JAMSHEDPUR DIOCESE

 

When you’re troubled and sick at heart

And your plans are upset and your world falls apart,

Remember God’s ready and waiting to share

The burden you find much too heavy to bear-

So with faith “LET GO” and “ LET GOD” lead the way

Into a brighter and less troubled day. (HELEN STEINER RICE)

 

 

Engagements of Bishop Felix Toppo , S.J. – June, 2007
Date	Day	Time		Place
12	Tue	6.30 p.m	Mass at Jeevan Jyoti	Telco
13	Wed	AM	Parish Feast	Mango
15	Fri	PM	Amar Jyoti	Pardih
17	Sun	AM	Confirmation	Basahatu
19-21			Jharkhand PP’s Meeting	Ranchi
24	Sun	AM	Parish Feast	Adra
23-26			Abp Staney Fernandes & Fr. Thomas s.	Jsr.

 

St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Golmuri: The feast of St. Joseph the Worker, the Parish Day was celebrated on May 01. Bishop Felix Toppo, S.J. presided at the solemn con-celebrated Eucharist in the Cathedral at 5.00 p.m. Soon after the Mass, all assembled at the Welfare Centre Hall for the cultural programme. It was also an occasion for the parishioners to wish the Bishop for his sacerdotal silver jubilee. The parish organizations staged cultural items on the stage to felicitate Bishop Felix Toppo. Bishop in his address thanked everybody for their love and support.

The May devotions concluded in the Baridih area on Sunday, May 27 . The Rosary procession commenced from the Office maidan and concluded at the Chapel with a solemn Mass presided over by Fr. Amatus Kujur. On 28^th Monday there was a Rosary procession from the Dominican Prarthanalaya  ending at the Masih Club, Zone No.3 with Mass.

Fr. Leo D’Souza returned from his month long home visit on May 29. The Easter House blessings helped the pastors to be out of the campus most of the time and on the move. Fr. Amatus Kujur took off for a short home visit on May 14 entrusting the Parish to the good care of Fr. Boniface Kujur, OFM(Cap) and returned on the 26^th. The community had a welcome celebration for Bonie in the evening.   

The Cathedral had a solemn Rosary procession and Mass on the 31^st May, at 5.30 p.m. to mark the solemnity of the Visit ation of Blessed Virgin Mary .

 

Bishop’s House: “The Worker’s day’ was celebrated at the Bishop’s House on May 01 with a special meal with the workers at 12.30 p.m. Fr. David welcomed all the staff and thanked them. Mr. Bartho Gagrai wished the Bishop and Mrs. Anita offered a flower bouquet. Bishop thanked the staff for their hard work and help in all the activities of the diocese. All shared the sumptuous meal prepared for the occasion and wished one another for the wonderful celebration.

On May 02, while retuning to the Bishop’s House after reaching Fr. Jerome and couple of seminarians to the railways station Fr. David met with an accident in front of the Cable Company. Thank God, no injury to anybody but both the vehicles had major damages. It took two weeks for the Sumo to be back on the road.

The summer villa for the seminarians began on 27^th morning with a special Eucharist and concluded on the 28^th evening. Frs. David Vincent, Vijay Kachhap, S.J., Msgr. John Bodra , Sr. Fidelis, JMJ and Mr. Richard Sarky were the resource persons. The seminarians indeed took charge of the BH for 2 days and managed everything in perfect order. Deacon Pradeedp Marandi was the inspiration for all actions. They organized Housie, Basketball match and fishing at Bhilai Pahari as part of their villa programme. Many of them will join the HO Language classes at TRTC from 1^st to 21^st June. Fr. Camille camped at the Bishop’s House on the 27^th and 28th and got his jeep fixed well for the in coming pastor of Toklo .

 

Mercy Convent, Baridih: The SCJM Sisters celebrated the foundation Day of the convent on May 02. Bishop Felix Toppo, S.J. presided at the Mass in the evening at 6.15 p.m. followed by the Easter blessing of the convent, hospital, OPD and the quarters . The celebrations concluded with a family meal in the dinning room. This was also an occasion for the Sisters to wish the Bishop for his Sacerdotal Silver of Jubilee.

