SANTH ME Messenger Vol. 9 Issue 3 May-Jun 2018 FARIDABAD DIOCESAN BULLETIN "Prayerful Festal Greetings to our Dearest Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara for his forthcoming Patron's Day on 15th July

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Festal Greetings to our Dear Pastors

Rev. Fr. Anto Rev. Fr. Antony (Lijo) Rev. Fr. John Rev. Fr. Paul Rev. Fr. Arun Rev. Fr. Santo Kanjirathingal Thaliyath Ayniyadan Kodiyan Madathumpady Puthumanakunnath 13th June 13th June 24th June 29th June 3rd July 3rd July

Rev. Fr. Julius Rev. Fr. Kuriakose Rev. Fr. Kurian Rev. Fr. Cyriac Rev. Dr. Fr. Jacob Rev. Fr. James Karukanthara Alavelil Vellayickal Kochalumkaln Nangelimalil Kadappallil 3rd July 15th July 15th July 15th July 25th July 25th July Festal Greetings also to all our Rev. Sisters and Laity, having Patron’s Day in June & July DIOCESAN BULLETIN DIOCESE OF FARIDABAD-DELHI Volume - 9, Issue - 3, May - June 2018 E-mail: [email protected]

Patron Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara Chief Editor Rev. Dr. Robi Kunthaniyil [email protected] Managing Editor Rev. Fr. Davis Kalliyathuparambil CONTENTS Pastoral Letter 03 Associate Editor Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara Johnson V.P. [email protected] Seminry News 07 Members Archbishop Calls for 08 REV. MSGR. JOSE VETTICKAL Globalization of the Church... REV. MSGR. STANLEY PULPRAYIL Curia News 09 REV. DR. PIOUS MALEKANDATHIL P. J. THOMAS DSYM News 11 CELIN GEORGE Mathruvedhi News 11

Designed & Printed by Catechism News 12 Royalthotz, New Delhi [email protected] SJSS News 14 web edition Rev. Fr. Anoop Madathiparambil World News 16 sony joseph I Confess to Almighty God.... 18

Parish News 20 Published by Diocese of Faridabad-Delhi Snehadham Old Age Home 32 Bishop's House, 1B/32 N.E.A, Old Rajinder Nagar New Delhi - 110060 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.faridabaddiocese.in (Private Circulation Only) 2018 MAY-JUNE & First Holy Priestly Qurbana Ordination

Rev. Fr. Arun Madathumpady and Rev. Fr. Jomy Vazhakalayil were Ordained for the Diocese of Faridabad on 21st and 25th April 2018 by Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara at St. Thomas Forane Church, Puthur, Thrissur and St. Sebastian's Church, Thodupuzha, respectively.

Archbishop Honouring the Parents of Newly Ordained Priests

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-3- 2018 MAY-JUNE

BhWsa¶nÃ. Ahsc aebmfoIcn¡p¶Xnt\¡mÄ AhÀ D]tbmKn¡p¶Xpw AhÀ¡v kp] cnNnXhpw Bb `mjbn DÅ Hcp Bcm[\{Iaw BWv kzoImcyw Bbncn¡pI. \½psS k` tIcfobXbpsSbpw aebmf¯nsâbpw AXnÀhc¼pIÄ t`Zn¨v `mcXobhpw kmÀÆ{XnIhpw Bb Hcp am\w ssIs¡mtÅ Xp v. \½psS All India Jurisdiction aäp kwkv¡mc§tfmSpw `mjItfmSpw DÅ Xpdhn Bhiys¸Sp¶p v. AÃmsX AhnsSsbÃmw sN¶v aebmfw am{Xw D]tbmKn¨v tIcf¯nsâ sIm¨p ]Xn¸pIÄ krjvSn¡m³ {ian¨m AXv A{]kàamIpw. \hXeapdbpsS hnizmk ]cnioe\hpw Bcm[\{Iaþ]me\hpw AXoh Kucht¯msS \mw t\m¡nImWWw. tIhew Hcp RmbdmgvNbnse GXm\pw an\näpIfnse thZ]mT]pkvXI§sf B[mcam¡nbpÅ Hcp hnizmk ]cnioe\ coXnbà Rm³ hnh£n¡p¶Xv. adn¨v GIkXyamIp¶ {InkvXphns\ Adnbm\pw PohnX¯n A\p`hn¡m\pw DXIp¶Xc¯nepÅ þ amXm]nXm¡fpw aXm²ym]Icpw CShIbnse sshZnIcpw k¶ykvXcpw Ip«nIfpw Iq«mbn bXv\n¨v \ÂIp¶ hnizmk]cnioe\amWv. AXoh {i²tbmsSbpw AÀ¸W at\m`mht¯msSbpw sNt¿ Hcp ip{iqjbmWnXv. ]Xns\m¶pw ]{´ pw ¢mÊpIfnse aXm²ym]\¯n\v {]tXyIw {]m[m\yw \ evIpatÃm. ]{´ mw ¢mÊv (+2) Ignª bphP\§Ä¡pth n CS¡nsS bq¯v ¢mÊpIÄ (Adult Catechesis) kwLSn¸n¡mhp¶XmWv. AhÀ¡p Xmev]cyapÅ B\pImenI hnjb§Ä FSp¯v NÀ¨IÄ \S¯phm³ CShIbnse Xs¶ apXnÀ¶ hyànIÄ apt¼m«phcWw. \½psS DSYM þ\v C¡mcy¯n ap³ssI FSp¡mhp¶XmWv. hn. tPm¬ t]mÄ c ma³ amÀ]m¸ "aXt_m[\w C¶v' F¶ Nm{InI teJ\¯n \s½ HmÀ½n¸n¡p¶Xv C§s\bmWv: ""Hcp \qdmbncw NpaXeIfn \n§Ä¡v {i²n¡m\p v. F¶mÂ, kPohhpw ^eZmbIhpamb aXt_m[\w ]cnt]mjn¸n¡p¶Xn \pÅ {i² Hcp ImcWhimepw asäm¶n\pw amdnsImSp¡m³ CSbmhmXncn¡s«''(CN 63). Adnhv A\p`h¯nsâ Xe¯nte¡v Dbcpt¼mÄ am{XamWv AXv t_m[yambn¯ocp¶Xv. AXpsIm v hnizmk]cnioe\w A\p`hXe¯nte¡v Dbcpwhn[w {IaoIcn¡phm³ amXm ]nXm¡fpw {i²n¡Ww. \½psS Ip«nIÄ s]mXpsh AdnhpÅhcpw HmÀ½bpÅhcpw BWv. Cu Ip«nIÄ¡v GItZiw ]{´ v A[ymb§tfmfw hcp¶ aXt_m[\ ]pkvXI§Ä ]Tn¨v 80%- þ ¯ne[nIw amÀ¡v hm§phm³ Hcp Znhkw icn¡pw H¶v ]cn{ian¨m aXnbmIpw. F¶m ]pkvXI¯nepÅ hnhc§Ä ImWm]mTw ]Tn¨v AXv ]co£¡v ]IÀ¯nsh¡p¶ C¯c¯nepÅ Hcp coXnbà hnizmk]coioe\¯n Ahew_nt¡ Xv. ImcWw hnizmk¯nsâ amäv Dcbv¡p¶Xv Hcph\v In«nb amÀ¡nsâ ASnØm\¯neÃ; adn¨v {InkvXp ]Tn¸n¨ kXy¯nsâbpw aqey¯nsâbp ]mT§Ä Hcph³ Pohn¡m³ X¿mdmIpt¼mgmWv. Ip«nIsf e£yan«psIm pÅXmsW¦nepw Ip«nIsf ap³\nÀ¯nbpÅ hnizmk]cnioe\ aà \ap¡v th Xv; adn¨v {InkvXphns\ tI{µoIcn¨psIm pÅ hnizmk]cnioe\ ]²XnIfmWv. C¶s¯ B[p\nItemI¯nse ------A]ISIcamb AWpIpSw_¯n Ip«nIÄ¡v amXm]nXm¡Ä \evIp¶ "AXoh {]m[m\yhpw IcpXepw (Over Protection) Ip«nIsf kzbw ]cym]vXcm¡p¶Xn\v ] Icw \njv{Inbcpw D¯chmZnXzt_m[anÃm¯hcpw kzbw Nen¡m³ IgnhnÃm¯ ]mhIfpam¡n' amäp¶p. AhÀ¡v ]et¸mgpw {]XnkÔnIsfbpw ]cmPb§sfbpw XcWw sN¿m\pÅ ]cnioe\w e`n¡p¶nÃ. CXv XoÀ¨bmbpw A]ISIcamWv. C¶v kaql¯n hÀ²n¨phcp¶ hnhmltamN\ tIkpIÄ, Ip«nIfpsS BßlXymhmk\ F¶nh CXn\v D¯a DZmlcW§fmWv. ssZh`bhpw ssZhkvt\lhpapÅ Ip«nIÄ amXm]nXm¡·msc _lpam\n¡p¶hcpw kaql¯n apX¡q«pw BIpw F¶ Imcyw \ap¡v ad¡mXncn¡mw. ""Ft¶¡mÄ IqSpX \nsâ a¡sf \o _lpam \n¡p¶sX´v''(1 kmap. 2:29) F¶ XncphN\w {InkvXphn\v H¶mw Øm\w sImSp¯psIm pÅ

