JAMSHEDPUR DIOCESE

                                                                                                                   

Listen to me, O islands, pay attention, peoples from distant lands. Yahweh called me from my mother’s womb; he pronounced my name before I was born. He made my mouth like a sharpened sword. He hid me in the shadow of his hand. He made me into a polished arrow set apart in his quiver. (Is.49:1)

 

CONGRATULATIONS:

Fr. Prasad Pinto, OFM (Cap)         : Appointed Rector of St. Albert’s College, Ranchi

 

ENGAGMENTS OF BISHOP FELIX TOPPO, S.J.  JULY, 2009
12	SUN	AM	Confirmation, St. Xavier’s Church	Chaibasa
13	WED	AM	Feast of Blessed Anne-Marie, Mass at LFS	Telco
16	THU	AM	Feast of OL of Mount Camel, Sacred Heart Convent	Jamshedpur
17	FRI	5.30 p.m	SJVK Gov. Body Meeting	Sundernagar
19	SUN	AM	Confirmation, St. Anthony’s Church	Dhanbad
20	MON	5.30 p.m	Catholic Charities GB Meeting	Sundernagar
27-29	MON		BIJHAN Reg. Bishop’s Council Meeting	Ranchi

 

D I O C E S A N R O U N D – U P!

CATHOLIC CHARITIES, SUNDERNAGAR: The 48^th birthday of Director, Fr. Halan Bodra was celebrated on June 16. There was celebration from the morning and meetings with different groups during the day. In the evening the clergy and religious of the town assembled at the Vikas Bharati for the cutting of the cake as well as share the sumptuous meal prepared. Fr. Henry Sequeira offered the prayer of blessings and Fr. Amatus crowned Halan with a special headgear. More than 60 clergy and religious took part in the family meal .The Catholic Charities bid farewell to Fr. John P.D. and reached him to Siadih on June 22.

 

 

ASHIRVAD, SANKOSAI: Nine Candidates were inducted into the Postulantcy on June 01 during the Mass presided over by Fr. George Manna at 6.00 p.m. in the Hall. The candidates, celebrants, and guests were led into the hall with a joyful entrance dance by the seniors. Sr. Albina, SCJM invited the candidates for the ceremonious oath taking ceremony and after they were questioned by the Chief celebrant they pronounced their dedication and committed themselves to the Eucharistic Lord.

After the Mass all assembled in the dining hall and felicitated the newly professed candidates and shared the family meal. Frs. Vijay Kachhap, S.J. and John Mundu, S.J. concelebrated and Fr. Boniface Kujur joined for the meal. Congratulations to all the postulants and their formators.

BISHOP’S HOUSE, GOLMURI: Bishop Felix Toppo and Fr. David flew out on June 01 from New Delhi for Fort Wayne for mission preaching and visitation. Fr. Cyril Fernandes, Ron and Sue welcomed them at the Air Port. Bishop Felix Toppo conferred the sacrament of Confirmation to 23 members of St. Patrick’s Church on June 03.

The Community had various welcome and send-off meals to the visiting guests. Fr. Alex Dodrai left for Home Holiday on June 06. He had a visitor from his Parish – 1122 South Clinton, MIKE BENDAL in Jamshedpur for 2 days. Alex paid a quick visit to Fr. Edward Kongari at Dhowatand while returning from Ranchi on June 04. As soon as Bishop Felix Toppo, S.J. and Fr. David left St. Partick Church for Gatineau, Bishop Joe reached Arcola. Bonie Davis drove him all the way from Kentucky. Later Fr. Cyril reached him back.

Fr. Gyan met Dr. Deb at the Mercy Hospital couple of times to remedy his health problems. He extended his ticket for 10 days so that he can fly out with a total fit certificate. He left for Canada on June 17 after having had few days with his dear ones at Anandapur and reached his parish on June 19 to welcome Bishop Felix Toppo, S.J. , Fr. Cyril Fernandes and Fr. David Vincent on June 21.

Fr. C.R. Prabhu reached some of luggage to the Bishop’s House on June 20 and he hopes to come away from Ranchi for good on July 01 after having received many fond and tearful farewells.

Fr. Edward Kongari celebrated his 65^th birthday with the Bishop’s House community on June 26-27. The official gathering was on the 26^th as he was travelling on the 27^th back to Dhowatand. Bro. Baldeo and company sang and felicitated Fr. Edward. Meantime Fr. Edward visited MTMH to consult his doctor. He was lucky to have avail a free and cool ride wit Fr. Augustine Ezhakunnel, S.J. all the way to St. Anthony’s Church, Dhanbad.

