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NAVAVAN
... News Letter of Mary Matha Capuchin Province
Vol.XVVI
No. 03
November 2014
Year of Consecrated Life
November 2014 to November 2015
“Wake up the world! Be witnesses of a different way of doing things,
of acting, of living! It is possible to live differently in this World”
Province Day Celebrations - 2014
-Pope Francis
Regency Meeting 2014
"Poor Clare Sisters, Visakhapatnam"
Congratulations to Br. Provincial on being elected as the President of CCMSI
"Inauguraion of Loreto Capuchin Ashram, Karunapuram"
Vol. XVVI
No. 03
November, 2014
A.P., Telangana
& Odisha,
India
Editor
Br. Yellapu Sudhakar OFM Cap.
Published by :
PROVINCIAL MINISTER
Mary Matha Capuchin Provincialate
Enikepadu, Vijayawada - 521 108. A.P.
Correspondence :
Mary Matha Capuchin Provincialate
Enikepadu, Vijayawada - 521 108. A.P.
ANDHRA PRADESH - TELANGANA - ODISHA
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Contents
Ÿ Provincial's Message
Ÿ Secretarial Information
Ÿ Friars Minor Capuchin: Their Identity & Sense of Belonging
Ÿ BICI
Ÿ Capuchin Provincialate, Enikepadu
Ÿ Loreto Capuchin Ashram, Karunapuram
Ÿ St. Francis College, Janampet
Ÿ St. Francis of Assisi Ashram, Virupapuram
Ÿ St. Antony's Capuchin Ashram, Paykaraopeta
Ÿ Bala Yesu Capuchin Ashram, Thullur
Ÿ Fribourg Broadcasting News, Switzerland
Ÿ Brindisi Bhavan, Janampet
Ÿ Shanti Niketan Ashram, Miryalaguda
Ÿ Assisi Ashram, Berhampur
Ÿ Assisi Ashram, Enikepadu
Ÿ Poor Clare Sisters, Gnanapuram
Ÿ Celebration Day of Friars
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Provincial's Message
Prayerlessness: The Curse of Fraternal Life
Prayerlessness is one of the great torments of our
community and of our fraternal life. We have fallen into
the tyranny of the urgent, which demands that we rush
from one urgent (so called urgent thing) thing to the
next. The problem with this is that the most important
things are hardly ever urgent. This can leave us always
doing urgent things but never doing important things.
Prayer is one of those important things, and among the
highest priority. Prayer helps us to identify what matters most and
strengthens our hearts and minds to give priority to those things in our daily
lives. What could be more important than prayer?
Prayer is nothing more, and nothing less, than a response to the God who
continually and in all places invites us into a deeper relationship with Him. As
St. Paul urges us, “Pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17)- or in other
words, pray at all times and in all places, and allow prayer to inuence and to
shape every part of your life and every action that you perform. St. Francis
was able, with the grace of God, to do just that- so much so that he was seen
to be “not so much praying as becoming totally prayer.” (Thomas of CelanoRemembrance of the Desire of a Soul, #95)
You know, prayerlessness distorts the human person. Without prayer, over
time we forget the attitudes and qualities that make us uniquely human
(compassion, generosity, humility, fortitude etc.) and we become more and
more like mere animals. Therefore, Prayer leads us to catch a glimpse of thebest-version-of-ourselves, and helps us to develop the virtue necessary to
celebrate our best selves.
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A Capuchin friar who belongs to a fraternity, and thus to the Order, prays,
eats, works, and shares his life with his brothers. He experiences moments
of happiness and joy, and he accepts the moments of difculty and conict
that unfailingly come to visit us. Just a baby in the rst years of life learns many
norms of behaviour from his father and mother, internalizes them and makes
them his own, one who is welcomed into our life must be taught to love and
internalize the essential values of our charism.... An element from
Benedictine spirituality stating that a monk in the elds far from the
monastery, upon hearing the bell calling them to common prayer which he
cannot attend because of the distance- will suspend his work and unite
himself spiritually to the prayer of his community. (From the Circular of Br.
Mauro Jöhri-Friars Minor Capuchin, Their Identify & Sense of Belonging 2.2)
“Desiring above all things the Spirit of the Lord and Its holy activity, praying
always God with a pure heart, let us offer people a witness of authentic
prayer in such a way that they may see and sense in our faces and in the life of
our fraternities the goodness and kindness of God present in the world”
(Capuchin Constitutions #45:8).
Brothers, "We have been called to heal wounds,
to unite what has fallen apart,
and to bring home those who have lost their way" (St. Francis of Assisi).
God wishes that each of His beloved children contribute to the ongoing
creation and renewal of the world through the diverse gifts that have been
given to each just for that purpose. In that sense, we are all called to ministry
and so we are all called to continue Christ’s mission of healing the world.
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Secretarial Information
New Appointments and Transfers
Br. Praveen Kumar Boyapati
- Member, Bala Yesu Capuchin Ashram, Thullur
Br. Cherian Palukunnel
- Guardian, Capuchin Seva Sadan, Hyderabad
Br. Balajojappa Kata
- Procurator, Capuchin Seva Sadan, Hyderabad
Br. Chinnappa Payarada
- Guardian, Anandashram, Siddavatam
Br. Prem Kumar Garapati
- Procurator, St. Francis of Assisi Ashram, Virupapuram
Other Important Events and Information
Br. Chinnu Polisetty is elected as the President of CCMSI
Br. Showry Donthumalla has gone to Erith, London on September 9th for Study
and Ministry.
