JAMSHEDPUR DIOCESE
Vol. XXXIV No. 11 |
JAMSHEDPUR, INDIA |
NOVEMBER, 2004 |
· Jesus is the Word – to be spoken:
· Jesus is the Truth – to be told:
· Jesus is the Way – to be walked:
· Jesus is the Light – to be lit:
· Jesus is the Life – to be loved:
· Jesus is the Joy – to be shared:
· Jesus is the Sacrifice – to be offered:
· Jesus is the Peace – to be given:
· Jesus is the Bread of Life – to be eaten:
[Blessed Mother Teresa]
O2 Tue. 3.30 p.m. Mass, Beldih Cemetery 06 Sat. 10.00 a.m. Pastoral Visit, RERUA
07 Sun. 8.00 a.m. Confirmation, Jadugora
08 Mon. 8.00 a.m. Khuntpani feast 10 Wed. 9.00 a.m. Gande Dungri, Sports’ Meet
14 Sun. 7.15 a.m. Confirmation, St. Mary’s, N.Road 21 Sun. 1.00 p.m. Christ the King Procession, Chandil
23-26 Bps-Maj Superior’s Meeting, NJN 27 Sat. 2.00 p.m. Blessing of the Hall, Kumardhubi
29 Mon. Prize Distribution, Amar Jyoti, Pardih
Diocesan Round up :
St. Theresa’s Parish, Jhinkpani : The
feast of St. Theresa of Child Jesus, the Parish Feast was celebrated on October
01with a solemn concelebrated Eucharist presided over by Fr. John Ottoplackal.
The choir was excellent and it was
conducted by Fr. Johny P.D.
Immediately after the Mass the school children had an hour-long cultural
program in the Hall. Later all joined the parish community for the snacks. The
clergy and religious of the deanery were invited for a special lunch to
celebrate the feast.
Fr. Johny P.D. while returning from a visit
to Barbil on October 02 with the Parish
Jeep rammed head on into a huge trailer. Johny and the student companion
escaped unhurt. The Jaganathpur shop-keepers recognized Fr. Johny and came to
the rescue.
St. Anthony’s Church, Kutkudungri : Kutkudungri Parish celebrated the Parish Day
on October 03 . Bishop Felix Toppo presided at the solemn Eucharist in which he
confirmed 7 members of the Parish. The parishioners extended a very warm
welcome to the Bishop. Soon after the Mass the Bishop had an hour long meeting
with the Parish Council, Mahila Sangh, Youth and St. Vincent de Paul Society.
The clergy and religious from the town joined the Capuchin community for
lunch as part of the feasting. A Charismatic Healing retreat was held at the
Parish on October 22,23, 24. Fr. Johny Vithayathil led the 3 member Potta team in
the retreat. Fr. Jerome Pereira presided at the Mass on the 1st
day and Fr. Johny at the concluding day.
Retreat for Priests at NJN,Patna : December 09 p.m. to 15 afternoon by Bishop Bosco Penha
Self Awareness & Healing at NJN : Priests & Religious by Fr. Mathew Chemplany, S.J. – January 08
p.m. to 20 p.m.
Six Week Course for Formation Personnel: Fr. Mathew Chemplany & team – from
January 29 p.m. to March 12 after noon.
Contact – 0612-2262284/ 2277144
CRI, Jamshedpur : The CRI, Jamshedpur Unit had its special
gathering on October 03 at St. Anthony’s Church Kutkudungri from 8.30 a.m. to
12.30 noon. Sr. Ann Thomas shared her experience in conducting prayer sessions
at the Parish since 2 years. Fr. Vijayan, President of the CRI was the resource
person for the gathering. All the members of the CRI present and priests and
religious from the town joined the Atma Deep community for the special lunch
prepared by Fr. Leo and team in honor of St. Francis of Assisi.
St. Xavier’s Church, Chaibasa : Dean
Fr. Augustine Kullu called a special deanery meeting on October 02 at St.
Xavier’s Presbytery to chalk out the annual Khuntpani feast celebrations.
Bishop Felix Toppo was present for the meeting. This year Cardinal Telephore P.
Toppo will preside at the Con-celebration at 10.00 a.m.. Mrs. Vasula Ryden of Switzerkland will address the
gathering at 8.30 a.m.
Krus Vir , Chaibasa Deanery : Over 680 Krus Vir children gathered at St.
Xavier’s School, Lupungutu from October 01 to 03 for the annual deanery Krus
Vir rally. Bishop Felix Toppo offered Mass on October 02 and addressed the
children to be true disciples of Jesus and give witness to Him by their lives.
