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FARIDABAD DIOCESAN BULLETIN
SANTH MEMessenger
Vol. 9 Sep-Oct 2018Issue 5
The Rosary is a school of Prayer. The Rosary is a school of Faith.
-Pope Francis-
Eminent personalities from Germany
visit our Archbishop.
German Minister of State and Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the
Media, Prof. Monika Grütters and Dietrich Schulenburg, Counsellor, Head of Cultural
Department, German Embassy visited our Bishops House recently
Prof. Dr. Norbert Lammert, former Speaker of German Parliament and Chairman,
KAS and Dr. Gerhard Wahlers and Pankaj Madan, Deputy Head- India Office
CONTENTS
Volume-9, Issue-5, September-October 2018 E-mail: [email protected]
DIOCESE OF FARIDABAD-DELHIDIOCESAN BULLETIN
Published byDiocese of Faridabad-DelhiBishop's House, 1B/32 N.E.A, Old Rajinder NagarNew Delhi - 110060E-mail: [email protected]: www.faridabaddiocese.in(Private Circulation Only)
Patron Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara
Chief EditorRev. Dr. Robi [email protected]
Managing EditorRev. Fr. Davis Kalliyathuparambil
Associate EditorJohnson [email protected]
MembersREV. MSGR. JOSE VETTICKALREV. MSGR. STANLEY PULPRAYILREV. DR. PIOUS MALEKANDATHILP. J. THOMASCELIN GEORGE
Designed & Printed byRoyalthotz, New [email protected]
web editionRev. Fr. Anoop Madathiparambilsony joseph
ARCHBISHOP APOLOGIZES PUBLICALLY FOR THE SCANDALS IN THE CHURCH 03
REFRESHER COURSE REPORT 08
SANTHOME BIBLE CONVENTION 10
ANGLES MEET 2018 12
PUNJAB MISSION EXPOSURE TRIP 13
PIONEER LAY LEADERS MEET 16
FAMILY APOSTOLATE NEWS 17
EMINENT PERSONALITIES HONOURED 18
CATECHISM & VOCATION NEWS 19
SEMINARY NEWS 20
WORLD NEWS 21
MATHRUVEDHI NEWS 22
DSYM NEWS 23
PARISH NEWS 24
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Rev. Fr. Abraham Chempottickal
Rev. Fr. Jomy Vazhakalayil
Rev. Fr. Francis Thelliyil
Rev. Fr. Benny Palatty
Rev. Fr. Francis Chenginiyadan Msgr. Fr. Stanley Pulprayil
Rev. Fr. Martin Palamattam
s^Ud _m¦nsâ tImÀ¸tdäv tkmjy ^ n \n¶pw ^coZm_mZv cq]Xm hn²ymÀ°nIvÄ¡pth n \ÂInb Iw¼yqt«gvkv cq]Xm
s{]mIyptdäÀ ^m.tUhnkv IÅnb¯p]d¼n s^Ud _m¦v tkmW No^v {io. _m_phn \n¶pw Gäphm§p¶p.
Festal Greetings to our Dear Fathers
Festal Greetings also to all our Rev. Sisters and Laity, having Patron’s Day in October & November
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C¶s¯ kphntij¯n \½Ä hmbn¨v tI«Xv hnip² eq¡mbpsS
kphntijw F«mas¯ A²ymbw 22þmas¯ hmIy¯n tbiphpw
injy·mcpw k©cn¨ncp¶ XSmI¯nep mb henb Hcp sImSpwImäns\
]änbmWv. sImSpwImäpbÀ¶t¸mÄ AhÀ k©cn¨ncp¶ tXmWnbnÂ
shÅw Ibdn. Dd§ns¡m ncp¶ tbiphns\ AhÀ DWÀ¯p¶p. tbip
Ahsc AÛpXIcambn c£s¸Sp¯p¶p.
ASp¯ Ime¯v tIcf¯nep mb kw`h hnImk§fnte¡v \½Ä
Xncnªp t\m¡pt¼mÄ Hcp henb {]fb Zpc´¯nsâ Icfenbn¸n¡p¶
Nn{X§Ä \½psS a\Ên \ndw a§msX sXfnªp \n¡p¶p v. CSn¨pIbdnb
aeshŸm¨nen AXpt]mse Xs¶ A{]Xo£nXambn«p mb DcpÄs]m«enepw Hcp
PohnXImew apgph³ k¼mZn¨, kzcq]n¨ kÀÆXpw hn«pt]£n¨v kz´w a¡fpsSbpw
amXm]nXm¡fpsSbpw Poh³ c£n¡phm³ th nbn«v ]memb\w sNbvX a\pjycpsS
IY, A\p`h§Ä, \aps¡ÃmhÀ¡pw Adnbmw. Nne Øe¯v DcpÄs]m«Â D mbt¸mÄ
]e hoSpIÄ DĸsS B {]tZiw apgph³ Hen¨pt]msb¶mWv ]dbpI. AXpt]mse
Xmakn¡p¶ Øe§fn Npäpw shÅw \ndªt¸mÄ AhcpsS h\§Ä¡v henb £Xw
kw`hn¡pIbpw hnÅ D mIpIbpw sNbvXp F¶v \½Ä FÃmhcpw hmbn¨dnªp.
]s£ C{Xbpw henb {]IrXn Zpc´w D mbt¸mÄ tIcf P\X H¶msI PmXnaX hÀ¤hÀ®
hyXymkanÃmsX FÃmhcpw Hcpan¨v ssItImÀ¯v Cu Zp:Ja\p`hn¡p¶ ZpcnXa\p`hn¡p¶
P\§Ä¡v ssI¯m§mbn apt¼m«v h¶p F¶pÅXv mcX¯n am{Xaà BtKmfXe¯nÂ
{i²n¡s¸« kwKXnbmbncp¶p. \½psS cq]XbpsS t\XrXz¯n UÂlnbnse kaql§Ä
FÃmw H¶ptNÀ¶v Cu ZpcnXa\p`hn¡p¶hÀ¡v klmbw F¯n¡phm\mbn«v klIcn¨p
F¶pÅXv Cu Ahkc¯n Rm³ \µn]qÀÆw A\pkvacn¡pIbmWv. UÂlnbnÂ
t]mepw F§pw DbÀ¶ptI«ncp¶ Hcp kzcw CXmbncp¶p. “We shall overcome some day’’ PÌokv
Ipcy³ tPmk^nsâ t\XrXz¯n kp{]ow tImSXnbnse A`n`mjIscÃmhcpw Hcpan¨v
tNÀ¶v Cu Km\w Be]n¨ Hcp thZn Fsâ a\Ênte¡v hcnIbmWv. \ap¡dnbmw Every crisis is an opportunity \½psS PohnX¯nepw \½psS \m«n D mIp¶ Zp:JZpcnX§fn {]e
]n¨p hnjmZn¨v hnjan¨v \ncmicmbn IgnbmsX AXn \n¶v Hcp n\nIvkv ]£nsbt¸mse
DbÀs¯gpt¶Â¡m³ \ap¡v km[n¡Ww. P¸m\nse \mKkm¡nbnepw lntcmjnabnepw
t_mw_m{IaWw D mbt¸mÄ XIÀ¶Snª P¸ms\ temI¯nse km¼¯nI iànbnse
ap³\ncbnte¡v sIm ph¶Xv Cu XIÀ¨bn \n¶mbncp¶p. c mw almbp²Ime¯v
PÀ½\n XIÀ¶Snªt¸mÄ Hcp amÀj ¹m³ X¿mdm¡n \nÝbZmÀVyt¯mSpIqSn ITn
\m[zm\¯neqsS PÀ½\nsb sI«n¸Sp¯Xv Cu XIÀ¨bv¡v tijambncp¶p. AXpt]mse \ap
s¡mcpan¨v \½psS amXrkwØm\amb tIcfs¯ sI«n¸Sp¡phm\mbn \ap¡v AWntNcmw.
sI«pd¸pÅ \à tdmUpIÄ sslsSIv ]me§Ä FÃmw tNÀ¶v F³hntdm¬saâ v {^ ven
k`bn hnizmk XIÀ¨bp m¡p¶ DX¸pIÄ¡v s]mXpam vArchbishop apologizes publically for the scandals in the Church
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(Environment Friendly) Bbn«pÅ Hcp
tamtU¬ tIcf kwØm\w ]Wnbphm
\pÅ Hcp Ahkcambn«pthWw \ap¡v
CXns\ kzoIcn¡phm³. AXn\pth n \
ap¡v Hcpan¡mw. Hcp AXnPoh\¯nsâ
Bchw tIcf¯nsâ \m\m`mK¯p \n¶pw
apg§n tIÄ¡p¶Xv \ap¡v {i²n¡phm
\mbn«v Ignbpw. {]hmknIfmb \s½ kw_
Ôn¨v AhÀ¡v Hcp ssI¯m§mIphm
\mbn \ap¡v Ignbpt¼mgmWv \½Ä
AhtcmsSm¸w AWn\nc¡pI.
Cu {]fb¯n\ptijw k`mXe¯nÂ
henb Hcp {]fb _m[nX A\p`hamWv
\ap¡p mbXv. Ignª HIvtSm_dn (2017)
\½Ä \S¯nb I¬sh³j\p tijw kotdm ae_mÀ k`bnepw `mcXk`bnepw henb
`qI¼§fpw DcpÄs]m«epIfpw kw`hn¨Xmbn«v \½Ä {i²n¨n«p v. BZyambn«v \ap¡v qan
CS]mSnsâ henb hnhmZap mbn. sshZoIcpsS \nc¯nse s]mXp{]IS\ambncp¶p asäm¶v.
AXn\ptijw Ip¼kmc clkyw shfns¸Sp¯nbXnsâ t]cn Nne sshZnIÀs¡Xnsc
D mb tIkv \½Ä {i²n¨p. Pbnen Ignbp¶ {^mt¦m ]nXmhnsâ tIkmWv \½psS
hnizmks¯ apgph³ ]nSn¨pIpep¡nb asämcp A\p`hw. sXcphn \oXn¡pth n kacw
sNbvX kntÌgvknsâ Nn{Xw \½psS ap³]nep v. Rm³ CXv ]dbp¶Xv I name these things not to blame anybody, nor to claim anything. Fsâ P\¯nsâ hnizmk¯nt\ä £X¯nsâ
tX§epIÄ DÄsIm psIm mWv Rm³ CXv kqNn¸n¡pI. BtKmfXe¯n AXpt]mse
Xs¶ H¯ncntbsd kw`hhnImk§Ä ss{IkvXhtemI¯v \S¶Xmbn«v \½Ä {i²n¨p.
