Mount Vision’ Covers the Major Archbishop Mar George Alencherry’S Notes Emerging from the Online Synod, Press Releases and Various Events of the Archiepiscopal Curia

SEPTEMBER 2020 | Vol. 01 | Issue 02 | a Syro-malabar Major Archiepiscopal curia newsletter

Faith in the Digital Age Editor’s Desk

Covid-19 paved ways to meet the communication needs of the people across the world in the digital platform more profusely than ever since. Nowadays most of the formal and informal group communications are maintained with online communicative techniques. The religious field is no exception.

The Synod of the Syro-Malabar Church is convened in two Sessions in a year since 1992 when the Syro-Malabar Church was elevated as the Major Archiepiscopal Church. This was the Second session of the XXVIII Synod that went online for the first time in the history of the Syro-Malabar Church due to Covid-19 protocol. The Congregation for the Eastern Churches in Rome gave norms and directives on conducting Bishops’ Synod using the electronic platform in the context of the existing restrictions of Covid-19 pandemic.

Message of hope is what we see before us at this time of the pandemic! The month of August is special to us as we celebrate the Indepence day of Mother India and the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Unlike last year a ‘homely Onam’ is celebrated under Covid-19 restrictions.

This issue of ‘Mount Vision’ covers the Major Archbishop Mar George Alencherry’s notes emerging from the online Synod, press releases and various events of the Archiepiscopal Curia.

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CHIEF EDITOR Hungry are Given Sustenance 07 FR. ALEX ONAMPALLY SECRETARY, Protect the Farmers and Agriculture 08 MEDIA COMMISSION First Preshithatharam Award 09 LANGUAGE EDITOR Online Meeting with Curia Officials 10 DR. GEORGE MADATHIPARAMBIL Reception and Farewell 11 CONSULTORS Global Youth Retreat Online 12 MAR SEBASTIAN VANIYAPURACKAL Xavier Leadership Centre Inauguration 13 CURIA BISHOP, MEMBER, MEDIA COMMISSION Deacons from Ruahalaya Major Seminary, Ujjain 14 Marian Gallery Inauguration 15 MAR JOSEPH PAMPLANY Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary 16 CHAIRMAN, MEDIA COMMISSION Independence Day 16 MAR PAULY KANNOOKADAN Onam Celebration 16 MEMBER, MEDIA COMMISSION Book Releases 17 DR. VINCENT Website for Liturgy Commission 18 CHERUVATHOOR CHANCELLOR 80th Birthday (Aseethi) of Fr. George Madathiparambil 18

DR. ABRAHAM PRESS RELEASES KAVILPURAYIDATHIL VICE-CHANCELLOR, PRO Implementation of Court Order Peacefully 19

FR. SEBY KOLANGARA New Rector for Santa Anastasia 19 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INTERNET MISSION Ten Percent for Economically Backward New Secretary for Commission for Institute of Consecrated Life 20 SYRO-MALABAR MEDIA COMMISSION Mathruvedhi News 20 MOUNT ST. THOMAS, P.B. NO. 3110 KAKKANAD P.O., KOCHI - 682 030 CURIA NEWS Email: [email protected] Reports of the Commissions & Affiliated Offices 21 Phone: +91 9946162280 Website: www.syromalabarmc.in Major Archbishop’s Diary 22 Curia Bishop’s Diary 23 DESIGN & LAYOUT JOSEMON VAZHAYIL Events, Feasts & Birthdays 23 MUMBAI MOUNT VISION | SEPTEMBER 2020 | 04