-4- MAY-JUNE 2018 hnizmk]cnioe\¯nsâ BhiyIX Du¶n¸dbpIbmWv. ]mTy`mK§Ä {IaoIcn¨XpsImt m, kne_ÊpIÄ \hoIcn¨XpsImt m am{Xw \½psS Ip«nIfpsS hnizmk]cnioe\w ]qÀ®amhpIbnÃ; adn¨v {InkvXob hnizmk¯n \n¶v AWphnS hyXnNen¡msX, aqeymht_m[t¯msS kzÀt¤m·pJcmbn {]bmWw sN¿m³ Ip«nIÄ¡v {]tNmZ\ amIm\pXIp¶ "\à amXrIIfmWv' th Xv. amXrIIfmIm³ Ignbm¯hcpsS D]tZi¯n\v \ hXeapdsb {]tNmZn¸n¡m\pw \bn¡m\pamhnÃ. {InkvXp\mY³ Xsâ At¸mkvXe·msc ] cnioen¸n¨ coXn hn. tbml¶m³ c v hm¡pIfn HXp¡p¶p v. ""h¶v ImWpI'' (tbml.1:39). AXpsIm p Xs¶ Ip«nIfpsS ]cnioe\¯n\pw hyànXzhnIk\¯n\pw ASn¯dbnSp¶ BZyKpcp¡·mÀ AhcpsS amXm]nXm¡·mÀ Xs¶bmWv. `mcym`À¯m¡·mÀ X½nepÅ ] ckv]ckvt\lhpw hnizkvXXbpw _lpam\hpsaÃmw bYmÀ° hnizmk ]cnioe\amÀ¤§Ä Xs¶bmWv. C¶s¯ temI¯nse amXm]nXm¡fpsS Gähpw henb hogvN X§fpsS a¡sf PohnX¯nsâ IjvS¸mSv Adnªpw Adnbn¨pw hfÀ¯p¶nà F¶XmWv. Fsâ amXm]nXm¡Ä Fs¶ IjvS¸mSnsâ hnebdnbn¨mWv hfÀ¯nbXv. AXpsIm pXs¶ ]n¡me¯v PohnXs¯bpw PohnX kmlNcy§sfbpw ]IzXtbmsS kao]n¡phm\pw Bßhnizmkt¯msS t\cnSm\pw CÃmbvatbmSp s]mcp¯s¸Sm\pw F\n¡v Ignªn«p v. kÀtÆm]cn hnizmk¯nsâ shfn¨¯n Ahsb t\cnSm³ Rm³ ]Tn¨p. X§Ä F{X IjvS¸mSv kln¨mepw AXv Hcp ImcWhimepw X§fpsS a¡Ä AdnbcpXv F¶pÅ C¶s¯ amXm]nXm¡fpsS Nn´ Ip«nIsf hfÀ¯pIbÃ, adn¨v _elo\cm¡pIbmWv sN¿p¶Xv. X§fpsS amXm]nXm¡Ä F{Xt¯mfw IjvSs¸Sp¶p v F¶ bmYmÀ°yw Hmtcm Ip«nbpw Adnªncnt¡ XmWv. B bmYmÀ°yt_m[¯n \n¶pthWw Hcph³ Xsâ hyànXzhpw PohnX ZÀi\hpsaÃmw hmÀs¯Spt¡ Xv. Ip«nIsf X§fpsS IjvS¸mSnsâ NqSpw XWp¸pw Adnªv amXm]nXm¡Ä hfÀ¯pt¼mÄ AhÀ sshImcnIambn iàns¸SpIbmWv (Emotionally Sound). C¶s¯ Xeapdbn ImWp¶ Hcp {][m\ {]iv\w sshImcnI sshIeyamWv (Emotional Inbalance). kz´w A¸sâ IjvS¸mSv I m a\Êenbm¯, s]ä½bpsS I®oÀ I n«pw kz´w I®n Hcnäv I®p\oÀ t]mepw s]mSnbm¯ Ip«nIfnse C¯c¯nepÅ sshImcnI sshIeyw IjvS¸mSdnªv a¡sf hfÀ¯mXncn¡p¶Xnsâ Xn·bpw ]cnWnXþ^e§fpamsW¶v Xncn¨dnbpI. A§s\bpÅ Ip«nIfnemWv \nÊmcImcy¯n\v hg¡p ]dªXntem, ]co£bn tXmäXntem BßlXymhmk\bp mIp¶Xpw hoSv hn«v Cd§nt]mIp¶Xpw. Pbn¡m\pÅ a\Êns\m¸w tXmÂhnIsf bmYmÀ°yt_m[t¯msS AwKoIcn¡m\pÅ CÑmiànbpw Ip«nIfn cq]s¸SWw. kXyssZhamb {InkvXphn ZrjvSnbpd¸n¨v apt¶dm³ bphXeapdsbbpw Ipªv Xeapdsbbbpw \ap¡v ]cnioen¸n¡mw. Ip«nIsf, ""\n§fpsS FÃm {]hÀ¯nIfpw ssZhhnNmct¯msSbmIs«; AhnSp¶v \n\¡v hgnsXfn¨p Xcpw.'' (kp`m. 3:6), hnizmk¯n ASnbpd¨ Hcp \hXeapdsb \ap¡v hmÀs¯Sp¡mw. ""\nsâ Iq«pImÀ Bscms¡bmWv F¶v ImWn¨v XcpI; \o BcmsW¶v Rm³ ]dbmw'' (Show me who your friends are, and I’ ll tell you what you are) F¶ sNmÃv F{Xtbm kXyamWv. C¶s¯ Ip«nIfpsS {][m\ Iq«pImc³ \ham[ya§fmWv. am[ya§sf I®S¨v hnizkn¡p¶ Ip«nIÄ NXn¡pgnIfn hogpIbmWv. C¶s¯ am[ya§Ä [mÀ½nIXbpsS am\ZWvU§fà F¶ Nn´ ssiih¯nte sImSp¡m³ Ip«nIfpsS ]cnioeIÀ {i²n¡Ww. a\pjysâ A`ncpNnIsfbpw hnImc§sfbpw NqjWw sNbvXv hmWnPyh¡cn¡p¶ am[ya§sf Xncn¨dnbm\pw amän

-5- 2018 MAY-JUNE

\nÀ¯m\pw Ip«nIÄ¡v `mhnbn IgnbWsa¦n \à Hcp ]cnioe\w (Media Literacy) Ip«nIÄ¡v e`nt¡ Xmbn«p v. ]¨¡Å§sf ]cakXyambpw, ]cakXy§sf ]¨¡Å§fmbpw Nn{XoIcn¡phm³ aSnbnÃm¯ s\dntISnsâ am[yatemI¯v kXyw a\Ênem¡phm\pw AXv A\pkcn¨v PohnXs¯ {IaoIcn¡p¶ iàamb bphXeapdsb krjvSns¨Sp¡Wsa¦n C¶v AXoh {i²bpÅhcmbncn¡Ww. am[ya§fnse hymPhmÀ¯ (fake news) {]NcWs¯¸än CubnsS {^m³knkv amÀ]m¸ DZvt_m[n¸n¡pIbp mbn. hfsctbsd A]ISw \ndªXpw _lphn[ shÃphnfnIÄ DbÀ¯p¶Xpamb Hcp ImeL«¯nemWv \½psS Ip«nIÄ hfÀ¶p hcp¶Xv F¶Xv \ap¡v ad¡mXncn¡mw. \½psS Ip«nIÄ F´v ImWp¶p, F´v hmbn¡p¶p, FhnsS t]mIp¶p, GXp sh_vsskäpIÄ kµÀin¡p¶p F¶Xv am{Xw \mw a\Ênem¡nbm t]mcm. Fsâ Ip«n F´v Nn´n¡p¶p F¶p IqSn amXm]nXm¡fpw A²ym]Icpw a\Ênem¡Ww. hoSnsâ AI¯f§fn IpSpw _mwK§fpsS at²y Ccn¡pt¼mgpw Ahsâ/AhfpsS Nn´IÄ A\nb{´nXambn ImSpIbdn t]mIp¶pt m F¶Xv \mw a\Ênem¡Ww. ]cnip² ]nXnhv {^m³knkv amÀ]m¸ "kvt\l¯nsâ B\µw' F¶ ssÇloI {]t_m[\¯n ]dbp¶ Imcyw {it²bamWv : ""\½psS Ipªp§Ä imcocnIambn FhnsSbmtWm Hcp \nÝnX kab¯v AhÀ BcpsS IqsSbmsWt¶m DÅXÃ, adn¨v, AhÀ \ne]mSpIfn FhnsSbmsW¶XmWv; X§fpsS t_m[y§fpsSbpw e£y§fpsSbpw B{Kl§fpsSbpw kz]v\§fpsSbpw Imcy¯n AhÀ FhnsS \n¡p¶p F¶XmWv bYmÀ° tNmZyw. \½psS Ipªp§Ä X§fpsS bm{Xbn FhnsSbmsW¶v a\Ênem¡m³ \mw {ian¡p¶pt m? AhcpsS Bßmhv FhnsSbmsW¶v \mw icn¡pw Adnbp¶pt m? kÀtÆm]cn AXdnbm³ \mw B{Kln¡p¶pt m?''(AL 261) aXm[ym]\¯nsâ Hcp ]pXnb hÀjw Bcw`n¡p¶ Cu Ahkc¯n FÃm {][m\ A²ym] Iscbpw aXm[ym]Iscbpw hnZymÀ°n\o hnZymÀ°nItfbpw AhcpsS amXm]nXm¡sfbpw Rm³ A`nhmZ\w sN¿p¶p. aXm[ym]IcpsS \nkzmÀ° tkh\§sf \µn]qÀÆw kvacn¡p¶tXmsSm¸w AhcpsS Cu henb D¯chmZnXzw amXrIm]cambn \nÀÆln¡phm³ Ignbs« F¶v Cu Ahkc¯n Biwkn¡p¶p. \n§fpsS sI«nepw a«nepw thj`qjmZnIfnepw F¶pw Ip«nIÄ¡v amXrIbmIWw. ""AS¡hpw HXp¡hpw'' DÅ \¶mbn s]cpamdp¶ A²ym]Isc hnZymÀ°nIÄ BZcn¡pIbpw _lpam\n¡pIbpw sN¿pw. thZ]mT¯n\v Ip«nIsf apS§msX ]s¦Sp¸n¡p¶ Xn\pw AXnsâ {]m[m\yw a¡sf a\Ênem¡n sImSp¡phm\pw amXm]nXm¡Ä {i²n¡patÃm. kv¡qfn 80% amÀ¡p hm§p¶ a¡Ä thZ]mT¯n\v 20% amÀ¡v hm§p¶Xv a\Ênem¡m³ _p²nap«p v. C¡mcy¯n amXm]nXm¡fptSbpw _Ôs¸«hcpsSbpw kXzc {i² ]Xntb Xp v. ]pXnb A²ymb\hÀj¯n _lp.hnImcnb¨·mÀ¡pw kntÌgvkn\pw aXt_m[\ UbdIvSÀ AÑ\pw hn`mK¯n\pw FÃmhn[ `mhpI§fpw ssZhm\p{K§fpw t\À¶psIm pw, kvt\l]qÀÆw, \n§fpsS ]nXmhv BÀ¨v_nj¸v Ipcymt¡mkv `cWnIpf§c ^coZm_mZvþUÂln cq]XbpsS sa{Xm³ (ItcmÄ _mKnepÅ cq]Xm Imcymeb¯n \n¶v 2018þmw B v Pq¬ 18þmw XobXn Xn¦fmgv¨ \ÂIs¸«Xv. Cu CSbteJ\w 2018 Pqsse amkw 1þmw XobXn RmbdmgvN IpÀ_m\ at²y cq] Xbnse FÃm ]ÅnIfnepw RmbdmgvN IpÀ_m\bpÅ FÃm Øm]\§fnepw amÊv skâdpIfnepw hnizmkn kaql¯n\mbn hmbnt¡ XmWv.)

