Issue 1 Jan-Feb 2013 faridabad diocesan bulletin -1-
Prayerful Wishes to His Excellency Mar George Madathikandathil New Bishop of Kothamangalam Diocese Rev. Fr. John Mylamvelil Chancellor, Diocese of Faridabad Festal Greetings to our Dear Fathers Msgr. Sebastian Vadakkumpadan 20th January Fr. Rajan Punnackal 20th January Fr. Baby Puthussery VC 20th January Fr. Sebastian Moolechalil 20th January Fr. Shijo Konuparambil 20th January Festal Greetings to all our Laity, having Patrons Day in January and February, 2013-2-
Faridabad Diocesan Bulletin Volume - 4, Issue -1, E-mail: santhomemessenger@gmail.com XmfpIfn Editorial Board Patron Archbishop Mar Kuriakose Bharanikulangara Chief Editor Rev. Fr. Antony Moothedan Managing Editor Rev. Fr. Jetto Thottungal Sub Editor Shri. Johnson V.P. Members Msgr. Dr. Sebastian Vadakumpadan Rev. Dr. Pious Malekandathil Rev. Fr. Varghese Moonjely Rev. Fr. Jimmichan Karthanam Rev. Fr. John Mylamvelil Rev. Sr. Usha SH Shri. Thankachan Jose Smt. Celin George Design & Layout Thomas Mampilly Published by Diocese of Faridabad Sant Alphonsa Bhavan, 8 A/13, WEA Karol Bagh, New Delhi - 110 005 E-mail: info@faridabaddiocese.in Website: www.faridabaddiocese.in Printed at Jyoti Printers, Noida (Private January-February Circulation 2013 Only) Pastoral Letter... 03 IÀ±n\mÄ s^àwmt m ^ntem\n v kzoicww... 05 Welcome speech on the occasion of reception given to Cardinal Fernando Filoni... 06 Message Major Archbishop... 07 Message Cardinal Fernando Filoni... 08 A Big Thank You... 10 A Warm Welcome... 11 Farewell Wishes to the renouncing Pope... 15 It cn mcyw...19 Department of Catechesis... 20 Delhi Syro-Malabar Youth Movement... 22 ^cozm_mzv cq]x CShI hmà IÄ...25 Department of Family Apostolate... 29 St Joseph s Service Society... 30-3-
Events of Previous Month 24.12. 12pm Archbishop celebrated Christmas Mass at Cathedral, Faridabad 25.12. 12pm Christmas Gathering and lunch with Priests and members of the Old Age Home, Gurgaon 27.12. 12am Visited Sanjoepuram Children s Village and participated in the Christmas celebration 30.12.12-12.01.13- Kerala 29.12.12 Jubilee celebrations in Vimalagiri Church; Blessed the CBSE School. 01.01.13 First Priestly Ordination to Deacon Shoji Thekkan, CMI in Kodussery 06.01.13 Reception and Holy Mass in St. Antony s Church, Elavoor. Visit to the Generalate of Holy Family Sisters in Mannuthy, Trichur Participated in the Jubilee celebration of Fr John Mylamvelil, Chancellor at Poonchola, Palakkad Visited Bishop s House in Palakkad 07-11.01.13 Syro-Malabar Bishops Synod, Kakkanad 11.01.13 Flag hoisting at St. Augustine s Church, Karippasery 12.01.13 Reception and Mass at St. Sebastian s Church, Kunnapilliserry Holy Mass at Kuttikkad Church, Iringalakuda 13.01.13 Celebrated Holy Mass at Harinagar Parish in connection with the Feast of Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara 16.01.13 pm Visited Vikaspuri parish and met Parish Council Members 17.01.13 pm Visited Kalkaji Parish and met Parish Council Members 20.01.13 am Celebrated Mass at Dwarka Parish and met parishioners pm Participated in the Installation ceremony of the new Archbishop Anil Couto at Cathedral, Goldakhana 21.01.13 pm Visited Dilshad Garden parish and met Parish Representatives 22.01.13 pm Visited Sahibabad parish and met Parish Representatives 23.01.13 pm Visited Kingsway Camp parish and met Parish Representatives 24.01.13 pm Participated in the Feast Celebration of MSFS Fathers at SFS School, Janakpuri 27.01.13 Attended the Installation ceremony of the Archbishop of Madras-Mylapore George Antonyswamy. 28.01.13 pm Visited Harinagar parish and met Parish Representatives 29.01.13 pm Met with Karolbagh Parish Council Members 31.01.13 pm Participated in the Feast Celebration of Salesian Fathers at Okhla; Visited RK Puram parish and met Parish Representatives 01.02.13 pm Celebrated Mass at Karolbagh Church in connection with Archbishop s Birthday 02.02.13 am Celebrated Requiem Mass for Sr. Felicita FCC at St Mary s Church, Noida pm Addressed the Mother Theresa Lay Missionaries National Meet and celebrated Holy Mass at MC House, Gurgaon 03.02.13 am Inaugurated the new St Jude parish at Sahibabad and administered the sacraments of Holy Communion & Confirmation pm Participated in the Catechism Teachers Convention at Okhla; Celebrated Holy Mass in connection with the feast of Holy Family at Pushp Vihar 04.02.13 pm Visited Okhla Parish and met Parish Representatives 05.02.13 Visited Ashok Vihar Parish and met Parish Representatives 06.02.13 Visited Ladosarai Parish and met Parish Representatives 07-09.02.13 To Kerala 09.02.13 Participated in the Consecration ceremony of Bishop George Madathikandathil, Bishop of Kothamangalam 10.02.13 am Administered the sacraments of Holy Communion and Confirmation at Kalkaji Parish. pm Presided over Financial Council Meeting at Karol bagh -4-
Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara Bishop of Faridabad sszh-ir-]-bm ^co-zm-_mzv cq]-x-bpss sa{xm Ipcym-t mkv `c-wn-ip-f-ßc Xs A[n-Im-c-Øn s CS-h-I-fnse _lp-am-\-s hnim-cn-am pw, AkvtX- n-am pw a p sshzo-i pw k\ymkn\o k\ym-kn-am pw P\-߃ pw \ΩpsS I Øm-ho-tim-an-in-lm-bn Bin pw kam-[m-\hpw h µy ktlm-z-c-sc, h e a -sf, am\-km- -cøn-s bpw a\x-]-cn-h Ø-\-Øn-s bpw ktµi-hp-ambn t\mºp-imew hcn-i-bm-w-t m. \ΩpsS I Øm-hns ]ovm-k-l-\hpw Ipcn-ipa-c-Whpw Dbn pw A\p-kva-cn- p Cu ]pwy-zn-\-߃ PohnX \ho-i-c-w-øn-s bpw hc-{]-km-z- ]q Æ-X-bp-sSbpw Ah-k-c-am-Wv. a\p-jy-c- -I-\mbn Ah-X-cn tbip-{in-kvxp-hns hczm\-amb im nbpw kam-[m-\hpw A\p-`-hn v hc-{]-km-z-øn Ign-bp- -h v IqSp-X ]q ÆXbnse- Øm t\mºp-imew Ah-k-csam-cp- p- p. ]m]-km-l-n-cy-ß-fn Ign-bp- -hsc \ Ipº-km-c- Øn-eqsS -{]-kmzhcw sim v \nd-bm t\mºp-imew Blzm\w snøp- p. t\mºpi-mew EXpt-`X-ß-fn {KojvaI-me (Spring) Øn\p kam -c-a-mb-n -mw-t m km[m-cw hcn-i. Cu {]tbmkw Lengthen, Lencten F o Bwt m-km-ivk ]Z-ß-fn \n p XmWv. CXn-\ w Spring -{KojvaImew F m-wv. Zo L-\m-fsØ a p-imeøn\p tijw {]IrX-nb-n ]pxpp-ohs api-pf-߃ hncnb-p Imea-mW-Xv. a pd- p ach-n aæn \n v {]Ir-Xn ]pxp-po-hs apf s]m- p Imew. B \mºp-iƒ hf v Ce-Ifpw imj-ifpambn Fßpw ] v hncn-bp {Kojva-Im-e-ØmWv km[m-cw t\mºp-imew Bbn-cn- p-i. B ym-flni Pohn-X-Øn Hcp lenten Spring D m-ti Ime-amWv henb t\mºv. ]m]w aqew ac-hn a\- p-i-fn ] møm]- Øns apip-f-߃ hncn v, PohnX \ho-i-c-w-øns ^e-߃ ]pd-s -Sp-hn- p-hm-\p Imew. ASpØ ImeØv A m-cm-jv{sob Xe-Øn {it -b-amb Hcp {]Xn-`m-k-am-Wt m Arab Spring Zo L-\m-fsØ GIm-[n-]-Xy-Ønepw AS- -a Ø-enepw Ign- n-cp SqWn-jy, en_nb, CuPn-]vXv, kndnb XpS-ßnb cmpy-ß-fn P\-Iob apt - -Øn-eq-sSbpw kwl-sn-x- k-a-c-ap-dif-ne-q s-sbpw am Ø-ns ams men Db ØpI-bpw ]pxnb `cw-k-wh-n[-m\w hcpø-pi-b-pw snbvx kw`h-am-w-xv. k`-bnepw kaq-l-ønepw ÿmbn-bmb am -߃ hcp-øp Arab Spring t]m-ep kw`h-hn-im-k-߃ v hgnsbm-cp-t ]pwy Zn\-ß-fmWv henb t\mºv. henb t\mºv Bcw-`n- p- Xp Xs Ipcn-ip-hc Xncp-\m-tfm-Sp-Iq-Sn-bm-W-t m. ] m-øm-]-øn-s bpw {]mb- nøøns bpw {]Xo-I-amb Nmcw s\ n-bn ]qin, D]-hmk {]m -\-I-tfmsSbmWv \mw AXm-N-cn- p-i. a\pjym \o s]m-sn-bm-ip p s]m-sn-bn-te p Xs \o as-ßp-sa v ]d v a\pjy Pohn-X-Øn-s WnIXbnte v Cu BNmcw kqn\ \ Ip p. t\mºp-imeøv D]-hmkw, amwk-h -\w, Hcpt\cw t\m XpS-ßnb \ ]Xn-hp-Iƒ Ign-bp- -t]mse XpScphm F m-hcpw {i n-t - -Xm-Wv. D]- hmkw ` Ww Ign- m-xn-cn- p- Xp am{x-a- ; AtXm-sSm w ss{ikvx-hs bym ` -W-amb sszh-h-n-\hpw Znhy-Im-cp-Wyhpw kzoi-cn-t - -Xp-am-Wv. ""a\p-jy A w sim v am{x-a sszh- Øns \mhn \n p ]pd-s -Sp Hmtcm hm p-sim- p-amwv Pohn- p- Xv'' (aømbn 4:4). {]m -\-bp-ssbpw [ym\-øn-s bpw, IuZm-in-I-Po-hn-X-Øn-s Xpam-bn-cn- Ww CuÃ-dn\v -5-
Hcp -am-bp t\mºpime- Zn\߃. t\mºp-imew ACTS t Xm-bn-cn- Ww F v Hcp [ym\ Kpcp ]d Xv Hm p- p. AXn-\ w Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication Bcm-[-\, Ipº-km-cw, IrX-RvPX, At]-, F m-wv. hy n-]-c-amb {]m \m Pohn-Xhpw CS-hIXe- Øn-ep ` m-`ym-k-ßfpw Cu t\mºp-im-eøv Du nxs Sp-tØ- -Xp- v. CS-h-I-I-fn \S-Øm-dp Ipcn-ins hgn, Bcm-[-\, t\mºp-ime [ym\-߃, {]txyi Ipº-km-cw, XpS-ßnbh B ym-floi \ho-i-c-wøn\p klm-bn- pw. {]m -\-tbm-ssm w Xs {][m-\-s - -XmWv t\mºp-im-e-øp ]tcm-]-imc {]h Øn-Iƒ. sl{_m-b p tej-\-øn ""kvt\l-tømss Pohn- p- -Xn\pw \ Imcy-߃ snøp- - Xn\pw ]ck-v]cw t{]m ml-n -n -ph-m '' (10:24) \sω Blzm\w snøp -p. alm]-pt-cml-nx-\-mb tbip{inkvxp-hn ]q Æ-ambn B{i-bn- p-sim v hnizmkw, icww, D]hn F o sszhoi]pwy߃ ]cn-io-en- p -Xns Bh-iy-IX Cu tej\w Du n ]d-bp- p. hnizmkw \nd a\ pw (10:22) {]Xymi {]tlm-jn- p lrz-bhpw (10:23) D]hn {]h Øn-I-fpsS Pohn-Xhpw (10:24) BWv hnizm-kn v Bh-iyw. A]-c-t\m-Sp Xpd-hnbpw Icp-Xepw h n- n- m-\p Ime-L- -amwv henb t\mºv. \ap- p-np- p-ap thz\ A\p-`-hn- p- -h pw hni p he-bp- -h pw Imcp- Wy-Øns Icw \o m-\p Ah-k-c-߃ Cu t\mºp-im-eøv \mw ]c-a-mh[n hn\n-tbm-kn- -Ww. ""hnizmkw kvt\l-km yw Du n-x- s -Sp-Øm-\p Ah-k-csa v'' ]cn. ]nxmhv s_\-univsv ]Xn-\m-dm-a {]kvxm-hn- p p (hnizm-k-øn-te- p hmxn, 14). IÆo-scm-gp- p- -hs IÆn {InkvXp-hns\ ImWm ss{ikvx-h t Ign-bq. Cu t\mºv ImeØv IqSp-X ]tcm-]-imc {] h ØnIƒ snøp-hm\pw AXp-hgn \ΩpsS PohnX kml-n-cy-ßfn Cutim-bpsS kvt\l-øn\v kpoh km yw hln- m\pw \ap p {ian- mw. hnizmk h j-ønse Cu t\mºp-imew \ΩpsS hnizk Xo m-s\w \ho-i-cn- m-\p ka- b-am-wv. {]m -\-bn-ep-ssbpw ] m-øm-]-øn-eq-tsbpw ]tcm-]-imc {]h Øn-bn-eq-sS-bp-ap PohnX km y-øn\v \ap v {]txy-i-ambn Hcpßmw. Bcm-[\m{Ia-Øn t\mºp-imew H mw Rmb-dnse hmb-\-iƒ "\ ^e-߃' ]pd-s -Sp-hn-t - -Xns Bh-iy-I-Xsb Du n- -d-bp p (aømbn 7:15-27). A-Xn-\m sszh-h-n\w {ihn- p-ibpw Ah A\p-k-cn- p-ibpw sntø- -Xp- v. Aßs\ snøp- -h ]md-ta `h\w ]WnX hnth-i-a-xn-iƒ v Xpey-cmWv. \ ^e-߃ ]pd-s -Sp-hn- p- n-s - n B hr -߃ sh n Xobn-se-dn-b-s Spw F v Cutim ap -dn-bn p \ Ip- p. t\mºp-im-esø \memw Rmb-dnse kphn-ti-j-øn (aømbn 21:33 44) sszh-cmpyw \nß-fn \ns -SpØv ^ew ]pd-s -Sp-hn p P\-Xbv p \ Ip-sa v Cutim ]Tn- n- p- p. ]cn-ip ]nxmhv s_\-univsv ]m bpss 2013þse t\mºp-ime ktµ-i-øn hnizm-khpw D]-hn -{]-h Øn-Ifpw XΩn-ep Ahn-`m-Py-_- sø ] n (indissoluble inter-action) {]Xn-]m-Zn- p- p v. ""-G- hpw henb D]-hn-{]-h Ø\w t{]jn-x-th-e-bmwv. bym hnizmkw sszh-kvt\- l-øn\pw hnfn- p-ap {]Xyp-Ø-chpw hy n-]-c-amb ka -W-hp-am-Wv''. Cu A -Øn-emWv ss{ikvx-hs D]hn {]h Ø-\-߃ shdpw a\p-jy-xz-]-c-amb tkh-\-ß-f (humanitarian act) F p ]d-bpi. \ΩpsS ]pxnb cq]-x-bn Cßs\ hnizm-khpw D]-hn-{]-h Ø-\-ßfpw \nd Hcp kvt\lk-aqlw si n- -Sp-Øm \ap-s m-søm-cp-an v ]cn-{i-an- mw. {]m \bn-eq-ssbpw ]cn-xym-k-ßfn-eq-ssbpw \ΩpsS B ym-floi Pohn-XsØ \ho-i-cn- mw. \ΩpsS c -bv p-th n Ipcn-in acn- p-ibpw Dbn sø-gp-t\ p-ibpw snbvx I Øm-hotimaninlm \sω A\p-{K-ln- -s. sszhw F m-h-scbpw kar- -ambn A\p-{K-ln- -s...! F v ^co-zm-_mzv cq]-x-m ti{µ-øn \n pw 2013 s^{_p-hcn amkw 17 mw XnbXn + B v_n-j v Ipcym-t kv `c-wn-ip-f-ßc (^co-zm-_mzv cq]x) -6-
