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1 Vol. 9 Issue 6 Nov-Dec 2018 SANTH ME Messenger FARIDABAD DIOCESAN BULLETIN God is with us

2 A PASTORAL APPROACH OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH TOWARDS MIGRANTS - A Case Study of the Multi-Ritual Context of India written by Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara, released by Msgr. Jose Vettickal, Vicar General, by giving a copy to Mr. P. J. Thomas, Pastoral Council Secretary, Diocese of Faridabad-Delhi on Farewell to Rev. Dr. Robi Kunthaniyil, Chief Editor, Santhome Messenger Sincere thanks to Rev. Dr. Robi Kunthaniyil for his sincere and faithful service as the Chief Editor of Santhome Messenger, Diocesan Bulletin.

3 DIOCESAN BULLETIN DIOCESE OF FARIDABAD-DELHI Volume-9, Issue-6, November-December Patron Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara Chief Editor Rev. Dr. STANLEY PULPRAYIL Managing Editor Rev. Fr. Davis Kalliyathuparambil Associate Editor Johnson V.P. Members REV. MSGR. JOSE VETTICKAL REV. DR. PIOUS MALEKANDATHIL P. J. THOMAS Jessy jose Designed & Printed by Royalthotz, New Delhi web edition Rev. Fr. Anoop Madathiparambil sony joseph CONTENTS PASTORAL LETTER 03 Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara PASTORAL VISIT TO PUNJAB 07 PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING NEWS 08 MATHRUVEDHI NEWS 09 MUSIC MINISTRY NEWS 09 DSYM NEWS 10 DYC FAMILY APOSTOLATE NEWS 13 POEM 14 Msgr. Stanley Pulprayil SMYM NATIONAL YOUTH CONFERENCE 16 Published by Diocese of Faridabad-Delhi Bishop's House, 1B/32 N.E.A, Old Rajinder Nagar New Delhi info@faridabaddiocese.in Website: (Private Circulation Only) ST. JUDE CHURCH, SAHIBABAD PASTORAL VISIT 18 SEMINARY NEWS 21 WORLD NEWS 22 PARISH NEWS 23

4 2018 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER Adieu and Welcome Rev. Dr. Robi Kunthaniyil, after three years of dedicated service as the chief editor of Santhome Messenger, returned to his mother diocese. Fr. Robi, your leadership and talented pen helped a lot to present the Santhome Messenger with new style and deep content. The Archbishop and editorial board thank you sincerely for all what you have been to us and wish you all the best and divine blessings in your future ministry. Rev. Dr. Stanley Pulprayil is appointed as the Chief Editor of Santhome Messenger. Fr. Stanley, Cordial welcome to the team of the Santhome Messenger and we wish you every success. Festal Greetings to our Dear Fathers Fr. Ginto K.Tom 3rd January Fr. Cyril Mathew Kureekattu 3rd January Fr. Davis Kalliyathuparambil 20th January Fr. Sebastin Mullamangalath 20th January -2- Fr. Rony Thoppilan 20th January Fr. Sebastian Moolechalil 20th January Fr. Sebastian Areeparambil 20th January Festal Greetings also to all our Rev. Sisters and Laity, having Patron s Day in January & February Fr. Vinod Chennackattukunnel 20th January

5 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018 Pastoral Letter CSbteJ\w sszhir]bmepw ssçloi knwlmk\ nsâ at\mkpw mepw ^cozm_mzv cq]xbpss sa{xm³ Ipcymt mkv `cwnipf c Xsâ A[nImc nâs «CShIIfnse _lpam\s «hnimcnamà pw AkvtX namà pw aäp sshznià pw k\ymkn\o k\ymknamà pw hnizmkniä pambn FgpXp {InkvXpaÊv ktµiw aninlmbnâ {]nb ktlmzcoktlmzc mtc, hõea tf, CXm kiep\ n\pw th nbpå henb kt mj nsâ kzzmà \n sf Rm³ Adnbn p p. (eq m 2:10). sszhw a\pjy\mbn a nâ AhXcn kam\xifnãm kzzmà hn nse amemjamà hnkvabt mss {]tlmjn pibmwv. amemjamcpss hn{ipx Km\t msv tnà v \ap pw \nda\têmss ]msmw AXyp X fnâ sszh n\v kvxpxn, `qanbnâ k \kpåhà v kam[m\w. \n Ät hà pw Fsâ lrzbwkaamb {InkvXpaÊv BiwkIÄ! Cu kzzmà ti«b«nsbcpss {]XnIcWw C pw A\pIcWobw Xs. \ap pw s_xvtelw hsc t]mimw IÀ mhv \s½ Adnbn Cu kw`hw ImWmw (eq m 2:15). ImemXnhÀ nbmwv s_xv telw hscbpå bm{xbpw Imens mgp nsâ ZnhyZqXpw. ^cozm_mzvþuâln cq]xbpss CSb³ F \nebnâ Cu CSb mcpss s_xvsetlante på bm{xbmwv Fsâ a\êns\bpw `cn p Xv. s_xvsetlante på bm{xbnâ H maxmbn Fsâ a\êns\ kv]àin Xv, ]nå Ifm s]mxnªp ]pâs m«nbnâ sszh]p{x³ ibn p p F almclkyamwv. CXnepw henb Zmcn{Zy nsâ `mhapt m? sszhoi Zmcn{Zyw ImWm³ am\h \b\ Ä Xpdt kabamwnxv. ]pâ q«nse sszhs t\m n, tidnins m³ IqcbnÃm h\pw DSpXpWn v adp XpWnbnÃm h\pw ]dbmw, CXm Fs t mse Xs Fsâ IqsS hkn p sszhw þ C½m\pthÂ. \s½ sszha fm m³ sszhw a\pjy]p{x\mbn. hn.tpm t]mä c masâ hm piiä HmÀ mw, Jesus is the human face of God and the Divine face of Man. AÊoknbnse hn. {^m³knkv sszh nsâ a\p jymhxmc clkyw ]ehpcp [ym\n n«pw A{Kmlyamb AÛpXambn Ahtijn pibmwv. a\p jymhxmc clkyw At±l n\v I IpfnÀs, simxnxosc ImWWw. AXn\pth n hn. {^m³knkv BZys ]pâ qsv \nà½n p. ]pâ qsv sszha\pjy _Ô nsâ ad phmt\m, ambv phmt\m Ignbm I nbmwv. ]pâs m«nbpw ]nå bpw \ÂIp Xv a\pjyxz nsâ ] bmb apjamwv. ]mhs «hcnepw A[ØnXcnepw lx`mkycnepw sszh nsâ a\pjyomb ImWphm³ \ap miww. ]nå sim v s]mxnbs «h³ \½psS snhnbnâ a{ n pw, a sf \n Ä v hkv{x[mcw nâ BVw_cacpXv. hn. t_knensâ hm piä \½psS IÀ ]ps fnâ ]Xnbs«, \n fpss Aeamcbn A«nbn«v ASp n sh ncn p hkv{x Ä Zcn{Zsâ \áx amäm\p ÅhbmWv. \½psS lrzbhbepifnâ Rm³ \á\mbncp p, \n Ä F\n v hkv{xw X p. F IÀ mhnsâ hn\w hnfªp \nd]d s]ment kabamwv {InkvXpaÊv. ticf nâ ]mà m³ BfnÃmXncp n«pw, BVw_c hospiä \nà½n p Xv ]pâ qsnsâ ssnx\yt msv -3-