Address:
Franciscan Friary
Carlton Road
Erith, Kent DA8 1DN
Mob: 00447440261277
Landline: 00441322433193
Br. Karunakar Kasu
e-mail id: [email protected]
Mobile no: 0039 - 3668 63 73 35, Skype: kasukarun
Br.Goutham Sagar Chatti - Regent, St. Francis of Assisi Ashram, Virupapuram
Hearty Condolence to Br. Balajojappa Kata at the demise of his father and Br.
Augustine Madanu at the demise of his uncle.
Seminars and Courses
1. Indian Franciscans Plan for the year of Consecrated life: 2015
National Programme I: The Celebration of Franciscan Consecrated life and
mission will be held in Veilankanni from 1-4 March, 2015 for all the provincials
and their coordinators for the year of Consecrated life. This is a Training as well
as live-in experience programme. The delegates from all over the country will
be focusing on Vita Consecrata, Evangeli Gaudium, the document for the Year of
Consecrated life.
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National Programme-II: Renewal of Consecrated life based on the Rules and
Manuals of Third Order Regular of St. Francis of Assisi. It will be held in Alwaye
from August, 3-6, 2015 for all the Franciscan Religious following the Third Order
of St. Francis. This programme is meant for Provincials, Those in charge of
ongoing formation, Animators of Third Order, Retreat preachers, Franciscan
Scholars etc
National Programme III: Campaign against Violence on women: This be
held in September, 4th week in Bhopal for those involved in the apostolates of
education, health and social welfare. The delegates will also focus on a strong
network of Lawyers, Doctors, educationists, Inter religious leaders, Govt.
Ofcials, NGOs, BCCs etc. at the national, Regional and local levels.
National Programme IV on Servant Leadership - Training & workshop
based on the life and mission of St. Francis and St. Clare. This will be held in the
rst week of December, 2015 in Andhra or Goa. Special attention will be given
to motivation, leadership skills, various types of leadership, prophetism, Servant
leadership, Emotional Intelligence, etc.
Nithiya ofm.cap,
National programme Coordinator,
Association of Franciscan Families of India - AFFI
Gnanalaya, 26 Birds Road, Trichy-620001, TN, India
<[email protected]>, Skype: nithiyasagayam, Mob:+91.9 4455 48000
2. SPIRITUAL DIRECTION COURSE,
(For Spiritual Directors, Formators and Retreat Directors) April 2015
The Dates: 14th April – 13th May, 2015. (both dates inclusive – 30 full days)
The Venue: Papal Seminary, Ramwadi, Pune.
Facilities: Single rooms in a very spacious campus.
The Age Limit of the participants: 35 – 60
Maximum Number of Participants: 30
Admission Policy: First come rst served. Please apply to me by email. You are
welcome to contact me through mobile. Admission conrmed on the payment
of Registration Fee.
Registration Fees: Rs. 1000/- (non-refundable)
Total Fees (boarding + lodging + course fee + registration fee): Rs. 15,500/Contact: Personal Email ID: [email protected], [email protected]
(please send your mailto both the above given IDs to make sure that it reaches in
time). Fr. M. Kulandai Raj, SJ
Organizer. Secunderabad, AP, India. Personal Mobile Number: 09849954148
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Capuchin Provincialate, Enikepadu
Happy to meet you all through these few lines in Navavani
Province Day Celebration: On 11 September Province day was
celebrated in our Provincialate for which a good number of brothers came
together. The celebration was clubbed with the results and discussions on
the survey conducted by Rev. Fr. Paul Parathazham last year. The survey has
really helped us to look into ourselves as brothers of the Province. It has
enlightened us to realize our weaknesses as well as strengths. The enormous
possibilities our Province has got is laid open through this survey. The
programme of the day started at 9 a.m in the morning. The discussion on the
survey ended at 4:30 p.m. It is followed by a volley ball match through which
the brothers had beautiful time to relax and refresh themselves. The Holy
Eucharist began at 6: 30 pm presided over by Provincial Minsiter Br. Chinnu
Polisetty in which he has enlightened the brothers with thought provoking
and inspiring homily. The culmination of the celebration was with grand
agape clubbed with cultural gala performed by brothers from minor
seminary and major seminary from Enikepadu and Janampet respectively.
Before the agape the council representing the province congratulated Br.
Chinnu Polisetty our Provincial for being elected as the President of CCMSI.
The Whole programme was organised by the Provincial and Council with
the help of the brothers from Provincialate and Minor Seminary.
Feast of St. Francis: This year we had the Transitus - commemoration of
the death of St. Francis in Avutapally together with the community over
there and the Franciscans from the neighbourhood. It was presided over by
our Provincial Minister Br. Chinnu Polisetty, and the homily was preached by
Br. Joseph Thumma and the choir from Assisi Ashram, Enikepadu. The
commemoration ended with a fraternal meal. Thanks to Br. Joseph Thumma
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and the community in Avutapally for all the arrangements they have made.
The feast of St. Francis was celebrated with the Eucharist at 10:30 a.m.
presided over by Br. Chinnu Polisetty. The word of God is shared by Br.
Melchior Kata. We had guests who joined the celebration from our
neighbourhood. The feast came to an end with the festal meal in the
Provincialate.
