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EASTER

STELLA MARIS, CHINNA WALTAIR-530017

VISAKHAPATNAM, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA

Provincial : 0891/ 2710259

Cell : 09985860195, Fax : 0891/ 2702589Email: msfsvizag@gmail.com, frchinnapareddymsfs@gmail.com

provincialvizagmsfs@gmail.com

PC Lr. No. 12 APRIL 2017

ContentsIntroduction1. Important Information from the

Superior General2. Provincial’s Visit to the Communities3. Provincial’s Visit to USA and

Appointment of Vicar4. Congregation Retreat

5. Congratulations!6. Promotions7. Transfers and Appointments:8. Let us pray for the Sick Confreres

Tentative ProgrammeSalesian Thought

I WISH YOU

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PEACEFUL

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JOYFUL

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My dear Confreres,

THE LORD IS RISEN INDEED!LET US REJOICE AND BE GLAD!

If there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ has not beenraised; and if Christ has not been raised, then our proclamation

has been in vain and your faith has been in vain… For if thedead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised. If Christ

has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in yoursins. - 1 Corinthians 15: 13-17

The time is fast approaching to joyfully celebrate the most joyful andsolemn feast of the Church – the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.For is rightly believed that the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ isthe greatest of all miracles. Undoubtedly, it is the most wonderfulcelebration since it reminds us of the great victory of Jesus Christ oversin and death. By the triumph of Jesus over Satan and death, Jesusmade us a new creation. Indeed, the resurrection of Jesus Christ isthe foundation of our faith as Christians since all the basic doctrines ofChristianity are founded on this very event. Therefore, if we questionthe event of resurrection, our very faith in Jesus is at risk. For, thepassion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is neither a parable nora story but a history – an event that occurred at particular time of thehuman history. That’s why, St. Paul says clearly: For if the dead are notraised, then Christ has not been raised. If Christ has not been raised,your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. 1 Cor. 15: 17

The celebration of Easter calls for a new life in Christ, a metanoia. Inthe words of St. Paul: “Our paschal lamb, Christ, has beensacrificed. Therefore, celebrate the festival, not with the old yeast, theyeast of malice and evil, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity andtruth. The true sign of our sharing in the risen life of Jesus is that ourlives and our behavior must undergo a thorough change. All those whobelieve in Christ and hope in him, will be saved from death anddamnation. They will taste the fruits of the Holy Spirit i.e. the fruits ofsalvation.

In fact, a genuine faith Jesus Christ and true love for his message willdefinitely bring transformation. Jesus asks us to be his witnesses in theworld. It is an invitation to share our Easter joy and the gift of life withthose around us. Therefore, let us proclaim happily, The Lord is risenindeed – Let us Rejoice and be glad.

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I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live,even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will

never die. – John 11: 26-26

1. Important Information from the Superior General2017 - Year of Education and Social Apostolate

SOCIAL EMPOWERMENT THROUGH EDUCATIONAND INNOVATIVE MINISTRIES

MSFS educational institutions and social apostolates should see oureducation and innovative ministries as a counter to injustice and a toolto protect human dignity so that all people can live their values freefrom oppression. Our philosophy of ‘education of heart’ should empowerour beneficiaries with the knowledge, skills, and values to build a justand humane world. Various objectives and proposals highlighted forthe Year of Education and Social Apostolates are:

1. Focus on the poor children who do not have access to qualityeducation

2. Use our infrastructure for the disadvantaged children3. Initiate innovative ministries for the students in the school4. Disseminate Salesian core values of Simplicity, Compassion,

Optimism, Hospitality, and Gentleness5. Be agents of ecological care and clean environment6. Stricter implementation of FAST in all our educational institutions7. Activate alumni associations in all our schools during 20178. Use innovative ways to reach out to the disadvantaged and

vulnerable in the society9. Initiating and stabilizing innovative ministries in the Congregation10. Province NGOs will take up special programs for the empowerment

of the suffering and hurting men and women in the society.

