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President’s Message
Dear Members,
Happy Marriage Day Celebration. We are celebrating the World Marriage day on Feb 19. We will have a special prayer and marriage oath renewal during the mass. So please plan to attend and receive god’s blessings.
I want to take this opportunity to thank all the TCA office bearers and general body members who made our 2016 Christmas celebration a grand success. The cultural and food arrangements were done perfectly and we as an organization continue to grow year over year.
I sincerely thank James Rethinam, who as President, Clement Antonysamy as Secretary and Ilango Rethinam as Vice President /Joint Secretary of our Association and have lead us effectively for the past couple of years.
We have our new TCA EC Members – Joseph Ernest, Eskalin Joe and Antony John Peter who have dedicated their time and service for the next 4 years and take this organization to heights.
We will have our Palm Sunday celebration at St Bernard Church, Bridgewater on April 9thWe have been celebrating the first communion and Baptism of our TCA kids for the last three years.
Please reach us if you plan to celebrate the holy Sacraments of First Holy Communion or Baptism for your kids during our April 29 mass. As you know, this will be a great experience for the kids, parents, friends and family.
Youth Group coordinators are planning to have new redesigned activities for Youths including Bible Study and Charity Activities. Please see EC Youth group coordinators Shanthi Thangaraj, Immaculate Sahayaraj, Roselyn Joseph, and Rachel Anantha to engage your Youth kids and be part of the discussions. Please mark your calendars for our upcoming Annual pilgrimage to Blue Army at Washington NJ on June 17th. Agnel Bestus Arockiaraj
Tamil Catholics Association
February 2017 Newsletter
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Milestone Anniversaries
Patrick Gabrielpillai & Raji
Gabrielpillai
25 years
Benno Francis & Vijayanthi Benno
25 years
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Antonysamy-10 years
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Joseph-10 years
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Savarimuthu- 15 years
Mr. & Mrs. Paulraj Rathinasamy-15 years
Robert & Thilagam Ligo-30 years
Joseph Arulanatham & Mary Rosary
10 years
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Youth Group News
Youth members are actively working in many activities such as: delivering non-perishable food at loaves food pantry, packing bags for food delivery and delivering school and hygiene supplies, toys, etc.
Many thanks to Rachel, Shanti and James for organizing and coordinating the TCA youth group members.
Upcoming activity: Volunteer at Elijah’s Promise, New Brunswick on Saturday, February 25, between 8am to 12:30pm.
Scheduled to work at this time are the amazing kids: Angelin James, Johnathan Paulraj, Adrian Gaspar, Avina Mathias, & Anusha Mathias.
TCA has planned more youth activities in the upcoming months. If any youth members are interested in participating or volunteering, please contact one of the organizing committee members or email us at [email protected]
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The Passion of Our Lord: An Act of Love By: Anusha Mathias
The Passion of our Lord. It is the epitome of our Christian faith. It has saved us of our sins.
We believe as followers of Jesus Christ He was crucified to save us of our sins but it was out
of LOVE that the Father let his son be the ultimate sacrifice. It was known since Jesus was a baby that He
would suffer for the people. When Mary and Joseph presented Jesus in the temple they came upon Simon
who said, “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes
have seen your salvation” and “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to
be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will
pierce your own soul too.” Simon described Jesus as his salvation and told Mary that he would suffer for the
people of Israel. Even though it was predestined for Jesus to die for our salvation, the reason that the Father
allowed his only son to be crucified was because of his LOVE for each one of us.
The Passion of Christ begins after the Last Supper, when Jesus traveled to the Garden of
Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives. There he prayed, “Father, if it is your will, take this cup from me; yet
not my will but yours be done” (Luke 22:42). He prayed so intensely that “his sweat became like drops of
blood falling to the ground” (Luke 22:44). Jesus did not want to suffer a painful death on the cross but He
did it to obey His Father. Jesus was then arrested and tried before the Sanhedrin and condemned to death
for blasphemy. Although, they needed the approval of Pontius Pilot to execute Jesus. When Jesus was
brought before Pontius Pilot it was said that Jesus should be put to death because of treason and subversion
of the government. But, Pontius Pilot could not find Jesus guilty of anything. So Pontius pilot had Jesus
scourged at the pillar. The people insisted that Jesus should be crucified so Pontius Pilot had Jesus crucified
to satisfy the people. Jesus carried his cross and was crucified. Why would the Father let His son experience
such agony? Simply because He loved his people. While on the cross Jesus says, “Father, forgive them, for
they do not know what they do” (Luke 23:34). His love for us was so great that He even asks His Father to
forgive those that caused Him such agony.
