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ARCHDIOCESAN ARCHBISHOP’S MESSAGE Reverend and dear Fathers, Brothers and Sisters, Prayerful Greetings to you in the holy name of Lord Jesus Christ!

1. Following Christ More Closely:- Vol. 26 FEBRUARY 2009 No.2 February 2nd, the feast of the Presentation The Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for February - 2009 of our Lord, is celebrated as the day of General : That the Church’s pastors may be ever more docile to Consecrated Life. The members of the the action of the Holy Spirit as they teach and serve the institutes of consecrated life (Religious Institutes People of God. and Secular Institutes), through the profession Missionary : Guided by the Second Special Assembly of the African of the Evangelical Counsels of chastity, poverty Synod of Bishops, may the local Church find adequate and obedience, are totally dedicated to ways and means to effectively promote reconciliation, God and are called to follow Christ more justice and peace. closely under the action of the Holy Spirit. It is said a man is more precious for what he is than for what he has. The religious are more precious for what they are than for what they have or do. Religious life is more a matter of being than doing; it is more relational than functional. On the day of their profession, the religious make a total, unconditional and absolute surrender of themselves in imitation of the most Blessed Virgin Mary. “By a new and a special title they are dedicated to seek the perfection of charity in the service of God’s Kingdom, for the honour of God, the building up of the church and the salvation of the world”(can.573). “The religious make a full gift of themselves as a sacrifice offered to God so that their whole existence becomes a continuing worship of God in charity” (can.607). All the activities and services of the religious flow from their deep sense of consecration and from their intimate union with Christ through constant prayer. Whatever the religious do, they do out of love for Christ and for people. “The apostolate of all the religious consists primarily in the Following Christ witness of their consecrated life” (can.673). Following the example of Christ, the religious are called to dedicate themselves in a special way- to be with the poor, for the poor and like the poor- More Closely in loving service to them. Wherever the religious are found, they ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○

35 36 FEBRUARY 2009 Message FEBRUARY 2009 Engagements become one with the particular church (diocese) and the local Heads of the Institutions are earnestly requested to submit the communities (parishes). Hence they are expected to be in annual accounts for the financial year 2008-2009 to the communion with the local sacred ministers and work for the total, Procurator before 31st May 2009. integral welfare of the local communities in collaboration with them. 7. Lenten Preaching:- On this happy day we offer our hearty felicitations to all the Parish priests are earnestly requested, with the religious in our Archdiocese. We greatly appreciate and thank them help of the Pastoral Centre and that of the for their consecrated presence, exemplary life and dedicated services. neighbouring parish priests, to arrange for Lenten We pray for them in a special way. preaching and for confessional facilities for the 2. CCBI Meeting:- faithful. Let us be deeply aware that during the The General Assembly of the CCBI will take place from 11th to sacred season of Lent, God’s loving mercy touches 18th February 2009 at Mysore. The theme of this Assembly will be: the hearts of the faithful in a special way. Word of God. Let us pray for the success○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ of this General Assembly. ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 3. Ordination:- ARCHBISHOP’S ENGAGEMENTS FOR This year the sacred ordination to the Presbyterate and FEBRUARY 2009 Diaconate will take place on Monday, 4th May 2009 at 5.30 pm at 01 Sun 07.00 am - Mass, Reddiarpalayam. the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Pondicherry. 02 Mon 05.45 am - Procession from Archbishop’s House 4. New Bishop:- and Blessing of Candles, Mass, On 17th January, 2009 Rev. Fr. Franco Mullakal had been Cathedral. appointed as the Auxiliary of Delhi Archdiocese. We offer our hearty 07-08 - TNBC Meeting, Chennai. Felicitations to the new Bishop and wish him success in his Episcopal ministry. 11-18 - CCBI Meeting, Mysore. 20-21 - Board Meeting, St. Peter’s Pontifical 5. Financial Matters:- Seminary, Bangalore. Archdiocesan Priests are strictly warned not to borrow money from others for any purpose- personal, parish or institution. 24 Tue 10.30 am - Blessing of new primary school, If any one does so, he will be personally held responsible. The Kalpet. Archdiocese will not take any responsibility 25 Wed 05.00 am - Ash Wednesday, Mass, Cathedral, 6. Accounts:- Pondicherry. Maintaining account is one of the 28 Sat 10.30 am - Education Board Meeting, important duties of the office of the parish Pondicherry. priests and Heads of the Institutions. There is Most Rev.Dr.A.Anandarayar no accountability without keeping proper Archbishop of Pondicherry and Cuddalore accounts. Accounts are to be kept accurate and upto date. All the parish priests and ○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○

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From Procurator R.I.P. Dear Rev. Fathers, ™ Mrs. Savariammal, the beloved Mother of Rev. As you are aware of 8th February 2009 (the 2nd Sunday of Fr. P. Arokianathan, PP & Principal, St. Joseph’s ○○○○○○○○○○ February)○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ is the Holy childhood Day, please make some special HSS, Cuddalore - 2, passed away on 01.01.2009 collections in your parish on that day and send the amount to the and her funeral service took place on the same Curia immediately. The Archdiocese will forward the amount to Holy day at 05.00 P.M at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Childhood Association, Rome through the good office of Apostolic Kanakankuppam. Nunciature, New Delhi. ™ We offer our deep-felt condolences to Rev. The announcement about this collection is to be made on Fr. Arokianathan and to his family members. We offer our st th Sunday, 1 February and the collection is to be made on Sunday 8 , prayers for the repose of the soul of his deceased Mother and to February 2009. all his family members for courage and strength. Rev. Fr. S. Kulandaisamy May her soul rest in peace!

○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Procurator ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ NECROLOGY From Senate Secretary Dear Fathers, Please Pray for the Repose of the Souls of: The Priests’ Council Meeting is to be held at Archbishop’s House, 02-02-1957 Planat P., MEP Pondicherry on Thursday, 3rd March 2009 at 10:00 am. I kindly 03-02-1954 Escande H., MEP request you to send the agenda points after consulting the priests of 04-02-1964 Blaise L.MEP th your vicariate. Please send the same before 15 February 2009. 05-02-1987 Verinaud J.B., MEP Thanking you. 06-02-1963 Matthew K. Rev. Fr. R. S. Arokiaraj 14-02-1980 Joseph C.C. Senate Secretary 15-02-1989 Henry Cailleault, MEP 27-02-1953 Combes A., MEP For Your Kind Information 28-02-1971 Mgr.Mark Gopu G.J. The Publisher of the ORDO for 2009 brings to your attention 29-02-1972 Raveyre A., MEP the following changes in the Biblical references for the Liturgy of the Word on 8th February 2009: 8 Sun 5 ORD. SUNDAY ARCHBISHOP’S EDUCATION FUND I R. Job 7: 1-4, 6-7 S.No. Date Name Amount II R. 1 Cor 9: 16-19, 22-23 1 02.01.09 Cathedral Parish 5000 Go. Mk 1: 29-39 2 “ M.E.Sisters, Attupatty 1000 3 05.01.09 Sacred Heart Church, Pondy 10000 Rev. Fr. A. Michael Alexis Arokiam 4 “ St.Aloysius Gonzaga Generalate, Pondy 1000 Secretary to the Archbishop 5 06.01.09 St.Antony’s Shrine, Attupatti 5000 39 40 FEBRUARY 2009 Fund FEBRUARY 2009 Fund