6 2018 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER ]pe_ôanãmsxbmwv. ticf nse {]fb nâ hosv \jv«s «hà v hosv \nà½n v \ÂIm³ ^cozm_mzvþuâln cq]x ap n«nd nbxv ]pâ qsnsâ ssnx\yw \s½ \nà_ôn p XpsIm mwv. c v hàjw sim v ]qà nbm m³ e yansp \½psS `h\ \nà½mw ]²Xn ]qà nbm m³ D otimbpss ]pâ qsv \s½ \nà_ôn s«. c maxmbn Cu CSb msct mse \ap v s_xvsetlanâ t]mbn D otimsb A½bmb adnbt mspw butk nxmhnt\mspsam w ImWWw. amxmhnsâbpw butk nxmhnsâbpw IpSpw_ nemwv c I³ ]nd p Xv, \mw Ahs\ I pap«p Xv. Xncp pspw_ nse t]mse \½psS IpSpw_ sfbpw Cutim hkn p Beb fm n amäwtasb v {]mà n mw. {]nbs «A½amsc, ]cn.a½bpss a\ênt\msv \n fpss lrzb sfbpw tnà ph v ]pâiq«nse adnbs t mse FÃmw lrzb nâ kw{kln v KmVambn Nn n pi. \ \ndªhsf \n\ p kzkvxn F kzà nsâ A`nhmZ\w tiä m³ `mkyw e`n hfmwv Xncp pspw_ nse \mbni, \½psS ]cnip² A½. \ bpss ]mt Ä \n fnâ \n v a Ä ]Tn s«. IpSpw_ nse FÃm Xocpam\ fnepw \nsâ hm v F nâ \ndthds«f Nn tbmss, sszthjvs n\p I mfn p A½amcmWv \½psS IpSpw_ sf Cutim hkn p XncpIpSpw_ fm p Xv. D cw In«m tnmzy Ä pw lrzb neqss hmä IS p A\p`h Ä pw at²y temikm[mcwamb ]cnlmcamà Ä BcmbmsX, Ipdp p hgniä txsmsx FÃmw lrzb nâ kw{kln v {]mà n p A½amcmWv a Ä v ap nse ambm amxri. XncplrZb cq] n\v ap nse Xncnsh«n Xnf p amxrapj fnâ \n p a Ä {]mà n m³ ]Tn s«. X fpss PohnXt mwn Imäpw timfpw \ndª PohnX kmkc nâ \ qcants Xv {]mà \bmip Dd ]mdtaemsw hkvxpx IpSpw_amIp ]mtimebnâ \n v a Ä lrznøam n Ignªm Cu timkvtamt]mfnä³ knänbnâ atxxctam, ax\ncmk n\v IpS]nSn p txm Bb Im¼Ên sn ptnà mepw AhcpsS ImenSdnÃ. ]pâ q«nse A½ \ÂIp ]mtamwnxv. {]nb ]nxm msc, \oxnam\mb butk nsâ Ic Ät ]pâiq«nse D nsb A\o Xnbnepw, A[nImc ZpÀtaml nepw B pt]mb tltdmtzknsâ hmfnâ \n p c n m³ Icp påq. a Ä pth n A s A w txsp \n fpss A²zm\ n\nsbnâ A\oXnbpsS `mh IÀ IfnÂ, AXnsâ txtcm«nâ A w hn«p \nâ p bphxeapdsb {i²n msx t]micpsx. PohnX hym]mc nâ kxykôxbmwv Fsâ A sâ aqe[\sa pw, \oxnbpss hgnifnte At±lw k cn q F Dd pw a Ä v e`n mâ \½psS IpSpw_ Ä v ap¼nâ Xncp pspw_ nsâ hmxmb\ Ä Xpd s SpIbmbn. am{xhpaã BcptSbpw kzimcyxbnâ IS pibdm\pw, A]cs\ A]am\nX\m m³ X{Xs SpIbpw sn p hnthn\bpw hnthihpanãm hnieamb Hcp am[ya kwkv mcw XnanÀ mspibmwn v. CXv Xn bpss hym]\ n\v thkx Iq«pw. \ymb fp mbn«pw ]cn. adnbs A]am\nXbm m³ CjvSs Sm hn. butk v \½psS ]nxm mà p amxribmiww. IpSpw_ nsâ euinit aw e yw sh på A²zm\ n\nsbnâ a fpss Bßob DXvIÀjhpw am\kni DÃmkhpw Dd phcpt Xv \n fpss ISabmsW v ]nxm mà HmÀ Ww. IpSpw_ t mssm w \à kabw (Qualitative Time) NnehnSm³ IpSpw_\mY mà {i²n Ww. {]nb Ipªp sf Cu {InkvXpaÊv \ap v \ÂIp ktµiw Fs v Nn n mw. D otim Úm\ nepw {]mb nepw sszh nsâbpw a\pjycpssbpw {]oxnbnâ hfà p h Xp t]mse \n fpw amxm]nxm mà p hnt[bcmbn hfcww. \n sf {]Xn AhcpsS I v \ndbm³ CShccpXv. D otimsb \nà½eamb lrzb fnte v kzoicn p Xn\pth n t\ms¼sp v -4-

7 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018 Ccp] p Znkhpw Znhy_enbn kw_ôn Ip«nIsf Rm³ {]txyiw A`n\µn p p. at\m lcamb ]pâ qssmcp p \n Ä ]pâ qsnsâ emfnxyw Gäphm Ww. A[nI nehpw BVw_ chpw shsnªv Zcn{Zcmb Ipªp sf \n Ä klmbn Ww, CâÀ s\änsâbpw samss_â t^mwnsâbpw AanXamb D]tbmKw Ipd p ]T\ nepw amxm]nxm msc klmbn p Xn\pw AhtcmsSm w DÃkn p Xn\pw kabw Is Ww. IpSpw_ n\pw \msn\pw \ sn p hcmbn hfcm³ \n Ä v CSbmIs«sb v Rm³ {]mà n p p. hõeipªp sf, \n Ä v Fsâ lrzbw \ndª {InkvXpaÊv BiwkIÄ! aq maxmbn, kie P\]Z Ä pw th n Hcp c I³ ]nd ncn p p F mwv amemj B«nSb msc Adnbn Xv. C v Cu kzzmà sim mspt¼mä c Is\ Adnbm At\IÀ Ahtijn p p F kxyw anj³ cq]xbmb \mw {]txyiw A\pkvacn Ww. \½psS anj³ cwkt bv v, {]txyin v ] m_nte v \n fpss {i²sb Rm³ Wn p p. CutimbpsS c m ZqXn BIrjvScmIp At\IÀ \½psS anj\pifnep v. \½psS anj\dnamà ]cnanxamb kmlncy fnâ Pohn psim v \S p kphntij {] tlmjww At\Isc BIÀjn p p v. BZna k`bpss hfà bmwv Rm³ C cpw nâ HmÀ½n p Xv. ""AhÀ sszhs kvxpxn pibpw FÃmhcpsSbpw {]oxn v ]m{xamipibpw snbvxp. c {]m]n p hsc IÀ mhv AhcpsS KW nâ A\pZn\w tnà psim ncp p'' (A. {].3:47). CXpXs bmwv \½psS anj³ cwk pw IÀ mhv snbvxpsim ncn p Xv. \½psS cq]xm Øm]\ n\ptijap mb kphntijhxv cw apt ä n\v cq]xm IpSpw_t msp tnà p Rm³ sszh n\p \µn ]dbp p. hnizmkw kzoicn v k`bnte p hcp hà v ASnØm\]camb Bcm[\m kuicy sfmcpt Xv \½psS ISabmWv. AhÀ v Znhy_enbn ]s Sp m³ AS p ]q«på Hcp sim p ]Ånsb nepw ]Wnbn p simsp Wsa ]cnanxamb BhiyamWv Cu anj³ tìj\pifnse BfpIÄ \½psS ap³]nâ shbv p Xv. Cu Bhiys kxyhnizmk nâ ] ga mcmb \ap v I nsã v \Sn m\miptam? ChnsSbmWv CutimaninlmtbmSpÅ kvt\lw \s½ \nà_ônt Xv. \½psS FÃm anj\dnamscbpw {InkXpvaÊv thfbnâ Rm³ A`nhmZ\w sn p p. \mw AhÀ pth n \nc cw {]mà n pibpw t{]mõmln n pibpw sn Ww. \½psS anj³ tìj\piä kµàin m³ FÃmhscbpw kvt\l]qàæw Wn p p. ""`qanbpss AXnÀ niä hsc c F n p simsp m³ P\XIÄ v {]Imiambn \ns Øm]n ncn p p.'' (Gi m 49:6). CtX ZuXyw Xs bmwv ^cozm_mzvþuâln cq]xbpw Gäphm nbncn p Xv. \memaxmbn, {InkvXpaÊv thfbnâ k` apgphs\bpw kaà n v \mw {]mà n Ww. k \ ÊpÅhÀ v amemjamà Biwkn kam[m\w APKW fpw AP]meIcpw Iq«mbvabn A\p`hn Ww. \½psS k`bnâ ASp Ime p mb hnhmz fpssbpw Btcm]W {]Xymtcm]W fpssbpw Imepjy nâ \n pw k` hnaeoicn s SWw. k`bv p ]pdsa \oxn txsnt mip A]ISIcamb {]hwx Ahkm\n n m³ \mw Aam n piqsm. hnip² IqZmibmb Ip¼kmcs t mepw emlh _p²ntbmss sxcphv NÀ IfneqsS A[nt ]n Xv AXy w thz\mp\iamwv. AXn\pÅ ]gpxpiä CÃmXm m³ k` PmKcqIbmIWw. Ip¼kmc q«nâ sshzni³ {InkvXphnsâ Øm\ v \nâ p psh Ccp]s m v \qäm p IfmbpÅ k`bpss ]c¼cmkx hnizmks I nse IrjvaWnt]mse \mw Im pkq n Ww. AXv Cfw Xeapd v ]IÀ psimsp pibpw thww. ImcWw AXv It men m kxyhnizmk nsâ BWn ÃpIfnsem mwv. ti bmip ]mdtaâ ASnØm\an«k`bvs Xnsc \ciihms Ä {]_es SpIbnÃsb \my\vsd hm piä \ap v {]Xymi ]Ics«. -5-

