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September 2021 Vol 6 Issue 6 CONTENTS 39 Vicar General: 04 C i r c u l a r Msgr. Abraham Palathinkal 05 CS-b-te-J\\w Editorial Fr. Soji Mundupalath Board Fr. Mejo Koreth 12 C u r i a l N o t e s Fr. Jino Inchaplackal 15 Bishop's Diary Fr. Stebin Ponthekkan 17 ETTU NOMBU-Historical View 19 PREM MARG Shamshabad 21 Deprtment of Catechism 22 Santhom Youth Movement 23 Santhom Mission Seminary 25 Family Apostolate Gmail: [email protected] 26 Regional News Important Feast Days Mob.: 8639621346 45

Circular on Priests Retreat Dear Rev. Fathers and my dear Brothers and Sisters in Jesus Christ, Greetings of prayer and peace from Thattil Pithavu, Shamshabad! The Annual Retreat of our Rev. Fathers is one of the most important spiritual renewal programs of the Diocese. Jesus invited his beloved disciples: 'let us cross the river, go to a lonely place and rest a while' (Mark 6:31). The retreat is Jesus' call to all the Priests to be with Him and experience an intense encounter. This year the Retreat is scheduled to be held online from 27th September to 1st October 2021. Bishop Mar Joseph Pamplany, auxiliary Bishop of Thalasserry Archdiocese, has graciously consented to preach the retreat. I earnestly request all the faithful to keep praying for the success of the Retreat and sanctification of our Priests. Please keep our Fathers in your family prayers, daily Mass and other activities of prayer and penance. Myself, and our Fathers will keep you and your intentions in our prayers. Invoking God'sAbundant Blessings on all of you, Yours in our Lord Jesus Christ, Mar Raphael Thattil Bishop of Shamshabad 4

CS-b-te-J\\w kotdm-a-e-_mÀ k`-bpsS BÀ¨p-_n-j¸v IÀZn-\\mÄ Be-t©cn Xsâ kl-ip-{iq-j-I-cmb sa{Xm-t¸m-eo-¯m-amÀ¡pw sa{X³amÀ¡pw sshZn- IÀ¡pw kaÀ¸n-XÀ¡pw Xsâ AP-]m-e\\ ip{iqjbv¡v Gev]n-¡-s¸- «n-cn-¡p¶ FÃm ssZh-P-\\-¯n\\pw Fgp-Xp-¶-Xv. Cutim-an-in-lmbv¡p kvXpXn-bm-bn-cn-¡s«! “]pXnb dmk IpÀ_m\\ XIvkbv¡v AwKo-Imcw \\ÂIp¶ kµÀ`w D]- tbm-Kn¨p \\n§-fpsS k`-bpsS sFIy-¯n\\pw D]-cn-\\-·-bv¡p-ambn hnip² IpÀ_m-\\-bpsS AÀ¸-W-co-Xn-bn-epÅ sFIy-cq]yw DS-\\Sn \\S-¸n- em-¡m³ FÃm sshZn-I-scbpw kaÀ¸n-X-scbpw Aevamb hnizm-kn-I- sfbpw Rm³ Blzm\\w sN¿p-¶p. kn\\-Unsâ Xocp-am\\w \\n§Ä \\S-¸n- em-¡p-t¼mÄ ]cn-ip-²m-ßmhp \\n§-fpsS k`-bnse FÃm AwK-§fpw X½n-epÅ sFIyhpw tbmPn¸pw kmtlm-Z-cyhpw ]cn-t]m-jn-¸n-¡s«”. ({^m³knkv amÀ¸m-¸m). anin-lm-bn {]nb ktlm-Zco ktlm-Z-c-·m-tc, 1934 apX \\½psS k`- Bcm-[-\\-{Ia \\ho-I-cn-W-¯nsâ ]mX- bn-em-bn-cp-¶p. 1986þ ]p\\-cp-²-cn-¡-s¸« dmk-{Iaw \\ne-hn h¶- tXmsS k`-bpsS ss]Xr-I-§-fp-sSbpw X\\n-a-bp-sSbpw ASn-Øm-\\- ¯n ]pXnb DÄ¡m-gvN-IÄ kzoI-cn-¡m³ klm-b-I-amb Bg-ta-dnb ]T-\\-§Ä Bcw-`n-¨p. AXnsâ ^e-ambn hnhn[ IqZm-i-I-fpsS IÀa-{I-a- §fpw Xncp-¸-«-Iq-Zm-i-{I-ahpw aäp Bcm-[-{I-a-IÀa-§fpw GIo-IrX cq]-¯n-em-¡m³ Ign-ªp. F¶mÂ, hnip² IpÀ_m-\\-bÀ¸-W-coXn GIo-Ir-X-cq-]-¯n-em-¡m³ \\mw \\S-¯nb ]cn-{i-a-§Ä ]e-Im-c-W-§- fm ]qÀW ^e-{]m-]vXn-bn-se-¯n-bn-Ã. 1999þse kn\\Uv CXn-\\mbn Hcp GIo-Ir-X-cq]w \\ÂIn-sb-¦nepw AXv FÃm cq]-X-I-fnepw \\S-¸n hcp- ¯m³ Ign-ªn-Ã. F¦nepw hnip² IpÀ_m-\\-bpsS AÀ¸-W-co-Xn-bnse sFIy-¯n-\\mbn k`-bpsS Xe-¯n \\nc-´cw Bh-iy-ap-bÀ¶p-. k`m-a- ¡Ä AXn-\\mbn {]mÀ°n¨p. Cu Ime-L-«-¯n \\S¶ FÃm k`m-A- kw-»nI-fnepw hnip² IpÀ_m-\\-bÀ¸-W-co-Xn-bnse GIo-I-c-W-¯n- 57

\\mbn FÃm-hcpw Htc kzc-¯n hmZn-¨n-cp-¶p. sa{Xm-·m-cpsS kn\\- U kt½-f-\\-§fpw AÀ¸-W-co-Xn-bnse GIo-I-c-W-¯n-\\mbn ]cn-{ian-¨n-cp-¶p. 2019 BK-Ìnse kn\\Uv kt½-f-¯n-\\n-S-bn sa{Xm-·m-tcm-tSm¸w cq]-X-I-fnse ]mÌd Iu¬kn sk{I-«-dn-amÀ Hcp-an¨p IqSn-b-t¸mÄ Ahcpw hnip² IpÀ_m-\\-bÀ¸-W-¯nsâ GIo- I-c-W-¯n-\\mbn ià-ambn Bh-iy-s¸-«p. 2020 BK-Ìnse sa{Xm-·m- cpsS kn\\Uv AXp-hsc hnip² IpÀ_m-\\-bpsS GIo-IrX AÀ¸-W- coXn \\S-¸n-em-¡m-Xn-cp¶ cq]-X-I-fn A{]-Imcw sN¿-W-sa¶v \\nÀt±- in-¨p. sImtdm-W-¡m-e¯v Hm¬sse³ IpÀ_m-\\-I-fn {]Xy-£- s¸« hnhn[ cq]-X-I-fnse AÀ¸-W-co-Xn-I-fpsS sshhn[yhpw sshcp- ²yhpw k`mw-K-§sf IqSp-X Akz-Ø-cm-¡n. ]cn-ip² knwlm-k-\\- s¯bpw IpÀ_m-\\-co-Xn-I-fnse Ass\\Iyw AÛp-X-s¸-Sp-¯n. sFIy- cq]y¯n-em-¡p-I- F-¶Xv k`-bpsS sFIy-¯n\\v AXym-h-iy-am-sW¶ \\nK-a-\\-¯n ]uc-kvXy-k-`-IÄ¡m-bpÅ Imcym-ebw F¯n-t¨À¶p. AXn³{]-Imcw 2020 sabv 4þ\\v A¸-kvtXm-enIv \\yq¬tjm taPÀ BÀ¨p-_n-j-¸n\\p Is¯-gp-Xn. \\ho-I-cn¨ hnip² IpÀ_m-\\-bpsS XIvk AwKo-Im-c-¯n\\p kaÀ¸n-¨-t¸mÄ AÀ¸-W-co-Xn-bn sFIyw Bh-iy-s¸«v 2020 \\hw-_À 9þ\\v ]uc-kvXy-k-`-IÄ¡m-bpÅ Imcym- ebw t\\cn«v Is¯-gp-Xn. \\ho-I-cn¨ XIvkbv¡v AwKo-Imcw \\ÂIn 2021 Pq¬ 9þ\\v Fgp-Xnb I¯nepw hnip² IpÀ_m-\\-bpsS AÀ¸-co-Xn- bn-epÅ sFIy-cq]yw hyà-am-¡p¶ \\nÀt±-i-§Ä ]uc-kvXy-k-`- IÄ¡m-bpÅ Imcym-ebw \\ÂIn. CXns\\XpSÀ¶mWp ]cn-ip² ]nXmhp {^m³knkv amÀ¸m¸ Xs¶ hfsc B[n-Im-cn-I-ambn 2021 Pqsse aq¶mw XobXn \\½psS k`-bn hnip² IpÀ_m-\\-bpsS AÀ¸- W-co-Xn-bnse sFIyw Bh-iy-s¸«v sa{Xm-·mÀ¡pw sshZn-IÀ¡pw kaÀ¸n-XÀ¡pw Aevamb hnizm-kn-IÄ¡p-ambn Is¯-gp-Xn-b-Xv. CXp kotdm-a-e-_mÀk`¡p apgp-h\\pambn ]cn-ip² ]nXmhv Fgp-Xnb I¯m-Wv. AXn-\\m Cu I¯nse \\nÀt±-i-a-\\p-k-cn¨p {]hÀ¯n- ¡m³ Hmtcm kotdm-a-e-_mÀ hnizm-knbpw IS-s¸«n-cn-¡p¶p. Cu I¯n ]cn-ip² ]nXmhp \\S-¯nb Blzm-\\-amWv B CS-b-te-J-\\- ¯nsâ Bcw-`-¯n D²-cn-¨n-cn-¡p-¶-Xv. amÀ¸m¸ C{]-Imcw \\½psS k`bv¡v Hcp Is¯-gp-Xp-¶Xv CXm-Zy-am-Wv. Cu ]Ým-¯-e-¯nÂ, 2021 BKÌv 16 apX 17 hsc Hm¬sse- \\mbn kt½-fn¨ kn\\Uv Cu hnj-bw Bg-amb ]T-\\-¯n\\pw 68

