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S I DC EN SA AR LF E . STS
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VPP – 62 NEWS LETTER DECEMBER 2016
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Pune ProvincePune ProvincePune Province
01VPP–62
Dear Confreres,
I wish you all a very happy and frui�ul Advent Season. We have closed the door of Mercy as
we have completed the year of Mercy but through the Apostolic le�er on ‘Mercy and
Misery’ the Pope invites us to keep the door of our hearts open and be merciful to those who
are in need of mercy. the physical year of Mercy may be over but the ‘Ear’ of mercy must be
kept opened to listen to the cries of mercy in our ministries all through. As Jesus has revealed
in himself to us the face of his Heavenly Father, we in turn are to con�nue to reveal the compassionate face of Jesus
in our rela�onship with all, especially the lowly and the needy.
In the Apostolic le�er, the following pointers are stressed on Mercy: Mercy meets misery and mercy does not end,
WE are called to celebrate mercy with new ventures and ini�a�ves to reach out the misery. We are called to
promote works of mercy and preach homily as the word of mercy in order to build an inclusive Church and Mercy
has to be verbalized through ac�ons.
The Advent season in a call for ‘pa�ence’ and ‘ac�ve wai�ng’. Demone�za�on has taught the rich and poor, young
and old, the need to wait in queue to get the money, limited though, to live our daily life, and the wai�ng during
Advent is to live our life hopefully expec�ng the Saviour to come into our lives.
“Wishing you all a frui�ul Advent season”
02VPP–62
It was indeed a great and joyful occasion for the en�re
Pune Province to have celebrated the 75 years of the
S.F.S Ins�tute as well as the 50 Golden years of
priesthood in the life of Fr. Felix Mendes and Fr. Joe thMendes on the 14 of November 2016 in Bastora, Goa.
Having chosen the theme “I will give you Shepherds
a�er my own heart” the occasion was graced by the
esteemed presence of his lordship Archbishop Filipe
Neri Ferao and the loving presence of the Assistant
Superior General Rev. Fr. Thumma Mariadas. We were
also privileged by the suppor�ve presence of our
Provincial, Rev. Fr. Vincent, Rev.Fr. Noel Rebello, the
General Councillor of Forma�on, the confreres from
far and wide, other priests belonging to the diocese of
Goa, religious and our caring benefactors and friends.
The two main highlights of the day were the solemn
Thanksgiving Eucharist and the Felicita�on program.
The Eucharist was presided by Archbishop Filipe Neri
Ferao.
It was indeed a solemn and a meaningful liturgy
organized to thank the lord for His abundant blessings
on the ins�tu�on and on the jubilarians. This was
followed by a colourful felicita�on program, wherein
the esteemed guests were felicitated and recognized
for their role in the growth and wellbeing of the
ins�tu�on. There were few cultural items which added
meaning and colour to the celebra�on. Finally the
occasion came to a close by a fellowship meal which
was blessed by Rev. Fr. Plathotam Msfs.
It is a moment to place a record of thanks and gra�tude
to all the persons who have played different roles in
making this ins�tu�on what it is today. We specially
thank Fr. Felix and Fr.Joe for their selfless service for a
total of 103 years in the congrega�on of the Msfs.
Finally we thank and appreciate the rector and the
community for making this occasion a great reality.
-Fr. Jijo
03VPP–62
The second group Pune Province members had
their annual retreat in Harmony Belgaum. There were
43 members par�cipated in this Retreat. The retreat th began on 6 November 2016 evening and it ended on
th 11 November noon 2016. The retreat was preached by
Rev. Fr. Stephen Gerard the diocesan priest. He belongs
to the diocese of Trichy Tamil Nadu. At present he
teaches at JDV as a philosophy professor. He
enlightened the par�cipants each day with different
topics, such as God, world, science and religion. Both
the retreat was appreciated by all the par�cipants.
The annual retreat was held for the Ist group of
par�cipants at Mon�ort Sadan, Pune. There were
about 33 members who par�cipated in the Retreat
from 29th October to 3rd November 2016. The
preacher for the Retreat was Fr. Jacob Parapally. He
animated the Retreat with the Scriptural text from
Romans 12: 1-18 of discovery of oneself, of others, of
God, ministry and apostolic commitment. The
members had the spiritual experience in silence,
solitude and in prayer. We had few confreres from
Nagpur province as well.
