Kurnool Vani November 2015

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SYNOD
ON
THE
FFAMILY
AMILY
2015
CONCLUSION OF THE SYNOD OF BISHOPS
ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
I would like first of all to thank the Lord, who has guided
our synodal process in these years by his Holy Spirit,
whose support is never lacking to the Church.
My heartfelt thanks go to Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri,
Secretary General of the Synod, Bishop Fabio Fabene,
its Under-Secretary, and, together with them, the
Relator, Cardinal Peter Erdõ, and the Special
Secretary, Archbishop Bruno Forte, the Delegate
Presidents, the writers, the consultors, the translators
and the singers, and all those who have worked tirelessly and with total dedication to the
Church: My deepest thanks! I would also like to thank the Commission which made the
report; some of them were up all night! I thank all of you, dear Synod Fathers, Fraternal
Delegates, Auditors and Assessors, parish priests and families, for your active and fruitful
participation. And I thank all those unnamed men and women who contributed generously
to the labours of this Synod by quietly working behind the scenes.
Be assured of my prayers, that the Lord will reward all of you with his abundant gifts of
grace!As I followed the labours of the Synod, I asked myself: What will it mean for the
Church to conclude this Synod devoted to the family?Certainly, the Synod was not about
settling all the issues having to do with the family, but rather attempting to see them in the
light of the Gospel and the Church’stradition and two-thousand-year history, bringing the
joy of hope without falling into a facile repetition of what is obvious or has already been
said.Surely it was not about finding exhaustive solutions for all the difficulties and
uncertainties which challenge and threaten the family, but rather about seeing these
difficulties and uncertainties in the light of the Faith, carefully studying them and confronting
them fearlessly, without burying our heads in the sand.
It was about urging everyone to appreciate the importance of the institution of the family
and of marriage between a man and a woman, based on unity and indissolubility, and
valuing it as the fundamental basis of society and human life.It was about listening to and
making heard the voices of the families and the Church’s pastors, who came to Rome
bearing on their shoulders the burdens and the hopes, the riches and the challenges of
families throughout the world.It was about showing the vitality of the Catholic Church, which
is not afraid to stir dulled consciences or to soil her hands with lively and frank discussions
about the family.
It was about trying to view and interpret realities, today’s realities, through God’s eyes, so
as to kindle the flame of faith and enlighten people’s hearts in times marked by
discouragement, social, economic and moral crisis, and growing pessimism.It was about
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bearing witness to everyone that, for the Church, the Gospel continues to be a vital source
of eternal newness, against all those who would “indoctrinate” it in dead stones to be
hurled at others.It was also about laying closed hearts, which bare the closed hearts which
frequently hide even behind the Church’s teachings or good intentions, in order to sit in the
chair of Moses and judge, sometimes with superiority and superficiality, difficult cases and
wounded families.
It was about making clear that the Church is a Church of the poor in spirit and of sinners
seeking forgiveness, not simply of the righteous and the holy, but rather of those who are
righteous and holy precisely when they feel themselves poor sinners.It was about trying to
open up broader horizons, rising above conspiracy theories and blinkered viewpoints, so as to
defend and spread the freedom of the children of God, and to transmit the beauty of Christian
Newness, at times encrusted in a language which is archaic or simply incomprehensible.In the
course of this Synod, the different opinions which were freely expressed – and at times,
unfortunately, not in entirely well-meaning ways – certainly led to a rich and lively dialogue; they
offered a vivid image of a Church which does not simply “rubberstamp”, but draws from the
sources of her faith living waters to refresh parched hearts.
And – apart from dogmatic questions clearly defined by the Church’s Magisterium – we
have also seen that what seems normal for a bishop on one continent, is considered strange
and almost scandalous – almost! – for a bishop from another; what is considered a violation
of a right in one society is an evident and inviolable rule in another; what for some is
freedom of conscience is for others simply confusion. Cultures are in fact quite diverse,
and every general principle – as I said, dogmatic questions clearly defined by the Church’s
magisterium – every general principle needs to be inculturated, if it is to be respected and
applied.
We have seen, also by the richness of our diversity, that the same challenge is ever before
us: that of proclaiming the Gospel to the men and women of today, and defending the
family from all ideological and individualistic assaults.And without ever falling into the danger
of relativism or of demonizing others, we sought to embrace, fully and courageously, the
goodness and mercy of God who transcends our every human reckoning and desires only
that “all be saved” (cf. 1 Tm 2:4). In this way we wished to experience this Synod in the
context of the Extraordinary Year of Mercy which the Church is called to celebrated.
With blessings
Holy Father Pope Francis
HOLY FATHER’S MONTHLY PRAYER INTENTION
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•
Universal Intention: That we may be open to personal encounter
and dialogue with all, even those whose convictions differ from
our own.
•
Missionary Intention: That pastors of the Church, with profound
love for their flocks, may accompany them and enliven their hope.
BISHOP’S PROGRAMME
NOVEMBER- 2015
Mon
Nov 2
4.00 P.M
All Souls Day Celebrates Holy Eucharist at Catholic
Cemetery, Budhawara Peta, Kurnool.
Sun
Nov 8
10.00 A.M
Blessing and Inauguration of St. Anthony’s Convent
at Maseedupuram: Celebrates Holy Eucharist.
Mon
Nov 9
11.00 A.M
Blessing and Inauguration of Infant Jesus Convent
at Maddikera: Celebrates Holy Eucharist.
Tue
Nov 10
10.00A.M.
Laying of the Foundation Stone for new Church at
Kadiri: Celebrates Holy Eucharist.
Wed
Nov 11-15
10.00 A.M
National Eucharistic Congress at Mumbai.
Mon
Nov 16
4.30. P.M
Blessing of a Marriage at Holy Trinity Church,
Begumpet, Hyderabad: Celebrates Holy Eucharist.
Tue
Nov 17
10.30 A.M
Platinum Jubilee Celebration of St. Francis of Assisi
Church at Virupapuram: Celebrates Holy Eucharist.
Sat
Nov 21
11.00 A.M
CMC Regional Day Celebrations at Venkayapalle,
Kurnool: Celebrates Holy Eucharist.
Sun
Nov 22
5.30. P.M
Annual Feast of Christ the King Church at Tadipatri:
Celebrates Holy Eucharist.
Mon
Nov 23
10.30 A.M
Blessing and Inauguration of Velankani Matha Church
at Guntanala, Chapirevala parish.
Wed
Nov 25
5.00 P.M
Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Rev. Fr. Prathap Reddy
at Mount Carmel Church, Anantapur.
Sun
Nov 29
5.30. P.M
Annual Parish Feast at Dharmavaram: Celebrates
Holy Eucharist.
Mon
Nov 30
10.00 A.M
Final commitment of DSS Sisters at Vimala Provincial
House, Venkayapalle: Celebrates Holy Eucharist.
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COMMUNICATIONS
1.
Bishop Returns back Home: Our Bishop came back home safe from his Mission
Tour. He thanked everyone for the good wishes and the prayerful support which
helped for the success of his Mission Tour. Bishop specially thanked all the Deans
for taking care the Administrative matters of the Diocese in his absence.
2.
All Saints Day: All Saints’ Day, also known as All Hallows, Day of All the Saints,
Solemnity of All Saints is a solemnity celebrated on 1 November by the Roman
Catholic Church of Latin rite and various Protestant denominations. All Saints Day,
the day on which Catholics celebrate all the saints, known and unknown, is a
surprisingly old feast. It arose out of the Christian tradition of celebrating the martyrdom
of saints on the anniversary of their martyrdom. When martyrdoms increased during
the persecutions of the late Roman Empire, local dioceses instituted a common feast
day in order to ensure that all martyrs, known and unknown, were properly honored..
