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Syro-Malankara Catholic Church
Diocesan Bulletin
Mar Ivanios Bhavan
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IGNOU Road, Neb Sarai
New Delhi-110 068
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Message of the Shepherd
The entire Malankara Church is journeying through
the holy pilgrimage of Nombu. The Moonu Nombu
(3 Days Nombu) and the Valiya Nombu (50 days Fast)
mark a Malankarite’s preparation for the Great Feast
of Qyomto. These are the days whereby one directs
one’s thoughts and minds on the salvific plan of the
loving Father. The ‘Holy Sleebo’ becomes the focus of
our reflection.
During the days of the Fast the ‘Believing Community’ constantly
reflects on the entire tradition of Nombu as found in the Sacred
Scriptures, calling it as the ‘Blessed Nombu’ and prays in humility to
Lord Jesus to make His Church worthy of practicing the days of fast,
foster reconciliation and tranquility within Her and enlighten the
minds of her faithful with Wisdom. The prayers of the Church are a
reminder to the faithful that it is their Lord Himself who guides the
entire Church throughout the days of the Fast. The 40 times prostration
praying ‘Kurielesion’, specific to the Malankara tradition, is symbolic of
the Church’s desire to unite herself with the Passion of Her Savior and
seek mercy.
Students from our different Parishes, Units and Mission stations are
preparing themselves for the coming Central Board Exams of Classes X
and XII during these days. The prayerful ambience at our homes during
Nombu Season will provide a fruitful opportunity to blend spirituality
with academics.
The Diocesan Level Annual Convention to be held on 5 to 7 February
will provide a good occasion to come together and deepen our Spiritual
Orientation and enflame our Mission Spirit. It is not a coincidence but
providence that all our priests and Pithavu will be having their annual
retreat from 1 February to 5 February. Please keep us in your prayers.
Frequent participation and worthy reception of the Holy Qurbono,
the Sacrament of Confession and family prayers along with time for
reading of the Holy Bible should become a regular feature of our lives
especially during the days of Fast. Each and every family of our Diocese
will be in my prayers.
God bless you all.
Yours in Our Lord
† Jacob Mar Barnabas
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YEAR OF MERCY PROGRAM OF THE DIOCESE OF GURGAON
(8 December 2015 - 20 November 2016)
1. Diocesan Level
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Official Beginning in the Diocese: 13 December 2015 - Holy Qurbono,
Inaugural Address and Liturgical Service etc at the Cathedral.
•
Sending the “Prayer for the Year of Mercy” to Parishes
•
Sending the Logo of the Year to Parishes/Institutions
•
General Projects: Food for Hungry, Informal Education for Children etc.
•
Special Projects: “Walk with a Family” and “Send a Child to School”.
•
Reach the Unreached: Spreading the Joy of the Gospel
•
Conclusion of the Year of Mercy on 20 Nov. 2016
a) For Clergy and Religious
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Animation : “Jesus Christ - the Face of Father’s Mercy”
Pilgrimage
Give Importance to the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Monthly Recollection with Eucharistic Adoration
b) For Pastoral Council
Animation : “Jesus Christ - the Face of Father’s Mercy”
Public Acts of Mercy (Practical)
c) Commission and Departmental Level
• Animation/Retreat : “Jesus Christ - the Face of Father’s Mercy”
• Public Acts of Mercy (Practical)
2. Institutional Level (Religious Houses, Seminary, Schools etc.)
• Animation/Retreat :“Jesus Christ - the Face of Father’s Mercy”
• One Pilgrimage
• Public Acts of Mercy (Practical-Witnessing)
3. Parish Level
Opening the Door of Mercy & Placing of the Logo
Animation/Convention : “Jesus Christ - the Face of Father’s
Mercy”
Reciting of ‘Year of Mercy’ Prayer after Holy Qurbono
Pilgrimage
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Reaching the Unreached: Spreading the Joy of the Gospel
(local level)
Public Acts of Mercy (Practical Witnessing)
4. Family Level
Ensuring the Sacramental Life of the entire Family members
Guaranteeing of Morning and Evening prayers in the family.
