PARISH LEVEL ACTIVITIES 2020-2021 SAN ANTONIO ST. ANTHONY’S KNANAYA CATHOLIC PARISH Fr. Boban Vattampurath Regina Karakkatt CML Director CML Organizer LITTLE FLOWER MISSION LEAGUE Inauguration Of CML The primary activities were started to initiate Cherupushpa Mission League in St Anthony’s Knanaya Catholic Parish by October 2020. The first meeting of the CML members were organized through Zoom platform on November 14th, 2020, under the leadership of Fr Benoy Naramangath, the parish priest, and Regina Karakkat, the DRE. A class were conducted on the history and activities of CML by Bijo Karakkatt. All Saints Day Celebration All Saints Day was celebrated in the church on November 1st, 2020. The children were dressed up on their favorite saints. Father's Day Celebration Father’s Day celebrated with Mission League kids. Kids rode in on a lawn mower and surprised their fathers with roses and programs. 51
PARISH LEVEL ACTIVITIES 2020-2021 Seminar on Knanaya Traditions A seminar was organized for the children about the Knanaya history and traditions. Fr Abraham Mutholath led this seminar, and it was a very informative for all. Participation in Church Activities CML members used to actively participate in all church activities. CML members proudly led the procession for 2021 Parish Perunal. Mission League Anthem song practice was given to the kids by DRE Regina Karakkatt. Academic Awards Academic awards given to Mission League students by Fr. Benoy Naramagalath in 2020 and Fr. Boban Vattampurath 2021 52
PARISH LEVEL ACTIVITIES 2020-2021 TAMPA SACRED HEART KNANAYA CATHOLIC PARISH Jince Parett Christy Valechira Alina Odimuzhangayil Alvin Kootumkal CML President CML Vice President CML Secretary CML Joint Secretary Fr. Jose Adoppillil Aliya Kandarapallil Cyriac Chazhikattu Sr. Sandrs SVM Sr. Meera SVM Aby CML Director CML Organizer CML Organizer CML Organizer Infant Ministry Organizer Infant Ministry Organizer LITTLE FLOWER MISSION LEAGUE Inauguration Of CML CML was inaugurated in Sacred Hearth Knanaya Catholic church on October 2020, after Saturday evening mass. Fr.Joseph Adopillil inaugurated by lighting of the lamp. Mrs Jolly honored the teachers and new office bearers. CML organizers Aliya Kandarappallil and Sr. Sandra made a trivia and charades competition where the parents and participants enjoyed. The evening was ended with the Birthday cupcakes and pizza contents. 53
PARISH LEVEL ACTIVITIES 2020-2021 Monthly Meetings CML hosted meetings once a month. The meetings would start with a prayer followed by presentations, videos, games, and food. Members have participated well in making creative presentations about Mother Mary and St Joseph. CML also celebrates members birthdays together every month. Christmas Activities Christmas 2020 was a blessing. During hard times, CML members made a fundraiser for the charitable fund. Members made gifts which sold for five dollars each. There was a Christmas clothes drive which donated items to the St. Francis Charitable organization. Also, there was a Christmas card drawing competitions and students made beautiful cards. CML members did weekly Christmas message videos to keep us in a holy and joy filled season Summer Camp During the summertime, a three- day summer camp was organized at the church. Ed Gemma led students through prayer and fun activities. Mrs. Sally and Mr. Dustin made a fun scavenger hunt around the church and fun balloon games. All children were happy to be able gather and grow together. INFANT MINISTRY Inauguration Of Infant Ministry Infant Ministry was inaugurated at the Sacred Heart Knanaya Catholic Church on February 15, 2020. It was planned to meet every two weeks for those in pre-k to 4th grade, before they received their holy communion. The children came together and played, learned the Word of God, and learned action songs while growing closer to Jesus. 54
PARISH LEVEL ACTIVITIES 2020-2021 Monthly meetings and Activities Due to the pandemic, the kids were learned and communicated through the videos sent on the parents' Whatsapp. They led the stations of the Cross in April. Infant Ministry started to meet again in September, where all came together, some in person at the church, others joined via Facebook live. During that meeting the kids had the opportunity to show their talents like singing, watched a small clip regarding Mother Mary's life, played games and learned a Word of God. In the month of October, they led the telephonic Rosary. All Saints Day Celebration On October 31st evening, All Saints day celebration was organized in the church. More than 50 children participated in this pandemic situation. Kids Choir There is a Holy Childhood Association choir formed, and they lead the choir for the Holy Mass once a month. Summer Camp A summer camp and retreat were conducted for the children in July 2021. During the summer camp, they learned to make Rosary, attended cooking class and other informative classes. They also participated in the fun games, sports competitions and so on. 55
PARISH LEVEL ACTIVITIES 2020-2021 PHILADELPHIA ST. JOHN NEUMANN KNANAYA CATHOLIC MISSION Christo Pathipallil Allen Vilangattusseril Michele Kizhakedasheril Riya Kizhakedasheril CML President CML Vice President CML Secretary CML Joint Secretary Fr. Bins Chethalil Amey Vilangattusseril Tomas Mangattuthundathil CML Director CML Organizer CML Organizer LITTLE FLOWER MISSION LEAGUE & INFANT MINISTRY Inauguration Of CML & Infant Ministry Little Flower Mission League and Infant Ministry were started in Philadelphia St John Newman Knanaya Catholic Mission on October 18th Sunday, 2020. Mission director, Fr Bins Chethalil inaugurated the activities by lighting the candle. New office bearers were elected on that day. Sr Mariyana from Tanzania shared their mission experiences, as part of the Mission Sunday celebrations. Kontha Kettu Contest In the month of October, a Konda Kettu (rosary making) competition was organized for the CML members. It was a great experience for them. 56
