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Creative Enlightenment
LENT:
TIME SET APART TO PONDER
HELP
SOLICITED FOR THE EARTHQUAKE-STRICKEN PEOPLE IN GUJARAT
NINAVE
FAST
ANIL
J. T. COUTO THE NEW AUXILIARY TO THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DELHI
ST.MARY'S
SCHOOL OBSERVED CHARITY DAY
FAMILY
GATHERING EAST DELHI
CULTURAL
FEST 2001
UNITY
OCTAVE AT FARIDABAD
FAMILY
DAY- FARIDABAD
LENTEN
SEASON
SHUBUKKONO
FIRST
FRUIT COLLECTION
HOLY
MATRIMONY
VISITS
NECROLOGY
PRAYER
MEETINGS
M.C.Y.M.
STUDY
GROUP FOR GENTS
MATHRUSANGAM
DAYS
OF IMPORTANCE-FEBRUARY-2001
SPONSOR
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By
Managing Editor : Fr.Cherian Mambrakuzhy
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(Tel. 6688680;
9811216685)
Mr. Jose Mathew
For the traveler on the road to spiritual progress , the primary focus is to find his/her highest potential, which may also be called creative enlightenment. In Abraham Maslow’s terminology , enlightened people are referred to as ‘meta-normal’ beings, those who embody concept of wholeness, truth, simplicity, effortless energy and transcendence. According to him, living at this higher level meant greater biological efficiency, less disease, better sleep and increased emotional intelligence. Physical problems also tend to disappear since they often the outcome of creative frustration. Not that meta- normal people are immune to fears, tensions and anxiety. These arise form genuine problems , not neurotic imagination.
Deepak Chopra in his book ‘The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success’
says most people spend 99% of their time defending their points of view,
wasting energy and nurturing resentment and hurtfulness. He says that if
we give up this habit , refusing to get into arguments , fights and
resistance, then we gain access to enormous amounts of energy- creative
energy that can be gainfully used, instead of being wasted.
We make our own roads , each one of us and whether we travel freely
and joyously or miserable and burdened by ills and sorrow , is up
to us . In the Buddhist spiritual teachings it is emphasized that before
embarking on any spiritual quest we should apply the six great perfections:-
compassion, generosity, morality, awareness, wisdom and consistency. All
these are tested every day in our lives as we interact with families ,
strangers and friends. Each one increases personal growth and improves
interpersonal relationships. Each one transcends opposing forces, dissension
and dichotomies , each one helps us on the upward path.
LENT: TIME SET APART TO PONDER
As a church we are entering the season of " Valia Nompu" ( Great Fast)
on Feb 25,2001. The time of Nombu is the time set apart by the church for
the faithful to strengthen in spiritual energy. How we can do this? It
is through fasting, prayer, love towards fellowmen and works of charity.
A well disciplined way of life is essential towards success land likewise
observance of Nombu in a disciplined and stipulated way helps us to imitate
Christ and also enrich spiritual energy. According to the tradition
and custom of Malankara church, everybody is to devote and set aside special
item for reading Holy Bible and spiritual books everyday.
Fasting is one way to discipline ourselves in the spiritual energy.
Fast is abstinance from food, or certain kinds of foods for a period of
time. The origin of fasting is unknown. But the custom of fasting has played
a part in the practices of every major religious groups. There are many
purpose for fasting. It has often been a way in which people sought
pardon for their misdeeds. In some religion people fast during the time
of mourning . In other, people believe that fasting will take their minds
from physical things, and produce a state of spiritual joy and happiness.
We Christians fast during Lent in the way Jesus Christ spent fasting
for 40 days in the wilderness.
If we look back we could see how far parents and grand parents
observed this (abstinance) to enrich themselves in spiritual energy. In
this present context of life, fasting has become a fashion and we began
to loose the real sense and meaning behind this great custom. Even the
church began to interpret the meaning of the word fasting or abstinance
, and become so linient as per the convenience of the laity and we have
been told to abstain atleast from meat and meat products on all days till
Easter Sunday. Abstain form fish on all Fridays of the Nombu. Fast atleast
form breakfast on the first day of the Nombu and on all Fridays during
lent. Those who have the tendency to smoke try to control and try to overcome
it. those who consume alchoholic drinks try to overcome it. in this
context I remember the words of Mahatama Gandhi- " A smoke can only destroy
the bdy byt the curse of drink corrupt the soul within." How meaningful
are these words? We have to ponder on it during this Lenten season.
Fasting and sharing are the two virtues of one coin. Love towards fellowmen
and the virute of shairng that emits form this real love is the real weapon
that help us ot be with Jesus Christ especially during this Lenten time.
Form fasting whatever we could save , should be shared with the needy brotheren.
There millions of people who are unlucky to have atleast one time meal.
