Santhome Messenger July-2012- Faridabad Diocesan Bullettin

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SANTH MEMessenger

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Festal Greetings to our Dear Archbishop

Kuriakose Bharanikulangara

15th July

Festal Greetings to our Dear Fathers

Fr. Antony Moothedan

June 13

Fr. John Chozhithara

June 24

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June 29

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SANTH MEMessenger- 1 - July 2012

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Editorial Board

PatronArchbishop Mar Kuriakose Bharanikulangara

Chief EditorRev. Fr. Antony Moothedan

Managing EditorRev. Fr. John Chozhithara

Sub Editor Shri. Johnson V.P.

MembersRev. Dr. Pious MalekandathilRev. Fr. Varghese MoonjelyRev. Fr. Jimmichan KarthanamRev. Fr. Vakkachan KumpailRev. Sr. Usha SHShri. Thankachan JoseSmt. Santhi JosephSmt. Celin George

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PASTORAL LETTER...................................................... 03

Message from Leonardo Cardinal Sandri...................... 06

Message from Cardinal Fernando Filoni....................... 07

Message of the Apostolic Nuncio ............................... 09

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St Joseph’s Service Society ........................................ 20

Department of Catechesis ......................................... 21

Department of Family Apostolate............................... 22

Delhi Syro-Malabar Youth Movement .......................... 23

Prison Ministry ....................................................... 27

Archbishop at Infant Jesus school, Sanjoe Puram........... 29

The Shepherd knowing his sheep ................................ 31

SANTH MEMessenger - 2 -July 2012

02.06.12 The Native Parish of Archbishop (Karippassery) gave a Reception to His Grace. He celebrated the Mass. He was felicitated in a Public meeting attended by various dignitaries including His Beatitude George Alenchery, Kerala Excise Minister, M.P., M.L.A., M.L.C. and others.Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly gaves a reception to Archbishop at Ernakulam Basilica.

04.06.12 Malankara Coordinator visited His Grace.05.06.12 Archbishop made a Courtesy visit to His Grace Archbishop Vincent M. Concessao and

Bishop Franco Mulackal and had lunch with them.06.06.12 Archbishop had a meeting with Apostolic Nuncio together with Archbishop Vincent Concessao.

Archbishop visited Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Okhla.07.06.12 Holy Mass at Adoration Convent, Karol Bagh.

Mr. A.C. Michael, Member, Minority Commission, Govt. of Delhi had a meeting with Archbishop.09.06.12 Archbishop attended gathering of Diocesan Priests (EKM)

Archbishop addressed the DSYM Executive MeetingArchbishop attended a Civic Reception and Dinner hosted by Member, National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions.

12.06.12 Holy Mass at St. Antony’s Church, Koratty.Archbishop presided Bharanikulangara Family Trust annual gathering at Kodussery.

13.06.12 Archbishop visited Mr. Jose Augustine’s house to give condolence on his mother’s death. He said office.

14.06.12 Archbishop made a courtesy visit to Varapuzha Archbishop and had Dinner with him.15.06.12 Reception at Satyadeepam Office; released a new book of Fr. Paul Thelakatt.

Archbishop visited CMC Provincial House in Ernakulam.16.06.12 Moozhikulam parish gave a civic reception to His Grace and Archbishop celebrated Holy Mass.

Thripunithura Parish gave a reception to His Grace and he attended a falicitation meeting.19.06.12 The Parish Priest, Fr. Kattayil along with the parish council members of Aya Nagar parish visited

Archbishop.

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15.07.12 Feast of St. Thomas and St. Alphonsa, Faridabad

16.07.12 Janakpuri17.07.12 Meeting with Synodal Committee for the Mission Year, Karol Bagh18.07.12 Monthly Recollection, Okhla, Navinta together with priests of Archdiocese of Delhi20 – 24.07.12 Kerala, Vimalagiri Church, St. Alphonsa Feast, Bharananganam

26.07.12 Caritas India, Consultation on development, Delhi, Leaving for Jaipur27.07.12 CST Provincial House, Rajasthan28.07.12 Karol Bagh, FCC Provincial House, Palam29.07.12 Knanaya Youth Convention, Don Bosco, Okhal03.08.12 Kerala04.08.12 Mangalampuzha Seminary, Kerala05.08.12 St. George's Church, Thiruvankulam, Kerala07.08.12 Karol Bagh, Delhi09.08.12 Monthly recollection, Faridabad10 - 11.08.12 Bangalore, RRC Marian Convention12.08.12 Pastoral Visit, Defence Colony14.08.12 Mariam Nagar, Ghaziabad15.08.12 Parish Day Celebration, St. Francis of Assisi Church, Dilshad Garden20 – 28.08.12 Syro-Malabar Bishops’ Synod, Mount St. Thomas, Kakkanad, Kerala29 – 31.08.12 Rome

Events of Previous Month


Dear brothers and sisters in Jesus,

I am pleased to learn that our Catechism Department has chosen as this year’s Motto “Family prayer: beginning of catechesis” and I am delighted to devote the first pastoral letter after my Episcopal Ordination and solemn installation as your Bishop to the

theme of catechetical formation. Already in the previous pastoral letter I had underlined the importance of family in society and of the centrality of family prayer in married life. I take this opportunity to appreciate the selfless services of all our catechism teachers, guidance of our priests and sisters, students and their parents who are zealously engaged in the faith formation of hundreds of our kids and thereby of the whole future generation. May God bless you all!

