3. Ancillae News Letter_Sept 21

Ancillae News Bulletin SEPTEMBER 2021 | Volume 3 “You are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. (Matthew 5:1)”

My dear Sisters, Warm greetings and blessings to all! We are eagerly waiting to get over with Covid-19 episode and return to normalcy. Or is this going to be the new normal? Coronavirus in one way or the other is entwined with the element of air. Now masked noses are the most common sights. In this present scenario let us do our best to influence the world through our lives. MAKE OUR INFLUENCE FELT “You are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. (Matt5:1)” If you were to cook 3 cups of rice, would you add 3 cups of salt to it? Certainly not; So, in every preparation of rice, the rice always outnumbers the salt, yet a little salt makes a huge difference / impact in the overall outcome. In the room in which you currently are, look up at the ceiling… What is the size of the bulb compared to the size of the room? It is probably a ratio of 1:5000. Yet, darkness flees the entire space once the small bulb is flipped on. If I am the salt of the earth and the light of the world then a little of me has the ability to make big things happen. Sometimes because we feel outnumbered or overwhelmed at the magnitude of wrong, we then choose powerlessness and we decide to go with the flow, not standing up for what we believe is right. 1 Ancillae News Bulletin, September 2021

Little doesn't mean insignificant. We are significant. Our presence should make a BIG difference. Stop waiting to be on the side of the majority. They may be the majority but they are the ‘trivial majority’ and we are the’ impactful’ minority. They are the rice of the world and we are the salt of the world. They are the room and we are the light. So, Let’s make our influence felt. “All it takes ONE GOOD PERSON to RESTORE HOPE” - Pope Francis 2 Ancillae News Bulletin, September 2021

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matters… 1. Throughout the Month of July 2021, inspiring excerpts from the Spiritual Diary of Mother Maria Radlmair was shared in WhatsApp group for the members to learn and to create interest in reading the same. 2. The Platinum Jubilee Celebration of the Ancillae was concluded in every community on 4 July 2021. 3. The Annual Auditing is completed on 1, 2 July 2021 and the auditor has strictly instructed to increase the usage of cheque payments and bank transfers to avoid scrutiny from the Government. In case of any queries on this do consult the Regional Procurator please. 4. Sindhu Zacharias has joined the St. Peter’s Pontifical Institute as the Administrative Staff from 8 July 2021 and the Ancillae Family wishes God’s blessings upon her. 5. Thangamma Abraham took charge as the Group Leader of the Madona Bhavan Community on 12 July 2021. We wish God’s choicest blessings upon her. 6. An Online Quiz was conducted for all the members on the spiritual diary of Mother Foundress. Congratulations to all the winners who scored full marks. 5 Ancillae News Bulletin, September 2021

7. Bp.A Rayappan, a close Associate of Ancillae for the past 31years, visited Shanthinivas community and blessed the Ancillae Family by presiding over the Holy Mass on 21 July 2021. 8. The land registration at Shillong had been completed on 22 July 2021. Let us remember Fr. Henry Manar who generously contributed the land for Shat Jingshai Social Service Society to continue the socio charitable activities of Ancillae in the North East Region. The space available for constructing the building is 7097 square feet. The remaining land area of 3793 square feet can be used for playground or garden. 9. Gracy Vanchipurackal had been transferred to Ancillae Bhavan Thiruvambady on 27 July 2021. 10. The rubber plants at Jyothibhavan are sold out and new rubber plantation is in the process. 11. Jolly Mathew had a fall in the house and had recovered from it. Thank you all for the prayerful support. 12. On 29 July 2021 Valsamma Varghese arrived in Kerala for her two months’ vacation. 13. Aniamma Mathew and Marykutty Michael had celebrated their 60th and 70th birthdays respectively. 14. Beena Joseph joined at Rishivana, Mangalore for the eight months Spirituality Course on 1 August 2021. 6 Ancillae News Bulletin, September 2021

