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BZ-cm-RvP-en-Iƒ Dear Knanaya Community Another Historical event took place last night at Tampa Community center. JOEL JIJO PUTHENPURAYIL IΩyq-Wn‰n sk‚-dn-t\\mSv tN¿∂v \\n¿Ωn-°p∂ ]pXnb kvt]m¿Svkv tImwπ-Ivkns‚ inem-ÿm-]\\w Wake Service: Tuesday June 8th Mary’s Knanaya Catholic _lp. amXyp C√n-°m-´n¬ A®≥ \\n¿h-ln-®p. Forane Church 6400 W Fuqua St. Missouri City, TX 77489 Funeral Service: Wednesday June 9th St.Mary’s Knanaya Catholic Forane Church 6400W Fuqua St.Missouri City TX 77489

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Message from KCWFNA President's Desk 3 Empowerment, Women! just a \"Where there is Woman there is Magic\"- Ntozake Shange. step away! Women are born empowered and have strength to lead. We can do much more with the power residing with in us. Being empowered, Women have Knanaya Catholic Women's Forum of North America has grown in years stood taller, worthy of emulation by other women. She goes after her deepest with dedication commitment and hardwork of leaders who gave their time for convictions, no matter what others may think or say. A strong women in her our Knanaya community. Now more than ever, the current leadership is chal- essence is a gift to the world. The question is, Is it possible for everyone? lenged to take this amidst this pandemic. Yet, I still believe that this \"Virtual Yes..... and why not? Era\" has connected Women's Forum globally more easily than ever before. Empowerment, just a step away! It helps a lot if one starts early enough. Our First Global meet began on Mother's day connecting all Women's Forum Let our young girls become aware if they are empowered educationally, so- across the globe. cially, psychologically, economically, spiritually and politically they contribute to the progress of the world and leave a better planet to posterity. I want to congratulate the KCWFNA executives and all the unit Women's Let us be a standing proof of what Mahatma Gandhi prescribed, \" A sign of Forum executives who has stepped forward in this leadership giving your valu- a good leader is not how many followers you have, but how many leaders able time and effort to serve our community. were created\". Where there is woman, there is light and we have great strength to make a \" Women Empowering Women \" is our Moto. Empowerment is knowing change in ourselves, in our family and in our community. one's self worth and keep walking forward to achieve one's dream or goal. As Amanda Gorman, the youngest poet in US history said, \" There is Empowering means being \"Complete\", who is able to balance family, work life always light, if only we're brave enough to see it. If only we're brave enough to and community services with passion and believing in one's potential and be it\". abilities. Everyone is blessed with great abilities, Understanding self and Let us all \" Empower, Inspire and support\" one another to grow a positive spreading that light in you, is the magic Women can do. and united Knanaya Community\". Dr. Divya Vallippadavil President of Knanaya Catholic Women's Forum of North America( KCWFNA) 2021-2023 Message from KCWFNA Vice President's Desk INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY 2021 T he World Health Organization (WHO) has designated 2021 as the Nurse’s week is an annual celebration of all that nurses do for their year of the Health Care Workers in appreciation and gratitude for communitiesaround the world. It’s our time to recognize, appreciate their unwavering dedication in the fight against the COVID-19 and invest in the nurses we know or work with every day as well as the entire Nursing Profession as a whole. 2021 is a time to celebrate the Pandemic. WHO is launching a year-long campaign, under the theme, efforts made by nurses everywhere who improve health conditions Protect –Invest – Together. It highlights the urgent need to invest in globally. In addition, it a time to recognize and reflect upon the health workers for shared dividends in health, jobs, economic challenging conditions nurses face whether they be physical, opportunity and equity. emotional,or mental, and then take strides toward increasing and improving care for the existing nursing work force. Annette Kennedy ,International Council of Nurses (ICN) President, stated that “this global COVID -19 pandemic has shown the world the Most families in our communities hold the pillars of nursing profession important role that nurses play in keeping people healthy across the strong by giving complete dedication, commitment, and compassion as lifespan. While there has been significant innovation that has improved a legacy in passing down for the generation to come. access to care.In 2021 , we will focus on the change to and innovations in nursing and how this ultimately shape the future of health care.” So, as we celebrate 2021 as the year of the Health Care Workers, nurses must step forward and rise to the challenges ahead of us and Howard Catton,ICN Chief Executive Officer, added , “The Pandemic remember the Florence Nightingales saying “So never lose an has exposed the weaknesses in our health systems and the enormous opportunity of urging a practical beginning, however small for it is pressures our nurses are working under as well as shining a light on wonderful how often in such matters the mustard –seed germinates their incredible commitment and courage. What the pandemic has also and roots itself.” done is given us the opportunity to call for a reset and the opportunity to explore new models of care where nurses are at the center of our Happy International Nurses Day! health systems.” Aparna Jaimon Jeemon However, International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world RN, MSN on May 12th, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth, the founder of modern nursing. Nurses week 2021 will take place between Thursday Vice President of Knanaya Catholic Women’s Forum of North America May 6, 2021 – Wednesday May 12 ,2021. (KCWFNA)

