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AND Jesuits http://www.jamshedpurjesuits.org/ Men of Compassion, Consolation & Discernment

Vol.65, No. 09 LOYOLA NIWAS, SAKCHI, , October 2019

Fr Provincial’s October Programme Appointment by Fr General 1 – 2 Tangrain 17 Reading in of New Rector of Loyola Fr. Joseph Kalathoor, SJ., Rector, Loyola School, 19 Province Consult JSR, wef Oct 17, 2019. 21 - 28 JCSA - Ranchi 30 GB & Foundation Day Lecture – XIMB/XUB News from our Houses and Around CHAIBASA AREA Amda John Sumbrui Fr. Gyan and Sr. Suchita attended did RCS on 6 patients on September 6-7, 2019. Sisters and all the hospital staff who CRI meeting held at St Anne's Thanks to the Sister from Angela Hospital CKP co-operated to make the day a Convent, Chaibasa on September 1. who came to give Anesthesia for a foot-drop success. CSWC hospital team Again, Gyan and Sr. Micky operation. We celebrated St Peter Claver Day on conducted general health and a t t e n d e d t h e m e e t i n g a t September 9. At 12 noon a prayer service was leprosy awareness program in Sundarnagar on September 3. Gyan conducted by Sr. Prema and then a small video on Amda Government Primary School gave a Triduum to FC Sisters in his life was screened. Dr Ravi Ranjan explained on September 24. In this month Khuntpani on September 4-6. Dr about leprosy to the guests. The program ended Gyan completed the Revisor's work Gaurav came from Dhanbad and with a lunch at 1.00 pm. Thanks to all SRA in four of our institutions. Basahatu Joseph Surin

School News: The teachers' day XLRI Professor. Frs. Sushil Balmuchu and invitation to be the main celebrant was celebrated with a concelebrate Kishore Lugun brought their boys and girls to for the Sini Parish Feast day Mass. Mass offered by Benedict Minj, play a friendly football match with Basahatu We had an Adoration for our Frs. James Samad and Joe Surin. Then boys and girls teams. The Hostel Boys and girls Julian and Staney. Deacon Nelson the teachers who were led through are actively participating in all the school Castelino went to Inigo Bhavan, singing and dancing to a felicitation activities. In the First Term Exams they kept up Lupungutu to give a recollection to program which was followed by a their positions from 1 to 10 in their respective the candidates. He is also having sumptuous meal together with the classes. The Hostel girls attended a half day special Ho Learning Sessions with Jesuits at the Residence. A Parent- health awareness seminar in Amda. Fr. John Sumbrui. Roshan Toppo teachers meeting was organized on Parish News: 18 youth from Basahatu Parish attended the Regents' Recollection 7 September, and the parents said were given a training on conducting the Small Program at Jamshedpur. Joseph “Yes” to the proposed midday Christian Community Meetings with the idea of Surin went to attend the Province meals that would be coming leading SCC Meetings in their respective P a s t o r a l C o m m i s s i o n ' s through the mediation of Jan Vikas villages, initially through the help of the C o o r d i n a t o r s ' M e e t i n g a t Kendra. They were informed about catechists, and later on their own to carry on the Matigarha, Siliguri. He also went to an English Learning program with good work. XITE, Gamharia as one of the the initiative of Fr. Jerry and a Fr. Benedict Minj went to Sini Parish on judges for judging the Video Films

1 JAMSHEDPUR JESUITS October 2019 prepared by the college students on Social Themes. Anil Michael Tirkey from Rerua came with Bene and spent a Dang offered a special mass for the Krusveer children on the night here at Basahatu. occasion of Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