Nnenbn Hcp hn`mKw sa{Xm·mÀ cmPnshbv¡pIbp mbn. Atacn¡bn Hcp IÀ±n\mfns\
Øm\{`jvS\m¡nb hmÀ¯ \½Ä hmbn¨p, AXpt]mse Bkvt{SenbbnÂ. PÀ½\nbnÂ
Cu ASp¯ Ime¯v PÀ½³ _nj¸vkv tIm¬^d³kv {]kn²oIcn¨ ssewKnI A]hmZ
dnt¸mÀ«v am[ya§fn NÀ¨ sN¿s¸SpIbp mbn. C§s\bpÅ kw`h§sfms¡ D m
Ipt¼mÄ ss{IkvXh kaql¯nsâ hnizmks¯ AXv Nm©eys¸Sp¯p¶Xmbn«v AXns\
£Xtaev]n¡p¶Xmbn«v AhnsS henb Hcp DcpÄs]m«ensâ A\p`hw D mIp¶Xmbn«v ]
ecpw kqNn¸n¡pIbp mbn.
{]nbs¸«htc, \oXn¡pth nbpw kXy¯n\pth nbpw kacw sN¿p¶ Nn{Xw \ap¡v
k`bpsS Ncn{X¯n F§pw ImWphm\mbn«v Ignbpw. hnip² a¯mbnbpsS kphntijw A©mw
A²ymbw ]¯mw hmIy¯n C§s\ ]dbp¶p ""\oXn¡pth n ]oU\w A\p`hn¡pt¼mÄ
\oXn¡pth n aÀ±\w G¡pt¼mÄ \n§Ä `mKyhm·mcmWv ImcWw kzÀ¤cmPyw \n§
fptSXmWv''. \½psS tIcfk`bpsS Ncn{X¯nÂ, `mcX k`bpsS Ncn{X¯nsems¡ kXy¯n
\pw \oXn¡pw th n sXcphn Cd§pIbpw kacw sN¿pIbpw sNbvX Ncn{X kw`h§Ä
\ap¡v ImWphm³ km[n¡pw. hÀj§Ä¡p ap³]v XrÈqcn `mKykvacWmÀl\mb
tPmk v Ip pIpfw ]nXmhv "{InkvXphnsâ Bdmw Xncpapdnhv' F¶ \mSIw D mbt¸mÄ AXv
\ntcm[n¡m³ th n Hscmä cm{XnsIm v Hcp e£w t]scbmWv XrÈqcnse \nc¯n Cd¡n
PmY \bn¨Xv. Beph ]pgbn XÅp¶ hnjaen\oIcW¯ns\Xnsc kwLSn¸n¨ kacw
DXvLmS\w sNbvXXv _lp.IÀ±n\mfmbncp¶p. IÀjIcpsS hnhn[ Bhiy§Ä D¶bn¨psIm v
Hcp cmjv{Sob ]mÀ«n \S¯nb D]hmk kac ]´en tIcf¯nse Hcp AXncq]Xbnse
FÃm sa{Xm·mcpw kwkmcn¨ncp¶p. Xncph\´]pc v asämcp kacthZnbn AhnSps¯ ]e
]nXm¡·mcpw ]s¦Sp¯ Imcyw \ap¡dnbmw. \½psS Xe¯nte¡v hcpt¼mÄ, c phÀjw
kotdm ae_mÀ k`bnepw mcXk`bnepw henb qI¼§fpw DcpÄs]m«epIfpw kw`hn Xmbn«v \½Ä {i²n n«p v. BZyambn«v \ap¡v qan CS]mSnsâ henb hnhmZap mbn. AXn\ptijw Ip¼kmc clkyw shfns¸Sp
nbXnsâ t]cn Nne sshZnIÀs¡Xnsc Dmb tIkv \½Ä {i²n p. Pbnen Ignbp¶
{ mt¦m ]nXmhnsâ tIkmWv \½psS hnizm ks apgph³ ]nSn pIpep¡nb asämcp A\p`hw.
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ap¼v UÂlnbnse PµÀ aµdn \½Ä t]mbn Hcp [À® \S¯nbXv \n§Ä HmÀ¡p¶p mIpw.
^m.tSmw Dgp¶mensâ hntamN\¯n\pth nbn«v AhnsS \½Ä Hcpan¨p IqSn [À® \S¯pIbpw
{]mÀ°n¡pIbpw sNbvXp. UÂlnbn \½psS ]ÅnIÄ I¯n¨t¸mÄ hfsc Npcp§nb
kabw sIm v ]Xn\mbnc¡W¡n\mfpIÄ Hcpan v tNÀ¶v \½psS Bcm[\meb§sf
kwc£n¡phm\pÅ AhImi¯n\pth n \½Ä \nc¯n Cd§pIbp mbn. ]s£
As¶m¶pw ImWm¯ Hcp [mÀ½nI tcmjw _lp.kntÌgvkv \nc¯n Cd§nbt¸mÄ Nne
`mK§fn \n¶pw DbÀ¶p h¶Xv hfsc hnjen]vXamb ho£WtImWpIfneqsS Imcy§Ä
ImWp¶Xv H¶psIm pam{XamWv. k`bpsS Ncn{X¯n F¶pw \½psS AhImi§Ä¡pth n
kacw sN¿phm\pw AXv kaql¯nsâ ap³]n sIm phcphm\pw DÅ Hcp ]mc¼cyw
\½Ä ImWp¶p v. kXym{Kl¯nsâ D]ÚmXmhmb almßKmÔnbpsS a®nemWv
\½Ä \n¡pI. C¶v At±l¯nsâ P· Zn\w, KmÔn Pb´n \½Ä BNcn¡pIbmWv.
At±lw ]dªXv kacamÀ¤§Ä Ft¸mgpw Alnwkm]cambncn¡Ww F¶mWv; Hcn¡epw
A{Iamkàambn«pÅ kac]cn]mSnIÄ \ap¡v kzoImcyaÃ. ]s£, ASnØm\]cambn«v,
kXy¯n\pw \oXn¡pw th n \nesImÅphm\mbn«v hnizmknIÄ¡v, k`bv¡v km[n¡Ww.
AXmWv Cu Ahkc¯n F\n¡v HmÀ½n¸n¡phm\pÅXv.
Pbnen Ignbp¶ {^mt¦m ]nXmhpw \oXn¡pth n sXcphn Ccp¶v kacw sNbvX
I\ymkv{Xoamcpw k`sb¶ {InkvXphnsâ auXoIicoc¯nse AwK§fmWv. _lp.
h«mbn A¨³ Cu Znhk§fn ]dbpIbp mbncp¶p {InkvXphnsâ icocamWv k`.
AhnsS I®pw Imepw Xebpw DSepw H¶mbn«v Nn´n¡phm\pw {]hÀ¯n¡phm\pw \ap¡v
km[n¡Ww. AXnse Hcp Ahbh¯n\v thZ\n¨mÂ, Hcp Ahbh¯n\v \oXnbpw kXyhpw
\ntj[n¡s¸«mÂ, k`m kaqlw apgph\mbn DÄs¡m psIm v AhtcmsSm¸w \n¡pI
F¶pÅXmWv IcWobambn«pÅXv.
F\n¡dnbmw Cu kw`hhnImk§fn \½Ä ]ecpw Zp:JnXcmWv. ]ecpsSbpw
hnizmks¯ apgph³ Cu kw`h§Ä ]nSn¨pIpep¡nbn«p v. {]fb¯n \½psS
`h\§fpsS `n¯n¡v hnÅ D mbXpt]mse Nne `h\§Ä XIÀ¶SnªXpt]mse
CXv \½psS hnizmkku[s¯, B²ymßnI PohnXs¯ apgph³ ]nSn¨p Ipen¡nbn«p v.
Rm³ C\n F´n\v ]Ånbn t]mIWw F¶v Nn´n¡p¶hcp v. Rm³ C\n F§s\
Cu sshZnIcpsS Cu kntÌgvknsâ, Cu ]nXm¡·mcpsS ssI¿n \n¶pw IqZmiIÄ
kzoIcn¡pw F¶v a\Ên kwibw Dbcp¶ A\p`h§Ä D mIpw. \½psS hnizmk¯nsâ
ASn¯d CfIp¶Xmbn tXm¶p¶pthm? Some say that the foundation of our faith is shaken. The credibility of the church structures and clergy is questioned. {]nbs¸«hsc, \½Ä C¶v
ss__nÄ I¬sh³j³ BtLmjn¡p¶
Cu Ahkc¯n F\n¡v ]dbphm\pÅXv
\½Ä hnizkn¡p¶Xv C§s\bpÅ role models- H¶paÃ. \½psS hnizmk¯nsâ
ASnØm\w {InkvXphmWv. hn.]utemkv
Çol sImdnt´ymkpImÀ¡pÅ H¶mw
teJ\¯n aq¶mw A²ymbw ]Xns\m
¶mas¯ hmIy¯n ]dbp¶Xv "Jesus Christ is the Foundation' B {InkvXphnepÅ
hnizmkw apdpsI ]nSn¨psIm v \ap¡v
ap³t]m«v sIm pt]mIm\mbn«v km[n¡Ww.
{]nbs¸«hsc, Cu kw`h]c¼cIfpsS
t]cn \n§fpsS BcpsSsb¦nepw
hnizmk¯nsâ XIÀ¨bv¡v ImcWambn«p
{]nbs¸«hsc, Cu kw`h]c¼c IfpsS t]cn \n§fpsS BcpsSsb¦nepw hnizmk¯nsâ XIÀ¨bv¡v ImcWambn«ps¦n \n§Ä¡v AXn\v DX¸v D mbn«ps ¦n Rm³ ]cky ambn«v Cu Ahkc¯n \n§tfmSv am¸v tNmZn¡pIbmWv.
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s ¦n \n§Ä¡v AXn\v DX¸v D mbn«ps ¦n Rm³ ]ckyambn«v Cu Ahkc¯nÂ
\n§tfmSv am¸v tNmZn¡pIbmWv. NÀ¨v eotUgvknsâ ZpÀamXrIsIm v, Ipämtcm]
W§Ä sIm v GsX¦nepw Hcp sNdnb hnizmknbpsS hnizmk¯n\v £Xtaän«ps ¦nÂ
AXhÀ¡v DXt¸Inbn«ps ¦nÂ, Cu Ahkc¯n I apologize publically for the scandals in the church. IÀ¯mhnsâ ap³]n FfnatbmSpIqSn Cu P\kaql¯n\v apgph³, £Xtaev
]n¡s¸«ncn¡p¶hÀ¡pw AXn\p ImcW¡mcmbn«pÅhÀ¡pw X¼pcmsâ Ir] Rm³
FfnatbmsS bmNn¡pIbmWv.
