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SANTH MEMessenger
Vol. 11 Nov-Dec 2020Issue 6 FARIDABAD DIOCESAN BULLETIN
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son (Jn 3:16)
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Festal Greetings
Prayerful WishesPrayerful WishesPrayerful WishesPrayerful Wishes
Rev. Fr. Benny Palatty 26-Dec
Rev. Fr. Sebastian Moolechalil
20-Jan
Rev. Fr. Jomy Vazhakalayil
27-Dec
Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara
on His Priestly Ordination Day18 December
Rev. Fr. Sebastian Mullamangalathu
20-Jan
Rev. Fr. Ginto K .Tom 3-Jan
Rev. Fr. Sebastian Areeparambil
20-Jan
Rev. Davis Kalliyathuparambil
20-Jan
Rev. Fr. Sibin Poovely20-Jan
Rev. Fr. Rony Thoppilan
20-Jan
Festal Greetings also to all our Rev. Sisters and Laity, having Patron’s Day in December & January
INSIDE
Published by: Diocese of Faridabad-DelhiBishop's House, 1B/32 N.E.A, Old Rajinder NagarNew Delhi - 110060E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.faridabaddiocese.in(Private Circulation Only)
PASTORAL LETTER 03
"FRATELLI TUTTI" 06
CURIA NEWS 09
THE NEW PASTORAL COUNCIL 10
MATHRUVEDHI 11
INDIAN CHRISTIANS 12
HOLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION 14
SEMINARY 15
DSYM 16
CATECHISM 17
aXm´c hnhmlw ]mThpw {]tbmKhpw 18
SJSS 22
OUR PARISHES 23
FARIDABAD DIOCESAN BULLETINSANTHOME MESSENGERDIOCESE OF FARIDABAD-DELHIVolume-11, Issue-6, Nov-Dec 2020E-mail: [email protected]
PATRON ARCHBISHOP KURIAKOSE BHARANIKULANGARA
MISSION EDITORBISHOP JOSE PUTHENVEETTIL
CHIEF EDITORREV. MSGR. DR. JOSEPH ODANAT [email protected]
ASSOCIATE EDITORJOHNSON [email protected]
MEMBERSREV. MSGR. DR. JOSE VETTICKALREV. DR. PIUS MALEKANDATHILA. C. WILSONJESSY JOSE
DESIGNED & PRINTED BYROYALTHOTZ, NEW [email protected]
WEB EDITIONTHOMAS MAMPILLY
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER2
2020
Thankamma George Born: 02-02-1946 Died: 14-11-2020
Kavumparambil House, Kalikavu B-74/F-2,
Shalimar Garden Extn. II, Sahibabad
St. Jude’s ChurchSahibabad
Mr. Jolly PhilipBorn: May, 1961
Died: 23.11.2020Karukaparampil House, Punnapra, Alappuzha
QTR. No. 329, Police Colony, Ashok Vihar, Delhi
St. Jude Thaddeus Church Ashok Vihar
DIJO MATHEWBorn: 06-11-1975 Died: 13-10-2020Kavalakkat House Olippara, Palakkad
36/17, East Patel NagarSt Augustine Forane Church
Karol Bagh
Condolences
Condolences & Prayers
His Grace Archbishop Joseph ChennothApostolic Nuncio Emeritus to Japan
Born: 13 October 1943Priestly Ordination: 4 May 1969Episcopal Consecration: 30 October 1999Died: 8 September 2020
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER3
2020
CSbteJ\w(PASTORAL LETTER)
""{^s¯Ãn Xq¯n''WE ARE ALL BROTHERS AND SISTERS [NEW ENCYCLICAL OF POPE FRANCIS]
ssZhIr]bmepw ssÇloI knwlmk\¯nsâ at\mKpW¯mepw ^coZm_mZv cq]XbpsS sa{Xm³ BÀ¨v _nj¸v Ipcymt¡mkv ̀ cWnIpf§c Xsâ A[nImc¯nÂs¸« CShIIfnse _lpam\s¸« hnImcnamÀ¡pw AknkvtX´namÀ¡pw aäp sshZnIÀ¡pw k\ymkn\ok\ymknamÀ¡pw hnizmknIÄ¡pambn FgpXp¶Xv.
aninlmbn kvt\lapÅhtc, hÕea¡tf,
2013 amÀ¨v 14, ZnhwKX\mb IÀ±n\mÄ jo³ eqbnkv sXmdm³ 'Habemus Papam' F¶v ]dª
t¸mÄ h¯n¡m³ NXzc¯n DbÀ¶ IctLmjw Bcpw ad¶pImWnÃ. It¯men¡m
k`bpsS Aact¯¡p Bcpw {]Xo£n¡m¯ Hcp AÀPâo\¡mc³, IÀ±n\mÄ tPmÀÖv
s_ÀtKmfntbm Bbncn¡pw IS¶phcp¶sX¶v Adnª B \nanjw AhnsS DbÀ¶
IctLmjw ]Xn·S§mbn hÀ²n¨p. AXnep]cn FÃmhscbpw sR«n¨Xv At±l¯nsâ
t]cv Xs¶bmbncp¶p. tJmÀsl (tPmÀPv) F¶ t]cpImc³ kzoIcn¨ Øm\t]cv {^m³knkv
F¶mbncp¶p.
Ipsdtbsd tNmZy§fpsS \SphnemWv Cu XncsªSp v̧ \S¡p¶Xv. It¯men¡m k`bpsS
Ncn{X¯n Xs¶ hfsc hncfambn \S¶n«pÅXmWv amÀ]m¸mamcpsS Øm\ XymKw. k`bpsS
Ahkm\ambn F¶v t]mepw ]dªncp¶hcpsS CSbnte¡mWv AÊoknbnse hnip²
{^m³kokns\ HmÀ½n¸n¨psIm v Cu AÀPâo\¡mc³ IS¶p hcp¶Xv. t]cn am{XaÃ
s]cpamä¯nepw, {]hÀ¯\ ssienbnepw, {]t_m[\coXnbnepw {^m³kokv ]m¸
hn. {^m³knkv AÊoknbpsS hgnbneqsSbmWv k©cn¡m³ {ian¡p¶sX¶v kqjva \nco
£Ww CÃmsX Xs¶ a\Ênem¡m³ km[n¡pw. hn. {^m³knkv AÊoknbpsS t]cv
XncsªSp¡phm³ t{]cn¸n¨Xv {][m\ambpw aq¶p "P’ Bbncp¶p F¶v A¶v Xs¶ hymJym\n
¡s¸«ncp¶p. kam[m\w (Peace), Zmcn{Zyw (Poverty), {]IrXn kwc£Ww (Protection of Environment).hn. {^m³knkv AÊokn Cämenb³ `mjbn ""{^s¯Ãn Xq¯n'' F¶p ]dbpt¼mÄ
AXv FÃm ktlmZc§fpta (FÃmhcpw ktlmZcÀ) F¶v aebmf¯n hnhÀ¯\w
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER4
2020
sN¿mhp¶XmWv. Cu Cämenb³ {]tbmKw ""{^m{Xkv Hmws\kv'' F¶ c p e¯o³
hm¡pIfpsS ]cn`mjbmWv. CXv ]pcpjs\bpw kv{Xosbbpw Hcpt]mse Dt±in¨p ]dªn
cn¡p¶XmWv. sImtdmW sshdkv aqew kwPmXambncn¡p¶ Ac£nXmhØbpsS Cu kab v̄
a\pjyPohnX¯n hnizmkshfn¨w ]Icp¶ Hcp ktµiamWv Cu Nm{InI teJ\w \Â
Ip¶Xv. hn`P\¯nsâbpw `ojWnbpsSbpw kzcw FÃmbnS¯pw Dbcpt¼mÄ kvt\l¯n\pw
kmtlmZcy¯n\papÅ Blzm\amWv amÀ]m¸ \S¯p¶Xv. sImtdmW hym]\kab v̄ FÃmhcpw
X§fpsS IpSpw_§fn AS¨ncn¡m³ hn[n¡s¸«t¸mÄ hn.]t{Xmknsâ _kneo¡bpsS ap³
]n GI\mbn temI¯nsâ apgph³ ]ptcmlnX\mbn \odp¶ a\tÊmsS thZ\n¡p¶hÀ¡pw,
apdthähÀ¡pw th n X¼pcmsâ ap³]n a\apcpIn {]mÀ°n¨ {^m³knkv ]m¸bpsS \·
{]hÀ¯nIfpsS XpSÀ¨bmbmWv Cu Nm{InI teJ\hpw. B Zn\w temIP\XtbmSv hnizmk¯nÂ
ASnbpd¨v {]Xymi \jvSs¸SmsX Pohn¡m³ Blzm\w sNbvX AsX Blzm\w ChnsSbpw
BhÀ¯n¡p¶p. apdnthäncn¡p¶, hn`Pn¡s¸«ncn¡p¶ C¶s¯ temI¯nse P\§fpsS {]iv\
§sf kvt\lt¯msSbpw kmtlmZcyt¯msSbpw t\cnSp¶Xn\pÅ Hcp shÃphnfnbmWv Cu
Nm{InI teJ\¯neqsS amÀ]m¸ \ÂIp¶Xv. Cu Nm{InI teJ\¯nsâ Bcw`¯n Xs¶
hgnbcnIn apdnthäv InS¡p¶hs\ ip{iqjn¡p¶ \à kacnbm¡mcs\ ]m¸ AhXcn¸n
¡p¶p v.
hwiobXsbIpdn¨pw, IpSntbäs¯¡pdn¨pw A`bmÀ°nIsfIpdn¨psaÃmw hfsc iàambn
]nXmhv ChnsS kwkmcn¡p¶p. ] v Hcp ]cn[nhsc AwKoIcn¨ncp¶ ""\oXn]qÀÆIamb bq²w''
(Just War) Fs¶mcmibs¯ ]qÀ®ambpw ChnsS ]cnip² ]nXmhv XÅn]dbp¶p F¶Xv FSp¯p
]dtb Hcp hkvXpXbmWv. \mw C¶v Pohn¨psIm ncn¡p¶ \h]ptcmKa\ Nn´mKXnIfpw,
AanX tZiobhmZhpw henb {]XnkÔn¡p ImcWamIp¶psh¶v ]nXmhv HmÀ½n¸n¡p¶p. GXm
v sXm®qdp hÀj§Ä¡v ap³]v ]nbqkv ]Xns\m¶ma³ amÀ]m¸ FgpXnb ""Izmt{Z sPÊntam
At¶m'' F¶ kmaqlnI{]t_m[\tcJbpsS AtXhgn Xs¶bmWv ""{^s¯Ãn Xq¯nbpw''
k©cn¡p¶sX¶v ]dtb nbncn¡p¶p. ap¶nte¡pÅ Ccp«v \ndª hgnIsf ImWpt¼mgp
mIp¶ AkzØXIfmbncn¡Ww ]nXmhns\ C{]Imcw kwkmcn¡m³ t{]cn¸n¡p¶Xv.