Pandanir Neelam Sanjeev Kerketta St. Paul Miki Parish youth witnessed Fr. Benedict expressed his heartfelt gratitude to all students in their different activities for the first time ever a successful those who helped to build the grotto and a special like rigorous football training. Now youth seminar on September 1, 2019. thanks to Fr. Walter Kongari for the financial support. they are ready to face Basahatu and Mr. Birendra Kujur, a well-known Lupungutu teams in the upcoming youth animator, Mr. Manki Tubit, the football tournaments. The student of Yuva Jumur leader from TRTC and Crusveer are also busy preparing for Deacon Neelam Kerketta conducted the upcoming Chaibasa Deanery level the program. Ranjit Kindo, Rajesh events in Chakardharpur. More Dungdung and the School teachers Crusveer students are encouraged to joined them on the occasion. About participate in the monthly catechism sixty-eight youth participated and the class in the parish. In August ninety- theme was 'Nayi Soch, Nayi Udaan.' four students, the highest number so Our youth look forward to having more far, came for the Crusveer catechism of such seminars in the future. class. Fr. Benedict went to Tepasai to On 8 September, our blessed Mother give a recollection to the Sisters while was welcomed at a beautiful grotto On the same day the community was happy to host the deacon Neelam made a quick home blessed by Fr. Benedict on the feast of members of XLRI community – Frs. Jerry, Christy, visit to see his father who is improving Immaculate Conception. It would Nelson and a guest. on his health slowly. certainly enhance devotion to our lady. Fr. Sushil Balmuchu keeps himself busy with the TRTC Rajesh Dungdung Ranjit and his team went to Ranchi to celebrate Golden meeting for the forthcoming Rome visit. Coaching Program Jubilee at Loyola ground, carried with them books and for the Metric exam ended with disappointment while the garments for sale, banners and photos of the past for display. beneficiaries waited eagerly to come to TRTC for special Rajesh went to CKP for a day to preach at the Novena on the Metric coaching. The expectation of TRTC was to have it but feast of Mother Mary. He too attended two days seminar on TCS could not get the budget passed from the management. Social teaching of the Catholic Church at SDC, Ranchi. The The fathers from XLRI – Christie, Nelson, Jerry and other Social work team went to Raipur for a two days seminar on guests visited us. They were briefed about TRTC planning, Right to Food campaign and some of them went to Ranchi to especially the tailoring, gardening and piggery. Frs. Peter attend a seminar on Social Media. Ranjit along with other Mahendra and Blacius spent a day here. social work members went to Delhi for the preparatory DHANBAD AREA Digwadih Emile Coelho

On 31 August FRI DNS hosted the 66th Inter Jesuit Essay, the Council Regional Conference, in Dhanbad. Inter Act Elocution and Extempore Speech Contests. Loyola School Club students went on a gift-giving trip to Tundi Jamshedpur lifted the overall championship Trophy and accompanied by Emile. On 28 September, the whole school Runners trophy went to DNS FRI. had the SYMBIOSIS 2019, a grand fiesta! Prof. D K Singh, Director, BIT Sindri was the chief guest and Parish: Velankani Matha was celebrated on 8 September, led Saby Puthenpura, the guest of honor. On the Teachers' Day, by Francis Bodra. On 22 September, Niranjan Minj was the the girls and boys performed for the teachers and Francis Star Performer at a Diocesan organized Catholic student Bodra provided a grand lunch. On 19-20 September, Amal, program in Dhanbad Parish. Alex made a quick visit to together with Sushil Suman and Kuruvila Verunkel, attended Mangalore.

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De Nobili and De Britto schools both celebrated Teachers organized and a sumptuous meal was served for all the Day on 5 September. The students honored the teachers relatives and well-wishers who came from far and near to putting up colorful cultural programs to mark the occasion. take part in the celebration. According to the parishioners, it Solo dance competition was organized for the students of De was the first jubilee celebration in the history of Gomoh Nobili School. Gomoh Parish celebrated Fr. James's Silver Parish. On 12 September Fr. James was admitted and Jubilee on 8 September. A meaningful cultural program was operated for umbilical hernia at Mercy Hospital and now

2 JAMSHEDPUR JESUITS October 2019 recovered well. The students of De staff appreciated their skills and hard work. Six September. A team came on 25 Britto School creatively put up their of our catholic students from De Britto School September to inspection De Nobili knowledge on science in an accompanied by Sr. Kripa, participated in a School, Gomoh. exhibition on 21 September and the seminar at St. Anthony's Church, Dhanbad on 22 Tundi John Paskal Topno

The students of St. Xavier's High time table. It was also the day of giving out Congregation of Our Lady of School Tundi were in full spirit to progress report of the first terminal examination. Providence visiting us. They were prepare for the Teachers' Day and Parents were made aware of the character and the welcomed by the parishioners on celebrated joyfully on 5 September. academic progress of their children while the September 22 and on 24 at the The students showed their love and respective class teachers were available to meet school assembly by the staff- respect to the teachers through them. On 22 September, we had a seminar in students with some songs and some programs. On 14 September, Dhanbad for the youth. Many school children dance. The General through her we had a meeting with about 400 participated in it. A good number of students talk and interaction inspired the parents of our students to discuss including ten catholic students participated in the students. various issues, especially on seminar. It was a pleasure to see Sr. Meera, the discipline and change in school superior general and Sr. Gracy, of the JAMSHEDPUR AREA Choira Thomas Nelliakuneel