SEMINARIANS IN MISSION: All our seminarians took a week’s holiday after the 3 weeks summer programme at the Welfare Centre. Ten of them reached TRTC for the Ho Course and 7 to Hatikunder for Santhali-Bengali classes. Santosh, Mukesh, Rakesh and Rosario reached Goa on June 05 as they will start their classes from June 08. S. Stephen reached ASTHA on June 13 evening without any problem. Isac Tiru reached Morning Star on June 07.

Fr. Felix Raju Crasta reached Jamshedpur on June 08 and presided at the ‘Month’s Mind Mass’ for Msgr. John Bodra at the MTN Chapel at 6.45 p.m. All the members of the campus community gathered together for the Mass as well as the family meal. The community felicitated Fr. Felix during the meal. Srs. Kripa and Silvi garlanded Fr. Felix while Fr. Amatus crowned him. Fr. Felix was welcomed in the Cathedral on June 21 by the community during the 7.30 a.m. Mass.

 

KRIPA SADAN, BHILAI PAHARI: Fr. Linus Kindo took charge of  Kripa Sadan from Frs. Vernon and Casimir Vas on June 14. Fr. Casimir left for Pratiksha on June 21 and the campus community reached him in the big ambulance. The inauguration of the new academic session for the candidates was on June 25. Fr. George Manna presided at the Mass in honour of the Holy Spirit at 6.00 a.m. This year 18 candidates have reached for the programme. Fr. Linus is busy in taking classes as well as looking after their needs. It is hoped that few more candidates will arrive before the end of the month. Fr. Vernon D’Souza left the campus and reached St. Mary’s on June 14. (Linus)

PRABHU MARSAL CHURCH, GOILKERA: On June 07, 13 adults received ‘First Communion’ during the Mass in the Parish Church. All the 13 candidates came in the previous evening for confession and stayed until the morning Mass. The parishioners felicitated them after the Mass. Fr. Roque Cardoza presided at the Mass. The village community celebrated the event in the evening.

On June 14, Sunday electric power supply was switched on by the Jharkhand Electricity Board for the campus. It took almost two years to get the supply to the village. Congratulations to Frs. Roque and Linus for their determined effort. Fr. Roque celebrated his 49^th birthday on June 30. The day began with a solemn Mass in the Church at 7.00 a.m. The school children felicitated Fr. Roque with a special cultural programme after the Mass. The campus community shared a sumptuous meal at noon with Frs. Corne and Roque.  Many guests arrived to wish and share the joy of the day with Roque at noon as well as in the evening.

Fr. Cornelius Tigga was reached to Prabhu Marsal Parish Fr. Richard Miranda on June 24 and the parishioners extended him a very warm welcome during the Mass on June 28. The school and Parish bid farewell to Fr. Pradeep Marandi on June 12 / 14. He reached his new destination, Chowka on June 27.

ST. JOHN MARY VIANNEY CHURCH, DHOWATAND: Bro. Baldeo Hembrom reached the centre on June 02 to support the Pastor, Fr. Edward. The ground is cleared for the construction of the classrooms. Meantime piles of bricks and sand started arriving in the campus for the construction. The newly appointed Regent, Bro. Manoj Kujur reached the campus on June 14 and the school reopened on June 15. He is busy in the school with new admissions as well as gardening. Fr. Edward visited Jamshedpur on June 25-27 to consult his doctors on the health front. Meantime, the foundation for the new Primary block started on June 19 with the help of the villagers.  Mr. Ephrem Kispotta visited the place to do the Marking on the same day. Fr.  Edward Kongari celebrated his birthday in Jamshedpur vigil-morning and reached Dhowatand in the evening. (Edward)

MISSIONARIES OF CHARITY, BARADWARI:  Sr. Raymond Xalxo, M.C. expired on June 10 early morning. She was sick for some time and admitted at Mercy. Fr. Amatus Kujur, the Parish Priest, presided at the funeral Mass at the Nirmala Hirday on Wednesday at 3.00 p.m. Priests and religious from the town communities attended the funeral liturgy as well as the internment at the Babudih cemetery.

