voice of gurgaon - the syro malankara diocese of gurgaon

VOICE OF GURGAON
Bulletin of The Diocese of St. John Chrysostom, Gurgaon
Vol:02
2016 February-March
Edition:05
Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures, and that he was
buried, and that he was raised on the third day... (1 Corinthians 15:4)
Happy Easter
Prayerful wishes and Hearty Congratulations to
His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis
on being elected as the CBCI President for the second consecutive time.
Photo- Bava Thirumeni being received at the Delhi Airport on 9 March 2016
after CBCI meeting in Bengaluru
Humble Thanksgiving to the
Almighty God!
Prayerful wishes to all on the first
anniversary of the announcement and
erection of the Diocese of Gurgaon
26 March 2016
This issue of the Bulletin is sponsored by
St. Thomas Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, Bhopal.
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Message of the Shepherd
The feast of Qyomtho is celebrated yet again. Every
Easter is a renewal of the assurance of our destiny
which does not fade away here. It is the guarantee
that our faith is not futile and that our proclamation
is not in vain (1 Cor 15: 17).
Out of his infinite love and mercy, God gave His
only son to redeem this world. (John 3:16). The Son, Our Lord
Jesus Christ, suffered, died and resurrected so that we may have
life in abundance (John 10:10). All this was realized only because
the Mercy of God became flesh in the person of Jesus Christ, our
Master. The Year of Mercy reiterates this reality. And the feast of
resurrection, in this context, becomes for us an obligation to ‘be
merciful like our heavenly Father (Luke 6:46).
This obligation is to be lived in our daily lives through our small
acts of love and kindness to our fellow beings especially those in
need. We fulfill this mandate from the Lord not just by doing good
deeds but when we give Jesus Christ to others. Therefore, all our
missionary activities aim at handing over Jesus to others thereby
sharing the Mercy of the Heavenly Father which we have humbly
received.
I wish and pray for the grace of the Holy Spirit that all of us may
be deepened in our faith in these challenging times so that we may
be able to proclaim like Mary Magdalene that, “I have seen the
Lord.” (John 20:18). In doing so, may we become a community of
believers who have seen the Risen Master and not just heard of Him
and continue to spread His love and Mercy all throughout our lives.
I wish all of you a blessed feast of Qyomtho.
May God Bless you all!
 Jacob Mar Barnabas
Bishop of Gurgaon
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FINAL STATEMENT OF THE 32ND PLENARY ASSEMBLY
OF THE CATHOLIC BISHOPS’ CONFERENCE OF INDIA
(CBCI), HELD AT ST. JOHN’S, BANGALORE, FROM 2ND TO
9TH MARCH, 2016, WITH THE MAIN THEME
“RESPONSE OF THE CHURCH IN INDIA TO THE PRESENT
DAY CHALLENGES”
1.0. PREAMBLE
The Second Vatican Council declared in the Pastoral Constitution
of the Church in the Modern World: “The joys and the hopes, the
griefs and the anxieties of the men of this age, especially those who
are poor or in any way afflicted, are the joys and hopes, the griefs
and anxieties of the followers of Christ.” (Gaudium et Spes, no. 1).
Jesus proclaimed the Kingdom of God (Mark 1: 14-15) and called
upon His followers to pray and work (Matthew 6: 9-13) for the
realization of the Kingdom of God. As sacrament of salvation, the
Church is a sign and instrument of communion with God and with
humanity (Lumen Gentium, no. 1:1). In this YEAR OF MERCY, in
communion with the Universal Church, let us be channels of God’s
mercy to one and all, especially the poor, the deprived, the sick and
suffering. And thus, making our contribution to our beloved nation.
As leaders of the Church, 182 Bishops from 170 Dioceses of the
Church in India are gathered at St. John’s National Academy of Health
Sciences, Bangalore, from 02 to 09 March 2016 to deliberate on “The
Response of the Church in India to the Present Day Challenges” during
the 32nd Plenary Assembly of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of
India (CBCI). The Church in India is a vibrant community making
significant contribution to nation building through education, social
development, health care and service, especially to the poor. The
CBCI appreciates the spirit of understanding and collaboration
among the three Sui Iuris Churches. The composite culture of India
has noble values of religiosity, peace, simplicity and tolerance as
lived by Mahatma Gandhi and various Indian sages. We, however,
express our sorrow over the killing of innocent people by extremists
in India and in various parts of the world. We are shocked by the
recent killing of the nuns of the Missionaries of Charity and their
collaborators in Yemen.
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The Bishops have resolved to respond to the challenges facing the
Church in India, identifying the following:
2.0. CHALLENGES WITHIN THE CHURCH AND WITHIN
THE COUNTRY
2.1. CHALLENGES WITHIN THE CHURCH
i. Declining family values – tensions and break ups in families,
an increasing number of divorces, abortions and a lack of
understanding of marriage as a sacrament.
ii. Growing materialism, consumerism and addiction to social
media, due to decline of spiritual and moral values.
iii. Growing indifference and lack of commitment to the Christian
vocation.
iv. Insensitivity regarding gender, caste, language, creed, status
and region.
v. Lack of commitment to Ecumenical unity
vi. Excessive preoccupation with institutionalization.
vii. Insufficient zeal and fear of proclaiming Christ as unique
Saviour.
viii. Large scale migration of families affecting community life.
2.2. CHALLENGES WITHIN THE COUNTRY
i.
Large scale poverty and growing gap between the rich and the
poor
ii.
Corruption, illiteracy, child labour, increasing unemployment,
growing addiction to alcohol and drugs.
iii.
Atheistic Secularism (and practical atheism)
iv.
Narrow unitary cultural Nationalism
v. Sensationalism and dictatorship of a section of the media.
vi.
Systematic concerted effort to manipulate the education system
vii.
Opposition to the fundamental human right of every person
to convert.
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viii. Widespread intolerance, religious fanaticism and fundamentalism,
attacks and atrocities against intellectuals, social activists,
religious personnel and institutions.
ix.
Violation of Fundamental Rights enshrined in the Constitution,
esp. minority rights
x.
Growing criminalization and terrorism.
xi.
Denial of SC status to Christian Dalits.
3.0. Restating the Vision and Mission
3.1. VISION: As a community of Christ’s disciples, the Church is at
the service of the Kingdom of God. As an inclusive and welcoming
community, the Church which is a continued presence of Christ,
actualizes the values of love, justice, equality, mercy and peace.
As light, salt and leaven of society, she lives in total solidarity with
people, especially the poor.
3.2. MISSION: The Church is called to lead people to an encounter
with Christ, practising the Gospel values and living for the wellbeing
of people without fear and discrimination on the basis of caste, creed,
gender, language, culture or status in society.
4.0. The Response of the Church in India to the Present Day
Challenges
The following areas were chosen by the Bishops for review and
for an appropriate response: i) Family Life Today ii) Renewal of
Consecrated Life iii) The Lay Faithful and the Mission of the Church
iv) Ecumenism v) Inter-religious Dialogue vi) The Education
Apostolate and vii) Care of the Earth, our Common Home and viii)
A New Way of Being Church for an effective response
4.1. FAMILY LIFE
The well-being of the Church and the society at large are intimately
linked with the nurturing of the family. It is the lifeline of the Church
and society (Instrumentum Laboris, nos. 32, 38). However, “married
love is too often dishonoured by selfishness, hedonism and unlawful
contraceptive practices” (Gaudium et Spes, no. 47). The two recent
Synods on the Family, held in Rome, have drawn attention to the
urgency of providing sustained pastoral care to families.
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Proposals:
1. Frequent visits of Parish Priests to the families
2. Organizing Marriage Encounter and Marriage Enrichment
Programmes.
3. Educating families to live in unity and to reach out to others.
4. Responding to the challenges, the media and society pose
for family life. e.g. prolife issues, issues in human sexuality,
pornography and marital fidelity.
5. Promoting Family counselling centres and Diocesan Family
Commissions, training seminarians and priests to be family
counsellors, accompanying them constantly.
6. Promoting family values, family prayer, family meals, family
outings and use of bible sharing methods through SCC’s.
7. Creating facilities for care of the elderly, respecting them and
learning from them.