With the help of the General Secretaries and PCICs of Education andSocial Apostolates, I request each Province to prepare a calendar ofevents in view of realizing the objectives of the Year 2017. The NewYear 2017 fills us with hope as it is packed with various programs at theCongregational level on the occasion of the 450 “ birth anniversary ofSt. Francis de Sales. I invite us to take note of the following Programs:

1. January, 2017: Re- opening of the Cause of our Founder

2. January, 2017: Convoking of the GENERAL CHAPTER XX (2019)

3. March 2017: Setting off the MSFS Parish Mission Preaching Team

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4. May 2017: Inauguration of De Sales - Mermier Resource andResearch Center in Hyderabad, India

5. June 2017: Release of the MSFS Personal Spiritual Directory6. July 2017: Releasing the Guidelines for the Fransalian Associates7. October 2017: Opening the Salesian Formative Spirituality Program

in Annecy8. October 2017: Congregational Retreat for renewal and in

preparation for the General Chapter 2019

“WHAT GOOD IS IT FOR A FARMER TO TALK ABOUTAGRICULTURE IF HE WERE TO LEAVE HIS FIELDS

UNCULTIVATED”. - Fr. Peter Mermier

Fr. Abraham Vettuvelil MSFS, Superior General

2. Provincial’s Visit to the CommunitiesI, along with Fr. G. Sandeep Reddy, Councilor in – charge for Educationand Fr. B. Anil Kumar, Bursar, visited the communities in the Provincefrom 6th to 28th March 2017. The meetings with the confreres were cordial.I am grateful to all the Communities for their whole-hearted cooperationand fraternal sharing during our visit. I appreciate all the confreres fortheir hard work and commitment towards their mission andresponsibilities entrusted to them.

3. Provincial’s Visit to USA and Appointment of VicarI will be going to USA, Trinidad and Canada to visit our confreresworking in these countries from 25th April to 28th May 2017. Duringmy absence from the Province, Rev. Fr. Mandagiri Jojaiah willbe the Vicar. So, for any urgent matters, please contact him.

4. Congregational RetreatDear Confreres, please note that the First Congregation Retreat willbe from 23rd to 28th October 2017 and the Second will be from8th to 13th January 2018. The place and the time table will beinformed later.

5. Congratulations!a. New Provincial Curia of the South East India ProvinceRev. Fr. A. Santhiyagu – Admonitor & Councilor in-charge of FormationRev. Fr. J. B. John Thadeus – Councilor in-charge of EducationRev. Fr. D. Kanikkai Nathan – Councilor in-charge of MissionRev. Fr. D. Amirtha Rajan – Councilor in-charge of Social and

Innovative MinistriesRev. Fr. M. Nicholas – Provincial Bursar

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Sacerdotal Diamond Jubilee

Rev. Fr. Thomas Manalil MSFSPlace of Birth : Muttar, Alappey Dt. KeralaDate of Birth : 28th February 1926Primary School : Govt. Primary School, MuttarMiddle School : T.M.T. School, ThalavadyHigh School : St. Aloysius High School, EdathuaMinor Seminary : St. Joseph’s Mission Home, Kottayam, 1947 -1949Philosophy : Sacred Heart Seminary, Poonamalle, Madras, 1949 - 1952Novitiate : Margao, Goa, 1952 - 1953First Profession : 27th May 1953Theology : Sacred Heart Seminary, Poonamalie, Madras, 1953 - 1957)Perpetual Profession : 27th May 1956, St. Ann’s Cathedral, Vizag.Priestly Ordination : 27th April 1957, Madras

APPOINTMENTS :

� Asst. Parish Priest : R.C. Mission, Parlakimidi, 2 years

� Asst. Parish Priest : St. Ann’s Cathedral, 1 year

� Parish Priest : R.C. Mission, S. Kota, 3 years

� Parish Priest : St. Antony’s Church, Samalkot, 9 years

� Novice Master : 1 year

� Bursar : Stella Maris, Provincial House, Visakhapatnam, 4 years

� Parish Priest : R.C.M. Church, Vizianagaram, 8 years

� Parish Priest : St. Joseph’s Church, Waltair R.S., 2 years

� Rector : St. Paul’s Andhra Regional Seminary, Nuzwid, 2 years

� Rector : Fransalian Vidyajyothi Seminary, Nidadavole, 2 years

� Parish Priest : R.C. M. Church, Tanuku, 2 years

� Parish Priest : R.C. M. Church, Madugula, 5 years

� Parish Priest : Holy Cross Church, Gajuwaka, 6 years

� Parish Priest : R.C. M. Church, Vepada, 1 year

� Parish Priest : R.C. M. Church, Malkapuram, 4 years

� Parish Priest : St. Ann’s Co-cathedral, Vizag, 2 years

� On the staff : St. Aloysius I.T.I., Autonagar, Vizag, 1 year

� Spiritual Director : MSFS Study House, Janmpeta, 1 year

� Confessor : Ross Hill, Vizag, 2 years

� Priest – Assistant : St. Cicilia’s Church, Malkajagiri, 1 year

� Confessor : Ross Hill, Vizag, since June 2016 -

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6. PROMOTIONSPromoted to the Novitiate