ST. ANTHONY’S PARISH, KUTKUDUNGRI: The feast of St. Anthony, the Parish Day was celebrated on June 14. Fr. Sanjay Kujur, C.Ss.R presided at the solemn Mass in the Church at 5.30 p.m. The celebration began with a procession to the Church. Frs. Anand Toppo, Seraphin, Boniface and Florence concelebrated. The Parish youth conducted the choir with devotional hymns. The parishioners had organised community meal in the evening for all. Congratulations to the Clergy, Sisters and Parish Council members for the grand celebration of the Parish Day. (Sanjay)

QUEEN OF PEACE PARISH, BASAHATU: On June 7 was a memorable day for the Parish as 40 children received Jesus first time on this day. Fr. Camille Hembrom presided at the solemn Mass with Frs. Sushil Jojo and Kishore. The Sisters from Amda and all the parishioners came to witness the solemn event. The singing was excellent and the faithful participated in the liturgy very actively. Soon after the Mass the first communicants were felicitated and a banquet was served from them. Congratulations to Fr. Sushil and his dedicated team.(Sanjay)

ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL, BHILAI PAHRI: The campus community thanked Fr. Casimir Vas and welcomed Fr. Linus Kindo on June 21 during the Mass at 6.30 a.m. Fr. George Manna presided at the Mass and Fr. Linus preached an inspiring homily. The hospital staff presented a memento to Fr. Casimir as a token their love and appreciation for the selfless ministry of Fr. Casimir. Later all shared a sumptuous breakfast with the hospital staff.

JISU MARSAL PARISH, Chandil: Fr. Valerian Lobo took charge of the Parish on June 21 during the Mass in the Church in the presence of Fr. Tobias Kujur, Sisters and Parishioners. The faithful extended a very warm welcome to their new pastor after the Mass. Fr. Valerian left for Maluka on the next day to hand over the charge to Fr. Junas Purty on the 28^th and hoping to return  on the 29^th.

SACRED HEART CHURCH, ADRA: The solemnity of the feast of the Sacred Heart, the Parish Day was celebrated on June 21. Fr. Walter Crasta, Director, DSWC was the Chief celebrant at the solemn Concelebrated Eucharist in the Church at 7.30 a.m. The choir rendered devotional hymns during the Mass. Soon after the Mass the parishioners presented skits on different biblical themes. Later all shared breakfast and left for home celebrations. The clergy and religious of the deanery and neighbouring communities Gathered at the presbytery at noon for the festal meal. Fr. Sahay Thason returned from home visit on the 21^st morning and was part of the grand celebration of the Parish day- 2009. Congratulations to Fathers, Sisters, and Members of the parish Council/Parish Organisations for the meaningful celebration of the Parish Day. (Jerome)

ST. ANTHONY’S CHURCH, DHANBAD: The solemnity of the Parish Day, St. Anthony of Padua, was celebrated on June 14 and Fr. Niocholas Kerketta presided at the solemn Mass in the morning. Parishioners assembled in big number from all the mass centres for the Parish Day.  The choir was superb and rendered devotional hymns during the liturgy. After the Mass all shared tea/coffee and biscuits and left for home celebrations. The clergy and religious of the deanery assembled in the evening at the Parish House to celebrate the solemn event. Congratulations to Frs. Richy, Norbert Kindo and Corne and the Parish Council for the meaningful celebration of the Parish Day.

 

APPOINTMENTS/TRANSFERS OF THE RELIGIOUS IN JAMSHEDPUR DIOCESE
	NAME	POSITION & PLACE
01	Sr. Margaret Mary A.C	Superior, Carmel Convent, Dhanbad
02	Sr. Marie Joel A.C	Superior, Sacred Heart Convent, Jamshedpur
03	Sr. Valsa A.C	Headmistress, St. Mary’s Hindi School, Bistupur
04	Sr. James DDM	St. Mary’s, Junior Block – Religious Centre
O5	Sr. Elsina SSH	Principal & Superior, St. Xavier’s School, Balrampur
06	Sr. Mary Aind SSH	Teacher, St. Xavier’s School, Balrampur

 

BLESSED MOTHER TERESA PARISH, SIADIH:  Fr. Michael Jojo celebrated his 42^nd birthday on June 24 and it was a memorable day for Siadih. The hostel – school children prayed and wished Fr. Michael God’s special blessings during the morning Mass as well as at the school assembly. The school children had special cultural programme in the morning. Fr. Halan and Mr. Ronny D’Costa reached with a team for lunch. In the evening the clergy and religious of the deanery assembled at the Parish House to share the family meal. It was a great day as showers of blessings came in the afternoon  and cooled down one and all.

THANKS AND GOD BLESS !
	Name	Position & Place
01	Sr. Lini A.C	Headmistress, St. Mary’s Hindi School , N.Road
02	Sr. Carmine Mary A.C	Principal, Carmel School, Dhanbad
03	Fr. Hilary Lobo,S.J.	Principal, St. Xavier’s English School, Purulia
04	Sr. Odil Minj. OSU	Superior, St. Angela’s Convent, Chakradharpur

 

ST. PAUL’S PARISH, MALUKA:  Fr. Junas Purty was installed as the Parish Priest of St. Paul’s Parish on June 28 during the parish Mass by Fr. Camille Hembrom, the Dear of Kolhan-Porahat. The celebrants were led to the Altar by the faithful in procession with dancing and singing. Frs. Sanjay Kujur, C.Ss.R, Linus Kindo were present as they had taken Fr. Junas by a Sumo to make sure that he is officially installed. After the Mass, the parish community extended a very warm welcome to their new pastor and send off to Fr. Valerian Lobo. The celebrations concluded at 11.00 a.m.

