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STELLA MARIS, CHINNA WALTAIR-530017 VISAKHAPATNAM, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA Provincial : 0891/ 2710259 Cell : 09985860195, Fax : 0891/ 2702589 Email: [email protected], [email protected] [email protected] PC Lr. No. 18 MARCH 2018 HAPPY EASTER Contents INTRODUCTION INTERNAL AUDIT – MARCH-2018 CONGREGATION MATTERS TRANSFERS & APPOINTMENTS -2018 REGIONAL SAIM FORUM MEETING SILVER JUBILARIANS ANNUAL DAY AT SEETHAMMADHARA TENTATIVE PROGRAMME MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE LET US PRAY FOR THE DEPARTED INFORMATIONS SALESIAN THOUGHT CONGRATULATIONS OBITUARY Introduction Dear Confreres, At Easter we are reminded of living our life as persons who believe and experience the life of resurrection. We believe that living the life of resurrection has already begun at Baptism. It will culminate when our journey on earth ends with death. Our faith in the life of resurrection has to be re-discovered and renewed. Renewal of faith will give us the necessary strength and motivation to live our life as ‘Citizens of heaven’. All this will be seen in the way we value the things of the present world and the way we handle the things related to our bodily sphere of life. We can manifest what we truly believe in the way we live. In the liturgical celebrations of the Holy week we are celebrating our faith in the “Mystery of the Death and Resurrection of the Lord” and we celebrate not just because it is the tradition of the Church but because this paschal mystery is the very foundation of our Christian life. We hope in Christ for something more than the things of this world, life beyond death. We have to re-discover the meaning and meaningfulness of this faith. We have to recover from deficiencies in our faith by trying to examine and see if this faith has become weak or is overshadowed with thought patterns or ideas, or affected by the particular ways of living contrary to the tenets of faith. Sin is stopping to believe in God and stopping to obey God. In our life journey we often go away from the Lord through our sinfulness. But the period of forty days of Lent gives us a tremendous assurance of God that no matter how many and how serious our sins may have been, no matter how low we have fallen, the mercy and forgiveness of God is ever there for us. On our part we need to take a U turn and come back to the Lord. May the celebration of the Paschal Mystery of the death and the resurrection of Jesus help us to have faith in the Risen Christ. I wish you a Happy Easter. – 2 – Congregation Matters 20th General Chapter: I request the Superiors and the Conveners of the apostolic Communities to discuss the Working Paper II and send the reports to the Provincial Office latest by 15th April, 2018. Year of Local Community: To strengthen our consecrated life in Local Community under the Local Superior, we have chosen 4 objectives to strive at during this year. • My role in revitalizing the Local Community • Various dimension of Community as “space” • Building Communion in Community • Community for Mission and Apostolates All the communities could celebrate October 24, 2018 (the day of the Foundation of the Congregation) as the Community Day, to be marked with prayer and consecration of the local Community. Statutes of Lumen Christi Institute, Arusha: The General Council observed that the present Statutes of LCI, Arusha are inadequate to assist those involved in the administration of LCI in their responsibilities. This is because of the vast changes and developments that have taken place at LCI during the last 7 years. There is need for a revision of the Statutes based on the current situation in LCI and its future direction. The statutes will incorporate the participation of all the Provinces and the MSAF in the function of LCI as a Congregational venture. The General Council approved the appointment of a “LCI Statutes Revision Committee” by the Superior General at the earliest. The Council proposed the following confreres to be members on the LCI Statutes Revision Committee. Fr. Mathew Thazhathukunnel (Convenor), Fr. Johnson Kallidukil, Fr. Abraham Mullenkuzhy, Fr. Thomas Kochalu, Fr. James Panthalany as members The following are proposed to the Committee as some points for terms of reference: – 3 – • The committee will draft the statutes in reference to the founding vision of LCI and other elements that have been added in course of its evolution, and the current statutes. • The committee will ensure clarity and details of responsibilities of different departments and roles of those in charge. • The committee will ensure clarity of immediate points of accountability and subsidiary in the governance and administration of LCI and the overall arching unity in vision and mission of LCI. • The committee will submit its first draft to the MSAF for its study and recommendations . • The