PARISH LEVEL ACTIVITIES 2020-2021 Christmas Card Making Contest Christmas card making competition was conducted for the CML and Infant Ministry kids. Brian Alex Vilangattusseril & Isabella Jomon Nedumakel got the first prize. David Alex Vilangatusseril & Milan Thomas Kizhakedasheril got the second and Allen Alex Vilangatusseril & Anjelina Kizhakedasheril got the third prize. Snow Writing In connection with the St Joseph year, a snow writing program is conducted for the CML and Infant Ministry kids on February 2020. They are asked to write a love letter to St Joseph in the snow and the best ones were awarded. Knai Thomman Day Celebrations Knai Thomman Day was celebrated in Philadelphia church. A coloring competition was conducted for the kids after the mass. Chriswin Titto Pathipallil and Angelina Kizhakedasheril from Philadelphia participated in the video created by the Knanaya region. 57
PARISH LEVEL ACTIVITIES Hunger Hunt 2020-2021 During the Lent season CML members started a Mother's Day Celebration collection for participating in the Hunger Hunt project by Fr Davis Chirammel in kerala. They had CML members celebrated the Mother’s Day requested all the parishioners to help them for this in the church. They gave a greeting card and after Easter Vigil they did a collection for the made by themselves along with a rose to same. And the kids collected $1200 for this project. their mothers, after the mass. Fr. Bins Chethalil gave prizes for the best cards. Participation In Church Feast In August 2021, CML members did a fund-raising program of selling organic vegetables collected from different families, during the church feast. CML kids did a marvelous skit explaining the importance of feast celebration. It was a great learning experience for kids as well as adults. Participation In Regional Programs CML members from Philadelphia participated in all the programs and competitions organized at Knanaya Region level. Joseph Stephen Kodijiyil from this CML unit got second prize in the Little Saints Video contest conducted by Knanaya Region. Grace Stephen Kodijiyil participated in a welcome video for the Knanaya Regional Angel’s meet. David Alex and Milan Thomas Participated in the St Joseph Year Inauguration program. 58
Reflections BE THE HANDS AND FEET OF JESUS Yes, our Lord is a coming God. He comes in many ways. He comes in the silence of contemplative prayer. He comes in the sacraments. He comes in the people we encounter and with whom we form the relationships. He comes in the events of our lives. In order for us to respond properly to the hand of God in our lives, we must be persons of faith. However, this is not the faith of blind belief, although this is sometimes required. It is the profound faith of personal encounter and relationship. Persons with this kind of faith are very sensitive to God. They do not attempt to manipulate or control him who has plans for them. They simply try to be open to his ways of coming, discerning of his presence, then they try to respond. Modern era forgot who God is. Same mistake of Adam and people of Babel. Creation forgot the creator. When man cast the Lord out of his life, he discovered an infinite void, an emptiness which left him anxious and searching for something to fulfill it. Our task, our challenge is somehow to rise above the unholy events which confront us each day and to remain faithful. Being a true follower of Christ is indeed, hard work. It is easy to fabricate a life on sand, to build a quiet hut with shoddy materials and relax during the noon day heat. But come the storms of life, some trauma and onslaught of mature living, our faith will be sustained only if built solidly upon the Rock of God. Christians have been chosen by God to bring something special into the lives of others. Each of us who profess to follow the way of Jesus is to be a blessing for others. However, for this to take place we must adopt the sense of poverty in which we begin to see ourselves as servants not only of the Lord himself, but of our fellow humans as well. Christ in each of us reminds us to walk that extra mile. To be the hands and feet of Jesus. Our children need to be taught the dignity of life. They grow up and become adults that form the society we live. The activities and experience they encounter, mold their lives. CML group activities teach brotherhood, compassion, and forgiveness. Children who involve in the charity activities most often get motivated by those encounters. I am sure if you talk to our priests and nuns or lay leaders in the Church, they will share their mission experiences in childhood that molded them. Children often are easily forgiving and eager to form friends. When mission activities are done as groups, whether visiting a sick, or doing any group charity, this foster great friendships. Children involved in various Mssion League activities have the opportunity to encounter the goodness of God. It might sow a small seed that stays with them for life : The picture of a God who awaits in our hearts to bring the greatest gift of himself. And when difficulties come knocking on their door, they may able to turn to the loving Lord for grace to overcome them. May CML help our children to become the hands and feet of Jesus. Suja Ethithara 59
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