ST. XAVIER’S SCHOOL, BALRAMPUR : Fr. Cyprian Lobo introduced Srs. Elsina and Mary to the staff, children and parents during the assembly on June 01. The classes continued for few days and had to be closed down due to the extreme heat and order of the DC. The Sisters shifted their residence to the newly constructed 1^st floor of the hostel. Fr. Zaffar managed to hand over 3 classrooms for the functioning of the school for the time being. He hopes to complete the construction within another month. (Cyprian)

PRATIKSHA, NEELDUNGRI:  Fr. Casimir Vas reached and took charge of the department on June 21 and welcomed the seminarians on the 23^rd. He was reached by the Hospital/Kripa Sadan community. Frs. Mathew and Casimir did the urgent shopping on the 22,23,24 & 25 and got all the needed things for the 41 candidates and the faculty. Jamshedpur Diocese has 6 candidates this year for the Propaedeutic Course. The programme began with the retreat and it will conclude on June 01. Archbishop William D’Souza, S.J,, Archbishop of Patna will preside over the solemn Mass on July 01. (Mathew)

ST. JOSEPH’S WELFARE CENTRE, GOLMURI:  The Centre had the inauguration ceremony of 126^th conversational English classes on 14^th May. Bishop Felix Toppo, S. J was the Chief Guest and gave away the awards for the students. Frs. Vijay Kachhap, Sanjay, and Sr.Amla SSH were the guest of honour. Our 22 diocesan seminarians had three weeks intensive programme in the Welfare Centre starting with Japan Karate, Computer classes, Personality Development classes. This programme concluded with a small certificate giving ceremony by Our Bishop, Frs. George, Vijay Kachhap, David Vincent, Michael Raj and Mr. James Davis.   Fr. Michael Raj and Mr. Manik were in Chennai to attend a seminar on community college and the welfare centre is going to start St. Joseph’s Community College from August 2009. This college will focus on the drop outs. This year there will be only two treads; Nursing assistants and DTP in computer. These diploma courses will be affiliated to IGNOU. The affiliation work is on progress. The forms for the community college will be given from 1^st July onwards. (Henry)

 

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!

THE ANTI-FLU DIET: Sometimes a flu shot works, and sometimes it doesn’t. To increase your odds of preventing the flu, eat more broccoli, spinach, lettuce, and onions. They all contain quercetin, a powerful antioxidant shown to reduce the risk of flue in mice. Research has also linked high consumption of quercetin with catching fewer colds, says University of South Carolina researcher J Mark David, PhD. His virus-avoiding strategy (besides steering clear of those who are sick and being vigilant about hand washing) includes loading g up on quercetin-rich foods. Best of all, he says, are red onions, which have quadruple the quercetin of most other produce. Eat them raw or cooked, though cooking foods with quercetin may make the antioxidant more easily absorbed. (Janis Graham)

JUICY NEWS : A glass of pure juice is a convenient way to get a serving of fresh fruit, not to mention disease-fighting polyphenols  and protection from LDL oxidation – the trigger for the development of “bad” cholesterol. A study show that some of the new “gourmet”  juices – made from pomegranates, blueberries, black cherries, grapes, or berries- have up to 20 percent more antioxidants than orange and apple, the old standbys. Make your own healthful juices with veggies like gourds, tomatoes or beetroot. If you don’t find them tasty, try adding a bit of sugar or sugar substitute. (Janis graham)

SKIPPING SLEEP HARDENS ARTERIES:  People who scrimp on sleep are more likely to develop the hardening of their arteries, a precursor to heart disease. Experts say getting enough sleep is important for good health. In a study of 495 adults by the Journal of the American Medical Association, calcified arteries were found in nearly a third of people who slept fewer than five hours a night. This dropped to around one in 10 for those who slept an extra hour. (Insight)

KHRIST PREMALAYA, ASTHA: Greetings from Br. Stephen. I reached here safely and I am quite at home. The new academic year started on June 22 and we are 26 Brothers and one Sister in our batch. The place is good for studies and pastoral ministries. Various responsibilities and works have been very systematically arranged. My regards to all at the Bishop’s House and very specially to Bro. Pascal. (S . Stepen)

                                                                                                                       

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