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October 2000 A.D..
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True
Heroism
SAPTHATHI
RE-UNION CELEBRATION
DMCA
CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEETING
MILLENNIUM
YOUTH CAMP
CHIDREN'S
DAY
ANNUAL
DAY -FARIDABAD
SAPTHATHI
RE-UNION CELEBRATION PROGRAMME
MASS
ON OCTOBER 15TH AT PANJABI BHAG, TRILOKAPURI & FARIDABAD
FAMILYGET-TOGETHER-OKHALA
MALANKARA
CATHOLIC MAHAJUBILEE CONVENTION
ETTUNOMPU
ONAMAM
CELEBRATION
PLATINUM
JUBILEE OF S.I.C. CELEBRATED
FESTAL
WISHES
VISIT
NECROLOGY
PRAYER
MEETINGS
M.C.Y.M
STUDY
GROUP FOR GENTS
MATHRUSANGAM
DAYS
OF IMPORTANCE- OCTOBER, 2000
REUNION
SAPTHATHI- A LAYMAN'S PERSPECTIVE
FAMILY
SPONSOR
Managing Editor :Fr.Cherian Mambrakuzhy
Editor : Dr.Thomas
Kaleekal
Circulation : Mr.Aby Peedikayil
Members :
Sr.Preshitha SIC (Faridabad)
Mrs.Lizy Varghese (Ghaziabad)
Mr.Abraham Pattiyani (Okhala)
Mr.Jose Thomas (East Delhi)
Mr.K.T.Scaria (Noida)
Mr.N.C.Philip (W.Delhi)
Mr.P.K.Joseph (Central Delhi)
Mr.Roy Thomas (South Delhi)
Mr.K.Y.Jose(Dilshad Garden)
Job Box Mr. James Mathew
Mr.Jose Mathew
True Heroism
When Napolean was sentenced to exile on the island of St.Helene, an
English Newspaper opined that this military genius would sooner kill
himself than be exiled. Napolean heard the comment and said, “I believe
suicide as the most abominable of all crisis, and I cannot find any reason
for its justifications. It’s coward’s crime. How can a man call himself
brave if he cannot bear life’s ups and downs? True heroism consists in
facing adverse fortune however great I might be and being able to meet
the challenge.”
SAPTHATHI RE-UNION
CELEBRATION
Due to the GREAT Jubilee of Christu Jayanti
and the Re-Union Sapthathi , this year is doubly important
for us. Through out the world while the Universal Church is celebrating
the Great Jubilee visibly with all its greatness, we give much importance
along with the Great Jubilee to the Sapthathi Re-Union Celebration. Definitely,
it is an occasion for us to praise our God for the blessings showered upon
the Church in a special way for last 70years and, at the same time, to
understand more of the Church in details.
What is Malankara Church? The following explanation given by
, His Grace The Most Rev. Dr. Cyril Mar Baselios, the Head of the Malankara
Catholic Church makes us understand well of the Malankara Church.
"It generally stands for the ancient Christian community, which,
while claiming its ecclesial origin form the preaching of the Apostle St.Thomas,
separated itself of the Holy see of Rome as a result of its revolt against
the latinisation tendency of the Portuguese missionaries in 1653.
This Malankara Community remains today further divided as the Malankara
Orthodox, Jacobite, Marthomite and partly C.S.I Churches. Through
the tireless efforts of this church for communions with the Holy See of
Peter in Rome, a section of this community has regained communion with
the Holy See of Rome, accepting the primacy of the Pope. Thus this ecclesial
community, as it had legitimately grown up with its apostolic and ecclesial
traditions , was canonically acknowledged and established in 1930. This
community has about 300,000 faithful today and is known as the Malankara
Catholic, leaving more than 2.5 million people in the non-catholic
section." (Ref. "Emerging Trends in Malankara Catholic Theology",p.165-6).
Malankara Church as an Apostolic Church has assumed all the God-given
responsibilities and she tries her best to make the responsibilities fulfilled
wherever she is. Hence, she came to Delhi Mission and continues
her work here despite of so many hurdles she faces in the way she has to
go. Greater cooperation and readiness to work hard for the Glory
of God are the keys to keep the Church in Delhi Mission alive and strong,
discharging effectively her responsibilities.