C§s\bpÅ Cu Ahkc¯n \ap¡v Gähpw IqSpX {i² Xncn¡phm\pÅXv
\½psS bphXeapdtbmSmWv. CubnSbv¡v \½psS CShIbnse Hcp hyàn Ft¶mSv ]
dbpIbp mbn. Fsâ aI³ Ft¶mSv tNmZn¡pIbmWv. “Dad you are so active in the Parish, you are a very active Syro Malabar Member, you are in the Parish Council . . . You are good friend of Parish Priest and of all the Parish Priests and what is happening here now’’ sslkv¡qfn ]Tn¡p¶ Hcp sIm¨³
tNmZn¨XmWv. C\n UmUnbpsS ]Ånbn Rm³ t]mInÃ. \½Ä ]et¸mgpw hnNmcn¡pw
\½psS Ip«nIsfms¡ aebmfw Adnbm³ ]mSnÃm¯hcmWv, AhÀ¡v CsXm¶pw a\ÊnemhnÃ
AhÀ CXv ImWp¶nà tIÄ¡p¶nÃ. ]s£ Rm³ ]dbpw they belong to a very smart generation. AhÀ I®v Xpd¶v FÃmw ImWp¶p v ImtXmÀ¯v FÃmw tIÄ¡p¶p v. AhcptSXmb
coXnbn Imcy§Ä a\Ênem¡p¶pap v.
\½psS bphP\§Ä hfsc hnaÀi\m
XvaIambn (critical) hnizmkPohnXs¯
ImWp¶hcmWv. C§s\bpÅ kw`h
hnImk§Ä H¯ncntbsd AhcpsS
hnizmks¯ ]nSn¨v Ipep¡nbn«p v.
CXv ChnsS am{Xw \S¡p¶ ImcyaÃ.
CubnS¡v amÀ]m¸ FkvtXmWnbbnÂ
\S¯nb kµÀi\¯nsâ Ahkc¯nÂ
]nXmhv ]dbpIbp mbn. we know that many young people do not turn to us for anything they are upset by sexual and economic scandals that do not meet with clear contamination. CXv amÀ]m¸ kÀÆ{XnI k`bn \
S¯nb Hcp {]kvXmh\bmWv. Fsâ cq]
Xbnse bphP\§fpsS hnizmk ]Ým¯es¯¸än F\n¡v Bi¦IÄ D v. \½psS cq]
Xbn C{Xbpw henb Hcp I¬sh³j³ \S¡pt¼mÄ Ccp]Xv hbÊn\v XmsgbpÅ
F{Xt]cv ChnsS Ds ¶p tNmZn¡pIbmsW¦n \n§Ä¡v B ØnXn a\ÊnemIpw.
Rm³ AXv ImWp¶p. F\n¡v AtX¸än Bi¦IÄ D v. ChcpsS hnizmks¯ ]
än F\n¡v BIpeXIÄ D v. Cu Zp:Jw apgph³ a\Ên t]dnbn«mWv Rm³ ]dbpI þ
\½psS bphP\§Ä¡v amÀ¤ZÀi\w \ÂIphm\mbn«v, hnizmk¯n amXrI BIphm\
mbn«v \ap¡v km[n¡Ww. AhÀ CXpt]msebpÅ kw`h§Ä ImWpt¼mÄ, B
AÑs\¸äntbm, ]nXmhns\¸äntbm knÌdns\¸äntbm Nn´n¡pt¼mÄ XoÀ¨bmbn«pw
\ap¡v ]dªpsImSp¡phm³ km[n¡Ww. tams\, tamsf, \½Ä ]Ånbn t]mIp
¶Xv Cu Aѳ ImcWaÃ. \½Ä ]Ånbn t]mIp¶Xv ]qÀÆnIcn \n¶pw e`n¨
hnizmk ]cn]me\¯n\v th nbn«mWv. \n§Ä CutimaninlmbnepÅ hnizmk¯nÂ,
tbip{InkvXphnepÅ ASnØm\¯nemWv \n§fpsS hnizmk ku[w sI«n¸Spt¡ Xv.
AXmWv IcWobambn«pÅXv. A§ns\ tbiphnepÅ hnizmk¯n ASnbpd¨ Hcp PohnXw
\bn¡phm\mbn«v \ap¡v ]cn{ian¡mw. CXpt]msebpÅ {]XnkÔnIÄ D mIpt¼mÄ
H¶maXmbn«v F\n¡v {]mÀ°\m \ntbmKambn«v ]dbphm\pÅXv \½Ä \½psS cmjv{S¯n\pth n {]mÀ°n¡Ww. We are preparing for our general election ChnsS P\m[n]Xy]cambn«pÅ atXXcXzw \½psS `cWLS\ \njvIÀjn¡p¶ atXXcXz¯n\v Dd v In«p¶ Hcp s]mXp XncsªSp¸n\pth nbn«v, FÃmw kam[m\ ]qÀÆambn \o§phm\mbn \ap¡v Hs¯mcpan v {]mÀ°n¡mw.
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ChnsS [ym\Kpcp¡·mÀ ]dªXpt]mse Xs¶ \½Ä Cu hnizmk{]XnkÔnsbbpw
XcWw sN¿pw. we will overcome someday. We will overcome together. FÃmhcpw Hs¯mcpan¨v
{]mÀ°\bneqsS hnizmkXo£WXbneqsS Cu {]XnkÔnsb XcWw sN¿phm\mbn«v \
ap¡v km[n¡pw. k`bpsS Cu {]XnkÔnIÄ XcWw sNbvXv Ignbpt¼mÄ CXnsâ alXzw
A\ZnhnZqcamb `mhnbn \ap¡v A\p`hn¡m³ km[n¡pw.
Rm³ ho pw C¶s¯ kphntij¯nte¡v hcnIbmWv. kphntij¯n tbip
injy·mÀ h©nbn t]mbt¸mÄ sImSpwImäp mbn h©nbn shÅw Ibdn h©nbnÂ
XebnW sh¨v Dd§pIbmbncp¶ Cutimsb injy·mÀ DWÀ¯n þ ""R§sf c£n¡Wta,
R§Ä \in¨pt]mIp¶p'' F¶v At]£n¨p. At¸mgmWv AÛpXIcambn tbip
{]£p_v[amb {]IrXnsb im´am¡nbn«v Ahsc c£n¡p¶Xv. {]nbs¸«hsc \½psS
PohnX¯n tbiphnsâ \nc´camb \nXyamb km¶n[yw D v. \½psSsbms¡ FÃm
IpSpw_§fnepw CutimbpsS XncplrZb¯nsâ t^mt«m hfsc `wKnbmbn h¨n«p mIpw.
AXv shdpw Hcp t^mt«mbmbn AhnsS sh¡cptX, AXn\v Poh³ sImSp¡Ww. AXnsâ
ap¼n \½Ä {]mÀ°n¡Ww. ""AXnsâ Znhyamb km¶n[y¯n ""R§sf kwc£n¡Wta''
F¶v \½Ä At]£n¡Ww. At¸mgmWv \½psS IpSpw_§fn D mIp¶ DcpÄ
s]m«epIÄ, \½psS IpSpw_§fn shÅw Ibdn \½Ä A]IS¯nemIp¶ Ahkc§fnÂ,
ssZhoIamb km¶n[yw \s½ c£n¡pI. \½Ä FÃmhcpw Ipcniv [cn¨v \S¡p¶hcmWv.
A½amcpsSsbms¡ Igp¯n Xmen D mIpw. henb ]«W§fn Hs¡ Pohn¡p¶
kv{XoIÄ¡v Xmen [cn¡phm³ aSnbmsW¶mWv ]dbp¶Xv. sI«pXmen hnizkvXXbpsS,
kaÀ¸W¯nsâ ASbmfamWv. AXn Hcp hnip² Ipcnip v. B Ipcniv amtdmSv tNÀ¯v
Pohn¡p¶ hyànIÄ¡v sshhmlnI PohnX¯n hnizkvXXbvs¡Xncmbn«pÅ {]
tem`\§Ä D mInÃ. \½Ä AÃmsX Xs¶ ]e IpcnipIÄ [cn¡mdp v. ssIhncenÂ
tamXnc¯n Ipcnip v, Igp¯n C«ncn¡p¶ sIm´bn Ipcnip v. FÃm ho«nepw
Ipcniv cq]ap v. kntÌgvknsâ Igp¯n Ipcnip v. \½Ä Cu Ipcniv shdpw Hcp
Ae¦mcambn«v sIm p\S¡msX \½psS hnizmk¯n \½psS ssI]nSn¨v \S¯p¶
Hcp {]XoIambn«v Ipcnins\ kzoIcn¡phm\mbn«v \ap¡v km[n¡Ww. At¸mÄ CXp
t]msebpÅ {]XnkÔnIsf amäphm³, adbv¡phm³ \ap¡v Ignbpw. tbiphnsâ km¶n[yw
\s½ hnfn¨v sXm«pWÀ¯p¶ {]XoIamWv hnip² Ipcniv. \ap¡v Andbmw Hmtcm Znhkhpw
IpSpw_ {]mÀ°\ sNmÃp¶ IpSpw_§fn Ipcnipcq]¯nsâ ap¼n \n¶n«mWv Ipcniv
hcbv¡pI.""Ipcniphcbpw {]mÀ°\bpw apS¡m¯'' `h\§fn tbiphnsâ Znhyamb
km¶n[yw F¶pw D mIpw. AhnsS kam[m\hpw kt´mjhpw F¶pw \ne\n¡pw. ]ckv]cw
hnizkvXXbpw amXm]nXm¡fpw a¡fpw X½nepÅ \Ã kpZrVamb kvt\l_Ô§fpw
AhnsS \ne\n¡pw. \½Ä ]et¸mgpw Dd§pIbmsW¶p hnNmcn¡p¶ tbiphns\
sXm«pWÀ¯phm\mbn«v hnfn¨pWÀ¯ns¡m v ""IÀ¯mth, R§Ä \in¡phm³
t]mIp¶p, R§sf c£n¡Wta'' F¶v ]dbphm\mbn«v \ap¡v km[n¡Ww.
H¶p c v {]mÀ°\m \ntbmK§fpw IqSn ]dªn«v Rm³ Ahkm\n¸n¡pIbmWv.
H¶maXmbn«v F\n¡v {]mÀ°\m \ntbmKambn«v ]dbphm\pÅXv \½Ä \½psS cmjv{S¯n\p
th n {]mÀ°n¡Ww. We are preparing for our general election ChnsS P\m[n]Xy]cambn«pÅ
atXXcXzw \½psS `cWLS\ \njvIÀjn¡p¶ atXXcXz¯n\v Dd¸v In«p¶ Hcp s]mXp
XncsªSp¸n\pth nbn«v, FÃmw kam[m\]qÀÆambn \o§phm\mbn \ap¡v Hs¯mcpan¨v {]
mÀ°n¡mw. aXkzmX{´y¯ns\Xnsc, aÀ±nXcmbn«pÅ {InkvXym\nIÄ¡pth n \ap¡v {]mÀ
°n¡mw. \½psS `mcX¯n am{Xaà temI¯nsâ hnhn[ `mK§fn hnizmk¯nsâ t]
cnÂ, k`bpsS t]cn ]oUn¸n¡s¸Sp¶ klhnizmknIsf HmÀ¯v AhÀ¡pth n Cu
Ahkc¯n \ap¡v {]mÀ°n¡mw.
tijw t]Pv 9...