Fraternal Visit: We had a very good number of brothers who visited our
provincialate. Some of the rare guests who visited us are Br. Steve Rodrigues
from St. Antony Province, Goa, Br. Remish Ekka the newly elected provincial
of St. Fidelis Province, Br. Antony Thaliyath, Br. Praveen Gopu with two of
his friends from Italy, Br. Satish Karumanchi, Br. Kiran Avvari & New Priest
from Krist Jyothi Province. Thank you dear brothers for your fraternal Visit.
Other Events and Information: We congratulate Br. Chinnu Polisetty on
being elected as the President of CCMSI. He is now occupied with greater
responsibility to serve the Indian Provinces together and look into the issues
concerning Indian Provinces collectively. He has completed his visit to
Europe where he attended the new provincials meet and he also made a
fraternal visit to our brothers in Italy, Germany and Switzerland. At present
he is in USA where he participated in the Provincial Chapter of the New
Jersey Province with which we have collaboration. In the month of
December he is leaving to Europe once again to attend a meeting
representing CCMSI. We had the Privilege to witness regency meeting as
well as meeting for the school correspondents of the Province in the
Provincialate. On 27th of October the birthday of Br. Sudhakar Yellapu is
celebrated in the Provincialate in the presence of Br. Lourdu Showry Madanu
and the immediate neighbouring community.
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Loreto Capuchin Ashram, Karunapuram,
Warangal.
Hello dear brothers, Greetings of love. The new born baby (Loreto
Capuchin Ashram) of Marymatha province wishes to share the news. We
are 3+11 brothers in our community.
1. A Beautiful Nest: Marymatha province had a long lasting dream to have
a proper house for its pre-novitiate purpose. Finally it is realized and is
inaugurated by our provincial minister Br. Chinnu Polisetty and blessed by
Dr. Udumula Bala, bishop of Warangal diocese, on 14th August 2014. On
the occasion, all the visionaries of this project and the donors were
remembered and thanked. Many Priests and Religious attended the
inauguration function. Many of our Friars from different communities
joined us to make the event colourful and thankful. We thank one and all
for your gracious presence on this historic event.
2. Wow! Clean and Green: In the new house, our main concern is on the
surroundings of our new foundation. The Community spends most of its
time on giving an attractive shape to our pre-novitiate house. The
beautiful garden is planted in front of the house. The kitchen garden is
already in full swing in producing vegetables. Mega orchard is in its
inception. Though we were late in arriving at the place and the rainy
season is gone by, the untimely rains helped us to plant different plants
and fruit trees. All 14 of us are active and energetic in different parts of the
compound to plan and to plant with verities of seeds and plants. The
visitors and neighbours now wonder to nd our place with eco-friendly
and producing.
3. Many Returns of the Day: We had the privilege of wishing our elder
brothers Arogyam Bandanadam and Innaiah Polisetti on their celebration
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days. We celebrated on July 31st, the feast day of St. Ignatius Loyola, the
patron saint of our dear Rector. On August 18th we had the combined
birthday celebrations of Brs. Arogyam and our Rector. Sisters from 4
convents of Assisi parish and the neighbouring Parish, Fr. Prakash joined
us to thank and praise the Lord on the auspicious occassion.
4. Happy Feast: With our arrival here, the Karunapuram Campus gets a
new look. In the campus there are three Franciscan houses (Assisi sisters,
Conventual Fathers and Capuchins). All these houses are adjacent to one
another. The Campus calls it as “Franciscan corner”. On the occasion of
the feast of our founder and father St. Francis, we had a combined
celebration of “Transitus” on 3rd of October at Loreto Ashram,
Karunapuram; and on 4th October the Loreto community joined with
our brothers at Assisinagar parish, Warangal to celebrate the feast of our
father Francis.
5. Thanks: Nearly 3 months of our present academic year we spent in
Assisinagar parish, Warangal, while the construction of our pre-novitiate
is on the process. Brs. Arogyam, Chinnappa and Jayaprasad, the
community members of Shanthinilayam, were kind enough to
accommodate us (the pre-novitiate community). Two communities lived
happily with sharing, bearing and caring in all the activities. The slogan of
the psalmist “How pleasant it is when brothers live in unity” is
experienced. Also it was a great advantage by staying near to the new
construction place, Karunapuram. Br. Innaiah Polisetti, our Rector, could
supervise the construction and give a Franciscan touch to the building
(Loreto Capuchin Ashram). Thanks to all our brothers.
6. Fraternal Visits: We were glad to welcome some of our brothers. Br.
Joseph Thumma visited us on 19th Sept. who came with a gift
(Refrigerator) to our new community. Thanks to Br. Provincial and the
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Auvtapally community for your thoughtfulness. Brs. Chinnu Polisetty,
Melchior and Mariadas visited on 16th October. Brs. Lourdushowry,
Samuel, Deenabandhu and Sudhakar Lawrence visited us on 24th
October. Dear brothers, by your fraternal visits our joy is doubled.
7. The Well and the wellness: We have a big agricultural open well in our
compound, the only water source we have. But it was surrounded by big
and small thorny trees and plants. Because of this the water is
contaminated. Though it was a simple matter of cutting them down, one
big tree was almost grew leaning into the well. In the process of cutting it
down the whole tree fell into the well. With simple methods we could not
bring it out. It remained buried in the water almost for 5 days. By that
time the well water was stinking. It was a costly affair to bring it out. With
the help of J.C.B. and daring efforts of Mr. Jamla, the tree was brought
out. The operation took nearly 3 hours. Again, recently a cat fell into it.
