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Bishop’s Programme – April, 2014
07 MON Visitors' Day (Diocesan and Religious Priests) 08 TUE Visitors' Day (Religious Sisters and Lay People) 11 FRI 10.00 AM Meeting the deacons and would be deacons, Kmu 11.00 AM Selection of the Seminarians, Kmu 04.00 PM Procession from Michaelpatti to Poondi: Way of the Cross 12 SAT 10.00 AM PSSS Secretaries Meeting, Kmu 05.00 PM Salethmadha Shrine Meeting, Kmu 13 SUN 07.30 AM Palm Sunday: St Mary's Cathedral, Kmu 14 MON 10.00 AM Recollection: Bishop's House, Kmu 06.00 PM Chrism Mass: St Mary's Cathedral, Kmu 17 THU 06.30 PM Maundy Thursday: St Mary's Cathedral, Kmu 18 FRI 06.15 PM Good Friday: Way of the Cross: St Mary's Cathedral, Kmu 19 SAT 11.15 PM Easter Vigil: St Mary's Cathedral, Kmu 20 SUN 07.00 AM Easter Mass: Carmel Ashram, Kmu 22 TUE 06.30 PM Feast Mass: Papanasam 23 WED 10.00 AM Practice for the deacons and would be priests 06.00 PM Celebration of Faith: Sikkalnayakanpettai 24 THU Special Meeting 25 FRI Special Meeting 06.30 PM Flag Hoisting: Thirukavalur 26 SAT 10.30 AM Final Profession of C.T.C. Sisters, Samayapuram KUMBAKONAM DIOCESE NEWS LETTER 3
26 SAT 05.30 PM Ordination to Priesthood, Amalashram 27 SUN 10.30 AM Feast Mass: Pudukottai 06.00 PM Final Profession: Keela Michaelpatti 28 MON 06.00 AM Diocesan Ordination to Diaconate, Kmu 05.30 PM Diocesan Ordination to Priesthood, Kmu 30 WED 05.30 PM Ordination to Priesthood, Mandai
PAPAL INTENTION FOR APRIL - 2014
General Intention: The governments may foster the protection of creation and the just distribution of natural resources.
Missionary Intention: That the Risen Lord may fill with hope the hearts of those who are being tested by pain and sickness.
IMPORTANT EVENTS - MARCH - 2014
01. Blessing of the Foundation Stone for the new building for the Bharatha Matha R.C. High School, Naduvalur on 01.03.2014. 02. Blessing of the New Presbytery, Mela Thirupanthurithy on 19.03.2014. 03. Celebration of Faith, Valangaiman on 26.03.2014. 4 KUMBAKONAM DIOCESE NEWS LETTER
WISH YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY
04.04.1963 Fr. V. I. Peter Ammanpettai 14.04.1955 Fr. C. Peter Francis Tollgate 20.04.1940 Fr. M. A. Sebastian Poondi 22.04.1977 Fr. L. Gnani Germany 26.04.1977 Fr. I. John Kennedy Alambakkam 27.04.1974 Fr. T. Xavier France 28.04.1953 Fr. M. Stanislaus Musiri NECROLOGY
02.04.1999 Fr. S. Antonidas Mathur 06.04.1980 Fr. A. P. Arokiasamy Kumbakonam 07.04.1972 Fr. M. Belevendiram Viragalur 16.04.1972 Fr. V. S. Lourdu Xavier Poondi 24.04.2000 Fr. S. Mariadoss Kumbakonam 25.04.2000 Fr. A. Louis Kumbakonam ORDINATION
09.04.1963 Fr. M. Soosai Michaelpatti 11.04.1994 Fr. L. Vincent Rochmanickam Koovathur 11.04.1994 Fr. A. Cyril Robert USA 11.04.1994 Fr. P. Sagayaraj Perumathur Eraiyur 11.04.1997 Fr. S. Innocent Beschi Communication, Kmu 11.04.1997 Fr. M. Joseph Dhanaraj Youth Com., Kmu 11.04.1997 Fr. S. Eugene Karunaharan USA 11.04.1997 Fr. S. John Kennedy Vengankudi 11.04.1997 Fr. P. J. Samson Chalice, Kmu 12.04.1999 Fr. S. Vincent Kottapalayam 12.04.1999 Fr. E. Adaikalasamy Bishop's House, Kmu 12.04.1999 Fr. M. Lawrence P.S.S.S., Perambalur KUMBAKONAM DIOCESE NEWS LETTER 5