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“Jesus came to the world to give us life; life in abundance.” We can give only what we
have and we are called to give in abundance. It is inevitable for us to strengthen, enrich and refresh us in the fulfillment of our ministry. And that’s the very reason why our beloved Archbishop, His Grace Mar Kuriakose Bharanikulangara organized a “Refresher Course” for all the priests in our diocese. It was a two day program packed with prayer, classes, discussions and entertainment etc…
Our beloved Archbishop initiated the first session at 09:00am, after the welcome and outline of the program given by Fr. Martin Palamattam, on 20 July 2018. His Grace expressed the joy of Christ and the bright future of Priest in the journey of priesthood. Citing the Canon law, he steered through the challenges that are faced and the obstacles that can be overcome through a strong message. Through his message, he strongly put across the pride of priesthood, which is prominent in our faith. He motivated the priests with life experiences and powerful word of God, which inspired the hearts of the followers.
After the introductory talk, a brief history of our diocese was presented by Rev. Fr. Benny Palatty and Rev. Fr. Martin Palamattam. Fr. Benny Palatty took the congregation on a journey through the historical milestones achieved by the Faridabad Diocese from the time it was a Mission Station of Erankulam-Angamaly Archdiocese. Fr. Matin Palamattam gave insight on the development and challenges confronted by the Diocese in its beginning phases. Mr. P. J. Thomas, Pastoral Council President, also flavored the session by sharing the experiences of the forerunners in the history of Faridabad Diocese. It was really an inspiring session.
REFRESHER COURSEMotivating talk about ‘Priestly Communion’ by
Msgr. Jose Vettickal, was one of the highlights of the day as he elaborately touched upon the community and unity of the diocese. He extensively spoke on the relationship between priests and Archbishop and the strengths of the Catholic faith, evoking the early memories of the foundation of Apostolic Church. Morning session ended with the Holy Mass concelebrated with Archbishop. After the Eucharistic celebration, the congregation dispersed for Lunch at 01:00pm.
The afternoon session started with Rosary at 2.15pm, followed up by a talk on Financial Management in the Parishes at 2.30pm by Fr. Davis Kalliyath, Procurator, Mr. George Kuruvila, Auditor and Mr. Mathew M. Joseph, Asst. Finance Manager. They spoke in length about the financial management and developments in the various aspects of parishes. It was really an informative session with lots of queries and solutions. After this long session everyone took a tea break and shared a free time of socializing and getting acquainted with one other.
Post tea break, we had the evening prayer at 05:00pm tailed by a talk on Parish Administration by Msgr. Stanley Pulprayil who familiarized the community with numerous aspects of administration that hold an integral position in the functioning of the church. His session was occupied with both practical and theoretical sides of parish administration. The last talk of the day was by Msgr. Cyriac Kochalumkal CST who inculcated the zeal and beauty of Mission and Religious Life and how a faithful heart can imbibe these in a day to day life. The first day of the course concluded with delicious supper and night prayer.
REPORT
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Second day, 21 July 2018, Saturday, of the Refresher Course began with the Holy Mass presided over by the Archbishop and concelebrated by all the priests at 07:00am. After breakfast, the Archbishop continued his introductory talk, from where he left on the previous day. His Grace gave a motivated session on the liturgical celebrations in the dioceses citing the instructions in the Holy mass text (THAKSA). He inspired the priests of the diocese with his pious experience on the strong faith of the church holding everyone together through the love and devotion for Lord Jesus Christ.
The next session regarding the talk on Curia by Fr. Robi Kuthaniyil, started at 11:00am. This session was an exhilarating experience as the session had discussions, which enabled the listeners to get involved in the administration of the diocese. Fr. Martin Palamattam took over the next talk at 12:15pm on Eparchial Tribunal. He gave a detailed class on updates and clarifications regarding the jurisdictions
and settling issues that arise within the church.Last session of the program was an open
discussion forum. This session had quite enriching moments with discussions, involving each individual present. Participation by each person was the highlight of this concluding session. And the program concluded with the wholehearted vote of thanks expressed by Fr. Biju Kannampuzha.
The two-day ‘Refresher Course’ was genuinely enlightening and fruitful for everyone who was part of the course, some way or the other. It was infact a grace filled occasion to look into ourselves and to learn, strengthen and deepen our convictions and faith in the providence of God. Thus to evaluate each one of us if we were in the right track. And we are sure that the new convictions and strength that we have obtained in and through this refresher course will definitely take us ahead in bearing witness to Christ and shepherding His flock that is entrusted to our Pastoral Care.
Prepared by: Fr. Anoop Madathiparambil
asämcp {]mÀ°\m \ntbmKw ssZhhnfn¡pth nbn«pw ssZhhnfn t{]mÕml\
¯n\pth nbn«pw Cu ss__nÄ I¬sh³j\n \ap¡v {]mÀ°n¡mw. Bdv
kwØm\§fnembn hym]n¨v InS¡p¶ Cu kotdm ae_mÀ cq]XbpsS henb Hcp
apJap{ZbmWv t{]jnX{]hÀ¯\w (Evangelization and missionary outreach). \½psS anj³
{]tZi§fnepÅ ]pXnb ss{IkvXhÀ¡pw AhnsSbpÅ \m\mPmXn aXØÀ¡pw th n
AhÀ¡v tbiphnsâ kphntijw {]Ncn¸n¡phm\pÅ \½psS ]cn{ia§Ä¡pth n
IqSn Cu Ahkc¯n \ap¡v Hcpan¨v {]mÀ°n¡mw.
A§s\ tbip{InkvXphmIp¶ ASn¯dbn ]WnXv DbÀ¯s¸«ncn¡p¶ iàamb Cu
hnizmk ku[w, hnizmk¯nsâ tIm« GsXmcp {]XnkÔnIÄ D mbmepw XIcmsX AXns\
kwc£n¨psIm v IÀ¯mhv B{Kln¡p¶Xpt]msebpÅ Hcp B²ymßnI km£y¯n\v
CSbmIs«sb¶v \aps¡mcpan¨v {]mÀ°n¡mw. FÃmhcpw {]tXyIn¨v \½psS bphP\§Ä
\n§fn \n¶v AhÀ kzoIcn¨n«pÅ hnizmk¯n Dd¸n¡phm\mbn«pÅ hc¯n\pth n
\ap¡v ]cn{ian¡mw. Hcp sa{Xmsâ hensbmcp D¯chmZnXzamWv APKW§fpsS
hnizmk¯nepÅ ØncoIcWw, "to confirm them in their faith''. Cu D¯chmZnXzw ssIhm§nbn«v
\n§fpsS IpSpw_ ]Ým¯e¯nÂ, \n§fpsS IpSpw_§fnse a¡Ä¡v {]tXyIn¨pw,
Cu hnizmk ]cnioe\hpw hnizmk ssIamähpw \S¯phm\mbn«v \aps¡ms¯mcpan¨v
]cn{ian¡mw. IpSpw_§sf kaÀ¸n¨v Cu Znhy_enbn {]tXyIambn {]mÀ°n¡mw.
ssZhw \n§sf kar²ambn A\p{Kln¡s«. ]nXmhnsâbpw ]p{Xsâbpw ]cnip²mßmhnsâbpw \ma¯nÂ, Bt½³.
From the Homily delivered during the Santhome Bible Convention in Delhi on 2nd October 2018
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B²ymßnI km£y¯n\v hgnsbmcp¡n kmt´mw ss__nÄ I¬sh³j³
]Xn\mbnc¡W¡n\v hnizmknIÄ ]s¦Sp¯ {XnZn\ kmt´mw ss__nÄ I¬sh³j³
ZnhyImcpWy {]Z£nWt¯msS kam]n p. sF.F³.F bnepÅ XymKcmPv tÌUnb n sk]v
äw_À 30, HIvtSm_À 1, 2 Znhk§fnembn ^coZm_mZvþUÂln cq]X Bßob hncp¶mbn Hcp¡nb
A`ntjImán kmt´mw ss__nÄ I¬sh³j³ cq]Xm²y£³ BÀ v_nj v Ipcymt¡mkv
`cWnIpf§c DXvLmS\w sNbvXp. temI{]ikvX [ym\Kpcp _lp. tkhyÀJm³ h«mbne¨³, ap³
hnImcn P\dmÄ dh. m.tPmkv CStÈcn, hnImcn P\dmÄamcmb tam¬. tPmkv sh«n¡Â, tam¬ Ìm³en
]pÂ{]bnÂ, tam¬.kndnbIv sIm¨mep¦Â, P\d I¬ho\À dh. m.amÀ«n³ ]meaäw, ]mÌdÂ
Iu¬kn sk{I«dn {io. tXmakv ]n.sP. tPmbnâ v sk{I«dn {ioaXn skeo\ hn³skâ v, sshZnIÀ,
k¶ykvXÀ, AevambÀ F¶nhÀ X±hkc¯n k¶nlnXcmbncp¶p. P\d I¬ho\À m.amÀ«n³
]meaäw GhÀ¡pw kzmKXw t\À¶p. XpSÀ¶v _lp. h«mbn A¨sâ t\XrXz¯n hN\ ip{iqj
Bcw`n¨p. At¶ Znhkw AÀ¸n¨ Znhy_en¡v cq]X Iqcnb AwK§fpw s^mtdm\ hnImcnamcpw ap³
hnImcn P\dmÄ dh. m. tPmkv CStÈcnbpw ImÀ½nIcmbn. Hmtcm {]hmknbpw anj\dnbmsW¶pw
X§fpsS PohnX kmlNcy§fn B ZuXyw \ndthtä Xnsâ BhiyIXsb Ipdn v HmÀ½n n psIm v
dh. m. tPmkv CStÈcn IpÀ_m\ at²y hN\ ktµiw \evIn.
I¬sh³jsâ BZy Zn\¯n Gbv©Âkv aoäv F¶ t]cn Ignª c phÀj§fnÂ
BZy IpÀ_m\bpw ssØcyte]\hpw kzoIcn¨ cq]Xbnse a¡sf Hcpan¨p \nÀ¯n
{]mÀ°n¸n¡pIbpw Ahsc _lpam\s¸« tkhyÀ Jm³ h«mbne¨\pw BÀ¨_nj v Ipcymt¡mkv
`cWnIpf§cbpw tNÀ¶ BioÀÆmZ§Ä \ÂInbXv Cu I¬sh³jsâ khntijXbmbncp¶p.
