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MST World 01/’17  Easter 2017 News Contributors: MST Members Patron: Fr K. Ammanathukunnel Editor: Fr J. Aryankalayil Manager: Fr J. Kunnel Layout & DTP: Fr J. Aryankalayil

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I. Message from the Director General...... 3 II. MST Golden Jubilee Programmes ...... 5 1. MST Golden Jubilee Inauguration ...... 5 2. Inaugural Address of the Major Archbishop ...... 9 3. Golden Jubilee Thanksgiving Mass and Celebration in Mumbai...... 15 III. News from the Generalate ...... 18 1. New Priests’ Day 2017...... 18 2. Vocation Camp ...... 18 3. Visits by Dignitaries ...... 19 4. MST Seminarians from Kerala Seminaries Receive Sacred Orders ...... 19 5. Monthly Allowance Raised ...... 19 6. Blessing of the New MST Minor Seminary at Thamarassery ...... 20

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IV. Transfers and Appointments ...... 20 1. St Paul Region, Ujjain ...... 20 2. St Alphonsa Region, Sangli ...... 20 3. Mary Queen of Missions Delegation, Delhi ...... 21 4. Outside the Regions ...... 21 V. Change of Contact Information...... 23 VI. News from Mission Regions ...... 27 1. St Paul Region, Ujjain ...... 27 2. St Thomas Region, Mandya ...... 31 3. St Alphonsa Region, Sangli ...... 45 4. St Mary Queen of Missions Delegation, Delhi ...... 47 VII. News from the Ministry of Formation ...... 54 1. News from Deepti Minor Seminary, Melampara...... 54 2. News from Deepti Minor Seminary, Moochankund...... 58 3. News from Jeevan Jyoti, Srirangapattna...... 59 4. News from Ruhalaya Major Seminary, Ujjain ...... 61 VIII. News from Other Ministries...... 67 1. Santhome Bible Centre, Pariyaram ...... 67 2. Vishwadeepti Missiology Centre, Kolhapur ...... 69 3. Karunyashram, Paithalmala ...... 70 IX. Initiatives and Achievements by the Members .....72 X. Beloved Ones Departed for Eternal Reward ...... 74

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I. MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR GENERAL “Alleluia… Alleluia… Christ has risen indeed… Alleluia.” Warm and prayerful greetings of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ! Easter is a season of happiness and joy. It is the time of a new beginning – a new life. Easter brings freshness to our mission work, our community life and our personal spiritual life- rejuvenated with the power and strength of the Risen Lord. As missionaries this Easter has a very special significance for our lives since the Society has begun to celebrate her Golden Jubilee year. Easter announces to each one of us our obligation to be filled with and be refreshed by the missionary zeal of Christ. The resurrection of our Lord is preceded by His passion and death. The gospel according to Luke presents in 9:51 “he set his face towards Jerusalem”. This clearly shows the determination of Jesus to embrace the cross at Jerusalem and thereby becoming glorified by God. Through his death on the cross Jesus affirmed his mission of redeeming the world for God. His resurrection from such a humiliating death is an affirmation of this mission by God the Father. The event of Easter transforms the humanity and the entire world. The disciples become apostles of a new era, new vision and a new way of life. They become His messengers to the ends of the earth (cf. Acts 1:08), because Easter ensured His continued presence with them for the mission of witnessing (Mat 28: 18-20) Becoming missionary is a challenge. Forfeiting ourselves in spite of the current attacks and accusations on the church and the priesthood, living a selfless life for the people of God is essentially radical. Our life is challenged to be persecuted and crucified. Our life is a challenge when we become His witnesses. This Easter season should be a time of renewal for the Society and for each one of us. As Jesus found time to be with the Father,

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to be “alone” with Him, to be strengthened to accept the challenges awaiting him in Jerusalem, we too should be finding time to be “alone” with Christ in our prayers. Resurrected Jesus found it a challenge to gather the dispersed, cold-hearted disciples, and strengthen them with the power of the Holy Spirit. So too we should be able to join ourselves with the fellow missionaries and be strengthened mutually through prayers and selfless services. Let us be ready to accept the challenge of accepting the mission in a more profound manner which cardinal Mar George Alencherry has put forward before us in his inaugural address on the occasion of the inauguration of our Jubilee Year. Dear fellow missionaries, in the season of Easter let us accept this challenge and let our lives be guided by his Spirit so that our hearts may be burning with the zeal for mission. Let this Easter prompt us to celebrate the Golden Jubilee Year with more commitment and enthusiasm. For this, the source and power comes from our celebration of the Holy Qurbana and meditation upon the Word of God. Let us be strengthened by the Holy Spirit to give Christ whom we have “tasted” in the Holy Qurbana and the Word to the people who are thirsting for HIM. Let our Blessed Mother and St Thomas, our patron, help and guide us in accepting our challenges. Let us be rooted in the mission of proclaiming the good news to the whole creation (cf. Mk 16:15).

Fr Kurian Ammanathukunnel Director General, MST

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II. MST GOLDEN JUBILEE PROGRAMMES 1. MST Golden Jubilee Inauguration [Reported by Fr Thomas Chenganariparampil] The Missionary Society of St. Thomas the Apostle (MST) entered into the Golden Jubilee year on 22nd February 2017. The inauguration of the Golden Jubilee of MST was a simple but historical event. It took place on Wednesday 22nd February 2017 at Deepti Bhavan on the 50th Foundation day of MST. 49 years ago, exactly on this day MST was formally inaugurated by its founder Mar Sebastian Vayalil in the presence of the prefect of the Oriental Congregation, His Eminence Cardinal Fürstenberg, and most of the bishops of the Syro Malabar Hierarchy. a. Pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Heavenly Patron As a spiritual preparation for starting the Jubilee Year, the MST organized a pilgrimage to the tomb of the heavenly patron of MST, situated at St. Thomas Basilica, Mylapore. Considering the past fifty years of our Society, 50 MST priests—representing the 44 batches—

under the leadership of the Director General visited the tomb of St. Thomas, offered Holy Qurbana and prayed the Novena prayer and sought the intercession of the saint for all the members of MST and all their activities on 20th February 2017. Bishop Mar Sebastian Vadakel gave a touching homily on this occasion. After the Holy Mass very Rev. Fr. Director General lighted the lamp from the tomb of St.

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Thomas to be brought to Deepti Bhavan to light the jubilee lamp. b. The Jubilee Inaugural Mass In the morning on 22nd February a solemn Holy Qurbana was celebrated at Deepti Bhavan with Bishop Mar Sebastian Vadakel as the main celebrant and concelebrated by a good number of MST priests from across the world. A good number of neighbours also

came to participate in this historic event. Our Director General, Very Rev. Fr. Kurian Ammanathukunnel, preached homily during the Holy Mass. He emphasised the importance and relevance of MST in the present missionary context of India. He also highlighted the contributions of MST and remembered the contributions of the members both for the mission of the Church and for the growth of the MST. c. Formal Inauguration of the Golden Jubilee The formal inauguration of the Golden Jubilee of the MST was done at 5:30 p.m. on 22nd February. His Eminence Mar George Cardinal Alencherry, the Major Archbishop of the Syro Malabar Church, formally inaugurated the Golden Jubilee Year. In the beginning the lamp brought from the tomb of St. Thomas the Apostle, the patron of MST, was solemnly received at

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the Generalate. The reception was solemnised by the beautiful rhythmic Chendamelam by the students of Angel Home, Kadanad. Bishop Mar Joseph Kallarangatt, the bishop of Palai, presided over the inaugural function. Bishop Mar Sebastian Vadakel and Dr. Babu Sebastian, the Vice Chancellor of M.G. University, Kottayam were guests of honour. Very Rev. Fr. Director General welcomed all the dignitaries and the guests for the function. The Major Archbishop unveiled the new painting of St. Thomas (painted by Mr. Jinu George). He also lighted the Jubilee Lamp from the lamp brought from Mylapore. In his inaugural address he highlighted the contributions of MST for the growth of the mission of the Syro-Malabar Church and how it helped to develop the missionary consciousness in the mother church. Bishop Mar Joseph Kallarangatt said that the diocese of Pala is proud of the Missionary Society founded by its first Bishop and most of its first members and a good number of its total members are from this diocese. The missionaries of MST are doing pioneer work in several areas, paving way for the future.

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Dr. Babu Sebastian, the Vice-Chancellor of M.G. University, Kottayam appreciated the missionary initiatives of MST and its missionaries. Rev. Fr. Kurian Valiamangalam, one of the pioneer members and two-term Director General of MST, spoke on the missionary aspirations of MST. Sr. Lissa DST, the Superior General of DST Congregation, spoke of the achievements of the MST and thanked for its support for the DST congregation in the missions. Sr. Lissa said that she is proud of being a witness to the inauguration of the Golden Jubilee Year of MST, as she was present also on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of MST and, in 1968 as a child, on occasion of the inauguration of the MST. Bishop Mar Sebastian Vadakel released two books on this occasion. The first one was a booklet in Malayalam on MST, explaining its origin, growth and its present activities prepared by Fr. James Kurukilamkatt MST. The second book was a devotional book on St. Thomas, with incidents from the life of St. Thomas the Apostle,

taken from different sources, reflections and prayers. This book is prepared by Fr. James Kurukilamkatt and Fr. Paul Painadath in such a way that it can be prayed for 31 days in the month of July as a devotion to St. Thomas, the father of our church. Jubilee Year flag, candles and a foundation stone for the proposed jubilee memorial shrine were blessed by the Major Archbishop on this day.Fr. Daey Kunnath presented a beautiful skit on the missionary preaching of St. Thomas, the founding of MST in Kerala and the

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present activities of MST. The song on MST prepared by Fr. Ashok Kollamkudy and sung by his team was really touching and meaningful. Fr. Roby Adappoor anchored the programme and Fr. Jose Palakeel proposed the vote of thanks. The whole jubilee inauguration programme was very simple but elegant. A good number of priests and sisters from neighbouring communities and parishes, neighbours, benefactors, Santhome Fellowship members and well- wishers witnessed to this historic celebration. 2. Inaugural Address of the Major Archbishop Missionary Society of St Thomas (MST) is one of the most cherished pastoral projects of Mar Sebastian Vayalil, the first Bishop of Palai. Though there may be several founding members, there is only one founder: Mar Sebastian Vayalil of happy memory, a great visionary who accomplished a historical mission. He was well aware of the missionary character that the Syro-Malabar Church had ever maintained and which flourished during the latter half of the twentieth century. This Church during nineteen fifties, sixties and seventies sent a number of missionaries to the Latin dioceses outside Kerala. The eparchy of Palai was one of the eparchies that sent the most number of missionaries. Having reflected this overflow of missionaries from the Syro- Malabar Church, the question arose why this church cannot have its own missionary activities. As a result of this reflection the MST was born. Ever since its inception, the Society has contributed a lot to

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the growth of the missionary vision in the Syro-Malabar Church. Not only the activities of the MST but also the missionary witness of the Eparchy of Ujjain are worthy of mention in this context. I am glad to say that the MST, through its three mission regions, St. Paul’s Region in Ujjain, St. Thomas Region in Mandya, St. Alphonsa Region in Sangli and one delegation in Delhi, has contributed considerably in the fields of evangelization, pastoral care, general education, special education, health care, empowerment of the differently abled, rehabilitation and so on. MST carries out its mission through these various apostolic activities in view of creating a harmonious, value based society, transforming the society to establish the Kingdom of God. By sending so many missionaries to different parts of India and abroad, the Missionary Society has always been and is still in the forefront by providing pastoral care to the Syro-Malabar migrant communities. I gratefully acknowledge the effective and active leadership that Bishop Sebastian Vadakel MST is giving to the Commission for Evangelization and Pastoral Care of the Migrants, as its present Chairman. MST collaborates very actively also with the various eparchies in and outside Kerala by lending services of its priests. Furthermore, the Major Archiepiscopal Curia too gets the service of the MST fathers in different ways. Presently Fr Joseph Pulavelil is serving as Secretary to Bishop Raphael Thattil, the Apostolic Visitator for India and in this capacity he is also coordinating

