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1 Trivandrum THE MALANKARA SYRIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH MALANKARA SYRIAN CATHOLIC CHURC E TH H BULLETIN OF THE EXARCHATE OF ST. EPHREM KHADKI - PUNE VOL III NO. 10 February 2018

2 Pastoral Council Meet at Padi in Chennai Bishop s Address Pastoral Council Members At St Thomas MSCC, Padi At St George MSCC, Ayappakam Blessing of the New Church at Bapatla in Andhra Pradesh

3 The Malankara Syrian Catholic Church THE EPHREMITE Bulletin of the Exarchate of St Ephrem, Khadki - Pune VOL III NO.10 February 2018 Exarchate of St. Ephrem 51 Bhau Patil Road Bopodi Pune, Maharashtra

4 THE MALANKARA SYRIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH BULLETIN OF THE EXARCHATE OF ST. EPHREM KHADKI - PUNE VOL III NO. 10 February 2018 PATRON H.E. Thomas Mar Anthonios OIC Apostolic Exarch EDITOR Fr. George Mathew OIC The Chancellor CIRCULATION Local Parish Priests DESIGN LAYOUT Anita Printers PROOF Mr Binu Daniel & Ms Bincy Daniel, Vikroli DISTRIBUTION Minor Seminarians, Pune CORRESPONDENTS Tom, Angel, Sojisha, Binu, Sijo, Cibi, Nithin, Sara Mani, Jerome, Lijo, Libin, Rex, Shibu, Beena, Jacob, Vitty, Anish, John, Jeffi, Abraham, Preethy, Teeja, Joicy, Thomas, Shiju Thomas, Benson & Sabu PRINTING Anita Printers, Wadgaonsheri, Pune CONTENTS 1. Voice of the Exarch 2. Circular Letter - Catholicos Day 3. Exarchial News 4. Commission News 5. District News 6. Days of Remembrance 7. Matrimonial Coloumn 8. Bishop's Diary PUBLISHED BY The Chancellor Exarchate of St. Ephrem, 51 Bhau Patil Road, Bopodi, Pune Maharashtra, India Copyright With Exarchate of St. Ephrem For private circulation only

5 VOICE OF THE EXARCH 3 THE EPHREMITE Dear all, Time rolls on. The yearly cycles repeat themselves. As usual the month of celebrations gives way to a time of serious engagements! We prepare for the season of the Great Lent after the Christmas and Denaha. We welcome the Great Lenten season of spiritual renewal and commemoration of the Paschal Mystery! I highlight some of the events of the month of January for our reflection and information and action. Glorious Adieu to Most Rev. Geevarghese Mar Divannasios Metropolitan The word 'adieu' was originally derived from the phrase 'I commend (you) to God'. In every sense the Malankara Syrian Catholic Church bid a glorious adieu to His Excellency Geevarghese Mar Divannasios Metropolitan, the former Prelate of the Eparchy of Bathery and the Bishop-Emeritus of the Eparchy of Puttur. God took him to his eternal abode on 16 January According to his wish, his mortal body was laid to rest at St. John's Cathedral, Tiruvalla after the funeral rites led by Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos and assisted by all the Metropolitans of the Malankara Syrian Catholic Church and other dignitaries. Aboon Mar Divannasios has very clearly instructed not to offer flower-bouquets and sosappas at his funeral for showing love and honour to him. As simple he lived, so simple he left! He could have left this world as the Bishop of Puttur, but he chose to enthrone his successor and leave this world as simple as he was!! Aboon Mar Divannasios was a Metropolitan with a pure heart, clear mind and in-depth thoughts. His contributions to the Malankara Syrian Catholic Church as the Rector of St Mary's Malankara Major Seminary, Bishop of Bathery, Bishop of Puttur, and the Chairman of various Synodal Commissions were