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I¬sh³j³ c mw Zn\¯n ]©m_nse anj\dnamcpsS ImÀ½nIXz¯nembncp¶p
IpÀ_m\bpw {]mÀ°\m ip{iqjbpw \S¶Xv. At¶Znhkw [ym\ ip{iqjIÄ¡ptijw sshIo«v
5 aWn¡v PokÊv bq¯v ^coZm_mZv bqWnäv kwLSn¸n¨ ss__nÄ A[njvSnXamb ayqknIv
t{]m{Kmw I¬sh³jsâ amÁv Iq«n.
ss__nÄ I¬sh³jsâ kam]\ Zn\amb HIvtSm_À 2þ\v BÀ¨v_nj¸v Ipcymt¡mkv
`cWnIpf§cbpsS apJyImÀ½nIXz¯n AÀ¸n¨ hnip² IpÀ_m\bn cq]Xbnse \
hsshZnIÀ klImÀ½nIcmbn. It¯men¡m k`bn {]tXyIn¨v kotdm ae_mÀ k`bnÂ
ASp¯ Ime¯p mb kw`h]c¼cIfpsS t]cn \n§fpsS BcpsSsb¦nepw hnizmk
XIÀ¨bv¡v ImcWambn«ps ¦n BZyambn Xs¶ X¼pcmsâ ap¼n FfnatbmSpIqSn ssZh
IcpW bmNn¡pIbpw Cu DX¸pIÄ¡v ]ckyambn Rm³ am¸p tNmZn¡pIbpw sN¿p¶p F¶v
hN\{]tLmjWw \S¯th BÀ¨v_nj¸v ]dªp. (I regret that those things happened; I apologize for the scandals in our church). sF.F³.F bnepÅ XymKcmPv tÌUnb¯n ]Xn\mbnc§Ä
]s¦Sp¯ Znhy_en at²y hN\ {]tLmjW¯n\nSbnemWv ssZhP\t¯mSv BÀ v_nj v am v
tNmZn¨Xv. A\oXns¡XnscbpÅ kac§fpw {]Xntj[§fpw k`bn \S¡p¶Xv BZyasöpw,
\oXn¡pw kXy¯n\pw th n \ne]mSpIÄ kzoIcn¡p¶Xv k`ma¡fpsS ISabmsW¶pw
]nXmhv HmÀ½n¸n¨p. cq]Xbnse \hsshZnIÀ klImÀ½oIcmbncp¶p. hnip² IpÀ_m\bnÂ
cq]Xm AXnÀ¯n¡pÅnepÅ FÃm sshZnIcpw k\ykvXcpw Aevamb {]Xn\n[nIfpw ]s¦Sp¯p.
hnizmknIfpsS Bßob hfÀ¨bv¡pth n coZm_mZvþUÂln cq]X FÃmhÀjhpw \S¯p¶
I¬sh³j\n Ip¼kmcw, P]ame, hN\{]tLmjWw, hnip² IpÀ_m\, tcmKim´n ip{iqj,
Bcm[\ F¶o ip{iqjIÄ D mbncp¶p. ^coZm_mZvþUÂln cq]Xm hnizmkn KW¯n\v Cu
ss__nÄ I¬sh³j³ Zn\§Ä A\p{KlZmbIambncp¶p.
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ANGELS MEET 2018 took place on 30th September 2018 at Thyagaraj Stadium, INA Delhi during Santhome Bible Convention. Syro-Malabar Community in Delhi-NCR witnesses Santhome Bible Convention very year. But this year something was different & unique.
This time the Diocese decided to take this opportunity to dedicate one day’s prayer, adoration and Holy Mass to the little Angels in the Diocese. Children of classes 1-4 and who had received 1st Holy Communion and Confirmation from all the Parishes were invited for this event. Total of 750 registrations were made from the whole diocese & total number of children who came for the event were 680. All the children were requested to come in there wearing their Holy Communion dress and for the children who had not received their Holy Communion was told to wear white dress. Children were given special prayer called “Soul of Christ” to be remembered from their home.
After the Holy Mass, all the children who
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had received their first Holy Communion were requested to move to the main stage where they recited the prayer ‘Soul of Christ’ with full devotion. His Grace, Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulngara and Very. Rev. Fr. Xavier Khan Vattayil blessed the children and asked all the audience to pray for the children and their future ventures.
After the lunch parents were asked to report their children back to the main hall. During the adoration, special prayers were dedicated for the children, family and their future.
The event was a huge success for the diocese as the results were unexpected and commendable in its every aspect. Great appreciation was given to DSYM Ayanagar members for volunteering & doing their assigned task responsibly. St. Mathew 18:1-5 “Truly I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child; he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”
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REPORT ONPUNJAB MISSION EXPOSURE TRIP
As per guidance and recommendation from the Archbishop and Curia Fathers during the annual planning meeting held on June 18th at Sanjoepuram, DSYM Diocesan Executive Committee developed a plan for Punjab Visit. The plan was discussed with Fr. Julius Karukanthara DSYM Director and Fr. Rony Thoppilan, the local host and coordinator. The final plan was approved by Msgr. Cyriac and he directed Fr. Rony to coordinate for the two-day visit.
The delegation from Diocesan Executive Committee visited the Punjab Mission of our
Diocesan Executives with Rev. Fr. Sebastian Areeparambil at the chapel in the priest’s residence and office
YOUTH CONVENTION/GATHERING AT PANNIWALA: EXTRA-ORDINARY MOMENTS OF FAITH IN YOUTH MINISTRY
A one-day youth convention was arranged for in the school premises. A total of around 150 youth gathered from Panniwala, Mudki and Ludhiana. The convention started at 11 a.m. with the Holy Rosary in Punjabi led by the ‘Babuji’ and the choir. Thereafter, the team was invited to speak to the young people.
Bivin Varghese kick-started the class and spoke to the youth on topics relating to the importance of faith and sacraments, the vital role the young people have in the making of the Catholic Church and about responsible responses to the attack on
Diocese on the 7th and 8th of July 2018 (Saturday and Sunday). Mr. Bivin Varghese, Diocesan President; Mr. Jobby Philip, Diocesan Treasurer; Ms. Sherin Mathew, Diocesan Youth Representative and Ms. Steffy George, Unit Secretary, Gurgaon Parish were part of the exposure programme. The team drove and reached the mission station at Panniwala, Punjab, early morning on 7th of July. Rev. Fr. Sebastian Areeparambil CST received them and arranged for their accommodation at St. Mary’s Convent School, Panniwala.
the Catholic Church. The first session lasted for a little more than an hour and half. He emphasized on the need to understand the sacraments in detail and how important it is for us to lead a sacramental life. Bivin also stressed on the need to conduct monthly prayer meeting and use that platform to discuss various issues concerning the youth and society. He shared with them how Catholic church along with Holy Father is preparing for the Synod on ‘Youth, Faith and Vocation Discernment’ and the key points of pre- synodal meeting. He communicated to the team in pure Hindi and also used words in Punjabi.
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The rest of the team spoke on their experiences with the youth ministry, how it has helped shape their lives in a better way. Issues such as substance abuse, apt use of mobile phones and education awareness amongst the masses were discussed. The youth gathered were open to question, queries, suggestions, testimonies etc.
The delegation was awestruck with the kind of questions that the audience asked and deep desire to follow the faith.
Youth asking questions and sharing their experiences during ineractive sessionThe group dispersed for a lunch break around 3 p.m. after which the convention resumed followed
by an awareness skit and singing of hymns in Punjabi. Thereafter the Holy Mass in Punjabi wasccelebrated by Rev. Fr. Sebastian Areeparambil CST, and concelebrated by Rev. Fr. Rony Thoppilan. It was a pleasant experience to have partaken in the Holy Mass in the Punjabi language amidst the local crowd.
Day end picture with all participants, Rev. Fathers and Sisters.
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The team departed from Panniwala and reached Ludhiana later that day. They stayed the night at the priest’s residence at Ludhiana. The following morning, the team at Ludhiana gathered for the Parish Visit after the Holy Mass in the morning. The meeting opened with the Syro- Malabar youth prayer. The unit secretary presented the annual report, followed by introduction. The Diocesan report was presented and thereafter, a general awareness session on the Syro-Malabar Church, followed by a discussion. The team was briefed about the upcoming events in the Diocese especially the Annual General Body Meeting on 14th July 2018.
PARISH VISIT AT LUDHIANA
Diocesan Executives with Fr. Rony and youth team of Ludhiana
Later that day, Fr. Rony took the team out for a tour around Punjab. The team visited Fr. George Kulampally CST at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Ferozpur Cantt. They departed from Punjab later that night and reached Delhi the following morning.
WORDS OF GRATITUDE
We wholeheartedly thank our Patron, His Grace Archbishop Mar Kuriakose Bharanikulangara and all Curia fathers for their constant encouragement, especially for this trip. Every interaction with our Archbishop is an inspiration to go beyond and explore the unexplored. We feel humbled having fulfilled his wish and promise that this is just a start to a long journey of youth’s participation in mission initiatives.
We thank Very Rev. Msgr. Cyriac Kochalumkal CST and Rev. Fr. Rony Thopilan, Rev. Fr. Sebastian Areeparambil for their help with planning and coordination for the program.
We also thank our very own Director, Rev. Fr. Julius Karukanthara for his motivation and support for all our initiatives.
Report by,Bivin Varghese
President, Delhi Syro-Malabar Youth Movement (DSYM)Dy. President, Syro-Malabar Youth Movement (SMYM Global)
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PIONEER LAY LEADERS MEET
Diocese of Faridabad-Delhi organized a get together of the pioneering collaborators of
the Delhi Syro-Malabar Mission, and the diocese, on Friday, October 19, 2018 at Bishop’s House, Karol Bagh. On that day we called together all the pioneer lay leaders who contributed a lot to the formation of a vibrant faith Community and finally a diocese in the Capital region. Almost all the priests working in the diocese were present during the meeting. The meeting started with a welcoming note by Msgr. Stanley Pulprayil, which was followed by an introductory talk by Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara. In his words of introduction, the Archbishop explained the context of the present meeting and remembered with gratitude the toil and hard work of the old generation for the realization of their long cherished dream of having a Syro-Malabar diocese in Delhi. Very Rev. Fr. Jose Edassery, the co-ordinator of Delhi Syro-Malabar Missions and the former Vicar General, was present during the get together. He made a heart-touching intervention in which he envisaged the selfless and dedicated collaboration of his priest colleagues and lay faithful
during his tenure as co-ordinator of Delhi Syro-Malabar mission. It was followed by an intervention of Mr. P.J. Thomas, Pastoral Council Secretary and an active pioneer lay leader, who shared his experiences in the Delhi Syro-Malabar Mission.
