious evening. The solemn Eucharistic Celebration was presided over by Rev. Fr. Benny Koottanal, the Provincial of the South West India Province. The candidates were presented to the Provincial by Rev. Fr. Henry Jose Kodikuthiyil, the Rector of Tejas Vidya Peetha. In the homily the Provincial emphasized the need of having a master in life more than anyone else and accepting Jesus as that master, who is the ultimate source of inspiration and holiness. The occasion was blessed with the presence of Fr. Santhosh Kumar and Fr. Santiagu, the Provincial Councilors in charge of Formation of the South West India and South East India Provinces respectively. Good number of confreres, priests, religious, friends and family members of the candidates graced the occasion.

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FIRST PROFESSION AT MAKKIYAD

On May 31, 2018 was indeed a joyful day for the South West India Province and to the Congregation as three of our novices, namely, Bros. Arun Kuriakose Kuzhiveliparambil, John Joseph Victor and Samuel Antony, after completing one year of Canonical Novitiate made their First Profession at Snehajyoti Ashram, Makkiyad. Rev. Fr. Benny Koottanal, Provincial of South West India Province, presided over the Eucharistic celebration. The occasion was more solemnized by the presence of many MSFS confreres and also many Fathers, Sisters and Laity from the locality. The newly professed members, in turn, expressed their deep sense of gratitude to all those who guided them to this stage of life.

INITIATION OF THE POSTULANTS INTO THE NOVITIATE

On the 30th of May 2018, fourteen of our postulants have entered the Canonical Novitiate program. They were initiated into the novitiate during the solemn Eucharistic Celebration officiated by Fr. Benny Koottanal, the Provincial, in the presence of a number of our Confreres. They will be animated in the novitiate under the leadership of Fr. Timson Parakottil, the Novice Master, Fr. Abey Thunduparambil, the Socius, and Fr. Abraham Pendanam, the Spiritual Director.

HEARTY WELCOME

I am very happy to extend a very hearty welcome to Fr. Benny Marangolil back to India. After a term of his service in the English Province Fr. Benny has returned to take up a new ministry in the province. I thank him for his missionary apostolate in England and extend a very hearty welcome back to the Province. Hearty welcome dear Fr. Benny

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BON VOYAGE

Fr. Jose Kumblolickal has already landed in the Philippines for the new apostolate as the Delegation Superior of the Philippine Delegation. I extend to Fr. Jose our heartfelt appreciations and wish him God’s abundant blessings in his ministry. All the best Dear Fr. Jose.

ONGOING FORMATION PROGRAMME

Ongoing Formation for all those who are ordained before 1990 will be held at Vinayalaya from 27 th to 29 th November 2018 . It is a mandatory gathering for renewal and study. I request all the Confreres whose names are mentioned below to take note of it and participate in the same.

1. Fr. Abraham Pendanam 16. Fr. Mathew Kalathungal 2. Fr. Antony Mookenthottam 17. Fr. Mathew Kavithazha 3. Fr. Chacko Ottalankal 18. Fr. Mathew Thottiyil 4. Fr. Francis Kizhakkethazhe 19. Fr. Paul Aranjanil 5. Fr. George Chirayil 20. Fr. Thomas Chennakkattukunnel 6. Fr. Jacob Parappally 21. Fr. Thomas Cherukat 7. Fr. Jacob Thudipara 22. Fr. Thomas Kalariparambil 8. Fr. Johny Kanjiramparambil 23. Fr. Thomas Moongamakkal 9. Fr. Jose Edasseril 24. Fr. Thomas Puthussery 10. Fr. Jose Parappillil 25. Fr. Tom Kanat 11. Fr. Jose Puthiyaparambil 26. Fr. Varghese Puthuparambil 12. Fr. Joseph Kallacheril 27. Fr. Joy Vazhappillil 13. Fr. Joseph Mullenkuzhy 28. Fr. Kurian Karickal 14. Fr. Joseph Pulpara 29. Fr. Tom Pannalakunnel 15. Fr. Mathew Kalathil

BOARD EXAM RESULTS -2018

In the Board Exam of 2018, all our Schools, Colleges and Seminaries have performed very well. The hard work and commitment of all the Confreres in the apostolate of education and formation are reflected in the results of 2018. Our Institutions have proved to be centres of quality-education. On behalf of the Province, I congratulate all

11 the Formators, Managers, Principals, Vice Principals, Staff, Students and Parents for their hard work, dedication and commitment.