8 2018 Book Review NOVEMBER-DECEMBER A PASTORAL APPROACH OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH TOWARDS MIGRANTS: A Case Study of the Multi Ritual Context of India By Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara The Author, The Book and The Contents The author Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara is a versatile expert in the field of Canon Law or Church Law. This fact is very well evident from his degrees in both Oriental and Latin Canon Law. He has two Licentiates from Pontifical Lateran University and Pontifical Oriental Institute, Rome and Doctorate from Pontifical Oriental Institute, Rome. He did a post-doctoral study in Canonical Jurisprudence at the Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome and Roman Rota. And, at present, he is the Chairman of the Committee for Canonical Questions at the Synod of Bishops of the Syro-Malabar Church. He has also written many books on Canon Law which are study guides of research students and professors in Rome. In this book, Archbishop elucidates the Migrant situation in India, especially the situation of Syro- Malabar faithful in the Dioceses of Faridabad, Shamshabad and Kalyan. The first Part describes the context of migrants in general and the second Part goes on enumerating the concrete situation of migrants in various Dioceses. He has also specific solutions to the problems faced by the faithful in Faridabad and Kalyan Dioceses. The Joint Pastoral Letter and Instructions from Rome are his initiatives to find out the solutions of the problems. The Letter of Pope Francis in the context of the creation of the eparchy of Shamsabad is analyzed in detail. This book will be a study guide for all the faithful of migrant communities all over the world and for the canonists. By Fr. Martin Palamattom c Isâ hchneqss kiep\ n\pw Biwkn s «kam[m\hpw im nbpw kieà pw ssihcs«sb BiwktbmsS \n sf Ghscbpw ]nxmhnsâbpw ]p{xsâbpw ]cnip²mßmhnsâbpw \ma nâ Rm³ lrzb]qàæw BioÀÆZn p p. kvt\l]qàæw, \n fpss ]nxmhv BÀ v_nj v Ipcymt mkv `cwnipf c ^cozm_mzvþuâln cq]xbpss sa{xm³ (ItcmÄ _mknepå cq]xm Imcymeb nâ \n v 2018þmw B v Unkw_À 12þmw XobXn _p[\mgvn \ÂIs «Xv. Cu CSbteJ\w 2018 Unkw_À 23þmw XobXn RmbdmgvN IpÀ_m\ at²y cq]xbnse FÃm ]ÅnIfnepw RmbdmgvN IpÀ_m\bpÅ FÃm Øm]\ fnepw amêv skâdpifnepw hnizmkn kaql n\mbn hmbnt XmWv.) -6-

9 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018 Pastoral visit to Mutksar, Jaitho, Mallewala, Mudki, Kotdeseke, Hastiwala. Archbishop visited the CST Orphanage, D.M. Sisters, blessed new Mission houses of MSMI Sisters and evaluated the scope of new missions. -7-

10 2018 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER Aßmb imàoicww ImeL«nsâ Bhiyw BÀ v_nj v Ipcymt mkv `cwnipf c B[p\nI ImeL«n k`mpohnx nâ \m\mhn[ shãphnfniä t\cnspt¼mä AßmbimàoIcWw ImeL«nsâ BhiyamsW v BÀ v _nj v Ipcymt mkv `cwnipf c. ^cozm_mzvþuâln cq]xbpss ]mìdâ Iu knâ kt½f\w DXvLmS\w snbvxv kwkmcn pibmbncp p At±lw. k`bpss kàtæm pjamb hfà bv v AßmbcpsS klmb klicw Ä hnes «XmWv. ^cozm_mzvþuâln cq]xbpss Ncn{Xw Aßmb imàoicw nsâ Ncn{XamsW v BÀ v_nj v A`n{]mbs «p. cq]xbpss AP]me\ Imcy fnepw, hnizmk PohnX nepw, Bcm[\{Ia nepw anj³ {]hà \ nepw sszhhnfn t{]mõml\ nepw AßmbcpsS A`n{]mb Ä kzcq]n v D chmznxzs «hsc Adnbn phm³ ]mìdâ Iu knâ AwK Ä v km[n Wsa v At±lw Blzm\w snbvxp. am²ya fpss A\ km[yxiä AwKoIcn psim v Xs am²ya km cxbpss {]m[m\yw At±lw Du n dªp. tam. Ìm³en ]pâ{]bnâ "hnip² IpÀ_m\ k`sb ]WnXpbÀ p p' F hnjbs Bkv]Zam n mêv \bn p. tpmbnâ v sk{i«dn {ioaxn skeo\ hn³skâ v Ignª Hcp hàjs dnt mà«v AhXcn n p. Ptkmf HuÀ teun Hm^v ^m na s^mtdm\ ]Ånbn \S tbmk nâ hnimcn P\dmÄ tam. tpmkv sh«n  kzmkxhpw ]mìdâ Iu knâ sk{i«dn {io.]n.sp. txmakv \µnbpw ]dªp. -8-

11 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018 Mathruvedhi NEWS On Sunday 2nd December, 2018 Mathruvedhi conducted a General Body meeting which was presided over by Msgr. Fr. Jose Vettickal, Vicar General and Rev. Fr. Robi Kunthaniyil addressed the gathering. It was attended by the members from all the seven Foranes and parish executives. The meeting began with a prayer led by Sr. Liz. Maria CMC, the Animator which was followed by a welcome speech by Mrs. Ani Philip. The Presidential speech was given by Msgr. Fr. Jose Vettickal and he outlined the contributions of Fr Robi to the Diocese and he also announced the new Director Rev. Fr. Martin Palamattam on behalf of Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara. The consolation prize winners of the draw of Mathruvedhi Education Fund were felicitated by Fr. Robi Kunthaniyil and then he described the eligibility criteria pertaining to the distribution of Mathruvedhi Education Fund. Rev. Fr. Robi, Rev. Fr. Martin and Rev. Fr. Sijo Edakarottu disributed the Consolation Prizes. Fr. Robi Kunthaniyil, the outgoing Director who was also holding the position of the Chancellor of the Diocese was given a heartwarming sent off by Mathruvedhi members. He returns to his mother diocese after having 3 years of service in Diocese of Faridabad. All the executives admired his indomitable support and guidance, and everyone prayed for God s manifold blessings upon him. Our new Director Fr. Martin Palamattam was introduced and a warm welcome was extended to him. Fr. Martin thanked Fr. Robi for his service and requested prayers and support from all the members. music ministry NEWS The Department of Liturgical Music conducted one day seminar for all the choir members in the Diocese on 24 November 2018 at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Jesola. The seminar started at 10:15am. Rev. Fr. Mathew Kizhackechira, the Director of Liturgical Music welcomed everyone. Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara inaugurated the seminar led a very informative class on Church Music and thus set the seminar on the move. Rev. Fr. Manoj Kollamparambil, Rev. Fr. Shinto Pulikuzhiyil and Mr. Scaria Jacob spoke on diverse topics related to music. Rev. Fr. Mathew Kizhackechira, introduced to them the Diocesan policies regarding the Choir and thanked the Archbishop, the resource persons and the participants. The certificates were distributed to the participants by the courtesy of parish priests. The seminar ended at 4 pm. -9-

12 2018 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER dsym NEWS DSYM Diocesan Elections for the tenure of The elections for the Diocesan Executive Committee of DSYM was held on November 23, DSYM Diocesan Director, Rev. Fr. Julius Karukanthara welcomed all participants and introduced the day plan. This was followed by an introductory session by Bivin Varghese, President DSYM and Global Deputy President of SMYM. Fr. Julius along with Fr. Vinod Chennackattukunnel MCBS (Karol Bagh Forane) and Fr. Biju Kannampuzha (Palam Forane) engaged the participants through various group activities. Vicar General of the Diocese, Rev. Msgr. Jose Vetickal addressed the Diocesan senate members and spoke about Christian leadership. He used many an anecdote from the Bible as well as civil political arena to give case study examples of various leadership styles and facing situations. His Grace Archbishop Mar Kuriakose Bharanikulangara, Bishop of the Diocese and Patron of the movement joined the group for lunch. His Grace spoke to the participants about the importance of leadership transition and quoted Holy Father Pope Francis to lay down the critical traits for a church leader. In his address, he thanked the outgoing DEXCO and added that he and his curia were at ease with the team and their conduct. His Grace appreciated all the efforts of the outgoing DEXCO in raising the bar. The following members were elected for the DSYM DEXCO 2019-'21 tenure. Position Name Parish President Mr. Martin Joseph Faridabad Deputy President Ms. Daliya Roy R K Puram Vice President Mr. Githin Thomas Aya Nagar General Secretary Ms. Roshni Biju Faridabad Secretary Mr. Stanley Stephen Palam Jt. Secretary Ms. Angel Mathew Mayur Vihar Ph 3 Treasurer Ms. Steffy George Gurgaon Youth Councillor (Male) Mr. Amol Benny Noida Youth Councillor (Female) Ms. Silvi Wilson Hari Nagar The newly elected DEXCO will assume office from 1st Jan Newly elected DEXCO with DSYM Director The DSYM Diocesan Executives bid farewell to Rev. Fr. Robi George, who served the Diocese of Faridabad- Delhi as the Chancellor. Rev Father is a well-wisher of the youth and was a tremendous support for DSYM. -10-

