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Jesus is the son of God. “He did not count equality with God a and slaves of our brothers and sisters. All of us have authority in thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of a the church in our own way and this authority is to be exercised in servant, being born in the likeness of men . . . he humbled himself the spirit of service. True greatness in the church is found in and became obedient unto death even death on a cross” (Phil. 2: diakonia – service. We should re-learn this great truth. It is high 6-8). And in so doing Jesus has affected the lives of more people time for us to act accordingly, at all times, at all levels. than any one else who ever lived on earth. We should be deeply aware that our pastoral leadership is He taught his disciples: “if anyone would be first, he must be basically a servant - leadership. It is fundamentally servanthood. last of all and the servant of all” (Mk. 9:35). Whoever would be To exercise authority in the spirit of service, to be servants and slaves great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be of all, we should be simple and humble – sincerely simple and first among you must be the slave of all” (Mk. 10: 43-44). Jesus truly humble. We need to empty ourselves of our ego and pride, presented himself as the model servant who, “came not to be ambition and arrogance. Too often, lack of humility and simplicity served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” blinds pastoral leaders to the tremendous power of position and (Mk. 10:45). Jesus washing the feet of his disciples (cf. Jn. 13: 1-16) money and the destructive effects of arrogant ambition. A genuine is the most powerful teaching on humble service. Jesus offering spirit of poverty is required in us to be sensitive to the needs of himself on the cross as a ransom for many is the most concrete the poor around us and to serve them with the compassionate heart teaching on sacrificial service. of Christ. By his teaching and by his example Jesus has set the priorities Christ went about doing good (cf. Acts 10:38). Ultimately aright. What is most important in our life is not seeking for positions what matters is the good that we do to others by way of of power, places of honour but service – loving service, humble service. service and dedicated service. There is no place for ambition in the church. The church is a human society: there is need for authority, At the end of our life we shall be judged according to the there must be leaders. Those who hold authority in the church must services that we do to the people, especially the poor and be servants of those whom they lead. Authority in the church is the needy (cf. Mt. 25: 31-46). to be exercised as service. Just as Jesus served God’s purpose, Our priesthood / religious life is a mission, not a career. the salvation of men, by laying down his life in the service of men, so There is no question of moving from the smaller to the also the leaders in the church should exercise their authority to serve bigger, poorer to the richer, lower to the higher. God’s people by their life of example, service and self-sacrifice. Authority in the church is service. St. Peter calls himself a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ (2 Greatness in the church is found in service, only in service. Pet. 1:1) and exhorts us to put our gifts at the service of others (cf. Greatness can be achieved only with humility. Let us try 1Pet. 4:10). St. James is not ashamed to call himself a servant of to avoid the arrogance of ignorance and acquire the God and of the Lord Jesus Christ (Jam. 1:1). The great apostle of wisdom of humility. the gentiles St. Paul calls himself a servant of Jesus Christ (Rom. 1:1; Phil. 1:1, Tit 1:1) and makes himself the slave of all (1 Cor. Wherever we are sent, there are persons to be loved, people 9:19). to be served, souls to be saved. By the merciful grace of God we are priests and religious. We There is no scarcity of feet to be washed; the basins with are called to be priests and victims, pastors and prophets, servants water and towels are available. Are we ready and willing

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to bend ourselves at the feet of our brothers and sisters for way for all girl children in the world, especially in our country India, humble and loving service? that they may be lovingly accepted as God’s precious gifts and May Mary, the mother of priests and religious, help us to imitate brought up with great affection and care. her son Jesus who came not to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many. ARCHBISHOP’S ENGAGEMENTS FOR 2. Catholic Council of India: SEPTEMBER 2009 Mr. C. Selvaraj from Gingee, Mr. J. Gnanadurai from Cuddalore 01 Tue 08.00 am - Mass, Sri Lankan Tamils Camp, N.T. and Mr. G. Joseph Adrien Anto from Cathedral, Pondy are Anicenkuppam selected to be members of the General Body of Catholic Council of India for a period of four years. 02 Wed 06.00 am - Mass, Varadarajanpet 3. 20th Lieutenant Governor of Pondy: 05 Sat 06.00 pm - Mass and Blessing of the New Stations His Excellency Igbal Singh was of the Cross, Villianur th sworn in as the 20 Lieutenant Governor 07 Mon 06.00 pm - Mass, Amalorpavam School, th of Pondicherry Union Territory on 27 Pondicherry July 2009. He paid a short visit to the Archbishop’s House and prayed at our 08 Tue 08.00 am - Feast Mass, Athipakkam Immaculate Conception Cathedral. We 05.30 pm - Mass, Nellithope offer him our hearty Felicitations to him and wish him success in his new office. 12 Sat 11.00 am - Mass, Kattur, Trichy 4. Prabhu Yesu Mahotsav: 15 Tue 06.15 am - Feast Mass, Tindivanam The Indian Mission Congress will be held form 14th to 18th 19-20 Pastoral Visit – Nangathur October 2009 at St. Pius X College Campus, Goregaon, Mumbai. 19 Sat 04.30 pm - Rosary, Benediction Two priests, one religious sister, one man, one woman, four youth (two boys and two girls) will be participating in this congress from 06.30 pm - Mass, Mathur our Archdiocese. We have sent Rs. 68,719/- (collection taken in Lent 20 Sun 06.30 am - Mass, Salavanur 2009) as our diocesan contribution towards the expenses of this mission. Let us pray for the success of this celebration. 08.00 am - Mass, Nangathur 5. Day of Girl Child: 11.00 am - Visit to Kalyanampoondi th On 8 September we joyfully 21 – 25 - Annual Retreat celebrate the birth of our Blessed Mother Mary. Wish you all a very Happy Feast! 27 Sun 11.30 am - Mass, Kurusukuppam This same day is observed as the day of Most Rev.Dr.A.Anandarayar girl child. On this day let us pray in a special Archbishop of Pondicherry and Cuddalore