 

St. Joseph’s School, Golmuri: The Alumni Association of St. Joseph’s School organized a blood donation camp at the school hall on May 01 from 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon. There were 17 accepted donors and got the school registered with the Jamshedpur Blood Bank to support the poorest of the poor and needy with blood on emergency. The Matric Result of the school was 100% with 118 First divisions and Four 2^nd divisions. Congratulations to Sr. Marie, staff and students for bringing laurels to the institution in the golden year.

 

St. Anthony’s Primary School, Kutkudungri: The School Annual Prize Nite was held at the school campus on May 03 at 5.00 p.m. Fr. Gerry D’Souza was the Chief Guest and Dr. Anita Gupta, Guest of honour. The School children presented beautiful cultural items for the joy of one and all. The campus was crowded with parents, guests and villagers.  Congratulations to Fr. Boniface Kujur,OFM (Cap), staff and students of St. Anthony’s.

 

St. Joseph’s Church, Charbandia: The Kolhan-Porahat Deanery Mahila Sangh had its Annual Gathering  at Charbandia on the 5^th and 6^th of May. Bishop Felix Toppo, S.J. was Chief Guest and offered Mass for the participants on the 6^th. Mahilas came in big number from all the parishes of the deanery. Frs.Benedict Minj and  Augustine Topno offered every possible help to make the participants for a meaningful experience of the Lord. The meeting concluded with lunch at noon.

 

Lupita Parish, Telco: The parish organized a “ FOOD FESTIVAL” on Sunday, 6^th May from 6.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. to raise funds for the Parish activities. The parishioners put up many eatable stalls to attract people and to make them enjoy the many national and international cuisine. It was an enjoyable evening for all the people who ventured out at the Church premises on the 6^th evening. Congratulations to Fr. Vijay Bhat and the Parish Council Members for the initiative.

 

Infant Jesus Parish, Sonari: The St. Vincent De Paul Society of the Parish conducted a “BIBLE QUIZ” at the Loyola Hall on May 6 from 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. Mr. Abay Kujur was the quiz master. The questions were based on “THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES “. There were 10 teams  and Infant Jesus Parish won the trophy.  Congratulations to Fr. Cyril Tigga and SVP team of Infant Jesus Parish, Sonari for the meaningful programme.

 

 St. Mary’s Church, N. Road : Pastor Fr. Edwin Coelho returned after a short home holiday on the 14^th and began organizing the beautifully painted and shining presbytery. Fr. Petrus Barla, C.SS.R joined the parish on May 20^th. He came equipped with a Casio to give praise to the Lord. He was introduced to the people during the 6.00 p.m. Mass on the same day. He is already entrusted with the preparation for the hymn book for the parish. The May devotions concluded at Adityapur on Sunday, May 27. Fr. Petrus presided at the Mass and Fr. Edwin was given a fond farewell by the community at Adityapur. Fr. Edwin is busy getting the Parish Pastoral Council started within the next few weeks. He hopes to complete the canonical formalities and establish the Parish Pastoral Council by the 15^th of June, 2007.   

 

Class X Results of Jharkhand Board- Jamshedpur Diocese
Name of the School	1st Div.	2nd Div.	3rd Div.	F. Div.
St. Joseph’s School, Golmuri	118	04	00	00
St. Robert’s School, Parsudih	97	05	00	00
Gyan Deep Vidyalaya, Birsanagar	44	10	00	00
St. Mary’s Hindi School, N. Road	110	01	00	00
St. Anthony’s School, Dhanbad	83	01	00	00
St. Xavier’s  Boys School, Chaibasa	112	04	00	00
DBH School, Gomoh	32	12	00	00
Amar Jyoti School, Pardih	27	05	00	00
De Nobili Hindi School, Digwadih
St. Xavier’s School, LPG	176	49	00	01
St. Xavier’s Girls School, Chaibasa	147	22	00	00
Carmel School, Chakradharpur
St. Thomas School, Gande Dungri	50	01	00	00
St. Joseph’s School, Charbandia	83			04