Fr. Valerian Lobo organized the rally with sessions on various subjects. Many
competitions were conducted to invigorate the young minds.
Santhal Colloquium : The Santhal colloquium was held at Upasna,
Mango from the September 27 to 30.There were 30 participants comprising of
clergy and laity, i.e. Tundi –9, Dhanbad-2, Purulia-3, Hatikunder-6, Chandil-5,
Dalbhumfarh-1, Rerua-1, Hazaribag-3.
Fr. Savarimuthu, S.J., Director, Alert Centre, Hazaribngah was the
resource person. Other speakers were Fr. Walter Kongari, S.J., Fr. Junas Bhengra
and Fr. Manu Horo. Fr. Savari spoke on the strength of Tribal culture with
reference to constitutional and legal provisions for the benefit of the tribal
community. The colloquium focused its attention mainly on retaining the tribal
status by the Christian/s. Action plans were formulated for Dhanbad, Purulia
and Chandil area. Committees were elected and they will meet in their own areas
once in three months. Bishop Felix Toppo met the participants and shared his
joy and concern for the Santhal apostolate.
St. Joseph’s School, Golmuri : On
October 04, Monday Mr. Raghuvar Das, MLA,
inaugurated the newly constructed 2 classrooms for St. Joseph’s School .
Fr. George Manna offered the prayer of blessing and Mr Raghuvar Das and Fr.
Jerome Pereira broke coconuts to fulfill
the local tradition. The school children staged an hour-long cultural
program to honor the Chief Guest and other dignitaries on the occasion. Mrs.
Arputham Mary welcomed the Guests and Mrs. Vijalakshmi proposed the vote of
thanks. Mr. Raghuvar Das congratulated the Church for its educational and
social activities in the country. Congratulations to Management, staff and
students of St. Joseph’s School. The school staff took off at the beginning of
the Puja holidays for excursion to Darjeeling led by Sr. Marie Therese, the Principal.
They returned on 20th refreshed and relaxed after having seen the rising SUN
from the Himalayan end and with colorful gifts for those who did not make to
the excursion.
Bishop’s House, Golmuri : This year a special retreat was arranged for Jamshedpur Diocesan Priests from October 03 to 09 at the Utkal Jyoti Pastoral Centre, Jarsuguda. Fr. Kurian T.K., SVD directed the retreat. Though 16 priests had signed up for the retreat only 13 reached . Frs. Edward Saldanha, Augustine Topno and Herman Tigga opted out. Thanks to Fr. Freddy, the director and the staff for the beautiful arrangements for our Priests. Camille retreated to the Holy Spirit Hospital for 1+ 1 day with malaria attack but returned with the group .
Bishop Felix Toppo directed a retreat at the Upasna for the regional Diocesan Priests from October 03 to 08. Fr. Raphael Monteiro represented the diocese. Frs. Joseph Surin, Venancius Kandula, Alex Dodrai, Manu Horo and Leo D’Souza took part in the Symposium on “ Modern Science and Tribal Spirituality” at the SDC, Ranchi from October 15-17. It was inaugurated by Cardinal Telesphore Toppo on October 15.The five returned home with great enthusiasm and vigor.
Msgr. John Bodra had a fall in the Basketball court of St. Joseph’s School on October 15 during his early morning speed walk. He was admitted at the Mercy Hospital for 8 days .He had another fall in the hospital from a chair to alert the Nurses and Doctors ob duty. He was back at the MTN on October 16 and again busy at the translation desk hale and hearty but says “ no more basket-ball !”
PRO, Fr. Joseph Surin participated at the SIGNIS BIJHAN REGION Assembly in Hazaribagh from Sept. 26-29 . The theme was “Local Church and media”. He presented a paper on ‘Pastoral Communication’. Later he attended the Asian Jesuits Identity Workshop at ISI, Delhi from October 02-06. There were 89 representatives from South-East Asia and Ociana countries. There he presented a paper on ‘Tribal religion’s response to the socio-economic realities of today’.
St. Mary’s Church, Bistupur : Parish Priest Fr. Edwin Coelho celebrated his 55th birthday[October 04] with the Indian Railway traveling to Mumbai by Gitanli Express. He had been to Mangalore to bless the marriage of his niece and celebrate the wedding silver jubilee of his sister. He returned on October 14. Frs. Elvius Dungdung and Puthumai Raj took care of the parish affairs in the absence of the Parish Priest. Later Fr. Edwin rushed to preach a retreat for the Bethany Sisters at Macmanthro from the 17 to 26th. During the Puja vacation Fr. Elvius had a chance to go for home visit for few days and Fr. Puthuma Raj managed the Parish alone. Deacon Tony P.M., S.J., joined St. Mary’s Parish for pastoral ministry in the 1st week of October. The CAJ[M] organized a special Mass on October 31 at 6.00 p.m. to celebrate the sacerdotal silver jubilee of Fr. P.D. Thomas, former Parish Priest and now in the Parish on special ministry.