1. Nakirikanti Krupakar2. Noothalapati Bala Tej

Promoted to the First Profession and First year Philosophy

1. Mendem Lawrence2. Thamarakandi Francis3. Yeruva Balaraj4. Mendem Divya Bala5. Maram Inna Reddy

Promoted to the Second Year Philosophy and Renewal of Vows

1. Bogi Bala Raju2. Mendem Anthony Joseph3. Pudota Bala Chandu4. Saminani Jose Mangeshker

Promoted to the Third Year Philosophy and Renewal of Vows1. Banoth Shekhar2. Kammari Antony Rajesh3. Madanu Sandeep Kumar4. Mallela Naveen Reddy5. Pasala Bala Sudheer6. Pothula Bala Antony

Promoted to Regency and Renewal of Vows1. Duggimpudi Bala Ranjith2. K. Manohar Reddy3. Pagelli Thambi Joseph4. Katru Pradeep Kumar5. Govada Harish6. Pilli Bala Shouri7. Marisetti Manoj Kumar8. Bathina Solomon Raj9. Gorremuchu Kiran10.Uppu James Kumar

Promoted to the First Year Theology and Renewal of Vows1. Gorremuchu Thambi2. Guvvala Bala Manoj Kumar3. Konka Sekhar4. Kunche Sunil Kumar

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5. Nagothu Sampath Kumar6. Thumma Arogya Rakesh Reddy

Promoted to the M. Ph Studies and Renewal of Vows1. Kurakula Stephen2. Nagothu Jeevan Kumar

Promoted to the Second Year Theology and Renewal of Vows& to receive the ministry of Lector1. Addepalli David Bhanu2. Gompa Hrudaya Babu3. Kata Ajay Kumar4. Konapalli Arun Kumar (Mariadas)5. Pakki Dileep Kumar

Promoted to receive Lector1. Addepalli David Bhanu2. Gompa Hrudaya Babu3. Kata Ajay Kumar4. Konapalli Arun Kumar (Mariadas)5. Pakki Dileep Kumar

Promoted to the Second Year M. Ph Studies and Renewal ofVows1. Kokkrigadda Kumar Rao2. Saketi Sateesh Kumar

Promoted to the Third Year Theology and Recommended forthe Perpetual Profession1. Pentareddy Joseph Sunder Reddy2. Putti Anil Kumar3. Velamarthi Solomon Raju

Promoted to the Fourth Year Theology1. Boilla Ravi2. Boilla Vijay Kumar3. Kandi Vijay Kiran4. Pazhayapurackal Tom Jose5. Swarna Anil Kumar6. Thalakala Ratna Raju7. Thondickal Praveen Mathew

Regents’ Appointments1. Duggimpudi Bala Ranjith - Vadakkenchery2. K. Manohar Reddy - Palasa

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3. Pagelli Thambi Joseph - Ross Hill4. Katru Pradeep Kumar - ITI, Autonagar5. Govada Harish - Nidadavole6. Pilli Bala Shouri - St. Aloysius School7. Marisetti Manoj Kumar - Stella Maris8. Bathina Solomon Raj - Anantapur9. Gorremuchu Kiran - North-East Province10. Uppu James Kumar - North-East Province

Discontinuation from the Congregation1. Kaithathara Tony Thomas (First Year Philosophy)2. Madathiparambil Tony Xavier (Third year Philosophy)3. Naragopu Sandeep (Third year Philosophy)4. Chinathapalli Thambi Raj (Third year Philosophy)

7. Transfers and Appointments:Having discussed the followings in the Provincial Council Meetingsheld on 31st March 2017, the following transfers and appointmentsare made. This comes into effect from 1st June 2017, or any dayprior to it as per convenience on mutual agreement. I exhort youto have a formal handing over / taking over the charge with thedocument signed by both in the presence of one of theProvincial Councilors. And a copy must be sent to theProvincial’s office at the earliest. This is very much required as itwould help both the outgoing and the incoming persons free fromundue worry in the future.