 

St. Xavier’s Church, Chaibasa:  May 10, 2007 was another historic day for St. Xavier’s Church. One of its beloved sons, Deacon Jondoko Kandeyang was Ordained a Priest on this day at 7.30 a.m. in the Church by Bishop Felix Toppo, S.J. during the concelebrated solemn Mass. Priests from all over the diocese and other parts of Jharkhand were present for the celebrations. Fr. Eugene Ekka was the Master of Ceremony.

The parish girls led the Priests and the Deacon by a tribal dance to the altar of God. The parish choir was at its best to render devotional and inspiring hymns during the liturgy. Jondoko was blessed and felicitated at the altar by the Bishop and the celebrants by the laying of the hands and kiss of peace. Fr. Jondoko imparted his priestly blessing to the Bishop and the people before the concluding blessing by the Bishop.

Soon after the Mass, there was a short felicitation ceremony for the newly Ordained Priest, the Bishop and Guests. There were 38 priests and  1000 faithful for the solemn celebration at Chaibasa. The celebrations concluded at the Parish with a family meal for the clergy, religious and family members. Fr. Jondoko Kandeyang offered his 1^st Mass in his village on May 11. The villagers celebrated for many days the great event and made it a very memorable one for all.

The summer catechism camp for the village children was held at the parish from May 20 to 28.The parish catechists were the resource persons. Children from all the villages participated in the week long camp. (Eugene Ekka)

Jeevan Jyoti school of Nursing, Telco: The “Nurses Day- 07 ” was celebrated on May 12, at 6.00 p.m. at the Telco Club by the Nursing staff of Tata Motors Hospital together with the staff and Students of Jeevan Jyoti. Dr. Manitosh Ray, GM, was the Chief Guest and Dr. (Mrs.) Chitra Ray gave away the awards for the Nurses Day Annual Competitions. The programme started with a prayer dance. Congratulations to Sr. Fidelis, Staff and Students of Jeevan Jytoi for the thoughtful celebration for the Nurses Day.

 

 

Holy Child Convent, Purulia:  The Sisters celebrated the 175^th Anniversary of the foundation of their congregation and the bi-centenary of the birth anniversary of the foundress , St. Bartholoma Capitanio on May 13^th at the Catholic Ashram. Bishop Felix Toppo, S.J. presided at the solemn concelebrated Eucharist in the Church at 7.30 a.m.

After the Mass, the hostel children together with the parishioners felicitated the Sisters and later all participated in the fellowship meal. Congratulations to the Holy Child Convent Sisters for the grand celebration in honor of their foundress.

 

Sacred Heart School, Adra: The Annual Prize Nite of the school was held at the campus on May 16, at 6.00 p.m. Mr. Om Prakash Chaube, Divisional Railway Manager, Adra was the Chief Guest. The theme of the evening was “Treasurers within you”. The school children presented mesmerizing cultural extravaganza on the stage for the joy of the 1000 plus parents, guardians, guests and friends. The students brought out the theme very well in their dances and play. It was a very enriching evening for all who were present for the programme. Mrs. Pratima Chaube, President, SERWO, S. E. Rly, Adra gave the awards for excellence in studies and extra curricular activities for 155 students. The Chief Guests were happy with the school growth and promised  every possible help from the Railway. Congratulations to Fr. Edward Saldanha, staff and students for the well organized school prize nite-2007.  

‘Mother’s Day’ was celebrated in the school on May 09. Students in their beautiful presentation expressed their love and the greatness of MOTHER in their life. The Principal, in his message stressed on loving our Mother not only depending on her when we are young but she depends on us in her old age .(Edward)

 

St. Mary’s Hindi School, N. Road.: The catholic students of the school had 3 days of special retreat cum catechism camp at the school premises from May 16th p.m. to 20th noon. Fr. Marcel Barla, OFM (Cap) was the resource person. There were 68 boys and girls attending the well organized programme. Congratulations to Srs. Lini, Joyce, and teachers for the initiative.