NÀ¨-bv¡pw hnt[-b-am-¡n. 2000 hÀjs¯ A\\p-kyq-X-amb It¯m- en¡mhnizm-k-]m-c-¼cyapÅ kotdm-a-e-_mÀk-`-bpsS Ncn-{X-¯nse Gähpw henb {]tXy-IX kmÀh-{XnI k`-tbmSpw amÀ]m-¸-tbmSpw ]peÀ¯nb AN-©-eamb hniz-kvX-X-bm-Wv. ]t{Xm-kn-t\\m-sSm¸hpw ]t{Xm-kn-t\\m-SpÅ hnt[-b-Xz-¯nepw (cum Petro et sub Petro) k`m-X- e-h-t\\mSpw cq]Xm sa{Xm-t\\m-Sp-apÅ A\\p-k-c-W-¯nepw Pohn¨ ]mc- ¼-cy-amWv \\½psS ]nXm-a-l-·mÀ \\½p¡p ]IÀ¶p X¶n-«p-Å-Xv. 1934þ k`-bpsS Bcm-[-\\-{Iaw kw_-Ôn-¨p-WvSmb kam-\\-amb {]Xn-k-Ôn-bn Fd-Wm-Ipfw sa{Xm-t¸m-eo-¯-bm-bn-cp¶ `mKy-kva-c- WmÀl-\\mb AK-Ìn³ IWvS¯n ]nXmhp amÀ¸m-¸bv¡v Fgp-Xn- bXv “Xncp-knw-lm-k\\w FSp-¡p¶ GXp-Xocp-am-\\hpw R§Ä¡p ]qÀ®-ambpw kzoImcyamWv” F¶m-bn-cp-¶p. Cu amXr-I-bmWv \\mw kzoI-cn-t¡-WvS-Xv. ]cn-ip-²m-ßmhv Xncp-k-`sb Gähpw hyà-ambpw IrXy-ambpw ]Tn-¸n-¡p-¶Xv ]cn-ip² ]nXm-hn-eq-sS-bm-sW¶v \\mw hniz-kn-¡p-¶p. ]cn-ip² ]nXm-hnsâ \\nÀt±-i-§Ä A\\p-k-cn-¡m³ hnizm-kn-IÄ¡pÅ IS-a-sb-¡p-dn¨p \\ap¡v Adn-hp-Å-Xm-WtÃm (CCEO, c. 45). Bcm-[-\\-{I-as¯ kw_-Ôn¨ Imcy-§Ä A´n-a- XoÀ¸p Iev]n-t¡-WvS-Xp amÀ¸m-¸-bm-sW¶p k`m-{]-t_m-[-\\-§-fn hyà-am-¡p-¶p (SC, 22). amÀ¸m¸ XoÀ¸p-I-ev]n¨ Bcm-[-\\-{I-a-¯n Fs´-¦nepw Iq«n-t¨À¡mt\\m amäwhcp-¯mt\\m sshZn-IÀt¡m aä-p- Å-hÀt¡m Ah-Im-i-anà (SC, 22.3). AXn-\\mÂ, ]cn-ip² ]nXm- hnsâ \\nÀt±iw \\S-¸n-em-¡m³ \\mw _m[y-Ø-cm-Wv. hyXy-kvX-amb Hcp Xocp-am-\\-sa-Sp-¡m³ kn\\-Unt\\m GsX-¦nepw cq]-Xm-[y-£t\\m Ah-Im-i-an-Ã. “A\\p-k-cWw _en-sb-¡mÄ t{ijvT-amWv” (1 kmap 15:22) F¶Xp \\mw ad-¡-cp-Xv. ]cn-ip² ]nXmhp ImWn-¨p-X-cp¶ hgn- bmWp \\ap¡p ssZhm-\\p-{K-l-¯nsâ hgn. AXn-\\mÂ, k`m-a-¡Ä B{K-ln-¨Xpw kn\\Uv AwKo-Icn¨Xpw ]cn-ip² ]nXmhv Blzm\\w sNbvXn-cn-¡p-¶-Xp-amb hnip² IpÀ_m-\\-bpsS AÀ¸-W-coXn A\\p- hÀ¯n-¡pI F¶Xp It¯m-en-¡-cmb \\s½ kw_-Ôn-¨n-S-t¯mfw k`m-Iq-«m-bva-bn-epÅ \\½psS D¯-c-hm-Zn-Xz-\\nÀh-l-Whpw ]cn-ip² ]nXm-hn-t\\m-SpÅ \\½psS hnt[-b-Xz-¯nsâ {]Im-i-\\-hp-am-Wv. Bcm-[-\\-{I-a-¯n sFIy-cq-]y-aà sFIy-amWv Bhiyw F¶p Nn´n-¡p-¶-hcpWvSmImw. sFIyhpw sFIy-cq-]hpw 97

H¶-sÃ-¦nepw ]c-kv]-c-]q-c-I-§-fm-Wv. ASn-Øm-\\- LSI§-fn-epÅ sFIy-cq-]yhpw sFIy-¯n\\v Bh-iy-am-Wv. Bcm-[-\\-{I-a-¯nsâ ASn- Øm-\\-cq-]-§-fn sFIy-cq-]y-an-ÃmsX sFIyw km[y-am-hn-Ã. CXn\\p \\½psS k`-bpsS Ncn{Xw Xs¶ km£n-bm-Wv. hnip² IpÀ_m-\\-bÀ¸- W-¯nse sFIy-cq]yw CXmWv: ImÀan-I³ Bap-J-ip-{iq-jbpw hN-\\- ip-{iq-jbpw DÄs¸sS hnizm-k-{]-amWw Ign-bp-¶-Xp-hsc hN-\\- thZn (t_-½)-bn h¨p P\\m-`n-ap-J-ambpw A\\m-s^mdm `mKw Aįm-cbv¡v A`n-ap-J-ambpw hn. IpÀ_m\\ kzoI-c-W-¯n-\\p-ti-j- apÅ kam-]-\\-ip-{iqj P\\m-`n-ap-J-ambpw \\nÀh-ln-¡p-I. AÀ°- ]qÀW-amb _en-bÀ¸-W-¯n\\p hN-\\-¯nsâ taibpw (t_½)- A¸- ¯nsâ taibpw (_-en-]o-Tw) Bh-iyam-s- W¶p 2þmw h¯n-¡m³ Iu¬kn ]Tn-¸n-¡p-¶p (DV, 14). \\½psS k`-bnse ]ucm-Wn-I-amb ]mc-¼-cyhpw CXp-X-s¶-bm-Wv. \\½psS hnip² IpÀ_m-\\-bn Bap-J-ip-{iq-jbpw hN-\\-ip- {iq-jbpw bYm-{Iaw Cutim-bpsS P\\-\\-s¯bpw ]c-ky-Po-hn-X-s¯- bp-amWv A\\p-kva-cn-¸n-¡p-¶-Xv. Cu ASn-Øm-\\-¯n-emWv hnip² IpÀ_m-\\-bpsS BZy-`mKw hN-\\-th-Zn-bn P\\m-`n-ap-J-ambn AÀ¸n-¡p- ¶-Xv. XpSÀ¶p, “IgpIn ip²-am-¡-s¸« lrZ-b-t¯mSpw shSn-¸m-¡- s¸« a\\-km-£n-tbmSpw IqsS” hnizm-k-{]-am-W-¯n-\\p-tijw hnip² aZv_-lm-bn {]th-in-¡p¶ ]ptcm-ln-X³ k`-bpsS \\ma-¯n anin- lm-bpsS {]Xn-\\n-[n-bmbn ]c-a-]n-Xm-hn\\p _en-bÀ¸n-¡p-I-bm-Wv. AXn- \\m-emWp IqZm-i-`mKw aZv_-lmbv¡v A`n-ap-J-ambn AÀ¸n-¡-W-sa¶p \\nÀt±-in-¡-s¸-«n-cn-¡p-¶-Xv. ]mÝm-Xy, ]uc-kvXy-k-`-I-fn-seÃmw 1965 hsc Aįm-cbv¡v A`n-ap-J-am-bmWv hn. IpÀ_m\\ AÀ¸n-¨n-cp-¶-Xv. k`-bpsS Bcw`w apXte \\ne-\\n-¶n-cp¶ Cu hnip² ]mc-¼cyw Xncns¨Sp-¡m-\\mWp ]cn-ip² ]nXmhp \\t½mSv Bh-iy-s¸-Sp-¶-Xv. hnip² IpÀ_m-\\-bpsS AÀ¸-W-`mKw kam-]n-¡p-¶-Xn-\\m IpÀ_m-\\- kzo-I-c-W-¯n\\p tij-apÅ IrX-Ú-Xm-{]mÀY-\\-Ifpw kam-]-\\m- ioÀhm-Zhpw P\\-§-fpsS t\\sc Xncnªp sNmÃp-¶-Xn-\\mbn \\nÀt±-in- ¡-s¸-«n-cn-¡p-¶-Xv. hnip² IpÀ_m-\\-sb-¶Xp anin-lm-bpsS ico-c-amb k` inc- Êmb Ahn-S-t¯mSptNÀ¶p ]nXm-hmb ssZh-¯n\\v AÀ¸n-¡p¶ 180

