Santhom INSIGHTS (July 2021)

Private Circulation Only THE OFFICIAL PARISH MAGAZINE ISSUE NO. 1 / 2021 \"We walk by faith, not by sight.\" (2 Cori. 5:7) INSIDE INSIGHTS OUR FAITH OUR LEGACY FR. BONY SPEAKS BIBLIA JULY 2021 YOUTH VIBES SKILLS FOR FUTURE JOBS HERE I AM LORD WE BELIEVE WE SHARE ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE SYRO MALABAR PARISH Brisbane South, 108 - 112 Middle Road, Hillcrest, Qld, 4118

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MESSAGE Syro-Malabar Eparchy of St Thomas the Apostle EmaiSly: roof-fMiEcmaeSl.aamyiblr:eaoolrbPf-fMEoihcpuoeaa.rnlmranecbeeh:la@by0Proh0oVsuEof6yrInpSC1nretaoe--:Tr(@m030cPh0sV0h3aho6yI5yl)6mrC1o6a9o--8noGba(m,3G03Afreas0ear3:S1rut5ele).0hta3so9ne8Cbe0Tt3,oVrnA3rao6cgAh6Iau1orku.C1po73salocirCt--om3r8ukar(togs63a0ua.t7la0l3irsu8ea5t)t69h8,Ge3Ar1uAe3speCt3onro6saou7t Email: office.melbo2u7rJnuen@e s2y0r2o1malabar.org. 27 June 2021 27 June 20 Rev. Fr. Abraham Kazhunadiyil St. Thomas the RAepvo.sFtler.SAybrorB-aMhisaahmlaobpKarBaPzoahsrucisnohaPduiytihl ur Apostle Brisbane South St. Thomas thSeyrAo-pMoasltalbeaSr Eypraor-cMhyaolfaSbtaTrhoPmaraissthhe Brisbane SouMthelbourne, VIC- 3059 - Australia Dear FathDeeraAr bFarathhearmA&bradheaamr b&rodtheearrsbarnodthseirsstearnsdinsiJsetesurssionuJresLuosrdo,ur Lord, I am haDpepayrtFhaatthSetr. TAhobmraahsamthe&AdpeoasrtlebrSoythroe-rsMaanladbsairstPearrsisinh,JBersisubsaonuerSLoourtdh, I am haphpays tdheactidSetd. tTohpoumbalisshthites PAapriosshtlMe aSgyarzoin-Me, aSlaanbtahromPaIrnishig,hBtsr.iIsabmanceonSfoiduethnthas cdrpeoueamcbdildmiincegaudtniotioattfochhnnataahdpttteeuwtttobhhMailedcIpilcnisloeuaosdraphcmgmbemhuiaaldimmiiebzndtcelsihlsiaupundinpactnnPegiapitioirattoccbpoeoniraaoeyfitptsneiteahutwbhtwshabjreaiMoaniilllnnaMitylldscgdafhhSatiguhneigtavliie.sltnatzpioeplstzTsipxgiintpirehpPoneeeisoteerat,bhieormrtabreSisieisnreaniaanhtbdsgnscacrtttMeithtijhcnhavooeroiocgaegyteftimgefaeiAupagvttsthilzaioopIvateireognioniirextdessseidspthtiet,hhnglecseeaeSehrr.cinerwatepSosIdannasy.mttcrtihrhtvIhciemoosoeiroth-aoepiauMmemafelcnpstlgoai..iaIvtmoacIlrynahinooitmsbsodndihieapcfugnsrilepnhd.oecrPietaswtaosInyaenys.mrrtdhcitIsmltootpohhhaapruasa,namaeelnttdlyBr.ittactrhyhniotisoesdnbcfailpndoreesaneySrt otthuhaatnahttdthth With everWy ibthesetrvewearidysihnbegessoatfnwdtihsGeheoMsdaa’sgnadbzlGiensoesdibn’segbsal,ejsosyinfuglse, xperience of good news to all. Yours in YJeosuurss,iWn Jiethsuesv, ery best wishes and God’s blessings, Yours in Jesus, +Bosco Puthur +Bosco Puthur 3