6 THE EPHREMITE noteworthy. Following the footsteps of Pope-Emeritus His Holiness Benedict XVI, he sacrificed all his privileges as a Bishop one year ago and envisioned to lead a solitary prayer life to strengthen the Malankara Catholic Church and its endeavours. His suffering from various illnesses helped him to understand life better and realize the meaning of his life at its best. Let us thank the Lord for the wonderful gift He shared with us in the form of Aboon Mar Divannasios to lead us in faith and make us-grow in Christ! Exarchial Pastoral Council Meeting at Chennai The Sixth Exarchial Pastoral Council Meeting was held at St Thomas Malankara Catholic Church, Padi on 16 February It was an occasion to review the decisions and reaffirm the commitments taken at the Fifth Pastoral Council held in May 2017 in Pune. The Pastoral Council Members had also a chance to interact with the Priests, Sisters and Laity who are actively involved in the evangelizing mission of the Exarchate. The generous attitude of the faithful in supporting the Missions of the Exarchate was well appreciated. The joy and the enthusiasm shown by the missionaries was a real eye-opener for the members. It became an occasion for the members to visit both St Thomas Church Padi and St George's Church Ayapakkam which were newly built and consecrated last year. The strenuous efforts of both the Parish Priests, Fr Varghese Maruthoor and Fr Stephen Mathaar, together with Fr Philip Kaleeckal, Rev. Sisters associated with Chennai Parishes and the active Laity of the two Parishes received good appreciation from the Pastoral Council Members. Feast of St Anthonios of Egypt The Feast of St Anthonios of Egypt, my patron saint, was on 17 January. I came to know, the Pastoral Council Members had arranged a small celebration in the last session of Pastoral Council to commemorate the Feast of St Anthonios and to wish me a happy feast. But the news of the sad demise of our Aboon Mar Divannasios turned the atmosphere gloomy and so the 4

7 5 THE EPHREMITE celebrations were called off and transformed into a prayer session in honour of the departed soul. Many of the members had come prepared on their personal behalf or on behalf of their Parishes / Convents to donate on the Feast of St Anthony for the urgent need of the exarchial missions and charity. I gratefully acknowledge the sincere support the Pastoral Council Members extend to the exarchial missions by themselves or through their respective parishes. Blessing of St Mary's Malankara Catholic Chapel in Bapatla The Malankara Catholic Mission at Bapatla entered into its second stage of development through the blessing of St Mary's Malankara Catholic Chapel at Perali village in Bapatla. The Chapel is dedicated to the Telugu faithful living in and around Bapatla. I am extremely happy that we successfully made a working draft of Malankara Catholic Holy Qurbono in Telugu and celebrated it for the first time after the dedication of the chapel. Let us thankfully remember all those who have planned, executed, laboured and contributed, as they can, for the timely construction of the most needed chapel and the beginning of Telugu Holy Qurbono for the Telugu speaking faithful. Besides thanking the Rev. Fathers and the Rev. Sisters, in a very special way, I appreciate the commitment of the laity in this mission initiative. Sacerdotal Silver Jubilee of Fr Varghese Maruthoor The Sacerdotal Silver Jubilee of Fr Varghese Maruthoor was solemnly celebrated on 21 January 2018 at St Thomas Malankara Catholic Church Padi-Chennai, where he was serving for the last eight years. It was a great occasion to gratefully acknowledge his service as the Manager of the College and Schools in Chennai, the Vicar of Padi Church, the Priest-in-Charge of Chennai Missions and moreover the Proto-Presbyter of Chennai District. As it is time for him to return to his home Eparchy Tiruvalla, I sincerely appreciate all the good work he undertook and the sacrifices he has done in Chennai on behalf of the Exarchate. Let his new appointment as the Co-ordinator of High Range Missions in the

8 THE EPHREMITE Eparchy of Tiruvalla be blessed and strengthened by the multifaceted experiences in Chennai. Fr Philip Pulipra is appointed in Chennai to continue with all the responsibilities which Fr Maruthoor had held. Catholicos Day on 4 February This year we celebrate the Catholicos Day on 4 February, the first Sunday of February. Catholicos Day is celebrated to thank the Lord for raising the Malankara Syrian Catholic Church to the Major Archiepiscopal status, the Father and Head of the Church as a Major Archbishop-Catholicos. It is also an occasion to support financially the common activities of our Church. All Parishes are requested to hoist the Kaatholika Pathaka after the Holy Qurbono and make the Catholicos Pledge. The offering of the day should be sent together with the collection of kaatholika dina pirivu envelopes to the Exarchial Finance Officer as early as possible. I will hand over the amount to Bavathirumeni during the next Ordinary Holy Episcopal Synod convoked from 19 to 23 February Kohane and Aneede Sundays In the Antiochean tradition, Kohane Sunday is the day we commemorate the departed priests and bishops of the Church. Aneede Sunday is the day we commemorate the departed souls. Every Catholic Rite has its own day kept apart for remembering those who have left us for eternal life. Among the Catholic Churches in India, the Latin Church celebrates it as All Souls Day on 2 November, Syro-Malabar Church has kept first Friday after Easter as All Souls Day. This year, in the Syro-Malankara Church, on 28 January, that is, the first Sunday after the 3 days Lent, we celebrate the Kohane Sunday and the Sunday before the beginning of the Great Lent, that is 04 February, we celebrate the Aneede Sunday. Let us remember and earnestly pray for all our departed ones in the Holy Qurbonos celebrated on these Sundays. The Great Lent begins on 12 February As we are at the threshold of the Great Lent or the Fifty Days' Lent 6