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children, young boys and girls and with all the village people sharing ORDINATIONS the love of Christ. He encouraged them to continue with the same On 6th August 2009 His Grace spirit. Though the people are poor in wealth they are rich in spirit to Most Rev. Dr. Antony contribute something for the Archbishop’s Education Fund for the Anandarayar ordained Rev. poor children. Deacon P. Paul Raj, SDC, Rev. Deacon S. Vincent, 3. Vadamalaiyanur: SDC, Rev. Deacon J. His Grace then from Deviagaram Samson Rajasegaran, SDC moved to Vadamalaiyanur after 12.30 pm. to the Order of Presbyterate at St. Joseph’s Seminary, There he visited the some of the cobbler Samupillai Nagar, Cuddalore. families. He promised them that he would certainly help for the education of their On 12th August 2009 His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Antony children. The downtrodden felt happy of Anandarayar ordained Rev. Deacon Gabriel the visit of the Good Shepherd. Zhampier, SMA, to the Order of Presbyterate at St. Antony’s Church, R. C. Melakondai, Vikravandi. 4. V. K. Thazhanur We offer them our hearty congratulations and wish them Then he visited another substation fruitful and successful priestly ministry. namely V. K. Thazhanur at 3.30 pm. There he was given a warm reception from the entrance. He met the village people and the PASTORAL VISITS leaders. 1. Thirukovilur: He then visited the people from the His Grace Most Rev. Dr. A. substations namely Arakandanallur, T. Devanur, Kottamarudhur, Anandarayar visited the parish of The Good Keezhaiyur, Manampoondy, Arumpakkam, Pennavalam and Shepherd Church, Thirukovilur on 16th Muthalur. The faithful poured out their difficulties and His Grace August 2009. At 9:15 am His Grace compassionately rendered his listening heart and blessed them. In celebrated the Holy Mass in which children all the substations the poor village people contributed their widow’s were confirmed. Then different Pious mite for the Archbishop’s Education Fund. Some contributed Rs. Associations of the Parish met the Archbishop and contributed their 50/-, 100/-, 200/- 500/- and so on. widow’s mite. He appreciated their zealous involvement in the parish. These small contributions from the village people become the greater 2. Deviagaram: amount disbursed for the education of Our Archbishop after celebrating Mass the poor children of the Archdiocese. in Thirukovilur parish went to the Thanks to the generous hearts of these substation of Deviagaram where he met the village people. The Chief Shepherd’s people of simple faith and great respect for visit to this parish really fostered their the Chief Shepherd. He was with the faith and made them glad.

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Virgin Mary in the Concelebrated mass headed by BLESSING the Archbishop. The twelve pillars were consecrated 1. Sacred Heart Community College Building, each with a symbol of the Sacred Heart and a cross Villupuram and the Archbishop unctioned them with chrisma. His Grace Most Rev. Dr. A. Large gathering of the faithful attended the ceremony Anandarayar, blessed the Sacred Heart and the same was telecast live in Anboli TV Channel. Community College Building, Villupuram on More than thousand viewers watched it in the internet. nd 22 August 2009 after the mass and it was Rev. Fr. A. Thomas, P. P. opened by Rev. Sr. Sarguna, CSST, Sacred Heart Church, Pondicherry Provincial Superior, Tamilnadu. This Community College is run by the CSST Sisters. Following students are sponsored by His Grace for the one FROM VICAR GENERAL year education in the Sacred Heart Community College, Villupuram: Archdiocesan Scholarship for Deserving Poor Students 1. Sathya - Gingee Parish, DTP Course The application forms for the Archdiocesan 2. Arul Selvi - Gingee Parish, DTP Course Scholarship for 2009 will be available in the 3. Anjutha - Fathimapalayam Parish, DTP Course Archbishop’s House from 01-09-2009 till 30-09-2009. 4. Vinnarasi – Sozhampattu Parish, ANM Course The last date for submitting the application is 5th October 2009. The cost of the application is Rs. 15/- DEDICATION The Parish Priests are requested to take note of CONSECRATION OF THE SACRED HEART CHURCH the following while applying the Archdiocesan Scholarship for the On the culmination day of the centenary function poor: of the Sacred Heart Church a humble request from the people was submitted to His Eminence Cardinal Toppo 1. Only those applicants whose parents’ income is below Rs. in the presence of our Archbishop Most Rev.Dr. Antony 60, 000/- per annum will be considered. Anandarayar to raise the Church to the Status of a Minor 2. Only those applicants who study the following courses in Basilica. recognized government institutions will be considered (Nursing, B.Ed., The Concept of raising it to Basilica, came to us, the Government B.F.A., Isai Kalai, Phy. Education, D.G.M.N., Polytechnic, D.T.Ed., of India had come forward to release a postal stamp and First day DSE-HI, B.Pharm, D.Pharm, B.P.E.S., B.P.T., C.M.L.T., I.T.I., Health cover with a brochure, bearing the facade of the Church and Asst. Printing Technology, D.M.L.T., E.C.G., Tailoring – 3 Years Only, ornamental wheel, having Christ in the centre, on 19-06-2009 feast B.Sc.(Catering) – 3 Years, Diploma in Physiotherapy, Catering of the Sacred Heart. Technology, Hotel Management – 1 Year and Community College (1 When the questionaire came from the Congregation of Discipline Year). of Sacraments & Worship, a condition is that the church must have 3. Only those applications, completely filled-in with certificates been consecrated. from the college or institution, with Parish Priest’s Seal and Signature, Hence the Consecration of Sacred Heart Church was done on with signature of the parent and the applicant will be considered. August 15th evening, on the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Archdiocesan News Letter Pondicherry & Cuddalore Archdiocesan News Letter Pondicherry & Cuddalore 331 332 SEPTEMBER 2009 Release SEPTEMBER 2009 You Tube

N.B. Applicants who have already received any help from of the Indigenous clergy (English), and the ARCHBISHOP’S EDUCATION FUND or SC/ST other on the MEP Mission in Pondicherry COMMISSION SCHOLARSHIP FUND are not given (Tamil). In addition to this a DVD containing scholarship forms. Parish priests are kindly requested not to the three day celebrations was presented as a recommend those applications. Only one member in a family is souvenir to Rev.Fr. Georges Mansuy MEP and Rev.Fr. Camile Cornu MEP. accepted to issue an application. Please do make an announcement in the parish and help the poor. Very Rev. Msgr. P. Antonysamy Vicar General LATEST VIDEOS ON DOCUMENTARIES: FOR YOUR KIND INFORMATION KÜndÖwÔâÜ KftÇ – MEP Mission in Pondicherry. Medical Check-up The Indigenous – MEP and the Formation of the Local Dear Rev. Fathers, Clergy. This is to inform you that Dr. J. Irudayaraj, Medical Consultant will be available during the Annual Retrat Days A Documentary on Our Lady of Lourdes Boys’ High from 04.00 p.m. to 06.00 p.m. at Petit Health Care, Petit School, Villianur. Seminaire HSS, Puducherry for routine examination and consultation. VIDEOS: Dr. Irudayaraj is also available to help our priests for the Telecasted News Brief – Lieutenant Governor Iqbal Singh’s consultation and treatment on all School working days Courtesy Visit. (Monday to Friday) in the afternoon at Petit Health Care, A ‘CLICK’ Tribute to the MEP Fathers. Petit Seminaire HSS, Puducherry. Rev. Fr. A. Michael Alexis Arokiam Our Archdiocesan Community in France. Secretary to the Archbishop Une Emission Speciale Sur “Le Jour Du Signeur” (TV5) à L’ Eglise Notre Dame Des Anges, Pondichéry. NEW DVD RELEASE MEP 350th Anniversary Celebrations, Uppalam, REMINISCENCES Pondicherry. th On the occasion of the 350 anniversary celebrations of the Rev.Fr.S.Sandou Cyril MEP society in our Archdiocese two DVD’s titled REMINISCENCES Secretary, Archdiocesan Curia were released. It had the collection of photos dating back to the 19th century and two documentaries, one on the MEP and the formation