committee will submit the 2nd draft to the Superior General by 31st December 2018. The Superior General after consulting the PIF - PEA and General Council will finally approve the Revised Statutes of LCI, Arusha. Regional SAIM Forum Meeting: The Regional Social Apostolate and Innovative Ministries Forum Meeting was held on 20th and 21st March at Stella Maris in Visakhapatnam. It was inaugurated with the keynote address by Very Rev. Fr. P. Chinnappa Reddy, the Provincial of Visakhapatnam. The General Secretary of Innovative Forum Rev. Fr. Agnelo Fernandes moderated the sessions with his well and meticulous planning. Very Rev. Fr. Jeyaseelan, the Provincial of Pune had enlightened the members of the need of Social Apostolate to be strengthened in the congregation. All the forum members i.e. 5 councillors , 6 secretaries form six Indian Provinces were present for the meeting. Rev. Sr. Nirmala Mathew of St. Ann’s of Luzern, Vizag had given a beautiful talk on the second day. Highlights of the Meeting 1. Discussed the possibility of publishing social directory of the Congregation. 2. Strengthening and updating the social ministries in the provinces 3. Having biennial social training programme for the Innovative Forum members 4. Having a common social magazine for the congregation Fr. J. L. Ravi Kumar MSFS – 4 – Annual Day Celebrations at SFS Schol, Seethammadhara S.F.S.SCHOOL, SEETHAMMADHARA had its Annual Day Celebrations on 2nd Feb 2018 at 5p.m. with an ambience of an open air stage with the theme “VAUDEVILLE” - Variety is the spice of life. Very Rev. Fr. Chinappa Reddy, General Manager and Provincial Superior presided over the celebration and Rev. Fr. Sandeep Reddy, Councilor In charge of Education was the special invitee. Many eminent dignitaries like the Commissioner of Rajahmundry, Joint Collector of Visakhapatnam, Asst.Commissioner of GST Kochi [Alumni] were the Chief guests of the day. The school had a festive look and there seemed to be great excitement on the faces of all those who entered the portals of the institution . The dignitaries, special invitees , parents and well wishers were cordially invited to the Annual Day Celebrations by Rev.Fr. Vijay. A power point presentation of the schools assets and future plans was done by Rev. Fr. Inna Reddy. There was a spectacular Cultural Galla which set our feet tapping and were a feast to our eyes. The programme ended with the school anthem and everyone left with the satisfaction of having spent a memorable evening. A word of thanks to the dear staff for their tireless efforts and a special appreciation to Rev. Frs. Reddy Joseph, Rev. Fr. Anand Prakash, Rev. Fr. Inna Reddy and Rev. Fr. Vijay. SFS Community, Seethammadhara – 5 – Marriage Preparation Course: The Marriage preparation Course was held on 10th February 2018 at MSFS Dhyanashram, Chinna Waltair Vizag. The programme began at 9.45 a.m. with a prayer song by the SFS Church choir, followed by an opening prayer, scripture reading and lighting of the lamp by Most Rev. Dr. Mallavarapu Prakash, the Archbishop of Visakhapatnam. There were eight sessions and 44 candidates participated in the course. In the first session, His Grace spoke about the Institution of Marriage in general and its changing and challenging situation in the present day society. He emphasized that this institution is the creative plan of God and it is permanent and therefore we need to cooperate with the designs of the Divine. In the second session, Very Rev. Dr. Thumma Mariadas Reddy MSFS, Asst. Superior General, Rome, spoke in detail about the importance of marriage and its valuable implications in the church and in the society at large. In the third session Rev. Dr. Velangani Rao MSFS, Director, Ross Hill, spoke about the Biblical perspective and the sacramental nature of marriage. In the fourth session Rev. Fr. Yugal Kumar, the Parish Priest of St. Antony’s Church, enlightened the would be couple all about Canon Law and Marriage and its significance in their marital bond. In the fifth session Advocate I. M. Ahmad spoke about the civil law and marriage and enlightened the candidates about its advantages and disadvantages and so greater awareness is created. In the sixth session Rev. Sr. Cecilia spoke about the personality development and the need of possessing a strong will power and positive regard for one another as couple. In the seventh session Fr. Francis Stephen spoke about the parenting skills based on 4T’S: Trust, Talk, Time and Touch and how – 6 – these simple tips help towards better parenting. In the last session was all about the sharing of the Marital experiences by the senior couple. Mr. & Mrs. Albert & Jancy, 28 years of married life was beautifully shared, which truly motivated and inspired the would be couple. Father Francis Stephen proposed the vote of thanks. He thanked our beloved Archbishop for his presence, prayers, blessings and beautiful message.