4 When Mother’s it is wise to seek support. Call your best friend and talk your emotions Day is Difficult out or even cry which can relieve the pain. Mothers’ Day is on Sunday, May 9th. It is a day of joy and celebration, Doing something special when you are sad may feel a bit but for others, like me it’s one of the most difficult days of the year. overwhelming, but it is important because it helps us face our grief This is especially true for women facing infertility or those who have directly. Many people think that it’s better to avoid or bury their grief, recently experienced the loss of a mother, daughter, or other loved but the opposite is actually true. The kind of action you take depends one. on your personality and the nature of your loss. For example, if you lost your mother then you might write her a letter. I write a letter to I lost my mother in 2013 unexpectedly in her sleep. My mother was my mother in a diary and pour out my emotions. If you lost an unborn everything to me and a strong woman of God. My mother always taught child, you might donate to a crisis pregnancy center in his or her honor. me the importance of depending on God and being kind to one another. She believed that women should be independent and always Finally, if Mother’s Day is difficult for you this year, then hold onto emphasized on the importance of having a good career and standing hope. In John 11: 25–26, Jesus said to Martha, brother of Lazarus, “I on their own feet. In a way, she was preparing me to face a life without am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though they her. I suddenly felt like an orphan in this world, and I realized that no die, yet shall they live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall one else can replace my mother. Thinking about Mother’s Day brings never die.” me tears and it is one of the most difficult days for me. I would like to share few thoughts that give me strength to cope with it. This is the assurance that Jesus gives us and this verse helps me to always meditate on the fact that death is only a temporary thing. Jesus It’s okay to feel sad and even cry or to be emotional on Mother’s is our pathway to eternal life. Since Jesus resurrected from the death, Day. You don’t have to force yourself to be happy, God understands we can rest in the comfort that our loved ones may have departed our emotions and He is closer to us when we are broken. from this earth, but we will see them again in eternity. It’s an assurance that I will see my mother again which takes away my sorrow. Jesus often experienced sadness and the Bible says he was “a man of suffering, and familiar with pain.” Isaiah 53:3 NIV Whatever you’re going through this Mother’s Day, you’re not facing it alone. “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who Healing only comes when we acknowledge and embrace our losses. are crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18). 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5 Dallas women's forum activities Here is the summary of Dallas Women’s Forum We recognized 2 Women from our community May 15th Women's forum conducted a Fun walk activities so far. January 1st we the new executive (Aleykutty Chennangattu and Danny Pallatumadam) for in the Garden at Dallas Arboretum, we had 24 partici- took charge. serving four years of service as Women's forum presi- pants and it was a fun filled day for the Dallas women dent. We gave them a plaque from Womens forum. from our community. Our first programme we conducted was Valentines Couple Photo Contest which was a great, successful On April 12th we started our 8 weeks weight loss We are planning many more fun and interactive and fun event. We divided them into different age challenge with 20 plus interesting participants. To en- activities for our Dallas and National level. We had categories of above 60 and below 60 .We had above courage and motivate our women we also started Yoga, tremendous support from our community local and 40 contestants in total and we distributed the prizes Zumba and Kickboxing fitness classes every Saturday National level. We will continue to empower each First.Second and Third. lead by Ms Lakshmy Kuchupudi .Our weight loss chal- other. Empower, Inspire and Uplift. lenge will end on June 8th. Then we celebrated International Women's Day on March 7th, with Hon. Dr Annie Paul (Legislature of Rockland County } via Zoom talking about women empowerment her journey from RN to county legisla- tive.. We had 29 participants for the event. Recognition Award for their 4 yrs service for the Dallas women's forum DALLAS ARBORETUM WALK