10 MST WorldWorldWorld  Easter 2017 MST Golden Jubilee Programmes the Syro-Malabar mission activities. In this context we must be aware that our Church is not yet fully granted with the rightful provisions the Second Vatican Council had envisaged fifty three years ago. Even though the Council Fathers taught, “Means should be taken therefore in every part of the world for the protection and advancement of all the individual Churches and, to this end, there should be established parishes and a special hierarchy where the spiritual good of the faithful demands it” (OE, 4), we know well that there are still a number of places in various parts of India and in the Gulf Countries, where our migrant faithful are not well provided with the pastoral care with proper jurisdiction of our own Church sui iuris. Right from the very beginning MST missionaries, by giving due priority, had been actively engaged in the field of school education. A good number of the schools in the Eparchy of Ujjain were started by the MST priests who were also instrumental in starting schools in many other dioceses. Now the Society has its own educational institutions as well as many non- formal education centres in the missions. MST’s educational apostolate is now active in the African country of Tanzania too. The contributions of this Society of priests in the social field are praiseworthy. Care and rehabilitation of the differently abled persons, rehabilitation of the HIV/AIDS affected and infected people and their families, medical and psychological support to the mentally ill, family counselling, child centred activities, old age homes, providing food to the needy, shelter to the homeless are some of the important ministries that the MST carries out in view of creating a harmonious and value based society. I now recollect my visit to the Sangli Mission in the month of February 2015, on the occasion of its Silver Jubilee. The missionary zeal of the priests, sisters and lay people who work there with one heart and mind still remains live in my memory. It was a unique experience for me to be an eye witness of the wonderful missionary apostolate that the MST priests undertake also in other parts of our country. The Communication ministry of the MST also deserves special mention. The Society does a lot of effective service in this filed. The

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IMPACT (Initiatives for Missionary Pastoral Animation and Communication Theology) functioning at Thevackal, Ernakulam, is doing a lot by organizing workshops and seminars on mission and pastoral communication for children and adults. I am glad to acknowledge the pioneering leadership given by Fr Jose Palakeel MST, the present assistant Director General, to start the Syro- Malabar Church Internet Mission. The SMCIM is now running very well under the efficient leadership of Fr Joby Maprakavil MST.

The Society has contributed to create a mission culture in the Syro-Malabar Church. The Ruhalaya Seminary in Ujjain is forming priests with special missionary outlook. There have been studies on Mission theology and many of the MST fathers have written research papers on mission. Now it is up to all concerned to accept and foster the Society as a missionary power house for the Syro-Malabar Church as a whole. I do appreciate and congratulate the Directors General, presently Fr Kurian Ammanathukunnel, and the priests who have given effective leadership to the Society in the past 50 years. The Society has also produced two missionaries in the Episcopal Service: Late Bishop Mar John Perumattam, the first Director General and the first Bishop of Ujjain and Mar Sebastian Vadakel, the present Bishop of Ujjain. The name of Fr Joseph Maliparampil, one of the founding members of MST, is to be specially mentioned in an occasion like

12 MST WorldWorldWorld  Easter 2017 MST Golden Jubilee Programmes this for the missionary zeal with which he has worked for the founding of Cherupushpa Mission League and the promotion of so many vocations to priesthood and religious life. I also specially acknowledge the person of Fr Sebastian Thuruthel MST, who was my teacher in the Major Seminary. The Syro-Malabar Church has recently honoured him with the title Vaidikaratnam. The Vatican Council II, in its decree on the mission activity of the church teaches, “The pilgrim Church is missionary by her very nature, since it is from the mission of the Son and the mission of the Holy Spirit that she draws her origin, in accordance with the decree of God the Father” (AG, n. 2). Christ “founded His Church as the sacrament of salvation and sent His Apostles into all the world just as He Himself had been sent by His Father” (AG, n.5). Blessed Pope Paul VI, in his Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Nuntiandi, wrote: “Evangelizing is in fact the grace and vocation proper to the Church, her deepest identity. She exists in order to evangelize, that is to say,

in order to preach and teach, to be the channel of the gift of grace, to reconcile sinners with God, and to perpetuate Christ’s sacrifice in the Mass, which is the memorial of His death and glorious resurrection” (EN, n. 14). The Pope continues, “Evangelization is for no one, an individual and isolated act; it is one that is deeply ecclesial. When the most obscure preacher, catechist or pastor in the most distant land preaches the Gospel, gathers his little community together or administers a sacrament, even alone, he is carrying out an ecclesial act, and his action is certainly attached to the evangelizing activity of the whole Church by institutional relationships, but also

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by profound invisible links in the order of grace. This presupposes that he acts not in virtue of a mission which he attributes to himself or by a personal inspiration, but in union with the mission of the Church and in her name” (EN 60). Thinking in this line we have to say that the individual missionary preaches in the name of the Church, not in his or her name. Let us continue to exercise all our ministries in the Church as ecclesial acts which build up the church. Pope Francis in Evangelii Gaudium says, “Though it is true that this mission demands great generosity on our part, it would be wrong to see it as a heroic individual undertaking, for it is first and foremost the Lord’s work, surpassing anything which we can see and understand. Jesus is “the first and greatest evangelizer”. In every activity of evangelization, the primacy always belongs to God, who has called us to cooperate with him and who leads us on by the power of his Spirit. (n. 12) Regarding new Evangelization also Pope Francis has his appeal: “we cannot forget that evangelization is first and foremost about preaching the Gospel to those who do not know Jesus Christ or who

have always rejected him. Many of them are quietly seeking God, led by a yearning to see his face, even in countries of ancient Christian tradition. All of them have a right to receive the Gospel. Christians have the duty to proclaim the Gospel without excluding anyone. Instead of seeming to impose new obligations, they should appear as people who wish to share their joy, who point to a horizon of beauty and who invite others to a delicious banquet. It is not by proselytizing that the Church grows, but “by attraction” (ibid n. 13).

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Evangelization of the poor is another important emphasis in the teaching of Pope Francis. “Evangelize the poor: this is the mission of Jesus; this is also the mission of the Church and of all the baptized in the Church. To be a Christian and to be a missionary is the same thing,” the Pope said on Jan. 24, 2016 to the people gathered in Saint Peter’s Square. In the same speech the Pope continued: “What does it mean to evangelize the poor? It means to be close to them, to serve them, to free them from oppression, and all this in the name and with the Spirit of Christ, because he is the Gospel of God, he is the mercy of God, and he is the liberation of God.” The Pope also says that everyone needs to be evangelized, both the evangelizer and the one who hears him. In his angelus address on January 26, 2014, the Pope said, “Jesus teaches us that the Good News, which he brings, is not reserved to one part of humanity, it is to be communicated to everyone”. With the new emphases in the vision of evangelization proposed by the magisterium, the Church has taken equally new approaches in the mission of evangelization and I appeal to the Missionary Society of St Thomas the Apostle to embark on this new challenge and give the Syro-Malabar Church and the Church in India a new missionary orientation. You have to take up researches and studies in your houses of academics and practical approaches in your mission fields. This is a great challenge, but you can do it. May God give you through His Spirit all the strength you need for this purpose! With these words let me declare the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Missionary Society of St Thomas inaugurated. 3. Golden Jubilee Thanksgiving Mass and Celebration in Mumbai [Reported by Fr Rony Alencherry] A day to mark the Golden Jubilee of the Missionary Society of Saint Thomas the Apostle in Mumbai was solemnised on 23rd March 2017 at Santhome Public School, Mira Road. The presence of the MSTs in this ancient geographical region of the Indian Christianity (Kalyana and the surrounding areas) has been there since 1976, well before the inception of the Diocese of Kalyan (in 1988), when the

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then Syro-Malabar Hierarchy had sent Fr Sebastian Thuruthel to Mumbai for migrants’ pastoral care, and he was in Mumbai for three years. Subsequently in 1984 Fr George Kavukatt was sent to Pune by the then Syro-Malabar Hierarchy for the pastoral care of the migrants. Ever since, there has been an unbroken presence of the MSTs in this part of India. There have been some 30 MSTs who have given a share of their sweat of the toil and moil. Currently there are seven MSTs in Mumbai area: Frs Paul Painadath, C. D. Sebastian, Ashok Kollamkudy, Mathew Anithanam, Joby Pandampadathil (in Vadodara), Bibin Veranakunnel, and Rony Alencherry. We were blessed to have Mar Thomas Elavanal MCBS, Bishop of Kalyan, as the principal celebrant and Very Rev. Fr Kurian Ammanathukunnel, Director General of the MST, and Rev. Fr Jose Cheriampanatt, Local Regional Director of MST, as the main concelebrants in the Holy Qurbana. Other dignitaries present were Msgr. Emmanuel Kadankavil, V.G., Kalyan Diocese, Rev. Fr. Jose Kondoor and Rev. Fr Francis Kureeckal, Regional Directors of Ujjain and Mandya respectively, Rev. Sr Agnet Kizkakkel, SABS Provincial

of Ujjain, Fr Justin Kallely, Chancellor of Kalyan Diocese, Fr James Athikalam, Former Director General of MST, Fr George Kavukatt and Fr Mathew Moothasseril, Former Regional Directors of Sangli, Fr Jose Ayyankanal, Coordinator of MST Golden Jubilee Programmes, and Fr Davis Tharakan, Forane Vicar. Fr Paul Painadath prayerfully prepared the Eucharistic community with his words by giving an

16 MST WorldWorldWorld  Easter 2017 MST Golden Jubilee Programmes introduction to the Mass. This simple, homely and spiritual gathering witnessed the presence of a good number of priests of Kalyan Diocese, the MSTs who worked in Kalyan, Rev. Sisters who are associated with MSTs in Mumbai, and a good number of friends and well-wishers of MSTs here in Mumbai amounting to some three hundred in all.

After the solemn celebration of Holy Mass we had a formal gathering of an hour duration where Very Rev. Fr Director General, Bishop and Vicar General of Kalyan Diocese, and Provincial Superior of the SABS addressed the gathering highlighting the contribution of the MSTs in Kalyan Diocese. These addresses were sandwiched by MST Jubilee Anthem sung by Fr Ashok Kollamkudy and Margam Kali dance and songs of the students and teachers of Santhome School. Fr C. D. Sebastian, MST Coordinator in Mumbai, welcomed the dignitaries and friends of the MST, and Fr Mathew Anithanam gave the vote of thanks. This was followed by a very delicious lunch. The Jubilee Koinonia began at 11.00 a.m. with the Holy Mass and came to an end with the lunch by 2.00 p.m. Thus, the entire Jubilee gathering was short and sweet, simple but very elegant. Laus Deo!

