Santhome waves October 2020 Issue

Santhome Waves The Newsletter of St. Thomas Capuchin Province, Kerala, India (Vol. XXI No. 1-3 - October 2020) Happy Feast of St. Francis of Assisi

2 Santhome Waves CONTENTS Provincial Message 03 Letters 07 Secretary’s Desk 21 Birth & Feast Days 23 Our Friars in Heaven 26 Yes the Deeper Ones 27 Sadhana with Corona 29 News from Friaries 32 Capuchin Provincialate, Aluva 37 Nazareth Ashram, Aluva 43 San Joe Ashram, Thalappara 45 Shanti Ashram, Perumbavoor 49 Dhyanashram, Vellarampadam 52 Bethlehem Ashram, Elinjipra 56 Calvary Ashram, Thrissur 61 San Damiano Ashram, Kurumal 63 St. Francis Ashram, Wadakkanchery 66 Assisi Gramashram, Narassimukku 69 San Pio Ashram, Vandazhy 72 Sinai Ashram, Mundoor 75 Capuchin Sevanalayam, Pattikkara 78 Gorakhpur Tidings, Uttarpradesh 81 Shanti Niketan, Badalapur, Mumbai, Kalyan 84 Calabria Tidings, Italy 86 Portiuncula Ashram, Kattappana 89 Loreto Ashram, Muvattupuzha 91 Capuchin Vidyabhavan, Thellakom 95 Thou art a Priest forever

Santhome Waves 3 Yours Brotherly... \"“LReteujso,itcheerienfore, strive to reduce our material needs to a thmeinLimourdm in order to live only on what is necessary, daelcwisaivyesly.rIejsehctainllg consumerism in our attitude and practice.\" say it again: (Const. 62, 2) My DeRareBjoroicthee\"rs, Bles(sPinhgisla.n4d:4W)i”s.hes of the feast of our Seraphic father St. Francis of Assisi. I am glad to meet you again in the petals of Santhome Waves. I praise the Lord God for His providence which has kept all of us fine except a very few who had to suffer a little due to the pandemic of corona 19. But sad that we have a great loss! We are not able to come together as a Province- fraternity for months. The fraternal celebrations of Chapter, Annual Retreat, Province-

4 Santhome Waves Day and Prayer-Days etc are some of them over and above other limitations with which we try to cop up still. All the same we are called to mend our situation in the given scenario. The last Council meeting reflected on this issue. Taking into consideration all the factors challenging us, we plan to have get-together of Brothers in different groups aiming at a renewal. The theme of the renewal for this year is 'Gospel Brotherhood'. The year-long programme, using a Franciscan imagery- is termed Rivo-Torto 20-21. Rivo-Torto reminds us of the early beginnings of the Franciscan living in a simple hut with the very minimum conveniences. Later Francis and his Friars moved to Portiuncula, of which he said, \"I wish that at least this community be a beautiful mirror of the Order (Legend of Perugia, no 10). Porziuncola, also called Portiuncula or Porzioncula, meaning \"small portion of land,\" was a small chapel donated by Benedictines to Francis. It was from here that the Franciscan life grew, both qualitatively and quantitatively into a movement. Franciscan ideals of Holy Poverty, Fraternal life, Availability to the People etc surge in the imagery of \"Portiuncula as a Mirror\". The people of the locality used to say in their difficulties \"Let us go to St. Mary of the Angels\". The origin, renewal and growth of the Order in Portiuncula touched Francis so much that St. Francis had a special concern for it. He requested Brother General to watch and guard its purity even in the appointments made. In that sense Rivo torto 2020-2021 aims at an initiative which is to grow to a Portiuncula experience; the revitalization of the true Franciscan fraternity The Gospel Jewel of the Franciscan Fraternity at the Portiuncula thrived on the group living of the ideal, \"the minimum necessary, not the maximum allowed.\" We are living in a consumerist society where possession of goods is the criterion of happiness. Francis considered greed and avarice as breaking the relations with God, the fellow human beings and the nature, thus undermining the very notion of fraternity. Hence, he made a courageous choice of

Santhome Waves 5 poverty that does not use money, not possessing goods, self- supporting through manual labor, and begging alms in case of manifest necessity. The penetrating light of the ideal of Gospel Fraternity clarifies the otherwise vague gimmicks of consumerism and individualism within us. The world's mighty economy has been brought to its knees by a microscopic organism called the Corona virus. The rich and poor are equally challenged by this small and insignificant virus. Thinking in the same line let the apparently-insignificant but penetrating ideal of the Gospel-Fraternity eradicate the consumerism and individualism which have all pervading influence on us both individually and communally. On our struggle against consumerism and individualism we, as Francis are also led to make appropriate choices. Of course, we need certain foods, snacks, refreshments, certain forms of entertainments, convenient dwellings, decent clothing, some hobbies, etc. But to what extent and in what measures are decisive. It is time to reflect on our way of life and our choices in our day- to- day life regarding all such things. The entire society is struggling to survive which forces it for an appropriate budgeting. It is time also for us to make personal budget which must be guided by the criterion given by our constitution \"the minimum necessary, not the maximum allowed.\" Personal and communal accountability on financial matters would bring in tremendous changes in our fraternities. Why don't we try sharing about the personal budget of each friar in our local chapters and thus build up an accountable and transparent living in our fraternities. Sometimes individualism and subjectivism assume defensible forms taking away the Franciscan joy of our fraternities. When asking-permission is replaced by information and respecting others opinion and collaborating with the community have given way to self-assertion, not only the life of vows but even our simple peaceful-living is challenged. Certainly we have our limitations

6 Santhome Waves and, at times, crave for personal gratifications. Acknowledging and accepting our limitations and asking help from the fraternity would enhance the personal transformation process. Significant changes happen when we become accountable and self- sacrificing. We are 'lesser brothers' striving to live the Gospel as a fraternity, praying together as a community, being a source of nourishment and strength to each other to go out and share God's love with others. Our life in poverty, simplicity and fraternity will provide hope and enthusiasm in people who have little or who have lost all they once had. This would inspire people to say as in the time of St. Francis: \"Let us go to the Capuchins\", to find consolation, to feel one-with and thus to experience Peace. Jesus' presence always transformed disciples' hopelessness to a celebration of brotherhood. Thus let our communities be transformed to the celebration of brotherhood to fan the flame of hopefulness to the people around suffering under the pandemic of corona 19. I conclude repeating \"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.\" - St. Francis of Assisi Life is a blessing. God bless us all. Br. Pauly Madassery OFM Cap.