IÀ±n\mÄ s^àwmt m ^ntem\n v ^cozm_mzv cq]xbnâ Kw`oc kzoicww C ybnse h n m³ Imcymeb nsâ 130þmw hmàjnimtlmj n\mbv UÂlnbn F nb amà m bpss {]Xn \n[nbpw hnizmk XncpkwL nsâ A²y \pamb IÀ±n\mÄ s^àwmt m ^ntem\n v ^cozm_mzv cq]x Kw`oc kzoicww \evin. s^{_phcn 14þmw XobXn sshin«v 4 awn v cq]xbpss IognepÅ HmJve ^m na amxm tzhmeb nemwv kzoicw NS piä \S Xv. tzhmeb A W nsâ 4.In.ao Zqc p \n v ^m na amxm CShI hnimcn dh.^m. Ipcphnf atcm«n ensâ t\xrxz nâ \nch[n hml\ fpss AI¼SntbmSpIqSnbmWv IÀ±n\mÄ ^ntem\nsb kzoicw Øet bv v B\bn Xv. XpSÀ v tzhmeb W n\p kao ]w kotdm ae_mà k`bpss tapà BÀ v _nj v IÀ±n\mÄ amà tpmàöv Bet cn, ^cozm_mzv cq]xm A²y ³ BÀ v _nj v amà Ipcymt mkv `cwnipf c F nhcpss t\xrxz nâ IÀ±n\mÄ s^àwmt m ^ntem\ntbbpw kwlt bpw kzoicn v thznbnte v B\bn p. amà Ipcymt mkv `cwnipf cbpss kzmkx {]kwkt mss Bcw`n kzoicwtbmk nse {]txyi {]mà \bv v ^cozm_mzv cq]x hnimcn P\dmÄ tam. tum. sk_mìy³ hs pw ]ms³ apjyimà½ni\mbncp p {]mà \ bv p tijw kotdm ae_mà k` tapà BÀ v _nj v IÀ±n\mÄ tpmàöv Bet cn, IÀ±n\mÄ s^àwmt m ^ntem\n F nhà ktµi Ä \evin. IÀ±n\mÄ ^ntem\n ]nxmhv Xsâ kµài\ nsâ HmÀ½bv mbv cq]xm²y ³ amà Ipcyt mkv `cwnipf cbv v saatâmbmbn "Imk' \evin. XpSÀ v ^cozm_mzv cq]xm²y ³ Xsâ kvt\tlm]lmcw ^ntem\n ]nxmhn\p \evipibpw snbvxp. ]pxpxmbn cq]w sim kmln_m_mzv hn.bqzm Xt±hqkv CShI tzhmeb \nà½mw n\p th nbpå IÃv sh ncn  IÀ½w IÀ±n \mä s^àwmt m ^ntem\n \nàæln p. C ybnse h n m³ Øm\]Xn BÀ v _nj v kmâht msd s]\m ntbm, UÂln BÀ v _nj v A\nÂ. sp.sn. Iqt«m, klmb sa{xm³ tum.{^mt m apfbv Â, kotdm ae c k` _mlyticf A kvtxmen v hnkntääà tp _v amà _ÀW_mkv F nhà kzoicw NS nâ ]s Sp p. NS nâ kw_ôn FÃmhÀ pw kotdm ae_mà AtÊmkntbj³ sshkv {]nknuâ v {io. X ³ tpmkv \µn ]dªp. -7-
Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara Welcome speech on the occasion of reception given to Cardinal Fernando Filoni Your Eminence, Cardinal Fernando Filoni, Prefect of the congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, Your Beatitude, George Cardinal Alencherry; Father and Head of the Syro- Malabar Church, Dear Archbishop Anil Couto, Bishops Franco and Barnabas, My dear brother priests, Religious men and women, dear brothers, sisters and beloved children, It s my distinct honor and privilege to welcome you all to this assembly and prayer service, on behalf of the Syro-Malabar Church and in particular of the Eparchy of Faridabad. The chief guest of the day is His Eminence Cardinal Filoni, the Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples. This Vatican Dicastery supervises the whole evangelization activity of the Catholic Church all over the whole world, including India. He has all the Bishops in Africa, almost all in Asia, and Latin America, etc. under his jurisdiction. I was privileged to be his collaborator during his tenure as Apostolic Nuncio in Iraq and Jordan. From there, he was moved to the Philippines and later to the Vatican Secretariat of State, as its Substitute, the so-called Interior Minister. In this capacity, he again became my Superior, myself working that time at the United Nations in New York. Since 2011, His Eminence is the Prefect of the Congregation. He has been for me a competent Superior, concerned brother and a source of inspiration. When my appointment as the first Bishop of Faridabad was published, there was a proposal that His Eminence attend the Episcopal ordination; but due to some protocol procedure, that did not happen. But he had promised me already that time, that when he comes to India, he will see whether such a visit to my diocese is possible. Now it has come true and we are very happy and grateful for your gracious presence amidst us. Your Eminence, In the message that you sent me during my Episcopal ordination, you had emphasized full unity and communion within the same Church and with the other sui iuris Churches is necessary to give a common and convincing witness to the Gospel in the missionary context of the country All the three sui iuris Churches should remain united in faith and proceed with a common mind and spirit, maintaining, however, the particular theological, liturgical, religious and spiritual patrimony of each one, which certainly adds to the beauty of the one and the same Catholic Church. You had instructed me that time to keep an open heart to promote communion with the faithful of other sui iuris Churches and collaborate with them, in living out and fulfilling the common missionary mandate. All these past 8 months, at this initial stage, our thrust has been the same. My Episcopal motto is in fidei communione. To foster communion with the Latin Church here in Delhi and with the other five dioceses and thank God, so far we have been an example of laudable coexistence and remarkable common witnessing. The presence of the pastors of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Delhi and that of the Malankara Church here is a gesture of this interritual communion. Through our humble efforts in this capital city, we want to experiment and show that a peaceful coexistence between different sui iuris Churches is possible in a pluri-ritual context like India and I hope we can be a model of other migrant Metropolis in India and elsewhere. Without further a do, I cordially welcome you to this programme on behalf of all my priests, religious and laity. Our dear Major Archbishop is the Father and Head of our Church. He has come to Delhi just to welcome Cardinal Filoni and to grace this occasion. Your Eminence, its my great honor to extend a warm welcome to you. Hearty welcome to His Grace, Archbishop Salvatore Pennacchio, Apostolic Nuncio to India and Nepal. It is for the first time that His Grace is attending a function in our Eparchy. Welcome Your Grace. I extend cordial welcome to His Grace, Anil Couto; Metropolitan Archbishop of Delhi who is also amidst us for the first time after his recent installation. You are most welcome. I welcome His Excellency, Jacob Mar Barnabas, Apostolic Visitator, Syro Malankara Church and His Excellency, Franko Mulakal Auxiliary Bishop of Delhi to this prayer service. To all of you, dear brothers and sisters, in particular the parish priest and members of the Okhala parish, a hearty welcome. -8-
Major Archbishop Cardinal Mar George Alencherry Message on the occasion of reception given to Cardinal Fernando Filoni Your Eminence, We have great joy to welcome you to this Fatima Matha Parish of the Eparchy of Faridabad. Your visit here shows clearly your concern and solicitude towards our newly established Eparchy of Faridabad. We acknowledge with gratitude the effective steps taken by the Congregation for Evangelization of Peoples of which you are the Prefect for the establishment of this Eparchy. I know for certain your committed service towards all the particular Churches all over the world including those of the Oriental Churches. Your presence and programms at Arogya Matha Shrine, Vailankanni as representative of the Holy Father have given a great impetus and enthusiasm for the people over there and also for the Church in India. With the impending renouncement of the Holy Father the Church is looking forward to the special graces of the Lord regarding the election of the successor of Holy Father Benedict 16th. During these days we the people of God in India are specially united in prayer with the Apostolic See for the guidance of the Lord in the forthcoming events at the Vatican. As Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara has expressed in clear terms both himself and the priests and the religious of the new Eparchy are building up healthy relationships and united lines of action regarding the evangelization and pastoral care of the people in the territory of the new Eparchy. Archbishop Kuriakose is very particular in creating good relations with all his Bishop colleagues of various Diocese in the region. Within the short span of ten months the presence of the Eparchy of Faridabad has created very good impressions among the missionary personnel and people of the Diocese all over here. This example of working with a common goal and spirit of communion which the Syro-Malabar Church had already manifested by the functioning of the Eparchy of Kalyan provides every reason for establishing similar ecclesial jurisdictions of the Syro-Malabar Church in the other great cities of the country where we have large concentration of the Syro-Malabar faithful and even beyond the boundaries of India. I thank your Eminence for your kind visit and the support you give for the mission initiatives fo the Syro-Malabar Church and I promise our prayers, especially the intercession of Mary Mother of God for the success of your apostolate as Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples. Finally I request you to convey our prayerful greetings to the Holy Father as you will be meeting him on one of these days before he steps down from the Holy See of the Vicar of Christ. Thank you very much! -9-