MST WorldWorldWorld  Easter 2017 17 News from the Generalate III. NEWS FROM THE GENERALATE 1. New Priests’ Day 2017 All the new priests of the MST gathered at Deepti Bhavan on Monday, 9th January 2017. They were accorded a warm welcome at the Generalate in the evening and the brothers of the minor seminary

performed various programmes to make this day a memorable one. A light-lit supper outside the Generalate created an ambience suitable to the celebration. Accompanied by the Director General, they offered Holy Qurbana in the Seminary Chapel on the following day morning. 2. Vocation Camp The vocation directors of the MST organized a vocation camp for the candidates from the dioceses of Palai, Kothamangalam, Idukki and Kanjirappally on 14th January 2017 at Deepti Bhavan. The camp

18 MST WorldWorldWorld  Easter 2017 News from the Generalate was inaugurated by Very Rev Fr Kurian Ammanathukunnel and the classes were led by Mr Shijo Thomas, trainer from ASK, Kottayam. The interview of the candidates was done in different panels. Members of the seminary staff joined hands with the vocation directors to conduct interviews for recruiting students to the next batch of Deepti College. 3. Visits by Dignitaries The following dignitaries paid visit to the MST Central House:  Most Rev. Gerard Pettipas, C.Ss. R., Archbishop of Grouard- McLennan, Canada (29th January 2017).  Mar George Cardinal Alencherry, Major Archbishop of the Syro- Malabar Church (2nd February 2017)  Mar George Madathikandathil, bishop Kothamangalam (29th March 2017). 4. MST Seminarians from Kerala Seminaries Receive Sacred Orders Bishop Mar Joseph Kallarangatt conferred Sacred Orders to the five MST seminarians studying in Kerala seminaries. Bros. Augustine Kottakavil, Sebastian Kudakkachirakunnel and George Kuruvanplackal

received ‘Heupadiaknuza’ and Bros George Ramachanattu and Joseph Vedikunnel received ‘Karoyuza’. 5. Monthly Allowance Raised The General Council of the Missionary Society of St Thomas the Apostle has decided to raise the monthly allowance of MST priests

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from Rs 6000/— per month to Rs 7000/— per month with effect from April 2017. 6. Blessing of the New MST Minor Seminary at Thamarassery The construction of the new MST minor seminary at Thamarassery is progressing well. The new minor seminary, to be named MST Golden Jubilee Memorial Santhome Minor Seminary (Shorter Form: Santhome Minor Seminary), Thamarassery, is scheduled to be blessed on 29th May, 2017 by Bishop Mar Remegiose Inchananiyil, bishop of Thamarassery. IV. TRANSFERS AND APPOINTMENTS 1. St Paul Region, Ujjain 1. Anjilithoppil Johnson (Joyal): relieved as formator at Deepti College; assigned to St Paul Region, Ujjain. 2. Elanjimattom Sebastian: relieved as spiritual director, Ruhalaya Major Seminary (Theology). 3. Kalathoor Chandy (Tomy): appointed rector, Ruhalaya Major Seminary [w.e.f. 30th May 2017]. 4. Moothasseril Cyriac: relieved as house administrator of IMPACT [w.e.f. 20th May 2017]; assigned to St Paul Region, Ujjain. 5. Pezhumthottiyil Sebastian: assigned to St Paul Region, Ujjain [w.e.f. 4th May 2017]. 6. Vattappara Peter: relieved as rector, Ruhalaya Major Seminary [w.e.f. 30th May 2017]. 2. St Alphonsa Region, Sangli 1. Chettiakunnel Joseph (Jojo): appointed as principal, Alphonsa School, Herle. 2. Kollithadam Abraham: appointed as associate manager, Deepti Plantations, Bamberde (Mulas). 3. Nadackal Varghese: appointed as temporary vicar, Alphonsa Church, Kolhapur. 4. Parayankuzhiyil Thomas (Shaji): appointed as priest-in-charge and manager, Yardav, Ichalkaranji.

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5. Varakil Thomas (Vincent): appointed as assistant manager, Deepti Plantations, Mulas [w.e.f. 2nd May 2017]. 3. Mary Queen of Missions Delegation, Delhi 1. Chempottickal Abraham (Jose): appointed as forane vicar at Infant Jesus Forane Church, Palam (Faridabad). 2. Cherolil Varghese (Biju): appointed as assistant priest-in-charge of Sant Yusuf Sadan, and as principal of St Thomas School, Deon, Bathinda [w.e.f. 20th May 2017]. 3. Chirayil Augustine (Sogin): relieved as assistant priest-in-charge of Sant Yusuf Sadan, and as principal of St Thomas School, Deon, Bathinda [w.e.f. 20th May 2017]. 4. Koottumkal Sebastian (Binoy): assigned to St Mary Queen of Missions Delegation, Delhi. 4. Outside the Regions 1. Adappoor Kuriakose (Roby): relieved as formator and Vice- Rector, Deepti College; starts doctoral studies in Counselling Psychology at De la Salle University, Manila. 2. Arackalputhenveedu Joseph (Lijo): relieved from St Antony’s Church, Thirumeni (Tellicherry); appointed as administrator, Karunyashram. 3. Ayyankanal Joseph (Jomon): relieved as director of mission animation at IMPACT [w.e.f. 4th May 2017]. 4. Kallakulam Mathew (Nimin): relieved as vocation promoter (northern zone) [w.e.f. 6th May 2017]; doing German Course at Trivandrum. 5. Kannamundayil Mani (Bino): pastoral ministry in the Archdiocese of Lanciano – Ortona, Italy. 6. Kannathukuzhy Joseph: relieved as parish priest of St. Alphonsa Church, Kolayad (Tellicherry). 7. Kappiparambil Kuriakose (Joby): relieved as assistant vocation promoter and as assistant director of Santhome Fellowship; appointed as as Vocation Promoter (southern zone). 8. Karingadayil Mathew (Lithosh): appointed as assistant parish priest, St Mary’s Church, Kudavechoor.

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9. Karodan Joseph (Tomy): relieved as rector, Deepti Seminary, Moochankund [w.e.f. 2nd May 2017); assigned to Arunachal Pradesh Mission [w.e.f. 10th June 2017]. 10. Karuvakunnel Thomas (Monse): appointed as vocation promoter (northern zone) [w.e.f. 6th May 2017]. 11. Kavunnukattil Joseph (Lijo): relieved as formator in Deepti College, Melampara; starts management studies at Christ University, Bangalore. 12. Kocheettathott James (Siby): pastoral ministry in St Thomas Syro- Malabar Catholic Diocese of Chicago. 13. Kunnath Daey: appointed as director of mission animation at IMPAC T 14. Kuppayil George: appointed as formator and vice-rector at Deepti College, Melampara. 15. Kureekattu Cyriac (Cyril): appointed as assistant parish priest, St George Church, Chully. 16. Madhavappallil Thomas (Tomy): pastoral ministry in the Archdiocese of Paderborn. 17. Manianchira Sebastian (Robin): relieved as vocation promoter (southern zone). 18. Mathasseril Markose (Alan): appointed as assistant parish priest, St George Basilica, Angamaly. 19. Naralakkattukunnel Gracious: relieved as administrator, Karunyashram [w.e.f. 18th April 2017]. 20. Olickal George: appointed as a member, Department of Historical Research and Documentation of the MST. 21. Punnakuzhy Cyriac (Pradeepan): appointed as formator at Deepti College, Melampara. 22. Puthuppalliyil Martin (Subin): appointed as assistant parish- priest, St Augustine’s Church, Kizhakkambalam. 23. Thannickapara John (Soby): pastoral ministry in the Archdiocese of Paderborn, Germany. 24. Tharapputhotty Sebastian (Sunny): decennial leave for six months. 25. Vadakkemuri Neyyoor Joseph (Lijo): appointed as assistant parish-priest, Holy Cross Forane Church, Manjapra.

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26. Vadakketh Jacob (Jobin): appointed as assistant parish-priest, St Mary’s Church, Alangad. 27. Vadana Kuriakose: appointed as parish priest, St Mary’s Syro- Malabar Catholic Church, Sanford, FL, USA. 28. Vadayaparambil Augustine (Bibin): appointed as assistant parish- priest, Holy Family Church, Thabore. 29. Vattukulathil Thomas: appointed as regional coordinator, Santhom Mission, India V. CHANGE OF CONTACT INFORMATION 1. Adappoor Kuriakose (Roby): Bahay-Pari, San Carlos Pastoral Formation Complex, Edsa Guadalupe - Makati City 1211, Manila, Philippines (Mob: +63-9153573898). 2. Anjilithoppil Johnson (Joyal): C/o Santhome Bhavan, P.B. No 227, Mothilal Nehru Nagar, Ujjain Dt - 456010, Madhya Pradesh, India 3. Arackalputhenveedu Joseph (Lijo): Karunyashram, Pottanplavu P.O., Kannur Dist. - 670582, Kerala, India. 4. Ayyankanal Joseph (Jomon): MST Generalate, Deepti Mount, Melampara P.O. - 686578, Bharananganam, Kerala, India [w.e.f. 4th May 2017]. 5. Chempottickal Abraham (Jose): Infant Jesus Forane Church, RZ/ F/1/230 Street No. 2, Mahavir Enclave, Palam - 110045, New Delhi (Tel: 011-25055000). 6. Cherolil Varghese (Biju): Address: St Thomas School, Village Deon, Bathinda Dist. - 151 001, Punjab, India [w.e.f. 20th May 2017]. 7. Chettiakunnel Joseph (Jojo): Alphonsa Bhavan, Masoba Nagar, Herle P. O., Hatkanangale (Tk), Kolhapur (Dt) - 416 005, Maharashtra, India. 8. Chirayil Augustine (Sogin): C/o MST Generalate, Deepti Mount, Melampara P.O. - 686578, Bharananganam, Kottayam Dt., Kerala, India [w.e.f. 20th May 2017]. 9. Elamplakatt Mathew: 1510 Richmond St. Apt·709, London, Ontario, N6G 4V2, Canada. 10. Elanjimattom Sebastian: C/o MST Generalate, Deepti Mount, Melampara P.O. - 686578, Bharananganam, Kottayam Dt., Kerala, India.

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11. Kannamundayil Mani (Bino): Parrocchia Maria SS. Assunta, Via S. Marina - 16, 66010 Tollo (CH), Italy (Mob: 00393271852690) 12. Kannathukuzhy Joseph: C/o MST Generalate, Deepti Mount, Melampara P.O. - 686578, Bharananganam, Kottayam Dt., Kerala. 13. Karingadayil Mathew (Lithosh): St Mary’s Church, Ambika Market P.O., Kottayam Dt - 686144, Kerala, India (Mob: 08157 813 454) 14. Karodan Joseph (Tomy): C/o MST Generalate, Deepti Mount, Melampara P.O. - 686578, Bharananganam, Kottayam Dt., Kerala, India [w.e.f. 2nd May 2017] 15. Karuvakunnel Thomas (Monse): Santhome Minor Seminary, P.B. No - 22, Estate Rd, Vezhupur, Thamarassery – 673578, Kozhikode Dt., Kerala, India [w.e.f. 6th May 2017]. 16. Kocheettathott James (Siby): C/o St Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese of Chicago, 372 S. Prairie Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126-4020, USA (Mob: +1-6308225434). 17. Kochettonnil Kurian: Aaraam, Deepti Mount, Melampara P.O. - 686578, Bharananganam, Kerala (Mob: 08800155912) 18. Kollithadam Abraham: Deepti Plantations, Bamberde (Mulas), Tervan Madhe P.O. - 416549, Sindhudurg Dt., Maharashtra, India (Mob: 09497170435) 19. Koottumkal Sebastian (Binoy): Deepti Ashram, GF Plot in KH No. 34/11 35/15, Near MCD Talab, Village Mitroan, Najafgarh - 110043, New Delhi, India (Mob: 09620982936; 08281752936). 20. Kuppayil George: Deepti College, Deepti Mount, Melampara P.O. - 686578, Bharananganam, Kerala, India (Mob: 09496221620). 21. Kureekattu Cyriac (Cyril): St George Church, Chully P.O., Manjapra, Eranakulam Dt. - 683581, Kerala, India (Mob: 09605 213 412; Email: [email protected]). 22. Madhavappallil Thomas (Tomy): Akademie Klausenhof, Klausenhofstr. 100, 46499 Hamminkeln, Germany (Mob: +49- 15175466135). 23. Madathiparampil Kuriakose (Bibin): House Administrator of IMPACT, Asst. Director, Mission Animation [w.e.f. 20th May 2017].