{][m\ambpw Cu {]_m[\tcJsb A©p Imcy§fn kw{Kln¡m³ Ignbpw.
H¶maXmbn \Ã kacnbm¡mc³, BÀ{ZXbpÅ Hcp lrZbs¯ BWv ChnsS {]Xn]mZn¡p¶Xv.
Bhiy¯nepÅ Hcp hyànsb ImWpt¼mÄ Fsâ lrZb¯n Aht\mSp A\pI¼ D mIp
¶nsæn AsXmcp A]ISw BsW¶v HmÀ½n¸n¡p¶p. c maXmbn ka{Kamb hfÀ¨ AsænÂ
hfÀ¨bpsS amXrI, k¼s¯Ãmw NnebnS§fn am{Xw H¶ptNcp¶Xns\ ChnsS hnaÀin¡p¶p.
kÀÆ am\hoIX ka{Kamb hfÀ¨ {]m]n¡msX t]mIp¶Xv Zpc´¯nte¡pÅ bm{XbmsW¶v
kqNn¸n¡p¶p. aq¶maXmbn, {]hmknIfpsS {]iv\§Ä, {]XymibpsS hgnbn \n¶pw bmX\
\ndª hgnbnte¡v a\pjy PohnX§sf hens¨dnbp¶ C¶nsâ ImeL«w ssZhXncpap³
]n IW¡v ]dtb nhcpsa¶ ap¶dnbn¸v ]nXmhv ChnsS \ÂIp¶p. \memaXmbn bq²hpw
h[in£bpw, a\pjycmin C¶\p`hn¡p¶ Gähpw henb Hcp thZ\sb ChnsS {]Xn]m
Zn¡p¶p. tImSn¡W¡n\v Ipªpa¡Ä PohnX¯nsâ {]Xymi \jvSs¸«v ]W¯n
\pth n NqjWw sN¿s¸Sp¶ {]hWXsb ]nXmhv ]qÀ®ambpw XÅn ]dbp¶p. Ahkm\
ambn kwhmZhpw AXneqsSbpÅ A\pcRvP\s¯ ]änbpw kqNn¸n¡p¶p. ssZha¡fmIm
\pÅ hnfnsb¸änbpw kam[m\Øm]IÀ BIm\pÅ hnfnsb¸änbpw, AXn\p hnLmXambn
\n¡p¶hsb kwhmZ¯neqsS ]cnlcn¡Wsa¶pw ]m¸ Bhiys¸Sp¶p.
pastoral letter
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER5
2020
Fsâ hÕe a¡sf,
kmÀÆ{XnI kmtlmZcy¯nsâbpw temI kam[m\¯nsâbpw {]IrXn kwc£W¯nsâbpw
ktµiamWv Cu Nm{InIteJ\w. c mw temIalmbp²¯n\v ap³]v hcm\ncn¡p¶ {]iv\
§sf¡pdn¨v ]Xns\m¶mw ]obqkv amÀ]m¸ ]dªt¸mÄ Bsc¦nepw {i²n¨ncps¶¦nse¶v
]n¶oSv ]ecpw ]dªp. AXpt]mse ChnsSbpw kw`hn¡mXncn¡s« F¶v \ap¡v {]mÀ
°n¡mw. {]Xn_²XbpsS {InkvXp`mj amÀ]m¸ D]tbmKn¡pt¼mÄ AXv Pohnt¡ Xv \½psS
ISambmsW¶v Rm³ \n§sf HmÀ½n¸n¡p¶p. kÀÆklhmknItfmSpw {]tXyIn v̈ kaql¯nse
]mÀizhXv¡cn¡s¸«htcmSpw Zcn{ZtcmSpw Cu {]IrXntbmSpw AXnse PohPme§tfmSv t]mepw
ka`mh\tbmSpw FÃmhcpw ktlmZc§Ä F¶t]mse Pohn¨ hn. {^m³knkv AÊoknbpsS
ktµiw hÀ¯am\Ime¯n km£ys¸Sp¯phm\pÅ Blzm\amWv {^m³knkv amÀ]m¸
\ap¡v \ÂIp¶Xv. {]XnkÔnIfpsS Ccp \mfpIfneqsS temIw IS¶p t]mIpt¼mÄ \½psS
hgnIfn DbÀ¯s¸Sp¶ henb shfn¨ambn ""{^s¯Ãn Xq¯n'' amds« F¶v {]mÀ°n¨p
sIm pw {InkvXpaÊnsâbpw ]pXphÕc¯nsâbpw BiwkIÄ t\À¶psIm pw,
\n§fpsS ]nXmhv
BÀ v̈_nj v̧ Ipcymt¡mkv `cWnIpf§c
^coZm_mZv cq]XbpsS sa{Xm³
(ItcmÄ _mKnepÅ cq]Xm Imcymeb¯n \n¶v 2020þ\hw_À 30þmw Xo¿Xn Xn¦fmgvN \ÂIs¸«Xv. Cu CSbteJ\w 2020
Unkw_À amkw 13þmw Xo¿Xn RmbdmgvN IpÀ_m\ at²y FÃm ]ÅnIfnepw RmbdmgvN IpÀ_m\bpÅ FÃm Øm]\§fnepw
s]mXpP\§Ä¡mbn hmbnt¡ XmWv.)
Br. Tijo Mattappillil and Br. Robin Paul Thozhuthumparambil were given Vestition by Rev. Dr. Jacob Nangelimalil, Rector, St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara Minor Seminary, Thommankuthu
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER6
2020
F´mWXv?2013þÂ {]kn²oIcn¨ ""eqsa³ ^nsZbn''¡pw,
2015þÂ {]kn²oIcn¨ ""euZmt¯m kn''¡pw
tijapÅ {^m³knkv amÀ]m¸bpsS
aq¶mas¯ Nm{InIteJ\w. 2020 HIvtSm_À
aq¶mw XobXn Cäenbnse AÊoknbnemWv
CXv H¸ph¨Xv. Cämenb³ `mjbnse Cu
hm¡pIÄ¡v ""FÃmhcpw ktlmZcÀ''
F¶À°w.
]Ým¯ew? y ASp¯ Ime v̄ amÀm¸sb
DXvIWvTs¸Sp¯nb kmtlmZcys¯
¡pdn¨pw kmaqly kulrZs¯¡p
dn¨papÅ tNmZy§Ä;
y ""temIkam[m\¯n\pw klhÀ¯nXz
¯n\pw th nbpÅ am\hkmtlmZcyw''
F¶ {]amWtcJbn Nq n¡mWn¡p¶
hnjb§Ä.
{]tXyIX? y kmtlmZcy¯n\pw kmaqlykulrZ¯n
\pambn kaÀ¸nXamb Hcp kmaqly
Nm{InIteJ\w.
y ktlmZckvt\l¯nsâ kmÀÆ{XnIam\w
CXn NÀ¨sN¿p¶p.
{^s¯Ãn Xq¯n
y kmtlmZcy¯nsâbpw
kmaqlykulrZ¯nsâbpw Hcp ]pXnb
ZÀi\w AXv apt¶m«p hbv¡p¶p.
y GIam\h IpSpw_hpw, klbm{XnIcpambn
a\pjyIpes¯ ZÀin¡m³ Nm{InI teJ\w
hgnsbmcp¡p¶p.
Xes¡«v?FÃmhcpw ktlmZcÀ F¶ {]tbmKw
hnip² {^m³knkv AÊoknbptSXmWv.
kphntij¯ne[njvTnXamb Hcp PohnXssien
apt¶m«ph¨psIm mWv At±lw CXv {]Jym
]n¨Xv. AXncpIfpw AIe§fpw t`Zn¡p¶
kvt\l¯nte¡v {^m³knkv FÃmhscbpw
£Wn¡p¶p.
H¶mw A²ymbw : ASª temI¯n \papIfn Ccp taL§ÄBtKmfhXvIcn¡s¸« kaqlw \s½
Ab¡mcm¡p¶p. ]s£ ktlmZc·mcpw
ktlmZcnamcpam¡p¶nÃ.
Fs´ms¡bmWv ASª temIs¯ Ccp
taL§Ä?
y kaql¯n hym]IamIp¶ \ncmibpw
\ncpÕmlhpw
y ]ckv]c kwhmZ¯n\p hnLmXamIp¶
hÀ¤ob {[phoIcW§Ä
fratelli tutti
kmÀh{XnI kmtlmZcy¯nsâ iwJp\mZw
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER7
2020
y hfsc Ffp¸¯n _enbm
SpIfm¡s¸SpIbpw AhKWn¡s¸SpIbpw
sN¿p¶ a\pjyÀ.
y AhImi§fnse AkaXzhpw \qX\
ASna¯§fpw.
y [mÀ½nI A[:]X\hpw Bßobaqey§fpsS
A]Nbhpw.
""Cu shÃphnfnIfpsS ap¶n \½Ä Ncnt¡
]mX kmao]y¯nsâXmWv. ]ckv]cw I p
ap«ensâ kwkv¡mcamWXv''.
ssZhw [mcmfw \·bpsS hn¯pIÄ
hnX¨psImt bncn¡p¶p. \·, kvt\
lt¯mSpw, \oXntbmSpw, sFIyt¯mSpw IqsS
bmYmÀ°yamIWw. {]Xo£ FÃm hyàn
]camb Xmev]cy§Ä¡pa¸pd v̄ D¶Xamb
BZÀi§fnte¡v \s½ \bn¡Ww.
c mw A²ymbw : ]mXbnse A]cnNnXÀ\Ã kacnbm¡mcsâ D]abnse aäp IYm
]m{X§Ä BscÃmamWv?
IÅ·mÀ, hgntb IS¶pt]mIp¶hÀ, apdnthäv
Dt]£n¡s¸« a\pjy³ BcpambmWv \ap¡v
kmayw?
tbip \t½mSv Bhiys¸Sp¶Xv \½psS
Ab¡mc³ Bsc¶v At\zjn¡m\Ã; \½Ä
FÃmhÀ¡pw Ab¡mc\mIm\mWv. \½psS
apdnthä kaqls¯ ]p\:Øm]n¡m
\mWv tbip \s½ £Wn¡p¶Xv; kvt\lw
Hcn¡epw HcmÄ FhnsS \n¶v hcp¶psh¶v
At\zjn¡p¶nÃ; \s½ thÀXncn¡pIbpw,
Häs¸Sp¯pIbpw sN¿p¶ N§eIÄ kvt\lw
XIÀ¯pIfbp¶p.
aq¶mw A²ymbw : Hcp Xpd¶ temIs¯ hn`mh\w sN¿m\pw cq]s¸Sp¯m\pwkmÀÆ{XnI kmtlmZcyw Xpdhn
Bhiys¸Sp¶p.
aäpÅhÀ¡mbn Xs¶¯s¶ BßZm\w
sN¿p¶nS¯mWv a\pjysâ PohnXw
k^eamIp¶Xv.
kvt\lw aäpÅhsc AwKoIcn¡m\pw
]mÀizh¡cn¡s¸«hcnte¡p Cd§n
s¨Ãm\pw \s½ £Wn¡p¶p.
kmaqly kulrZ¯nsâ ASnØm\w
AXncpIsf t`Zn¡m³ Ignbp¶ kvt\lamWv.