4.2. RENEWAL OF CONSECRATED PERSONS
The Catholic Church in India is blessed with over one hundred
and twenty five thousand religious priests, religious brothers and
religious sisters, who serve the Church significantly through a large
network of educational, health care and social service institutions.
Even as we greatly appreciate the selfless and dedicated life of
the consecrated persons, in recent times, there is a decrease in the
number of candidates opting for consecrated life. A fresh, creative
and a self-critical approach is needed in order to make this gift of
God more attractive and relevant. While appreciating the generous
commitment of thousands of clergy who are witnessing the mercy
of God through parish community and their attached apostolate, we
are of the opinion that priestly life needs a thorough renewal and
updating.
Proposals:
1. Rediscovering the Founder’s charism and rededicating oneself
to pastoral ministry with a clear shift of emphasis from
maintenance to mission.
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2. Consecrated way of life should be a combination of
contemplation and active service, as recommended by St. John
Paul II.
3. Maintaining the quality of Consecrated life by careful selection
of candidates and Christ centred formation and commitment to
the poor.
4. Participating in the mission of the Church through greater
collaboration with the Bishop and integration into the pastoral
life of the parish community.
4.3. THE LAY FAITHFUL AND THE MISSION OF THE
CHURCH
The lay faithful have a distinct role in the spreading of the Gospel,
which the Church really needs them to carry out with the authority,
creativity, and power that the Holy Spirit has given them in Baptism.
Lumen Gentium no. 31 states: “the laity, by their very vocation, seek
the kingdom of God by engaging in temporal affairs and by ordering
them according to the plan of God. They live in the world, that is, in
each and in all of the secular professions and occupations. … They
are called there by God that by exercising their proper function and
led by the spirit of the Gospel they may work for the sanctification
of the world from within as a leaven”. The laity likewise share
in the priestly, prophetic, and royal office of Christ (Apostolicam
Actuositatem, no. 2).
Proposals:
1. Accepting the dignity, role and importance of the role of the lay
faithful in the Church
2. Encouraging the laity to involve themselves in the Church
and temporal order, through the Small Christian Communities
(SCC’s).
3. Undertaking faith
programmes.
formation
and
professional
training
4. Encouraging our laity to take up important leadership positions in
the Parliament, Assemblies, Civil Services, Entrepreneurship in
business and in the judiciary.
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5. Recognizing the dignity of labour by providing just wages and
social security.
6. Helping and encouraging lay faithful by providing them with
scholarships and facilities and promoting lay participation in the
life and mission of the Church.
4.3.1. THE MARGINALIZED AND WEAKER SECTIONS
WITHIN THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY (VIZ. THE
DALITS, TRIBALS, DIFFERENTLY ABLED and WOMEN)
The Church commits herself to the liberation of the weaker sections,
like tribals, women and dalits. She wants to reach out more to the
unorganized groups like fisher-flock, farmers, migrants, domestic
workers, victims of trafficking, through advocacy and networking
with NGO’s and other like-minded groups and individuals, dedicated
to the cause of the poor.
Proposals:
1. Realizing that caste system is a reality in India, which has also
crept in certain parts of the Church, we need to pursue with the
Government that Christian Dalits be treated on par with the
Hindu Dalits.
2. Introducing positive measures to integrate Christians of Dalit
origin along with others in the Church through education and
employment.
3. Strengthening advocacy on the socio-political, economic and
cultural rights of Tribals, enshrined in the Constitution of India.
4. Fostering advocacy and networking to address the issues of
land alienation, induced displacement, human trafficking and
migration.
5. Showing sensitivity to the differently abled by providing facilities
that suit their needs.
6. Alleviating the plight of the farmers in distress and preventing
suicide of our farmers.
7. Fostering gender equity and providing a greater role of women in
our collaborative structures.
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8. Establishing/ Revitalizing Grievance Cells to address women’s
issues to protect their rights.
4.3.2. YOUTH APOSTOLATE:
Recognizing that India is predominantly young, so is the Church in
India, there is an urgent need to prepare tomorrow’s leaders today.
Proposals:
1. Promoting youth apostolate at all levels, such as the Jesus
Youth, YCS/YSM, ICYM and AICUF and Youth Associations
of the Sui Iuris Churches (SMYM and MCYM) in all parishes
and institutions.
2. Encouraging faith formation for youth through YOUCAT,
DOCAT and Youth Bible, fostering ethical and moral values,
enhancing critical thinking and problem solving.
3. Promoting young talents for leadership roles in the Church and
society, particularly in political life and civil service.
4.4.1. ECUMENISM
Our common faith in God through Baptism is the foundation for
us to overcome divisions among Christians and to promote mutual
relations, friendship and collaboration. “The restoration of unity
among all Christians is one of the principal concerns of the Second
Vatican Council. Christ the Lord founded one Church and one
Church only…However, many Christians…differ in mind and go
their different ways, as if Christ Himself were divided” (Unitatis
Redintegratio, no. 1). Therefore, the need of the hour is to take
initiatives to foster better cooperation among Christians through
dialogue and common ecumenical services.
Proposals:
1. Creating ecumenical bodies such as Inter-Church Councils and
United Christian Groups (at Regional and National Level)
2. Dialoguing with ecumenical groups to study social and legal
issues (such as environmental issues human rights and legal
issues).
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3. Organizing of special programmes for training seminarians,
priests, religious and laity in Ecumenism.
4. Reaching out and dialoguing with fundamentalist groups and
sects.
5. Promoting Spiritual Ecumenism - common prayers, using
common ecumenical bibles and sharing spiritual riches.
4.4.2. INTER-RELIGIOUS DIALOGUE:
Inter-religious dialogue has become an urgent priority today. The
goal of dialogue is to establish friendship, peace and harmony and to
share spiritual and moral values and experiences in a spirit of truth
and love. Redemptoris Missio clearly states that “inter-religious
dialogue is part of the Church’s evangelizing mission”. “In the light
of the economy of salvation, the Church sees no conflict between
proclaiming Christ and engaging in interreligious dialogue… Each
member of the faithful and all Christian communities are called
to practice dialogue. Dialogue is a path toward the kingdom”
(Redemptoris Missio, no. 56, 57).
Proposals:
1. Introducing Formation Programmes on inter-religious dialogue
in our institutions, seminaries and formation houses.
2. Including Inter-religious dialogue as a subject in school
catechism classes.
3. Promoting Inter-religious dialogue through SCC’s.
4. Respecting the sentiments of the people of other religions.
5. Using Catholic Guilds and other Associations to promote
dialogue with businessmen, politicians, journalists.
6. Organizing training programmes for promoting justice and
peace.
7. Promoting religious harmony and National Integration through
a proactive and conciliatory role.
8. Breaking the divisive and intolerant walls of caste, language
and ethnicity.
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4.5. THE EDUCATION APOSTOLATE
Educational Institutions need to rise above the maintenance mode
to impart holistic education with a heart for the poor and the
marginalized. The CBCI Education Policy has clearly stated: “The
Catholic educational institutions are to provide inclusive and holistic
education especially for the marginalized and girls enabling them to
live life to the full and responsibly, thus transforming the individual
and society” (AICEP 2007).
Proposals:
1. Having recourse to legal action when Constitutional rights are
violated and the appointment/approval of staff, issue of Minority
certificate, grant in aid, scholarships and other support systems
are denied.
2. Promoting Faith formation of Christian students and value
education, reaching out to those living in “social and geographical
periphery” and providing quality education in the slums and rural
areas.
3. Recognizing the need to positively promote higher education
institutions, to form persons of character and conviction, capable
of delivering quality leadership and administrative service,
upholding the constitutional values and the socialistic, secular
and democratic character of our country (National Education
Coordinators’ Meet, 18 December 2015).
4. Networking with local, district and state leaders and administrators
and befriending people of the neighbourhood and all people
of good will to ensure administrative autonomy, proper to the
Minority institutions.
5. Providing educational opportunities, especially to the socially
backward and girl children, and ensuring administrative
transparency, financial accountability and participatory
management.
4.6. CARE OF THE EARTH, OUR COMMON HOME
The ruthless exploitation of the earth’s resources has adverse effects
on humanity. Pope Francis affirmed: “As stewards of God’s creation,
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we are called to make the earth a beautiful garden for the human
family. When we destroy our forests, ravage our soil and pollute our
seas, we betray that noble calling” (Speech, Manila, Philippines,
January 18, 2015). In this regard, we must go to the heart of the
ecological degradation and advocate an education in ecological
responsibility because “we are all really responsible for all”.