13 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018 Diocesan Youth Convention DYC 2018 The Diocesan Youth Convention 2018 was held on 4th November 2018 at Convent of Jesus and Mary School, New Delhi. The event witnessed a participation of around 700 youth from 30 parishes along with priests and nuns. The day began with the Rosary followed by the inaugural procession leading to the Holy Mass. The procession was led by the unit presidents and secretaries holding the papal flags followed by the Diocesan Executive Committee (DEXCO), where Mr. Bivin Varghese, President, DSYM, carried the statue of St. John Paul II, heavenly patron of Syro-Malabar Youth and then the DSYM Director Rev. Fr. Julius Job and Rev. Fr. Sabu Thomas. The homily was delivered by Rev. Fr. Julius Karkunthara, Director, DSYM who spoke about how the youth should come forward to bear witness to Christ. The Holy Qurbana was followed by a brief ice breaking session led by Steffy Jose of St. Joseph s Church, Kalkaji and Alwin Sabu from St. Jude s Thaddeus Church Ashok Vihar. Following this Bivin Varghese set the stage for Rev. Fr. Sabu Thomas, the main speaker for the day by introducing and welcoming him to the gathering. Fr. Sabu in his session spoke about gifts of the Holy Spirit. He also spoke about Pope Francis s message to the youth Dear Young people do not allow the spark of youth to be extinguished in the darkness of a closed room in which the only window is computer or a smart phone. Open wide doors of your life. May your time and space be filled with meaningful relationships, real people with whom to share your authentic and concrete experience of daily life. He went on to speak about living an extraordinary life. The life gives two chances to be an ordinary or an extraordinary life and it is on us what we choose for ourselves. The participants were asked to contemplate on this input and introspect ourselves Am I an extraordinary person. The participants were then called up randomly and asked how they are extraordinary in their lives. It was quite an enriching round, with interesting answers. This session overall was quite an interactive and enriching one. The second half of the day post lunch began with the much-awaited Parish Unity Rally, inter parish cultural rally competition. The rally commenced with a surprise, where the Archbishop introduced a life size cut out of the Holy Father, as special guest to the DYC This was followed by a historic selfie, the first one for our Archbishop, where His Grace and Bivin Varghese clicked a selfie with Holy Father. The team then proceeded with the parish rally. The rally was led by His Grace Archbishop Mar Kuriakose Bharanikulangara, Curia Fathers, Pastoral Council representatives with the Diocesan Executive Committee. It was an event planned to showcase the -11-

14 2018 youth unity and strength of each parish. The parishes were free to display any theme in the rally. The rally concluded with each parish giving a two minutes long cultural display. Various themes like Kerala flood relief, attack on churches were portrayed by the units. It was a sight to behold with not only the youth in action but various priests and nuns who joined their units. St. Francis of Assisi Forane Church, Dilshad Garden was judged as the winner in the parish rally competition. Following the rally was a brief public function. Nitin Jose from St. Alphonsa Parish, Noida; Shanu John from St. Chavara Kuriakose Elias Parish and Steffy Jose from St. Joseph s Church, Kalkaji were the emcees for the public function. The ceremony started with prayer dance performed by Ramya Varghese from St. Thomas Parish, Motiakhan. Sharon Francis, Joint Convener of DYC and Diocesan Vice President welcomed all the dignitaries to the stage. His Grace Archbishop Mar Kuriakose Bharanikulangara inaugurated the public function by lighting the ceremonial lamp. Archbishop delivered the key note address and the message of the year of youth. In his address His Grace spoke about the Synod on Youth and emphasized on few points of discussion by the synodal fathers. The young people today are facing lot of challenges. They are undergoing an existential crisis today. He quoted Holy Father saying that the youth needs to be accompanied. He further added that it is with this background that the theme of the Synod, Young people, faith and vocational discernment was chosen. He further went on to say the world needs hope and renewed dynamism. DSYM members have a responsibility to enkindle hope and make a change in the capital city and the church. His Grace said that Pope is looking forward to all the youth as youth is the future and hope of the church. Archbishop emphasized that faith in Jesus Christ will guide us to lead a Christian life in the multicultural city. His Grace appreciated the youth who joined in the second Diocesan Youth Convention and mentioned that the Diocese is committed to investing for the youth ministry. He also thanked the Diocesan Executive Committee (DEXCO) for their relentless NOVEMBER-DECEMBER service in the last two and half years. Since this was the last public function hosted by the DSYM DEXCO, Archbishop also presented to them mementos as a token of appreciation for their commitment to the Diocese and DSYM. Fr. Julius Karukunthara, DSYM Director; Rev. Fr. Davis Kaliyathparambil, Procurator of Diocese; Shri P.J. Thomas, Pastoral Council Secretary; Mrs. Selina Vincent, Joint Secretary; Mrs. Achamma Fesin, Diocesan President of Maathruvedi and Bivin Varghese, President, DSYM and Global Deputy President, SMYM also addressed the gathering during the public function. Three parishes were awarded the as the best units: St. Jude s Thaddeus Church, Ashok Vihar; St. Chavara Kuriakose Parish, Hari Nagar and St. Padre Pio Church, Rohini. Recognizing the individual achievements of the youth of our Diocese, prizes were awarded to state and above level achievements: Amol Jacob, St. Padre Pio Church, Rohini; Jibin Mathew, St. Alphonsa Parish, Noida; Ashish Raj and Ann Mary Babu, Little Flower Church, Lado Sarai. St. Jude s Thaddeus Church, Ashok Vihar who won the best unit award. After this, the newly elected the Forane committee executives were introduced and winners for lucky draw coupons were announced. The public function was followed by a stellar band performance by the David s Harp, a gospel band. Following which the winner of the Parish Unity Rally 2018 was announced and the trophy was presented to them the DSYM Director. Vote of thanks was delivered by Pious Francy, Joint Convener of DYC and Diocesan Vice President. The day ended with a brief prayer by the Diocesan Director. The teams departed for their homes after a high tea and loads of good memories. We wholeheartedly thank our Archbishop, all the Curia fathers, DSYM Director, all the priests in the diocese, Diocesan Pastoral Council members, Core committee members, volunteers and all the DSYM members for their constant support. Report by, Ritu Thomas, DYC documentation committee lead for DYC and Sharon Francis, Joint Convener of DYC and Diocesan Vice President of DSYM. -12-

15 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018 FAMILY APOSTOLATE NEWS Marriage Preparation Course: Marriage Preparation Courses for the month of November & December were conducted as per schedule in the first week ends of November & December, 2018 at St. Alphonsa Pastoral Centre, Okhla Vihar, Delhi. There were 39 participants in September and 25 in December. As usual, group activities and individual counselling sessions & confessions made the preparation more effective. Marriage Preparation Courses (MPC) For The Year 2019 Venue : 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 2019 January - 4 to 6 February - 1 to 3 March - 1 to 3 April - 5 to 7 May - No Course June - No Course July - 5 to 7 August - 2 to 4 September - 6 to 8 October - 4 to 6 November - 1 to 3 December - 6 to 8 BOOKING FOR MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE As number of seats for each course is limited, advance booking is compulsory. Booking closes when the seats are full. Therefore book your seats well in advance (2 months to 1 week) How to book: 1) Online at our website 2) By sms to or 3) By to mpcfaridabad@gmail.com Information required for booking: 1) Course date you are planning to attend 2) Your name 3) Male or female 4) Mobile No. 5) 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. -13-

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17 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018 Priests Annual Retreat at Sanjoepuram on 26th November 1st December, 2018 Preacher Rev. Fr. Jose Mulanagattil, MCBS St. Mary Convent School, Dippan Wali. THE CRIB 2K18 Annual day celebration was held on 29th November Presidential address given by Rev. Fr. George Alluka CST. Chief Guest Rev. Fr. Siby kochalikal Unto you is born this day a saviour which Christ the Lord. As a part of Holy Childhood program Crib 2K18 was launched to encourage the children to learn more about Christ. The advent Calendar was named the Crib. It contains 25 days of work. Around 4,000 copies were sold. Colouring the Crib competition and the poster of the Crib 2k18 was launched by Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangra at Sanjopuram on the occasion of Annual retreat of Priests. The competition is to be conducted at parish as well as diocese level. -15-

18 2018 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER The SMYM National Youth Conference ENFUEGO 2018 The SMYM National Youth Conference ENFUEGO 2018 was held at Mount St. Thomas, Kakkanad on 9thand 10thNovember.The conference was called by the Major Archbishop, His Beatitude Mar George Cardinal Alencherry, in the context of the youth synod in Rome. Four delegates from our Diocese participated in the event namely Bivin Varghese, Diocesan President and Global Deputy President SMYM; Sharon Francis, Diocesan Vice President; Pious Francy, Diocesan Vice President and Navin James Diocesan Youth Councillor. The event was held in two phases. First on 9th and 10th which was for Dioceses outside Kerala and 10th evening to 11th for eparchies within Kerala. The event on 9th and 10th which leaders from Eparchy of Faridabad-Delhi participated, witnessed a gathering of around 70 youth from 11dioceses and seven regions. The Eparchy of Faridabad-Delhi is part of the Northern region along with Bijnor and Gorakpur Dioceses. Inaugural Function: The event began with hoisting of the SMYM flag by Rev. Fr. Joseph Allencheril, Secretary of the Syro- Malabar Youth Commission and Global Director of SMYM. The event was graced by the presence of His Excellency Mar Jospeh Pandarasseril, Chairman of the Syro-Malabar Youth Commission and His Excellency Mar Jose Puthenveetil, Member of the Syro-Malabar Youth Commission. This was followed by a public function/formal inaugural ceremony. Bivin Varghese, Global Deputy President of SMYM presided over the function. Sharon Francis was the emcee for the function. Day 1 evening Taize, Diocese wise report presentation and Cultural programme: After a brief ice-breaking session by the SMYM Global team, the members were introduced to Taize, a prayerful and enriching hour. The Taize was led by Prof. Beena Manoj, Prof. Edward Edezhath and members of Rex Band who have performed at two World Youth Day gathering with Holy Father.The latter part of evening involved each diocese introducing themselves and presenting their Diocesan reports, which was moderated by Bivin Varghese, Global Deputy President of SMYM. Sharon Francis, Pious Francy and Navin James presented the brief on activities by the youth of Eparchy of Faridabad-Delhi. In their report they highlighted the Archbishop Mar Kuriakose Bharanikulangara declaring the year as Year of Youth and the recently held Diocesan Youth Convention. Their report also included SMYM by-law implementation and Forane structure formations. -16-