St. Xavier’s English School, Purulia: The new batch of Class XI began their new session  on 23rd April 07 with a prayer service and  a welcome by their seniors in the presence of  the entire staff.  This was followed by an orientation by Principal Hilary in the school library. On 25th April the staff bid a touching farewell to Mr Binod Das who resigned after 10 years of  service  to take  up a job in the corporate sector in Canada. A merit certificate was awarded to our School for securing the Best  Team in the Frank Anthony Memorial All India Inter School Debate Competition ( Junior Group) conducted by the Council for the Indian School  Certificate Examinations at the Category II Stage on 27th. April, 07 held at St Vincent’s High & Technical School, Asansol.  Suparna Sengupta, our 10th Std student bagged the First Prize out of 12 contestants from six schools. The Class XI students  escorted by Mr Amit Sen visisted Purulia Manovikas Kendra, a school for mentally retarded children and spent hours  interacting with them, entertaining them and presenting  them with study material and stationery. The ICSE results of our s  school were out on 19th May. All the 43 students appeared for the exam scored cent percent results. The outstanding performance, the best as ever  is  by  Sheeba Zarin  and Beebhav Sharma with 93.4% and 92.3% respectively  in the aggregate. The school is closed now for summer  vacation from 13th May till 17th June, 2007
( Hilary Lobo S.J.)

Catholic Charities/Samekit Jan Vikas Kendra, Sundernagar: After Easter everyone was in the mood of celebration but for the staff of Catholic charities and Samekit Jan Vikas Kendar Sundernagar, was time of preparation for the Annual Evaluation of the Projects from 2-4^th May, 07. It was supposed to be inaugurated by Mr. Bari., DDC, East Singhbhum, but he failed to come because of his busy scheduled program. 100 coordinators, field supervisors were present from15 Projects. All the reports were done by PowerPoint presentation. In the presentation, the achievements, outcome, success story, failures were shown. On the last day we celebrated the silver jubilee Bishop Felix Toppo S.J. (President of the organization) and Sr. Jayamma,SRA(Health coordinator).

Didi Bank:18^th May 07 was a historic Day for the women of Kharswan Block. In this Block Samekit Jan Vikas Kendra, Jamshedpur has 105 SHGs. With these SHG groups one federation is formed. To form federation 105 SHGs are required. Now women of these SHGs will have their bank and through this bank they can take loan according to their need either in the groups or individual. The interest for the loan will go to the federation and some amount in their own SHGs. It was long awaited work that women of Kharswan Block. This long awaited thing came into fulfillment on May 18^th, 2007. It was grand programme inaugurated by, Mr. Kalipado Mahato, BDO. Sr. Lata, president of the federation and Fr. Halan graced the occasion. 350 women from SHG groups witnessed the historic inauguration of the Didi Bank. Now these women can claim that they can achieve what is not possible through the government of Jharkhand and banks. Women of Kharswan have become power tillers. Thanks to BASIX, Ranchi who helped our women to reach this juncture.

Seminars & Visitors :Usually Catholic Charities is always full with trainees, seminars auditors and the visitors. Caritas India is funding Omra watershed project which is supported by Caritas Australia. They came to Omra village on 30^th April, 07. To update the project Fr. Bipin and team had gone to Omra village on 22^nd May. Besides the visitors Fr. Vijay the diocesan youth coordinator conducted junior and senior youth seminar simultaneously. Youth of Jamshedpur deanery Junior 76 and senior 55 attended the seminar. Fr. Venancius Kandulna, Parsudih Parish priest inaugurated the seminar with a message The resource persons were Fr. Valerian Lobo and Fr. Marcel Barla, who gave inputs on various topics. Congratulations to Fr. Vijay and Mr. Richard for the well organized Youth training. The auditors from , CRS Delhi visited to review Vidya Jyoti School Siadih and St. Thomas School, Gandedungri. They were edified to know the benefits our hostel and school children are getting through the CC & SJVK.(Halan)