Proposals:
1. Every Diocese and Parish to draw up an Environment (Green)
Policy.
2. Organizing programmes for protecting the environment and
fostering love for nature.
3. Encouraging use of solar energy, rain-water harvesting, and use
of bio-gas plants.
4. Promoting sustainable development through change of lifestyle
(reuse, reduce, recycle).
5. Encouraging organic farming and say no to pesticides and
plastics.
6. Facilitating
Conversion
Environmental
Education
and
Ecological
4.7. A NEW WAY OF BEING CHURCH FOR AN EFFECTIVE
RESPONSE
Both Blessed Mother Teresa and Pope Francis are exemplary models
for living with such a vision and mission. Mother Teresa changed
her routine way of living and made a radical decision for living
her religious / consecrated life in a thoroughly new way. So also,
the lifestyle of Pope Francis challenges us to be authentic in our
Christian vocation, by freeing ourselves of traditional structures,
institutionalisation and to break new ground, shedding the comforts
and privileges of office and status, embodying the gracious
mercifulness and love of Christ and bringing the joy of the Gospel
to one and all. “…All of us are asked to obey his call (the Lord’s)
to go forth from our own comfort zones in order to reach all the
“peripheries” in the light of the Gospel” (Evangelii Gaudium, no.
20). We are also challenged and inspired by the exemplary life of the
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Saints of India, namely, St. Thomas the Apostle, St. Francis Xavier,
St. Gonsalo Garcia, St. Alphonsa, St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara,
St. Euphrasia, St. Joseph Vaz, Blessed Mother Teresa, Blessed
Devasahayam Pillai, Blessed Maria Theresa Chiramel, Blessed
Augustine Thevarparampil (Kunjachan), Servant of God, Father
Constant Lievens and others.
4.0.1. BISHOPS AND PRIESTS:
Bishops and priests, while exercising their role as administrators,
should be first and foremost, shepherds of the flock, available and
service minded. Their lifestyle should be an example of simplicity
and spirituality that can be an inspiration to everyone.
Proposals:
1. Shunning excessive
extravaganza.
institutionalization,
clericalism
and
2. Animating pastoral structures, such as Diocesan/Parish Pastoral
Councils and Finance Committees, etc.
3. Adopting simple lifestyle, following the example of the Good
Shepherd and opening our houses and our institutions to the
poor.
4. Rediscovering the power of the Word of God and prayer
5. Making apostolates, such as healthcare, social development and
education into agents of evangelisation.
6. Refashioning the formation of priests and religious, enabling
them to respond to the challenges of our times with faith and
courage.
7. Promoting transparency and accountability at all levels of
Church’s administration.
5.0. CONCLUSION:
As authentic citizens of the country, we repose our confidence in
the democratic values and the Constitution of India. Trusting in
God’s grace, love and mercy, we march ahead to carry out our Godgiven mission, confident of the goodwill and support of our people
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everywhere. We appeal to all people of goodwill in India to join
hands with us in solidarity to work for a better Church and a better
society. May Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy and Star of
Evangelization, who brought joy and hope to the world, guide us
and help us to fulfil our mission.
09.03.2016
Sd/Bangalore
Baselios Cardinal Cleemis
President, CBCI
Photo- H.E. Jacob Mar Barnabas addressing the CBCI in Bengaluru.
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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],
www.catechesisgurgaon.blogspot.in
GD/DOC/6/2015-16 15-03-2016
Dear Rev. Fathers, Sisters, Headmasters, Animators, Staff Secretaries
and Teachers
We are happy to know that the catechism classes are going on well.
The Catechism Second Semester Examination is scheduled to be
conducted on 24th April 2016. Hope everybody is preparing for the
examination.
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 from some of our Parishes/Mission Stations. As you
know, the process of Documentation can be finished only when the
data is made available from our Parishes/Mission Stations. I am
sending herewith an updated list of our students as on 10th March
2016. Please go through the list of your Parish/Mission Stations
and update the list in all aspect (including spelling) and return to me
before 4th of April 2016. Please do not make correction on the given
entries of the list, please do the correction, below the entries with a
note. If the list seems OK please give me a confirmation note.
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 with details (1)
Name of Student (2) Male/Female (3) Year of Passing (4) Name
of Father, with recommendation of the Parish Priest is required to
issue the same. Please do the needful before 4th April 2016. The
Certificate shall be issued along with the Certificates of Academic
Year 2015-16. Please note that no request will be entertained after
4th April 2016 in this regard.
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Please try to conduct re examination for students who got less than
20 marks in the Ist Semester Examination, and send the mark to our
Diocesan Office/Catechism, so as to finalise the result after Second
Semester Examination.
Please notify through mail the requirements of Catechism Text Books
needed for your Unit before 4th April 2016, so that the Department
can make it available in time.
Please feel free to contact me for any clarification in this regard and
also requesting you to make sure that all our students will attend the
IInd Semester Examination without fail.
Yours Sincerely,
Fr. Mathew Koodaparambil
Director
Sunny Konnathu
Diocesan Co-Ordinator/Catechism-MCCL
Diocese of Gurgaon
(M) 9871859812: 8860078122
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DEPARTMENT OF VOCATION PROMOTION
St. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM DIOCESE of GURGAON
Syro-Malankara Catholic Church,
Mar Ivanios Bhavan, Paryavaran Complex, Block J- 61/ 62,
Ignou Road, Neb Sarai, New Delhi - 68
GD/DOV/1/2016 24-03-2016
The newly erected Diocese of St. John Chrysostom, Gurgaon is one
of the biggest Dioceses in the Catholic Church in terms of Mission
possibilities. This Diocese comprises of 22 states in the central and
northern part of India. The Catholic Church especially the SyroMalankara Catholic Church has a special obligation in spreading
the Good News in this vast Vineyard of the Lord. The Mission
orientation is the primary thrust of the Diocese.
By the grace of God, we have initiated Mission activities in small
scale in three different areas which include the states of Odisha,
Punjab, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Assam. The main challenge
in these mission fields is not financial or material problems but the
short number of missionaries.
At this initial stage, there are 22 Priests and 7 lay Missionaries
working for the Diocese. There are 11 brothers undergoing Seminary
formation for our new Diocese of Gurgaon. Out of them, 2 are in the
Major Seminary for their Philosophy course and 9 are pursuing their
seminary studies in the Girideepam Minor Seminary, New Delhi.
Thus, it is clear that our infant Diocese requires good and zealous
vocations both for Priesthood. The vocation for women Religious is
also to be promoted highly.
At the same time, the aspect of mission by the Laity is to be
considered seriously as privileged calling since this era is greatly
favourable for the lay mission activities. Keeping in view the serious
need of vocations for our new Mission Diocese, the Department of
Vocation Promotion of Gurgaon Diocese requests each one of you to
pray and promote young boys and girls in your respective parishes
and mission stations to come forward to accept this call.
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Special orientation sessions for this purpose have already been
started in the individual parishes on Sundays. A special vocation
(daivavilli) camp will be arranged in the coming school holidays,
the details of which will follow soon.
Dear all, earnest prayer and wholehearted support is necessary to
find out the seeds of divine calling spread among us by the Lord.
Hence, I request all our families to pray for vocations in their daily
prayers. For further information, suggestions or directing anyone
interested, you may please contact the address given below.
Expecting your prayers and cooperation,
Fr. Jinto John
Priest in charge, Department of Vocation Promotion
Contact details:
Fr. Aji Thannimootil (Mob-(0) 9999468393)
Rector, Girideepam Minor Seminary
Mar Ivanios Bhavan, Syro-Malankara Catholic Church
Paryavaran Complex, Block J- 61, 62, Ignou Road, Neb Sarai.
[email protected]
Fr. Jinto John
(9560614737)
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Birth Centenary of Archbishop Benedict Mar Gregorios
National Conference and concluding celebrations
The Birth Centenary of Archbishop Benedict Mar Gregorios was
concluded on a high note with a national level conference held at the
Constitution Club in the National Capital, New Delhi this national
level was hosted by the Diocese of St. John Chrysostom, Gurgaon,
Syro-Malankara Catholic Church. This high level ceremony took
place on 15th February 2016. Dr. Hamid Ansari, the Honourable
Vice-President of India was the chief guest. The ceremony was
presided over by Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis the Head
and Father of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church. Several eminent
dignitaries and VIPs participated in the program including Smt.