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18 “ I.Sagayam, Nellikuppam 100 NECROLOGY 19 “ P.Delsi Pugazhenthi, Nellikuppam 100 20 “ D.Joseph Elizabeth, Nellikuppam 100 Please Pray for the Repose of the Souls of: 21 “ Vimal Thomas, Nellikuppam 100 03-09-1971 Lamathe. J.M., MEP 22 “ P.Arul David, Nellikuppam 100 08-09-1975 Cussac.A., MEP 23 “ R.Saraler, Nellikuppam 100 08-09-1998 Irudayaraj. M. 24 “ S.Noyelmary, Nellikuppam 100 10-09-1980 Raja. G. 25 “ V.Sebastian Miller, Nellikuppam 100 10-09-1993 Vanchipura. J. 26 “ A.Bhagayanathan, Nellikuppam 100 14-09-1976 Chauvet. R., MEP 27 “ S.Savarimuthu, Nellikuppam 100 15-09-1970 Gandy S.J. 28 “ V.Gilbert D’cruz, Nellikuppam 100 29 “ P.Antonyraja, Kilpathy 100 16-09-1976 Gnanapragasam. A.M. 30 “ A.Arokiasamy, Nellikuppam 100 22-09-1969 Paul S. 31 “ R.Alexander, Nellikuppam 80 22-09-1986 Lazar Chinnappa. C. 32 “ A.L.Arun, Nellikuppam 50 26-09-1982 Amalorpavanather. A. 33 “ J.Alphonsamary, Nellikuppam 50 27-09-1983 Antonisamy. K.P. 34 “ A.Natarajan, Nellikuppam 50 29-09-1981 Anthony. G.M. 35 “ Irudayanathan, Nellikuppam 50 29-09-1991 Yagappa. P. 36 “ Maria Pragasam, Nellikuppam 50 30-09-1982 Hougard. A., MEP 37 “ A.Jegadish, Vidipakkam 50 38 “ V.Christu Doss, Nellikuppam 50 39 “ Lawrence, Kuchipalayam 50 ARCHBISHOP’S EDUCATION FUND 40 “ Nupol Joyal, Nellikuppam 50 S.No. Date Name Amount 41 “ Felishiya Celes Chritidoss, Nellikuppam 50 1 03.08.09 Henri Isidore, Chennai 500 42 “ L.Nathan, Nellikuppam 50 2 “ R.Anthony, Munnur 1000 43 “ Faithful, Nellikuppam 540 3 “ Nellikuppam Parish 2000 44 “ Well wisher, Pondicherry 68000 4 “ S.Mary, Nellikuppam 500 45 “ Raibow Nagar parish 2000 5 “ R.Jayaraj, Nellikuppam 500 46 “ Well wisher, Rainbow Nagar 500 6 “ B.Vimali, Nellikuppam 500 47 07.08.09 Guanellian Fathers, Cuddalore-1 5000 7 “ T.Johnson, Melpattampakkam 500 48 11.08.09 Santa Clara Convent, K.Manaveli 1000 8 “ S.Jenifer Veronica, Nellikuppam 500 49 13.08.09 Society of African Missions, Chennai 5000 9 “ A.Lourdusamy, Nellikuppam 500 50 “ Centre for Community Organisation & Development, 10 “ S.Arokiasamy, Nellikuppam 200 Vikravandi 3000 11 “ V.Anthonisamy, Nellikuppam 200 51 17.08.09 Immaculate Heart of Mary’s Convent, Nellithope 1000 12 “ D.Vincent, Nellikuppam 150 52 “ Sacred Heart Church, Pondicherry 5000 13 “ R.Jayamary Ramasamy, A.Kuchipalayam 100 53 18.08.09 A.P.Francis Xavier, Arakandanallur 2500 14 “ Lourdumary, Nellikuppam 100 54 “ Parishioners, Thirukovilur parish 1000 15 “ G.Raju, Nellikuppam 100 55 “ Confirmation Children, Thirukovilur 1000 16 “ B.Lilymary, Nellikuppam 100 56 “ People of T.Devanur, Thirukovilur parish 1000 17 “ G.Sundar, Nellikuppam 100 57 “ People of Kotta Maruthur, Thirukovilur parish 1001

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58 “ People of Vadakarai Thazhanur, Thirukovilur parish 1001 Date and Place of Baptism : 13-04-1963, Maiyanur 59 “ K.Rathinam, Thirukovilur 500 60 “ People of Deviyagaram, Thirukovilur 500 Parish : Maiyanur 61 “ Legion of Mary, Manampoondi 500 Diocese of Origin : Pondicherry & Cuddalore 62 “ People of Muthalur, Thirukovilur parish 500 st th 63 “ People of Manampoondi, Thirukovilur parish 300 Places and Years of Studies : 1 to 7 Std. - Maiyanur th th 64 “ People of Arumpakkam, Thirukovilur parish 250 8 to 12 St.Joseph’s, Cuddalore 65 “ Legion of Mary, Vadakarai Thazhanur, 200 B.Com., St.Joseph’s College, Trichy 66 People of S.Kollai, Thirukovilur 200 Years and Places of 67 D.Pushpa Theresa, Manampoondi 101 68 Charles, Thirukovilur 100 Seminary Formation : St.Agnes’ Seminary, Cuddalore 69 P.Abraham, Thirukovilur 50 Philosophy & Theology, St.Peter’s 70 V.Paulraj, Thirukovilur 50 Seminary, Bangalore 71 Fr.Gerard Majella, Thattanchavady 1000 Date of Ordination : 5th May 1994 72 24.08.09 Sacred Heart Convent, Villupuram 2000 73 “ Rock Dominique, Bahour 2000 Place of Ordination : Viriyur 74 “ J.John Regina, Cuddalore O.T. 3000 Minister of Ordination : Most Rev.Dr.S.Michael Augustine 75 “ Kathrin Kollmann, Pondy 10000 76 25.08.09 Nellithope Parish 20000 Ministry Places : 05-06-1994 – May 1995 Asst. at Total as on 28.08.2009 149273 Thiruppapuliyur Received up to 31.07.2009 6418109 Grant Total 6567382 12-05-1995 – 19-06-1996 Asst. Archbishop’s Education Fund received and disbursed as on 31-07-2009 Parish Priest at Neyveli Township Received up to 31-07-2009 6418109 20-06-1996 – Jun. 2000 Parish Disbursed up to 31-07-2009 6126548 Balance 291561 Priest of Sathipattu I thank you very much all who generously contributed for this fund. 26-06-2000 – 09-07-2005 Parish Priest of Kallery Most Rev.Dr.A.Anandarayar Archbishop of Pondicherry and Cuddalore 09-07-2005 – Parish Priest of Velanthangal R.I.P. REV.FR.A.JOHN BOSCO Died on : 30-06-2009 at 02.30 pm Name : A.John Bosco Funeral Mass : 01-07-2009 at 11.00am in the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Parents : Mr.Anthonisamy Pondicherry Mrs.Sammanasumary May His Soul Rest in Peace Date and Place of Birth : 10-04-1963, Maiyanur

