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CHARITY
FIRST
HOLY COMMUNION
FR.
KURIAKOSE NELLATTU RETURNED TO KERALA
HEARTY
WELCOME TO FR. JOSE MATHEW KARIMPIL
SR.BEJMAMIN
S.I.C ELECTED AS MOTHER PROVINCIAL
BAHYA
KERALA MISSION MEET
HOLY
WEEK SERVICE
HOLY
WEEK PRAYER
RETREAT
-DILSHAD GARDEN
FINAL
RELIGIOUS PROFESSION
MAR
BASELIOUS IN DELHI
ORMAPERUMAPERNAL
KEEP
OUR CHURCH STEADLY GROWING EVERYONE'S DUTY
ANNUAL
GENERAL BODY MEETINGS
D.M.C.A.
CENTRAL COMMITTEE
VISITS
M.C.Y.M
DELHI MISSION
NECROLOGY
PRAYER
MEETINGS
M.C.Y.M.
STUDY
GROUP FOR GENTS
MATHRUSANGAM
The
World's Greatest Need
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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
Mr. Jose Mathew
The act of giving is the wellspring of charity. Our attitude to God
shapes our practice of charity towards our fellow human beings. True charity
, charity that is untainted by the stains of the self- is learned through
our relationship with God. the secularization of charity, by which God
is kept out of our charitable projects and sentiments, corrupts it from
within. In the present context what we see in the context of charity
a self-contradiction because it perpetuates poverty under the pretext of
alleviating it.
We have to think of the more daunting task of creating a culture of
charity that would nurture a commitment to justice and equality in the
social context .
The basic ingredients of charity are justice, sacrifice, compassion
and healing. The purpose of charity is to reveal and embody God’s concern
for justice in this world. That commitment to justice rests on the faith
that all human beings are equally the children of God, and that we are
all held together by the bond divine love. Love cries out against
injustice and suffering and activates compassion and righteousness.
Sacrifice expresses the spiritual willingness to compromise the claims
of the self in order to empower those in need. Healing involves a
radical change, a transformation , in the plight of a person or society
towards empowerment. Sickness cripples ; healing enables. Health is not
merely the absence of disease ; it is a positive state in which the person
concerned is empowered to develop and find fulfillment.
It is impossible to practice true charity without taking a stand against
corruption, injustice, inequality and exploitation.
In the materialistic model, the sentiment of charity finds its
expression through material means alone. The charitable outreach seeks
to make available to the underprivileged people certain material resources
that are not available to them. The goal is to alleviate human suffering,
and it becomes sooner or later statistical exercise: the number of people
fed, clothed, medically treated, and so on. Charity becomes what the rich
are pleased to do to the poor. This model of charity puts the spotlight
on the rich, and aggravates the sense of underprivileged that plagues the
poor.
The spiritual model not only asks what we can do for the poor,
but also why anyone should be poor at all in a world of plenty. It insists
on the distinction between accidental suffering( caused by
natural calamities such as cyclone, earthquake, etc.) and manmade suffering
( on account of human apathy, legislative and executive irresponsibility,
models of development, crime, corruption, and so on) and demands that the
latter be rooted out. While the materialistic model is happy to retain
charity as a sentimental ornament, the spiritual model turns it into
an instrument of social transformation .the spiritual task in the practice
of charity is to re-engineer society on the basis of compassion, passion
for justice and empowerment. Charity is not something that one human
being does to another. It must become what we together affirm and celebrate
; a shared vision for creating a righteous and healthy society.
Charity is the essence of a caring culture. The most basic expression
of a caring culture is hospitality.
