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www.kccoceania.com The Knanaya News of Oceania EDITORIAL BOARD Joby Philip Joy Parippallil Kuriakose Thoppil Chandy Mathew Malliyil Sub Editor Sub Editor Karukaparambil KCCO President Chief Editor Vineetha Thomas Rison John Benjamin Jacob Siby Abraham Brisbane Thenganattu Melbourne Kizhakkethil Townsville KCCO General Secretary Sydney Suji Sony Jomon Jose Rinky Kuriakose Vincent Luckose Kudumbakuzhyil Poozhikunnel Puthuppalil Kizhakkanadiyil Newcastle Perth Adelaide Canberra 4

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www.kccoceania.com The Knanaya News of Oceania KCYLO Update – Team 2021-2023 To our dear Knanaya community, “This logo was designed to We also launched writing On the 24th of January 2021, due accurately represent our rich Competition named ‘KCYLO Literary to the current COVID-19 pandemic, knanaya heritage. The colours Fest 2021,’ in loving memory of the previous KCYLO Committee of blue and red are primarily Thomas Abraham Parayamkalayil. 2019-2021 conducted an online considered as royal colours. These With 3 writing genres to enter and election in order to determine the were used in the logo to 6 opportunities to win prize money. new leaders of KCYLO. Our youth represent the royal blood of our In addition to such initiatives, we members across Oceania, actively knanaya people. Instead of a were fortunate enough to witness participated in electing the new/ logo, I have opted to design a the creation of a new KCYL unit in current KCYLO executive commi- crest for KCYLO, as it is typically Townsville. Thank you to Mr. Tony ttee. We would like to extend our used to identify a house or a Thomas Chooravelikudilil, Mr. gratitude to our youth league for family, and knanaya community Rithin Ciril, Ms. Anitra Sabu John, entrusting us with this respon- is one that places a huge Mr. Edwin Jomon and Ms. Athira sibility as we promise to fulfill this emphasis on relationships and Thomas for being at the forefront role to the best of our abilities. We family. Other elements like the of this new addition. Our ever- would like to especially thank the sail boat and “AD 345” are growing community is even ex-president, Suzan Reji and the ex- cornerstones of our knanaya stronger! secretary Basil Sunny, for heritage. The cross on the boat is facilitating a smooth transition and there to represent the catholic Furthermore, in April KCYLO for providing our committee with a faith, us knanaya people follow. announced its next biennial youth warm welcome. Lastly the Australian flag is there camp, ‘BLAZE 2022’ for all KCYLO KCYLO has proudly run many new to show our aussie pride and its Members aged from 15 and older, initiatives, that have transpired what connects us all as Knanaya which is to be held in Sunshine over the course of 2021 thus far. We youth of oceania.” Coast, Queensland. Due to the would like to take this opportunity, With our new logo decided, we severity of the COVID pandemic, to share these moments that have launched an Instagram account with the best interest of KCYLO at kept our KCYLO members active, with the intent of further heart and under the guidance of despite the looming pandemic. connecting our members. @kcylo_ KCCO, we postponed the event As KCYLO was established 7 helps us interact with younger from October 2021 to July 2022. years ago, we decided it was time to update our logo and members who don’t use Facebook, Despite these changes, we create a design that suits the providing them with all relevant were overwhelmed with youth vibrancy of our current league. updates. This account has been interest and officially closed In February, we held a logo growing, with a current following registrations on the 20th of competition as an opportunity of close to 400 youngsters! September. Proudly, ‘Blaze for the youth to determine the 2022’ has 270+ participants new face of KCYLO. We were 7 registered, which surpasses all overwhelmed with the previous camp attendee amount of creative entries records. Partnered with KCCO, from all over Australia and KCWFO, KCCQ and KCYL appreciate the effort of all Brisbane, we endeavour to participants. Voting was done make this camp memorable by our KCYLO members to and exciting time for all determine the top two logos, attendees which will be filled which was then judged by with Knanaya spirit, values and KCYLO’S first president Mrs. Jenifer beliefs. Hoping to see you all Vivek, who decided Saji Kunnum- in January! In faith and love, puram of KCYL Melbourne as the Alfred John - KCYLO President final winner, Selwin The following Donia Mathew - KCYLO Secretary is the statement submitted by Selwin which explains his design…