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mtßfç MEP MÜ«fÛ gÖ¿ ciuahÖ¿dhß. Ä\dÇfç v†F òJÓnrÇÆä gh®R kiwnghjf rigÆÜ (MEP) brÜwhYÛ kÑfnshL kÑfshf vËikahd thæit 350 MÛ MÙL Ãiwî ÉHh nkÖbfhçs ntÙLÛ vÜWÛ gzÛ/ bghUç/ gjÉ/ mâfhuÛ ,itfisÔ JwÚJ ,naRîÑfhfnt thHntÙLÛ vÜWÛ gh®R kiwnghjf rig (MEP) vLÔJiuÔjhß. mijÔ bjhlßÚJ mU£âU rÛgÔFkhß ÆÜ 350 MÛ MÙL Ãiwî ÉHh mtßfç Máa ehLfshd gßkh/ fÛnghoah/ ¢dh/ âbgÔ 2008 MÛ MÙL #]Ü 8-MÛ nghÜw ehLfËä MEP gÂfç gÖ¿ ÉsÑ»Ó brhÜdhß. ehç ghÇáä ÄfÓ áwÕghfÑ mÜW ãÖgfä elÚj fyÚJiuahlÈä FUÑfç j†fç bfhÙlhlÕg£lJ. ,Új tuyhÖW jÅÕg£l mDgt†fis g»ßÚJ bfhÙlhßfç. mÜW khiy Ãfæit ghÙoÓnrÇ Ä\Ü rhßÚj MEP bgÇJÛ cjÉ brpjjhä cjakh»a vÛkhñè MÜ«f midÔJ kiwÔjs†fËÈUÚJÛ ikaÔâdß eÖbrpâÕ bgUÉHh elÔâdß. Maßfis miHÔJ òJÓnrÇÆä áwÕãÑf ntÙLÛ vÜw M) JwÉfSÑF; bghJÃiyÆdUÑF eäYzßÉny ekJ kiwkht£lÔâny ,åÉHhit MfèL 22-08-2009 rÅÑ»Hik fhiy 10.00 kÂasÉä 21/ 22/ 23 _ÜW eh£fshf ÉkÇirahfÑ bfhÙlhondhÛ. òJit-flÿß caß kiwkht£lÔâä gÂahÖWÛ JwÉfSÑF cÕgsÛ öa rntÇahß mU£g ikaÔâYÛ/ ,åÉHhÉÖF áwÕò ÉUÚâduhf gh®áÈUÚJ MEP bghJÃiyÆdUÑF bgÔâ brÄndß gçË tshfÔâYÛ xU rigÆÜ bghJÓ brayß mU£âU. #hßé khÜRÆ mtßfSÛ ehç fUÔju†F eilbgÖwJ. JwÉfSÑF mU£jÚij ,ÚâahÉä MEP khÃyÔ jiytß mU£âU nfhßD mtßfSÛ rÛgÔFkhß/ MEP rigÆÜ tuyhW/ mtßfËÜ thæî/ fyÚJbfhÙL väyh ÃfæîfisíÛ áwÕãÔjhßfç. gÂfËÜ jhÑfÛ gÖ¿íÛ/ mU£jÚijaß ÿÆè/ b#uhßL fÙfh£á: òêguhé mtßfç MEP ÆÜ jÜdykÖw âahfÕ gÂfisíÛ/ 21-8-2009 btçËÑ»Hik fhiy 9.30 kÂÑF mU£âU. ,iw miHÔjiy CÑFÉÔjijíÛ gÖ¿ ciuahÖ¿dhßfç. #hßé khÜRÆ mtßfç cÕgsÛ bgÔâ brÄndß gçË bghJÃiyÆdUÑF mU£jÚij ¥£lß m¥ß/ MEP gÂfç/ tshfÔâä mikÑfÕg£oUÚj khbgUÛ fÙfh£áiaÔ âwÚJ mtßfç nkÖbfhÙl òâa KaÖáfç/ íÑâfç gÖ¿Õ g»ßÚJ itÔjhß. gäntW ÃWtd†fç/ MEP rig tuyhW/ mtßfç bfhÙlhß. MÖ¿a mUÛgÂfç gÖ¿a ÉsÑfÛ TWÛ tifÆä 13 xÈ-xËfh£á: khiy 7.00 kÂÑF ekJ caß kiwkht£l mu†FfËä khbgUÛ fÙfh£áia mikÔâUÚjdß. mU£g ikaÛ jahÇÔJ tH†»a "âahfÔ öÙfç" Vuhskhd kÑfç ,ÑfÙfh£áÆÜ tÊahf MEP gÖ¿a xU vÜDÛ xÈ xË fh£á ,lÛbgÖwJ. MEP njhÜ¿a tuyhW/ neÇil mDgtÛ bgÖwhßfç/ tuyhÖW F¿ÕòfisíÛ òJÓnrÇ Ä\Ü gÂfç/ ,itfisbaäyhÛ bjhFÔJ bjÇÚJbfhÙlhßfç. fÙûÑF ÉUÚjhf/ beØirÔ bjhLÛ rh£áakhf fUÔju†F: m) FUÑfSÑF fiyízß nthL tH†fÕg£lJ. bgÙ Jwtw rigfËÜ mÜW fhiy 10.30 kÂasÉä òJitÆÜ KÜdhç fäÉ ÃWtd†fËÜ eh£oaKÛ/ ifnjßÚj fiyPßfËÜ nguhaß nkjF ikÑnfä mFè¤Ü MÙlif mtßfnshL eoÕòÛ ÃfæÓáÑF bkUT£oaJ. ,izÚJ Rkhß 100 FUÑfç âUÕgÈ ÃiwntÖ¿dhßfç. eÜ¿Ô âUÕgÈ: 23-08-2009 PhÆW mÜW khiy 5.30 nguhaß mtßfç jkJ kiwíiuÆä MEP FUÑfSlÜ ehÛ kÂÑF eÜ¿Ô âUÕgÈÑ bfhÙlh£lÛ bgÔâ brÄndß bfhÙoUÑFÛ jÅÕg£l cwitÓ brhäÈ/ ,ÜiwÑF ekJ gçË tshfÔâä ,lÛ bgÖwJ. òJit nguhaß nkjF ÉRthr thæîÑFÔ jilahf ,UÑFÛ "bkfh nkÅah"/ MdÚjuhaß jiyikÆä jØir/ FÛgnfhzÛ/ nryÛ/ Efßî fyhÓrhuÛ/ cyf kakhÑfä nghÜwitfisÑ jßkòÇ/ br†if/ ntÿß/ nfhit/ öÔJÑFo MaßfSÛ/ nfho£LÑ fh£odhß. eÙgfä ntisÆä mU£jÚij khÜRÆ òJit/ nryÛ/ nfh£lhW/ ikNß kiw kht£l†fËÜ