 

Prabhu Marsal, Goilkera: The summer catechism camp for the parish children was held  from May 19 to 27. There were 36 children from the villages staying in the campus and participating in the sessions. Brothers Nirmal Baa and Michael Deovagam along with Catechist, Carlos and teacher Sushma were the moderators. The children were taught prayers, hymns, and action songs. They also had games, tribal dances and competitions every evening. The camp concluded with a special children’s Mass and half an hour presentation for the parents. May devotions in the villages were held through out the month with much faith , devotion and enthusiasm . The boys hostel construction is at its completion stage.( Roque)

Summer programmes for the Youth: There were two summer programmes in May, 2007, one for the Junior Youth and the other for the Senior Youth. Both the Youth Programmes were organized and conducted by the ICYM (Indian Catholic Youth Movement), Jamshedpur. These programmes were meant for the whole diocese of Jamshedpur. Every parish was informed to nominate and send 4 boys and 4 girls for Junior Youth  Programme as well as for the Senior Youth Programm. Both the Youth Programmes took place at Vikas Bharati, patel Bagan, Sundernagar. Junior Youth Camp was held from May 13 evening to 17 morning and Senior Youth Camp lasted from May 18, 2007 evening till May 22 morning. There were 70 youth for the Junior group and 60 in the senior.Besides Fr. Vijay Kachhap, S.J. and Mr. Richard Sarky of ICYM, those who took sessions for the youth camps were : Frs. Valerian Lobo, Joseph Anthony, S.J. and Marcel Barla. Fr. Venancius Kandula, PP, St. Robet’s Church, Parsudih and Fr. Halan Bodra, assistant Director, Catholic Charities were kind enough to declare the Junior Youth Camp open while Fr. Boniface Kujur inaugurated the Senior Yout Camp. We express our gratitude to Fr. Venancius and Fr. Halan who offered Masses for us. One day Mrs. Mary Anne Ekka, Mr. Harry Francis and Mr. Promod Das came over and shared their experiences of being part and parcel YCW (Young Chrsitian Worker). They created awareness among the youth about this particular movement, about its founder Joseph Cardijn and motivated them to be inspired by the spirit of this mas who struggled to make every person’s life better and happier in his time. (Vijay)  

 

N A T I O N A L – I N T E R N A T I O N A L   R O U N D – U P !

 

Cloves may combat lung cancer: Cloves, a commonly used spice, could battle out lung cancer, claims a research team at Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, Kolkata. Cloves may inhibit abnormal cell growth in the lungs, reduce the abnormal crowding of cells in particular regions of lung tissue and check the growth of pre-malignant cells by more than 85 per cent.

The studies show that cloves could be potential herbal remedy for lung cancer.(Health Action, April, 2007)

 

LENTEN COLLECTION AGAINST HUNGER & DISEASE -07

 