6 “ Noella Mary Fathima, Pondicherry 1000 50 “ A.Jayaraj, Gopalapuram 100 7 “ Faithful, St.Antony’s Shrine, Attupatti 200 51 “ J.Shipimo, Gopalapuram 100 8 08.01.09 Notre Dame Des Anges Church, Pondy 2000 52 “ A.Mark Vincent, Sagayapuram 100 9 “ Annie Anthoni, Pondy 500 53 “ Kulandai Theresa 50 10 12.01.09 Idhaya Engineering College for Women, Chinnasalem 5000 54 “ A.Annamary, Gopalapuram 50 11 “ Parishioners, Chinnasalem 3200 55 “ S.Augustin, Gopalapuram 50 12 “ St.Antony’s Boys Home, Chinnasalem 1000 56 “ A.Pragasa Mary, Gopalapuram 50 13 “ Little flower Hr.Sec.School, Chinnasalem 2000 57 “ A.Rayappan, Gopalapuram 50 14 “ Little flower Primary School, Chinnasalem 1600 58 “ Y.Vanathiyan, Gopalapuram 50 15 16.01.09 People of Madhiyanur, Ulundurpet Parish 300 59 “ A.Aruldoss, Gopalapuram 50 16 “ Legion of Mary, Madiyanur 100 60 “ Savarimuthu 50 17 “ Mary Tamilselvi, Madiyanur 100 61 “ A.Rani 50 18 “ JJ Timber & Plywood, Chennai 500 62 “ Rozariomary 50 19 “ Arputharaj, Pondy 101 63 19.01.09 Clara Mary, Mel-pazhangur 4000 20 “ People of Yamam, Ulundurpet 500 64 “ MSFS Fathers 1000 21 “ Legion of Mary, Ulundurpet 501 65 “ Faithful, Gopalapuram 2660 22 “ Youth Association, Ulundurpet 101 66 20.01.09 Legion of Mary, Senatus of Pondichery 1000 23 “ Infant Jesus Anbiyam, Ulundurpet 501 67 22.01.09 Viriyur Parish 1500 24 “ Annai Theresa Anbiyam, Ulundurpet 501 68 “ Kariyakarargal, Sozhampattu 1500 25 “ Periyanayagi Madha Anbiyam, Ulundurpet 3000 69 “ A.Anandam Madalaimary, Sozhampattu 1000 26 “ Ulundurpet Parish 2000 70 “ Small Saving Sangam, Sozhampattu 1000 27 “ J.Anthonisamy, Gopalapurm 350 71 “ Raginamary Anthoniraj, Viriyur 1000 28 “ Anthonisamy, Sagayapuram 200 72 “ People of Alagapuram, Viriyur 1000 29 “ A.Sandanasamy, Sagayapuram 111 73 “ Small Saving Sangam, Alagapuram 1000 30 “ A.Arockiaraj, Kumaramangalam 100 74 “ People of Sozhampattu 501 31 “ A.Johnsirani, Kumaramangalam 100 75 “ Chinnathambi, Sozhampattu 501 32 “ J.Velmurugan, Gopalapuram 100 76 “ Chitra Vengatesh, Sozhampattu 501 33 “ S.Amirthanathan, Gopalapuram 100 77 “ A.Arockiadoss, Viriyur 500 34 “ S.Lawrance, Gopalapuram 100 78 “ St.Joseph Anbiyam, Sozhampattu 500 35 “ A.Thomas, Teacher 100 79 “ Vanniyar Sangam, Sozhampattu 500 36 “ S.Chinnappan, Gopalapuram 100 80 “ Legion of Mary, Sozhampattu 500 37 “ M.Arockiasamy, Kammapuram 100 81 “ A.Christhoper, Sozhampattu 500 38 “ Y.Dhiyanathan, Vridhachalam 100 82 “ Vanathu Chinnappar Anbiyam, Alagapuram 500 39 “ K.Joseph, Gopalapuram 100 83 “ Sagodharavazhvu Sangam, Sozhampattu 500 40 “ E.Chinnappan, Gopalapuram 100 84 “ St.Fatima Annai Anbiyam, Sozhampattu 500 41 “ A.Stalin 100 85 “ Arockiamadha Anbiyam, Sozhampattu 500 42 “ S.Anthonisamy, Gopalapuram 100 86 “ Legion of Mary, Alagapuram 500 43 “ M.Irudayasamy, Gopalapuram 100 87 “ Velallar Sangam, Sozhampattu 500 44 “ Immaculate, Gopalapuram 100 88 “ TSM college of Education, Kallakurichi 500 45 “ A.Vargees Stalin, Gopalapuram 100 89 “ Kariyakarargal, Viriyur 500 46 “ F.Arockiadoss, Gopalapuram 100 90 “ St.Antony Anbiyam, Alagapuram 400 47 “ Y.Mariyadoss, Gopalapuram 100 91 “ Adaikala Madha Anbiyam, Sozhampattu 325 48 “ A.Michael Elizabethrani 100 92 “ Teachers, R.C.Boys Primary school, Viriyur 300 49 “ S.Arulsamy, Gopalapuram 100 93 “ Rajarathinam, Sellampattu 200 41 42 FEBRUARY 2009 Fund FEBRUARY 2009 Fund