Najma Heptulla, Honb’l Minister of Minority Affairs, Prof. P.J.
Kurian, the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha. The Ceremony was
marked by the release of special cover by the Postal Department of
India in honour of Archbishop Benedict Mar Gregorios.
A special award was also presented to highlight the exemplary
contribution of Archbishop Mar Gregorios in the Society and for
the Nation. The Archbishop Mar Gregorios Award was given to the
Congregation of the Missionaries of Charity of Mother Teresa for
their selfless devotion to God and service to the poorest of the poor.
The Regional Superior of the Congregation received the award.
A special commemoration lecture was delivered by Honourable
Justice Kurien Joseph, the judge of Supreme Court. The talk included
a very vivid and heartfelt portrayal of the life and history of the late
Archbishop Mar Gregorios.
A special documentary was displayed on the life and works of
Archbishop Mar Gregorios during the ceremony. This documentary
was prepared by the Media department of the Diocese led by Rt.
Rev. Msgr John Kochuthundil and Rev. Fr. Visakh Scariah along
with Mr. John (journalist in Deepika).
To sustain and promote the great social efforts of Archbishop Mar
Gregorios, two social projects were launched under the auspices of
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the Diocese of Gurgaon, 1. Accompany a family 2. Accompany a
child to school. These two projects initiated by the Gurgaon Diocese
aims at the welfare of the families and the education of the children.
It is an endeavor to help the needy at the grass root level with the
help of any individual willing to support.
The Diocese of Gurgaon takes this opportunity to express it sincere
gratitude to one and all who guided and supported in making this
event happen.
Remarks by Shri M. Hamid Ansari, Hon’ble Vice President of
India on the occasion of the birth Centenary celebrations of
Archbishop Benedict Mar Gregorious at Constitution Club,
New Delhi on 15th February 2016.
His Grace Most Rev. Benedict Mar Gregarious was the Archbishop
of Trivandrum for more than four decades, heading the Malankara
Syrian Catholic Church, till the day of his demise on 10th October
1994.
He was a scholarly spiritual leader and a great spokesperson for
secularism and Indian culture. He was a person loved and honored by
all, irrespective of caste or creed. With his charisma and dynamism
he involved himself in almost all the developmental activities of the
State. He gave a new dimension to spirituality by special emphasis
on improving the living conditions and betterment of human life.
His contribution to the fields of Education, Agriculture, Rural
Development and Housing for the poor has been significant.
Born in 1916 at Kallooppara in Thiruvalla as T.E. Vargheese, he
joined the Bethary Ashram, receiving the name ‘Benedict’, symbolic
of the renunciation of his household life to embrace spiritual life in
priesthood. He was ordained as a priest on 24 August 1944 and was
introduced as the Bishop of Trivandrum on 29 January 1955. He
was the president of Kerala Bishop’s Conference and the Catholic
Bishop Conference of India.
He was an eloquent speaker, a linguist and a social worker. His
contributions in Running Nutrition Programmes to improve the
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health of the poor, Special Care for Children, Juvenile Guidance,
Maternity care, Family Planning through Responsible Parenthood,
Sanitation and Rehabilitation of the Disabled contributed to the
improvement of lives of millions. He was also an ardent supporter
of Nature Cure and Yoga Treatment.
The thousands of people who have reaped the benefit of the Schools
and Colleges started by Benedict Mar Gregarious are living witness
to the vision of this great educationalist. He was the first Principal of
Mar Ivanios College and remained its Patron for four decades.
Archbishop Mar Gregorios was an ardent lover of nature. He
advocated maintaining ecological balance and preservation of the
natural environment. He was a staunch practitioner of cleanliness
and general hygine.
Archbishop Gregorios was a promoter of inter- religious dialogue
and harmony. He was ever willing to intervene on behalf of the
administration in resolving communal tensions. Such were the
qualities that led Shri K. R. Narayan, the former President of India to
remark that Archbishop Mar Gregorios was “the ideal representative
and symbol of Indian secularism which is suffused with spiritual
heritage”.
It is most appropriate that The Malankara Syrian Catholic Church
is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Archbishop
Mar Gregorios. The life of Archbishop Mar Gregorios serves as
an example for all of us. His selfless dedication for the betterment
of society and the improvement in the living condition of the
underprivileged and the poor, his focus on ecological balance and
his advocacy of education as an empowering platform could well be
the template for building a sustainable and empowered India. I pray
that his spirit may continue to guide us.
Thank You.
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Presidential Address By His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal
Cleemis Catholicos At The Concluding Celebration Of The Birth
Centenary Of Archbishop Benedict Mar Gregorios
(Excerpts From The Speech)
It is indeed an honour and great privilege for me to preside over this function
which is graced by Shri. Hamid Ansari, the Honorable Vice-President of India
and the most revered Ambassador of Holy Father Pope Francis in this Country
and others in this very hall of the Constitutional Club. There have been many
national and international Conferences convened as a part of the birth centenary
celebrations of Late Archbishop Benedict Mar Gregorios. Many charity projects
were implemented during the period including the launching of Archbishop
Benedict Mar Gregorios Memorial Cancer Care Home in Trivandrum, for the
benefit of poor cancer patients. This Conference at the capital city, New Delhi
marks the finale of the Birth Centenary Celebrations.!
Anyone who is privileged to know Late Archbishop Benedict Mar Gregorios
could speak eloquently about the Archbishop's amazing personality and about
the manifold contributions that he could make to the human society. The
Archbishop's sublime religious ideals, his educational insights, his agricultural
initiatives, his creative economic interpretations, his timely social interventions,
his Contributions to religious harmony, etc. have been an essential part of the
experience of all who knew him, and have been joyfully treasured in their
consciousness. The most predominant aspect of his multifaceted personality was
that of a spiritual leader. His basic value was spirituality. The true motor of all his
religious and social Involvements and activities was his spiritual depth.
Mar Gregorios had a very radical spiritual vision. This vision was not confined to
the limited interests of any particular community, caste or religion. By spirituality
he understood the integrity of life that a person is called to live as a child of
God. This integrity is to be achieved by the maximum possible development
of all that is good in human person – of his/her mind, soul and body. Mar
Gregorios understood his priestly and Episcopal vocation to be at the service of
this integrity, that is, to help his brethren to live in the dignity of the children of
God. For this mission, the Archbishop set aside his whole life. All that he did as
a priest and as a bishop, - teaching his people to pray, giving food to the hungry,
promoting agriculture, protecting the nature, starting educational institutions
with a difference, creating job opportunities, toiling for social harmony etc. were reflections of his unwavering commitment to this value of human integrity.
It was to strengthen this basic spiritual conviction and experience that he spent
hours every day in prayer, maintained a very serious distance from wealth and
from the pleasures and pomp of this world, lived an amazingly simple life, sided
conscious\ with the poor and the marginalized, etc
He made the famous maxim of St. Irenaeus his philosophy of life, namely, "The
glory of God is man fully alive". The Archbishop believed that the true criterion
to assess one's spirituality is the amount of space that one spares in one's heart
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in order to accommodate others, including the whole of God's creation. This
conviction helped Mar Gregorios to transcend the limits of any particular caste,
community, language, religion, nation, etc. Like the ancient sages of this great
nation, he tried to find the spark of the divine in everything around him. Our
world is in dire need of true leaders who can rise above personal and parochial
considerations in order to love the human person and to promote his/her cause.
In this universe and beyond. Joyfully I pay my deep respect and homage to the
memory ofthis great gift of God to humanify! Once again I take this occasion
to express my deep-felt gratitude to all the dignitaries who have gathered here,
especially to the Honorable Vice-President of India His Excellency Shri. Hamid
Ansari and all the distinguished guests, well-wishers, friends of the SyroMalankara Catholic Church in the capital city and all over the country. God bless
you all ! God bless India ! Jai Hind !
