News Bulletin May 2016 Vol. XLV/No.05

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1 TRUMPET News Bulletin May 2016 Vol. XLV/No.05 This issue of the Trumpet is sponsored in remembrance of the 2nd death anniversary of Mr. Mathew Oommen who was called to his heavenly abode on May 3, 2014, by Julie Mathew (wife), Dr. Navin T. Mathew (son), Mrs. Neeta Sanju (daughter) and other family members. St. Paul's CNI Malayalam Parish, Pune. All Saints Church Compound, Khadki, Pune Phone : / Website:

2 19 Tue 18 Thu CALENDAR- May Sat 2 9 Wed Yours in His Service, Christy Achen. Mob: FROM THE PRESBYTER'S DESK Dearly Beloved in Christ, Greetings in the precious name of our Lord and Redeemer Jesus Christ. And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him. Luke 2:40. And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with God and man. Luke 2:52 A Modern Artist painted a picture of a Modern Student; the picture is as such, A child with a Big Head, a narrow Chest and Lean legs, a funny picture when we think but despite it carries a huge meaning, Here the artist wants to bring into light the plight of today's Child. that is, the head shows the development of the intellectual capacity; the chest shows the narrow heart that means there is meager amount of feelings and the lean legs depict the weakness in facing today's trouble. This month as we are entering into a new academic year; we are living in a world full of knowledge available on our finger tips but are we able to life challenges??? The purpose of real education is the total development of a person or humanity. As rightly said by Mahatma Gandhi Education makes a better man, a different man and a new man. So Education is a means for the total well-being of the society. Education is not a collection of information but it is an integral growth through transformation. The above mentioned verse of Jesus Christ's Childhood is a model of our educational system. 1. INTELLECTUAL GROWTH: Those who are born as human needs intellectual growth. As the above mentioned verse Jesus too has grown in Wisdom. Likewise, to develop the intellectual capacity should be the desire of all the humans. Only then the proper development of the society occurs according to God's Will. Prov 3:13, Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, We should utilize the resources of knowledge. Prov 8:11, for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her. Through fullness of knowledge we can attain true realization in our life. 2. SPIRITUAL GROWTH: We learn the God-centered living through the life example of Jesus Christ. Physical Quotient and Intellectual Quotient are the main focus point for today's education. If the motive of education is the overall development of a person that would include a Spiritual Quotient also. According to the researches, the main culprit of the problems in the society is because of the lack of Religious Activities. So the Spiritual Quotient is the important matter in the modern educational system. If we don't give importance to this Spiritual Quotient it may cause ethical degradation. 3. SOCIAL GROWTH: No man is an Island for the sustenance of the society this quote holds well. And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with God and man. Luke 2:52. This verse shows an example of how Jesus was and how we should be. Education is said to be as man making. The basement for a Good Society is laid by Good Individuals. When are socially responsible, the role of Education is fulfilled. So let us learn to live, learn to love and learn to listen. Let the new academic year be a blessing to all of you. Let the Almighty God be with all of us. Last month we had our Choir Social, Sunday School Competitions and examinations and Youth Fun Day. By God's Grace everything went on well. But the lamenting truth is that the attendance at these programs is much below than what it should be.. As we are entering into a new Financial Year from April 2016; I exhort everyone to participate in all our planned and unplanned activities as it will help in the development of our Church and also our individual spiritual life. I wish all of you a Happy and Blessed Easter. May the Good Lord Bless you all abundantly. 