94 “ Michael Adaikalamary, Sozhampattu 200 138 “ M.Jabamalaimary, Sozhampattu 100 95 “ Savarimuthu Caroline, Sozhampattu 200 139 “ I.Belavendiran, Sozhampattu 100 96 “ D.Joseph, Akkarapalayam 200 140 “ A.Amalraj, Sozhampattu 100 97 “ St.Aloysius Gonzaga Anbiyam, Sozhampattu 200 141 “ Savarimuthu, Sozhampattu 100 98 “ A.Rayappan, Arulampadi 200 142 “ S.Sundaraj, Alagapuram 100 99 “ Pangaras Susaimary, Savariarpalayam 200 143 “ M.K.Mariappan, Sozhampattu 100 100 “ Gnanapragasam, Sozhampattu 200 144 “ P.Arockiaraj, Alagapuram 100 101 “ Sabastian, Sozhampattu 200 145 “ Vijaya Nicolas, Sozhampattu 100 102 “ Anthonisamy, Sozhampattu 200 146 “ Dhanapal, Sozhampattu 100 103 “ N.Anthoni Yeden, Alagapuram 150 147 “ S.Madalaimuthu, Sozhampattu 100 104 “ M.K.Anthonisamy, Sozhampattu 110 148 “ Arockiamary, Sozhampattu 100 105 “ S.Susai, Sozhampattu 101 149 “ Masilamani Jabamalai, Sozhampattu 100 106 “ Gnanapragasam, Alagapuram 101 150 “ Krishnan, Sozhampattu 100 107 “ T.Ramachandiran, Sozhampattu 101 151 “ C.Michael, Alagapuram 100 108 “ A.Pitchai, Sozhampattu 100 152 “ A.Benjamin, Sozhampattu 100 109 “ A.Kulandaisamy, Sozhampattu 100 153 “ Selvaraj, Sozhampattu 100 110 “ S.Arockiasamy, Sozhampattu 100 154 “ Anthoniammal, Sozhampattu 100 111 “ Anthonisamy Ragaelmary, Sozhampattu 100 155 “ Beski Antoni, Sozhampattu 100 112 “ Mark, Alagapuram 100 156 “ Savethri, Sozhampattu 100 113 “ Rathinasamy, Sozhampattu 100 157 “ Sandanamary, Sozhampattu 100 114 “ A.David, Sozhampattu 100 158 “ A.Abraham, Sozhampattu 100 115 “ M.Inico Prem, Alagapuram 100 159 “ S.Sundar Rose, Sozhampattu 100 116 “ Bernath, Alagapuram 100 160 “ I.Antonisamy, Sozhampattu 100 117 “ A.Maria Kannu, Sozhampattu 100 161 “ Thomas, Sozhampattu 100 118 “ A.Swaminathan, Sozhampattu 100 162 “ R.Arockiasamy, Sozhampattu 100 119 “ S.Santhanam, Sozhampattu 100 163 “ A.Anthonisamy, Viriyur 100 120 “ David Periyanagayam, Sozhampattu 100 164 “ M.Gnanapragasam, Alagapuram 100 121 “ C.Maria Selda, Sozhampattu 100 165 “ S.Mariadoss, Sozhampattu 100 122 “ G.Jacob, Sozhampattu 100 166 “ Anthonisamy Rosemary, Sozhampattu 100 123 “ Dominic, Sozhampattu 100 167 “ A.Charles, Sozhampattu 100 124 “ S.Arockiaraj, Sozhampattu 100 168 “ T.Periyanayagam, Sozhampattu 100 125 “ Arockiadoss, Sozhampattu 100 169 “ K.Gasbar, Sozhampattu 100 126 “ N.C.Arockiasamy, Sozhampattu 100 170 “ Chinnappan, Sozhampattu 100 127 “ Packianathan, Sozhampattu 100 171 “ M.Arockiasamy, Sozhampattu 100 128 “ S.Thomas, Sozhampattu 100 172 “ M.Mariasusai, Sozhampattu 100 129 “ S.Susairaj, Sozhampattu 100 173 “ C.Anthoni, Sozhampattu 100 130 “ I.Maary, Sozhampattu 100 174 “ Madalaimuthu, Sozhampattu 100 131 “ S.Anbalagan, Sozhampattu 100 175 “ S.Jacob, Sozhampattu 100 132 “ Simson, Sozhampattu 100 176 “ A.Alexander, Sozhampattu 100 133 “ A.John Bosco, Alagapuram 100 177 “ Peter, Alagapuram 100 134 “ A.Susairaj, Sozhampattu 100 178 “ I.Charles, Sozhampattu 100 135 “ G.Joseph, Alagapuram 100 179 “ S.Nicolas, Sozhampattu 100 136 “ Ingnaci, Sozhampattu 100 180 “ R.Periyasamy, Sozhampattu 55 137 “ A.Masilamani, Sozhampattu 100 181 “ L.Suresh Ambiga, Sozhampattu 55 43 44 FEBRUARY 2009 Fund FEBRUARY 2009 Report

182 “ M.Ambrose, Sozhampattu 50 183 “ A.Chinnappan, Sozhampattu 50 FINANCIAL HELP TO THE POOR STUDENTS 184 “ Gananathikam, Sozhampattu 50 185 “ P.David, Sozhampattu 50 FROM 01-09-2008 TO 31-12-2008 186 “ P.Arockiasamy, Sozhampattu 50 S.No. Name of the Archbishop’s Other Sources TOTAL 187 “ Savarimuthu, Alagapuram 50 Parish Education Fund 188 “ Anthonisamy, Sozhampattu 50 189 “ Francis Mary, Sozhampattu 50 1 ADANUR 500.00 500.00 190 “ Thomas Jayamary, Sozhampattu 50 2 AGRAKOTTALAM 4000.00 4000.00 191 “ Regina Mary, Sozhampattu 50 3 AKKRAPALAYAM 3000.00 3000.00 192 “ P.Anthonisamy, Sozhampattu 50 193 “ S.Lourdusamy, Sozhampattu 50 4 ALAGAPPASAMUTIRAM 400.00 7500.00 7900.00 194 “ S.Elibas, Sozhampattu 50 5 ANAIYERI 1500.00 16000.00 17500.00 195 “ S.Michael, Sozhampattu 50 196 “ Savariyam, Sozhampattu 50 6 ANILADY 11575.00 15500.00 27075.00 197 “ A.Mariyakannu, Sozhampattu 50 7 ARCADU 2550.00 3000.00 5550.00 198 “ Arockiammal, Sozhampattu 50 8 ARIANCOUPAM 5900.00 5000.00 10900.00 199 “ A.Periyanayagam, Sozhampattu 50 200 “ Ingnaci Anthoniammal, Sozhampattu 50 9 ARULAMBADY 3000.00 3000.00 201 “ P.Gnanamani, Sozhampattu 50 10 ATHIPAKKAM 2000.00 2000.00 202 “ R.Anthonisamy, Sozhampattu 50 11 AYANDUR 7100.00 1400.00 8500.00 203 “ C.Zacharias, Sozhampattu 50 204 “ S.Anthonisamy, Sozhampattu 50 12 CATHEDRAL 18900.00 28500.00 47400.00 205 “ S.Anthonisamy Kulandaitherese, Sozhampattu 50 13 CHINNASALEM 1500.00 25500.00 27000.00 206 “ John Paul, Karadichittur 50 14 CUDDALORE N.T 7600.00 42000.00 49600.00 207 “ S.Luzian, Sozhampattu 50 208 “ Joseph, Sozhampattu 50 15 CUDDALORE O.T. 1500.00 3000.00 4500.00 209 “ P.Lourdusamy, Sozhampattu 50 16 ERAIYUR 55075.00 110500.00 165575.00 210 “ I.Chinnappan, Sozhampattu 50 211 “ Perianayagam, Sozhampattu 50 17 FATIMAPALAYAM 1400.00 1400.00 212 “ Faithful, Sozhampattu 754 18 GINGEE 9000.00 10000.00 19000.00 213 24.01.09 Konankuppam Parish 10000 19 IRUDAYAMPATTU 2000.00 3500.00 5500.00 214 “ St.Agnes Seminary, Cuddalore 1000 215 “ Felix Alfred, Muthialpet 3000 20 IRUNDAI 3700.00 3700.00 216 “ V.Vijaya Nehru, Pondicherry 5000 21 IRUPPUKURICHY 2000.00 2000.00 217 Henri Isidor, Chennai 500 22 KALLAKURICHI 1000.00 6700.00 7700.00 Total as on 30.01.2009 107481 Received up to 31.12.2008 5538950 23 KALLERY 6000.00 18000.00 24000.00 Grant Total 5646431 24 KALPET 700.00 700.00 I thank you very much all who generously contributed for this fund. 25 KANAKANKUPPAM 2200.00 8500.00 10700.00 Most Rev.Dr.A.Anandarayar 26 KANANGADU 100.00 100.00 Archbishop of Pondicherry and Cuddalore 27 KARAIKAL 3000.00 10550.00 13550.00