Reciting ‘Year of Mercy’ prayer after the Evening Prayer
Individual Confession (Once in a Month)
Public Acts of Mercy (Practical - witnessing)
Reconciliation of Broken Families and shattered family
relations.
5. Individual Level (Laity, Seminarians, Religious, Priests and Bishop)
Daily Prayers and Sacramental Life
Reaching the Unreached: Spreading the Joy of Gospel
Individual Spiritual and Corporal Acts of Mercy
TIPS FOR CORPORAL AND SPIRITUAL WORKS OF MERCY
Biblical Concept:
To feed the hungry, Quench the thirsty, Clothe the naked, Welcome
the stranger, Heal the sick, Visit the imprisoned and Bury the dead
(Mt.25:31-45) (This biblical reference is the basis of all the acts of
mercy, hence it should be given due importance.)

Social Realm:
• S haring with the poor, financial assistance, marriage assistance,
educational assistance, housing assistance, employment assistance
etc.
• Mercy towards the weaker sections in the society – children,
women, widows, aged, disabled, mentally retarded, backward
sections of the society etc.

Ecological Sphere:
Waste management, water management, electricity management,
controlling of air pollution, planting trees, cleaning the surroundings
and public places etc.

Spiritual Acts of Mercy:
To counsel the doubtful, forgive offences, instruct the ignorant,
admonish sinners, comfort the afflicted, patiently bearing those
who do us ill, pray for the living and the dead, avoiding luxury.
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DEPARTMENT OF CATECHESIS-St. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM DIOCESE of GURGAON
MAR IVANIOS BHAVAN, SYRO-MALANKARA CATHOLIC CHURCH
Paryavaran Complex, Block J- 61, 62, IGNOU Road, Neb Sarai, Saket
[email protected], catechesisgurgaon.blogspot.in
GD/DoC/2016/04
21 January 2016
Dear Rev. Fathers, Sisters, Headmasters, Teachers and loving students
of Sunday School,
Greetings from the Department of Catechesis, Eparchy of St. John
Chrysostom!
The time of Nombu is already here inviting all of us to reflect on the
Passion of Jesus. The Nineveh Fast and the Valiya Nombu are days
of intense prayer and moments of deepening our relation with Lord
Jesus. I wish and pray that these days may be moments of grace and
blessing for each of you.
The Second Semester Session which is already in progress will
conclude with the Exams to be held on April 24th 2016. The Syllabus,
Question Bank and updates of the Department is posted in the blog
catechesisgurgaon.blogspot.in.
The HM’s are requested to forward the names of those students of
previous academic years of Class X who are in need of Certificates or
Completion Course Certificates. A request letter mentioning the year of
the completion with a recommendation from the Parish Priest is required
to issue the same. Please do the needful before January 31st 2016.
As mentioned in the previous Circular 03 I am still awaiting the return
of filled forms with the details of the students beginning from Class
I and the contact details of HM’s and all those concerned with the
MCCL. The process of Documentation can begin only when the data is
made available.
Please notify through mail the requirements of Catechism Text Books
needed for your Unit so that the Department can make it available in time.
Wishing You the Blessings of the Nombu !
Thanking You,
Fr. Mathew (Jigmy) Koodaparambil
Director, Department of Catechesis
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DIOCESAN NEWS
Indore Mission initiated
Very Rev. Fr. Sam Pathackal and
Rev. Fr. Charles gathered together
18 members of the Syro-Malankara
Catholic Rite for the first ever
gathering in Indore on 1 December
2015. The gathering included Prayer
Meeting and discussion regarding
the endeavors to expand the
Community.
YUVA 2015
The annual youth meeting YUVA
was conducted at the Bethany
College of Nursing, Durg, Bhilai on
2 December 2015. The week long
fest of Arts, Sports, culture and
literature was inaugurated by the
Mayor of Durg along with other
Muncipal Council Members.
Birthday Celebrations of the Bishop
The birthday of H.E. Jacob Mar Barnabas was celebrated on 7
December 2015. A thanksgiving Mass was offered by the bishop at
Cathedral, Neb Sarai following which a brief gathering was arranged in
the Bishop’s house in which Rev. Fathers and Sisters of the Delhi region
participated. The Girideepam Minor Seminary family was also present
on the occasion.