MESSAGES Fr. Thomas Areekuzhy Fr. Peter Kavumpuram MST Fr. Varghese Vavolil M.C.B.S. The erection of the eparchy of St Merton P. Strommen, in his book ‘Five Iam delighted to know that St. Thomas the Apostle, Melbourne, Cries of Youth’, recommends church Thomas, The Apostle Syro–Malabar Australia was a milestone in the ministry for young people so that Parish, South Brisbane is celebrating history of the evangelising mission of they can be committed to find their the feast of St. Thomas from June 25th the Church in Australia. The erection identify in God, with others and with to July 4th 2021. I wish the Parish of the first parish in the same eparchy themselves to have a joyful life. It is Priest and all parishioners God’s under the name of the same Apostle important to find our identity: what blessing. As our life is full of graced is another milestone in the annals of we are as Syro-Malabar Catholics, moments, celebration of the feast the Eparchy. Thank God I was a part knowing our roots and finding our of the Parish church is really one of of these two important milestones. way to lead a joyful life in Christ. A those moments of our faith life. May heritage and tradition that goes back St. Thomas, the heavenly patron of I am happy to learn that the First to two millennia, to St Thomas the the parish intercede for us and help Parish of the Eparchy, St Thomas Apostle, deepens our faith and helps us to follow his example of undivided the Apostle parish, South Brisbane our journey to be more focused upon faith. I pray and hope that these is planning to start an official parish our mission to proclaim the Good festivities help us to reflect about magazine, Santhom Insights to give News. our rich tradition of St. Thomas and some information on who, what, remind us also of our responsibility when, where and how of the parish. I am so glad that St Thomas the as a messenger of Jesus’s love. May It is really a great challenge in this Apostle Parish Brisbane South God bless us all on this feast day as modern world of Media to bring is publishing Santhom Insights. I we continue to build the bridge that about a parish magazine which is understand that this would deepen unites us all to Christ. As the initial attracting all age and language the faith of the young and adults steward of that community, I wish a groups. It is with a content heart I enable to find their identity and happy and blessed feast day to all remember all the parish members inspire them to lead a joyful parishioners and friends. of my time and all the later ones missionary life. who dedicatedly collaborate with all I am also happy to learn that this the parish activities. My fond hope I wish every success and blessing parish is publishing a magazine, is that as the readers go through to all who are committed to make it Santhom Insights, which will help the pages of Santhom Insights, they happen, especially the Parish Priest parishioners to bring out their hidden will be re-energised for their further Fr. Abraham Kazhunady, Coordinator talents and initiatives and also help missionary journey in the vineyard Sebastian Anthikattu, the editorial, them to reach out to many people of the Lord. May God bless you all and advertising committee, all in the wider community. I wish this and your new venture. sponsors and parishioners. May God initiative God’s blessings. bless you. Fr. Thomas Areekuzhy is a Fr. Peter Kavumpuram arrived Fr. Varghese Vavolil, originally from Missionary Congregation of the to Brisbane in 2014 as a Chaplain Diocese of Palghat, was the Parish Blessed Sacrament (MCBS) priest of Syro Malabar Communities. He Vicar of St Thomas The Apostle Syro from Kerala who has been working became the first Syro Malabar Parish Malabar Parish Brisbane South as a parish priest in the Toowoomba Vicar in Australia when St Thomas from 2016 to 2019. While he was in Latin Diocese since 1995. The Apostle Syro Malabar Parish was charge in 2017, the parish purchased established in 2015. Fr Peter went a property and blessed the first-ever He was the spiritual leader of back to his original MST mission in Syro Malabar Church in Australia Brisbane Catholic Communities India in 2016, and currently working in 2018. Currently, Fr Varghese is from 2004 to 2014. as the 4th Councilor of the MST the Parish Vicar of St. Alphonsa Administration team. Cathedral Parish, Melbourne North. 4

HEART TALK THE OFFICIAL PARISH MAGAZINE Fr Abraham Kazhunnadiyil Parish Priest SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR St. Thomas the Apostle Syro Malabar Parish Rev. Fr. Abraham Kazhunnadiyil Brisbane South (Parish Priest) Santhom Insights, the parish magazine that we have been prayerfully waiting for, is finally in your EXECUTIVE EDITOR hands. It is the realization of a long-cherished Sebastian Anthikkattu dream. Congratulations and a big thanks to the team for this awesome achievement. It is the symbol EDITORIAL COUNCIL of the success of a team effort. Santhom Insights Johnson Punneliparambil aims at promoting fellowship, cordiality, friendship, and a spirit of unity among us by pooling various Shibu Mathew talents together to express the views and hopes of Simon Mulangan a community based on Christian values, similar to that of the early church - a caring, sharing, loving Ivan Jolly faith community. Priya Jiju The Feast day of St.Thomas the Apostle is the most Rasin Augustine opportune time to publish the first edition of our Mini Jolly parish magazine which will carry our news, reports, Tessy Jogy creative forms of writing and above all, expressions of our community’s faith from time to time. This ADVERTISEMENT COUNCIL magazine will serve as a medium to connect the Judin Jose parish with its members and strengthen the bond between the families. Joshy Joseph Various parish activities like Faith Fest, Parish Feast, Shaji Theckanath Pious Associations and Ministries, all help us to realize this vision. All are cordially invited to a Francis Joseph maximum participation in achieving this vision of Roy Mathew forming ourselves into a worshipping community based on the values of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Sindhu Jenny Saviour. Shaini Esthappanose Wish you all a blessed feast day of our heavenly patron, St. Thomas the Apostle! DISTRIBUTION IN-CHARGE Babychen Chirackal 5 Jislin Jose DESIGN Brilston Francis, Manama- Bahrain PHOTOGRAPHY Mathew Thomas TYPING ASSISTANCE Shijo George Tony Abraham Blessy Mathew MAILING ADDRESS Santhom Insights St Thomas the Apostle Syro Malabar Parish 108 - 112 Middle Road, Hillcrest, QLD, 4118 E-mail [email protected] DIGITAL COPY available on Web: syromalabarbrisbanesouth.org.au All Rights Reserved. Reproduction by Photostat, Photo-Print, Microfilm, or Like Process by Permission Only. Publishes FOUR times per year Private circulation only

INFORMATION INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT The Syro-Malabar Catholic Church is one of the 22 Eastern (Oriental) Catholic Churches in full SYRO-MALABAR communion with Rome. CHURCH It is the largest Eastern Catholic Church after the Ukrainian Church and the largest of the Saint Thomas Christian (Nazrani) denominations with 5 million believers. It is a sui juris Church governed by the Synod of Bishops headed by the Major Archbishop. There are 64 Bishops, 8547 priests (3,556 diocesan and 4,991 religious), and 32,114 women religious and 1214 major seminarians. Many Bishops, priests, religious and laity of the Syro-Malabar Church are present all over the world and share in missionary and pastoral life of the sister Churches. The Syro-Malabar Church is an Apostolic Church which traces its origin to the St. Thomas, the Apostle, who landed at Cranganore (Muziris) in 52 AD and founded seven Christian communities in Kerala. The Syro-Malabar Church, with its deep-rooted spirituality and high rate of vocations to priesthood and religious life, can be considered as the most vibrant Catholic community in the world. (Source:- Faith Fest 2021 Resource Document) Wishing you all a very HAPPY FEAST of St. Thomas the Apostle St Thomas, Pray for Us Parish Feast compliments from The Santhom Insights Team 6

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PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS Hearty congratulations to Rev. Fr. Abraham Kazhunnadiyil on the 40th Anniversary of your Priestly Ordination! We pray that you continue to enjoy good health and divine pro- tection in order to complete your mission. May the good Lord increase your strength and joy of serving Him all the days of your life. May you flourish in the vineyard of the Lord for many more years and reap the harvest of your labour in eternity. Your parishioners , St Thomas the Apostle Syro Malabar Parish Brisbane South CATECHISM TEACHERS

