Vol. XXXVII No. 07 |
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JULY, 2007 |
Laugh and the world laughs with you;
Weep and you weep alone;
This grand old earth must borrow its mirth,
It has troubles enough of its own.
Sing, and the hills will answer;
Sing, it is lost on the air;
The echoes bound to a joyful sound
But shrink from voicing care.
Be glad, and friends are many;
Be sad, and you lose them all;
There are none to decline your nectared wine,
But alone you must drink life’s gall.
There is room in the halls of pleasure
For a long and lovely train,
But one by one we must all file in
Through the narrow aisles of pain.
Rejoice and men will seek you;
Grieve and they will turn and go-
They want full measure of your pleasure,
But they do not want your woe, (Ella Wheeler Wilcox)
OFFICIAL-
STATUS
Fr. Vernon D’Souza Director
of Candidates, Kripa Sadan, Bhilai Pahri
Fr. Casimir Vas
Minister & Spiritual Father, Kripa Sadan, Bhilai Pahari
Fr. Alex Dodrai Principal, St. Xavier’s English School,
CKP
Fr. C.R. Prabhu Coordinator, Junior Priest’s
Programme (12 years)
Br. Dileep Marandi Ministry,
St. Mary’s Church, N. Road
+ Felix
Toppo, S.J.
Bishop of
Engagements of Bishop Felix Toppo, S.J : July, 2007 |
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01 |
Sun |
A.M |
Confirmation |
Bordor |
02 |
Mon |
A.M |
School Managing committee Meeting |
Goilkera |
09 |
Mon |
A.M |
Schola Brevis, |
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13 |
Fri |
A.M |
Blessing of the New Library Block at GD |
Birsanagar |
14 |
Sat |
A.M |
Feast Day Mass for |
Telco |
15 |
Sun |
P.M. |
Meeting with Charismatic team |
Curia Hall |
16 |
Mon |
A.M |
Feast Day Mass, Our Lady of |
Park View |
21 |
Sat |
P.M |
GB SJVK Meeting |
BH |
22-27 |
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RBC. SAC Meeting |
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28 |
Sat |
P.M |
GB CC at Catholic Charities |
Sundernagar |
31 |
Tue |
A.M |
Jubilee Mass at Loyola |
Jsr. |
Congratulations
Msgr. Lourdunada
Daniel Appointed Bishop
of
Fr. Selva Raj Awarded Doctorate with “Summa cum Laude”
Bishop Leo Cornelio Appointed Archbishop
of
Fr. John Kochuchira,TOR Elected Vicar General of the congregation
D I O C E S A
N R O U N D - UP :
Immediately after the Mass, Fr. Edward was felicitated by the community. Fr. George Anthony thanked everybody for their support and initiative. There was a special meal for the clergy , religious and guests after the ceremony. Frs. Vijay Kachhap, S.J. and Walter Crasta were present for the ceremonial installation of Fr. Edward Kongari at Dhowatand.
Fr. Amatus rushed to Gumla on hearing the demise of his uncle, Mr. Florence Kujur on June 05 and returned on the same night.
Fr. Michael Raj joined the parish community on June 01 and busy in getting to know work culture of SJWC.
On June 17, during the
Bishop’s House, Golmuri : Bishop Felix returned from his pilgrimage
to
The farewell-welcome for Frs. Leo and Michael Raj by the community was on June 19 evening. Leo was shuttling to and from Pratiksha daily to make the necessary arrangement for the inauguration .
Fr. A. Alphonse was given a fond farewell by the community on June 25th. He had to travel back and forth to support Fr. Gerry with the school work at St. Mary’s English school.
St. Mary’s Church, N. Road: Fr. Edwin Coelho was too busy to complete the formalities for the formation of the Parish Pastoral Council at St. Mary’s. Meantime he announced his moving out to Jhinkpani entrusting the Parish to the care of Frs. Petrus Barla, C.SS.R and Fr. Gerry D’Souza. He will be moving up and down to Jhinkpani and N. Road until the arrival of the new PP, Fr. Joy Paul at St. Mary’s.
St. Barbara’s Parish, Mosaboni:
Fr. A. Alphonse was installed as the Parish Priest of St. Barbara’s Parish by Fr. George Manna on June 17. The celebrants
were led by a troupe of dancing girls from
After the Mass there was a cultural programme to welcome the new Parish Priest. There were about 200 faithful present for the installation of Fr. A. Alphonse as the Parish Priest of Mosaboni.