Diocesan Inauguration of the Year of Mercy
Following the inauguration of the Year of
Mercy by the Holy Father Pope Francis on
8 December 2015, this ecclesiastical year
for mercy was inaugurated in the Diocese
of Gurgaon by H.E. Jacob Mar Barnabas on
13 December 2015. This was done through
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a liturgical ceremony which included the opening of the main door of
the Cathedral of the Diocese (St. Mary’s Malankara Catholic Cathedral,
Neb Sarai). The prayers for this liturgical service were prepared by Rev.
Fr. Mathew Kalarikalayil.
Launching of the Diocesan Website
The official website of the Diocese of St. John
Chrysostom, Gurgaon was launched by H.E.
Jacob Mar Barnabas on 13 December 2015.
The website shall include general information
of the Diocese, news updates, etc. Suggestions
regarding the website are welcome.
(Website: www.dioceseofgurgaon.com)
H.E. Jacob Mar Barnabas’ Visit to Sanjoepuram, Faridabad
The Bishop visited Sanjoepuram, Faridabad on
13 December 2015. He met with the young
children, specially abled inmates and the
members of different institutions in the campus
of Sanjoepuram where he was accorded a
warm welcome by Rev. Fr. Sebastian Theckenath. Rev. Sisters, staff and
around 120 children were present in this brief meeting in which the
Bishop conveyed his Christmas message and greetings.
Prachodana Christmas Gathering
On 19 December 2015, the Prachodana Social
Service Society (social service department of
the Diocese of Gurgaon) arranged a Christmas
gathering and celebration for the slum-dwelling
children at Manasarovar Park, New Delhi. As part
of the non-formal education program for these
children, this celebration included brief cultural programs performed by
the children from this place. Christmas carols were sung by the youth
members from St. Mary’s Malankara Catholic Cathedral, Neb Sarai. H.
E. Jacob Mar Barnabas conveyed his Christmas greetings and shared the
Christmas cake to all the children and their family members. Mr. Raymond
D’souza, a lay leader was the chief guest. Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Kochuthundil
also gave the Christmas message. As part of the Christmas celebrations,
winter clothes were distributed to the young children. Followed by noon
meal for all those gathered.
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Christmas Celebrations with Children, Neb Sarai
The Christmas celebration for the NonFormal Education program under the aegis
of Prachodana Social Service Society on 24
December 2015. The gathering took pace at
the premises of the Bishop’s house Residence
at Neb Sarai, New Delhi and included
approximately 100 children who stay nearby and have no access to
proper school education. Some of their parents also participated. The
neighbors of the Bishop’s house joined the gathering. The program
included Christmas cake cutting, Action songs and Dance by the
Children and distribution of winter clothes and refreshments.
New Charitable Society for the Diocese of Gurgaon
The first consultative meeting of the Society; Action Plan Committee on
20th December 2015 at our bishop’s, Neb Sarai, at 4.30 pm. The major
purpose of establishing a Society is that Missionary and Charitable and
Development Activities of the Diocese of Gurgaon for good faithful.
The Society shall work for the development of Syro-Malankara Church
and Gurgoan Diocese. H.E. Dr. Jacob Mar Barnabas chaired the
meeting in which Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Kochuthundil, Very Rev. Fr. Philips
Vazhakunnathu, Rev. Fr. Visakh Scariah, Mr. T.G. Thomas, Mr. T. Thomas,
Mr. John Cherian . K, and Mr. Johnson Benchamin participated.
New Book Release – authored by Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Kochuthundil
A new book Open the Door of Mercy written
by Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Kochuthundil, the Vicar
general of Gurgaon Diocese was released by
Honorable Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Prof. Shri P. J. Kurien in the presence of His
Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis
on the occasion of the Festal celebrations of the Catholicos on 5 January
2016. The book Open the Door of Mercy is an in depth analysis and
concise presentation of the basic and important notions and aspects
related to the Year of mercy. It also portrays the theological, Biblical
and dogmatic dimensions of concept of Divine Mercy.
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Bishop’s News
Faridabad School – Foundation stone Blessing of the New Block
The foundation stone of new academic block of the St. Mary’s Sr. Sec.