CONGREGATIO PRO GENTIUM EVANGELIZATIONE Message Prefect of Congregation for Evangelization of Peoples Your Beatitude His Eminence Card. George Alencherry, Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Church, Archbishop Salvatore Pennacchio, Apostolic Nuncio in India and Nepal, Archbishop Anil J.T. Couto, Metropolitan Archbishop of Delhi, Bishop Jacob Mar Barnabas, Apostolic Visitator of the Malankara Church, Bishop Franco Mulakkal, Auxiliary Bishop of Delhi, My Very Dear Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara, Dear Brothers and Sisters, Cardinal Fernando Filoni I am glad to be here with you today, just a few months after the creation of the new Diocese of Faridabad on the 27th May 2012. The Diocese was formed to comprise the territories in and around New Delhi (including the States of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu Kashmir, as well as the civil Districts of Gauthambudhnagar and Ghaziabad of Uttar Pradesh), for the pastoral care of the Syro-Malabar faithful and their activities. It is a historical event in the history of the same Syro-Malabar sui iuris Church, in its two thousand years existence in India. Through this act of the Holy Father, a long cherished desire of the St. Thomas Christians of the Syro-Malabar Church in India is fulfilled. Now you have the complete opportunity to worship and live your faith in the very same tradition in which you were born and brought up. Make use of the responsibility to consolidate your faith and give greater testimony to the Gospels, and also promote the communion within the universal Church. Throughout the years I have come to know personally Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara, the first Bishop of Faridabad, whom I heartily greet. Archbishop Bharanikulangara, the international experience you have gathered during the seventeen years in the Holy See s Diplomatic Service, where you have served in different Apostolic Nunciatures, will surely be of great help to you in structuring the new Diocese and leading it. You have all the qualities needed to guide this Church with zeal, faithfulness and pastoral experience. A new beginning always carries with it excitement, enthusiasm and new interest. But this moment of novelty and enthusiasm must not stop here, it must now be converted into pastoral zeal, in order to heed to what Pope Benedict Sixteenth states in the Apostolic Letter for the Indiction of the Year of Faith, Porta fider: By faith, -10-
the Apostles left everything to follow their Master (cf. Mk 10:28). They believed the words with which he proclaimed the Kingdom of God present and fulfilled in his person (cf. Lk 11:20). They lived in communion of life with Jesus who instructed them with his teaching, leaving them a new rule of life, by which they would be recognized as his disciples after his death (cf. Jn 13: 34-35). By faith, they went out to the whole world, following the command to bring the Gospel to all creation (cf. Mk 16:15) and they fearlessly proclaimed to all the joy of the resurrection, of which they were faithful witnesses (PF 13). As faithful of the new Diocese of Faridabad you have a greater responsibility placed on your shoulders, the new Diocese being within the capital city of a multi-ethnic and multi-religious India. Your Diocese is situated in a strategic zone of the country, where one comes across a concentration of Governmental offices, Embassies, multinational companies, various media stations and all sorts of news agencies. All this pushes you forward to be more prophetic and a catalyst of ull ninety and communion within your sui iuris Church and with other Churches in order to give a common and convincing witness to the Gospel in the missionary context of India. Today, is another special day for the Diocese of Faridabad, as we lay the foundation stone of a new parish church within the new Diocese. The building of a new parish church denotes that there already exists a good sized congregation that is in need of a place of worship. But, although it is very important to have the physical building, the same community must unite more around Jesus Christ, [the] living stone, rejected by human beings but chosen and precious in the sight of God (1 Pt 2, 4), and become like living stones..built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ (1 Pt 2,5). The project of constructing a new church is also a unique opportunity to enter into dialogue and relationship with the various sectors of the social and cultural milieu. I encourage you to use all your talents and capabilities in order to build the new church and deliver it on time to the faithful. I am sure, that the new church will bring about a stronger sense of belonging and a renewed faith, especially during this Year of Faith. I would like to take this august occasion to invite all the Syro-Malabar faithful to intensely live their centuries long ecclesial and spiritual tradition, and to remain always united with their Bishops an Priests, with an open heart to promote communion with the faithful of other Churches sui iuris and collaborate with them, in living and fulfilling the common pastoral commitment to the people. May the prayers of intercession of St. Thomas the Apostle and of St. Alphonsa, the beloved daughter of the Syro-Malabar Church, constantly accompany the Diocese of Faridabad, its Bishop, priests, religious and laity. As a sign of appreciation and memento of my visit to this new Eparchy of Faridabad I would like to offer this chalice to Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangra, to be used for the celebration of Holy Mass in the Diocese. Thank you, -11-
A Big Thank You, Archbishop Vincent Concessao! On the occasion of bidding farewell to His Grace Archbishop Vincent M. Concessao, Metropolitan Archbishop of Delhi, I am pleased to wish him well and thank him for immense good he did in favor of the Syro-Malabar community in and around Delhi and NCR. Even though there were many Syro- Malabar pastoral communities established in Delhi, it was during the tenure of office of Archbishop Vincent that the communities flourished and many new personal parishes were erected. The magnanimity and pastoral solicitude of His Grace facilitated coming of many religious communities as well as lay initiatives of the SMC in this capital. Archbishop firmly believed that the Catholic Church is a communion of different sui iuris Churches and tried to foster communion with all the three Churches in the Indian context. After the establishment of the new diocese in March 2012 and my assuming office on 27th May 2012 as the first Bishop of Faridabad, His Grace has been immensely cooperative and encouraging to me and did everything for a smooth transition. It merits special mention that Archbishop decided to maintain the status quo until further arrangements are mutually made. That facilitated continuing the use of many of the Archdiocesan structures for the celebration of the Syro-Malabar Diocese. Our programs like common monthly recollection of priests of both Dioceses, the proposed jointpastoral letter, etc. would improve mutual relationship and an easy co-existence of two ecclesial entities in this Metropole. On the occasion of retirement from office of the Metropolitan Archbishop Delhi, on behalf of the Diocese of Faridabad and of the Syro-Malabar Church, we wish him good health, long life and peaceful time of retirement. The Diocese of Faridabad will be ever indebted to His Grace for all his contributions for the good of the Syro- Malabar Church will be noted in its annals of history. God bless, Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara First Bishop of Faridabad Diocese -12-
Warm Welcome, Archbishop Anil Couto I met Archbishop-elect Msgr. Anil Couto for the first time during the Regional Bishops Conference held in Chadigarh and Jalandhar. As I was new in the Conference, His Excellency has been very welcoming and fraternal to me. Right from the beginning he has been open and interested in the matters of the Syro-Malabar Church in Delhi and of the newly erected Diocese of Faridabad. On the occasion of the solemn installation of His Grace Archbishop Anil Couto as the Metropolitan Archbishop of Delhi, I am pleased to accord him warm welcome on behalf of the Syro-Malabar community in and around Delhi and NCR. May the Good Lord, the Eternal Pastor guide him in all his endeavors and lead this Church in the capital city to a deeper common witness. Catholic Church being a communion of different sui iuris Churches, the coexistence and mutual collaboration between all the three Churches in the Indian context are of great importance. My episcopal motto, In Fidei Communione underlines this principle of cooperation and common witnessing. I hope the good relationship that existed during Archbishop Vincent will be well maintained and further developed under Archbishop Anil Couto. Especially at the initial stages of the new Diocese an atmosphere conducive for a smooth transition is very important. From the part of the Diocese of Faridabad, we extend our full cooperation and willingness to work together for the common cause. As you are taking charge as the Metropolitan Archbishop Delhi, the Diocese of Faridabad and the Syro-Malabar Church wish you the Almighty s abundant blessings, good health and long life. God bless, Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara First Bishop of Faridabad Diocese Do you want to help the new Diocese? A helping hand to build up necessary infrastructures will be appreciated. Please contact: Procurator (9868417985), Diocese of Faridabad, Sant Alphonsa Bhavan, 8A/13 W.E.A, Karol Bagh, New Delhi 110005, INDIA -13-
Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara Bishop of Faridabad 8 A/13, WEA Karol Bagh New Delhi - 110 005, India E-mail : faridabaddiocese@gmail.com Tel : +91-11-25759160, 25812346 27.01.2013 {]nb ktlmzco ktlmzc mtc, Cs mãs Bishop's Annual Appeal (2012)þ ]qà ambnsim ncn pibmwv. FÃm CShIIfn \n pw AIagnª klicwhpw \nàtem`amb klmbhpamwv Cu kwc` n\v e`n Xv. "]expån, s]cpshåw' F t]mse sszhm\p{kl mâ \sãmcp kwjy kamlcn phm³ CXphgn \ap p km[n p. CXpambn klicn _lpam\s «hnimcnamà pw k\ymkn\ok\ymknamà pw ]mcojv Iu knâ AwK Ä pw FÃm CShI P\ Ä pw kvt\l]qàæw \µn ]dbpibpw [mcmfamb sszhm\p{klw t\cpibpw sn p p. \ap p e`n cq]xbpss s]mxpimcy Ä pw, {]txyin pw cq]xm ti{µ nsâ ssz\yw Zn\NnehpIÄ pambn Hmtcm cq]xmwk ntâbpw kw`mh\ kamlcn pibmwv Bishop's Annual Appeal hgn Dt±in Xv. cq]xbpss kmaqlyt a {]hà \ fnte pw km³tpm]pcw Øm]\ Ä pw Hcp \nýnx ixam\w CXn \n pw \o n hbv p p. Cu Bibw ]pxnbxmbxpsim mhmw Nne ti{µ Ä AXv icnbmb hn[w a\ênem msx t]mbn«ps v Nq nimwn pibp mbn. \½psS ]pxnb cq]xm{]hà \ Ä v Hmtcm AwK ntâbpw `mk`mknxzhpw (Participation) cq]xbnâ \n Ä på DSaØX (Ownership) iàns Sp phm\på {iaambn thww CXns\ ImWphm³. \nàt±in ncp t]mse an CShIIfpw kkuchw IpSpw_bpWnäpIÄ hgn bymimew Fsâ I piä hnxcww sn pibpw hàjmhkm\t mss AXv cq]xmti{µ fnâ Gev]n pibpw snbvxncp p. A`n\µ\ Ä, \µn. C\nbpw IhdpIÄ e`n mxncn p ps nâ _lp. hnimcnb \pamtbm cq]xmti{µhpamtbm (Tel) _Ôs SpatÃm. IhdpIÄ Xncns n m\påhà Ignbp Xpw thkw AXp snt XmWv. Tax exemption receipt cq]xmti{µ nâ \n pw Ab p XpS nbn«p v. GsX nepw ImcW mâ In«msX t]mbn«ps nâ cq]xmti{µhpambn _Ôs ts XmWv. \½psS cq]xbv pw k`bv pw th n \n Ä sn p Cu klmb n\v kàæià\mb sszhw \n tfbpw \n fpss IqSpw_t bpw kar²ambn A\p{Kln s«. \n fpss {]hà \ fpw A\pZn\ kwcw` fpw sszhm\p{klw \ndªxmis«. "hn[hbpss sim pimip' t]mse \½psS cq]xmwk sfãmhcpw klicn mâ Cu cq]xmti{µ nse Imcy Ä `wknbmbn sim pt]mim³ \ap p km[n psa v F\n pd p v. \mfnxphscbpå FÃmhcptSbpw klicw at\m`mhw AXmWv ]Tn n p Xv. UÂln anjs\ H panãmbvabnâ \n v, FÃmhn[ ]canxnifpw adnis v C{Xt mfw F n Xv ChnSps Zm\ioecmb Hmtcm k`mwk fpamwv. \n fpss sfiyt_m[hpw k`mkvt\lhpw klmbat\m`mhhpamwv. AXphgn \½psS CShIIÄ H ncn hfà n«p v. AXv \ap v Hcp CSbsâ Iognse t]mse cp]xmti{µhpambn _Ôs Sp n DuÀÖnXamt Xp v. C mcy nâ kzbw ]cym]vxxbnse pibmwv \½psS e yw. hcpw hàj fnepw Cu kwcw`w XpScphm³ Dt±in p p v. Hcn  IqSn \n fpss klmb klicw Ä v \µn ]dªpsim pw ^ezmbiamb Hcp t\m¼pimew Biwkn psim pw kvt\l]qàæw \n fpss ]nxmhv. + B v_n-j v Ipcym-t mkv `c-wn-ip-f-ßc ^cozm-_mzv cq]xbpss sa{xm³ -14-
DONATION RECEIVED ON ACCOUNT OF BISHOP'S APPEAL ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISSI PARISH, DILSHAD GARDEN-DILSHAD COLONY ST. MARY'S UNIT S.NO. NAME AMNT. 1 Tomy Mathew 1000 2 M. J. Jose 500 3 Thomas Joseph 100 4 Binu John 300 5 Paulson K Frederick 200 6 Gracy Sebastian 5000 7 Thomas M. K. 501 8 Jose Thomas 500 9 Shaju K. M. 100 10 Kurian Luka 200 11 K.C. George 200 12 Saju Philip 500 13 Sebastian P. J. 200 14 A. A. Chacko 100 15 Benny Antony 100 16 Jayan K Varghese 200 17 Bincy Immanual 1000 18 P. P. George 300 19 Siby Jose 400 20 Biju K Mathew 500 21 A. C. Chacko 2000 Unit Total 13901 ST. ANDREW'S UNIT S.NO. NAME AMNT. 1 Sebastian Joseph 200 2 Jinse K. J. 300 3 T. A. Chack Sunil 100 4 Philip George & Prince 500 5 Michael David Arekattil 1001 6 Joseph Antony 1000 7 Bibin Mathew & Tijo 500 8 N. I. Givar 1000 9 Ebey T. Joseph 500 10 Annamma Antony 200 11 C. V. Wilson 500 12 Riji Andrews 500 13 Sebastian T. C. 4000 14 Regimon Joseph 500 15 Augustine Mathew 1000 16 Shijo John 500 17 Iype Thomas 300 18 Thomaskutty Abraham 1000 Unit Total 13601 ST. AUGUSTINE UNIT S.NO. NAME AMNT. 1 P. J. Kuriakose 500 2 K. R. Shaju 100 3 Shaji John 500 4 Saji K. P. 100 5 Roy George 200 6 Thomas Kurian 100 7 Shaju K. V. 1000 8 Jose K Jacob 100 9 Philip Abraham 100 10 T. O. Xavier 1000 11 Jose Vet 100 Unit Total 3800 BL. KURIAKOSE CHAVARA UNIT S.NO. NAME AMNT. 1 Tessy Baby 1000 2 Biju Mathew 500 3 James M. K. 300 4 Bino M. K. 500 5 Sigy George 500 6 Laly Mathew 1000 7 Vijay Kumar 200 8 Saji Kurian 200 9 Joseph Varghese 100 10 Baiju Antony 300 11 James K. C. 200 Unit Total 4800 CHERUPUSHPAM UNIT S.NO. NAME AMNT. 1 George K. L. 200 2 Nelson Paul 200 3 Noby Peter 200 4 Babu P. C. 500 5 Thomas Antony 500 6 Mathews K. M. 500 7 Luckose M. M. 1000 8 Sebastian S. S. 100 9 Thomas Joseph 100 10 Jose N. J. 500 11 Joseph P. T. 2000 12 Joseph P. V. 200 13 T. V. Antony 500 14 Antony N. K. 1000 Unit Total 7500 ST. ANTONY UNIT S.NO. NAME AMNT. 1 Benny Chacko 500 2 Varghese Sebastian 500 3 Antony Joseph 2000 4 Tomy Joseph 1000 5 Joseph C. J. 500 6 Cherian Edithera 500 7 Anish Baby 500 8 Jojy John 500 9 Sunny Thomas 1100 10 Reji Kurian 120 11 Tom Joseph 500 12 Francis Mathew 500 13 Sebastian Joseph 200 14 Sibi Thomas 500 15 Biju Jacob 200 16 Bino Joseph 1000 17 Santosh Mathew 100 18 K. J. Devasia 500 19 Joshy Sebastian 500 20 Simon George 500 Unit Total 11720 ST. MARK UNIT S.NO. NAME AMNT. 1 Shaju P. J. 200 2 Francis Kurian 300 3 Abraham T. C. 1000 4 E. K. Varghese 500 5 Shibu Mathew 500 6 Sabu Joseph 2000 7 K. J. Johnson 100 8 Francis K. M. 200 9 Raju Joseph 100 10 Xavier Thomas 200 11 Benny K. Joseph 600 12 P. K. Joby 200 13 Salim Kuriakose 200 14 Mary Varghese 500 15 Biju John 100 16 C. T. Sebastian 100 Unit Total 6800 ST. JAMES UNIT S.NO. NAME AMNT. 1 George Kurian 500 2 Saiby Mathew 500 3 Tom Jose 500 4 Siju Varghese 250 5 Arun Antony 500 6 V. T. Joseph 1000 7 Vincent Jacob 500 8 Babu Varghese 500 9 Sabu Simon 300 10 Arvin Joseph 300 11 Sunny George 200 12 N. A. Sebastian 200 13 Thomas K. J. 500-15-
14 Joshna Jose 200 15 Gregory K. C. 500 16 Michael Joseph 100 17 George Mathew 500 18 Saji George 500 Unit Total 7550 St. Peter Unit S.NO. NAME AMNT. 1 Babu Thomas 2500 2 Davis Mavely 200 3 Biju Kurian 200 4 Alphy Thomas 500 5 A. C. Thomas 500 6 Shibin John 500 7 Binoy T. Alex 500 8 Tomy M. J. 500 9 Alexander P. A. 500 10 Varghese John 500 11 Mathew M. M. 300 Unit Total 6700 St. Jude Unit S.NO. NAME AMNT. 1 Bilson P. Joseph 500 2 Mathew George 5000 3 Sebastian Jacob 500 4 Biju John 500 5 Jomon Mathew 300 6 Jerard Mathew 2000 7 T. V. Thomas 500 8 Biju Thomas 100 9 K. V. Prabhakaran 500 10 Jiji Jacob 200 11 Thankachan Thomas 500 12 Joseph C. T. 100 13 George Joseph 1100 14 Martin K Sebastian 500 15 Antony Joseph 200 Unit Total 12500 ST. DOMINIC UNIT S.NO. NAME AMNT. 1 Mathew Jacob 500 2 Jomon Joseph 1000 3 Baby John 500 4 Jose Marattukalam 300 5 John A. J. 1000 6 Shibu K. P. 1000 7 Josekutty Thomas 1500 8 Reji Thomas 1000 9 Jose C. V. 1000 Unit Total 7800 ST. ALPHONSA UNIT S.NO. NAME AMNT. 1 Thomas T. O. 500 2 Luckose Joseph 1500 3 Sajmon Mathew 200 4 Sunny K. P. 1000-16- 5 Baby P. J. 500 6 Philip V. P. 1000 7 Baby Mathew 1000 8 Peter P. P. 500 9 Xavier 500 10 Joseph A. V. 2000 11 Roymon M. J. 100 12 Joy Joseph 300 13 Tomy Kudilil 1000 14 Tomichan K. M. 1000 15 P. L. Thomas 500 16 Joy K. C. 2000 17 Esthapanose M. R. 1000 18 Joseph 200 19 Rajan Jose 100 20 E. V. Jose 1000 21 P. O. Poulose 500 22 Paul P. J. 500 23 Joy P. R. 500 24 James T. A. 101 Unit Total 17501 BL.MOTHER TERESA UNIT S.NO. NAME AMNT. 1 Mathew C Antony 1000 2 Francis C. L. 500 3 P.G. Varghese 200 4 P.F. David 1500 5 K. C. Luckose 500 6 Stephen K. C. 1000 7 V. P. Johney 1000 8 E. J. Mathew 20000 9 Ouseph Joseph 1500 10 Thankachan P. J. 100 11 Shibu Antony 300 12 Shaji S. Plavelil 200 13 Tomy V Simon 500 14 Paulose E. V. 500 15 George V. J. 1000 16 K. J. John 1000 17 John Bosco 1000 18 P. P. Varghese 5000 19 M. J. Joseph 1000 20 Jose Stephen 2000 21 V. J. James 1000 22 P. P. Johannan 1000 Unit Total 41800 ST. LUKE UNIT S.NO. NAME AMNT. 1 Thomas John 100 2 Annies Joy 200 3 Sibi M 500 4 Sunil Mathew 500 5 Martin M. J. 500 6 Mathew C. A. 1000 Unit Total 2800 (Donation list to be continued) BL.MARIAM THRESIA UNIT S.NO. NAME AMNT. 1 C.O. Mathew 500 2 Mathew Varghese 500 3 Sabu Thomas 1000 4 Joycey Mathew 200 5 Jomon K. V. 1500 6 Sujith Joseph 500 7 Johnson M. D. 500 8 George Joseph 500 9 Shijo K. O. 200 Unit Total 5400 ST. PADRE PIO S.NO. NAME AMNT. 1 M. K. Jose 1000 2 K. S. Kunjumon 1000 3 Jose P. A. 500 4 K. J. Jayan 1000 5 K. V. Joy 1000 6 Kunjumol Jacob 1000 7 Viji Joseph 1000 8 K. S. Pious 200 Unit Total 6700 ST. MATHEW S UNIT S.NO. NAME AMNT. 1 Xavier P. L. 500 2 James Joseph 200 3 Mathew V. M. 1000 4 Varghese K. A. 200 5 Regi George 500 6 K. J. Varghese 100 7 Antony Thomas 100 8 Thomas Augustine 200 9 P. M. Joseph 500 10 K. L. Jose 500 11 Baby Mathai 100 12 Thomas Joseph 100 13 Saju Joseph 300 14 Abraham Mathew 500 15 Jacob Thomas 300 16 Joy John 1000 17 Baby Saji 1000 18 James Joseph 200 19 Rajan George 500 20 Thomas P. T. 100 21 Varghese P. P. 1000 22 Jiji Joseph 500 23 Linto K. B. 1000 24 Francis K. J. 200 25 C. K. Joseph 100 26 Antony Thomas 500 27 Bijo James 300 Unit Total 11500
God Bless Benedict! Farewell Wishes to the renouncing Pope by the Diocese of Faridabad The name Joseph Ratzinger was familiar to me from the classes of theology in the major seminary, in the 1980 s, though his books were not very often available in English in the Library. Later this great professor of theology in Germany Munich and Tübingen was appointed Prefect of Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith and during my higher studies in Rome, I used to meet the Cardinal on his way to the Holy Office. Serious and soft spoken, but smiling and hearty when greeted, this great personality would walk by. During my diplomatic service to the Holy See, this relationship remained official but personal for my knowledge of German language, which he really appreciated. In fact, it is this German connection that nurtured our relationship. It was during his Pontificated that I was appointed to the UN Mission. When I was at the Holy See Mission to the United Nations in New York, Pope Benedict s historical visit to the UN took place. I was privileged to organize these programmes and host him in the same house where I lived. Naturally, my German knowledge facilitated the contact during this visit. It was Pope Benedict that transferred me to his own country, to the Apostolic Nunciature in Germany - a distinct honor and recognition for a Holy See diplomat to work at the Embassy in the homeland of the Pope! It is the same Pope who appointed me Archbishop and entrusted the pastoral care of the Diocese of Faridabad. He granted me a unique opportunity to take my family for a private audience in Castel Gondolfo, a privilege -17-