PARISH HISTORY The legacy of our parish and church services brought hundreds its establishment (St. Thomas of families together. Fr Joseph The Apostle, Syro Malabar Parish Thottumkara, then parish priest of Brisbane South) resemble the St Joachim Church, Holland Park history of Christianity itself. The West, facilitated these events for the first century Christian communities community. referred to themselves as “The The Good Shepherd Way”, from Isaiah 40:3 “prepare the “For thus says the Lord God: way for the Lord.” Behold, I, myself will search for my sheep and will seek them out. As a The Genesis and Exodus shepherd seeks out his flock ...” (Ezekiel 34:11-12). On 23rd December 2013, Holy Father Francis “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will established The Syro-Malabar Eparchy of St Thomas prepare your way before you” (Mt. 11:10). the Apostle, Melbourne for Australia, the second Eparchy outside Chicago, USA. Pope Francis appointed The late 1980s saw the migration of Christians from Bishop Bosco Puthur, then Curia Bishop of Major Kerala to all over the world and thereafter a remarkable Archiepiscopal Curia, Kerala, as the first Bishop/Eparch influx of migrants to Australia throughout the early of the new Eparchy on 25th March 2014 in Melbourne. years of the 21st century. Fr Thomas Areekuzhy (an Following on, Bishop Bosco appointed Fr. Peter MCBS priest from Kottayam) has been serving as a Kavumpuram as the first Chaplain for the Syro Malabar parish priest in Toowoomba Latin Diocese since 1995. communities in Brisbane. Fr. Peter started his journey As a dedicated social worker and spiritual leader, he as an Assistant Parish priest at Our Lady of Lourdes found time to gather and nurture the Brisbane Catholic Church, Sunnybank on 9th July 2014. From the very migrant families to grow as a community. From 2004 next week, regular Syro Malabar Holy Mass started in at least once a month, Fr Thomas assembled the early our community on Sundays. On 2nd August 2014, with Syro Malabar families in and around Brisbane for Holy the blessings of Bishop Bosco, Fr Peter took over the Mass conducted in Malayalam at St. Ignatius Church custodianship of Brisbane Syro Malabar communities Toowong and later at the Holy Spirit Church New Farm. from Fr Thomas Areekuzhy. The First Syro Malabar Parish The Seed Fell on Good Soil “And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not “The righteous will flourish like a palm tree; they will overcome it.” (Matthew 16:18) grow like a cedar of Lebanon” (Psalm 92:12). The Brisbane North and South Syro Malabar communities continued as incorporated associations From 2007, Queensland’s Kerala like tropical climate for another year. Concurrently, the Syro Malabar attracted more Malayali nurses and professionals Eparchy of Melbourne was working with the Australian from Europe and the Middle East to Brisbane. Even Latin Church to constitute parishes that shall adhere to before this intensive inbound migration, in the metro the laws of the land, Canon law and the Syro Malabar south Annerly area, ‘the groundworks’ were happening ‘Palliyogam rules’. under the leadership of Mrs Betty Thomas, Mr Thomas In a general body meeting held on 24th May 2015 Mathew, and other parish elders. These early Christian at St Joachim Church Holland Park West, St Thomas gatherings provided a venue for regular prayer Catholic Community members unanimously agreed to meetings and faith formation. become the first parish of the Syro-Malabar Eparchy of St Thomas the Apostle, Melbourne and adopt By 2009 more than 200 Syro Malabar families arrived the ‘Palliyogam rules’ as its ordinance. The Eparchy in Brisbane. This spiritually enriched community welcomed the decision, and Fr Peter Kavumpuram separated into North (St. Alphonsa Catholic became the first parish vicar of St Thomas Syro Malabar Community) and South. Very soon, St. Thomas Catholic Parish, Brisbane South. Community in Brisbane south, with the support of (To be continued...) the Brisbane Archdiocese, could start Syro Malabar liturgical services at St. John Fisher Church, Tharangindi Jimmy Arikkatt and later at St. Joachim Church, Holland Park. Likewise, our original faith formation Sunday School ‘Tent of Meeting’ transfigured from a house in Annerly to Coorparoo St James Church Hall, which eventually moved to Tharangindi and Holland Park Church Halls. At the end of 2013, with more than 250 Syro Malabar families, the St. Thomas Catholic community was flourishing with rich Syro Malabar heritage and cultural activities. The Feast of St Thomas, Bible Festival for Children, Parish Day, Sacraments of Holy Communion and Confirmation, and our regular 10

INTERVIEW Fr. Bony Speaks … As you may already know, Fr. Bony Abraham was one of 01 the resource persons for the Faith Fest formation program conducted in April 2021 for Years 8 -11. During his priestly service As a resource person for the for the last 10 years, he has held a high reputation in being a Faith Fest conducted in April very engaging speaker and in being passionate about working 2021, what was your experience? with youth ministries. He has led many sessions for various Jesus Youth retreats all around Australia and delivers presentations It was great to see young people for different school-led programs. Besides youth ministry and getting excited about faith and being faith formation for adults, Fr. Bony has also worked in drug together. I felt that the fest was and alcohol counselling with Ted Noffs Foundation and trauma organised efficiently with the support counselling with Relationship Australia. He is currently serving of parents and youth leaders. at St. Mary’s Parish, Warwick in the Toowoomba diocese. Having worked with young adults across various arenas and having been able to make such a remarkable impact at the very first Faith Fest hosted by our parish, let’s hear what Fr. Bony has to share. 03 02 How do we create a culture that What are the different aspects that is supports the faith formation of lacking in the faith formation journey of our young people? young people? Class-based retreats where high The area that can be improved is creating schoolers are divided into small avenues for personal encounter with Jesus. group with youth leaders. 04 05 How can we support parents What is your dream about the youth of in their child’s faith formation Australia with regards to Evangelisation? journey? Young people who have a personal experience of Formation events for parents to Jesus and are nourished through prayer life - Young understand the challenges related to people leading other youth. faith formation and creating forums for parents to raise their concerns. Thank you Fr. Bony for enlightening us with your Diana Sony valuable insights and we hope to take your advice on- board. 11