-6- MAY-JUNE 2018 Seminary NEWS

Holy Mass on the occasion of new academic year Inauguration of new academic year

Hearty welcome to Rev. Fr. John Ainiyadan, Brothers invoking the graces from Spiritual Guru and Mentor Holy Spirit for the new academic year

St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara Minor Seminary; the hope and future of our diocese started its new academic year on 5th June 2018. Earlier on 27th May all the Seminarians reached back to the seminary after their summer vacation. On 1st June all our Benjamins, first year minor seminarians reached by around 4 p.m and we conducted one session for all the parents and also for the first years. Rev. Dr. Jacob Nangelimalil gave an introductory talk to all about the Vocation and also about the seminary life. On 5th June, in the inaugural ceremony of the new academic year, seminary choir created a spiritual ambiance by singing prayer song. Rev. Fr. Vice Rector welcomed the esteemed guests to the seminary family. Rev. Fr. John Anikottil, Forane Vicar of the Kaliyaar Parish inaugurated the new academic year with a profound message. He exhorted the need of reflective education in this contemporary time especially for the integral growth of the future priests. Rev. Fr. John lightened the lamp and all seminarians received lightened candles from him. All seminarians prayed ardently to the Holy Spirit for wisdom by lifting up the lightened lamp. Rev. Fr. Rector gave the Presidential address and Rev. Fr. Mathew Puthenkulam, Asstt. Vicar of Vannappuram parish also addressed the community and gave positive vibes to all the seminarians. Bro. Alvin Kombara took us to the divine realm through his melodious solo singing performance. General Prefect Bro. Alan Chirammaenkarath expressed the vote of thanks.

-7- 2018 MAY-JUNE Archbishop Calls for GLOBALIZATION OF THE CHURCH, NOT COLONIZATION

rchbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara calls for of Delhi, the States of Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Athe need of growing “global” and breaking the Pradesh, Jammu-Kashmir as well as some Districts barriers of Kerala of the Syro-Malabar Church. The of Uttar Pradesh, do celebrate liturgical functions in Church’s recent extension of territories to All-India English, Hindi and Punjabi, he encouraged introducing should be seen as a challenge for evangelisation than them in more parishes, and using more Bible readings, a colonial conquest. hymns, prayers etc. in those languages. On the occasion of the new academic year of On one side, the Syro-Malabar Church claims catechism and faith formation program in the migrant to have grown global. That offers an opportunity for diocese of Faridabad, Archbishop called for more Holy globalisation and not “Keralisation” all over. When Masses and liturgical celebrations in local languages the Syro-Malabar Church expands to the mission of Hindi and English. He was addressing a gathering territories, it should take new form of existence of more than five hundred catechism teachers in those areas. This is all the more pertinent and of the diocese at St. Francis Assisi Forane Church applicable to regions outside India. The identity or Dilsadgarden. In a pastoral letter that followed the substance of the Syro-Malabar Church is the same event, the Archbishop pointed out that liturgy and everywhere, but the style and expression of that faith formation must be adequate to the second and identity may vary according to the life situations, the third generation of migrants in a language used by Archbishop opined. If anybody tries to impose or them. “Inculturation is a need of the time, especially implant the Kerala model to other places, that export for a migrant diocese, which also means adapting may fail and the young generation may not accept. It to the contemporary language”. Language is an is in that line, the Syro-Malabar Church is sometimes important element of culture. Though some parishes seen as “foreign” or “imported” in some places. of the diocese, extended to National Capital Territory As pastor of the migrant diocese of Faridabad- -8- MAY-JUNE 2018

Faith formation and catechesis are not exclusive duty of the teachers or parish priests on Sundays and in the Church only. The parents have got a great role to pay to teach them at home with lessons, family prayer and good examples. He called for the need for giving due importance to catechism by the parents and convince them in moral principles. The parents must form the children making them understand the struggles of parents to make both ends meet in the family. He criticised the tendency of some parents not to let the children notice their struggles. “That gives an impression that the life Delhi he criticised the tendency of some churchmen has no difficulties and problems. The children think to copy the Kerala model to elsewhere in the North everything is well provided and they take often things and to perpetuate Malayalam language everywhere in for granted. Such children who are weak to face the missions. “What we need is globalisation and not difficulties and confront criticisms are prone to commit colonialization of the Church”, he said. In the context suicide or go away when faced with challenges, even of “All-India-Jurisdiction” Archbishop opined that it for minute ones like failing in the exams, scolding of should be seen as a challenge for evangelisation and parents, etc. reads the Pastoral letter. not for territorial expansion only. The church needs Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara is a today more “mission power” than “muscle power”. former Vatican diplomat with experiences at the The All-India-Jurisdiction offers more than ever United Nations headquarters in New York, had spent an opportunity for peaceful ecclesial co-existence also many years in the missions of Africa and South and better mutual collaboration of Churches in America. He is well familiarised with the globalised India. When the Government speaks about social face of the Catholic Church and views mission integration, the migrated church should cooperate, witnessing in a different perspective. instead of resisting. Chief Editor

curia NEWS New Appointments: Rev. Msgr. Jose Vettickal : Diocesan Director of Catholic Congress; w.e.f. 15-06-2018. Rev. Msgr. Stanley Pulprayil : Diocesan Director of Family Apostolate and Pithruvedhi; w.e.f. 15-06-2018. Rev. Fr. John Ainiyadan : Spiritual Father of St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara Minor Seminary at Thommankuthu; 15-06-2018. Rev. Fr. Sijo Edakkarotu MCBS : Parish Priest of Blessed sacrament Church, Kingsway Camp; w.e.f. 01-06-2018. Rev. Fr. Jomy Vazhakalayil : Asst. Parish Priest of Kristuraja Cathedral Church, Faridabad; w.e.f. 15-05- 2018. Rev. Fr. Arun Madathumpady : Vice Rector and Procurator of St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara Minor Seminary at Thommankuthu; w.e.f. 15-05- 2018.

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Seminarians who received different Orders for the Diocese of Faridabad- Delhi from Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara on 24th April 2018 at St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara Minor Seminary, Thommankuthu.

Deacon

Dn. Martin Vaghese, Dn. Jomy Kalaparamban, Dn. Binto Kalathil, Dn. Jomon Kappalumakkal Hevupathiyakon (Sub-Deacon)

Bro. Jitho Arackal, Bro. Arun Arackal, Bro. Alwin Alukkal, Bro. Jithin Muttath, Bro. Litto George, Ajeesh Karoya

Bro. Jomy Periapadan, Bro. Aby Kizhakkemandapathil Vestition

Bro. Albin Thanikatt, , Bro. Jomon Kaiparambadan, Bro. Jake Mangatt, Bro. Sino, Bro. Nivin Kunnappillil, Bro. Suman Varghese, Bro. Sheemon, Bro. Rijo Churathil

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Annual Meeting with Archbishop Annual General Body Meeting The DSYM Diocesan Executive Committee (DEXCO) The Annual General Body Meeting of DSYM will be met with its Patron, His Grace Archbishop Mar held at The Hall of Divine Mercy, Bishop’s House, Kuriakose Bharanikulangara on 30thJune 2018 to Karol Bagh on 14thJuly 2018 from 2pm to 5pm. discuss about the upcoming year’s activities. The The meeting would be chaired by its Patron His DEXCO proposed a few amendments to the by-laws Grace Archbishop Mar Kuriakose Bharanikulangara, which was approved by the Patron after a brief the Vicar General, Rev. Msgr. Jose Vettickal and discussion. The annual plan was also discussed and DSYM Director, Rev. Fr. Julius Karukanthara. All approved. His Grace ensured about his continued unit presidents, secretaries and two elected youth support and blessings to the youth ministry. representatives are to attend the meeting.