6 WF NY from Mothers Day Celebrations On May 7th, 2021 at 8:30 pm, Women’s Forum of New York conducted a person gathering. Knanaya mothers are notoriously Virtual Mother’s Day Celebration for Knanaya mothers in the greater New hard-working, dedicated, and humble individuals, and York area to gather and enjoy their special day. The event started with songs the virtual Mother’s Day celebration was a beautiful by members of the community and the highlights of the event were a makeup way of thanking all of the mothers for their crucial role and cocktail tutorial by Jayra Kattapuram and Kunjumol Vaddekedam. Jayra in the Knanaya community and of their dedication to and Kunjumol are both members of the Knanaya community and used their their families. The event ended with a special raffle talents to teach all of the women at the event something new. Jayra taught prize and traditional songs. The virtual event was everyone how to contour and apply eyeliner, and Kunjumol revealed the se- deemed a great success by organizers as well as par- cret recipe for her famous signature cocktail. Everyone learned new tips and ticipants and the IKCC Women’s Forum is excited to tricks and are excited to try out new makeup looks and drinks for a future in- plan their next event. Knanaya Catholic Women’s KCYL NY FROM HIKING TRIP Forum of Newyork Executive KCYL NY had their first event on Sat April 24th,2021. It was a hiking trip at Board 2021-22 Bear Mountain NY. Although it was a tiring hike, everyone enjoyed the end with a top view of the Bear Mountain bridge and Hudson River. KCYL NY is excited to plan their next event. Selfi Alapat Nisha Podukunnel President Vice President Anjana Chackungal Renchu Perumpalath Jacquilene Secretary Joint Secretary Treasurer IKCC/Kids Club conducted a virtual Kids Club session KCC/Kids Club conducted a virtual Kids Club session on May 16th Sunday at 2 pm (lasted till 4pm). Mrs. Daisy Joy, an assistant principal in PS 246 school, Bronx led this month's session. About 50-60 kids participated this month and we are glad to see the active participation once again. Due to the pandemic situation, IKCC/Kids Club co- ordinators organising these virtual sessions regularly ev- ery third Sunday since Jan, 2021 . The topic 'Finding the Leader Within You' was a really impressive one and re- ally an informative session too.

7 Women's Forum of Philadelphia We started our term on January 2021. Due to Covid- 19 restrictions, we offecially sworn oath virtually on January 12 2021 in the presence of our Spiritual director Fr. Bins Chethalil. We had our official first meeting on the same day to discuss future activities for this year. We decide to organize a romantic couple picture competition and Best party hostess picture competition for valentine's day. During March, for International Women's Day, we cel- ebrated by honoring the senior women's in our community. In April during lent, we conducted virtual way of the cross to include all our families and to encourage active participation from all our young kids and youth. We also decided to conduct a raffle to raise money for women's Forum of Philadelphia for Easter. On Mother's Day, we honoured our first time mothers with a small surprise gift for their first Mother's Day. Jisha Nedumchira Secretary of Knanaya Catholic Women's Forum of Philadelphia Knanaya Catholic Women’s Forum of Philadelphia Executive Board 2021-22 Juley Nedumakel Sheela Kallelumannil Jisha Nedumchira Divya Kannalil Beena Chamakalayil President Vice President Secretary Joint Secretary Treasurer Knanaya Catholic Association of Las Vegas, Nevada (KCAN) celebrating Spring season picnic on a beautiful Sunday, May 2 at Sonata park