St. Theresa’s Parish Sindri : The feast of St. Theresa, the Parish Feast was celebrated on October 03, Sunday. Fr. Michael Raj was the Chief Celebrant of the solemn Mass at 9.30 a.m. in the Church. Soon after the Mass there was cultural program and lunch for all. The Parish Council had made special arrangements to celebrate the feast as a family united in faith and love. The clergy and religious of the deanery had a special meal on 02, Saturday noon at the presbytery. Congratulations to Fr. Ajay, Bro. Patrick and the Parish Council for the great spirit. The number at the parish is on the increase as many CRPF families have come and occupied the company quarters.
Our Lady of Guadalue Parish, Telco : The first communion for the parish children was held on October 10 in Lupita Hall. Fr. Vijay Bhat, the Parish Priest presided at the Eucharist and Fr. Leo D’Souza was the homilist. 27 children received 1st Communion in the company of their parents, teachers and relatives-friends. It was a festive occasion for the parish. Thanks to the Cluny Sisters for all the special arrangements and training the children so beautifully.
St. Mary’s Mission, Bhojudih : Bishop Felix Toppo confirmed 6 young people and gave 1st
communion to 2 children on October 10 during the solemn Con-celebrated
Eucharist. The community extended a very warm and affectionate welcome to the
Bishop at his arrival. Congratulations to Frs. K.C. and Sunny for preparing the
people and organizing the liturgy and treat for all.
St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Gomuri : Fr. Valerian Lobo conducted Marriage Preparation Course for 47 eligible individuals from October 15-17 at St. Joseph’s Welfare Centre. Mr. Ephrem Kispotta and Mrs. Rose Marandi supported Fr. Valerian and took sessions on various subjects pertaining to family life. The sessions ended with Mass on Sunday afternoon. At the beginning of the Puja holiday Fr. Cyrill took off with the school staff for excursion to Darjeeling and retuned with broader smiles on 20th after having seen himself in Nepali attire. Sr. Jessy SSH tried her tricks to stop a speeding motorbike while crossing the tiger lines in front the Welfare Centre - result “broken arm’ and “no excursion ’.
Catholic Charities, Sundernagar : The Vikas Bharati had packed programs through out the month. The Governing Body and Annual General Body meetings were held on October 09 at the Vikas Bhartati Hall, The meetings ended with a family meal. On 14th, Director, Fr. Bopin Pani celebrated his 42nd birthday with Mass, felicitations, meal with the staff and villa in the evening with the clergy , religious and community members. Srs. Damayanti, Lata & Jayamma were out conducting camps at Ghatshila-Moubhandar,Maluka, Kitadih as part of their empowering training programs. In the midst of all these activities, Raju Felix seems to have over powered the Hepatitis viruses which got him admitted at the Mercy Hospital for a couple of days. Sr. Thomsina is much relaxed after having completed the Board Meetings of CC & SJVK and fulfilling the account formalities with the Home Ministry and the district administration. [ Raju Crasta}
St. Joseph’s Convent, Mosaboni :The Golden Jubilee of Sr. Christine Marie in Religious life and Final Profession of Srs. Balandina, Bernadette, Flora, Mary and Sybria were celebrated on October 17 during the solemn concelebrated Eucharist presided at by Most Rev. Dr. Felix Toppo, S.J. at St. Joseph’s School at 10.00 a.m. Friends and Family members of the sisters gathered in big number to be part of the celebration. Priests and Religious from the town and neighboring dioceses where the Sisters are working came for the solemn occasion. The program ended with felicitation and family meal.
Amar Jyoti, Mango : Bishop
Felix Toppo blessed the newly constructed Provincial
House for the Sisters of the Sacred Heart, Ranchi Province at Amar Jyoti campus on October 21 at 10.30
a.m. Sr. Josetta SSH, the Provincial
Superior inaugurated the building by cutting a ribbon. This was followed by
solemn Concelebrated Eucharist presided at by Bishop Felix Toppo, S.J. Later all shared the family meal prepared by
the Sisters.
Cautioned !