School was blessed by H.E. Jacob Mar Barnabas on 23 December 2015
Christmas Events Attended by the Bishop
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ecember 8, 2015- A Christmas dinner was hosted by Sri. Venu
Rajamony, the Press Secretary to the President of India. The
gathering was arranged at the residence of the Press Secretary
and was attended by senior government officials, various MPs and
other VIPs.
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ecember 10, 2015- A Christmas gathering and dinner was arranged
at the Apostolic Nunciature, New Delhi.
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ecember 12, 2015- H. E. Jacob Mar
Barnabas participated in “GLORIA”, an
annual Christmas event organized by the
Marthoma Church, Delhi Diocese. The chief
guest of the event was Smt. Najma Heptulla,
the Union Minister for Minority Affairs.
Dr. Abraham Mar Paulose, the Marthoma Bishop for Delhi Diocese was
also present on the gathering which was conducted in the premises
of Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi. This event included several
groups rendering Christmas carols, dramatic presentations and other
visual treats with the theme “One Nation One Spirit” promoting
patriotism as well as harmony of religions in the great nation of India.
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ecember 13, 2015-H. E. Jacob Mar Barnabas participated as the
chief guest in the Christmas gathering arranged at the Dharam
Jyoti Vidya Peeth, the seminary of the
Marthoma Church, Faridabad. Several
priests, seminary students of the Marthoma
Church and faithful participated in this
Christmas service which was also attended
by H. E. Abraham Mar Paulose ( Marthoma
Bishop). Alongside this program, two Bishops together blessed the
foundation stone of the new block of this institution.
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ecember 17, 2015- The Bishop
participated as the guest of honor in a
Christmas celebration arranged by the
Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh(RSS) in the
Constitution Club, New Delhi. The gathering
was inaugurated by Sri. Indresh Kumar, a senior RSS leader. The
Christmas message was delivered by H. E. Jacob Mar Barnabas.
Sri. Indresh Kumar, in his speech, mentioned the antiquity of
Christianity in India and the inevitable harmony among different
religions as the essential character of Indian culture, heritage and
history. H. E. Kuriakose Bharanikulangara ( Bishop of Faridabad
Diocese, Syro Malabar Church), Bishop Mar Osthathios( Bishop
of the Jacobite Church, Delhi) and other high-profile dignitaries
participated in this event.
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ecember 17. 2015 – A grand Christmas gathering was arranged
by the Catholic Bishop’s Conference of India (CBCI) at the premises
of CBCI Centre, New Delhi. The meeting was
chaired by His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios
Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos, the President
of the CBCI. Sri. Rajnath Singh, honorable
Home Minister of India was the chief guest
of the evening. Sri. P. J. Kurien, several MP’s,
diplomatic delegates, Bishops, priests, sisters, media persons and
other dignitaries participated in this Christmas gathering.
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ecember 19th 2015 – H. E. Jacob Mar Barnabas participated in
the Christmas gathering and dinner arranged at the Holy Family
Hospital, New Delhi.
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ecember 20nd 2015 – the Bishop as the chief guest in the the
Christmas Carnival programme organized by “Smart Dilshad
Garden”. This event was co-organized by the Kidney federation of
India and included an organ donation drive.
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5th December 2015 – H.E. Jacob Mar Barnabas participated in a
Christmas meeting held at the Yusuf Sadan , Golddhak Khana. The
chief guest of the meeting was the C.M of Delhi Shri. Arvind Kejriwal.
Other prominent church leaders participated in the gathering.
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7th December 2015 – H.E.Jacob Mar Barnabas participated in a
Christmas gathering held at the Delhi Archbishop’s House, Golddhak
Khana. In which clerical leaders, religious superiors and lay leaders
participated.
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high level Christmas gathering was
hosted by Union Minister Shri Arun Jaitley
at his residence on 29th December 2015.
H.E Jacob Mar Barnabas along with other
Bishops were invited to this gathering.
A 10 member group including delegates of the different department
of the Diocese of Gurgaon accompanied the Bishop. Smt. Smiriti
Irani, Union Minister of Education along with high profile V.I.Ps
participated in the gathering.