REFLECTIONS Spiritual Beats One day while I was driving along my usual His Love For Us route towards my house, I noticed road works ahead. Speed limits had changed; detour boards The delighted, beloved Lord were here and there, traffic controllers were on the The beautiful Jesus Christ road..... Suddenly my daughter asked me, “Mum, a Has come before us few months ago we had the same road maintenance To show us all his might here. Why do they do it frequently?” Rather than replying to her I had a spiritual spark in my mind. In He displays the deeds our life journey, especially in our spiritual life, if we That we should show are not doing enough maintenance work promptly Leading to angelic heaven and timely, we will end up with lots of dents and Where our love will grow ditches in our life which cannot be even repaired. Evil spirit enters our life, sometimes even without our His love is eternal permission, when we feel low with our weaknesses, He’d protect us at any cost failures, exhaustion and frustration, making pits and He’ll find a way to your heart uneven surfaces. So, if we have a habit of regular Even when you’re lost repair of our life with sacraments, or with the Word of God, or by abiding with the teachings of Catholic He prayed with love Church, our life will be like a road without any I shall follow his footsteps pits and ponds. Priests, nuns, evangelists, parents I will help people with kindness and teachers are sometimes like traffic controllers I will do it with respect. in our life. Word of God is like a way pointer, and sacraments are like our materials and equipments Christa Joseph we use to fix the problems. So I told her... just as regular physical repairs of our roads are very important, our spiritual repairs and maintenance are important as well, for us to drive smoothly to reach our permanent destiny- the Eternal Life. Rasin Augustine 12

INSPIRATION CAN HAPPEN days, God touched Mark and cleansed him of his negative thoughts. When he came back Mark had a problem. He was only seven home, he realised how his negative attitude years old when his older brother, Robert, had inflicted upon his family. Instead of got sick because of his heart problems. His blaming his family, he became supportive sister, Jenna, was in England studying law of them. He went with his father to visit his and was unable to visit their family very brother and always called his sister once a often. Mark’s mother had died when he was 2 day. He prayed and helped his family all the months old, so the only person in his family time. he could spend time with was his dad. Mark How can we be like Mark? How can we turn loved to talk to his dad, but even he had to our negative attitude into a positive one? The go to work a lot to pay for Robert’s medical Lord will always be there to guide us, all we costs. So, with his brother in hospital, his dad have to do is have faith. at work, and his sister in England, he was alone most of the time. By the time he was Maria Sibi fourteen. Mark had become an introvert and unsocial. He became angry and mean. Jenna had stayed in England because she had been accepted for a very good job. Robert was still sick, and his dad was still working all the time. Mark was angry at his brother for getting sick, even though it wasn’t his fault. He was angry at his dad for working overtime, even If it wasn’t his fault. He was mad at his sister for staying in England, even though it wasn’t her fault. Mark had lost faith in God. Slowly, overtime, his dad had started to realise this. He tried to find ways to help Mark, but none of his ideas worked. He was beginning to lose hope but decided to try one last thing. He sent Mark to a retreat. He was at the retreat for seven days. Through out those seven for Maths solutions… ALL TYPE FENCING AND GATES FULLY SUPPLY AND INSTALLED Maths and IT tuitions for Year 1- 10 Mobile: 0469176570, 0451144078 • One-on-one/Online classes available Email: [email protected] • Multiple venues offered – Forest Lake and Church Campus For more details contact: Priya Jiju Mob: 0449852970 13