given only to Apostolic Nuncios. The time he spent with my mother and family in his private apartment is ever memorable. Now the Pope announced his renouncement from the office of the Bishop of Rome on 11 February 2013. This particular date is significant, because first it is the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, which marks the Church's annual World Day of the Sick. For the Vatican insiders, it is Vatican Independence Day: the anniversary of the 1929 Lateran Pacts which made the Holy See a sovereign city-state, with the Roman pontiff as its sovereign Head of State. Thus Pope Benedict XVI became the first Roman pontiff since Celestine V in 1294 to renounce from the Chair of Peter and turned out to be an extraordinary successor to Saint Peter. As per the Code of Canon Law (Canon 332 2) which states that "If it happens that the Roman Pontiff resigns his office, it is required for validity that the resignation is made freely and properly manifested but not that it is accepted by anyone." Pope Benedict XVI has renounced freely and has properly manifested it. As a note here, I should add that the term resignation of the Pope, often used in the secular media is not accurate. Resignation is often something that should be submitted to a Superior authority and that should be accepted for validity. That s often in the political and worldly scenario. But in the case of a Pope or a King, it is renouncement, not resignation. He himself renounces it before God, who gave him this authority and before the Church, whose head he was. Besides, this cannot be compared to fleeing from Rome or abduction, as some corners depict it. As the Holy Father himself underlined, he did so freely after having repeatedly examined his conscience before God.. This shows his highest degree of intellectual honesty and moral uprightness. To take such a decision that took place once in 600 centuries, one needs strong courage and inner strength. As a German Pope was elected, some ironically commented that to lead the Church in troubled times and striking storms protecting it from dangers, we need a true German Shepherd. In fact, in his homily on April 24, 2005, at the Mass and imposition of the pallium at the start of his papacy Pope Benedict said "Pray for me, that I may not flee for fear of the wolves"!!! Is it fleeing Rome due to the troubles inside the Vatican? Is there any pressure on him that made him to this decision? In Pope s own words: I have come to the certainty that my strengths, due to an advanced age, are no longer suited to an adequate exercise of the Petrine ministry. I am well aware that this ministry, due to its essential -18-
spiritual nature, must be carried out not only with words and deeds, but no less with prayer and suffering. It is true, that Pope Benedict had to face various daunting challenges and crucial crises during his Pontificate. The case of dissident Bishop Williamson, the problem of abuse cases, the issue of Vatileaks and disappearance of classified documents from the Vatican and its trial, etc. were some of the problems of the recent times in the Church. On the top of it, some attribute the internal political polarization of Italian-non Italian under currents striking the Papacy. One can clearly say that given the limitations of the Church, these issues were sorted out boldly and uprightly. Pope Benedict XVI was a gentle and dedicated Church man, with a tender heart of a pastor; man of remarkable scholarship and incisive mind of a faithful theologian. The theology professor and renowned author who helped Pope John Paul II in many of his papal documents, as the Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith, showed more deeply his erudition and expertise through his Encyclicals and Apostolic Letters. In 2005 he published Deus Caritas Est, a treatise on the theological virtue of charity; in 2007 another one on the virtue of hope, which followed in 2009 an Encyclical on the virtue of faith. His writings and interviews as the Roman Pontiff are masterpieces of extraordinary knowledge of church history and tradition. Throughout this papacy he made a clarion call for witnessing to the apostolic faith. He preached with clarity and charity what God has revealed to the world in Christ, a man of great moral courage in decision making, a spiritual leader of prayer and meditation. Benedict was a Pope with intellectual honesty and "prophetic pulse". His famous Regensburg speech and the recent discourse at the German parliament are examples for this. He was not ready for any intellectual compromise, though sometimes, he was branded as conservative and traditional. But his strong position, especially in terms of reform in the Church was that there should be focus on the hermeneutics of continuity than on hermeneutics of reform. He insisted that hermeneutics of reform must be faithful to the authentic traditions of the Church, -19-
but at the same time adequate to the modern times. Pope Benedict XVI was a man of great love and care for the Mother Church. That s why when he realized his limitations to lead the bark of St. Peter, with humility and selflessness he decided to renounce the office of Bishop of Rome. On Ash Wednesday Pope Benedict XVI explained that the reason to renounce the ministry as for the good of the church. His pastoral solicitude for the people of God and his love of the Church were evident throughout his Pontificate. Pope Benedict was a precious gift of God to the Church leads it in peace and firmness of purpose in the trouble times of today. The reactions to the renouncement are mixed: of surprise and sadness, awe and respect. While most of them come up with great respect for the decision and love for the person of Benedict. As Cardinal Angelo Sodano mentioned: We've listened to you with a sense of shock, rather in total disbelief. In your words we noticed the great affection that you have always had for the Holy Church of God, for this Church that you have loved so much. He was a man of ideas and insights; one could see in him a professor than a prophet. As commentators note, John Paul made you cry; Benedict makes you think.' His great legacies will be his focus on evangelization. His initiatives for new evangelization and the declaration of the Year of Faith as well as establishment of a new Vatican Dicastery for new Evangelization will be remembered as part of his legacy. The fevered media speculation and opinion polls are on about the future Pope and a long list of Papabilis is already afoot. They are often ill-informed and obsessed with only a political perspective. The dictum "He who enters the Conclave as 'Pope' exits a cardinal," proves often true. But the procedure of the Conclave is more spiritual. The group of 117 Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church will assemble soon in Conclave to elect the 266th Successor of St. Peter. The College of Cardinals will ensure the impending interregnum of the Holy See. As per UniversiDominiciGregis Rules of Procedure promulgated by Pope John Paul II's 1996 within fifteen to twenty days from vacancy (sedevacante) all Cardinals are called to arrive in the Vatican. Two things envisaged therein are not pertinent this time: the preparations for a papal funeral and the nine days of mourning (Novemdiales,) and prayer for a deceased Pontiff. According to this document, which restricts voting members age to 80, Pope Benedict XVI will not take part in the Conclave for the election of his successor. In the Code of Canon Law and Church there exist no protocols and prerogatives of a retired Pope. However, the provisions for a retired bishop could be applied here as he is the Bishop of Rome. Pope Benedict prefers to move out immediately to the Castel Gandolfo Summer Residence. And later to the monastery of cloistered nuns inside the Vatican. We shall pray to the Supreme Pastor and Eternal Priest to guide the Conclave Fathers who will assemble soon in the Vatican to identify a Supreme Pontiff, leader and spiritual guide for the 1.2 billion-member Church. -20-
It cn mcyw Transfer and appointments of Priests Msgr. Sebastian Vadakkumpadan Director, Sanjoepuram Institutions Rev. Fr. Sebastian Thekkanath Executive Director, Sanjoepuram Rev. Fr. Varghese Moonjely St. Alphonsa Parish, Noida Rev. Fr. Varghese Palatty St. Pius X Parish, Dwaraka & Director Social Service Rev. Fr. Jimmy Karthanam Infant Jesus Parish, Palam Rev. Fr. Pius Malekandathil St. Peter s Parish, R. K. Puram Construction Committee collaboration required The Eparchy of Faridabad is planning to form a Committee for overseeing constructions of Churches and Church institutions. Our community is blessed with a lot of qualified hands in this field. Those who would like to collaborate with this plan, may please contact the Diocesan Center or Rev. Fr. Jetto Thottungal, Procurator (Tel. 9968842375) Vicar General Ordination of the First Priest of Diocese of Faridabad Dn. Rony (Sebastian) Thoppilan, S/o Mr. T.P. Paulose & Mrs. Elssy, Thoppilan House, Sebiyoor, Malayattor Together with the Clergy, Religious and the Laity of the Eparchy of Faridabad, I am pleased to invite you to the Priestly Ordination of the First Priest of the recently erected Eparchy of Faridabad on 14 April 2013 at 4.00 pm at the St. Pius X Parish Church in Dwarka. Please join us to thank the Lord for the great gift of priestly vocation and pray for further vocations in our Diocese. Invoking the Almighty's abundant blessings upon you, Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara First Bishop of the Eparchy of Faridabad Cordial Welcome Clergy, Religious & Laity of the Eparchy of Faridabad Rev. Fr. Rijo Cheerakathil (Vicar, St. Sebastian's Church, Sebiyoor) Parishioners of St. Sebastian's Chuchr, Sebiyoor Rev. Fr. Director & Community (RRC Bengaluru) Rev. Fr. Vicar & Parishioners (St. Pius Church, Dwarka) Rev. Fathers & Brothers of CST Congregation Rev. Fr. Varghese Cherapparambil & Parishioners of Mary Immaculate Church, Vimalagiri -21-