MathruvedHi NEWS

Mathruvedhi unit of the Diocese of Faridabad-Delhi initiates a new project with an aim to raise an education fund for the poor children in our diocese. The new donation coupon scheme project was inaugurated by His Grace Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara on the occasion of the Annual day celebrations of diocesan Mathruvedhi. Attractive gifts will be given to the winners selected on 16 September 2018 at 3.00 p.m.in Bishop’s House, Karol Bagh. First prize is Lap Top, Second prize is Camera, third prize is Mobile Phone and ten other consolation gifts are there for the winners selected in the lucky draw. Only the sold coupons and counterfoils returned before 26 August 2016 will be included in the lucky draw. The gifts will be distributed to the winners on the occasion of Santhome Bible convention 2018. This project is a new initiative of the diocesan Mathruvedhi. It is meant for the social and charitable activities of Mathruvedhi, especially to help the poor children in our diocese who suffer financially in the pursuit of higher studies. We expect the help and support of everybody in the diocese for the success of this new project.

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Inauguration of the new Catechetical academic year 2018-19 of the diocese of Faridabad-Delhi, will be held on 01.07.2018 (Sunday) at St. Francis Assisi Forane Church, Dilshad Garden. Address of the venue is Mother Theresa Convent (Missionaries of Charity), Near Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality, Hospital, Thahirpur, Dilshad Garden. His Grace Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara will inaugurate the function and distribute the Catechism Schoalrship Rank holders’ prizes and model Sunday School Prizes followed by Teachers Orientation Seminar. Program will conclude at 3.30 pm. All teachers and prize winners are requested to attend the function. The unit level opening of the new Catechetical year will be on 08 July 2018. CATECHISM SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS 2018

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-13- 2018 MAY-JUNE SJSS NEWS ECO DRR Project Eco-System Based Disaster Risk Reduction Reckong Peo, Kinnaur Dist Himachal

was conducted by Company Commander Home Guard Mr Sukesh Dev, P C Lekh Raj and along with 10 Home Guard Staff. As project activity, SJSS distributed life saving equipments and materials to the village

Through the Eco-DRR project our focus is to provide Safer and improved infrastructure, improved watershed and ecosystem health, increased connectivity and conservation, increased transparency. Through this infrastructure project developed with an ecosystem approach will provide opportunities for and encourage public and stakeholder involvement at all key stages of planning and development. As part of this project SJSS meet the disaster management team, communities by Director Fr. Paul Kodiyan and Asst. Home Guard Department, Forest Department , Director Fr. Sijo Edakkarot on the month of June Panchayath Pradhans and other Govt officials etc and July 2017. The life saving equipments are like for requesting their role of participation in this Stretcher, Mega phone with Battery, Rappelling project. They whole heartedly welcome us. Rope with pulley, Emergency Solar light, First Aid SJSS conducted 2 day seminar at Krishi Vigyan Box, Helmet for QRT and a Trunk box to sore the Kendra Seminar Hall, on Horticulture Practices items in a common place. on 24th and 25th April 2017. The participants After the rainy season, on the month of were from Pangi, Talengi, Khwangi and Barang August 2017 SJSS conducted Village cleaning day in village. The Seminar was conducted by Dr. Rakesh Panchayath Level with the help of Panchayths. The (Entomologist), Dr D P Bhandari (Plant Pathologist), Panchayath Pradhans, SHG Members, QRT Team Dr Sushil Dhiman (Soil Scientist) and Dr Dinesh Members and the village peoples participated in Kumar from Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Reckong Peo. the village cleaning. SJSS conducted mock drill and disaster To increase the knowledge level of the ASHA management related classes in association with workers, SJSS conducted a First Aid Kit Management Home Guard Department on the seven panchayths Training for them on 27th September 2017. The on 16th, 18th, 19th and 31st May 2017. The training

-14- MAY-JUNE 2018 classes were handled by Dr Sukesh MBBS. Asha workers form seven villages participated in the training. After the training class, Our Asst. Director Fr. Sijo Edakkarot distributed First Aid Kit to them. As part of the Project SJSS visited and distributed banners regarding disaster management to the

For preventing land slide the project had an activity to plant trees on the land sliding zone and river banks. On the month of March and April 2018, SJSS purchased pine trees, wall nut trees etc from the forest department and planted them on

schools on the month of November 2017. The banners are placed in schools of the seven villages Another activity conducted by SJSS was Apple tree distribution to the BPL families among the

the river banks and the land sliding zones with the participation of the villagers in the seven village. SJSS placed permanent boards on seven villages on May 2018.This activity helps to bringing

seven villages on the month of January 2018. 1250 apple trees were distributed to the BPL families in the presence of the Village Pradhans of each village. On 24th and 25th February 2018 SJSS conducted seminars and workshops about Natural Resource Management. The Seminar and workshop was conducted by Fr. Christopher and explained awareness among the people about the importance how to manage natural resources. and the protection of the natural resources.

-15- 2018 MAY-JUNE World NEWS Jerusalem must be protected from political disputes: Pope Francis

Pope Francis addresses participants in the Reunion of Aid Agencies for the Oriental Churches in the Vatican's Consistory Hall, June 22, 2018 Vatican City, Jun 22, 2018: Pope Francis stressed The organization unites funding agencies from Friday the important role the Eastern Catholic countries worldwide in order to provide services Churches play in spreading the Gospel given that such as houses of worship and study, scholarships, many of them are concentrated in the Holy Land, and social and health care facilities to struggling and said Jerusalem in particular should be protected areas. from tensions and political disputes. Christians, though small in number in the area, “The Oriental Catholic Churches, as living are primarily called to this task, and must draw witnesses to their apostolic origins, are called strength from the Holy Spirit “for their mission of in a special way to protect and pass on a spark of witness,” he said, adding that in today's context, this Pentecostal fire,” the pope said. “They are called mission “is more urgent than ever before.” daily to discover anew their own prophetic presence Pope Francis then prayed that holy places such in all those places where they dwell as pilgrims.” as Jerusalem, “where God’s plan was fulfilled in the This, he said, begins with Jerusalem, “whose mystery of the incarnation, death and resurrection identity and particular vocation needs tobe of Jesus Christ,” would be the birth place of “a safeguarded beyond different tensions and political renewed spirit of strength to inspire Christians in disputes.” the Holy Land and the Middle East to embrace their Pope Francis spoke at the Vatican's Consistory special vocation and to offer an account of their faith Hall to members of the Reunion of Aid Agencies for and their hope.” the Oriental Churches, who are in Rome for their He voiced hope that the Eastern Catholic 91st plenary assembly, which this year coincides Churches would not be afraid to proclaim the Gospel with the 50th anniversary of their founding. in settings “that are often even more secularized

-16- MAY-JUNE 2018 than in the West, where they come as immigrants always listened to and helped to continue their or refugees.” journey as the Church of the Risen Christ, amid every The pope also prayed that they would be challenge, and every spiritual and material suffering, welcomed on both a practical and ecclesial level, “as in the Middle East and in Eastern Europe.” they seek to preserve and enrich the patrimony of Francis' comments on Jerusalem come after the their various traditions.” United States on May 14 opened an embassy in the Thanks to organizations such as ROACO, city, making the U.S. the only country to recognize members of the Eastern Churches, he said, “can bear Jerusalem as the capital of Israel since the state was witness to us, whose hearts are often dulled, that it established in 1948. is still worth living and suffering for the Gospel, even Israel has claimed Jerusalem as its capital. as a minority, or the object of persecution, for the However, Palestinians claim that the eastern portion Gospel is the joy and the life of men and women of of the city is the capital of the future Palestinian every age.” state. The pope said the organization's landmark Israeli sovereignty over Jerusalem has never anniversary is a testament to the help they have been recognized by the international community, given to Christians throughout the Middle East and all countries but the US have embassies in Tel through the various initiatives they lead. Aviv. Trump's decision to move the U.S. Embassy to These projects, he said, allow Eastern Catholic Jerusalem, then, was met with fierce backlash not Churches to thrive not only in their native lands, only from international interlocutors, but also by the but also in the increasing diaspora, enabling them Vatican. to continue bearing witness to the Gospel despite After Trump announced the change last being “severely tested” by persecution. December, Pope Francis expressed his “deep This persecution, he said, has arisen “first by concern” and issued an appeal to the international the totalitarian regimes of Eastern Europe and community to ensure that “everyone is committed then, more recently, by forms of allegedly religious to respecting the status quo of the city, in accordance fundamentalism and fanaticism, to say nothing of with the relevant Resolutions of the United Nations.” apparently interminable conflicts, especially in the Pope Francis also urged the necessity of Middle East.” maintaining the status quo in his meeting with Solidarity shown by organizations such Theophilos III, patriarch of the Orthodox Church as ROACO, he said, have helped to ensure the of Jerusalem, in October 2017, in which the two continued existence of the Eastern Churches at risk discussed the patriarch’s concern for the Christian of extinction, and have allowed these churches to community amid aggression by Jewish settlers. continue spreading the Gospel. “Any kind of violence, discrimination or displays Pope Francis said the work of ROACO has also of intolerance against Jewish, Christian and Muslim helped him to continue his mission of “pursuing worshipers, or places of worship, must be firmly possible paths to the visible unity of all Christians,” rejected,” the pope said, adding that “the Holy City, and stressed that Christians who are members of whose status quo must be defended and preserved, Eastern Churches, though distant, “are no less loved, ought to be a place where all can live together and certainly not forgotten.” peaceably; otherwise, the endless spiral of suffering “With your help,” he said in closing, “they are will continue for all.”