In Catholic theology; the day commemorates all those who have attained the beatific
vision in Heaven. It is a national holiday in many historically Catholic countries. In
the Catholic Church and many Anglican churches, the next day specifically
commemorates the departed faithful who have not yet been purified and reached
Heaven. Christians who celebrate All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day do so in the
fundamental belief that there is a prayerful spiritual bond between those in heaven
(the “Church triumphant”), and the living (the “Church militant”).
3.
All Souls Day: All Souls Day is a solemn feast in the Roman Catholic Church
commemorating all of those who have died and now are in Purgatory, being cleansed
of their venial sins and atoning before entering fully into Heaven. The importance of
the feast was made clear by Pope Benedict XV (1914-22), when he granted all priests
the privilege of celebrating three Masses on All Souls Day: one, for the faithful departed;
one for the priest’s intentions; and one for the intentions of the Holy Father. Only on
a handful of other very important feast days are priests allowed to celebrate more
than two Masses.
On All Souls Day, we not only remember the dead, but we apply our efforts, through
prayer, almsgiving, and the Mass, to their release from Purgatory. There are two
indulgences attached to All Souls Day, one for visiting a church and another for
visiting a cemetery. While the actions are performed by the living, the merits of the
indulgences are applicable only to the souls in Purgatory. Praying for the dead is a
Christian obligation. The Church devotes the month of November to pray for the
Holy Souls in Purgatory, and participation in the Mass of All Souls Day is a good
way to begin the month. So let us encourage all our faithful to offer their prayers and
holy masses for the departed souls of their beloved ones.
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4.
Half Yearly Audit of Accounts, 2015: Kindly keep ready all the Cash books,
Ledgers, Statement of accounts, Pass books, Project details, Bills & Vouchers for
the auditing. Kindly note the following dates for half yearly auditing assigned for each
deanery / Institute. Kindly follow the order and time.
Kurnool Deanery
Nandyal Deanery
Adoni & Anantapur Deaneries
DESK
St. Anthony’s Orphanage & KDSSS
-
16-11-2015
17-11-2015
18-11-2015
19-11-2015
20-11-2015.
5.
Mission Sunday Collections: All the parishes in our Diocese of Kurnool celebrated
the Mission Sunday in a meaningful way on 18th October 2015. We sincerely
congratulate and appreciate you for all the efforts you made to raise Mission Sunday
Collections. Along with the Mission Sunday Collection, kindly remit Peter Pence,
Holy Childhood, Good Friday, Lenten Campaign, Jyothirmai, Justice Sunday
collections of 2015 to the diocesan office as early as possible. Your immediate action
in this regard will enable us to forward the various collections to their destiny in time.
Thank you.
6.
Holy Masses Received: Thank you dear fathers for remitting extra Masses to the
Diocesan Office. As the priests are increasing every year, we need masses to
distribute to them. Hence, we request you dear fathers to understand that we are in
dire need of Mass Intentions. Even if you get 2 or 3 extra mass intentions, kindly
forward them to the Diocesan Office. Following are the parishes that have forwarded
Mass Intentions to the Diocesan Office:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral, Knl - 02
Arogyamatha Church, Nandyal
Holy Cross Church, Allagadda
Sacred Heart Church, Velugodu
66
34
30
20
Masses
Masses
Masses
Masses
Rs.
Rs.
Rs.
Rs.
4620/3400/2100/1400/-
7.
Monthly Recollection for the Pastoral Clergy: Recollection for the pastoral clergy
for the month of November, 2015 will be conducted on Deanery level. Deans are
requested to take note of it and make necessary plans to have recollection in your
respective deaneries according to the convenience of your priests.
8.
Recollection for the Regents: Recollection for the Regents for the month of
November will be at Premagiri on 14th November 2015 (1 day Bible Convention &
Healing Service at Premagiri by Internationally Renowned Preacher Rev. Fr.
Augustine Mundackatt (Potta-Team).The in charge priests are requested to send
your regents without fail.
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9.
Programme at Divine Retreat Centre – PREMAGIRI: October 2015.
9. Programme at Divine Retreat Centre - PREMAGIRI: NOVEMBER, 2015
Nov. 6th
First Friday- Fasting Prayer Day Preaching of the
Word of God, Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration &
Healing Service
Nov. 14th
2nd Saturday: Renewal in the HOLY SPIRIT:
1 day Bible Convention & Healing Service at
Premagiri
By Internationally Renowned Preacher
Rev. Fr. Augustine Mundackatt (Potta-Team)
First Retreat starts on 2nd Sunday of the Month onwards
November 8-12- First Residential Retreat for People
& Gruhuni girls
Second Retreat starts on the 4th Sunday of the month November
22-26- Second Residential Retreat
Night Vigil is on the last Saturday of every month November
28h: Night Vigil.
- Fr. Augustine Thuluvath VC, Director
Mobile: 94401 39403
10. Sree Sabha Parthidhina Praardhana : Telugu version of English “EverydayPrayer”:
Happy to inform you that St. John’s Regional Seminary, Hyderabad is going to publish
“Sree Sabha Parthdhina Praardhana” Telugu version of English “Everyday Prayer”
with the permission of the Liturgy Commission of the Telugu Bishops’ Council (TCBC).
This book is useful for community prayer and for personal prayer. The book contains
around 1400 pages with inner thin paper and Hot Case Binding. The cost of the book
per copy is Rs. 380/- kindly let Fr. Rector know the number of copies you require for
your parish/institution by 31 st of December 2015.
11. Convention at Sinai Divine Retreat Centre
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NEWS
1.
Celebration of the Year of Consecrated Life of the Religious In Nandyal Parish:
Holy Father Pope Francis has dedicated this year for the Religious consecrated
Priests and Nuns. Our beloved Bishop Rt.
Rev. Poola Anthony called all the four
deaneries of the Diocese to have
meaningful celebrations of this grace filled
event in each respective deaneries.
Hence, we the diocesan clergy of Nandyal
deanery under the guidance of Rev Fr. B.
Marreddy the Dean of Nandyal have come
together to appreciate all the men and
women religious of our deanery on 10th of
October 2015. We cordially invited all of
them on this special day to Nandyal Parish
and celebrated it with all enthusiasm. Rev. Fr. Marreddy, the dean has arranged a
resource person called Rev. Fr. Samson a priest from Cuddapah.
The day was started like this: Fathers and Sisters from all the parishes and institutions
of Nandyal deanery have gathered on this special day by 9:00am and had a cup of
coffee offered. We inaugurated the celebrations solemnly with the lighting of the
lamp by the chief guest and resource person Rev. Fr. Samson, our beloved dean
Rev. Fr. B. Marreddy, Rev. Fr. Y. Joji Reddy parish priest of Pedda Kottala, Rev. Fr.
Prasad OFM, a men religious representative and Rev. Sr. Mary Takla, a women
religious representative while singing a hymn to Holy Spirit and invoking the blessings
from God the Almighty. After which Rev. Fr. B. Marreddy the dean had addressed
the gathering and cordially invited all the fathers and sisters for this celebrations.
Followed by Rev. Fr. Samson the resource person of the day had initiated us with all
his humour to the reflections on Challenges of Religious in today’s world. He reminded
us about the dangers which come on our way as we lead our life. He enlightened us
that we all should represent a real person of Jesus Christ. We should become another
Christ. The life we lead, our words and deeds should correspond our behaviour he
said in his talk.