Santhome Waves 7 Port. N.001/20 07th February, 2020 LETTER OF CONVOCATION The Seventh Ordinary Provincial Chapter of St. Thomas Province, Kerala Dear Brothers, Peace and Joy! In accordance with the constitution No. 129.2 and with & the permission of Our General Minister and his Council (Port. N.00950/19), I together with the Provincial Council hereby announce and convoke the 7th Ordinary Provincial Chapter of our province to be held at St. Thomas Capuchin Provincialate, Aluva from May 03 – 07, 2020. All the perpetually professed brothers of the province are vocals by law and they shall reach St. Thomas Capuchin Provincialate on May 03, 2020 by 05.00 pm. Bro. Roberto Genuin, our General Minister will preside over the chapter. The main agenda of the chapter will be the evaluation and renewal of our life in the province and the election of Provincial Minister and councilors. The council meeting held on 06th February, 2020, has constituted the agenda commission. The members are: Br. Jaison Vadakkan (Convener) Br. Maria Lal Manjaly Br. Jijo Puthussery Kindly forward your suggestions to any of the members of agenda commission before 28th March, 2020. May the light of Holy Spirit illumine our minds and help us to renew ourselves in the spirit of our father St. Francis. Yours Fraternally, Br. Pauly Madassery Provincial Minister

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Santhome Waves 9 Port. N. 006/20. Aluva July 11, 2020 My dear Brothers, Fraternal greetings from St. Thomas Capuchin Provincialate, Aluva! I am glad to release the list of appointments and transfers for the present triennium. The Council tried to know the aspirations and wishes of all our brothers in view of preparing the list of appointments. Your proposals and desires as well as the good of the Province and its manifold activities are given due consideration. We have made every effort to comply with the personal request of our brothers without hampering the common good of the provincial fraternity. However, we were not able to fulfil all the requests. Hope you will understand our limitations. May I request you to accept the responsibilities assigned to each one with generosity and in a spirit of sacrifice. Let us all join hands, and work in collaboration for the good of the Province. May the good Lord keep us united and joyful in our efforts to serve His people! The transfers and appointments should take effect on or before 22nd July 2020, except in the cases for which permissions are granted. This list of appointments shall stand for the letters of obedience except for Guardians. I whole heartedly thank all the Guardians and respective community members for all what you have been for our Local Fraternities. May I request the outgoing Guardians to hand over and introduce the responsibilities to the new Guardians.

10 Santhome Waves Let me take this occasion to express, on behalf of the Provincial Council, our gratitude for the confidence that you have placed in us. Wishing you all a happy and peaceful community life and fruitful ministry, I remain. Yours fraternally Br. Pauly Madassery OFM Cap. Provincial Minister APPOINTMENTS - 2020 A. IN THE PROVINCE 1. ST. THOMAS CAPUCHIN PROVINCIALATE, ALUVA Br. Pauly Madassery (Provincial Minister) Br. George Menachery Br. Jos Peter Ponnor (Archivist) Br. Thomas Choondianical (In charge of Cherthala Project) Br. Joshy Vasupurathukaran (Vicar) Br. Jijo Thomas Kallely Br. Fernanto Jose Panenghat (Provincial Procurator) Br. Jijo Puthussery (In charge of Valappad Project) Br. Febin J Mampilly (Vocation Director) Br. Anson Antony Kannampallil Br. Mefin Kannanaikkal (Provincial Secretary) 2. CALVARY ASHRAM, THRISSUR Br. Jaison Kalan (Guardian & Staff) Br. Francis Alapatt Br. Gasper Kavunkal Br. Francis Christi Vattakuzhy Br. Jose Pullokaran Br. David Francis Peramangalam (Staff & Director, Calvary Social Centre) Br. Thomas Puthur Br. Raphie Paliakara (Staff)

Santhome Waves 11 Br. Jaison Vadakkan (Rector) Br. Binoy Kothakulath Br. Lijoy Chiriyankandath (Staff) Br. Antony Vadakkan Br. Rijo Muringathery Br. Bitto Thalakkottoor Br. Diyons Kattilapidika (Joint-Director, Calvary Social Centre) 3. NAZARETH ASHRAM, ALUVA Br. Maria Lal Manjaly (Guardian) Br. Mathew Choondianical Br. Joseph Kalapparambath Br. Jose Mundadan Br. Joy Menachery (Director, Mission Retreat) Br. Saju Chirackal (Director, Friendship House) Br. Renjith Jose Chakkattil 4. BETHLEHEM ASHRAM, ELINJIPRA Br. Vineeth Augustine (Guardian & Vicar, St. Francis Church, Elinjipra) Br. Paul Dayanand Plackal Br. Antony Manjiyil (Assisi Bhavan, Konnakuzhy) Br. Francis Edattukaran (Brother In charge, Assisi Bhavan, Konnakuzhy) Br. Antony Pattathil Br. Wiljo Neelankavil (Rector) Br. Jeson John Menachery Br. Dhil Konikkara (Staff) Br. Sheline Varghese Kanjuthara (Staff) 5. SINAI ASHRAM, PALAKKAD Br. Joby Maryson Vazhappilly (Guardian & Administrator) Br. Isaac Puthur Br. Jain Jose Thekekunnel (Director, Sinai Retreat Centre) Br. Franco Vadakkan Br. Paul Poovathingal (Director, Capuchin Sevanalayam) Br. Tijo Koreth (Capuchin Sevanalayam)

12 Santhome Waves 6. DHYANASHRAM, MUPLIYAM Br. Rojer Vazhappilly (Guardian & Tau Vision) Br. Harshajan Pazhayattil (Director, Prajyothi Niketan) Br. Ranjit Pulikken Br. Linto Konikkara Br. Jinto Pereppadan 7. SHANTI ASHRAM, PERUMBAVOOR Br. Simon Cheruvathur (Guardian) Br. Joseph Thyagaraj Akkanath Br. Antony Chirayath Br. Biju Panamkulam Br. Wilson Kodungookkaran 8. SAN DAMIANO ASHRAM, KURUMAL Br. Raphy Kannanaickal (Guardian & Administrator) Br. Paul Muringathery Br. Jose Edattkaran Br. Benny Peter Vettickanakudy (Tau Vision) Br. Peter Panjikaran(Director, Ekam) Br. Shyjo Dominic Manjaly (Director, FOJ &Co-ordinator, Tau Vision) Br. Antony Maniparambil (Director, Gagultha Retreat Centre, Kurumal & Tau Vision) Br. Nikson Kolattukudy (Vicar, St. George Church, Kurumal) Br. Joyson Augustine Edassery 9. SAN JOE ASHRAM, THALAPPARA Br. Shaju Varghese Vadakkan (Guardian) Br. Stanley Jose Chungath Br. Arun Bharanikulangara 10. SAN PIO ASHRAM, VANDAZHY Br. Xavier Christi Pallikunnath (Guardian & Rector) Br. Joseph Anil Panamkoodan Br. Tony Pathappilly (Staff) Br. Anil Kallarackal (Staff)