Department of Catechesis Diocese of Faridabad 8A/13, W.E.A, Karol Bagh, New Delhi 110 005 Phone: 011-25759160 E-mail: dsmcatechism@gmail.com Website : www.faridabaddiocese.in Teacher s Convention-2013 Catechism Teacher s get together was held on Sunday, the 3rd February, at Fatima Matha Church, Jasola, Okhla. Msgr. Sebastian Vadakkumpadan, Vicar General of Diocese of Faridabad inaugurated the convention. Rev. Fr. Rajan Punnackal, Vicar, Kristuraja Cathedral, led the morning session. He emphasized that the teachers should incarnate in the hearts of children as Jesus incarnated to save the mankind. The teachers should personally know the children and live with them to make effective transformation in the students. In the afternoon session the representatives from different parishes briefly shared their new and creative activities to the audience. Fr. Jimmichan Karthanam, Director, announced the upcoming programmes of the department. In the concluding session the public meeting was presided over by His Grace Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara. He reminded the teachers about their responsibility as a catechism teacher in the context of Year of Faith. He presented gifts to all the teachers who were present in the convention. Mr. Reji Thomas, Catechism Secretary presented the annual reportand gave the vote of thanks. Rev. Fr. John Mylamvelil, Chancellor, Fr. Martin Vembulliyth, Assistant Director Catechism, Fr. Kuruvila Marottickal, Vicar, Fatima Matha Church Okhla, Fr. Denny Kattayil, Director DSYM, Fr. Nideesh Njanakkal, Fr. Sajo Padayattil were present. About three hundred teachers participated in the convention. Catechism Annual Examination This year the catechism annual examination is on Sunday, the 14th April 2013 and Scholarship Examination will be on Sunday, the 28th April 2013. Handwritten Magazine: In order to give emphasis to our motto we introduced a Hand Written Magazine for our Children. We may feel that a -22-
Handwritten Magazine is an old idea in this digital world. But it is an incredible idea and a special effort in many ways and has a magnificent effect on children. It helps the children to develop their creativity. We live in a world where computers and internet have a great influence in the daily life as these things think and work for us; but it also destroys our power of imagination. Here the importance of a handwritten magazine comes into picture. This idea not only forces children to prepare articles without the help of Google brain and computer but also help present them more attractive manner. Year of Faith Souvenir The Catechism Department has decided and started the work to publish a souvenir in the context of year of faith. It is requested to cooperate with the publication of the Souvenir as per Central direction. Release of Christian Devotional Audio CD Adrushyam gathering was blessed with the presence of almost all Priests of the diocese and reverend sisters. Adrushyam is produced to enrich the year of Faith declared by the Catholic Church and the entire Syro Malabar Church. The album has a variety of devotional songs including the Year of Faith Song of the Diocese, songs for singing during Holy Mass and Family Prayer. The Music of the album Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara released the Christian devotional audio CD Adrushyam produced by Ave Strings at the Christmas celebration organized by Faridabad Diocese at the Old Age home at Guragaon on 25th December 2012. First CD was handed over to Msgr. Dr. Sebastian Vadakkumpadan, Vicar General of Faridabad Diocese. The august is by Fr. Mathews Payyappilly M C B S. Our Priests have also contributed to the album by lyrics, along with our own singers and orchestration team. The profits from the sale of Adrushyam audio CDs will be given to Faridabad Diocese to support their social activities. The minus tracks and floppy are available for using in church choirs and can be obtained. For details contact avestrings@ gmail.com, website: avestrings.com -23-
Delhi Syro-Malabar Youth Movement ( ) [Department of Youth Apostolate, Diocese of Faridabad] The Director-DSYM, Bishop s House, 8A / 13, WEA, Karolbagh, New Delhi-110 005 Mob.:- +91 9871143374, 8860105734, 32, Tel#: 011-25759162, Fax# : 25759160 E-mail:- dsymdelhi@gmail.com, info@dsym.org Website:- www.dsym.org DSYM Music Ministry Ecclesia performed at the Don Bosco Christmas fete on 15th December at Don Bosco School, Alaknanda DSYM Music Ministry- Ecclesia attended and performed at the one day youth camp conducted by DSYM Unit, Kristuraja Cathedral, Faridabad on 31st December 2012. DSYM Music Ministry- Ecclesia attended and performed at the one day youth camp conducted by DSYM Unit, Kristuraja Cathedral, Faridabad on 31st December 2012. It was a six member team headed by Rev. Fr. Denny Kattayil, Director, DSYM, Ms. Julia Joseph, Acting General Secretary, DSYM, Mr. Joseph K Antony, Convener, Music Ministry and Ms. Anu Savior led the Praise and Worship session. The program was interspersed with lectures, group discussions and cultural activities. Winter Kit project SURAKSHA 2012 Like the previous year this year too DSYM central committee arranged for the winter kits to be distributed to homeless on the streets of Delhi as a part of the project SURAKSHA 2012 partially funded by ONGC; support offered by Prof.K V Thomas (Honorable Minister of State for Agriculture and Consumer Affairs) and also winter kits donated by Smt. Sheila Dikshit (Chief Minister, Government of Delhi). Around 30 DSYM units participated in winter kit distribution and we did successfully manage to reach out to a large number of underprivileged in the society. EPHPHATHA, youth summit on 27th January 2013 DSYM unit, Church of Our Lady Of Fatima, Okhla conducted EPHPHATHA, youth summit on 27th January 2013. The mass was offered by Msgr. Dr. Sebastian Vadakumpadan, Vicar General, Diocese of Faridabad, Fr. Jose and Fr. Tijo Painamoottil. It was followed by the inaugural session and a class by Fr. Francis Karthanam. There was a cultural program with the youth showcasing their talents. The summit ended with a very interactive adoration conducted by Fr. Francis Karthanam wherein people exchanged lit candles. As part of ensuring cooperation, office bearers from all the units were invited and representatives from 8 DSYM units attended the youth summit. Youth members from DSYM unit of St.Ephrems Church, Vikaspuri perfomed a musical skit in the programme. -24-
DSYM HEALTH CAMP DSYM Central Committee in collaboration with DSYM Unit, Sacred Heart Church, Gurgaon conducted a medical camp in their area on 10th of February under the DSYM Project YUVA KALYAN, funded by ONGC. The camp was headed by Dr. Pankaj Sahu, MD (Physician), DNB, from Medanta, The Medicity Hospital. A total of thirty two people from the nearby slums benefitted from the camp and were provided with free medicines. The camp had the presence of Rev. Fr. Paul Madassery, parish priest of Sacred Heart Church and Pro-Vicar General, Diocese of Faridabad and Rev. Fr. Phinil, Asst. Priest and Mr.Nibin K, President, DSYM Gurgaon unit. The camp ended by 6.30 pm. DSYM Diocesan General Body Meeting & Leadership Training Programme DSYM would be tentatively holding DSYM Diocesan General Body Meeting on the third Sunday of April 2013. Host will be the Little Flower Church, Lado Sarai and its DSYM unit. It will be a one day seminar and Leadership Camp with Elections will be held to fill in the vacant posts of General Secretary and Joint. Treasurer. As DSYM Constitution outlines, President, Secretary, 2 Youth Counselors (Male and Female) and Animators of a unit shall be eligible to attend the Diocesan General Body. Other members are also cordially invited to attend the leadership camp. The main objectives of the programme are to interact with the members and also to know each other to promote cooperation and mutual support among DSYM units. Circular will be issued with details. DSYM Central Committee s initiative to reach out to all units and visit the youth members. As part of DSYM Central Committee s initiative to reach out to all units and visit the youth members, Rev. Fr.Denny Kattayil-Director, DSYM and Mr.Shinu Joseph, President visited the DSYM unit of newly erected Blessed John Paul II, Vaishali on 17th February 2013. Fr.Denny Kattayil offered Holy Eucharistic Celebration for all the youth members of the parish. Fr.Shijo Konuparapmbil- Vicar & Director,DSYM unit, Mr.Elwin- President and Mr.Arun General Secretary welcomed the central members and introduced to the members. There was an interactive session by members and also listened to the members of the unit. A new initiative of managing Catering Service by DSYM members were lauded by the Central team and assured all the possible support to them. DSYM Central Committee earnestly wishes to reach out to the youth at the unit levels. We solicit your co-operation for this and assure you of central representation in the activities you conduct if provided with prior information. You can contact: - Fr. Denny Kattayil, Director (09990326246), Mr. Shinu Joseph, President (09868637128), Ms. Julia Joseph, Acting General Secretary (09711812486). -25-
Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara Bishop of Faridabad My dear priests, religious and people of God, The informal pastoral visits to the parishes which I started in June 2012 is drawing towards the end. After the announcement of the creation of the new Eparchy of Faridabad on 6 March 2012 and my appointment as the first Bishop, I have been keenly studying the background and history of the Delhi Syro-Malabar Mission and its present pastoral programmes. The more I turned the pages of its history, the more I was inspired by the selfless service of its pioneers, altruistic commitment of its priests and religious and the ecclesial interest of our lay faithful. My being OUT for 25 years made me more aware that I should really get IN to the pastoral reality of the priests and people of God entrusted to me. Day by day, I was convinced that in order to render more effectively my Episcopal ministry, I should know better the parishes and people here. It is with this objective in mind that we planned the informal visits to the parishes. As a preparatory step, we gave shape to a detailed questionnaire with a view to collect basic data of the parish and parishioners. It had five major sections: Spiritual, pastoral, statistical and financial. I addition the questionnaire included suggestions future plans, status of parish documents and personal details of the parish priests. Sufficient room was left therein for adding further information about each parish. I am happy that all the priests took this initiative very seriously and furnished every data with utmost care. The format of the informal meeting was an initial prayer or Mass, reports, introduction of the diocese by the Bishop and interaction with the members followed by an Agape. As instructed by the Curia, the composition of the assembly was all the members of the Parish Council, representative / Headmaster-mistress of the Catechism classes, office bearers of DSYM, Mathrujyothi, Vincent de Paul Society and other pious associations in the Informal Pastoral Visits over Thank you! parish. In some parishes more members were present to receive me. Often I was accompanied by Very Rev. Msgr. Sebastian Vadakumpadan, Vicar General. I am impressed by the quality of the reports prepared and the keen interest of the Parish Council and other representatives to know more about the policy of the new diocese. I am grateful to the parish priests who coordinated this initiative and prepared well in the parish level. For me personally, such informal visits offered great opportunity to know deeper each parish. With this basic knowledge, we can now go forward and initiate to form a diocesan pastoral Master Plan. Though the initial idea was to make the informal visit before attending a formal act in a parish, due to time constraints we were obliged to make in some parishes the informals after a formal function. Within these eight months, I have visited almost all the parishes in an average of two times. It is true that these visits were brief and I could not spend more time in each parish. Besides, I met with only representatives of different sections. In the future, we will chart out official Pastoral visit of the bishop to each parish, which lasts for one or more days in each parish. Usually, it is a formal act, during which the state of parish office documents will be verified, financial status will be assessed and the general situation of a parish will be evaluated. Besides, as a preparation for that, a visit of the Vicar General or Pro-Vicar General together with the Chancellor / Procurator is also in the planning. As has been pointed out, we have to strengthen the relationship with the Diocesan Center and together we should grow and strive for a common witnessing. Once again thank you for your cooperation and wish you all the best. God Bless You! Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara First Bishop of Faridabad -26-
^cozm_mzv cq]x CShI hmà IÄ Infant Jesus Parish, Palam ]mew C³^â v PokÊv tzhmeb nâ D otimbpss Xncp\mfpw CShIZn\hpw BtLmjn p. s^{_phcn 8,9,10 XobXnIfn \S nb Xncp\mfn\v Hcp ambpå s\mth\ s^{_phcn 1þ\v Bcw`n p. s^{_phcn 5þ\v ^cozm_mzv Unssh³ B{iaw UbdIvSÀ ^m.tpm_n Im nån \bn [ym\w CShI kaqls Bßobambn Hcpan n p Xn\pw \hoicn p Xn \pw klmbn p. s^{_phcn 8þshÅnbmgvN Xncp\mfn\v simsntbdn. CShI hnimcn. dh.^m. hà okv ]mem«n simsntbäià½w \nàæln pibpw Xncp À½ Ä v apjyimà½nixzw hln pibpw snbvxp. A s s\mth\bv pw ezoªn\pw ^m.t]mä \SmwIpgn Fkv.sP ImÀ½nIXzw hln p. s^{_phcn 9þi\nbmgvN CShIZn\ambn BtLmjn p. Xncp À½ Ä v ^cozm _mzv cq]xbpss hnimcn P\dmÄ tam. sk_mìy³ hs pw]ms³ apjyimà½nixzw hln p. CShI Zn\mtLmj nsâ `mkambn axt_m[\ hnzymà nifpssbpw, bphp\ fpssbpw, amxrkwl nsâbpw t\xrxz nâ Iem]cn]mSnIÄ AhXcn n p. Hcp s{]m^jwâ {Kq v AhXcn n ]mtâm ssaw C³t^ms«bn³saâ v tjm CShI kaql n\v hyxykvxamb Hcp Iemhncp mbncp p. s^{_phcn 10 RmbdmgvN Xncp\mÄ Zn\ nse apjyimà½ni³ ItcmÄ_mKv CShI hnimcn ^m. amà«n³ ]meaäw Bbncp p. Poh³ tpymxn B{ia nse ^m.tpmàöv Imcmwthen Xncp\mÄ ktµiw \ÂIn. XpSÀ p \S {]Z nw nâ CShI kaqlw `àn]pckcw ] ptnà p. ]c¼cmkx coxnbnepå in mcntafw BtLmj Ä v amäv Iq«n. CShIbnse PohImcpWy {]hà \ fpss `mkambn \nà²\\mb Hcp Ip«n v ssk nä dn kup\yambn \ÂIn. Assumption Parish, Mayur Vihar II abqà hnlmà II, I.P FIv̳j³ CShIbn hn. sk_mkvxym t\mknsâ Xncp\mÄ ]qàæm[niw Kw`ocambn Cu hàjhpw BtLmjn p. CShIbnse hn.sk_kvxymt\mknsâ \mat[b nepå IpSpw_bqWnämWv Xncp\mfn\p t\xrxzw \evinbxv. dh.^m. BâWn h«]d¼nâ, dh.^m. amxyp X nâ, dh.^m. \n_n³ Ipcnin  F nhà Xncp \mä IpÀ_m\bv v ImÀ½nIXzw hln p. -27-
^cozm_mzv cq]x CShI hmà IÄ St. Thomas Parish, Janakpuri 10.02.2013 RmbdmgvN P\Iv]pcn skâ v txmakv kotdm ae_mà ]Ånbn CShIZn\hpw, hnimcnbpw ^cozm_mzv cq]xbpss Nm³kedpambn ^m.tpm ssaewthensâ knâhà Pq_nenbpw BtLmjn p. s^{_phcn 10þ\v (RmbÀ) BtLmjamb hnip² IpÀºm\bv v ^cozm_mzv cq]x hnimcn P\dmÄ ^m. tam. sk_mìy³ hs pw]ms³, ^m. tpm ssaewthenâ, ^m. jntpm tim\p]d¼³, ^m. ssjpp \Sph mwn, ^m. kp_n³ F nhà ImÀ½nIXzw hln p. XpSÀ p \S A\ptamZ\kt½f \ nâ dh.^m. tam. sk_mìy³ hs pw]ms³ apjymxnynbmbncp p. NS nâ Pq_nen BtLmjn p ^m.tpm ssaewthenen\v ^m. sk_mìy³ hs pw ]ms\pw ^m.sn.]n. tpmk^pw tnà v jmä AWnbn p. hnhn[ Iem]cn]mSnItfmSpw kvt\lhncpt mspw IqSn NS piä kam]n p. St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Dilshad Garden Dilshad Colony 2012 \hw_à 25- þmw XobXn RmbdmgvN CShIbn A`nhµy Ipcymt mkv `cwnipf c sa{xmt meo mbpss {] [m\ ImÀ½nIXz nâ 37 Ip«nIfpsS BZyIpÀºm\ kzoicwhpw 50 Ip«nIfpsS ssøcyte]\hpw \S pibp mbn. CShIbpsS t\xrxz nâ skâ v sk_mìy³ CShIbntebpw, skâ v Ìo^³ HmÀ tumivkv CShIbntebpw AwK sf DÄs Sp n kv{xoiä p t\sc \S p ]ou\ Ä v FXncmbpw, ]ou\ n\v Ccbmbn UÂlnbn acn s] Ip«n v BZcmRvPen AÀ n psim v P\phcn 26 i\nbmgvn ZnÂjmZv KmÀU \nâ sagpipxncn {]Z nww \S n. F³ t]m äv ]mà nâ {]Z nww kam ]n t mä ^m. BâWn hneyapw, ^m. amxyp tpmk^pw kv{xoiä p t\sc \S p ]ou\ Äs Xncmbn {]wkwkn pibpw, ]ou\ n\ncbmbn UÂlnbn acn s] Ip«n v BZcmRvPen AÀ n pibpw snbvxp. -28-
^cozm_mzv cq]x CShI hmà IÄ St. Jude s Parish, Sahibabad The Syro Malabar Catholics living in Sahibabad area form a small but closelyknit community of believers. His Grace Archbishop Mar Kuriakose Bharanikulangara raised this community to the status of a parish on his apostolic visit on 3rd February, 2013. The patron of the new parish is St. Jude, and it will be known as St. Jude s Parish, Sahibabad. His Grace appointed Fr. Dominic Kachappilly as the first Vicar of the new parish. Soon after his appointment, Fr. Dominic took the oath of office to safeguard the church and the faithful, and the keys of the church were handed over to him. It was a golden moment for the community, a new experience for us believers to witness the birth of a parish and at the same time be part of it too. Six months ago, when our community was in a disorderly state with no proper direction and leadership, Fr. Dominic Kachappilly was entrusted with the task of gathering and leading us, who embarked on his mission in August 2012. Losing no time, he started working tirelessly and resolutely towards achieving the goal, and quickly won the love and respect of his parishioners. He has the dedicated parishioners by his side all the way, who are ready to go to any length to help accomplish the mission. The Blessing of the Foundation Stone The faithful of this Parish were greatly privileged to have His Eminence Cardinal Fernando Filoni who blessed the Foundation Stone of our proposed church in the presence of His Eminence Cardinal George Alencherry, Head of Syro Malabar Church, Archbishop His Grace Salvatore Pinnacchio, (Apostolic Nuncio to India & Nepal), Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara (Bishop of Faridabad Diocese huge crowd of Priests, Religious and the faithful from various parts of the country on 14/02/2013 at Fatima Matha Parish, Okhla. Holy Mass and the Sacraments During the Holy Mass, 13 children received the First Holy Communion. The Sacrament of Confirmation was administered to 38 children in all. The children had undergone month-long rigorous preparations to receive the Holy Sacraments. They were meticulously taught about the Christian faith and were made to learn all the prayers. Parents were pleasantly surprised to see the children making small sacrifices in order to be ready to receive Jesus. DSYM Within the short span of time, we have been fortunate enough to build a very active DSYM unit, thanks to the enthusiasm of the young members of our community. Last month they collected winter clothes for the AIDS patients in Najafgarh looked after by the MST Fathers, an initiative that will orient their commitments towards social and charitable causes. Fr. Denny Kattayil, DSYM Director at Faridabad Diocese, made a visit to our unit on 20th Jan, 2013, instilling the youthful minds with verve and kindly spirit. -29-