You walk the talk he said. There is no scope for dual role and mentality. You should
resemble Christ in your life he said. After his valuable talk we relaxed for a while and
came together to adore the Eucharistic Lord who is the source and summit of all our
Religious life. Then all of us have taken part so solemnly and devotedly in the Holy
Banquet of the Lord.Afternoon once again we were in communion with the delicious
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meals served. After which we had a fun-time where Rev. Fr. A. Devadas parish
priest of Yerraguntla along with other diocesan priests conducted party games and
a humorous activities. He divided us into four groups and filled us with the team
spirit. He helped us to have an enthusiastic and energetic participation. Groups which
participated have also won prizes. All of us have enjoyed very well.
At the end of the Celebrations all the religious fathers and sisters were honored with
a memento from the Diocese and with a love gift from the deanery Diocesan clergy.
Rev. Fr. Marreddy the dean out of his way was very kind enough and lovable. He
expressed his love to all the invitees by presenting them a beautiful towel as a personal
gift to all. He was really very happy to appreciate them and make them happy. He
had made sure that this day was a memorable day for all the religious of the deanery.
We thank our beloved Bishop Rt. Rev. Poola Anthony for encouraging us to have
this special day of Celebrations of the Religious Consecrated life. At last Fr. Marreddy
had thanked all for having participated actively without fail and also to those who
have contributed to make this day a memorable. After which we had a tea-break and
dispersed to all our respective places.
- (Fr. B. Marreddy, the Dean of Nandyal Deanary).
2.
A day of Gratitude and Felicitation for all the Religious working in the Diocese:
Being the year of Consecrated Life, to
express the gratitude for the services being
rendered by the religious of various
religious congregations working in the
diocese of Kurnool, a day of Gratitude and
Thanksgiving was arranged at the initiative
of His Excellency Bp. Poola Antony and
the four Deans. It was decided to have the
celebrations at denary level so there can
be more participation. In view of this the
Four Deaneries of Kurnool Diocese
conducted a day of recollection for the
religious on the 10th and 12th of October.
While the deaneries of Adoni, Kurnool & Nandyala celebrated the event on 10th,
Anantapur deanery had it on the 12th, the response for the day was excellent where
a good number of priests of the Diocese and religious participated in celebrations.
The following are the resource persons and their themes at four deanery celebrations:
ADONI DEANERY: Fr. Jayaraju Bollikonda OCD: The Role of the Consecrated
Persons in the Local Church, Sharing a Collaborative Pastoral Mission
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ANANTAPUR DEANERY: Fr. Yeruva
Jojireddy SDB: Renewed Spirit of the
Religious Life.
KURNOOL DEANERY: Fr. A. Balaraj SJ:
History of the Religious life and its growth
in the Light of letter of Pope Francis and
Vatican Religious life in Relation to Mission
in Kurnool (Fr. A. Chowrappa)
NANDYALA DEANERY: Fr. Samson,
Diocese of Kadapa.
A memento is presented by the Diocese to each religious and each Dean also
presented the gifts at denary level. - (Fr. Thomas OCD, the secretary of Kurnool CRI).
3.
Closing of Rosary Month at Lourdes Cathedral, Kurnool-2: Month of
October is a month of special grace which we all get through the intercession of Our
Lady of Rosary. Whole month we had a Marian devotion in very catholic family by
taking our Mother Mary’s Statue.
Every Catholic family welcomed her
into their family and sought for
blessing. 31 st October 2015 indeed
was a grace-filled day for the faithful
of Cathedral Parish and its
surrounding villages. In view of
concluding celebrations of Rosary
month we had a grand procession with
Our Lady of Rosary Statue from C.
Camp to Cathedral Church. With much
respect and devotion the procession
was lead towards the Cathedral
Church. It also was great witnessing to the people of Kurnool city. Keenly involvement
of the people brought more prayerful atmosphere on that blessed evening. At 6.00
pm reaching the cathedral His Lordship Anthony Poola hoisted the balloons Rosary
to the sky and presided over the festive Mass and concelebrated by number of
priests and in preaching His Excellency insisted every faithful to recite the Rosary
individually and in the family every day that Our Mother Mary the Mother of God will
accompany us in our day today life. Many not only Catholics but also people of other
denominations participated. Bishop thanked the Parish Priest Fr. Kola Vijayaraju
and Fr. Devadas S, for the meticulous arrangements. The celebration came to an
end with the festive meal served by the faithful of Parish.
(Fr. K. Vijay Raj, PP., Lourde's Cathedral, Knl-2)
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NEWS FROM DESK
1.
DESK Conducts Scholarship Programs in Six Centers: DESK conducted Bishop
Johannes and Diocesan Degree Scholarship faith formation programs in six centers
and
presented
the
participants with scholarship
cheques
totaling
to
Rs.24,38,500.00. This event
helped 1129 students, 486
girls and 643 boys, who are
studying intermediate and
degree courses in 50
parishes. In addition to
these, those pursuing their
post
graduation
and
professional courses will
receive scholarships on
January 9th. With content and grateful hearts DESK is remembering the good people
who made the events really fruitful. With sincere thanks to all, we mention here a few
of them.
The themes selected were from the Second Book of Samuel and the Letter to the
Romans, the Biblical books for this year’s faith formation. Fr Prasanth Kumara and
Sr Shanthi SJT headed the programs as Center Directors at Adoni and Anantapur
deaneries on October 21. SJRS was the venue for Anantapur deanery with one
single center for girls and boys. Fr Anthony Raj Kakarla Snr, Dean of Anantapur
celebrated the holy Eucharist. Fr Balaswamy Polisetty and Fr Sudhakar Sanike
talked to the students. The CMC Sisters at SJRS and Fr Sudhakar made all the
arrangements for the event.
St. Anthony’s Orphanage hosted the meeting for girls and boys of Adoni deanery.
Fr Prakash, the Dean, made all the arrangements for the program along with Fr
Karunakar. Adoni is the smallest deanery in the diocese in the number of priests.
Yet Adoni had the highest number of priests for the Faith Formation Program. Fr
Elias Martis celebrated the holy Mass. Fr Prasanth and Fr K. Johannes gave the
messages.
Fr Andrew Mendem arranged the venue for the program of the boys of Nandyal
deanery at St John Paul II parish at Koilakuntla on October 22. Sr Flora SJT served
as Center Director for the meeting there. Fr B Marreddy, Dean, celebrated the holy
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Mass. Fr Prasad OFM
talked to the students
through power point
presentation.
Girls
of
Nandyal
deanery came to St
Joseph’s Girls High
School at Nandyal on
October 23. Sisters of
St Anne’s of Madras
welcomed them there
and made all the
arrangements. Sr Flora SJT was the Center Director. Fr Marreddy, the Dean,
celebrated the holy Mass. Fr Prasad OFM kept the participants captivated with his
power point presentation.
KDSSS hosted the program for the Girls of Kurnool Deanery on October 23. Fr
Joseph Kochuparampil, Director of KDSSS, along with KDSSS staff prepared for
the event. Fr Kola Vijay was the resource person. Sr Shanthi CTC took care of the
center there as its Director.
The same day boys of Kurnool deanery met at Premagiri for the program. Fr Augustine
Thuluvath VC along with the Premagiri Fathers and Premagiri staff arranged to
welcome the boys. Fr Prasanth Kumara directed the Premagiri Center. Fr A
Chowrappa, Dean, celebrated the holy Mass. Fr Augustine VC was the main resource
person.