Master Arun Babu, Tagore Garden, Master Febin T. Shajan , Mayapuri,
Master Subin Varughese, Rattan Park, Master Rubin Varughese, Kalkaji, Kumari
Bincy Jacob, Nangli Diary, Kumari Merlin Jose, Ranjit Nagar, Kumari Maria
Babu, Okhala, Kumari Jeena Mathew, Mayapuri, Kumari Sini Susan Varughese
, Pitampura received their first Holy Communion on April 11th 2001 (Wednesday)
at Mater Dei School Auditorium, Tilak Lane, New Delhi during the Pesaha
Service. Congratulations to the children and their parents.
Special thanks to Sr. Preshitha SIC and Sr.Rosmi SIC who prepared the children
for the holy communion.
FR. KURIAKOSE NELLATTU RETURNED TO KERALA
After about one year's service in the Delhi Mission, Fr. Kuriakose (
Bose) Nellattu returned to Kerala on April 25th 2001 by Mangala Express
in the wake of the appointment received as the vicar of St. Michael's
Kachithodu and St.Paul's Mattampuram in Thrissur District of Kerala. Malankarites
in tens were present at railway station to bid farewell to their
beloved 'Bossachan'. Before going back to Kerala he was accorded send off
at various zones. Faridabad on April 1st, Ghaziabad on April 8th , East
Delhi on April 20th, Okhala and West Delhi on April 22nd
in the morning and afternoon respectively, Saket on April 24th and D.M.C.A
on April 15th immediately after the Easter Service at Mater Dei Convent
thanked him for the service he brought about. For D.M.C.A Adv.
Abraham M. Pattyani proposed vote of thanks and Mr. V.P Thomas
presented a gift during the farewell meeting. His devotional liturgy,
short but expressive sermons, commitment to the mission will keep on the
Malankarites remember him.
His residential address is Darsana Pastoral Centre , Vilanganoor,
Peechi P.O Thrissur, Kerala - 680 653. T el. 0487-282172 .
HEARTY WELCOME TO FR. JOSE MATHEW KARIMPIL
Hearty welcome to Fr. Jose Mathew Karimpil, who has been appointed as the assistant to Fr. Cherian Mambrakuzhy , the Chaplain of the Syro-Malankarites in the Archdiocese of Delhi. He , S/o Mr. K.M. Philip and Mrs. Annamma, Kalampala, Ranni was born on March 2nd , 1975 at Balaghat in Madya Predesh and did his schooling till 12th Std. at Balaghat. He had his priestly formation and studies at Minor Seminary, Tiruvalla, St. Joseph's Seminary, Aluva and at Papal Seminary Poona. He got ordained on December 29th , 2000 for the diocese of Thiruvalla. Before assuming the new responsibility he has been serving as the secretary to the Bishop of Thiruvalla. Rev. Fr. Mathew Karimpil, Vicar, St. Mary's Malankara Catholic Church, Kadapra Mannar is his paternal uncle. It is sure that the Malankara Church in Delhi mission will benefit a lot from his devoted pastoral care.
SR.BEJMAMIN S.I.C ELECTED AS MOTHER PROVINCIAL
Sr. Benjamin, who had been serving the Delhi Mission for last long eight years in her various capacities was elected as the Mother Provincial of Thiruvalla on April 18th , 2001 at the Provincial Chapter at Thiruvalla. Delhi Mission feels herself very much proud of having her elected as Mother provincial and looks at her with great expectations. Malankara makkal in Delhi Mission are grateful to Sr. Benjamin for her devoted and effective service rendered to the mission and hope the same would be continued exceedingly. Delhi Mission offers prayerful wishes and prays that God may shower His Choicest Blessings upon her to enable her to fulfill her responsibilities assumed.
A special meeting of the representatives from various mission centres convened by Bahya Kerala Coordinator V.Rev. Fr. Berchmans OIC was held at Kirki-Pune from March 27-30,2001. The meeting chaired by the Malankara Metropolitan, His Grace Cyril Mar Baselios formed Coordination committees for both Bahya Kerala M.C.Y.M and Bahya Kerala Malankara Catholic church. Mr. Binu Abraham, D-2, 193-A, Jeevan Park, New Delhi-59 was elected as the Vice President of MCYM Coordiantion Committee. Representatives( Fathers, Sisters and Lay representatives) from Delhi Mission actively participated in the meeting.