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KjÜik FUÑfSÛ áwÕò miHÕghsßfshd jÚij khÜRÆ/ nfhßD kÖWÛ kiwkht£l FUÑfSÛ ÃiwntÖ¿a ,isNahh; gzpf;FO âUÕgÈÆä/ JwÉfSÛ Vuhskhd ,iwkÑfSÛ g†nfÖwhßfç. tptpypaptpypa fUj;juq;FfUj;juq;F MEP rigÆÜ gÂia mÜiwa âUtÊgh£L ÉÉÈa Mf];L 14> 15 TNBCLC, jpz;btdj;jpy; tptpypaj; jiyth;fs; thrf†fnshL xÕã£L ÉsÑ» ehÛ »¿ÔJîÑfhf k£Lnk gw;wp ,isNahUf;fhd fUj;juq;F eilngw;wJ. tpf;fputhz;b gq;fpypUe;J thænthÛ vÜW brhäÈ ntnuh£lkhd ÉRthr thæîÑF 5 ngz;fs; kw;Wk; xUq;fpizg;ghsh; jpU.];lhypd;> nry;tp. tpkyh fye;J miHÕò ÉLÔjhß nkjF Maß á†fuhaß mtßfç. FUÑfç nfhz;L gad; ngw;wdh;. MÙL Kiwahf m¿ÉÑfÕg£L ,åthÙoÖfhd braä ,isNahh; jpd tpoh â£l†fç tháÑfÕg£lJ. MEP gÂfis ikaÕgLÔâ nts;sFsk; gq;fpy; ,isQh;fs; jpd tpoh Mf];l; 15 md;W rpwg;G milahs fhÂÑiffSÛ/ tÊgh£L ÉsÑf ciufSÛ jpUg;gypAld; Muk;gpf;fg;gl;L gq;fpy;; ,isNahh; ,af;f ghjhif itj;J ,lÛbgÖwd. ,Wâahf kiwÚj mU£jÚij jhkè fthÜ kz;zpd; fiy epfo;rp ,isQh;fshy; elj;jg;gl;L rpwg;gpf;fg;gl;lJ. l~ã vGâa kÇaÜid ghlnyhL âUÕgÈ Ãiwnt¿aJ. ,isQh;fis Cf;Ftpj;J topelj;Jk; mUl;jpU. MNuhf;fpajh]; ghuh£L ÉHh: ,uî 7.00 gq;Fje;ijf;F ghuhl;Lfs;. kÂÑF MEP rigÆÜ 350 ,af;Fdh;fs; $l;lk; MÙL fhyÓ áwÕig MÙL fhyÓ áwÕig Mf];L 19> 20 ,isNahh; gzpf;FOtpd; ,af;Fdh;fs; gapw;rp vLÔJiuÑf ghuh£LÑ T£lÛ vLÔJiuÑf ghuh£LÑ T£lÛ J}j;Jf;Fb kiwkhtl;lj;jpy; eilngw;wJ. midj;J kiwkhtl;l elÚjJ. òJÓnrÇ Kjätß elÚjJ. òJÓnrÇ Kjätß ,isNahh; gzpf;FOtpd; ,af;Fdh;fs; fye;Jnfhz;ldh;. kdpj chpik khÙòÄF itÔâaȆfÛ/ khÙòÄF / gapw;rp Fwpj;j njspTk;> eilKiwgLj;j Ntz;baij gw;wpAk; Ngrg;gl;lJ. òJit nguhaß nkjF òJit nguhaß nkjF M];jphpah ehl;bd; epjpAjtp mikg;gpd; njd;dpe;jpa nghWg;ghsh; jpUkpF. MdÚjuhaß kÖWÛ Maßfç kÖWÛ Maßfç ,sq;Nfh mth;fs; fye;Jnfhz;L jpl;lkpl;ldh;. MEP rigÑF òfHhuÛ N£odhßfç/ eÜ¿ bjÇÉÔjhßfç. ,Új tuyhÖW ÃfæÓáia xUq;fpizg;ghsh; gapw;rp ehÛ vÜWÛ ÃidîTWÛ tifÆä xU ÃidîÑ fäbt£il ,isNahh; gzpr; nrayfj;jpd; xUq;fpizg;ghsh;fSf;fhd rpwg;ghd mU£âU khÜRÆ âwÚJ itÔjhß. Ä\Ü mÓrfÛ mÓá£l gapw;rp jpUr;rp jPgj;jpy; Mf];l; 25> 26; md;W eilngw;wJ. midj;J MEP rigÆÜ njhÖwÛ/ gÂfç gÖ¿a tuyhÖW F¿Õòfç/ kiwkhtl;lj;jpypUe;Jk; xUq;fpizg;ghsh;fs; fye;Jnfhz;ldh;. ek; f£Liufç/ bfhÙl "Call to Asia" vÜw "Ãidî kyß" kiwkhtl;lj;jpypUe;J jpU.];lhypd;> nry;tp.tpkyh MfpNahh; fye;J nfhz;L btËÆlÕg£lJ. gapw;rp ngw;wdh;. ,Wâahf mU£jÚijaßfç/ fÄ nfhßD/ #hßé khÜRÆ ,sk; fpwp];Jt ,sk; khzhf;fh; / Mrphpah;fSf;fhd ,U áwÕòiuahÖ¿dhßfç. ,åÉHhÉÖF eÜ¿ bjÇÉÔjhßfç. ehs; gapw;rp ,Wâahf eh£LÕ gÙûlÜ T£lÛ ,Ånj ÃiwîÖwJ. Mf];L 28> Gdpj md;dhs; cah; epiyg; gs;sp> gz;Ul;b ,sk; ,Új _ÜW eh£fç ÉHhit òJit-flÿß kiwkht£l fpwp];Jt ,sk; khzhf;fh; ,af;f khzhth;fSf;Fk;> Mf];L 29 KjÜikFU nguU£âU bghÜ. mÚnjhÂrhÄ mtßfç Mrphpah;fSf;Fk; ,Uehs; fUj;jkh;;T mspf;fg;gl;lJ. fUj;jkh;tpid jiyikÆä ,a†»a ÉHhÑ FGÉdß áwÕghf brpjdß. mUl;jpU.rthpKj;J ,af;Fdh; kw;Wk; xUq;fpizg;ghsh;fs; top elj;jpdhh;. mU£âU. S. ãÓirKÔJ gs;sp re;jpg;G ,aÑFdß/ nkpÕòÕg ikaÛ-òJit. ,sk; fpwp];Jt/ ,sk; khzhf;fh;> ,af;f khzhf;fh;fis re;jpj;J mth;fSf;F tpopg;Gzh;T mspf;fg;gl;lJ.