^cozm_mzv cq]x CShI hmà IÄ St. Antony s Parish, Paharganj The catechism students from Paharganj parish visited Sanjoepuram children s village on 10-2-13 under the leadership of Fr. Renson Thekkinezhathu and catechism teachers. There were a group of 25 students and 25 parents along with the youth which were a part of this journey. We prepared food and shared the meal with them followed by presenting various cultural activities in which those children also took part. We also distributed food items and cash to all houses evenly which was the collection by students Jeevakarunya Nidhi and with the contributions made by the parishioners. Apart from this, we also have regular masses on every first Friday s and during the last two months there had been special mass and adoration by the spiritual leaders from Burari and Divine Retreat Centre. Nirmal Hriday Parish, Tagore Garden Faridabad Diocese conducted monthly recollection programme of priests for the month of January held on 16th Jan 2013 in presence of Major Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara. Around 30 priests attended from various parishes. The first -30- parish Directory of Nirmal Hriday Church was published in Jan 2013. Major Arch Bishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara did the publication of directory by handing over a copy to Rev. Fr. Sebastian Moolechalil VC Parish Nirmal Hriday Parish celebrated Parish Priest Feast Day on St. Sebastian s day on 20th Jan2013. Do You want to speak for the Diocese during the Vacation? Summer vacation is drawing nearer and you are scheduling your travel plans. The Diocese is offering for those volunteers to introduce our new Diocese in your home diocese. You will be assigned a particular parish in your home diocese and there you will introduce Diocese of Faridabad on behalf of your Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara, our Bishop. Interested persons, including the religious will be give adequate formation. For details, please contact Very Rev. Fr. Chancellor (Tel. 09654142787) or the Diocesan Curia. - Vicar General
Department of Family Apostolate Diocese of Faridabad hn hmlsa IqZmibn h[qhc msc ]ckv]cw ssi]nsn v BioÀÆZn pt¼mä IymadbpsS I piä H nsbsp m AZriyamb asämcp ssiiqsn D v, AXv ]cnip²mßmhnsâ Ic fmwv. Cu Xncn dnhv {InkvXob hnhml nse awhmf\pw, awhm«nbpw Adntb Xp v. A s\ cq]s Sp ]pxnb IpSpw_ nsâ hmxnâ temfw Ahsc F n m³ C v \½psS k` AXy[nIw {i²tbmspw AdnthmSpw IqSn, hnhml ns\mcp hà mbn {]txyi ]cnioe\ mêpiä (Marriage Prepartion) \ S p p v. ^cozm_mzv cq]xbpss aebmf nepå Cu ]cnioe\ mêpiä \nýnx shånbmgvn XpS n RmbdmgvN Ahkm \n p p. Cu timgvknâ, sszhúm\w, {]mà \, Imt\m³ \nbaw, knhnâ \nbaw, ssewkni hnúm\w, IpSpw Ô fpss {]m[m\yw F nhsb pdn v X\Xp hnjb fnâ hnzkvzcmbhà \bn p mêpiä DÄs mån n«p v. hnhmlw kvt\l nsâ IqZmibmWv. AXnse A`nhmNy LSIamWv sfiyw. h n m³ Iu knensâ {]amw tcjbnâ "KmÀlnI k`' F p hntijn n p IpSpw_ nsâ si«pd v, ]ckv]c [mcwbnepw, Hcpabnepw, AÀ nxa t\m`mht mss \bn s ts H msw ho Ww hyànifnâ DSseSpt Xp v. XeapdbpsS ]mc¼cyhmlnifmb Hmtcm IpSpw_ nt\bpw _Ôn n p Aaqey iànbmbn, Hcp ]\n\oà]qhnsâ ss\à½ãyt mspw ]cnip²ntbmspw IqSn Hmtcm Ipcp pw P sasp p p. Ahsc hcthâ m\på X msdsp v asämcp {][m\ LSIamWv. AXn\mbn `mcym`à m mà {]txyi Adnhv t\ ts Xp v. X Ä v tnt dm³ IÃpw awepw knaâpw tnà v hosp \nà½n p p. kvt\lw, hnizmkw, {]mà \, kaà Ww, ]ckv]c _lpam\w, XymKw XpS nb aqey Ä timà nw pt¼mgmwv AsXmcp `h\amip Xv. AXns\ kt mjhpw hmõeyhpw sim v Ae cn v ]pxnb Ipcp piä v kzmkxtaimw. Cu hnizmkhàj nâ P w simåp ]pxnb IpSpw_ sf AXn\p {]m]vxcm m³ \ap v {]mà n mw. AtXmsSm w Hmtcm IpSpw_hpw hnizmkm[njvtnx PohnXw \ bn v AhÀ v amxribmhpibpw sn pw. sken³ tpmàöv (Sow sa¼à, ^manen A kvtxmteäv) Next marriage preparation course will be held at Navinta Retreat Centre, Okhla from 15th March (Friday Morning 9:00 A.M) to 17th March (Sunday evening 5:00 P.M) 2013. The participants have to bring a letter from their Parish Priests. The course is valid for one year. Contact for details:- Fr. Varghese Moonjely, Director (M) 09050621921 Mr. Vincent Thomas (M) 9654664770-31-
St Joseph s Service Society Youth Meet St Joseph s Service Society organized a Youth meet at Sanjoepuram on January 14. The main objective of the programme was to motivate the village youth on social issues. 32 youth form 10 villages attended the programme. Dr Joseph Sebastian, Executive Director of IGSSS took the sessions. Different programmes are arranged in the villages for the youth as part of the SPED III project. Fr. Varghese Moonjely, Sr. Vigily, Mr. Linto P D, SPED III Coordinator and animators were present for the meet. Support for Young women entrepreneurs With the financial assistance from Indo Global Social Service Society 39 tailoring machines were distributed to young women who are willing to start income generation programmes. 39women were selected from 20 villages who are really poor and in need Republic Day Celebration, Pochanpur NFE Centre of support. Fr Varghese Moonjely, Director, Sanjoepuram, Dr. Joseph Sebastian, ED, IGSSS, Mr Edwin, Youth Development Officer, IGSSS and Mrs. Darlin Joseph, Project officer, SJSS distributed the cheques to the women. Republic Day celebrations 64th Republic day was celebrated by the students of Balyasneha in Pochanpur Non Formal Education Centre on Jan 26th. Fr. Varkey SJ did the Flag hoisting and he gave the message of the day. Mrs. Darlin Joseph, Project officer SJSS also addressed the gathering. Mr. Abhul Shereef, Project Coordinator and Mrs. Shanthi, NFE teacher made all the arrangements. All the students and their parents were present. Children staged variety of cultural programmes, which included patriotic songs, speech, and dance. Sweets were distributed to all who came. -32-
Sl. No. Place Name 1 St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Dilshad Garden Mr. Thomas Mathew, Mr. Babu Thomas 2 Bl. Kunjachan Parish, Lakshmi Nagar Mr. A. S. Reji 3 Assumption Parish, Mayur Vihar Ph. I Mr. Johnykutty C. A, Mr. Boby Joseph 4 Assumption Parish, Mayur Vihar Ph. II / I.P. Extn. Mr. V. V. Wilson, Mr. Jais Mathew 5 Assumption Parish, Mayur Vihar Ph. III Mr. Antony Varghese, Mr. Augustine Kuriakose 6 St. Pious Xth Parish, Dwaraka Dr. Saju James Kannamthara, Mr. George K. V 7 Sacred Heart Parish, Gurgaon Mr. Ranji Abraham 8 St. Claret Parish, Gurgaon Mr. Thomas Sebastin, Mr. Noble Jacob 9 Bl. Kuriakose Elias Parish, Hari Nagar Dr. Jacob John, Mr. Paulose T. O. 10 St. Thomas Parish, Janakpuri Mr. P.Z. Thomas, Mr. Mathew M. K. 11 Infant Jesus Parish, Palam Mr. Thomas Louis, Mr. Varghese Eapen 12 St. Ephrem Parish, Vikaspuri Mr. Abraham Varghese, Mr. Rappayi A. D. 13 Amalolbhava Matha Parish, Mahipalpur Mr. Jijo K. K., Mr. Davis K. V. 14 St. Jude Thadeus Parish, Ashok Vihar Mr. James P. V., Mr. Antony Joseph 15 Bl. Mariam Theresa Parish, Burari Mr. George Abraham, Mr. Tomy Cyriac 16 Syro Malabar Community, Gole Dak Khana Mr. Alex P. Thomas, Mr. Jolly P. K., Mr. James P. J. 17 St. Augustine s Parish, Karol Bagh Mr. Jose Augustine, Mr. Tony K. J. 18 Bl. Sacrament Parish, Kingsway Camp Mr. Mathew, Mr. John K.A. 19 St. Antony s Parish, Paharganj Mr. Johny Joseph, Mr. K. P. Varghese 20 Nirmal Hriday Parish, Tagore Garden Mr. Antony, Mr. Fernandez 21 St. Padre Pio Parish, Rohini Mr. K. J. Thomas, Mr. Salin Mathew 22 St. Alphonsa Parish, Shabbad Mr. Mathew N. P., Mr. Sebastian K. S. 23 Mother Theresa Parish, Defence Colony Mr. Shibu P. V., Mr. George Thomas 24 Kristhuraja Cathedral Parish, Faridabad Mr. Georgekutty George, Mr. Mathew Joseph 25 Little Flower Parish, Lado Sarai Mr. Shibu, Mr. Job Chacko 26 St. Joseph s Parish, Kalkaji Mr. Saju Augustine, Mr. Thomas Job 27 Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Okhla Mr. Babu Kuriakose, Mr. Johnson Oommen 28 Holy Family Parish, Pushpa Vihar Mr. Lukose K. Joseph, Mr. Paulose P. V. 29 St. Peter s Parish, R.K. Puram Mr. Dominic, Mr. Francis 30 Church of Nativity Parish, Sanjoe Puram Mr. Jose 31 St. Mary s Parish, Ayaa Nagar Mr. Paul Toms, Mr. Biju Peter 32 St. Alphonsa Parish, Noida Mr. Jaison Jacob, Mr.Thomas T. O. 33 Najafgarh, FINANCIAL COUNCIL MEMBERS FARIDABAD DIOCESE 34 St. Jude Thadeus Parish, Sahibabad Mr. Jose Lukose, Mr. Tony Mathew 35 Bl. John Paul II Parish, Indirapuram/Vaishali Nominated Members Mr. P. J. Thomas Mr. Johnson V. P Mr. Mathew M. Joseph Mr. Sashidharan Mr. P. A. Paul Mrs. Jessy Jacob -33-
Photo speaks Archbishop's Christmas celebration at Old-age home, Gurgaon Archbishop's Christmas celebration at Old-age home, Gurgaon Archbishop's Christmas celebration at Old-age home, Gurgaon Feast of Msgr.Sebastian Vadakumpadan, Vicar General INFANT JESUS SCHOOL, DWARKA, NEW DELHI Activity-based Workshop for K/Nursery 8 Grade Teachers. The Infant Jesus School, Dwarka, New Delhi, is organizing an Activity-based Workshop for teachers from K/Nursery to Grade 8 for horning their classroom skills, and to raise the bench mark in their classroom performance on March 20, 2013 Wednesday from 09.00 A.M. to 01.00 P.M. at the Infant Jesus School, Dwarka, New Delhi by expert/s from the Oxford University Press, India. The student today is no longer a passive recipient of knowledge, and hence, s/he has to be actively involved in the learning process. So, our aim is to provide student-centered, hands-on learning experiences instead of a mere teacher-centered instruction to maximize their learning. Admissions open: K/Nursery to Grade 6. Rev. Paul V. Nadamkuzhy, SJ, ED. Adm. (XU, USA.) Principal -34-
Card. Filoni offering 'Chalice' to Archbishop Kuriakose Mar Kuriakose Bharanikulangara presenting the Memento to Card. Filoni "In Fidei Communione" Cardinal Filoni with Major Archbishop and Bishops of other Churches during the reception JYOTHIRGAMAYA INSTALMENT SCHEME A FUND RAISING INITIATIVE FOR BUILDING A DIOCESAN CENTER The newly erected Diocese of Faridabad needs an administrative and residential centre in the capital city. For this purpose, we are organizing an instalment scheme, in collaboration with all the parishes and religious institutions. May I request to all our well-wishers to kindly co-operate and make it a grand success. Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara Bishop, Faridabad Diocese -35-
^cozm_mzv cq]x Øm]n pibpw AXnsâ {]Ya sa{xm\mbn BÀ v _nj v Ipcymt mkv `cwnipf scsb \nban pibpw snbvx _\UnIväv ]Xn\mdma³ amà]m v ^cozm_mzv cq]xm a fpss kvt\lmzc Ä Printed, published and owned by Diocese of Faridabad, Sant Alphonsa Bhawan 8 A/13, WEA, Karol -36- Bagh, New Delhi 110005, India, E-mail: santhomemessenger@gmail.com Website: www.faridabaddiocese.in (Private Circulation only)