Delhi
Holy Week liturgical services in the Malankara tradition were conducted
at Mater Dei School auditorium. Fr. Cherian Mambrakuzhy and Fr. Kuriakose
Nellattu led the holy week liturgy. Thousands of Malankarites
assembled on all days to relish the liturgy. Hearty congratulations to
the committee members and their collaborators for the effective arrangements.
Sincere thanks to all those who contributed generously to the Holy Week
expenses, especially to all those who sponsored various items for Nercha
Kanji and other items for the service on Good Friday. Special thanks to
Mr. Y. Alexander who took all the troubles to reach the palm leaves for
Hosana Service. Special thanks to Mater Dei Convent School authorities
for their goodwill and magnanimity. Special thanks to Mr. James Mathew
for his initiative to arrange the Doordharshan crew.
Faridabad
Malankarites at Faridabad had their Holy Week ceremonies in our own
church(Malankara Bhavan) at Sector-10. Holy Week retreats preached
by different preachers enthused and enlightened all those who participated
in the retreats . Hundreds of Malankarites participated in the liturgical
services on all days . Neercha Kanji was served on Good Friday. Sincere
thanks to the committee members and other organizers. Let God bless them
abundantly.
The Malankara Community in Ghaziabad organized special prayer sessions and meditations on Holy Themes on three evenings from April 9-12, All such evenings were well attended and everyone got spiritually nourished. Congratulations and thanks to the organizers.
Dilshad Garden zone arranged a half day retreat from 5p.m to 10.30 p.m
on April 9th, 2001 at our new Mass Centre, F-70, Dilshad Colony.
The retreat started with evening prayer led by Fr. Cherian Mambrakuzhy.
Then, Fr. Joseph OCD and Fr. Cherian Mambrakuzhy shared their reflection
with the well attended gathering.
The opportunity for making confession during the Holy Week was used
well by every one attended the retreat. At the end of retreat refreshment
was served to all.
Congratulations and thanks to the organizers.
Sr. Annie TheresseSIC, member of our Uttamnagar convent, Sr. Kochurani SIC, former member of Uttamnagar convent on May 2nd 2001(Wednesday) at Thiruvalla and Sr. Chrispin DM, former member of our Mayur Vihar convent on May 7th 2001 at Marthandom are dedicating themselves to the service of God through their final Religious Profession. Our sincere prayers to them.
Malankara Metropolitan His Grace Cyril Mar Baselios was in Delhi for about one week ( April 23-27, 2001). His Grace had come over here to attend the standing committee meeting of CBCI.
Ormaperunal of Late Metropolitan Isaac Mar Youhanon ( Tiruvalla) was observed on April 29th ( Sunday) at Malankara Centre, Vasant kunju. Tens of Malankarites attended the function. At the end of the memorial service neerch appam was distributed to all.
KEEP OUR CHURCH STEADLY GROWING EVERYONE'S DUTY
Please register your name and give your address and telephone number
to Malankara Centre or to the respective area committee member.
Inform the change in your telephone number to Malankara Centre or to
the respective area committee member.
If you come across any Malankarite who has not yet taken membership,
encourage him/her to have the same.
D.M.C.A : All the members are requested to be present
for the AGM scheduled
as follows.
Venue : St. Columba's School,
Ashok Place, New Delhi( Middle School Hall).
Time : 9.30a.m.
Date : May 6th
2001( Sunday)
Agenda : Annual Report, Annual Accounts, Election
of Office Bearers, Any other
relevant matter with permission of the Chairman
A meeting of central executive committee of D.M.C.A was held at 10.15 a.m. on April 29, 2001 (Sunday) at Malankara Centre , Vasant kunju. Scretary and treasurer presented the report and the annual account respectively for discussion.