God has blessed us with everything. During this Lenten season let us take
the pledge to help our poor and needy friends. Let us share what we are
and what we have.
Prayer is another way we could enrich ourselves in spiritual energy.
Recite the special prayer of Nombu atleast morning and evening asone family.
God dwells far from us, but prayer brings Him down to our earth. In the
morning, prayer is the key that opens to us the treasure of God's
mercies and blessings; in the evening it is the key that shuts us up under
his protection and safegurard. Here I quote, " He who runs form god in
the morning will scarcely find him the rest of the day" - says Bunyan.
Our prayer and God's mercy are like two buckets in a well, while there
one ascends, the other descends. Our Lord and God is watching us. We cannot
escape or hide anything from his sight. Let us love each other, share each
other, help each othere, prya toegether, and there by observe the Nombu
in its real spirit and true sense. " Practice in life whatever you pray
for, and God will give it to you more abundantly" says Pusey
HELP SOLICITED FOR THE EARTHQUAKE-STRICKEN PEOPLE IN GUJARAT
No introduction or explanation is needed for the matter concerned. The appeal given below is from V. Rev. Fr. John Berchmans OIC, the Bahya Kerala Co-ordinator, Malankara Catholic Church, who coordinates the Relief Operations being done there under the banner of Bahya Kerala Malankara Catholics.
Dear Father Cherian Mambrakuzhy
and the Malankara Catholic faithful of Delhi
Sub :- Gujarat Relief Operation
It is time to show that we care for the Earth-Quake stricken people
of Gujarat. All men of good will should show that the suffering people
there are not alone.
The Catholic Church in India, through Caritas India, has come out with
a massive relief and rehabilitation programme. The small Malankara Catholic
Community in Ahamedabad has already started relief work of an emergency
character, like running a community kitchen, providing clothes, medicines
etc., in one of the heavily hit areas, under the leadership of Fr.Mathew
Perumpallikunnel, the Malankara Catholic Priest-in-charge of Surat and
Ahamedabad.
Fr,Mathew needs to be supported by all the Malankara Catholic Communities
in India. For this, kindly arrange for a Collection In your Parish/Mission/Unit
an early as possible, but not later than 11th February, Sunday.
Please send your cheque/DD payable to FR.JOHN BERCHMANS OIC (RELIEF
FUND)
I am guaranteeing that any amount received for the purpose, however
big or small, will directly go to the people in need in Gujarat. Soliciting
your whole hearted co-operation in this noble christian duty.
Yours in our Lord,
Sd/-
Fr.John Berchmans OIC
Co-ordinator.
I know it is very difficult, at present, for us to collect a huge amount and contribute to the people suffering in Gujarath. But, it is, any how, our utmost duty to show our Goodwill at this moment towards the people suffering there in manifold ways. Please contribute what your conscience prompts and entrust it to zonal treasurers as early as possible, but not later than February 11, 2001. All our zonal treasures are requested to collect the amount and hand over it to the Central Committee without any delay.
Mambrakuzhyachan
According to Malankara tradition " Munnu Nombu" is an important one. This year it falls on February from 5to 7(Mon,Tue, Wed.). We are bound to observe it in the traditional way with prayers , fasting, penance and charity. During this Nompu let us purify ourselves and pray for us and others .
ANIL J. T. COUTO THE NEW AUXILIARY TO THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DELHI
Anil J. Couto, the present Rector of Diocean Seminary, Vinay Gurukul, Gudugavu has been appointed as the new Auxiliary to the Archdiocese of Delhi. Prayerful wishes and sincere Congratulations from the priests, sisters and all the members of Malankara Community in the Archdiocese to their new auxiliary bishop.
ST.MARY'S SCHOOL OBSERVED CHARITY DAY
St.Mary's Convent School, Bathola, Faridabad observed "Charity Day"
on January 26, 2001 along with Republic Day Celebrations. Just after the
Republic Day celebrations, which started with Flag hoisting done by Fr.
Varughese Madathikunnath, several bundles of clothes collected by staff
and students were distributed to the poor people living in
the nearby villages of the school. At the end there was a real sharing
with the poor people with food packets brought by each and everyone
of the school. Definitely, the means implemented for inculcating
the value of sharing with one another, especially with the poor is
highly commendable. Today what we need is man-making, character-building
education, whereby the beneficiary would be made a good citizen. Congratulations
to the management of the school.
D.M.C.A -East Delhi Zone celebrated its family day from 2p.m. on January 14, 2001(Sunday) at St.Mary's School, Mayur Vihar Ph-III. Competitions for different items, talent display, variety entertainment were there and well appreciated. At the end vada and coffee sponsored by Roy and Family, Ph.III was served to all. The cooperation shown and the participation expressed there for the day was of high appreciation. Hope that it may inspire our other zones. Special thanks to the sisters of Mayur Vihar and Uttamnagar convents. Congratulations and sincere thanks to the organizers and committee members.