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www.kccoceania.com The Knanaya News of Oceania KNANAYA CATHOLIC WOMEN’S FORUM OF OCEANIA (KCWFO) KCWFO is a forum of knanaya catholic The current executive committee was women of oceania covering regions of elected in February 2021 to lead the KCWFO Australia Newzealand and Singapore. for the term 2021-2023. Following are the KCWFO is formed under the basic knanaya key milestones we have accompilished catholic principles to support knanaya women empowerment with the motto of ‘  A motto and and logo for KCWFO individually strong collectively powerful’.  A social media platform for better KCWFO has been a platform to communication and content sharing connect organise and strengthen knanaya between women in Oceania values and traditions between knanaya women in Oceania. KCWFO’s primary  A committee has been formed to draft objective is to bring all women’s forums in a bylaw for KCWFO Oceania to a unified platform and work closely with knanaya catholic congress of  Motivational session on women Oceania (KCCO) and Knanaya Catholic empowerment Community.  Supported 11 families in Kerala KCWFO’s main aims and objectives are affected by covid -19 pandemic through Fr.Davis Chiramel appeal  To provid a forum for the knanaya women residing in Oceania to preserve and  Talent and skill sharing of members foster their religious, social, cultural and through social media platform specifically traditional values of knanaya catholic for knanaya women in Oceania community. KCWFO will continue to work  Establish the growth of local women’s together with KCCO and KCYLO in Oceania forum units wherever needed and bridge the for empowering women, nurturing young gap between women of all ages. generation by uplifting knanaya traditions and values.  Encourage women to provide support and guidance to our children to practice KCWFO’s hearty felicitations and catholic faith, knanaya tradition and values. sincere greetings for the successful completion of the voice of Oceania knanaya  To recognize and promote various community SWAJANAM. skills, talents, and accomplishments with in knanaya women residing in Oceania. Best Wishes KCWFO executive committee 9

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www.kccoceania.com The Knanaya News of Oceania Canberra Knanaya Catholic Association CKCA Executive Committee Soji Abraham Tais Kuriakose Joice Mathew President Secretary Treasurer Aneesh Abraham Roshan Punnoose Baiju Korah Vice President Joint Secretary National Council Member Kevin Abraham Mayamol Shibi Pratheesh Francis KCYL Representative Womens Forum Public Relation Officer Representative 15

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www.kccoceania.com The Knanaya News of Oceania KCANZ Executive Committee : Joby Cyriac Erikattu - President; Binu Mathew Kattiparambil - Vice President; Stevenson Mathew Analil - Secretary; Jaimy Roji Arakumthanathu - Joint Secretary; Sabimon Alex Vallikunnel Thottiyil - Treasurer Committee Members : Jithin Jimmy Joseph Urumpil; Jobin Jacob Mankottil; Jomon Mathew Kuzikattuputhenpurayil; Pinto Johny Keeparel Coordinators : Ann Maria Vallikunnel Thottiyil - Women’s Coordinator; Anna Mariya Sajan Kuzhimparambil - Youth Coordinator, Angel Stephen Thekekunnakatu - Kids Coordinator; ; Ayesha Joby Erikattu - Kids Coordinator; Mathews Biju Kavanal - Sports Coordinator; Dawn Pathiplackil - Arts Coordinator Area Representatives : Dills Joseph Ottathycal - Christchurch; Abraham Pachikara - New Plymouth; Ajimon Jose Thundathil - Dunedin; Cyriac Joseph Kariyachen - Palmerston North 21

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www.kccoceania.com The Knanaya News of Oceania A VIRTUAL ONAM FOR NEWCASTLE KNANAYA FAMILY From the arrival of Mahabali celebration and we played very The first prize for payasam innovative games like tug of war making was bagged by Mr. Mathews, to the making of pookkalam and and many more games. It was a 2nd prize Mr. Jinumon and the 3rd pulikkali, Newcastle Knanaya night full of laughter and fun. prize Mr. Cyriac. The winners for Association brought the spirit of family photo were Mr. Cyriac and The games and the team family, Mr.Jackson and Family and Onam to the virtual space. The activities revived the team spirit in Mr. Ajeesh and family respectively. pandemic impacted the very nature our members and set them up for Kids speech 6–9-year winners were of Onam celebration, however this the next upcoming competitions, i.e Grace Shibu, Emilia Kuruvilla and kids Onam speech competition, Halona Jinumon respectively. Kids did not lower the spirit of the families Onam theme family photo and Speech 10-15 years winners were in Newcastle. ‘Online Ayum Onam payasam cooking video compe- Hannah Jinumon, Grace Saneesh Agoshikkanam’, adhering to social tition. A deadline was given to the and Julia Jackson respectively. members to pre shoot the videos of distancing norms and the lockdown the various competitions and to Thanks to the amazing in Newcastle, our newly elected upload it in the link given. Everyone executive team for their hard work. committee members came up with participated with great enthusiasm Onam 2021 was one of the and unlike the usual video, I was memorable celebrations to brilliant ideas to celebrate Onam with surprised to see the creative minds remember. everyone. One of them was Onam and mind-blowing cooking videos. night which was celebrated on 13th Rinky Renjith August at 7pm via zoom meeting. Everybody was dressed up in Onam attire and sat with their families. Mr. Jackson, our game master hosted the 23

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