_en-bm-Wv. AXn-\\m k`m-Km-{X-amb ssZh-P-\\hpw inc-Êmb anin- lm-bpsS \\ma-¯n hnip² cl-ky-§Ä ]cn-IÀ½w-sN-¿p¶ sshZn- I\\pw ]nXm-hmb ssZh-¯nsâ knwlm-k-\\-amb hnip² Aįm- cbv¡v A`n-ap-J-ambn _en-bÀ¸-W-th-Zn-bn hym]-cn-¡p-¶Xp kap- Nn-X-am-sW¶v BZn-a-Imew apXte k` Icp-Xn-bn-cp-¶p. hnip² IpÀ_m-\\-bÀ¸n-¡p¶ ImÀan-I³ Htc-k-abw {InkvXp-hn-s\\bpw k`- sbbpw {]Xn-\\n-[m\\w sN¿p-¶p. (alter Christus et altera ecclesia). {InkvXob PohnXw kzÀ¤s¯ e£y-am-¡n-bpÅ XoÀ°m-S-\\-am- sW¶ hnizm-khpw Cu A\\p-jvTm-\\-¯n-eqsS Xncp-k` {]tLm-jn- ¡p-¶p. aZv_lm {]Xn-\\n-[m\\w sN¿p¶ kzÀ¤s¯ e£y-am¡n ssZh-P-\\-sam-¶msI XoÀ°m-S\\w sN¿p¶ A\\p-`-h-amWp IpÀ_m-\\- bn-eqsS e`n-¡p-¶-Xv. ssZh-¯nsâ knwlm-k-\\-amb _en-]o-T-¯n\\p ap¶n Ip¼n-«m-cm-[n-¡p¶ amem-J-hr-µ-§-tfmSpw kzÀK-hm-kn-I- fmb hnip-²-tcmSpw tNÀ¶p `qhm-kn-Ifpw ssZhs¯ Bcm-[n-¡p¶ coXn-bn-emWp \\½psS hnip² IpÀ_m-\\-bnse {]mÀ°-\\-IÄ {Iao-I- cn-¡-s¸-«n-cn-¡p-¶-Xv. Htc kabw ]cn-ip² {XnXz-¯nsâ knwlm-k- \\hpw \\½psS IÀ¯m-hnsâ I_-dn-S-hp-ambn ]cn-K-Wn-¡-s¸-Sp¶ hnip² Aįm-cbv¡p \\½psS Bcm-[-\\-{I-a-¯n henb {]m[m\\yamWp-Å-Xv. AXn-\\m-emWv Aįm-c-bn-te¡p Xncn-bp-¶- Xns\\ “IÀ¯m-hn-te¡p Xncn-bp-¶-Xmbn” (conversi ad Dominum) \\½psS ]nXm-¡-·mÀ hnti-jn-¸n¨n-cn-¡p-¶Xv. AXn-\\m \\½psS k`- bpsS X\\-Xmb ]mc-¼cyw ]cn-K-Wn¨p hnip² IpÀ_m-\\-bnse A\\m- s^m-d-bpsS Bcw`w apX hnip² IpÀ_m-\\-kzo-I-c-Ww-h-sc-bpÅ `mKw aZv_-lmbv¡p A`n-ap-J-ambn AÀ¸n-¡-W-sa-¶ kn\\-Unsâ Xocp-am\\w DS-\\Sn (promptly) \\S-¸n-em-¡m³ ]cn-ip² ]nXmhv Bh- iy-s¸-«n-cn-¡p-¶-Xv. Bcm-[-\\-{I-a-¯nse sFIy-amWp k`-bpsS Iq«m-bva-bpsS ASn-Øm\\w F¶ kXyw Xncn-¨-dn-bm³ \\mw sshIn-bXpw k`m-Km-{X- ¯n Gsd apdn-hp-IÄ krjvSn-¡m³ Imc-W-am-bn. Cu hogvNsb Ffn-a-tbmSpw A\\p-Xm-]-t¯m-Spw-IqsS \\ap¡p ssZh-Xncp-ap-¼n Gäp]-d-bmw. ‘Aįmc-bn sFIyw CÃmsX k`-bn sFIyw km[y-aÃ’ F¶ s_\\-UnIväv amÀ¸m-¸-bpsS Nn´ \\ap¡p amÀK-Zo-]- am-I-s«. GIo-IrX _en-bÀ¸-W-coXn \\S-¸n-em-¡p-¶-Xn-se sshj-ay- §Ä FSp-¯p-Im-Wn¨p hnhn[ Xe-§-fnÂ\\n-¶p-bÀ¶ \\nco-£-W-§- 9

sf-¡p-dn¨pw kn\\Uv ]nXm-¡-·mÀ BßmÀ°-ambn NÀ¨ sNbvXp. GXm\\pw Zi-I-§-fmbn ioen¨ ]Xnhp ssien amäp-t- ¼m-gpÅ {]mtbm- KnI _p²n-ap-«n-s\\-¡p-d- n¨v D¶-bn-¡-s¸« Bi-¦-IÄ ]nXm-¡-·mÀ lrZ-b-]qÀÆw a\\-Ên-em-¡p-¶p. F¶mÂ, IÀ¯m-hnsâ AP-K-Ws¯ Hcp-a-tbmsS apt¶m«p \\bn-¡m-\\pÅ ]cn-ip² ]nXm-hnsâ Blzm\\w inc-Êm-h-ln-¡-W-sa-¶mWp kn\\-Unse NÀ¨-I-fneqsS ]cn-ip-²m- ßmhp {]tNm-Zn-¸n-¡p-¶-sX¶p ]nXm-¡-·mÀ¡p t_m[y-s¸-«p. k`- bn GsX-¦nepsamcp Bi-b-K-Xn-bpsS hnP-btam ]cm-P-btam Bbn Cu Xocp-am-\\s¯ Bcpw hne-bn-cp-¯-cp-Xv. Bcm-[-\\-{I-am-\\p-jvTm-\\- ¯n \\ne-hn-ep-WvSm-bn-cp¶ 2 hyXykvX Nn´m-[m-c-Isf kwtbm-Pn- ¸n¨p kn\\Up Xocp-am-\\n¨ a[y-amÀ¤-amWp ]cn-ip² ]nXmhp \\S-¸n-em- ¡m³ Bh-iy-s¸-«n-cn-¡p-¶-Xv. AXn-\\mÂ, ]cn-ip² ]nXmhp \\nÀt±-in¨ {]Im-c-apÅ GIo- IrX _en-bÀ¸-W-co-Xn-bn \\ho-I-cn¨ IpÀ_m-\\-{Iaw (editio typica) ASp¯ Bcm-[-\\-{I-a-h-Õcw Bcw`n¡p¶ 2021 \\hw-_À 28þmw Xn¿Xn awK-f-hmÀ¯-¡mew H¶mw Rmb-dmgvN apX \\½psS k`- bn \\S-¸n-em-¡m³ kn\\Up Xocp-am-\\n-¨p. hyàn-]-c-amb CjvSm-\\n- jvS-§Ä amän-h¨p k`-bpsS s]mXp-\\-·sb e£y-am¡n Hcp-a-\\- tÊmsS Cu Xocp-am\\w \\S-¸n-em-¡-W-sa¶p kn\\Up ]nXm-¡-·mÀ FÃm-h-tcmSpw kvt\\l-]qÀhw A`yÀ°n-¡p-¶p. kn\\-Unsâ hnP-b-¯n-\\p-thWvSn k` apgp-h³ Ignª Hcp amkw D]-h-kn¨p {]mÀ°n-¡p-I-bm-bn-cp-¶-tÃm. kn\\-Un \\à Xocp- am-\\-§Ä FSp-¡p-¶-Xn-\\pÅ ssZhm-\\p-{Klw e`n-¡p-¶-Xn\\v Cu {]mÀ°\\ klm-b-I-am-bn. k`m-a-¡-tf-h-tcmSpw lrZ-b-]qÀhw \\µn ]d-bp-¶p. hn IpÀ_m-\\-bÀ¸Ww ssZh-P-\\-¯n\\p Iq«m-bva-bpsS A\\p- {Klw kz´-am-¡m-\\pÅ Ah-k-c-am¡n amäm³ \\ap¡v Hcp a\\-tkmsS Xocp-am-\\-sa-Sp-¡mw. C¡m-cy-¯n C\\nbpw hntbm-P-\\-kz-c-§Ä CÃm- Xn-cn-¡m³ FÃm-hcpw {i²n-¡-Ww. _lp-am-\\-s¸« sshZn-Icpw kaÀ¸n-X-cpw- C¡m-cy-¯n IqSp-X {i²n-¡Ww F¶p kvt\\l- ]qÀÆw HmÀan-¸n-¡p-¶p. temIs¯ c£n-¡m³ Cutim AÀ¸n¨ Bß-_en AXv AÀ¸n-¡p¶ Ahn-Sps¯ auXn-I-i-co-c-amb \\½p- sSbpw Bß-_-en-bm-I-s«. `n¶-X-I-fpsS aXn-ep-IÄ XIÀ¡p¶ ssZhm-cq-]n-bpsS {]hÀ¯-\\-¯n-\\mbn \\ap¡p k`sb kaÀ¸n-¡mw. 120