Often our well water is contaminated and smelling. During those days
(for almost a week) we had gone to the neighbouring seminary to meet
our water needs. The well has no protection. We are living with the open
well and open to many more dangers. We cannot but adjust and take bath
with this unhygienic water.
8. Sister Sickness and Brother Help: The mother of our Rector Mrs.
Lourdamma is suffering from cancer for long 9 years. Since one year her
health condition is very critical. We are regularly praying for all the sick
especially for the speedy recovery of suffering mother of Brs. Innaiah (our
Rector) and John Antony Polisetty. Recently the mother of Br. Mathias
Basani is admitted in the hospital, Fathimanagar, with Dengue fever.
When she was badly in need of blood, our brothers Yesupadam and
Jikriyo donated blood for her speedy recovery. We thank God for we
could do something to relieve the pain of the suffering mothers.
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St. Francis College, Janampet
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Celebrations: In preparation to our Founder's Feast, we had nine days
of Novena which began on 24th September and ended on 2nd October.
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Transitus: On 3rd October we celebrated Transitus at St. Francis
College Chapel for which all the Franciscan brothers and sisters were
gathered. Fr. Lourdushowry Madanu, the Rector of St. Francis College
ofciated the Transitus. We had fraternal meal thereafter.
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Feast of St. Francis of Assisi: On 4th October as it was the Patron's
feast of the institute, brothers and sisters from the institute and the
campus participated in Holy Eucharist which was presided over by His
Excellency Bishop Paul Maipan, Bishop of Khammam. It was followed by a
sumptuous meal in Brindisi Bhavan.
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Spiritual Renewal: As usual we had annual retreat, which began on 21st
evening in the month of October. It was animated by Rev. Fr. Macqueen
SCJ. Some of our friars namely Br. Balashowry Koteru, Br. Yesuravi, Br.
Jayant, Br. Suresh Nayak, Br. Alekha Kumar Tanti, Br. Fernando, Br. Amir
and Regent brothers have joined us for the retreat.
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New Ofce Bearers: As we have come to the end of the rst semester
as usual we had new portfolios. Fr. Rector appointed new deans and new
ofce bearers. On this occasion father Rector thanked the outgoing
deans and brothers incharge of various ofces. He wished everything
best to the new ofce bearers.
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Exposure Programme: On 7th October rst year Theologians went
for exposure programme and returned on 19th October. They had a
good experience by staying with the people.
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Leadership and Formation: This year our institute Vijnananilayam had
organized three days of seminar from 29 - 31 October on Leadership and
Formation in the Church for the world. The resource persons are Rev. Fr.
Thomas Dienberg OFM Cap, Rev. Fr. Amaldass SJ and Rev. Sr. Pushpa
FMM. As the topic is so relevant a good many number of fathers and
sisters in and around campus participated in it.
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St. Francis of Assisi Ashram, Virupapuram
GREETINGS OF PEACE AND JOY........
Love (Faith in action):
Christian faith demands not only Profession but also Proclamation. If I want
to grow in faith; I know that reading and prayer are not enough. They are
necessary, but they are not enough. My reading and prayer need to lead to
love, which could be called “faith in action”. Daily Mass is a great way to enter
into prayer each day. So is the Daily Rosary. Prayer is communion with God.
Prayer actually puts us in intimate communion with the creator of all that is.
That creator also happens to be our father. He loves us so much and He wants
to spend time with us. So also our community focus on this faith in action
formula. The Pastoral Ministry here is active and alive. Every day we have Mass
in the evening and we go to the villages every Sunday and Thursday. Now and
then we have family prayers wherein people participate faithfully and pray for
the family.
New arrivals:
Community is the fullness of Home. Home is where I am known and loved,
listened and appreciated. Therefore, it is where I am free to be my true self. It is
where I live not simply in my family's love, but in everyone's love. It is where I
am at home in everyone's love and acceptance. Knowing this our Fr. Prem
Kumar Garapati and Br. Chatty Gautham Sagar (the Regent) have come to the
Home of St. Francis of Assisi Ashram, Virupapuram.
Tuition:
“Education has to produce the perfect man, sound in character, active in
mind and strong in body” said by Plato. So, St. Francis of Assisi Ashram believes
that education is all round drawing out the best in child and man-body, mind
and soul. Every day, morning and evening except on Sundays, there is tuition
for the children who study in the neighbouring schools. There are about 40
children (1st to 5th standard) who come to the tuition. When one of them
(teachers) is absent Br.Gautham, the Regent looks after the tuition. Two
Teachers takes care of the tuition. The children are good and co-operative.
They also help us in cleaning the surroundings.
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The Manner of working:
“Let the work of each brother be an expression of the entire fraternity. Let
each one, according to his God-given talents and the condition of his age and
health, make full use of his energies with joy, keeping in mind the needs of the
fraternity” said by our father Francis. It is true and our community members
are following the same. Frs. Francis Pasala and Prem Kumar are busy with the
necessities of the Church and people require them and Br. Gautham, the
Regent is busy with cultivating verities of vegetables and owers in limited
space that we have. In this way we work together with God who calls and
chooses whomever He wishes, and we contribute to the good of the Church.
Waiting activities:
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Aids awareness programme
awareness on human rights
Vocational training programmers on Computers and Tailoring
Self- Employment
So, my dear Brothers, wish and pray that the activities in our mind may be
put into action in course of time. Thank you one and all.