8 Huston Women’s Forum Executive Board 2021-22 Bismy Bobby Princy Poovapallil Neema Vazhappillil Alvi Vattathanathu Jonhcy Pralel Kussukuzhiyil Vice President Secretary Joint Secretary Treasurer President Knanaya Catholic Women’s Forum of Los Angeles Executive Board 2021-22 Celine Eattukunnel Smitha Ammaikunnel Sunitha Appozhiyil Jai Kaniaparambil Ancy Vallipadavil President Vice President Secretary Joint Secretary Treasurer Knanaya Catholic Women’s Forum of San Antonio Executive Board 2021-22 Subitha Tincent Shanty Sajimon Jomol Chorath Nisha Sheejo Mathew Biju Mathew Kandarappallil Kurikilumkunnel Secretary Pazhayampalliyil Thirunelliparambil Vice President Joint Secretary Treasurer President

Knanaya Catholic Women’s Forum of Canada 9 Executive Board 2021-22 Knanaya Youth Directory (KYD) Liji Santhosh Suni Jacob Kulakkattu Rekha Joji Jaisna Siju Sheena Biju Launching soon with updated Mekkara Vice President Vandammakil Mulayinkal Kizhakkeppurathu features in the app ver- President Joint Secretary sion.......... Secretary Treasurer Knanaya Youth Directory (KYD) is a new Knanaya Catholic Women’s Forum of Chicago initiative from KCCNA in 2020 for all Executive Board 2021-22 Knanaya families, particularly the youth from our community. The purpose of Neetha Chemmachel Lovesea Assarikuttu Lisy Indikuzhy Sonia Ottappally Cherupushpam this initiative is to provide an online President Vice President Secretary Joint Secretary Erapuram platform for like minded Knanaya youth Treasurer to meet, and to build a lifelong relation- Knanaya Catholic Women’s Forum of Georgia ship for the future. The site is equipped Executive Board 2021-22 with various features to ensure that the information is authentic, secure and re- Suni Chackonal Lila Kalathil Darly Uppoottil Lisy Paranickal Swapna stricted to only those in the Knanaya President Vice President Secretary Joint Secretary Puthenpurayil community. In addition, the site has the Treasurer capabilities to refine your search using key dimensions like age, gender, loca- Knanaya Catholic Women’s Forum of Ohio tion, education and more. Additional Executive Board 2021-22 features are being considered for en- hancement of this site. KCCNA is proud to present this platform to help our young adults meet their po- tential partner in a safe and secure en- vironment. We created this platform to connect individuals who may never otherwise have had an opportunity to meet. KCCNA hopes that the KYD ini- tiative will help facilitate the commu- nity to continue to grow and prosper across North American and to other parts of the world. Thanks Stephen Kidarathil Knanaya Catholic Women’s Forum of Las Vegas Executive members 2021-22 Dr.Divya Irene Thomas Shally Thoompanal Thankom Thomas Vinita Pachikara Jessy James Shyni Thomas Vallippadavil Vice President Secretary Joint Secretary Treasurer Kollaparambil Mangalathettu President President Secretary REQUEST Please support A Thought…….. The Unknown about tomorrow is sometimes We are requesting the following items to publish KNANAYA TIMES, discomforting. However, the same unknown in Knanaya Times: The paper for our Knanaya is making us to work hard, make plans for future. If there is no unknown, the life KCCNA Unit events with pictures and write up People becomes so comfortable which might take Prestigious Award recognitions away our faith and ambitions of tomorrow. Graduation recognitions The mystery of unknown as the unknown God Milestone Birthday's and Wedding Anniversary helps us to grow hoping for a better tomorrow for Advertisements as a little plant grows to a big tree and produce fruits and give Business/Personal Advertisements the comfort of shade. -Cyril Thadathil

