ChicagoNovember Knanaya 13, 2011 Catholic Knanaya Parish Parish Bulletin Bulletin Page 1 Vol. 7, Issue 8 Sacred Heart Knanaya Catholic Church, 611 Maple St., Maywood, IL 60153 St. Mary’s Knanaya Catholic Church, 7800 W. Lyons St., Morton Grove, IL 60053 November 13, 2011, Volume 7, Issue 8 All issues of our bulletin are available at www.knanayaregion.us//bulletin.htm

Congratulations to Fr. Stany Edathiparambil and Pope John Paul II Knanaya Catholic Mission, Sacramento. Official Inauguration of the mission is on, November 12, 2011 By Vicar General Rev. Fr. Abraham Mutholath

NIGHT VIGIL YOUTH THEOLOGY COURSE

We will have Night As a part of the Mission Year of the Syro- Vigil at St. Mary’s Malabar Church, our both parishes will be offering one Church on every second year Theology Course for High School Students. The Pro- Fridays of the month gram includes 12 sessions in a period of 9 months. The from 6:00 P.M. to 12:30 first session at Sacred Heart will be from 11:00 A.M. to A.M. The first Night 1:00 P.M. and at St. Mary’s will be from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 Vigil will be on Friday, November 11th. The Vigil will P.M. on November 12, 2011. start and end with Holy Mass. The service will include The objective is to provide an overall knowledge on Praise and worship, Rosary, Adoration, Stations of the topics like Bible, Catholic Church, Syro-Malabar Church, Cross and Sharing of the Word of God. Faithful of all ages Moral issues related to youth. Seats will be limited to 30 in are welcome. each parishes.

Registration will be based on first come first serve ba- നവംബർ മുതൽ െസന്റ് േമരീസ് പള്ളിയിൽ മാസത്തിെന്റ sis. Please register with any of the following: Course Di- രണ്ടാം െവള്ളിയാകളിൽ ൈനറ്റ് വിജിൽ ഉണ്ടായിരിക്കും. rector: Fr. Saji Pinarkayil 224-659-6586, General Coordina- ൈവകുേന്നരം 6:00 മണിക്കുള്ള കുർബാനേയാെട ആരംഭിക്കുന്ന tor: Johny Thekkeparambil 847-533-8520, Sacred Heart വിജിൽ 12:30ന് വിശുദ്ധ കുർബാനേയാെട അവസാനിക്കും. Coordinators: Tonny Pullappally 630-205-5078, Siji ആരാധന, സ്തുതിപ്പ് , ജപമാല, കുരിശിെന്റ വഴി, തിരുവചന Panayaparambil 630-550-1672, St. Mary’s Coordinators: സേന്ദശം എന്നിവയും ഇതിൽ ഉൾെപ്പടുത്തിയിരിക്കുന്നു. ഏവർ Bino Machanickal 773-636-2380 and Lissy Thottapuram: ക്കും സവ്ാഗതം. 224-217-0389.

Sharing the World Youth Day Message from Madrid, Spain for Youth Ministry Members of St. Mary’s Church by Jesus Youth Team under the leadership of Sunil Natarajan.

November 13, 2011 Knanaya Parish Bulletin Page 2 Vol. 7, Issue 8 STAFF SATURDAY 10:00 A.M. at both churches.

Pastor / vicar: Fr. Abraham Mutholathu Jacob RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 5212W. Agatite Ave., Chicago, IL 60630. ON SUNDAYS 10:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. at both churches. (773) 412-6254 (cell) [email protected] ADORATION Associate Pastor: Fr. Saji Pinarkayil: 224-659-6586 First Fridays after Mass at both churches. 589 N. Willow Rd., Elmhurst, IL 60126. Every Saturday from 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. at St. Mary’s. [email protected] Night Vigil at St. Mary’s on Second Fridays from 6:00 P.M. to www.knanayaregion.us/chicago 12:30 A.M. with Holy mass at 6:00 P.M. and Midnight. FOR HALL BOOKINGS NOVENAS Sacred Heart: Joy Vachachira 630-416-7248 B.V. Mary after Saturday 10:00 A.M. Mass at both churches. St. Mary’s: Polson Kulangara 847-207-1274 St. Jude on Thursdays at 7:00 P.M. at St. Mary’s. FOR SACRISTANS St. Michael 3rd Friday of the month after 7:00 P.M. Mass at Sa- Sacred Heart: Binoy Kizhakkanadyil312-513-2361 cred Heart. St. Mary’s: Sr. Xavier S.V.M. 847-603-8881 (Convent) PRAYER GROUP For list of other volunteers / upcoming events, visit: Sundays after 10:00 A.M. Mass at both churches. www.knanayaregion.us/chicago/staff.htm www.knanayaregion.us/chicago/calendar.htm ROSARY HOLY MASS Mon. - Thurs. 6:30 P.M. & Friday at 5:30 P.M. at St. Mary’s. SUNDAY 10:00 A.M. and 11:40 A.M. (English) at Sacred Heart ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY and St. Mary’s Churches. Sundays after 10:00 A.M. Mass at both churches. 5:30 P.M. at St. Mary’s Church. LEGION OF MARY MONDAY - THURSDAY 7:00 P.M. St. Mary’s. Every Saturdays after Mass at Sacred Heart. FRIDAY 6:00 P.M. at St. Mary’s & 7:00 P.M. at Sacred Heart. Every Thursday after 7:00 P.M. Mass at St. Mary’s.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2011 Holy Mass at St. Mary’s at 7:00 P.M.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2011 Holy Mass at St. Mary’s at 7:00 P.M.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2011 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2011 Holy Mass at St. Mary’s at 7:00 P.M.