Curia Bishop’s Thoughts

The Second Issue of Mount Vision is reaching same time, a new way is being emerging in every its readers with the news and events of August walk of life. As of now, we are not in a position 2020 from the Syro-Malabar Major to make a value judgment of the changes Archiepiscopal Curia at Mount St. Thomas. As far occurred. But we live it as a reality, for the time as Mount St. Thomas is concerned, the month of being, hoping to overcome the told and untold August is normally one of the busiest months of sufferings of the pandemic. We should acquire the year. The Synod of Bishops of the strength and immunity not only for the bodily Syro-Malabar Church was scheduled to be held fitness, but for the wellbeing of the soul. This from 17-29 of August 2020 and our bishops from new situation of not being able to attend the different continents of the world were supposed celebration of the Holy Qurbana and other to attend it, but the Covid-19 pandemic changed Sacraments, has compelled us to live our faith in the whole scenario. For the first time in the a different way. The exhortation of St. Paul history of our Church, the Bishops’ Synod was becomes all the more relevant in this context: convened online from August 18 to 21, following “Stand, therefore, and fasten the belt of truth the special directives from the Congregation for around your waist, and put on the breastplate of the Oriental Churches. Of the 64 Bishops, 62 righteousness. As shoes for your feet put on Bishops participated in the online Synod, which whatever will make you ready to proclaim the practically opened a new horizon and redefined gospel of peace. With all of these, take the shield the traditional concepts in this regard. Out of 64 of faith, with which you will be able to quench all Bishops, 31 are residing in Kerala, 27 outside the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the Kerala in India and 6 Bishops abroad. One helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, beautiful part of this Synod was the participation which is the word of God” (Eph.6:14-17). Let us of the Bishops Emeriti, who otherwise would not be prepared more than ever to be the watchful have made due to difficulty of travel. There was a and ever ready soldiers of Jesus. perfect communication, a new way to get connected!

The Covid-19 restrictions have practically paralyzed the conventional style of functioning +MAR SEBASTIAN VANIYAPURACKAL of every sphere of human life and activity. At the CURIA BISHOP MOUNT VISION | SEPTEMBER 2020 | 05

|| SYNOD INAUGURATION There should be Radical Changes in Pastoral Ministry: Cardinal Mar George Alencherry

Mar Peter Kochupurakal, the new auxiliary bishop of Palghat.

The Cardinal thanked Holy Father, Pope Francis, the Vicar General of the diocese of Rome and the Congregation of the Eastern Rites for assigning the lives of the faithful. Just as in the past when the Santa Anastasia Minor Basilica for the use of the Church was very active in educational and the Syro-Malabar Catholics in Rome. He noted that health-care areas, so now the focus of the Church this was a fulfillment of the long-cherished dream should be turned to the development of the of the Syro-Malabar Church. He also thanked all economic situation of the faithful. By encouraging the dioceses and various organizations of the and promoting industrial and agricultural ventures Church for their dedicated and painstaking effort of the faithful, the Church could participate in the they took to alleviate the sufferings of the people economic development of the country, the during this Covid period. Cardinal noted. It is because of the Covid restrictions imposed by The Major Archbishop during his inaugural address the various countries of the world that the present recalled the meritorious services of Mar Synod is held online. Sixty-one bishops including Anikuzhikattil, the late Bishop of Idukki especially those who have retired are participating in the in the matters of protecting the rights of the Synod. The special topics selected for discussion farmers as well as of the unborn. The Cardinal will form the agenda of the Synod. The Synod that Cardinal Mar George Alencherry inaugurated online offered his prayers for the repose of his soul. The has begun on Tuesday will continue for three days, the second session of the 28th Synod of the Cardinal also acknowledged the great services two hours in the evening every day. This is just to Syro-Malabar Church and appealed to the Bishops to rendered by Mar Mathew Arackal, the former make it possible for all the bishops to participate in think of making radical changes in the Pastoral ministry of Bishop of Kanjirappally and offered the greetings the Synod because of the differences in time the Church. In the new pastoral environment, more of the Synod to Mar Jose Pulikal, the new Bishop zones in different countries. emphasis should be placed on the total development of of Kanjirappally. He offered a special welcome to MOUNT VISION | SEPTEMBER 2020 | 06

Mar Peter Kochupurakal, the new auxiliary bishop of Palghat.

|| HUNGRY ARE GIVEN SUSTENANCE The Church must Ensure that those who are Hungry are Given Sustenance: Syro-Malabar Synod

The Synod of Bishops view with great alarm the spread of poverty and hunger among the people of our country on account of the Covid pandemic. The Church fully supports the government's Covid defense. Various assistance schemes worth 53.3 crores have already been implemented through Spandan, the social service arm of the Church. The situation is so serious that these problems cannot be met by the resources of the government alone. The Church has to get involved adopted this method, this should become a in alleviating the suffering of the people. Every common practice all over our parishes. parish and organization of the Church has to pay special attention to the needs of the people, This dire time is an opportunity for the Church to irrespective of caste, creed or race, around them. be with the poor and the destitute following in the All members of the Church must decide for footsteps of our Lord, Jesus Christ, and to put into themselves that they will go without meals until practice the vision of Pope Francis to become a the poor are fed in their neighborhood. Church of the poor for the poor.