The Provincial was here and in day was celebrated with usual pomp and show along with other Jesuits and lay Rerua for the visitation on 28-29 having the regional marketing officer of the veterans were honoured for their Aug. He gave some valuable Reliance Company as the guest of honour with contribution in social work. Tom suggestions to strengthen the the hope of getting some help for poor students made two trips to Tata Medical community life and to be more with scholarships. Pancras pitched his tent in Centre in Koklkata to take care of effective in the apostate. The Jamashedpur for a few days to submit the files for his high blood count. No treatment Revisor, Gyan Kujur also was here RTE registration, both for Chaira and Rerua. at the moment but will have to go for his observations. The statue of According to Pancras, Chaira may not have for check up every 3 months. St. Ignatius was beautifully painted problems whereas Rerua may have because of Chaira School is happy to have by Akhilesh, the artist. Now he is the land issue. Tom and Mike were in Ranchi to solar power which was installed ready to paint the front portion of participate in the golden Jubilee of the social last month. The effort of the the chapel in order to create a better Ministry. About 150 participants were there Provincial to go for solar power is prayerful atmosphere. Teachers' along with the lay collaborators. Tom and Mike, commendable. Gande Dungri Bhincent Bhengra

Teacher's day was celebrated with Mary's Hindi Medium school and great fervor. Due to torrential rain did well. The much awaited on 12 September, 13th was visitation of provincial came on 24 declared a rain holiday. Revisor September. The Provincial met us Gyan came in the morning to see personally and as a community and the school and visit us. In the advised us to be “careful and afternoon Bhincent went to sensitive” in dealing with the with the students for an teachers and students. We are educational tour. Savari Muthu grateful for his words of visited us. Our students took part in GAGRITI; a varied competition organized in St. encouragement and wisdom.

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Resilience, which characterizes the conspicuous to note the way they maintain strict disposed to their studies with life at Guidera residence, could be diet, engage in daily exercises and participate in faithfulness and commitment, noticed in Br. Bene who looks a bit spiritual duties. Eddie too, these days, invariably available to attend to the dismal at times but swiftly bounces volunteers to offer daily Eucharist and conduct needs of the house. Both of them back to normalcy. In the same vein evening prayer. KC is not an exception to all rendered their services during Maxi, John Nag and Felix Tellis these. After his Birthday on 8 September, he Novena of mother Mary at the demonstrate to spring back from exhibits more youthfulness and energies. It is a Infant Jesus and St. Mary's parish their state of illnesses. It is delight to see our students Niral and Mukti, well respectively. Somy, made his

3 JAMSHEDPUR JESUITS October 2019 maiden visit as PCF to Bangalore- sensitivity towards the community. Jerome, a we are not discouraged, not Mangalore to meet our scholastics. man of ideas, screened a movie “Gifted” for the despaired, not abandoned, and not “Who is this young and handsome? community this month. Hope this good initiative crushed.” Sch. Alok Toppo, our A PCF?” was an exclamation for will prevail. The unfortunate incidents in the junior from Patna, is with us and seeing him first time. Br. Pascal province kept Fr. George a bit disturbed and convalescing after arthroscopic does his best to meet all our distressed during this month. However, with St. knee surgery on 22 of this month. temporal needs with efficiency and Paul he says, “Trials of every sort come to us but

JesuJilling Bhavan SylvesterAjit Sor Ekkaeng After celebrating the feasts of St. September as the Provincial makes short visits of serving the Lord. He was Ignatius and the Independence Day, our community for different reasons. His accompanied by Fr. Jerome and Fr. the staff and students had some Pius who also shared encouraging time to relax and focus on the words with us and students. second term exam in the month of Fr. Rajesh Dungdung had come to August from 19-27. No sooner had visit us just before 15 of August. the exam completed than the He, as the Chief Guest for students got ready with cultural Independence Day celebration programs for Teachers' day enthused the students with his celebration. It was a fabulous address. More guests could be celebration organized by the accommodated soon in our students with minimum support residence as the work on the second from their teachers. On 19, the floor is progressing in good speed. Progress Reports of the second However we are to be careful of our term exams were distributed. visitation has given us much needed fillip, dogs that are a bit aggressive The annual visitation of Jilling direction and hope for sharpening our way of towards stranger in our campus. community was officially on 9 of JesuLCE, Bhavan Telco SushilAjit &Sor Tengony P