Address by Dr. Najma Heptulla
Hon'ble Union Minister of Minority Affairs (Excerpts From The Speech)
I deem it a privilege to have the opportunity to associate myself with the
Birth Centenary celebration of archbishop Benedict Mar Gregorios of
Thiruvananthapuram. He was one of the finest human beings Indian Christianity
has ever produced. He was a versatile and compassionate personality, a true
messenger of God and his life personified the Christian commitment of reaching
out to the needy. His appeal transcended caste, creed, culture, region and religion.
He made a sincere attempt to concretize the Indian vision contained in the axiom
lokasamastha sukhino bhavanthu and emerged as a spectacular icon of Indian
secularism and of all the finer values enshrined in our Constitution. A truly
spiritual leader, Mar Gregorios influenced all realms of human life and lived up
to his motto 'Sneham mama Deepam' which I believe means, 'love is my light.' His
motto, I would say, fully encapsulates the essence of Christian existence. Through
his tireless and dedicated service as the archbishop of Thiruvananthapuram, he
embodied the true spirit of universality and Catholicism. He went around the
world not only to radiate the Sanathana dharma of India but also to look for new
knowledge, new avenues and new ways of helping the poorest and the needy. He
was also an environmentalist and did his best to protect nature by promo9ting
agriculture, animal husbandry and other ecological enterprises. He advocated
cleanliness of surroundings through responsible practices and by planting trees,
and cleanliness of mind by constant and universal fraternal love. His passion for
the environment and for cleanliness closely resonates with our Government's
Swacch Bharat Mission today. Through the thousands of hospitals, health-care
centres, homes for the aged, the poor and the destitutes, orphanages, educational
institutions and its remarkable missionary works, the Christians in India have
been translating the idiom, manavseva is true madhavseva. If we have to achieve
meaningful progress, we must together take lessons from the lives of spiritual
leaders like Mar Gregorios. Thank you.
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Birth Centenary
Celebration of
Late Archbishop
His Grace
Most Rev. Dr.
BENEDICT MAR
GREGORIOS
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Front & back Images of the Special Cover28
realised by the Postal Department of India
in honour of Late Archbishop Benedict Mar Gregorios
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DIOCESAN NEWS
Suvisheshasangham
The second round of Suvisheshangam ongoing formation program
took place in the Diocese of Gurgaon in the first and second week
of March, 2016. V. Rev. Fr. Antony Kakkanattu Rev. Fr. Johnson
Pallipadinjatethil, Rev. Fr. Sam Pathackal, Rev. Sr. Franseena DM
and Rev. Sr. Nirmal SIC led the team of Suvisheshangam. This
phase included two regional sessions in the Delhi Region (West
Delhi Parish) and Bhopal Region (Bhopal Parish) and two unit level
formation initiation at Mayur Vihar Parish and Surat Parish.
Diocesan Priests’ Retreat
All the priests of the
Diocese of Gurgaon came
together for the Diocesan
Annual retreat from 1-5
February 2016. This was
the first Priests’ annual
retreat since the formation
of the Diocese. The priests
along with H.E. Jacob Mar
Barnabas participated in the
5 day retreat which was led by Rev. Fr. Mathew Assariparambil,
Director of Mother Home Retreat Center in Thalassery, Kerala.
SCST Dharna
A special Dharna
was organized by the
CBCI Office for SC/
BC to show solidarity
and
involvement
of
the
Christian
community in the
struggle of Dalit Christian Brothers and Sisters for their legitimate
demand for equal status with other Dalits. This big gathering was
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staged at Jantar Mantar on 10 March 2016 which included several
Catholic Bishops as well as the bishops from the sister churches.
Several other religious leaders and prominent social activists also
participated in this effort to support the SCST brethren.
Girideepam Minor Seminary
The academic year 2015-16 of the Girideepam Minor Seminary will
end on 13 April 2016. The brothers shall go to their homes and shall
return in the first week of June. Bro. Bazil Titus and Bro. Thomas
Edayachalil have completed their four years of Minor Seminary
formation and will be promoted to the Major Seminary in the
coming academic year. As the final part of their formation in the
Minor Seminary they shall be having a month long mission program
in Odisha under the care of Rev. Fr. Johnson Pallipadinjatethil. The
brothers studying for the Exarchate of Khadki shall be moving back
to Pune on April 14 for the rest of their Seminary formation. The
Girideepam Minor Seminary bids them adieu and extends prayerful
wishes to them for their formation ahead.
Vocation Orientation Visit
Keeping in mind the mission thrust of the Diocese of Gurgaon and
lack of priests, there is serious need of ardent prayer and efforts
to encourage vocations for priesthood and sisterhood from among
the children of our Diocese. Hence the Department of Vocation
Promotion along with the Girideepam Minor Seminary is arranging
a vocation orientation visit beginning with the parishes of Delhi. On
13 March 2016, V. Rev. Fr. Aji Thannimootil, Rector of Girideepam
Minor Seminary and Fr. Jinto John visited the West Delhi Parish.
After the Holy Qurbono, the fathers met the catechism students
especially the students of class 8-12 and discussed with them about
vocation and missionary aspects of our Diocese.
A brief vocation orientation was also arranged for the Madbaha
Servers of the Delhi Region who gathered at the Cathedral, Neb
Sarai on 28 February 2016. The session was led by the Girideepam
Minor Seminary
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Holy Week at the Cathedral
H.E. Jacob Mar Barnabas led
the Holy Week Celebrations
of this year in the St. Mary’s
Cathedral, Neb Sarai. The
Hossana Sunday, Pesaha
Thursday,
Good
Friday
and Easter Service were
attended by large number
of faithful and solemn
processions were arranged
during the occasion. A
prayerful atmosphere was
maintained all throughout
the week.
Farewell to H.E. Abraham Mar Paulos, Marthaoma Bishop
The Bishop of Delhi
Marthoma Diocese H.E.
Abraham Mar Paulos was
accorded a heartfelt farewell
on 7 February 2016 at the
St. Mary’s Syro- Malankara
Catholic Cathedral, Neb
Sarai. H.E Jacob Mar
Barnabas the Bishop of Gurgaon was present at the occasion. Several
priests, sisters and lay faithful participated in this meeting which
was arranged during the close of the Delhi Malankara Catholic
Convention. H.E. Abraham Mar Paulos was felicitated and honored
at the eve. H.E. Jacob Mar Barnabas participated in a solemn farewell
ceremony for H.E. Abraham Mar Paulos organized by the Marthoma
Delhi Community at the Constitution Club, New Delhi on 27 March
2016.
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Bishop participates in the Holy See Day celebrations.
The III anniversary of the inauguration of the Pontificate of the
Holy Father Pope Francis was celebrated along with the solemnity
of St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church on 19 March 2016.
H.E. Jacob Mar Barnabas participated in the pontifical Holy Mass
arranged in the Sacred Heart Cathedral on the evening of 19 March.
The Apostolic Nuncio and the Archbishop of Delhi and Bishop of
Faridabad were present on the occasion. Several priests, religious
and lay leaders attended the gathering. In connection to this H.E.
Jacob Mar Barnabas attended a special dinner arranged at the
Nunciature on 15 March 2016.
Movement against stray Dog Menace
H.E. Jacob Mar Barnabas attended and spoke at an awareness
campaign held at Jantar Mantar on 19 March 2016 on the issue of the
Stray Dog Menace in our society. This event was organized by the
Stray Dog Free Movement chaired by Shri Kochuseph Chittilappilly.
This event aimed at bringing about awareness among the masses
about rising and uncontrollable menace of stray dogs and disease of
Rabies due to this menace. Several people especially children have
been severely affected even killed due to this growing problem and
serious measures have to be adopted in this regard.
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Visit by H.E. Joshua Mar Ignatios
H.E. Joshua Mar
Ignatios, Bishop of
Mavelikara, made
a short casual stay
at Mar Ivanios
Bhawan, Bishop’s
House, New Delhi
on 17 and 18 March
2016. A brief dinner
was arranged in
honour of His
Excellency in the bishop’s house who later visited the Girideepam
Minor Seminary and met the Seminarians and joined them for tea.
Visit by H.E. Kuriakose Bharanikulnagra
On 26 March 2016, H.G. Kuriakose Bharanikulangra, Bishop of
Syro Malabar Diocese of Faridabad, visited Mar Ivanios Bhawan,
Bishop’s House, New Delhi. He was warmly received by the Bishop
House family along with the brothers of the Girideepam Minor
Seminary.