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Life Witness... I CONFESS TO ALMIGHTY GOD.... (My convictions on Confession and devotion to Divine Mercy) One day my friend and I were discussing about life done? The voice of your brother’s blood is crying to and its meaning. Is there a life after this? I asked her me from the ground. And now you are cursed from and in response, she said “yes. there is reincarnation. the ground, which has opened its mouth to receive We have to go through cycles of death and birth, may your brother’s blood from your hand. When you till be as animals or worms or what not, till we pay back the ground, it shall no longer yield to you its strength; our karmic debts to attain salvation”. After a while she you shall be a fugitive and a wanderer on the earth.” continued, “for you Catholics, it is really good. You (Gen 4:10-12). need to just make a confession to get rid of everything God is just. He brings justice. But at the same and you will get salvation. Isn’t it?”. time for those who are repentant and seeking mercy, It made me think. Does confession really absolve he is a merciful God. Who can absolve me from my all our sins? Is it that easy to get forgiveness? If so why Karmic debts? Do I need to go through cycles of death it is not offered by other faiths, the grant of forgiveness and births to pay back? Is there anyone to get me and salvation? Being born in a catholic family I made salvation after this life? But who is that person who confessions very regularly, systematically without any has the authority to untie my sins or karmic debts? I change in me as a person. I repeated the same set of visited many other scriptures and spent many years mistakes or sins. I never found myself a better person of my life searching for an answer. I went charismatic than my counterparts. I too started believing that this prayers also. I would not lift my hands to worship God is also another ritual for those who follow catholic as I found it illogical to dance and clap and I was not faith and continued my practice without much change sure Jesus is the God. I thought in my heart “Lord if it till my Lord was kind enough to teach me its depth. is you the real God, make me understand. Till then you All of us make mistakes in life. Each mistake or sin will not get me for all these dramas”. bears its brunt on something or somebody. There is Days, months and years passed. All of a sudden a precise accounting system in the universe. Nothing I got a sudden pain and swelling on my right wrist goes unpaid. God says to Cain when he murdered his which disappeared and moved to another joint after brother Abel- and the LORD said, “What have you few days and this continued. My movement became

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life after death ended here. I saw hundreds of verses to terribly difficult. Upon investigation it was found that state the free gift of forgiveness and salvation offered I am having rheumatoid arthritis which has to be through simple but sincere repentance and sacrament managed not cured. One homeopathic doctor even of confession which is not there in any of the places, drove me out of his office stating till now no proper books, scriptures or in the teachings of any of the cure has been found out for this disease. I ended up gurus. My contrite heart is all that matters for the meeting a gifted lady preacher who didn’t know me grace of the Lord to rest on me. It is really immaterial personally and by just laying her hands over me said about the capability or the holiness of the priest “you have read lot of books in your life”. I said “yes. sitting in the confessional. No teachings or doctrines I have even read the English translations of Hindu across the world advocate about a God sitting in the scripture ‘Vedas and many other books searching for confessional to forgive your sins (‘karmic debts’ in the God”. She quoted me certain chapters of Rig-Veda and language of my friend) to give you salvation and take said even in it written who the real God is” The one you to heaven. “For the Son of Man came to seek and who born of virgin, died on the wood, mritunjaya (the to save the lost” (Luke 19:10). one who conquered death) and two more attributes I asked forgiveness to Lord for all those periods which I don’t remember now. “Other than Jesus of my life when I did not believe in the promises of himself who else is that” she said, “start reading Bible God. But our Lord was kind enough to get me back from one end to the other”. I came back home. and unfold the truth to me. With each confession I But my pain worsened and one day I cried in pain started getting healing and I found peace in my heart when I had to lift my arms to change my clothing. For to believe the verses. “ Or do you not know that your a moment it dawned on me how I resisted to raise my body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom hands in worship and now, how, am I, just long to lift you have from God, and that you are not your own?” my arm without pain for my daily needs. I asked Lord, (1 Cor: 6:19-20). For you have been bought with a is it your peculiar way to manifest before me to get price: therefore glorify God in your body.(1 Cori: 7:23) me back? I started reading Bible voraciously. It was a I found meaning in raising my hands in worship journey back home. and doing all dramas of dancing before the Lord. If I found that no one else, no gods, no religion, not for Him, for whom else will I dance and sing? I no community in the whole universe, except for Jesus learnt a great lesson. Not to search the Lord of the of Nazareth who said: "I am the resurrection and the universe with my mind, but with heart because He life. He who believes in Me will live, even though he is the Lord of love and love can be experienced only dies” (John 11:25). Jesus said this to Mary sister of in your heart! It indeed is true “What other nation is Lazarus before he raised him from the dead. Jesus so great as to have their gods near them the way the answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. LORD our God is near us whenever we pray to him? No one comes to the Father except through me” (John (Deut 4:7). I wish and pray that each and every person 14:6). Who has given Jesus the authority to say this may experience the gift of healing and peace received and forgive sins? “For God so loved the world that he through a simple sincere confession. It really is an gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in amazing sacrament and gift of healing of soul, mind him shall not perish but have eternal life’ (John 3:16). and indeed body! Jesus paid our Karmic debts by accepting all sufferings in His own body. Mrs. Mary Joseph My journey searching for the meaning of life and Kristuraja Cathedral Church, Faridabad.

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Blessed Sacrament Church, Annual Retreat: For a better spiritual awakening, Kingsway Camp Fr Scaria, the Parish Priest of Kingsway Camp Syro- New Parish Council and Kaikarans: The election Malankara Parish and Director of Social Service Gurgaon of the new parish council was held in the month of diocese, led a one day retreat. Through this retreat all February 2018. Mr. Mathew P. A. and Mr. Kurian K. parishners could temporarily set aside the pressures of the world and to seek communion with the Almighty. Holy Week: Fr Vincent Edakkarottu MCBS, younger brother of our Parish priest, was with us to lead the liturgical services throughout the Holy Week. This year we selected the twelve disciples for washing of the feet ceremony on Maundy Thursday from among the Catechism students. This was an enriching experience for our catechism students. Teachers’ Picnic: The teachers of the Catechism Department along with Fr.Sijo Edakarottu, our Parish priest, went for a 2-day trip to Udaipur. Mother’s Day: On May 13, 2018, we celebrated were elected as the new Kaikarans of the Blessed the Mothers’ Day. There was a special Holy Qurbana Sacrament Church by newly elected parish council dedicated to all the mothers, for which the Mathruvedi in the month of March. The old Kaikarans, Mr members gave the leadership. At the end of the mass Thankachan and Mr Savin handed over their duties all mothers were presented with beautiful handmade to the newly elected Kaikarans with prayers and best cards and roses made by the youth. To add fun to the wishes. We wish the newly elected members all the day, several games were organised exclusively for the very best for their future endeavours. mothers in which all mothers actively participated. Pilgrimage to Sardhana: All parishners along Adieu to Rev. Sisters: In the month of May, with Fr Sijo Edakarottu MCBS, Our Parish Priest Bl.Sacrament Parish expressed very sincere thanks to and Fr Arun MCBS visited the Sardhana Church in Rev. Sr. Rejit S.D. and Sr. Merin S.D. for their selfless Meerut on March 18, 2018. It was a day blessing for service in the parish on the occasion of their transfer. the entire parish. And the paris whole heartedly welcomed the new Sisters Rev. Sr. Snehalatha S.D. and Rev. Sr. Rose Grace S.D. to the parish. Feast of St. George: The St George unit of our church gave leadership to the liturgical celebrations on the day of the Feast of St. George. All the church members under the guidance of the unit leaders participated in a procession and prayerfully read the Novena in order to commemorate the saint.