The Parishioners bid farewell to Fr. Raphael Monteiro on June 15. Fr. Alphonse made arrangements and reached Fr. Raphael to Kumardhubi on the 20th.
Queen of Peace Parish, Basahatu: Bishop Felix Toppo, S.J. conferred
the sacrament of Confirmation to 58 members of the community and ‘First
Communion’ 18 children. on June 17, during the solemn Eucharist. The solemn
Mass began at
Seminarian Vijay Barla discontinued his studies for Priesthood and left the diocese.
St. Anthony’s Church, Dhanbad : Fr. Edward Kongari, Dean of Dhanbad installed Fr. Richard Miranda as the new Parish Priest of Dhanbad on June 24 during the solemn Mass in the school hall. Fr. Richard presided at the Mass as per the liturgy and Fr. Edward preached. Soon after the Mass the parishioners welcomed and felicitated the new Parish Priest and thanked Fr. Edward Kongari for his 6 years of ministry at Dhanbad parish. The parishioners of Dhanbad expressed their gratefulness to Fr. Edward supporting him with all the utensils and furniture for Dhowatand worth Rs. 8,000.00. The programme concluded with a community breakfast. Fr. Edward shifted his belongings to the Nirmala. He continues to be the Dean of Dhanbad while taking care of the new mission of Dhowatand.
St. Mark’s Parish, Toklo:
Fr. Camille handed over the mantle of PP, Toklo to Fr. Junas Purty on
June 24, during the Mass at
St. Robert’s Parish, Parsudih: Fr. Henry Sequeira was installed as
the Parish Priest of St. Robert’s by Fr. George Manna during the solemn Mass on
June 24 at
Soon after the Mass, the parishioners extended a warm welcome to the new Parish Priest with songs and flower bouquets. Later Fr. Henry had a meeting with the Parish Council and Mahila Sangh members in the school. Fr. Henry in his address thanked the community for their welcome and extended his whole hearted support in all the undertakings for welfare of the parish.
The parishioners gave a fond farewell to Fr. Venancius on July 01 during the Mass. Fr. Venancius had to leave Parsudih earlier to take charge as the Headmaster of St. Joseph’s School, Charandia. He came back to hand over the charges to Fr. Henry on June 30 and July 01.
Pratiksh, Neeldungri: Cardinal Telesphore P. Toppo inaugurated the ‘ PROPAEDEUTIC COURSE’ at Pratiksh on June 24. The ceremony began with a welcome address by Bishop Felix Toppo and the Cardinal presided over the solemn Eucharist. Archbishop Staney Fernandes, S.J., Secretary General, CBCI and Bishop Charles Soreng, S.J were present for the inaugural ceremony. The novices of Jesu Bhavan led the singing for the liturgy. Over 200 Priests and religious were present for the solemn event at Praitskh. This is an intensive spirituality programme for the Bhijan seminarians before they proceed for the study of Philosophy. Frs. Mathew Chanikuzy is appointed as the Director and Fr. Leo D’Souza , Minister. This year 47 seminarians from 15 dioceses of the region had signed up for the course but only 39 reached. At present the campus is put on silent mode as the candidates are in retreat.
Bishop Felix offered Mass for the hostel children and the inmates of the old age home of St. Vincent’s Ashram on June 23rd evening in the hostel hall. After the Mass, the community felicitated the Bishop with songs and dances.
Fr. Edward Saldanha was rushed to
Telephones!
Fr. Roque Cardoza 09955127981 Fr. Linus Kindo 9430382253
Prabhu Marsal (Goilkera) 09955140075 Fr. Vijay Kachhap, S.J 9430379520
Fr. Michael Jojo (Siadih) 06597- 290746 Fr. Casimir Vas 9835191824
Fr. Vernon D’Souza 9431933737 Toklo Parish 9234139594
Vidya Jyoti, Siadih: Fr. Michael Jojo celebrated his 40th birthday on June 24 with a special Mass, felicitations and family meal. The religious and clergy of the nearby communities came for a special meal in the evening.