2.
Scholarship Programs, an Analysis: Please let me present to you a table which
tells us the Parishes from where students came, their number, are they girls or boys
and the scholarship amount each parish received.
Parish
Girls
Boys
Total
Students
1
Adoni
15
14
29
64000
2
Allagadda
4
7
11
26500
3
Alur
8
6
14
26000
4
Anantapur
7
12
19
36500
5
Atmakur
13
28
41
86000
6
Banaganapalle
23
27
50
112000
Scholarship
Amount
11
Parish
Girls
Boys
Total
Students
7
Bandi Atmakur
14
20
34
75500
8
Bethamcherla
9
22
31
60500
9
C.N Kota
2
4
6
18000
10
Cathedral
12
13
25
42500
11
Chagalamarri
14
12
26
49500
12
Chapirevula
3
6
9
23000
13
Co-Cathedral
7
3
10
23500
14
Dharmavaram
1
1
2
2000
15
Gadivemula
4
3
7
17000
16
Gooty
4
6
10
19000
17
Gopavaram
5
6
11
23000
18
Gospad
14
23
37
74500
19
Guntakal
9
8
17
38000
20
Joharapuram
4
3
7
18000
21
Jupad
22
28
50
113500
22
Kadiri
1
0
1
2000
23
Kodumur
12
6
18
37000
24
Koilakuntla
8
3
11
32000
25
Krishnapuram
1
0
1
3000
26
Maddikera
2
1
3
5000
27
Manchalakatta
4
5
9
18500
28
Maseedpuram
3
17
20
48000
29
Nandikotkur
8
14
22
40000
30
Nandyal
15
11
26
64000
31
Nannur
4
2
6
16000
32
Orvakal
9
10
19
40000
33
Owk
15
12
27
51000
34
P Yaleru
12
5
17
35500
35
Pathikonda
6
8
14
31000
36
Pedda Kadabur
11
26
37
81500
12
Scholarship
Amount
Parish
Girls
Boys
Total
Students
Scholarship
Amount
37
Pedda Kottala
14
15
29
63000
38
Polur
15
8
23
57000
39
Premagiri
1
12
13
29000
40
Rapthadu
3
4
7
3000
41
Sambagal
8
13
21
51000
42
Sirvel
16
11
27
64500
43
Srisailam
6
3
9
11500
44
Sunkeswari
24
52
76
179000
45
Tadipatri
8
16
24
43000
46
Uppaladadiya
17
16
33
69000
47
Velugodu
16
17
33
73000
48
Virupapuram
11
16
27
64500
49
Yemmiganur
29
54
83
160000
50
Yerraguntla
13
34
47
118000
486
643
1129
2438500
1129 students form 50 parishes got educational assistance of Rs.2438500.00 through
this exercise.
Kurnool diocese has small parishes as well as big ones. So taking the number of
beneficiaries is not a criterion. Yet looking at it generally, 83students from Yemmiganur,
the highest number, took advantage of this scholarship, followed by Sunkeswari
with 76 beneficiaries. Banaganapalle and Jupad parishes had 50 students each, the
third highest.
Sunkeswari parish received the highest amount of educational support as scholarship,
Rs. 179000, followed by Yemmiganur, Rs. 160000 and Yerraguntla, Rs. 118000.
Jupad and Banaganapalle join the list of “above one lakh”, with Rs.113500 and
Rs.112000 respectively.
As our diocese emphasizes girls’ education, we may mention the four parishes from
where more than 20 girls made use of this educational assistance: Yemmiganur 29,
Sunkeswari 24, Banaganapalle 23 and Jupad 22.
Kadiri and Krishnapuram deserve mention as these parishes almost never make
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use of the DESK services. This time both of them had one beneficiary each and both
were girl students. 12 of 17 participants from P Yaleru and 12 of 18 from Kodumur
were girls. Koilakuntla had a total of 11 students, and 8 of them were of the fairer
sex. Polur and Co-Cathedral had better ratio of girls, 15 girls : 8 boys and 7 girls : 3
boys respectively.
3.
The Prolonged Process of Scholarships: The process of scholarship started in
May. The very first line in all scholarship application forms mentions the date by
which the application should reach DESK office. Bishop Johannes Scholarship says
by July 31 and Diocesan Degree Scholarship application by August 10. Yet DESK
was very lenient, was sending messages to Parish Priests and accepted applications
up to October 8. Then we informed the applicants the position of their applications
with a copy to the Parish Priests and asked them to rectify if their application is
defective. With prior information we went to almost all the parishes with the applications
and requested the students or anybody of theirs to come to any parish of their choice
and do the needful. This way DESK wanted to save the money and time of our poor
people.
Again we sent a final list to the Parish Priests giving time to make good the application
of those who have not responded. Yet some students woke up only on the scholarship
faith formation program day! DESK is sorry for those who did not respond and for
those who kept the application at home and gave us during the rectification drive.
How nice it would be if all respond immediately and avail the services our good
Bishop is placing at our disposal!
4.
SJRS Student Is Softball Champion:
Kum J Maheswary, a 9th class student of St
John’s Residential School, Anantapur has
stood second in the National Level Soft Ball
competition held at Indore on September 19.
Andhra Pradesh Softball Committee selected
her to Andhra Pradesh Softball Team. Her
team played with Telangana, Tamil Nadu,
Kerala and Madhya Pradesh and finally
achieved the second place among the states
of India. Government of Andhra Pradesh on
October 8th organized a public function and
honored her with medal and certificate.
We congratulate Kum J Maheswary, the
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Principal Sr Soumini and all who led her to success! Yes, Maheswary keep it up and
may God lead you to a bright future!
5.
St Mary’s Junior College Stands Again District First
Kum Boya Madhavi of our
diocesan St Mary’s Junior
College has stood first in the
distinct in an essay writing
competition on the occasion of
“Gandhi Jayanthi”. “Rayala
Sahithya Peetam” conducted
the competition for all the junior
colleges in Kurnool district. The
department organized a special
public function and awarded
her the first prize. St Mary’s
congratulates Kum Madhavi
and wishes her a beautiful future. The college rejoices as its students Chj Umesh
and Chj Hari Kanth had had already won the first and third places in the district level
essay competition held on the occasion of “Teacher’s Day”.
- (Fr George Varghese Cherayil, Director – DESK)
NEWS FROM KDSSS
1.
SKILL DEVELOPMENT AWARENESS CAMP FOR THE UNEMPLOYED YOUTH:
KDSSS animated the Vocational Skill Development awareness camp for the youth
of Ambapuram village in Bethemcherla Mandal on 8th October 2015. Around 45
youth participated in the camp. Fr. K D Joseph addressing the youth demanded
good interest in them in grabbing the opportunities given to them by the elders and
well wishers. Many life examples were told to the youth gathered. If they are interested
RSETI at Kurnool will provide the skill training for the unemployed youth. Youth were
motivated to recognize their different skills in them and were ready to develop them
in their lives to stand on their own legs without depending on someone else.
2.