Every parish should look for those families that are Providing meals to the hungry is the most efficient experiencing hunger in their neighborhood. method to express brotherliness and humaneness. Practical and efficient methods should be adopted We shall today listen to the cry of the poor in for alleviating their hunger. Kits containing order to hear the words of Jesus at the Last essential items like rice, beans and other groceries Judgment: “I was hungry; you gave me food.” The should be placed in the vestibule (lobby) of the care that Jesus gave to the poor should be church which can be taken by the poor without realized practically in every parish. The Synod of getting permission from anybody. The people in Bishops reminds all the parishes and institutions of the neighborhood should be intimated about this the Church that it is their duty to use their income arrangement. Although some of the parishes have to satiate the hunger of the poor. MOUNT VISION | SEPTEMBER 2020 | 08

|| PROTECT THE FARMERS AND AGRICULTURE Speedy Actions should be Taken to Implement the Measures for the Protection of Agriculturists & Agriculture: Syro-Malabar Synod

The Synod of the Syro-Malabar Church requested the Government to take effective measures to protect the farmers from natural disasters happening now more regularly and from the attacks of wild animals. The 28th Synod discussed the problems of agriculturists in its second session.

The price-fall of agricultural produce is affecting the lives of the farmers. It is highly distressing to find that attempts are being made again and again to include the areas which are inhabited as environmentally sensitive areas. The Central and State governments have to come time in the history of the Church that the Synod forward with plans at least to cancel the interest met online with the permission of the on agricultural loans. The government has to Congregation of the Eastern rites. Sixty bishops devise plans whereby the wildlife can be confined from the different states of India and from the to forests, protecting thus the life and property of nations of the world including the USA, Canada, the farmers. Support prices should be given to Great Britain, Australia and Italy and the retired rubber and other agricultural produce, protecting bishops participated in the Synod. The meeting them from huge losses. The Synod is asking the that took place under the presidentship of the Government to make arrangements for the proper Major Archbishop, Cardinal Mar George burial of late Mr. P. P. Mathai and secure justice for Alencherry discussed the ecclesiastical and his family. agricultural problems of the country and took suitable decisions. The Synod which has been held on an electronic platform concluded on Friday. It was for the first MOUNT VISION | SEPTEMBER 2020 | 09

|| FIRST PRESHITHATHARAM AWARD

THE FIRST

PreshithatharamAWARD GIVEN TO SRI. T. MARIADHAS

Sri. Mariadhas from the Eparchy of Thuckalay was given the award of Preshithatharam (The Star of Evangelization) by the Syro-Malabar Synod. The award was conferred by the Major Archbishop at a meeting held at Mount St. Thomas, Kakkanad.

At the Synod held in January 2019, it was decided to honour those who have cooperated in the missionary work of the Church by giving them the award of Preshithatharam. Hence, it was decided at the Synod held in January 2020 to give its first the diocese. Although it was proposed to give the award to Sri. T. Mariadhas who was very much award during the time of the January 2020 Synod, involved in spreading the message of the Gospel it was postponed on account of Covid restrictions. in the Kanyakumari region of Tamil Nadu even It was awarded on 28th August, 2020 at Mount St. before the establishment of the Eparchy of Thomas. Mar George Rajendran, the Bishop of Thuckalay. He was responsible for erecting many Thuckalay, Mar Sebastian Vaniyapurackal, the mission centres in the diocese and also did put in a Bishop of the Curia, the priests and the sisters lot of effort for the growth and development of working at the curial offices at Mount St. Thomas were present at the meeting.

