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Voice of the Pastor nguhaÇ‹ ï«khj b#g¡fU¤J M athers, Sisters, and Brothers, ♣ ntiythŒ¥ò ïšyhjt®fŸ thŒ¥òfŸ bgw. The pastors as leaders of Christian communities are called to build communities where the faithful interact ♣ brgkhiy brã¥gj‹ e‹ik, nk‹ik czu . and interrelate with one another in a personal and intimate ♣ way. There are four pillars of Christian community life: òÅj®fŸ tz¡f« ngh‰w¥gl . 1. Agape –means fellowship which calls for a deep ♣ m‹id kÇahŸ g¡â tsu . down attitude of love acceptance and forgiveness and it can be called as God’s love given as a gift to us. Hence we read in the Gospel of Matthew: “You are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect” (Mt 5:48). This love which was manifested by the Father is by its very nature ï«khj« ÉHh bfh©lhL« g§FfŸ unconditional that should enable us to forgive even our enemies (cfr. Mt 5:44) and this does not in any way mean that we agree with others or 1. brgkhiy khjh Mya«, kJiu - m¡nlhg® 07 approve their ways of functioning. 2. FHªij ïnaR Mya«, cáy«g£o - m¡nlhg® 15 2. Koinonia –means communion which implies sharing of things in common like time, energy, talents, goods, etc. As united with Christ 3. FHªij ïnaR Mya«, fÉuhaòu« - m¡nlhg® 16 in baptism we have put on Christ like putting on new clothes. There is 4. òÅj mªnjhÅ kÇa »shu£ Mya«, fUkh¤ö® - m¡nlhg® 24 no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male and female. For you are all one in Jesus Christ (cfr. Gal 3:27-28). This life is shared by us with one another. Therefore St. Paul says, “Love each other with genuine ï¥g§FfËš g òÇí« g§F¤jªija®fS¡F«, affection, and take delight in honouring each other. When God’s Jwtw¤jhU¡F« ïiwk¡fS¡F« vdJ thœ¤JfS« b#g§fS«. people are in need, be ready to help them. Always eager to practice hospitality” (Rom 12:10, 13). + nguha® mªnjhÅ gh¥òrhÄ 3. Kerygma –means proclamation of the Good News to others by word and deed what God has done to us. Hence St. John gives the testimony: “This one who is life itself was revealed to us, and we have H ¡ ¡ ¢ £ ¤ ¥ T seen him. And we now testify and proclaim to you that He is the one who is eternal life. He was with the Father, and then He was revealed to T ¦ § ¨ © ¦ ¦ ¦ § ¨ © ¦ § © § ¦ ¦ § us” (1 Jn 1:2). religious congregations, serving in our Archdiocese, a blessed 4. Diakonia –means service of material needs that complements Feast Day. the ministry of the Word. The Apostles in order to concentrate on prayer and preaching the Word of God asked the believers to select seven men who are well respected and are full of the Spirit and Wisdom th to serve at table (cfr. Acts 6:2-4). Service is not merely a function of the Order of Friar Minors (OFM) - 4 October deacons alone but it is part and parcel of the mission of every pastor Order of Friar Minor Capuchins (OFM- Cap) - 4th October and the people. Service is the natural outflow of genuine love for one Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi (SFA) - 4th October another. Therefore Jesus gives us the mandate: “Love each other in th the same way I have loved you” (Jn 15:12). Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph (FSJ) - 4 October The above-mentioned four pillars will not only build up the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary (FMM) - 4th October communities rooted in Christ but also help the communities to be at th the service of each other in love. Let us reflect on these four pillars Franciscan of St. Mary of the Angels (FSMA) - 4 October and see how far our Christian communities in our parishes have strong Franciscan Sisters of the Destitute (FSD) - 4th October roots in them. Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi (OSF) - 4th October th Y our Loving Archbishop, Claretian Missionaries (CMF) - 24 October Servants of Charity (SDC) - 24th October + Most Rev. Dr. Antony Pappusamy 4 Pope’s General Intention for October 2017: A A Workers and the Unemployed. That all workers may receive respect and protection of their rights, and that the unemployed may receive the opportunity to contribute to the 0 & Sun Archbishop’s Birthday – Grace Day common good. M Laying of School Foundation Stone, Sundaranatchiarpuram Please Note E Inauguration of Niraivazhvu Nagar Parish 02 Mon M Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Our Patron 1 . Annual Pilgrimage 2017: As per the long St. John de Britto, Oriyur standing Tradition of the Archdiocese of Madurai, 03 Tue Emmaus Spirituality Centre Trust Meet the Archdiocesan Annual Pilgrimage to the Shrine 04 Wed M Mass, Capuchin Provincialate, Tirumangalam of Martyr St. John De Britto, Oriyur, will be nd held on 2 October 2017, Monday. May our 06 Fri Visitors by Appointment* Faith be strengthened by the Blood of the Martyr, 08 Sun E Feast Mass, Holy Rosary Church, Madurai ! " " # $ Arulanandar. 