APPOINTMENTS AND TRANSFERS

1. PALASA : FR. MANOJ – SUPERIOR, PRINCIPAL AND CORRESPONDENT

FR. BONELA PRASAD–PARISH PRIEST, PROCURATOR AND

WARDEN

FR. THAMBI JOSEPH – HELPING IN THE PARISH

2. SFS PRESS : FR. K.P. MATHEW – SUPERIOR

FR. N. BALARAJU – MANAGER AND PROCURATOR

3. SFS GAJUWAKA : FR. G. JOACHIM – CORRESPONDENT

4. SFS SEETHAMMADHARA: FR. REDDY JOSEPH – SUPERIOR & CBSE CORRESPONDENT

FR. CH. VIJAY KUMAR – PRINCIPAL, CBSE

FR. ANAND PRAKASH – PROCURATOR - SSC & CBSE,

CORRESPONDENT (SSC)

5. SALESIANUM : FR. E. VIJAY PETER – SOCIUS

FR. THOMAS MANALIL – SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR

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6. STELLA MARIS : FR. J.L. RAVI KUMAR–SUPERIOR & PRINCIPAL, KOTAK SCHOOL

FR. JUSTIN DIRAVIAM – SECRETARY TO THE PROVINCIAL

FR. P. KARUNA KUMAR – MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY

7. ST. JOSEPH WALTAIR R.S. : FR. JOE KANIYARAKATH – PARISH PRIEST

8. ST. ALOYSIUS SCHOOL : FR. PAUL THENETH – RECTOR

FR. P. RAJA REDDY – CORRESPONDENT

9. ROSS HILL : FR. THOMAS PULLATT – SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR& CONFESSOR

FR. PAKKI DEVADAS – SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR& CONFESSOR

10. PITHAPURAM : FR. N. FRANCIS XAVIER – SUPERIOR& CORRESPONDENT

FR. M. ALPHONSE – PRINCIPAL

11. JAGGAMPET : FR. BONELA ANTONY – MISSION IN-CHARGE

BRO. GEORGE ETTACKAKUNNEL – MEMBER

12. NIDADAVOLU : FR. KURIAN – SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR

FR. K. VIJAY SHEKAR– PRINCIPAL & CORRESPONDENT, SFS

COLLEGE

13. TANUKU : FR. P.BALA SUNDAR RAO – SUPERIOR & PRINCIPAL

FR. BADUGU THAMBI RAJ–PARISH PRIEST & CORRESPONDENT

FR. Y. AMAR – ASST. P.P.

14. JANAMPET : FR. K.V. JOSEPH – PROCURATOR & MISSION INCHARGE

15. AGIRIPALLY : FR. N. BALA JOJI – SUPERIOR & PARISH PRIEST

FR. Y. VIJAY BHASKAR REDDY – PRINCIPAL

FR. M. SUNIL – CORRESPONDENT & PROCURATOR, ASST. P. P.