The Syro-Malabar Synod has established several awards to honour those who have worked hard to enhance Christian Spirituality, Ecclesial Life, Development of Theology, History, Pastoral Ministry and Evangelization. Vaideekaratnam, Malpan and Sabhatharam, Preshithatharam are the awards that are being given. MOUNT VISION | SEPTEMBER 2020 | 10

T he Curia of every Eparchy is to EPARCHIAL CURIA function as the head and heart for the IS THE HEAD AND whole Eparchy. The Major Archbishop Cardinal Mar George Alencherry was HEART OF AN EPARCHY: addressing an online meeting of the Protosyncelli, Syncelli and Chancellors THE MAJOR ARCHBISHOP of the all Syro-Malabar Eparchies around the globe. The Major || ONLINE MEETING WITH CURIA OFFICIALS Archbishop reminded the participants of their important duty of assisting the Eparchial Bishop in the administration of the Eparchies. “All those who come to the Curia for one or the other need should feel at home. Creating a rapport with all is essential for the smooth running of the Curia”, Cardinal added. The Online meeting was conducted on 12 August 2020 at 5pm IST and lasted for two hours. 96 priests participated. Bishop Sebastian Vaniyapurackal, the Curia Bishop, Fr. Vincent Cheruvathoor, the Chancellor and Fr. Abraham Kavilpurayidathil, the Vice Chancellor also participated in the meeting. MOUNT VISION | SEPTEMBER 2020 | 11

|| RECEPTION AND FAREWELL DIALOGUE WITH THE SOCIETY IS VITAL: MAR ALENCHERRY

Continuous and uninterrupted dialogue with the society is essential for the fruitful ministry of the Church in our times. Those who are entrusted with Offices that demand this communication should pay special attention to this aspect. Cardinal George Alencherry, the Major Archbishop and KCBC president was speaking during a supper arranged at Mount on 13 August 2020 in honour of the outgoing KCBC Deputy Secretary and POC Director Fr. Varghese Vallikkatt and Fr. Jacob G. Palackappilly, the new Dy. Secretary and Director of POC. The Major Archbishop thanked Fr. Varghese for his meritorious service in the last six years and wished Fr. Palackappilly all the best in his new assignment. Curia Bishop Mar Sebastian Vaniyapurackal, in his welcome address, highlighted the service of Fr. Vallikkatt and offered Fr. Palackappilly the prayerful wishes of the Mount Community. MOUNT VISION | SEPTEMBER 2020 | 12

YOUTH SHALL NOT BECOME DIGITAL PRODIGALS: MAR ALENCHERRY

|| GLOBAL YOUTH RETREAT ONLINE

The Major Archbishop Cardinal Mar George Alencherry exhorted the youth that they should not become digital prodigals in the modern society marked with technological advancement. He was addressing the participants at the beginning of the online youth retreat, PENUEL organized by the Commission for Youth from 14 to 16 August 2020. He told that, the youth should strive hard to keep a balance in the use and involvement in the social media. The real freedom which the youth always crave for, he added, could be found only in Jesus and with Jesus. The online retreat conducted in the evenings on three days add a participation of around 3000 Syro-Malabar youth across the world. MOUNT VISION | SEPTEMBER 2020 | 13

INVEST IN THE YOUTH AND HARVEST IN THE SOCIETY: CARDINAL GEORGE ALENCHERRY

|| THE XAVIER LEADERSHIP CENTRE INAUGURATION

Cardinal George Alencherry, inaugurating the Xavier Leadership Centre through video conferencing, exhorted the management to invest in the youth and to harvest in the society. He added that the formation given to the youth should be considered as an investment which would bring huge returns. On 10 August 2020, the IAS Coaching Centre was formally inaugurated at XIME Kochi Campus. Prof. J. Philip, the Chairman of XIME, Mr. Abraham Kurien IPS (Retd.), Mr. P.C. Cyriac, IAS (Retd.) the former Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu, Dr. J. Alexander, the former Chief Secretary of Karnataka and Mr. Joy Oommen, IAS (Retd.), former Chief Secretary of Chhattisgarh joined in the online inaugural function. MOUNT VISION | SEPTEMBER 2020 | 14

|| DEACONS FROM RUAHALAYA MAJOR SEMINARY, UJJAIN The Call to Mission Compels Us to Preach the Good News even Amidst Rejections: Mar George Alencherry

Deacons of Ruahalaya Mission Major Seminary, Ujjain had an inspiring and memorable evening on 15th August 2020 as they received an affectionate invitation from the Father and Head of the Syro Malabar Church for a dinner at Mount St Thomas, Kakkanad. Fifteen of them, attending classes at IMPACT, Thevackal due to the pandemic travel situation, were present with priests for the evening prayer, dinner and the function.