Your Attention Please
Next issue of Navavani is scheduled for February, 2015
Kindly send your news items, articles, poems, jokes etc.
Before 15th January 2015.
Those who have email facilities,
kindly send the items through the email.
Our email id is [email protected],
[email protected]
Postal address :
NAVAVANI
Marymatha Capuchin Provincialate
Enikepadu, Vijayawada - 521 108.
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St. Antony's Capuchin Ashram, Payakaraopeta
Greetings from St. Antony's Capuchin Ashram, Payakaraopeta
After long gap we are here to share our news to Navavani.
As you know Fr. Dilip served this community; we thank him for the wonderful
service he has rendered to this community. During the Sunday Eucharistic
celebration the parish community expressed their gratitude and prayed for
him. Thank you dear brother for your love for the community and the parish.
On 30th of May we celebrated the feast of Calvary Mary Matha. On that day Fr.
Rayappa a native of Payakaraopeta, who is working in the diocese of Eluru was
honoured as he was celebrating his 25 years of his priestly jubilee . Also Fr.
Innaiah kata celebrated 25years of his religious profession with the parish
community. The celebration was held on the Calvary Mary Matha hill. The
parishioners felicitated them and food was given to all.
On the 5th of June Br. Gowtham came to our community as a regent – Hearty
welcome dear brother. Fr. Paul from Christu Jyothi province came to our
community for the university purpose and he stayed for few days- Most
welcome dear brother. Fr. Dilip and Fr. Allok came to our community for their
university exams – they stayed here till they complete their exams – thank you
brothers for your presence and you're most welcome. On 25th of September
Br. Gowtham the regent left the community to serve Erupapuram community in
the diocese of Kurnool.
This year we had a grand celebration of our Father Francis of Assisi; it was
celebrated on the 5th of October. On this day Fr. Provincial Fr. Chinnu OFM
Cap accepted our invitation and came over here to preside over the holy
Eucharist. Being the Sunday all the parishioners were present – it was a happy
occasion which brought lot of blessing to our parish community. People were
given festive meal. This year also we had TRANSITUS in Telugu on 3rd of
November together with the Parishioners. We thank you dear Fr. Chinnu for
your availability and praying for us on this occasion.
As you all know On 12th of October Hudhud cyclone had hit the Visakhapatnam
diocese, There was lot of destruction everywhere – all the trees and plantain
gardens were affected , there was no electricity for few days kindly pray for the
people still suffering. Thank you dear brothers for hearing us – we'll come again
to share our news to Navavani.
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Bala Yesu Capuchin Ashram, Thullur
Good wishes from Thullur
Children Festival: The old traditional feast of children was celebrated on
August 31. This tradition from 70 years. At that time when the children in
the village were dying due to some sickness. They went about candle
procession in the street chanting these words “ Child Jesus, save our
children”. So the death of the children came to an end. Every year the month
of August children go house to house with lighted candles saying “Child
Jesus, Save us, we love you Jesus, bless us Jesus”. We had competitions, prize
distribution, Holy Mass and common meal of love and entertainment.
Welcome to Fr. Praveen Kumar Boyapati: Very happy to welcome our
dear Fr. Praveen Kumar Boyapati. He helps us a lot by way of sharing, caring
and loving. He helps us in all the activities of the community. Thank you dear
father. May God bless you.
Deanary Celebrations: We celebrated St. Francis Feast in the Deanary
level on 4th October. We invited deanary priests (15 in number), religious
and about 40 sisters were present for the celebration. We had Eucaharistic
celebration followed by the festal meal. Thanks to our Mary Matha convent
sisters who did all the wonderful arrangements for the feast of St. Francis of
Assisi.
Catechists Meet: once in 2 months we conduct one day recollection for
our catechists. They sit and pray, evaluate parish ministry. They share the
joys and sorrows of villages.
Welcome to our Guests: We had the presence of our brothers Br. Bala
Kishore, Br. Bala Ravil, Br. Mathias Kolli, Br. Francis Pasala, Br. Samuel, Br.
Yesu Ravi, Br. Cherian Chemplany and Br. Francis Kolli. Thank you brothers
for your fraternal Visti.
Bala Yesu Ashram
Thullur
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Fribourg Broad-casting News (FBN), Switzerland
Hello Brothers,
Greetings of Peace & Joy from Fribourg. We are back again to share our
news with you.
Welcome to FBN. 1,2,3. Action ! Start the camera !!!
Annual Get-Together of the Province:
Every year, the annual Get-Together of the Swiss Province is organised on
monday after the Pentecost. This year, it was held on 09th of June in Luzern.
As the Provincialate building is under renovation, a guided tour was arranged
at 10. 30 a.m to explain the situation of the building & the progress in the
renovation. We had a prayer service at 12 a.m followed by the festal lunch. It
was an excellent occasion to share our joys with the Brothers of the
Province.
The door opens:
It was our pleasure to welcome Br. Chinnu Polisetti , our new Provincial to
Fribourg. He was with us on 14th & 15th of July. Brs. Satish & Kiran were also
present with us during his visit. We had a good time together. Thank you dear
Br. Chinnu for your fraternal visit.
Hectic Schedule:
Since June, we are very busy with our scientic thesis for the Masters. We did
nish it & are getting ready for our nal exams which begin in the second
week of September. Please pray for us.