19 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018 Bivin Varghese concluded the session with summarizing key highlights from each Diocese and congratulating the youth leaders for their active contribution to the church and society. He made a special mention of how youth members came together during the Kerala flood relief and rehabilitation works. Bivin also emphasized that all thegood works are being noticed and appreciated by the patron of the movement HB Mar George Cardinal Alencherry and all other bishops. The day ended with a small cultural fete where the Jagdalpur and Bijnor dioceses showcased their region s folk dance. Day 2: Multi-lingual Holy Qurbana, Input Sessions, Museum Visit and Photo session The second daybegan with Sapra (morning prayer) and Holy Mass celebrated by Mar Sebastian Vaniyapurackal Curia Bishop. Mar Joseph Pandaraserril, Chairman Bishop, Fr. Joseph Allencheril Global Director, and the various Diocesan directors concelebrated the Holy Mass. While the celebrants used English as primary language, the responses and hymns were in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Syriac. After the breakfast, Fr. Joseph Allencheril conducted an insightful session titled, Role of Youth with special reference to the Church. He then highlighted some of the basic teachings of the church and a few crucial information that every St. Thomas Christians must know. This was followed by an interactive session with His Beatitude Mar George Cardinal Alencherry, head of the Syro-Malabar Church and patron of SMYM. He spoke about the importance and encouraged the youth to follow the practice of greeting fellow Christians with Praise be to Jesus Christ. He emphasized how our Church is our second home. He pointed out that we must always grow and learn new things and share our knowledge so that others can also grow and that sharing and helping others should be every Christian s virtue. The fruitful session concluded with a Q&A session where His Eminence joyfully answered all questions by the youth. An insightful session was taken by Fr. Shinto Augustine on Media literacy, the importance of knowing the veracity of the information being circulated and how we must be prudent enough to use media wisely.the day also involved a visit to the St. Thomas Christian Museum where we were presented with an audio-visual on the early history of the Marthoma Christians.All participants got to see the various antiques and artifacts from the past. After the museum visit every diocese got an opportunity to get a photo clicked along with His Beatitude Mar George Cardinal Allencherry, Mar Joseph Pandarasseril, Chairman of the Syro- Malabar Youth Commission, Rev. Fr. Joseph Allencheril, Global Director, SMYM Global Executive Committee and Sr. Akhila CMC, SMYM Animator. The afternoon session focused on Christian leadership and the importance of positive mental attitude for the same. The resource person was Mr. Ciju Thomas who showed various videos and emphasized on the need for one to count one s blessings and be thankful for all gifts God has bestowed upon us. The event concluded with each member signing a pledge board with their commitment to the Church. Concluding remark: ENFUEGO was well-organized and our youth got a chance to associate with members from all around the country. It was fruitful and well appreciated by all. Words of gratitude: The DSYM Diocesan Executive Committee takes this opportunity to thank our Archbishop, Curia Fathers and DSYM Director who helped in taking part in this event, making the efforts of DSYM a successful one. Report by, Sharon Francis Diocesan Vice President Delhi Syro-Malabar Youth Movement (DSYM) -17-

20 2018 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER PASTORAL VISIT ST. JUDE CHURCH, SAHIBABAD Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara with Mathruvedhi members The pastoral visit is an apostolic endeavour, an event of grace for the entire parish. His Grace Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara arrived in our parish at 8:30 a.m as part of his apostolic pastoral visit on 11/11/2018 as usual before the scheduled time. The apostolic pastoral visit consisted of four days. Our parish priest Rev. Fr. Benny Palatty, Rev. Srs from both congregations, kaikarans and parishioners welcomed him to our midst with bouquets and flags. We had a solemn mass; the holy mass has tremendous significance in the catholic church where all the faithful assembled for the worship. Members of the parish council followed by first holy communicants lined up for the offertory procession. Our joy was doubled as His Grace administered the sacrament of first holy communion and confirmation to our children. In the homely His Grace interacted with the children and found that they are well aware of the sacraments they are receiving. The decorations by our efficient sisters and choir by our junior wing also led us into a heavenly atmosphere. Archbishop thanked the people for their generous support to build a Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese in Delhi-NCR. Appreciating the dynamism of the parish, Archbishop specially congratulated parishioners for their fast growth within the last 5 years. Archbishop clearly demarked the spiritual position and the cultural practices that are to be maintained to protect our families and future generations. He also asked people to insist to their own Faridabad Diocese identity in the fast moving, culturally conflicting situation. Archbishop with Senior Choir members -18-

21 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018 Upon finishing the Holy Mass and photo session of the new Holy Communicants there was a small refreshment for all. Later on, the prathinithiyogam secretary gave a detailed report of the beginning of the church and its activity till to date and the youth had projected a slide show of the beginning of the church, its construction, consecration and the current activities. His Grace interacted with all the Parish associations, which help us to grow more towards God and the activities concerned with the church. They are the faith formation unit, altar boys and girls, both senior and junior choir, DSYM Youth and Mathruvedhi. His Grace appreciated the initiatives and activities of each Association, signed all the records and took pics with them. Now what an apostolic pastoral visit means? In our life, it may be a first-time experience, the Archbishop coming to our homes and being easily approachable. The canon law says that a Bishop is obliged to visit the entire diocese once in five years. As the Archbishop quoted in his address to the faithful that there are many objectives of the pastoral visit. They are to come in personal contact with the parish, its spiritual, socio economic growth, its faith formation, its sacramental and liturgical life, to improve the relationship of the Archbishop with Junior Choir members Archbishop with DSYM members parish with the diocese, the living condition of the parish priest entrusted to his care, the record of the sacramental registers, to bring encouragement and hope to those involved in pastoral work and to all the faithful of the parish. As a whole to impart his fatherly love to his folks. St. Jude Sahibabad is one of the fastest growing parishes under the eparchy of Faridabad. Formerly we were under the Meerut diocese and the capuchin fathers were helping us to live the sacramental life. In the year 2013, in the month of February His Grace Kuriakose Bharanikulangara raised our community to the level of a parish St. Jude Sahibabad, and Rev. Fr. Dominic Kachappilly was appointed as its first Parish Priest. It was the farsightedness of Rev. Fr. Dominic Kachappilly and the enthusiasm of the parishioners that today we have our own place to conduct worship and other activities. From the very beginning of our church, Archbishop Bharanikulangara was in direct touch with our growth and many a time he came physically to ensure the construction of the church. In the year 2015, Rev. Fr. Dominic Kachappilly was transferred to Kerala and Rev. Fr. George Thoomkuzhy took the charge as the second parish priest. Our parish is barely a 100m away from the Delhi Border spread out over 7 kms. In the beginning we started -19-

22 2018 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER with 173 Families and now we are almost 200 Families. All three days (Monday Wednesday) Archbishop arrived in the evening 6pm. Archbishop was even keen to visit the old and sick at their own homes. He also visited convents of our parish. He took time to interact with parishioners at the family unit prayer meetings. Archbishop prayed with the families, interacted and cleared all the doubts. Each unit welcomed him in different ways some with bouquets and flowers welcome songs and even with poetry and one is added below. visited both the congregations of our parish and all the ten units. Had payers with the families and cleared all the doubts. He was even keen to visit the old and sick at homes. Each unit welcomed him in different ways some with bouquets and flowers, welcome songs and even with poetry. During the pastoral visit, Archbishop also made a courtesy visit to all Latin parishes and convents: On the last day of his pastoral visit he even took time to visit the capuchins provincial house in Kaushambi, Holy Angels School, Shanti Niketan (Priest s Residence of Holy Angel Latin Parish), the religious convents under the Latin rites and thanked them for the cooperation and collaboration with our parish. Pastoral visit reached its zenith with the final prathinithiyogam meeting with dinner. Archbishop shared his observations about our parish, suggested ways to improve the activities, remarks have been given regarding the maintenance of the documents and he expressed love and gratitude to our parish. He went through all ever records and was well pleased with our sacramental life. But He also gave some suggestions for making priest s residence and ways to improve the communion with the Church. The pastoral visit was a time of blessing for the parish, even though it was a tight schedule and everything was arranged without any lagging. -20-