12.04.1999 Fr. A. Maria Louis Keelaneduvai 12.04.1999 Fr. S. M. J. Vimalan Chennai 12.04.1999 Fr. S. Suvakinraj Charismatic Com., Kmu 12.04.1999 Fr. S. Joseph Arokiaraj Susaiapparpattinam 13.04.1961 Fr. M. Santiagu Bethany Home, Kmu 13.04.1967 Fr. S. Selvaraj Sembodai 13.04.1967 Fr. T. Joseph Thirupanthiruthy 13.04.1967 Fr. C. Maria Joseph Bethany Home, Kmu 14.04.1966 Fr. I. Antony Joseph Uthany, Sundharaperumal Kovil 14.04.1966 Fr. A. Ubagarasamy Mathapuram 14.04.1969 Fr. M. A. Sebastian Poondi 14.04.1998 Fr. J. Michael Raj Thuraiyur 14.04.1998 Fr. A. Deva Varaprasadam Uthamanur Pudur 15.04.1982 Fr. L. Kulandaisamy St Mary's I.T.I., Kmu 15.04.1982 Fr. R. S. Antonysamy Viragalur 15.04.1982 Fr. S. Lourdusamy Elakurichy 15.04.1996 Fr. M. A. Susaimanickam S.H.Seminary, Kmu 15.04.1996 Fr. A. Roch Alexander Konalai 15.04.1996 Fr. L. Robert Selvan L.F.H.S., School, Kmu 15.04.1996 Fr. G. Christuraj Thiruvaiyaru 16.04.1964 Fr. A. Michaelsamy Nazarene Ashram, Padalur 16.04.2007 Fr. I. Arokiasamy St Remigius I.T.C., Andimadam 16.04.2007 Fr. A. Jamesraj Mathur 16.04.2007 Fr. A. Juliet Anthoni Raj G.S.S., Coimbatore 16.04.2007 Fr. A. Kulandainathan Hostel, Kmu 16.04.2007 Fr. U. Rajendra Sekar Liturgy & Children Com., Kmu 16.04.2007 Fr. P. Singarayar P.S.S.S., Perambalur 16.04.2007 Fr. K. Stephen Michaelraj Vandalai 18.04.1995 Fr. M. S. Lourdusamy Ramanathapuram Kattur 18.04.1995 Fr. A. Leo Dominic Nallus Raja Bishop's House, Kmu 18.04.1995 Fr. M. Dominic Savio Vadagarai 19.04.2009 Fr. K. Amaidhi Arasu St Peter's Seminary, Bangalore 19.04.2009 Fr. C. Denis Amirtharaj Dindigal 6 KUMBAKONAM DIOCESE NEWS LETTER
19.04.2009 Fr. A. Emmanuel Agnespuram 19.04.2009 Fr. S. Jerome Paulraj Vizhapallam 19.04.2009 Fr. A. William Fernandez Siluvaipatti 20.04.1989 Fr. I. Mariadoss Konnaikudi 20.04.1989 Fr. S. Gaspar Canada 22.04.1965 Fr. S. Arulsamy Jayankondam 22.04.2004 Fr. M. Adaikalam Donald Germany 22.04.2004 Fr. S. A. Amalraj Dindigal 22.04.2004 Fr. A. Arul Anand Uthamanur Pudur 22.04.2004 Fr. J. Joel Nirmal Raj Kumilankuzhy 22.04.2004 Fr. D. Thomas Sahaya Raj Germany 23.04.2001 Fr. A. David Ramesh France 23.04.2001 Fr. S. Alphonse K.M.S.S.S., Kmu 23.04.2001 Fr. A. Lawrence Rome 23.04.2001 Fr. U. S. Arokiasamy Thiruvalanthurai 26.04.1993 Fr. M. Kulandairaj USA 27.04.1992 Fr. I. Adaikalasamy Permabalur 27.04.1992 Fr. I. Albert Annamangalam 27.04.1992 Fr. A. Arokia Kennedy Rayan Bishop's House, Kmu 27.04.1992 Fr. K. Kaspar Kuzhumur 27.04.1992 Fr. A. Sahayaraj Gabrielpuram 28.04.2003 Fr. G. Arokiaraj L.F.H.S., School, Kmu 28.04.2003 Fr. P. Boniface Germany 28.04.2003 Fr. R. Jeyaraj L.F.H.S.S., Annamangalam 28.04.2003 Fr. C. Joseph Christuraj Kuzhumur 28.04.2003 Fr. A. Arokia Sagayaraj Chennai 29.04.2002 Fr. T. Xavier France 29.04.2002 Fr. S. Rajasekar Canada 29.04.2002 Fr. P. Augustine Kovandakurichy 29.04.2002 Fr. M. Philip Santiagu Bishop's House, Kmu 29.04.2002 Fr. S. Chinnappan Vadaveekam 29.04.2002 Fr. T. Dhivianathan P.S.S.S., Perambalur 29.04.2002 Fr. A. John Britto Vadaveekam 7 KUMBAKONAM DIOCESE NEWS LETTER
OUR BELOVED BISHOP SPEAKS