15. Mary Augustine underwent a minor surgery on 3 August 2021 at Nirmala Hospital Marykkunnu. We thank the Lord for her speedy recovery. 16. Marykutty CJ had cataract surgery on 6 August 2021 at Medical Trust hospital, Ernakulam and is keeping well. 17. Annliya Rose and Mishal C. has joined the Shanthinivas community on 7 and 11 August 2021 respectively and got admission for PUC @MES College, Malleshwaram. 18. Lillykutty Jacob had been transferred to Jyothibhavan, Moolamttom on 18 August 2021. 19. Regina Varghese will be the Incharge of Shanthinivas Community for time being and Anie Poriyath will be in Kerala to handle the finance and accounting procedures. 20. Ethelda, Ibanylla and Phiba Mary joined the Ancillae in Shillong on 20 August2021. 21. Fr. Thomas Vazhacharikal our Spiritual Father visited the Shanthinivas community on 22 August2021. 22. Marykutty Michael is tested COVID positive and got recovered. 23. The Ancillae Family commemorated the Sixth Death Anniversary of Dr. Thresiamma on 6 September 2021. 24. Having completed all the Legal Procedures, the SBI- FCRA accounts of RDC, Jyothi Bhavan Society and Ancillae Institute are fully functional now. Thanks to every one for the constant prayers. 7 Ancillae News Bulletin, September 2021

25. Merina, Fortiful and Phiba Mary reached Shanthinivas on 9 September 21 and will continue their Formation at Bangalore. 26. 14 September 2021 Rosamma Kurian reached Snehasadan Mumbai in place of Marykutty Michael until she returns from Germany. 27. Achamma Vettom, Telma Joseph, Mercy Kurian, Regina Varghese and Rosamma Kurian have completed a 49 days ‘Life in the Spirit’ online course, organized by the Diocese of Palai. 28. Pauline Joseph and Liza Joseph attended the celebration organized by Helga Gaberle at Rostock, Germany on 25 & 26 September 2021. 29. Marykutty Michael, Thangamma Abraham, Liza Jose and Pauline Joseph will join the Platinum Jubilee celebration in Germany scheduled to be on 8 October 2021 and return on 12 November 2021. 30. The repairing and renovation work of the Ancilla Bhavan, Thiruvambady is completed. 31. Our Directress General Miss Rosamma Thomas, Miss Mary James and Miss Theresa Marottikuzhy will be coming down to Kerala along with Marykutty Michael and group. 32. Theresa Marottikuzhy will remain in India hence forth. We thank her for the dedicated service at Benediktbeuern during the past years. 8 Ancillae News Bulletin, September 2021

Ancillae in India 1. On the occasion of the World Day of Grandparents and Elderly, Ancillae Mayanad conducted an Article writing Competition for the children and winners were awarded cash prizes. 2. Ancillae in Shillong, Pulluvila, Lillipur & Mayanad were actively involved in the Covid 19 relief works by providing Dry Ration Kits, Hygiene kits and Education Aid for the children and their families. 3. Ancillae Mayanad started providing accommodation facilities for 33 Nursing Students from INSeR Malabar Cancer Centre, as paying guests, from 31 August 2021 to December 21. 4. Snehasadan Mumbai reached out to children studying in various schools with educational aid. 5. Madonna Bhavan started short term courses in tailoring. 6. An Essay writing Competition for the Sponsorship children and a Tree plantation drive by the Panchayat was organized at RDC Lillipur. 7. An Online Teachers’ training program was organized for the Special Educators at Shalom, Vattappara. 9 Ancillae News Bulletin, September 2021

Obituaries… • Mrs. Mary Thomas, eldest sister of Miss Aleykutty Thomas passed away on 10 July 2021 at her residence in Kerala. • Mercy Kurian’s mother Mrs. Aleykutty Kurian passed away on 18 August 2021. • Sr. Bonitta SD, Miss Claramma’s sister is called to eternal rest on 21 August 2021. “Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord and let your perpetual light shine on them. May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen”. As we begin the month of October let us devote ourselves to Mother Mary by reciting the Holy Rosary every day and implore her intercession for the Ancillae Family. Regards and prayers, Betty George Regional Directress Shanti Nivas, Bangalore 10 Ancillae News Bulletin, September 2021

Ancillae Outreach Across India 11 Ancillae News Bulletin, September 2021

A Time of Jubilation… A Time of Celebration… 12 Ancillae News Bulletin, September 2021