23 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018 seminary NEWS Sports day inaugural speech by Fr. Jacob Nangelimalil Pope Francis said to the Audience with Plenary Assembly of the Congregation for the Clergy, Oct. 3, The vocation is truly a treasure that God places in the hearts of some men, chosen by Him and called to follow Him in this special state of life. Vocation promotion team of the minor seminary visited various schools and parishes of the diocese of Thrissur, Irinjalakuda and Ernakulum. Whereas Msgr. Jose Vettickal and team working for the vocation promotion at Malabar area and Msgr. Stanley Pulprayil and team working at Kothamangalam, Idukki dioceses. First we introduce our diocese to the children and enquire whether they are interested to become priest. Then we collect the family details of Vocation promotion at K E Carmel Central School, Cherthala the interested children and contact them personally. Harvest of our vegetable garden was done by beloved Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara. At the function he said that vegetable garden and flower garden will increase our love towards nature especially for the seminarians when they are in the stage of their formation. Literary, arts and sports competitions for the seminarians were conducted from the first week of November itself. December 8th was the Arts day and 9th was the sports day for the seminarians. All of them participated in both group and individual competitions. Arts and sports days created a new ambiance of enthusiasm and energy among the brothers. Harvest of vegetable garden inaugurated by Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara -21-

24 2018 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER World NEWS The Ten Commandments are God's 'x-ray Pope Francis says The Decalogue is [Christ s] x-ray, it is described as a photographic negative that lets his face appear as in the Holy Shroud [of Turin]. Here is what the Decalogue is for us Christians: to contemplate Christ in order to open us to receive his heart, to receive his desires, to receive his Holy Spirit, the pope said Nov. 28. At the final general audience of the Church s liturgical year, which begins its new year, on the first Sunday of Advent, Pope Francis concluded his yearlong teachings on the Ten Commandments. With the start of the Advent season, he will begin a new topic of catechesis. Reflecting on God s commandments, Pope Francis spoke about desires, and the freedom which comes from acknowledging when desires are disordered, opening one s self to receive instead the good desires God wishes to give his children. God invites his children to obey his commandments, the pope explained, in order to release themselves from the deception of idolatries, which only empty and enslave. It is evil desires that ruin man, he noted. The Spirit lays down in our hearts his holy desires, which are the seed of new life. Francis explained that a part of finding freedom from worldly attachments is first accepting one s past, then, in order to live in the beauty of fidelity, generosity and authenticity we need a new heart, inhabited by the Holy Spirit. How can a Christian receive such a heart transplant? he asked. Through contemplation of Christ and his commandments: Looking at Christ we see beauty, goodness and truth. And the Spirit generates a life which, following these desires, triggers hope, faith and love in us. The pope pointed out that the apparent negativity expressed in the commandments do not steal, do not kill in Jesus become positive commands to love, to make room for others in the heart. This is the fullness of the law that Jesus came to bring us, he said. Thus, we discover better what it means that the Lord Jesus did not come to abolish the law but to fulfill it, he said. And while the law according to the flesh was a series of prescriptions and prohibitions, according to the Spirit this same law becomes life, he said, because it is no longer a norm but the very flesh of Christ, who loves us, seeks us, forgives us, comforts us and in his Body reconciles communion with the Father, lost for the disobedience of sin. -22-

25 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018 parish NEWS Blessed Kunjachan Church, Laxminagar Pilgrimage to Sardhana Parishioners of Blessed Kunjachan Church made a pilgrimage on Nov. 25 to the Basilica- Shrine of Our Lady of Graces, Sardhana. Rev. Fr. Antony Lijo Thaliyath, parish priest, joined about 85 parishioners to the pilgrimage centre in Meerut. Rev. Fr. Lijo celebrated the Holy Mass for us there. The pilgrimage gave us an opportunity to express our faith, interact closely with parish community, ask for graces, and pray for peace through Mother Mary. Fr. Lijo narrated the history and importance of the St. Jude Church, Sahibabad Feast of St. Jude Thaddeus The annual feast of St Jude Thaddeus, our patron saint, was celebrated on Oct. 28, 2018 with pomp and gaiety. Rev. Fr. Mathew Azhakanakunnel, Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara s secretary Rev. Fr. Suresh Mathew, OFM, chief editor, Indian Currents joined the solemn concelebrated feast Mass led by Rev. Fr. Finil, CMI, St. Mary s Assumption Church, Mariyam Nagar. In his homily, Rev. Fr. Suresh called the faithful to imitate the Saint and follow his lead in maintaining the values in life. The feast was preceded by nine days novena, rosary, Holy Mass, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and snehavirunnu (fellowship meal). Various prayer units of the parish took the Shrine. Built by Begum Samru, a dancing girl, the Church was opened to the public in Later she became the ruler of Sardhana and converted to Catholicism in 1781 and took the name Joanna after Joan of Arc. Prepared by: Aksa Thomas initiatives to lead prayers and to arrange the snehavirunnu during the Novena days. Priests from different parishes, including priests from Latin parishes, celebrated the Holy Mass. While the priest hoisted the festal flag the faithful gathered around the kodimararam with prayers and hymns. The committee members led the offertory procession during the Mass. An outdoor procession with the statues of Mother Mary, St. Joseph, St. Jude, St. Therese of Child Jesus, St. Alphonsa, St. Sebastian, St. Thomas and St. George was held to venerate them and express our Catholic faith. Children carrying the colourful flags and placards with scriptures, written in English and Hindi, attracted the onlookers. The procession also had chendamellam, shingarimelam and drums. Around 250 local people joined us for the fellowship meal on the feast day. The feast day was a memorable one because of the team work of the parishioners with the support of our parish priest. In a bid to raise funds to support their activities, the youth wing of parish, organized game stalls for the parishioners on the feast day. The active participation of the youth to lead rosary, prayers during the procession was commendable. Prepared by: Sobha Thomas -23-

26 2018 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER parish NEWS Infant Jesus Forane Church, Palam ]mew C³^â v PokÊv s^mtdm\m ]Ånbn D n aninlm, hn. bqzm Éolm, P]ame cmún F nhcpss kwbpà Xncp \mä HtÎm_À 26, 27, 28 F o XobXnIfn \S s «p. Xncp\mfns\mcp ambn HtÎm_À 18 apxâ sim \akvimchpw s\mth\bpw \S s «p. HtÎm_À 26 shånbmgv ^cozm_mzv cq]xm hnimcn P\dmÄ tam. tpmêv sh«n  Xncp\mfn\v simsntbän. HtÎm_Àþ27 \v ]cnip² P]ame cmúnbpss Xncp\mfn ^cozm_mzv cq]xm PpUojy hnimcnbpw PtÊmfm ^m nam amxm s^mtdm\m ]Ån hnimcnbpamb sh. dh. ^m. amà«n³ ]meaäw hnip² IpÀºm\bn apjy ImÀanIXzw hln pibpw hn\ ktµiw \evipibpw snbvxp. HtÎm_À 28þ\v Rmbdmgv D naninlmbptsbpw hn. bqzm XtZhqknsâbpw kwbpà Xncp\mÄ BtLmjn p. BtLmjamb Xncp\mÄ IpÀºm\, hn\ ktµiw, ezoªv F nhbv vv FdWmIpfwþA amen AXncq]X tkmjyâ shâs^bà UbdÎÀ dh. ^m. jmp³ ]p ³]pc apjy ImÀanIXzw hln p. XpSÀ v {]Z nww, kvt\l hncp v F nhbpw \S s «p. Poh hr w acww hgn \½psS CSbn \n pw thà]n cnªhtcbpw ip²oicw kvye p Ignbp Bßm tfbpw {]txyiambn A\pkvacn pibpw {]màxvyn pibpw sn p \hw_à amk nâ ]mew C³^â v PokÊv s^mtdm\m ]Ånbn AXn\mbn {]txyi NS piä kwlsn n p. FÃm Znhkhpw hn. IpÀºm\bpw H okpw \S s «p. \hw_à2þ\v ZzmcI knant cnbnâ A`nhµy BÀ p_nj v Ipcymt mêv `cwnipf c {][m\ ImÀanIXzw hln hn. IpÀºm\bnepw H oknepw CShI P\ Ä ] v tnà p. AXpt]mse FÃm CShI P\ fpw X fpss `h\ fnâ \n v thà]ncnª {]nbs «hcpss t]cpiä ]Ånbn {]txyiambn \nà½n Pohsâ hr nâ FgpXn tnà pibpw Znhtk\ AhÀ mbn hntij {]mà \IÄ \S pibpw snbvxp. Prepared by: Regi Thomas -24-