Fr. John Berchmans OIC, (Bahya Kerala Coordinator), Fr. John Palavilayil OIC( Provincial Procurator, Bethany Nava Jeevan Province), Fr. Thomas Chedyath OIC( Provincial Secretary, Nava Jeevan Province), Fr. Eldo Puthenkandathil( Director, Social Apostle , Bathery Diocese), Fr. Joseph Thadathil ( St. John's Hospital , Pirappencode, Archdiocese, TVM), Fr. Mathew Kayyalackal( Vicar, Our Lady of Perpetual, Puthenkavu) visited our various mission Centres during the month of April. Sincere thanks for their concern and love towards the Delhi Mission.
Office bearers of M.C.Y.M, Delhi Mission for were elected
at the meeting held at 3p.m on 22nd April 2001 at Okhala Massigah Church.
The meeting was presided by Fr. Cherian Mambrakuzhy.
Director :
Fr. Cherian Mambrakuzhy
Ass.director: Fr. Jose Mathew Karimpil
President : Mr. Jaison
John, Qutr. No. H-16, Police Station, Srinivas Puri,
New Delhi-110065. Tel. 6933081®
Vice President : Mr. Jasion Vettickal, Qutr. No. 2, Type III,
Ayur Vigjyan Nagar,
New Delhi - 110049. Tel. 6250969®.
Secretary : Mr.
Lijo John, 1037- A, Sector-29, Faridabad. Tel: 5273042®
Joint Secretary : Ms. Sujamol Scaria, 86-A , Pocket-12, D.D.A- LIG
Flats,
Jesola Vihar, New Delhi. Tel. 6947687(P.P)
Treasurer : Mr. Viji
Kattumattom, D-2, 46, Jeevan Park, Uttamnagar
9811182029(M).
Syndicate Member: Mr. Biju George, Flat No. 448, RG Block, Pocket-13,
Raghuvir
Nagar, New Delhi. Tel. 5895379® 9810086175(M)
Senate Member : Mr. Binu Abraham, D-2, 193-A, Jeevan Park, New
Delhi-59
Tel. 5548496®
Mr. V. Yohannan, F/o John Mathew, 2251/6D, New Ranjit Nagar, New
Delhi,
Died on 26/04/2001 and buried on 1/05/2001 at the cemetery of St. Francis
Malankara catholic Church, Mallappally.
Mr. George Thomas, F/o Mr. Jose Sankarathil, H.No.2756 A/3, Faridabad
died on April 21st 2001 and buried on April 27th 2001 at the cemetery
EAST DELHI
13/05/01 :
R/o Mr. Babu, 6D, New DDA Janatha Flat, Mayur Vihar-I,
Chilla Village. Time: 5p.m. Tel. 2731601®
WEST DELHI
St.Mary’s :
Remains Cancelled.
Mar Ivanios
13/05/01 : R/o Mr. M.A. Georgekutty,
Flat No. 180. Pocket 4, Sector -2,
Rohini. Time. 4.30p.m. Tel.
OKHALA
20/05/01 : R/o Mr. C.V. Joykutty,
3-Upasana, Holy Family Hospital
Okhala. Time. 5p.m. Tel. 6916432®
27/05/01 : R/o Mr. Thomas
K.A., H.No. 38, BMK, Giri Nagar, Kalkaji.
Time 5p.m.
GHAZIABAD
27/05/01 : R/o Mr.
M.C. Varughese, P- 22B, Sanjay Nagar, Sector- 23,
Gbd. Time 6 p.m.
FARIDABAD
St.Mary’s
13/05/01 : R/o Mr. N.J. Simon,
/18, Time 6p.m. Tel. 5290571®
27/05/01 : R/o Mr. Gheevarughese,
1198/29, Time 6p.m. Tel. 5276968®
St.Thomas
12/05/2001 :
R/o Mr. Shaji Thomas, 2C/133 NIT, Faridabad. Time 7p.m.