\· sN¿pI F¶Xv ka{Kamb am\h
]ptcmKXn¡v DXIp¶ aqey§Ä
hfÀ¯nsbSp¡m³ ap¶n«nd§p¶XmWv. CXn\p
sNt¿ Xv:
y kaqls¯ ap¶n I v Nn´n¡pIbpw
{]hÀ¯n¡pIbpw sN¿pI.
y Zmcn{Z¯nsâbpw AkaXz¯nsâbpw
ASnØm\ ImcW§Äs¡Xnsc t]mcmSpI.
y ZpÀ_ecmb a\pjycpsS klmb¯n\pw
D¶a\¯n\pw `cWIqS§fpsSIqsS
\n¡pI.
y Bscbpw amän\nÀ¯p¶nà F¶v
Dd¸phcp¯pI.
y sFIyZmÀVy¯nsâbpw ip{iqjbpsSbpw
hgnbn imizXamb kam[m\w Øm]n
¡pI. ""Hmtcm hyànbpw hnes¸«h\pw
A´tÊmsS Pohn¡m³ AÀlXbpÅh
\pamWv''
\memw A²ymbw : temIw apgph\pambn Xpd¶ Hcp lrZbw{]hmknIsfbpw ]mÀizhXvIcn¡s¸«hscbpw
kzoIcn¡pIbpw kwc£n¡pIbpw
hfÀ¯pIbpw ka\zbn¸n¡pIbpw sN¿pI.
c£s¸SpIbmsW¦nepw \in¡pIbmsW¦nepw
AXv \½sfÃmhcpw Hcpan¨mbncn¡psa¶v
t_m[yap mhpI.
FÃm P\kaql§sfbpw tImÀ¯nW¡nsIm
pÅ hnIk\w km[yamIp¶ Hcp temI,
cmjv{Sob, km¼¯nI {Ia¯n\v cq]w
sImSp¡pI. ""temIcmjv{S§fpsS bYmÀ°
aqeyw Aft¡ Xv, F{Xam{Xw Ah am\
hIpSpw_¯nsâ `mKamsW¶p Nn´n¡m\pÅ
Ignhnsâ ASnØm\¯nemWv.''
""BtcmKyapÅ kwkvImc§sfÃmw
kz`mh¯m¯s¶ aäpÅhtbmSp
XpdhnbpÅXpw, Ahsc
DÄs¡mÅp¶Xpambncn¡pw.''
A©mw A²ymbw : t{ijvTamb Hcp cmjv{Sob kwkvImcwF´mWv DZm¯amb cmjv{Sobw?
y s]mXp \· t{]mÕmln¸n¡p¶Xv;
y thm«n am{Xw I®phbv¡m¯Xv;
y hyànbpsS hfÀ¨sb klmbn¡p¶
am[yaw;
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER8
2020
fratelli tutti y DXv]mZ\¯nse hyXncnàXbpw
hyhkmb§Ä¡pÅ kÀ¤tijnbpw
hfÀ¯p¶Xv;
y \hamb, ka{Kamb Bib§Ä,
]ckv]ckwhmZ§Ä¡v km[yam¡p¶Xv;
""kaqlt¯mSpÅ kvt\lw s]mXp\·sb
kvt\ln¡m³ £Wn¡p¶p; FÃmhscbpw
H¶n¸n¡p¶p; FÃmhcpsSbpw \· e£yw
hbv¡p¶p.''
""HcmÄs¡¦nepw sa¨s¸« PohnXw sImSp¡m³
F\n¡v km[n¨m AXv Fsâ PohnX¯nsâ
kaÀ¸W km^eyamWv''
Bdmw A²ymbw : kaql¯n kulrZhpw kwhmZhpwF´mWv ]ckv]ckwhmZw?
aäpÅhsc : kao]n¡pI, kwkmcn¡pI,
tIÄ¡pI, {i²n¡pI, a\Ênem¡pI,
Bibka\zbw D m¡pI, Hcpan¨p {]
hÀ¯n¡m\pÅ thZnIÄ Is ¯pI.
""\apt¡mtcmcp¯À¡pw aäpÅhcn \n¶v
Fs´¦nepsams¡ ]Tn¡m\p v; Bcpw D]
tbmKiq\ycÃ; Bscbpw D]tbmKn¨pXoÀt¡
XpaÃ''
]ckv]ckwhmZw:
y GXpkmlNcy§fnepw aäpÅhcpsS
A´Êns\ am\n¡p¶p.
y hyXykvXXIÄ DÄs¡m v kXyhpw
imizXhpamb im´n Dd¸n¡p¶p.
y Bbncn¡p¶Xpt]mse Bbncn¡m\pÅ
aäpÅhcpsS AhImis¯ kulrZ¯nsâ
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curia newsTRANSFERS/APPOINTMENTS
Name of Priests Parish/Institution Date of Appointment
Rev. Fr. Shinto Kolathupadavil CMI Parish Priest, St. Thomas Church, Chandigarh w.e.f. 20 November, 2020
Rev. Fr. Jomy Kalaparamban Asst. Vocation Director w.e.f. 21 November, 2020
Rev. Fr. Jomon Kapalumakkal Asst. Catechism Director w.e.f. 21 November, 2020
Rev. Fr. Mathew Thoomullil Diocesan Vocation Promoter & Dean of Studies, Minor Seminary, Thommankuthu
w.e.f. 30 November, 2020
Rev. Fr. Jitho Arackal Asst. Mission Director - Jaitho - Punjab w.e.f. 02 December, 2020
Rev. Fr. Litto Cheruvallil Secretary to Auxiliary Bishop and Priest in Charge of Mary Matha Church, Ludhiyana
w.e.f. 20 December, 2020
Rev. Fr. Mathew Azhakanakunnel Parish Priest, St. Mary's Church, Mayur Vihar Phase - I w.e.f. 07 December, 2020
Rev. Fr. Saji George Valavil Parish Priest, St. John Paul II Church, Indirapuram/Vaishali w.e.f. 02 January, 2021
Rev. Fr. Jose Vettickal Parish Priest, Kristuraja Cathedral Church, Faridabad w.e.f. 10 January, 2021
Rev. Fr. Jimmy Mattathil Parish Priest, Infant Jesus Forane Church, Palam w.e.f. 02 January, 2021
Rev. Fr. Abraham Chempottickal Parish Priest, Assumption Forane Church, Mayur Vihar III w.e.f. 02 January, 2021
Rev. Fr. Biju Kannampuzha Parish Priest, Sacred Heart Forane Church, Gurgaon w.e.f. 02 January, 2021
Rev. Fr. Albi Tharappathu Parish Priest, St. Pius X Church, Dwarka w.e.f. 02 January, 2021
Rev. Fr. George Kizhuthara Parish Priest, St. Jude's Church, Sahibabad w.e.f. 02 January, 2021
Rev. Fr. Joyson Puthussery Parish Priest, St. Thomas Church, Janakpuri w.e.f. 02 January, 2021
Rev. Fr. Rony Thoppilan Punjab Mission Procurator & Director, Infant Jesus Mission Station, Mallenwala
w.e.f. 02 January, 2021
Rev. Fr. Sinto Vadakumpadan Asst. Parish Priest, Infant Jesus Forane Church, Palam and Priest In-charge, Amalolbhava Matha Church, Mahipalpur
w.e.f. 06 January, 2021
Diocese of Faridabad-Delhi extends a warm welcome to Rev. Fr. Shinto Kolathupadavil CMI, Rev. Fr. Joyson Puthussery, Rev. Fr. Jimmy Mattathil, Rev. Fr. Sinto Vadakumpadan, who came to serve in the diocese of Faridabad-Delhi from Carmel Province Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam-Angamaly Major Archdiocese, Eparchy of Satna and Schoenstatt Congregation, respectively. The whole diocesan community welcomes and wishes them all success in their new ministry.
The diocese of Faridabad-Delhi remembers with gratitude Rev. Fr. Thomas Kulampallil, who returned to his home diocese (Palakkad) after two years of his dedicated service in the diocese. We thank him sincerely for his spiritual and pastoral service in the eparchy of Faridabad-Delhi. We gratefully acknowledge his pastoral ministry and wish him all the best in his future ministries.
Welcome to Fathers to their New Assignments
Thanks and Best Wishes
Rev. Fr. Shinto Kolathupadavil
Rev. Fr. Sinto Vadakumpadan
Rev. Fr. Joyson Puthussery
Rev. Fr. Jimmy Mattathil
Rev. Fr. Thomas Kulampallil
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A joint online meeting of the new Pastoral Council and the old Pastoral Council was held
under the chairmanship of Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara. Rev. Fr. Mathew Thoomullil anchored the meeting.
Prof. K.M. Francis, Pastoral Council Member and Retd. Professor at St. Thomas College Thrissur delivered the keynote address. In his message, he stated that the main mission of the Pastoral Council is to advise on the further improvement of the diocesan ministry. Archbishop thanked the old Pastoral Council and wished all the best to the new Pastoral Council. Auxiliary Bishop Jose Puthenveettil delivered the message. Justice Kurian Joseph (retd.) and Shri. Alphonse Kannanthanam (MP) addressed the gathering. Vicar General Msgr. Jose Vettickal thanked the audience. The meeting concluded with the Archbishop’s prayer and blessing.
Office Bearers of the New Pastoral Council (2020-22) of the diocese of Faridabad-Delhi Installed
Mr Wilson A. C. and Mrs. Salina Samuel took possession of their office as the Secretary and Joint secretary of the New Pastoral Council of the
The New Pastoral Council of the Diocese of Faridabad
diocese respectively. The ceremony took place on November 2, 2020, in the presence of Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara soon after the online holy mass presided over by him. The Archbishop then introduced and congratulated them and they expressed their gratitude to the Archbishop, Curia and the faithful for having been honoured with the positions of Pastoral Council Secretary and Joint Secretary.
The pastoral council of the diocese consists of more than a hundred members who are either elected, nominated, ex-officio or honorary. The joint session of the old and new pastoral councils was virtually held on October 24, 2020 which marked the inauguration of the new pastoral council.