The school bid a fond farewell to Fr. Vernon D’Souza on June 18 and welcome to Fr. James Surin. The arrival of the hostel children brought back the noise and action in the campus and joy for all. Fr. Vernon left for Bhilai Pahari as the director of Kripa Sadan, the Candidate’s House on June 25th .
The candidates started reaching Kripa Sadan from June 22nd and Fr. Csimir Vas took full charge of the campus. Fr. Vernon D’Souza, the new Director of the Candidates was reached by Fr. Michael Jojo on June 26.
The dispensary was crowded all through the month with patients and the hospital had many admissions and the nurses and staff had to be on their toes.
St. Theresa’s Parish, Jhinkpani: Fr. Edwin Coelho was read in as the Parish Priest on June 24 during the Mass at 8.00. a.m. by Fr. Augustine Kullu. The community welcomed the new pastor with much enthusiasm and joy. Fr. Edwin Coelho presided at the Eucharist and preached an inspiring homily in Ho. The parishioners gave a fond send-off to Fr. Augsutine Kullu during the Mass. Fr. Augustine shifted his residence to Chaibasa Parish on the 27th. Fr. Edwin was welcomed at St. Theresa’s School on the 25th as its Secretary by the staff and students. During the same function they thanked Fr. Augustine for his valuable service to the school for the last 6 years. On June 28, 3 CMC Sisters arrived to a rousing welcome by the staff , students, hostel children, Parish Priests and Frs. David Vincent-Vijay Kachhap, S.J. and Cyprian Lobo. The Sisters will work in the Parish and school and reside in the campus.
The school bid a fond farewell to Fr. Johny P.D., on June 30th with dances, songs and gifts. Fr. Johny P.D. will stay at the Lupita Hall, Telco and attend the B.ED. classes at the Loyola College of Education.
Retreat for Priests & Religious at SDC,
For reserving seats - Contact
: Director, SDC,
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 –UP:
Welcome to the Diocese!
Sr. Serene, CMC
Sr. Therese Maria, CMC Jhinkpani
Sr. Anjali, CMC Jhinkpani
Sr. Tresa Flower, CMC Catholic Charities, Sundernagar
Sr. Nirmala Jyothi, JMJ Principal, Jeevan Jyothi Scool of Nursing,Telco
Sr. Cecilamma Thumma , JMJ Nursing Tutor, Jeevan Jyothi
There is lot
of excitement and sensation in
Collegio Missionario Internationale : I am glad that all the three professors were happy with my work, a 400 page stuff (in two line space), and was awarded "Summa Cum Laude". I have relaxed for two days. I had a small meal-out with Dileep and friends as well. Dileep did a wonderful thing as a main-line support on the day, and Joseph Xavier was also present.
I am asked to publish the
whole of the work, as they found the stuff interesting. Usually a section alone
is sufficient. Publishing the whole thing will need more corrections
meticulously, as was observed in the time of defence. Besides as the author,
Mark Heim, an american Baptist minister and professor of a seminary, is alive,
I am already in contact with him by mail. In fact, he had sent me some of his
works in the beginning of the year; now he wanted to read the whole thesis. I
had already sent in the material and now have to wait for his observations as
well. I need to get the material ready for publishing; get it approved by the
three professors, the Dean of the faculty, the Secretary General of the
University, Imprimatur from
Meanwhile considering whether I could finish or not my full work before June, I have accepted through the Formator-Spiritual Father of the college placement for summer ministry in Italy (I could not manage to get it in non-Italian land), so that on the reopening of the university in October I can continue with the work and permissions for print. So, I have not planned the booking of tickets back home-land yet. I will let you know the levels of progress as days pass by.
I wish all the best for one and all. My sincere thanks for your prayers and wishes once again. May God bless and keep us.(Selva)
St. Peter’s
Pontifical Seminary,
Our seminary reopened on 01st of June. But my exams are still on-up to 13th of June. I am fine and doing well. I have been elected as the first year Doyen. There are 72 students in the first year theology(institute)and 48 in the seminary. There are two brothers from Jharkhand, (
one for Daltangunj and Simdega) in the first year. There is a second year student for the diocese of Daltangunj.
I do keep praying for u and our diocese, and I beg of your for the same.(Jilson T.)
The new
Bhijan Liturgical Seminar, SDC,
Thanks and God Bless!
Fr. Cyriac, MSFS Parish Priest , Sini
Sr. Fidelis, JMJ Principal,