In his post-dinner address, Major Archbishop appreciated them for their positive response to the missionary vocation and exhorted them to be the visionaries of the Gospel in the mission territories. It is the vision that prompts a missionary to undertake the mission. He cautioned them of ‘rejection’ that they may have to face while doing the priestly ministry and be prepared to take it as the will of God in the current scenario. The Major Archbishop also encouraged them to be rooted in wisdom and Word of God to lead the people of God rather than get equipped with mere information or material knowledge. MOUNT VISION | SEPTEMBER 2020 | 15

|| MARIAN GALLERY INAUGURATION

Marian Gallery Inauguration in the Museum

A new gallery was opened at St. Thomas Christian Museum in the Liturgical Research Centre (LRC) on 03 August 2020. It was inaugurated by the Major Archbishop Mar George Cardinal Alencherry. This gallery includes more than 270 varieties of statues of the Blessed Virgin Mary. These statues were donated by Msgr. George Alunkel, a priest from the Eparchy of Kanjirapally. We hope that this gallery would be well appreciated by the visitors for the variety and beauty of the statues. MOUNT VISION | SEPTEMBER 2020 | 16

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

National Independence day is remembered with a national flag hoisting in the Curia campus. Fr. George Madathiparampil gave the Independence day message. Major Archbishop hoisted the national flag and sweets were shared.

ASSUMPTION DAY

The Blessed Virgin Mary on August 15, with the Solemnity of the Assumption, was commemorated in the Most Solomn Holy Qurbana celebrated by the Major Archbishop Cardinal Mar George Alencherry along with all the other priests in the Curia. The sisters and the staff working at the Curial offices participated in it.

ONAM CELEBRATION IN CURIA

Onam is celebrated in a humble manner at the Curia. Atthapookalam and Onam Sadhya were prepared. MOUNT VISION | SEPTEMBER 2020 | 17

|| BOOK RELEASES

Pravachaka Sishyathvam Ellavarodum Nanniyode

This book is a brief look in to the life of Rev. Fr. George Madathiparampil as he reached the age of eighty. The book ‘Ellavarodum Nanniyode’ is released by Major Archbishop Cardinal Mar George Alencherry by handing over to Mar Antony Kariyil.

This book wich is a profound study on the prophetic discipleship, is a memorial of Late Fr. Dr. Joseph Thondiparambil who belonged to the Eparchy of Mananthavady. It elaborates the prophetic discipleship from different perspectives by various Bible scholars of the Church, edited by Dr. Michael Karimattam. The book is released by Major Archbishop Cardinal Mar George Alencherry by handing over to Mar Antony Kariyil in the presence of Fr. Michael Karimattam.

Thomas Christian Heritage

This is an international theological journal of the Liturgical Research Centre (LRC) of the Syro-Malabar Church published twice a year (July 3rd on the feast of Dukarana and November 21, the feast of the arrival of St. Thomas in India). Volume I, No. 1, published on 21 November 2008. So far LRC has published 24 journals. Volume XIII, No. 24, ‘A Study on Varthamanappusthakam (II)’, is the latest issue published. MOUNT VISION | SEPTEMBER 2020 | 18

|| WEBSITE LAUNCHING

WEBSITE FOR LITURGY COMMISSION

A website for the Syro-Malabar Commission for Liturgy is launched during the Synod by Major Archbishop Cardinal Mar George Alencherry. Liturgical Texts, Calendars and various other resources are included in the website. The website is designed by the Internet Mission of the Syro-Malabar Church. The url is:http://www.syromalabarliturgy.org/

|| 80TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION 80TH BIRTHDAY (ASEETHI) OF FR. GEORGE MADATHIPARAMPIL

Fr. George Madathiparampil celebrated his 80th birthday (Aseethi) at Mount St. Thomas. He is presently working as the Joint Secretary of the Inter-Church Council at Mount St. Thomas. MOUNT VISION | SEPTEMBER 2020 | 19