A new experience:
After our exams, we will be leaving Fribourg & moving to Delémont
community for the experience course in the pastoral ministry. It is in the
same fraternity that Br. Inna is currently rendering his service.
Thank you Brothers. Hoping to meet you next time……
Keep watching FBN…
-Brs. Abhishek Gali & Joseph Madanu
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Brindisi Bhavan, Janampet
We are happy and glad to present the news from Brindisi Bhavan after long
interval.
Reopening of the College:
To let you know that the brothers from St. Fidelis province and Nirmala
Custody had reached Brindisi by 15th evening. Before reopening of the
college, Brothers from Kristu Jyothi Province have moved to St. Francis
College as the numbers of brothers were more this time. They were
seventeen in number. The academic year began with Eucharistic celebration
offered by Bp. Jayarao P, Concelebrated by the rectors from different
communities in the campus.
Fresher's Day
On 24th June in the evening there was match between fresher's and
oldies. It was won by freshers. After dinner cultural programmes were
organized by freshers.
It was really a happy vocation for Brindisi that on 26th June, four newly
ordained priests visited Brindisi namely Fr. Jose Eluvathingal, Fr.Sunil Katara,
Fr. Bellarmin and Fr. George. They offered Holy Mass for us. They did their
philosophical studies here.
Br. Lourdu Raju was appointed as dean for the Brothers for the rst
Semester by Fr. Samuel, the Rector of Brindisi. Br. Ranjeet Kerketta and Br.
Romanus were appointed as assistant deans. The staff and the brothers
thanked them for their valuable service at the end of 1st semester.
Renewal of Profession:
On 29th June, Brothers from Mary Matha, Kristu Jyothi and St. Fidelis
Provinces renewed their Vows. Fr. Lourdu Showry, the Vicar of Mary Matha
province was the main celebrant. As the day was Sunday parishioners too
witnessed the renewal.
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Birthday Celebrations:
On 2nd July, Brindisi rejoiced and thanked the almighty along with Fr.
Johnson P as he celebrated his gift of life. In the evening, it was Fr. Samuel
Arugolanu who made the day possible by inviting the rectors and superiors
from different houses to join with Brindisi, offering Holy Mass followed by
Agape. Smitha and her family members, the very rare guests of Fr. Johnson
came down to this place. Brothers rejoiced in dancing for Sadri songs up to
10:30 PM.
Feast of St. Lawrence of Brindisi:
Brindisi Family was eagerly waiting for this day of celebration, a
multicultural festival representing India. In the evening cultural extravaganza
began at 6:00 PM. Fr. Matthew from OCD acted as chief guest. All the
brothers from Brindisi and St. Francis College had put their effort in cultural
gala. They made a colourful day possible by their performance. Special
thanks to Fr. Lourdu Showry and Fr. Samuel, the rectors and all the members
of our communities. It was Fr. Balaravi, the cultural incharge worked hard
behind the screen. I also take this privilege to thank Fr. John Peter and Fr.
Sebastian K.M for guidance and corrections before we project on the stage.
The air of joy was doubled by the very presence of Fr. Melchior, Fr. Mariadas,
Fr. Meena, Fr. Dilip, Fr. Sudhakar and Fr. Matthias.
It is fascinating to know that our basket team lost the nal match with MSFS
team on 10th September. But our team received a cash prize of 1500/- for
being runners. There was a small celebration in the house. Thanks to Fr.
Samuel, Fr. Johnson, Fr. Kolli, Fr. Deenabandu, and Fr. Balaravi for their
encouragement and support.
Karam feast:
Karam feast began with traditional way of blessing Karam branch,
breaking of coconuts and procession followed by solemn Eucharistic
celebration. In the evening brothers from St. Fidelis province organized well
in arranging festal dinner followed by Sadri dance.
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Birthday Blues:
There was birthday and feast day celebrations on 1st and 28th of
September, i.e. Fr. Deenabandu, and Fr. Matthew P respectively. Fr.
Matthew P returned back on 26th September from Kerala. He was absent in
the community for nearly three months. Fr. Balaravi celebrated his gift of life
on 2nd October. His parents visited this place and provided sweets to all
brothers.
Francis Feast:
All the Franciscan families joined together in celebrating Transitus and
Feast. Transitus was conducted at St. Francis Church as St. Francis College
community took lead. Fr. Lourdu Showry led the Liturgical service of
Transitus. The following day Holy Mass was led by Bp. Paul Maipan, the
Bishop of Khammam. All the religious around the campus joined the
celebration followed by agape arranged at Brindisi.
Marian Devotion:
All the brothers joined the Marian devotion conducted by Vianney
College. On the nal day i.e., 10th of October, there was procession from
Grotto to Mahimagiri tower. Brothers also participated in the Marian
devotion at Janampet village animated by St. Francis college brothers under
the guidance of Parish priest, Fr. Loudu Showry.
Annual Retreat:
All the brothers renewed their spiritual lives in the annual retreat that
was animated by Fr. Regite T, conventual Friar from St. Joseph Cuperthino
Community. We had one week holidays after retreat later the second
semester began.
On 2nd November all the brothers participated in the Holy Mass at
Cemetery. The main celebrant was Bp. Jayarao P concelebrated by all the
priests in the campus. Congratulations to Br. Ricky from Nirmala custody as
he was appointed as Dean for the second semester; Br. Premkumar and Br.
Pradeep L were appointed as assistant deans.
