Marthoma Vision Dec 2021

ove, following in the footsteps of Christ, in concern and compassion for all, is the highest expression of our faith and hope. Let us be fearless amid the messy situations all around us, because that is where the Lord is, in our midst; God continues to perform his miracle of bringing forth good fruit (Jn 15:5). Christian joy is born precisely of this certainty.

Contents 04 Editorial 05 Circulars / Pastoral letters 9 Eparchy News 17 Eparchy Ministries 27 Parish / Mission Updates 46 Remembrance Days

Editorial Welcome to yet another edition of Marthoma Vision. This edition brings you the news and updates from our eparchy, departments, ministries, parishes, and missions during November and December. Merry Christmas! At this beautiful feast, we celebrate God’s gift to us of his Son, Jesus. It is a gift of love, one we are called to bring into the world. Jesus came among us to save us. He shows us a way to live. Even in taking on our human nature, He shows us our own worth. He reminds us that we should look at each other with the same love he shows us. Our world needs the message of Jesus, its wonder, its joy, and its hope. We need it at Christmas, but it cannot be contained one day. Christmas calls us to live in its message of gift. Live the true meaning of Christmas, then, throughout the year by carrying His love into the world. Look at the people we meet. See that Jesus is with them. Give thanks for the gift we are to each other. Our world needs the message of Jesus, his love, his forgiveness, his mercy and his care. Live in the wonder of the gift of Christmas: each of us is loved by God. The power of this gift to transform our world is our hope. We pray that Christmas for each of us is a joyful moment to hear the Good News once again; God is with us. May we welcome him again with hope. And may all of you, your family and your friends have a wonderful and blessed Christmas. Wishing everyone a Blessed Christmas & Happy New Year -2022 Editorial Team Marthoma Vision, Eparchy Media Commission EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION 4 SYRO MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE

Circulars Pastoral Letters

CIRCULAR kÀ¡p-eÀ BISHOP BOSCO PUTHUR kÀ¡p-eÀ Prot. No.MPL 154/21/66 {In-kva-kv B-iw-kIÄ Syro-Malabar Eparchy of an-in-lm-bn {]n-b-s¸« ssh-Zn-Itc, k-tlmZ-co k-tlm-Z-c-·mtc, St Thomas the Apostle, Melbourne sIm-tdm-W A-Wp-_m-[-bp-sS A-\\n-Ýn-X-Xz-§-fp-sS \\-Sp-hn 6 EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION \\mw ho-≠­ p-sam-cp {In-kv-a-kn-\\v H-cp-§p-I-bm-W-tÃm. I-gn-ª c-≠­ p SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE hÀ-j-¡m-ew \\m-sam-s¡ G-sd DÂ-¡-WT-I-fn-eq-sS I-S-¶p s]m-bv-s¡m≠-­n-cn-¡p-I-bm-Wv. `m-hn-sb-¸-än H¶pw D-d-¸n-¨p ]-d- bm³ h-¿m-¯ A-hØ. bm-t¡m-_v Ço-lm-bp-sS te-J-\\-¯n-se hm-¡pIÄ Cu A-h -k-c-¯n {]-k-à-amWv: \"\\m-f-s¯ \\n-§-fp-sS Po-hn-Xw F-§ -s\\-bp-Å-Xm-bn-cn¡pw F-¶v \\n-§Ä-¡-dn-ªp-Iq-Sm. \\n-§Ä C-§- s\\-bm-Wv ]-d-tb-­­≠Xv: IÀ-¯m-hp a-\\-Êp-s­-¦n R-§Ä Po-hn- ¡p-Ibpw b-Ym-bp-àw {]-h-À-¯n-¡p-Ibpw sN-¿pw.\" (bm-t¡m_v 4:14þ15) \\-ap-¡p-th≠-­n a-\\p-jy-\\m-bn A-h-X-cn-¨ ]p-{X³-X-¼p-cm³ a-\\p-jy- N-cn-{X-¯n-sâ K-Xn-hn-K-Xn-I-fp-sS A-\\n-Ýn-X-Xz-¯n-sâ B-gw A-dn-ª-h-\\m-W-tÃm. ]pÂ-¡q-Sp ap-X ImÂh-cn h-sc A-\\n-Ýn-X-Xz-§-fp-sS \\ng Cu-tim-sb ]n-´p-SÀ-¶n-«p≠­v. A-t¸m- sgm-s¡ X-sâ ]n-Xm-hn-sâ C-ãw \\n-d-th-äp-I-bm-Wv X-sâ Po-hn-X-Zu-Xy- sa¶v Cu-tim kp-\\n-Ý-b-am-bn km-£y-s¸-Sp-¯nb-Xv \\-ap-s¡m-s¡ Kp-W-]mT-am-Is«. \\à X-¼p-cm-sâ I-cp-W-bp-sS I-c-kv-]À-iw Po-hn-X-¯nsâ Hmtcm \\n-an-jhpw \\-ap-¡p-≠­ m-Ip-sa¶v Cutim \\-ap-¡v Dd-¸p \\Â-Ip-¶p. G-hÀ¡pw ]n-d-hn-¯n-cp-¶m-fn-sâ B-iw-kIÄ! ]p-XphÀ-j aw-K-f-§Ä! P-\\p-h-cn 7 ap-X 15 h-sc k-t½-fn-¡p-¶ \\-½p-sS k-`-bp-sS kn-\\-Un-sâ hn-P-b-¯n-\\m-bn {]mÀ-°n-¡p-a-tÃm. an-in-lm-bn kv-t\\-l-t¯msS, 2021 Un-kw-_À 3 \\‑n-§-f‑p-s‑S ]‑n-X‑m-h‑v +t‑_‑m-k‑v-t‑I‑m ]‑p-¯‑qÀ NB: Cu kÀ-¡p-eÀ 2021 Un-kw-_À 19 \\v (RmbÀ) ]-Ån-bn hm-bn-t¡≠XmWv.