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MCA-Gurgaon Diocese
An Ad hoc committee was formed for the smooth functioning of
diocesan MCA. Before the proper elections, the formation of this
committee shall monitor and direct the activities in the diocese
and shall represent the diocese in the church. This committee was
approved officially and consists of the following members.
1. Abraham M. pattiyani (President) Mob.9560614737
[email protected]
2. K.K.Jose (Secretary)
[email protected] Mob. 9811208119, 9311208119
3. Sabu Samuel (Treasurer)
[email protected] Mob 9867214289
4. Reji Thomas (Vice President)
[email protected] Mob. 9879339439
5. Hearty Binoy (Joint Secretary)
[email protected] Mob.9406765849
6 Fr. Jose Kuntharayil (Director)
[email protected] Mob. 9725337046
Diocesan Representation in MCA central Assembly
Mr. Abraham Pattiyani (President – MCA Gurgaon Diocese) and Mr.
Regi Thomas(Vice President – MCA Gurgaon Diocese) represented
the Gurgaon Diocese in the Central Assembly of the MCA held
on 13 March 2016 at Pazhassiraja College, Pulpally, Bathery. Adv.
Abraham Patiyani conducted a class on the theme of ‘Minority
Rights and Challenges in India’. Representatives from different
Dioceses participated in the assembly which was inaugurated by
H.E. Joshua Mar Ignatios, chairman, MCA.
North East Mission Visit
The SIC provincial team from Trivandrum, Bathery and Pathanamthitta
visited the Mission stations of the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh
and Manipur in order to explore the mission possibilities. They visited
these North Eastern states from 31 March to 3 April.
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REGIONAL NEWS
Delhi Region
4th Malankara Catholic Bible Convention, Delhi
From 5-7 February 2016,
the
fourth
Malankara
Catholic Bible Convention
took place at the St. Mary’s
Syro-Malankara Catholic
Cathedral,
Neb
Sarai,
New Delhi. This year’s
convention was led by Rev.
Fr. Mathew Assariparambil,
Director of Mother Home
Retreat Center in Thalassery, Kerala. He was assisted by his team.
The three day convention had common sessions as as well as special
sessions for the youth and the children. The session for MCYM was
led by Rev. Fr. Antony Valan SJ (professor in Vidya Jyoti institute,
Delhi). A special musical praise and worship was arranged for the
youth which was led by ‘Ignite for Christ’ musical band (C/o Mr.
Ashish Alex, Neb Sarai Parish). The classes for the MCCL children
were taken by Rev. Fr. Mathew (Jigmy) Koodaparambil and the
brothers of the Girideepam Minor Seminary. This convention of the
Diocese of Gurgaon was organized by the Diocesan team under the
leadership of DMCA.
Friends Of Christ (FOC) Winter Camp for Children
A One day Children’s Camp for MCCL was organized at the St.
Thomas Parish, West Delhi on 2 January 2016. 52 students from
Class-IV to Class-XI participated in the camp. A dozen members of
Friends Of Christ (FOC) Team of the Youth-MCYM from the Parish
was the Resource team who conducted the camp. The theme chosen
for the event was ‘Warriors of Mercy’ keeping in view the ongoing
Year of Mercy. Thematic Classes, Action Songs, Games, Quiz, Moral
insights, Inaugural and concluding sessions, Prize distribution, were
the highlights of the camp. The youth members of the parish who
led the camp as resource team were specially appreciated.
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MCYM Night Vigil and Residential Gathering, West Delhi
MCYM West Delhi Unit organized a Night-stay Gathering on
Saturday, 9 January 2016 at the Parish. The program started at 7.30
pm. Prayers, Adoration, Discussions, Action Songs, Games, Classes,
Camp-fire, etc. were conducted. Rev. Br. Jaison OIC, Rev. Br.
Christuraj OIC and Rev. Br. Deepu from Pratiksha Major Seminary,
Delhi led the classes. There were 42 youth who participated in
the gathering. MCYM Unit Executives gave leadership for the
arrangements.
Mar Gregorios Birth Centenary Parish Celebrations, West Delhi
As part of the Centenary Celebration of His Grace Late Archbishop
Benedict Mar Gregorios, St. Thomas Parish, West Delhi organized
a special Memorial Day on 10 January 2016 (Sunday). A solemn
Memorial Holy Qurbono followed by the Dhoopa-prarthana was
offered. The commemorative message was delivered by Rev. Fr.
Sam Pathackal. A special 45 minute presentation of Comparative
Analysis of the life of Pope Francis and Archbishop Mar Gregorios
with special reference to the Encyclical ‘Laudato Si’ was given by
Rev. Fr. Thomas Pallath (Syro-Malabar Parish). A Quiz competition
based on the life of Archbishop Mar Gregorios was also organized.
About 300 members were present on the occasion.
Parish Family Day celebrated at West Delhi
St.
Thomas
SyroMalankara Catholic Parish,
West Delhi celebrated
Parish-Family Day on
31 January 2016. His
Excellency Dr. Jacob Mar
Barnabas was the main
Celebrant of the Holy
Qurbono and the Chief
Guest for the day’s gathering. A liturgical reception was accorded to
the Bishop. After the Divine Liturgy a solemn Public Meeting was
conducted during which the couples celebrating the Wedding Silver
Jubilee were specially honored. Several cultural programmes were
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presented by the different departments of the parish. Rev. Fr. Jigmy
Thomas, Fr. Jinto John and a 25 member delegation from Punjab
Mission were also present.
Catholicos Visits St. Jude Syro- Malankara Catholic Church, Jasola
His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis, the head and
father of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church visited the St. Jude
Syro- Malankara Catholic Church, Jasola on Sunday, 14 February
2016. His Beatitude was received by the committee member and
pastoral council members at the Church premises. Following this,
a liturgical reception was given to Bava Thirumeni. After the Holy
Qurbono, His Beatitude addressed the parish family and took photos
with individual families of the whole parish. Rt. Rev. Msgr. John
Kochuthundil and Rev. Fr. Anoop T Thomson (secretary to His
Beatitude) accompanied the
Bava thirumeni. The priests
of the adjacent Parish, Fatima
Matha Syro-Malabar Catholic
Church joined the gathering.
His Beatitude visited this
Syro Malabar parish and met
the committee members and
Sunday School teachers.
Catholicos Visits Shanti Ashram, Jasola
His Beatitude Moran
Mor Baselios Cardinal
Cleemis, the head and
father of the SyroMalankara
Catholic
Church
visited
the
Shanti Ashram, Jasola
on Sunday 14 February
2016. Bava thirumeni
met the inmates of
the house, prayed for and blessed the community. His Beatitude
distributed sweets to the members of the house and appreciated Mr.
Anil and Mrs. Gina for their committed service.
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Madbaha Servers’ Class
A one day class and training session was arranged for the Madbaha
servers from all the parishes in the Delhi Region on 28 February
2016 at the St. Mary’s Cathedral, Neb Sarai. This special session
was organized by the Catechism department of the Delhi Region.
The sessions were taken by Rev. Fr. Mathew Kalarikalayil, director
of the Eparchial Commission for Liturgy. 62 children from the
parishes of the Delhi Region participated in the session. This was the
first regional session arranged by the Diocese for the organization
and disciplined growth of the Madbaha Servers. This course shall be
obligatory for all the servers in the Diocese in future.
Catechism Teachers’ Class
On
Sunday
28
February 2016, a
special
orientation
class for the Sunday
School teachers of
the Delhi Region took
place at the St. Mary’s
Cathedral, Neb Sarai.
It was led by Rev. Sr.
Nirmal SIC who guided the teachers to encourage and promote the
students and effectively transmit the faith to the children. 50 teachers
attended the session.
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Suvisheshasangham in Delhi
In West Delhi, the second round of formation class was arranged
on Sunday, 13 March 2016. All the parish members and regional
Suvisheshasangham members participated in the formation course
which was led by Rev. Fr. Johnson Pallipadinjatethil and team.
The unit level Suvisheshasangham formation at Mayur Vihar was
arranged from March 1-6 wherein all the parish houses of the St.