School/ College Students D I II III Highest Total appeared Mark in the Pass % School Chintamani, SFS School 79 30 46 03 617/625 100% English Medium Chintamani, SFS School 49 01 34 13 548/625 95.56% Kannada Medium Ettumanoor, SFS Public 109 76 32 01 00 493/500 100% School Ettumanoor, SFS Junior 132 115 17 00 00 484/500 100% College Hebbagodi, SFS School 41 1 26 9 1 559/625 90.24% Kannada Medium Hebbagodi, SFS State 134 99 34 1 617/625 100% Syllabus School Hebbagodi SFS ICSE 55 45 10 589/600 100% School, Hebbagodi, SFS PU 246 44 160 29 4 582/600 96.34% College Kannur , SFS School 25 13 6 5 465/600 96%

Kolar, SFS College 133 41 54 570/600 92.48%

Koppa l, SFS School 48 27 20 00 00 604/625 98%

Koppal, SFS ICSE School 26 23 03 00 00 576/600 100%

Kuknoor, SFS School 54 31 20 02 603/625 98.14

Malur, SFS School 101 18 75 05 596/625 97%

Mundargi, SFS School 29 14 15 583/625 100%

Savanur, SFS School 79 39 39 621/625 99%

Srinivaspur, SFS School 112 49 62 00 00 622/625 99%

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APPOINTMENTS

••• Fr. Thomas Moongamakkal is appointed as the Administrator and Manager of MSFS Community and SFS School at Mattannur with effect from 4 th June 2018. ••• Fr. Thomas Chennakattukunnel is appointed as the Administrator of MSFS Community at Batheri with effect from 4 th June 2018. ••• Fr. Benny Marangolil is appointed as the Superior of the MSFS Community at Karahalli, Bangalore with effect from 10 th June 2018. He will initiate new Social Work Ministries in the campus and in the surroundings. ••• Fr. George Chirayil is appointed as the Convener of the Ettumanoor Apostolic community with effect from 1 st June 2018.

PROMOTION OF SCHOLASTICS IN THE CHAD-CAMEROON DELEGATION

Promoted to the sacred order of Priesthood

 Dn. Boris Nixon MENGAME EBALE

Promotion of the Theologians

1. Bro. Ajish Antony Cheeramban ( III Year Theology ) 2. Bro. John Joseph Belavendran ( III Year Theology ) 3. Bro. Emmanuel Cyrille Bivina ( II Year Theology ) 4. Bro. Peygres Senghor ( II Year Theology) 5. Bro. Arun Cyriac (II Year Theology , Tejas, Bangalore)

Promotion of Regents to First Year Theology

1. Bro. Chiabi Titus Tosam 4. Bro. Mtoudjiel Abba 2. Bro. Leandre Francky Senguena 5. Bro. Philip Roland Menounga 3. Bro. Madjita Tanibe Anniversaire Mbolo

Promoted to Regency

1. Antony Kezhekenthottam 4. Robin Joy Karumathy 2. Ndeialdongar Toussaint 5. Vinu Varghese Ponnor 3. Nyamsi Panteun Yves Cyrille

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Promoted to Third year philosophy at LCI

1. Eyeya Amot Aloys Jean Baptiste 2. Guifo Totso Gael Baudoin 3. Temgoua Jacques Clovis Promoted to Second Year Philosophy at LCI

1. Adzaba Evang William Henri 4. Nzesseu Chimi Valentin 2. Mbinkar Melchisedek 5. Yibongha David Shiynyuy 3. Nga Modo Engelbert 6. Yongabi Macdonald Bemsii

Promoted to First profession and First Year Philosophy at LCI

1. Chidjo Djoko Armand Bertrand 4. Takogoum Frankvart Ahmed 2. Nkong Tchoupe Erick 5. Djointanan Paulin 3. Fonyuy Felix Nyuykonyadzem Promoted to Novitiate 1. NGUEYOU DANDJIO Yves Martial 4. VONO VONO Emmanuel Claude 2. Wiysahnyuy Nelson Fonyuy 5. Ning Stanley Kang 3. Mala Ndzana Paul Marie Assigned to Community Experience

 Wamba Mekwewa Dieudonne

OBITUARY

 Mr. Chacko Varkey, aged 95, father of Fr. Benny Marangolil, died on May 23, 2018. We assure you, dear Confrere, the remembrance of your dear one in our Holy Mass and Prayers.

MY SCHEDULE

My dear Confreres, please do take note of my program schedule. Different from the previous circular, each new circular would bring in additional changes in my programs as per the need. Please do organize the visitation and other common meetings/programs according to the latest communication.

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June 2018 June 1-10 Visitation to the Philippines *First Profession of the Novices; *Installation of the Delegation Superior; *Meeting the Confreres, Seminarians and the Associates of the Fransalians June 12 Meeting with the Bishop of Mandya June 13 PIF Meeting at Suvidya College June 14 Inauguration of the new academic year in Suvidya College, Inaugural Mass; *Governing Body Meeting, Meeting with the Staff and Students June 15 -16 Visitation to Tejas Vidya Peetha, NEST June 18 -19 Spiritual Orientation for the new batch of students at IIS June 21-22 Visitation to Sannidhi, MSFS Minor Seminary June 23 -24 Visitation to De Sales Bhavan, Mysore, Sunday Mass at St. Alphonsa’s Parish June 24 -25 Soumya Sadan Community, Mysore June 26 Council Meeting June 27 -29 Visitation to Mermier Bhavan Community; Meeting the 10 th Std. Students of all the SFS Schools in Hebbagodi campus *Visitation to SFS Parish Community and SFS Boys’ Home Community June 29-30 Recollection – IIS