Mr. Wilson A.C who hails from Kannur district of Kerala is a member of St Jude Thaddeus Church, Ashok Vihar. He graduated in Economics from Calicut University and was professionally qualified in Indirect Taxes Study Forum and Course for International Business from Delhi. He has worked as the Manager of Import Exports Office of Trend Setters, Delhi, as a Visiting Professor in Tolani Institute of Management for Foreign Trade Rules and Procedures, and also as a Member of Association for 100% Export Oriented Units in Delhi. At present he is the owner of Sonex Shipping and is a Government Licenced Custom House Agent (CHA) and Freight Forwarding & Transport Agent. He is also a Legal Consultant Customs and Indirect Taxes and a Consultant for Business in Foreign Trade, Licensing – Delhi Pollution Control Committee, Start- up Business, etc. He is a Permanent Member of Delhi Custom Brokers Association, a Gold Member of Metal Recycling Association of India
Mr. Wilson A.C Mrs. Salina Samuel
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Mrs. Salina Samuel, the newly appointed joint secretary of the pastoral council is a member of St Mother Teresa Parish, South Extension. She was born in Bombay and was brought up in Delhi. She did her post-graduation from J N U, Delhi and has been working as a Senior Level Officer in Ministry of Defence since 1991. She has been remarkable in serving the diocese in various capacities and she continues to render her selfless service for the betterment of the diocese in various forums, particularly as the Vice President of Diocesan Matruvedi.
in Mumbai, and a Member of External Advisory Council of Jivodaya Hospital, Ashok Vihar and Osana Home, Kingsway Camp.
His contribution to the diocese has been remarkable. He has served in the capacities of Pastoral Council Member, Catechism Secretary, Secretary of Delhi Syro-Malabar Mission, Member of Governing Body of Delhi Syro Malabar Mission, Core Committee Member of Santhome Bible Convention, Kaikkaran of St Jude Thaddeus Church, Ashok Vihar and Catechism Teacher.
mathruvedhi news
A zoom meeting of Delhi-Faridabad Diocese Mathruvedhi executive members was convened on 27th September, 2020. The meeting was chaired by the Diocesan
Director, Rev. Fr. Martin Palamattam. President Mrs. Lizy Jacob welcomed the Director and all the executive members. The main agenda of the meeting was to discuss about the Akhanda Japamala which the Mathruvedhi Diocesan executives conduct during the month of October every year. Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara had exhorted in his recent Pastoral letter “Rediscover our faith through Holy Rosary”. As per the directions of the Mathruvedhi Director and executives, the Akhanda Japamala was successfully executed in all Parishes by the Mathruvedhi members despite the pandemic threat during the stipulated period from 1st to 30th October, 2020. The intentions for the Japamala were: For our Diocese, Bishops, Priests and Nuns; for the sick especially for the Covid-19 affected people; and to eradicate Covid-19 from the world.
AKHANDA JAPAMALA OCTOBER 2020
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2020
Dr. Pius MalekandathilProfessor in History, JNU, New Delhi
Indian Christiansand Nation-Building (9)
Everybody has heard about the Taj Mahal of Agra. It is in the same city of Agra that the famous “
Red Taj Mahal” is located. The Red Taj , which is one fifth of the size of the Taj Mahal, is in fact a tomb in the Catholic cemetery of Agra erected in Mughal style for the Dutch Catholic colonel John William Hessing. He was a native of Utrecht in Holland and came to Ceylon as an employee of Dutch East India Company. Later he served under the Nizam of the Deccan and in 1784 he entered into the service of the Marathas. Madho Rao Scindia employed him to raise a bodyguard for him, which eventually grew to 4 battalions. Later Madho Rao Sindhia gave him the right to command the fort of Agra. He died in 1803 while defending the fort against the British
Hessing’s wife Anne Hessing built the Red Taj Mahal in memory of her beloved husband. It stands separate from other tombs of the Christian cemetery of Agra , where Christians, after their death, were brought from various places exclusively for burial. His tomb is a miniature of the Taj in red Agra sandstone. The tomb is essentially Mughal in design, erected on a square platform with a corridor around it and topped by the typical Mughal onion shaped dome. This is one of the oldest Christian grave and the most prominent Christian mausoleum in India.
Red Taj Mahal in Catholic Cemetery of AgraThere are more than 80 Christian Armenian
graves in this cemetery and many European travellers and adventurers buried here, whose tombs were also modelled on Mughal style. The Christian Armenian traders formed one of the major mercantile segments in Mughal India and good many
of them were in the service of the Mughals. Abdul Hai, who was the Chief Justice under Akbar, Mirza Zul- Qarnain, who was the amir of the Mughal court under Jahangir and Shah Jahan and Domingo Pires, who was an interpreter and ambassador for Akbar for his interactions with the Portuguese were a few among them. They along with the Europeans buried there contributed their due share in making India in the way we find now.
One of the leaders of freedom movement and Malayali Memorial of 1892 in Kerala was Nidhirikkal Mani Kathanar. He became a priest at a time when there was strong demand among the St.Thomas Christians to have indigenous bishops instead of European missionary bishops. The love for Indianness and indigenous leadership made him participate in the freedom struggle of Kerala. He was a secretary to the Padroado Governador of Cranganore in 1861 and later secretary to Visitar Apostolic Archbishop Leo Moireen. Bishop Marcelinose made him the parish priest of three major parishes(Alleppey, Kuravilangadu and Muttuchira) simultaneously. This position enabled him to get connected with the major leaders of Kerala , particularly those linked with Alleppey and Trivandrum and work towards programmes of self-rule. Alleppey was the major port of Kerala at that point of time. He mobilized the support of Syrian Christians for the Malayali Memorial, with which freedom struggle started in Kerala. In 1889 Bishop Charles Levinge made him his Vicar General with Pontifical powers. He started two dailies Malayala Manorama and Deepika , which revolutionized the reading habit of Malayalis during the period of freedom struggle in Kerala.
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With the joint support of Mar Dionysius of Jacobite Church, he chalked out programmes for a joint college in Kottayam in 1890s. He and Kandathil Varghese Mappila launched Bhashaposhini, which is now one of the best literary journal in Malayalam . He became its co-patron. He started an English Medium school in Kuravilangadu in 1894, which served as a main door for thousands of youngsters to get access to higher education and higher jobs in national and international job markets. Because of the seeds of national consciousness that he had sowed in Kuravilangadu, this place became the converging point for different streams of nationalist thinking and political consciousness for the years to come.
A Christian leader of great significance in the mercantile and political life of South India was Thachil Mathu Tharakan from Kuthiathode. He was the son of Thariathu, the minister of Alengadu king. Later Alengadu was merged into Travancore with the expansionist policies of Marthanda Varma(1742-1752), who conquered a chain of territories upto Angamali in the north with the help of the army trained under the former Dutch captain Eustachius de Lannoy. When a fortification was built in the northern part of Travancore-Cochin kingdoms to contain the southern expansion of the Zamorin of Calicut, De Lannoy got great amount of support from Thachil Mathu Tharakan. De Lannoy introduced him to Dharma Raja, the new ruler of Travancore and Raja Kesava Das, his prime minister. For the purpose of diverting commodities from the newly conquered territories without allowing them to go to Cochin, a new Travancorean port was established at Alleppey in 1763, whose main architects were Thachil Mathu Tharakan and Raja Kesava Das. Thachil Mathu Tharakan, who gained control over the monopoly trade in salt and tobacco by this time, had also bought some ships for trade purposes and shifted his residence to Thathamppilly, where he also built a church for the local Christian community. It was in this church of Thathampally that Mar Thoma VI got reunited with Catholic Churchin
1799, though he went back to Jacobite faith after a short while. Mathu Tharakan sponsored a major part of the expenditure incurred for the European journey of Mar Joseph Kariyattil and Fr. Thomas Paremakkel in 1780s. He extended liberal support to the construction of Nedumkotta to prevent the southward expansion of Tipu Sultan and enlisted the service of lot of youngsters to fight against Tipu. During the time of Tipu’s expedition, Thachil Mathu Tharakan built the church and the presbyteral house of Vadayar for the residence of Governador Thomas Paremakkel. When Travancore was in financial crisis he gave a loan of 15 lakhs , which the state could not give him back . Things changed by 1798 when the weak ruler Balarama Varma came to the throne. Under the leadership of Velu Thampi, the Nairs rose against the office bearers of the king, and arrested the key personalities including Mathu Tharakan who developed commercial negotiations with the English during the previous regime. The two ears of Thachil Mathu Tharakan were cut and he along with his children was put behind the bars. Though he was released later he died soon in 1814. The Travancorean government owed an amount of 14 lakhs to Thachil Mathu Tharakan; however, Velu Thampi cut it short to 85, 000. Out of it, Rs.26, 000 was given to Tharakan. The balance 59, 000 was given by Velu Thampi to the British resident, who in turn invested Rs. 10, 500 each in the name of the Bishops of Catholic and non-Catholic factions in English East India Company. It was this money that later came to be called “Vattippanam” , which was the major bone of contention between the Jacobites and the Orthodox factions till recently. The resident gave Rs. 20, 000 to the college of Kottayam, Rs. 5000 to another college in Nagercoil , Rs. 8000 for the teaching of doctrines of Syrian Christians and a share to the leprosy hospital of Munambam(Pallipuram). One cannot ignore the great contribution that Thachil Mathu Tharakan gave in the development of the port of Alleppey and in the economic and commercial prosperity that Travancore achieved during the period between 1760 and 1798.
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2020
Virtual Inauguration of
IGNITE 2K20Holy Childhood Association of
our diocese is organising Online Art & Literary Competition for our
Catechism Students. Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara inaugurated the event virtually at 4 pm on 7th of November. During the inaugural
address, he instructed the animators to lighten faith among the children through these events
and all upcoming programs of association. Bishop Jose Puthenveettil, our Auxiliary
Bishop, Msgr. Jose Vettickal & Msgr. Joseph Odanat, our Vicar Generals addressed
the gathering and wished all the students and animators for all
the upcoming events.
Holy childhood News
IGNITE 2K20Coloring Competitions First Prize
Sub junior CategoryShalom Maria
Kristuraja Cathedral, Faridabad
Junior CategoryNainika Sebastian
St. Augustine’s Forane Church, Karolbagh
Senior CategoryFilza Mathew
Our Lady of Fatima Forane Church, Jasola
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2020
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Independence day of the Nation and Feast of Assumption of our Lady was celebrated with full fervour and enthusiasm. Rev. Dr. Jacob Nangelimalil, the Rector hoisted the flag.
NEW FACES IN THE FORMATORS TEAM Dn. Jithin Vadakkel after completing his priestly studies in Rome joined our community for his ministry. Seminary community rendered him cordial welcome. Rev. Fr. Binto joined the community for rest after his treatment.
VESTITION OF BROTHERS
Vestition of Brothers Tijo and Robin was officiated by Rev. Dr. Jacob Nangelimalil, the Minor Seminary Rector on October 10, 2020. Their family members attended the function.
QUARANTINE OF MAJOR SEMINARIANS Brothers Johnson, Tharun, Suman, Febin and Vimal
Seminary newsstayed in the seminary for quarantine requirements set by the Major Seminaries. Our community with a grateful heart remembers the helpful presence of the Major Seminarians. The Seminary remembers with gratitude the presence of Dn. Jomy who was taking classes for plus one brothers. Br. Eldhose was in the seminary for two weeks before going to Rome for his theological studies.
ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENTSFirst terminal exams of brothers studying plus one in the seminary was conducted from 7 – 20 September, 2020. They have taken admission in SCOLA Kerala for higher secondary education.
ROSARY DEVOTION
Solemn devotion of Holy Rosary was conducted in the Seminary from October 1 to 10. Brothers prepared a beautiful grotto.
ANNUAL RETREAT Annual retreat in the Seminary was conducted with spiritual preparations. Rev. Fr. Jaison Koluthuvallil of Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese led the annual retreat. In preparation for the annual retreat, the Seminary Staff also prepared themselves by making a visit to the Sehion Retreat Centre, Attapadi.
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2020
dsym News
As Proverbs 16:9 says, “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” We indeed had a lot of plans for this year, but God is leading us through his unexpected, unpredictable and unimaginable ways.
The Diocesan event for youth, Bezalel - Shadow of God, which was introduced last year by the present Dexco team, was conducted virtually through a series of 7 competitions. The poster of Bezalel was officially released on Sunday, 15th of September by His Grace Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara, at Our Lady of Fatima Forane Church, Jasola following which the details of all the competitions and their rules and regulations had been shared through Forane and Parish Whatsapp groups.
On Saturday, 17th of October, through a virtual gathering, the event was inaugurated by His Grace Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara. During the event, M/s Chris John was felicitated by Auxiliary Bishop Mar Jose Puthenveetil, for her remarkable work as an NSS Volunteer and for being felicitated by the Presidential award online.
Following this, the competitions of Bezalel were successfully conducted each week, starting from 18th October till 23rd November. It was delightful to seek enthusiastic participation of the youth of DSYM from more than 30 parishes. It is hoped that the high spirit and participation of our youth continues to be the same in future too.
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2020
Catechism newsCATECHISM TEACHERS’ DAY
This year Catechism Teachers’ Day was celebrated virtually on 4th November, 2020 on the occasion of feast of St. Charles Borromeo, the Patron Saint of Catechists. A one hour video was made by combining variety programs from different parishes. In the video, Archbishop, Kuriakose Bharanikulangara, Bishop Jose Puthenveettil and the Catechism Director, Rev. Fr. Babu Anithanam gave special messages to our Catechism teachers and appreciated their selfless services, especially during the pandemic. It was released on the diocese’s official YouTube channel ‘Truth Tidings’. The video ended with special thanks from Catechism Secretary, Mr. Regi Thomas.
CATECHISM FIRST SEMESTER EXAM
The catechism first semester exam was conducted successfully online through Google Forms on
15th November, 2020. All the questions given in the exam were multiple-choice questions. Those students who missed their exams due to technical difficulties were given a second chance the next Sunday i.e., on 22nd November. The results have also been published.
CATECHISM ONLINE PROMOTERS’ VISIT
Catechism Promoters’ Visit is set to be held from December 2020. Promoters’ Visit will also be held online this year due to the pandemic. A five minutes video has to be prepared on the different programs held by the unit during this year. Units will also be evaluated on the basis of the video. Promoters will enter the class meeting through links provided by the unit and interact with students. After the class visits, a teachers’ meeting will also be held to discuss the progress of the classes.
MatrimonialAlliance invited for a
SYRO-MALABAR CATHOLIC BOY
Alliance invited for a SYRO-MALABAR CATHOLIC GIRL
Alliance invited for a SYRO-MALABAR CATHOLIC GIRL
Alliance invited for a SYRO-MALABAR CATHOLIC BOY
(29 years / 178 cm), born and brought up in Delhi, Post Graduate in Management, working in a reputed firm in Bangalore, from Syro-Malabar Catholic Girls, well-educated and settled or employed in Delhi/Bangalore.Contact: Box No.51Email: [email protected]
(24 years / 5’4”), born and brought up in Delhi, MBA in HR, currently working in MNC. Hails from a practising catholic family. God fearing and well-educated, preferably Syro-Malabar Catholic boys well-educated and settled or employed in Delhi are welcome.Contact: Box No.53,Email: [email protected]
(26 years / 5’5”), born and brought up in Kerala, currently First year MD student in Surgery. Hails from a practising catholic family with priests and nuns. God fearing and well-educated, preferably MD, Syro-Malabar Catholic boys are welcome.Contact: Box No.52,Email: [email protected]
(27 years / 175 cm), born and broughtup in Delhi, MSc. B.Ed. working in a reputed School in Delhi, from Syro-Malabar Catholic Girls, well-educated and settled or employed in Delhi.Contact: Box No.54Email: [email protected]
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¡pIbpw sNbvXpt]m¶hfmWp k`.
Imt\m\nI XSʧÄhnhmlsa¶ IqZmibpsS kpØnXnbpw,
Z¼XnIfpsSbpw k´m\§fpsSbpw \·bpw
hnhml_Ô¯nsâ k¯m]camb KpW§fpsS
kwc£Whpw ap³\nÀ¯n, ssZhoI \nba
§fpsSbpw am\pjnI \nba§fpsSbpw
ASnØm\¯n Ime§fmbn GXm\pw
hnhml XS椀 k` GÀs¸Sp¯nbn«p
v. km[phmb hnhml¯n\v XSÊamIp¶
ImcW§fmWv hnhml¯n\pÅ Imt\m\nI
XSʧÄ. k`bn am{XaÃ, atäXv kaql n̄epw
km[phmbn hnhml¯nteÀs¸Sp¶Xn\ v
hyànIÄ¡v Nne hne¡pIÄ AYhm XSʧÄ
GÀs¸Sp¯nbn«pÅXmbn ImWphm³ km[n¡pw.
k`bpsS Imt\m³ \nba kwlnXIÄ Cu
hohmlXSʧsf IrXyambn {]Xn]mZn¡p¶p
v (CCEO cc. 800-812; CIC cc. 1083-1094). C{]Imcw
{InkvXob hnhmls¯ Akm[phm¡p¶ Imt\m
\nI XSʧfn H¶mWv aXhyXymkw (disparity of cult). Hcp It¯men¡m k`mwK n̄\v Ass{IkvXh
aX§fnÂs¸« Hcp hyànbpambn km[phmbn
hnhml_Ô¯nteÀs¸Sm\mhpIbnà (CCEO c.803; CIC c.1086). CXv an{ihnhml¯n (mixed marriage) \n¶pw hyXykvXamWv. k`m\nba¯nÂ
an{ihnhmlw F¶Xv Hcp It¯men¡m
k`mwKhpw AIt¯men¡m k`mwKhpw
X½nepÅ hnhmlamWv. AXmbXv, It¯men¡m
k`bnse \nba{]ImcapÅ an{ihnhml¯nÂ
Z¼XnIÄ c pt]cpw amt½mZokm kzoIcn̈ n«pÅ
{InkvXym\nIÄ Bbncn¡pw. HcmÄ It¯men¡m
k`mwKhpw atäbmÄ AIt¯men¡m k`mwKhpw.
DZmlcWambn It¯men¡m k`mwKhpw
bmt¡m_mb k`mwKhpw X½nepÅ hnhmlw
an{ihnhmlamWv. cq]Xm²y£sâ A\paXntbmSp
IqSn am{Xta It¯men¡m k`mwK¯n\v
an{ihnhml¯n GÀs¸Sphm³ km[n¡q.
F¶m aXhyXymkw F¶ hnhmlXSÊw an{i
hnhmlt¯¡mÄ KuchtadnbXpw hnhmls¯
Akm[phm¡p¶XpamWv. DZmlcWambn Hcp
It¯men¡m k`mwKhpw lnµp aX¯nÂs¸«
Hcmfpw X½nepÅ hnhmlw aXhyXymkw
F¶ hnhml XSʯn\v Iogn hcp¶XmWv.
AXmbXv, Hcp It¯men¡m k`mwKhpw
amt½mZokm kzoIcn¡m¯ Hcp hyànbpw
X½nepÅ hnhmlw aXhyXymkw F¶ Imt\m
\nI XSʯm \njn²ambXmWv. Cu hnhml
XSʯn \n¶pw \nba {]ImcapÅ Hgnhv
e`n¡msX \S¯p¶ aXm´c hnhmls¯
km[phmb hnhmlambn k` IW¡m¡pIbnÃ.
IqSmsX, A{]Imcw hnhmlw sN¿p¶
hyànsb sXäpImct\m, sXäpImcntbm Bbn
IW¡m¡pIbpw, IqZmiIfpsS kzoIcW¯nÂ
\n¶pw Hgnhm¡pIbpw sN¿p¶p.
aXhyXymk XSÊwaXhyXymks¯ Hcp hnhmlXSÊambn k` \nÝ
bn¨ncn¡p¶Xv hnh[§fmb ImcW§fmemWv
H¶maXmbn, Hcp It¯men¡m k`mwKhpw
Ass{IkvXh\mb hyànbpw X½nepÅ hnhmlw
Hcp IqZmibà F¶XmWv. amt½mZokm kzoIcn¨
c p hyànIÄ X½nepÅ hnhml¯n\p am{Xta
IuZminI kz̀ mhhpw ̂ e§fpw D mhpIbqÅq.
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER20
2020
Úm\kv\m\w kzoIcn¨hÀ X½nepÅ
hnhmlw IÀ¯mhmb {InkvXphn\m IqZmibpsS
Hu¶Xy¯nte¡v DbÀ¯s¸«ncn¡p¶ H¶mWv
(CIC c. 1055; CCEO c. 776; CCC 1601). Cu IuZminI
kz`mhw hgnbmbn {InkvXob hnhml¯nÂ
Z¼XnIÄ imizXhpw A\yapàhpamb _Ô
¯nsâ ISaIÄ \nÀÆln¡phm\pw amlmßyw
kwc£n¡m\pw iàcm¡s¸SpIbpw AXn
\mbn {]XnjvTn¡s¸SpIbpw sN¿p¶p (CIC c. 1134; CCEO c. 776, CCC 1638). hnhml Pohns¯
hnPbIcam¡p¶ {][m\LSIamb ssZhoI
Ir]mhcw Cu IqZmihgnbmbn Z¼XnIÄ¡pw
e`n¡p¶p.
aXm´c hnhml¯n ]¦mfnIfnsemcmÄ
amt½mZok kzoIcn¡m¯ hyànbmbXn\mÂ
hnhmlsa¶ IqZmibpsS ]cnIÀ½hpw ^e{]m
]vXnbpw km[nXamIp¶nÃ. hnizmkPohnX¯nsâ
s\SpwXqWpIfpw Bßobm\p`h¯nsâ \oÀ
¨mepIfpamb IqZmiIfpsS kzoIcWw hgnbmWv
Hmtcm k`mwKhpw Xsâ hnizmkPohnXs¯
hfÀt¯ Xpw, Bßob ssNX\yw t\SnsbSpt¡
Xpw. AtXmsSm¸w Xs¶ A\pZn\ PohnX n̄se
ISaIfpw D¯chmZnXz§fpw ssZhkvt\
l¯nsâbpw ]ckvt\l¯nsâbpw \ndhn \nÀ
Æln¡p¶Xpw, PohnX¯nse {]XnkÔnIfnepw
XIÀ¨Ifnepw XfcmsX apt¶dp¶Xn\v iàn
]Icp¶Xpw IuZminIPohnXamWv.
c maXmbn , aXm´c hnhml§Ä
k`ma¡fpsS hnizmk PohnX¯n\v tIm«w
hcp¯psa¶Xn\m k` AXns\ Hcp
hnhmlXSÊambn \nÝbn¨ncn¡p¶p. GsXmcp
_Ôs¯bpw t]mse ssZhþa\pjy_Ôhpw
IrXyambn ]cn]ment¡ Xpw hfÀt¯ XpamWv.