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ew Year Celebrations at the Russian Embassy - H.E. Jacob Mar
Barnabas participated in a New Year celebration at the Russian
Embassy on 11 January 2016.
Delhi Region
• T he Christmas service was held in St.Mary’s Syro Malankara
Cathedral in Neb Sarai. The service began at 7pm on 24th December
2015. H.E. Jacob Mar Barnabas led the
Christmas celebration and conveyed
the Christmas greetings. As a Guest of
Honour Swami Shri Mahamandaleshwar
Marthandapuri participated throughout
the Christmas service and conveyed the
Christmas message to the whole gathering.(Swamiji a renowned
religious leader)spoke that the peace, joy and the love of
Christmas should be spread all over the world. He also praised the
contribution of the Christian community in India and said that it
should be recognized and brought out to the world. The celebration
concluded with cake cutting and refreshments.
Feast of H.B. Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos
The feast of H.B Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos was
solemnly celebrated at Major Arch Bishop’s House, Trivandram on
2 January 2016. Celebrations included a solemn Holy Qurbono at St.
Mary’s Cathedral, Pattom followed by agape at the Major Arch Bishop’s
House Trivandram.
DMCA Annual Christmas Gathering
The Annual Delhi Malankara Catholic Association {DMCA} Christmas
was conducted on Sunday 10th January 2016. All the parishes from Delhi
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participated the programme and performed individual presentation
for 15 minutes each. This presentation included skit, mime, carol
songs etc. The gathering concluded with the solemn meeting which
was chaired by H.E. Jacob Mar Barnabas. The chief guest for the day
was Jewish Rabbi Ezekiel, Isaac Malekar. The Honourable MLA of the
constituency Shri. Kartar Singh also graced the occasion. The Vicar
General Rt. Rev. Fr. John Kochuthundil, along with reverend priests,
sisters and lay leaders were present for the occasion. Approximately
500 members from the parishes of Delhi gathered for the occasion
which concluded with the dinner.
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irideepam Minor Seminary Reopened on 15th January 2016. The
brothers came back from their Christmas vacation.
Bhopal Region
Regional MCYM, Surat
Regional MCYM yearly plan was inaugurated at Surat on 6 Dec 2015 at Surat.
Christmas visits
Rt. Rev. Msgr.Daniel Kuzhithadathil Corepiscopo
visited Most. Rev. Dr. Leo Cornelio, Archbishop of
Bhopal Diocese on 27th December 2015 and conveyed
Christmas wishes and greetings.
Rt. Rev. Msgr. Daniel Kuzhithadathil Corepiscopo visits
Honorable Chief Minister Shri. Shivraj Singh Chouhan
at CM House on 27th December 2015 and conveys
Christmas wishes and greetings.
School Annual Function
St. Thomas Convent School, Bhopal celebrated the
annual function on 17 December 2015. The event
was inaugurated by Honorable Home Minister of
Madhya Pradesh Shri. Babulal Gaur. The Guest of
Honour for the occasion was Rev. Msgr. Mathew
Vallatt, Vicar General of Bhopal Diocese.
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Zest of Christmas
MCYM, Bhopal unit celebrated the “Zest of Christmas” in Bhopal. It
was a carol singing event by DB Mall, Bhopal before a huge crowd on
23 December 2015.
MCYM Seminar
A one day seminar was arranged for the youth of
Bhopal Parish. Rev. Dr. Jose Vallikkattu MST, Master
in Audio Visual Communication from Bangalore
took class for MCYM members of Bhopal unit on
the topic “Role and influence of media on youth
and Evangelization” on 17 December 2016.
Odisha Region
Raipur Mission
Christmas celebration in Raipur Mission was conducted in St. Mary’s
Catholic Church, Tatibanth, Raipur (Latin Parish). Liturgy of Christmas
and Holy Qurbono was conducted on 24th Evening 7 – 10pm. Three
Days of Carol services were conducted. Rev. Fr Biju Edayalakudiyil led
the services.
Odisha Missions
Christmas celebration in Odisha was conducted
at various mission stations in Odisha. Full
liturgical services were conducted in two
places. Liturgy of Christmas was conducted in
Malayalam and Holy Qurbono was celebrated
in Hindi. Holy Qurbono alone was celebrated
in other two villages. There were special prayer services in all other
villages. Christmas cribs, decorations Christmas meal, Cultural
programmes etc enriched the total experience of the celebrations.