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Nirmal Hriday Church, Tagore Garden SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE OF OUR SENIOR CATECHISM STUDENTS AT SHIMLA

which became successful under the guidelines of Fr. Lijo Thaliyath and DSYM President of Nirmal Hriday Church Ms Riya Roy. The classes started from 6th May till 24th June. These classes were Rev. Fr. Antony Lijo Thaliyath, Parish Priest of Nirmal conducted by "Los Expertos" studio team: Archit Hriday Church, Tagore Garden arranged a Summer William - Owner & founder; Ankit Masih- co-owner Vacation Camp for Senior Catechism Students at & founder and their crew. It was great to learn and Shimla in association with Rev. Fr. Siby Nellur from experience something new. The parish priest along 22nd May to 25th May 2018. with the parishioners and many other outsiders It was a wonderful camp. We had a lot of fun who are enthusiastic about photography took part and got the chance to visit and explore Shimla. We in this summer classes. learned about the power of Jesus’ name, who is MOTHERS DAY CELEBRTIONS Jesus for us and how Jesus did became our God. Mother’s Day was celebrated on 13th May 2018 Through our skits and, program we were able by Mathruvedi of Nirmal Hriday Church, Tagore to overcome our stage fear. The three days have Garden under the leadership of Rev. Fr. Antony helped us to create a bond among us. We were able Lijo Thaliyath. A Solemn holy mass was celebrated to grow both spiritually and mentally. The three with all mothers with special offertory and memorable days helped each one of us to know prayers. A Seminar was arranged on “Parenting” ourselves better and to live in a way pleasing God, by Mr. Kuriakose, Principal of St. Thomas School, helping others and to grow up in Jeus Jesus, who Indirapuram after the holy mass. Everyone liked led His life pleasing to God and human. and appreciated the seminar as it was a very SUMMER VACATION PHOTOGRAPHY & relevant for mother’s day. A memento was given VIDEOGRAPHY CLASSES to Mr. Kuriakose by Mathruvedi. Lucky Mother was DSYM under the leadership of Rev. Fr. Antony Lijo won by Ms Shiny Johnson of St. Augustine’s Prayer Thaliyath, Parish Priest of Nirmal Hriday Church, Unit, Shivaji Enclave. Youth took the initiative of Tagore Garden arranged a Summer Vacation arranging a Cultural Program for mothers. The Training Classes on Photography and Videography program ended with refreshments. classes Sundays for all. This was the first attempt Prepared by: Tomy Thomas

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Our lady of Fatima Forane Church, Triduum. On May 12 we had Akhanda Japamala Jasola with Eucharistic adoration from 7 am to 5.30 pm Parish feast led by Jesus Youth members of the parish followed by Holy Mass, Novena, Ladeenj and Evening Vigil led by Rev. Fr. Romal RCJ. On May 13 we had the solemn Eucharistic celebration on the final day of the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. Rev. Fr. Mathew Kizhakechira offered the Perunal Qurbana which was followed by a solemn festal procession. These days were a real time of God’s abundant blessings on the entire parish. Summer Camp for Catechism Students

The Feast of Our Lady of Fatima was celebrated solemnly at our Lady of Fatima Forane Church, Jasola from May 4, 2018 to May 13, 2018. The Liturgical celebrations were consisted of solemn Rosary, Adoration, Holy Mass, Novena and Ladeenj. Nercha was distributed at the end of liturgical celebrations on each day. Many parishioners and others as well participated in the liturgical celebrations on all these days. Family units and pious associations were assigned each day to lead the celebrations. We had parish day celebrations Summer camp for catechism students was and catechism annual day celebrations on two conducted at Our Lady of Fatima Forane Church, of these days. We celebrated our parish day on Jasola on May 19 and 20, 2018 from 9 am to 5.30 May 5, 2018 which comprised of two sessions: pm. Rev. Fr. Martin Palamattam with the help public meeting and cultural program. Rev. Fr. of Dn. Majo CMI, Jesus Youth, Bro. Febin, Bro. Martin Palamattam chaired the meeting and Justin and Mr. Roy Devasia and the catechism Rev. Fr. Babu Varghese SDB was the chief guest department organised the program. Around 150 of the day. Cultural programs were put up by students participated in the camp. Rev. Fr. Martin family units and DSYM, Jasola. We celebrated Palamattam took classes on the present issues and the catechism annual day on May 6, 2018. Each regarding the prudent use of mobile phones and class perfomed a program apiece and prizes were social media. Dn. Majo took class on Holy Mass. given to the students for their achievements in Games were conducted by Jesus Youth and action various competitions and examinations. Rev. Fr. songs were taught by Miss. Beatrice and team. Martin Palamattam, the Forane Vicar, hoisted the Camp began with rosary and ended with Holy Mass festal flag on May 11 to mark the beginning of on both days.

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S H Forane Church, Gurgaon our V G Rev. Msgr. Jose Vettickal. From the beautiful decorations to the delicious menu it was obvious that all who attended the sessions were happy and enjoyed the day as much as they could. We had a spiritual pilgrimage with all the Family Units to the Basilica-Shrine of Our Lady of Graces, Sardhana, a Shrine of Mother Mary in the Catholic Diocese of Meerut. Some extracurricular activities were conducted for Catechism students as well as for the Youth. Mathruvedi President Mrs. Swapna It was our great privilege and honour to have Jaison has announced and awarded two prizes for the monthly recollection of Priests at S H Forane Church, best participants in all activities of Mathruvedi. The Gurgaon. It has been held on 13th June 2018. Students who have obtained highest marks in Class Following the sessions, Archbishop Mar Kuriakose X were appreciated by Fr. George Thoomkuzhy, the Bharanikulangara led the celebration of Holy Mass Parish priest and the Parish community. for the departed Soul of Mr. Augustine, the father of Prepared by: Jessy Roy St. George Mass Centre - Greater Noida skâ v tPmÀÖv amÊv skâÀ CShIbmbn DbÀ¯s¸Sp¶p. ^coZm_mZvþUÂln cq]X Øm]nXambn«v Ggmw hmÀjnI¯nte¡v IS¡pt¼mÄ cq]XbpsS hfÀ¨bv¡v B¡w Iq«m\mbn abqÀ hnlmÀ t^kv 3 s^mtdm\bpsS Iogn t{KäÀ t\mbnUbn skâ v tPmÀÖnsâ \ma¯n Hcp CShI IqSn ]nd¡p¶p. cq]X Øm]nXambXnsâ sXm«Sp¯ hÀjw (2013) Xs¶ Cu {]tZis¯ AP]me\ km[yX a\Ênem¡n cq]Xm²y£³ A`nhµy Ipcymt¡mkv `cWnIpf§c ]nXmhv kotdm ae_mÀ hnizmknIÄ¡mbn Cu taJebn Hcp amÊv skâÀ Bcw`n¡phm\mbn Hcp sshZoIs\ \nban¨p. dh.^m. amXyp ]¿¸nÅn MCBS, dh.^m. am¯p¡p«n Xp nbn CFIC, dh.^m.äntbm sIm¨pImhpw]pd¯v CST, XpS§nbhÀ 2013-16 hscbpÅ ImeL«§fn Cu amÊv skâdn ip{iqj sNbvXp. dh.^m.hÀ¤okv C¯n¯dsb Cu {]tZis¯ AP]me\ ip{iqjIÄ GIoIcn¡m\pw iàns¸Sp¯phm\pambn 2016þ cq]Xm²y£³ \nban¨p. kn.Fw.kn FdWmIpfw s{]mhn³knse k\ymkn\namÀ 2016 amÀ¨v amk¯n Cu {]tZi¯v AP]me\ ip{iqjIfn klmbn¡m³ h¶tXmsS kv{XoIsf iàns¸Sp¯phm\pw t\gvknwKv taJebnte¡v ip{iqj hym]n¸n¡m\pw Ignªp. 2016þ Cu amÊv skâdn C¶v HutZymKnIambn aXt_m[\ ¢mÊpIÄ XpS§n. Cu amÊv skâdn C¶v HutZymKnIambn cPnÌÀ sNbvX 28 IpSpw_§fpw 57 bphP\§fpw AS§p¶ iàamb Hcp hnizmkkaqlap v. Hcp CShIsbt¸mse Xs¶ {]hÀ¯n¡p¶ cq]Xbnse Cu amÊv skâns\ Cu hcp¶ Pqsse 15, RmbdmgvN sshIo«v \mepaWn¡pÅ hn. IpÀ_m\ at²y ^coZm_mZvþUÂln cq]X sa{Xmt¸meo¯, B{Km BÀ¨v _nj¸v BÂ_À«v Unkqk F¶o ]nXm¡·mcpsS al\obamb km¶n[y¯n Hcp CShIbmbn DbÀ¯pIbmWv. ^coZm_mZvþUÂln cq]Xbn skâ v tPmÀÖnsâ \mat[b¯nepÅ BZys¯ CShIbmWnXv. \mjW Iym]nä doPnbWnse Gähpw (NCR) at\mlcamb Cu \Kc¯n hcp¶ sk]väw_dn UÂln sat{Sm kÀÆokv IqSn hym]n¸n¡p¶tXmsS Cu taJebpw CShIbpw iàns¸SpI Xs¶ sN¿pw.