Santhome Waves 13 11. ASSISI GRAMASHRAM, NARASIMUKKU Br. Jacob Kallely (Guardian) Br. Jomesh John Arangassery Br. Joyson Thomas Mazhuvanchery 12. ST. FRANCIS ASSISI ASHRAM, WADAKKANCHERY Br. Antony F Thekkiniyath (Guardian & Director ARC) Br. Dominic Kunnath Br. Davis Vithayathil Br. Vincent J Kannanaikkal Br. Dave Augustine Akkara 13. SHANTI NIKETAN, BADLAPUR, MUMBAI Br. Cijo Anto Aricatt (Brother In charge) Br. Aloysius (Biju) Panickaparambil (Director, Counselling Center & Parish Priest, Ulhasnagar) Br. Alby Manappilliyan 14. GORAKHPUR MISSION Br. Sunny (Antony) Thaliyath (Mission In Charge) Br. Dinu Velukkaran Br. Ruble Parasseriyil 15. BIJNOR MISSION Br. Davis Thottappilly 16. VARANASI Br. Wilson Pynadath (Studies) 17. MUMBAI Br. Sherin Cheranthuruthy (Studies) 18. BANGALORE Br. John Padinjakkara (Studies) Br. Lotus Paul Malekudy (Studies) 19. PUNE Br. George Kunnel (Studies)

14 Santhome Waves B. OUTSIDE THE PROVINCE 1. CALABRIA Br. Paul Adambkulam Br. Davis Elevithingal Br. Johny Menachery Br. Sebastian (Syju) Kootungal Br. Saji George Vattakuzhi Br. Joby Poruthur 2. AUSTRALIA Br. Francis Perumaden Br. Joshy Parappully Br. Shinto Parackal Njarlely 3. AUSTRIA Br. Sunny Paul Pallipatt Br. Joly Puthussery Br. Antony Manuel Panackal 4. GULF MISSION Br. Varghese George Vadukkutt Br. Reji John Kallely Br. Varghese Kozhippadan Br. Nirmal Vezhaparambil 5. DENVER Br. John Kolencherry Br. Anil G Palakkal Br. Santhosh J Adhikarathil Br. Job Arakkaparambil 6. CANADA Br. Jaison Perumaden 7. ITALY – ROME Br. Treejo Chakkalackal (Studies) Br. Mathai Augustine Akkara (Studies)

Santhome Waves 15 ITALY – LORETO Br. Raphael Jacob Porathur 8. MALAWI MISSION Br. Cherian Maliekkal Br. Gratian Chittilappilly (Studies, Bangalore) Br. Laiju Kilukkan Br. Sijo Varghese Pynadath (Studies, Bangalore) Br. Bijoy Payappan Br. Sojan Thukkuparambil Br. Sijo Pallathukudy Br. Thomas Francis Thattil (General Curia, Rome) Br. Dany Kuttikadan Br. Lenin Chakramakkil

16 Santhome Waves 579/20/CNM/OFMCP/2 14 July 2020 Rev. Fr. Pauly Madassery OFM Cap. Minister Provincial St. Thomas Capuchin Provincialate P.B. No. 66, Aluva 683 101. Dear Rev. Father, I thank you for your letter of 12 July 2020 expressing your desire to establish a Religious house of your Congregation at Pattanakkad in the territory of St. Anne’s Church, Uzhuva and requesting my permission for the same. Considering your request along with the recommendation of the Vicar of St. Anne’s Church, Uzhuva, I do hereby gladly give you the required permission in accordance with Canon 509 of CCEO on condition that you do not have a public church attached to the above house. Concerning the involvement of your friars in pastoral ministry you have to discuss the matter with the parish priest of the place to identify the needs of the local church. Imploring God’s blessings on your apostolic activities and wishing you every success, Yours sincerely in Our Lord, Archbishop Antony Kariyil Vicar of the Major Archbishop for the Archeparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly Fr. Varghese Perumayan Chancellor

Santhome Waves 17 Prot No: 2715/2019/RJS/ABP Date: 03/Sep/20 1 9 To Rev. Fr. Pau ly Madassery OFM Cap. The Minister Provincial Capuchin Provincialate, Aluva Dear Rev. Father, In the light of your request to start a Capuchin Monastery at Valappad and the recommendation of the Parish Priest, I grant you the permission for the same. Please instruct the members of the new monastery that as per CCEO c.415, “all religious are subject to the power of the local hierarchy in matters that pertains to the public celebration of the divine worship, to the preaching of the word of God to the people, to the religious and moral education of the Christian faithful, especially the children, to the catechetical and liturgical instruction, to the decorum of the clerical state, as well as the various works that regard to the apostolate”. Only with the written permission of the local hierarch and the consent of the parish priest the spiritual ministries mentioned above can be conducted within the Monastery for the public. Given this from Archeparchial Curia on 03rd September 2019 Mar Andrews Thazhath Metropolitan Archbishop ofTrichur Fr. Mathew Kuttikottayil Chancellor

18 Santhome Waves Port. No.19/20 17/09/2020 My dear Brothers, Fraternal greetings of Peace and Joy to everyone! I am happy and grateful to God for His providence which has kept all of us fine during this pandemic Covid-19 except a few of us who had to suffer from some minor diseases. If the situation is going to continue in the present manner we may not be able to come together as a Provincial community in the near future. In the recent past we missed many important events like the celebration of our Provincial Chapter 2020, our annual retreat, common celebration of our 'Province- Day', group prayer days and sharing sessions, etc. However, I greatly desire that this situation shall not adversely affect in any way our fraternal living. In the last Council meeting we, the provincial council members, reflected on this issue and came to some concrete plans for this year. We are thinking to have a renewal of the friars both as individuals and as well as a province in the Franciscan Charism by means of get- togethers of different groups in small numbers. The theme of this year-long renewal is 'Gospel Brotherhood' under the caption Rivo-Torto 2020-2021. Various programs and gatherings are being planned focusing on our renewal in the Franciscan brotherhood which has its roots in the Gospel. Rivo-Torto reminds us of the early beginnings of the Franciscan living in a simple hut with the very minimum conveniences. Later, as you know, the early friars moved to Portiuncula and the simple living of the friars under the guidance and animation of Bro. Francis is very inspiring and relevant for us even today. We read about this life in the Legend of Perugia, (No 10) as thus: \"I wish that at least this community (Portiuncula) be a beautiful mirror of the