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24. Mathasseril Markose (Alan): St George Basilica, Angamaly, Ernakulam Dt. - 683572, Kerala, India (Mob: 08547115463; Email: [email protected]). 25. Mattam Emmanuel: C/o MST Generalate, Deepti Mount, Melampara P.O. - 686578, Bharananganam, Kottayam Dt., Kerala, India (Mob: 09048057474; Email: [email protected]). 26. Myladyil Thomas (Riju): mob: 08414090209. 27. Nadackal Varghese: Sant Thoma Bhavan, P.B. 306, Raman Mala, Kolhapur - 416003, Maharashtra, India. 28. Olickal George: MST Generalate, Deepti Mount, Melampara P.O. - 686578, Bharananganam, Kerala, India (Mob: 09526 370 169) 29. Palappurath Benedict: new mobile no.: +49-15163391630. 30. Panjikaran Gervasis (Joy): new personal phone numbers: 08989900358; 07999611624. 31. Parackal Joseph (Manoj): new email id: [email protected] 32. Parayankuzhiyil Thomas (Shaji): Alphonsa School, Yardav, Ichalkaranji P. O., Kolhapur Dt. - 416145, Maharashtra, India. 33. Pezhumthottiyil Sebastian: C/o Santhome Bhavan, P.B. No 227, Mothilal Nehru Nagar, Ujjain Dt. - 456010, Madhya Pradesh, India [w.e.f. 4th May 2017]. 34. Puliyammakkal Thomas (Joice): new phone numbers: 09400928580; 07012468959. 35. Punnakuzhy Cyriac (Pradeepan): Deepti College, Deepti Mount, Melampara P.O. - 686578, Bharananganam, Kerala, India. 36. Puthenpurackal Dominic (Jaison): C/o MST Generalate, Deepti Mount, Melampara P.O. - 686578, Bharananganam, Kottayam Dt., Kerala, India. 37. Puthukallil Mathew: new mobile no: 07591923637; Email: [email protected] 38. Puthukkattu Joseph (Joison): St Augustine’s Church, Kizhakkambalam P.O., Eranakulam - 683562, Kerala, India (Mob: 09544 139 060; Email: [email protected]) 39. Puthuppalliyil Martin (Subin): St Augustine’s Church, Kizhakkambalam P.O., Eranakulam - 683562, Kerala, India (Mob: 09544 139 060; Email: [email protected]).

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40. Thannickapara John (Soby): Dominikanerkloster St. Paulus, Oldenburger Straße 46, D-10551 Berlin, Germany (Mob: +49- 15175466138). 41. Tharapputhotty Sebastian (Sunny): Address: C/o MST Generalate, Deepti Mount, Melampara P.O. - 686578, Bharananganam, Kottayam Dt., Kerala, India (Mob: 08547353259). 42. Thelliyil Francis (Jubit): C/o MST Generalate, Deepti Mount, Melampara P.O. - 686578, Bharananganam, Kottayam Dt., Kerala, India (Mob: 08281824975; 09963982518) 43. Vadakkemuri Neyyoor Joseph (Lijo): Holy Cross Forane Church, Manjapra P.O., Angamaly, Eranakulam Dt. - 683581, Kerala, India (Mob: 09446 674 688; Email: [email protected]). 44. Vadakketh Jacob (Jobin): St Mary’s Church, Alangad, Kottapuram P.O., Ernakulam - 683511, Kerala, India (Mob: 09207 373 478; Email: [email protected]) 45. Vadana Kuriakose: St Mary’s Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, 2581 South Sanford Ave, Sanford, FL 32773, USA (Tel: +1-407-277- 3939). 46. Vadayaparambil Augustine (Bibin): Holy Family Church, Thabore, Mookkannoor, Ernakulam Dt. - 683 577, India (Mob: 09497508684; Email: [email protected]). 47. Vallikatt Joseph, Mercy English Academy, SCO 291 First Floor, Sector 32-D, Chandigarh-160031, India. 48. Varakil Thomas (Vincent): Deepti Plantations, Bamberde (Mulas), Tervan Madhe P.O. - 416549, Sindhudurg Dt., Maharashtra, India [w.e.f. 2nd May 2017]. 49. Vattukulathil Thomas: St. Jerome Church, Mapusa, North Goa - 403507, India.

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VI. NEWS FROM MISSION REGIONS 1. St Paul Region, Ujjain [Reported by Fr Jose Neendukunnel] a. Santhome Bhavan, Mendya The MST Golden Jubilee Inauguration The MST Golden Jubilee Inauguration in St. Paul’s Region, Ujjain, took place at 6.00 on March 1, 2017. Bishop Mar Sebastian Vadakel, Bishop of Ujjain, presided over the function. Bishop Mar George Madathikandathil, Bishop of Kothamangalam, was the Chief Guest who inaugurated the Jubilee Year and Most Rev. Chacko Thottumarickal, Bishop of Indore, was the Guest of Honour on the occasion. Very Rev. Fr Kurian Ammanathukunnel, Director General of MST, blessed an icon of St. Thomas and kindled the Jubilee Candle.On this occasion, the MST Sacerdotal Jubilarians were felicitated and honoured. Rev. Frs Joy Kunnel, Jose Valiamangalam, John Manjamattam, Thomas Karamel and George Muttathupadam were present on the occasion. Besides, Rev. Fr Thomas C.T., the General Councillor, MST members of the region, some diocesan priests, Major Superiors of the religious communities, seminarians, etc. attended the function. We were so delighted to welcome some of the pioneering Fathers like Frs Emmanuel Mattam, Varghese Nadackal, Gracious Naralakkattukunnel, etc. after a long period of their absence from the region. Father Jose Kondoor, the Regional Director, welcomed the dignitaries and guests and Father Vincent Kadalikkattilputhenpura proposed vote of thanks. The program was beautifully anchored by Father George Mampillil. It came to an end by 8:30 p.m. It was followed by the dinner. On March 2, 2017 at 7.00 a.m. the concelebrated Thanksgiving Eucharistic Celebration took place in the chapel of the Regional House. His Excellency Mar Sebastian Vadakel presided over and the homily was given by Bishop Mar George Madathikandathil. Very Rev. Fr Kurian Ammanathukunnel, the Director General, Silver Jubilarians and the Regional Director, some 65 priests concelebrated with the bishops.

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Spiritual Animation Program A One-day Spiritual Animation Program was held on March 2, 2017 at the Regional House, Mendya, for the members of the MST. It was inaugurated by Very Rev. Fr Kurian Ammanathukunnel, Director General of MST, at 9:15 a.m. The facilitator was Rev. Fr Jose Poothrukayil who conducted it with enormous competence. The theme taken this year was “Daily Martyrdom in Priestly and Missionary Life”. It was found very inspiring by the participants as Fr Jose Poothrukayil was sharing his personal experiences and life. The programme was concluded by 4:00 p.m. b. Construction Works at Mandsaur and Khachrod The construction works of the Special School, Convent, Presbytery at Mandsaur and the new School building (five class rooms) at Khachrod are in full swing. Rev. Fathers at these mission centres are working so hard and are hopeful of completing them before the commencement of next academic year. Rev. Fr Sebastian Kalladayil is planning to shift shortly his stay from the rented house to a temporary building put up in the mission compound. c. Nirmal Jyoti, Bhopal Nirmal Jyoti, Bhopal continued its social welfare activities—street food supply, group therapy and medicine supply for persons with mental health issues, psycho-social support to CLHA, awareness

sessions in anganwady, non-formal education classes in slums, tailoring classes for ladies—without fail, from December 2016 to March 2017.

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Nirmal Jyoti Tailoring Centres Nirmal Jyoti conducted tailoring classes for ladies in the villages of Kokta and Bhairavpura. On completing the course of 6 months Diploma Certificates were awarded to the students. The batch at

Bhairavpura village was awarded with the certificates on 2nd February 2017 and Kokta batch was awarded on 11th February 2017. d. Syro-Malabar Church, Bhopal Feasts of Denha and St Chavara Syro-Malabar Community of Bhopal solemnly celebrated the feast of the Epiphany of Our Lord and that of St Chavara on Sunday 8, January 2017 in the Mount Carmel campus, Bagmugalia, Bhopal.

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There was a solemn Holy Qurbana presided over by Rev. Fr Jaino CMI with three other concelebrants. In tune with the “Pindikuthithirunnal” of Northern Kerala we had procession around the decorated lamps on “vazhapindi”. “latheenj” in honour of St Chavara and “nercha” distribution were other special items that marked the solemnity of the day. Preshitha Varam Prayers in connection with the Syro-Malabar Church “Preshitha Varam” were offered for the mission and missionaries. To raise funds for the missionary endeavours of our Church, Syro-Malabar Community of Bhopal organized special collection, auction and food fête in the Mount Carmel School campus on 8th January 2017. Kappa biriyani, vada, appam-kozhi, cutlets, etc. were some of the delicacies served. A good number of the faithful actively participated in the event and we could raise on that day around Rs 50,000/- for the mission. Feast of St Sebastian With true devotion and traditional religiosity the feast of St Sebastian was celebrated on Sunday, January 29, 2017. Before the feast day Kazhunnu of St Sebastian was carried to all the prayer units

of the Syro-Malabar community and Novena was prayed. On the feast day a large number of faithful participated in the religious procession starting from Mathamandir to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Sevasadan. Devout singing, golden cross, various holy statues, papal flags, muthukudkal, chendamelam, etc. added rich religious flavour to the procession. Rev. Fr Francis Elavathumkal was

30 MST WorldWorldWorld  Easter 2017 News from St Thomas Region, Mandya the main celebrant of the Holy Qurbana which was followed by latheenj, ambunercha, and snehavirunnu. Community Picnic Syro-Malabar community of Bhopal arranged a picnic to Vidisha- Sanchi on 26th February 2017. Almost 110 members joined to make the picnic a successful one. Departing from Bhopal at 8 a.m., the group reached at Vimala church, Vidisha (Sagar Diocese) at 11 am and had Holy Qurbana celebration there. Group games were conducted in the premises of St. Mary’s School. The warm hospitality, extended by the Catholic community at Vidisha, is sincerely acknowledged by the visiting team. Udayagiri caves and Sanchi Budha Stupa were the other places visited by the group. The picnic was very much helpful in building up inter-family collaboration and community bond. Feast of St Joseph On 19th March, 2017, the feast of St Joseph was celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Fr. Jijo CMI was the main celebrant of the Holy Qurbana which was followed by pithapatha, latheenj and snehavirunnu prepared by the parishioners. A large number of faithful participated in the festal gathering to seek blessings of St. Joseph. 2. St Thomas Region, Mandya [Reported by Fr Joby Koottumkal] a. Swaralaya Music Academy, Mysore Swaralaya Music Academy has, at present, 100 students, learning different music instruments and art forms. In the academic year 2016-2017 Swaralaya sent three students for violin, three students for key board, one student for piano and three students for guitar for Grade Exam of Trinity college, London and all of them came out with high distinction. The Academy,

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for the first time, is going to send four students, learning Bharat Natyam, in the month of May 2017 for Junior Exam of Karnataka government. Now, as vacation started, intensive classes are going on for the students of Bharat Natyam and vocal music. b. Santhome International School (SIS), Sathyamangalam Pongal Celebration Santhome International School (SIS), Sathyamangalam, celebrated Pongal, a harvest festival in Tamil Nadu, on 14th January in school campus. Staff and students together celebrated the feast

by preparing Pongal Rice and eating together, singing Oh Pongalo Pongal. Rev. Frs Salas Karikkandathil and Saneesh Panthaplakkal joined the others in celebrating the feast. All the students came, wearing new dress and the staff conducted entertainment games for them. Construction of the First Floor of SIS Started The construction work of the first floor of Santhome International School (SIS) started on 25th March. Rev. Fr Francis Kureeckal, the Regional Director of St Thomas Mission Region, said the prayer of blessing and Rev. Frs Sojan Aikkarakunnel, Joby Koottumkal, Jiby Thekkemuriyil, Salas Karikkandathil and Saneesh Panthaplakkal and Mr Antony Singh, the Contractor, were present during the prayer session.