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28 KEEZPUTHUPET 4000.00 4000.00 61 THURINJICOLLAI 8000.00 26000.00 34000.00 29 KODUNGAL 3600.00 3000.00 6600.00 62 THURINJIPOONDI 2000.00 7550.00 9550.00 30 KOMMEDU 4000.00 4000.00 63 TINDIVANAM 4200.00 12000.00 16200.00 31 KONANKUPPAM 1000.00 1000.00 64 T.R.PATTINAM 5000.00 5000.00 32 KRISHNANKUPPAM 2900.00 31000.00 33900.00 65 ULUNDURPET 5000.00 5000.00 33 KUNANKURICHI 1000.00 7000.00 8000.00 66 ULUTHUR 4000.00 6000.00 10000.00 34 MADAMPATTU 7300.00 19100.00 26400.00 67 UPPALAM 3000.00 3000.00 35 MAIYANUR 7000.00 5000.00 12000.00 68 VADALUR 20720.00 36500.00 57220.00 36 MANALURPET 2000.00 9750.00 11750.00 69 VEERAREDDIKUPPAM 1500.00 10000.00 11500.00 37 MEL NARIAPPANUR 1000.00 1000.00 70 VELANTHANGAL 5000.00 10000.00 15000.00 38 MEL PAZHANGUR 2200.00 3000.00 5200.00 71 VIKRAVANDI 3970.00 7700.00 11670.00 39 MEL SITHAMUR 7830.00 7830.00 72 VILLUPURAM - ST. XAVIER’S 7000.00 10000.00 17000.00 40 MELVAZHI 6990.00 5550.00 12540.00 73 VILLUPURAM - Christ the King 9800.00 9800.00 41 MEMALUR 2500.00 12000.00 14500.00 74 VINOBA NAGAR 4000.00 28000.00 32000.00 42 MICHAELPURAM 3000.00 3000.00 75 VIRIYUR 8000.00 8000.00 43 MUGAIYUR 19400.00 4900.00 24300.00 76 VRIDHACHALAM 5700.00 5700.00 44 MUNNUR 3000.00 3000.00 348910.00 792450.00 1141360.00 45 NANGATHUR 700.00○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 3000.00 3700.00 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 46 NELLIKUPPAM 3000.00 3000.00 FINANCIAL HELP TO THE POOR STUDENTS 47 NELLITOPE 2700.00 17150.00 19850.00 01-09-2008 TO 31-12-2008 DISBURSED 48 NEYVELI - I 300.00 9500.00 9800.00 RS. 3000 AND ABOVE 49 OTHERS 35800.00 17000.00 52800.00 50 PERIAPET 3000.00 3000.00 Agarakotalam Selvi, DCE. 3000 3000 51 REDDIARPALAYAM 2500.00 22500.00 25000.00 Akkarapalayam 52 SACRED HEART 14500.00 5000.00 19500.00 Pavunambal, D.T.Ed. 3000 3000 53 SATHIAMANGALAM 400.00 400.00 Alagappasamuthiram 54 SATHIPATTU 15000.00 15000.00 Sheela, Siruthondamadevi, D.T.Ed. 5000 5000 55 SENGADU 9600.00 11400.00 21000.00 Anaiyeri 56 TAGORE NAGAR 5000.00 5000.00 Rabonia, D.T.Ed. 16000 16000 57 THATTANCHAVADY 14000.00 14000.00 Anilady 58 THELY 3000.00 37800.00 40800.00 Mathias, II D.T.Ed. 3500 Nirmala, XII. 3500 59 THERKUNAM 500.00 500.00 Reena, D.T.Ed. 18000 25000 60 THIRUKOILUR 1500.00 5000.00 6500.00 47 48 FEBRUARY 2009 Report FEBRUARY 2009 Report

Arcadu John Edward, Polytechnic. 8000 Vimala Selva Jayakumari, D.T.Ed. 3000 3000 Julie, D.T.Ed. 5000 Lourdusamy, Education 7000 Ariyancoupam Marie Josephine Michael Rani, B.Com. 4000 Immanual Muguthan, B.Ed. 7500 7500 Mary Emily, I BSC. 14150 Arulambady Nazarena Sagayamary, D.T.Ed. 10000 Rebecca, I B.Com. 17250 Nanci Ruby Diana, Nursing. 3000 3000 Robinson, B.Ed. 10000 Ayandur Seraphine, III B.Sc. 10825 Berneth Rani, III B.Sc B.Ed. 8500 8500 Stella Mary, BA. 3000 Susainathan, D.T.Ed. 5000 Cathedral Victoria, B.Ed. 5000 Ananda Priya, D.T.Ed. 3000 Vincent, II Year (Fittter). 7050 Arokiaraj, M.B.A. 3000 Vincent, D.T.Ed. 3000 256050 Arulraj, Govindasalai, M.B.A. 4000 John Paul, Catering. 5000 Gingee Lourdu Chinnapparaj, XII. 3000 Sathiya, DTP. 3000 Lourdu Shilvya X. 3000 Vimali, D.T.Ed. 15000 18000 Maria Jose, IV BA B.Ed. 5000 Irudayampattu Rubi Josephine Arockiamary, D.T.Ed. 5000 Antony Arockiaraj, B.E. 3000 3000 Stefy, (MC Convent), Charity 3000 Vinnarasi, (MC Convent), Charity. 3000 37000 Irundai Chinnasalem Jonadoss, D.T.Ed. 3000 3000 Josephine, D.T.Ed. 5000 Kallakurichy Vimala Rani, Viduthalaipuram, D.T.Ed. 20000 25000 Jenifer Julit Sundari, D.T.Ed. 3000 Cuddalore - 1 Josephine Mary, D.T.Ed. 3000 6000 Basil, B.E. 5000 Kallery Edmond Naveen, Multimedia. 5000 Arulselvi, D.T.Ed. 3000 Gnanapragasam, Diploma Course. 11000 Edwig Parimala, D.T.Ed. 8000 Rosali Anitha, D.T.Ed. 3000 Edward Kannan, D.T.Ed. 3000 Shibin, B.Tech. 3000 Patrick Elizabeth Flora, D.T.Ed. 10000 24000 Shobana Nirmala, B.Ed. 3000 Terrance, M.B.A. 15000 45000 Kanakankuppam Antonyraj, B.E. 3500 Cuddalore - 3 Paulin, Pothuvai, D.T.Ed. 5000 8500 Antony Fathima, D.T.Ed. 3000 3000 Karaikal Eraiyur Christeena, I D.T.Ed. 3000 Caroline, I B.Sc B.Ed. 4450 Antony Maria Sagayaraj, D.T.Ed. 5000 Clement Antoniammal, III BSc. 6000 Benjohnson, B.Tech. 3000 11000 Elizabeth, I BCA. 15350 Gnanaraj, D.T.Ed. 5000 Keezhputhupattu Jayamary, B.Com. 4000 Pinto, Srilanka Refugees Camp, M.C.A. 4000 4000 Jenifer Maria Vianney, D.T.Ed. 7000 Kodungal Jenifer Stella Rani, B.C.A. 7000 Jenifer, BA. 6000 6000 49 50 FEBRUARY 2009 Report FEBRUARY 2009 Report