Holy Mass St. Mary’s at 6:00 P.M. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2011 Holy Mass at Sacred Heart at 7:00 P.M. Holy Mass and novena at St. Mary’s at 7:00 P.M. First Night Vigil at St. Mary’s Church from 6:00 P.M. to Adult Theology Class at St. Mary’s at 8:00 P.M. 12:30 A.M. starting and ending with Holy Mass. St. Michael’s Koodara Yogam at the house of Sunny SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2011 Chemmachel at 8:30 P.M.

Holy Mass and Novena at Sacred Heart and St. Mary’s at FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2011 10:00 A.M. Holy Mass St. Mary’s at 6:00 P.M. Youth Theology Class at Sacred Heart at 11:00 A.M. Holy Mass and novena of St. Michael at Sacred Heart at Youth Theology Class at St. Mary’s at 3:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. St. Stephen’s Koodara Yogam at the house of Jaimon Nan- St. Anthony’s Koodara Yogam at the house of Saji thikattu, 2614 Modaff Rd., Naperville, Il-60565, 630-696- Poothrukayil at 7:30 P.M. 0001. Adult Theology Class at Sacred Heart at 8:00 P.M. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2011 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2011 Rosary for First Communion students and parents at Sa- Holy Mass and Novena at Sacred Heart and St. Mary’s at cred Heart Church at 9:30 A.M. Others are welcome. 10:00 A.M. Holy Mass at St. Mary’s and Sacred Heart at 10:00 A.M. Religious Education Classes at St. Mary’s and Sacred SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2011 Heart at 10:00 A.M. Feast of Christ the King Confession at Sacred Heart from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Holy Mass at St. Mary’s and Sacred Heart at 10:00 A.M. by Fr. Mathew MSFS. Religious Education Classes at St. Mary’s and Sacred English Holy Mass at 11:40 A.M. at both churches. Heart at 10:00 A.M. Seminar of Sleep Apnea by Dr. Edwin Kachappilly M.D. English Holy Mass at 11:40 A.M. at both churches. at St. Mary’s parish hall after 10:00 A.M. Holy Mass. Holy Mass at St. Mary’s Church at 5:30 P.M. Holy Mass at St. Mary’s Church at 5:30 P.M.

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TheThe ReaffirmedReaffirmed motto:motto: “IN“IN GODGOD WEWE TRUST”TRUST” My dear Knanaya Sisters and Brothers: ings and on the bumpers of our cars. On the last All Saints Day, the House of Representa- Besides displaying the motto in public, let us ask our- tives in Washington D.C. reaffirmed the official motto of selves: “In whom do we trust?” Many of us give the im- the of America, “In God We Trust.” This pression that we trust in money, insurance, job or family national motto is displayed above the House Speaker’s than God. If that is the case, we need to change our focus rostrum, imprinted on the U.S. coins since 1864, and on back to God who only can secure us an everlasting life of U.S. paper currency since 1957. This motto was adopted joy and peace. as the official motto of the nation in 1956 and is also the With immense love, motto of the U.S. state of Florida. The Republic of Nicara- Fr. Abraham Mutholath gua has the same motto in Spanish, “En Dios Confamos.” Salmon P. Chase, the U.S. Treasury Secretary under HELATH AWARENESS SEMINAR