01 May th Sunday After Easter International Labor Day Joseph The Carpenter Holy Communion Service in All Saints' Church. I Lesson Genesis 1:26-2:3 - Mr. Godwin Jose Psalm 15 - Mrs. Alice Cherian II Lesson 2 Thes. 3: Mr. Mathew K. Tharian Gospel John 5: Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Koshy - Mr. Tony Koshy 07 May 1500 WF Prayer residence of Mrs. Saino K. Oommen May Cottage Prayer in the residence of Mr. Tharian Varughese 6th Sunday after Easter Lead by the Holy Spirit Holy Communion Service in St. Paul's Church I Lesson Exodus 36:1-7 - Mr. Joseph C. E. Psalm 107: Mrs. Suja Graham II Lesson Rom 8: Mr. Siby Sam Gospel John:14:25-31 Offertory & Kiss of Peace - Mr. & Mrs. George Varghese - Mr. P. K. Kurien WF Meeting after the Service YF Meeting in Rohan Nilay May 1900 MC Meeting in the Trust Office 14 May Second Saturday Chain Prayer 15 May 1045 Pentecost Sunday Come Holy Spirit Set us Free-Holy Communion Service in All Saints' Church I Lesson Isaiah 61: Mr. Alex John Psalm 107: Mrs. Ponnamma Stephen II Lesson Acts 2: Ms Sabina Sam Gospel Luke 4: Mr. & Mrs. T. J. Zachariah - Mr. Moni John WF Meeting after the Service. 3

3 1st Sunday After Pentecost Trinity Sunday Trinity: Community of Love, Holy Communion Service in St, Paul's Church. I Lesson Genesis 18: Mr. Thomas Varghese Psalm 97 - Mrs. Ananda Betsy II Lesson 2 Cor 13: Mrs. Sarah Jacob Gospel John Mark 1: Mr. & Mrs. Sam G. Earnest - Mr. Jeku Kurien COTTAGE PRAYER 7.30 PM 27 May 1030 Fasting Prayer in the Trust Office THANKSGIVING OFFERINGS 27/03-17/04 29 May nd Sunday After Pentecost Revelation of God in WorshipHoly Communion Service in St. Paul's Church Opening Prayer - Anjali Philip I Lesson I Kings 8: Simon Sam Psalm Angela Jacob II Lesson Rev. 14:1-7 - Dinnu Bright Gospel Mark 3:1-6 Intercessory Prayer - Sabin John Kiss of Peace - Aby Johnson & Sophie Mathews Offertory - Siby Sam & Sabina John. - Joel Jose Closing Prayer - Sanish Stephen Note the timing. Mr. Chandy Mammen Master Benson Mathews Mr. Kurien George Mr. Kochucherukan Mrs. Babykutty Sam 22 May 1030 DATE RESIDENCE OF 04/05 Wed Mrs. Aleyamma John 07/05 Sat Mr. Tharian Varughese 16/05 Mon Mr. O. M. Mammen 19/05 Thu Mr. Stephenson Ammose Daniel Mr. E. V. Samuel Mr. George Kurien Mrs. Elsie Kurian Mr. Mathew George May God bless you all with good health, long life and prosperity. BIRTHDAYS MAY WISH YOU ALL MANY MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY YF Meeting in Rohan Nilay Mrs. Jaya Vijayan 04 Jun 1600 WF Prayer Meeting at the residence of Mrs. Jaya Bright 04. Mrs. Stephy Mariam Zachariah 05 June rd Sunday after Pentecost Students' Sunday Fear of the Lord as the Beginning of Wisdom Holy Communion Service in St. All Saints' Church I Lesson I Kings 3: Mr. Koshy Oommen Psalm 14 - Mrs. Jasminerani Stephenson II Lesson 1 John 5: Ms Jaisy Zachariah Gospel Luke 10: Mr. & Mrs. Rajiv C. Tharayil - Mr. George Mathew 05. Mr. Jidson Stephenson Ammose, 06. Mrs. Susan Johnson 07. Master. Vivian Paul 08. Rev. Christy David Daniel, Mr. Thomas K. T, 1730 Mr. Siby Sam 09. Mr. Gebhoy Koshy Tharian 10. Mr. Shibu V Pothen, Mrs. Suby Shajan, Mr. Varghese George, Mrs. Aleyamma C. Varghese Mr. Anil Kumar Alfred, Mrs. Sarah Jacob 13. Mr. Moni John 14. Ms. Gianna George 5

4 15. Mr. Kumaradas K 16. Ms Sabina Sam John, Mr. Yohannan V C, Mr. Prakash M 17. Mr. Varghese P John, Ms. Jaisy Zachariah, WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MAY PRAYERS AND GOOD WISHES TO YOU ALL FOR MANY MORE YEARS OF HAPPY MARRIED LIFE Mrs. Ananda Betsy, Mr. Shibu Devadas Mrs. Sanitha Shiraj, Ms Rachel Chandy, 01. Mr. Jacob Koshy and Mrs. Annie Jacob Master Vishak Vijayan 02. Mr. Paul Prabhakar and Mrs. Achamma Paul 19. Mrs. Sheila Thomas 04. Mr. Ashwin Varghese and Mrs. Christina Ashwin 22. Ms. Jidsy Styephenson Ammose 08. Mr. Benoy Mathews and Mrs. Sheena Mathews; 23. Mr. T. Vijayan 