Krishnankuppam Periapet Augustine, II D.T.E.d. 5000 Irudayaraj, B.Ed. 3000 3000 Johnsi Rani, D.T.Ed. 25200 Reddiarpalayam Sagayamalarvizhi, D.T.Ed. 3000 33200 Alice Ilamathy, Oulgaret, B.Sc. B.Ed. 15000 Madampattu Lilly Djenta Rambaud, Nursing. 3000 Vanathammal, B.Sc. 4400 Louise Aroquiammale, Diploma. 3000 21000 Abinaya, D.T.Ed. 3000 Sacred Heart Parish Philomenal, D.T.Ed. 10000 Jacintha, Dubrayapet - D.T.Ed. 5000 Rajakannu, B.Ed. 3000 20400 Julie Michael Rani, I BA B.Ed. 4200 Maiyanur Priyadarshini, Dubrayapet, D.T.E.d 7000 16200 Josephine Jayarani, MSW. 11000 11000 Sathipattu Manalurpet Celine Diana Mary, D.T.Ed. 15000 15000 Antony Rajkumar, B.C.A. 9750 9750 Sengadu Melpazhangur Mangala Selvaraj, III EEE. 9000 Pramila, Nursing. 3000 3000 Antni Vimala, D.T.Ed. 5000 Sandanamary, D.T.Ed. 5000 19000 Melsithamur Portia Mary, III B.A., B.Ed. 7830 7830 Tagore Nagar Anitha Jenifer Mary, Lawspet, Nursing. 5000 5000 Melvazhi Jothi, B.Com. B.Ed. 5640 Thattanchavady Arokia Thomas, (A/C), I.T.I. 5550 11190 Alangaram, Nursing. 5000 Franca Fatima, D.T.Ed. 4000 Memalur Punitha, M.C.A. 5000 14000 John Paul, D.T.Ed. 14500 14500 Thely Mugaiyur Anthony Mary, D.T.Ed. 3000 Antony Amala Nayaki, B.Ed. 12400 Florence Mary, Kanai, D.T.Ed. 3000 Vailankanni, Alambady, I BCA. 3000 15400 Lidven Flora, B.Ed. 3000 Munnur Mahimaimai Marshal, D.T.Ed. 3000 Sesumary, Kanai, II D.T.Ed. 10000 George, B.A. B.Ed. 3000 3000 Vimala Aluja Priya, Kanai, D.T.Ed. 5000 Nangathur Yesu Mary, Kanai, I D.T.Ed. 8000 35000 Melvin, Diploma. 3000 3000 Thirukovilur Nellithope Mahimai Mary, Veerapandi, Education. 5000 5000 Charles, Diploma. 9150 Thurinjicollai Augustine, D.T.Ed. 3000 Lourdu Mary, B.Ed 5000 Shanthal Sabina, B.Sc. B.Ed. 5000 17150 Jenifer, D.T.Ed. 3000 Neyveli - 1 Lourdumary, B.Ed. 20000 28000 Stalin, B.E. 5000 Thruinjipoondy Justine, B.B.A. 3000 8000 Arun, Kadali, B.C.A. 7000 7000 Others 36000 51 52 FEBRUARY 2009 Report FEBRUARY 2009 Report

Tindivanam Augustine Josephraj, Animation Course. 3000 A Brief Summary of the Disbursement of Maria Selvi, D.T.Ed. 10000 13000 Financial Help to the Poor Students T. R. Pattinam (01- 09 - 2008 to 31- 12 - 2008) Christina Virgina Mary, B.Ed. 5000 5000 1. Archbishop’s Education Fund Disbursed 348910.00 Uluthur 2. Other Sources Disbursed 792450.00 Arun Kumar, D.T.Ed. 5000 Total Amount Disbursed 1141360.00 Ruby Isabella, D.T.Ed. 3000 8000 3. Total Number of Beneficiaries 324 Ulundurpet 4. Number of Beneficiaries received Rs. 3000 and above 145 Sheela, Ulundurpet - D.T.Ed. 5000 5000 Fr. A. Michael Alexis Arokiam Fr. S. Kulandaisamy Uppalam Secretary to the Archbishop Procurator ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Arouldhase, Uppalam - B.E. 3000 3000 Vadalur Education Fund Received Arulapparaj, B.D.S. 4000 Jenifer, D.T.Ed. 5000 from 05-07-2004 to 31-12-2008 Periyanayagi Mary, Kolakudi, B.Sc 13720 2004-05 1814449.00 Philomina Mary, Kolakudi, Vadalur - D.T.Ed. 31000 53720 2005-06 1218493.00 Veeraredikuppam Baskar, Kovilankuppam, D.T.Ed. 3000 2006-07 1109881.00 Regina, Nursing 3000 Gracy Rani, D.T.Ed. 5000 11000 2007-08 853130.00 Velanthangal 2008-09 (upto 31-12-2008) 542997.00 David, Kadaladi, D.T.Ed. 3000 Kumaran, B.E. 8000 11000 Total 5538950.00 Villupuram - 2 Fathima, B.Ed. 7000 Jeniffer Devi, Nursing. 5000 Education Fund Disbursed Lucy Meryline, D.T.Ed. 5000 from 05-07-2004 to 31-12-2008 Vinoba Nagar 2004-05 140000.00 Arpuda Selvi, D.T.Ed. 17000 John Mekenro, B.Sc. B.Ed. 3000 2005-06 850000.00 Lamark Grand Ville, M.S.W. 3000 Sampathkumar, D.T.Ed. 5000 28000 2006-07 770000.00 Viriyur 2007-08 1588100.00 Princy Mary, M.Com 3000 Vimalraj, Sozhampattu, I.T.I. 5000 8000 2008-09 (upto 31-12-2008) 1795370.00 Vridhachalam Total 5143470.00 Rani, D.T.Ed. 5000 5000 53 54 FEBRUARY 2009 New Parish FEBRUARY 2009 Visit

Theirs stand the highest sum. May God bless the Parishioners and A Brief Summary of Archbishop’s Parish Priest of this new Parish. May St. Antony, the Patron of this Education Fund Parish, protect and guard the interests of this Parish. (from 05th July 2004 to 31st December 2008) Total Education Fund Received 5538950.00 Blessing of the New Presbytery, Sozhampattu (from 05-07-2004 to 31-12-2008) On the occasion of the erection of the new parish of Sozhampattu – 100th Parish Total Education Fund Disbursed 5143470.00 His Grace Most Rev. Dr. A. Anandarayar (from 05-07-2004 to 31-12-2008) blessed and opened the new presbytery. We Balance Amount 395480.00 admit all the good works of Rev. Fr. S. Maria Antony, Parish Priest and Vicar Forane of Fr. S. Kulandaisamy Fr. A. Michael Alexis Arokiam Viriyur Vicariate and appreciate his initiatives. Procurator Secretary○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ to the Archbishop ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ PASTORAL VISIT NEW PARISH 1. Chinnasalem 1. Sozhampattu – 100th Parish Our beloved Archbishop made his pastoral Visit to Chinnasalem on 10th His Grace Most Rev. Dr. A. January 2009. He arrived there at 05.00 Anandarayar, on 20th January 2009, at p.m. At 05.45 p.m. he proceeded towards 05.30 pm, in the Holy Eucharistic Viduthalaipuram, substation of Celebration, following the required Chinnasalem. The faithful welcomed the Canonical procedures, by his decree Archbishop with a shawl and shared their dated 27.12.08, erected the new parish life situation in Viduthalaipuram. His of St. Antony, Sozhampattu - 100th Grace addressed the faithful and personally met the parents of the Parish of the Archdiocese, five students who are doing their higher studies and received some bifurcating it from Adaikala Annai parish, Viriyur. financial help to come up in their studies. Rev. Fr. A. Mahimai is appointed as the first Parish Priest. The next day morning at 06.30 a.m., Alagapuram is the main substation of this parish. The following villages Archbishop along with the parish priest are attached to Sozhampattu as substations: They are 1) celebrated mass for the Idhaya Murarpalayam 2) Maeleri 3) Arasampattu 4) Thavadipattu and 5) Engineering College students and Palapattu. Viduthalaipuram faithful in the college We offer our hearty felicitations to the Parish Priest and the campus. And then he moved to the parish faithful of this new parish and pray for them in a special way. On this church where students and parishioners great occasion people of different religions welcomed His Grace and welcomed the Archbishop from the offered their due honour and respect to him. Without any difference entrance of the church campus. After the mass, he met the faithful people have shown great honour to the Eucharistic celebration and and they generously contributed towards Archbishop’s Education offered their widow’s mite towards the Archbishop’s Education Fund. Fund. ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 55 56 FEBRUARY 2009 Blessings FEBRUARY 2009 Blessings