It is greatly acknowledged that what we are now in this Delhi Mission
is the result of the toil, tears, blood, money and prayers of hundreds
of those who love the Malankara Church with utmost sincerity. How much
was given to the church in His Name so much was the blessing they received
from Him in various ways. We believe in a God who puts much weightage
to one's heart, not on what one has. On the occasion
of this celebration let us offer our prayers for our church in
Delhi mission and remember all those who have worked hard for us in our
prayers. Let our ever-loving God bless us all.
Fr.Cherian Mambrakuzhy
DMCA CENTRAL COMMITTEE
A meeting of DMCA Central committee will be held at 9.00 a.m.
on 1st October, 2000 (Sunday) at Community Hall, Goledakhana.
Malankara Catholic Youth Movement, Delhi Mission is a youth initiative
rooted in the spirituality of Malankara Catholic Church. It is an endeavor
with its focus on instilling in youth, a love for Christ and His Church
and to encourage them to live as His true disciples witnessing wherever
they are. The vision of the M.C.Y.M, Delhi Mission is to reach out to every
youth in Delhi and its surroundings with its true message. In order
to attain this goal and make the youth in our Delhi Mission qualitatively
better, it has been decided to conduct a Youth Camp( October 6 -8, 2000)
at Malankara Bhavan, Faridabad as a part our Re-Union Sapthathi Celebration(15th
October, Sunday). There will be study classes, spiritual and liturgical
orientation programmes, group dynamism, Talent display , Public
Meeting and Visiting etc. etc. The proposed Camp will start at 6pm on Friday(6/10)and
end at 2.30pm on Sunday(8/10). Different committees are working hard
to get the Camp well organized under the Coordinator of the programme,
Fr. V.Madathikunnath. All youth members are requested
to ensure your valuable presence for the occasion.
Delhi: Children's Day(October 2, Monday) programme will, as it was mentioned
earlier, start at 9 a.m. with Holy Mass (in English) and will conclude
by 4.30 p.m. All our school-going children are welcome.
Please come with Bible, pen and note book. Both for juniors and seniors
the topic for elocution competition will be "Children and Malankara Mission
in Delhi Region". Time allotted is only 5 minutes.
All groups will be given seven minutes each for Bible theme presentation.
Any Bible theme can be presented. Please come prepared.
Faridabad: Malankara Community in Faridabad organizes Children's Day
on October 1&2 at Malankara Bhavan. There will be special
classes, competitions, group activities, talent displays and entertainment
programmes by children. All our school-going children are welcome.
There will be a joint -annual celebration by Sunday School, M.C.Y.M,
Mathrusangam in the after noon on Oct.2nd at Malankara Bhavan. All the
members are requested to make the day a grand success.
SAPTHATHI RE-UNION
CELEBRATION PROGRAMME
The Delhi Malankara Mission (DMCA, HMCA & UPMCA) has decided to
celebrate the 70th Re-Union anniversary jointly on 15th October, 2000 (Sunday)
at Community Hall, Gole-dhakana. The Re-Union Sapthathi Celebration will
start with Holy Qurbono at 9 a.m. followed by a Public Meeting. Most
Rev. Geevarghese Mar Timotheos, Bishop of Tiruvalla will be the main Celebrant
for the mass and P.A. Sangma, (former Speaker of Loksabha and
Member of the Parliament) will be the Chief guest for the public meeting.
Every one is personally requested to participate in the functions and make
this Jubilee Celebration a great blessing for the Mission.
The following committees are working hard to make the day a grand success
and blessing;
Convenor
: The Chaplain
Co-Convenor : Mr.V.P.
Thomas (DMCA Vice Chairman).