“ There are a number of people, and at times Firms, approaching Catholic Institutions promising to arrange a huge donation from unnamed foreign sources. By so stating they collect information, copies of documents etc. from such institutions. Experience reveals that such persons are only interested in obtaining data and information from Catholic Institutions, for misusing the same. Parish priests, Principals and Superiors of Institutions are seriously cautioned against dealing with such an offer and are further requested not to give any information whatsoever to any such people or Firms” [ Bishop Percival J. Fernandez, Secretary General, CBCI]
Nirmal Sadan {CMF}, Ghatsila : The Claretians celebrated their
founder’s day[St. Antony Mary Claret] on October 24, with solemn Mass,
felicitations and snacks for all at St. Anthony’s Church, Moubhandar. The
clergy and religious of the deanery were invited for a special treat in the
evening at 6.30 p.m.at Nirmal Sadan . It was the 1st time that many
of our people visited the Claretians at Ghatsila. Thanks to Fr. Terry for
taking time off and visiting most of the religious houses in the town to invite
for the feast.
St. Joseph’s Church, Charbandia : Bishop Felix Toppo, S.J.
confirmed 319 young people during the solemn Mass on October 24 in the Church. Pastors Fr. James Quadros, Augustine Topno ,School Teachers, Parish
Council Members and the Catechists had prepared them well for the sacrament of
Confirmation. Immediately after the Mass the community welcomed the Bishop and
had meetings with the various Parish Organizations. On Monday 25, Bishop
visited Hata Mission station and confirmed 20 members during the open-air Mass. The people of Hata were
extremely happy to have had their shepherd in their midst and one with them.
The whole village was decorated with sarees from the families and it was indeed
a big celebration for HATA.
St. Anthony’s Church, Dhanbad : The Parish had ‘Navakhani’ celebrations on October 17 at the Parish Church. Dean Fr. Edward Kongari made
sure that all brought along beaten rice and Jaggery for the offertory. Soon
after the Mass all shared the beaten rice-Jaggery and took home a share for the
people who did not make for the celebration. The Parish has made elaborate
arrangements for the pilgrimage to Goa from the 27th December to pay
respect to St. Francis Xavier. Already 160 persons have paid the fare. Great
vision indeed ! This year Christ the King Eucharistic procession will be at
Digwadih.
Pratiksha, Neeldungri : Fr. Gilbert D’Souza, S.J. made his annual retreat at Pratiksha giving company to Fr. Casmir Vas while all the community members were out on different missions. Fr. Gyan flew to Tailand on October 10 –20 to attend the international conference of journalists, Fr. Alphonse went home for family celebrations, Fr. Roque to Ranchi/Kolkata for various businesses and the seminarians in retreat at Kripa Sadan, Bhilai Pahari with Fr. Cyprian Lobo . All returned home in time to start classes on October 22.
Loyola Hall, Jamshedpur : Provincial, Fr. James Kalapura, S.J. celebrated his 51st birthday on October 22 with a special Mass in the morning and visitors all through the day. Minister, Br. Maxi hosted a starry dinner in the evening in honor of the Provincial. The 4th Jesuit alumni congress was held at the Fasy Auditorium, Loyola from October 29-31. The campus exploded with loud laughter and exchange of pleasantries at the presence of over 500 alumni participants. Congratulations to Fr. Augustine Vatta and his associates for the meticulous arrangements for the Congress!
N A T I O N A L R O U N D – U P
S :
“ I am keeping well. Our classes began on October 12 and I am finding it
difficult to follow up the lessons because the professor speaks very fast. Few
day’s back we the first year students had a test of Italian language. I did
well and those who didn’t will have to attend the course for a year apart from
their theology” [Dileep Marandi]
“ The fund raising for Goilkera School Project “Spagheti Dinner and
Auction” was a great success. The people were very cooperative. The four ladies
– Florence, Joan, Fran and Rita worked very hard. Francis was with them the
whole day helping them. It was amazing to see how enthused they were. They send
you all their love and regards. They say that they miss Jamshedpur ! “. [Fr.
Joy Paul]
“Here myself is fine and still busy with my DAP. I will be here up to
December 16. I have already asked for my return ticket. Hope to get it soon”.
[David Vincent]
5-days retreat for Priests : November 29 p.m. to December 04 p.m.at Jesu Bhavan, Mango,
directed by Archbishop Henry D’Souza.
Kindly register names with the Director ,Upasna, Mango – 2360692.
Decree
allowing the celebration of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta:
“ The
Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, by its
Decree of 23.08.2004 ,has granted permission for the celebration of Blessed
Teresa of Calcutta in all diocese of
India. It is hoped ‘ that the example of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta will
encourage all members of the Church in India to respond with generosity to the
call to the holiness and the service of the poorest among the poor ”
Cardinal
Telesphore P. Toppo
President
CBCI
October 14, 2004