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F{X al\\obw! RELATIONSHIP \"ktlmZcÀ GIa\\tÊmsS Hcpan¨v hkn¡p¶Xv F{X \\msaÃmhcpw hfsc kzmÀ°cmbnt¸mbn. D¶ hninãhpw kt´mj{]Zhpw BWv\" (k¦o. 133:1þ3). XnbpsS GWn¸SnIÄ Nhn«n¡bdpt¼mÄ Xmsg \\o«nb ssIIfpambn {]Xo£tbmsS \\s½ Im¯p \\nÂIp¶ Fs¶ hÃmsX kv]Àin¨ hm¡pIfmWnXv, C¶s¯ ktlmZcs\\ \\mw Iïnsöv \\Sn¡p¶p. H«nb hbtdmsS temI¯v hfsc {]m[m\\yaÀln¡p¶ Hcp Nn´mhn- Icªp Ie§nb I®pIfpambn Hme¸pcbn A´nbp- jbhpw. \\½p¡v NpäpapÅ ]e IpSpw_§fnepw d§p¶ AbÂho«nse Ipªp§Ä \\ap¡v AÚmX- F´nt\\sd \\½psS kz´w IpSpw_§fn t]mepw cmbn t]mIp¶Xv shdpsamcp Zqc¡mgvNbmhmw, \\ap¡v \\ãs¸«pt]mIp¶ Hcp ku`mKyw. ImcW§Ä \\nch[nbmWv. Iq«pIpSpw_¯nsâ hnimeXbnÂ\\n¶pw AWp ktlmZckvt\\l¯nsâ alnasb¡pdn¨v hnip² IpSpw_¯nsâ kzmÀ°Xbnte¡v tNt¡dnbt¸mÄ {KÙ¯n ]ebnS§fnepw hfsc iàambn {]Xn \\ap¡v \\ãs¸«Xv kmtlmZcy¯nsâ \\·bpw \\nd ]mZn¡p¶pïv. hn. a¯mbnbpsS kphntijw hpamWv. Cu CShI¯ncp\\mÄ thfbn \\aps¡Ãm- A©mw A[ymbw 21 apX 26 hscbpÅ hmIy§fn hÀ¡pw \\½nte¡v Xs¶ H¶v F¯nt\\m¡mw. Fsâ ]dbp¶p ktlmZcs\\ shdp¡p¶Xv F{X \\nµyamb IqS¸nd¸ns\\, amXm]nXm¡·msc, kvt\\lnXsc, {]hÀ¯nbmsW¶v. \"ImWs¸Sp¶ ktlmZcs\\ kvt\\ Ab¡msc kvt\\ln¡m\\pw ImcpWy¯nsâ Hcp ln¡m¯h\\v ImWs¸Sm¯ ssZhs¯ kvt\\ln¡m³ IgnbpIbnsöv' hn. tbml¶msâ teJ\\¯n \\pdp§psh«w AhÀ¡v t\\sc \\o«m\\pw \\ap¡v ]dªphbv¡p¶p. Ignbp¶ptïm? A\\´kvt\\lamb \\½psS tbipX¼pcm³ BZna ss{IkvXh kaqlw ]ckv]cw kvt\\ ImÂhcnbn Nn´nb Xncpcàw Hmtcm ln¨pw ]¦psh¨pw BWv Pohn¨ncp¶sX¶v IpSpw_§fnte¡pw Hmtcm lrZb§fnte¡pw ]gb\\nbaw \\s½ HmÀ½n¸n¡p¶p. Xs¶ t{Zm HgpInbnd§s«. {IqinXsâ kvt\\lw \\½nte¡v ln¨n«pw Häs¸Sp¯nbn«pw kz´w ktlmZc§sf s]bvXnd§s«. Pohs\\t¸mse kvt\\ln¨ tPmk^ns\\ \\½Ä FÃmhÀ¡pw Xncp\\mfnsâ awKf§Ä! ]gb\\nba¯n Iïpap«p¶pïv. Ime¯nsâ Ips¯mgp¡n XeapdIfpsS A´c¯n Tessy Jogy \\ap¡v hnizmkhpw aqey§fpw ssItamiw h¶pt]mIp¶p, ImcWw ]eXmImw. ]t£ \\ãs¸«pt]mIp¶Xnsâ hen¸w \\ap¡v a\\ ÊnemIp¶nÃ. ANGAMALY SPECIAL RECIPE Dïm¡p¶ hn[w. tNcphIÄ 1. ]¨ am§m þ 500 {Kmw 13. hä apfIv- þ4 F®w Hgn¨v sNdpXmbn Xnfhcpt¼mÄ ASp¸n \\of¯n AcnªXv 14. tX§m ]m þH¶mw ]mÂþ \\n¶pw amän h¡pI. 2. sNdnb DÅn þ100 {Kmw Ac I¸v (anI-vknbn ASn¨p ]ngnªXp) AXn\\ptijw Hcp ]m³ ASp¸n sh¨v (\\of¯n AcnªXv) c­ïmw ]mÂþHcp I¸v AXn 2 tS_nÄ kv-]q¬ shfns¨® 3. sNdnb DÅn þ 4 F®w 15 .shfns¨® Hgn¨v ISpIv-, Deph C«p s]m«n¡gnbp h«¯n AcnªXv t¼mÄ h«¯n Acnªp h¨ncn¡p¶ 4. ]¨apfIv- þ5 F®w X¿mdm¡p¶ hn[w sNdnb DÅn C«p sNdnb {_u¬ IfÀ 5. C©n þ 1 aoUnbw IjvWw BIpt¼mÄ (Xo Ipd¨p h¡pI) hä (\\of¯n AcnªXv) Dï­ m¡m³ D]tbmKn¡p¶ N«nbn apfIv-, Idnth¸ne C«p aq¸n¨p Ac 6. aªÄs¸mSn þ2 Sn kv-]q¬ BZyw \\of¯n Acnª sNdnb DÅn, Sokv]q¬ Imjvaocn apfIv- s]mSn C«p 7. aÃns]mSn þ3 tS_nÄ kv]q¬ C©n, ]¨apfIv, Idnth¸ne, D¸p, aÃn Idnbn Xmfn¡pI. \\à kzmZpÅ am§m 8. apfIps]mSn þ1 tS_nÄ s]mSn, apfIps]mSn, aª s]mSn F¶nh Idn sdUn. kv-]q¬ (Imivaocn) 2 tS_nÄ kv-]q¬ shfns¨®bn ssI 9. th¸ne þ Bhiy¯n\\v sImï­ p \\¶mbn Xncpan DS¡pI. AXn Jasmin Brijesh 10. D¸vþ Bhiy¯n\\v \\ptijw Acnªp h¨ncn¡p¶ am§m 11. ISpIv-þ Ac Snkv-]q¬ tNÀ¯v sNdpXmbn Xncp½n tbmPn¸n¡pI. 12. Deph þHcp \\pÅp AXn\\p tijw c­ïmw ]mev tNÀ¯v (am§m ap§n InS¡Ww) ASp¸n h¡pI. Idn Xnf¨p am§m thhmIpt¼mÄ H¶mw ]m 15

BIBLE QUIZ THE OFFICIAL PARISH MAGAZINE JULY 2021 “Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ!” Priya Jiju St. Jerome We are announcing Biblia- The Bible Quiz in our parish magazine Santhom Insights. The main objective is to develop an interest among our parishioners, especially among children, for reading and knowing the Bible in detail. Each edition will have 15 questions from a selected Bible passage. We are starting the quiz with questions from the New Testament. The introduction and the chapters 1 to 8 from the Gospel of Mathew are the sources for the first quiz. 1. Who was the intended audience for the book of before people? Matthew? 9. Who will be considered great in the Kingdom of 2. How many generations were mentioned in Heaven? genealogy from Abraham to Jesus? 10. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, let 3. Write the names of three women, apart from him______. Mother Mary, that are mentioned in the 11. You must be perfect just as your ______is genealogy? perfect. 4. Why is Jesus called a Nazarene? 12. What is expected from you to obtain forgiveness? 5. What were the words of Prophet Isaiah about 13. Ask, ______.; Seek, ______.; Knock, ______. 14. What was it about the Centurion that caused John the Baptist? 6. Turn away from your sins, because ______is Jesus to marvel? 15. Which title has traditionally been given to the near. 7. Who were the first two disciples? teachings of Jesus in the mountain? 8. Why is Jesus asking us to keep our light shine The answers for Biblia can be submitted via email [email protected] with a subject line Biblia July 2021- ‘Your Name’. Include your name, phone number (Grade, if you are a Catechism student) in the email. Last date for submission of answers: Saturday, the 17th July Late submissions may not be included for the prizes The winners will be announced in the upcoming edition of parish magazine Let’s start our journey through Bible… Best compliments from IN LOVING MEMORIES OF Iype John (Birth - 05/04/1932 - Death- 23/01/2020) Mary John (Birth- 10/03/1936 Death- 23/04/2017) With Prayers, Jogy John, Tessy Jogy, Augustine & Alex 16