32 MST WorldWorldWorld  Easter 2017 News from St Thomas Region, Mandya c. Preethi Nilaya, Gollaradoddi, Koppa Summer Training Divya Jyoti School, Gollaradoddi, Koppa, arranged 20 days-long coaching for the students who had found it difficult to read and write. Many of them used to score good marks in LKG, UKG, I & II STD, but later faced difficulties in studies as they could not read and write well. They were taken to Preethi Special School and the special school teachers analysed them and assessed their performance in studies. It was found that they were slow in learning and needed personal support and coaching. The training given by special school teachers helped the students improve their skills in reading, writing and understanding and thus grasp the portions in a better way. National Level Best School Award Divya Jyoti School, Gollaradoddi, Koppa, was awarded as National Level Best School by Taramandala Academy, Bangalore on the basis of the students’ performance in Taramandala International Science Talent Search Examination. Students of Divya Jyoti School secured first place in national as well as state level toppers’ award in this competition. Congratulations to the students and the teachers! Prayerful Adieu to 2nd Batch of SSLC Students Divya Jyoti School gave a prayerful adieu to her 2nd SSLC batch on 15th March, 2017. Rev. Frs Francis Kureeckal, the Regional Director,

Raju Puthusseril, Roby Adappoor, Pradeepan Punnakuzhy were present at school to convey their greetings and support to the students. Rev. Frs Francis Kureeckal and Raju Puthusseril enthused

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them with their inspiring words. Rev. Frs George, the Manager of the school, and Sijo, the Principal, also felicitated the students. The meeting ended with a prayer session led by Rev. Fr Francis Kureeckal. d. Deepti Nivas: Harbinger of Social Transformations [Reported by Fr Johnson Pullatt] Deepti Nivas always stands in limelight in the domain of the care and concern for the poor and needy of the society. It always undertakes the dynamic activities that are humanitarian in nature which turns it into a source of grace and blessings for the people nearby. As a host of people are flocking to the campus for prayer and worship, we thought of creating a conducive ambience for them. As a concrete step towards this end, we conceived idea of a Grotto of the Mother Mary. This dream came true on February 17, 2017, when Mar Antony Kariyil, Bishop of Mandya, blessed the new Grotto

of the “Mother of Victory” in the presence of Rev. Fr Francis Kureeckal, Our Regional Director, Rev. Fr Joby Kootumkal, the Counsellor, Fathers and Sisters and hundreds of praying local populace. The blessing ceremony was in Kannada. The Bishop exhorted the people to come to Blessed Mary with their lives teeming with problems assured them that our heavenly mother will help and console them. The missionaries at Deepti Nivas wish and pray that whoever visits Deepti Nivas will retreat with blessings of Blessed

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Mary. This is true because today many are coming to the grotto for prayer and they feel the grace working in them. We are extremely delighted to have Mr Thejamuthy, Manager of the Mandya Branch of South Indian Bank with us to celebrate the birthday of his daughter. He was excited beyond measure to glimpse various activities done here. We are very proud to say that two of our disabled teachers who attended one year course in Vocational Training at Asha Bhavan, Satara came out with distinctions in the final exams. They proved to the society that disability is no more a barrier in the race for excellence and success in life. Deepti Nivas took up yet another venture as the summer dawns. We commenced crash course in computer training and skill development for the school going children of the nearby villages. A good number of children are regularly attending and savouring the benefits of the class to excel and procure success in life. Deepti Nivas was jubilant to extend warm welcome to Rev. Fr Sebastian Thuru- thel. His arrival was a great fillip to us. He sojourned here for two days encouraging and supporting the missionary ventures of the centre. These days he was with the children sharing the cordiality and conviviality and exhorted them to zoom above fiefdom of their disability with the grace of God by the intercession of Blessed Mary. Deepti Nivas was delighted to welcome also a good number of Fathers. They are Frs Joseph Kannathukuzhy, C.D. Sebastian, Roby Adappoor, Subhash Ullattil, Bineesh Arackal, Pradeepan Punnakuzhy and Manoj Parackal. They

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all appreciated the dynamic activities done here. We also thank all who support and encourage us in our missionary endeavours. e. Manasadhara Night Vigil in Lenten Season in Mandya Motivated by the spirit of Lent and imbibing the spirit of Jesus, a powerful night vigil was conducted at Santhome Public School, Mandya on 25th March, 2017. A team under the leadership of Bro. Stephen from Snehashram, Thrissur, guided the night vigil. Well above hundred people, including priests and nuns, participated in the night vigil that included Rosary, Word of God, Holy Mass, Way of the Cross, Eucharistic Adoration etc. Rev. Fr Sijo Mookenthottam was the main celebrant for the Holy Eucharist and gave a thought-provoking homily. Ashraya Tailoring Centre Ashraya Tailoring Centre, an undertaking of Santhome Social Service Society, Mandya, has successfully completed training of its third batch of tailoring students at Ashraya Tailoring Centre, M.G. Badavane. Fifteen ladies from nearby villages got a surprising support from Santhome Social Service Society and learnt a skill which might change their future for the better. Women’s Day Celebrations at Various Centres District Prison, Mandya International Women’s Day was solemnly celebrated at District Prison Mandya on 9th March, 2017. Santhome Social Service Society,

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in collaboration with Sanjo School of Nursing, Mandya meticulously arranged an awesome entertainment programme to add colour to the celebrations. Mr Satheesh, the super- intendent of district prison, presided over the meeting and Fr Josekutty Kalayil shared his views on International Women’s Day. The colourful and overwhelming entertainment programme, performed by the students of Sanjo School of Nursing, literally delighted the inmates and they cherish those moments with a thankful heart. The ladies in the prison were given special gifts on the occasion. Self Help Groups in Mandya International Women’s Day was celebrated also for the members of various Self Help Groups in Mandya on 11th March 2017. In preparation for the celebrations, competitions in various games were conducted under the proficient leadership of Mr Lingaraju, the social work co-coordinator, Santhome Social Service Society on 6th March. On 11th March, the official function was inaugurated by Rev. Sr Josmin MSJ, the principal of Sanjo School of Nursing. Rev. Fr Francis Kureeckal, Regional Director of St Thomas Mission Region, presided over the meeting. Rev. Fr Paul Vazhapally, the procurator of the diocese of Mandya, presented the key note address and motivated the women on their rights and responsibilities. An outstanding entertainment programme was presented by the students of Sanjo School of Nursing and prizes were distributed to the winners of different competitions conducted prior to the official function. A sumptuous and yummy lunch was given to all the participants.

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Manasadhara and Ashraya Tailoring Centre Manasadhara, Day Care Centre for Mentally Ill and Ashraya Tailoring Centre jointly celebrated the international Women’s Day of 18th March 2017. Dr Bhaghyvathi, Senior Psychiatrist of MIMS, Mandya, was the chief guest of the day. Various competitions were conducted for the inmates of Mansadhara in connection with women’s day and prizes were distributed to everyone. Dr Bhaghyavathi, in her key-note address, stressed the dignity of women and her role in the society in bringing up a new generation. Various entertainment programmes were staged by the inmates of Manasadhara and the students of Ashraya Tailoring Centre. Many of the staff and inmates shared their views and stressed that the role of women in the society was not replaceable with anything else. After the sumptuous lunch, entertainment programmes resumed and all were happy to share the joyful moments with one another. f. Asha Sadan Special School, Kirangandoor Inauguration and Blessing of the New Block of Asha Sadan The newly constructed block (for the early intervention programme) of Asha Sadan Special School, Kirangandoor, was inaugurated by Rev. Fr Thomas Chenganariparampil and blessed by

His Excellency Mar Antony Kariyil, Bishop of the Diocese of Mandya, on 09th February 2017. His Excellency Mar Antony Kariyil was the

38 MST WorldWorldWorld  Easter 2017 News from St Thomas Region, Mandya main celebrant of the Holy Qurbana and Rev. Frs Francis Kureeckal, the Regional Director, Thomas Kocheettathott, the Director of Asha Sadan, and Paul Vazhappilly, the Procurator of the Diocese of Mandya, and other fathers from different mission stations were concelebrants. A good number of sisters from different mission stations and brothers from Jeevan Jyoti also participated in the Qurbana and the function. Exhibition and Sale of Handicrafts Exhibition and sale of handicrafts prepared by the students and teachers of Asha Sadan Special School, Kirangandoor, were organized at school premises on 16th March, 2017. The exhibition was inaugurated by Rev. Fr Francis Kureeckal, the Regional Director, and a good number of priests, sisters, parents of students and well-

wishers participated in the exhibition by viewing and enjoying the products and by buying many of them. All appreciated the perfection of the goods made and praised the hard work of the students and the staff. We Ring the Bell We Ring the Bell programme, conducted world-wide, was arranged at Asha Sadan Special School, Kirangandoor, on 22nd March, 2017. It was inaugurated by Mr Mathew, DDWO, Mandya, in the

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presence of Rev. Frs Francis Kureeckal and Thomas Kocheettathott, and spoke of the necessity and benefits of education for the differently abled. We Ring the Bell programme is an effort by the differently abled and the people associated with them to raise voice towards the right of the differently abled to education. The differently abled raise their voice towards this need using different musical instruments and try to attract the attention of the public towards their needs and rights. Awareness Programme for Parents Dr Keerthi, a paediatrician, and Dr Manju Jacob, a physiotherapist led the awareness classes for the parents of the differently abled

children of Asha Sadan Special School on 31st March, 2017. The parents asked different questions regarding the care and treatment that must be given to the students and the expert doctors clarified their doubts. Teachers’ Training Programme A Teachers’ training programme was arranged at Asha Sadan Special School on 5th April, 2017 and Dr Manjula C., a speech therapist, led the classes. She spoke of the ways of managing the speech

40 MST WorldWorldWorld  Easter 2017 News from St Thomas Region, Mandya problems of differently abled students in class rooms and enabled the teachers to identify and sometimes to correct the speech problems of students in class rooms themselves. g. Jeevodaya, Arakere Awareness Programme on the Safe Use of LPG Jeevodaya School, Arakere, arranged an awareness programme in school premises on the safe use of LPG Gas and the measures to be taken in using it in a safe manner. It was a very informative camp that really helped the students to be well aware of the LPG and its benefits. It also enabled them to know of the dangers of its careless use. Visit by Amul Officials A team of officials from Amul Milk Products, Maddur, visited Jeevodaya School and addressed the students on the need of eating

nutritious food and being healthy. They gave many tips to the students to be healthy and the talks helped the students in an effective manner. Vaccination Day Two days were set apart for the effective execution of the vaccination programme at Jeevodaya School. The staff from government hospital came to the school and conducted it.

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Adoration in Preparation for the Golden Jubilee of the MST A good number of the MST missionaries working in St Thomas Region, Mandya, gathered at Jeevodaya Mission Station, Arakere, on 11th February, 2017, for the prayer meeting in connection with the Golden Jubilee of the MST. One hour of holy adoration was conducted and it was led by Rev. Frs Benny Puthenpurackal, the Director of Jeevodaya Mission Station and Anish Chirayath, the Principal of Jeevodaya School. The missionaries had a very good chance of coming together in preparation for the Jubilee of MST. Blessing of Four Newly Built Class Rooms The four newly built class rooms of Jeevodaya School were blessed by Rev. Fr Joseph Aryankalayil, the Secretary General of the

MST, on 11th February, 2017. The presence of Rev. Fr Joseph Aryankalayil for the Inauguration of the new block was a blessing for the Mission Station. Science Day at Jeevodaya School As a part of the celebration of the Science Day, the School encouraged the students to prepare many models based on some science topics. All the students of the High School section took part in it very actively and the models they brought in were really praiseworthy. The best ones were awarded with prizes.