President Abraham Lincoln first adapted this phrase. His Men and Women Ministry of belief was that no "nation can be strong except in the St. Mary’s Church is organizing a strength of God, or safe except in His defense.” He wanted seminar by Dr. Edwin Kachapilly to declare this trust in God on the national coins. M.D. on Sleep Apnea on Sunday, Same phrase was adapted later in the U.S. national an- November 13th after 10:00 A.M. them and in the Pledge of Allegiance. In 1956, the phrase Mass. All are welcome. was legally adopted as the United States’ national motto by the law passed by the 84th United States Congress. (Public Law 84-851). 41st Day in Heaven Later, there were controversies and lawsuits against November 17, 2011 displaying this motto in public and including it in the Pledge of Allegiance arguing that it was against the Sepa- ration of Church and State by the First Amendment. How- ever, it is now reaffirmed by the house that passed the resolution with 396 – 9 votes. Besides reaffirming the motto, the house encourages it’s display in all public schools and buildings. This is not the victory of religion or any particular sect of believers because God is common to all religious and spiritual per- sons. My question then is, if the state acknowledges the trust in God in public, why cannot our churches, other institu- tions and houses also display the same? I think we should make the imprint of this motto available for purchase in our agape store to display in our houses and other build-

IN WEALTH, INSURANCE, JOB, FAMILY Mary Mannathumakil By the sorrowing family. GOD WE TRUST.

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All Saints’ Day Celebration held at St. Mary’s (above) and Sacred Heart (below) by Religious Education Schools.

Sunil Natarajan leading seminar for parents of First Communion students at St. Mary’s Church. For Favors Received For Favors Received For Favors Received For Favors Received

- By Sherly Vanchipurackal - By Sherly Vanchipurackal - By Sherly Vanchipurackal - By Suja Philip

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All Souls’ Day Service held at Sacred Heart Knanaya Catholic Parish Cemetery (above) and at Sacred Heart Church (right).

Birthday Celebration of Fr. Abraham Mutholath at Sacred Heart church during all Saints’ Day Celebration.

Photo left: Seminar by Sunil Natara- jan for some of the Religious Education Teachers of St. Mary’s School. Rosary with Parents at Sacred Heart YOUTH MINISTRY RETREAT At the request of students, second grade teachers of Sa- FOR OUR BOTH KNANAYA PARISHES cred Heart Religious Education School has arranged a ro- th st sary in English for parents and students on Sunday, No- For Youth of Age 15 to 20 from Dec. 27 to 31 2011 vember 13, 2011 at 9.30 A.M. Students of other classes at Bishop Lane Retreat Center, Rockford, IL and their parents are welcome. Please register with Youth Ministry Coordinators.

November 13, 2011 Knanaya Parish Bulletin Page 6 Vol. 7, Issue 8 served. If such a truth is publicly disputed or distorted, the Church is called upon to clarify again “what has always YOUTH CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH and everywhere been believed by all”. Q12. How can we tell what belongs to the true faith?

A12. We find the true faith in Sacred Scripture and in the living Tradition of the Church. Family Commission, in association with different ministries of our parishes, is celebrating Family Day The → NEW TESTEMANT developed out of the faith of on Sunday, December 4th at Sacred Heart Parish the Church. Scripture and Tradition belong together. and on Sunday, December 18th at St. Mary’s Church Handing on the faith does not occur primarily through with the following attractive programs: documents. In the early Church it was said that Sacred Scripture was “written on the heart of the Church rather 10.00 A.M. Holy Mass with special prayer for families. than on parchment”. The disciples and the → APOSTLES Recognition of couples who are celebrating 10th, experienced their new life above all through a living fel- 25th and 50th wedding anniversaries. lowship with Jesus. The early Church invited people into Recognition of couples with more than three children. this fellowship, which continued in a different way after Recognition of couples who married all their children the Resurrection. The first Christians held fast “to the in the Knanaya Catholic Community. apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of the bread and to the prayers”. They were united with one an- 11.30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. Discussions & family work other and yet had room for others. This is part of our faith shop Moderator: Ajimol Puthenpurayil to this day: Christians invite other individuals to come to 1:30 P.M.: Lunch know a fellowship with God that has been preserved unal- 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Seminar by Fr. Saji Pinarkayil tered since the times of the apostles in Catholic Church. There will be separate program for youth & kids in the afternoon by Youth, Teens & Children ministries. Q13. Can the church err in questions of faith? For details and registration of couples to be recog- A13. The faithful as a whole cannot err in faith, be- nized in both churches, please contact Tonny Pullap- cause Jesus promised his disciples that he would send pally (630-953-9288), Marykutty Chemmachel, Benny them the Spirit of truth and keep them in the truth. Kanjirappara, Jaya Kulangara, Ajimol Puthenpurayil, or Molamma Thottichirayil. Just as the disciples believed in Jesus with their whole heart, a Christian can rely completely on the Church when THANKSGIVING DAY CELEBRATION he asks about the way to life. Since Jesus Christ himself Men and Women Ministries of St. Mary’s Church will gave his apostles the commission to teach, the church has be celebrating Thanksgiving with the following programs: a teaching authority and must not remain silent. Although November 23rd Wednesday: individual members of the Church can err and even make 7:00 P.M. Holy Mass and Novena of St. Jude serious mistakes, the Church as a whole can never fall 8:00 P.M. Thanksgiving Dinner away from God’s truth. The Church carries through the November 24th Thursday: ages a living truth that is greater than herself. We speak 10:00 A.M. Thanksgiving Holy Mass about a depositum fidei, a deposit of faith that is to be pre- No Mass in the evening today at St. Mary’s Church