George Parish, Mayur Vihar were visited. It culminated with a one
day orientation session on Sunday 6 March 2016 which was arranged
for the whole parish. This retreat and formation session was led by
V. Rev. Fr. Antony Kakkanattu.
Holy Week Spiritual Preparation, West Delhi
A special retreat talk and confession day took place at the St. Thomas
Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, West Delhi on 13 March 2016.
Rev. Fr. Joby VC, Assistant Parish priest of the Malabar Parish,
Vikaspuri was the preacher.
MCYM Delhi Region Lenten Program
In the Lenten season, the members of the MCYM, Delhi Region
came together for a food distribution and interaction program on
12 March 2016. Under the leadership of the Delhi Region Youth
Director Rev. Fr. Benedict OIC, 45 youth members from the different
parishes of the Delhi Region gathered to prepare food and distribute
it to the children and the people living at the slums in Mansarovar
Park, New Delhi.
The youth members prepared the food in Dilshad Garden. From
there all the youth and elders proceeded to Mansarovar Park. The
children of the place were gathered in a shelter utilized by the
Prachodana Social Service Society. 58 children participated and
presented their same and beautiful songs and activities. Some of the
youth spoke to the children regarding basic hygiene and good habits
and also taught a few action songs. Rev. Fr. Sam Pathackal, Delhi
Region Proto Vicar and Fr. Jinto John were present along with Rev.
Sr. Amal and the sisters of the DM convent in Dilshad Garden. The
youth animators and lay leaders were also present during the event.
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The two teachers helping this mission at Mansarovar park were
felicitated by all present.
Towards the end of the program all the children were given the noon
meal prepared by the youth members. The people of the Mansarovar
Park were also given food. The program concluded with a prayer.
The youth members gathered also shared the same food after all
those residing there were filled.
Delhi Region, Women’s Day Celebration
On 13 March 2016, a special celebration with regard to the
International Women’s Day Celebration (March 8) was conducted
at the St. Mary’s Cathedral, Neb Sarai. This was organized by the
Mathrusangam members of the Delhi Region of the Diocese. The
function began in the afternoon with an hour long session on the
role of women taken by Rev. Sr. Nirmal SIC. This was followed
by a group wise debate on the topic, ‘necessity and relevance of
Malayalam in the Delhi Region’. A few cultural programs were also
staged by the Mathrusangam members including a poetical recitation
and a small skit. The program concluded with a message by H.E.
Jacob Mar Barnabas. Approximately 60 people participated in the
function which also included lay leaders from other apostolates.
Dilshad Garden Prachodana Destitute Home Visit
A 25 member delegation
from St. Antony’s
Syro-Malankara
Catholic Church made
a charity visit to the
Shanti Ashram, the
Destitute Home of the
Prachodana
Social
Service Society on 5
March 2016. The group
was accompanied by
Rev. Fr. Titus OIC, the Assistant Parish Priest. The members spent
some time with the individual inmates of the home and cleaned the
house and premises. The afternoon meal was cooked by the parish
members and the whole community shared the meal together.
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Holy Week Punjab Mission
The
Major
Liturgical
services for the Holy Week
in the Punjab Mission were
arranged at the Mission
center at Jalandhar. These
included Hosanna, Pesaha,
Good Friday and Easter
services. Approximately 50
to 100 faithful participated
in the services during these days. This was the first ever community
holy week arranged in the Malankara Liturgy for the mission faithful
in Punjab. Rev. Sisters from the congregation of the Daughters of
Mary, Kapurthala assisted in the services which were coordinated
by Bro. Haggai, Bro.
Jose and Bro. Jomon
(Missionaries of Punjab).
Members
from
the
communities in Ludhiana
and Moga also attended
the services. During
the week days, prayers
services were arranged in
the families.
Bhopal Region
Mar Baselios Nursing College, Bhopal, Graduation Ceremony
On 23 January
2016, a formal
Graduation and
Lamp Lighting
ceremony was
arranged at the
Mar Baselios
College
of
N u r s i n g ,
Bhopal. The function was inaugurated by H.E. Jacob Mar Barnabas.
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The chief guest of the day was Shri. Umashankar Gupta, Minister for
Higher Education, Madhya Pradesh Govt. 50 students got graduated
and 44 students were there for lamp lighting. The meeting was
presided over by Manager, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Daniel Kuzhithadathil
Cor-Episcopo.
Mar Baselios College of Nursing Results, Bhopal
The results of the
Mar Baselios College
of Nursing came
out. The institution
recorded
100%
success for BSc
in all the batches
from
Barkathulla
University of Bhopal.
The University rank
holders are :First year: Celesty Benny ( first rank), Pooja Yadav (second rank)
Second year: Nimitha Mary Jose (first rank), Lincy Thomas (third
rank) Third year: Vipitha Viswam (second rank), Shiny Wilson
(second rank). Congratulation to all the rank holders.
St. Thomas Malankara Catholic Parish, Episcopal Visit
H.E. Jacob Mar
Barnabas
was
officially received in
the St. Thomas SyroMalankara Catholic
Church, Bhopal on
Sunday, 24 January
2016.
A
formal
liturgical reception
was accorded to
His
Excellency
followed by solemn Holy Qurbono. The parish level birth centenary
celebration of His grace Benedict Mar Gregorios was conducted on
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the same day. A commemorative lecture on the life of Archbishop
Mar Gregorios was delivered by Rt. Rev. Daniel Kuzhithadathil Corepiscopo. On the occasion an Education help fund was inaugurated
by receiving the first aid from Mr. John Cherian, Diocesan pastoral
council member from the parish.
One Day MCYM Retreat, Baroda
The MCYM members of
the parishes of Baroda,
Ahmedabad and Surat
gathered for a one day retreat
arranged at Baroda Parish
on 13 March 2016. 42 youth
members participated in the
program which included
talks, sharing sessions,
prayer and adoration. The main speaker for the day was Rev. Fr.
Jithu SJ. Youth animators and a few parents also participated in the
retreat. The day’s program concluded with a meeting of the MCYM
executives of the three parishes which participated.
Suvisheshasangham
The regional level
formation reached
its second phase.
Accordingly,
a
formal
retreat
session and class
was arranged on 13
March 2016 in St.
Thomas Malankara
Catholic Church,
Bhopal. Rev. Fr.
Antony Kakkanattu and team led the proceedings. The second
unit level visit was arranged at the Malankara Parish in Surat from
8-11March 2016. All the houses of the parishes were visited by the
Suvisheshasangham team.
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Odisha Region
Mission Visit and Church Blessing, Korshahandi
H.E. Jacob Mar
Barnabas blessed
the new parish
building
at
Korshahandi
on
Sunday 21 February
2016. The parish
was named as St.
Mary’s Malankara
Catholic Church,
Korshahandi. This is a major step in the faith activities of the region.
After the blessing service, the bishop interacted with the faithful
of the community and discussed about their faith formation and
social situations. Priests, Sisters and other lay leaders of the region
participated in the service.
Holy Week in Odisha Mission
Hossana
Sunday
– The services
were
conducted
in
Shimlimunda
parish. On the
same day a warm
farewell
was
accorded to Rev.
Sr Amal SIC and
Sr. Anjali SIC who
served in Odisha mission for more than an year. They shall move
back to Kerala.
The Pesaha (Holy Thursday) services were conducted in Korshahandy
parish. 6 members from the community of Korshahandy and
Dongriguda received their First Holy Communion during the Holy
Qurbono. On Good Friday a solemn way of the Cross was arranged at
Korshahandy in which approximately 200 people participated. In the
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other stations, prayer
meetings, preaching
of the Word of God
and way of the
cross were arranged.
Holy Easter – The
region’s grand Easter
liturgical
service
and
gathering
were arranged in
Korshahandy
in
which other communities also joined. Services were also arranged
in the far off smaller communities of the mission.
MCYM Unit Inaguration
Two new MCYM
units were formed
and inaugurated
in the mission
stations
of
Korshahandi and
Dongriguda on
13 March 2016.
The formation of
these two units
is an important
development in
the mission activities of the region as it will boost the faith formation
activities. Mr. Jerin Johnson (MCYM member, West Delhi Parish)
was present on the occasion along with Rev. Fr. Devasya Kuthrikallil
and sisters of the region.