42 MST WorldWorldWorld  Easter 2017 News from St Thomas Region, Mandya h. Santhome Regional House, Mandya Prayer Meeting at St Antony’s Church, Sakaleshpura In preparation for the Golden Jubilee of the MST, a good number of the MST missionaries working in St Thomas Region, Mandya, gathered at St Antony’s Church, Sakaleshpura, on 11th March, 2017. About an hour of holy adoration was conducted and it was led by Rev. Fr Benny Puthenpurackal, the Director of Jeevodaya Mission Station, Arakere. Most of the missionaries visited the residence of Rev. Fr Xavier Kadaplakal for the first time. It was a good get-together. Visits by Rev. Frs Augustine Puthenpura and Sebastian Thuruthel Santhome Regional House, Mandya, and St Thomas Mission Region were blessed with the inspiring visit of veteran missionaries like Rev. Frs Augustine Puthenpura and Sebastian Thuruthel. Their presence, energising talks and personal conversations, missionary zeal and enthusiasm, etc. enthralled the missionaries in Mandya. Some of their attitudes and talks provoked the missionaries in Mandya to intensify their missionary convictions and fervour. i. Presbytery Nearing Completion at Santhome, Bannur The Presbytery at Santhome, Bannur is nearing completion and the blessing ceremony is scheduled to be held on 14th May, 2017. The new house will be blessed by His Excellency Mar Antony Kariyil,

the bishop of the Diocese of Mandya. It is a small house, but built beautifully, incorporating the suggestions of many missionaries, including those of Rev. Fr Raju Puthusseril, the Director of Santhome, Bannur. All are welcome to the blessing ceremony at 05:30 pm on 14th May 2017.

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j. Adilabad Mission [Reported by Fr Jobin Edamanacherril] Visit of Regional Team Rev. Frs Francis Kureeckal, the Regional Director, and Joby Koottumkal visited Adilabad mission in the month of April 2017. They had discussions with Bishop Mar Prince Antony Panengadan and encouraged MST missionaries serving in Adilabad. St. Mary’s Mission Station On 6th April His Excellency Mar Prince Antony Panengadan, the Bishop of Adilabad, blessed a rented house in a village named Sonala, in the Adilabad District and started new mission station for MST in

the name of Mother Mary. Rev Fr Francis Kureeckal, the Regional Director of Mandya, formally inaugurated centre and celebrated Holy Qurbana there on 9th April 2017. It will be the centre for the strictly evangelization activities of Rev. Fr Joseph Vedikunnel in future. Evangelization Convention at Sonala A one-day Evange- lization Convention was organized by the MSTs of Adilabad in the Sonala village where there are only two Christian families. The retreat was preached by Bishop Mar Prince Antony Paneng- adan. More than 150

44 MST WorldWorldWorld  Easter 2017 News from St Alphonsa Region, Sangli members participated in this retreat. The priests and sisters from nearby parishes were also present, and expressed their encouragement and support for the first attempt. Fr Joby Koottumkal also participated in the Convention. Registration of a new Trust A trust with Rev. Fr Francis Kureeckal as its chairman was registered at Adilabad with the name, Prerana Educational and Charitable Trust for the future development of MST Mission in Adilabad. 3. St Alphonsa Region, Sangli a. Dilasa Bhavan, Miraj [Reported by Fr Jose Valiamangalam] A New Born Baby Saved On Friday, 10th March 2017, a new-born baby of three weeks was found on the compound of Dilasa Bhavan. It was a girl child found in a carry bag. As soon as the children of Dilasa Bhavan found this abandoned new-born baby, they informed the Director, who

immediately the police as well as the CWC department. Rev. Sisters of Dilasa Bhavan and the staff took the child and gave first aid and took good care of it. After a few hours the smiling new-born baby was handed over to the police and the police handed over the child to Bharati Seva Kendram, Sangli. Thank God that Dilasa Bhavan could save a child which was abandoned.

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Dilasa Bhavan Chapel’s Altar Renovated and Blessed On Sunday, 2nd April 2017, the newly renovated altar of Dilasa Bhavan was blessed and consecrated by His Excellency Mar Sebastian Vadakel, the bishop of Ujjain. The presence of the Regional Director,

Very Rev. Fr. Jose Cheriampanatt, and Rev. Fathers and Rev. Sisters of Sangli Mission made that day a beautiful event in the history of Dilasa Bhavan. Big Thanks to Bishop Mar Sebastian Vadakel! b. Alphonsa School, Yadrav [Reported by Fr Bennet Naduvilekkizhakkel] Adieu to Rev. Fr Thomas Vattukulathil After long and dedicated service as the manager in Alphonsa School, Yadrav, Fr. Thomas was transferred to take up a greater task in the field of Syro-Malabar Migrants’ Care. Fr. Thomas was honoured for the selfless service he rendered to the school. He is now appointed as the regional coordinator in the south- central region of Santhome Mission India which includes Karnataka, Goa, and Maharashtra. Let us thank him for the great service in Alphonsa School and wish him success and support in his ministry.

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Hearty Welcome to Fr. Thomas Parayankuzhiyil Relieved from Alphonsa Church, Kolhapur, Fr Thomas Parayankuzhiyil is appointed as the manager at Alphonsa School, Yadrav. Fr Thomas was accorded a cordial welcome by the staff in the presence of Fr Bennet Naduvilekkizhakkel. Let us wish that the school may reach new horizons in the field of education under the leadership of Fr Parayankuzhiyil. c. Foundation Stone Blessed for the Presbytery at Watul [Reported by Fr Siju Kolthambrayil] Foundation stone for the new presbytery at Nirmala Bhavan was blessed by Rev. Fr Jose Cheriampanatt, the Regional Director, on 26th March 2017. The ceremony took place in the presence of many well- wishers. Fr Francis Thottumarickal, the director, and Fr. Siju Kolthambrayil, thanked all, for their untiring support. d. ISO Certification for Sangli Mission Society [Reported by Fr Roshan Kuzhuppallil] Sangli Mission is continuing its upward strides to ensure better quality of service. In the last quarter there happened very important certifications which are vital to its growth. Sangli Mission Society is certified on 28/02/‘17 by ISO 9001: 2015 for its quality management system for all the services rendered to the society. It has also earned the Certification of Empanelment by National Corporate Social Responsibility Hub (NCSR) on 22/03/‘17. It gives SMS an easy and transparent entry into the world of CSR. Guidestar India consecutively awarded SMS with Transparency Key Award for one more year. We are hopeful to scale up our certifications hereafter. 4. St Mary Queen of Missions Delegation, Delhi [Reported by Fr Manu Maprayil] a. Inauguration of MST Golden Jubilee in the Delegation February 11, 2017 witnessed the inauguration of the Golden Jubilee of MST in the SMQM Delegation, Delhi. It was hosted at Deepti Ashram, Najafgarh. The occasion was graced by the presence

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of His Grace Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara and His Excellency Bishop Antony Chirayath. Rev Fr George Koorumullumpurayidom represented the General Council on the occasion. The priests working in the diocese of Faridabad, Provincials and priests and religious from the neighbouring communities were present on the occasion. The celebration began with solemn Eucharistic celebration and during the homily Rev. Fr George Koorumullumpurayidom spoke on the birth, growth and development of MST and its presence in Delhi in particular. In his concluding note, Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara appreciated MST for its missionary work especially in the diocese of Faridabad. b. Deepti Ashram, Najafgarh It was a very joyful experience for the inmates of Deepti Ashram as they had a two-day group dynamism workshop on 4th and 5th of April led by Rev Srs Elin and Alansa from SD congregation. It was felt that this session served as boost for the children to live with hope

48 MST WorldWorldWorld  Easter 2017 News from St Mary Queen of Missions Delegation, Delhi and approach life with positive outlook. Different techniques were applied by the sisters to get them involved into it. Praying, singing, dancing and group activities were occasions for them to prove their mettle. Personal talks to them enabled to root out those negative conception of life which they were slaves to. The children proved through their various activities that they are as good as other children. c. Deepti Foundation, Delhi [Reported by Fr Monse Karuvakunnel and Fr Abin Kochupurackal] Community Based Rehabilitation of Families Living with HIV/ AIDS During the reporting quarter of January to March, 2017 we identified 316 new cases of HIV/AIDS from our project areas, making the total number of mainstreamed and line listed PLHIVs to 3920.

This quarterly brief has seen many stories of empowering people living with HIV/AIDS, and refusing to be browbeaten by the unacceptable forms of living. We found lasting solutions to some of their greatest challenges by providing their families with a sustainable path out of poverty, helping to improve and save lives, increasing opportunity for women and girls and reducing the prevalence rate

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of preventive diseases. The project moved in the right direction towards giving greater voice for the infected in the communities, effecting changes and providing everyone a chance to succeed. The details given below briefly explain the activities of this quarter:  Managed essential public functions for people, particularly for the less mobile women, including preventive services, health surveillance, disease-control, hygiene, etc. through establishment of 6 Information and Drop in Centres in thickly inhabited clusters, targeting more than thousand women with less mobility.  Given 75 people, in the high risk behaviour category, the opportunity to participate fully in their societies by networking, group meetings, motivational trainings and skilling sessions.  Made it possible for 30 people, with signs of depression and mental illness, to manage anxiety through effective counselling and relaxation techniques; saved many from the lives of seclusion and loneliness.  Increased skills given to 20 young women and girls in the vocational training, to be more professional and become more productive.  Provided nutritional support to 64 PLHIVs’ families.  Ensured inclusive growth through Community Based Rehabilitation and Income Generation Units for additional source of income and nutrition and creating better life for themselves and their communities, to 4 PLHIVs’ families by providing tailoring machines. Empowering Children in Rag picking by promoting and protecting Their Basic and ecological rights Sports day of Gyansarovar The sports day was organized for the rag-picking children in Balaswa Lake ground on 24th of January, 2017. The children were congregated on the basis of non-formal centres. The program began by drill display and assembly. The sports day was inaugurated by Fr Santhosh and in the inaugural message he emphasized the importance of sports in children’s life. Spoon race, ball passing and 100, 200, 400 meters race were conducted for both boys and girls.

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At the end of the day, the specially designed medals were distributed to the winners, runners-up and second runners-up. One Day Picnic Students along with staff were taken to Mughal Rose Garden for a one-day picnic. It was a thrilling experience for the children as it was the first occasion in which they got an opportunity to visit such a high profile area of national capital. The students too had time for fun and game in the adjoining park. Exposure visit to women of SHGs of Gyansarovar An exposure visit was organized to Agra for the women of SHGs of Gyansarovar. 65of the women who belong to SHGs have taken part in the visit along with the staff members. It was the first time in their life that they had the opportunity to go out of Delhi and to have this kind of exposure. All were excited and happy to go out and see the Taj Mahal. Mega Medical Camp Mega medical camp was organized at Gyansarovar, Balaswa Dairy. The registration was done in office premises and sent for diagnosis in Rajeev Nagar Centre. Medicines were also distributed

in office premises. Nurses had come from GTB hospital to assist the camp. 368 community people were benefitted from the camp.

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Self-Defence Course by Delhi police Self-defence course for fifteen days was organized for the adolescent rag-piking girls in the Balaswa village with the support of

Delhi Police. Some 65 girls enrolled themselves for the course and resource person really appreciated the courage and enthusiasm of the participants. Empowering Women and Children for a Sustainable and Self– Reliant Living (Manos Unidas) Vocational Training Five tailoring centres are operational at the moment. New students are enrolled in the classes while the teachers continue to conduct survey in their respective areas. The students in Seelampur, Gandhi Nagar, and Tahirpur were less for the month of March as the inhabitants of these areas are mostly migrants and they have gone to their hometowns for the summer. Beauty Parlours Two new beauty parlours were inaugurated on the 17th of January in Sunder Nagri and Old Seemapuri. Rev Fr. Monse was the chief guest for the inaugurations. Community members of Sunder Nagri and Old Seemapuri gathered for the inaugurations.

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Linkages We have linked three community members; Kamala (Seelampur), Sukhmani (Gandhi Nagar) and Swetha (Seelampur), with the government to avail old age pension which was abruptly stopped. The request has been said to be acted upon within 2 months by the government authorities. Adolescent Girls Training Program Adolescent girls’ training programs were organized in three areas. The topics chosen for the sessions were puberty, importance of education, adolescent romantic relationships, sexual harassment, save the girl child and incest. Women’s Day Women’s Day was celebrated on 9th of March. All the group leaders, social animators, teachers and tailoring students were invited to the celebration at Deepti Foundation. Dr. Anita was invited as chief guest for the program. The leaders had organized cultural programs on the occasion. The celebrations lasted for 3 hours. Fr Santhosh, Fr Abin, and Fr Monse were part of the celebrations. Lunch

was served at the end of the program. This was the second time Manos Unidas project organized Women’s Day program. When the celebration was organized for the first time, it was difficult to bring the members out of their homes. This year the members were more willing and none of the members came dressed in burka which is a sign of empowerment and confidence developing in these women.