School: On 5th September, Teachers our Chief Guest and Dr. Kamal Kumar Mahato, process of repositioning our stand day was celebrated with a colorful an Asst Prof, was the guest of honor. Both of in today's context. As part of the program to felicitate the teachers. them underlined the role of teachers in shaping package, a visit to Brahmaputra After the cultural program, all the the nation and inspired the trainees. On 14 River and Bhutan was organized. teachers had to showcase their September, LCE observed Hindi Diwas at a low He was back on 18 September. talents through a fashion show key but actively participated in Hindi-Divas Meanwhile, Gautam handled the which was a real fun for the kids. celebration at Sreenath College of Education. college efficiently. Gautam has On 9th, an opportunity was given to Sr. Reshma Dungdung, a first-year student, won systematically worked on keeping the students to appear on a platform the second prize in Suno Kahani. The art club the records of Women's grievance to become top class singers in was involved in wall painting outside the cell and Cell against sexual English. Jerry and Anselem were canteen. On 21 & 28 Sept, the first-year students harassment. in great demand in judging all these were engaged in Swachhta Abhiyan in cleaning On 26 Sept., one of our staff, items in both the contests. On the the entire college building from top to bottom Archana Topno, participated in an occasion of Hindi Diwas, a Choral and wall painting near the canteen. From Sept. MRA Program organized at Al- recitation and Hindi Elocution 25-30 was observed as Joy of Giving week. Kabir Polytechnic, Mango for an competition were conducted Mona Bhumuj, the Phy. Edu. Teacher has left us effective living and leadership having two teachers from B. Ed for a Govt. assignment. In gratitude she threw a program. The same program was College to the judge the items. All party to the hostellers on 6 Sept 2019. One more organized for LCE & LST staff at the teachers had a chance to attend staff left to take up her new assignment in our college with the title “Change the Effective living and leadership Jamshedpur Women's College. As a result the starts with me” leading to program arranged at the B.Ed. staff turnover has come to a total of 12 now. Our relationship. On 30 Sept., the first- College for the faculty on 28 Sept. request to KU to conduct interviews in recruiting year students had a good learning College: Just before the teachers' fresh staff is still under consideration. experience as they had a one-day day, a throw ball match was On 11 September, Tony left for Guwahati to workshop on IPP at Loyola School, organized between the staff vs attend the 23rd Triennial Conference of Xavier Bistupur. Pius and Jayanthi set the students on 3 Sept 2019. It was an Board which was held at Don Bosco Institute on stage by taking a session each. exciting event for all of us. Revisioning Higher Education in India: Tony dealt with Ignatian legacy Teacher's day was celebrated with Challenges and strategies for Catholic and Monika Uppal and Gyan took pomp and gaiety. Dr. S. P. Mondal, Institutions. Representatives from 170 them through IPP lab journaling. the Dean of Humanities, KU was institutions were present for a discernment

4 JAMSHEDPUR JESUITS October 2019 Loyola School CL George Pius Fernandez went to De Nobili talents. 19 schools participated in this program. Niral Deogam. The mass was School, Digwadhi, with the Carmel Junior college won the overall followed by a dinner for all. A big elocution team of Loyola for the championship and Sacred Heart Convent School number of faithful participated in annual inter Jesuit elocution came second. The whole program was the celebration which was well contest and returned with the meticulously planned and professionally organised and appreciated. The trophy as Loyola won this after a executed. Congratulations to Michalel provincial made the annual gap of seven years. Pius has Fernandez and his team. On finishing his term, visitation of the house and was suggested some changes to C L George was given a touching farewell by the happy with the wonderful work incorporate debate in this annual school which was followed by a special farewell done by the community in the contest. Loyola English Medium by the teachers and staff. Fr K M Joseph will be English and Hindi Medium School, and Hindi medium schools read in on the 17 of October. At the request of Fr and the parish as well as with the celebrated the teachers' day in great Pius Fernandez, Mr. M.K Verma, the Managing availability of the community style. The students put up a cultural Director of J N Tata Vocational Training members for ministries beyond the program to express their love, Institute, gave a presentation to the students of schools. He emphasized the need to respect and appreciation for their Std. 9 and 10 of Loyola Hindi School and its be alert and take precautions to teachers and were given special alumni to motivate them to join the institute for ensure the safety and security of the gifts as a token of gratitude for their skill formation in various fields. children with special reference to committed service. Xavier Ekka organized a special celebration in t h e r e c e n t h a p p e n i n g s i n The annual Loyola fest “Azionare', the parish to mark the feast of the nativity of our . was organized to give children to Blessed Virgin Mary. We had a procession in the showcase their creativity and campus followed by a solemn mass officiated by XITE Hilary Lobo