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YOUTH VIBES SMYM BRISBANE SOUTH ACTIVITIES Syro Malabar Youth Movement our parish youth in various fun UPCOMING SMYM (SMYM) is the official youth activities, any discussions and to BRISBANE SOUTH movement of the Syro-Malabar create fellowship. Church. In our church, the SMYM EVENTS has a strength of around 125 SOFA (Saints of Future youth. Australia) - Youth Prayer JULY YOUTH VIBES Meeting Our patron saint, St. John Paul Saturday, July 10 II devoted much of his life and Youth Prayer meetings give us energy to young people. We too the opportunity to come together YOUTH SOCCER TOURNAMENT are dedicated and committed to to pray for an hour at our church Saturday, July 17 help and support the youth of on 2nd Saturdays. Prayer our parish here at St. Thomas The meetings consist of rosary/ We are focused on building Apostle Syro-Malabar Church, praise and worship, followed by healthy relationships and Hillcrest. a talk or discussion on various strong connections amongst the church related or community- youth to help them grow more OUR SMYM LEADERSHIP based topics. closer to our Syro-Malabar TEAM (2019-2021) faith and our parish. We aim CHAYA KADA to create an atmosphere that Fr Abraham Kazhunadiyil allows God’s Word to lead and (Director) This is our place where all our live in the hearts of our youth. parish youth hang out weekly We invite all youth aged from Franics Joseph (Animator) and sell our naadan chaya every 16yrs and above to attend Dorine George (Coordinator) Sunday. We reopened the Kada our SMYM events. For further Niya Jenny (Asst. Coordinator) at the start of the year 2021 after information please contact our Ivan Jolly (Secretary) the renovation of our area with SMYM leaders. We will update Jislin Joseph (National Rep) the help of our parish trustees parishioners about our events Abin Sojan (Jnt. Secretary) and parishioners. through official parish emails - Loraine George also keep your ears and eyes on (Intercession/Finance) the mass announcements and Ashna Roby (Music Coordinator) notice boards, respectively. Augustine Jogy (Media Coordinator) Best regards, Justin Alex (Sports Coordinator) Alen Chavara SMYM Brisbane South (Outreach Coordinator) Kevin Jolly (International Coordinator) Alex Benny (International Rep) Christina Thomas (Ex Official) Our events are as follows:- YOUTH MASS Our Youth masses are held at 11:30 am every Sundays. Those who are interested to join our choir and liturgy, please contact us. YOUTH VIBES Our monthly gatherings happen on 1st Saturday of every month and is an opportunity to engage 18

PARISH MINISTRY amXrthZn is the mothers’ group of our parish who actively participate in all its activities. We collectively support other service teams to run this church effectively. Our special adoration and intercession prayers keep this community strong in faith. We are one of the strong pillars of our church in supporting children and other members in their spiritual journey. Another area we help is in raising funds by marketing our culinary skills. We make special celebrations in church blessed with floral decorations and homemade nercha, which is always special. We support Youth Tea stall by preparing snacks for sale. Our exercise group, cooking group and floral arrangement group are great platforms to share our talents for the Lord, rejuvenate ourselves and make good friends. We would like to invite all mothers in the parish to join this group. Please feel free to contact our leaders if you would like to join any of these groups and support our activities. The leaders can direct you to the respective Mathruvedi ward representatives. Please contact: Sindhu Jenny- President (0432 164 525) Sheeba Alosius- Secretary (0469 409 924) 19

CAREER Skills for radically changed by automation by the time they get to apply for them. More than half of Australian FUTURE JOBS workers will need to be able to use, configure or build digital systems in the next two to three years. The world is going through a rapid change and so is the life of young people. According to The New Does the current educational system prepare the Work Order, a research report published by The students for such jobs in future? What kind of Foundation for Young Australians, there is an skills will make the young generation fit for such increasing demand for the young people complex futuristic job market? The traditional to shift their focus from acquiring technical skills are specific to a particular task, skills for traditional roles and jobs role or industry. The future jobs require enterprise to futuristic jobs. The last 20 years have seen a dramatic change in skills that are transferable from one job or the work force due to the three industry to another. These skills include global forces of automation, problem solving, communication globalisation and collaboration. and presentation skills, digital The report predicts that 40% of literacy, teamwork, critical thinking, Australian jobs are at high risk of creativity and financial literacy. The automation in the next 10-15 years. report concludes that the jobs of Due to globalisation, 11% of our service the future demand enterprise skills jobs could be lost to overseas market during 70% more than jobs of the past. the same period. Collaboration is pushing 30% The demand for enterprise skills has of Australian workers to participate in flexible been on a steady rise over the past five working arrangements involving multiple jobs and years. It is worth noting that wages are employers. higher for young job-seekers with enterprise While the report exposes the huge loss of jobs in skills than those without them in the same market. certain industries, it provides positive information Therefore, it is imperative for young people to about the job gain in some roles like professionals acquire enterprise skills to promote and reap the and health and security workers. It is estimated that benefits of innovation and entrepreneurialism in 60% of students are being trained in jobs that will be future. Johnson Punneliparambil God Created us, Congratulation on And always seeks us, FIRST HOLY COMMUNION He made Myself, But made Adam and Eve first, DANIEL JOBI He created my Friends and Family, To see a great smile on me, 27/06/2021 I come to church to Pray, So, the skies aren’t Grey. Best compliments from Donnell Jobi, Jobi George & Sheena Jobi Finn Jaison 20