GsXmcp Poht\bpw t]mse hnizmk PohnX¯n
\pw IrXyamb t]mjWw BhiyamWv. {]mÀ°\m
ssienIfpw, BNmcm\pjvTm\§fpsaÃmw
CubÀ°¯n {]m[m\yw AÀln¡p¶hbmWv.
A\pIqeamb kmlNcy§Ä CÃmXmIpt¼mÄ
Xm³ hnizkn¡p¶ ssZh¯n \n¶v AI¶v
t]mIphm\pw hnizmk PohnX¯n XfÀ¶p
t]mIphm\pw km[yXItfsdbmWv. Cu
Kuchamb kmlNcyw ap³Iq«n I psIm v
k` Xsâ AwK§sf aXm´c hnhml n̄Â \n¶v
AIän \nÀ¯p¶p.
k`bpsS ImgvN¸mSn Hmtcm hnhmlhpw
kz`mh¯m Xs¶ Z¼XnIfpsSbpw
a¡fpsSbpw \· Imw£n¡p¶p. F¶mÂ
aXm´c hnhmlw ]et¸mgpw Cu \·IÄ¡v
XSÊambn¯ocmhp¶XmWv . Z¼XnIÄ
Ccphcpw X§fpsS PohnX k¼qÀ®Xsb ]
ckv]cw ]¦phbv¡p¶XnemWv Z¼XnIfpsS
\· AS§nbncn¡p¶Xv. X½n X½nepÅ
kaÀ¸W¯neqsS ]ckv]c ]qcI§fmbn
amtd hcmWv Z¼XnIÄ. Zm¼Xy_Ô¯nÂ
]¦phb v¡s¸Sp¶X v icocw am {Xaà ,
ad n¨ v PohnX¯nsâ k¼qÀ®XbmWv .
hyànPohnX¯nsâ FÃm Xe§fpamWv.
imcocnIhpw, am\knIhpw, Bßobhpamb
DÄt¨cepIÄ D mIpt¼mgmWv hnhml
PohnXw kpKaambn apt¶m«p t]mhpI. hnizmk
PohnX¯nse sshcp²y§fpw, BNmcm\p
jvTm\§fnse hyXykvXIfpw C{]ImcapÅ
DÄt¨cepIÄ¡p XSÊambn amdmw. Zm¼Xy_
Ôs¯bpw IpSpw_PohnXs¯bpw kmcambn
_m[n¡mw.
Z¼XnIfpsS \·bv¡v F¶Xpt]mse
Xs¶ Ip«nIfpsS in£W¯n\pw hfÀ¨bv¡pw
aXhyXymkw XS椀 krjvSn¡mw. kz`mhcq]
hXv¡cW¯nse kp{][m\ ImeL«amb _mey
¯nepw ssiih¯nepw amXm]nXm¡fpsS
PohnXamWv Ip«nIfpsS ]mT]pkvXI§Ä.
hyXykvX aXm\pjvTm\§fpw, BNmccoXnIfpw,
hnizmk kwlnXIfpsaÃmw Ipªpa\ÊpIfnÂ
Nn´m¡pg¸§Ä¡pw, AkzkvXXIÄ¡pw
ImcWamImw. IqSmsX, aXm´c hnhml§Ä
]et¸mgpw hnhml¯nsâ k¯m]camb
khntijKpW§sf \ncmIcn¡p¶Xn\v
CSbm¡mw. {InkvXob hnhml¯nsâ k¯m]
camb khntij KpW§fmWv GIXzhpw,
Ahn`mPyXbpw. acWw hsc \ne\nev¡p¶
GI `mcyþ`ÀXy_ÔamWXv. hnhml¯nsâ
Cu khntijKpW§sf \ncmIcn¡p¶
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER21
2020
aXhn`mK§fnÂs¸«hcpambpÅ hnhmlw
hgnbmbn It¯men¡m ]¦mfnbpw Ahsb \ncm
Icn¡p¶Xn\ v \nÀ_ÔnXambn¯ocmw .
C¯c¯nepÅ A]ISkmlNcyw Hgnhm¡p¶
Xn\pth nbpw k` aXhyXymkw F¶
hnhmlXSÊw \njvIÀjn¡p¶p. Npcp¡¯nÂ,
hnhmlsa¶ IqZmibpsS \·sb e£yam¡n
s¡m v ss{IkvXh Z¼Xnamcn hnizm
k¯IÀ¨bpsS `hnjy¯pIÄ Hgnhm¡p¶
Xn\pw, k´m\§sf kXyhnizmk¯nÂ
hfÀ¯p¶Xn\v XSÊambn \nev¡mhp¶
kmlNcy§sf \o¡w sN¿p¶Xn\pw th n
bmWv aXhyXymkw F¶ hnhmlXSÊw k`
GÀs¸Sp¯nbn«pÅXv.
hnhmlXSʯn \n¶pÅ HgnhvIt¯men¡m k`mwKamb Hcp hyàn A\y
aX¯nÂs¸« Hcmfpambn hnhmls¯
Akm[phm¡p¶ aXhyXy mkw F¶
hnhmlXSʯn \n¶pw AXymhiy
kµÀ`§fnÂ, KuchXcamb ImcW§fpÅ
t¸mÄ k`m[nImcnIÄ¡v Hgnhv (dispensation) \ev
Imhp¶XmWv. (CCEO cc. 795, 803, 814; CIC cc. 1078, 1086, 1125). hnhmlXSÊw kw_Ôn¨v
\nehnenc n¡p¶ \nba¯n \n¶v _
Ôs¸« It¯men¡m I£nsb Hgnhm¡p¶
D¯chmWXv . {]tXyI kmlNcy¯nÂ
Ass{IkvXh hyànsb PohnX]¦mfnbmbn
kzoIcnt¡ nhcpIbpw F¶m PohnXImew
apgph³ ss{IkvXh hnizmks¯ A`wKpcw
]men¡mhm³ B{Kln¡pIbpw sN¿p¶
It¯men¡m k`mwK¯n\ v \ nbam\p
krXapÅ ap³IcpXepIfpsSbpw Dd¸nsâbpw
ASnØm\ n̄emWv Cu Hgnhv \evIp¶Xv. AXmXv
cq]XIfnse Øetae²y£·mÀ¡v (local hierarchs / local ordinaries) Cu Hgnhv \evIp¶Xn\v
\nba{]Imcw A\phmZw D v (CCEO c. 795; CIC cc. 1078). cp]Xm²y£\mb sa{Xms\ IqSmsX t{]m
t«mkns©Ãqkv (hnImcn P\dmÄ), kns©Ãqkv
(F¸nkvt¡m¸Â hnImcn) F¶nhcpw AXmXv
cq]XIfnse Øetae²y£·mcmWv (CCEO c. 984; CICI c. 134).
Cu k`m[nImcnIÄ aXhyXymksa¶
hnhmlXSʯn \n¶v Hgnhv \evIp¶Xn
\pÅ \S]Sn{Iaw s]mXphmb Imt\m³ \nba
kwlnXIfnepw (CCEO cc. 803, 814; CICI cc. 1086, 1125) kotdm ae_mÀ k`bpsS {]tXyI \nba¯nepw
(SMPL 182, 175) {]Xn]mZn¨n«p v.
(1) aXm´c hnhml n̄Â GÀs¸Sm\m{Kln¡p¶
It¯men¡m k`mwKw, aXhyXymkw F¶
hnhmlXSʯn \n¶v Hgnhv e`n¡p¶Xn
\mbn, CShI hnImcnbpsS ip]mÀitbmSpIqSn,
tcJmaqeapÅ At]£ cq]Xm²y£\v
kaÀ¸n¡Ww.
(2) {]kvXpX At]£bn Xmsg]dbp¶
Dd¸pIÄ ]men¨psImÅmsa¶ {]Jym]\w
It¯men¡m ]¦mfn \St¯ XmWv.
H¶maXmbn, Xsâ It¯men¡m hnizmk n̄Â
Xm³ \ne\n¡psa¶pw, hnizmk¯nÂ
\n¶v hyXnNen¨pt]mtb¡mhp¶ A]
ISkmlNcy§Ä Hg nhm¡p¶Xn\ v
X¿mdmsW¶papÅ {]XnÚ.
c maXmbn, Cu hnhml_Ô¯neqsS
X§Ä¡v e`n¡p¶ Ip«nIsf It¯men¡m
k`bn amt½mZokm ap¡p¶Xn\pw
I t ¯ m e n ¡ m h n i z m k ¯ n Â
hfÀ¯p¶Xn\pw Xsâ Ignh\pkcn¨v ]
cn{ian¡p¶XmsW¶papÅ BßmÀ°amb
hmKvZm\w.
(3) It¯men¡m ]¦mfn \S¯p¶ Cu {]
X nÚsbbpw hmK v Z m\s¯bpw ]
än Ass{IkvXh ]¦mfnsb bYmkabw
Adnbn¡pIbpw, Ass{IkvXh ]¦mfnsb
{]kvXpX hnhc§Ä Adnbn¨n«pÅXmbn
ss{IkvXh ]¦mfnbpsS CShI hnImcn
At]£bn km£ys¸Sp¯pIbpw sN¿Ww.
Ass{IkvXh ]¦mfn¡p hntcm[anÃm¯
]£w B hyàn Xs¶ At]£bn Xsâ
Adnhpw k½Xhpw tcJs¸Sp¯mhp¶XmWv.
(XpScpw)
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER22
2020
The annual governing body meeting of St. Joseph’s Service Society was held at Sanjoepuram Children’s Village, Chandpur on 19 September 2020 in the Presence of the Patron of the society His Grace Archbishop KuriakoseBharanikulangara and the rest of the governing body members. 11 governing body members and 4 invited guests were present in the meeting, which started at 11am by invoking the presence of the Almighty God by Rev. Msgr. Jose Vettical. Rev. Fr. Martin Palamattam,
the president of the society welcomed the gathering and introduced four new governing body members, which was followed by the address by the His Grace andpresentation of the annual working reports by all the heads of the departments. After the discussion and passing of a few resolutions, Rev. Msgr Joseph Odanat proposed the vote of thanks and the meeting came to an end with the prayer by Rev. Sr. Philomina and the final blessing by the Archbishop.