Rev. Fr. Devasia Kuthirakkalil, Rev. Fr. Jigmi Koodaparambil and Rev. Fr.
Johnson Pallipadinjattethil led the services. Efforts of Rev. Sisters are
highly appreciable in the arrangement Christmas celebrations in an n
orderly manner. Pastors of different villages took all the initiatives for
the immediate execution of the celebrations.
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Farewell to Rev. Fr. Jigmy Koodaparampil and Ms. Annie
A Christmas get together of Sisters and Priests working in Odisha was
arranged on 25th evening in which farewell was said to Rev. Fr. Jigmi
Koodaparampil and Ms Annie. Fr. Jigmy were working in Odisha since
December 2014 He served in Odisha especially in the fields of Training
of pastors, translation of liturgical and other various Texts. With his
efforts first draft of few catechism textbooks, Holy Qurbono, daily
Evening Prayer, etc in Oriya are prepared and One month training was
conducted for our pastors in collaboration with Fiat Mission at Kerala.
Besides these he was in-charge of 5 villages in the mission.
Ms. Annie, is a youth from Arunachal Pradesh, who dedicated for the
evangelical work. She was in Odisha mission for the last one month
helping and learning the missionary activities. Now Rev. Fr. Jigmy, Ms.
Annie and Mr. Manoranjan from West Bengal sent to Assam to organize
new missions in North-East India.
Visit by Mr. Sunny Powath
Mr. Sunny Powath from Karghar Parish, Mumbai visited Odisha Mission
during the first week of December. He stayed four days in Odisha and
travelled through different mission centers and discussed various plans
for the development of the mission. It is worth mentioning that he
visits Odisha mission at least once in three month and regularly follows
the mission activities.
First Mother Teresa Quiz Competition
The First ever Mother Teresa Quiz Competition
was held at Odisha on 9 January 2016 including
the topics Bible, Church, Liturgy and General
knowledge. Rev. Sisters. Margret OSS &
Susmitha OSS from Gunpur, Raigada were the
Quiz Masters. Mission Units Junaghar, Jatabal
and Korshahandi received the 1st 2nd and 3rd positions respectively.
45 members from six units participated in the programme. Trophies
were sponsored by MCYM, St. Thomas Church, Bhopal. The Quiz
contest was won by Junagargh Church member. The runners up were
member from Jatabal Parish and Korshahndy parish came third.
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Year of Mercy Seminar
On 9 January 2016 MCYM Members of the
Odisha region conducted a seminar on the year
of Mercy. Very Rev. Fr, Johnson Palipadinjatethil,
proto-presbyter of the Odisha Region gave talks
about the year of mercy. 35 youth members
participated from different regions of Odisha.
Farewell to Rev. Sister Bensita SIC
After a commendable and dedicated service of
approximately 13 years. Due to ill health, Rev.
Sister Bensita SIC moved back to Kerala in the
month of January. Rev Sr. Bensita had served in
several parishes and other institutions of the
Erstwhile ETRI as well as in the present Diocese of
Gurgaon where she was active in the food distribution program
of the Prachodana Social Service Society. The Diocese of Gurgaon
extends to her sincere gratitude and prayers. She is replaced by
Rev. Sr. Nirmal SIC.
Sr. Bensita SIC is undergoing a treatment in Kerala. Let us
remember her in our prayers.