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St. Jude Church, Sahibabad and Gurgaon respectively and Rev. Sr. Rosette to Kerala. We gave them a marvelous farewell on 27th of May. The whole church thanked them for their contributions to the parish and with no doubt they helped us to grow more with Jesus. Personality and intellectual classes for the children of our parish have been arranged on all the Saturdays and Sundays during their summer holidays, it is an initiative by our Fr. Vicar to groom our children from classes 4th to 12th on their On 15th of April after the Holy Mass, we had vacation time. Pothuyogam in which the annual report and DSYM NEWS annual account was presented. Upon finishing Groove'18: the Pothuyogam we gave a marvelous and heart St. Francis of Assissi Forane Church, Dilshad Garden touching farewell to Fr. George Thoomkuzhy for organised an inter-parish dance competition, the glorious service he rendered to our parish. Our youth put forth a wonderful dance which they dedicated to Fr. George Thoomkuzhy. He was an energetic and vibrant parish pirest. The event ended with breakfast for all. On the same day in the evening we also gave a warm welcome to Fr. Benny Palatty. Many of the parishioners were present to grace the occasion. On 12th of May the international Mother’s Day was celebrated in our parish with complete participation of the mothers of our parish. Our Groove'18 on 29th April, 2018 at MC Convent. youth put forth a variety of cultural items and A team consisting of 9 youth members from our every mother was awarded with a small greeting parish participated in the senior group category & card which our own children prepared. The day was two catechism students, Ciya and Chris participated well marked with the importance of mothers in in junior solo category. It was a memorable day for the catholic atmosphere and an interactive session our DSYM unit as both, our group & Chris came in was arranged with the mothers and the youth, first in their respective categories. Our group team children and even the elders which was ended with was awarded with a trophy and a cash prize of Rs. breakfast. 5000. The event also witnessed incredible presence Two of our religious sisters from Holy Family & support from other members of our parish. Convent and one from MSMM Convent are going Aashraya'18: to their new mission fields, Rev. Sr Lucy and Rev. In light of the recent massive fire that broke out in Sr. Presanna of Holy Family are moving to Bijnore

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St. Thomas Church, Motiakhan, (Gole Dak Khana-Paharganj) Feast Day celebration of St. Joseph

full enthusiasm and vigour by the mothers of St. Thomas Church. Rev. Fr. Mathew Azhakanakunnel celebrated the Holy Eucharist and all the mothers St. Thomas church, Motiakhan celebrated the feast participated under the leadership of its president day of St. Joseph on 15th April. The program began Mrs. Betty Joseph and other unit exicutives. A lucky with flag hosting by Rev. Fr. Jeejo Vahapillil, the mother was elected and a presentation was given. Director of RUPCHA and there were special prayers Charity help was given to the Society of Vincent for presidendies. The solemn mass was celebrated De Paul and Honorable Justice of Supreme Court, by Rev. Fr. Jeejo Vazhapilly and Fr. Mathew Mr. Kurian Joseph distributed gifts and sweets to Azhakanakunnel as the concelebrant. There was mothers. a prayerful procession followed by fellowship meal Vist to Ratrpathi Bhavan led by Mrs. Bindhu Shaji, for all the parishnors. personal nurse of President of India DEXCO Visits Mother’s Day celebration the DSYM unit of St. Thomas Church Motiakhan Mother’s day was celebrated on 13 May 2018 with under the leadership of Mr. Bivin. the slums of Mansarovar Park, DSYM Sahibabad Foundation) and Sanjoepuram Children's Village. conducted its social outreach initiative Aashraya Alive'18: near the area. This initiative was collaborated On 6th May 2018, our youth team conducted a one- along with MCYM Delhi Region. A few of our youth day retreat session - "Alive" for all the Catechism members visited the slum in Manasarovar Park students. This was done in collaboration with the and had a touching experience while interacting team at YU4C. Sessions revolved around issues with the affected. Basic amenities such as non- faced by today's teenagers such as anger, bullying perishable food items, clothes and basic stationary etc. It is indeed an honor to say that all of these materials were distributed among the affected in sessions were efficiently conducted by the youth of the slums. All the parishioners supported the cause our own parish, along with proper guidance from and made pretty huge contributions. The remaining YU4C. This was also accompanied by games and of the collected items have been distributed at action songs. The children enjoyed everything and another slum in Pitampura (managed by Deepti had an amazing day. Prepared by: Soba Thomas

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St. Jude Thaddeus Church, personal interaction with each inmate and all Ashok Vihar of them realized the value of their parents and CHARITY HOME VISIT BY CATECHISM grant parents. It was an enlightening experience DEPARTMENT. for the catechism students and teachers. Some financial help, which was collected from the parish members, was given to the Society. FAREWELL & WELCOME TO REV.SISTERS The parishioners of St. Jude Thaddeus Church, Ashok Vihar expressed their gratitude towards Rev. Sisters of Jivodaya Convent, who have been transferred from Jividaya Convent, Ashok Vihar to their new places of Mission. Rev. Sr. Felicia, the mother superior of the convent, Rev. Sr. Libia, Rev. Sr. Ancy Maria, and Rev. Sr. Vimal Rose, who rendered their services to the Parish community as catechism teachers and animators of Family 15th April-2018, was a day of blessing and units and of Mathruvedhi were felicitated by the enjoyment for the Catechism Department of our parishioners on 29th April-2018. Representatives Church. Keeping in mind the Word of God, “Be of Catechism department, Mathruvedhi and merciful, just as your Father is merciful”(Luke prayer units expressed their gratitude towards 6:36) and also the word of Pope Francis “Be with the Sisters. We acknowledge with gratitude their the poor”, our Catechism students and teachers esteemed presence and ministry in the parish along with our Parish Priest had a charity home and wish them God’s blessings and all the best in visit to Shanti Niketan, Chatharpur. Soon after their new ministry. reaching at Shanti Niketan, we celebrated the The Parish community extends most Holy Mass at the chapel, presided over by cordial welcome to newly appointed sisters to our Parish Priest, and specially prayed for the Jivodaya Convent. Rev. Sr. Susanth, the new inmates and the organizers of the house. We had Mother Superior, Rev. Sr. Samipya, Rev. Sr. lunch together with the inmates and conducted Sherly, Rev. Sr. Niraml, Rev. Sr. Vineetha, Rev. various cultural programs by the catechism Sr. Infanta, Rev. Sr. Prashob and Rev. Sr. Teena students. The inmates also participated with were given a warm welcome to our parish by us to sing and dance. At present there are 34 presenting bouquets by the parish priest and inhabitants, who are looked after by Mrs. Ancy Mr. Lali Mathew, our Kaikaran, on behalf of all Johnson and her family members who love and the parishioners. The whole parish community give care for the inmates as their own family welcomes them and wishes them all success in members by providing shelter, food, medicines, their new ministry. cloths etc. The students and teachers had Prepared by: Chacko V.C.

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St. Peter’s Church R.K. Puram Headmaster for five years and has been a role ST. GEORGE’S FEAST model for all the children in the parish. St. Peter’s Church celebrated St. George’s Feast ACHIEVEMENTS on 29th April 2018 with due devotion. The Holy Abin Prince of class IV secured 1st rank in the Qurbana, Ladeenju and procession were led by Fr. Faridabad Diocese Catechism Scholarship Exam Pius Malekandathil. Nercha vidaranam was done 2017-18. Navina James a member of our parish after the holy mass. bagged the first prize in single dance in Groove’18, MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION an inter-church dance competition organized by On Sunday 13th May 2018 Mother’s day was the DSYM of Dilshad Garden unit. Both these celebrated by Mathruvedhi unit of the parish. gems were felicitated on 6th May 2018 by our During Holy Mass Fr. Pius delivered sermon on parish priest Rev. Dr. Pius Malekandathil and the Mother’s day and prayed for all mothers. All parishioners. mothers participated in Kazhchasamarppanam. Mr. Cyriac John Called to Eternal rest After the Holy Mass cold drinks and biscuits were Our beloved Kaikaran , Mr. Cyriac John , served for all, which was arranged by Mathruvedhi. Thadathilparambil House, Manimala was called to SEND OFF TO CATECHISM HEADMASTER Eternal Rest on 10th June, 2018. As a dedicated kaikaran of the parish for the last five years, he had rendered yeomen service to the church. His deep commitment to the Church, manifold sacrifices that he made for the parish community and his ever- readiness to serve the church at every juncture of time have been one of the most valuable treasures upon which this parish community immensely banked during the last several years for its building up. He remained with us with staunch support, both materially and spiritually, during the point of time when the parish community has been mobilizing resources to purchase its presbyteral house. The parish community is grateful that Archbishop Mar Kuriakose Bharanikulangara, Vicar General Msgr. Our beloved headmaster Dr. Shiju M.V, who Stanley Pulparayil and Fr. John Ainiyadan were with was also Head of the Department of Law at TERI us at the time of this great loss and came for praying University, was given a send-off from the parish for the departed soul. His body was buried in Sacred and catechism department on 6th May 2018. Dr. Heart Church, Karimpanakulam, Manimala, Kerala. Shiju has moved to Banglore as a Professor in Law We pray that Lovely, his wife, Christy and Litty, his at Christ University. It was a great loss for our parish children remain strengthened in the protection and as he served fervently the church as Sunday School providential care of our good Lord. Prepared by: Rosamma Mathew -27- 2018 MAY-JUNE parish NEWS

Infant Jesus Forane Church, Palam amXrZn\mtLmjw ]mew C³^â v PokÊv s^mtdm\m ]Ånbn 13.05.2018 Rmbdmgv¨ amXr Zn\mtLmjw \ S¯s¸«p. dh. kn. knXmc kn.FÊv.F³. BapJ ktµiw \ÂIn. amXm¡fpsS Imgv¨ kaÀ¸Wt¯msS cmhnse 8.30 \v s^mtdm\m hnImcn sh. dh. ^m. A{_lmw sNt¼män¡Â, Fw.FÊv.än. hnipZv[ IpÀºm\ AÀ¸n¨p. XpSÀ¶v amXm¡sf A\ptamZn¡p¶Xn\mbn IqSnb tbmKw hnImcn \nehnf¡v sXfn¨v DZvLmS\w \nÀ hln¡pIbpw amXm¡sf A\ptamZn¡pIbpw sNbvXp. A¨t\msSm¸w kn. hntÎmdnb kn.FÊv. F³, amXr thZn B\ntaäÀ, {ioaXn tPmfn sdPn, amXr thZn {]knUâ v, {ioaXn dPo\m t]mÄ, {Inko\m BÂ_n³ F¶nhÀ XncnIÄ sXfn¨p. Imä¡nkw cq]Xm sk{I«dn, {io. dPn tXmaÊv, Imä¡nkw ÌpUâ vkv eoUÀ Ipamcn \m³kn ]n. _nPp F¶nhÀ amXm¡sf A\ptamZn¨v kwkmcn¨p. amXm¡fpsS {]Xn\n[nbmb {ioaXn. tacn ]utemÊns\ s_ms¡ \ÂIn BZcn¨p. CShImwKw {ioaXn _nPn dPn cNn¨v kvIdnb tP¡ºv kwKoXw \ÂInb Biwkm Km\w KmbI kwLw Be]n¨p. XpSÀ¶v a[pcw hnXcWw sNbvXp. Prepared by: Regi Thomas