July 2018 July 1 Orientation and Recollection for the MTh in IIS July 4-5 Visitation to Charis Bhavan, visiting Fr. Justin Panachickal in Chengalam July 6-7 Visitation to SFS Seminary Ettumanoor: Meeting the Staff and Brothers; Visiting SFS School: Meeting with the 10 th Std. Students July 8 One Day Meeting of the Associates of the Fransalians at Charis Bhavan July 9-13 1st Annual Retreat at Charis Bhavan July 14 -17 Visitation to Aluva and Pattikad; Visiting Frs. Noby,Chacko Ottalankal and Paul Aranjanil, Visitation to MSFS House Kattappana, Visiting Fr. Jacob Thudipara July 18 -20 Visitation to Adoor, Vattiyoorkavu, ITSCAAT, visiting Frs. Varghese Puthuparambil and Mathew Kavithazhe July 24 Council Meeting July 25-August Visitation to our Confreres in Adelaide, Australia 2

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August 2018 August 1-2 Visitation to our Confreres in Adelaide, Australia August 3-4 KRCR Major Superiors’ Meeting in Mysore August 4-5 Recollection for the Diploma Students of IIS August 6 Visitation to Chintamani, *Meeting with the 10 th Standard Students; *Visitation to Sidlghatta August 7 Visitation to Kadisanahalli August 7-8 Visitation to Srinivaspura, Meeting with 10 th Std. Students August 8-9 Visitation to Community at Tamaka and Kolar Parish August 9-10 Visitation to MSFS Community at ITI August 13 -18 Classes in IIS August 17 Council Meeting August 20 Education Forum Meeting August 22 Social & Innovative Ministry Forum Meeting August 24 Mission Forum Meeting August 25 Meeting of the Superior General with the Major Superior and Staff of Suvidya College August 26 Formation Forum Meeting August 28 Stewardship Forum Meeting August 29 Meeting of the Superior General with the Provincial and the Curia August 30 Visitation to MSFS Communi ty and school at Anthoninagara

September 2018 September 1 Recollection – IIS September 3-4 Visitation to the MSFS Community Malur, *Meeting with the 10 th Std. Students of SFS Malur September 4-5 Visitation to Gokunte September7 Council Meeting September 9 Institute’s Day at IIS Sept. 10-14 PIF-PEA-GC Meeting in Hyderabad Sept. 15 -16 Visitation to the MSFS Community, Savanur, *Meeting with the 10 th Std. Students Sept. 16 -17 Visitation to the MSFS Community Mundargi, *Meeting with the 10 th Std. Students Sept. 17 -18 Visitation to the MSFS Community Kuknoor, *Meeting with the 10 th Std. Students Sept. 18 -19 Visitation to the MSFS Community, Koppal, *Meeting with the 10 th Std. Students of SFS Schools Sept. 22-28 Retreat for the Sisters of the Cross of Chavanod at Yercaud September 30 Founder’s Day – with the Novices in MSFS Novitiate Makkiad

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October 2018 October 1-4 Visitation to the MSFS Novitiate Makkiad, Classes for the Novices October 5-6 Visitation to MSFS Community, Batheri October 6-7 Visitation to Vinayakumar Ashram, Sunday Mass in T.K. Colony Parish October 11 Visitation to PSI, Kengeri October 12 Council Meeting October 15 -19 2nd Annual Retreat at IIS October 18 Annual Charismatic Convention at Charis Bhavan: Holy Mass and Talk October 21-22 Visitation to Sedam Mission, visiting Fr. Robert October 24 MSFS Foundation Day and Institute’s Day at Suvidya College, Bangalore Oct.26-Nov. 15 Visitation to Germany, Austria and Confreres who are studying in different Universities in Europe

November 2018 Nov. 1-15 Visitation to Germany, Austria and Confreres who are studying in different Universities in Europe Nov. 16-17 Recollection – IIS Nov. 18 -19 Visitation to St. Joseph’s Parish and SFS Boys’ Home, Ulickal Nov. 19 -20 Visitation to MSFS Community & SFS School Mattannur Nov.20 Visiting Fr. Simil in Panathur, Visitation to Kannadiparamba Parish Nov. 20 -21 Visitation to MSFS Community & SFS School Kannur, Meeting the 10 th Standard Students Nov. 23 Council Meeting Nov. 24 -25 Visiting the Shimoga Mission Nov. 27 -29 On -going Formation for all those ordained before 1990 Nov. 30 Personal Meeting with the Confreres of Vinayalaya Community

SALESIAN THOUGHT Anger and daring, once aroused do not remain within the limits of reason and lead the heart into disorder – SFS Fraternally,

Fr. Benny Koottanal MSFS Provincial

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