27 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018 parish NEWS St. Peter s Church, R. K. Puram RECEIVING OF ST.JOHN PAUL II s STATUE Rosary celebration at the parish level got culminated on Oct.27. The DSYM team and the parishioners received the statue of St. John Paul II, which was taken in procession throughout the diocese in as a preparation for the Diocesan Youth Convention (DYC 2018). When the statue reached our church from Neb Sarai parish, the all the youth assembled and gave a warm welcome and joined the Holy Mass. HOLY COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION It was an auspicious day for St. Peter s church, when five children of our parish Elaina Mathew, Alan Abraham, Aleena Elias, Edison Shyju and Abin Prince received First Holy Communion and Confirmation on Nov. 18. Rev. Msgr. Stanley Pulprayil, Vicar General, was the main celebrant. Rev. Dr. Pius, our parish priest and Rev. Fr. Albin Joseph, St. Francis De Sales School, Janakpuri were co-celebrants for the Holy Mass. The entrance procession started from the grotto of Mother Mary followed by Holy Mass. The celebrations started with lighting of the lamp by Rev. Msgr. Stanley Pulprayil Rev. Dr. Pius Malekandathil, Rev. Fr. Albin Joseph, Mr. Regi Mathew (Kaikaran), Rev. Sr. Tesmin, Rev. Sr. Lucia, Prince V.P. parent representative, Elaina Mathew, representing the communicants, Ms Dalia Roy DSYM president and Rosamma Mathew, headmistress of Sunday School. In the homily Msgr. Stanley exhorted the children to take up the task of being little missionaries for Jesus. PARISH DAY St. Peter s Church, R.K. Puram celebrated its Idavaka Dinam on Sunday, Nov.18, after Holy Mass at DMA Auditorium Sector-4, R.K. Puram. Msgr. Stanley Pulprayil, Vicar General, was the chief guest. The celebrations started with lighting of the lamp by Rev. Msgr. Stanley Pulprayil, Rev. Dr. Pius Malekandathil, Mr. Regi Mathew (Kaikaran), Rev. Sr. Tesmin, Rev. Sr. Lucia, first Holy communicants, Mr. Saji Mulackal, AKCC President and Rosamma Mathew, Sunday School headmistress. The cultural program began with a prayer song by Mathruvedhi members. The catechism children presented mesmerizing cultural events such as songs, dances, skit etc. Mathruvedhi members presented a musical skit cum dance forgetting their ages and received high applauds from the audience. Our members of Pitruvedi (appachanmar) and Mathruvedhi (Ammamar) showcased their hidden talents through mesmerizing Oppana cum couple dance which also received thunderous applause. The program was mind blowing. The celebrataion ended with a delicious fellowship meal. CATECHISM TEACHERS DAY On the occasion of Feast of St. Charles Borromeo, Patron Saint of Catechism teachers, teachers of our parish were honored and awarded for their unconditional hard work in the ministry of faith formation. Rev. Dr. Pius Malekandathil, Parish Priest, was also honored for his constant support to the catechism department with a small gift as token of love. Teachers joined the offertory procession at the Holy Mass. Rev. Fr. Pius prayed for the teachers during the Mass. Prepared by: Rosamma Mathew -25-

28 2018 parish NEWS St. Jude Thaddeus Church, Ashok Vihar Feast of St. Jude Thaddeus The annual parish feast of our patron, St Jude Thaddeus, was celebrated in an atmosphere of devotion and gaiety on Sunday October 28. The festivities were spread over three days from Oct. 26. This year Novena for the feast and rosary, followed by Holy Mass, began on Oct. 18. Parish units took initiative to conduct the novenas, prayers and rosary each day. The feast began with unfurling of St Jude s flag by Msgr. Stanley Pulprayil, Vicar General of our diocese, at the church premises on Oct. 26. The following day Rev. Fr. Jomy Vazhakkalayil, the assistant Vicar, Christuraja Cathedral, Faridabad, celebrated the Eucharist. Their homilies called us to reflect upon the life of the saint and become witness to Christ. On Oct. 28, Rev. Fr. Sijo MCBS, Vicar, Rosary Church, Kingsway Camp, joined the concelebrated Mass led by Rev. Fr. Shinto Pulikuzhiyil, Vicar, St. George Church, Greater Noida. In his homily Rev. Fr. Shinto reminded the faithful that every feast is call to lead a life in the way of God; to live according to God s will and be with God through prayers, sacrifices and forgiveness. After Mass, a procession went out holding the statues of St. Jude Thaddeus, Mother Mary and other saints accompaniment of hymns, music, band, chendamelam, coloured umbrellas and lighted candles. All the parishioners, priests and nuns participated in the procession with great devotion and enthusiasm. The cultural program by the catechism department held the audience in awe and left NOVEMBER-DECEMBER them enlightened as the feast culminated. The feast ended with a fellowship meal served to all. Catechism Teachers Day Catechism Teachers Day was celebrated in our parish on Nov. 11 to respect and remember their great service for the parish. Rev. Fr. Antony Paravara, our former vicar, offered Mass. Teachers renewed their commitment by pledging to uphold the true Christian values and transmit them to the new generation. Rev. Fr. Antony handed over the gifts to them given by the parish. Excellence awards and gifts were distributed to the catechism students for the academic year on the same day. We celebrated Rev. Fr. Robi Kunthaniyil s birthday on Nov. 11. With prayers and good wishes we invoked God s blessings upon him. The parishioners honoured our parish priest with a floral bouquet and a small gift. Sweets were distributed to all present there. Farewell to Rev. Fr. Robi Kunthaniyil Rev. Dr. Robi Kunthaniyil, who served as our parish priest for the last two years, has returned to Palghat diocese, Kerala. Rev. Dr. Robi contributed so much to our diocese and to our parish in different capacities in the past three years. Mrs. Laly Mathew Mr. Chacko V C and the kaikkarans spoke during the farewell function on Dec. 2. On behalf of the parishioners the speakers thanked him for being a great inspiration for all of us. We were privileged to be nurtured by his service and assured our prayers to enjoy the best of life waiting ahead of him. On the same day Fr. Sebastian Mullamangalam, our new parish priest, was welcomed to our parish. Prepared by: Chacko V. C -26-

29 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018 parish NEWS St. Mary s Church, Ayanagar Parish visit DSYM Ayanagar visited Sacred Heart Forane Church, Gurgaon to have an interaction with the youth there. We had a meeting with the Forane direction to discuss about future events. WARM & TOUCH - The Gurgaon Forane youth as the part of Christmas celebrations have planned to conduct Warm 2k18 (blanket drive) at Punjab Mission villages and Touch 2k18 with the Mother Teresa Orphanage in Chattarpur. EXPORT SALE - The charity begins at home. DSYM Ayanagar as part of youth year conducted exports sale where household materials were sold at best price in order to raise funds for charity. THE EARTH SAVIOUR FOUNDATION - DSYM Ayanagar as part of charity visited Earth Saviour S H Forane Church, Gurgaon On Oct. 26, catechism students went for picnic to Sultanpur National Park Bird Sanctuary and then they visited an Old age home in Farukh Nagar. The inmates welcomed our team with a warm heart and they were happy to spend some time with us. Teachers and students presented some cultural activities for them. Foundation A home for the abandon people. We donated clothes and groceries for the needy and spent the whole day with them. ANGELS ON EARTH - A special day was dedicated to honour the nurses of our parish. Holy Mass followed by adoration and rosary was offered specially for them. In the end they were honoured with flowers and cards. ELECTION FORANE 2K18 - DSYM Gurgaon Forane elections took place at St. Mary s Church Ayanagar. Youth from various Forane churches participated in the election where the following were elected. President Aishwarya Roy, Secretary Jean Maria Babu, Joint Secretary Rojin Joseph, Treasurer Giss Thomas and youth councillors Steffy George and Githin Thomas. DYC - As part of the diocesan youth convention the statue of St. John Paul II (Patron of Youth) was passed from Loudre Matha Church to St. Marys church. The day was dedicated for the youth in the parish. Special Holy Mass, adoration, rosary and procession were arranged for them. Mission Sunday - The mission Sunday was celebrated in special way. Rev. Fr. Rony and Rev. Fr. Sunil shared their mission experience with us. The parish youth arranged food festival and games to contribute toward the Punjab mission. DSYM: We are glad to announce that Ms Aishwarya Roy has been elected as a Forane level DSYM President and Ms Steffy George as Treasurer of DEXCO. The Parish Priest and Parishioners congratulated and wished them all the very best for their works and future endeavours. WARM 18 Blanket Drive to the Homeless: Hundreds of people die in Delhi and NCR every year due to chilly winter. To minimize this, DSYM Gurgoan and Ayanagar are joining hands to distribute blankets to the homeless people in the city. This year we are happy to spread the joy and warmth of Christmas to these homeless people. To make this endeavour a successful one we seek the blessings, support and help from every one. Prepared by: Jessy Roy -27-