Blessing of the Boys’ Renovated Home Then he blessed the foundation stone for the new Church of St. Francis At 09.30 a.m. His Grace Most Rev. Xavier, Melvazhi. Dr. A. Anandarayar blessed the renovated St. 4. Renovated Church of St. Antony, Gopalapuram, Antony’s Boys’ Home. He met the students and Arasakuzhy advised them about the importance of The renovated St. education and discipline. We congratulate the Antony’s Church, hard work of Rev. Fr. C. Sagaya Selvaraj Gopalapuram was towards the renovation of Boys’ home. blessed and opened by The pastoral visit of our Archbishop shows the real spirit of care His Grace Most Rev. Dr. and concern towards the faithful of Chinnasalem parish. Then he A. Anandarayar, Archbishop of Pondicherry & Cuddalore on 14th moved towards Melvazhi parish for a short visit. January 2009. We appreciate the faithful of Gopalapuram for their ○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ great contribution. Both the Catholics and the Hindus contributed BLESSINGS for the renovation of the Church. We feel happy about the solid work of Rev. Fr. K. A. Daniel. 1. New Madha Peedam, Konankuppam & 2. New Block for the Pilgrims, Konankuppam 5. New Block of Fraternal Life Service Home (FLSH), On 21st December 2008 Very Rev. Msgr. Ousteri P. Antonisamy, Vicar General blessed and The FLSH was started on 15th August opened the Our Lady of Perianayagi 1983 and completes its 25 years of service. Sancutary (Madha Peedam). Besides, a new In order to mark the occasion a new 1st floor Block for the pilgrims, named “Beschi” was building was constructed with assistance of blessed and opened by Rev. Fr. S. Kulandaisamy, Financial Caritas Austria. The Silver Jubilee function Administrator of the Archdiocese at Our Lady and the inauguration of new block of the FLSH were conducted on of Perianayagi Shrine, Konankuppam after 17th January 2009. The new building was blessed by Most. Rev. Dr. the Holy Mass. We deem the great work of Antony Anandarayar, Archbishop of Pondicherry and Cuddalore. Rev. Fr. L. Vincent, Vicar Forane and Parish Thiru. V. Vaithilingam, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Puducherry Priest for all his achievements. inaugurated the block. The other delegates present for the function were Thiru. A.V. Subramanian, President PPCC, Thiru. Gandhiraj, 3. Foundation Stone laid down for the Church of St. Vice President, PPCC. Francis Xavier, Melvazhi His Grace our Archbishop made a 6. New Grotto, St. Agnes’ Seminary, Cuddalore - 1 st short visit to Melvazhi on January 12, 2009 On 21 January 2009, His Grace Most at 11.00 a.m. where Brothers from St. Peter’s Rev. Dr. A. Anandarayar, blessed the new Seminary had conducted a Socio-pastoral Grotto during the festival celebration of St. Camp from 3rd to 15th January 2009. During Agnes’ Seminary. We praise the good work the visit he encouraged the animators and of Rev. Fr. M. Swaminathan, Rector and the seminarians to make use of the camp for the best formation. Rev. Fr. Antony Thumma, Spiritual Director. 57 58 FEBRUARY 2009 Tribunal FEBRUARY 2009 Tribunal