Liturgy
: Fr. Kuriakose Nellattu
Srs. Tessy Maria SIC, Rose John DM and Sr.Preshitha SIC
Programme
: Mr. Abraham Pattiani, Sr. Benjamin SIC
Public Meeting : Fr. Varghese Madathikunnath,
Messr. T.G. Thomas, Varughese Mathew(Gbd)
Food
: Messr. Idiculla Chandy, K.A. Sunny ( Fbd)
Venue
: Messr. Varughese Thomas, Thomas Daniel( Roy)
Outline of the programme
October 15th (Sunday),2000
9a.m. CONCELEBRATED HOLY QURBONO
Main Celebrant : Rt.
Rev. Geevarghese Mar Timotheos ( Bishop of Tiruvalla)
11a.m. Public Meeting
President : Rt. Rev. Geevarghese Mar Timotheos
Chief Guest P.A.Sagma(former Lok Sabha Speaker ,member of Parliament)
Felicitations:
V.Rev.Fr. Victor D'Souza (Administrator Delhi Archdiocese)
V.Rev. Fr. John Berchmans OIC (Bahya Kerala Coordinator)
V.Rev. Fr.Sebastian Vadakkumpadan (Chaplain, Syro Malabar)
1p.m Lunch
( There will be a common arrangement for lunch. Lunch will be served to all those have coupon for it. Please contact your area committee members for the coupon arrangements. All the committee members are requested to make sure the numbers of the participants from their respected area for the better arrangements of the programme. Tea, Coffee etc., will be available at the stall on payment)
2.30p.m Orchestra
MASS
ON OCTOBER 15TH AT PANJABI BHAG, TRILOKAPURI & FARIDABAD
There will be no Malankara Mass on October 15th at Panjabi bhag, Trilokapuri and Faridabad Mass Centers due to Sapthathi Re-Union Celebration.
DMCA Okhala Zone will celebrate 22nd October 2000(Sunday) as its family
day. There will be various competitions, talent display, entertainment,
agape etc. after the Holy Qurbono. The Mass will start at 10.30a.m. Topic
for the elocution competition will be " The Role of the Laity in the Delhi
Mission." The topic for Quiz- Gospel of St. Luke, Malankara Church History
and Malankara Voice2000.
MALANKARA
CATHOLIC MAHAJUBILEE CONVENTION
As it was informed earlier, the forth-coming Mahajubilee convention
in Borivili-Bombay will start at 2p.m on 26th October and will be over
by noon on October 29th, 2000. Some of the guidelines of the convention
received from Bombay are given below: -
? Convention is not a mere celebration or get-together; it is a time
when God visits His people, a time for 'Conversion'. Hence the insistence
on Sacraments and Church oriented programme during the convention.
? Every participant should register his or her names. Registration
fee shall be
Rs.150/- per head. Families consisting of more than 2 members shall
pay Rs300/- only. Kindly see that members from your Parish /Mission make
the group registration. Every participant in the convention should register
their names and the Badges through out the convention.
? Except for the members of the Borivili Parish the convention is residential.
? There shall be a session for the Catechism children. During sessions
other the one for Catechism children, there shall be separate sessions
for children.
? Because of the lay out of the campus where the Convention is held,
we need to accommodate gents and ladies in separate common dormitories,
with mattresses on the floor. Hence even the couples are expected to bring
their clothes and other necessary belongings separately.
ETTUNOMPU
East Delhi: - After one week due spiritual preparation Feast of the
Nativity of Our Lady was celebrated with traditional gaiety and ardor on
8th September at Mass Centre, M.Vihar, Ph. II. Hundreds of Malankarites,
knowing the very situation that only a few would be able to attend the
mass properly due to the insufficiency of the place, came and participated
in the celebrations. Heart-felt thanks to all those have contributed
to Pachoru and the committee members who worked hard to get things arranged.
West Delhi: - Hundreds of Malankarites of West Zone gathered at Uttamnagar
Mass Center and celebrated the Feast of the Nativity of Mother Mary with
due spiritual preparation on Sept. 8th 2000. Fr. Kuriakose Nellattu celebrated
the Holy mass. Special thanks to the members of M.C.Y.M, West Zone, who
took the initiative to prepare 'Parchoru' and all those who worked hard
to make the celebration a real blessing. May the powerful intercession
of Our Mother Mary be with all.