READINGS & READERS പള്ളിക്കൂദാശാക്കാലം (Thirday Sunday of Dedication of the Church) NOV. 13 READINGS S. H. 10:00 A.M. S. H. 11:40 A.M. ST. MARY 10:00 ST. MARY’S 11:40 1ST Num. 7:1-11 Elsy Kalladanthyil Sujith Thomas Neena Kunnathkizhakethil Shawn Mullappally 2ND Heb. 9:1-15 Shibu Mulayanikunnel Josmy Aikkaraparambil Sabu Kattapuram Steve Madathiparampil GOSPEL Jn. 2:13-22 Jesus’ body, the real temple.

READINGS & READERS പള്ളിക്കൂദാശാക്കാലം / കര്ിസ്തുരാജ തിരുന്നാൾ (Dedication of the Church / Christ the King) NOV. 20 READINGS S. H. 10:00 A.M. S. H. 11:40 A.M. ST. MARY 10:00 ST. MARY’S 11:40 1ST 1 Kigs. 6:1-19 Sherly Vanchipurackal Nikhil Chakariyamthadam Reena Idiyalil Jincy Aikaraparampil 2ND Heb.9:15-28 Thankamma Nediyakala Anjana Nanthikattu Thampy Viruthikulangara Jumaan Aranikattu GOSPEL Mt. 22:41-23:12 Jesus, the son of David.

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OFFERINGS Nov 6 ST. MARY’S, MORTON GROVE St. Jude Novena 131.00 Sunday 10:00 A.M. Mass 1,404.00 Sunday Children Mass 47.00 Evening Mass at 5:30 P.M. 173.00 Religious Educatoin 525.00 Facility Usage 200.00 Fund Raising 250.00 Women Ministry members of Little Flower Koodara Yogam serving food after Holy Mass at St. Mary’s Church. Food, Little Flower Koodara yogam 260.00 TOTAL ST. MARY’S 2,990.00 Bible Quiz for Koodarayogams SACRED HEART, MAYWOOD All Koodarayogams in both St Mary’s church and Sacred Heart church are invited Sunday 10:00 A.M. Mass 2,045.00 to participate in the Bible quiz to be con- English Mass 38.00 ducted on Nov 27th Sunday at St Mary’s church after the Holy Mass. The last date Guadalupe Shrine offering 118.00 for the registration is Nov 19th. Funeral Donation 500.00 There will be a total of 6 round of questions covering the following: TOTAL SACRED HEART 2,701.00 1. Zacchaeus round - Direct questions from St.Luke gospel AGAPE MOVEMENT 2. Nalla Ayalkaaran round - Verses from St.Luke gospel (with clues) Sacred Heart Agape Store 57.00 3. Emmaus round - Syro-Malabar Church & Liturgy 4. Sandharsana round - (Visual) - St. Luke gospel St. Mary’s Agape Store 105.00 5. Preshitha round - Arch-Diocese & Knanaya community Donation Box 306.00 6. Resurrection round - (Rapid fire) - St. Luke gospel Bulletin Donation 525.00 Questions are prepared by a team heading Rev. Fr. Saji Pinarkayil. Sponsor A Seminarian 250.00 For registration, rules & regulations, please contact Sabu Madathi- Manthra / Death Anniversary 204.00 parambil (847-276-7354) TOTAL AGAPE 1,447.00

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