Bß-_-en-bm-I-s«. `n¶-X-I-fpsS aXn-ep-IÄ XIÀ¡p¶ ssZhm-cq-]n- bpsS {]hÀ¯-\\-¯n-\\mbn \\ap¡p k`sb kaÀ¸n-¡mw. ImÂh-cn- bnse Xncp-¡p-am-csâ _en-bn Gähpw BßmÀ°-X-tbmsS ]s¦- Sp¯ ]cn-ip² I\\y-Im-a-dn-b-¯n-sâbpw kXy-hn-izmkw ]IÀ¶p-X¶ \\½psS ]nXmhp amÀt¯m-½mÇolmbp-sSbpw \\½psS k`-bnse hnip- ²-cp-sSbpw hmgv¯-s¸-«-h-cp-sSbpw khn-ti-j-amb am[yØyw Iq«m- bva-bpsS Acq-]n-bn \\s½ \\bn-¡s«. Imcp-Wy-hm-\\mb IÀ¯m-hnsâ Ir] \\n§-sf-Ãm-h-tcmSpw IqsS DWvSmbn-cn-¡s«! Im¡-\\mSv taPÀ BÀ¨p-_n-j-¸nsâ Imcym-e-b-¯n \\n¶v 2021 BKÌv amkw 27þmw Xn¿Xn \\evI-s¸-«-Xv. Cardinal George Alenchery Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Church ----------------------------------------------------------- NB: Cu CS-te-J\\w 2021 sk]väw-_À 5þmw Xn¿Xn Rmb-dmgvN IpÀ_m-\\- at²y \\½psS FÃm ]Ån-I-fnepw Øm]-\\-§-fnepw hmbn-¡Ww. hn. IpÀ_m-\\-bn kw_-Ôn-¡m³ km[n-¡m-¯-hÀ¡v kmaqlnI am[y-a- §-fn-eqsS CXnsâ tIm¸n kwe`yam¡p-hm³ {ian-¡-Ww. 131

CURIAL NOTES 1. FCRA: With great pleasure, we would like to inform you that the Govt. of India, Ministry of Home Affairs has granted FCRA account for our Eparchy. With gratitude, we acknowledge and appreciate all those who contributed to obtain FCRAaccount. 2. Joint Meeting of the Eparchial Consultors & Mission Coordinators: On 2nd August, a joint zoom meeting of the Eparchial Consultors and Mission Coordinators was conducted. The main agenda of the meeting was the Fourth Anniversary celebrations of the Erection of the Eparchy of Shamshabad, the blessing of the Bishop House, the prospects of the year of Evangelization and the Formation of St. Thomas Missionary Movement of Laity, Shamshabad (STMLS). 3. Monthly Recollection: Priests' online monthly recollection in connection with the feast of St. John Maria Vianney, the Patron of the Clergy, was held on 3rd August, 2021. The recollection was preceded by the Priests' conference from 5.45pm onwards. His Excellency Mar Thomas Tharayil, Auxiliary Bishop of Changanacherry, preached the monthly recollection. 4. Young Couples' Movement: Many of the Parishes and regions are presently arranging programs for young couples. Now the Eparchy of Shamshabad is planning to begin at the eparchial level Young Couple's Movement under Eparchial Family Apostolate. The age limit of the membership will be below 40 years. More information will be conveyed later. 5. Incardinated Priest's Meeting: The incardinated Priests Meeting was conducted via Zoom on 5th August, 2021 presided over by Mar Raphael Thattil. 12

CURIAL NOTES 6. Eparchial Safe Environment Committee: On 16th August, the Eparchial Safe Environment Committee meeting was conducted under the presidency of Mar Raphael Thattil. The Committee discussed its future prospects in the Eparchy to ensure and implement the policy given by the ecclesiastical as well as civil authorities against harassment and abuse committed against women, children or vulnerable adults by any category of Church personnel. The Committee has seven members headed by Mrs. Mini Mathew IAS. 7. Hyderabad Region - Priests' Conference and Monthly Recollection: On 30th August, 2021 morning Hyderabad Region - Priests' Monthly Recollection was conducted at Bishop's House, Balapur. Fr. Jaison Pazhayidathuparambil VC preached the monthly recollection. Thereafter, there was Priests' Conference. The main agenda was the Fourth Anniversary celebrations of the Erection of the Eparchy of Shamshabad and the blessing of the Bishop's House. 8. Eparchial Priests' Conference: On 31st August, 2021 from 11am to 1pm, the Eparchial Priests' Conference was conducted via Zoom. The main agenda was the Fourth Anniversary Celebrations of the Eparchy, the blessing of the Bishop's House and the Year of Evangelization. 9. Annual Retreat for Priests – 2021: This year, the online annual retreat for the clergy of the Eparchy will be held from September 27th to October 1st. His Excellency Mar Joseph Pamplany, the Auxiliary Bishop of Tellicherry will preach the retreat. 10. Eparchial Bible Convention: In connection with the 4th Anniversary of the Erection of the Eparchy of the Shamshabad an online three days Bible Convention from October 1st – October 3rd, 2021 will be conducted. Rev. Fr. Xavier Khan Vattayil and Sehion Team will lead the convention. 13

CURIAL NOTES 11. Words of Gratitude and Welcome: Fr. Antony Ullattil MCBS (Sainikpuri), Fr. Thomas Vettukattil MCBS (Udaipur), Fr. Arun Paravakadan MCBS (Surat), Fr. Joseph Koonanickal (Bapunagar, Gujarat), Fr. Jipson Kolattukudy MCBS (Jodhpur), Fr. Jophin Kappil (Silchar Mission) and Fr. Alex Kallely (Silchar Mission) are relieving from their offices and duties in the Eparchy of Shamshabad. Dear Fathers, the Eparchy of Shamshabad remains grateful to your unique and effective pastoral ministries. We promise to remember you in our prayers and wish you every success and God's blessings in your future ministry. We extend our Hearty welcome to Fr. Anish Antony Chittilappilly (Sainikpuri), Fr. Augustine Vazhayil MCBS (Udaipur), Fr. Joseph Cheerankuzyil MCBS (Pandeswara and Surat), Fr. Mathew Kolath (Bapunagar), Fr. John Perumannikala MCBS (Jodhpur), Fr. Joseph Kizhakkumthala (Silchar Mission), Fr. Joy Tharackal (Silchar mission), Fr. Akhil Vadakkan (Silchar Mission) to the Eparchy of Shamshabad for their respective pastoral ministries. 12. Hearty Festal Greetings to Our Beloved Bishop: On September 29th, our bishop Mar Raphael Thattil celebrates the feast day of his Heavenly Patron – St. Raphael, the Archangel. The Eparchy of Shamshabad extends heartfelt festal greetings to our Beloved Bishop. All the Parishes and institutions in the Eparchy are kindly requested to remember specially our bishop during the Holy Qurbana on the 29th September. 194

Bishop's Diary (August 2021) August 1st First Holy Communion and festal celebra on, St. Alphonsa Cathedral, Kukatpally; Visit to SND Sisters, Sivananda Leprosy August 2nd Colony August 3rd August 4th Zoom mee ng of Vicars General, Eparchial Consultors & August 5th Mission Superiors August 7th August 12th Zoom mee ng – Priests' Recollec on, Eparchy of August 13th Shamshabad; Mee ng with Regency Brothers and Curia August 14th Vianney Day Celebra on – Priests Gathering, Badminton August 15th Tournament August 16th Mee ng with Diocesan Auditor; Zoom mee ng with Incardinated Priests Online Talk for Qatar Catechism Students Online Talk for Priests Recollec on, Archdiocese of Changanacherry Zoom mee ng, SMCA Gulf co-ordinators Inaugural Talk Online, Youth Retreat organized by Marian Sainyam; Online Talk for family gathering of JY Kothamangalam; Inaugural talk, Webinar on “Influence of Media” organized by SYM and Catechism Department Celebra on of First Holy Communion, St. Mother Teresa Kollapur Mission Online Zoom Conference of Eparchial Safe Environmental Commi ee; Synod of Syro- Malabar Bishops 15