PEACE BE WITH YOU Respected and dear brother - priests, religious and laity, The Masai tribes of Kenya, Africa, are cattle raisers. They roam from place to place with their herds. Whenever a priest visits them on his pastoral rounds, he pitches a tent a few kilometres away from their pastures. He then collects a basketful of green grass and has it taken to the tribal settlement. Green grass among desert - dwelling people is a sign of life. The basket of green grass passes from one family to another. But if one family is not living in peace with others, it is not allowed to pass on the basket of grass. The priest waits for a week and if by that time the basket of grass has not returned to him, he knows that the tribal peace has been disturbed and the people are in no condition to celebrate Mass and receive Communion. He then moves on to the next group in his nomadic parish. But it seldom happens that the basket does not return. Normally the families gladly accept the basket of green grass, and try to keep it green and keep it moving… and so they patch up their differences in a hurry and restore the peace of the community. Will the Risen Lord, the High Priest, find us living in peace with each other and bless our families? What is more pleasing to Jesus is peace. When Jesus was born, a multitude of the heavenly host sang, 8 KUMBAKONAM DIOCESE NEWS LETTER
"Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors" (Lk 2: 13, 14). In Mt 5: 23, 24 Jesus says, "When you are offering your gift at the altar, if you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift." The first words Jesus uttered after his resurrection are: "Peace be with you" (Jn 20: 19). Where shall we find the peace which all of us would love to enjoy? Jesus says: "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you" (Jn 14: 27). Peace is one of the fruits of the Spirit of Jesus (Gal 5: 22). It is given to those who ask for it. Jesus says, " If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!" (Lk 11: 13). Wishing you a very peaceful and joyful Easter,
With love, Yours affectionately in our Lord, + F. Antonisamy. 9 KUMBAKONAM DIOCESE NEWS LETTER
FROM THE DESK OF THE VICAR GENERAL
Rev. and dear Fathers, Recollection and Chrism Mass will take place on 14th April Monday, 2014. Let us come together and renew the Oil of our Ordination. TIMETABLE 14.04.2014 - Monday
10.00 a.m. Arrival and Coffee 10.30 a.m. Talk I 11.30 a.m. Break 11.45 a.m. Talk II 12.45 p.m. Lunch 03.00 p.m. Holy Hour, Preparation and Sacrament of Reconciliation 04.15 p.m. Prayer of Dedication and Benediction 06.00 p.m. Chrism Mass in the Cathedral 08.00 p.m. Dinner
Thanking you for your co - operation,
Very Rev. Fr. A. Packiasamy, Vicar General. 10 KUMBAKONAM DIOCESE NEWS LETTER
FROM THE DESK OF THE CHANCELLOR
Dear Fathers, At the outset I thank all those Parish Priests who have sent the Annual Statistical filled in forms for the year 2013 to the Chancery. There are many more who are yet to send the filled in forms. Now in order to make your work easier, we will send a Catechist to you to prepare the Annual Statistics of your parish. May I request you kindly to help him to prepare the Statistical Form of your parish. Please do oblige us. Thanking you, Yours in Christ, Fr. S. Chinnapparj, Chancellor.
FROM THE DESK OF THE PROPERTY IN-CHARGE
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FROM THE DESK OF THE PROCURATOR
Dear Fathers, Since the next financial year is fast approaching, may I request you to send the BUDGET for the year 2014 -2015 on or before 15th April 2014. Thank you very much for your co - operation, Very Rev. Fr. M. Philip Santiagu, Procurator.
