1) SAN JOE SUN MEET – 07
Pastoral Ministry organized the first time in its history, a meet on 13,14 October 2007 of Sunday school children from cmi parishes and the parishes where its members are working. Twelve Sunday Schools participated in the meet and from each school 6 students each. Seventy two students and 15 teachers were there. The Programme was inaugurated by Rev. Fr. George Alumkal, the Vicar General of Kanjirappally diocese. The main thrusts given in this camp are, value based life, self analysis and goal setting and personality development through self confidence. The resource persons were Rev. Frs. Antony Njallampuzha, Sabu Koodappattu and Mr.Monsi Varghese an internationally trainer. Campfire was lead by Rev. Sinu Panickaparampil and Joshy Mookamthadathil. The camp was conducted by Rev. Fr. Joshy Kaithakulangara cmi. A general gathering was organized on 14 October at 2 pm and Fr.Joseph Pathrapankal was the chief guest and Frs. Kurian Vengathanam and Biju Mannamparambil as guest of honours. They congratulate the budding talents and distributed the Trophies, Medals and certificates.
Sun meet Champions - Assumption Sunday School Palampra
Sun meet Runners up - St.Antony’s Sunday School Pulianmala
Best Camper (Boys) - Master Justin Anithottathil – Mundathanam
Best Camper (Girls) - Kumari Nirupama Jacob – Chakkupallam
Best Parish Awards
- St.Antony’s Puthuppally
- Assumption Palampra
- Carmala Matha Chakkupallam
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2) ORDINATION OF REV. DEACONS
After due training and final evaluation, the provincial council declared these brothers, Sinu Panickaparambil, Tomy Karamvely, Jomon Illickal, Joshy Mookamthadathil, Jojin Rosevilla, Vinod Poovakott and Thomas Vechoor eligible for the sacred order of priesthood. |
ORDINATION 2007-2008 |
No |
Name |
Date |
Place |
Time |
Bishop’s Name |
1 |
Dn.Tomy Karamvely |
27 Dec 2007 |
Kuravilangad |
9.30 AM |
Mar. Sebastian Adayanthrath |
2 |
Dn. Sinu Panickaparambil |
28 Dec 2007 |
Chakkampuzha |
2.30 PM |
Mar. Joseph Kallarangattu |
3 |
Dn. Jojin Rosevilla |
29 Dec 2007 |
Kurianadu |
9.00 AM |
Mar. Joseph Kunnath |
4 |
Dn. Joshy Mookamthadathil |
29 Dec 2007 |
Kanjirathanam |
2.00 PM |
Mar. Gregory Karotembrel |
5 |
Dn.Vinod Poovakkottu |
29 Dec 2007 |
Kanjirathanam |
2.00 PM |
Mar. Gregory Karotembrel |
6 |
Dn.Thomas Vechoor |
5 Jan 2008 |
Paika |
9.30 AM |
Mar. Sebastian Vadakel |
7 |
Dn.Jomon Illickal |
5 Jan 2008 |
Koruthodu |
2.30 PM |
Mar. Gregory Karotembrel |
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DEACONS PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2007
21 October - Arrival
22 October - Gathering
23-28 October - Qurbana Practice
29-31 October - Invitation
1-7 November - Retreat
8 November - Anugraha
9-21 November - Mission Experience
21-27 November - Retreat
28 November -5 December - Inviting the members of the province
6-10 December - Home, Provincial visit
10-15 December - Anugraha, Immediate preparation, Training for Preaching
16-23 December - Retreat CSR Pariyaram
24 December - Till Ordination - Anugraha
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3) LENTEN RETREAT
An Annual Retreat for our fathers are planned at the second week of Lenten season. The date will be February 9 evening – 15th morning – Sunday evening to Saturday morning.
Retreat Preachers expected:
1) Rev. Fr.Paul Manavalan
2) Rev.Fr. Francis Karakkattu
3) Rev. Fr.Luke Poothrukkayil
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4) MISSION MATTERS – EMDIBIR, BATHURST
  Abune Musie, the bishop of Emdibir diocese of Ethiopia, invited us to take up the mission in the oriental rite of Ethiopia. We are the first orientals taking up another oriental Mission. We are asked to manage a Technical School, Agricultural College and Parishes. For pastoral care we have to learn the national language of Ethiopia, Amharic. Fr.James Aerthayil, the Provincial and Fr.Joyce Aryasseril, the mission councillor will be visiting Ethiopia in December to complete the eclesial formalities. |
AUSTRALIA
  Rev.Frs. Joshy Kaithakulangara, Ephrem Thadathil and Augustine Thengumpally are selected to be sent to the Bathurst Diocese near Sydney in Australia. Bp. Patrick Dougherty has cordially invited us to do pastoral work in his Diocese. The diocese of Bathurst lacks enough parish priests. |
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