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11 Mother’s Day Special from Knanaya Catholic Women’s Forum of KCWFS Executive Board 2021-22 On May 8th, the Knanaya Catholic Women’s Forum of Sacramento Alice Chamakalayil Shybi Illikattil Sreeja Kannothra Jisha Kallatil (KCWFS) hosted our very first Mother’s Day Speech competition through President Vice President Secretary Joint Secretary Zoom. The competition was well received, with kids and young adults from St. John Paul II Knanaya Mission of Sacramento presenting their Ancy Poozhikunnel Ivy Kudilil Rohini Kalapurayil Christina Cherukara wonderful speeches. . Treasurer Committee member Committee member Committee member KCWFS were blessed to have St. John Paul II Mission Director Fr. Abraham Kalarickal, KCWFNA President Dr. Divya Vallippadavil and KCWFS LB member Christina Cherukara to preside as judges over the competition. The competition was a fantastic Mother’s Day gift, as participants ex- pressed their gratitude and love for all mothers. Each and every speech was filled with unique and heart-warming content. There was something to be learned from each, including all the ways mothers influence their children’s lives. Furthermore, it provided the youth a great confidence boost as they wrote and presented their thoughtful speeches inspired by their own mothers. All of which, would not be possible without the invaluable presence of parents as they guided their children to challenge themselves and grow in a positive way. This event was made possible by the cooperation from the Sacramento Knanaya Catholic Congress (SKCC), St. John Paul II Knanaya Catholic Mission, and all the members of the community. Thanking KCWFNA and KCCNA for all the support to our organization. Here's to more KCWFS programs, as we look forward to bringing about more opportunities to help the community grow together during these trying times. Jaibu Mathew E. A. Enrolled to pracitce Before IRS 7215 W. Touhy, Suite5, Chicago, IL 60631 Office: 774-792-2117, 312-718-6337 Cell Fax: 773-792-2118, [email protected] *Free Electronic Filling * Refund in 24 Hours

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14 Knanaya Catholic Women’s Forum of Arizona ACHIEVEMENTS Executive Board 2021-22 Lisy Jose Jaime Vayalil Anso Philip Chippy Thomas Juna Alex President Vice President Secretary Joint Secretary Treasurer Knanaya Catholic Women’s Forum of Miami Dr. Justin Joseph Manumkal, son of Executive Board 2021-22 Martin and Shyla Joseph Manumkal (Las Vegas, NV), graduated with his Gracy Puthooppillil Sherin Panamthanathu Liby Paranickal Lissy Padavathil Tessy Chorath Doctor of Medicine degree from the Joint Secretary Treasurer University of Michigan Medical School. He will begin his residency program in Internal Medicine at the University of New Mexico in Albu- querque, NM. He aspires to specialize in gastroenterology and hepatology after residency. His twin sister, Jes- sica, will graduate from medical school next year. President Vice President Secretary Knanaya Catholic Women’s Forum of Sanjose Executive Board 2021-22 Siby Illikattil Sibi Nedumchira Jessy Vellian Bintu Palakattu Sheethal Congratulating Mrs. Sonia Jose President Vice President Secretary Joint Secretary Maravettikoottathil Kussakuzhiyil from Houston, for achieving her Doctorate degree in KCWFM MN Women’s Forum Treasurer Nursing. Executive Board 2021-22 Nidhi Dennis Kodinjiyil Jinu Dipu Koonanickal Kochurani Jacob Beena Bince Jissy Mathew President Vice President Cherucheril Verammanal Puthukulam Secretary Joint Secretary Treasurer Knanaya Catholic Jesny Mathew Parampettu Anitha Jain Kalarickal Atlanta unit Women's Forum Women’s Forum of President Vice President President Mrs. Suni Chackonal, Greater Washington RN for receiving an Daisy award Executive members for her dedication, commitment & passion in her profession. Con- 2021-22 gratulations on your achievement

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