Madbaha Servers’ Class
An introductory madbaha servers’ class was arranged at Korshahandy
on 14 March 2016. 8 children from the parish community participated
in the class which was taken by Rev. Fr. Devasya.
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Spoken English Class
A series of Spoken English
Class was inaugurated
and
conducted
from
March 13 onwards in the
villages of Korshahandi
and Dongriguda. Mr.
Jerin Johnson who is on
a mission visit to Odisha
led the classes. 50 children
and youth attended the
classes which will help them to elevate their educational standards.
Odisha Mission visits
Individuals and families from the Diocese and also visitors from
outside are showing interest in visiting the Mission stations in the
Diocese. Mr. Gabriel Cina and Mrs. Daniel Cina (from Switzerland)
visited Odisha from 21-23 February 2016. The mission community
expresses sincere gratitude to all the people supporting us and
visiting the community. All are welcome for the same.
Manasarovar Park
Prachodana News
On 13 February 2016, a temporary shelter was inaugurated at the Mansaraovar
Park for the non formal education of the children at Manasarovar Park. The
shelter was inaugurated by Rev. Sr. Immaculate DM and blessed by Rev.
Fr. Visakh Scaria, director of the Prachodana Social Service Society. Rev.
Sisters from the DM convent, Mr. Anil and Mrs. Jeena Anil and other staff
members of Prachodana participated in the brief function. 52 children were
given a short class followed by meal.
Child Rights Protection Workshop
A four day seminar on the topic of Child Rights Protection was conducted
by Caritas India and organized by Prachodana from 30 March to April 2.
The Main speaker of the Seminar was Dr. Ronita Chatoppadhya. Ms. Lisa
and Mr. Alan supported the event. 10 persons including the staff of the
Prachodana Social Service Soicety were present for the sessions which were
arranged at the St. Mary’s Syro-Malankara Catholic Cathedral, Neb Sarai.
The child rights protection policy of the Diocesan social service unit was
formulated in this workshop.
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Mar Ivanios Pilgrimage 2016
It is the time for the Mar Ivanios
Pilgrimage 2016. As it is conducted
earlier years, this year also the Diocesan
Padyatra shall begin on 11 July from New
Delhi. Already the booking of tickets is
underway. Those who are joining the
pilgrimage are requested to give their
names to the parish secretary at the
earliest so that we can book the tickets
together. Those who would like to walk
from Ranni Perunnadu (July 10-15),
may contact contact Rev. Fr. Devasya
Kuthirakallil for further details.
New Delhi - Trivandrum
Date of Journey : 11 July
Train : 22654 Nizammudin-Trivandrum Exp
Contacts persons:
Fr.Philips Vazhakunnathu
+919999248393
Fr.Devasia Kuthirakkallil
+918455936682
Reny Mathew
+919891296487
E-mail: [email protected]
Fr.Sam Pathackal
Coordinator 9971511205
Mar Ivanios Pilgrimage
Diocese of Gurgaon
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Welcome to Rev. Fathers who have come forward to serve
the Diocese
Rev. Fr. Thomas Alumkal
(Tiruvalla)
Rev. Fr. Joseph Thattaamparambil
(Kanjirapally)
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The silent and docile service of Rev. Sr. Bensitta
SIC for long years in the erstwhile ETRI and
Gurgaon Diocese is fondly remembered especially
her last service for the regular and daily distribution
of food packets to the hungry and poor in streets was
an exemplary service along with the Prachodana
Service Society.
May her soul rest in peace eternally in Heaven.
REV. SR. BENSITTA SIC
Born
26/4/1969
Native Place
Chambakulam, Idukki
Parents
Thomas & Annamma Thomas
Baptized on
5/5/1978 at St. Joseph Catholic church, Naarakakkanam
Joined convent
30/8/1992, SIC Convent, Thirumoolapuram
First profession
01/5/1995, named as Sr. Bensitta
Second profession 4/5/2000
2001 to 2003 Served at Pune (in school)
2003 to 2009
Service at Uthamnagar (Delhi) in school
2010 to 2016Neb Sarai (Delhi), working for Prachodana social
service society in the distribution of daily food packets.
Died
16/2/2016
Welcome to Brothers to the Diocese of Gurgaon
Bro. Jose Mundaplavila
(Tirvandrum) who is joining the
Diocese of Gurgaon
Bro. Pathiruvelil John
(Anchal) going to do his Regency
in the Diocese
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Days to be remembered
APRIL
1
All Confessors 3
New Sunday-Seminary Day
8
Comm. of Bp. Lawrence Mar Ephrem
12 Feast of H.E. Most Rev. Abraham Mar Julios
13 Mar Zeraphion
14 Mar Simon Barsaboye
23 St. George, the Martyr
25 St. Mark, the Evangelist
27 St. Cleetus
28 Comm. of Bishop. Isaac Mar Yoohanon
29 St. Catherine of Sienna
30 Apostle Mar James, Son of Zebede
MAY
1
2
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
15
Syro Malankara Catholic Laity Day
St. Joseph, the Worker, Prophet Jeremiah
Mar Athanasios of Alexandria
Suloko (Ascension of our Lord)
Job the Just
Finding of the Cross of Our Lord
St. John, the Apostle
Prophet Isaiah
Mar Simon the Zealot,the Apostle
Mar James of Nisibis
Mar Isaac of Antioch
Mar Adai, the Apostle
Great Sunday of Pentecost
Comm. of Our Lady of Harvest, Mar Pachomios
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18Comm. Of the First Holy Qurbono Celebrated by St. James,
the Apostle
20 The Four Evangelists
21 Queen St. Helena
22 St. Rita
25 St. Sophia
26 St. Philip Neri
29 St. Theodotia, Vocation Day
30 Feast of H.E. Most Rev. Thomas Mar Eusebius
St. John of Arc
Birthdays
April
8
Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Kochuthundil
14 V. Rev Fr. Philips Vazhakunnathu
May
8
10
12
20
Rev Fr. Mathew Shobi OIC
Rev Fr. Biju Edayalikudiyil
Rev Fr. Eldo Baby Pallithazath OIC
Rev Fr. Titus Cheravallil OIC
Feast Days
April
12 H.E. Most Rev. Abraham Mar Julios
23 Rev. Fr. Sam Pathackal
23 Rev. Fr. Binoy George OIC
23 Rev. Fr. Aji Thannimoottil
23 Rev. Fr. Varghese Neduvelil
23 Rev. Fr. George Abhayanand OIC
May
8
30
V. Rev. Fr. Johnson Pallipadinjattethil
H.E. Most Rev. Thomas Mar Eusebius
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Bishop’s Diary
April
April
April
April
April
April
1 - 3
5
6
7–9
10
- Mission Visit to Arunachal Pradesh, Assam
- Monthly Recollection
- Meeting with FIAT, New Delhi
- Suvisheshasangam, Trivandrum, Kerala
-Parish Feast at Tamalam, Trivandrum, Baptism at
Nalanchira, Trivandrum, Kerala
April 11
-Academic Year Conclusion, Girideepam Minor
Seminary, New Delhi
April 16 – 19 - Odisha Mission Visit
April 20 – 21 - First Holy Communion, Bastar, Madhya Pradesh
April 22-23 -Religious Profession, DM Punjab Province,
Kapurthala, Punjab
Jalandhar Mission Visit
April 24
- Jalandhar Parish Feast
April 25-26 - Suvisheshasangam, Trivandrum, Kerala
April 27-29 - CBCI Standing Committee Meeting, Delhi
May
May 1
May 2-4
May 6
May 7-8
May 11
May 19-21
May 25
May 27
-First Anniversary of the Official Inauguration of
the Gurgaon Diocese
- Mission Visit to Manipur
- Monthly Recollection
- Parish Feast at Thiruvanvandoor, Tiruvalla, Kerala
-House Blessing, Vadasserikara, Pathanamthitta,
Kerala
- Suvisheshasangham, Trivnadrum, Kerala
- Wedding, Tiruvalla, Kerala
- Visit to Europe
Festal Greetings
H. E. Abraham Mar Julios
April 12
H.E. Most Rev. Thomas Mar Eusebius
May 30
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)
Bp. Lawrence Mar Ephrem
April 8
Bishop. Isaac Mar Yoohanon
April 28
Krupa Nidhan - Bulletin of The Diocese of St. John Chrysostom, Gurgaon