Santhome Waves 19 Order\". It is so very significant in our context when we are thinking about our renewal both as individuals and as a fraternity. It is our mind for this year that we focus on our fraternal living in all our gatherings, without in any way underestimating the other aspects of our life. I fraternally request you for your kind co-operation. Two of the dangers affecting the religious communities, and the world at large, is individualism and subjectivism. The only remedy for them is the Franciscan spirit of fraternity. Living it in its true spirit will surely effect a renewal in all other aspects of our religious life, both individually and fraternally. We cannot be stagnant and indifferent, remaining where we are. The Franciscan imageries beckon us for a relevant renewal on all the spheres of our life and ministry. As the first in the series of RIVO- TORTO 2020- 2021, may I invite all the Guardians, Vicars and Economos who animate our fraternities, for a gathering as specified below: Rivo-Torto 2020-2021 Guardians, Vicars & Economos - Meet September -27 Sunday 12:00 pm Arrival 12:30 pm Lunch 02: 45 pm Inauguration & Introduction 03:00 pm Session I: Accounting - Essentials of Accounting in Religious Communities 04:00 pm Coffee 05:00 - 6.30 pm Session ll : Franciscan Spirit of Fraternal Living (Fr. Boby JoseKattikat)

20 Santhome Waves 06:45 - 8.00 pm Evening Prayer 08:00 pm Supper September -28 Monday 06: 00 am Morning Prayer & Holy Mass 07:15 am Breakfast 09:00 am Session lll: Animation of Capuchin Fraternity (Fr. Robin Daniel) 10:00 am Coffee 10:30 - 12.00pm Session lV: Discussion on the Challenges of - Capuchin Fraternity 12: 30 pm Lunch 02: 30 - 4.00 pm Inspiration & Interaction (Fr. Provincial) 04: 00 pm Coffee & Departure Fraternally, Br. Pauly Madassery OFM Cap. (Provincial Minister)

Santhome Waves 21 Daring to reach out  Br. Lotus Malekudy is appointed as Priest in Charge of St. Antony’s Church Sakaleshpura- Eparchy of Mandya, Karnataka.  Br. Thomas Choodiyanical has taken charge as Chaplian of St. Joseph F.C. Convent Pattanakadu and Counselor at St.Joseph Public School, Pattanakadu. Seven Rivers and Seven Mountains Past  Br. Rijo Muringathery will be leaving for Rome on September 26th for higher studies. New Team of Tau Vision Br. Raphy Kannanaikkal OFM Cap. (Administrator & Economo) Br. Benny Peter Vettikanakudy OFM Cap. (Managing Director & PRO) Br. Shyjo Manajaly OFM Cap. (Chief Co-ordinator& in-charge of Studio and Staff of Tau Vision) Br.AntonyManiparambil OFM Cap. (General Co-Ordinator) Br. Rojer Vazhappilly OFM Cap (Programme Producer, Programme Director and Programme Co- Ordinator)

22 Santhome Waves Called to Serve The following brothers will be conferred the diaconate by Archbishop Mar Joseph Perumthottam (the Archbishop of Changanassery Archdiocese) on October 12th, 2020 at Capuchin Vidyabhavan, Thellakom. Br. Manoj Varghese Kandangattu Br. Bibin Paul Kolenchery Br. Ridhin Chittilappilly Br. Sebastin T. Thekkanath Alter Christus Priestly Ordinations 2020-2021 Date Place of Time Name 21st Nov 2020 Ordination 9:30 am Dn. David St. Antony’s Church Chirackal Edakkunnu 24th Nov 2020 St. Joseph’s Church, 9:00 am Dn. Vinthosh Ponnukkara Karottuparakkal 24th Nov 2020 St. Xavier’s Church, 2:30 pm Dn. Sinson S. Thanissery Parekkadan 28th Dec 2020 Little Flower Church, 9:30 am Dn. Paul George Lisieux Nagar, Varanad Nadackal 3rd Jan 2021 St. Mary’s Church, 9.15 am Dn. Sinto Perakam Arakkal 6th Jan 2021 St. Mary’s Forane 9.30 am Dn. Tijo Church, Pallippuram Puchathalil

Santhome Waves 23 October 01 Br. Davis Thottappilly .............................................. Birthday 04 Br. Francis Alapatt .................................................. Feastday 04 Br. Francis Christi Vattakuzhy ................................. Feastday 04 Br. Nivil Varghese Thekkan ..................................... Birthday 06 Br. Sonat Kannampilly ............................................. Birthday 07 Br. Tony Pathappilly ................................................ Birthday 13 Br. Paul Therattil .................................................... Birthday 20 Br. Regi Kallely ........................................................ Birthday 20 Br. Lidhin Babychan ................................................. Birthday 29 Br. Jeson Menachery ............................................... Birthday 31 Br. Job Arakkaparambil ........ .................................. Birthday November 02 Br. Treejo Chakkalackal ........................................... Birthday 07 Br. Tony Pathappilly ............................................... Feastday 13 Br. Vinthosh Karottuparakkal .................................. Birthday 18 Br. Varghese Vadukkut ............................................ Birthday 23 Br. Raphie Paliakara ............................................... Birthday 25 Br. Majo Manjaly .................................................... Birthday 26 Br. Jain Jose Thekekunnel ...................................... Birthday 27 Br. Aloysius Panickaparambil ................................. Birthday 30 Br. Vincent Kannanaikkal ....................................... Birthday 30 Br. Ridhin Chittilapilly ............................................. Birthday

24 Santhome Waves December 03 Br. Xavier Christi Pallikunnath................................ Feastday 03 Br. Gratian Chittilappilly .......................................... Birthday 08 Br. Cherian Malieckal .............................................. Birthday 12 Br. Saju Chirakkal ................................................... Birthday 12 Br. Thomas Panachikkal ........................................... Birthday 15 Br. Wilson Kodungookkaran .................................... Birthday 18 Br. Sijo Pallathukudy ............................................... Birthday 22 Br. Antony Manual ................................................. Birthday 27 Br. John Kolenchery .............................................. Feastday 31 Br. Donny Ezhekkadan ............................................. Birthday Lets Pray in line with online Gagultha Retreat Centre Everyday 9 ‘O’clock rosary 9:30 Holy mass. Every Friday : One Day program from 9am to 3:00 p.m. Rosary, Talk, Holy Mass followed by adoration.