It was a happy occasion for Brindisi as Fr. Antony Thaliath visited the
community. He stayed here for two days.
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Shanti Niketan Ashram, Miryalaguda
Greetings of peace and joy from Miryalaguda Community. We (Br. Inna
Vatti and Br. Inna Babu) are busy with God's work. We are trying our level
best to bring up our Parish in a spiritual way.
Birthday Celebration as well as Zonal Meeting
On 25 August we had the birthday celebration of Br. Inna Vatti. Many
fathers have gathered for the celebration. It was a grand celebration. On that
day we had also zonal meeting. Fathers have come from different
communities (such as Hyderabad, Warangal and Karunapuram ). Talk was
given by Fr. Fatima Reddy and it is followed by confessions. In the evening we
had the Eucharisitc celebrations and the festal meal.
Vistors: Good number of fathers and sisters visit our newly built Church
in Miryalaguda from the nearby places. Many people even experienced
miracles in ourplace.
St. Francis Feast: We Celebrated the feast of our Seraphic father St.
Francis of Assisi. We had the Transitus along with the parishners on 3rd of
October for the rst time. People are really taken up by the commemoration
of the death of St. Francis. For the feast of St. Francis aroung ten priests were
priests were present from the neighbouring places. The main celebrant is
the principal of St. Britto School and the homily was preached by Fr. Ravi. It
ended with grand agape.
Life
Life is a challenge – Meet it
Life is a game – Play it
Life is a journey - Complete it
Life is a Love – Enjoy it
Life is a struggle – Fight it
Life is a song – sing it
Life is a puzzle – solve it
Life is a gift – Accept it
Life is a tragedy – Face it
Life is a promise – Full it
Life is a beauty – Praise it
Life is a duty – Complete it
Life is a goal – Achieve it
Collected by : Br. Samanta Nayak
Novitiate, Mnalikkad, Kerala
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Assisi Ashram, Berhampur
Dear Brothers, it is indeed that we are very much exhilarated to share our
fraternal life with all of you through the pages of Navavani.
Re-opening Day : 17th of June was a joyful occasion for Assisi Pariwar to
resume the scholastic year 2014-15 by Rev.Fr.Pratap Nayak, the councilor for
Odisha mission. He presided over the Holy mas and nourished us with spiritual
meal.
Ordination : Br. Upendra Nayak, the brother of Fr.Pratap Nayak was ordained
priest, on 21st of June. So, two of our fathers came from Brindisi Bhavan
Janampet namely, Fr.Deenabandhu and Fr.Samuel in order to attend the
ordination.
Renewal of Profession : It was a blissful moment for our Regent Brothers
namely, Florence, Amar, Gyandev, Premchand and Golak to reect over the
commitment that they have made before the Lord in following the charism of
St.Francis of Assisi. On 29th of June they renewed their profession here in Assisi
Pariwar in the hands of Fr.Pratap Nayak.
Pastoral Ministry : Fr.Pratap Nayak left for Italy for two Months and Fr.Michael
the rector of our community went to Boudh to preach retreat for the St.Ann’s
sisters for one week.
Monthly Recollection : We have begun 1st of August with Recollection and
Confession. Fr. Rector gave the talk and Fr.Suresh the vice- rector heard the
Confession and then two of our Regent Brs.conducted the Holy hour.
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Happy Independence
Day : It was a double joy for Assisi Pariwar to celebrate the feast of the
Blessed Virgin Mary and the 68th year happy independence day. On this
auspicious day Br. Isaac gave the message of the day and then Fr. Rector
thanked all of us for the preparation of this celebration.
Assisi Pariwar is growing in Franciscan Spirit : We are very much delighted
to imbibe the spirit of our seraphic Father St.Francis by growing with the nature
in having Br. Rabbit and Sister Pigeons with us, so they are all together 15 in
number.
Visit of Br. Provincial: On 16 August Br. Provincial made a fraternal visit to our
community. We welcomed him and we had a very good time. We thank Br.
Provincial for his concern and care for all of us.
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Assisi Ashram, Enikepadu
Greetings of peace and joy from the brothers of Assisi Ashram, Minor
Seminary, Enikepadu. Once again we are with you to share our vibrant Joy of
living through these pages of Navavani.
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Independence Day Celebration
We had Independence Day celebration in seminary. Fr.Chinnu Polisetty our
Provincial celebrated the Holy Mass. After the holy mass we gathered to
host the Indian ag. There was short cultural event and an inspiring speech by
the students. We all shared the joy of Independence Day.
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Inter - Seminary gatherings and competitions
It was conducted by the Pallotine fathers for all the seminaries in Vijayawada.
In these gatherings we had volley ball tournament, speech competition,
cultural events etc. our brothers have taken active participation and got
prize in speech competition. Our brothers have put up cultural progamme
for the CRI gathering in Vijayawada.
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Festivals
New priests from Kristu Jyothi Province have visited us and they offered the
Holy Eucharist and gave an inspiring and motivating sermon for our young
brothers.
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Feast day Celebration of Fr.Mathew: we have celebrated the feast of
our guardian Fr. Mathew Panthapally. There was community mass in the
morning and festive lunch along with our neighboring brothers.
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Feast of the Nidamanur Substation: on 20th of September we
celebrated the feast of the Nidamanur church. Fr. Chinnu Polisetty our
Provincial Minister celebrated the Holy Eucharist and gave the
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meaningful message to the people. Though there was rain on that night
but god blessed us a bright day for the meaningful celebration. Meals
were served to all the people in the village. Towards the evening we had
the devotional precession in the village good number of people joined for
this celebration. Fr. Melchior the parish Priest was behind the success of
this celebration.