7. New School Building, St.Joseph’s Hr.Sec. School, 39 cases (36 nullity cases and 03 non-consummation cases) in 2008. As an appellate Court for the Tribunals of our Pondicherry & Eraiyur Cuddalore Province our Tribunal has issued the Decree of Ratification His Grace Most Rev. Dr. A. Anandarayar, for 13 cases in 2008. blessed and opened the new School building at St. Joseph’s Hr. Sec. School, Eraiyur on I take this opportunity to thank our Archbishop for providing a 28th January 2009 in the presence of Very Rev. new office with all necessary computers, printers and other things for Msgr. P. Antonisamy, Vicar General, Rev. Fr. our Tribunal work. It is because of his able guidance and S. Kulandaisamy, Archdiocesan Procurator, encouragement the Tribunal is able to speed up its work and conclude Rev. Fr. A. J. C. Lawrence, Secretary - Archdiocesan Education Board. the cases without much delay. I am also very grateful to you dear Many important delegates, guests, Native Priests, Rev. Fathers, Rev. Fathers for your kind cooperation. Sisters, Village Headmen, Panchayat leaders and some Govt. Officials Thanking you, were present for the inauguration of the New School building. I remain, The land purchased for the new school Yours sincerely in Christ, building was about 23 acres with the Sd/ generous contribution of M.E.P. In the ground [FR.S.CLITUS REX] floor there are 13 class rooms. In the first floor Judicial Vicar 18 class rooms are built with the fifty per cent help of the Government (Namaku Name 1) ACTIVITY OF THE TRIBUNAL IN FIRST INSTANCE – IN Thittam). This new building along with a shed accommodates from 2008 6th to 12th Standard students numbering 1926. Many more thanks to I/ NULLITY CASES the local donors especially Mr. M.C. Arokiadoss, Mr. Aseervatham, 1) Causes pending at the beginning of the year 2008 49 Mr. Kulandaisamy, Mr. Thadeus and grateful acknowledgements to 2) Causes introduced and accepted in 2008 15 the donors of Manos Unidas and MEP. — We congratulate Rev. Fr. M. Arokiasamy, Principal, his 64 predecessors, Rev. Fr. Edward Anand, Vice-Principal and the Parish 3) Causes closed in 2008 36 Priests and thank them for all their contribution towards this a) Through the Sentences given in favour of Nullity - 33 achievement. ○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ b) Through Renunciation REPORT OF THE ACTIVITY OF - 03 — THE ECCLESIASTICAL MATRIMONIAL TRIBUNAL OF 4) Causes pending at the end of the year 2008 28 THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PONDICHERRY & — CUDDALORE IN 2008 5) The Sentences given in favour of Nullity were on the following Reverend and dear Fathers, Grounds I here below submit a short report of the activity of our Tribunal a) Lack of Due Discretion of Judgement - (C-1095 2º) - 13 Cases in 2008. I am happy to inform you that our Tribunal has concluded b) Inability to Assume Marital Obligations - (C-1095 3º) - 05 Cases 59 60 FEBRUARY 2009 Tribunal FEBRUARY 2009 Youth c) Error of Quality of the Person - (C-1097 §2) - 02 Cases e) Total Simulation - (C-1102 §2) - 01 Case d) Deceit - (C-1098) - 03 Cases f) Partial Simulation - (C-1102 §2) e) Partial Simulation - (C-1101 §2) Exclusion of Bonum Fidei - 01 Case Exclusion of Bonum Fidei - 04 Cases Exclusion of Bonum Prolis - 01 Case Exclusion of Bonum Coniugum - 03 Cases Exclusion of Bonum Coniugum - 01 Case f) Force and Fear - (C-1103) - 04 Cases g) Force and Fear - (C-1103) - 02 Cases g) Reverential Fear - (C-1103) - 01 Case Sd/ II/ NON-CONSUMMATION CASES [FR.S.CLITUS REX] 1) Non-Consummation Cases pending at the beginning of the Year Judicial Vicar ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 2008 02 2) Non-Consummation Cases introduced and accepted in 2008 YOUTH COMMISSION 01 THE GENERAL BODY MEETING OF THE YOUTH — ASSOSIATION 03 The Annual General Body Meeting of the Youth Association 3) Non-Consummation Cases concluded in 2008 03 was held at SAMSSS, Vikravandy on January 17, 2009. The following — youth were elected for the various designations in the Diocesan Youth 4) Non-Consummation Cases pending at the end of the Year 2008 Association. Nil 1. Mr. E. Anandraj, Kommedu, - President — 2. Miss.A. Fatima, Narasinganur, - Vice President 2) ACTIVITY OF THE TRIBUNAL IN SECOND INSTANCE 3. Miss. P. Pushpa Therese, Kanangadu, - Secretary – IN 2008 4. Mr.A. Nelson, Melsithamur, - Vice Secretary (The Causes of the Tribunals of the Dioceses of 1) Dharmapuri, 2) Kumbakonam, 3) Salem, and 4) Thanjavur) 5. Mr. M. Mohanraj, Pennadam - Tresurer 1) Causes pending at the beginning of the year 2008 - Nil 6. Mr.P. Jerome, Nangathur - Regional Male 2) Causes introduced in 2008 - 13 Representative 3) Decrees of ratification in 2008 - 13 7. Miss.R. Sangeetha, Melsithamur - Regional Female —— Representative 4) Causes pending at the end of the year 2008 - Nil I congratulate all the elected members and wish them all the —— best in their new responsibilities. The elected members will be serving 5) Grounds of Nullity considered in the Decrees the Youth Commission for two years i.e., till 2010. At this juncture, I wish to express my sincere thanks to all the outgoing representatives, a) Lack of Due Discretion of Judgement - (C-1095 2º) - 02 Cases who were serving the Youth Commission for the past two years. I do b) Inability to Assume Marital Obligations- (C-1095 3º) - 04 Cases extend my loving gratitude to Rev.Fr. Albert Felix, Director, SAMSSS, c) Error of Quality of the Person - (C-1097 §2) - 02 Cases for his loving hospitality and accommodation. d) Deceit - (C-1098) - 01 Case 61 62 FEBRUARY 2009 Youth FEBRUARY 2009 SC / ST

THE DIRECTORS MEETING AT TRICHY 4. St. Joseph’s Girls’ Hr.Sec.School, Mugaiyur. 5. St. Mary’s Hr., Sec., School, Ariancoupam. The Youth Directors’ Meeting was held at the Regional Office at 6. Jeyarani High School, Pondy. Trichy on January 30, 2009. The Youth Directors from all the Dioceses 7. St. Mary’s Hr., Sec., School, Anilady. in Tamil Nadu have attended the meeting. The Annual Program, 8. St. Joseph’s High School, Muthialpet. Activities of the Youth Commission and the planning for the 9. Our Lady of Lourdes High School, Villianur celebration of the ‘The Year of the Youth 2010’ have been discussed. 10. St Mary’s High School, Villianur THE REGIONAL GENERAL BODY MEETING OF THE YCS/ 11. St. Mary’s High School, Vikravandy. 12. St. Joseph’s High School, Oulgaret. YSM AT TRICHY The General Body meeting of the Young Christian Students/ Rev. Fr. S. Richard Young Students Movement took place at the Regional Centre, Trichy Secretary, Youth Commission on January, 30 & 31, 2009. The following○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ from our Archdiocese ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ have participated in the meeting. SC/ ST COMMISSION THE REGIONAL GENERAL BODY MEETING OF THE Skill Development Training Programme YOUTH ASSOCIATION On 15th of January 2009 the students The Regional General Body Meeting of the Youth Association in the Skill development programme met for was held at Trichy on 31.01.2009. The following Youth this term. They evaluated the progress of their Representatives from our Archdiocese have participated in the studies in the light of their half yearly marks Regional General Body meeting. and ranks. They also discussed of their 1. Mr. E. Anandraj, - President difficulties in their subjects. Once again they 2. Mr.P. Jerome, - Regional Male Representative determined to work harder and get good 3. Miss.R. Sangeetha, - Regional Female Representative marks. Interview for jobs in company canteens by Sodexho VISIT TO THE YOUTH ASSOCIATIONS Multinational Company for men The Youth Associations in the following villages were visited Days: 4th and 5th of February 2009 there will be motivation and motivated in the month of December 2008. talks and seminar. On 6th interview will be conducted. Those who 1. Narasinganur 4. Lakshmipuram, Thely have not participated in the motivation camp will not be permitted 2. Anilady. 5. Vikravandy to appear for the interview. 3. Vellakulam 6. Nedungampet Venue: SAMSSS, Vikaravandi SCHOOL VISITS Eligibility: Only those who passed in 10th or failed in 10th can appear for the interview. The YCS/YSM Students in the following schools were visited Nature of work: candidates are recruited for working in motivated by our Coordinators in the month of January. canteens of different companies only 1. Beschi Hr., Sec., School, Ulundurpet. Age limit: The age limit is 19-23 and unmarried. 2. St.Michael’s Hr., Sec., School, Gingee. Reqiurements: All the certificates and two passport size photos 3. St. Xavier’s Hr.Sec.School, Mugaiyur. should be produced during the interview. 63 64 FEBRUARY 2009 Catechetical FEBRUARY 2009 Laity

Salary and accommodation: Rs. 3500/- per month. Food and accommodation is given by the company. LAITY COMMISSION Rev.Fr.D.Leo Vijaya Pushpa Raj Zonal Level Seminar Secretary, SC/ST Commission As per the planning of the Tamil Nadu Laity Commission, the