PURE WATER IS THE BASE FOR GOOD HEALTH: Gudur Mandal Mudumala
villagers invited KDSSS for an awareness camp on water. Accordingly on 13th
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October 2015 KDSSS conducted an awareness camp on water. Speaking to the
villagers gathered Fr. KD Joseph explained that drinking contaminated water
(collection of water in the ponds) is the number one cause of illness especially like
cholera and typhoid. It is highly recommendable that you ensure you are drinking
only pure water. During monsoons, the chances of contracting these diseases are
higher as water gets contaminated due to water logging, unsanitary conditions,
open sewage etc. Eating or drinking unhygienic food and water can transmit the
virus easily into your system in turn making you sick. The very first thing to keep in
mind is to drink water that is boiled and filtered. Do not drink tap water as it is not
safe for drinking. When one go out, carry water from home instead of drinking outside
water as you do not know if it is pure or not. If someone is ill, do not drink water from
his bottle or glass or let him drink it from yours as it will spread the infection. People
should not think that draining water through a cloth piece makes it safe for drinking.
Of course this removes some impurities from it, but it does not make it completely
safe for drinking.
There could still be bacteria, viruses and other toxic substances present in it. To
make sure water is fit for drinking; boil the water after filtering it through the cloth.
Once the water starts boiling, keep it boiling for a 1-2 minutes and then let it cool*.
This kills germs present in water and makes it safe for drinking. Store it in a container
and keep it covered.Bore well water is safe to drink than the water in the ponds
stagnant.
Mr. Dhanamaih explained to the group then the activities KDSSS do for community
drinking water programme. As part of KDSSS’ Community Drinking Water Programme
we will be happy to help the communities with bore wells for the community drinking
water purpose only.
3.
REVIEW MEETING OF THE ICB PROGRAMME OF KDSSS: CRS, CARITAS
INDIA and AP/TS: Forum are collaboratively animating the Organizational
Development of KDSSS since 2013. The whole process is done through participatory
method. The Governing Body members, staff and few partner NGO representatives
are consulted for this purpose.
After having welcomed the participants and introduced the day’s programme to the
group by Fr.KD Joseph, Mr. Mohan Das presented the findings and work done from
2013 to 2015 on the process of Organization Development basing on the 2 areas
identified for the development –Strategy and Planning and Sustainability of
Organization and program through a power point presentation. Many challenges were
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noted during these 2 year span of time. We need to overcome these challenges
through strategic planning, and development of system in the Organization said Mrs.
Roopali (CRS). Fr. Anthaiah APTS Forum Director suggested that at least once a
year the GB members should come together for planning though it is not easy, but
not impossible. Mr. Kumar (CARITAS INDIA) said that KDSSS must have a strategy
and planning for the resource mobilization and the responsibilities to be entrusted to
the staff and GB members. We also need to concentrate on resource mobilization
both local and abroad. After the participants’ discussion, Mrs. Roopali presented
the results of Catholic University study and Sense maker study. Both the studies
revealed that there are needs to improve areas of relationship, Social Connections
and community engagement by the Diocesan Social Service Societies where the
DSSS are very week. Finally the group planned for making proper plans for the
successful completion of this process.
4.
AWARENESS CAMP ON HEALTH AT KALAMANDALAPADU: Community
health awareness camp was held in Kalamandalapadu village on 21st October. The
villagers were happy to welcome the staff of KDSSS for the awareness camp. Mr.
Mohan Das Programme Officer led the sessions and took the orientation class on
community health and its challenges. He said that our health is in our hand. Certain
amount of care must be taken to be healthy. One is to be hygiene, personal hygiene
and hygiene of the surroundings are very important. Drink safe water, eat clean
food, and wear clean and tidy clothes. Practice certain amount of exercise. Be away
from alcohol and drugs. Not to use tobacco. Children are to be immunized fully.
Take proper medicines when fall sick. Mr. Dhanamaih explained about the TB and
its treatment.
DOT is the best treatment for TB. When one person is coughing continuously for
more than three week, he or she must do sputum test. If the test is positive take
adequate medicine and care. The treatment should be completed within the prescribed
time. One should not be negligent with the treatment. One of our lady health workers
spoke about the care of pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children up to 3
years. Pregnant women should register their names with ANMs, monthly test should
be conducted without fail and note down the weight and height details etc., in the
health cards regularly. Care is must for anyone who wants to be healthy. Villagers
thanked KDSSS for arranging this health camp at Kalamandalapadu.
- (Fr. K. D. Joseph, KDSSS Director).
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NEWS FROM JEEVASUDHA PASTORAL CENTRE
1.
Viswasa Vikasa Vedukalu at Jupadu Bangalow Parish: Viswasa Vikasa Sadasu
was conducted by the pastoral team in Mandlem village at Jupadu bangalow parish.
Beautiful reflections were shared by the father director and animators on the topics
faith and the importance of the coming to the church and reading the holy bible to
enhance the faith of the faithful. The team conducted the seven steps prayer and
explained it practically. The people felt very happy and their faith in god was
increased. The pastoral centre team encouraged the faithful to become voluntary
animators to serve the Lord in their own parish and villages. The young and energetic
and enthusiastic youth have come forward to work as voluntary animators. After the
sadassu the pastoral centre team put up movie called SAMSARAM-SAMSKARAM.
The people said that many of the doubts regarding marriage were clarified after
watching this movie. The pastoral centre team animated and catechized the people.
The Pastoral Centre team appreciated Fr. Ramesh.L, the parish priest for arranging
the viswasa vikasa vedukalu in a very meaningful way.
2.
BCC prayer (Seven Steps of Prayer) and
faith formation at Kanakayakottala
Village:The BCC prayer (Seven steps of
prayer) was taught to the people by the
pastoral centre team. The people were
divided into different groups and organized
the prayer. The people learned the prayer.
The youth was very active. They said that
it is one of the best and beautiful prayers.
They understood the depth and the value
and meaning of the seven steps of prayer.
The pastoral centre team shared with the faithful how to read the bible and apply to
their day today life. The people requested the parish priest to invite pastoral centre
team to their village in the days to come.
3.
BCC Awareness Programme and Viswasa Vikasa Sadassulu at Thudicherla
village:The pastoral team organized and conducted BCC awareness programme
and viswasa vikasa sadassulu at Thudicherla village in Jupadu bangalow parish.
The sadassu began with bible procession. The faithful of the village participated in
the procession with utmost reverence and devotion. The animators and the faithful
conducted the bible procession in the streets of Thudicherla by reciting the rosary;
singing ujjivageetalu and slogans, PRAISE THE LORD AND ALLELUIA. The
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procession was very meaningful and the people gave testimony to the people in and
around them. The procession took place about an hour. The men, women, youth
and children took an active part in the procession. Through this procession the words
of scripture came to fulfillment
HOW GOOD AND PLEASANT
IT IS WHEN BROTHERS AND
SISTERS LIVE TOGETHER IN
UNITY. Soon after the bible
procession the pastoral centre
team along with the director
conducted the adoration. In the
adoration the pastoral centre
team made the people to worship
the lord with whole of their heart,
soul and mind. The people were
immersed fully in the adoration.
Fr. Director and the team sang
ujjivageetalu and adoration
hymns with the help of musical instrument. The musical instruments added color to
the adoration. The co-ordinator, animators of Kurnool deanery and father director
conducted the seven steps prayer. The team made the people to sit around and
placed the bible in the centre BCC prayer. The people, youth and children were
enlightened and inspired and took an active part and they came forward with action
plan for their church. The animators shared beautiful reflections and experiences
with the people. The people shared with the team that they were really enlightened
and inspired and their faith was enhanced through this sadassu. The program came
to an end with holy mass. The pastoral centre team appreciated and congratulated
Fr. Ramesh.L for organizing the programme well. In the evening the pastoral centre
team put up movie SAMSARAM-SAMSKARAM on the mini-screen with the projector.
The pastoral centre team was really successful in organizing faith formation sadassulu
and catechizing the people.
4.