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Staff Training A staff-training session on leadership was organized on the 20th of March for all the staff of Deepti Foundation. The resource person for the training was Sr. Rushila. The training focused on empowering the staff by developing skills that help one reach out to the community and thereby to form more leaders in the community. VII. NEWS FROM THE MINISTRY OF FORMATION 1. News from Deepti Minor Seminary, Melampara [Reported by Fr Roy Thengumkudiyil, Rector] The brothers of Deepti returned after the Christmas holidays on 2nd January, 2017. The New Year started gracefully with the monthly recollection for the brothers immediately after their arrival. Deepti seminary and all its inmates are healthy and happy as we began the New Year. We surrender ourselves to be surrounded by HIM throughout this New Year. a. Republic Day Celebrated Falling in line with the mood of the nation, we too celebrated the Republic day with due importance and respect. Rev. Fr Joseph G. Aryankalayil, our secretary general, was the chief guest of the

day and in his message he instilled in us the love for the nation and encouraged us to partake in the nation building. A volleyball match between fathers and the brothers of Deepti was arranged in the afternoon. At the end of a neck and neck fight, the brothers became victorious with a comfortable margin.

54 MST WorldWorldWorld  Easter 2017 News from Deepti Minor Seminary, Melampara b. Kappavatt 2017 The Kappavatt festival at Deepti started on 20th afternoon and continued up to 21st evening. It was a new experience for many of the new-comers of Deepti. Everyone actively involved in this common

work and there was a festive mood everywhere. Timely snacks, chocolates and ice-creams boosted the interest and prompted speedy completion of the work. c. Brothers’ Day Out The much awaited day was started with gaiety and happiness. The brothers got up early with enthusiasm and energy to be out from the seminary for a day. The picnic started at 4:30 a. m. immediately after the Holy Mass. The trip was to

Thiruvananthapuram. As part of the picnic, our brothers visited many places: the Secretariat, Kerala Legislative Assembly, ISRO, Thumba,

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Priyadarshini Planetarium, Thiruvananthapuram Zoo, Lourdes Church, Kovalam Beach, etc. It was an enjoyable day for everyone. We had a safe trip and we were back in the seminary safe and sound. d. Bi-annual Retreat Rev Fr. Joby CST helped our brothers for an interior journey with the Lord for four days from 3rd February to 6th. The bi-annual retreat was an inner healing retreat. Father Joby preached well and proclaimed the Word of God and our brothers really went through a God experience. e. Model Exams We started the model exams for the second years doing plus one. This is a preparatory test in view of their board exam beginning from March 8. They are trying their best for an excellent academic performance. f. Release of ARUN Magazine The manuscript magazine of Deepti seminary, ARUN was released by His Excellency Mar Sebastian Vadakkel and was handed over to Very Rev Fr Kurian Ammanathukunnel. This was organized immediately after the golden jubilee inaugural mass in the seminary refectory with the presence of many fathers and brothers. Fr Lijo Kavunnukattil, the father in-charge of ARUN introduced the magazine and welcomed the guests for the releasing ceremony. The editorial board was congratulated and thanked during this function. g. Award Night A light-lit outdoor supper in the basketball court made a fitting ambience for the award night. The winners of the Deepti Olympics

56 MST WorldWorldWorld  Easter 2017 News from Deepti Minor Seminary, Melampara were felicitated and in a special way it was also a day to thank and felicitate Fr Arun and Mr Krishnankutty who helped the brothers to perform well in the ISPARC, 2017. The presence of our Generalachan and councillors marked the day beautiful and colourful. The trophies were distributed to the winners by different fathers. This gathering also marked the lucky-draw of the mission Sunday lottery. Fr Rector thanked the in-charges of Deepti sports and mission Sunday celebrations, with special mention of Frs Shijo Thettalickal and Joyal Anjilithoppil. h. Penitential Walk to Valliyachanmala As we are partaking in the passion of our Lord during this Lenten season, the fathers and brothers of Deepti seminary had a penitential walk to Vallyachanmala on 21st March, 2017. We joined the parishioners of Aruvithura Church for the way of the cross. Rev Fr Roy Thengumkudiyil led the service during the way of the cross. And later, we had the Holy Mass offered by Fr Michael Puthenpurayil and concelebrated by fathers Roy and Binoy Purayidom. The sermon preached by Fr Binoy was inspirational. i. Farewell to the Fathers The 28th March 2017 evening had a tinge of sadness and sorrow as we gathered in the basketball court to bid farewell to Frs Roby Adappoor, Lijo Kavunnukattil and Joyal Anjilithoppil. The speakers had a lump in their throat as they were bidding farewell to the loved ones of Deepti: Frs Roby Adappoor (Professor, Animator, Vice-rector) Fr Lijo Kavunnukattil (Professor, Animator) and Joyal Anjilithoppil (Professor, Animator). Frs Kurian Ammanathukunnel, Jose Palakeel,

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Roy Thengumkudiyil thanked them for their selfless service in Deepti seminary and accorded them prayerful wishes for their future ministry. 2. News from Deepti Minor Seminary, Moochankund [Reported by Fr Vincent Varakil) a. Reopening after Christmas Holidays The seminary reopened after Christmas holidays on 4th of January 2017. During the holidays the brothers attended the ordinations of MST fathers. b. Jubilee Celebrations We celebrated the Golden Jubilee of MST at our seminary on 12th of February 2017. We were blessed with the gracious presence

of His Excellency Mar Jacob Manathodath on that day. Very Rev. Fr Kurian Ammanathukunnel and other fathers had come from Deepti Bhavan, Melampara. The jubilee mass was celebrated at 10 a.m.. A meeting was held after the Holy Mass. There were different cultural programmes to add colour to the celebrations. c. Picnic The brothers went for a picnic to Malampuzha. They enjoyed the scenic beauty of Akamalavaram and Malampuzha Dam. The day

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d. Examinations The brothers appeared for their model plus two examinations from 7th of February. On March 2 the brothers went to Deepti for their plus examinations. On the way they visited and thanked the Bishop Mar Jacob Manthodath. He gave a paternal blessing to the brothers and wished all the best for their exams. e. The official Closing of the Seminary The Deepti seminary at Moochankund will officially be closed on May 2. It is after rendering formation to two batches of brothers that the seminary is going to be officially shut down. 3. News from Jeevan Jyoti, Srirangapattna [Reported by Fr Joseph Thekkekarott, Rector] We had a very solemn Home Day celebration on 19th February, 2017. The joy of the day was doubled by the gracious presence of Very Rev. Fr Kurian Ammanathukunnel, the Director General of the

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MST. The loving presence of Rev. Fr Francis Kureeckal, Regional Director, St Thomas Region, Mandya, added joy and enthusiasm to the gathering. All the missionaries of Mandya by their encouraging and loving presence, made the day really colourful and memorable. Very Rev. Fr Kurian Ammanathukunnel and Rev. Fr Francis Kureeckal appreciated the formation being imparted at Jeevan Jyoti and highlighted the unique role of MOC in the missionary and spiritual formation of an MST member. Rev. Fr Paul Vazhappally, procurator, diocese of Mandya, spoke on priesthood and the importance of holiness in the life of a priest.

We appreciate and thank all the new priests for the trouble they took to come over here for the New Priests’ Day celebration. Their presence and inspiring words encouraged everyone of us to reflect more on our call to missionary priesthood. We are happy to announce that all the brothers passed with good marks for the entrance examination to Ruhalaya Major Seminary. Sr. Deicy CSA conducted a personality assessment and counselling programme for four days. She met twice all the seminarians personally. All the students appreciated the programme very much. Bishop Mar Antony Kariyil visited Jeevan Jyoti and celebrated Holy Qurbana. During the homily he exhorted all of us to grow in deeper communion with Christ. Rev. Fr Jose Palakeel visited Jeevan Jyoti and met all the seminarians personally. We are grateful to Rev. Fr Kuriakose Kunnel for the Jubilee Qurbana he celebrated with us. We were blessed by the visits of

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Rev. Frs Thuruthel, Cheriampanatt, Augustine Puthenpura, Kavumpuram, Perumanoor, Parayankuzhiyil, Tharapputhotty and many MSTs and missionaries. We appreciate and thank all of them.

The members of Jeevan Jyoti spent two days in visiting the important historical and tourist places in and around Mysore and Sravanabalagola. The brothers are participating in the retreat preached by Rev. Fr C.D. Sebastian. An intensive Hindi course is arranged in the month of April. The 13 brothers, as they are coming to the end of one year intensive spiritual and missionary formation, are seriously preparing themselves to proceed to the next stage of formation. 4. News from Ruhalaya Major Seminary, Ujjain [Reported by Fr Peter Vattappara, Rector] a. Philosophical Seminar A one-day philo- sophical seminar on “Levinas from a Derridian Prism” was conducted in philo- sophy section on January 16. Rev. Fr Jojo Varakukalayil CST presented a wonderful paper on incarnating

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ethical un-conditioning of the subject on Levinas. The whole Ruhalaya community was enriched by the Philosophy of Levinas given in a simple form by the resource person. b. Exposure Programme the Theologians One week exposure programme was arranged for the second and third year theologians from 20-28 of January. The brothers of the second year theology in different groups went to Dilshad Garden

Delhi, MVSS Sagar, Diocese of Rajkot, Asha Niketan Bhopal, SOS Bhopal, and MC Sisters Indore. The third year theologians went in groups for a short pastoral involvement program to the dioceses of Kalyan, Vadodara and Delhi. c. Ektha Divas Ruhalaya Philosophy Seminary celebrated Ektha Divas (Unity Day) with the children of neighbouring villages where the brothers keep relationship with the villages through their constant visits.

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Around 350 children and youth participated in the literary, cultural and sports competitions organised for them. Mr. Iqbal, Headmaster of L.P. School at Chak, was chief guest to inaugurate the event. In the concluding meeting Rector of Ruhalaya, Fr. Peter, presided and children performed some valuable programs. The winners were awarded with prizes. The children enjoyed an ‘agapeic meal’ with the seminarians. d. 13th Edition of Ruhalaya Inter seminary Bible Quiz Ruhalaya seminary conducted the final round of the 13th edition of the National Inter Seminary Bible Quiz competition on February 12 at the theology auditorium. Rev Fr Sebastian Koottumkal MST

was the quiz master and 12 brothers from different theological institutes in India participated in the final round of quiz. His Excellency Bishop Mar Sebastian Vadakel MST, the bishop of Ujjain, was the chief guest of the event. Bro Arun Karakkattu MST from Ruhalaya seminary secured the first Prize. Bro Kurian Uppukandathil of St. Ephrem’s theological college Satna came second, and the third prize was shared by Bros Mathew Naresh of St. Joseph’s seminary Allahabad and Vijaykumar Dondapati of Khrist Premalaya, Ashta. e. Maliparampil Memorial Symposium and MST Golden Jubilee Seminar Maliparampil memorial symposium and MST Golden Jubilee Seminar was conducted in the theology campus on February 18th on the topic “Challenges of Mission in India: problems and prospects”. His Excellency Bishop Mar Prince Antony Panengadan, bishop of

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Adilabad, was the resource person. The symposium was well attended by the missionaries of Ujjain diocese and the inmates of Ruhalaya community.

f. MST Day and Music Night (Feb22) The community celebrated the MST foundation day on 22nd February with all its solemnity. In the morning the Ruhalaya family gathered around the altar and Rev Fr Sebastian Thekkeattam MST celebrated the holy Eucharist. After the breakfast the community gathered in the theology auditorium and Fr Sebastian Thekkeattam MST shared his experience in the mission and spoke about the process of the shaping the Missionary Society in the historical context of Kerala. To celebrate the occasion there was a musical evening in

the philosophy auditorium. Sisters of the three religious communities from the neighbourhood of Ruhalaya attended the music program and had an agapeic sharing of meals with the neighbouring Sisters.