Malankara Catholic Community is celebrating February 4th (Sunday) as
Family Day with Cultural Fest 2001 at Community Hall, Goledakhana.
Celebrations will start with HOLY QURBONO at 8a.m. at S.H. Cathedral followed
by competitions and cultural presentations .
Tentative schedule for the day will be as follows: 1. Solo, 2.Speech,
3. Drawing 4. Classical Dance, 5. Fancy Dress, 6.Folk Dance, 7. Disco DanceL
8.Liturgycal Song, 9. Cultural Presentation , 10. Bible Quiz.
Sequence of Group song and Cultural Presentation will be decided by
lot. Competition committee , in consultation with the Chaplain , is free
to make changes, if required, in the schedule of events. Variety
of Food will be available at different stalls in the venue on coupon basis.
Coupons will be available at the counter on payment.
January 18-25 is observed all over the world as the "Week of Prayer" for the unity of the Christian Churches. Different churches or Christian denominations all over the world come together for prayer services during the week and pray for the Unity. As a part of the Unity Octave of this year at Faridabad, a prayer service, in which Rev. Fr. George Massi delivered the message, was conducted at our St. Mary's Church( Malankara Bhavan, D2/48, Sect.10, Fbd) at 6.30p.m on January 21, 2001(Sunday). A rather good gathering comprised of Rev. Fathers belonging to different denominations, Rev. Sisters from various Congregations and members of different churches was present for the service. At the end of the service refreshment was served to all. Congratulations to the organizers.
Faridabad Malankara Community celebrated Janauary 28th, 2001(Sunday) as Family-Day at Malankara Bhavan(D-2/48, Sect. 10, Fbd). Besides the Holy Mass offered by the Guest of the Day, V.Rev.Fr. John Berchmans OIC, (Co-ordinator, Bhahya Kerala Malankara Church), there were sports, common meal, cultural programs and public meeting. Children, Youth and Adults participated in all items with much vivacity. V. Rev. Fr. J. Berchmans OIC gave away prizes for the winners. Congratulations and Special thanks to the committee members, co-ordinators and sisters at Faridabad convent for their sincere efforts to make the day a grand success.
The Season of Lent starts from February 25th ( Sunday), 2001. Yes, it is an occasion given by God to examine oneself and mend the ways by which we may have gone far from God. Let us make use this opportunity to repent and believe the Gospel. Don’t forget that Our Ever-loving Father is still waiting for our return at the door post. Intense prayer, fasting with devotion and sharing with love etc., are, definitely, the means that make us purified from our sinfulness and accepted before God. Let prepare ourselves to enter the Lenten Season.
'Subukhono' is, as we know, the first day of the "Valia Nompu. According to our Malankara tradition there is a special liturgy on the day. The meaning of the liturgy being conducted on the day is that we get into the Valia Nompu by asking pardon to everyone whom we have offended or ill-treated through our words and deeds during our life. Please note that there will be the liturgy of 'Subkhono' at 7.30p.m.at Mayur Vihar and Uttam Nagar Malankara Mass Centers on February 26, 2001( Monday). Everyone is requested to attend the liturgy and enter the season with its true spirit.
West Delhi zone is, as in the previous year, observing February 18th (Sunday), 2001 as Thanks giving Day. There will be special thanks giving Holy Qurbono and FIRST FRUITS COLLECTION . As we live here in Delhi far away from our agrarian background, this First Fruit collection may sound strange; but the message that to thank God Almighty for all the Blessing He has been showering upon in various ways is always relevant. Hence, let us give to the Most High as he has given to us(Sirach 35:10-13).
Mr.James, S/o Mr. Geevarughese and Annamma, Kozhuvakkatt, Pkt.B-5, 9D, Mayurvihar-III with Susamma, D/o Mr. Simon and Annamma, Muttathusseril, Pkt. B-5, 9B, Mayur Vihar Ph-III on January 11,2001 at St.Mary's Maniyar.
Mr. Shibu, S/o Mr. Abraham Daniel, Knanakkal, Vallamkulam, Tiruvalla, with Nisha D/o Mr. K.C. Varughese , Kunnumpurath Tharakan Veedu, Paruthukkuzhy, Nedumagadu, Trivandrum on January 4,2001 at Little Flower , East Othera.
V.Rev.Fr. Berchmans, Bahya Kerala Coordinator and Fr. Daiju( Thiruvalla Diocese) came to Delhi and visited many our mass centers during their stay in Delhi. Sincere thanks.
Mr. V.A. Pappy, Pallikkal Thekkethil, Thattarampalam, F/o Susan Paulose, 1231-A/29, Faridabad died on 23/01/2001 and buried on 24/01/01
EAST DELHI
11/02/2001
: R/o Mr. C.M. Abraham, 133-B, Pkt. A, PH-II. Time. 5p.m.