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26 Santhome Waves October 02 Br. Leo Keeparath 04 Br. Lawrence Parathupara 12 Br. Victor Mekkatt 14 Br. Johnson Pandikunnel 14 Br. Sixtus Thundathil 16 Br. Regis Valiyaparambil 30 Br.Placid Malayil November 05 Br. Honorius Kattatharayil 07 Br. Richard Brunner Durand 22 Br. Rene Panattuparambil 30 Br. Shaji Puthettupadavil 30 Br. Donatus Valiyachennatt December 08 Br. Henry Manthara 08 Br. Paul Koodapuzha 10 Br. Fedelis Gonsalves 16 Br. Hilary Chiriyankandath 17 Br. Felix Podimattam 27 Br. Ignatius Satyanad Moloparambil 29 Br. Sebastian Kunnumpurath

Santhome Waves 27 A time line of the Capuchin Mission in Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu, 1632-1828 Br. Jose Ponnore 1632 The first batch of six French Capuchins arrived at Pondicherry with the French traders 1634 The French closed its sea company and the Capuchins too left Pondicherry 1642 The second batch of Capuchins arrived at Pondicherry but left soon 1673 The third batch of Capuchins arrived at Pondicherry with the French settlers. Francois Martin founded the city of Pondicherry. He officially invited the French Capuchins from Madras, for the spiritual ministry and the missionary activity in Pondicherry. 1674 January 15, Fr. Cosmos De Gien founded the Capuchin Mission in Pondicherry. 1686 Frs. Jacques de bourges, Lawrence de Angouleme and Espirit de tours arrived. 1693 The Dutch captured Pondicherry and expelled the missionaries. 1699 The Missionaries again returned to Pondicherry. Tamil Christian

28 Santhome Waves community was constituted as a parish under the diocese of Mylapore. Fr. Jacques de Bourges OFM Cap was appointed the first Parish Priest of Pondicherry. Within few months, the Jesuits were appointed exclusively to the Tamils and the Capuchins for the Europeans and the Eurasians. This bifurcation is unofficially considered to be the beginning of the parish of Our Lady of Angles. 1707 The first church of the Capuchins dedicated to Our Lady Angels was built. 1738 The Capuchin Church of the Angels became a parish in the diocese of Mylapore. Fr. Dominique de Valence was appointed as the first Parish Priest. 1739 The first Church of the Capuchins dedicated to Our Lady of Angels built in 1709 structurally weakens. So it was demolished and a new Church was built from 1739-1758. 1761 English captured Pondicherry and destroyed the second Church built in 1739. 1765 The third Church of Our Lady of the Angels was built from 1765 to 1770. The church with its bell tower exists till date adjacent to the Presbytery on Rue Surcoul. 1776 23rd September, Pope Pius VI gives his consent for the erection of the Apostolic Prefecture in Pondicherry and Fr. Sebastian de Nevers OFM Cap appointed as the Prefect Apostolic of the Europeans and the Eurasians. The Church of Our Lady of Angles became the seat of Apostolic Prefecture. 1792 French Revolution affected the development of the Capuchin Prefecture and Fr. Benedictus de Monterotundo was the last Prefect Apostolic. 1811 The end of Missionary labour of the French Capuchins of the Province de Tours. The Italian Capuchins came to Pondicherry to continue the Mission at Our Lady of Angels for the Europeans and the Eurasians. 1828 The Capuchin Mission for the Europeans and the Eurasians came to an end in Pondicherry and was transferred to the French Priests of the Holy Spirit Congregation.

Santhome Waves 29 Sadhana Br. George with Menachery Corona Lessons which Corona taught me 01 I learnt to be humble, because I know now everything is not in my hands. 02 I find a new solidarity with everyone in the world. Corona is not only my problem, it is of every one. Suddenly the entire world has become one. 03 I learnt to be alone. If I catch Covid-19 or if I had a contact with one having it I am isolated and have to spend 14 to 28 days in isolation. 04 Forced to be alone I learnt to spend the time once again with books; I find reading is enjoyable and enriching. 05 I learnt to spend more time with my family as I am confined to my home all the time due to continuous lockdowns. 06 Lock down made me to learn new hobbies like cooking, gardening, writing, drawing etc.,because I have plenty of time.

30 Santhome Waves 07 I learnt to be generous. I look after the neighbor’s child because her mother is in the hospital undergoing treatment for Covid-19. I spare a share from my salary to feed my neighbour because the father of the family lost his job.The poor widow of the Gospel has resurrected again! 08 I learnt my possessions are not my own. When others need they belong to them. So joyfully I part with those which I thought are mine - my house, my buildings, my hospitals and even my time to accommodate the sick. 09 I learnt to live with certain amount of fear and anxiety, that I may be the next person to go to the quarantine or to a Covid-19 hospital. 10 No matter my age, I am learning to accommodate the event of my death. Who knows I may be the next victim of corona virus. 11 I have learnt to live with frugality, because the shops are not opened, even if they are opened I am afraid of goingout, to buy; besides the price is too high due to shortage, no job for me, salary is drastically cut. 12 For the first time in my life I have seen with my own eyes the misery of the poor in India as they (the migrant workers) from every state walking and pedling on a bicycle carrying babies in their hands and meagre belongings on their heads,miles and miles, days and days, hungry and thirsty hoping to reach their home villages. And after reaching…….? 13 I have learnt to maintain my spiritual life without rubrics and sacraments, without conventions and religious gatherings because the churches and spiritual centers remain closed indefinitely. Still I am more close to God than ever before. 14 I have learnt religion in pandemic is not the same as in peaceful times. It needs heroism to practice my religion during a contagion. 15 When my parish Church was closed, I learnt to make my home my church. 16 I have learnt faith is a hard matter. The entire world is praying since last January 2020 onwards, still corona virus keeps stretching its