FAITH FORMATION While the intimidating challenges of COVID-19 Marian exhibition, team building activities, outdoor remain, Faith Fest 2021 conducted on April games, music, and panel sharing. The young were 24th & 25th was one of the greatest opportunities challenged to grow and take steps towards maturity afforded to us in the midst of a world-turned and service to our parish community. We could upside down. God made a way as the world shut certainly see the difference these days made to our down. Praise God for his faithfulness, his protection, attendees- a true testament to our faith and efforts. and his provision. Praise Him for our young whose Let’s celebrate the success of our Faith Fest 2021 in lives are changed forever because of the Faith Fest the midst of chaos. It was really something beautiful experiences they had this summer. for God! We sensed God’s merciful protection and Mother Mary’s powerful intercession in many ways. Faith Fest- an intensive faith formation program, Prayers of our parish priest, intercessory groups, was tailored to catechism students (Yr 8-11) across teachers, parents and parishioners have been vital 2 days to learn more about Catholic faith, share the in seeing this faith formation program go forward gospel and introduce conversations about Jesus despite all the challenges. Thank you for your on a deeper level. We adapted to the Covid-19 prayers, they were graciously answered. We rejoice restrictions and safety measures that were in place. together with our parish community in what God is Our catechism staff, volunteers and SMYM Youth doing amongst us. continued to be creative as they connected the young We are all looking forward to many parish events with the parish organised event. Parents trusted us like this to enrich our young and help them in their and signed up their children and youth. 130 young faith journey to “Know Jesus, Live Jesus and Give teens of our parish attended the Faith Fest 2021. Jesus”. They were grouped into 4 houses – Bethlehem, Nazareth, Galilee & Jerusalem. Our young heard Dorine George about the messages of ‘Jesus our Redeemer’ ‘Church our Mother’ and ‘Family is a blessing’ by the guest speakers Fr. Alex Vickers O.P. & Fr. Bony Abraham. The highlights included: celebration of the Holy Eucharist, faith rally, faith exhibitions, 21

WE BELIEVE WE SHARE... OUR FAITH FEST EXPERIENCES Dain Sony – Year 10 Faith Fest was such an engaging, fun, and eye-opening event that I was so glad I attend- ed. Even though on day 1 we all had trouble warming up, by the end of day 2 we were all saddened by the thought of such a program coming to an end. With all the dancing, singing, group activities and powerful talks, my experience there was one I look forward to experiencing again. Charles Joseph – Year 10 Faith Fest was an enlightening experience for me, a short retreat which was able to convey Gods’ precepts through various activities. It was through these activities, that we, the children were able to realise the presence of God in our daily lives, thus helping to increase our faith. Angel Martin – Year 9 Faith Fest was an amazing experience for me; it was so awesome to come together with our friends and celebrate what we believe in. Fr Bony was hilarious and I am grateful to have received answers for some of the questions I had about my Catholic Faith. Neefa Jenny – Year 8 Faith fest was a very fun experience for me because I did lots of activities I haven’t done. It wasn’t anything like the adult retreat, because it included songs, games, dances, and competitions. I would definitely want this to occur every single year. Diamonds Artwork Registration Begins on 5th Sep. 2021 Baisy Reji Oct. 2 & 3 (Saturday, Sunday) 22 Catechism Students of Year : 4 - 7 Time: 8.30 am - 5:00 pm

One of my favourite child- HERE vocation: “Feed my sheep”. To hood Biblical stories is that of I receive our personal vocation, Jonah and the whale. This tells the we need to take that first step of tale of a person named Jonah who AM loving, trusting, and respecting was called by God but resisted that LORD God and His will for us, uncon- call in all possible ways. All of us ditionally. Mother Mary, by con- have an inner yearning to pursue Everyone has a sciously surrendering to God’s will, our dreams. We are born with stars vocation, find yours… attained one of the greatest roles in our eyes – wishes that we want ever to be achieved by a mortal - to pursue and achieve. Sunil Kunnath that of the Mother of Jesus, Son of God. Vocation is different to pursuing John Maria Vianney “A priest is not our dreams. It is God calling us a man for himself - he is a priest “Life in the Holy Spirit fulfills the to live a life that has been spe- for others”. The call that Simon and vocation of man “(CCC1699). The cially designed and customised Andrew received from Jesus was entire life of Jesus was led by the for us according to His will – our to be ‘fishers of men and women’. Spirit. We are also led by the Spir- best life! We all have heard about Just the way they have left behind, it daily to do wonderful things as Blessed Carlos Acutis, fifteen- we may have to leave behind the per God’s plan. Though the source year-old saint from this millen- nets which entangle our present of calling is God’s Spirit, we often nium who loved computers, video dreams to follow Jesus. experience that call within a church games and internet like us. What When we love Jesus and put Him where we meet with Jesus. Church made him special was that he first in our life, we can hear His call. is where we experience the joy and never missed daily mass and he Jesus asked Saint Peter “Do you freedom of God’s forgiveness. Just even persuaded his mother to be love me?”. When St Peter answers as the Holy Spirit led the apostles a regular attendee at Holy Mass. In in the affirmative, he receives his to do extraordinary things, let us Carlo’s own words “All people are receive the Holy Spirit from the born as originals but many die as church. In the words of Saint John photocopies”. We are so privileged Paul II, “Blessed are they who, to be part of Syro Malabar Church attracted by the Word and mould- which has one of the greatest ed by the Sacraments, speak their numbers of priestly and religious ‘Here I am!’” They are setting out vocation in the world. Do you know on the path of total and radical that Pope John Paul II once asked belonging to God. our bishops “What is the secret of so many vocations from Kerala?” Dear children, love Jesus with whole of your heart and receive Life lived in community is one of the gift of the Holy Spirit through the greatest differences which our church. Be not afraid. Step out makes vowed religious life differ- of the boat to follow Jesus. The ent to family life. To paraphrase St whole church is praying for you. 23