Bishop's Diary (August 2021) August 17th Kerala Ecumenical Priests' gathering, Synod of Syro Malabar Bishops August 18th August 19th Synod of Syro Malabar Bishops August 20th August 21st Synod of Syro Malabar Bishops August 22nd Synod of Syro Malabar Bishops August 23rd Online Mo va onal talk to Darshana Club (Blind, deaf and August 24th dumb associa on) August 25th August 26th Holy Qurbana at Balapur Church, Onam Celebra on; August 27th Mo va onal talk for JY Leaders, Trichur; SYM Oath Taking Ceremony, Farewell to Outgoing office bearers and August 28th Inaugura on of Orissa SYM August 29th August 30th Synod of Syro Malabar Bishops Synod of Syro Malabar Bishops August 31st Synod of Syro Malabar Bishops Synod of Syro Malabar Bishops Synod of Syro Malabar Bishops; Online Class for Marriage Prepara on Course: 'Marriage as a sacrament' Visit to SND Convent, Gagillapur Festal Holy Qurbana, St. Euphraisa Church, Rajendranagar; Monthly Recollec on and Conference, Priests Hyderabad Region Online Eparchial Priests Conference 16

ETTU NOMBU-Historical View Ettu Nombu or the Eight Days Lent in preparation for the Feast of Nativity of Mary, Mother of Jesus, is a solemn tradition celebrated by the Saint Thomas Christians in Kerala, India. The custom is observed in the Oriental Orthodox (Jacobite and Orthodox) and the Eastern Catholic (Syro-Malabar and Syro-Malankara Catholic) Churches, the Syrian Christians of India and also in Arabian countries. It culminates in the celebration of the Feast of Nativity. The eight days of lent is rigorously observed from the 1st to 8th day of September with fasting, penance and charitable activities. It is more a zealous traditional custom of fasting handed over through centuries than being a canonical precept. This practice is said to have been originated in connection with the Islamic invasion and the subsequent fall of Kodungallur, a Christian centre in Kerala. There are different versions about the origin of the Ettunombu. Bar Ebroyo (Bar Hebraeus) narrates that there existed in the 7th century a town called Heera near Basra, which was predominantly a Christian township. The then Caliph of Baghdad captured this town and appointed a fanatic Muslim as the Governor, who feverishly implemented every dictum of the Caliph. The Caliph was known for his cruelty and craving for beautiful women. Enamoured by the beauty and charm of the women of Heera he decided to reach there in three days. The chastity and modesty of the women of Heera were at stake. They sought refuge in the Church of St. Mary. The priest declared an uncompromising lent for three days invoking the intercession of mother Mary. On the 3rd day, in the middle of the Holy Qurbana, a golden beam of light flashed down from above, then spread to illuminate the whole Church. It is said that the Priest had a 17

vision of Mother Mary and also heard her saying, “Do not be afraid; peace be to you – Rejoice. The Caliph is no more. Tribulations are over”. The priest then turned to the people and they could see an aura around the Priest's face as he relayed the message. The whole congregation praised the Lord and thanked Mary for her intercessory prayers. The women then decided to observe a lent for eight days in commemoration of this event. They firmly believed that Mother Mary helped to safeguard their chastity, modesty and dignity. In the present context of the 'so called 'love jihad' and Islamic fundamentalist movements, ISIS the celebration of Ettunombu has a specific significance as far as the purity, security, and dignity of our young girls and youth. By the 3rd century St. David (an Episcoppa) came to India from Basra and evangelized people. This was followed by the Knanaya Migration in the 4th century. Iraqi migrants of the 8th century further spread this tradition. St. Mary’s Cathedral, Manarkad, Kottayam, under the jurisdiction of the Malankara Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church, is believed to have re-established the 8-Day lent as a popular devotion.Archaeological findings prove that the stone inscriptions on memorial stones at the Church are set up at the tombs in 910A.D. and 920AD in Malayalam and Tamil scripts prevalent 600 years ago. St. Mary’s Church, Meenangadi is the first church to adopt the 8 day lent in the Malabar region. Presently this traditional lent and the Feast of Nativity is celebrated solemnly in the Syro-Malabar Church. 18

1. Feeding the Children with 2. Inclusive Basic Computer Cooked Food (1300) Learning Centre. PREM MARG is happy to inform The aim of this project is to reach to that till last month we were the poor and needy including all providing free food to 700 without any discrimination on the Children but it has increased to basis of the color, caste, or creed and 1300 children with the assistance disabilities, and teach them basic from Zomato India on Monday to skills of the computer so that they Friday. The Program ensured get job in small company or proper nutrition and healthy food factories as computer operator to the children living in slums. which will be very useful for them to ·Raju Colony, Balanagar 150 find out small amount of earning. ·Vinayak Nagar 150 We have already begun these classes ·Dasara Basti 100 on basic computer in several ·Harijan Wada 150 colonies of Hyderabad. ·THARABoy's Home 150 ·Kumara Basti 150 ·LBS Nagara 150 ·Indra Gandhi Nagar 150 ·Shiva shashati Nagar 100 3. NAIPUNYAM – Tailoring Training Centers. Aim of this project is to make women self sufficient by teaching them basic skills of Tailoring. We have tailoring class centres at Rajiv Gandhi Nagar and Prabhakar Reddy Nagar. 19

there was a training program for the volunteers. Basic information was given regarding the ways to help the cancer patients. 4. Happy Feet Distribution of 6. Distribution of Family Shoes to Children inApna Survival Kits Pathashaala PREM MARG distuributed survival During this time of Covid, Bata kits to different parishes of the Company with name HAPPY Hyderabad region keeping in mind FEET distuributed free shoes to the possibilities of Third wave of 4000 children with the corona virus. Survival kits include collaboration of PREM MARG. oximeter, thermometer and Through this project many Shoes vaporizer. PREM MARG is very were distuributed in and around grateful to Syro – Malabar Church, Hyderabad city places like Raju Dublin for sponsoring for this. Colony, LBS Nagar, Kumarabasti, Dasarabasti and etc.. 5. Training of SNEHA 7. Distribution of Homeo HASTHAM Volunteers. Medinice. SNEHA HASTHAM is a project As Covid precautions, PREM where we help and counsel people MARG distributed Homeo suffering from cancer. We find time Medicine to parishes of Hyderabad to meet cancer patients help them region. to face cancer through counseling and support. We have many volunteers' for this project who help us find patients, counseling, and help us to collect aid for this Project. In the month of August 20

1. August 15 : A faith formation from the Eparchy in the Month of talk on the dogma of Ascension of October. Parish Priests are advised to Mary by Mar Raphael Thattil was contact the office to procure the broadcasted for all categories of same. Please note that only those people. who have submitted the answers will 2. Media Seminar: A seminar on awarded certificates. media awareness by Fr Robi 6. 300 days 300 verses: To teach Kannamchira CMI was conducted Bible verses to our catechism for High School students in students, we are sending a bible assosiation with Youth Ministry. verse each day. Please encourage our 3. Feast of Mother Mary - students to learn bible verses. Immaculate Conception: Faith 7. Bible Diary: Please advise the Formation Department is students to make the Bible Diary organizing a Marian Talk Series from the month, from any portions for all categories of people on of the Bible or from the verses texted different dogmas of Mary. The from the Office. series will cover off topics like 8. Statistics: Eparchial Statistics Immaculate Conception, Mother need to be updated in time. A link for of God, Mary and Church, Virgin updating the statistics will be sent to Mary, History of Rosary Devotion the HMs of each unit in the month of etc. September which they need to 4. Certificates and Documents:: update. Certificates, Books, and other 9. Bible Portions in the Syllabus: Documents are available in the All teachers and students may please Eparchial Office. Please contact note that Bible Portions from Std V the office for the same. to XII have been changed this year. 5. BCC: BCC certificates will be You may please go through the Diary awarded with proper signature to note down the changes. 21

“Therefore, if anyone is in 2. Installation and farewell of Christ, the new creation has the Executive Committee: The come: the old has gone, the installation ceremony of the new is here” (2 Corinthians newly elected committee 5:17) members for the year 2021-2022 took place on 22nd August 2021. Dear Regional Directors, Zonal On the same day, the previous Directors, Parish Priests, executive committee members Animators and dear youth, were given an endearing farewell. Alan Joseph and Cerlin John Greetings from SYM! shared their experiences on working with the SYM team and The news updates of the all the activities they have activities conducted by the conducted during their tenure. SYM – Eparchy of Sahamshabad in the month of August 2021 are as follows: 1. “Is Media against Catholic Church”: SYM in association with catechism department conducted a webinar on the topic \"Is Media against Catholic Church\" on 14th August 2021. Fr. Roy Kannanchira was the resource person for the program. The aim of the program was to make the youth aware about the social trend of New gen Media against Catholic Church faith and views. 22