Faridabad:- For the Malankara Makkal in Faridabad Ettunomp is
not a mere traditional observation but it is an occasion to celebrate the
festival of the locality. Concelebrated Mass,
devotional procession, Message for the day, Nercha distribution etc., were
there on September 8th. Hundreds of people, not only Malankarites
but even people from other faiths participated in the celebrations. Fr.
Madathikunnath was the main celebrant on 8th of September. Congratulations
and thanks to all those who organized and worked hard to make the day a
grand success.
Ghaziabad:- Ghaziabad Malankara community this year
too observed the 'Ettunompu' and Feast of the Nativity of Our Lady in a
unique way. During the 'Ettunompu', they ,as a part of the observation,
used to get collected at each house and had special Marian devotional prayers.
On the last day besides the Chaplain, Fr. Kuriakose Nellattu, Sr. Benjamin
S.I.C and Sr. Vimal S.I.C(Bilai) participated in the celebration
and led the prayer service. At the end ' Nercha' sponsored by Mr. Varughese
Mathew(Kunjumon) was distributed to all. Heart congratulations to
the organizers.
ONAMAM CELEBRATION
At St.Mary's: Onam was celebrated at St. Mary's School Bethany Nagar,
Faridabad on September 5th 2000( Tuesday) with traditional Kerala flavor.
Teachers and Students alike participated in various competitions. Ona Sadhya
served at the end was the special attraction of the day.
Okhala : As part of the Onam celebrations Youth wing Okhala conducted
Pookala Malasaram Tiruvathira Malsaram and other competitions, that
offered a special experience for the participants, on 9th of September,
2000 at Ayur Vigyan Nagar( R/o Mr. Babu Daniel). Fr. Varughese Madathikunnath
and Fr. Kuriakose Nellattu were present for the occasion and gave leadership
in conducting the programme. At the end Onapayasam was distributed to all.
WestUnit: Members of MCYM, West Delhi Unit gathered at M.M.Centre, Uttam
Nagar in the afternoon of "Thiruvonam" (10.9.2000) and celebrated Onam
in a special way with various traditional art forms and entertainment.
Rev. Fr. Varghese Madathikunnath was the Chief Guest and Rev. Fr.
Kuriakose Nellatt gave leadership in conducting the programmes. At the
end, "Adapradhaman" was shared by all. Around 40 youth took part and enjoyed
the day.
PLATINUM JUBILEE
OF S.I.C. CELEBRATED
The members of West Delhi Zone celebrated the Platinum Jubilee of the foundation of the Congregation of Sisters of Imitation of Christ on 8th September, 2000 with Special Holy Qurbono at Uttam Nagar Mass Centre. Fr. Kuriakose Nellatt felicitated the Sisters on the occasion and praised the glorious services being rendered by the Congregation in general, and at Delhi Mission in particular.
Malankara community in Delhi Region extend sincere prayers and festal
wishes to our dear sisters Tessy Maria, Preshitha, Maria Terese and Annie
Terese on the
occasion of their feast on 1st October, 2000.
VISIT
Fr. Varughese Mattamana , Social Service Director, Bathery Diocese,
Sr. Tess OSS (Holy Spirit Sisters, Tiruvalla) came to Delhi and visited
some of our Mass Centres during the 3rd week of last month.
Mrs. Thankamma(68yrs.), M/o Mr. William, F-4/12, Noida died on 9/9/2000 at the R/o Mr. William, Noida and buried at the cemetery of St. Mary's Church, Kulathuppuzha, Kollam on 11/9/2000.
Mr. Thomas Mathew( 84yers), F/o Mr. Abraham, 133-B, Mayur Vihar -11 died on 9/9/2000 and buried at Perunadu on 11/9/2000.
Mrs. Mary John(73years), M/o Rani, 80,Shubham Appartments, Patpatganju
died on and buried on at Kottayam.