13 Fri Visitors by Appointment* 2. As we have our Annual Pilgrimage this month, there will not be a 14 Sat M Madurai CRI Meet common monthly Recollection in October. 15 Sun M Mass, Carmel Convent, Kodaikanal 3. Birthday of His Grace: The Presbyterium, the Religious and the Laity wish His Grace a very happy Birthday on 1st of Oct. Ad 16 Mon E All India Canonists Meet, Madurai MultosAnnos. 20 Fri Visitors by Appointment* 4. Patroness Feast Day of Archbishop’s House: The Archbishop’s 22 Sun E Interreligious Diwali Celebrations, K. Pudur House Community celebrates with joy its Patroness’ Feast Day, Feast Day of St. Teresa of Lissieux on 1st of Oct. The Saint’s 24 Tue E MSFS Philosophate Institute Day, Bangalore statue installed at the corridor of Bishop’s House motivates the 25 Wed E Papal Right Declaration Mass, Sacred Heart B.H. Fathers to imitate the Saint’s Spirituality of ‘ The Little Way’. Sisters, Vellore 5. Centenary of Fatima Apparition : The 13th of Oct. 2017 is the 27 Fri M Nuptial Blessing, Pudur Uthamanur Centenary Year of Fatima Apparition. His Grace invites all the Parish 28 Sat M Bon Secours Convent Blessing, Thathaneri, Madurai Priests and the Religious, both men and women to conduct a special ONE HOUR Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament exposed for 30 Mon M Nuptial Blessing, Dindigul sanctification of all. Also it is a reminder to all the Priests and 31 Tue Mass, Puthu Vasantham, Silukkuvarpatty Nuns to encourage the Parishioners and the people in their Institutions to pray Rosary every day at least during this month of * Appointments may be fixed by calling the Archbishop’s Secretary at + % 1 94433 86761 or by mailing to [email protected]. Rosary. 5 6 6. Quarterly Account is to be submitted to Fr. Procurator at once. ' ( ) , DIOCESE OF MADURAI 7. Directory 2018: The Parish Priests and all the religious are SCHOOL VISIT – 2017 requested to update information if there were any change in the S.N SCHOOL NAME DATE TIME old Directory, 2011. Kindly send information to Fr. Chancellor. 1. R.C. HR. SEC. SCHOOL, KATHAKINARU OCT. 11 WED MOR 8. Gratitude: The Archdiocese expresses its heartfelt thanks to Rev. 2. DE NOBILI MAT. HR. SEC. SCHOOL, K.PUDUR OCT. 11 WED EVE Fr. Joseph S.J., the Preacher of our Annual Retreat held from 17th 3. ST. JOSEPH’S HIGH, SAMAYANALLUR OCT. 12 THURS MOR nd to 22 Sept. 2017 at PILLAR and to Fr. Immanueal SAC and his 4. CHRIST THE KING MAT. SCHOOL, SENGOLE NAGAR OCT. 12 THURS EVE team of PILLAR. 5. ST. BRITTO MATRIC SCHOOL, GNANAOLIVUPURAM OCT. 18 WED MOR 9. DNL condemns,together with the CBCI, Hindu JagranManch 6. ST. BRITTO HR. SEC. SCHOOL, GNANAOLIVUPURAM OCT. 18 WED EVE (Hindu vigilante group) for burning Effigy of Cardinal 7. ST. BRITTO NUR & PRI SCHOOL, GNANAOLIVUPURAM OCT. 19 THURS MOR TelesphoreToppo of Ranji. Indian bishops on BJB have called on 8. R.C. HIGH SCHOOL, PALANGANATHAM OCT. 19 THURS EVE Prime Minister NarendraModi to stem hate attacks on Christians in eastern Jharkhand State after this group burned an effigy of 9. R.C. TOWN HR. SEC. SCHOOL, MUNJIKAL OCT. 25 WED MOR Cardinal TelesphoreToppo. 10. ST. XAVIER’S HR. SEC. SCHOOL, SHENBAGANUR OCT. 25 WED EVE nd 11. R.C. HR. SEC. SCHOOL, MICHAELPALAYAM OCT. 26 THURS MOR 5 6 7 Mission Sunday: The Mission Sunday falls on 22 i 8 9 : ; As of every year this year too, the Archbishop invites all the Parish Priests 12. R.C. HR. SEC. SCHOOL, SILUKUVARPATTI OCT. 26 THURS EVE and Heads of Institutions to procure a good Collection for the 13. ANNAI VEILANKANNI MAT. SCHOOL, BATLAGUNDU NOV. 08 WED MOR Propagation of the Faith. 14. R.C. HIGH SCHOOL, THENI NOV. 08 WED EVE 11. New Tamil Translation of Liturgy, approved by the Holy See 15. ST. JOSPEH’S HIGH SCHOOL, UTHAMAPALAYAM NOV. 09THURS MOR will come into Force on Ash Wednesday of 2018. The Archdiocese 16. AMALA ANNAI HR. SEC. SCHOOL, T. SINDALACHERRY NOV. 09THURS EVE has to prepare the people in the parishes for this adaptation. 17. ST. JOSEPH’S HR. SC. SCHOOL, SRIVILLIPUTHUR NOV. 15 WED MOR 12. Pontifical Mission Society Projects: The Vicar Foranes are 18. R.C. HR. SEC. SCHOOL, MEENACHIPURAM NOV. 15WED EVE invited to discuss with their Vicariate Priests and finalize the projects 19. R.C. HIGH SCHOOL, AYAN NATHAMPATTI NOV. 16THURS MOR for P < = > ? @ ? B C = E = F B G I J ? C B G and Holy Childhood.