FROM THE DESK OF THE RECTOR, S.H. SEMINARY
Dear Rev. Fathers, Prayerful greetings from Rev. Fr. M.A. Susaimanickam. Vocation camp for this year will be held in our seminary from 09th to 11th April 2014. Aspiring students who have completed 10 th, +2 and above, can send their application with the recommendation letter of the concerned Parish Priests. The students who have just written 10th exam can come on 09th April for supper and others for breakfast on the same day. I thank you so much for your concern and love towards the formation of our seminarians. Thanking you, Yours lovingly in Christ, Fr. M. A. Susaimanickam, 98425 73995. 12 KUMBAKONAM DIOCESE NEWS LETTER
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BISHOP’S FUND FOR EDUCATION MONTH OF MARCH – 2014 S. No. Particulars Parishes Amount 1. Mr. Nirmal Jone Vadaveekam 100.00 2. Joice Vadaveekam 100.00 3. A. Gnanaraj Anikuthichan 100.00 4. D. Antonivijay Anikuthichan 100.00 5. S. Arumairaj Anikuthichan 100.00 6. Y. Rajesh Anikuthichan 50.00 7. Y. Varghese Anikuthichan 50.00 8. S. Son Clinton Poovanipattu 100.00 9. A. Feline Poovanipattu 100.00 10. A. Justin Poovanipattu 100.00 11. P. Maria Jeyasoorya Poovanipattu 50.00 12. A. Arul Samy Poovanipattu 50.00 13. Eugine Poovanipattu 100.00 14. Cessario Chinnapparaj Poovanipattu 100.00 15. A.Asarpu Poovanipattu 50.00 16. L. Jenifer Poovanipattu 100.00 17. A. Jenitha Poovanipattu 100.00 18. S. Ligori Poovanipattu 100.00 19. V. Preschilla Agnespuram 50.00 20. S. Easu thanaraj Singarayapuram 100.00 21. Felix Andrews Kalleri 100.00 22. Sebastian Kalleri 100.00 23. S. Vincy Kalleri 100.00 24. C. Priscilla Mary Kalleri 100.00 25. S, Merlin Princy Kalleri 100.00 26. R. Sabitha Shalini Kalleri 100.00 20 KUMBAKONAM DIOCESE NEWS LETTER
S. No. Particulars Parishes Amount 27. S. Santhosh Kumar Kalleri 100.00 28. S. Arockiyaraj Kalleri 100.00 29. P. Arockiya Adaikalaraj Murugankottai 100.00 30. R. Anthony Murugankottai 100.00 31. P. Jeyaseelan Murugankottai 100.00 32. E. Ajithkumar Murugankottai 100.00 33. S. Anthoni David Murugankottai 100.00 34. Anthoniraj Murugankottai 100.00 35. Solomon Martin Murugankottai 100.00 36. A. Arockiya Raj Murugankottai 100.00 37. A. Robin Thomas Murugankottai 100.00 38. A. Shanthi Seela Murugankottai 100.00 39. A. Amal Jeyaseeli Murugankottai 100.00 40. Princy Babiyana Murugankottai 100.00 41. Arockiya Asha Murugankottai 100.00 42. P. Subash Murugankottai 100.00 43. A. Celine Murugankottai 100.00 44. R. Rubina Murugankottai 100.00 45. E. Arockiya Meena Murugankottai 100.00 46. P. Renish Pushpanathan Murugankottai 100.00 47. Adaikala Raj Murugankottai 100.00 48. Sebastian Selvanathan Murugankottai 100.00 49. Tenita Mary Murugankottai 100.00 50. Alwin Murugankottai 100.00 51. Ruba Dharshini Murugankottai 100.00 52. Sharmila Murugankottai 100.00 53. A. Kevin Murugankottai 100.00 54. N. Jerome Murugankottai 100.00 55. J. Sudharshan Murugankottai 100.00 KUMBAKONAM DIOCESE NEWS LETTER 21