On 15-16 September, Savari was in a colorful cultural program. Interact Club finance officer, meeting with Kharagour to give recollection to members organized Hand Wash day for the parents and alumni, tree plantation the sisters of Blessed Sacrament. students of Std. I on 10th September. The by peer team and lastly Exit Kuruvilla was away from teachers' day was observed on 5th September meeting with the head, the faculty September 18 to September 20 to with a cultural program. The students felicitated and non-teaching staff. Their visit attend the 32nd ASISC Regional the teachers and wished them well. Parent- ended with a visit to XLRI, our Principals meeting in Dhanbad. A teacher meetings for parents of Std. VI and V parent organization, and interaction community meeting was held on students were held on Saturday 28 September. with the Director, Fr. Christi, the 24th September, to plan our schedule The members of SAFE club are helping to Dean of Administration, Fr. Jerry, and dynamics for community control the traffic near the main gate during the and the Dean of Academic, Prof. meetings for taking forward the dismissal and arrival of the students. Many Pani. The Team appreciated the Province Apostolic Process. students took part in the Karate championship hospitality and the guided tour in School: Deworming tablets were and won several medals. Interact club members the Campus accompanied. After the distributed to students on 4th visited the Shankarpur village and met the NAAC Executive Meting in September. Spell Bee competition women of village and spoke to them about and Bangalore, NAAC awarded Grade for junior students was conducted health hygiene on 14th September. Two R.O B to XITE College. On Sept 14h, the on 7th September. Hindi elocution plants have been installed in school for providing College celebrated 'Hindi Diwas' competition was conducted on 11th safe drinking water to the students with a short Seminar on Personal September. English Choral College and Hostel: The accreditation of our H e a l t h a n d I n t e r - H o u s e Recitation competition for K.G to college was carried out by the NAAC Peer team Competitions. As per the direction Std. V students was conducted on consisting of Dr. Bansidhar Majhi, chairman and recommendation of the 13th Sept. Story writing for students from Tamil Nadu, Dr. Sanjay Mishra, U.P. the Governing Board, the Principal of VI- X was conducted on 13th member coordinator and Dr. Maduram with help of Mr. Martin Shah September and also Solo Singing Lawrence, the member, Pune, from 4th-5th (XLRI) edited the Service Rules of for senior students. Story Telling September. Some of the highlights of the event the Teaching Staff on September competition for Std. I - V students were, the ceremonial welcome by the college 20, 2019 and a copy of the Service was held on Wednesday 18th fraternity, meeting and interaction with head Rules is given to all the Teaching September. Skit competition in and members of three departments, visit to Staff. On September 21t, most of the Hindi and English was held on various cells, interaction with the governing students and a couple of faculty September 27. We observed Hindi body members, a very enjoyable and well- participated in the 6 Dr. Kurien week from 9 September to 14 and orchestrated cultural program by students, Memorial Annual Oration at XLRI. Hindi Diwas on 14 September with interaction with administrative officer and T h e s t u d e n t s a n d f a c u l t y

5 JAMSHEDPUR JESUITS October 2019 appreciated the opportunity and the feminist on the theme “Oneness vs. the 1%”. the College. Oration by Dr. Vandana Shiva, XITE College is grateful to Loyola School, Environmental Activist & Eco- Jamshedpur for donating a Table Tennis Board to ODISHA AREA Loyola Bhavan George Anthony

K.M Joseph came back after sisters of St. Joseph of Annecy in Cuttack. We George made a quick trip to Guntur finishing the Course to the Jesuit congratulate him on his new assignment as from 14-16 for the AGM Meet of Novices on the “Constitutions”. Rector of Loyola School, Jamshedpur and wish VRO; due to incessant rains many After the Province official him all success in his new assignment. programs have been rescheduled. commitments, on the 22, he went to Gerry went to Kolkata to attend the Jubilee Community and Individual Puri to attend a function organized function and later went to Dhanbad to offer Legal Plantation were some of the by Fr. Joe Kalathil for the and Moral support to the Jesuits affected by the activities initiated this month. distribution of Roofing Material for Koradih crisis and then returned on the 27. Br. Meanwhile, in Kalijharan, Livance affected Households in Puri. Later, Tony Stevens, besides welcoming the Guests is still to succeed in opening a VRO he conducted a three-Day course on like Augustine Vatta who made his Annual Centre but Rain is playing havoc. “Spiritual Discernment and the Retreat in Loyola Bhavan and Deacon Mahesh Religious Vows” from the 23-25 Nayak for his stay, is also glued to Books, September to the Final Vowant Newspapers and also to the Lord in Chapel. LoyolaXITE School GilbertHilary Menezes Lobo