Family Catechesis programme at Parumanchala Village:Family catechisis
programme was organized in Parumanchala village at Jupadu bangalow parish by
pastoral centre team. The animators organized the BCC prayer before beginning the
mass. Father Director and team explained to the people the importance of establishing
the BCC in their villages and encouraged the people to come forward to work as
voluntary animators. The team also enlightened the parents through scripture
quotations from the bible and the church documents about the parents as the first
catechists in the family. The pastoral centre team explained to them about the seven
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steps prayer and how it is useful in day to day life
to grow more spiritually and built their community
strongly. The team taught ujjivageetalu and
devotional songs to the youth who were present
with the help of musical instrument. The pastoral
centre team made an extra effort and took an active
part specially concentrating on the different sections
of the village, parents, youth, children etc. the team
taught about the BCC prayer and encouraged them
to practice it and conduct it in their village every
week with the help of local animator; the people were delighted and promised to
practice this prayer in their village.
5.
Faith Formation sadasulu at uppaladadiya Parish: The pastoral centre team
organized viswasa vikasa sadasu at Uppaladadiya Parish. The sadassu began with
bible procession. The faithful of the village participated in the procession with utmost
reverence and devotion. The animators
and the faithful conducted the bible
procession by reciting the rosary; singing
ujjivageetalu and by uttering the words,
praise the lord and alleluia. The procession
was very meaningful and the people gave
testimony to the people in and around them.
The procession took place about half-hour.
The men, women, youth and children took
an active part in the procession. The
people were animated and catechized the
people through BCC prayer, through the
word of god, and bible procession. The people expressed the view that BCC prayer
is the best form of prayer which makes us to pray little more better and come closer
to god. The pastoral team took an extra effort by making them to understand especially
the parents that the family is the domestic church. They made the parents and children
to understand that the family becomes the heart of evangelization when the parents
strive to come together in moments of prayer and bible reading. The people were
enlightened and inspired and they decided to do that in their homes after their work in
the evening. The pastoral centre team appreciated Fr. Thamby parish priest for
organizing the programme systematically.
6.
BCC Awareness programme at Masapeta village:Viswasa vikasa sadasu was
conducted by pastoral centre team in Masapeta at Uppaladadiya parish. The Bible
procession was conducted by the pastoral centre team and the BCC prayer (seven
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steps prayer). The pastoral centre team brought an
awareness of the BCC and its importance in the
small communities. The people were enlightened
and they promised to solve their community
problems on their own. They felt that this is one of
the beautiful method and they appreciated the team
for strengthening them and enkindling the faith once
again in their day to day lives.
7.
Family catechesis and viswasa vikasa sadassulu at Chevitukur village: The
pastoral centre team organized family catechesis and viswasa vikasa sadasulu at
Chevitukur village. The team visited all the houses in the village. The pastoral centre
team with the director led the faithful to comprehend the meaning of BCC and its
work in the villages. The team conducted BCC prayer beautifully and practically by
showing the people how to do it in their families and in the community. They enlightened
and brought awareness that parents are the first catechists in the family. Parents
have a specific role more than the other lay faithful because at the time of marriage
the couples respond to the following question: will you accept children lovingly from
god, and bring them up according to the law of Christ and his church. Parents play a
vital role in bringing up children. So they were really enlightened and the pastoral
centre team succeeded in catechizing the family catechesis in the village. People
appreciated the team and invited the team to visit frequently.
8.
Viswasa vikasa vedukalu at Bannur village:The pastoral centre team conducted
viswasa vikasa sadassulu at Bannur village. The people from the substation have
gathered for the sadassu. The animators led the faithful by singing the beautiful hymns
of praise and worship. After which the pastoral centre conducted the BCC prayer
that is seven steps of prayer. We made the people to sit in a round circle and
conducted the BCC Prayer in a meaningful way. The people were enlightened and
expressed the desire to have this prayer in every substation. The people were
enlightened by the theme called WHAT HAPPENS TO YOU IF YOU FORGET THE
LORD IN YOUR LIFE The people were touched and enlighted by the theme and
they promised in the presence of the lord they will be faithful to the lord all the days of
their lives. The pastoral centre team animated and catechized the people in the
locality.
9.
Viswasa Vikasa Vedukalu at Kalamandalapadu village :The pastoral centre team
organized Viswasa vikasa sadassulu at kalamandalapadu village at Uppaladadiya
parish. The community took an active part in the prayer. The team started the
programme by invoking the intercession of our mother Mary by reciting the Rosary
since it is a rosary month. After the Rosary the team sang the Ujjivageethalu and
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hymns of praise and worship with the help of musical instruments. The team taught
the beautiful songs and ujjivageethalu to the faithful. Beautiful reflections were shared
by the BCC Co-ordinator Mr. jacob on Sabbath day and its importance. The people
were moved and touched. Fr. Director and diocesan BCC team conducted beautifully
the BCC prayer in a more meaningful way. The viswasa vikasa sadasu ended with
holy mass. The people were delighted with the way the pastoral centre team organized
the prayer service and the viswasa vikasa sadassulu in their village.
10. Faith formation programme and BCC awareness programme at devanur village:
viswasa vikasa sadassulu and BCC awareness programme was conducted and
organized by the pastoral centre team at Devanur village. The pastoral centre team
explained the importance of the BCC and establishing them in their own village and
around the neighboring villages. The team inspired the community the good works
that are done in some of the Bcc villages and parishes of our dioceses and the
works that are done through BCC communities for their own village churches. The
team invited and encouraged the faithful to become voluntary animators to serve the
lord. After this the team sang ujjiva geetalu with the help of musical instruments. The
programme came to an end with the holy mass. The people were flocked for the
sadassu. The people were overjoyed with the presence of the pastoral centre team.
After the programme they people shared that they enjoyed spiritual ecstasy in their
lives.
11. Viswasa vikasa sadasulu at Ketavaram village: Viswasa Vikasa sadassu was
organized by the pastoral centre team at ketavaram village at Uppaladadiya parish.
The bible procession was conducted in the
streets of the Ketavaram village. The people
participated in it with reverence and devotion.
The BCC prayer was conducted by the Coordinator and animators of the Kurnool
deanery. The people were animated by the
team by teaching them ujjivageetalu. They
were catechized and taught how to conduct
seven steps prayer and led the people to
pray better and in a more meaningful way.
Beautiful reflections were shared by the
animators on faith. The people were inspired and promised to conduct in their own
village. The pastoral centre team helped and catechized the people by sharing with
them the themes like the importance of coming to the church regularly, listening to
the word of god, on Sabbath day with the help of the scriptures. The pastoral centre
team appreciated and congratulated fr. Thamby, P.P. for organizing viswasa vikasa
sadassulu and BCC awareness programme in his parish so well. Fr. Thamby also
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appreciated the pastoral centre team for enhancing the faith of the people through
these programmes.