PRESS RELEASES Fr. Babu Panattuparambil is Appointed the Rector of Santa Anastasia Minor Basilica in Rome

Kakkanad: Fr. Babu Panattuparambil belonging to Implementation of Court the Archdiocese of Thrissur is appointed the Orders in Church Disputes Rector of Santa Anastasia Minor Basilica in Rome and the chaplain of the Syro-Malabar faithful living should be Done Peacefully: within the territories of the Diocese of Rome. The Syro-Malabar Synod Minor Basilica was given by the Diocese of Rome to the Syro-Malabar Church to take care of the spiritual and pastoral needs of the Syro-Malabar It is highly distressing and unfortunate that, as a faithful in Rome. part of implementing the verdict of the Court, the taking possession of the Churches Cardinal Angelo de Donatis, the Pope's Vicar belonging to the Jacobite Church involves General for the Diocese of Rome, has made the conflicts, violent actions and the violation of new appointments, on the presentation of the Covid-related restrictions. candidate by Major Archbishop Cardinal Mar George Alencherry, the head of the Syro-Malabar As the society is facing a serious crisis because Major Archiepiscopal Church. of the pandemic, people and the police have to show extreme caution and concern. Authorities Fr. Babu Panattuparambil was and the people involved have to respect the born in 1963 at Puthukkad in the decisions of the Court and obey them as we are Archdiocese of Thrissur as one functioning in a democratic system based on of the nine children of Vareeth and Thressamma. After the laws of the Constitution. Although there is completing his primary studies, the order of the Court, the concerned parties Fr. Babu began his seminary can have the freedom to make their own formation at the Archdiocese’s compromises taking into account the peace and Minor Seminary in 1981. He was the public good of the society. The use of this ordained a priest in 1990 by His Excellency Mar freedom is also a Christian value. Everyone has Joseph Kundukulam and was sent to Rome for to be aware that the interpretation of the law higher studies after seven years of pastoral work in and its implementation should ensure to bring the Archdiocese. He successfully completed about peace and love. Doctorate in Philosophy in 2004 from the Gregorian University in Rome and on his return to If the strict implementation of the law within a the Archdiocese, he has left his mark on various tight time-limit would create problems, it is fields of work in the Archdiocese. He served as the expedient to slow the process of execution. If Archdiocesan Youth Director, Rector of Mary Matha Major Seminary, Archdiocesan Notary, more time is needed for the execution of the Promoter of Justice and a member of the order, the authorities and the people involved Archdiocesan Advisory Committee. While serving have the responsibility to convince the Court of as the Vicar of Aranattukara Parish, he was the need for the extension of the entrusted with the pastoral responsibility of the implementation. As people are suffering and Syro-Malabar faithful in Rome. experiencing unbelievable hardship and loss of life, all the interested parties have to cooperate Apart from English, Fr. Panattuparambil is fluent in sincerely in creating a peaceful atmosphere, Italian and German. He is also a well-known orator. showing restraint and self-control and avoiding Fr. Babu will take charge of the new ministry on 01 all kinds of violence in their actions. September 2020 in Rome.

DATE: 20 AUGUST 2020 DATE: 01 AUGUST 2020 PRESS RELEASE: PRO, SYRO-MALABAR CURIA PRESS RELEASE: SYRO-MALABAR MEDIA COMMISSION MOUNT VISION | SEPTEMBER 2020 | 20

PRESS RELEASES New Secretary for the Commission for Institutes of Consecrated Life