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ACTIVITIES OF PMSSS II. Other Activities: 1) Fraternal Life Sabha (FLS): I. Tsunami Rehabilitation work: A survey on “Physical and Mental disability” was conducted in 1) Community Mobilization: 7 Parish villages. a) Interface with Panchyat Raj Institution (PRI): 2) Sago Dharma Sabha A one day training on “Interfacing with PRI” was conducted on Pension was given to 341 members to a tune of Rs. 34,100/- 10th January 2009, at PMSSS conference Hall. Mr. Jaganathan, Leader Pondicherry Union Panchayat Raj Federation, explained Income generation loan was given to 15 members of Pazhayanur about Panchayat Raj Institution and its roles. 35 neighbourhood Kolping families to a tune of Rs. 1,50,000/- community members were trained. 3) New Thrust Programme: b) Gender Training: The Cuddalore Union members and Parangipettai Union Gender Training was conducted for the neighbourhood members celebrated the New Year on 7th January 2009 and 8th community members of Solai Nagar North & South, Vaithikuppam, January 2009. Fr. R. Ratchagar, Executive Director, PMSSS and Fr. Kurusukuppam and Vambakeeraplayam on 22nd January 2009. Mr. Albert Thambidurai, Asst. Director, PMSSS presided over the function Selvaganapathy, Master Trainer, Mahalir Thittam, Cuddalore was the respectively. 450 members participated. resource person. 58 members participated. Samathuva Pongal was celebrated on 19th January 2009 in c) CBDP - Task force exposure visit: Cuddalore District. The District leaders of 8 Unions participated in the function. Rev. Fr. R. Devadass, Parish Priest, Vadalur and Mr. A team of 40 task force members from 20 villages went for a Rock Pushparaj, General Manager, PMSSS attended the function. two days exposure visit to CASA, Nagapattinam to learn the techniques of CBDP. Bank Loan : th 2. Reforestation and Coastal Area Protection (ReCAP): On 13 December 2008, loan was issued to Kurunjipadi Union women group to a tune of Rs. 30,000/- from Pallavan Grama Bank, Landscape assessment was done to know about the periodical Kurunjipadi. changes that take place in the 3 villages namely Chinnaveerampattinam, Devanampattinam and Subbauppalavady. On 12th January 2009, loans were distributed to 2 groups of Uzhavagari Union to a total amount of Rs. 4,05,000/- from Five hundred Rhizophora seedlings were planted in Pondicherry State Cooperative Bank, Reddiyarpalayam Branch, Chinnaveerampattinam village with the help of RECAP task force Pondicherry. members. 3) Suraksha - ICT: 4) Vazhndhukattuvom Project: On 19th and 21st January 2009, orientation training on “Special · 2 Village Knowledge Centers (VKC) were inaugurated in fund utilization” was conducted to the village poverty reduction Savaripalayam and Michaelpuram of Michaelpuram Parish committee members of Murugankudi Cluster, Venkarumbur and and one in Pennadam of Pennadam Parish. It serves to Veppur cluster, Veppur. provide computer education to the rural youth. · As a psychosocial intervention, the Sureksha staff team 5) Secours Catholique Caritas France, Project: went to the Fraternal Life Service Home for mentally ill The implementation of Skill training for women, children & and interacted with the inmates. youth and Water & Sanitation project funded by Secours Catholique Caritas France (SCCF) is in progress in Pattinacherry and Keezhakasakudimedu of Karaikal. 67 FEBRUARY 2009 PMSSS FEBRUARY 2009 32 òÅj mänghÜrhÉÜ gÇÚJiuia eho kÜwh£L a) Street Plays : Street plays were conducted in Pattinacherry and v†fç ,ja†fËä vÕbghGJÛ Fo Keezhakasakudimedu to create awareness on Solid Waste bfhÙoUÑFÛ jÚij/ kfÜ/ öa Management and Environmental protection on 20th & 21st January MÉah»a _bthU ,iwth! cÛikÕ 2009. Around 305 people benefited. nghÖ¿ÕòfæÚJ MuhâÑ»nwhÛ. nfus b) Awareness on improved Sanitation system : kÙÂÜ thlhj kyuhd òÅj A two days awareness programme on “Improved sanitation mänghÜrhit ,ÚâaÔ âUÓrigÆÜ system” was conducted in Pattinacherry. Mr. S. Rajkumar, Sanitary Kjä bgÙ òÅjuhf KoN£oa cÛ Inspector, Karaikal was the resource person. 107 people attended. nkyhd »UigÑfhf ckÑF eÜ¿ c) Skill training : TW»nwhÛ. “nfhJik k kÙÂä 20 school drop outs from the project villages were identified ÉGÚJ koÚjhyÜ¿ mJ mÕgona and linked to Idhaya Development Society (IDS) for skill oriented training in A/c Mechanism. ,UÑFÛ; Mdhä mJ koÚjhä mJ ÄFÚj gyidÔ jUÛ” vÜw ckJ ,iw 6) IFAD : thÑifÕ òÅj mänghdrh jkJ thæÉä filãoÔjhß. A survey on SHGs and their status was conducted by the IFAD v†fç FLÛg†fSÑfhfîÛ eh£LÑfhfîÛ kDÑFyÛ staff in the 3 clusters namely Mathalapattu, Pachankuppam and Kavarapattu. A two days orientation training to IFAD Staff was KGtjÖfhfîÛ mtß gÇÚJiuÑf ntÙL»nwhÛ. ,iw conducted by MAYRDA, Hosur, which is the resource NGO for IFAD mÜãdhä gÖ¿ vÇÚj òÅj mänghÜrh/ kyßÓánahL jÛ Project. JÜg†fis VÖWÑbfhÙL mitfis kDÑFy «£òÑfhf 7) Fraternal Life Service Home (FLSH), Ousteri: VÖWÑbfhÙl mtiuÑ fÙL ghÉÔJ eh†fSÛ v†fç a) FLSH Silver Jubilee and New block inauguration: mÜwhlÔ JÜg†fis ckJ mÜòÑ bfhilfç vd The FLSH was started on 15th August 1983 and completes its VÖWÑbfhçs MÖwä mUSÛ. ,ÛkÙûyf jÖfhÈf st 25 years of service. In order to mark the occasion a new 1 floor ,Üg†fshä eh†fç ftuÕglhkä ckJ bjp›fÕ building was constructed with assistance of Caritas Austria. The Silver òÙÂa†fËä ehSÛ tsu cjÉaUSÛ. vÕbghGJÛ ckJ Jubilee function and the inauguration of new block of the FLSH were conducted on 17th January 2009. The new building was blessed eÜikÔjdÔijÕ ãwUÑFÕ gutÓ brpJ/ mÜòwÉÜ by the Most. Rev. Dr. Antony Anandayar, Archbishop of Pondicherry áÜd†fshf És†f mUç jhUÛ. òÅj mänghÜrhÉÜ and Cuddalore. Thiru. V. Vaithilingam, Hon’ble Chief Minister of ngWgyÜfshYÛ/ täyikÄÑfÕ gÇÚJiuahYÛ v†fSila Puducherry inaugurated the block. The other delegates present for väyh ntÙLjäfisíÛ F¿Õghf mtuJ bgauhä eh†fç the function were Thiru. A.V. Subramanian, President PPCC, Thiru. ,ÕbghGJ nf£FÛ (,†F c†fç ÉÙzÕg†fisÑ Gandhiraj, Vice President, PPCC. F¿ÕãlîÛ) ,Új ÉÙzÕgÔijÑ nf£L v†fis th b) On 25 December 2008, the inmates celebrated Christmas M¢ßtâíÛ. jÚij/ kfÜ/ öa MÉÆÜ bgauhny MbkÜ. with Rev. Fr. R. Ratchagar, Executive Director, PMSSS. c) On 30th December 2008, the inmates were taken on a tour to ? mÚnjhÅ MdÚjuhaß Velankanni Church. Rev. Fr. R. Ratchagar òJit - flÿß nguhaß Executive Director ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○