Condolences and Prayers HOLY ADORATION & CONFESSION on every Monday at Hall of 'Divine Mercy' Bishop's House

Cyriac T John Adoration : 9.30 a.m to 4.30 p.m. Born: 29.02.1965 Died: 10.06.2018 Confession : 9.30 a.m to 12.30 p.m. House Name: Thadathilparambil House, Karikkattur, Karimpanakulam, Manimala, Kottayam How to Reach : Delhi Address: 99/9 Kishangarh, New Delhi Karol Bagh Metro Staion Name of Parish: St. Peters Parish, R.K. Puram Gate No. 7, House No. 1/B 32, N.E.A Kaikkaran From 2014 To 2018

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St. Mary’s Church, Ayanagar NEW Appointments Scholarship exam “In order to carry a positive action we must develop A dream doesn’t become reality through magic, first a positive vision”. With this positive attitude the it takes sweat, determination & hard work. The DSYM of Ayanagar parish held its election on 3rd June students of Ayanagar has proved it rightly. Six 2018 in church premises. We are proud to announce students of our parish have achieved scholarship that Mr. Jomon Antony Nalampurackal was elected and passed with flying colours. This is a good as the animator, Mr. Githin Thomas and Ms. Olga example of commitment and dedication of Mathew as the diocesan representatives and Ms. not only our students but also our catechism Jean Maria Babu as the secretary of the youth under teachers who work with our students to achieve the great leadership of our president Jeeson Poly . their goals. Jianna Jason scored the 9th rank, Aby TOUCH 2 Araldas 17th Siyona Saju 23rd, Josin Jaison 35th, On the fourth anniversary of Manjappada - Kerala Abilene Ann Mathew 43rd& Joby Sunil 55th blasters fan club, DSYM Ayanagar&Manjappada BEST AMMA team came together with an idea to serve the people “Of all the thing that life has to offer, a loving of Aakashaparva (birds of the air) for a day on 3rd mother is the greatest among them all”. It June, 2018. Mr. Jomon Antony Nalampurackal was feels great pleasure to announce that Mrs Lily the leader from Manjappada team and Mr. Jeeson Joseph of our parish has been appreciated for Poly from dsym ayanagar team. It was a great her services on the auspicious annual day of opportunity for all of us to help the people in need. mathruvedi (2017-2018) that was held on April The event commenced with a cake cutting ceremony 8, 2018. Her desire and passion has led her to and thereafter lunch was served to the people of achieve it & the dedication toward the works of Aakashaparvakal and we all spent some time with church. them. This event provided each one of us with the noble objective to manifest our highest human ADIEU potential to value the lives around us because “There DSYM Ayanagar organised a farewell celebration is no higher religion than human service, to work for called ‘Adieu’ for our beloved members of the the common good is the greatest creed”. parish Rony Jose and Blessy Varghese with great enthusiasm, nostalgia and the saying “it won’t be RIDE FOR A CAUSE the same without you “. We had a function arranged “Today’s youth is the foundation stones of tomorrow. for them which commenced with cake cutting DSYM AyaNagar youth made a ride for a cause ceremony and further a memento was given to to Jaipur with the motto ‘save water, love nature them with a farewell card. They were the diocesan ' to create a sense of awareness among today’s representatives of DSYM Ayanagar and very active generation to make them know the importance of in youth. Their hard work and dedication towards water and the resources of nature. Just like this only the youth of the parish constantly led to the there was a small ride to Punjab as well with the improvement of the group. And strengthened the motto 'to know more, explore more. DSYM AyaNagar unity. Their loyalty and efforts cannot be forgotten always have such small gatherings to strengthen the by the DSYM family. The gathering dispersed with a unity and to create a sense of belonging among the delicious dinner together. members. Prepared by: Giss Thomas

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St. Pius X Church, Dwarka Priest, Fr. Benny Palatty passed away in the month of November. A Holy Mass remembering his 41st day was celebrated by Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara at St Pius X Church on 23 Dec 2017. One of the church member Shri. N. O. Scaria, Army Public School Principal for almost 18 years, passed away on 24 Jan 2018 night. All Parishioners assembled in his house to extend their heartfelt sympathies and prayer for the departed soul. Catechism: All the catechism teachers attended a one day seminar on 28 Jan 2018. In their absence, experts Biggest Christmas Crib in Delhi 2017: 10 days of and skilled church members managed Catechism X’mas Carols were organized by St Pius X Church from classes by various Power Point presentations and 13 Dec to 22 Dec 2017. Each parish unit arranged their inspirational speeches. Catechism unit of the Church own Christmas Papa and it has been heartening to see presented a magazine prepared by the students based children, youngsters and mothers playing the role of on the motto - Catechesis to Experience the Savior Christmas Papa with great enthusiasm. through Mother Mary. Students who are not fluent Prizes were distributed to all the children who had in Malayalam wanted to have English Holy Mass for participated in all the 10 days of Carols. Best Crib prize catechism. St Pius X Church started English Holy Mass was awarded to Shri. A. Sebastian. Immediately after for catechism students on every 4th Sunday of the Holy mass all the Parishioners assembled in front month. St Pius X Catechism unit adopted a village from of the church and sang carol songs with maximum Pochanpur to pray and assist their needs. Catechism enthusiasm and potential. students have distributed clothes, food items etc to The biggest Christmas Crib in Delhi erected by the the adopted villagers every 1st Sunday of the month. SPG led by Mr. Roy P Chacko captivated the attention Catechism Deptt. arranged an outreach program to of all and because of the popular interest it evoked, an old age home and differently abled children home it was open till the New Year day so that more people at Najafgarh. The students handed over food items to could witness the crib. Lots of people saw and the orphans and children. appreciated it. Interactive programme: with Justice Kurian Joseph: Land purchase:. The church bought 120 gauges of Supreme Court Hon’ble Judge Kurian Joseph paid adjoining land and as announced by Fr. Benny Palatty a short visit at St. Pius X Church Dwarka and gave months ago, this year’s Christmas Crib was erected an inspiring speech. An interactive program was in the new plot with the approval of Faridabad organized in the church, in which the parishioners Archbishop. Rs. 1.5 lakh by ‘Mathruvedhi’ and Rs. interacted with Hon’ble Justice who shared his views 10001/- by Catechism students was donated for this on faith and morals. Hon’ble Judge Kurian Joseph noble cause. Parishioners who find parish to be their believes that people have high expectations of the second home donated wholeheartedly. judiciary and that it should play a pro-active role to Requiem mass Mr. Jose Palatty: father of our Parish meet their aspirations.

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Parish Fest & Catechism Annual Day 2018 Besides Mr. Jonykkutty C A (the catechism HM) and St. Mary’s Church - Mayur Vihar phase 1 celebrated Adv. Robin (trustee) presented the catechism annual its 6th parish day along with Sunday school annual report and parish annual report respectively. Sr. day on 13th May 2018 at Karthiyayani auditorium. Deena DST, mother superior felicitated the gathering. The vicar Fr. Manoj Kollamparambil welcomed all Toppers of catechism examination, commendable the dignitaries and the parishioners and thanked the performances on CBSE examinations, winners of parish Almighty for all the blessings received throughout fest competitions were awarded with certificates of the year. Shri. George Kallivayalil, the Delhi bureau merit and trophies. The general meeting ended with chief of Deepika, the guest of the day inaugurated vote of thanks by Mr. K A James. the function and his address he urged the youth and Subsequently, various cultural programmes were children to hold Jesus Christ in all their endeavours. organized by the parish community. Programmes He also narrated some incidents from his own life were welcome dance, classical fusion, social skit, and stated that he always received God’s blessings in group dance, comedy dance, new gen margamkali, times of difficulty in his professional and personal life. Bible dance, fashion show, Bible drama, comedy bale Rev. Fr. Kuriakose Alavelil, the forane vicar presided and youth collage which added colours to the event. over the gathering and in his address he spoke about All of them were highly appreciated and won lot of the need of communion based on the example of applause. The programme ended up with a note of early Christians quoting Acts of the Apostles. Fr. gratitude and appreciation by the vicar. The convenors Santo Puthumanakkunnathu, the diocesan catechism of this great event were Mr. Baby Varghese, Mr. James director delivered the message of the day and he K A and Mr. Shaji Joseph. blessed the gathering with thoughts on relations.

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SNEHADHAM OLD AGE HOME, GURGAON

Blessing of a new block: Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara blessed the newly constructed block of Snehadham Old Age Home, on 13 June 2018. Very Rev. Msgr. Jose Vettickal, Very Rev. Msgr. Cyriac Kochalumkal CST, Rev. Fathers and Sisters were present during the blessing. After the blessing Archbishop distributed sweets to the inmates in the Old Age Home and spent time with them.

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