30 2018 parish NEWS St. Pius X Church, Dwarka First Holy Communion & Confirmation Receiving First Holy Communion and Confirmation for the first time is like nothing else in this world. It s a wonder children take it so calmly. Christ came down in the form of bread and wine, a mystery as profound and unfathomable as the Trinity. On Nov. 17, ten children from our parish received First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara was the main celebrant on occasion. The communicants were blessed to receive Jesus for the first time from their archbishop. Thanks to Rev. Sr. Lismy for the hard work to prepare the children to receive Jesus into their heart. Cemetery cleaning As part of our social responsibility and preparation for the occasion of All Souls Day, the catechism classes of St. Pius X Church Dwarka were conducted at Christian Cemetery, Sector 24, Dwarka on Oct 28 after Holy Mass at 8.30 a.m. Immediately after Catechism classes at cemetery the students equipped with spades, sickles and brooms started cleaning the cemetery which was riddled with lot of bushes, dust, leaves and unwanted substances which they got rid of most of it. The teachers briefed the children about the importance of All Souls Day. Youth, Mathruvedhi NOVEMBER-DECEMBER members, brothers, nuns, parents and kids joined the team to clean the cemetery. Mr Stanley, a parishioner, provided cooked tapioca and chilly chutney for lunch. This practical session helped us to learn a lot of things. On Nov. 2, Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara offered Mass at Dwarka Christian Cemetery at 6.30 p.m. in memory of the departed souls. All Souls Day which follows All Saints Day (November 1), is also known as Day of the Dead. We celebrate this day as remembrance of kin, friends and loved ones who have passed away. A large number of people joined the archbishop at the solemn tribute for departed souls. Distribution of food and other materials to the adopted village. St Pius X Church has adopted a poor village as part of its social mission. We collected food and materials and distributed to the needy. The campaign started as per the decision of the Parish Council. First Sunday of every month is set aside to distribute the collected items by the Catechism children. Outreach Programme St Pius X Church members along with Catechism students visited at Sanjopuram on Nov 18. The organizers collected washing machine, mixer grinder, utensils etc. and donated to the inmates. The visitors got a warm welcome by the inmates and the nuns there. It was a fulfilling experience to spent time with those children. Catechism Teachers Day Catechism Teachers Day celebrated on Nov. 28 to respect and remember the great services of the Catechism teachers. On behalf of the parishioners Rev. Fr. Biju, vicar, gave gifts to the teachers. Prepared by: Issac K. A -28-

31 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018 parish NEWS St. Augustine Forane Church, Karol Bagh PARISH DAY Parish day was celebrated on Nov. 11 at Sanjoepuram Children Village along with the inmates there. The celebration started with the Concelebrated Holy Mass led by His Excellency Bishop Gratian Mundadan (Bishop Emeritus of Bijnor and former Apostolic Visitator). Rev. Fr Jose Edassery (Former Vicar General, Diocese of Faridabad), Rev. Msgr. Stanley Pulprayil, the Vicar and Rev. Fr. Mathew Thoomullil (Executive Director, Sanjoepuram) joined the bishop to offer Holy Mass. After the Holy Mass the Parish Day was inaugurated by Bishop Gratian Mundadan with an inspiring inaugural address. Rev. Fr. Jose Edassery presided over the meeting. He exhorted the parishioners to continue to be a loving community after the model of the early Christians. The parish community along with the Sanjoepuram family felicitated Vicar General, Msgr. Stanley, anticipating his upcoming patrons day. Children and youth added color to the celebration by their Margam Kali, Dances and Songs. After the cultural program and lunch, the sports and games started. There were competitions in races, jumps, shot put etc. And the celebration ended with interesting football match. All the parishioners were in a picnic mood and enjoyed the unity of the parish. PARISH FEAST Parish Feast and closing ceremony of Solemn Rosary devotion were celebrated on Oct. 21. The celebration started with the concelebrated Mass led by His Grace Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara. Msgr. Stanley Pulprayil was the co-celebrant. After the Hoy Mass the rosary procession started. The faithful recited rosary and sang hymns throughout the procession and chendamelam added a rhythmic touch to the procession. All the faithful considered it as a spiritual banquet and it was a public witness to the intercession of Mother Mary, St. Augustine and St. Alphonsa. The celebration came to an end with Agape. Prepared by: Mathew M Joseph St. Thomas Church, Motiakhan On 25th of November 2018 on the glorious feast of Christ the King, we the parishioners of St. Thomas church, Motiakhan joyously celebrated the first Ordination anniversary of our beloved parish priest Rev. Fr. Ginto. In a humble but meaningful ceremony the Kaikarans on behalf of all felicitated Fr. by presenting him with a bouquet of flowers. The following Sunday our parish representatives and the representatives of Mathruvedhi felicitated him with gifts. The celebrations concluded with our dear Fr. Ginto giving us a very special message, he said " a priest is made and trained in his parish and amongst his parishioners, therefore praying for all priests is a fundamental duty". In the end Fr. distributed sweets amongst all the parishioners as we all wished and prayed for him. -29-

32 2018 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER parish NEWS Nirmal Hriday Church, Tagore Garden PILGRIMAGE TO SARDANA Vincent De Paul Society of Nirmal Hriday Parish arranged a pilgrimage to Sardana Basilica of Our Lady under the leadership of Rev. Fr. Mathew Akkoottu CST. Good number of people participated in the pilgrimage and received blessings and graces from Our Lady of Sardana. We all gathered at Tagore Garden at 7 am and started our journey with prayers and rosary. We all participated in the Holy Mass by our Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Mathew Akkoottu at 1.30 pm in the Basilica. We had a delicious lunch there served by Vincent De Paul Society members. People also did some shopping of religious articles. Everyone enjoyed the pilgrimage. CHAIN FASTING Parish Community starting from Parish Priest, Sisters, Kaikarans, Parish Council Members and all members of Nirmal Hriday Church have started chain fasting from Nov. 1. We have made a calendar to mark the name of the people fasting each day. We observe this Chain Fasting to pray for our Church in India and for getting a plot for building our Parish Church. Members are enthusiastically participating in the same and praying for the above intercessions. SPIRITUAL EVENING We conducted a Spiritual Evening on Nov. 9 and Dec. 7. Spiritual evening starts with Rosary at 6.30 pm followed by Holy Mass and Spiritual talks and adoration. November program was conducted by Mr Sunny and Ms Sunita from Kerala. Everyone was spiritually enlightened by the life experience of Ms Sunita and the talks by Mr. Sunny. Dec. 7 program was led by Rev. Fr. Franicis Chenginiyadu. Participants had a very good experience. Prepared by: Tomy Thomas -30-

33 2018 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER parish NEWS St. Francis of Assissi Forane Church, Dilshad Garden On Nov. 18, twenty children from our parish received First Holy Communion and Confirmation from His Grace Archbishop Kuriakose Bharnikulangara. Sacred Heart nuns prepared 25th Wedding Anniversary Thomas T & Sobha Thomas on 30th December 2018 the children for the great day. Preparation classes were started in August. Parents of the communicants formed a committee and made all the arrangements for the day. The little angels welcomed the archbishop and led the entrance procession. Archbishop Kuriakose con-celebrated the Eucharistic Mass with Father Davis, our vicar, and other priests at MC Convent hall. Children were honoured to receive the First Holy Communion and Confirmation from the archbishop. Christmas Time - Come December and it is Christmas Time Celebration Time. There is always a chill in the atmosphere during this time of the year tempting all to celebrate. Preparations for Christmas in the parish were started very early. In order to celebrate Christmas in a grand manner, this year we are conducting a Christmas Carnival on Dec. 23 with cultural programmes, Mayajaal Magic Show by renowned magician Shri Wilson Champakulam, Orchestra by David s Harp, Gospel Band of Youth, games, food stalls etc. The Parish will bid adieu to 2018 in a grand manner. Prepared by: Poulose E. V -31-

34 2018 parish NEWS Our Lady of Fatima Forane Church, Jasola Mission Sunday Instituted by Pope Pius XI in 1926 as the day of prayer for missions, the Catholic Church throughout the world publicly renews its commitment to the missionary movement. Our Lady of Fatima Forane church observed 18 Nov 2018 as Mission Sunday. The celebrations were NOVEMBER-DECEMBER inaugurated by His Excellency Ephrem Narikulam. Bishop - Eparchy of Chanda, Maharashtra. All parishioners enthusiastically participated in the celebrations which also included the auction of items (vegetables, fruits, poultry, utensils, fancy items, kitchenware, clothes etc ) offered by the parishioners as Mission Sunday donation. Bible Fest Organized OLF Catechism Teachers and students organized Bible Fest on 7th Nov in our parish with different competitions including Action Song, Bible Story Telling, Solo Song, Speech, Single Dance, Group Dance, Bible Parayanam, Mono Act etc for different age group and Margam Kali, Bible Skit for all age group. Logos Quiz Participants from OLF Jasola scored 60 marks & above in the Logos Quiz Mrs. Moly James, Shiji Joseph and Terecita Maria scored highest marks in the parish 87, 86 & 81 respectively. Bl. Mariam Thressia Church, Burari Classes for Mathruvedhi and Pithruvedhi: Special sessions were conducted by Mrs. Reena Charles (Principal, Presidium School, Rajnagar) for Mathruvedhi and by Mr. Kuriakose (Principal, St. Thomas School, Indirapuram) for Pithruvedhi on 4th November and 11th November respectively. The sessions were very much interactive and attended by all the members. Adoration and Class for children: On 2nd December, Our parish priest Rev Fr. Francis conducted complete day adoration for everyone. The day started with students having their classes in the morning. All kids spent their time in front of the Blessed Sacrament and along with that many children did their confession as a preparation for Christmas. It was followed by a short class by Catechism director Rev Fr. Santo Puthumanakunnel and followed by celebration of Syro Malabar English Mass for the children. Malayalam Holy Mass was celebrated by Rev Fr. Francis Karthanam. After the Holy Mass, short sessions by Fr. Francis Karthanam and his Divine Retreat Ashram team were held and ended with final blessings in front of the Blessed Sacrament. Prepared by: Alex Antony -32-

35 PASTORAL VISIT TO ST. JUDE CHURCH, SAHIBABAD Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara with Parish Council Members Altar boys and girls Catechism Teachers MSMM Sisters Holy Family Sisters

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