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1. ,d;Nlhr;rh Nky;epiy gs;sp> mhpA+h;> GJit ,lk; : Gdpj rNthpahh; Nka;g;Gg;gzp ikak; 2. Gdpj md;dhs; ngz;fs; Nky; epiyg; gs;sp> flY}h; nghUs; : gioa Vw;ghl;by; khpapay; 3. md;id Ntshq;fd;dp cah; epiyg; gs;sp> rhj;jhd;Fg;gk; 4. J}a ,ja khpad;id eL epiyg;gs;sp> flY}h; Neuk; : 09.00 Kjy; 04.30 tiu 5. Gdpj khpad;id eL epiyg; gs;sp. flY}h; topelj;Jgth; : Kidth; m.khpanry;tk; 6. gpNyhkpdhs; ngz;fs; cah; epiyg; gs;sp> flY}h; Kidth; m.ngQ;rkpd; 7. J}a ,ja khpad;id Nky; epiyg; gs;sp> mhpahq;Fg;gk;. 8. J}a ,ja khpad;id cah; epiyg; gs;sp> nul;bahh;ghisak.; vj;jidNgh; Ntz;Lnkd;whYk; tuyhnkd md;Gld; miof;fpd;Nwd;. 9. Gdpj #irag;gh; cah; epiyg; gs;sp> coth;fiu> GJit. gphpaKs;sth; Ke;jpd ehs; khiyNa tuyhk;> mg;gb tuapUg;gth; Kd;dNu 10. ng];fp Nky; epiyg; gs;sp> cSe;J}h;Ngl;il vdf;F vOJk;gb Ntz;LfpNwd;. 11. Mh;.rp. eLepiyg; gs;sp> NfhtpyhD}h; gq;FngWgth;gq;FngWgth;: ,y;ywj;jhh;> ,Ughy; Jwtpah;> mUl;je;ijah;> 12. nfhd;rfh cah; epiyg; gs;sp> GJit ey;nyz;zk;gilj;j midtUk; tutpiofpNwd;. 13. Gdpj md;dhs; Nky; epiyg; gs;sp> nea;Ntyp 14. Gdpj gpuhd;rp]; nkl;hpf; cah; epiyg; gs;sp> rhuk;. EioT fl;lzk;: &.20.00 kl;LNk. czT> Fwpg;NgL Nghd;witfis 15. Gdpj #irag;gh; FSdp Nky; epiyg; gs;sp> jpz;btdk; tptpypaf;FO ftdpj;Jf; nfhs;Sk;. 16. J.M.K. nkl;hpf; eLepiyg; gs;sp> kuf;fhzk; 17. J}a ,Uja Mz;lth; gs;sp> GJit Dear Fathers, Sisters and friends, 18 Gdpj me;Njhzpahh; cah; epiyg; gs;sp> GJit According to the information, which I received from the 19. Gdpj kpf;Nfy; Nky; epiyg; gs;sp> nrQ;rp Regional Bible Commission Secretary, The following are the price 20. J}a ,ja khpad;id cah; epiyg; gs;sp> GJit of the various editions of the Tamil Bible. gq;F re;jpg;G 1. Deluxe Bible (25 GSM) Rs.185/- 1. khjk;gl;L 2. N.T with Psalms (Normal Size) Rs.70/- 2. tpNdhgh efh;> GJit 3. nts;sFsk; Please Note: This special & subsidized price is only for those 4. fkyhGuk; (nts;sFsk; fpisgq;F) who place order until the end of September 2009, otherwise it is 5. tpOg;Guk; rNthpahh; gq;F Rs.200/- and Rs.90/- respectively. 6. gzpf;fd;Fg;gk; 7. mizNahp Please get as many copies as you want from the TNBCLC, Tindivanam. Mfpa gq;Ffspy; cs;s ,isQh; ,af;fj;ij re;jpj;J ,isQh;fSf;F tpopg;Gzh;T fUj;Jf;fs; mspf;fg;gl;ld... Wishing you God’s choicest blessings. mUl;jpU. rthpKj;J Please Note: This special & subsidized price is only for those who ,af;Fdh; place order until the end of September 2 ,tz;> tptpypaf; FO mwpf;if mUl;gzp. m.ngQ;rkpd; md;ghh;e;j mUl;je;ijah;fNs! mUl;rNfhjhpfNs! md;ghh;e;j ,iwkf;fNs! tptpypa Mizf;FOr; nrayh; 18.10.2009> QhapW md;W ekJ cah;kiwkhtl;l mstpy; tptpypaf; fUj;juq;F xd;iw Vw;ghL nra;Js;Nshk;.

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SC/ST COMMISSION 2. One day meeting for the candidates who are going to appear for IAS through TNBC Commission 1. TNBC/TNCRI scholarship for the Dalit students for There was a meeting for the candidates sponsored by the TNBC the year 2009-2010. commission for IAS,IPS on 23rd Sunday of this month. In the Application Forms discussion it has been suggested that a continual follow up is needed The application forms are available from 1st September 2009, and full time coaching is also a must. The commission took the at Arch-diocesan commission office in SAMSSS premises suggession for consideration. From our diocese Ms. Anbumalar took Vikravandy from Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 part in the meeting. PM. The applications are also available in the Archbishop’s 3. Consultative meeting for seeking Government to House, Pondicherry. The cost of the application is Rs. 15/-. implement S/C, S/T status for Dalit Christians Limited Number In the view of 30th meeting for the diocesan representatives for This year only 150 applications are allotted to our Archdiocese. seeking Government to implement S/C,S/T status for Dalit Christians, The Parish Priests are requested to identify one or two really a consultative and planning meeting was held in the Trichy. deserving beneficiaries for the scholarship. Only with the recommendation letter of the parish priest, the 4. Training for diocesan representatives in seeking Gov- beneficiaries can get the application forms. ernment to implement S/C, S/T status for Dalit Chris- Eligible Courses tians After the first meeting of diocesan representatives in various The following courses in Government recognized institutions region of Tamil Nadu, on 30th of August 2009 all the diocesan are eligible for the scholarship. representatives have a training in Trichy. From our diocese six Nursing, B. Pharm, BPT, TTC, DTE, Polytechnic, ITI, DMLT, persons will participate in the meeting. MPHW, Pre school Training, D.Cater 5. Diocesan Secretaries meeting on 17th of September Certificate The evaluation meeting for the diocesan commission secretaries A Xerox of Community certificate must be there with the will be held on 17th of September, 2009 at Udayam TNBC centre. application stating that the beneficiary is a Catholic. 6. Farewell function for outgoing TNBC secretary Last Date for the filled in application forms On 30th there will be a Farewell function in Trichy for Rev. Fr. The filled in application forms should be sent on or before Pakianathan. He has been in the commission for two terms. His 10th of October 2009 to Archdiocesan secretary. period has seen many developments in administration and other Note: Rev. Fathers are requested to see that all the applications fields of reservation. The diocesan commission extends heartfelt bought are filled in properly and sent in time to the Secretary. Kindly thanks and wishes for the future ministry. do not waste the applications by not submitting them. Rev. Fr. D. Leo Vijay Pushparaj Secretary, SC/ST Commission