The state level zonal ICSE under 17 conducted from 11 – 21 September. For the first exams from 18 September. Fr. boys cricket tournament was held at time the school observed 'Hindi Week' with some George Thana spent some time in Loyola grounds on 31 August and 1 poetry, speech and debate competitions. Fr. Kerala from 6 – 18 September as September. Bhubaneswar zone Gilbert inaugurated the program by cutting the part of his jubilee celebrations and which had 8 Loyola players came ribbon and briefly spoke on the importance of for the blessing of his nephew's out victorious. The Teachers' Day Hindi. wedding. Around 130 BBSR was celebrated with full gusto. The Odia School had their own Teachers' Day deanery catholic youths gathered at principal garlanded the portrait of celebration, which began with the lighting of the Loyola campus on 2 September for Dr. Radhakrishnan and then lamp by the Headmaster and other teachers and a day of youth festival, having followed a short entertainment Fr. Gilbert garlanding the portrait of Dr. games, competitions and Bible program. The students felicitated Radhakrishnan. The students not only Quiz. The V. G. Fr. Prasann the teachers with flowers and cards. entertained teachers with songs and dances but Pradhan was the chief guest. The teachers were treated to a “Hi- also distributed token gifts and snack packets. Tea”. The half yearly exams were The students of class 10 began their pre board MinjaponkaXITE MaheshHilary LoboNayak

The feast of St. Monica was joyfully was screened for the parishioners and a call for arati and singing. The Minjaponka celebrated in the parish with a great more shows in the villages. With the able community went to Tumudibandha bhoj for the mothers. The mothers leadership of Bene, Mahila Sangh was formed in for the Kandhamal Jesuit's had a day of retreat, preached by the parish on the feast day, now it started working recollection on the 16 Sept. and Mahesh. In this retreat, the mothers systematically to help the parish in all its returned with renewed joy. As rain were initiated to the basic themes of activities. The girl child's day was celebrated on continues to shower gracefully on t h e S p i r i t u a l e x e r c i s e s , 8 September, under the leadership of newly our land, Isidore brought enough contextualized by keeping in mind formed Mahila Sangh. Little girls with cheerful fruit trees from the nursery and the UAP of the Society. On the eve faces took part in the holy mass with flowers in planted them in the church campus. of the feast, a movie on St. Monica their hands as they walked in processions doing SankhabhangaXITE HilaryA Alex Lobo

community and the final sharing. On 1 September, to Jamshedpur to make his recollection. This year the annual visit of the Alex went home to bless his niece's marriage. On 5 Prior to the CISCE National Football Provincial was marked on 30 of September, the Teachers Day, the children had tournament at Kochi, Kerala, 16 August, which affirmed and cultural programs to honor the teachers. All the selected players from the state of Odisa strengthened our Jesuit identity and children were served with delicious snacks. The and seven of our players had their mission at Sankhabhanga. The focal program ended with a volleyball match between the preparation camp from 18-22 point of his visitation was the staff and students. On 14 September, Sch. David went September at our school. Odisa celebration of the Eucharist with the

6 JAMSHEDPUR JESUITS October 2019 Football team under 17 managed to 22 Fr. Joe went to make his retreat at Loyola B.Ed. an accident which caused internal head reach the Semifinal. On 1 Semester, College Telco. On 26 September Fr. Alex's eldest injury; now recuperating at the exam began on 21 September and on brother Joseph Peter who is working in Chennai had hospital.

TangrainXITE HilaryAmit Lakra Lobo September 14 was a very special Mass, a short class was taken by Amit and then movement in the community. Fr. day for the parish and Crus Veer the children went home happily after having Augustin went to Bhubaneswar to children who were in the campus get the NOC for the school, later in to celebrate the Feast of the the month Fr. Cyril went to Exaltation of the Holy Cross. The Darjeeling for annual JEPASA beauty of the campus was doubled meeting. Deacon Amit went to by shouts of joy and laughter of a Ranchi for making arrangement of total number of 203 children. his priestly ordination. Fr. Charlie Deacon Amit, Fr. Augustin and went to Lungai to nourish HM his team organized a prayer Nuns with spiritual food during followed by a cultural program in their monthly recollection. He then the evening. It was wonderful to w e n t t o J a m s h e d p u r - see the children exhibiting their Sankhabhanga for some personal talents in front of their brothers and breakfast. Along with the works in the parish work. sisters. On September 15, after the and school, there was a lot of in and out XIMXITE / XUB ArHilaryockia /Lobo Alwyn