3. Inauguration of new Region: The Eparchy of Shamshabad inaugurated its new region – Orissa on 22nd August 2021. His Excellency Mar Raphael Thattil welcomed the new region. Fr. Ambrose (Regional Director of SYM Orissa) told about the people and the activities conducted by the region. A glimpse of those activities was shown during the inauguration ceremony. Yours Sincerely, Fr. Jino Inchaplackal (Director) Santhom Mission Seminary, Pallissery, Thrissur Greetings from Santhom Mission participation of brothers studying Seminary, Pallissery ! in different seminaries, the meet has been rescheduled to Sundays. Thanks to Lord Almighty for One of the glad news of the month of having guided us miraculously July was the purchase of a new through this month. The RHEMA scooter for common use in Seminary weekly prayer meet for brothers is on 21st. The helping hand for it, in being regularly conducted from the form of sponsorship, was offered both Minor and MOC seminaries. by Rev. Fr. Vipin Cheriyaparambil. In order to ensure the maximum 23

documentary about St. Vianney Santhom MisssciroipntedS, eprmoduinceadraynd, acted by the Pallisserdbyra,oyt.Thehrsriwssaus rreleased on the feast On August 8th, the fourth academic year of our minor seminary was inaugurated by the welcoming of our new candidate Naveen Thenamkudam from Panamukk Parish by Rev. Fathers. on the feast of the Assumption of our Lady along with the 75th Independence day, an online quiz competition for brothers was conducted by Vice Rector Fr. Aneesh Koonamplavu through Zoom meet. Brothers studying in Eluru let us remember generous hearts Seminary left for their studies who contributed to the process of from our house on 23rd July by forming a priest in the month of receiving the blessings from Rev. August. May Lord Almighty bless Fathers. their families. Following the wish of our Mr. Sajan Adambukulam and Bishop Mar Raphael Thattil, all Family (Rs. 50000/-) our brothers submitted their Mr. TonyAranattukara articles about St. John Vianney on (Rs. 25000/-) July 31st. Mr.Anto V.I. and Family The month ofAugust had a blessed (Rs. 50000/-) start in accordance with the feast Mr. Varunny K.R. and Family of St. John Maria Vianney, (Rs. 25000/-) whereby a song, written by Bro. Please do contact if you have any Sharon Cheenath and composed willing candidates for the priesthood by Bro. Joel Eanthumkuzhiyil, of Jesus. For queries and prayers: was released by our seminary, on S a n t h o m s e m i n a r y . - our Youtube Channel - Santhom [email protected] Mission Seminary, as a tribute to Fr. Majo Marottikkal S t . Vi a n n e y. A l s o a v i d e o Rector, Santhom Mission Seminary 24

Family Apostolate Online Marriage Preparation The course was enriched by the Course sharing of their experiences of Family Apostolate conducted couples of 25 and 37 years of joyful online marriage preparation course living. We wholeheartedly thank on 27th, 28th and 29th of August. Rev. Fr. Bitto for the technical During this season of Covid -19 support. this is the third program we have conducted, and 45 participants Fr. Abraham Puthukulangara CMI attended from inside and outside of Director our eparchy. Family Apostolate, Shamshabad Preparation Course was inaugurated by our beloved Bishop Mar Raphael Thattil in the prences of Msgr. Abraham Palathinkal, Protosyncellus, Msgr. Joseph Kollamparampil, Syncellus Rev. Fr. Mejo Koreth, Chancellor and Rev. Fr. Bitto. The resources persons were H. E. Mar Raphel Thattil, Msgr. Abraham Palathinkal, Rev. Dr. Francis Eluvathingal, Rev. Dr. Jacob Maragattu CMI, Rev. Dr. Seban Chirapurath, Dr. Tony, Mr. Biju Dominic, Prof. Rosali Thomas, Mr Thomas Sebastian and Mrs Sussi Thomas, Dr. T.C. Thankachan. There was a combined session of candidates and their parents. 25

past years were honoured on 1st REGIONAL NEWS August. It was the effort of the lay people that led to the growth of the St. Alphonsa Syro-Malabar community in Bhopal together with Church, Bhopal the leadership of the priests. Now the community has grown with two parishes and two churches. Feast of St. Alphonsa: The feast of St. Alphonsa, the patron Saint of our parish was celebrated on 1st August 2021. Due to the Covid pandemic, last year we could not celebrate the feast. More over it was the first feast celebration after the construction of our new parish church. We had nine days special The toppers of 10th and 12th novena starting from 23rd July. classes from our parish were The feast was celebrated on 1st honoured with cash awards on 15th August with solemn Eucharistic August. Besides, the toppers of the celebration and agape. His catechism students were also E x c e l l e n c y M a r J a m e s awarded. Similarly, the couples Athikalam, Bishop of Sagar was who celebrated their golden and the main celebrant. silver jubilees of their marriage were felicitated on 1st and 15th August. SYM members for Social support: The SYM members took initiative to collect grocery items from different families to help the poor families affected with covid. Honouring the Elders and T h e p a r i s h c o m m u n i t y students: The elders of our parish wholeheartedly supported the w h o w e r e i n s t r u m e n t a l t o initiative and participated in the organize the Syro Malabar movement. community in Bhopal during the 26

REGIONAL NEWS online on 9th August 2021 and the final level was in person on 15th St. Alphonsa Church August 2021. Both English and Maneja, Vadodara, Malayalam languages were available Gujarat and quiz master was Fr. Tom Vadakkekkara. The winners are 1. Grandparents Day celebration Category - Super Seniors on 25th July, 2021: On this day, 1st Mrs.GRACY THOMAS almost all grandparents joined and 2nd Mrs.BIGI SURESH participated Holy Qurbana with our Category - Seniors Vicar and said thanks to the Lord. A 1st Ms.JISHA JOSEPH short felicitation programme was 2nd Ms.KAVYA GEROGE arranged for Grandparents soon after Category - Juniors the Holy Qurbana. 1st Ms.NIMISHATHOMAS 2. Feast of St Alphonsa: On this 2nd Ms.ANI MARIA BIJOY feast day, our parishioners actively 3rd Ms.SHERLY JOSEPH participated in Holy Qurbana and Ladeenj. Main celebrant was Fr. John 4. Onam Celebration :Parish Chavelil, vicar of Ankleshar and celebrated Onam Festival on 22nd Bharuch & co-celebrants were Fr. August 2021. SYM prepared Joby Palackathadathil and our vicar, pookalam. The cultural program Rev. Fr. Tom Vadakkekkara. started at 10.30 am. Our Vicar Fr. Tom Vadakkekara inaugurated the 3. ALPHONSIAN QUIZ: The function and Mother Sr.Elsuiand and SYM of the parish, organized a quiz Mr. P J Joseph greeted the on the theme of St.Alphonsa named programme. There where \"Alphonsian Quiz\" on the basis of Thiruvathira dance, and entertaining age categary: junior, senior and supr dances and games and pulikali senior. Maveli came and greeted all. The quiz was conducted in two levels Program concluded with prize in which first round was through distribution Onam sadya. 27

REGIONAL NEWS Kollapur Visit of Bishop: His Excellency Gathering of Old Rehabilitative Mar Raphael Thattil visited Leprosy Patients: In the month of Kollapur Mission on 15th August August, the SND Sisters contucted a 2021. Vicar General Msgr gathering of old rehabilitative Abraham Palathinkal also leprosy patients. Inspite of their illnes accompanied him. Bishop they managed to come over to the celebrated Mass for the faithful at clinic. Sisters distributed dry the special venue prepared at the ration(10 kg rice, 2 kg dal, 1kg sugar, ground of Mary Matha High soap etc. ) for them by the support of School, Pentanavally at 11 am. and the local well wishers. administered the sacrament of Confirmation and Holy Communion to Master Febin Jobi Kochukunnel. Distribution of Chakki Atta Apart from these, under CBR Project, Machine:The society of Nirmala the Sisters regularly go to different Dasi Sisters, as a part of their villages and help the differently abled service among the differently abled children to do and practice children, with the support of physiotherapy. CHAI, distributed two Chakki Atta Machine for two girls who are unable to complete their studies. It has become the main source of income and livelihood for them and for their families. 28

REGIONAL NEWS Etawah-Jaipur Missions St Alphonsa Mission, Hubli, Karnataka. A Brief Report on the Pastoral Visit of Archbishop Mar Joseph Perumthottam (July 27-August 5, 2021) Visit in Etawah Mission We celebrated the feast of our July 27: By noon Archbishop Mar heavenly patroness of the mission Joseph Perumthottam arrived at Delhi St Alphonsa and Feast of John airport and on his way to Etawah, Mary Vianney on August 8th visited the Archbishop of Agra, Most Sunday. 169 people from 47 Rev. Raphael Manjaly. V. Rev. Fr. families joined for the celebration. Thomas Ezhikadu, the mission superior Fr Sijo Kuttikattu VC Superior of and other Fathers welcomed the Vincentian Ashram was the Archbishop at Etawah. main celebrant and Fr. Jomesh July 28: In the morning Archbishop Va l l a t h u V C , s u p e r i o r o f consecrated the newly constructed altar Vincentian Ashram, Ron, of the Christ Nivas presbytery at Karnataka delivered Homily. There Etawah, then visited Alampur and were 16 prasudendis. Festal meal Jaswant Nagar communities. was served to everyone gathered. In the evening Archbishop blessed and inaugurated the newly constructed St. Mother Teresa school and consecrated the newly built chapel for the community at Bhiduna. 29