Peace of Christ! To end the year of Mercy, we the people
of Holy Redeemer Church, Khopoli took a shor�all
spiritual journey with the Lord. With the help of two
Brothers as intercessors we had one month Adora�on th th
from 16 October to 16 November followed by Triduum th
Mass for the prepara�on of the Church feast on 20
November, the feast of Christ the King. All the three days
of Triduum different priests came to preside over the
Eucharist celebra�on. On the feast day Bishop Agnelo
Gracious was the main celebrant and graced the occasion
by distribu�ng prizes for the children who took part in
various compe��on throughout the year. With the help
of Fr. Daniel, the youth, the donors and benefactors the
en�re program was well organized. � -� � � � � � � � � �
Fr. Samuel
Both the retreats were appreciated by all the par�cipants. The retreats ended with the presenta�on of Province ma�er by Fr. Vincent the Provincial.
04VPP–62
As planned in advance by the Rector of the major Seminary of Pune, met the Goa benefactors also known as the
friends of the Fransalians. We had three mee�ngs at Aldona, Siolim and Bastora for all the benefactors from the
neighbouring Parishes. Besides these, there was also mee�ng at Co�o-Fatorpa for the first �me along with some
benefactors from Margoa.
The mee�ng was held with a small prayer service, reading a chapter from IDL of SFS in order to spread the Salesian
spirituality and also a prayer prepared for the benefactors was read aloud. A brief sharing on the major seminary life
was given to them. At the end certain informa�on given and doubts were cleared by the Rector who is also the In
charge of the benefactors of the province. A leaflet on the history of the seminary was distributed to them.
I would like to personally thank on behalf of the Pune Province our confreres in Goa namely, Frs. Agnel Lawrence,
Santow, Dilip, Valerian, Jose, and Mar�n who have taken ini�a�ves to increase the number of benefactors in Goa. I
also thank the contact persons in Aldona Mrs. Lavina and Lyne�e. Ms. Florrie in Siolim and Mrs. Stella in Uccassaim
and all those who helped them in collec�ng the donors contribu�on by going to their homes.
Due to busy schedule and working days some of them could not make it s�ll they are faithful to us in sending their
mite. Let us pray for them in our prayers and during the mass for their intensions esp. for the sacrifices they make for
our seminarians. - Fr. Johnson Gonsalves
05VPP–62
Fr. Thumma Mariadass, the Assistant General visited the various Apostolic communi�es of our Province
star�ng his visit from Goa with the jubilee celebra�on of S.F.S. Ins�tute, Bastora and ended his visit at MSFS
Provincialate, Pune. We wholeheartedly thank Fr. Thumma for his visit to our different Apostolic communi�es and
encouraging and enlightening our MSFS ness of our Congrega�on. Special thanks also to the Conveners and
secretaries of all the Apostolic communi�es for looking to the arrangements for Asst. General’s visit.
The meeting of Parish Mission Preaching (PMP) was held at Vishakapattanam from 15th
November to 19th November organised by Fr. Agnelo Fernandes. We thank Fr. Santosh,
Fr. Austin and Bro. Jaison who participated in this training program. May God bless them.
The congregation retreat preaching team members of various provinces came together for the
their meeting held at Pune on 26th November 2016. Fr. Thumma Mariadass, the Assistant
General animated the meeting with his insightful thoughts. We thank Fr. Mario the co-ordinator
the Congregation Retreat Preaching team and Fr. Austin the member of the team for their active
involvement and participation in the meeting. May God bless them.
06VPP–62
The Diocese of Aurangabad has taken ini�a�ves to promote the cause of Fr. Jaquier Baba. They have
composed the prayers and placed it near the tomb. They have built up the hall to celebrate the
Eucharist. They have the horse cart used by Fr. Jacquier. The mud from his tomb is used by the people for th thcuring various illnesses. They have Mass on 20 of every month in memory of his death on 20 May
1947. We are pleased that Fr. Thumma Mariadass, the Assistant General, visited the age old Gogarghaon thMission on 24 November 2016. Fr. Thumma was taken up by the efforts and ini�a�ves the Diocese and
Parish have taken so far inorder to promote his cause. The Parish Priest Fr. Waltair briefly explained to
Fr. Thumma about the history and presence of Fr. Jacquier Baba in Gogargaon mission. Local people
from surrounding neighbouring villages come once in a year on May 20th to mark his death anniversary
and also to experience God in Fr. Jacquier Baba.