Time was allotted for lay leaders to share their experiences. Many of them expressed their joy and satisfaction for being collaborators in the formation phase of the new diocese. They promised their whole hearted support for the diocese in future also. The sharing cession was an enriching experience for the new generation of priests. Some of the priest representatives expressed their joy of being present for the meeting and their satisfaction in collaborating with the dedicated lay faithful of the diocese. Archbishop concluded the sharing session saying that the presence and collaboration of the dedicated lay faithful is a great source of inspiration for himself and for the future diocese. Msgr. Jose Vettickal delivered vote of thanks to everybody and gave an inspirational message. The get together gave motivation for the current generation and inspired their missionary zeal and enthusiasm.
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FAMILY APOSTOLATE NEWSMarriage Preparation Courses (MPC) for the Year 2019Venue : St. Alphonsa Pastoral Centre, Okhla Vihar (C 23/6A near SBI/HDFC ATM) (Course begins at 9 A.M. on Day 1(Friday) and ends at 5 P.M. on Day 3 (Sunday)Classes are held on First Friday, Saturday & Sunday of every month except May & June.) Course dates for the year 2019January - 4 to 6 February - 1 to 3March - 1 to 3 April - 5 to 7May - No Course June - No CourseJuly - 5 to 7 August - 2 to 4September - 6 to 8 October - 4 to 6November - 1 to 3 December - 6 to 8
How to book: 1) Online at our website www.familyapostolatefaridabad.com2) By sms to 7838567767 or 3) By Email to [email protected] Information required for booking: 1) Course date you are planning to attend 2) Your name 3) Male or female 4) Mobile No. 5) Email ID & 6) Parish (place). Instructions: Please bring along 1) The registration form (can be downloaded from the website”www.familyapostolatefaridabad.com”) duly signed by the parish priest or a letter for the purpose 2) Two passport size photos 3) Personal care things for 3 days’ stay including 2 bed sheets and 4) The course fee Rs.1600/- Per head.
REQUIRES FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2019-20PGT – Biology (1)
(Master’s Degree in Botany or Zoology with Zoology or BotanyOr
Master’s Degree in Zoology with Botany at graduate levelAnd B.Ed and CTET)
PGT – Chemistry (1) – July onwards(Master’s Degree in Chemistry, B.Ed and CTET)
Experience : Minimum 2 years as PGT in any reputed schoolApplications with CV and recent passport size photograph
should reach the school latest by 31-12-2018
ST. XAVIER’S SR. SEC. SCHOOL(CBSE Affiliation No: 2730060) 4, Raj Niwas Marg, Delhi – 110 054
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DIOCESE OF FARIDABAD-DELHI HONOURED EMINENT PERSONALITIES
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD-2018Mr. John Francis (Our Lady of Fatima Forane Church, Jasola)Ms. Ayona Jose (Our Lady of Fatima Forane Church, Jasola)Mr. Stephen Mathew (St. Francis of Assisi Forane Church, Dilshad Garden)Ms. Atulya Mathew (St. Francis of Assisi Forane Church, Dilshad Garden)Ms. Aleena Sibi (St. Francis of Assisi Forane Church, Dilshad Garden)Ms. Gloria Thomas (Assumption Forane Church, Mayur Vihar III)Ms. Michelle Thomas Zacharias ( St. Thomas Church, Janakpuri)PHILANTHROPIC AWARD -2018Sisters of Destitute, Pushpadham Province, DelhiSisters of Destitute, Shantidham Province, Ghaziabad, UP PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD-2018Honorable Justice Kurian Joseph (Justice, Supreme Court of India)Major General Annakutty Babu (Major General, Armed Forces)Air Vice Marshal T. D. Joseph (Sr. Directing Staff, Air Force)Mr. John Joseph, IRS, Director General, GST Intelligence Mr. Kurian Vithayathil, IRS, Addl. Dy. Comptroller & Auditor GeneralMr. Zakir Thomas, IRS, Commissioner, Income TaxMr. I.R. Kurilos, Indian President’s Meritorious Service Award, 2016, Delhi PolicePRAYERFUL GOLDEN JUBILEE GREETINGSBrigadier K.V. Rappai & Mrs. Gracykutty Rappay (St. Alphonsa Church, Nodia) Mr. K. P. Davis & Mrs. Rose Davis (St. Ephrem Church,Vikaspuri)PRAYERFUL WISHES (80 Years and above)Mrs. Thressiamani Thellikalayil (St. Mother Theresa Church, South Extension)Mrs. Thressiamma Chacko Chamakalayil (Assumption Forane Church, Mayur Vihar III)Mrs. K. P. Rosy (St. Ephrem Church, Vikaspuri)
FLOOD RELIEF FUND – EFFICIENCY AWARDRev. Fr. Davis Kalliyathuparambil,Vicar, Mr. Poulose E. V, Mr. Varghese N. R and Mr. Babu Thomas, Trustees, St. Francis of Assisi Forance Church, Dilshad GardenRev. Fr. Martin Palamattam, Vicar, Our Lady of Fatima Forane Church, Jasola Mr. Jomon Xavier and Mr. Tony Chazhoor, Trustees, Our Lady of Fatima Forane Church, JasolaCatechism Staff and Students, St. Francis of Assisi Forane Church, Dilshad GardenDISTINGUISHED SPONSOR- FLOOD RELIEF FUNDMr. Lukose Joseph & Family (St. Joseph’s Church, Kalkaji)Mr. K. K. Thomas & Family (St. Alphonsa Church, Noida)Mr. Georgekutty & Family (St. Alphonsa Church, Noida)Mr. Tony Chazhoor, Managing Director & Staff, IP Cleaning India Pvt. Ltd., New DelhiMr. Yugan Malhotra, Mr. Ravi Jain, Bright Moulding Works, Delhi The Management, Principal, Staff, Parents and the Students, Ambience Public School, Safdarjung Enclave, New DelhiAWARD FOR COMMENDABLE FLOOD RELIEF SERVICES Rev. Fr. Manoj Kollamparambil, Vicar, Mr. Shaji Joseph and Mr. Sibi Kurian, Trustees, St. Mary’s Church, Mayur Vihar I.Rev. Fr. Paul Kodiyan, Director and Mr. Sijo MCBS, Asstt. Director, Social Service Department, Diocese of Faridabad-Delhi.Mr. Bivin Varghese, DSYM President, Diocese of Faridabad-DelhiMr. Antony Xavier, Chief Commercial Inspector (Rates) Northern RailwayMr. Thomson C. F., Senior Section Engineer, Northern RailwayBl. Mariam Thressia Church, Burari
The following is the list of recipients felicitated with various Award by the Diocese for this year.
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Catechism NEWS
Vocation NEWS
Following information may be noted please.1. November 4 (Sunday) is the feast day of St.
Charles Borromeo, the Patron Saint of Catechists. 2. Catechism first semester examination will be held
on 18th November 2018 (Sunday).3. A meeting of Catechism Headmasters and
Promoters will be held on 11th November 2018 (Sunday) at 3.00 pm in Karolbagh.
4. Promoters visit will be started immediately after the first semester examination. All are requested to prepare for the same and avoid unnecessary excuses for the visiting date assigned for the unit.
THEOLOGY CLASSES
Classes of the B.Th. Course were conducted on
VOCATION CAMP AND VOCATION ANIMATION TEAM MEMBERS MEETINGOn October 13th Saturday we had our second vocation camp of this year. The programme started at 2
pm. Fr Ginto started the session with interactions and games. At 3 pm Very Rev. Msgr. Stanley Pulprayil took the class, after that His Grace Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulanagara interacted with the students and animators and motivated them. Archbishop gave the prayer sponsoring list of seminarians to the vocation animation team members. 52 aspiring candidates and 51 vocation animation team members were present for the meeting.
12th August 2018 (Sunday) and 7th October 2018 (Sunday). Rev. Fr. Paul Roy from Delhi Archdiocese and Rev. Fr. Joji Kakkaramattam from Thallasserry Archdiocese took the classes. 65 students attended the classes. First semester examination of the course will be held on the following dates from 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm. All students are requested to prepare for the examinations accordingly.1. Introduction to Theology - 04.11.20182. Morality of Life - 25.11.20183. Theology of other religions - 16.12.20184. The Book of Revelation - 27.01.20985. Wisdom books - 24.02.2019
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Seminary NEWS
HOME OF LOVE (ST. KURIAKOSE ELIAS CHAVARA MINOR
SEMINARY, THOMMANKUTHU)God can restore what is broken and change it in to something amazing. All you need is faith (Joel 2:25). When the entire Kerala experienced the terrific realm of calamity, we the seminarians from St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara Minor Seminary, Thommankuthu also gone through the Exodus experience in the massive flood in Kerala. But the word of God strengthens us in all such situations to have hope in Him. On 15th August, the water level increased and we started shifting things to the first floor from the ground floor. Meanwhile neighbours insisted us to shift to the camp since two landslides happened at Malayinchi, a nearby hilly area. So the entire seminarians and priests shifted to the parish hall of Thommankuthu parish. Even though it was just an overnight know-how, it became a revelation towards the strength of almighty God who takes care of us in all difficulties.
Relief Activities of Faridabad diocese were conducted in Thommankuthu area under the leadership of Minor Seminary Staff and Students. Hundreds of relief kits were distributed. Thus the seminarians got the message of helping the needy in this difficult juncture.
Earlier in the starting of August, Archbishop Mar Kuriakose Bharanikulangara visited our seminary. He had personal meetings with seminarians and also with priests. Archbishop inaugurated new basketball court for our seminarians. In the inaugural function,
our beloved Archbishop made a perfect shot pocket and we all appreciated his shooting skill. After the inauguration, a friendly basketball match between the seminarians was conducted. Archbishop also inaugurated the central garden which is named as Nalukettu garden. Different kinds of vegetable seeds are planted in the central garden. Archbishop also blessed new cow shed. The entire seminary, staff and students had a photo session with Archbishop after the morning mass.
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World NEWS
Vatican City, Oct 17, 2018: Pope Francis told a group of Italian seminarians to report immediately to their bishop if they ever see or suspect any kind abuse, sexual or otherwise, on the part of a priest.
“On this point, speak clearly,” the pope told the students from Lombardy over the weekend.
“If you see something like [abuse], [go] immediately to the bishop. To help that abusive brother. Immediately to the bishop.”
The pope met the group in the Vatican’s St. Clementine hall Oct. 13. The text of the lengthy question and answer session was released by the Vatican Oct. 16. During the meeting, he answered a question about scandals in the Church and how to help Catholics to not lose hope despite the “poverty of its ministers.”
“Scandal wounds. We must be clear: on this point do not yield. To scandals, no. Especially when the scandals hurt little ones,” he said, emphasizing that though statistics show abuse by priests or other clerics to be a small percentage of total cases in society, it is not a reason to ignore the issue.
“No. Because even if it was just one priest, this is a monstrosity,” he underlined.