REGIONAL NEWS Holy Communion and Chrismation. August 1: In the morning Archbishop July 29: Archbishop celebrated Holy visited the Holy Family City parish and Qurbana at San Jos, Dibiyapur, with celebrated the Holy Qurbana and Holy first Holy Communion and Holy Chrismation of five children. After the Chrismation of two children from the Qurbana Arch Bisoph blessed the San Jos community. The St. Joseph's Anavathil of the new church and had a community at NTPC, Dibiyapur also long meeting with the youth of the participated in the Holy Qurbana. parish. In the after noon Archbishop visited Auraiya St. Francis parish community. In the evening archbishop blessed the newly constructed social service centre at Chakarnagar. July 30: In the morning Archbishop August 2: Arch Bisop Visited the newly visited St. Mary's parish community established 'Devmatha Ashram' at at Etawah and celebrated the Holy Bundi. Rev. Archbishop visited a few Qurbana, and left for Rajasthan Hindu families at Bundi and prayed for (Jaipur) mission by road. them. Archbishop left for Kota by Visit in Jaipur Mission: evening. July 30: In the evening Archbishop visited the construction site of Holy In the evening Archbishop celebrated Family Church at Mansarover. Holy Qurbana at Holy Cross July 31: Archbishop visited St. Community, Kota. Thomas parish at Jhotwahra and celebrated the Holy Qurbana with 30

REGIONAL NEWS {Kmâ v t]câ vkv Zn\\m-N-cWw: August 3: In the morning Archbishop Pbv¸qÀ: hn. A¶m tbmhm¡nw Xncp- visited the land bought for the \\mÄ Zn\\w Pbv¸qÀ tlmen-^m-anen construction of a church at Kota and CS-h-I-bnse bph-P-\\-§Ä H¶p- the community at St. Jude mission, tNÀ¶v CS-h-I-bnse ap¯Èn ap¯- Bundi. ¨-·msc ]q¡fpw k½m-\\-§-fp-ambn August 4: Archbishop visited St. kzoI-cn¨v {Kmâ vt]-câ vkv Zn\\m-N- Joseph's parish, Bhiwady and cWw \\S¯n. A¶v Hcp-an¨v IqSnb celebrated Holy Qurbana ap¯Èn ap¯-¨-·m-À X§-fpsS hnizmk A\\p-`-h-§Ä bph-P-\\- August 5: On his way back to Kerala, §Ä¡v ]IÀ¶v \\evIn. XpSÀ¶v CS- Archbishop visited Mar Kuriakose hI hnImcn dh. ^m. t]mÄ]o-Sn- Bharanikulanagara and along with tb¡Â apXnÀ¶-hsc kvt\\ln-¡p- him visited the demolished church ¶-Xn-sâbpw _lp-am-\\n-¡p-¶- compound at Ladosarai, Delhi. Xnsâbpw Bh-iy-IX bph-P-\\- §sf HmÀ½-s¸-Sp-¯n. Fr. James Palackal ]cn-ip² A½-bpsS kzÀ¤m-tcm-]W Vicar General, Etawah-Jaipur Xncp-\\mfpw `mcX kzmX-{´y-Zn-\\m- Mission. tLm-jhpw: hn. IpÀºm-bÀ¸-W- t¯m-Sp-Iq-Sn-bmWv kzÀ¤m-tcm-]W Xncp-\\m-fn-sâbpw kzmX-{´y-Zn-\\m-¯n- sâbpw BtLm-j-§Ä CS-h-I-I- fn Bcw-`n-¨-Xv. bph-P-\\-§m-fmWv Cu Znh-k-§-fn hnhn[ ]cn-]m-Sn- IÄ¡v t\\XrXzw \\ÂIn-b-Xv. Pbv¸qÀ tlmfn-^m-anen CS-h-I-bn kzmX- {´-Zn-\\m-tLm-j-¯nsâ `mK-ambn tZiob ]XmI DbÀ¯n-bXv dn«. BÀan Hm^n-k-dmb {io. Sn. sP. tPmk^v BWv. XpSÀ¶v At±lw kzmX-{´y-Zn\\ ktµiw \\evIn. CS-h- I-bnse bph-P-\\-§sf {]Xn-\\n-[n-I- cn¨v ‘amÀt¯m½m \\{km-Wnbpw tZio-b-Xbpw’ F¶ hnj- bs¯¡dn¨v {io. AJn amXyp kmwkm-cn-¨p. CS-hI hnImcn ^m. t]mÄ ]oSn-tb-¡Â tbmK-¯n\\v A²y-£-X-h-ln-¨p. tPm«v hmc skâ v. tXmamkv CS-h-I- bn kps_-bvZmÀ taPÀ tlmWän 31

t]mÄ ]oSn-tb¡Â, bq¯v B\\n-ta- REGIONAL NEWS äÀ {io tSmw tXmam-kv, {]kn- Iym]-ä³ {io. Pbvk³ tPmÀÖv Uâ v {ioaXn kb amXyp F¶n-hÀ tZiob ]XmI DbÀ¯n kzmX{´y Zn\\ ktµiw \\evIn. FÃm ]cn-]m-Sn-Ifpw GtIm-]n-¸n-¡- bph-P\\ {]Xn-\\n-[n-bmb _nkvan {^m³kn-kv, ]cn-ip² A½-bpsS pIbpw {Iao-I-cn-¡p-Ibpw sNbvXp. kzmÀ¤m-tcm-]Ws¯ Ipdn¨pw P]- am-e-bpsS {]kàn F¶v hnj-b- {Kq¸v Xe-¯nepw hyàn-KX C\\-§- s¯-¡-dn¨v kwkm-cn-¨p. hnImcn dh. ^m. hnÂk¬ ]p¶-¡m-e- fnepw hnP-bn-¨-hÀ¡v k½m-\\-§Ä bn cmPy-¯n\\mbn tkh\\w sNbvXv hnc-an¨ kps_-bvZmÀ \\evIn. skâ v Nhd {Kq¸v (am-\\-k-tcm- taPÀ tlmWän Iym]-ä³ {io. Pbvk³ tPmÀÖv, lhnÂZmÀ hÀ hmÀUv) H¶mw Øm\\w t\\Sn. taPÀ {io. ]n. sP. s]m¶-¨³ F¶n-hsc BZ-cn-¨p. skâ v AÂt^m³k {Kq¸v (skm- Ume hmÀUv) 2þmw Øm\\w t\\Sn. skâ v tPmk^v hmÀUv (am-fhy \\KÀ) aq¶mw Øm\\w t\\Sn. HmW-k- Zy-tbmSv IqSn-bm-Wv HmWm-tLmj ]cn-]m-Sn-IÄ Ah-km-\\n-¨-Xv. tPmSv hmc, skâ v. tXmamkv CS-h-I- bn at\\m-l-c-amb A¯-¸q-¡fw X¿m-dm¡nbmWv HmWm-tLmjw Bcw-`n-¡p-¶-Xv. XpSÀ¶v hnhn[ aÕ- c-§Ä-þ-Ip-«n-IÄ¡v ayqkn-¡Â sNbÀ, c£n-Xm-¡Ä¡pÅ hnf¡v I¯n-¡Â aÕ-cw, bph-P-\\- §Ä¡mbv kpµ-cn¡v s]m«p-sXm-SÂ, hSw-hen aÕcw F¶nh \\S-¯n. aÕc hnP-bn-IÄ¡v dh. ^m. hnÂk¬ ]p¶-¡m-e-bn k½m-\\- §Ä hnX-cWw sNbvXp. XpSÀ¶v CS- h-Imw-K-§Ä X-¿m-dm-¡nb hn`h kar-²-amb HmW kZy hnf-¼n. HmWm-tLmjw: Pbv¸qÀ, tlmfn- ^m-anen CS-h-I-bn bph-P-\\-§- fmWv HmWm-tLmj ]cn-]m-Sn-IÄ kwL-Sn-¸n-¨-Xv. CXnsâ `mK-ambn A¯]q¡f aÕ-chpw aäv \\nc- h[n Ifn-I-fpw, aÕ-c-§fpw hmÀUv ASn-Øm-\\-¯n \\S-¯n. s^mtdm\\m hnImcn dh. ^m. 32

REGIONAL NEWS bph-P-\\-§-fpsS hnt\\m-Z-bm{X: St. Alphonsa Chuch tPm«v hmc skâ v. tXmamkv CS-h- I-bnse bph-P-\\-§Ä BKÌv 19\\v Surath _q³[n-bn-te-¡v GI-Zn\\ bm{X kwL-Sn-¸n-¨-p. CS-hI hnImcn ^m. kqd¯v skâ v AÂt^m³km CS-h- hnÂk¬ ]p¶-¡m-e-bn I-bpsS Xncp\\mÄ 01/08/2021 sshIp- {]mÀ°-\\-tbmsS Bcw-`n¨ hnt\\m- Z-bm-{X- BZyw kµÀin-¨Xv t¶cw 5aWn¡v Bhesthan aZÀ tacn _q³[n-bnse tZh-amXm B{i-a-am- ]Ån-bn eZo-tªmsS Bcw-`n-¡p- Wv. XpSÀ¶v _q³[n-bnse Xs¶ Ibpw XpSÀ¶v BtLm-j-amb Znhy- skâ v. PqUv ssZhm-ebw, skâ v. _-enbpw CS-hI a²y-Ø-bmb tXmamkv kvIqÄ, ]gb sIm«mcw , hnip² AÂt^m³km-½-bpsS shŨm«w F¶o Øe-§-fnepw - s\\th-\\bpw \\S¯n. Xncp-\\mÄ Zn\\- k-µÀi\\w \\S¯n. ¯n CS-h-I-bnse \\mep Ip«n-I- fpsS BZy-IpÀ_m\\ kzoI-c-Whpw ssØcy-te-]-\\hpw \\S-¯n.Xncp-\\mÄ IpÀ_m-\\bv¡p tijw FÃm-hÀ¡pw t\\À¨-]m-bkw hnX-cWw sNbvXp. . Xncp-\\mÄ at\\m-l-c-am-¡p-¶-Xn\\pw Ae-¦m-c-§Ä \\S-¯p-¶-Xn\\pw klm- bn¨ ]mcnjv Iu¬kn-ense FÃm AwK-§Ä¡pw \\µn tcJ-s¸-Sp-¯p- ¶p. 33