9 THE EPHREMITE as a preparation for to celebrate the Paschal Mysters, that is our Lord's passion, death on the cross and His resurrection, let us prepare ourselves for ardent prayers, traditional fasting, deep repentance and sincere reconciliation with God and the brethren. It's a time to be thankful for all the blessings the Lord has showered on us. The lent is also a time to reach out and help the poor and the needy. We must pray for all our brethren who are less fortunate, for the orphanages, for the old age homes and all other charitable institutions that are helping to protect them. Fasting and Prayer are an integral part of the Great Lent. The Lord taught us "Except by prayer and fasting, it is not possible to gain victory over Satan (Matthew 17:21). Let us be sincere in observing the Great Lent beginning on 12 February with Shubkono Susroosha. May God bless us all! I wish you all a blessed time. May the Lenten Season be for us a time of spiritual renewal! May I be strengthened by your prayers! I invoke God's blessings on all, on all our families and on all our activities. Your loving Aboon Thomas Mar Anthonios OIC Apostolic Exarch Feast of Commemoration of Bishop Thomas Mar Dioscoros, 22 February 7

10 THE EPHREMITE THE SYRO- MALANKARA CATHOLIC CHURCH MORAN MOR BASELIOS CARDINAL CLEEMIS Major Archbishop-Catholicos Major Archiepiscopal Curia Catholicate Centre Pattom, Trivandrum

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13 MCYM Arts Festival, Pune District MCA & Mathrusangham Arts Festival, Pune District

14 Catechism and Mathrusangham Kaloltsavam Mumbai District Inauguration Dombivali Catechism Children and Mathrusangham, Vasai MCA Arts Festival, Mumbai District

15 Silver Jubilee Celebrations of the Priestly Ordination of Fr Varghese Maruthoor at Mar Gregorios College, Chennai The Khadki Parish offers Malankara Qurbono at St Thomas Syro-Malabar Church, Dapodi and Felicitation of the Newly Ordained Priest Fr Manu Varghese OIC Parish Feast and Feast of Rev Sr Bhavya SIC at Vasai Parish Farewell of Fr Philip Pulipra, Sakinaka Priest - Religious Meet at Padi, Chennai

16 Sant Ephrem Vikas Aayojan (SEVA) Programs Distribution of Christmas Gifts Digital Literacy Program Benson Ninan from Sakinaka Parish with the President of India. He is Awarded for Excellence in Civil Service Examinations Mrs. Jessy Thomas of Warje-Pune parish secures second place in Kannan Desham-Season 2, Bible Quiz Program of the Goodness TV.

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18 C I THE EPHREMITE SEVA Christmas Celebrations EXARCHIAL NEWS The SEVA Christmas Carol Programme was held on 22 December 2017 at Sarvatravihar Labor colony. The celebrations were graced by the presence of Msgr. Varghese Mattamana, Fr Varghese Kaithon, Mr Lijoy and Mr Georgekutty. Christmas Greeting Card were distributed to all by Mrs Sujita Regi and Mr Roy. The kids and the mothers in the colony performed Christmas Carol songs and dance. Christmas cake was sponsored and distributed by Mr Samuel and family from the Khadki parish. Digital Literacy Programme 20 Days free Digital Literacy Computer Education programme for the SEVA Community was conducted by Pune Municipal Corporation. A good number of children and parents participated in this program. EXARCHIAL COMMISSION NEWS 1. Mathrusangham& MCA a. Christmas and New Year Get-together The Mathrusangham of Mumbai district celebrated the Christmas and New-Year on 14 January at St Thomas MSCC, Thane. The Director Rev Fr Benedict OIC welcomed the gathering. Performances from the units in the form of carol songs; skit and music events were the highlights of the day. Winners of Shrishti- Literary competitions and Quiz in Malankara Shabdam were awarded with trophies. b. MCA & Mathrusangham Kaloltsavam, Pune District The Pune District Kaloltsavam for the MCA and Mathrusangham was held on 21 January at St Mary's MSCC, Khadki. The program was conducted under the leadership of district MCA director Rev Fr Varghese Kaithon and the district central team. All the 6 parishes from the Pune district participated in the two events namely: Liturgical song competition and Quiz Competition. The Chinchwad parish stood first for liturgical songs, Vishratwadi second and Kalewadi 16 O E T A H R XA E F MA. ST T H EPHRE R N USA M A G, K M H A D K - P U N E