CIRCULAR BISHOP BOSCO PUTHUR kÀ¡p-eÀ Prot. No. MPL 132/21/64 Cu ]-Ým-¯-e-¯n-em-Wv ss_-_nÄ hm-cw B-tLm-jn-¡p-hm³ \\mw H-cp-§p-¶Xv. ssZ-hh-N-\\ _-Ôn-Xam-b H-cp k-aq-l-am-bn Po-hn-¡p- ss__nÄ hmcw 2021 hm\\pw h-f-cp-hm\\pw ]-cn-ip-²m-ßm-hn-sâ B-hm-kw \\-ap-¡v i-àn ]-IÀ-¶p X-cs«. 28 \\hw_À apX 5 Unkw_À hsc an-in-lm-bn kv-t\\-l-t¯msS, 2021 \\-hw_À \\‑n-§-f‑p-s‑S ]‑n-X‑m-h‑v +t‑_‑m-k‑v-t‑I‑m ]‑p-¯‑qÀ aninlmbn {]nb-s¸-«h-sc ssh-ZnItc, 1. ss__nÄ {]XnjvT (CShI kaql¯n\\tph≠­ n hnip² ktlmZco ktlmZ-c·mtc, IpÀ_m\\bÀ¸n¡p¶ ]ÅnbnÂ, `h\\§fnÂ) \"an-in-lm tI{µoIrXambn ]cnip²mßmhn\\m \\ndªv hN\\{KÙw, I¯n¨ XncnIÄ, ]q¡Ä, aäp Ae¦mc§Ä. kphntij{]tLmjWw \\S¯p¶hcspS kaqlw' F¶ BZÀi FÃm-hcpw ss__nÄ sXm«p hW§p¶p. hmIyamWv \\½spS cq]X kzoIcn¨ncn¡p¶Xv. ]cnip² I\\y Imadnb¯nsâ k¼qÀ® BßkaÀ¸Ws¯ \\mw amXrI hmb\\: tbm l: 1 : 1 þ5, 14þ18 bmbn kzoIcn¡p-Ibpw sN¿p¶p. adnbw ]dªp \"CXm IÀ¯mhnsâ Zmkn! \\nsâ hm¡v F¶n \\ntdhds«!'' 2. ss__nÄ dmen (]ÅnNpän/]Ånapä¯v) (eq¡ 1:38). ]cnip² I\\yImadnbw hnizmk¯nsâ A\\p kcW¯n\\v D¯a amXrIbmbn. hN\\{KÙw, I¯n¨ XncnIÄ A \\ p t b - mPyamb Km\\§Ä: Poht\\Ipw ssZhhN\\w, aq¶p LSI§fmWv \\½psS cq-]-X-bpsS {]hÀ¯\\§Ä¡v kp-hntij shfn¨¯mÂ. an-gn-th-Ip-¶Xv: 3. {]kwKw (]ÅnIfnÂ, IpSpw_Iq«mbvaIfnÂ) 1. AXv aninlm tI{µoIrXamb (christ-centred) {]hÀ¯ \\§Ä¡v thZnsbmcp¡p¶p. Hcp kmaqly{]Øm\\w {]kwKhnjbwþIp«n-IÄ¡v ss__nfnse almhyànXz F-¶-Xn-t\\¡mÄ aninlmbv¡v k-hntij coXnbn §Ä (F{_lmw, tami, bmt¡m_v, tPmk^v, kv\\m]I tI{µØm\\w \\ÂIp¶ PohÊpä kaqlambn AXv hfÀ¶p tbml¶m³, ]cnip² I\\yImadnbw, ]t{Xmkv Çol, sIm≠n­ cn¡p¶p. ]utemkv Çol) 2. ]cnip²mßmhn\\m ]qcnXamb kaqlamWv k` 4. ss__nÄIY ]¦phbv¡Â (spirit-filled community). BZn-a-k-`-bpsS Bcw`w ]cnip²m (]ÅnIfnÂ, IpSpw_Iq«mbvaIfnÂ) ßmhnsâ Bhm-kw ap-X-em-sW¶v \\ap¡dnbmw. AtX ]cnip²mßm-hnsâ t{]cWbmWv BZn-a-k`sb apt¶m«p 5. hN\\w ]¦phbv¡Â (]ÅnIfnÂ, IpSpw_Iq«mbvaIf- \\bn¨Xpw. nÂ) 3. kp-hnti-j {]-tLm-j-I-cp-sS k-aq-l-am-Wv k` (evangalizing bphP\\§Ä¡v: community). Cutim tI-{µ-Øm-\\-s¯-¦n k-`m k-aq-l- Fs¶ kzm[o\\n-¨ ss__nÄ hN\\w ]¦phbv¡p¶p ¯n ]-cn-ip-²m-ßm-hn-sâ i-àn G-hÀ¡pw A-\\p-`-h -am-Ipw. ^-e-tam, A-\\p`-hw ]-¦p-h-bv-¡p-¶-h-cp-sS k-aq-l 6. ss__nÄ Iznkv (Ip«nIÄ¡pw, apXnÀ¶hÀ¡pw) -am-bn CS-h-I k-aq-lw h-f-cp-¶p. C-Xv D-Ån \\n-¶p-Å kz-X-kn-²am-b _m-ly{]-I-S-\\-am-Wv. B-ß-ssN-X\\yw \\ndªp 7. ss__nÄ hmb\\ ]-cn-ip-²m-ßm-hn-sâ ^-e-§Ä A-\\p-`-hn-¨p Po-hn-¡m³ Xp-S-§p- ¶-hÀ B A-\\p`-hw k-l-Po-hn-I-fp-am-bn ]-¦p-h-bv-¡p-¶-h-cm- Znthk\\ Hcp A²ymbw (DZm: k¦oÀ¯\\§Ä) bn am-dp¶p, kp-hnti-j {]-tLm-j-I-cm-bn am-dp¶p. 8. Bible idioms and phrases, images and parables in English taÂ-hn-h-cn-¨ aq-¶p L-S-I-§fpw H-¶n-¸n-¨v H-cp hn-izm-kn k-aq- l-am-bn Po-hn-¡p-hm\\pw h-f-cp-hm\\pw \\-ap-¡v km-[n-¡s«. Literature - For youth and adults NB: Cu kÀ¡peÀ 2021 \\hw_À 21\\v (RmbÀ) ]Ånbn hmbnt¡­≠XmWv. EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION 7 SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE

CIRCULAR BISHOP BOSCO PUTHUR kÀ¡p-eÀ Prot. No. MPL 138/21/65 Faith Fest 2022 an-in-lm-bn {]n-b-s¸-« am-Xm-]n-Xm-¡tf, hn-izm-k- X-¿m-dm-Im³ FÃm C-S-h-I-I-sf-bpw an-j³ Ip-Spw-_- ]-cn-io-e-Itc, _-lp-am-\\-s¸« ssh-Zo-Itc, §-sfbpw Rm³ kv-t\\-l-]qÀÆw HmÀ-½n-¸n-¡p¶p. \\-½p-sS Ip-ªp-§Ä hn-izm-k ]-cn-io-e-\\-¯n- 1. ku-I-cy-{]-Zam-b Xp-SÀ-¨bmb aq-¶p Zn-h-k-§Ä sâ H-cp hÀ-jw ]qÀ-¯n-bm-¡n I-gnªp. Hm¬-sse- Xo-cp-am-\\n-¨v am-Xm-]n-Xm¡-sf A-dn-bn-¡p-I. \\m-b- pw Hm^v-sse-\\mbpw Cu hÀ-jw \\-S-¶ hn-izm-k-]-cn- io-e-\\ ]-cn-]m-Sn-IÄ-¡v t\\-XrXzw \\ÂIn-b hn-Im-cn-b- 2 B-h-iy-sa-¦n ku-I-cy-{]-Zam-b Ø-ew t\\c-s¯ ¨-·m-scbpw {]n³-kn-¸Â-am-scbpw A-[ym-]-I-scbpw _p-¡v sN-¿p-I. Rm³ lr-Z-b-]qÀ-Æw A-`n-\\-µn-¡p¶p. 3 ap-s¶m-cp-¡-am-bn Ìvm-^v ao-änw-Kp-IÄ hn-fn-¨p 2021 ap-X \\-½p-sS cq-]-X-bn-se hn-izm-k- tNÀ-¡p-I. ]-cn-io-e-\\ hn-`m-Kw h-gn Ip-«n-IÄ¡pw bp-h-P-\\-§Ä -¡p-am-bn \\-S-¸n-em¡n-b s^-bv-Xv-s^-Ìv 2020þ21 4. C-S-h-I-bn \\n-¶v ap³-hÀ-j-§-fn- 12þmw ¢m-kv Ip-«n-IÄ¡pw A-[ym-]-IÀ¡pw h-en-b k-t´m-j- ]qÀ-¯n-bm¡n-b bp-h-P-\\-§-fp-sS tkh-\\w B ¯n\\pw CS-h-I k-aq-l-§- -fp-sS D-WÀ-Æn\\pw Im-c-W- Zn-h-k-§-fn-te-¡v Dd-¸p h-cp-¯p-I. am-bn F¶-Xv \\n-§Ä-s¡Ãm-hÀ¡pw t_m-[yam-b Im-cy-am-sW-¶v Rm³ I-cp-Xp-¶p. s^-bv-Xv s^-Ìv 5. B-h-iyam-b k-¶-²-{]-hÀ-¯-I-cp-sS tkh-\\w tX- \\-S-¶ Ip-sd-tb-sd Ø-e-§-fn Rm³ Ip-«nI-sf Sp-Ibpw F-Ãm-hÀ¡pw tk-^v-KmÀ-Unw-Kv t]m-fn-kn k-µÀ-in-¨n-cp¶p. hn-izm-k-Po-hn-Xw B-\\-µ-{]-Z-sa-¶ A-\\pk-cn-¨p-Å tc-J-IÄ X-¿m-dm-¡p-Ibpw -dn-bp-¶ Zn-\\-§-fm-bn-cp¶p Ip-ªp§-sf kw-_-Ôn-¨n- sN-¿p-I. S-t¯m-fw B \\m-fpIÄ. Cu hÀ-jhpw aq-¶p Zn-h-k- §-fn-se s^-bv-Xv s^-Ìn-\\m-bn Ip-«n-I-sfbpw am-Xm- 6. \\-½p-sS cq-]-X-bp-sS hn-izm-k-]-cn-io-e-\\ hn-`m-Kw ]n-Xm-¡-sfbpw k-Ö-cm-¡-W-sa-¶v hn-Im-cn-b-¨·m- X-¿m-dm¡nb 'Something Beautiful for God' tcmSpw A-[ym]-I-tcmSpw Rm³ A-`yÀ-°n-¡p¶p. sâ c≠­mw hmeyw A-[ym-]-IÀ¡pw k-¶-²-{]-hÀ- Xm-sg ]-d-bp-¶ hn-[-¯n s^-bv-Xv s^-Ìv 2022 \\v ¯-IÀ¡pw ]T-\\-k-lm-bn-bm-bn \\Â-IpI. an-in-lm-bn kv-t\\-l-t¯msS, 2021 Un-kw-_À 3 \\‑n-§-f‑p-s‑S ]‑n-X‑m-h‑v +t‑_‑m-k‑v-t‑I‑m ]‑p-¯‑qÀ 8 EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE

Eparchy News

Welcome Rev. Dr. Sijeesh Pallankunnel Chaplain Geelong Syro-Malabar Mission, Eparchy Chancellor Fr Sijeesh was born in Kallody in the eparchy of Mananathavady. After his high school studies, he joined the Minor Seminary of the eparchy of Mananthavady. He completed his philosophical studies at St Joseph’s Pontifical Seminary, Alwaye and his theological studies at the Pontifical Urban University in Rome. After obtaining Licentiate in Oriental Canon Law from Pontifical Oriental Institute, Rome, he was ordained as a priest on 30 December 2010. He began his pastoral ministry as the Assistant parish priest at St Joseph’s Cathedral, Mananthavady. In 2012 he was appointed as the Principal of New Man’s College, Mananthavady and one of the judges of the eparchial Tribunal. In 2014 Fr Sijeesh was sent to Rome to pursue doctoral studies in Canon Law. After completing doctoral studies, he also completed a Masters degree in Ecclesiastical Jurisprudence at the Pontifical Urban University, Rome. When he returned from Rome in 2018, he was appointed as the Vicar of St Xavier’s Church Kuttimoola. From 2019 until recently, he had been the chancellor of the eparchy of Mananthavady. Fr Sijeesh is a Visiting Professor of Canon Law at Pontifical Oriental Institute, Rome. He speaks Malayalam, English, Italian and German. Hearty Welcome, Fr. Sijeesh. Congratulations on your appointment as the chancellor of the Eparchy of St Thomas the Apostle, Melbourne. EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION 10 SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE

Congratulations & Prayerful Greetings On the 25th Anniversary of Your Priestly Ordination 31 December 2021 Fr. Sebastian Mandapathil EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION 11 SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE

HOW CAN I CONTRIBUTE? Please email the completed direct debit form to: You can contribute an amount as monthly [email protected] and cc a copy to [email protected]; direct debit or as a one-off payment. Or the completed form can be posted to: ACCOUNT NAME: Project My Share, 6 Greenock Court, Greenvale, VIC, 3059 The Syro Malabar Eparchy of St Thomas BSB: 083 347 | ACCOUNT: 247 851 691 REFERENCE: MySHARE ‘Your Name’ 12 EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE

Preserving Pastoral Council Report Faith & Liturgical Ü During lockdown and COVID restrictions Celebrations in place, Liturgical celebrations to be made During available using online platforms across all Pandemic parishes and missions regularly (preferably on a daily basis) Suggestions from Pastoral Council 2021 Ü Promote activities supporting regular Bible reading challenges, Bible study groups, Bible 13 EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION quizzes using virtual platforms SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE Ü During pandemic situations, focus to promote more interactive online prayer meetings and interactive sessions at parish /mission level to preserve faith and nurture fellowship Ü Catechism and faith formation programs to be delivered online at parish /mission level by utilising virtual platforms while adhering to eparchy catechism department guidelines on online safety. Ü Engage parish /mission youth via online meetings and virtual gatherings to enrich spiritual growth on a regular basis. Ü Encourage families to spend quality time together and to participate in daily online Mass, prayer activities and Bible study. Ü Pastoral care to be offered to parishioners in need on a regular basis by parish priests using phone calls. Ü Promote repentance and reconciliation as soon as the opportunity arises for physical admittance of congregation to church. Ü Parish Committee members under the leader- ship of parish priests to implement activities to engage parish/mission members to maintain spiritual enthusiasm during and after lockdowns.

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CSbsâ A\\p`h¡pdn¸pIÄ hÀj-§Ä¡p ap¼p­≠mb A\\p`hIYbmWv HmÀab- n hcp¶Xv. XriqÀ PnÃbnse Hcp {Kma{]tZi¯v Rm³ _kp Im¯v \\n¡pIbmbncp¶p. B hgn IS¶p t]mIp¶ SmI-vknImÀ _kv tÌm¸n \\ndp¯n Xr-iqÀ¡msW¦n Ibdm³ Fs¶ £Wn¨p. Rm-\\ Xn Ibdn bm{X XpS§pt¼mÄ SmI-vkn ss{UhÀ hsfc kt´mjhm\\mbn kwkmcn¡m³ XpS§n. Akm[mcWamb At±l¯nsâ kt´mj{] IrXn I≠-­t¸mÄ Abmsf¸än IqSpX tN- mZn¨dnªp. At¸mÄ AbmfpsS PohnXs¯ amänadn¨ Hcp kw`hw ]¦p-h-¨p. PnÃm Bkv]{XnbpsS ap³hi¯pÅ ]qc¸d¼n SmI-vkn Ìm³Unse ss{Uh dmWbmÄ. Hcp Znhkw cm{Xnbn Sm I-vkn Ìmâv hn«v t]mIms\\mcp§p¶ kµÀ`¯n ]qc¸d¼nse Hcp ac ¯n\\p Iosg Ac≠­ shfn¨¯n kv{Xocq]w. 18 hbÊp tXm¶n¡p¶ H-cp sNdp¸¡mcn. H¸w c≠­v tNmc ¡pªp§Ä. hnhc§Ä tNmZn¨dn Ir]bspS IY; am\\hÀ¡pÅ ktµiw + _nj-¸v t_mkvtIm ]p-¯qÀ -ªt¸mÄ a\\kn-embn kao]{]tZis¯ GtXm Hm«pI¼\\n kzoIcn¡m³ X-¿m-dmWv. ]t£ s]meokv C³kvs]Îtdm, AXp sXm-gn-em-fnbmb A-hÄ¡v AhnlnX_Ô¯nep≠­ mb Cc«¡p- t]mepÅ D-tZymKØ-cn Bsc¦neptam ip-]mÀi sN¿Ww. ªp§fmsW¶v. Hma\\XzapÅ c-­≠p s]¬Ip«nIÄ. Bcpw AhnhmlnXbmb A-½¡Xp k½-X-aÃ. AdnbmsX ]qc¸d-¼n Dt]£n¨v Øew hnSm³ X¡w t\\m¡n \\n¡pIbmWhÄ. SmI-vkn ss{UhÀ _p²nap«nembn. C\\n Cu cm{Xnbn F-´p sN¿pw? Hcp Iq«pImcsâ ho«n A¶p cm{Xn Ahsc SmI-vkn ss{UhÀ Ft¶mSv ]dªp: A¨m Rm³ {InkvXym Xmakn¸n¡m³ GÀ-¸m-Sv sNbvXp. hf-sc shIn-bmWv AbmÄ \\nbÃ. ]t£, B ]n©p-Ipªp§sf I-≠­ t¸mÄ ]p¡q«nse A¶v ho«nse¯nbXv. `mcytbbpw Ip«nItfbpw hnfn¨pWÀ¯n D®ntbiphnsâ Nn{XamWv Fsâ a\\Ênte¡v IS¶p h¶Xv. X\\n¡p­≠mb A\\p`hw AbmÄ hnhcn¨p. F¶n«v tNmZn¨p: Ahsc c£n¡m³ Fs´¦nepw sN¿Wsa¶v A-t¸mÄ Rm³ AXn Hcp Ipªns\\sb¦nepw \\-ap¡v Zs¯Sp¯pIqsS? D-d¨p. s]s«¶v C¯cw Ip«nIsfbpw kv{XoIsfbpw kzoIcn AbmfpsS tNmZyw Hcp t_mw_pkvt^mS\\w t]msebmbncp¶p. ¡p¶ {InÌo\\ tlmw F¶ Øm]\\s¯¸än AbmÄ HmÀ¯p. a-¡fn XmsgbpÅhÀ Hcp D®nsb¡qSn In«p¶Xn kt´mjw At¸mÄ X-s¶ Ahscbpw sIm≠­v B Øm]\\¯nte¡v {]ISn¸n¨p. `mcybpw aq¯a-¡fpw FXnÀ¯p. A\\p\\b¯n t]mbn. cm{Xnbmbn¡gnªncp¶p. Øm]\\m[nIrXÀ Ip«nIsf AbmÄ kwkmcn-¨t¸mÄ `mcy ]dªp Bdp-Ip«nIsf hfÀ¯nb F\\n¡v GgmasXmsc®s¯¡qSn hfÀ¯m³ ]ämªn«Ã. EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION 15 SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE

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Department of Catechesis Updates from Department of Catechesis November 2021 Holyween: Bishop Mar Bosco inaugurated the Bible reading challenge Celebrating the Saints and 12 Hour continuous Bible reading on 15th August. In connection with All saints day, the de- Catechism Centres data collection partment conducted Holyween challenge to engage our young people to dress up Department conducted a data survey across the themselves like their favourite saint and say Syro-Malabar eparchy and we are happy to release the following a quote from them. Those saint videos were statistics. Big thanks to all our principals, secretaries and uploaded to the department fb page. 48 parish priests. Students from 12 different parishes partici- pated in the challenge. Results awaited! State Number Total Total of centres Teachers Students Logos Quiz Australia ACT 2 24 98 The third logos quiz Australia2021 New South 9 168 1146 was conducted on 2nd October. Partici- Wales pants from 32 parishes participated in the 41 206 Mega Logos Quiz event. Prabaha Dijo from NT 2 213 1421 Canberra had the highest with 99% marks. 65 403 Daiby Shiji from Wagga Wagga is the second Queensland 10 195 1777 mega winner with 97% marks. 94 893 South Australia 3 800 5944 Bible 365 & Audio Bible Victoria 9 Department initiated the challenge of reading the Bible in one year and 500 WA 5 participants committed themselves for it. Department releases passages for everyday Total 40 reading. Its audio version is simultaneously published in the you tube channel to assist Documents Released & those who have travels at a stretch to listen Trainings Completed: to and complete their task. Bible Commis- sion of KCBC has granted copyright permis- Reviewing the policies and providing up-to-date docu- sion to use its translation for the production ments and procedures are necessary for the smooth function- of an Audio Bible. ing of any departments. This year, catechism department re- leased the following documents. 1. Revised Version of Year 12 Course Completion Guide. EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION 18 SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE

2. Guidelines for Virtual meeting and inter- Department of Catechesis active classes involving Children. 3. A Journal of Love - Activity book for Holy communion children May 2021. 4. Something Beautiful for God – Faith fest Faith Fest 2022 2021 Activity Booklet. Celebration of faith is envisaged by the new initiative of Trainings Completed: the department called Faith Fest. For 2022 Faith Fest, a team of 20 resource persons are working together to produce the 1. Eucharista- Holy communion teachers faith fest document for the year 2022. This year the themes training program April 2021. for three days would be; Day 1: Faith - The Primary Theological Virtue, Day 2: Discover yourself in the Ecclesial Living and Day 2. Rabboni –Senior class teachers training 3: The Word: Love Letter from God. In the current academic May 2021 year, which is heavily affected by Covid 19, nearly 1500 of our students were able to engage in Faith fest 2021. 3. Yaladim - Junior class Teachers Train- ing - 28th August. Updates from Family ApostOLAte Online Marriage Preparation course was conducted Upcoming online MPC course in 2022; Feb 2022 via Zoom in November 2021 from 18th to 20th and (17th, 18th, 19th, 24th, 25th, 26th) 7.00PM to 10 PM Mel- from 25th to 27th, 7pm to 10pm (AEDT) total of 6 days bourne Time in a two week period. 25 registered participants attended the course. Attendees were from various parts of Australia, New Zealand and Canada. Resource persons were from various backgrounds and we had Priests, medical professionals, Psychia- trists, Nurses, Couples etc to take various sessions. Daily sessions were concluded with Eucharistic adoration. Fr Francis Kolencherry, VG inaugurated the course and our Bishop Bosco gave a blessing speech. For any enquiries please contact: Santhosh Jose, Mob: 0423 450 768, Coordinator, Department of Family Apostolate 19 EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE

Youth apostolate Updates from Youth Apostolate SMYM Monthly Themes Novena to St. John Paul II (13th to 21st October 2021) The monthly themes concept formulated by SMYM, continue to grow in number of “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in events and initiatives at the national, parish, and all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ mission levels. Activities related to the month of the Youth and Environment were the key events Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) for the months of October and November. OCTOBER – Month of the Youth October was a big month for all young people in In preparation for the feast day of St. John Paul II on our eparchy as we came together to celebrate 22nd October, SMYM Australia initiated the Novena our faith, our love for Christ, to draw power from our to the patron saint on the 13th of October till the 21st community and to partake in various activities to fur- of October, seeking his spiritual guidance along with ther deepen our relationships and faith. the intercession of Our Blessed Mother during the month of the Holy Rosary. Empower Youth Retreat Visit us on our YouTube Channel if you missed Empower: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzWsh5oHaF6hjBwdQkxU_ig (14th to 16th October 2021) EMPOWER Online Retreat 2021 | DAY ONE In preparation for youth week celebra- tions, the Youth Apostolate organised Empower 2021, a three-day online retreat for young people across Australia and New Zealand. The retreat focused on prioritis- ing a strong relationship with the Heavenly Father whilst continuing the mission that has been set out for us. Around 50 youth and their families joined the retreat online via the zoom platform and YouTube live stream service. EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION 20 SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE

Patron’s Day SMYM Global Youth apostolate Meeting (22nd October 2021) Shed the Light - Sojin Sebastian; To celebrate the Patron’s Day, SMYM Global Youth ministry in a Post-Covid organised a gathering of SMYM youth lead- ers across the globe with our Major Arch Bishop Era (24th Oct 2021) His Beatitude Mar George Cardinal Alencherry. The gathering happened on the 22nd of Octo- Work and life have changed dramatically ber, the feast day of St. John Paul II and many since COVID, thus a focus on bringing the youth leaders joined the meeting. youth together in these changing times is invalu- able. ‘Shed the light – Youth ministry in a Post- Covid Era’ was a meeting which was organised to welcome young people to openly discuss and plan the future of the youth ministry in the post covid times. Many young people came together on the 24th of October 2021 and had fruitful dis- cussions with the director of the Youth Aposto- late, Sojin Sebastian. SMYM Online Games Night (29th October 2021) Plant a Tree Anation-wide online games night was conduct- ed on Friday, 29th of October to conclude the The feast of the Solemnity of Christ the King Month of Youth. The young people in our eparchy will become the yearly commemoration of came together online to catch up with each other, World Youth Day, as announced by the Holy Fa- play some games and spend some time together in ther himself last year. This year, it was on Sunday, fellowship. the 21st of November. In keeping with the month’s theme, young people were reminded of the responsibility to care for the God-given environment by encour- aging them to plant a tree or a seed or to make their work/study area green by growing indoor plants. On that day, young people were invited to share what they had done on social media with the hashtag #netsyro #smymaustralia. 21 EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE

Youth apostolate November - Respond to the Call This month’s theme was the significance of putting Jesus first. It also encouraged all teens to learn to put others before themselves and to imitate Jesus’ deeds by serving others. St. Damien of Molokai was the saint for November. NOVEMBER - Environment Songs of Seraphim “Let us be ‘protectors’ of creation, protectors of Pathinayirangalum Padunnu – Feast of God’s plan inscribed in nature, protectors of one St. Cecilia | SMYM Combined Missions Project another and of the environment” - Pope Francis On 22nd of November, the feast day of St. In the month of November, young people in our Cecilia who is the patroness of music and eparchy aimed to spend some time to appreci- musicians, Songs Of Seraphim released a cov- ate God’s creation. By partaking in activities to- er of Pathinayirangalum Padunnu, a song by gether to protect the environment, young people Fr. Binoj Mulavarickal. This was an SMYM Com- shared the importance of caring for our common bined Missions project with youth from the home and promoted the need for young people eparchies and missions of Australia, the USA, to become caretakers and protectors of the envi- Europe and New Zealand. More than twen- ronment. ty singers and instrumentalists across more than six countries participated in this project. SMTM Monthly Themes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBoJTQsarrU Similar to the SMYM monthly themes, the Syro-Mal- Pathinayirangalum Padunnu abar Teens Ministry of our eparchy also carry out SMYM Combined Missions Cover events and initiatives at the national, parish, and mis- sion levels. Every month, a different theme is promot- God’s Little Pencil ed by SMTM, and all the information needed to run the events and initiatives are provided to each parish/ As an extension of the Bible Project, SMYM Australia mission. Icebreaker games, activities, videos, discus- and New Zealand has launched God’s Little Pencil. sion questions and prayer outlines are included in As we journey through the gospel readings each day the information booklet. Parishes/missions are also in the year 2022, it provides a chance for young people encouraged to design their own activities based on to share their Holy Spirit-led reflections with the rest of the theme of the month and execute them in their the community. This project aims to develop a culture parishes/missions. of meditating on God’s Word through the Syro-Malabar Church’s liturgical calendar. More than 130 young peo- October - The Kingdom Calls ple across Australia and New Zealand are participating in this initiative. A pre-order link will be available soon This month the teens learned about the King- to book your copy. dom of God. The beatitudes were the high- light of this month and the ultimate calling of any Christian is to be the salt and light of the world. St. Don Bosco was the saint of the month. EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION 22 SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE

KNOW YOUR Child safeguarding SAFEGUARDIGN UPDATERS SAFEGUARDING STANDARDS Know Your team: Our National Safeguarding Team NATIONAL CATHOLIC SAFEGUARDING STANDARDS Lissy Tresa The National Catholic Safeguarding Standards provide a Director Safeguarding framework for Catholic Church entities to build child-safe cultures. Syro-Malabar Eparchy of St Thomas The National Catholic Safeguarding Standards (NCSS) create a frame- 6 Greenock Court, Greenvale, Vic 3059 work for Catholic entities to promote the safety of children and adults at risk. They outline the policies and activities that will prevent, Benny Sebastian respond to, and support reporting of concerns regarding child abuse. National Safeguarding Officer The 10 National Catholic Safeguarding Standards incorporate the Syro-Malabar Eparchy of St Thomas Royal Commission’s recommendations and also the National Principles 6 Greenock Court, Greenvale, Vic 3059 for Child Safe Organisations, contextualising these requirements for the Catholic Church in Australia. The Standards have been adopted by all Church Authorities, religious institutes, Catholic entities, ministries and organisations across Australia. In this bulletin Standard One is being introduced as below: STANDARD 1 Committed leadership, governance and culture Child safeguarding is embedded in the entity’s leadership, governance and culture. 1.1 The entity publicly commits to child safeguarding and takes a ze- ro-tolerance approach to child abuse. 1.2 A child safeguarding culture is championed and modelled at all levels of the entity from the top down and bottom-up. 1.3 Governance arrangements facilitate implementation of a Child Safeguarding Policy across the entity’s activities. 1.4 A Code of Conduct provides guidelines for personnel on expected behavioural standards and responsibilities. 1.5 The entity has risk management strategies focusing on preventing, identifying and mitigating risks to children. 1.6 Personnel understand their obligations on information sharing and record keeping. Joby Philip National Training Co-ordinator Syro-Malabar Eparchy of St Thomas 6 Greenock Court, Greenvale, Vic 3059 23 EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE

Evangelisation is the most im- empower and equip each one of Evangelisation ministry portant duty of the Church us as a missionary. Bishop Bosco and the Church exists in order Puthur inaugurated this program Rev. Fr Joseph Kandathiparam- to evangelise. It is not an op- and inspired us to do the work of bil and his team. Evangelisation tion but a command from our evangelisation. Rev Frs Varghese Ministry is organising residential Lord(Mark16:15). Bible, fathers Vavolil, Abraham Kazhunnadiy- family retreats – ATHMABHIKSHE- of the Church, teachings of the il, Ajith Cheriakara, and Fr Binu KA DHYANAMin our eparchy and Church, exhortations and encyc- Maliekal conducted Ephpha- first of this kind is conducted in Melbourne on 17th to19th of Jan- uary 2022. Retreat preachers are Evangelisation ministry Rev. Fr. Roni George Mukkuzhi VC and Rev. F.r Michael Payyappilly VC. Registration will start soon. At this difficult time of Covid and its bad consequences people are in confusion, uncertainties and fear. They are in need of spiritual renewal and enlightenment. Only Word of God can lead us to the licals of Popes always emphasise tha program in the last months. Truth and life in its fullness. Jesus the importance of Evangelisa- It is a humble attempt to bring tells us “ I am the way, the truth, tion. As members of Syro Mala- the whole eparchy on one plat- and the life”. We are totally wrong bar Christians who received faith form for praise and worship and sometimes because we under- from St Thomas, the Apostle who sharing the word of God. In the stand neither the scripture nor expressed his faith by saying “Let month of December Rev. Fr. Fredy power of God. Word of God can us go and die with him”, it is our Eluvathingal will lead the Eph- give us the power of God and let most important duty and respon- phatha Eucharist Adoration and us witness to this POWER of GOD. sibility to proclaim the Word of preach the word of God. Evan- God with our whole life. Evange- gelisation Ministry is organising Fr Varghese Vithayathil MST lisation Ministry of Syro-Malabar TAPAS DHYANAM -72 hours long (Director, Evangelisation Ministry) Eparchy of St. Thomas the Apostle Fasting and Prayer retreat online provides us through EPHPHATHA from 2nd Dec. to 5th Dec. led by – Eucharist Adoration and procla- mation of Word of God, program an opportunity to come together online to praise and worship and to hear the Word of God on sec- ond Fridays of every month to EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION 24 SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE

The Nurses Ministry is a movement of Catholic Pro- Nurses Ministry fessional Nurses, committed to the ‘caring and healing’Ministry of Jesus. It had its humble beginning expanded its wings to the catholic churches of other at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Dubai in the year 2003, continents empowered and led by the Holy Spirit. by a few nurses who realized the unique and wide opportunity of a nurse in evangelization. It has now The Nurses Ministry in Australia began in the year 2018, in collaboration with the international nurses ThNe urses ministry; under the guidance and blessings of Most Ministry Rev. Bishop Bosco Puthur, Bishop of Syro-Malabar Eparchy in Melbourne. Rev. Fr. Abraham Nadukunnel Australia is the spiritual director of the Nurses Ministry in Aus- tralia. The Nurses Ministry currently has groups in 23 parishes within five different states of Australia and the ACT. The Vision of nurses Ministry All Nurses around the world to know, love and share Jesus to become Saints. Spirituality Be merciful, just as your father is merciful (Lk 6:36). The nurses will carry out their professional roles as a disciple of Jesus in relationship with the father and guided by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. The strength of this ministry is its special focus on Christ centred life. The members seek to grow as faithful dis- ciples of Christ through the five pillars :- prayer, sac- raments, Word of God, fellowship and share the love of God. Motto You have done to me (Mathew 25:40) The mission of Nurses ministry is - A spontaneous and gracious effort to extend the healing touch of the Lord among the nurses, their families and the pa- tients. Charism Empower the nurses to care and heal the sick to make Jesus Christ present in the world. The Nurses ministry has a hierarchical structure with a National Service Team headed by the National Coordinator and State Service Teams for the various states. The State Service Teams are headed by the State Coordinators. The service teams meet regularly and are responsible for planning the activities, for- mation programmes and workshops for the ministry. Intercession is the powerhouse of the nurses’ministry and the national, state and parish intercession coor- dinators play a vital role in keeping the powerhouse fuelled. 25 EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE

Nursed Ministry Another great milestone was the Nurses meet organised by the Adelaide Nurses ministry for South Australia on 14th October (Photo below) The Nurses ministry is consecrated to the Immac- Nurses Meet South Australia ulate Heart of Mother Mary and has 24 hour chain Holy Rosaries on the 13th of every month. All the Future Events- The Nurses ministry group in groups of the Nurses Ministry in Australia are Shepparton will be inaugurated on Dec 5th. actively involved in this 24 hour chain prayer and have a Zoom prayer with Benediction. Nurses minis- Another future initiative by the Nurses Ministry is try members also have a night vigil on the last Friday Glory 2021 - International Nurses Conference (Flyer of every month (from 9 to 11:30 pm) for Australia, which is a night of great blessing as testified by the members of the ministry. All the nurses in Austra- lia along with their families are most welcome to participate in the Night Vigil and be blessed. The nurses’ ministry will forever be indebted to the great support offered by the parish priests of dif- ferent parishes who offer their support with exposi- tion of the Blessed sacrament, sharing the Word of God and helping the groups as and when needed. The members of the nurses’ ministry also offer their wholehearted support to their respective parishes and contribute towards the activities of the parish. The members of the nurses’ ministry constantly share and testify about their growth in faith after becoming members of the ministry. The year 2021 has been a year of great achieve- ments for the Australian nurses ministry by the grace of the Almighty. Four new nurses ministry groups were formed in Perth (Western Australia), a new group in North Adelaide (South Australia) and an- other in Canberra. A new group has been formed in Shepparton as well and will have their inauguration very soon. The Nurses ministry group in Canberra was inau- gurated on 27th November (Photo below). Inauguration of Canberra nurses ministry group below)-led by the renowned preacher Dr. John D. The session for Australia is on the 17th of December, 9 to 11 Pm (AEDT). This event will be conducted via Zoom and can be attended by all the Australian nurses and their families. The members of the Nurses ministry, prayerfully and eagerly await this huge blessing com- ing their way. EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION 26 SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE

Parish Mission Updates

Parish /Mission Updates St. Mary’s Syro-Malabar Parish, Melbourne West An interconnected parish amidst pandemic and on 23 October in which all financial details of the con- lockdown. Though the pandemic and the rigor- struction been presented and approved. ous lockdowns in Melbourne denied physical Qur- bana, our parish continued the online services very Consecration date. The general body decided to meticulously on all Sundays and regular parish feast consecrate the new church on 19 Saturday 2022 with from September 1 to 8 with solemn Qurbana, Novena various celebrative elements. and Litany with 34 Presudendies (sponsors). Physical Services resumed. After long lockdown Construction of the church 07/11/2021 onwards our community had resumed physical Holy Qurbana at both centers Laverton and Construction of the church is progressing very Ardeer. well and heading to the final phase. Church building, Sacristy and Presbytery are almost over. Currently Church Construction painting been undergoing. The next major work will updates & photos: be the completion of the car park. We need your valuable support and prayers to Funding program finish the construction of the first Syro-Malabar Church built in the name of Mother Mary in Australia A final financing is underway with all possible which is now in the final phase. ways like house visiting, Sunday auctions, food sale, Candle sale of Sunday School Children, Money Box collection of Sunday School Children, Holy Items Sponsorship and gofund.me etc. These are besides our regular direct debit and one-off donations. Our large hearted and magnanimous parishioners are contributing maximum to this prestigious and long cherished project under the leadership of a well- organized financial committee. General body The parish had organized an online general body 28 EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE

Parish /Mission Updates Please feel free to pass on the link to your friends and relatives and encourage them to contribute for We really appreciate if you could share and donate this noble cause. to the GoFundMe campaign. *St Mary’s Syro-Malabar Catholic Church Project* Options are also available to sponsor a Holy Item for the new church and be a part of this great ini- Clickthe belowlink to make your contribution: tiative.For more details, please contact Fr Sebastian https://gofund.me/43a3a62d Mandapathil email: vicar@syromalabarmelbournew- est.org.au EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION 29 SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE

Parish /Mission Updates St Alphonsa commodate all the children within three Holy Qur- banas, one at 9:30am, 11:00am and 4pm. The services Cathedral Parish were all well conducted, arranged and executed. The Melbourne dedication and perseverance of all catechism teach- ers, volunteers and organisers are very appreciated. The recent easing of restrictions in Victoria, has helped our Cathedral Parish to join together with- We have been able to invite parishioners back to in church and resume our face-to-face faith services all weekday services also with Adoration and Holy and activities with more zeal and togetherness as was Qurbana taking place each morning at 9:30am at Res- before. By the grace of God, we have been able to of- ervoir Presbytery. fer unrestricted participation in all church services and prayer activities. During Bible Week 2021, Cathedral Parish organ- ised for BiblePrathishta to take place alongside Holy The lockdown had caused the resched- Qurbana at both centres are on Sunday 28th Novem- ule of our children’s Solemn Holy Com- ber. Children who had received Holy Communion munion and confirmation services several and Confirmation were welcomed to come dressed times. Since the restrictions eased, the ser- in their communion clothing and helped lead the vice was held on Sunday 21st November. Prathishta. A Holy Bible Hour was also arranged be- Through the kind service offered by Rev. tween 6 and 7pm on 1st December, 2021. During this Bishop Bosco Puthur, we were able to ac- hour, families together completed all the books from Mathew to Revelations. Catechism Home Learning Program continues to move forward strongly, with teachers arranging for end of year assessments through different avenues as Catechism draws to a close for this year. SMYM has also resumed more face-to-face activ- ities as restrictions ease. Recently, SMYM arranged a one-day trip to 1000 steps, located in the Dandenong Ranges National Park. The trip ran from 10am to around 4pm and gave the youth to come together and interact with other youth from Church after the long period of being in lockdown. The easing restrictions have also greatly assisted with the building of our Cathedral Church and Parish Hall as more workers were welcomed back on site to as- sist with the construction. By the grace of God, the works continue to run smoothly and are progressing efficiently. 30 EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE

Parish /Mission Updates Faith Fest 2021 September 25-26 The faith festival for the catechism children were on 25 & 26 of September which has nourished faith through various spiritual ministries and activ- ities like learning sessions, Exhibition, procession, Skit, Action Song, games etc. It was organised by catechism department. St Alphonsa Parish, Brisbane North All Photos can be viewed on: https://stalphonsaparishbrisbane.org.au/portfolio/faith-fest-2021/ Holy Qurbana Explained A much-appreciated skit performed by year 9 school students were presented at church in october That was a great expression of the content of the Holy Qurbana beyond words. All Photos can be viewed on: https://stalphonsaparishbrisbane.org.au/portfolio/faith-fest-2021/ 31 EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE

Parish /Mission Updates St Mary’s Knanaya Parish, Melbourne October, the month of Ro- ends. That comes towards the end of programs for sary we celebrated daily catechism students for this year. Rosary followed by Holy Mass online. Different grades from We have started practicing the new changes in both centres were rostered each our Holy mass from 28th of October. We parishioners day for 30 days taking initiative to are preparing ourselves to celebrate Christmas in do Rosary and prayers along with December. their respective catechism teacher and their parents. St Mary’s Knanaya Catholic Parish Melbourne wishes you all a Merry Christmas and a Blessed As part of Mission Sunday cel- Happy New Year. ebrations, Cherupusha Mission league of our parish organised a raf- fle fundraiser event in the month of October for this year’s charity event planned. This year’s All Saints Day and All Souls Day was celebrated having an online mass. Our catechism for this year came to an end with the term examinations. We had special programs for different age groups in each weekend in November. Kna fire from UK conducted a ThirubalaSakhyam students, CML team from US took a session for CML juniors and CML animators teams from USA took a session to CML teens in November on various week- 32 EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE

Parish /Mission Updates St. Alphonsa Syro Malabar Parish is led by Fr. Leonse Moossari- parambil and based in Central Adelaide, South Australia. Despite initial postponement in July due to lockdowns, the Parish was able to celebrate the Parish Feast Day on the 31st of October. This was celebrated during the span of a weekend, with the raising of the flag (koddiettum) and mass on Friday, 29th of October, followed by morning mass and the blessing of Paris- honers’ vehicles on Saturday and lastly, celebrating the feast day on Sunday followed by a hearty meal prepared by the commu- nity itself. In addition to the festivities, the community also cele- St. Alphonsa Syro-Malabar Parish brated the birthday of the Parish Priest on the Sunday as well. The overall celebration Adelaide was festive and much needed for the com- munity, especially after months of capac- ity restrictions as well as splitting Sunday mass times and major church events ca- pacity. Furthermore, the community also ob- served October as the Month of the Ro- sary. Leading with 10 days of reciting the rosary after mass, the community came together to reflect, recognise and give thanks to Mother Mary and to ask for in- tercession and prayer for all our individual and community needs. St. Alphonsa Syro Malabar Parish also observed Mission Sunday on the 7th of November. As always, the community came together enthusiastically in partici- pating in the Auction, both donating and buying items and was able to raise a sig- nificant amount to donate to support our fellow parishes and communities. Additionally, the St. Alphonsa Syro Malabar Parish also celebrated Chathum on the 20th of November. Organised pre- dominately by families of those whose loved ones passed within the last twelve months, the community took time to come together and reflect and pray for the souls of our loved ones. EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION 33 SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE

New Church Building Permit Parish /Mission Updates After a long wait, the plan to build a new church Solemn Holy Communion and Confirmation of first in our property is stamped by Dandenong City batch of children in our parish was celebrated on Sat- Council on 17 November 2021. This is a significant urday 27 November 2021. Bishop Bosco Puthur was milestone in the process of building our own place the main celebrant and 15 children received Holy of worship and the parish congratulate all the team Communion / Confirmation. members who tirelessly worked towards achieving this goal. Bible Week St Thomas Syro-Malabar Parish South East, Melbourne Welcome to Fr. JoyisKolamkuzhiyil Our parish celebrated bible week on Sunday 28 No- vember 2021. There was a solemn procession of Holy Our parish officially welcomed assistant parish priest Bible after the Sunday Holy Qurbana at St. John’s Hall Fr. Joyis Kolamkuzhiyil on 22 November 2021 before Dandenong. Many parishioners faithfully participat- Sunday Holy Qurbana at St. John’s Hall Dandenong. ed in the solemn procession. Parish priest Fr. Fredy Eluvathingal gave a bouquet and welcomed Parish Fr. Joyis to our parish. Parish Admin Team 2021-22 Our Parish administration team with Bishop Bos- co Puthur along with Fr Fredy Eluvathingal (Parish Priest) and Fr JoyisKolamkuzhiyil CMI (Assis Parish Solemn Holy Communion & Confirmation Priest). From left Anto Mathew (Parish Secretary), Jose Mathew, Biju Varghese, Sanesh Sebastian and Rajesh Augustine (all 4 Kaikkarens) 34 EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE

Parish /Mission Updates ST MARY’S SYRO-MALABAR PARISH ADELAIDE SOUTH October /November l Holy Rosary – Each year the month of October is pray for those who have died (our loved ones, dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. The liturgical also those people around the world). feast of Our Lady of Rosary is celebrated annually on October 7th. It was instituted to honour Blessed Virgin Mary in gratitude for the Protection that she gives the Church in answer to the praying of the Rosary. We Celebrated 10 days of Rosary (Kontha Nam- l October 31st – Celebrated Birthday of our Dear askaram) in Our Parish from Thursday 7th October Vicar Rev. Fr. Leonse Moosariparambil to Saturday 16th October with Holy Mass followed byAdoration, Rosary Procession and Nercha Dis- St. Mary’s Little Hands To Vinnies tribution. Rosary led by Family Units, Catechism Teachers/ Students, Nurses Ministry, SMYM and From 2013 as a part of Mission Sunday, Catechism Choir school collecting nonperishable food items from Catechism Students and donating to St. Vincent De l Holy Ween Celebration organized by Catechism Paul’s society of South Australia. They will use this for department on October 30th Saturday Christmas hampers to support our needy brethren in our community. Congratulations and big Thank you l All souls Day Mass was celebrated on November to our Sunday School Students, Teachers and Families 2nd. Followed the Mass, we did remember and for making it happen. Parish Council Team For 2021 -2023 Best Wishes to all our Parish Council members. May our good Lord fill you with the Holy Spirit to be role models and to proclaim his ministry. Upcoming Pothuyogam -December 12th Catechism Christmas Celebration – December 19th Christmas Holy Mass – 24th December 6.30 pm First Holy Communion & Confirmation-December 30th New Year Eve Holy Mass & Adoration – 31st December 8.30 pm EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION 35 SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE

Parish /Mission Updates St. Alphonsa Syro-Malabar Parish, Canberra First Holy Communion & try was conducted by our Bishop Bosco Confirmation Puthur on the 27th of November, follow- ing Holy Mass. Fr Abraham Nadukun- This year, there were 18 eligible children in our parish nel and Fr Abhilash Kannampadum also who received their First Holy Communion. Due to COVID re- joined together to inaugurate the Minis- strictions the Celebration was held as two separate Masses try. The event was concluded by messag- in the morning and afternoon. The Services were Clebrated es from the coordinators of the Nurses under the leadership of our Bishop Bosco Puthur, who led Ministry. the Holy Mass with the utmost grace and engaged our chil- Fundraising Programs A Church of our own on our Parish premises has been a dream of our parish- ioners for a long time. In order to fulfill this dream our various church committees have joined together to organise and con- duct multiple fundraising opportunities during the Advent and Christmas seasons. As part of these efforts the building com- mittee has begun the sale of raffle tickets, the final draw will be taking place on the 24th of December following the Christ- mas Mass. Another notable fundraising program is our Mathruvedhi’s Christmas Cake Fest. They will be distributing Christ- mas cakes across our Parish and with- in external communities, raising funds and spreading the Christmas message dren and those in attendance with his thought-pro- voking Homily. The Bishop was joined by our VIcar Fr Abraham Nadukunnel, Monsignor Giuseppe First Secretary of the Australian Apostolic Nuncio, Fr. Paul Nulley, Fr Abhilash Kannampadum, Fr Praveen Paul and Fr. Baiju Thomas on this occasion. Inauguration of the Nurses Ministry The inauguration of our parish’s Nurse’sMinis- throughout Canberra. Alongside these ef- forts, the profits from the sale of various items are also being put toward our parish dream. These fundraising programs are being conducted under the leadership of our parish priest Fr Abraham Nadukun- nel and Kaikkarans; Bibin Joseph, Thomas Antony and Jomy Pulavelil. 36 EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE

Parish /Mission Updates St Euphrasia Parish Adelaide North Parish Feast 2021 Bible Kalolsavam 2021 Stage Items On the 30th of October 2021, the parish celebrated the feasts of our patroness Saint, St. Euphrasia, along with Our Lady of Rosary and St. Sebastian,which started with a nine-day Novena, starting from 21st October 2021. Making the day more auspicious, we were blessed with the pres- ence and prayers of all the priests joining us, Fr. Roy John Elavumkal,as the main celebrant along with Fr. Stephen Kulathumkarott, giving us a heartfelt loving Thirunal sandesham and our parish priest Fr Ajith Cheriakkara, being there making the whole parish come together and join hands through his loving support and prayers.Also was blessed with the prayers and presence of Fr. Jose Pazhep- arampil, Fr. Shibu Jacob, Fr. Leonse Kurian, Fr. Manu Kumbidiyamackal, Fr. Josy Sebastian on the days of Navanal.On the day of the feast, the celebrations started Holy Rosary, followed by Solemn Holy Mass, Ladinju, Pradakshinam and Snehavirunnu. As a part of children’s bible Kalolsavam, Stage items for Sub Junior, Junior and Senior level was conducted on 23rd October 2021. The Kalolsavam was inaugurated by our parish priest Fr. Ajith Ant- ony Cheriakkara. The competitions were song and Dance, solo and group, Story Telling, Speech, Bible Reading, Monoact, Fancy Dress, Skit and Tableau. The help and support from Ajith Achan, Parish Council, Catechism teachers and PTA Members, or- ganising everything including lunch, snacks, and dinner for the families on the day are much com- mendable and their services are held with great love and gratitude. EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION 37 SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE

Parish /Mission Updates St. Alphonsa Syro-Malabar Mission, Parramatta Summary of important events conducted in the last three months Rosary Meditation: Devarim A challenge October 1st to 15th to by-heart the Long Bible Passages In the month of October, the Parramatta catechism cen- An exciting opportunity for ter conducted Rosary Med- all catechism students to mem- itation on Zoom. It was a live orise and record a video recit- telecasted before Holy Qur- ing the passages; Mary’s Song bana on the parish YouTube of Praise (Luke 1: 46-55), Song and Face book channels. 160 on Love by St. Paul (1 Corinthi- catechism students, 320 par- ans 13) and The Lord is my light ents and 20 teachers were en- and my salvation (Psalms 27). gaged in Rosary Meditation. It became a mega online event with 2600 views in total. Ettunoyambu More than 35 students September 1st to 8th and their families participated in this activity and their video Feast of the nativity of Vir- submissions have been up- gin Mary was celebrated on loaded to the parish social me- the 8th of September with Holy dia platforms. Mass. To prepare for the birth- day of Mother Mary, reflective rosary was conducted on zoom by YR 1-12 catechism students and audio telecasted on the parish social media platforms. More than 80 students and their families participated in this activity and offered aspira- tional prayers and bible verses each day as special gifts. English Syro Malabar Holy Qurbana started Parramatta Mission started celebrating English Syro Mal- abar Holy Qurbana August 28th. Because of its wider appeal among students, English Qurbana is celebrated twice a week; on Saturdays and Sundays and are Live telecasted on the parish Facebook and YouTubechannels. 38 EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE

Parish /Mission Updates Youth Q &A Book of Joel Starting from the 15th of August, SMYM A detailed members will be conducting monthly Q & A course on the pro- sessions with Fr. Mathew Areeplackal on various phetic book of Joel topics. The first month’s topic was the catholic was offered to the response to the problem of evil. SMYM Parra- parish communi- matta organised the event over Zoom. ty over zoom for all the family units during the time of covid 19 lockdown on every Sunday afternoons. The course included Kahoot quizzes, Q & A and sharing of the Word from the book of Joel. Each session took 2 hours counting a total of 22 hours of Word Study. The parish council members coordinated the event, the youth organised the Quiz and Fr. Mathew took the sessions. AVe MARIA SYRO-MALABAR MISSION IPSWICH, QLD EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION 39 SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE

Parish /Mission Updates St. Sebastian’s Mission Geelong 1. Physical Qurbana resumed on 21/11/2021. 2. Intensive process for upgrading the Mission with the availability of a full-time priest is underway. Fr Sebastian Mandapathil celebrates his last Holy Qurbana as parish priest at St Sebastian’s Syro-Malabar Mission Geelong. There was a small farewell gathering also after the Qurbana. Fr. Sebastian Mandapathil (Parish Priest) 22/11/2021 St Thomas Syro-Malabar Mission Cairns Mission and Catechism Annual Day- 2021 40 EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE

Parish /Mission Updates Christ the King Syro-Malabar Mission Villawood, NSW As NSW was undergoing se- l Personal intentions. vere lockdown during the By the grace of God, the past few months, upon an in- spiration from the Holy Spirit, Scripture writing was complet- the Holy Bible was handwritten ed in 40 days, collated, binded by 42 families and 110 indi- and blessed after restrictions viduals. Christ Culture families were eased. During the course and youth in NSW, alongside of the writing and after, many testimonies were shared from families and youth from Christ physical to spiritual blessings the King Syro Malabar Mission, and the Name of Jesus was Villawood, NSW with the bless- glorified throughout. ings of Fr Joseph Kunackattu were pivotal in this initiative. Families, youth, teens, pre-teens and Fr. Joseph all The intentions for the partook in writing and all stat- writing were: ed with one accord, “it was l Evangelisation in Australia a very different, blessed and l Eradication of Covid-19 anointed experience”. l The Catholic Church in Thanking God for all the Australia- sanctification of blessings He poured out, all the Priests, Religious and Laity conversions and reversions of souls. EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION 41 SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE

Parish /Mission Updates ST. ALPHONSA MISSION SHEPPARTON St. Alphonsa Mission, Shep- parton became the centre of attention again. 2021 Logos quiz gave this mission a chance to be proud of its parishioners. The sec- ond prize winner is Shiny Thomas, who was the second prize winner from the 2020 Logos Quiz. To be more distinctive, Catherine Thot- tumkal, the second prize winner in 2021, was the first prize winner in 2020 logos quiz too. The number of people who attended attended the quiz also increased this year. Another golden feather on St. ber with 22 youngsters who are aged 12 and above. The aims and future Alphonsa Mission Shepparton, a plans were discussed, activities and games were directed by Rev. Fr. Var- new ministry, named YOUTH MIN- ghese and Mr. Soji Joseph, Principal of Catechism Department, Sheppar- ISTRY has formed on 19th Novem- ton. Supervision of children were conducted by Child Safety Department. 42 EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE

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Parish /Mission Updates St Mary’s Syro-Malabar Mission, Toowoomba Decorated statue of Mother Mary on feast day FR Thomas Areekuzhy and Bonnie Abraham celebrating feast day Holy Mass Festal Procession of the statue of Mother Mary Exterior decoration and lights at around Holy Name Parish grounds Holy Name parish on feast day Even with the uncertainty of the Covid-19 crisis in Commemoration concluded with a live music con- present society, Our St Mary’s Catholic commu- cert. nity was actively involved in providing for those in need. With the special blessing of Mother Mary, our Annual Day community was able to partake in Holy Mass and celebrate important events in the midst of Covid -19. Our Sunday School annual day, celebrated on Oc- Outlined below is a brief outlook of our communities’ tober 26th, is conducted to acknowledge our young- important festivals and upcoming events. er generation in their outstanding efforts and results attained in Sunday School. The annual day also re- Perunal flects the Sunday School teacher’s hard work and dedication to accomplish a common goal. The Feast of Assumption on August 15 is our community feast day, where everyone gathers in one One Day Retreat for spirit to honour and pay devotion to beloved Mother Students and Teachers Mary. Our fest began with a Holy Mass celebrated by Fr Thomas Areekuzhy and chief celebrant Fr Bonnie A one-day program is conducted annually for Abraham. Following Holy Mass, a festal procession of the reflection of our students and teachers. One Day Mother Mary around Holy Name grounds to signify retreat programs encompass bible teachings and our honour and devotion towards Mother Mary. Our improvement necessary to lead to a successful Christian life. 44 EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE

Parish /Mission Updates St Alphonsa Parish, Townsville Presbytery Blessing Sunday School Annual Day- 28/11/21 Presbytery was blessed by Fr Manoj Kunnath All Souls Day – 02/11/21 on 29/11/21 followed by Holy Mass, cake cutting by All the parishners offered flowers in remembrance parish council members and Snehavirunnu. of their loved ones. All saints day- 01/11/21 Despite Monday being a working day a huge number of parishners attended the function. Children from junior classess attended Sunday school and holy mass dressed as various saints. Fr Manoj and Trustee Thomas Palatty thanked October parishners for their generous contribution and sup- port and also appreciated parish council members for Rosary at church conducted in the month of oc- their hard work which made a dream into reality for tober for 10 days by various pious organistions and the Syro-Malabar faithfuls in Townsville. family units of the parish. EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION 45 SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE

Days of remembrance Days of Remembrance January 3 Mon - St. Kuriakose Elias 6 Thu - The Feast of Denha 7 Fri - St. John the Baptist 20 Thu - St. Sebastian 24 Tue - St. Francis de Sales 26 Wed - Australia Day 28 Fri - St. Stephen & St. Thomas Aquinas 30 Sun - World Day of Peace 31 Mon - St. John Bosco February 2 Wed- The Presentation of our Lord in the Temple 4 Fri- Greek Fathers & St. John Britto 7 Mon - Three Days Fast begin 11 Fri- Syriac Fathers & Our Lady of Lourdes (Day of the sick) 25 Fri- Commemoration of the dead & Blessed Martyr Rani Maria March 19 Sat - Death of St. Joseph 25 Fri - The Feast of Annunciation April 10 Sun - Palm Sunday 14 Thu - Pesaha Thursday 15 Fri - Passion Friday 16 Sat - Great Saturday 17 Sun - Easter 24 Sun - St. George 25 Mon- St. Mark, the Evangelist 46 EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE

Wish You A Blessed Christmas & A Happy New Year EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION 47 SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE

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