Santhome Waves 31 wings wider and wider. I am forced to ask many times, ‘lord, why are you deaf to my supplications?’. Still I believe! Still I continue to pray!! 17 I have learnt in sickness all of us are one. All the differences among uson the basis of caste, color, race, religion, language etc.are washed away Covid-19 makes no disctinction of any sort. All stay together in the covid-19 hospitals, in the places of quarantine, even in the burial ground. 18 I have learnt my profession is not to amass money but a God-given occasion to serve others in need. 19 As a doctor, as a nurse, I learnt to take risks to help the needy. Who bothers if in this process corona finds a lodgement in me also! 20 In the days of pandemic I learnt to be responsible for the life of the other. My carelessness should not make another sick. 21 These days I keep learning why I should obey the rules. I begin to understand why this containtment areas and red zones and I abide by the restrictions imposed on me on account of that. 22 I learnt that technology is God’s gift to man to continue His creative actions through man’s participation. These days everything is by ‘on line’, children learning by online, ordering food by online, consulting the doctor by online, taking part in the marriage and burial by online, religious services by online. Practically everything is ‘online’. 23 I am beginning to learn to live without luxuries and grand celebrations of any sort as long as as this pandemic is in my air, because there is someone in my neighbourhood who is hungry and half clad and I cannot afford even a minute luxury. 24 Being confined to the house due to lockdown restrictions for movement, I learnt to cultivate the little garden with my own hands, an art that I had forgotten. Now I find it both physically refreshing and spiritually elevating, besides eating fully organic vegitables. 25 Like a child I am re-learning that something good comes out of everything, even from a pandemic like Covid-19. God has his own ways of leading me forward not necessarily the way I wish it.

32 Santhome Waves Capuchin Provincialate Aluva Greetings to one and all! Towards the second half of July 2020 onwards our new provincialate community for this triennium began to take shape. We had already received the transfer list according to which the last date for friars to reach their new places was kept 22nd July, but all brothers could not move in due to the spread of corona virus. However towards the end of the month practically everyone had reached their places except a few. By 1st August our community was full. Those who had been staying with us here also flew to their different communities at the earliest and assumed various offices entrusted to them. Our first community meeting was held on 23rd July itself under the guidance of Br. Pauly Madassery our provincial since most of us were alreadyhereby that time. Br. Joshy Vasupurathukaran was appointed 'Vicar' of the house to look after all the needs of the house and of the community members. Various officesof the community were shared by the brothersas follows: Br. Joshy - Mess & Pastoral ministry. Br. George Menachery-discrete, agriculture, library & periodicals. Br. Jos Ponnor- chronicles. Br. Fernanto-parlor & Pax center.

Santhome Waves 33 Br. Jijo Kalley- T.V., generator & water pump. Br.Jijo Pudussery - two wheelers & general maintenance. Br. Febin- Flower garden, fish pond and pets. Br. Anson- Guests. Br. Mefin- sacristy, Wi-Fi, computer and dogs. We wish everything best to one and all! Br. Joly Puthussery who was with us for a few months left for Vienna, Austria on 30th July after undergoing a medical test for Covid-19. By God's grace it was found to be negative. We had Br. Lotus with us for some time but left us on 2nd Septemberto work as a parish priest in St. Antony's Church, Sakaleshpur in Mandya diocese, Karnataka from where he will be also pursuing his doctoral studies in Dharmaram, Bangalore. Br. Thomas Choondianickal who is in charge of our Pattanakad (Cherthala) project left us on 9th September to stay there to begin the work of building our new Capuchin ashram. At present he stays with the FCC sisters in Pattanakadu as he is also the chaplain to those sisters. Other friars who had to come back from the places of their higher studies or the places of their ministry because of the continued lockdowns and were staying with us also left us to different communities in the last week of July. Br. Dev Akkara reached here on 31st July from Thiruvananthapuram after completing his PG in Psychiatry in the Govt Medical College there. And we celebrated his birthday on 1st August with a festal lunch. Before long he left us to assume his new responsibility at ARC, Vadakkanchery. Two deacons, Tijo and Sinto who were doing their final year of theology in Satna, Madya Pradesh in view of working in our Gorakpur Mission were with us since March. However they continued their classes here through

34 Santhome Waves on-line while they were with us and they were also helping the community in many ways. It was they who had been taking care all the needs of the brothers in quarantine in the pax centre. They left us on 5th September to Satna to complete their priestly formation as well as the final exams including the comprehensive. Br. Wilson Pynadath who is a student of Banaras University, Varanasi, joined us on 7th September as the university remained closed due to corona virus problem. He has finished 1st year in the university and another one more year is remaining to complete his post-graduate studies in Indian Philosophy. He goes to Calvary philosophical College, Thrissur to teach Indian Philosophy and to Bethlehem Ashram, Elinjipra to teach the brothers tabala. Brs. Fernanto and Shinto arrived here from Australia on 28th July and straight went into quarantine in the Pax building in our provincialate. Br. Fernanto has completed his service of 9 years in the Australian province and is now appointed as the provincial Procurator. Br. Shinto joined the community at Bethlehem Ashram, Elinjipra. We thank all these brothers who had been here these days for their fraternal presence, prayerful spirit and generosity extending a hand wherever it was needed. We also thank the previous community members who had spent their energy, vision and time to make the provincial community a vibrant one. May God bless you! We had our first community Eucharistic celebration on 2nd August in which all the members of the newly formed provincial community took part. On the same day Br. Provincial left for Kannur for two weeks' ayurvedic treatment for his vericose problem and reached back only on 14th of the month after a successful treatment. We had our first monthly recollection of this term on 8th August in which the brothers of Nazareth ashram also joined. The animation talk was given by Br. Joshy who highlighted the importance of values and priorities in our life

Santhome Waves 35 with his psychological insights.The feast of St. Clare on11th August was celebrated with a solemn Eucharistic celebration and prayed for all the families of Congregations named after her. August 15th was a great day for all of us for two reasons: it was our Indepen- dence Day and feast day of Assumpt- ion of Mother Mary. As usual we had a solemn Eucharistic celebration and flag hoisting in front of our Provincial- ate building. Only the community members were present. Br. Jose Ponnore gave a very inspiring patriotic speech soon after the flag hoisting. On 19th we celebrated the birthday of Br. Joshy Vasupurathukaran, Vicar of the Provincial house, with a Solemn Eucharistic celebration and Festal dinner. Thank you dear brother Joshy for what you are doing now for us specially looking after our mess and other personal needs. We had our first Community dialogue on 21st August after evening prayer and supper. It was an occasion for us to take stalk of the house and feel responsible for it as most of us are new here. Everyone took an active participation in it and took a few decisions for the betterment of the house. 31st August was the day of Onam which we celebrated in a very modest way taking into consideration the hardship of the people due to corona virus infection. A very simple flower- bed was made by young friars of the house in front of our ashram, and under the leadership of Br. Joshy a good vegetarian meal was prepared for lunch. Br. Anson had his birthday on 3rd September. Br. Provincial thanked him for the silent work he had done in the last three years as provincial

