Luke 7:28 I tell you, among those born of women none is greater than John. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

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1 PARISH BULLETIN Luke 7:28 I tell you, among those born of women none is greater than John. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he. Feast of St John the Baptist January 13, 2017 SEASON OF EPIPHANY Z\lImew SUNDAY 8.00 A.M Holy Qurbana-Malayalam 9.30 A.M Holy Qurbana-English A.M Holy Qurbana-Malayalam 5.30 P.M Holy Qurbana-Malayalam WEEKDAYS AND SATURDAY 8.00 A.M Holy Qurbana-Malayalam FRIDAY 8.30 A.M Holy Qurbana-Malayalam 7.00 P.M Holy Qurbana-Mal & Eng FIRST FRIDAY 8.30 A.M Holy Qurbana-Malayalam 7.00 P.M Holy Qurbana & Adoration-Mal & Eng CONFESSION 9.30 A.M TO A.M MON-SAT Friday before and after7.00 P.M Holy Qurbana

2 Marthoma Sleeha Syro Malabar Cathedral Parish Bulletin 15 January St. Charles Rd. Bellwood, IL Tel : Fax : Officials : Vicar Rev. Dr. Augustine Palackaparampil Asst. Vicar Rev. Dr. James Joseph SDB Trustees George Ampalathumkal Luke Chirayil Siby Parekat Paul Vadakara Joseph Kanikunnel (Youth Trustee) Departments : Faith Formation (Cathechesis) Principal : Sr. Sheena CMC Malayalam School Principal : Roy Thomas Liturgy Co-odrinator : Jose Kadavil Cultural Academy Director : Lincy Vadakumcherry IT Co-odrinator : Bijo Thomas Choir Co-odrinator : Pauly Vathikulam Parish Council Secretary : Beena Ramasharma Parish Office Secretary : Thomas Purathur Secretary : Inasu Kolamkanny Can We really change? With God, Everything is Possible! Yes, We Can was the famous slogan or catch phrase of President Barack Obama, when he was standing for election in If you ask people on the different sides of the political spectrum, you might get very different answers, as to what changes he managed to usher in. I am sure, all of us irrespective of political affiliations, would agree that he has changed much since then, as visible at the least from his hair color, or other signs of aging, when we look at his physical appearance now, as he is leaving the office of the President of USA. Whether we are young or old, we desire like to change a lot of things in our life, and in the lives of others around us, if we could. Yes, we can change! In fact, the truth is that we have the power to change a lot, if we try the right way. Certain fundamentals of our nature like our voice, looks, age etc. we cannot change much; but traits of character and behavioral changes are always possible by constant practice, and a little help from significant others or by acquiring virtues. Our greatest evil flow from ourselves (J.J. Rousseau). We cannot blame anyone else for our conditions or our woes. Our joys and sorrows are by and large our own make. It simply begins to happen when we become selfish and conceited, which are our own vices. Virtue is a glorious habit. Regular practice of good behavior helps one to acquire virtues. Acquiring virtues, and bringing in behavioral changes, need strong motivation, or a forceful reason for the change and transformation. For Change to happen, one must be motivated. Motivation for a person could come from God, the Holy Spirit, from personal ambition, aspiration, aim or goal in life. Though strange as it may seem, it could also be triggered by a sense of guilt and shame in some people. In a new study, Brian Lickel from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and colleagues investigated whether guilt and shame were associated with a longerterm benefit the motivation to change. They found that although recalling both guilt and shame induced a certain motivation to change, that motivation was much stronger, when the participants recalled a time they felt shameful, than when they recalled a time they felt guilty. In other words, self-hatred is psychologically damaging but it can also make you more motivated to change. Though guilt and shame are often understood as negative experiences. A determination drives some to excel when they are shamed, challenged, or bullied by others. Some people become more resolute, and get motivated to dream higher and better, when the going gets tough, and hurdles come their way to achieving their dreams. As the saying, When the going gets tough, the tough get going (Dale Carnegie). Jesus brought about the greatest change that ever happened on earth. His incarnation, public ministry, passion, death, and resurrection was the most transforming event in human history. Jesus proclaimed, I have come to cast fire upon the earth. (Luke 12: 49-53). Jesus brought real change and transformation by challenging His community, the Jewish people. He taught and proclaimed, the good news of the kingdom of God, and exhorted people to be simple, sincere, and loving, like little children. Jesus became in a sense, the cause of conflict among His people; as many rejected Him and His call to an interior transformation and a personal change, while others willingly accepted His call. He forewarned the people and His disciples, of the impending battle between good and evil, light and darkness. However, they could not understand His language, and the struggle He was going through, to accomplish God s plan of salvation. Jesus changed humanity through His own transformation, by His passion death and resurrection. Our greatest good comes from within, where God dwells. We can change, if we are attuned to Him, and to His guiding voice, the Holy Spirit. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. (1Cor. 4.13). Yes, We Can! Fr. James Joseph SDB 2