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The short film “My Coloured Nation” directed by Bro Akhil Thottapallil MST was released by Rev. Fr Peter Vattappara on February 22. The film is based on the religious harmony and making of the nation.

g. Visit of His Beatitude Cardinal Baselios Mar Cleemis Ruhalaya community was graced by the presence of His Beatitude Cardinal Baselios Mar Cleemis, the Major Archbishop of the Syro- Malankara Church, on February 24. His Beatitude celebrated the holy Eucharist in the Malankara rite in the philosophy chapel and

inaugurated the MST Golden Jubilee celebrations in Ruhalaya Seminary by lighting the jubilee candle. Very Rev. Fr. Kurian Ammanathukunnel, the Director General of MST, blessed the occasion with his presence. During the breakfast His Beatitude addressed the whole community. He appreciated the missionary spirit that the MST has given to the Church in Kerala and thanked God for the blessing that the MST is to the mother church.

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h. Symposium on Misericordia et Misera Brothers of the Theology section had a symposium on the apostolic exhortation Misericordia et Misera on March 4. Rev. Fr Joseph Venattumattam MST was the moderator of the symposium

and Bros Emmanuel Madavana, George Kolathupadavil, Sinu Karukayil, and Since Kuzhikandathil presented papers on the document and had discussion after each paper. i. Prison Ministry Ruhalaya prison ministry team arranged a one-day programme for the 55 inmates of the Juvenile Home, Ujjain on March 5. Collaborating with the officials of the Juvenile Home, the Brothers of Ruhalaya took the Juvenile Home inmates for a tour in the city of Ujjain. They were invited also to Theology campus to share the joy

66 MST WorldWorldWorld  Easter 2017 News from Santhome Bible Centre, Pariyaram and light moments of life with us. Variety of programmes were organized for them. The children enjoyed the food we shared with them. j. Visit of Bishop Thattil and Bishop Madathikandathil Ruhalaya was blessed with presence and words of His Excellency Mar George Madathikandathil, bishop of Kothamangalam. He celebrated Holy Eucharist with the Philosophy community interacted with the brothers of both the Philosophy and Theology sections on March 4. Bishop Mar Raphael Thattil, the auxiliary bishop of the archdiocese of Thrissur, visited Ruhalaya on March 11. After the supper he interacted with the students and motivated them with his enchanting words. k. Adieu to Rev Fr Sebastian Elanjimattom The community thanked and bid farewell to Rev. Fr Sebastian Elanjimattom who served the seminary as a spiritual father for 4 years. A farewell gathering was arranged in the theology section on March 19. Rev Fr Rector thanked him for his service and wished him the blessings of God in his future apostolate.

VIII. NEWS FROM OTHER MINISTRIES 1. Santhome Bible Centre, Pariyaram [Reported by Fr Sebastian Kizhakkeyil] a. Intensive Bible Work In the months of January and February 2017 there were several collaborating Bible scholars residing at Santhome Bible Centre, Pariyaram, in order to help out in the preparation of a new translation of the Gospels from Greek into Malayalam and of a new exegetical

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commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. After a lot of hard work both books were almost ready by the end of February. The lay out of the books was done at IMPACT, Kochi, and the matter was given to the press before the end of March. The books are being printed at Midas Offset Printers, Koothuparamba. b. Terrace Hall Due to shortage of space in our small hall for conducting any public meeting, we have made a terrace hall which can seat 330 people. The Central Council has helped us in the roofing of the terrace. It was done so mainly to protect the building from leaking.

Thank you, dear DG and Councillors! With the generous help of some of our fathers its floor has been tiled, a good stage has been made, and the hall has been electrified with good lighting and installation of fans. Hereafter all common celebrations will take place in the newly made terrace hall. Very many thanks to our generous fathers! c. Dormitory Becomes Small Rooms We had a real problem of shortage of rooms for accommodating our priests, scholars and guests in our house. Hence with the permission of the Central Council and with the generosity of one our friends the existing dormitory has been converted into small rooms. We have now six more rooms where eleven persons can be accommodated. Heartfelt thanks to our benefactors!

68 MST WorldWorldWorld  Easter 2017 News from Vishwadeepti Missiology Centre, Kolhapur d. MST Golden Jubilee Celebration at Santhome, Pariyaram On 29th April 2017 we are going to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of MST at Santhome Bible Centre, Pariyaram. Together with it we also celebrate our annual Santhome Day. Four bishops will be present on the occasion. Our Director General will give the presidential address and Mar George Valiamattam will deliver the Jubilee message. There will also be some cultural items to make our celebration solemn. Rev. Fr. Michael Puthenpura and team will sing the Jubilee Anthem. Several prominent persons will deliver felicitation messages. The Golden Jubilee celebration will conclude with agape for our MST fathers, priests and sisters from all the neighbouring places, Santhome Fellowship members, and for the lay people in our neighbourhood. All MST fathers are welcome to the celebration! 2. Vishwadeepti Missiology Centre, Kolhapur [Reported by Fr Justin Vettukallel] a. Marathi Course for 40 Days Forty days long Marathi Language course was conducted at Vishwadeepti from February 15 to March 26, 2016, by Deleep Nalannadiyil. The course was attended by six priests, belonging to

different provinces of SVD, CMI and MCBS congregations, working in different parts of Maharashtra. Mr Chandrakant Patil, the Sarpanch of the village inaugurated the course. Rev. Fr Joseph Cheriampanatt, the Regional Director, presided over the convocation and distributed the certificates.

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b. Naming of the New Born Baby A girl child was born to the domestic staff at Vishwadeepti. Twenty days after the birth of the child, following the Marathi custom, the ceremony of ‘naming the child’ was conducted at Vishwadeepti. Fr Deleep Nalannadiyil organized a prayer service at the chapel. The baby girl was named Deepti by the parents, as she was born at Vishwadeepti. Almost fifty villagers from the locality attended the ceremony. c. Upcoming Programmes of Vishwadeepti The MST seminarians who complete their regency this year are coming to Vishwadeepti for three days (April 19 to 21) of study in the Constitutions and Directives, and to make a discernment retreat before receiving the clerical cassock. Twenty-five youth from the diocese of Thamarassery are coming to Vishwadeepti for ten days (April 18 to 28) of exposure to missionary activities in Sangli Mission. Advanced English Language training under Rev. Fr George Mampillil is being organized for the staff of different MST centres from May 16 to June 2, 2016. A basic course in Marathi language for one month is going to be organized for 30 days from June 15 to July 15. 3. Karunyashram, Paithalmala [Reported by Fr George Koorumullumpurayidom] On 20th of December 2016 His Grace Mar George Njarlakkattu, the Archbishop of Thalassery, consecrated the chapel and blessed the centre. During inaugural meeting Mr. Manuel Puthenpuranirappel (Kollichira Kunjettan) handed over Aranyashram to MST and the Director General, Very Rev Fr Kurian

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Ammanathukunnel, received official documents and renamed the centre into Karunyashram. The following developments took place ever since: During the four months period, 96 patients were treated at Karunyashram. Acute traumatic diseases like psoriasis, autism, hearing-impaired were among the major cases treated. The complete satisfaction of the treated people is actually the reward for the people who are behind. The patients who go back with optimism and

satisfaction turn to be the propagandists for the centre. Without any media advertisement the centre is known far and wide through the personal communication by the people who took the advantage of the treatment at our centre. The duration of treatment varies from 9 or more days depending on the gravity of the diseases. Under the guidance of Kunjettan, the chief consultant, two ayurvedic doctors, six therapists and several helpers are working hard for the centre. Ever since its inception the centre is known as an ashram because of the spiritual atmosphere. Kunjettan himself being a charismatic preacher carried out reflections, spiritual talks and meditations. Karunyashram continues the spiritual heritage. The cordial interactions among the inmates make the centre a family. The centre has a plot of 6.50 acres of land. It has a beautiful chapel, staying facilities for 18 people; still few more rooms are under construction and the construction of the new treatment centre will be over within a short period. Renovation of the priests’ quarters

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will be over by the end of this month. We are thankful to Bishop Mar Sebastian Vadakel for celebrating the New Year Mass, Bishop Mar Thomas Elavanal for laying the foundation stone of the treatment centre and Archbishop Emeritus Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy for inaugurating the Golden Jubilee celebration of MST at Karunyashram. Nuns and priests of different congregations and dioceses took advantage of our Ashram. We are all thankful to Fr Gracious Naralakkattukunnel for his dedicated and selfless service he is rendering to this centre as the administrator and we whole heartedly welcome Fr Lijo Arackalputhenveedu as the new administrator. IX. INITIATIVES AND ACHIEVEMENTS BY THE MEMBERS IHPS, New Delhi [Reported by Fr M.D. Thomas] a. Programmes Organized by IHPS  25 January 2017: organized Round Table Discussion of Heads from various religious communities and delivered keynote lecture on Nationality: Basis for Interfaith Harmony in collaboration with Ram Krishn Mission, New Delhi at Ram Krishn Mission, New Delhi  04 March 2017: organized Round Table Discussion of scholars from diverse communities and various professions, and delivered

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keynote lecture on “Why Distance Between Religious Communities?” at Baha’i House of Worship (Lotus Temple), Kalkaji, New Delhi. b. Extension Programmes  18 January 2017: delivered lecture on ‘Child Rights: an Ethical Perspective’ during workshop on ‘Children of the Republic: A Stock Taking’ organized by Indian Alliance for Child Rights, New Delhi.  18 February 2017: delivered lecture on “Interfaith Relations” to staff and students of Islamic Studies and other disciplines at Department of Islamic Studies, Aligarh Muslim University, UP.  09 March 2017: delivered lecture on ‘Interfaith and Inter-cultural Dialogue: Deeper and Larger Implications’ as part of training programme for Interns organized by Indialogue Foundation, New Delhi  20 March 2017: delivered lecture on ‘Cleanliness of Narmada River: Need of Environment and Better Country’ during Narmada Sewa Yatra Programme at Mandi, Sehore, Bhopal.  Delivered the following lectures during Capacity Building Workshops at various places for Students on ‘Interfaith: Co- existence and Tolerance’ organized by Jamia Millia Islamia Central University, New Delhi:  29 January 2017: “Interfaith Relations: a Culture of walking together”  18 February 2017: “Christianity and Interfaith Relations”  26 February 2017: “Universal Message of Christianity and Interfaith Relations”  18 March 2017: “The spirit of Interfaith Relations in the universality of Christian values”  26 March 2017: “Christian Values: Basis of Interfaith Harmony”  31 March 2017: “Universality of Christian values and Interfaith Relations”.

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X. BELOVED ONES DEPARTED FOR ETERNAL REWARD  02-01-2017: Mr Mathew Thekkel, brother of Fr Thomas Thekkel.  09-01-2017: Mr Joseph Augustine, paternal uncle of Fr Manu Nattunilathu.  11-01-2017: Mr Antony Edattukaran, elder brother of Fr Jose Edattukaran.  14-01-2017: Mrs Aleykutty Vallikatt, mother of Fr Jose Vallikatt.  04-03-2017: Mr Varghese Thekkemuriyil, maternal grandfather of Fr Manu Maprayil.  06-03-2017: Mr Simon Arangassery, nephew of Fr Lonappan Arangassery.  11-03-2017: Mr Stephen Chollampel, brother-in-law of Fr Joseph Thekkekarott.  21-03-2017: Mr Joseph Olickal, first cousin of Fr Joseph Venattumattam.  08-04-2017: Mr K.V. Abraham, father of Fr Salas Karikkandathil.  02-04-2017: Mr John Parecattil, father of Fr Paul Parecattil.

Let us keep these beloved departed ones in our prayers!

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