EAST DELHI
8/10/2000
: R/o Mr. K.C. Philip, 111-E,Pkt.A-1,MayurVihar- III,
Time.5p.m. Tel. 2612495
DILSHAD GARDEN
21/10/2000
: R/o Mr. Thankachan G, D-19, G.T.B Hospital Complex.
Time 7.30p.m. Tel. 2299742
CENTRAL DELHI
08/10/2000
: R/o Mr. Varghese Thomas. 148-M, Aram Bagh, New
Delhi. Time. 5p.m.
WEST DELHI
St.Mary’s : R/o Binu Abraham, D2/193A Jivan Park, N.Delhi.
01.10.2000 Time. 5.00 p.m.
Mar Ivanios : R/o Mr. Philip Pattasserry, F-20/38, Sector-15, Rohini.
08.10.2000
Time. 5pm. Tel. 7894863.
Little flower
: Due to Sapthathi Re-Union Celebration, prayer remains
cancelled.
OKHALA
15/10/2000
: Due to Sapthathi Re-Union Celebration, prayer remains
cancelled.
22/10/2000
: Due to family gathering , prayer meeting stands cancelled.
SAKET
22/10/2000
: : R/o Mr. Mathew Cherian, T-67, II MD Floor, Kirkhi
Exten., Malvianagar
GHAZIABAD
22/10/2000
: R/o Mr. Saju Abraham, L-36, Sanjay Nagar, Ghaziabad.
6p.m
FARIDABAD
St.Joseph
07/10/2000 :
R/o Mr. Rajan Samuel, 2726 /3. Time: 7p.m.
21/10/2000 :R/o
Mr. Babu C., 2349A /3. Time: 7p.m.
St.Mary’s
08/10/2000 :R/oMr. N.J.Simon,
886A, Sect. 18. Time : 6p.m. Tel.5290571®
22/10/2000 :R/o Mr. A.V.Thomas
819/29. Time: 6p.m.
St.George
21/10/2000 :R/o Mr. Mr. Thomas,
716/23, Faridabad. Time. 7.30p.m.
Tel. 5236278®
St.Thomas
14/10/2000 :R/o Mr. Roy S.,
C-798 SGM Nagar . Time: 7.30p.m.
22/10/2000 :R/o .Mr.
Varughese K., Sect. V, Faridabad. Time: 4p.m.
FARIDABAD 01/10/2000 : Malankara Bhavan. 10a.m.
DILSHAD GARDEN 08/10 : St.Sebastian’s , Dilshad Garden.
11.30 a.m.
WEST DELHI 15/10/2000 : stands cancelled.
OKHALA 22/10/2000 :
Church of Our Lady of Health 11.30 a.m.
SAKET 08/10/2000
: Little Flower Church,Pushpavihar. 11.30a.m.
EAST DELHI 15/10
: stands cancelled.
FARIDABAD 08/10/00 : Malankara Bhavan.
10a.m
WEST DELHI 15/10/00 : Remains Cancelled
OKHALA 22/10/2000 : Church
of Our Lady of Health.11.30 a.m.
EAST DELHI 22/10/2000: St.Mary’s School, Mayur
Vihar Phase-III 11.30a.m.
MATHRUSANGAM
GHAZIABAD 14/10/00 : R/o Mrs. Lissy
Varughese, L299 ,Sanjay Nagar, Gbd. 7.30p.m
FARIDABAD
: Every Sunday at Malankara Bhavan. 10a.m
WEST DELHI 15/10/00 : Remains Cancelled
EAST DELHI 22/10/00 : St.Mary’s
School, Mayur Vihar Phase-III 11.30a.m
DAYS OF IMPORTANCE- OCTOBER, 2000
01
- St. Terese of Lissuex, Heavenly Patroness of Diocese of Tiruvalla
(Feast of Srs. Tessy Maria, Preshitha, Maria Teresse &Annie Terese)
02 -Children's Day- Delhi at Nirmal Jyothi/ Faridabad
at M.Bhavan.