19 THE EPHREMITE stood third. While the first place for quiz was bagged by Khadki, second place by kalewadi and third by Chinchwad parish. 2. MCA Kaloltsavam, Mumbai District The first Kaloltsavam for the MCA members in Mumbai District, "MCA FEST 2018" was conducted at St Joseph High School, Ulhasnagar on 26 Jan, 2018 from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm. Most Rev Thomas Mar Anthonios OIC, the Apostolic Exarch inaugurated the event. Competitions included Bible Reading, Solo Song, Extempore Elocution, Biblical Mono Act, Bible Quiz, Liturgy (Songs & Readings) & Street Play. The Sakinaka parish won the overall championship. Kharghar & Thane parishes were the 1st Runner-Up & the 2nd Runner-Up respectively. MCA Mumbai Secretariat, under the leadership of Fr. Manoj Varghese OIC (Director), Rev. Sr. Kiran SIC (Sister in Charge), Mr. Mathew Philip (President), Mr. Thomas Mathew (Gen. Secretary), Mr. Satheesh Powath (Treasurer), Mr. Roy Kallarackal (Vice-President) & Mr. Johny George (Joint Secretary) given leadership to the whole day event. 3. Sunday School - Mumbai District Sunday School Kaloltsavam th The 17 Annual Sunday school MCCL Kalolsavam of Mumbai district was held on 30 December 2017 at Ulhasnagar under the leadership of the director Rev Fr Philip Pulipra and Sunday School regional team. The event was inaugurated by Rev Fr Philip Pulipra and the MCCL executives. Events like solo song, action song, fancy dress, Psalms recitation, Bible reading, mono act, Quiz, Liturgical song, and Street play were held during the day. The Thane unit won the overall championship; Borivali was the first runner-up and Sakinaka second runner-up. EXARCHIAL DISTRICT NEWS 1. St Mary's MSCC, Khadki Pune District The parishioners were specially invited for festal Holy Qurbono at St Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Church at Dapodi. The Malankara Qurbono at Dapodi Church was held on 22 January. Both the parishioners cherished their communion and fellowship 17

20 THE EPHREMITE through Qurbono and Novena. The day concluded with agape. Felicitation of Rev Fr Manu Varghese OIC Bro Manu Varghese OIC who did his pastoral ministry at St Mary's MSCC, Khadki was ordained on 08 January. The parish was blessed to have him celebrate Holy Qurbono at the Cathedral Church. The Vicar Rev Fr Joseph Venmanath welcomed the newly ordained priest and the representatives of the parish Mr K I Varghese and Mrs. Sosamma Kuriakose felicitated Fr. Manu by giving him gifts on behalf of the church. 2. St Mary's MSCC, Warje Felicitation of Ms Jessy Thomas The parish felicitated Ms Jessy Thomas, one of the parishioner for her achievement in the Canan Desom Quiz Competition held in Kerala. Among more than 500 contestants after several rounds she stood at the second place. The Vicar appreciated her for her interest in learning the whole Bible and felicitated her with a shawl and a memento. Night Vigil and Monthly Retreat The usual fourth Sunday monthly hindi retreat was held on 28 January in the parish. Around 150 people participated in the retreat. The parish began another spiritual exercise Night Vigil. The first such whole night prayer from 09:00 PM to morning 05:00 AM was held on 24 January It is decided that the parish would conduct Night Vigil Prayer every month on the Wednesday before the fourth Sunday retreat. Mumbai District 1. St Mary's MSCC, Sakinaka Silver Jubilee Concluding Celebration The conclusion of the Silver Jubilee celebration of the parish was held in the gracious presence of Most Rev Thomas Mar Anthonios OIC and Rev Fr Ignatius Thangalathil OIC. In the meeting after the Holy Qurbono Fr. Ignatius was felicitated who then spoke about 18