3 Marthoma Sleeha Syro Malabar Cathedral Parish Bulletin 15 January 2017 Perpetual Adoration Perpetual Adoration Schedule MONDAY - SATURDAY 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM ZnhyImcpWy k n[nbnð Bbncn p \nanj Ä a\pjy a\kpiä v im X \ðip Gähpw kpµcamb \nanj Ä BWv. "Come to me all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest". Mt. 11:28 UPCOMMING EVENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS FEAST OF ST. SEBASTIAN We will celebrate the feast of St. Sebastian on Jan 22 Sunday by 11 am H. Mass. Sponsors are welcome. Please contact the trustees.there will be provision for Kazhunnu Nercha on the feast day. "KAZHUNNU NEERCHA" As we practiced, this year also "kazhunnu" will be given to persons who want to take it home for one week for special prayers. You can get it from the lobby area on Sunday January 15, and should bring it back on 22nd Sunday, the feast day of St.Sebastian in our church.please pay $25 for each "kazhunnu" YEAR OF YOUTH For this year, Bishop Mar Jacob Angadiath declared 2017 as "Year of Youth." This is a year-long celebration and call-to-action for youth from every SyroMalabar Church across the country. This Sunday, January 15th during English Mass, the youth of our parish will formally inaugurate this celebration CCD NEWS February 4th we will be having a staff development day. It is mandatory, a schedule will be sent out soon. Please save a day in your calendar. Today we are conducting the Mid term exam. LENTEN RETREAT This Year s Lenten Retreat will be on March Friday evening to Sunday Noon. Preacher: Rev. Dr. Sebastian Kuttiyani (P.O.C. Cochin) PASTOR ON VACATION Fr. Augustine left for India on Monday 9th January 2017 and will return on Thursday 9 th February Fr. James Joseph will be in charge of the Parish. SMCC GENERAL BODY MEETING SMCC will be conducting a general body meeting on Sunday, February 12th 2017 at 9:30am in Chavara hall. All SMCC members are requested to attend the meeting. FRIDAYS SPECIAL SERVICES SCHEDULE REGULAR FRIDAY SERVICES: Every Friday we will have Holy Qurbana at 7pm in Malayalam in our main church followed by adoration from 8pm to 9pm. FIRST FRIDAY SERVICE: On First Fridays there are two Holy Qurbanas. One is at 7pm in our main church and an another one is at 7pm in our daily chapel in English for children and youths followed by adoration (for adults 8pm-6am), and (children and youths 8pm-12am). Isaiah 40:3 A voice cries: In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. 3

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8 Marthoma Sleeha Syro Malabar Cathedral Parish Bulletin 15 January 2017 WARD PRAYER MEETING - JAN BIBLE STUDY January 2017 Luke-14:1-35 Ward: St Simon (Naperville) Host: Jacob Kurian and Mary Pulikottil Addr: 505 Beaconsfield, Naperville, IL Date: Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 6.30 P.M Phone: Ward: St Jude (Skokie) Host: Jacob K Chacko and Achamma Addr: 8541 N-Monticello, Skokie,IL Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 7.00 P.M Phone: Ward: St Mathew's (Desplaines) Host: Saji and Bindu Thayyil Addr: 1302 Jeannette St, Desplaines, IL Date: Friday, January 27, 2017 at 7.00 P.M Phone: Ward: St Philip Ward Host: Antony and Gibi Thobias Addr: 820 Long Meadow Drive, Carol Stream,IL Date: Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 7.00 P.M Phone: Ward: St Peter (Far South) Host: Paul and Silby Pulikkan Addr: S 82nd Avenue,Orland Park, IL Date: Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 6:30 PM Phone: Ward: St John's Ward Host: Louis Hormies and JiJi, Ollukkaran Addr: 9001 Tara Hill road, Darien, IL Date: Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 7.00 PM Phone : C : ; H: Ward: St Andrew's Ward Host: Kuriakose and Jisha Chiramel Addr: 336 S Maple St, Mt Prospect, Il Date: Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 7.00 PM Phone : OBITUARY Joseph E Kalathil (85 years), father of Bindu Jacob Purayampallil passed away on 01/11/2017 at Trivandrum. Funeral Services was on Friday January 13, 2017 at Pattoor Mar Thoma Church Trivandrum.Our Cathedral Parish express heart felt condolences and prayers to Bindu and the bereaving family. Please pray for the departed soul. LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE ALTAR SERVERS AND EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Sunday January 22, 2017 (4th Sunday of the month) 8:00 am Holy Qurbana- Malayalam Baby Malamundackal, Santi Thomas, Thomas Alumparampil, Antony Alumparampil, John Nadakapadam 9:30 am Holy Qurbana- English Manoj Mathew, Thomas Kalayil, Louis Hormies, Antony V George Goodwin Francis, Alvin Kalappurackal, David Peter, Alex Thoppil Joshua Kadiampally, Andrew Antony, Lestin Kandakudy, Levin Kandakudy Divin Puthenpurackal, Akin Mannamcheril, Aljo Abraham, Sebastian Kandakudy 11:00 am Holy Qurbana- Malayalam Jose Kadavil, Cheriachan Kizhakkbhagam, John Thayilpeedika, Jomi Jacob 5:30 pm Holy Qurbana- Malayalam George Joseph, Jubin Thomas, Davi Peter, Jeswin Davi Scripture Readings: (3rd Sunday of Epiphany) Numbers 11:11-20, Hebrews 4:1-10, Gospel: John 1:29-34 God's love is with us everywhere to gently guide our way, to fill our lives with happiness, and bless us every day! 8