Governing body members: His Grace Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara, Fr. Martin Palamattam, Fr.Biju Joseph, Fr. Joseph K P, Fr. Biju Augustine, Msgr. Jose Vettickal, Msgr. Joseph Odanat, Fr. George
Kochupurackal, Fr. Martin Nalpathilchira, Sr. Philomina SABS, Sr. Rosebel and Mr. Jose Augustine.
sjss news
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER23
2020
our parishes
ST. MARIAM THRESSIA CHURCH, BURARI
ST. PIOUS X CHURCH, DWARKA
CHURCH FEAST: The parish celebrated the church feast on 11th October, 2020. Amidst this Covid-19 terror, celebrating Church feast was a challenge; however with the support and coordination of the parish priest, Rev. Fr. Babu Kurian Anithanam MST, the trustees and the entire parishioners, the entire week of feast turned into a great blessing. Apart from all the celebrations, the annual cultural event was the great highlight, titled as “Urakkamillaatha Saatan” turned into a great success. MARIAN DEVOTION THROUGH ROSARY: The Burari parish totally expressed their love and faith towards Mother Mary through Rosary recitation in the final 10 days of the month. The last day of the Rosary recitation was led by the Mathruvedhi members of the church with full day adoration exposing Holy Eucharist.FIRST HOLY COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION, November 22, 2020: It was a moment of immense joy for all the nine children of St. Mariam Thressia Church, Burari, as they received their first Holy Communion and Confirmation on 22nd November, 2020. The main celebrant of the day was the Auxilliary
Bishop of Faridabad Diocese, Mar Jose Puthenveettil, who offered the solemn Qurbana and administered the sacrament of Confirmation. Our beloved bishop addressed the children during his homily and stressed on the idea of eternal life in communion with Jesus, as an end goal for every Christian. We, the people in Burari extend our sincere gratitude towards His Excellency, Mar Jose Puthenveettil for his valuable time and presence in Burari Parish.. One thing that has to be appreciated is the true expression of faith by these young children even during the alarming pandemic hours. The thirst they had for Christ was quenched through their unbeatable spirit.
Prepared by: Glory Rose Roy
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t b m K n ¨ p s I m v C S h I ] Å n b p s S
AäIpä¸WnIfpw kuµcyh¡cWhpw s]
bnân§pw \S¯n. tem¡vUu¬ kab¯v
hnImcnb¨\pw kntÌgvkpw CShI AwK§fpw
tNÀ¶v ]pXnbXmbn ]Ån¡v th n hm§nb
Øe v̄ Irjn sNbvXv ]¨¡dn hnXcWw sNbvXp.
kmt´mw sak©À, kXyZo]w, XpS§nb {]
kn²oIcW§Ä, aäp CShI hmÀ¯IÄ FÃmw
UnPnä Bbn Hmtcm CShImwK§fpsSbpw
ssIIfn F n̄¡m³ ZzmcI ]Ån¡p Ignbp¶p.
HIvtSm_À amk¯n H¶papX 10 hsc thZ
]mTw ]Tn¡p¶ Ip«nIÄ Hm¬sse\n kqw
aoänwKneqsS hnip² P]ame sNmÃn {]mÀ°n¨p.
P]amesb \bn¡m\pÅ Hmtcm ¢mÊn\papÅ
sjUyqÄ t\cs¯Xs¶ X¿mdm¡nbncp¶p.
XpSÀ¶v 11 apX 22 hsc amXrthZnbpsS t\Xr
Xz¯nepw, 22 apXÂ HIvtSm_À 31 hsc
bqWnäpXe n̄epw Hcp Znhkw t]mepw apS§msX
P]ame sNmÃphm³ Ignªp.
bqZmkv ÇolmbpsS Xncp\mÄ: hnip² bqZm
XtZhqknsâ Xncp\mÄ HIvtSm_À 28þ\v AXoh
`àntbmsS CShI BtLmjn¨p. CShIbnse
hn.bqZm XtZhqkv IpSpw_bqWnänsâ t\
XrXz¯n \m«n \n¶pw cq]w hcp¯pIbpw
Xncp\mÄ Znhkw t\À¨ hnXcWhpw \S¯n.
Prepared by: Issac Abraham
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER24
2020
our parishes
ASSUMPTION FORANE CHURCH, MAYUR VIHAR PHASE 3
Rosary Month Celebration: The Month of Rosary was celebrated with immense devotion in our parish. Most of the people participated in the Rosary campaign: battle against Covid-19 reciting 101 rosaries personally for protection from covid-19 as requested by the parish priest. In the first 20 days, the rosary was conducted in each unit virtually through zoom and all the people took part in the rosary earnestly. In the final 10 days the holy mass with the rosary and adoration streamed live in the youtube channel of our parish.Teachers Day Celebration: Every year with full vigor and enthusiasm Assumption Forane church celebrates Teachers day on November 4. It gives an opportunity for students and parishioners to express their love and affection to their teachers. Since we are passing through a difficult situation due to the Covid-19 pandemic students organized a virtual skit based on the life story of St. Charles Borromeo- patron saint of catechism teachers. It highlighted the important role played by teachers in the faith forming of the young lives. During the occasion Rev. Fr. Sebastian Mullamangalam wished all the teachers and presented a virtual appreciation ceremony.
Our parish has introduced a new system for catechism students in which every morning one student send out a word of God virtually to the vicar and the same is circulated to all the parishioners. This is helping every family to start with the day after listening to a word of God.DSYM: In the month of October, DSYM members conducted Rosary unit wise everyday till 21st October specially for the youth. This was done on an online platform and the members participated actively in their units.St. Vincent De Paul: The Vincent De Paul Society has fourteen adopted families and is supporting them with monthly rations and in other domestic needs. The members of the Society visit/interact with these families and assess their wellbeing and necessities
regularly. The Conference also extend educational support to 11 students studying in different schools/institutes by paying their regular school fees, books and other needs. On emergency medical situations, the Conference has been extending medical support to many needy people in the area. The members of the Conference used to visit Orphanages/Old age homes, extending support by providing food items.
Besides the above regular activities, Assumption Conference distributed 140 food kits during the Covid-19 pandemic and also, supported 32 families by providing casual aid and emergency medical assistance. Also, provided grocery items to a Destitute home in Khera Khurd. The members meet every Sunday to discuss and finalise the activities of the Conference.Holy Childhood Association: We have130 students in Holy Childhood Association. A one day seminar was organised for the holy childhood children . All the members were present and participated with great enthusiasm.Mathruvedhi: A special Holy Mass for the mothers was held on 18th October, 2020, at 11:30 a.m., which was followed by the annual general body meeting of Mathruvedhi. Thereafter the new executive members were elected. Animator: Sr. Celin CMC, President: Valsamma Jose, Vice-President: Litty Simon, Secretary: Lucy Baby, Joint-Secretary: Shanty Charlie, Treasurer: Beena Jose and Joint-Treasurer: Rosy Benny.
A core committee meeting was held on 14th November, 2020 to discuss the future Plan. Unit wise Matruvedi meetings started virtually in zoom.Feast of St. Jude Thaddeus: The parish celebrated the feast of St. Jude on November 1 with a special Holy mass in which all the members actively participated. The St. Jude unit distributed food kits to the needy people.
Prepared by: Regi Thomas
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER25
2020
INFANT JESUS FORANE CHURCH, PALAM
PARISH HONOURS A BUDDING WRITER: Was the lockdown declared over the spread of Corona virus, Covid-19, a blessing or curse? It’s still a hotly debated enigma all over. However, it undoubtedly leans towards the bright side for Tomy Yacob, a youth parishioner of Infant Jesus Forane Church, Palam. The twenty year old, presently pursuing B.A. English (Honours) from Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi, used the uncertain and chaotic time to materialise his dream of authoring a book, and successfully accomplished the task by publishing his first, official literary piece titled ‘ALL FOR NEMO’, on the 9th of September 2020, that was well received and supported by all. His book is a commentary on the fairly common yet undiscussed theme of students’ futile struggle throughout school life, fighting for marks, and the endless comparisons being made by parents and teachers, thus forcing undue pressure on them to perform beyond their capacity. This often leads to a state of depression, hopelessness and even an extreme step; a phenomenon often ignored as ‘just a phase’. The book tries to subtly bring out a harsh and ambitious truth that the parents, who left their mother state, Kerala and live elsewhere as physical and emotional migrants, often want to fulfil their unrealized dreams, which they could not achieve in their own lives, through their children. The pressure is greatly intensified, forgetting that the apple cannot fall far from its tree. The children are then caught between the expectations of parents, teachers, society and their own, as if in a tug of war, unable to enjoy the simple moments of life. They become conscious that people evaluate them according to the marks they score in the 10th and 12th Boards. This limits the true worth of many who cannot cram things and score well, and hence feel let down by everyone. This book makes all slow down and wonder whether the blind and numb race is really worth it. Online Link For the book.Amazon: http://www.amazon.in/dp/B08HQ5KXQD
Flipkart: https://www.flipkart.com/all-nemo-conscious-chaos/p/itm5a84df1ba1081?pid= RBKFVB5U9 Q7XZ YTY
Tomy Yacob was honoured by Infant Jesus Forane Parish, Palam for his outstanding achievement at a young age and presented with a handsome memento, an encouragement to continue his efforts, by the parish priest Very Rev. Fr. Abraham Chempottickal on 18th October, 2020. Fr. Abraham congratulated him and wished him all best for a successful venture ahead. Catechism Teachers Day Celebration 2020: Infant Jesus Forane Catechism Department, Palam celebrated Catechism Teachers’ day on 1st November, 2020 (Sunday). Catechism Student Ms. Monica George gave an introduction about St. Charles Borromeo, the Patron Saint of catechists. Parish Priest Very Rev. Fr. Abraham Chempottickal, MST celebrated special Holy Qurbana for Catechism Teachers and students of Classes 9 to 12. Children led the Church Choir. In the homily, Fr. Abraham emphasised the importance of Catechism Teachers in a parish. Due to Covid -19 pandemic, children greeted the teachers through web media. Life tree: To remember and pray for the departed souls and the souls in the purgatory, Infant Jesus Forane Church celebrates Holy Qurbana and Oppis every day. All names of souls related to the parishioners are inscribed in the life tree placed in the tree and special prayers are offered for them.
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NOVEMBER - DECEMBER26
2020
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BL. KUNJACHAN CHURCH, GEETA COLONY
LOURDES MATHA CHURCH, GURGAON
The parishioners of Bl. Kunjachan Parish, Geeta Colony, celebrated the Feast Day of their Parish Patron Bl. Kunjachan on 1st November, 2020. Prior to the Feast Day celebration, the community participated in 9 days Japamala, Novena and Latheenju from 23rd to 31st of October in preparation for the Feast Day.