Kakkanad: Rev. Dr. Sebastian Ten Percent Reservation for Muttamthottil MCBS is appointed the Economically Backward the Secretary of the Syro-Malabar Major Archiepiscopal Commission should be Implemented: for Institutes of Consecrated Life Mar Andrews Thazhath and Societies of Apostolic Life. The Commission Chairman, Bishop Mar Jose Porunnedom has appointed Kakkanad: The Syro-Malabar Public Affairs the new secretary. Fr. Sebastian, currently serving at the Commission has protested against the action Major Archiepiscopal Curia, is also the Secretary of the taken by various departments in denying 10 Commission for Evangelization and Pastoral Care, percent reservation to the economically backward non-reserved sections. In a petition to Commission for Vocation, and Secretary of the the Chief Minister, the Committee for the follow-up of the Fourth Major Commission Chairman Mar Archiepiscopal Assembly. Andrews Thazhath said that the government order DATE: 05 AUGUST 2020 implementing 10 percent PRESS RELEASE: PRO, SYRO-MALABAR CURIA reservation in government jobs and access to education should be Marriage Registration: New implemented effectively. Proposal is Reprehensible

The Plus-One, Nursing-Paramedical Admissions – Mathruvedhi of the Notices, Prospectus and Application Forms for Syro-Malabar Church this academic year have been published excluding the 10 percent reservation for the Kakkanad: The Syro-Malabar Global Mathruvedhi is financially backward in the non-reserved of the view that the proposal of the Kerala categories. The State Public Education Government that the details of registered marriages Department and the Health Department have should not be published on the website, is ignored the government order that each reprehensible. The new proposal cannot be administration should ensure this reservation in accepted. The global Mathruvedhi executive meeting the institutions under it. Mar Andrews Thazhath also hoped that the government would not asked the government that this was unjust and implement it. that the Chief Minister should immediately intervene and give the necessary instructions. President Dr. K. V. Reethamma presided over the function. The meeting discussed the goals of In a press release, Mar Andrews urged all faith-life, hygiene-culture, food-sovereignty and concerned to be vigilant so that the women’s security in view of Mathruvedhi’s vision of motherhood for a new age. Director Fr. Wilson economically backward sections of the Eluvathingalkoonan, Rosalie Paul Thattil, Tessie non-reserved sections do not lose out on the Sebastian, Annamma John Tharayil, Rincy Jose, benefits of reservation. Beena Betty, and Mercy Jose spoke.

DATE: 03 AUGUST 2020 DATE: 11 AUGUST 2020 PRESS RELEASE: SYRO-MALABAR MEDIA COMMISSION PRESS RELEASE: SYRO-MALABAR MEDIA COMMISSION MOUNT VISION | SEPTEMBER 2020 | 21

CURIA NEWS AUGUST 2020

Reports of the Commissions & A liated O ces

Commission for Life, Laity and Family Syro-Malabar Church Internet Mission

 Organized an online meeting of the coordinators of  Launched a website for the Commission for Liturgy. the Commission to plan for a webinar on minority issues Commission for Liturgy

Commission for Ecumenism  Selected the Liturgical Animation Committee to prepare a brief write-up explaining the meaning of various  Inaugurated an ecumenical youth gathering Liturgical feasts and seasons. coordinated by SMYM Changanacherry  Sent the English translation of the Qurbana Text to all Bishops for scrutiny. Commission for Youth  Organized a meeting of the Special Committee of  Organized an online career guidance webinar Bishops to scrutinize the draft copy of the Liturgy of Hours.  Organized an online global youth retreat, PENUEL  Central Liturgical Committee Meeting (CLC) was held to  Organized an online motivational webinar for youth, discuss the table of the classification of the feasts into AWAKE various grades and the new set of liturgical readings.

Commission for Catechesis  Launched a new website for the Commission for Liturgy.  Sub-committee meeting was held for the modification of  Given an online Catechesis orientation talk to Scotland the Peshitta version of Psalms. region of UK Liturgical Research Centre (LRC) Commission for Public A airs  Published a research work, titled, ‘A Study on  Sent two memorandums to the Chief Minister of Kerala Varthamanappusthakam (II)’. regarding the implementation of the 10% Reservation

to the EWS of the Non-Reservation category. Commission for Media  Made necessary follow up so as to get the 10% EWS reservation executed by the concerned ministries.  Organized online meeting for Media Directors of all Eparchies of the Syro-Malabar Church  Organized an online Meeting of Public Affairs Commission of the Syro-Malabar Church  Organized online meeting for Spokespersons of the Syro-Malabar Church MOUNT VISION | SEPTEMBER 2020 | 22