Appointments
Rev Fr. Joseph Kileekal OIC - Vicar, St. Mary's SMCC, Ludhiana
Rev. Fr. George Abhayanand OIC - Vicar, St. Mary's SMCC, Bhilai
Thanks to
Rev. Fr. Geevarghese George OIC, Former Vicar, Ludhiana
Rev. Fr. Christy Karamarathinal OIC, Former Vicar, Bhilai
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Days to be Remembered
February 2 Mayaltho
5Anniversary of the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Geevarghese
Mar Divannasios
7Kothine Sunday (Miracle of changing water into wine),
Catholicos Day
8 Shubkono, Great Fast Begins
9 Episcopal Ordination of H. E. Most Rev. Abraham Mar Julios
10Establishment of the throne of the Syro Malankara Catholic
Major Archiepiscopate 14 Garbo Sunday (Curing the Leper), Bala Sakhya Dinam 19Anniversary of the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Joseph Mar
Thomas 21 M’ shario Sunday (Curing the Paralytic)
22 Comm. of H.E. Most Rev. Thomas Mar Dioscorus
24 Finding of the Head of St. John the Baptist
28 Cnanoitho Sunday (Curing the Daughter of Cananite Women)
March
2 Middle Day of the Great Fast, Erection of Gogultho 5Anniversary of the Enthronement of Moran Mor Baselios
Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos
6 K’piphtho Sunday (Curing the Crippled Women) 10Anniversary of the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Jacob Mar
Barnabas 13Samio Sunday (Curing the Blind) Anniversary of the Episcopal
Ordination of Bishop Vincent Mar Paulos, Bishop Mar
Anthonios, Bishop Mar Irenios & Bishop Mar Stephanos 18 Fortieth Day of the Great Fast
19 Saturday, Lazarus was resurrected
20 Palm Sunday, Social Welfare Day 24 Maundy Thursday
25 Annunciation to the Bl. Virgin Mary, Good Friday
26 Holy Saturday
27 Easter, Season of Qyomtho
28 Hevoro Week
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Feast Days
March
18 H.G Most Rev. Thomas Mar Koorilos
19 Rev. Fr. Jose Kuntharayil
Birthdays
February
22 Rev. Fr. Benedict Moozhikkara OIC
22 Rev. Fr. Mathew Kalarikalayil
March
8 Rev. Fr. Jinto John
Prayerful Rememberance
If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord; so
then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s.
(Romans 14:8)
H.E. Most Rev. Thomas Mar Dioscorus
(Feb. 22)
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Bishop’s Diary
February
February 1-5
- Diocesan Priests’ Monthly Recollection
February 6-7 -Malankara Catholic Annual Convention, Neb
Sarai, Delhi, Gurgaon Diocese
February 8-11 - North – East mission Visit
February 12-13 - CBCI Chairmen’s Meeting, Delhi
February 13
- CRI, Meeting, Delhi
February 15-20 - Holy Synod, Trivandrum
February
21-24 - Mission Visit, Odisha
February 26
- SH Provincialate Synaxis, Delhi
March
March 1-9
- CBCI Meeting, Bangalore
March
20
- Palm Sunday, Delhi
March 24
- Holy Thursday, Cathedral, New Delhi
March
25
- Good Friday, Cathedral, New Delhi
March 27
- Qyomto, Cathedral, New Delhi
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Krupa Nidhan
Eparchy of St. Mary, Queen of Peace,
USA and Canada
Pope Francis erected a new Syro-Malankara eparchy for the
United States and Canada. The pope also named H.E. Thomas
Mar Eusebius, who served as the apostolic exarch for SyroMalankaran Catholics in the United States, as its first bishop.
The new diocese is called the Eparchy of St. Mary, Queen of
Peace, and will be based out of Elmont, New York, in the Latinrite Diocese of Rockville Centre, at St. Vincent de Paul Malankara
Catholic Cathedral. In its announcement Jan. 4, the Vatican noted
the presence of 11,500 Syro-Malankara Catholics in the United
States, particularly in Illinois, Texas, Michigan, Florida, New York
and Washington, D.C. The eparchy includes 19 parishes and
missions as well as three women’s religious institutes situated in
10 convents in the two countries. There are 17 priests assigned
within the eparchy, and another 16 Syro-Malankaran priests
ministering in Latin-rite dioceses.
4th Bible Convention
Diocese of St. John Chrysostom
The fourth Bible convention in the Diocese of Gurgaon
willl be held from 5- 7 February 2016 at St. Mary's
Malankara Catholic Cathedral, Neb Sarai, New
Delhi. The Convention will be led by Rev. Fr. Mathew
Asariparambil, Director of the Mother Home Retreat
Centre, Pariyaram. Organised by the DMCA, this
Bible Convention shall include sessions for the Elders,
Youth and children alongside common prayer sessions.
Cordial Welcome to all.
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