ST MARY’S SYRO- MALABAR PARISH Adelaide South cluding the Future father’s during the Mass Ø 27th June -Feast of Mother Perpetual Help celebrated with Holy mass followed by Litany Ø September 21st – Celebrated Feast day of our and Nercha Dear Vicar Rev. Fr. Leonse Moosariparambil Ø Feast of Dukhrana celebrated on July 3rd with RISE AND SHINE Holy Mass and Novena prayer Listen to God’s word and let’s implement in our Ø August 15th Celebrated Feast of The Assump life’s. Two days Catechism Retreat led by Youth Aposto- tion of our Lady with Holy Mass late Australia to enable the children to enlighten and grow more in their faith. Children really enjoyed and Ø Feast of Nativity of The Blessed Virgin MaryCel helped them in their day-to-day Life ebrated on 8th of September with Holy Mass Followed by Litany and Nercha Distribution BIG THANK YOU Ø Father’s Day celebrated on September 5th - Since 2019 Mr. Santhosh Zacharias, Mr. Punnoose We did pray for all fathers / Grandfathers Poochakatile and Mr. Shiju Sebastian Chembooty and those who fulfilling the role of a father in Served our parish as Trustees. Heartfelt thanks and gratitude to our outgoing Trustees for your great EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION service to our Parish. 51 SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE NEW OFFICE BEARERS Congratulations to our newly elected Trustees Mr. Joshy Kizhakkemyalil, Mr. Cijo Joy and Mr. Tony Mathew wishing all the best in this new role. UPCOMING Catechism Exam November 7th - 5pm to 6pm Parish Day -November 27th Saturday 2pm to 9pm
The #DUSKTODAWN flection of each petitions in Lord’s prayer was record- challenge was an initia- ed and posted in all SMYM Social media pages by Jan- tive by SMYM leadership et Jacob, Katherine Padayadan, Jesmin Tom, Joselyn team of Christ King Parish Jose, Merlin Shaju, Mareesa Jayees, Ansteve Shaju and Villawood, Sydeny. It was Andrea George. The media support was provided by an 8 day challenge con- Albert Saju and reflection script for each day was ed- ducted from 1st of Sep- ited by Ansteve Shaju. Overall, the initiative was well tember to 8th of Septem- received by the youth and it kept them connected and ber (during 8 days lent) in active during the course of Covid Lockdown. celebration of the feast of Nativity of Virgin Mary. 1. Jasna Sinu - winner of Amoris Laetitia Flyer The main goal behind the Competition Category 1 Year 4-7. challenge was to make the youth group active during 2. Niya Santhosh, Aimy Roy and Jithin Joji- winners of Covid Lockdown and also Amoris Laetitia Flyer Competition Category 2 Year to make them connected 8-12. to the Love of God during these 8 days. The challenge Congratulations to all participants from Christ the was to witness sunrise or King Syro-Malabar Mission Sydney. sunset on each day and to say our Lord’s Prayer each time with a heart full of gratitude. The re- EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION 52 SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE
ST. MARY’S SYRO-MALABAR MISSION SUNSHINE COAST Major Celebrations in September FAITH FEST HOLY COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION On the 19th of September, twelve children from our Syro Malabar Mission solemnly received the Holy Eucharist and six received Holy The faith festival for the catechism children Confirmation. The Holy mass was celebrated by were on 23rd and 24th of September at Our Fr. George Mankuzhikary and Fr. Joseph Kanattu. Lady of Rosary Church, Caloundra. Jean Sajeev The children were simply divine in their outfits. and Kevin Sajeev from Ipswich along with Boby Xavier conducted the faith fest which enriched the participants’ faith. The event was organised by the catechism department. FEAST OF THE NATIVITY OF MOTHER MARY lunch. Priests from different Syro Malabar parishes came Nine days Novena of Mother Mary started and celebrated Holy from September 3rd and ended on Sunday, 12th. mass and prayed for The feast of the Nativity of Mother Mary was our community with celebrated with holy mass and a procession our chaplain Fr. George at Unity College, Caloundra followed by a delicious Mankuzhikary. EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION 53 SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE
St Alphonsa Syro-Malabar Parish Canberra Relaunching of our website Gospel Writing Challenge Winner Parish Website is now relaunched. All parish events St. Alphonsa parish Congratulated Prabha and online Prayer meetings and Holy Qurbana can be Angelina Dijo winner of Gospel Writing Challenge 2021. accessed via this website. The website address is: www.stalphonsa.com.au. Celebrations on the feasts of the Assumption and Nativity of Bl. Virgin Mary Both the Assumption and Nativity of St. Mary were celebrated on August 15th and September 8th respec- tively. In addition to these celebrations, the entirety of ettu nombu was celebrated through daily online Rosaries. First Holy Communion Celebrations This year’s Holy Communion celebration will take part on 14th of November. This year there are over thirty children participating in the Preparation Classes. St Mary’s Knanaya Catholic Parish Melbourne For many Catholic parish communities around the globe, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our regular parish gatherings and the celebration of Mass at various times over the past 2 years. We have been conducting our daily Holy Mass for our parishioners from both the centres every eve- ning. We also had special mass for Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary, the Exaltation of the Holy Cross etc via Zoom. Our children catechism classes are being held through whatsapp groups assigned. We have conducted our Bible Kalolsavam virtually. This year’s motto is “GOD AND THE PANDEMIC _ The power of focusing in the Turbulent Times “. EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION 54 SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE
Remembrance Days Remembrance Days October Nov 1 November November Nov 2 Feast of All Saints December Nov 4 Commemoration of the dead Nov 21 Sts. Zachariah and Elizabeth Nov 30 Feast of Christ, the King St. Andrew, the Apostle Oct 1 October December Oct 2 St. Therese of Child Jesus Dec 1 25 days fasting begins. Oct 4 Guardian Angel Dec 3 St. Francis Xavier Oct 15 St. Francis Assisi Dec 7 St. Ambrose Oct 16 St. Theresa of Avila Dec 8 Feast of Immaculate Oct 18 Bl. ThevarparampilKunjachan Conception of Our Lady Oct 22 St. Luke, the Evangelist Dec 18 The Miraculous Cross at Oct 24 Pop John Paul II Mylapore Oct 28 Mission Sunday Dec 25 Christmas – Sts. Simon and Jude, Apostles The Nativity of our Lord Dec 27 Feast of Holy Family Dec 28 Holy Childhood Day (The Infants’ Day) EPARCHY MEDIA COMMISSION 55 SYRO-MALABAR EPARCHY OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE MELBOURNE
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