On the 23rd of October, both Thirunnal kodiyettam and Presudenthi vazhcha were held in the Bl. Kunjachan Chapel officiated by the Parish Priest Fr. Lijo Thaliyath, followed by the Holy Qurbana. Taking into account the current situation, live steaming of the same was done on the Parish Facebook page. Similarly, the main Feast Day was also celebrated in a peaceful manner on the 1st of November in the Bl. Kunjachan Chapel. The Feast Day commenced with the offering of the Holy Mass by the Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Lijo Thaliyath in union with the community, followed by Latheenju. The ceremony came to its conclusion with the distribution of packed nercha payasam to each family as a token of love and appreciation for their unshaken faith in the Almighty God and in Bl. Kunjachan, even at this time of epidemic.
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Night Vigil & End of the Month of Holy Rosary: A solemn mass was celebrated on October 30th at 6 pm followed by Divine Mercy Worship and Night Vigil held at Lourdes Matha parish. The whole night, from 6 pm to 6 am, the congregation came at different times and prayed for the intercession of the Blessed Mother.Holy Mass resumed at Mass Center: On Sunday November 1st, Holy Qurbana restarted in the Mass
Center after seven months. About 125 people attended the Eucharistic celebrations that day. Holy Mass is held every Sunday at 8 am in the Mass Center.Construction of a Chapel: Construction of a temporary chapel has been started on the land allotted to our Lourdes Matha parish in Gurgaon - Sector 55.
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER27
2020
SACRED HEART FORANE CHURCH, GURGAON
ST EPHREM’S CHURCH, VIKAS PURI
Sacred Heart Forane Church panned a month-long program to cultivate spiritual strength in celebration of the Rosary Month and witnessed the grace of Mother Mary’s spiritual motherhood. The blessed statue of Mother Mary sent out to all wards and all families actively participated in this program and recited rosary and Novena for whole month. On 31st October the celebration took place with Sneha Virunnu and Nercha and maximum parishioners took part in the celebration.
Helping the Helpless: Our youth team took initiative to distribute packages of nutritious vegetable and other food products to the needy people on street. The packages contained enough
food items to feed a family for several days. And they also distributed blankets to the homeless people who sleep on the streets of Gurgaon which was a benevolent act from the part of the youth.
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Parish Feast Celebrations – 2020: Annual titular feast of St Ephrem’s parish was celebrated from 03rd to 11th November, 2020. With careful planning and meticulous execution, the entire celebration was conducted observing COVID restrictions and protocols. Feast days were celebrated with Novena, Rosary and Holy Mass. Each day of the feast was graced with distinguished priests, who gave special messages during the Holy Mass.
The celebrations started with flag hoisting by the parish priest Rev. Fr. Sebastian Moolechalil. The celebrants for Holy Mass and Novena during feast days were Rev. Fr. Sebastian Kallath, Rev. Fr. Stephen Vettuvelil, Rev. Fr. Anto Kanjirathunkal, Rev. Fr. Kuriakose
Alavelil, Rev. Fr. Joshi Kottackal, Rev. Fr. Varghese Puthuserry, Rev. Fr. Joseph Vellappallikuzhiyil, Rev. Fr. Domi Vallamkunnel and |Rev. Fr. Sanjay Kurikkattil.National Service Scheme Award: Ms. Chris John D/o Mr. John Joseph and Ms. Monica Joseph has been selected for the highest award for an NSS volunteer in the country. She is one of the 30 volunteers selected from 40 lakh NSS volunteers throughout the country. Ms Chris John received Presidential Award during a virtual programme organized at Vigyan Bhavan from the Honorable President Ram Nath Kovind on 24th September, 2020. The award consists of a Citation and Rupees One Lakh with an invitation for dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan with the Honorable President. She was also felicitated by Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara and Auxiliary Bishop Jose Puthenveettil during the Bezalel Literary events on 17th October, 2020. The parish community congratulated her during the Sunday Mass on 04th October, 2020 and was felicitated by the Parish Priest Rev Fr Sebastian Moolechalil. It is a matter of pride for the community.
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NOVEMBER - DECEMBER28
2020
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI FORANE CHURCH, DILSHAD GARDEN
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NOVEMBER - DECEMBER29
2020
ST. ALPHONSA CHURCH, SHAHBAD
ST. CHAVARA KURIAKOSE ELIAS CHURCH, HARI NAGAR
The Parish celebrated ten days of Rosary in veneration of our Blessed Mother Mary in gratitude for the protection that she gives to the Church in answer to the praying of the Rosary by the faithful. The ten days of Rosary culminated with a feast celebration on October 25, 2020. The celebrants of the feast were Rev.Fr. Jitho Arackkal and Rev.Fr. Litto Cheruvallil, two new priests of the diocese. A short felicitation ceremony was also organized to honour and acknowledge the achievers of the Parish who made us all proud with their exemplary achievements.
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NOVEMBER - DECEMBER30
2020
ST. JUDE THADDEUS CHURCH, ASHOK VIHAR
ST. PADRE PIO CHURCH, ROHINI
PARISH FEAST: The Feast of St. Jude Thaddeus, the patron of our parish and Mother Mary was celebrated on 23, 24 and 25 October 2020 with full devotion and faith. For the preparation of the feast, Rosary and Novena of St. Jude together with Holy Mass was celebrated for 10 days from 15th October to 24th October with the leadership of each prayer unit. On 23.10.2020, the flag was hoisted before the Holy Mass by Rev.Fr. Sunil Panichempallil, the Vicar of St. Padre Pio Church, Rohini, who was also the main celebrant of the Holy Mass On 24.10.2020, the Holy Mass was offered by Fr. Jitho Arackal, a newly ordained priest of our Diocese. On 25th October, the Holy Mass started at 10.00 am. Rev. Fr. Babu Anithanam, the Vicar of St. Mariam Theresa Church, Burari and Catechism Director of our diocese was the main celebrant of the Holy Mass. An inspirational and thoughtful homily was given by him during the Holy Mass. Keeping in mind the present situation and the directions of Govt. authorities, in connection with Covid-19 pandemic, the feast was conducted with limitations. The celebrations were over with distribution of food packets. ONE DAY RETREAT: One day retreat was conducted on 18th October in preparation of the parish feast, led by Rev. Fr. Francis Karthanam V.C and his team of Divine Retreat Centre, Faridabad. The retreat started at 9.30.am with the rosary, followed by prayerful input
sessions by Fr. Francis Karthanam V.C and his team. His other team members gave immense support with prayers and songs all the day. The Holy Mass was celebrated thereafter and the day’s retreat was over with adoration.FELICITATION: Mr. A.C Wilson of our parish was congratulated and felicitated by the parishioners on the appointment as the secretary of Pastoral Council of our Diocese on 8th November, 2020 after the Holy Mass. He also expressed his gratitude to the Curia Members as well as the parishioners. CHURCH CONSTRUCTION: The construction of new church building of St. Jude Thaddeus Church, Ashok Vihar is in progress as the concrete works of the base is in a final stage. The prayers and blessings of all the members of the diocese are humbly requested.
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2020
actively participated in the rosary with due devotion and reverence and prayed for St. Mary’s intercessions to overcome the Covid-19 pandemic situation. On 31st October, the final day of rosary devotion, the parishioners joined the diocesan rosary devotion programme and celebrated the last phase with great devotion and festivity. Reji Mathew Awarded: Mr Reji Mathew was awarded DMC Brave Heart Award by Distress Management Collective, New Delhi for his commitment and dedication in serving the community during challenging times of COVID-19 Global Pandemic. We congratulate him.
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ST. PETER’S CHURCH, R.K. PURAM
ST. THOMAS CHURCH, MOTIAKHAN
ROSARY MONTH: The month of October was dedicated as rosary month where in rosaries were recited with full devotion. Under the leadership of Mathruvedhi, the mothers of the parish continued rosary from 6 am to 10 pm the whole month. At the parish level, rosary was recited unit-wise for 20 days with Eucharistic celebration and blessing of Holy Eucharist at St. Peter’s Bhawan, Bersarai. From 11th till 20th October rosary was recited at unit-level, with each family of the unit taking lead for each day and the members of each unit got virtually connected with other members for prayers and interactions via Zoom and Google meet. From 21st onwards rosary recitation was held for ten days unit wise followed by Holy Qurbana at St. Peter’s Bhawan, Bersarai. On 25thOctober Akhanda Japamala was recited under the leadership of Mathruvedhi. All the parishioners
We had our Catechism Teacher's Felicitation on 01.11.2020. We dedicated the Holy Mass for our Teachers on that day and soon after the Holy Mass began the felicitation. The programme was well organized and the students were at the forefront and they delivered inspired speeches about their teacher's. At the end we distributed gifts to our beloved teachers and they felt very happy and honored. Apart from this, a video was made and sent to the Teacher's group wherein each student from every class gave a short speech about their Teacher. On the whole it was an event of joy and happiness for our Catechism Teachers.
After a lot of If's and but's the renovation of our chapel was finally agreed and the renovation was started in the month of September and completed after one and a half months. By God's grace everything went on well. The inauguration and Blessing of the chapel was done under the auspices of His Excellency Bishop Jose Puthenveetil, Auxiliary Bishop. The function went on well and we had the ribbon cutting ceremony followed by Holy Mass and Dinner with the Bishop and Parish Council members. The Bishop gave a very inspiring and informative homily about the Punjab Mission. To support this noble cause, our parishioners lent great support by contributing nearly 1,00,650/- rupees as donation for the Punjab mission. It was a great noble gesture and sacrifice from their part because though it is the corona season and people are struggling to make ends meet yet they brushed aside all their setbacks and contributed generously for the mission. On the whole it was a great dream come true and we thank the Almighty God for his blessings and providence.
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER32
2020
ST. AUGUSTINE’S FORANE CHURCH, KAROL BAGH
ST. JUDE’S CHURCH, SAHIBABAD
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PRIESTS’ Annual Retreat
The Annual Spiritual Retreat for the Priests of the Diocese of Faridabad-Delhi commenced on Monday, 16th November, 2020 at Sanjoepuram Children’s Village with the introductory talk of Most Rev.
Jose Puthenveetil, the auxiliary bishop of Faridabad –Delhi Diocese. Rev. Fr. Francis Karthanam VC, Director of Divine Retreat Centre, Faridabad animated the Retreat. The talk of the Retreat preacher was sandwiched with the beautiful instruction in three sessions of Most Rev. Kuriakose Bharanikulangara, the Archbishop of the Diocese of Faridabad-Delhi, which was really inspiring and enriching. The retreat reached its culmination at the Eucharistic Procession in which all Rev. Sisters and inmates of Sanjoepuram participated. The Retreat ended on 21st November, 2020. It was a time of spiritual renewal for all the Priests of the Diocese.
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