REGIONAL NEWS and the celebrations were Hyderabad Region concluded with cake cutting. Rajedranagar One-Day Training for Altar: Celebrated the Assumption of boys. Fr. Gibi N. Jose educated Mother Mary and Independence: Altar boys on the importance of on August 15th, after solemn their service and familiarized Qurbana, Fr. Gibi N. Jose hoisted them with the terms used for the national flag in the courtyard. different parts of the church, Fr. Marydas addressed the vessels and other items used at congregation and emphasized our church. They were instructed on duties towards the nation as a the appropriate postures and citizens of India. positions to be observed while assisting for Holy Qurbana. Mrs. Tresa Babu assisted in day's activities. Grandparents Day: We had a Onam 2021: We celebrated Onam grand celebration of with our Vicar General Msgr. Grandparents Day. There was a Abraham Palathinkal, and the new short meeting prior to Holy priests of our diocese Fr. Stebin Qurbana, in which the Ponthekkan & Fr. Marydas grandparents were felicitated by Kulangara on August 22. offering a shawl and were given Mathruvedi arranged a sumptuous gifts. The Catechism students sadya for the congregation. arranged a banner greeting them 34

REGIONAL NEWS 3 Days Retreat: On 23rd, 24th, 25th August, Mangalamatha Mangalamatha renewal team conducted 3 days of Renewal Centre renewal retreat. Nearly 45 people attended for their renewal retreat Mangalamatha renewal centre every day. after corona lockdown casualties reopened on July 10th and have Present Programmes in our Renewal every day intercession ministry Centre from 10 am to 3 pm. One Day Bible Covention: On August 14th from 9 am to 4.30pm one day Bible Convention was conducted in 3 languages. Rev. Fr. Augustine Mundackattu VC and Mangalamatha team lead the sessions. There was also reception of our new priests and around 200 people attended Convention. Ÿ Every day from 10 am to 3pm (Intercessory ministry with Holy mass). Ÿ Every day Priests are available for confession & counselling. Ÿ Every second Saturday from 9.30 to 4 p.m. one day Bible convention in Malayalam Let us encourage our faithful to visit our renewal centre for the prayer services. 35

REGIONAL NEWS St. Mary’s Church Balapur St. Alphonsa Cathedral Kukatpally Onam: The SYM members organised the Onam Celebration at St. Alphonsa Syro Malabar St. Mary's Syro-Malabar Church, Cathedral celebrated the dual feast Balapur on 22nd August. The of Assumption of Mary our celebrations started with the Holy Mother and the Independence Day Mass. Following the same, the with joy and enthusiasm. On this celebrations were inaugurated by auspicious day, V. Rev. Fr. Antony Mar Raphael Thattil, Bishop of the Perumannoor the Director General Shamshabad Eparchy. Various of MST hoisted the flag and games like Vadam-vali, Uri-adi, etc. presided over the Holy Eucharist. were organized by the Youth. Bishop On this occasion our youth Distributed prizes for the Winners. presented a beautiful patriotic Being away from our home town, it song. was refreshing and delightful experience for every one 36

REGIONAL NEWS traditional Onam Sadhya. The celebrations ended with the tug of St. Alphonsa Church war. Bolligudam We have celebrated St.Alphonsa Pithruvedi: The “Pithruvedi” was Feast and Grandparents Day on inaugurated in St. Kuriakose Elias 25th July. Our Bishop Mar Syro-Malabar Church, Koti by Fr Raphael Thattil celebrated the Stebin and Fr Marydas, the newly Festal Qurbana and gave ordinated priests of Shamshabad mementos to grandparents. Our Eparchy in the presence of Fr. Leo Bishop's Presence and interaction Vembil and Shri. Babu, president made the parish community elect of “Prithruvedi”. happy. Koti Onam Nilavu 2k21: On 22nd St. Mary’s Church August after the holy mass at 8 AM Suchitra Fr Mejo Koreth Inaugurated Onam Celebrations. There where Village Visit By Mathruvedi: On pookalam competition, cultural August 8th Sunday The Marian events and games for different age Mathruvedi group on collaboration groups organized by Youth. The with Prem Marg social service wing cultural events were followed by of St.Mary's Suchitra visited two villages at Kamareddy(45 Families) & an Old Age Home run by FCC 37

REGIONAL NEWS Onam-22nd August: Yuvadeepthi arranged various competitions like Sisters. They also distributed Koottaima wise Athapookalam groceries and utilities for needy in malsaram, Onapattu and Vadamvali. As the villages and contributed some noon approached Maveli make his founds towards the medical grand entrance gave beautiful Onam expenses of the inmates of the Old massage. All of the prisoners had age home with the help of actively participated to arrange the Parishioners. scrumptious and traditional Onamsadya including payasam. Independence Day and Food Parish Feast distribution by SYM Suchitra: St. Mary's Syro Malabar Catholic On August 15th Mr. Regi Simon( Church, Suchitra is celebrating the Ex. Military) the parishoner with annual parish feast of the nativity of the the presence of vicar Fr. Jino Blessed Virgin Mary from September Inchaplackal hoisted national Flag 1st to September 12th with Holy after the Holy Qrbana. As in the Qurbana and Novena. His Excellency previous years the youth Mar Raphael Thattil will celebrate the collected 350 food packets from solemn festal Mass on 12th Sept, the volunteering families and Sunday. distributed among the homeless in All are cordially invited for the feast the various parts of the city. days. Fr Jino Inchaplackal Parish Priest 38



SILCHAR SYRO MALABAR CATHOLIC MISSION - NORTH EAST INDIA The Silchar Mission marked its humble but hallowed beginning when the Eparchy of Irinjalakuda was invited to start a mission by bishop Mar Raphael Thattil in the Northeast region of the eparchy of Shamshabad. Mar Pauly kannookadan, bishop of Irinjalakuda accepted the Divine invitation and the Bishops of Shamshabad and Irinjalakuda respectively Mar Raphael Thattil and Mar Pauly Kannookadan made an agreement and named the mission as SILCHAR SYRO- MALABAR CATHOLIC MISSION- in short Silchar Mission - with St. Paul the Apostole of the Gentiles as the Heavenly Patron.

Silchar mission territory is comprising of eight civil districts of the federal state of Tripura namely Dhalai, Sipahijala, Khowai, Gomathi, Unakoti, North Tripura, South Tripura, west Tripura and Eight civil districts Eight Civil districts of Mizoram namely Aizawl, Kolasib,Lawngtlai,Lunglei,Ma mit,Saiha,Serchhip,Champhai, and Three civil districts of the federal state of Assam namely Cachar, Karimganj and Hailakandi at present part of the Eparchy of Shamshabad. A challenging evangelical mission commenced with the blessing of the first mission house at Kumulwng near Agarthala, the capital of Tripura, by Rev.Msgr.Joy Paliekkara (Vicar General,

Eparchy of Irinjalakuda),on 15th August, 2019. One of the graceful blessings and probably the first among the many milestones to cross, is the translation of Syro-Malabar Qurbana text into the tribal language, Kokborok (Twipra) which is the biggest among the many tribal languages found in Tripura. It is for the first time in history that the Syro-Malabar Qurbana text is translated into a tribal language. On 24th January, 2020, the first Palliative care and Hospice under the mission was inaugurated by Mr. Mewar Kumar Jammathiya (Minister for Tribal Welfare, Assam), at the Sacred Heart Mission House, Kumulung. The first vehicle of the Palliative Care

Unit was flagged off by Rt.Rev. DR. Lumen Montiero, bishop of Agarthala, on 11th February, 2020. On 15 August 2020 the website of the mission was inaugurated, with the blessings of Mar Pauly Kannookadan. (www.syromalabarsilcharmissi on.org) The year 2020 witnessed the advent of many religious communities to Silchar mission. Sisters of Charity of Vincent De Paul,(SCV), CMC, FCC and Holy Family congregations established their convents in the mission . They extend their valuable services in the field of Education, Health Care & Social Development. These congregations chalk out and execute a good number of charitable activities, focusing on the overall development of

the tribal community and the workers of the tea estates and brick kilns of the region. At present there are five mission stations with 14 communities and five priests are actively involved in the ministry and two priests are doing their studies in missiology at Shillong. 14 Sisters are zealously engaged in their ministries like village touring, mobile palliative care, formal and informal education, preaching and faith formation and other socio cultural and charitable activities together with the guidance and support of three experienced indigenous catechists. No doubt, the entry of the Syro- Malabar Mission will prove beneficial to the people of the region and the Church itself. Fr. Titus Kattuparambil (Mission Co-ordinator)

Important Feast Days September 04 September 21 St Theresa of St Mathew Calcutta September 27 September 08 St Vincent De Paul Nativity of St. Mary September 29 September 13 Feast of Archangels St John Chrysostom September 30 September 14 St Jerome Exaltation of the Holy Cross