12. A day of Prayer and Fasting at Durvesi village in polur parish: At the invitation
of Fr. Lahasthraya, P.P. the pastoral centre team organized a day of prayer and
fasting at durvesi village in polur parish. We began the programme by invoking the
blessings of holy spirit to lead us and the people and to be with us throughout the
day. After the invocation of the Holy Spirit amidst us, the team began the praise and
worship with the help of musical instruments. The people were immersed and involved
fully in praising and worshipping the lord. The team made the people to sing and
praise the lord with whole heart of mind and body by raising their hands to the lord by
reciting the slogans praise the lord and alleluia. All the animators of nandyal deanery
were present the pastoral centre team enlightened the people by breaking the word
of god and sharing it with the faithful. Mr. Jacob, the co-ordinator enlightened the
people with the theme GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER. Mr. balaiah the animator
of nandyal shared about the qualities of ELDERS OF THE CHURCH BASING ON
THE SCRIPUTRE. The BCC prayer was conducted by the Co-ordinator and
animators of the Nandyal deanery. The people were animated by the team by teaching
them ujjivageetalu. The pastoral centre team made the people active through their
praise and worship, by singing ujjivageetalu, sharing the beautiful reflections. The
pastoral centre team helped the people to spend the day in a meaningful way. The
people were kept alive and prayerful and they tasted the lord. The day of prayer and
fasting came to an end with the celebration of holy mass by Fr. Marreddy the dean of
nandyal and Fr. Director preached on the theme STRENGTHENING AND BUILDING
THE COMMUNITY. Fr. Lahasthraya thanked the pastoral centre team for leading
the day of prayer and fasting in a meaningful way and leaving the people a spiritual
joy in their life. pastoral centre team appreciated Fr. Lahasthraya for organizing the
day well. Frs.balaraj, chinnappa and Roy participated in the mass. the programme
came to an end with supper for all the people.
13. Night Vigil at Guntakal Parish: At the invitation of Fr. Rajkumar, the director of our
lady of guntakal shrine the pastoral centre team conducted night vigil service from
10pm to 5am in the morning. The pastoral centre team started the programme by
invoking the blessing of the holy spirit to lead and guide the programme. After that
the blessed sacrament was exposed. The pastoral centre team conducted praise
and worship by reciting the beautiful words PRAISE THE LORD AND ALLELUIA.
All the people who were present took an active part by singing hymns of praise and
worship. The pastoral team shared beautiful and inspiring talks with the faithful. After
the talk, there was recitation of the rosary. After which again the team lead the faithful
with STHUTHI PRARDHANA. A talk was shared by the team on CONVERSION.
After the homily there was karuna japamala followed by holy mass. fr. Rajkumar, the
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shrine director appreciated the pastoral centre team for enlightening the people with
the word of god and making night vigil a fruitful and meaningful one. There were
about 150 people were present for the night vigil. The pastoral centre team
congratulated fr. Rajkumar for organizing the vigil so well.
14. Gnana jyothi Bible Exam: Dear fathers and sisters a word about Gnana Jyothi
bible exam. This programme is very much appreciated by many priests, religious
and lay people as well. Through this exam we are inspiring and enabling many
Christians and non-Christians of our diocese to know more about Jesus Christ the
savior of the world and about bible. Last year all most all the parishes of our diocese
and religious have participated in this exam. This year we have sent to you already
the coupons. We appreciate very much the services you have done last year. This
year too I encourage you to do your best to encourage many to participate in the
exam and know more about Jesus. Once again pastoral centre is grateful to you
fathers and sisters, for your gracious support and encouragement.
Kindly read the following details.
Bible exam is open to all. It will be conducted on 8th November, 2015 (Sunday) from
11 am to 1 pm.
The participants are divided into three categories.
1st category – 4th to 7th class students only: Gospel of St. Mark & St. Paul’s
letter to Philippians.
2nd category – 8th to 10th class students only: the wisdom of Solomon & Gospel
of St. John.
3rd category: intermediate, degree, PG, Employees, and Teachers – 15 years
and above - Book of Jeremiah & St. Paul’s letter to Romans.
Dear Fathers, School Principals and boarding rectors kindly encourage and help all
the faithful and your students to participate in this Gnana Jyothi Bible exam.
15. Dear fathers kindly send back the coupons with money to the diocesan pastoral
centre as soon as possible. Some of you have given coupons with money and the
categories for the exam as well. Many of you have not submitted them yet. Kindly
hurry up. So that it is easy for us to send you the bible exam material according to
language and category wise in time without any confusion.
16. Dear fathers, kindly place the order for the liturgical Wall calendars-2016.
Here I am attaching the circular letter from jeevan institute of printing and you
will find all the details concerning the liturgical wall calendar.
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If you confirm your orders at the earliest possible, the calendars will be available
in November.
Looking forward to your valuable orders at the earliest, I remain.
- (Fr. Anakarla Bhaskar, JPC Director)
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REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND GLOBAL NEWS
1.
The National Eucharistic Congress NEC: The Archdiocese of Bombay will host
the National Eucharistic Congress from November 12 – 15, 2015 at the St. Pius X
College, Archdiocesan Seminary Complex, Goregaon, in commemoration of the
Golden Jubilee of the 38th International Eucharistic Congress held in this Archdiocese
in 1964.
Based on the theme ‘The Eucharist: Nourished by Christ to Nourish Others’, which
invites all to understand that we are called to become what we consume - to be other
Christs - the 4-day program will
address the challenge of this message
in the Indian context.
One of the highlights of this Congress
will be the Statio Nationalis scheduled
for the concluding day at St Pius. The
participating dioceses will also make a
pilgrimage to the Mata Valankani
Shrine at Bhatebander, Uttan, which
will be followed by a Eucharistic
Adoration. This will give the
participants an opportunity to
experience the faith and culture of the
local community.
The Congress will be attended by the Papal Legate and 5 representatives from each
of the 167 dioceses and archdioceses, encompassing the Latin, Syro-Malankara
and Syro-Malabar rites. Each day will witness the celebration of the Eucharist under
the different rites.
His Holiness, Pope Francis’ message and blessing will be conveyed via video
recorded especially for the occasion.
The three brush strokes, in the colours of the Indian flag, come together to form the
Body of Christ, in effect representing the coming together of the Christian communities
of India. The Cross - formed by the brush strokes and the stalk/sheaf of wheat represents the Eucharist and its call to be nourishment for others.
2.
His Eminence,
Oswald Cardinal Gracias, President of the National Eucharistic Congress,
together with His Lordship, Bishop Dominic Savio Fernandes, presided at
The Launch of The National Eucharistic Congress:
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an event, held on August 15, 2015, to release the logo, prayer, hymn and
website for the forthcoming National Eucharistic Congress 2015. The
occasion was attended by members of the Curia, dignitaries from among
the Catholic fraternity and also Religious from the neighbouring
Congregations. It was significant that this event took place in the same
hall, at the Archbishop’s residence, that witnessed many meetings during
the historic 38th International Eucharistic Congress held in Mumbai in
1964.
The program commenced with a prayer for guidance and help that the National
Eucharistic Congress 2015 may bear abundant fruit for the Church in India; this was
followed by the hymn, ‘Spirit of the Living God’, a reading from Scripture and
intercessions.
His Eminence, Oswald Cardinal Gracias addressed the audience, and provided an
overview of the theme and events for this Congress.
The theme – Nourished by Christ, to Nourish Others – encourages us to be filled
with the Lord through the Eucharist and to carry this nourishment to others. His
Eminence presented the different ways in which Christ, during his time on earth,
nourished the people around Him: He physically, emotionally and spiritually gave
himself to the marginalized, the poor, the needy and even the dead by strengthening,
forgiving and loving them as well as breathing into them, life.
Jesus continuously revealed the mystery of the Eucharist through His teachings
and miracles, and at the Last Supper he gave us this precious gift. We celebrate the
significance of the Eucharist in our lives, in a very special way, through the Eucharistic
Congresses. His Eminence expressed the desire to keep alive the spirit of the
International Eucharistic Congress held in 1964 and the Archdiocesan Eucharistic
Congress held in 2014, as we celebrate the National Eucharistic Congress 2015. In
this way, the fruits of the Congresses will continue to reach and benefit the faithful all
over India.