The Chairman and Provincial, Residence and Xavier University. Mr. Rituraj Mohanty, the raw star of Board of Governors of XUB has Fr. E. Abraham, S.J. has been awarded two Odisha. Comedian Mr. Rahul designated Fr. Antony R Uvari, Lifetime Achievement Awards, one from the Subhramaniam entertained the S.J. as the Vice Chancellor of the Academy of Marketing (AIM) at Mumbai and audience with his witty jokes on the University with effect from the other from All India Management second day. On the third day, an September 5, 2019. The XUB Association (AIMA) in Delhi named after K.K. i n t e r n a t i o n a l l y a c c l a i m e d family welcomes and wishes him Nohria. Congratulations Abe and good wishes Electronic Dance Music team of many years of fruitful and for many more accolades in the coming days in Mr. Nucleya along with Bombay productive service at XUB. Since recognition of your service to management Basement team entertained the his taking over as the VC, he has education. audience. Around seven thousand been meeting the faculty, staff, XUB students organized the second edition of people witnessed the event. More students and different stake holders Jamboree, a cultural and management festival of than 70 colleges from across India of the University to know them and XUB from 27-29 September, which was p a r t i c i p a t e d i n d i f f e r e n t to deliberate the goal of making inaugurated by Shri Tushar Kanti Behera, competitions. As part of Xamboree, both XIMB and the Campus of Hon'ble Minister of Electronics and students organized Green Marathon XUB the best place to work and Telecommunication, Sports and Youth Services. in the city, where close to 1000 study by prioritizing on people, This year's them was People, Nature and Culture. people participated. Students used culture and system. George Students felicitated the NGOs and unsung plastic waste material to decorate Sebastian has been transferred to Heroes of cyclone Fani in a socio-cultural event, the campus to promote sustainable XLRI after his service to Faber which was followed by a stellar performance by environmental practices.

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September introduced us with the feast amazing prizes to the winners. On September 11, The juniors too put up a tribal dance of St. Monica as well as Mother's Day being in the midst of different cultures, we had the related to autumn season. On in Danapur Parish. The juniors feast of Onam. On September 14, we were invited by September 22, the juniors took part in a expressed their happiness with a the Holy Cross sisters on the occasion of their feast workshop on CBCI Document and melodious song with love and day. Next morning Frs. Edward, Antonyswamy and Norms in Navjyoti Niketan, Patna affection. On September 5, Teacher's Josey left for Thiruananthpuram for the juniors' staff together with a big number of religious Day, was to express our gratitude to meeting. From September 16 to 21 the juniors stayed and lay people. On this day Archbishop staff members of Gynoday community, in Tarumitra for ecology classes taken by Fr. Antony William D'souza sj was the main who have been molding our lives and Pendanath and his team. While being in the hub of celebrant for the Mass. He too intellect. The day was scheduled with green at Patna, we celebrated autumn festival; highlighted his reflections on this volleyball match and cultural students from various schools, colleges and some subject. programs. The Housie game was environment activists came to strike on climate conducted by the Superior and granted change through their dances, skits, speeches as well.

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We had a lot of celebrations in celebrated in Berchamns Illam for the first time. celebrities of Kollywood came as September which began with the We had a solemn Eucharist and thereafter agape guests and shared their experiences teacher's day in the college. The with the community. The Chotanagpur tribals in the college and gave valuable students thanked the teachers of from all over Chennai came to celebrate this suggestions to excel in everything. their respective classes and festival on 22 September. It was an occasion to The Jamshedpur Jesuits arranged a gathered in the college church to meet our own brothers and sisters. Sharing and special benediction for our brothers thank the great teacher and creator dancing was part of the celebration in big who are going through problems through the Eucharistic. On 14 extravaganza, popularly known as Ovation and struggles. September, Karam feast was which was held on 20 and 21 September. Many

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Our jouney from Siliguri to Namchi resource person from Darjeeling, who is dearly visited the college. His core was quite adventurous due to known as the 'apostle of the hill.' Our classes are message was spiritual depth and landslides, thrilling at the same going in full swing. We had teachers' day physical fitness in all individuals. time fearful. On 16 July our college celebration with lots of singing and dancing. We We too had a spiritual talk by the began with an orientation program. have completed our first internal examination. head Brahmakumari. Mr. Ranjan Banerjee was the On 12 September, the VC of Sikkim University

SitagarhaXITE HilaryAnuranjan Lobo In September some juniors were presentation. They are teaching and learning, and were out for two days visiting diagnosed with Malaria and step by step, gaining knowledge and building historical places. They enjoyed Typhoid and were admitted in the confidence. They were privileged to have classes their trip and were full with Hospital together. Sch. Anuranjan by Fr. Agapit Tirkey who taught about the origin missionary zeal. They returned Dunddung (Jam) suffered a lot in of Tribal custom, culture, behavior, values and safely on 15 September and now the hospital for the first time in his identity. We benefited from this class and busy preparing their retreat points life. Juniors were as busy as bees enhanced our knowledge of Tribals of for preaching retreats in the future. preparing and presenting novels Chotanagpur and other places. and short stories in the class. Each The Tertians had a good trip to the missions junior had to use PowerPoint for his started by Frs. Constnat Lievens and Hoffman,