21 19 THE EPHREMITE the efforts of the members of the church and priests in building up the Sakinaka Parish. His Excellency Most Rev. Thomas Mar Anthonios gave the message to be united together for the completion and wellbeing of the church. Farewell to Fr Philip Pulipra 07 January was an emotional day for the Parish, as Philip Achen offered last Qurbono as the Vicar of the parish. In the meeting after the Holy Qurbono the members of the different organizations shared their memories and appreciated Fr Philip. A video with memories of Achen was presented by the MCYM members. In his reply Fr Philip expressed his gratitude to everyone for the support and assured to remember all parishioners in his prayers. 2. St John the Baptist MSCC, Vasai Parish Festal Celebration The feast of St John the Baptist and that of the patron saint of the parish was celebrated from 31 December 2017 to 07 January The pernal flag was d by the Vicar, Fr Thomas Bijili OIC. Holy Qurbono in Syro-Malabar Rite was celebrated by Fr Joshy Thekkudan CMI. A two day retreat and dhyana prasangam was held by Rev Fr Eldo Kodiyattil, Vicar of St George Jacobite church, Panvel and Fr Eldo Edapattu, Vicar of St Gregorios Jacobite church, Nashik. Festal Procession was held on 06 January. The presence of Rev Frs. Benedict OIC, Jobin Kuriakiose OIC, Binoy George OIC & Monson OIC was a blessing. The Festal Holy Qurbono was offered by Rev. Fr. Abhraham Irimbinikal, director of Catechism for the Eparchy of Tiruvalla and the chief editor of Aikyadeepam. Festal celebration Rev Sr Bhavya SIC celebrated her feast and birthday on 22 January The parishioners celebrated this day by cutting the cake and praying and wishing her blessings of the day. 3. Holy Family MSCC, Vikhroli A Gift from Secret Santa This year the parish decided to have something different for the

22 THE EPHREMITE Gift of Secret Santa. The parish under the initiative of the Vicar decided to donate an amount to the MCYM of the Baptla mission to make volleyball jerseys. Farewell of Rev Fr Philip Pulipra The parish bid farewell to Rev Fr Philip Pulipra who was the vicar of the parish since May On 07 January, a farewell meeting was held after the Holy Qurbono in which Mr Binu Pattiyanikal conveyed thanks and good wishes on behalf of the parish. Rev Fr Philip thanked the unit for the love, affection, support and help that he received while he was the Vicar. Mr. Peter K Daniel (Trustee) & Mr. P.S. Thomas (Secretary) and the MCYM of the parish presented farewell gifts to Fr Philip. The Kerala Samajam of Vikhroli too gave a farewell to him as it was through his initiative that a Malayalam Language Class for the children of Malayali families was held at the parish. First Holy Qurbono & Felicitation The parish gave a grand processional welcome to Rev Fr Praful Mathew OIC and was blessed to witness his First Holy Qurbono in the Vikhroli parish on 21 January The Holy Qurbono was celebrated in the presence of senior priests, Rev. Msgr. Fr. Varghese Mattamana & Rev. Fr. Antony Padipurackal OIC. In the meeting thereafter Ms. Mincy Cherian, Mrs. Ancy Peter, Mrs. Saramma Ninan spoke felicitating Fr Praful while Mr. Peter K Daniel (Trustee) & Mr. P.S. Thomas (Secretary) and the MCYM of the parish presented gifts to Fr Praful. St Ephrem MSCC, Goa The New Year celebration in the parish began prayerfully with Holy Qurbono. The MCCL entertained the parishioners with their talents. The Vicar distributed the New Year cake to all the parishioners. He also gave an inspiring message to all present. The celebrations concluded with New Year gifts for the MCCL children. 20