24. Mrs. Annamma Samuel, Mrs. Jasminerani Stephenson, 18. Mr. Philip Thomas and Mrs. Elizabeth Philip 10. Dr. Eapen M J and Mrs. Susamma Eapen; Mr. Joseph C Eapen and Mrs. Susan Joseph Mr. Thomas Varghese, Mrs. Mariam Varghese 25. Mrs. Jessy Moni John, Mrs. Mollykutty Oommen 15. Mr. Zachariah T J and Mrs. Ponnamma Zachariah 26. Mr. Ranjith Paul Mrs. Shyji Jacob 28. Dr. Shaji George K, Mrs. Mariamma Cherian, Mr. Stephenson A Daniel & Mrs. Jasmine Rani Stephenson 19. Mr. George C M and Mrs. Annamma George, Mr. Lijo Thomas and Mrs. Sonia Mary Thomas Master Shibin Shibu 29. Mr. Arul Horizon, Mrs. Sonia Mary Thomas 30. Mr. Benny John, Mr. George Kurien, Mr. Samkutty John, 20. Mr. Sajen John and Mrs. Shyla John; Mr. Sam G Earnest & Mrs. Tinny Sam; Mr. Chacko V G & Mrs. Sosamma Chacko Mrs. Babykutty Sam, Mrs. Beena Titus 23. Mr. George Mathew and Mrs. Anitha George Mr. Sunil Kumar S.L., Master Ryan Johnson 27. Mr. Benny John and Mrs. Jessy John, Mr. Titus K Samuel 31. and Mrs. Beena Titus; Mr. John K. C. & Mrs. Sosamma John JUNE 01. Mr. Mammen O M and Mrs. Susan Mammen; Mrs. Anitha George, Mr. George C. M., 30. Mr. Ninan C T and Mrs. Rohini Ninan Mrs. Annamma George Mrs. Achamma Paul, Mr. Paul Zachariah, June Mrs. Susan Mammen 03. Mr. Jacob Thomas and Mrs. Sheila Thomas Ms Athira Anil, Mrs. Jessy Kurien, 04. Mr. Rajiv C Tharayil and Mrs. Beena Rajiv Master. Yohaan Thomas Varghese 04. Mr. Manoj Abraham 05. Mrs. Rani Anil, Mr. Thomas Mathew 6 7

5 NEWS Tit-Bits Sunday School Anniversary Our Sunday School Anniversary was celebrated on the 3rd April in All Saints' Church. The Sunday school teachers executed their specific assignments in the worship service with great reverence. Jessy Johnson gave the message on Obedience as a way of Parenting with God in Restoring Paradise. The Holy Family comprising Jesus, Mary and Joseph is a model family for us to emulate. The obedience, faith, humility and sacrifice of Joseph and Mary in molding young Jesus are exemplary traits which we as parents must imbibe in our children so that they are able to discern the will of God and become willing partners in spreading the Gospel and restoring the lost paradise. Christy Achen emphasized on the full participation of our children in Sunday school and stressed on their giving equal importance to Sunday school along with their academics. The children presented a skit and sang a group song. Owing to time constraint, more items could not be presented. Prizes were given away to all the children commensurate with their performance in various events. The Sunday school report was read by Mrs. Latha Johnson. The Sunday School Year from 2017 will be January-December, instead of June-May, and for the current year, the session will be June to December With this change we trust the normal academic studies will not clash with the Sunday school activities or vice versa. We pray and hope our parents would ensure that their children regularly attend the Sunday school this year onwards. Latha Johnson Endowments Mrs. Annamma Koshy has enhanced the endowment corpus to Rs.60,000 in memory of her husband Koshy Tharian. The proceeds from it are earmarked for medical aid. We thank her and her children for this kind gesture.. With the receding interest rates year after year, the yield from such 8 endowments becomes smaller. In fact, presently, the amounts we disburse as scholarships or prizes are much more than what we get as annual interest. We would therefore urge the benefactors to either increase the corpus to earn the matching interest or reimburse the parish with the difference between the scholarship amount and the annual interest earned. For example, if the scholarship is Rs.2000 and interest earned is only Rs.1500, then the difference of Rs.500 need to be reimbursed to the parish. Do please remember that the endowment corpus is not to be treated as a savings account and the principal amount is not permitted to be partly or fully withdrawn. Members are exhorted to start such endowments with substantial sums so as to perpetuate the