JYOTI - Dayanidhi Bisoi t o Volley ball Tournament: 23—27 August, 2019 winning teams and congratulated the budding sportsmen and The 7 t h JYOTI Volleyball women. Tournament was conducted in Motivational Workshop: 7 DBM High School, Kadma from September, 2019 23 to 27 August, 2019. A total of JYOTI organized the 3rd 24 teams took part; Sacred Heart Motivational Workshop for and DBM High School emerged high school and plus two as winners and runners up students of 22 schools in respectively in the girls' category. Jamshedpur on 7 September, DBM High School, and Tarapore 2019 from 8.45 A.M. to 1.00 Agrico School emerged as P.M at Fasy Auditorium, winners and runners up in the Loyola School. A total of 855 high school cum plus two boys' students including our novices category respectively. DBMS and the seminarians from School, Kadma hoisted the Pratikshya attended the tournament on behalf of JYOTI workshop. The theme of the for the last seven years. As usual, workshop was “Dare to be the Management, along with the Agents of Compassion.” Fr. sports coordinator, Ms. Suprava C.L. George, welcomed the Panda, rose up to the occasion to speakers and stressed on the conduct the tournament smoothly. Mr. Brijesh Singh, the need to be agents of compassion by citing the parable of 'The Secretary of West Singhbhum District Olympic Association Good Samaritan' in his opening address. was the Chief Guest who gave away the prizes and trophies An eminent social worker, Mr. Ajeet Singh, who is currently

8 JAMSHEDPUR JESUITS October 2019 engaged in the rescue and was the Superintend of police, West Singhbhum moderators, Ms. Jyoti Srivastava rehabilitation works of thousands District, Mr. Indrajeet Mahatha. He shared about and Ms. Tahmina Akhtar worked of hapless sex workers at Banaras his life struggle to make his dreams come true by hard to make the program a big captivated the youth by his life cracking the prestigious UPSC exam 2008, success. Fr. Pius Fernandes, Mr. story coupled with inspiring enthralled the audience by his phenomenal Harbhjan Singh, Mr. Ronny message to cultivate compassion interaction, motivated them to set high goals and D'Costa and Mr. Rajiv Talwar too towards women who are pushed remain grounded in the service of humanity. The were present for the program. into such trade. The second speaker students of JYOTI Unit of Loyola School and the Pope Francis’ Intentions OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER Evangelization: A Missionary Universal: Dialogue and Reconciliation in Universal: The Future of the Very “Spring” in the Church. That the the Near East. That a spirit of dialogue, Young. That every country breath of the Holy Spirit encounter, and reconciliation emerge in the determine to take the necessary engender a new missionary Near East, where diverse religious measures to make the future of the spring in the Church. communities share their lives together. very young, especially those who suffer, a priority. Return to the Lord in September 02: Fr Stephen De Souza, SJ(MDU, 80/61), Beschi Illam, Dindigul 06: Fr Alphonsus Benedict D'Souza, SJ(KHM, 78/62), Guwahati. 27: Mr Abraham (79), father of Fr Renny Abraham, SJ, Kerala. 29: Mr Nicolas Tirkey(40), brother of Fr Michael Tirkey, SJ October - The Month of the Rosay Rosary. Let not even one day pass without saying it, We live in a very challenging times. I hardly need to no matter how burdened you may be with many elaborate the multitude of challenges; in the Province, cares and labors.” – Pope Pius XI in the diocese, in the state, in the country, are giving us 5. “Here is an example to help you understand the sleepless night. Many of us disturbed and are efficacy of the Rosary. You remember the story of succumbing to an overwhelming anxiety and David who vanquished Goliath. What steps did the discouragement. And yet, we have not shrunk back and young Israelite take to overthrow the giant? He we have been on our knees in the presence of the struck him in the middle of the forehead with a Eucharistic Lord for winning truth. Our faith is coming pebble from his sling. If we regard the Philistine as alive and we say, 'no worldly forces can stop us in representing evil and all its powers: heresy, serving the Lord and His people.' impurity, pride, we can consider the little stones October is another special month dedicated to the Holy from the sling capable of overthrowing the enemy Rosary. Through this prayer of immense power, as symbolizing the Aves of the Rosary. countless miracles have been obtained and truth has Source: wordpress.com – rosary quotes won. We are in search of truth! - Jerome Sequeira

Here are a few quotes from Popes and Saints to encourage you in praying this powerful prayer. 1. “The Rosary is the 'weapon' for these times.” - Saint Padre Pio 2. “You always leave the Rosary for later, and you end up not saying it at all because you are sleepy. If there is no other time, say it in the street without letting anybody notice it. It will, moreover, help you to have presence of God.” – St. Josemaria Escriva 3. “Give me an army saying the Rosary and I will conquer the world.” – Blessed Pope Pius IX 4. “The Rosary is a powerful weapon to put the demons to flight and to keep oneself from sin…If you desire peace in your hearts, in your homes, and in your country, assemble each evening to recite the

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