MISSION As believers who have re- EAVAUNGSELTISERALIA ceived their faith from St Thomas the Apostle and, FOLLOWING THE SPIRIT OF by God’s plan, are living in Australia, it is nothing less ST. THOMAS of our duty and mission to evangelise Australia in the THE APOSTLE spirit of St Thomas the Apos- tle. In order to share our faith other creative initiatives. This platform could be used with others, we must firstly to share our Syro-Malabar tradition through imag- deepen our own faith, then es of our celebrations and events as well as to post learning about the challeng- Biblical messages and ‘Saints of the Day’, which will es facing Australia and ulti- influence others. Members of our Church communi- mately taking action. ty should participate in ministries such as the street evangelisation EAT (Evangelise Australia Team) First of all, we must root ourselves in the faith that we ministry by which we can influence others on a per- have received from St Thomas the Apostle because, sonal level. Importantly, we should focus on reviving in order to “live Jesus and give Jesus” to others, we the faith of parents as it is through them that children must first know Jesus ourselves. We should read receive their faith. This could be done by conducting the Bible daily, listen to other evangelists, ask the inquiry groups in which they can ask questions and Holy Spirit to inspire us and be strengthened by the learn more about the faith. Moreover, Sacramental Sacraments so that we grow in holiness and become programs in Latin parishes must be improved with more Christ-like. By emulating Jesus, we evangelise at least a follow-up for candidates. In the Bible, St by and through ourselves, following the spirit of St Thomas demonstrates the curious nature of hu- Thomas the Apostle on a very personal level. mankind (John 20:24-29). In light of this, we should accept that others may be doubtful or sceptic and Secondly, we must educate ourselves to evange- we must aim to answer their questions as much as lise the society in which we live by learning more possible. about it. When Jesus commanded His disciples to Ultimately, seeing is believing, and people will be- “go out and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew lieve what they see - through our actions and what 28:19), St Thomas did so with courage, zeal and we put out there on platforms such as social media. boldness to overcome the challenges - even oceans We, “who have not seen but still believe”, must lead and language barriers could not stop him. Modern others to believing by showing them Christ through Australian society is heavily influenced by atheism, our own selves. secularism, social media and popular culture. Learn- ing about these challenges to the evangelisation Blessy Mathew of Australia will enable us to effectively overcome them. We can do this by armouring ourselves with (Blessy Mathew is the First Prize Winner of the the Word of God and asking the Holy Spirit to give Essay Writing Competition held in preparation for us the courage to proclaim Jesus boldly so that our the Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle, 2021) voices become the voice of Christ in Australia. Finally, we must take action as a Church. The Church, the Body of Christ, as the united community of be- lievers, has more power to influence society and has been established to carry out this very mission by Christ Himself. We can spread Christian values, such as love of neighbour, compassion and forgiveness through our words and actions. Above all, we must pray for Australia as prayer is the most powerful tool with which to combat the powers of the world. As social media is one of the most powerful plat- forms available, we should utilise it to engage the younger generation along with music, dance, art and 24

Sam Michael THE OFFICIAL PARISH MAGAZINE Aleena Devassia 'It is '. who lives in Fiona Joseph Alan Madappatt Shawn Martin Galatians 2:20 Maryl Rose Achadan Merry Mathew Cyril Zachariah Jiya Jiju Joshua Pottathuparambil Ryan Madappatt Gianna Robert The WINNERS of IN LOVING MEMORIES OF Elocution Competition Hegal Joseph (Held in preparation for the Parish Feast 2021) S/O Joseph (Kunjumon) & Anies First Prize : Jozio Arikkatt Brother of Franklin Joseph DOB 24/02/2001 DOD 19/08/2020 Second Prize : Anna Thomas & Joann Sibi Peter Third Prize : Angel Martin Complimentary Prizes: Nova Renjith & Cyril Zachariah 25

Parish Feast Compliments Parish Feast Compliments Jimmy Arikkatt & Family Alosius Peter & Family 51st Wedding Anniversary 15th Wedding Anniversary (17-06-2021) Sebastian Scaria & Aniamma Sebastian Sijo George & Gincy Sijo 18th Happy Wedding Anniversary 15th Happy Birthday Judin Jose & Sheeja Judin Nova Ranjith 1st Happy Birthday (26/06/2021) 9th Happy Birthday (25/06/2021) Samuel Achadan Sean Joseph Sebastian 26

St Thomas the Apostle Syro-Malabar Parish | Brisbane South Mass Timings : 9:00 am, 11.30am Sunday : 9:00am Monday : 7:00pm Tuesday : 9:00am Wednesday : 9:00am Thursday : 6:30 pm Adoration and Holy Mass Friday : 9:00 am Saturday Catechism Classes : Sunday 10:15am – 11.15am Malayalam Classes : Sunday 9.05am – 10.05am EXODUS 21- Ongoing Faith Formation for the Young and Adults Every Second Saturday of the month. Time : 10: 15am -1:30pm (After 9:00am Mass) Anointing Fire Catholic Ministries - SOE Children (10 yrs - 17yrs) Prayer Gathering On Every First Saturday from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Nurses Ministry Monthly Prayer with Rosary & Adoration Every first Sunday of the month. Time : 10: 30am -11:20am (After 9:00am Mass) Disclaimer The opinions expressed in this magazine are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Santhom Insights or its editors. Information contained in our magazines have been obtained by the editorial team from sources believed to be reliable and original. This publication is for private circulation only. The Editorial Council wishes to give all the glory to God. If you would like to send us your creative suggestions, feedback, write-ups or personal and commercial advertisements please email : [email protected] For Advertisements : Mr. Judin Jose (0401 584 026) For General Enquiries : Mr. Sebastian Anthikattu (0470 329 284) Visit Our Parish Website : syromalabarbrisbanesouth.org.au 27

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