St.George
FARIDABAD 06/05/2001
: Malankara Bhavan. 10a.m.
DILSHAD GARDEN 13/05/2001 St. Sebastians Church.
10a.m.
WEST DELHI 20/05/2001
: St Mark's Church, Panjabi Bhagh, 12p.m.
OKHALA 27/05/2001
: Church of Our Lady of Health. 11.30a.m.
SAKET 13/05/2001
: Little Flower 30a Church, Pushpavihar. 11.30a.m.
EAST DELHI 20/05/2001
: Prabu Prakash Girija, Trilokapuri. 11,.m
FARIDABAD 13/05/2001 : Malankara
Bhavan. 10a.m.
WEST DELHI 20/05/2001 : St.Marks', Panjabi Bagh.
12p.m.
OKHALA 27/05/2001
: Church of Our Lady of Health. 11.30a.m.
EAST DELHI 20/05/2001 : St.Mary's School,
Mayur Vihar Ph.III. 11.30a.m.
GHAZIABAD
13/05/2001
: Mrs. Jolley Varughese, H-107, Sanjay Nagar,
Sector-23, Ghaziabad. Time.7.30p.m.
FARIDABAD
: Every Sunday at Malankara Bhavan. 10a.m.
WEST DELHI 20/05/2001 : St.Mark's Chruch Panjabi Bagh.
12p.m.
EAST DELHI 27/05/2001 : Prabu Prakash Girija, Trilokapuri.
11,.m
There is a famine abroad on the earth- a famine not bread, for we have
too much of that , and owe luxury has made us forget God; a famine
not gold, for the glitter of so much of it has blinded us to the meaning
of the twinkle of the stars, but a famine of more serious kind, one that
threatens nearly every counting in the world: the famine of really great
men and women, the famine of true religious- one who is ready to His will.
Just as air , water and food are required for a human being to survive,
so are priests and religious to the Church. As, they are the strength
or the power house of the church. Priests and the Sisters are those people
who are called and selected for His Work. " Before I formed
you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated
you ; I appointed you a prophet to the nations" ( Jere. 1:5).
Many people confuse with or misunderstand religious life as just celibate
life. Religious life is not mere celibacy, it is combined with dedication
. Celibacy for deeper dedication . it is for this dedicated service that
God called Jeremiah and other prophets. And today God is calling some us.
Would we give Him the answer Samuel did- "Here I am Lord….."
We are living in an atmosphere where values and principles are being washed out. Here we need great men and women. But one thing that is to be noted that ' 'greatness' is not muscles, nor in gold nor in educational degrees, nor in anything that strikes the eye. It consists in the same thing that requires almost a new sense of appreciation. Greatness in prayer- in consecration- in dedication - in love. In a situation where all kinds of evils are prevailing, the world needs true dedicated religious. Yes, the world needs you!.
Vocation is a divine call, a divine selection. It is the greatest blessing
God can give to a person. In other words there no other gift or blessing
as great as vocation. At the same time, we have to, by all means,
realize the vocation God is granting to us. To realize it, dear friends,
we must pray hard and ask God to make it stronger and deeper everyday.
In a situation where there are thousands who long to hear about Christ,
more vocations are urgently needed . No doubt we are weak, less intelligent
and less powerful, but when we are ready to consecrate ourselves God Almighty,
he would perform miracles through us. So, come! Let us join hands,
pray with one spirit and start our work……
"You give me your humanity, I will give you My Divinity.
You give Me your time, I will give you My eternity.
You give Me your bounds, I will give you my omnipotence.
You give me your slavery, I will give you my freedom.
You give Me your death , I will give you My life.
You give Me your nothingness, I will give you My all."
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On the occasion of the 24th
Death Anniversary of his
Beloved father
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Vasant Kunju, N.Delhi-110070
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