memory of their beloved ones. Obituary Mrs. Ponnamma George, mother of Mr. Mathew George and sister of Mr. O. M. Mammen and Mr. Chandy Mammen, passed away on April 15 and interned on April 17. We join all the bereaved family members and pray the Lord Almighty to provide them heavenly courage to bear this irreparable loss. May her soul rest in peace. Late Bishop Sam Mathew The Rt. Rev. Dr. Sam Mathew (80), ex Bishop of CSI Madhya Kerala Diocese, was called to eternity on April 16 and was interned on April 20 in the CSI Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kottayam. Bishop Sam Mathew was a popular personality and was loved and respected by everyone who had interacted with him. His presence was felt not only in the spiritual field but also in social and humanitarian activities. Shalom Housing Project, Jerusalem Mission, Asha Bhavan Day Care Centre, Bethsaida Centre in CMC Vellore and 9

6 Sevana Nilayam in Kottayam are some of the institutions started by his initiative. Thirumeni leaves behind Kunjamma Sam (wife), Christy Sam Mathew (son), Santhi S. Mathew and Ani S. Mathew (daughters). We praise the Lord for the Thirumeni's noble life and offer our heart-felt condolences to the bereaved family members. May his soul rest in everlasting peace. Birth Mr. Vinod Sam Peter and Mrs. Jenny Vinod were blessed with a baby on April 18 in Mumbai. The child will be called Abraham. We congratulate the parents and pray the Lord Almighty to bless the child with abundant grace and give divine guidance to the parents to bring up the child in the Christian Way. Gift Sponsor Mr. Jacob Zachariah, jointly with Mr. Paul Zachariah and Mr. Thomas Zachariah, has donated a pair of Holy Communion Vessels for the use in St. Paul's and All Saints' churches. We thank all of them for this kind gesture and may God bless them in abundance. MKD NIFYC 2016 As announced early, please plan participating in the XI Madhya Kerala Diocese North India Family & Youth Conference scheduled in Bhopal during October 6-9, Registration Fee is Rs.200/-; Delegate: Couple Rs.2500; Single Rs.1500 and Student, Rs.750. Please enroll quickly and book your travel tickets in good time to avoid disappointment. For more details please contact Rev. Christy David Daniel or the YF office bearers. A Short Prayer Dear Lord, these three things I pray: to see Thee more clearly, to love Thee more dearly, follow Thee more nearly day by day. In Christ's peerless and precious name I ask it. Amen. To Our Dear Child On the day when you see us old, weak and weary, have patience and do try to understand us. If we get dirty when eating and if we cannot dress on our own, please bear with us and remember the time we spent feeding you and dressing you up. If, when we speak to you, we repeat the same things over and again do not interrupt us listen to us. When you were small, we had to read you the story a thousand and one times until you went to sleep. When we do not want to have a shower, do not shame us or scold us. Remember, we had to chase you with your thousand excuses to get you to the shower! When at some moments we lose the memory or the thread of our conversation, let us have the necessary time to remember as the most important thing is not our conversation but simply to be with you and to have you listening to us. end us your helping hand the same way we did when you tried your fist faltering steps. L And when someday we say to you that we don't want to live any more.do not get angry try to appreciate that our age is not just lived but survived. Some day you will realize that despite our mistakes we always wanted the best for you. You must not feel sad, angry or ashamed for having us near you. Instead, try to understand us and help us like we did when you were young. Help us to walk.help us to live the rest of our life with love and dignity. Please send your contributions to this bulletin or suggestions, if any, to christyddaviddaniel@gmail.com 10 We will pay you with a smile and the immense love we have always had for you in our hearts. 11