Pope Francis also spoke about other “scandals” brought about by the public sins of priests, condemning worldliness in particular, and giving the example of a priest who is polite and well-liked, but never seen praying, going to the hospital to visit the sick, or performing works of mercy.
For a priest to scandalize the people of God “is very bad,” he said.
The pope went on to say that in his home country of Argentina, the people are not easily scandalized, but take action, even being able “to forgive a poor priest who has a double life with a woman and does not know how to solve it, saying: ‘Ah, poor man, let’s help him...’ but do not condemn immediately.”
“The people have great wisdom,” the pope said, and urged the seminarians to always condemn scandal when they see it, going to the bishop or even directly to the brother priest to say: “Look, you are scandalizing people with this [behavior].
POPE TELLS SEMINARIANS TO REPORT ABUSE ‘IMMEDIATELY’
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Mathruvedhi NEWS
Education Fund for Poor ChildrenDiocesan Mathruvedhi has instituted an
Education Fund to help the poor children in the diocese of Faridabad-Delhi. The members of Mathruvedhi collected the initial amount for the education fund through a coupon scheme. The participation and support of all the Mathruvedhi parish units was overwhelming and their hard work contributed a lot for the success of this project. Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara inaugurated the lucky draw during the General Body Meeting held on 16 September 2018. He appreciated the hard work of the Mathruvedhi members for the success of the coupon scheme. We remember with gratitude our sponsors who donated generously for the prizes of coupon scheme: First Prize – Mrs. Alice Lukose, St Joseph church, Kalkaji; Second Prize – Mr. Georgekutty Koshy, St Thomas Church, Janakpuri; Third Prize – Mrs. Mini Thomas, St Thomas Church, Janakpuri. The consolation prizes were sponsored by Mrs. Annakutty, Mrs. Aleyamma Fesin, Mrs. Betty Joseph, Mrs. Ani Philip, Mrs. Lal Joy, Mrs. Mercy Chacko, Mrs. Rosamma Roy, Mrs. Mary and Mrs. Ani Joji. We express our sincere thanks to all our generous sponsors.
Mathruvedhi education fund is meant for all the poor children in the diocese of Faridabad-Delhi.
We already started the distribution of Education Fund during the General Body meeting held on 16 September 2018. The general body meeting unanimously accepted three applications for education help submitted from two parishes in the meeting and decided to help those children in the beginning. The meeting also decided to formulate detailed terms and conditions for the distribution of education fund in the next General Body meeting.Flood Relief Fund
The General Body meeting decided to give Rupees One Lakh for the flood relief fund of the Diocese of Faridabad-Delhi. The amount was handed over to Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara by Mrs. Aleyamma Fesin, the Diocesan President, in the presence of all the Diocesan Executive members during Santhome Bible Convention.
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DSYM NEWS
APPOINTMENT OF FORANE DIRECTORS As part of formation and strengthening of Forane committees, the following fathers are appointed as the Forane Directors of DSYM in the Eparchy of Faridabad-Delhi:• Fr. George Kochupurackal, Dilshad Garden• Fr. Jomy Vazhakalayil, Faridabad & Jasola• Fr. Joseph (Ousephachan) Mathalikunnel, Gurgaon• Fr. Vinod Chennackattukunnel, Karol Bagh• Fr. Biju Kannampuzha, Palam• Fr. Shinto Pulikuzhiyil, Mayur Vihar Phase 3 PUBLIC LAUNCH OF THE DIOCESAN YOUTH CONVENTIONThe patron of DSYM, His Grace Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara, launched the trailer video of the Diocesan Youth Convention – DYC 2018 during the public function held at Santhome Bible Convention. This marked the public launch of the youth convention.
DIOCESAN YOUTH CONVENTION – DYC 2018One of the most significant programmes planned during the Year of Youth is a Diocese level youth convention. This one-day convention is aimed at bringing together the youth of the Diocese and as a platform to recognize their commitment through various awards/accolades. Here are the details of the event:Date: 4th November 2018Time: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. (public function 3 p.m. ending with band performance)• Venue: Convent of Jesus and Mary School, 1 Bangla Sahib Marg, New Delhi – 110001
DEXCO Parish VisitsDSYM continues to spread the mission of the movement by conducting visits to various parishes. The DEXCO covered four parishes in the last two months. The parishes they visited were• St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara Church, Hari Nagar• Assumption Forane Church, Mayur Vihar phase III• St. Jude Thaddeus Church, Ashok Vihar• Our Lady of Fatima Forane Church, Jasola
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parish NEWS
DSYM NewsDEXCO VISIT: DEXCO members of Faridabad-
Delhi diocese visited our parish on, Sunday, 23 September. After the Holy Mass there was a common meeting of DEXCO team and DSYM members in which the Dexco members explained the nature and character of DSYM and the role of the Youth in the parish and the diocese. The meeting was an enriching experience for Athe DSYM members.Prize distribution to the winners of Mar Varkey Vithayathil Memorial Bible Quiz.
Mrs. Laly Varghese and Mrs. Nisha Joseph of St. Jude Thaddeus Church, Ashok Vihar have won the Second prize in Mar Varkey Vithayathil Memorial Bible Quiz competition, conducted by Infant Jesus Forane Church, Palam, in which they received cash prize and Trophy. Both of them were congratulated by the parish members after the Holy Mass on 19.08.18. It is pertinent to mention that both of them are winning this award continuously for the last four years. Celebration of the Feast of Nativity of Mother Mary
The Feast of the Nativity of Our Lady was
celebrated on 9th September 2018 in our Church. In preparation of the Feast, “Novena” of Our Lady was conducted for 8 days from 03.09.2018. The celebrations were started with Holy Eucharist by Rev. Fr. Vicar, who explained the word of God during the Homily quoting the life of Mother Mary. The Celebrations were conducted under the leadership of St. Mary’s Prayer Unit and the members offered “Kazhchasamarpanam” during the Holy Mass. Special prayer to Our Lady and “Ladeenju” was also done after the Holy Mass. Parish Level Logos Quiz
A parish level Logos Quiz competition for the prayer Units of the parish was conducted in our church on 07.10.18 under the leadership of Mathruvedhi. Our parish priest, Rev. Fr. Robi Kunthaniyil, did an excellent job as Quiz Master and all the participating groups attended the competition with utmost preparation and great enthusiasm. St. Mother Theresa Unit has secured the winning Trophy and St. Sebastian’s unit and Sacred Heart Unit have got second and third prizes respectively.
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St. Jude Thaddeus Church, Ashok Vihar
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parish NEWS
St. Peter’s Church, R.K PuramContribution for Kerala Floods
Under the leadership of our parish priest all the parishioners actively contributed towards the Kerala Flood relief fund and collected Rs. 1,31,000 and handed it over to diocesan authorities. Under the leadership of Mr.Regi, Kaikaran parishioners collected materials for victims of the flood and sent it to the flood-hit areas of Kerala through Vincent De Paul Society of Our Lady of Fatima Forane Church, Jasola. From Bible Skits presented by Catechism students.
Students of Sunday School Catechism started presenting Bible skits in the Assembly on the basis of the gospel passages of the respective
Sundays. The presentations are done class-wise enabling the students to work in group and to develop their creative talents for the promotion of Biblical messages and value system
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St. Jude’s Church, Sahibabad
On 16th September the poster of spark was revealed by our parish priest with youth coordinator Sr. Ancheal Therese and office bearers of our DSYM parish.
On 7 October, 2018 DSYM unit of St. Jude parish Sahibabad (Dilshad garden forane) conducted its annual retreat SPARK 2018. The theme for this year was "MEDIA MONOPOLY". This year we saw incredible participation, not only from our church but from other parishes also. The main session
was conducted by 'Jim Isaac ex - coordinator of Jesus Youth of Delhi Zonal Council who threw light on how media is used by today's youth and how it is manipulating us. Games and cultural programs were also there and followed by Adoration. It was an incredible experience for all the participants. Lunch and other refreshments were also provided.
On 23rd of September, a special class was arranged for the parents of our Parish. The class was taken by Mr. Aneesh kumaly, who has preached in many parts of Kerala and Jeevan Jyoti Ashram, Burari. While parents were engaged in the church, girls of our parish from class 7th to 12th had a session in the Holy Family Convent and boys in MSMM Convent respectively. Students of class 1st to 6th were shown an audio-visual clip on the life of Blessed Mariam Thresea. All the events were well arranged under the leadership of Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Benny Palatty.
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parish NEWS
St. John Paul II Church - IndirapuramBidding Adieu to Fr. Francis Chenginiyadan
Every meeting has a parting. The entire parish assembled on Sunday for the farewell of parish priest Rev. Fr. Francis Chenginiyadan and the whole community was sad because their longest serving Parish Priest was leaving. Children particularly were gloomy because for them he was like Chacha Nehru, as mentioned by Alan Cyriac Kuriakose, the Head Boy of Catechism students, during his speech. For many families and bachelors his parting was a loss because he was a solace, comfort and a bystander whenever anyone was hospitalized, as gratefully recalled
by Mrs. Dali, a representative of the Mathruvedi, Mr. Siju Joseph, the Kaikkaran and Mr. Kuriakose, the HM of Catechism. Hearty Welcome To Rev. Fr. George Kochupurackal
Just a few hours after bidding farewell to Fr. Francis Chenginiyadan, the new parish priest, Fr. George Kochupurackal arrived from Palam with few parishners at the parsonage. Officials and members of the parish reached there to extend a cheerful informal welcome by offering a bouquet.
A formal welcome was extended to him on the following Sunday. Mr. Kuriakose, the HM of Catechism introduced him through few words of welcome. His educational qualifications and long experience in various parishes of Idukki Diocese as Parish Priest and Principal of a Sr. Secondary school is expected to benefit the parish in the long run. Mr. Siju, the Kaikkaran, on behalf of the entire parish, has promised to support him in everything he does for the parish especially fulfilling the long cherished dream of constructing a church building.
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Sacred Heart Forane Church, Gurgaon
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary: The eventful eight days were filled with devotion and faith. Celebrations from 1st to 8th September had been observed by the parishioners with full devotion. The Holy Mass followed by Novena was offered
during these Eight days. Mathruvedi members offered “Nercha” and also special offertory on these days. Considerable amount of Youth and Children were involved in reciting rosary and participating in Novena and offertory.
The celebrations came to a close with cultural program conducted by Catechism students, youth and mathruvedi. Mothers performed a dance wearing the traditional Kerala attire “Chatta & Mundu”. It was an amazing and mind blowing program which got the maximum attention from the audience. Prize distribution ceremony was held to felicitate the students who obtained the highest marks.