Ph.2478905®
DILSHAD GARDEN
18/02/01
: R/o Mr. Aniyankunj, C-24/6, Dilshad Colony.
Time.4.30p.m.
WEST DELHI
St.Mary’s :
stands cancelled due to Central Family Get-together.
Mar Ivanios
11/02/2001
: R/o Mr. Philip Pattasserry, Qutr. No.16A, Type II, E.S.I,
Sect. 15, Rohini, N.Delhi. Time. 4.30p.m. Ph. 7872707®
Little flower
18/02/2001 :
R/o Mr. Varughese Cherian, WZ-87 A, Gali No. 12,
Ramagarah Colony. Time. 4.30p.m. Ph. 5171246®.
OKHALA
18/02/01
: R/o Mr. Joy P. Varughese, 958, Laxmibai Nagar, New Delhi.
Time: 5p.m. Ph.6887346®
25/02/01
: R/o Mr. David, 164, Juliena, Okhala Road, New Delhi.
Time.5p.m. Ph. 6923240®
SAKET
25/02/01 : R/o Mr. T. G. Thomas, St.Mary's School, Saninik
Farm, Nebsarai,
N.Delhi. Time.5p.m. Ph. 6515543 ®
GHAZIABAD
25/02/2001 : R/o Mr. Davis. K.V, L-333, Sanajy Nagar.
Time : 5p.m.
FARIDABAD
St.Mary’s
11/02/01 R/o Mr. C.V.
Daniel , 1034-A/29. Time. 6p.m. Tel.5278474®
25/02/01 R/o Mr. O.J.
Thomas, 1810-A/29. Time. 6p.m.
St.Joseph's Prayer Group
03/02/01 R/o Mr. P.S. Thomas,
1806/7D. Time. 7p.m.
10/02/01 R/o Mr. Philip Baby,
701/7C. Time. 7p.m.
17/02/01 R/o Mr. John,
173/8 Time .7p.m.
24/02/01 R/o Mr. Alex Geevarughese,
2761/3. Time.7p.m.
St.George
24/02/01 R/o Mr. Saji Ommen,
H.No.601, New Janatha Colony, Fbd.
St.Thomas
10/02/01 R/o Mr. Wilson K.V.
1-E/WH IA NIT Fbd. Time. 7p.m.
25/02/01 R/o Mr. Monachan
S., I-H/81, NIT, Fbd. Time 4.30p.m.
FARIDABAD 04/02/2001
: Malankara Bhavan. 10a.m.
DILSHAD GARDEN 11/02/2001: St. Sebastian's,
Dilshad Garden.11.30a.m.
WEST DELHI 18/02/2001
: St.Mark's Church, Panjabibhagh. 12a.m.
OKHALA 25/02/2001
: Church of Our Lady of Health. 11.30a.m.
SAKET 11/02/2001
: Little Flower Church, Pushpavihar. 11.30a.m.
EAST DELHI 18/02/2001
: Prabu Prakash Girija, Trilokapuri. 11,30a.m.
FARIDABAD 11/02/2001 : Malankara
Bhavan. 10a.m.
WEST DELHI 18/02/2001 : St.Mark's Church, Panjabibhagh.
12a.m.
OKHALA 25/02/2001
: Church of Our Lady of Health. 11.30a.m.
ST DELHI 25/02/2001
: St.Mary's School, Mayur Vihar Ph.III. 11.30a.m.
GHAZIABAD
10.02.2001
: R/o Mrs.Sumol Abraham, L-366, Sanjay Nagar.
Time.7.30p.m.
FARIDABAD
: Every Sunday at Malankara Bhavan. 10a.m.
WEST DELHI 18/02/2001 : St.Mark's Church, Panjabibhagh. 12a.m.
EAST DELHI 25/02/2001 : St.Mary's School, Mayur Vihar
Ph.III. 11.30a.m.
DAYS OF IMPORTANCE- FEBRUARY-2001
02 Mayaltho- Presentation
of Lord in the temple.
04 Reception to the
Archbishop at 8.a.m at Cathedral
Millennium Get-together and Cultural Fest
05 Ninve Fast begins.
Consecration anniversary of Mar Divannasios
08 Ninve Fast ends.
11 Kohne Sunday-Commemoration
of deceased priest.
Our Lady of Lourdes.
18 Annede Sunday-Commemoration
of deceased faithful.
22 Commemoration of
Mar Diascoros.
25 Valiyanombu begins.
26 Shubukhono
Adv. Abraham Pattiani, P-16B.Jangpura Extn. Tel. 4311711
Malankara Catholic Centre
762 Sec.A., Pocket B & C
Vasant Kunju, N.Delhi-110070
Tel : 011- 6897737
E-mail : [email protected]
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