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Feast Celebration of our Patron St. Francis of Assisi: On October
3rd we had a meaningful celebration of transitus in Pedavutapally on
october 4th we have celebrated the feast of our Patron Saint along with
our neighbors and on 5th we celebrated the Parish feast of Enikepadu. Fr.
Papi Reddy celebrated the Holy Eucharist and gave us a thought
provoking message. Fr. Melchior as the Parish Priest planned out and
worked hard for meaningful celebration of the feast with the help of the
parishioners and community. There was a common meal for all the parish
faithful and the religious communities.
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Academic curriculum: We have all together 27 brothers from different
parts of Andhra and Telangana. 10 are studying Intermediate and the rest
are aspirants. We have completed successfully the rst semester and
Quarterly examinations. We started the second semester with a
renewed energy lled with God's grace having a day of prayer and
recollection. Along with the studies every month there is renewal
through recollection and confessions for the brothers.
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Love For the nature: We are trying to be friendly with ecology by
beautifying the gardens and keeping clean all surroundings. We have
ourishing gardens such as newly planted grass garden, vegetable garden,
ower garden, guava garden etc. As work is worship all of us are learning
to work on the land and cherish its production. Thanks to all for your
prayerful support and constant help.
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Poor Clare Sisters, Gnanapuram (Visakhapatnam)
The Poor Clares in Visakhapatnam send you Dear Brother Provincial and
all Dear Brothers a very happy feast of our seraphic father, St. Francis. May
our heavenly intercessor obtain--through his intercession--for you and all of
us, the graces we need in our lives' pursuit. 4th October, for us in the
Seraphic Order, is a day of celebration, for the great identity, our Holy
Father, won for us through his life and the charism.He charmed us to lead our
lives in his footsteps (which were found favour in turn by the MASTER who
sealed the heroic life with Stigmata) to achieve perfection in the Lord. As we
are heading for the Holy Year of Prayer for the Consecrated Life—called by a
person who took the name Francis for his Papacy, may rekindle in us the
fervor of authentic Franciscan Spirit and enable the Franciscan Family worldwide, keep to its Roots, our Seraphic Father envisaged for all of us. Once
again a thrice happy Feast to all.
Thank you so much for your generous contributions you have made all
through these days. Today we are enveloped very much with your love
offerings. Our gratitude is due very much to your friendly visits. You made
them possible inspite of your busy schedule. You won our hearts through
these generous visits which make us fall on our knees in front of the
Eucharistic Lord commending you and your apostolates. Thank you so
much.
Your Dear Sisters
In Mount Alverna
Rakshanagiri, Gnanapuram, Visakhapatnam
Welcome to the 21st century
Our phones..........wireless
Wives………… fearless
Cooking…………reless
Children……… fatherless
Cars…………..... keyless
Feelings……… heartless
Food……………fatless
Education……… valueless
Tires…………… tubeless
People….. …… manner less
Dress…………... sleeveless
Everything is becoming less but still our hopes
Youth………… jobless
are endless…in fact, I am …….speechless
Leaders……… shameless
Relationship… meaningless
Br.Suresh Nayak
Attitude……… careless
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Celebration day of the Friars
NOVEMBER
01 Kishor Kumar Kacha
B
03 Goutham Sagar Chatti
B
04 Prabhakar Kolli
B
05 Cherian Chemplany
B
05 Joji Anil Babu Suthi
B
11 Martin Uthan Singh
F
18 Samanth Nayak
B
25 Jayaraju Jayavarapu
F
26 Joseph Jaya Prasad Dirisam
F
DECEMBER
06 Suresh Nayak
B
08 Chinnappa Payarda
B
12 Amir Kumar Nayak
B
12 Prem Kumar Garapati
B
12 Kishore Kumar Madanu
B
13 Inna Reddy Allam
B
21 Marianna Kommukuri
B
21 Praveen Kumar Dodda
B
25 Emmanuel Kallakulam
F
25 Balaswamy Thippabathini
F
25 Yesuoadam Gomuri
F
January
04 Hemanta Kumar Mallick
F
05 Sabar Jikriyo
B
08 Praveen Kumar Thuraka
B
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09 John Antony Polisetty
B
09 Anandh Pradhan
B
11 Abhishek Kumar Gali
B
12 Samuel Arugolanu
B
12 Vinod Digal
B
15 Joseph Thambi Kumar Dasari
F
15 Raita Milesh
B
15 Abhinesh Mavva
B
16 John Paul Kalinga
B
19 Chinnu Polisetty
B
20 Saurav Nayak
F
20 Sebastian Kuthukallunkal
F
26 Lourdu Raj Prasadula
B
27 Johnson Kadukanmakal
B
27 Bala Jojappa Kata
B
31 Kishore Jinuhu
B
FEBRUARY
03 Jayant Ranjan Singh
B
05 Mathias Kolli
B
05 Vinod Polisetti
B
06 Sravan Kumar Gorantla
B
12 Joseph Paladugu
B
12 Manuraj Paricha
B
14 Praveen Kumar Kodavatikanti
B
17 Joseph Keeprath
B
17 Arokiyaraj Guntipally
B
23 Abhilash Gopu
B
28 Premchand Uthan Singh
B
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