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DOCTOR’S PAGE Avoid high fat food Avoid too much coffee and colas BLOOD PRESSURE Do not drink excessive Alcohol What is Blood Pressure? Reduce stress and relax after work Blood pressure is the force exerted by the blood on the walls of Follow up regularly with the Doctor the artery (Blood Vessels carrying blood away from the Heart). Physical exercise like brisk walking for at least 30 minutes The contraction of the Heart pumps blood through the blood for 5 days in a week vessels. The pressure of the blood on the arterial wall is greater, each time the Heart contracts and is known as systolic pressure. The How can the Sodium in Diet be reduced? diastolic pressure is the pressure during the resting phase between Use little or no salt to food. Avoid fast foods, restaurant the contractions and is lower than the systolic pressure. foods, as they contain very high salt load The blood pressure is measured by an apparatus known as the Avoid kichups, pickles, curd, meats and fish, canned foods Sphygmomanometer. It is measured in mille meters of mercury (mm. salted nuts, chips, popcorns and snacks Hg). Normal BP is 120/80, where 120 denotes systolic pressure and 80 denotes diastolic pressure. High BP is known as Rinse canned vegetables with tap water before cooking HYPERTENSION and is defined as BP greater than 140 systolic or What are the Symptoms of BP? greater than 90 diastolic. High BP shows symptoms, which include the following What are the Risk Factors? Headache (pulsating head ache behind the eyes) The risk factors of high BP include Visual disturbances Heredity Nausea and vomiting Obesity Smoking Do Medicines Cure BP? Medicines do not cure BP, but only control it. Medicines should Age be taken regularly throughout the life. Stress What is the Dash Eating Plan? Kidney diseases and hormonal diseases DASH – stands for DIETARY APPROACHES TO STOP How can BP be controlled? HYPERTENSION. A diet of fruits, vegetables, fat free milk, and food High BP can be controlled by the following measures low in saturated fat, total fat and cholesterol can reduce high BP. Stop smoking MY BLOOD PRESSURE ACCEPTABLE RANGES (MM/HG) Maintain a normal body weight 90/60 . . . . LOW Low sodium diets – Eat a healthy diet containing soluble 110/70 . . . SUPER NORMAL fibers 120/80 . . . NORMAL

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130/85 . . . UPPER NORMAL 2. Secours Catholique Caritas France, Project: 140/90 . . . BORDERLINE a) Computer : 150/95 . . . MODERATE HIGH Seminar on “History of Technology” was conducted in Pattinacherry on 22nd August 2009. 22 computer students 160/100 . . HIGH participated. Above 160/100 . . SEVERE HYPERTENSION b) Skill Training : 20 students successfully completed Maintenance & Repairing High BP increases the risk of Heart attack and Stroke. of Domestic appliances course in July 2009. High BP can damage the Eyes, Kidneys, Liver and the Nervous System. c) Waste disposal shed construction : On 11th August 2009 the District Collector of Karaikal approved Hence Life Style habits help in controlling the BP. the land for the purpose of waste disposal shed and Water purification Dr. J. Irudayaraj plant for two project villages in Karaikal. In Pattinacherry, the construction of waste disposal shed is in progress. Medical Consultant Archdiocese of Pondicherry & Cuddalore 3. Suraksha: a) Lactating Mother’s Week (from Aug. 1 to Aug. 7th 09): ACTIVITIES OF PMSSS Awareness to lactating mothers was conducted from August 1st I. Tsunami Rehabilitation work: to August 7th at 28 Suraksha intervention villages. PMSSS, through 1. Community Mobilization: Suraksha project organized this programme. The ANM of the A) TRAINING ON VILLAGE NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMU- concerned areas gave awareness on the importance of breast feeding. NITY MEMBERS: Totally 264 lactating mothers and pregnant mothers were benefitted VNC training on Village Development Plan preparation was by this programme. conducted in Kanagachettikulam, Kurusukuppam, Vaithikuppam, b) Independence day: Vambakeerapalayam, Pattinacherry, Kottucherrymedu and Independence day was observed on all suraksha intervention Keezhakasagudimedu. 340 VNC members were actively attended. villages. Village presidents, Neighborhood community, Community b) Gender Training : vigilance group, children parliament members and community Gender training was conducted in Kanagachettikulam, members were participated. Totally 1,111 persons participated. Kurusukuppam, Vaithikuppam, Vambakeerapalayam, Pattinacherry, Kottucherrymedu and Keezhakasagudimedu. 340 NC’s members c) Grama Saba Meeting: On 15th August 2009, Grama Saba Meeting was conducted in were sensitized on gender mainstreaming. Pattinacherry, Suthukulam and Thaikal Thonidurai. These village c) Task force Training : panchayats were represented by village president, Neighbourhood Task force training was conducted in Kanagachettikulam, Community members, Community Vigilance group members and Periyakalapet, Solai Nagar North and South. 108 task force members village people. Key issues of the villages were discussed and it was were trained in fire, rescue and evacuation operations. assured by the Government officials that necessary actions will be

Archdiocesan News Letter Pondicherry & Cuddalore Archdiocesan News Letter Pondicherry & Cuddalore 349 350 SEPTEMBER 2009 PMSSS SEPTEMBER 2009 PMSSS taken to solve the essential problems. In total 76 members were 5. Information and Communication Technology: participated. a. e-Medicine Program: d) Free Education Materials distribution: e-medicine programs were organized at Solai Nagar South and Materials were distributed to students scholastic freely by Desan Kurusukuppam. Dr.Micheal diagnosed the patients and prescribes NGO, Puducherry. 216 students of Solai Nagar (South & North) basic medicine for 2 days. Medicines were given at free of cost. from 1st to 5th STD were benefitted. This was achieved by the linkage Totally 60 patients benefited through this program. created by Surakasha programme with other NGOs. b. e-Learning Program: In Pattinacherry 100 students were given free scholastic e-learning program was going regularly through BSNL Server materials by the local MLA. in the coastal villages. And it also telecast through Local Cable TV Channel Rainbow TV. 25 programs were telecasted this month. 4. ReCAP programme: e-Learning offline programs were conducted at PMSSS Village a. Awareness on Global Warming: Resource Centers and village Knowledge Centers. The ReCAP Team and Dr. Ranjit Daniels from Care Earth jointly had given Awreness on Global Warming to Cluny and other Sisters c. Village Resource Centre: - Discussion for setting up of Expert Centre is going on with Indian Congregation on 17th August 09 in the Cluny Hospital conference Space Research Organization (ISRO) Bangalore. Next month hall. 50 sisters were participated in this awareness programme. In there is possibility to setup the expert centers. this programme, we explained the Global Warming concept and its - Tailoring Certificates were distributed to the course finished threats in ecological patterns. students in Vadalur and Nedungadu Village Resource Center. b. MCRC Porgram: - Students trained on Type Writing in Village Resource Centers ReCAP Coordinator had attended the MCRC program held on are going to Government Examination this week. th th 4 & 5 of Aug’09 in the Department of Science and Technology, d. Village Knowledge Centre: Chennai for (M.O.U) signing. With the Support of National Association for Software Solution c. External evaluation of ReCAP: Company (NASSCOM) Foundation, Mumbai, Microsoft Unlimited The ReCAP Project activity processes were evaluated by Potential Program was going in 10 Village knowledge Centres in the Dr.Sivakumar (MSSRF) on 11th and 12th of August ’09 with Mr. James interior rural. and Christy (CMT), ReCAP team along with Dr. Daniel and Dr. II. Other Activities: Jayashree Vencatesan (Care Earth). The External Evaluator had met 1. Fraternal Life Sabha: the taskforce groups of the 3 villages and asked their participation in Villupuram vicariate 5 SVS were facilitated to avail Rs. 60,000/ the ReCAP program activities. He also had a look of the overall field - each as revolving fund. activities, and CCCP center. 2. Sago Dharma Sabha (SDS): d. Landscape Assessment: - Old Aged Pension issued to 324 person for the total of The Assessment of the landscape ecology has been in the process Rs.32,400/-. of analysis. In this part, we ReCAP team assess the Landscapes in - Loan Rs.75,000/- was issued to J.J. Nagar Women SHG, 15 the 3 villages to see the vital changes that takes place periodically. members benefited.