S. No. Particulars Parishes Amount 56. Anthoni Peter Murugankottai 100.00 57. Adaikalaraj Murugankottai 100.00 58. Britto Murugankottai 100.00 59. A. Chinnapparaj Murugankottai 100.00 60. Poonguzhali Murugankottai 100.00 61. Shakila Sumitha Murugankottai 100.00 62. Arokia Ezhilarasi Murugankottai 100.00 63. Jenifer Murugankottai 100.00 64. Dheepa Murugankottai 100.00 65. A. Ansa Murugankottai 100.00 66. Theresa Bharathi Murugankottai 100.00 67. Anand Amalraj Murugankottai 100.00 68. A. Pushpa Dharshini Murugankottai 100.00 69. Sharli Saleth Murugankottai 100.00 70. Jemma Murugankottai 100.00 71. A. Arockiya Jeba Murugankottai 100.00 72. Selva Priya Rani Murugankottai 100.00 73. St. Louis Convent Vadakalur 300.00 74. P. Mullai Vendan Vadakalur 100.00 75. P. Idhaya Vendan Vadakalur 100.00 76. M. Sukumar Vasanthi Vadakalur 100.00 77. Pauline Metilda Vadakalur 100.00 78. Arockiya Prakash Raj Athiyur, 50.00 79. People of Indra Nagar Athiyur, 1000.00 80. Aravind Athiyur 100.00 81. Anusha Athiyur 50.00 82. John David Athiyur 20.00 83. R. Joshuva Athiyur 100.00 84. S. Dhavamani Athiyur 100.00 85. Alamar Selvan Athiyur 1000.00 22 KUMBAKONAM DIOCESE NEWS LETTER
S. No. Particulars Parishes Amount 86. Anitha Athiyur 50.00 87. Maria Priya Athiyur 50.00 88. Saleth Mary Athiyur 100.00 89. Aruna Athiyur 50.00 90. Mary Ilayarani Athiyur 100.00 91. S. Selvakumar Paravaai 100.00 92. S. Andrew Suresh Paravaai 100.00 93. Anthoniyammal Paravaai 100.00 94. S. Raja Veppur 100.00 95. Vedamanickam Nannai 100.00 96. M. Pauline Anusiya Nannai 100.00 97. T. Gladia Lintona Nannai 100.00 98. St. Joseph’s Hr. Sec. School Kumbakonam 1000.00 99. St. Dominic Hr. Sec. School Perambalur 10000.00 100. B. Rino Bastian Perambalur 100.00 101. Sahayaraj Perambalur 100.00 102. A. Easudoss Perambalur 100.00 103. Mahimaidoss Perambalur 145.00 104. Legion of Mary Perambalur 500.00 105. P. Paulraj Perambalur 100.00 106. A. Savarimuthu Marypuram, Perambalur 500.00 107. R. Sujith Perambalur 150.00 108. Irudayasamy Perambalur 100.00 109. St. Joseph’s Convent Vilamuthur, Perambalur 2000.00 110. St. Joseph’s Convent Elambalur, Perambalur 1000.00 111. St. Joseph’s School Perambalur 2000.00 112. George Perambalur 200.00 113. Santhosh Kumar Perambalur 500.00 114. Savariraj Perambalur 100.00 115. A. Susairaj Perambalur 200.00 116. Selvanayagam Perambalur 500.00 117. Marthal Perambalur 50.00 118. Prakasam Perambalur 200.00 KUMBAKONAM DIOCESE NEWS LETTER 23
S. No. Particulars Parishes Amount
119. Kennedy Josephin Annamangalam 500.00 120. S. Amalanathan Perambalur 500.00 121. Jenetha Perambalur 500.00 122. Athimoolam Perambalur 300.00 123. Mahimaidoss Perambalur 1000.00 124. Rengasamy Thiruvalanthurai 500.00 125. J. Marceline Anitha Thiruvalanthurai 1000.00 126. James Chennai 500.00 127. Gunasekaran Thiruvalanthurai 500.00 128. Vincent Mary Thiruvalanthurai 500.00 129. Mary Jenifer Shobana Thiruvalanthurai 500.00 130. Thainese Pari Jenith Thiruvalanthurai 500.00 131. Thangaraj Thiruvalanthurai 500.00 132. Ganesan Philomin Thiruvalanthurai 200.00 133. Joe Ezhilarasi Thiruvalanthurai 500.00 134. People of Manambadi Ammanpet 2000.00 135. People of Veeraraghavapuram Mathur 2000.00 136. People of Andimadam Andimadam 400.00 137. Well Wishers 1570.00 138. Infant Jesus – Nursery and Primary School Tolgate 5000.00
TOTAL 49585.00
BALANCE SHEET S. No. Particulars Payments Receipts 1 Amount Deposited 3,00,000.00 2 Balance on 31.03.2014 41,500.00 3 Month of April - 2014 49,585.00 Total 3,00,000.00 91,085.00 E.&.O.E. Very Rev. Fr. M. Philip Santiagu, Procurator. 24