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parish NEWS
St. Francis of Assisi Forane Church, Dilshad Garden
Taking into consideration the sufferings of the people of Kerala due to the flood, the Parish Council decided to have a low key Feast of the Parish Patron, St. Francis of Assisi this year without the usual festivities. The feast was thus celebrated on 14.10.2018 in a simple way. Novena was started on 5th October and concluded on 13th (Saturday) with Holy Mass. After the Mass, the Malayalam feature film “Ente Vellathooval” directed by Rev. Sr. Jiya MSJ was screened. The film turned out to be an excellent depiction of true Christian values and family life. The celebrations on the feast day, 14.10.2018 started with solemn Holy Mass by Rev. Fr. Sebastian Mullamangalam and Concelebrated by our Vicar Rev. Fr. Davis Kalliyathuparambil. After the Holy Mass, there was a short procession and distribution of ‘Nercha’ (Paayasam).
Due to the devastating flood in our birthplace Kerala, the people of the State were going through all kinds of difficulties. Feeling their pain and sufferings, the parishioners volunteered to extend a helping hand and donated an amount of Rs. 7,12,490.00 to the flood relief fund of the diocese of Faridabad who were in forefront of relief works
in Kerala under the leadership of our Archbishop. Apart from the money, food and relief materials worth more than rupees two lakh were also collected and sent to the flood affected areas of Kerala.
The youth of the Parish, under the aegis of DSYM are involving in many creative activities. They are regularly participating in many competitions being conducted for the youth and bringing laurels for the Parish. The Youth of Dilshad Garden Parish won First prize in “YARANA 2018” (Singing Competition) and Second Prize in Mar Gregorious Badminton Tournament.
One day seminar for all the members of MATHRUVEDHI was organised by our Vicar Rev. Fr. Davis on 13th Sep. 2018. Rev. Dr. Pius Malekandathil and Rev. Sr. Jessy SH were the main speakers for the day. Their classes were very much inspiring to everybody with regards to the values of family life.
Picnic was arranged for the Catechism students of our parish on 18th October 2018 to Pratapgarh Farm under the leadership of Rev. Fr. Davis our Vicar, Mr. Jimmy Chacko, the head Master and all our staff members . Students were very happy and enjoyed a lot in the farm house with lots of games and food.
A seminar for all parents in the parish was organized on 19th Oct. 2018. Mr. Sunny Thomas from Kothamangalam was the speaker. His class on ‘How to live a meaningful life’ was an eye opening to all our parents in the parish. He took class for our youth in the afternoon on the Subject ‘Living a happy life with Jesus’. More than 100 youth members actively participated in the seminar. The Forane Vicar thanked Mr. Sunny Thomas for his inspiring words and guiding our parents and youth to lead a life of right attitudes.
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parish NEWS
Nirmal Hriday Church, Tagore GardenTRANSFER OF PARISH PRIEST
Rev. Fr. Mathew Akkoottu CST has taken over as Parish Priest of Nirmal Hriday Church, Tagore Garden. A warm welcome has been given to our new Parish Priest. Rev. Fr. Antony Lijo Thaliyath Ex-Parish Priest of Nirmal Hriday Church, Tagore Garden was transferred to Laxmi Nagar. Rev. Fr. Antony Lijo Thaliyath was given an heart touching send off at Tagore Garden parish and most of the members from our Parish accompanied him to Laxmi Nagar Parish. PARISH FEAST 2018
Nirmal Hriday Church solemnly celebrated 9 days of Novena starting from 31st August 2018 to 8th September 2018 in preparation of Parish Feast under the spiritual guidance of our Vicar Rev. Fr. Mathew Akkoottu CST. Most of the priests who came for the
celebration of Novena appreciated full participation of the members in reciting prayers and hymns loudly during Holy Mass and Novena. Feast Day Holy Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. Shinto Pulikuzhiyil, homily was given by Rev. Fr. Pious Malekandathil at St. Mark’s Church, Punjabi Bagh. Around a thousand people participated in the Holy Mass. Delicious Dinner was served at the end of Feast day celebrations.
DSYM Logo of Nirmal Hriday Church was published on the same day by Rev. Fr. Mathew Akkoottu CST along with DSYM Tagore Garden Committee members.
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parish NEWS
Bl. Mariam Theressia Church, Burari
First Holy Communion and Confirmation:On 14th October, 5 children from our parish received
the sacrament of Holy Eucharist and Confirmation. His Grace Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangrara was the main celebrant along with our Parish Priest Fr. Francis Chenginiyadan. Fr. Paul Kodiyan, Fr Johnson Kizhakeveettil and Fr. Justin Thundiyil were also concelebrants during the Holy Mass.Kerala Flood
We are proud that our parish Bl. Mariam Theressia Burari had the blessings to become the epicenter of Flood relief activities carried out by the Faridabad Diocese spearheaded by our beloved Archbishop Kuriackose Bharanikulangara for the flood ravaged Kerala. All the relief items were collected in our parish
hall and then segregated according to the list provided to us by the Diocese. Many of our parishioners especially our youth members contributed their valuable time for packing and dispatching the items within the time frame. We are grateful to the Kaikkarans for being coordinated the whole activities. Special thanks our parish priest Fr. Paul Kodiyan, who is also the director of Social Service Society of our diocese, under whose eminent leadership the Kerala Flood Relief Work was carried out. He visited many flood affected areas like Wayanad, Idukki, Aluva, Chalakkdy, Kuttanad etc and distributed the relief items with the help of local activists. Some of our prisoners also accompanied Fr. Paul during the Flood Relief Work. He physically visited houses in the remote areas as well and delivered the relief items. Farewell and Welcome:
Our Parish activities began the month of September by bidding farewell to our Parish Priest Fr. Paul Kodiyan and by welcoming our new parish priest Fr. Francis Chenginiyadan on 9th September, 2018. It was a heart touching experience to see many parishners along with our new Vicar Fr. Francis Chenginiyadan accompanied Fr. Paul Kodiyan to his new parish at Kristuraja Cathedral Forane Church, Faridabad
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Infant Jesus Forane Church, Palam
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St. Claret Church, Gurgaon
The feast of St. Antony Mary Claret and of Mother Mary and of St. Thomas Celebrated on 21st
October 2018. Rev. Fr. Santo puthumanakunnath MCBS was the main celebrant of the Holy Mass. For the preparation of the feast, Rosary and novena of St. Antony Mary Claret with Holy Mass was celebrated for 9 days from 12th to 20th October with the leadership of each prayer unit, parish council members, mathruvedhi, pithruvedi, and catechism teachers and students. The flag hosting ceremony been conducted on 12th October 2018, Rev. Fr. Mathew Vazhuthanpally CMF a Movie called “GOD WILL COME AGAIN”. We concluded our feast with Holy Mass for the departed soul on 22nd October 2018.
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St. Mary’s Church AyanagarThirunal – On 8th& 9th September 2018, St. Mary’s
Church Ayanagar celebrated their Church feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary. On 08th September, the mass was offered by Fr. Rony and Homily by Fr. Mathew Thumullil Director of Sanjoepuram. On 09th September, 2018, the mass was offered by Fr. Anoop Madathiparambil, Sec. of Archbishop& homily was given by Fr. Francis Karthanam, Director, Divine Retreat Center Faridabad. After the mass, there was a procession followed by “Chendamelam” by professionals. Thereafter dinner was served for everyone followed by procession.
Cultural events and award night –After the Holy Mass, evening witnessed the talent of the catechism children, youth and Mathurvedi. The event’s chief guest was Fr. George Thumkuzhy along with Br. Moses Akashparvackal and Fr. Anoop
Madathiparambil. The cultural night was filled with extraordinary performances which were followed by award ceremony, where catechism scholars were felicitated. The event came to an end with a delicious dinnerserved.
Angels Meet 2k18 –“Truly, I tell you unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”Matthew 18:3.On30th September 2018, Syro Malabar Diocese of Faridabad Delhi witnessed the Santhome Bible convention. This year we had a special prayer for all the children who had received their first Holy Communion and conformation from all over the diocese. The day's prayer, adoration and holy mass was offered for these children and their future ventures. The event was named ‘angles meet’. The volunteering for the event was done by DSYM AYA NAGAR.
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St. Mary's Church, Mayur Vihar - Phase 1
St. Mary's Church, Mayur Vihar - phase 1 could involve into the flood relief activities very deep in the last two months. We started with sending two trucks of urgent materials through Supreme court bar association, a drive guided by Justice Kurian Joseph. We are so happy that our Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara joined us to hand over the materials to the collection centre at supreme court premises. Later, we could collect an amount of 3. 42 lakhs and a truck of materials towards archbishop's relief fund.
Then we decided to support a parish, badly affected of flood in Kuttanad and we started fund raising by the end of August. After a series of discussions we selected St. Thomas Church, Muttar (Kumaramchira) as our destination for
relief activities. According to their requirements we have purchased dress and kitchen utensils worth Rs. 5, 90, 000/- and they were sent to Kerala by 1st September 2018 by road. The consignment charge of Rs.47,000/- was fully waived off by Saurashtra Roadways Ltd. We, a team of 7 guided by our vicar, Fr. Manoj Kollamparambil had gone to Muttar, Alleppey (dt) on 11th September 2018 to see the situations and distribute our gifts to the families and stayed there for four days. There we could go to the houses with their vicar Fr. Justin Kayamkulathussery and the youth and we have distributed our gifts to 210 catholic families and 40 non catholic families. We were so happy to know that Fr. Justin along with the youth could save the life of 700 people in the heavy flood.
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Holy Communion and ConfirmationHoly Communion and Confirmation of catechism
students for the year 2018 was held on 26th August at Fr. Agnel School, Gautam Nagar. Both the sacraments were received by 13 students under the guidance of Vicar General of the diocese and our Parish Priest Rev. Msgr. Jose Vettickal, Rev Fr. Johnson Palatty, Rev Fr. Babu Kattakayam, Rev Fr. Benny Palatty, Rev Fr, Alwin Chacko.The Year of Youth Logo
The Launch of the Year of Youth logo was held on 12th August at St. Mother Teresa Church, South Extension. The launch began with the Holy mass. The Diocesan Executive members of DSYM came for the launch which was guided by Vicar General Rev. Msgr. Jose Vettickal who gave a brief
St. Mother Teresa Parish, South Extension
on importance of youth and the involvement of the youth in spiritual and charitable activities. The poster was launched by our parish priest, the Vicar General and the guests.Talk by Hons. Justice Kurian Joseph
On 15th August 2018, Honourable Justice Kurian Joseph visited our parish on the feast of Assumption of Mother Mary. He gave an enlightening talk on how to balance one’s spiritual life and career. He also talked on current social issues and taboos. This interactive session was attended by senior catechism students, youth and elders of our parish in good numbers.
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Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara presenting Faridabad-Delhi Diocese Philanthropic Award 2018 to Sisters of Destitute, Pushpadham Province,
Delhi and Shantidham Province, Ghaziabad, UP
Archbishop presenting Professional Excellence Award 2018 to Hon’ble Justice Kurian Joseph (Justice, Supreme Court of India)
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