CURIA NEWS AUGUST 2020

DATE EVENTS Aug. 1 Presided the POC Annual Meeting conducted online Inaugurated the French course started for the English teachers at SB College Changanacherry through video conferencing Aug. 3 Inaugurated the new Marian Gallery at Mount St. Thomas Major Museum, Kakkanad Archbishop’s Aug. 3-7 Participated in the online Retreat for the Bishops organized by KCBC Dairy Aug. 7-8 Presided KCBC Sessions conducted online Aug. 10 Participated in the farewell meeting of Fr. Varghese Vallikkkatt, the outgoing Director at POC, Palarivattom Welcomed Fr. Jacob Palackappilly, the newly appointed Director at POC, Palarivattom Inaugurated Xavier Leadership Center started at XIME Kochi through video conferencing Aug. 11 Presided the online meeting of the Deepika Apex Board Moderated the online discussion of experts of history on the life and mission of St. Thomas in India Aug. 12 Participated in the online meeting of Special Committee for Liturgy Participated and moderated the video conferencing of Protosyncelli, Syncelli and Chancellors of the Syro Malabar Eparchies Aug. 13 Participated in the online meeting of Permanent Synod Inaugurated the webinar organized by the Public A airs Commission Hosted supper at Mount St. Thomas to thank the outgoing Director of POC Fr. Varghese Vallikkkatt and welcome Fr. Jacob Palackappilly, the newly appointed Director. Aug. 14 Participated in the online meeting of CLC members. Participated in the online meeting of Media Commission Directors of the Syro-Malabar Eparchies. Delivered opening address to the participants of the Online Youth Retreat 2020 organized under the aegis of SMYM. Aug. 15 Celebrated the Holy Qurbana on the feast of Assumption of Holy Mary and hoisted the national ﬂag on the Independence Day at Mount St. Thomas. Hosted a supper for the deacons from Ruhalaya Major Seminary, Ujjain at Mount St. Thomas Aug. 18-21 Participated in the XXVIII Synod of Bishops of the Syro-Malabar Church, Session II Aug. 22 Held meetings with the Priests, Sisters and working sta at POC, Palarivattom Aug. 26 Participated in the online meeting of POC Commission Aug. 27 Participated in the FABC Central Committee Meeting conducted online. Aug. 28 Inaugurated the functioning of the newly formed Committee for History Studies through video conferencing. Participated in the Onam celebrations at POC, Palarivattom. Conferred the title Preshithatharam to Mr. Mariadhas in a function conducted at Mount St. Thomas. August 31 Participated in the Onam celebrations at Mount St. Thomas. MOUNT VISION | SEPTEMBER 2020 | 23

CURIA NEWS AUGUST 2020

Curia Bishop’s Diary

DATE EVENTS Aug. 02 Inaugurated SMYM Career Guidance webinar Aug. 03-07 KCBC Retreat - Online Aug. 11 Online special committee meeting (History) Aug. 12 Video conferencing of the Protosyncellus, Syncellus/Syncelli and Chancellors from all the Eparchies of the Syro-Malabar Major Archiepiscopal Church Aug. 13 Permanent Synod - Online; Online Meeting of Public A airs Commission of the Syro-Malabar Church Aug. 14 Visited Assisi Shanthi Kendra - Colbe Ashram; Releasing of Amalolbhava E-Magazine Aug. 15 Holy Qurbana at IMPACT MST Centre Aug. 16 Word of Blessings in the SMYM Global Online Retreat; Attended in the Syro-Malabar Spokespersons Online Meeting Aug. 18-21 Syro-Malabar XXVII Bishops Synod II Session - Online

EVENTS, FEASTS & BIRTHDAYS

DATE DAY EVENTS, FEASTS & BIRTHDAYS

15 Sat Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Independence Day

21 Fri Birthday of Fr. Sebastian Muttamthottil

22 Sat 80th Birthday of Fr. George Madathiparampil

23 Sun Feast of Sr. Rosmine MSJ

28 Fri Monthly Recollection

31 Mon Onam Celebration; Birthday of Bro. Abin Parekudilil THE ROSARY IS A FORTRESS AGAINST EVIL. IT IS A SIGN TO SATAN THAT YOU BELONG TO OUR LADY.

ST. DOMINIC

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