36 Santhome Waves secretary and now for taking charge as guest master of the house. We had eucharistic celebration and festal lunch on the same day itself and we prayed for him that God may bring to fruition all his dreams. 8th September was a joyous day as it was the BIRTHDAY of our Mother Mary in heaven and we with one heart and soul as her dear children stood around her and thanked the Lord for giving us such an immaculate and caring mother. Br. Febin is our young friar who is very active in the house and we celebrated his Birthday on 11th September. We prayed for him during the Eucharistic celebration as well as during the holy hour and joined with him around the dining table celebrating our brotherhood. Birthday of Br. Wilson Pynadath also was celebrated on 29th Seeptember in a most fitting manner without forgetting that we are still in the days of covid-19. We had our second monthly recollection of the year at Nazareth Ashram on 12th September during which Br. Maria Lal, the Guardian, animated us with his inspiring words. Thank you, Lalachan! Vocation promoters of the province and the council members arrived here in the afternoon of 17th September for a meeting with Br. Provincial discussed various matters related to vocation promotion. On 21st September at 02.30 p.m. there was an informal meeting of the Calvary Social Center in our provincialate. From noon 27th till 04.00 p.m. 28th September all the new Guardians, Vicars & Economos were with as part of the Rivo Torto 2020-2021 program. Besides these we had the joy of witnessing a number of friars from other houses paying us a fraternal visit. In the last weeks of September Br. Antony Thekkineth was in the Pax center enjoying his quarantine days. Thank you dear brothers for sparing some time to grace us by your fraternal presence and sharing your experiences! Now we are awaiting to begin the spiritual preparations for the celebration forthe feast of our father St. Francis on 4th October. May he bless all of you and give strength and vigor to carry out whatever commitments we are given in the province and in the house where we are. May God bless you! A very happy feast of St.Francis!

Santhome Waves 37 Nazareth Ashram Aluva Snippets from Nazareth We the community of Nazareth Ashram extend a cordial greeting of peace and joy to all of you. May the good Lord shower blessings upon all of you. We are so happy and excited to share with you the glad tidings of Nazareth Ashram through the pages of Santhome Waves. Although the lockdown and social distancing due to the Covid-19 pandemic may prevent us from gathering together, the fraternal spirit of our Franciscan life binds us all together as one in the Lord. New community and a new beginning After much delay and dilemma, we have begun a new triennium amid all the odds hurdled by the great pandemic and so we have a new community at Nazareth Ashram. Br. Maria Lal Manjaly who is appointed as the new Guardian, joined the community by 26th of July, and Br. Christy Vattakuzhy,

38 Santhome Waves the out-going Guardian of the community welcomed him along with the few members of the out-going community to Nazareth Ashram. We were also fortunate to have the presence of Br. Pauly Madassery, our Provincial Minister,and a few members from the Provincialate with us in welcoming our new Guardian. The rest of the newly-appointed community members joined us in the following days. We are very grateful to the out-going community members to offer us a cordial welcome. Including Br. Maria Lal, our community consists of seven members. We were also glad to receive Br. Ajo Puthukkara, our brother regent as the Benjamin of the group, who is appointed temporarily, with the task of assisting at our Friendship Press. After the arrival of all the newly-appointed community members, we had our first community dialogue and community mass on the 27th of July. Invoking the grace and blessings of our Lord Jesus Christ and St. Francis of Assisi our heavenly patron, we have well begun the life here in Nazareth Ashram. Shouldering the burdens After the arrival and settling down, the first order of business was to share and shoulder the responsibilities of the house. So, to run the house smoothly, various duties were assigned to the members of the community in consultation with the Provincial and Definitory. Thus, Br. Mathew Choondiyanickal was appointed as the Vicar, Br. Joseph Kalaparambeth was appointed the Discreet, and Br. Joy Menachery was appointed as the Procurator of the house respectively. Along with it, various offices of the house were also distributed among the members for the proper functioning of the house in the first community gathering. Visit to the Parish Priest Following our tradition and custom, we as the new community of Nazareth Ashram, paid a fraternal visit to St. Dominic's, our Parish church at Aluva on the 8th of August and met with Fr. Varghese Pottekkal, the Vicar of the church. He received us cordially and extended great hospitality. As the Parish Priest, he wished us everything best ahead and requested our support and co-operation in the spiritual ministries of the Parish church. He also thanked us profoundly for the services which Nazareth Ashram had been rendering in the past years for the Parish, like Sunday catechism, pastoral activities, and animation of faithful around our Ashram.

Santhome Waves 39 Monthly Recollection Having consulted with the Provincialate community and reaching into a common consensus, it was decided that both Nazareth and Provincialate communities shall conduct their monthly recollection together due to the proximity of the houses. And it was also decided that the two communities shall host the recollection alternately. As per the decision, all the second Saturdays were to be observed as recollection days. The first monthly recollection day was hosted by the Provincialate community on the 8th of August. The recollection talk was animated by Br. Joshy Vasupurathukaran, which was followed by an hour of adoration and confession. The program came to an end with supper. The next recollection day was on the 12th of September and it was hosted by the Nazareth community. Br. Maria Lal animated the recollection talk. Both occasions were opportunities for all of us to spiritually renew and nourish ourselves. Birthday Bashes to Benjamin After the arrival of the new community, our first common celebration was the Birthday of Br. Ajo Puthukara the youngest member of our community, which was on the 8th of August. But we conveniently celebrated it on the following day. The celebrations began with the community Mass and in the evening, we had a prayer session to thank and pray for the gift of the person of Br. Ajo and for all the good we have received through him to our fraternity. The Provincialate community was invited to the celebrations. They joined us in prayer session and at the birthday dinner which followed it. Br. Maria Lal, the Guardian thanked him for the selfless services offered to the community, and Br. Pauly, our Provincial felicitated his wonderful qualities as well as wished him all the best for his future studies. Provincial's Visitation On the 24th of August, we were privileged to welcome Br. Pauly Madassery, our dear Provincial Minister, who came for a fraternal visit to Nazareth Ashram. As informed earlier, we had an official gathering in which Br. Pauly addressed all of us. In his address, he informed the community about the decisions taken by the definitory regarding the affairs of the province and also about the new projects and ventures which our Province