23 INSTITUTIONAL NEWS Mar Gregorios College, MGC - Chennai 1. Sacerdotal Silver Jubilee Celebration THE EPHREMITE MGC celebrated the Silver Jubilee of the Ordination of Rev Fr Sabu M George on 12 January The NCC welcomed the dignitaries with Guard of Honour while the NSS welcomed with a folk dance and an aarati. Ms. Hency Juliet (Vice Principal) said the opening prayer and prayer song was sung by the College Choir. Dr. Rev Fr John Peter, (HOD Social Work) gave the welcome address while the MGC staff members felicitated Fr Sabu. The Principal Dr. K. Mohandoss and few staff members spoke on the milestone journey of Fr Sabu between the years 2010 to The NSS conducted cultural events and Mr. Thangappan, a senior most Non- Teaching Staff recited a song dedicated to Father. Finally Fr. Sabu expressed his sincere thanks and cooperation of his staff. 2. Cultural Fest MGC College Cultural fest for the academic year was held on 11 January The programme started with prayer by Dr. Shalini Maher followed by the Tamil Thai Vazthu and College Anthem. The programme was inaugurated by the lighting of Kuthuvilakku by Chief Guest, Principal Dr. K. Mohandoss, Mrs A. Hency Juliet (Vice-Principal shift-ii) Mr. S. Ranganathan (Cultural Convener) and Ms Aarthi (Student Cultural Coordinator). Ms. Suganya welcomed all and the students who had achieved accolades were felicitated by our principal Dr. K. Mohandoss. Guest of Honor Mr. K. R. Dharan, impressed the students by his motivational speech. A splendid event with variety of performances by the students marked the day. Prizes were distributed at the end by the dignitaries. 21

24 THE EPHREMITE Heartfelt Farewell And Thanks The Exarchate holds on merit the services rendered by: Rev Fr Varghese Maruthoor as the Vicar of St Thomas MSCC, Padi; the Proto - Presbyter of Chennai District and the Secretary of Mar Gregorios College Rev Fr Stephen Mathaar as the Vicar of St George MSCC, Ayappakkam Grand Welcome The Exarchate welcomes Rev Fr Sobu Maria from the Eparchy of Marthandom. He is appointed as the new Vicar of St George MSCC, Ayyappakam. 22

25 THE EPHREMITE Days of Remembrance 4 : Catholicos Day 10 : Establishment of the Throne of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Major Archiepiscopate : Days Lent Begins 12 : Shubkono 22 : Comm. of Bishop Thomas Mar Dioscorus Congratulations The exarchate is proud for Mr Benson Ninan from St Mary's MSCC, Sakinaka for his excellence in the Main Civil service examination. We are glad that he is under going training for the post of the Commissioner of Indian Railways. Wishing him all success in life. Upcoming Events 11 Feb : Mathrusangham - Mumbai District, Retreat at Borivali Obituary Mrs. Leelamma Sam The exarchate expresses deepest condolences on the demise of Mrs. Leelamma Sam (77) from Borivali Parish and Mr T D Geevarghese (74) from Vishrathwadi Parish. May their souls rest in eternal peace. 23 Mr T D Geevarghese

26 THE EPHREMITE The Ephremite Matrimonial Column 1. Malankara Catholic Parents based in Pune seeking suitable alliance for their daughter, 30/166, BE IT, working as a technical lead in a leading IT company. Parents of Qualified and well employed boys may contact: / Alliance invited from Pune settled Malankara Catholic keralite parents from St. Anthony's Malankara Catholic Church, Visharthwadi, Pune for their God fearing, good looking son and daughter, Masters in Computer Management 30 years old, 68Kg, 5.8 feet, working as Senior Software Quality Engineer. Name: Alexander Chandy. And God fearing, good looking daughter, Electrical Engineering, 25 years old, 52Kg, 5.2 feet, working as Software Quality Engineer. Name: Shilby Chandy (Preferred proposals from Maharashtra) Bishop's Diary - February 01 : Bengaluru 2-9 : CBCI Meeting, Bengaluru 10 : Bengaluru 11 : Great Lent Begins. Subkhono at St Mary's Cathedral, Khadki-Pune 13 : Supa, Ahmednagar 16 : Bethany Fathers Meet with the Exarch, Foundation Stone Laying and Annual Day Celebration of Bethany Navajyothy School at Titwala in Mumbai 18 : Suvisesha Sangham, Bengaluru : Holy Episcopal Synod, Catholicate Centre, Pattom, Trivandrum 24 : Commemoration of Mar Dioscoros at Tiruvalla st 26 : 41 Memorial Day of Mar Divannasios at St John s Cathedral Church, Tiruvalla 24

27 Glorious Adieu to Most Rev. Geevarghese Mar Divannasios Metropolitan

28 Thanks to Mr T M Johnson, the Sponsor of this issue of the Ephremite Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis and Most Rev Thomas Mar Anthonios OIC along with the Priests Bless the Marriage of Jickson Joseph and Gloria Johnson at Cherthala in Kerala on 04 Jan 2018 Printed and Published by The Chancellor, Exarchate of St Ephrem 51 Bhaupatil Road, Bhopadi, Pune Tel.: ephremite@gmail.com