John 3:16 sums it up perfectly, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son”. Let us show the same Christ Love to one another in this Valentine’s Day!
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World Marriage Day
By Athalya Joseph
World Marriage Day is observed on the second Sunday of February, (the Sunday closest to Valentine’s Day.) The
Worldwide Marriage Encounter, created the holiday to celebrate the basic foundation of family—the relationship shared by husband and wife. The organization encourages couples to respect their partner and honor the sacrifices of
married life.
According to Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia, “Marriage, both as a natural institution and as a Christian Sacrament, is an irreplaceable good for society and all people.” This goes to show how marriage is what makes families and is the first step to bring people closer to God’s love. National Marriage Week is also an effort to reduce the divorce rate and promote the culture of marriage.
Most importantly, World Marriage Day is a tribute to couples everywhere, and a day to appreciate married life.
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2016 TCA Annual Financial Status
2016 Beginning Balance…………………………$14,490
2016 Ending Balance…………………………….$16,100
Annual Membership, Christmas Contributions & Sponsors…$12,380
Amazon Smile Contribution………………………………….$40
Annual Expenses…………………………………………$10,770
Long Term Investment Account………………………….$1,050
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Birthdays
Gladson Natarajan-1/3 Velankanniraj Mahimairaj-1/5
Janet-1/8 Jean Arockia Martin- 1/8
Viswini-1/8 Maclin Jayakumar-1/10 Femila Nayagam-1/12
Javiyone Peter-1/12 Joseph Ilankumaran-1/12 Kavi Ranjana Antony-1/12
Charles Joseph-1/13 Juana Rajan-1/16 Anto Mathu-1/18
Paulraj Rathinasamy-1/21 Harriet Michael-1/22
Maria Dominique-1/22 Shanthosh Stanislaus-1/23
Regina Dhanaraj-1/29
Gnana Mahiba Simiyone-1/31 Shaan Antony-1/31
Immaculate Sagayaraj-2/1 Rev. Arokiadoss Raji-2/1
Sharon Stanley-2/1 Shyla Victo Peter Benedict Peter-2/1
Joshika Agne-2/3 Jovena Peter-2/3 Alin Clement-2/4
Titus Leo-2/6 Christu Rajasekar-2/11
Lucas Joseph-2/11 Hema Alace-2/12
Joan Cardoza-2/12 Anglin Thevarajah-2/13 Benno A Francis-2/13
Shanthi Thangaraj-2/13 Joseph Arulanantham-2/14
Vijayanthi Benno-2/14 Jayaraj Mani-2/16
Rajesh Thomas-2/16 Rohan George-2/16
Birthdays (cont.)
Preethy Thangaraj-2/17 Rochelle Vincent-2/17
Sushin Anto-2/17 Tresa Mahipan-2/18
Diya Suresh-2/19 Terryne Edwardraj-2/19
Lawrence Savarimuthu-2/20 Shaana Shanthosh-2/22
Brindha Ashleen Vincent-2/23 Jessica Jane-2/23
Anabel Gaspar-2/24 Hema Rajappan-2/25
Jenifer Selvapathy-2/26 Sheryl Simpson-2/26 Asher Joseph-2/27
Anniversaries Antony S George & Shaffina Antony-1/19
Arockiasamy Medabalimi & Nirmala Arockiasamy-1/20
Velankanniraj Mahimairaj &Hema Alace-1/24
Xavier Rajesh Vincent & Brindha Ashleen Vincent-2/3
Soosai M Raj & Susai K Raj-2/6
Joseph Vedham & Bridget Joseph-2/7
Simpson Joseph & Janet-2/7
Doss Britto & Anita Britto-2/11
Vijay Arokiaraj & Stell Joseph-2/12
Rachard Augustine & Shalini Crescentia-2/15
Ruban & Thami-2/15
Andrew Sugan & Adlin Savio-1/12
John Thangaraj & Shanthi Thangaraj-1/18
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Valentine’s Day Kid’s Page By: Angelin James
Send reply to [email protected]. Exciting prizes will be given to those who complete the puzzles first.
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Find your way to the center of the maze.
Thank you for viewing this addition of the newsletter! If you would like to make any additions for the next issue, email us at: [email protected]
- Editor, Athalya Joseph
Contributers: Anusha Mathias, Avina Mathias & Angelin James