16. NUNNA FR. GADDAM SHOWRY KUMAR – ASST . PARISH PRIEST

17. MELLAVAGU REDDIPALEM : FR. M. VIJAY RAJU – PARISH PRIEST

18. THRIPURANTHAKAM : FR. BANDI SAGAR SANTHOSH – ASST. PARISH PRIEST

19. NAGULAPALEM : FR. A. AROCKIA SAMY – SUPERIOR & PROCURATOR

FR. JAYAPRAKASH – PRINCIPAL

FR. S. IGNATIUS – PARISH PRIEST & CORRESPONDENT

20. KHAMMAM : FR. A. PRATHAP REDDY – SUPERIOR, CORRESPONDENT&

PROCURATOR

FR. BONTHU PRASAD – PRINCIPAL

FR. KONDALA JOSEPH – PARISH PRIEST

21. GARLA : FR. M. SEBASTIAN REDDY – PARISH PRIEST & DIRECTOR-

BALABHAVAN

FR. PUTTI MANOHAR – ASST. PARISH PRIEST

22. SHANTHINAGAR : FR. G. SANDEEP REDDY – SUPERIOR & PRINCIPAL

FR. NOBLE – CORRESPONDENT & ASST PARISH PRIEST

FR. JACOB REDDY – FOR STUDIES & HELP IN THE PARISH

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23. DAYANANDNAGAR : FR. DARA RAMESH – ASST. PARISH PRIEST

24. GHATKESAR : FR. GADE KISHORE REDDY – PARISH PRIEST

25. SHABAD : FR. K. JULIAN – PARISH PRIEST

26. KORUTLA : FR. RAJ KUMAR – SUPERIOR & PRINCIPAL

FR. K. JOSHI – PARISH PRIEST, CORRESPONDENT &

PROCURATOR

27. NIZAMABAD : FR. BAVIRI SURESH BABU – SUPERIOR & PROCURATOR

FR. MALLELA JOJI – PRINCIPAL

28. ANANTHAPUR : FR. P. VIJAY KUMAR – PARISH PRIEST,

PRINCIPAL & CORRESPONDENT - VINAYAKUMAR SCHOOL,

CORRESPONDENT - LRG SCHOOL & DIRECTOR OF BOARDING

FR. XAVIER MICHEAL – MEMBER IN THE COMMUNITY

29. PAMIDI : FR. MATHEW MANNU – SUPERIOR & CORRESPONDENT

FR. N. KISHORE BABU – PRINCIPAL, PROCURATOR, MISSION

IN- CHARGE

30. C.N. KOTA : FR. R. ANIL KUMAR – PARISH PRIEST

31. VADAKKENCHERRY : FR. JOSE KARICKAL – RECTOR

FR. SHAIBIN – PROCURATOR

32. MERMIER BHAVAN : FR. JOHN VADAKKUMPARAMBIL: SUPERIOR & PROCURATOR

FR. VICHATT JOSEPH: JOINS THE COMMUNITY

33. VANDAZHY : FR. PHILIP PARACKAL: SUPERIOR & PROCURATOR

FR. THOMAS MOOLEPARAMBIL: PARISH PRIEST

(NELLIYAMPATHY) & MANAGER OF ESTATES

34. NEW MISSIONS

PULAKURTHI (WARANGAL DIOCESE) - FR. NAGOTHU RAVI PRASHANTH

ANAJIPURAM (NALGONDA DIOCESE) - FR. GANJI BALA JOJI REDDY

35. DESIGNATED TO ARCHDIOCESE OF VIZAG

FR. PHILIP SOURIAMKUZHY

FR. M. PRAVEEN

NORTH EAST INDIA PROVINCE FR. SABIN KAVUNKAL

FR. PASALA PRAVEEN

ENGLISH PROVINCE FR. LIJO JOSE

EAST AFRICA PROVINCE FR. BALAM MURALI – ON THE STAFF AT

ARUSHA, TANZANIA

36. MISSION ABROAD

TRINIDAD FR. MENDEM BHASKAR

GERMANY FR. DHAMAN KUMAR, FR. ADARI AMARNATH

USA FR. PALLY DILIP CHAKRAVARTHI

37. STUDIES FR. P. HRUDAYA RAJ: IIS BANGALORE

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Note : Please fix the dates of handing over or taking over the charge inconsultation with the Councilors as per the regions allotted to them.

Rev. Fr. J. L. Ravi Kumar - Vizag Archdiocese & Srikakulam

Rev. Fr. Mandagiri Jojaiah- Vijayawada, Guntur & Nellore Dioceses

Rev. Fr. Sandeep Reddy - Telangana & Rayalaseema Region

Rev. Fr. P. Sundar Rao - East & West Godavari Districts

8. Let us pray for the Sick ConfreresFr. Joseph Pauvath underwent a minor surgery on his leg.Bro. Kunche Sunil, Regent at Stella Maris, had a knee surgery.Let us pray for their speedy recovery.

Let us pray for the Departed

Fr. Chackalackal Jolly’s mother, Mrs. Mary Ouseph, aged 86,passed away on 17th March 2017.

May the souls of the departed rest in peace!

Tentative Programme

April - May 201716 - Shantinagar

18th – 20th - Guwahati - Provincial Chapter of the North-East Province

25th April to 28th May – Visitation in USA, Trinidad and Canada

30th May – Initiation of the Novices at Salesianum

31st May – First Profession at Salesianum

Yours fraternally in Christ,

Fr. P. Chinnappa Reddy msfs Provincial Superior

SALESIAN THOUGHT

WE ARE NOT OBLIGED TO DO EVERY GOOD,

BUT WE ARE BOUND TO HONOUR AND

ESTEEEM EVERY GOOD.

- St. Francis de Sales

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