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3. Women in Development Department: - All the eligible SHGs are facilitated to avail Revolving Fund. a) New Thrust Programme (NTP): - According to the target given the staffs are in the process of On 27th July 2009, Villianur union CBO meeting was conducted. promoting new SHGs. Training was given on record maintenance. c) Vazhndhukaatuvom Project: On 4th August 2009, Uzhavarakarai union CBO meeting was On 28th July 2009, Home Based Rehabilitation programme organized to give orientation on documentation and record and SHG activities were monitored at Thazhanallur and Kosapallam maintenance. VPRCs of Murugankudi cluster. At Tholar Panchayat (Eraiyur Cluster) On 8th August 2009 the Regional Resource Supportive cluster level VPRC orientation was given on special fund components, Organization (RRSO) member Mrs. Radha along with TASOSS disability and vulnerable issues and CDF strategies. Training given Zonal Co-ordinator Ms. Nirmala visited PMSSS and evaluated the to the CDF on SHG book keeping. activities of NT IV phase. They had meeting with NT staff and gave On 18th August 2009, VPRC meeting was organized at input on livelihood and right based initiatives. Also they had meeting Varambanur and A.Agaram, Sirumangalam to give training on with the 3 selected CBO and evaluated their activities in specific to disability and vulnerable components. The CDFs were given training IV phase. to maintain disability related documents at panchayat level and also th On 12 August 2009, Cuddalore union CBO meeting was SHG book keeping. organized to monitor the Peoples bank activities. Orientation was st given to start Income Generation program. On 21 August 2009, field visit was carried out at Murugankudi Panchayat to monitor the SHGs activities. Loan: · On 10th August 09, Cuddalore Union Thuya Sagaya Annai –I, 4. Fraternal Life Service Home (FLSH): Samupillai Nagar, Women SHG received Rs.2,50,000/- - As on 22.8.09, 32 inmates are there in the home. Pallavan Grama Bank, Cuddalore Branch. 16 members - 39 patients underwent treatment during this period. benefited. - 7 patients were discharged and sent to their home. · On 10th August 09, Parangipettai Union Nesam Women SHG - On 4th August 09, the former Chief Minister of Puducherry Mr. received Rs. 90,000/- Primary Agri. Co-operative Bank, Rangasamy on his birthday gave food and cloths to the inmates. Pudhuchathiram Branch. 16 members benefited. - On 7th August 09, validity program for Rev.Fr. R. Ratchagar · On 10th August 09, Parangipettai Union Vivekananthar Agri. was organized at FLSH. All the Staff of PMSSS took part and SHG received Rs. 1,00,000/- Primary Agri. Co-operative Bank, honored him. They also welcomed the new Director Rev.Fr. Pudhuchathiram Branch. 20 members benefited. Albert Thambidurai. · On 10th August 09, Parangipettai Union Annai Sathiya Agri. - On 14th & 15th August 09, 26 patients were taken to Ooty to SHG received Rs. 50,000/- Primary Agri. Co-operative Bank, picnic. Pudhuchathiram Branch. 20 members benefited. - Mr. Arumugam - contractor, Mr. Ashok Anand - Managing b) Mahalir Thittam (MaThi): director, Adhithya School, Mr. Dhanasekar - Central Excise - The target SHGs are facilitated for the process of getting ID officer, Mr. Esakiel - AE, PWD and Dr. Sivapragasam were card from Tamil Nadu Corporation for the Development of sponsored the program. Women (TNCDW).

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5. Kolping: nd THANK YOU... - On 2 August 09, Training on federation concept was organized I most cordially thank our Archbishop of at Villupuram, 42 Kolping members participated. Pondicherry & Cuddalore for the proposal, permission and blessing for the three days’ celebration Loan: th th marking the 350 anniversary of the Founding of the - On 20 August 09, Rs. 40,000/- loan amount was issued to MEP Society. I am grateful to Most Rev. Dr. Michael Palakollai Kolping Family for Milch Animal purpose,4 members Augustine, Archbishop Emeritus Pondicherry for benefited. his presence and sharing of the contribution of MEP. I am very grateful to the Chief Minister of Pondicherry, 6. Rehabilitation of Differently Challenged person in Honourable Mr. V. Vaithiyalingam for the great concern over us by Pondicherry-Cuddalore Arch Diocese: joining our celebration. I thank His Excellency Consul General, Sensitization / Awareness programme on causes, prevention Rev. Fr. Georgus Mansuey, MEP, Secretary General, MEP and types of disabilities has been organized in Kottucherry, Society, Rev. Fr. Camile Cornu, MEP, Regional Superior MEP Kurumbaharam, Thenankudi, Karaikal, St. Andrew Church & St. and Rev. Fr. Y. Olivier, Vice-Regional Superior, MEP for their Antony Church, T.R. Pattinam, Pattinacherry & enlightening presence. Keezhakasakudimedu. About 316 village people gained knowledge I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the Bishops who came about Disability. over to our Archdiocese to felicitate the MEP Society. With great joy and pleasure, I thank all the members of the FR. V. Albert Thambidurai Celebration Committee for rendering their cooperation and hard work Executive Director and creative ideas for the MEP function. I thank the former ministers of Pondicherry, Mr. Joseph Mariadoss and Mr. Gandhiraj for being with us. I take this opportunity ANNUAL RETREAT to thank all the priests of our diocese, men and women religious and Sep 21 - 25, 2009 the laity for the cooperation to make this function a successful one. A special thanks to Rev. Fr. M. S. John Bosco, Principal, Petit Archbishop’s House, Pondicherry. Seminaire HSS, Pondicherry and the staff for all the arrangements, The Annual Retreat for our diocesan services extended in all the three days. Finally, I thank one and all for clergy will take place at the Archbishop’s House the fruitful celebration of the MEP Society. from Monday 21st to Friday 25th September Very Rev. Msgr. P. Antonysamy 2009. All the diocesan priests are kindly Vicar General requested to participate in this retreat. If some for valid reasons are not able to participate in HEALTH COMMISSION this retreat they should get my written One Day Biblical Seminar - Sep 20, 2009 permission for their absence and inform Rev. Idhaya Ashram, Ariyancoupam, Fr. Procurator. Making annual retreat is a serious obligation of 9.00 a.m to 5.00 p.m. the clergy (Can. 276/4). Hence they are to make their own All the Catholic Nurses of Pondicherry are welcome arrangements for their annual retreat. Rev.Fr.M.A.Gnanapragasam Most Rev.Dr.A.Anandarayar Secretary, Health Commission Archbishop of Pondicherry and Cuddalore

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