Sl. Nos.	Parishes/Institutions	Amount
01.	St. Anthony’s Parish, Maubhandar	2,590.00
02.	Christ the King Church, Chakradharpur	5,000.00
03.	St. Anthony’s Church, Dhanbad	10,000.00
04.	Jeevan Jyothi School of Nursing, Telco	5,000.00
05.	Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Telco	11,485.00
06.	St. Theresa’s Church, Sindri	945.00
07.	Prabhu Marsal Church, Goelkera	2,062.00
08.	Sacred Heart Church, Adra	10,652.00
09.	Holy Cross Convent, Chandil	1,000.00
10.	Prem Niketan Society, C/o. Sacred Heart Convent, Bistupur	2,500.00
11.	Sacred Heart Convent, Bistupur	1,000.00
12.	Holy Family, Raharghora Mission	1,220.00
13.	St. Barbara’s Church, Mosoboni	9,347.00
14.	St. Anthony’s Church, Mango	3,200.00
15.	St. Mary’s Church, Bistupur	23,081.00
16.	Loyola Sadan, Jilling	1,000.00
17.	Holy Child Convent, Purulia	1,500.00
18.	Infant Jesus’ Church, Sonari	14,179.00
19.	St. Mary’s Church, Omra	1,720.00
20.	Siadih Mission	488.00
21.	St. Joseph’s Church, Gua-Kiriburu	22,575.00
22.	St. Paul Miki Centre, Bordor	1,765.00
23.	St. John De Britto Church, Gomoh	2,090.00
24.	St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Golmuri	25,823.00
25.	Holy Family Church, Kumardhubi	3,305.00
26.	St. Teresa’s Church, Sindri	940.00
27.	Jyoti Sadan Trust, C/o Carmel Convent, Sonari	500.00
28.	St. Joseph’s Hospital, Bhilai Pahari	445.00
29.	St. Robert’s Church, Parsudih	000.00
30.	St. Xavier’s Church, Chaibasa	000.00
31.	St. Teresa’s Church, Jhinkpani	000.00
32.	St. Paul’s, Church, Maluka	000.00
33.	St. Mark’s Church, Toklo	000.00
34.	St. Joseph’s Church, Charbandhia	000.00
35.	St. John’s Centre, Tepasai	000.00
36.	St. Ignatius Church, Rengra	000.00
37.	St. Mary’s Parish, Digwadih	000.00
38.	Vellankanni Matha Church, Chandakiyari	000.00
39.	Jisu Jaher, Tundi	000.00
40.	Catholic Ashram, Purulia	000.00
41.	St. Xavier’s Centre, Hatikunder	000.00
42.	Queen of Peace Church, Basahatu	000.00
43.	Queen of Our Lady of Nativity Church, Sini	000.00
44.	Jisu Marsal Church, Chandil	000.00

 

Minorities to get Priority for Bank Loans: In a step that would provide some conomic benefits to the minority communities, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to give priority to minorities in procuring bank loans.

The Union Government has been persistently insisting that proportionate amount of government revenue should be utilized for the benefit of minorities. (Cbcisite)

 

Results of the Catechism Examination - 2007
Class	1st Prize  Rs. 400.00	2nd Prize Rs. 300	3rd Prize Rs.200.00
X	Corina Ruby Peter  (SM, Bistupur)	Sonu Mundu  ( SJ,Golmuri)	Khristina Kujur  (SJ, Golmur)
IX	Junas Hembrom (SX,B, Chaibasa)	Simon Kisku (HC,Chandil)	Betel Longa (SJ,Golmuri)
VIII	Cecilia Badaud (HC,Chandil)	Edwin Bodra (SJ,Golmuri)	ManishaTirkey (AJ,Paridih)
VII	Jakarius Munda (SX,B,Chaibasa)	Priyanka Minz (SA, Dhanbad)	Manju Kerketta (SM, Bistupur)
VI	Gura Sinku (ST,Jhinkpani)	Asha Kindo (SJ,Golmuri)	Anima Bhengra (SX,G,Chaibasa)
V	Paulus Biha (HC,Chandil)	Monika Sahu (SM,Bistupur)	Rakhi Surin  (SA,Dhanbad)
IV	Ephrahim Hapadgada (SP,Maluka)	Sashilata Surin (SX,G, Chaibasa)	Preety Manonit Dodrai (SM, Bistupur)
III	Anjali Dhanson (SJ,Golmuri)	Sumitra Sundi (ST,Jhinkpani)	Bishwasi Barjo (SX,G,Chaibasa)
II	Anita Kachhap (ST,Jhinkpani)	Rakha Munda (SP,Maluka)	John Purty (SM,Bistupur)
I	Meena Toppo (SM,Bistupur)	Marcel Purty (HC,Chandil)	Sombray Boypai (SP, Maluka)

 

 

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