BirthdaysDecember08 Fr. Nazareth D’Silva
09 Bro.Binod Kerketta
10 Fr. Melky
11 Fr. Joseph Fernandes (Sr)
16 Fr. Jayaseelan
24 Br. Cajetan Fernandes
24 Fr. Clifford
29 Fr. Noel Rebello
30 Fr. Mario D’Souza
Ordination AnniversaryDecember01 Fr. Michael Prem
03 Fr. Britto Michael
06 Fr. Marcos
14 Fr. Robert Fernandes
14 Fr. Juze
17 Fr. Joagrish
21 Fr. Diago
27 Fr. David Ranjith
27 Fr. Samuel Rayer
27 Fr. Maria Prakash
27 Fr. Anthonyswamy (Sr)
27 Fr. Vedamanickam
27 Fr. Jijo John
28 Fr. Anthony Samy (Jr)
28 Fr. James David
28 Fr. Ramesh
28 Fr. Leo
28 Fr. Pradeep
28 Fr. Tony Prem
28 Fr. Adaikala Rajan
28 Fr. Edal Kumar
29 Fr. Jude Thadeus
29 Fr. S Amal
29 Fr. K Thomas
29 Fr. L. Sagayaraj
30 Fr. P. Andrew
30 Fr. Simon Bhutello
31 Fr. Salvodar
28 Fr. Placido
28 Fr. John Paul Sirumani
28 Fr. Alphonse Irudayaraj
07VPP–62
Fr. Amal has been appointed as the Parish Priest of Liteta, Zambia.
A warm and heartywelcome to Fr. Salvador who has come for his holidays.
Fr. Jude Thadeus is appointed as the Parish Priest in the Diocese of Lusaka.
Fr. Suresh George Kumar has been given exclaustration by the Superior General and
he is incardinated into the Diocese of Paramatta of Australia.
I will be visi�ng the Confreres in Australia from 4th December to 23rd December.
In my absence, will be the Vicar. I thank him for accep�ng this responsibility.Fr. Nazareth
A kind reminder to all the confreres who did not make up the annual retreat to make the retreat
elsewhere and inform the Provincial’s office.
School communi�es are requested to help suppor�ng the construc�on of new school at Hindaun
city, Rajasthan.
08VPP–62
To the Bastora community for the renovation of the house and for celebrating the Jubilees of the house
and of Frs. Joe Mendes and Felix Mendes.
To Fr. Mario D’Souza on being appointed as the convenor of Congregation Retreat team.
For the Golden Jubilee celebration of Our Lady of Lourdes School, Valpoi.
To the Aldona community for the renevotion of school and residence premises.
To Dahanu and Khopoli team for animating 30 days of Adoration in their respective places.
A kind reminder to all the confreres that those who did not attend the annual retreat are
expected to make their retreat and inform the Provincial’s office.
A kind request to all the members not to send any important messages or information to
Fr. Provincial’s whatsapp. Please send it to the email: [email protected].
9th January-28th January 2017 A complete course in Pastoral Ministry Part I
30th January-28th Febraury 2017 A complete course in Pastoral Ministry Part II
27th March- 8th April 2017 Formators’ Course
15th April-27th April 2017 Computer Course 1 (Tally and Designing)
2nd May-13th May 2017 Computer Course 2 (Tally and Designing)
Dn. Vicky Mendes from Patne of the Diocese of Belgaum, will be ordained
as Priest on 27th December 2016, by his Lordship, Most. Rev. Peter
Machado. We congratulate him and wish him all the best.
The Scholastics who are doing their Marathi exposure are having their training skills program
at Karjat. They have also had different mission experience program in Kolhapur.
09VPP–62
Fraternally,
Fr. S. Vincent Lourduswamy msfs (Provincial Superior)
Bro. Job Poovathumootil,For the soul of 86 years old of Vizag province, who expired on 26th November.
For the soul of Fr. John DeVore MSFS of USA Vice province who expired on 23rd November.
For the soul of Mr.Jeron R. Fernandes, 88 years old, the paternal uncle of Fr. Albert Fernandes.
For the soul of Mr. Lourduswamy aged 69, the father of Fr. I. Jesudass who died on 21st November.
December
2-3 PIF Meeting, Bangalore
4-20 Canonical visitation to Australia
23 Gauthan
24-25 Kadgaon
26 Nippani
27 Ordination, Dn. Vicky Mendes, Patne
28 Visitation to Uchgaon
29 Harmony
30 Kakkeri
31 Pune
January
2 Daman
4-5 Nallasopara
6 Koparkhairane Parish
7 Koparkhairane Ashram
8 Khopoli
January
9-10 Wagholi
11 CRI Major Superiors’ Meet, Goa
12 Siolim
13 Kalambist
16-17 Ajmer
18 Hindaun
19-20 Gangapur
22-23 Chennai
24 Trichy-Pudukottai
25-26 Salem
28 Diaconate-Pune
30-31 Bileshwarpura
Febraury
1 Dahanu
2-3 Provincialate
“ ADVENT IS THE JOURNEY TOWARDS BETHLEHEM. MAY WE LET OURSELVES BE DRAWN BY THE LIGHT OF GOD MADE MAN”