40 Santhome Waves has undertaken recently. Provincial also reminded us about the challenges which we will have to go through in the post-Corona period. After the Provincial's address, we had a fruitful dialogue in which the community members expressed their concerns. We thank you dear Br. Pauly for your encouraging and supporting fraternal visit. From offline to online ministries Coming together for worship and liturgy in the church became impossible during the time of the Coronavirus outbreak due to its large-scale social spread. But this did not deter the vibrant spirit of the church from reaching out to the faithful to cater to their spiritual needs. When public gatherings should be avoided and physical distancing is required for the sake of people's health and lives,theonline platform became a powerful tool for the church to minister the flock of Christ. Here, in Nazareth Ashram, Fr. Jose Mundadan and Br. Joy Menachery committed themselves to the active online ministries through the internet during this lock-down period. To facilitate the online ministry, we made all the necessary arrangements and requirements needed for it and broadcasted Holy Mass, Adoration, Rosary, and Spiritual talks abroad and in the country. We appreciate and thank you dear brothers for your unfeigned efforts and genuine spirit. Onam Celebration Just like any other festival or celebration of this year was diminished by the Covid-19, so also the Onam celebrations. There were no floral decorations or common gatheringsgiven,only to prevent from a public spread but as a Malayalee nothing can dampen or snuff out the spirit of Onam. We had a very modest Onam celebration this time. On 31st of August, the Onam day our dear cook Mini chechi prepared a sumptuous and delicious 'Onasadhya' with a variety of curries and two kinds of 'Payasams' for us. Fraternal visit of the Definitory The four Provincial definitors along with the Br. Pauly Madassery, our Provincial Minister, paid us a fraternal visit, on the 6th of September as informed in advance. We were so glad to welcome them to our community. After the election and appointment, the new definitory is coming for the first time to make a visitation to Nazareth Ashram. After

Santhome Waves 41 having breakfast with them we had a dialogue and sharing session with them which turned to be very fruitful for all of us. We thank you dear fathers for your generosity and concern as well as for your fraternal visit. Guardian's Day 2020 September 8th was a day of great joy and celebration for the Nazareth community. Because it was on this day, we celebrate the feast of the nativity of our Blessed Virgin Mother. To double the happiness of the day the same is the feast day and birthday of beloved Guardian Br. Maria Lal Manjaly and this was his platinum birthday. So, we decided to make the event a memorable one and under the leadership of Br. Mathew, our Vicar of the house, we made elaborate preparations for the same. Provincialate community and many other friars from various other communities who are closely associated with Br. Maria Lal were invited for the function. Fr. Varghese Pottekkal, our Parish priest was also present for the celebrations. The celebrations began with the festal solemn sung mass in the evening. During the homily Br. Mathew Choondiyanickal felicitated upon Br. Maria Lal and thanked him for all the services he had been rendering to the community as the Guardian of the house. It was followed by Grant Festal Dinner. During the dinner, Br. Pauly, our Provincial extended the greetings of his 75th birthday to Br. Maria Lal and thanked for his relentless services offered to the province in the past years in various capacities and offices. Many who came for celebrations also felicitated upon him. Br. Maria Lal thanked all who came to the celebration and for their love and concern.

42 Santhome Waves \"Let us re-commence together\" In the light of the permissions granted by both governmental and ecclesial authorities to re-open the churches and religious houses for worship and prayer, we too decided in the community to re-commence the liturgical services in our Ashram chapel with the co-operation and support of the faithful in the vicinity. So, for the same, after having consulted with the Parish Priest, we called upon a meeting of the family units and pious association leaders on the 11th of September in which it was decided to start the Sunday Mass at first and later, as it seems fit, the regular mass on weekdays.Thus, as per the decision, we restarted the liturgical services at our chapel, abiding by all the safety precautions prescribed by the health department on Sunday the 13th of September. We are really happy to share with you the Snippets from Nazareth, through the pages of Santhome Waves and until we meet again in the next issue of the same, we wish and pray everything good and best ahead for you all. Also, we wish you all a Happy Feast of Our Father and Founder St. Francis of Assisi.

Santhome Waves 43 San Joe Ashram Thalappara How blessed is to stay at the house of the Lord! Our new community here in Thalappara was inaugurated on 21st July 2020. On that day, after supper, Br. Biju Panamkulam, the outgoing Guardian read out the obedience letter from the Provincial to Br. Shaju. The new members Brs. Stanley and Arun were already present. We congratulated Br. Shaju Vadakkan on the occasion of his appointment as our Guardian and thanked Br. Biju on the completion of his mission as Guardian of Sanjo Ashram, Thalappara. Arrival of Br. John Padijnakkara on 25th July added a lot more color and enthusiasm to our community. He is very busy with beautifying and cultivating the land. Thanks,dear brother, for your good initiatives. We wish you a very pleasant stay here with us. Br. Guardian is busy animating the community and doing the needful to make our life better here at Thalappara. Br. Stanley, our vicar is also busy with kitchen and other household works. Br. Arun our newly ordained priest is very fresh and energetic after his pastoral experience at Narakal parish. Besides doing the work of a procurator he also takes care of the sacristy as well as the livestock. We, all the community members, are engaging in various pastoral ministries in the surrounding parishes and institutions strictly

44 Santhome Waves observing the protocols of Covid 19. We wish to do more once corona says good bye to us. It was a great joy for all of us to celebrate the birthday of the Benjamin of our community, Br. Arun, on 16th August. We had a special adoration in honor of him on the previous night conducted by Br. Guardian. On the day of his birthday we had community Mass with the people in the Ashram chapel and festal lunch was also arranged in honor of him. A few friars from Perumbavoor community joined us for lunch. We wish you all the best dear Br. Arun! Send off for our Elikutty (our goat) to provincialate was a saddening experience for all of us. But we are glad to hear later that she is much happier there and has a better stay and accommodation. Moreover all the friars are overfeeding her. Our dear Br. John Padinjakara lost his beloved uncle 'Anthony' on 28th August. It was a shocking experience for the family. We extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to Br. John and to his uncle's family. Due to Covid 19, we didn't have a bigger onam celebration in our ashram. Instead we had a 'Kunjonam'. We had onasadya with our cook and mother 'Sarasamma'. Though it was a kunjonam, but we were happy with it. We had a partial observation of 'Ettunombu' in our Ashram as per the recommendation of Cardinal George Alanchery. On September 8, we had solemn celebration of the Birthday of Mother Mary which was a day of blessing to all of us and to our neighbours who joined us for the Mass. The creative hands of Br. Arun gave a beautiful look to our Altar on that day. We were blessed by the visit of a good number of our friars within the last two months. We are grateful to them for the time they found to be with us especially friars from Mupliyam, Perumbavoor and Aluva. And very special thanks to our provincial and team for their visitation on 6th September 2020. We wish you all everything best and happy feast of our seraphic father St. Francis of Assisi. Good bye until we meet again.