It is fitting that August 15 - Independence Day and the Feast of the Assumption of
the Blessed Virgin Mary – was chosen to launch the National Eucharistic Congress.
Independence Day is the perfect time to recollect our call to be a truly Indian Church
and the Feast of the Assumption is a powerful reminder of our devotion to the
Eucharistic Lord. As pointed out by His Eminence, Our Lady’s womb was the first
Tabernacle and we, too, are called to be like Mary – we must carry the Lord in our
hearts and share His gift of salvation with others.
His Eminence sent out this exhortation to all: appreciate the Eucharist, live the
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Eucharist and share the Eucharist. It is only when we are filled with the Spirit of the
Lord through the Eucharist that we are able to serve others.All Christians are invited
to follow in the Lord’s footsteps through the
National Eucharistic Congress which will take
place during November 12 – 15, 2015. Our
action in service will have a magnanimous
effect, starting with one person nourishing his/
her family, the family in turn reaching out to the
parish, the parish helping the diocese, thus
enabling a vast transformation.The Logo, which
was designed by the Archdiocese of Bombay
Catholic Communication Centre, was
presented by Mr. Roger Pereira, Member,
National Eucharistic Congress Steering
Committee.
The three brush strokes, in the colours of the Indian flag, come together to form the
Body of Christ, in effect representing the coming together of the Christian communities
of India. The Cross - formed by the brush strokes and the stalk/sheaf of wheat represents the Eucharist and its call to be nourishment for others.
The music of the Hymn for the National Eucharistic Congress was composed by
Clint Cerejo; the lyrics were penned by Dominique Cerejo – who also sang the hymn
for this event - and Fr. Reuben Tellis. The Prayer was recited for the very first time,
and will now be translated into various languages and sent to parishes in the
Archdiocese and across India.
In addition to the release of the logo, the prayer and the hymn, the event also witnessed
the
launch
of
the
website
which
can
be
accessed
at:
www.nationaleucharisticcongress.in
3.
JUBILEE OF MERCY – DESCRIPTION OF THE LOGO: The logo and the
motto together provide a fitting summary of what the Jubilee Year is all about. The
motto Merciful Like the Father (taken from the Gospel of Luke, 6:36) serves as an
invitation to follow the merciful example of the Father who asks us not to judge or
condemn but to forgive and to give love and forgiveness without measure (cfr. Lk
6:37-38). The logo – the work of Jesuit Father Marko I. Rupnik – presents a small
summa theologiae of the theme of mercy. In fact, it represents an image quite important
to the early Church: that of the Son having taken upon his shoulders the lost soul
demonstrating that it is the love of Christ that brings to completion the mystery of his
incarnation culminating in redemption. The logo has been designed in such a way so
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as to express the profound way in which the Good
Shepherd touches the flesh of humanity and does so with
a love with the power to change one’s life. One particular
feature worthy of note is that while the Good Shepherd,
in his great mercy, takes humanity upon himself, his eyes
are merged with those of man. Christ sees with the eyes
of Adam, and Adam with the eyes of Christ. Every person
discovers in Christ, the new Adam, one’s own humanity
and the future that lies ahead, contemplating, in his gaze,
the love of the Father.
The scene is captured within the so called mandorla (the
shape of an almond), a figure quite important in early and
medieval iconography, for it calls to mind the two natures of Christ, divine and human.
The three concentric ovals, with colors progressively lighter as we move outward,
suggest the movement of Christ who carries humanity out of the night of sin and
death. Conversely, the depth of the darker color suggests the impenetrability of the
love of the Father who forgives all.
4.
PROCLAIMING THE HOLY YEAR AT THE HOLY DOOR: VATICAN CITY —
Saturday evening, in front of the Holy Door in the atrium of St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope
Francis’ will give the archpriests of the major basilicas
of Rome copies of his “bull of indiction,” or formal
proclamation, of the Holy Year of Mercy. An aide will
read portions of it at the door before participants process
into St. Peter’s for evening prayer.
The Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica.
The site chosen for the brief rite was not made casually;
the door symbolizes a passage or transition into a special
year of evangelization and prayer.
Pope Francis will be back at the door Dec. 8 to formally
open it and the Year of Mercy.
Popes typically announce a jubilee every 25 years,
although extraordinary Holy Years have been proclaimed for special anniversaries — for
example, a Holy Year was celebrated in 1983 to commemorate the 1,950th anniversary
of Christ’s death and resurrection.
The Holy Door is opened to evoke the concept of forgiveness, which is the main
focus of a Holy Year.According to “Mondo Vaticano,” a mini-encyclopedia published
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by the Vatican, the designation of a Holy Door may trace back to the ancient Christian
practice of public penitence when sinners were given public penances to perform
before receiving absolution. The penitents were not allowed to enter a church before
completing the penance, but they were solemnly welcomed back in when their
penance was fulfilled. Still today, Holy Year pilgrims enter the basilica through the
Holy Door as a sign of their repentance and recommitment to a life of faith.
Both the opening and closing of the Holy Door take
place with formal ceremonies to mark “the period of
time set aside for men and women to sanctify their
souls,” the book says. The ritual for opening the
Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica goes back to 1499
when Pope Alexander VI opened the door on
Christmas Eve to inaugurate the Holy Year 1500.
This was when the door was wooden. The bronze
door panels that stand at St. Peter’s today, made
by Vico Consorti, were consecrated and first
opened Dec. 24, 1949, by Pius XII in proclamation
of the 1950 Jubilee, a scene represented in the
bottom right panel.
For centuries, the doors were opened with a silver
hammer, not a key, “because the doors of justice
and mercy give way only to the force of prayer and penance,” the encyclopedia
says. Opening the Holy Year 2000, St. John Paul used neither a hammer, nor a key,
but strongly pushed the door open.
St. John Paul II pushes open the Holy Door on Dec. 24, 1999.
The theme of human sin and God’s mercy is illustrated in 15 of the 16 bronze panels
that make up the current door, with episodes from both the Old and New Testament,
including the Fall of Adam and Eve, the Annunciation, and the Merciful Father (and
Prodigal Son).
Between the panels on the door at St. Peter’s are little shields with the coats of arms
of all the popes that opened it during the ordinary Holy Years, the last being St. John
Paul. Pope Francis’ coat of arms will be etched onto one of the empty shields that
remain for future jubilee years after he opens and closes the door. Pope Francis will
give the “bull of indiction” also to the archpriests of the Rome basilicas of St. John
Lateran, St. Paul Outside the Walls and St. Mary Major, which also have Holy Doors
that are opened during jubilee years. The only other Holy Doors in the world are at
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Quebec City’s Basilica of Notre-Dame de Quebec; the shrine of St. John Vianney in
Ars, France; and at the Cathedral of St. James the Great in Santiago de Compostela,
Spain.
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THE DA
YS TO REMEMBER
DAYS
Happy Birthday & Many Many Happy Returns
of the day to you dear Fathers…
Most. Rev. Anthony Poola D.D., ........... 15-11-1961
Rev.Fr. E. Anthony ................................... 01-11-1927
Rev.Fr. N. Francis .................................... 03-11-1976
Rev.Fr. Swaminadh .................................. 06-11-1948
Rev.Fr. V.A. Xavier .................................. 11-11-1975
R.I.P
Rev.Fr. Joseph Perincheril ......................
24-11-1994
Rev.Fr. Hyden ..........................................
28-11-1982

Kurnool Vani November 2015

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