Feast of Guardian Angels/Gandhi Jayanthi
6-8 -Millennium Youth Meet at Faridabad
09 - Abraham the Patriarch
10 - Commemoration of Benedict Mar Gregorios
11 -St. Philip the Deacon
15 - Sapthathi Re-Union Celebration/St. Terese of
Avila
18 - St. Luke the Evangelist
22 - St. Jacob the Apostle
27-29 - Bahya Kerala Malankara Catholic Convention
-Bombay
28
-Establishment of the Diocese of Bathery
REUNION
SAPTHATHI- A LAYMAN'S PERSPECTIVE
The Malankara Church has grown up, no doubt, considerably during the last 70 years of its communion with 'Universal Church'. The rich heritage that we share as an ancient Christian community ( St.Thomas Christians) with deep rooted spiritual traditions and cultural values has always been a driving force in our spiritual life. As we look at the growth and maturity (theological, spiritual and liturgical) acquired within a short span of 70years there are a lot that make us so proud of and happy. Hence, let us thank our Lord wholeheartedly for all that He has done for us a Church.
On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of our Re-Union Movement, it is, as far as we are concerned, a time for an introspection and reflection of the past, that will enable us to go forward much improved. It is a fact that there are elements that must, by all means, be eliminated from the life of the church for attainment of her God-given goals. The measures we should adopt, at this juncture, are of rededication, renewal and commitment to the Church in all levels.
We have come to this Delhi and work hard to meet both ends because
there is no alternative for us. The strength we need to go forward
without falling down is to be drawn from the faith inherited traditionally
through the church. It is painful to see that the church that makes us
spiritually nourished and moulds us in the way desired in Kerala
is not able to discharge her duties adequately in Delhi Mission. Still
we are undergoing in a situation where the privileges and rights
granted by Holy See to flourish and develop to fulfill her mission is,
in one way or other, denied. What is possible in other parts of India
is not possible in Delhi Mission. Why? Hope that the answer will be available
as early as possible.
In this new Millennium, let us all as the members of the Malankara
Church try our best to keep our church more active and effective in the
Delhi Mission. No divisive thinking is, in any form, appreciated
in the process of making the Church in Delhi Mission more relevant and
fruit yielding. Adequate sacrifices and suffering for the church are
inevitable from the part of her faithful members. At the same time,
this occasion can be viewed as a reminder for the church
that her responsibility to keep her children always nourished
spiritually and make her availability felt among her children always.
Yes, a new way of being of the Church in the New Millennium. Let us pray
together for God's grace.
Dr. Kaleekal
The prayer following admits the virtues that family life bestow upon
its members: “ even though the first hour of my day is hectic when socks
are lost, toast is burned, tempers are short; that you Lord for my family.
There are many who are lonely”. The pity is that lonely people are
often unhappy and lead a life in a vacuum. To dissolve loneliness, togetherness
is a must.
When we look into history we read that the family system has played
an important role in the development of mankind. All thinking people aptly
recognize that the family is the nucleus of civilization. “ The security
and elevation of the family and of family life are the prime objects of
civilizations, and ultimate ends of all industry, “ says social scientist
Eliot in the ‘The Happy Life’. The Universal Declaration of
Human Rights describes family as the natural and fundamental unit of society.
Its protection and progress holds out a promise to usher the people in
an era of peace and prosperity. The family also channels the energy and
talents of an individual.
There is nothing so bitter as the bitterness of suffering alone.
Bitterness imprisons life; the family releases it. Bitterness sickens life;
the family heals it. Among the privileges of a family is the opportunity
to share some of the deeper feelings of human life- the joys and sorrows,
victories and defeats, sobs and smiles, agony and ecstasy. “ The family
is the only preserving and healing power counteracting any historical,
intellectual or spiritual crisis not matter of what depths,” says Ruth
Anshen in the Family: Its Function. The family dwelling has been described
by many saints as an oasis in the desert of failures and frustrations.
This issue is sponsored by
MRS. & Mr. .JAMES MATHEW
(J3/33, Khirki Extn., Malviya Nagar, New Delhi-17)
on the occasion of the Birthdays of their beloved sons
ARUN AND VARUN
On 10th &25the October
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