The Second Vatican Council, the 50th anniversary of which is being celebrated this year, stresses that family is the “domestic church”. Family is the first pulpit where the Word of God is to be preached and practiced. Naturally the first preachers in this scenario are parents and grandparents. The habit of reading the Bible and sharing the Word of God should be fostered in each Christian family. The practice of reading a passage of the Bible before meals in some families and religious houses is laudable. Similarly, parents can introduce Bible reading before, during or after family prayer. Parents must see that there is a copy of the Bible in each home; for each child, a Children’s Bible could be given as a Birthday gift, which will form part of their collection of books. So that the Word of God is spread in our communities, copies of the Bible would be suitable prizes for a variety of family or neighborhood events and parish competitions.

Family prayer is very important in maintaining the religious atmosphere in a family. Whether it is in the evening or during the meals, the coming together of all family members and praying together will cement family ties and nourish the love and communion of all family members. As St. Augustine says, “a family that prays together, stays together”. The beautiful practice of greeting each other after the family prayer must

PASTORAL LETTERArchbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara

Diocese of Faridabad, Sant Alphonsa Bhavan, 8 A/13, WEA Karol Bagh, New Delhi - 110 005


be continued. It has not only a spiritual effect, but also a psychological and social effect. It becomes a means of reconciliation and forgiveness, an expression of love and unity. It is from the atmosphere of a prayerful family that good vocations will sprout.

In Kerala, if parents are hindered to attend the evening prayers in the family, grandparents will take the initiative and lead the prayer. But in the migrant context of Delhi, many kids do not have that possibility. Therefore, parents should pay special attention that our kids foster the habit of praying together in the family.

For what should we pray during the family prayer? First and foremost, the family prayer should be prompted by personal spirituality. Family prayer leads our children to God. Before they go to the playschools and primary schools, they learn elementary lessons of education in the family. Similarly, they should learn Christian values and virtues from parents in the family. Family prayer should strengthen our relationship with Jesus and make our spiritual life grow. It should be also an occasion to examine our consciences, to evaluate our relationships with the Lord and with others, especially with those in the family. Family prayer must be an occasion to feel the presence of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, to whom families are dedicated. Such moments are also an occasion to meditate on whether the family lives like the Holy Family of Nazareth. Family prayer also offers moments to pray for those who are sick and suffering, in particular those who are in difficulty and mental strain. It is the time to pray for our children, their exams and their success. If parents do that well, their children will spontaneously learn to do it themselves.

Family prayer is also a time to pray for the departed. Praying for the dead is a venerable tradition of the Syro-Malabar Church. I am happy to learn that in all family prayers one prayer is dedicated to the eternal repose of the dead.

During family prayer different types of popular devotions, to the Blessed Virgin and to Saints, could be practiced. In this sense, in many parts the rosary forms an essential part of the family prayer. We are known to have great Marian devotion and it needs to be practiced at home. Devotions including Novenas and various forms of popular piety could be practiced together with family prayer. For example, where the tradition of Devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help is practiced on Saturdays, it should be continued; as well as the devotion to St. Joseph in the month of March, Marian devotion in the month of May, devotion to Sacred Heart of Jesus in the month of June, etc. This will surely help introduce the lives of saints to our kids. In the context of the Syro-Malabar Church, devotion and novenas to Sr. Alphonsa, Bl. Chavara Kuriakose, Bl. Mariam Thresia, Bl. Mother Theresa, etc. could be introduced. The lives of saints teach us how they experienced God in their lives. In the same manner, where the practice of saying the evening breviary prayer in the family is observed, it ought to be continued.

In the hectic world of today and under the pressure of each one’s occupation, all may not be able to attend Holy Mass every day; but spending together some time in family prayer and praying for each other is something that could be realized if one really wants. If this is absolutely not practical in some cases due to various reasons, a common prayer


during the family meal should be encouraged. Another way of family prayer is teaching the children to pray before going to school, or praying early morning when they get up, and at night time before they go to sleep, etc.

A favorable atmosphere is to be set for conducting the family prayer. For example, with TVs on and high volume music playing in the next room, no family prayer can be conducted in peace and serenity. Lighting a candle or lamp, putting some flowers in the prayer room, etc will surely add to the atmosphere of the family prayer. It is also imperative to switch off the mobile phones and similar devices and thereby our children will learn to spend a few moments in silence and recollection. It goes without saying that the presence of both parents during the family prayer is extremely important.

Family prayer is also an occasion to sing together. Many of our children are gifted with a talent in music and after or during the family prayer they should be encouraged to sing some devotional songs. I hope that the catechism department will give some guidance and practice also in devotional music, which could be sung during the family prayer.

Equally important is the family meal. Unfortunately, in some families no fresh food is cooked and the children are constrained to consume alone “fast food” or frozen food. This is a dangerous tendency that affects the psychological balance of our children. In such separated or scattered family situations, no family prayer could be expected.

It is my ardent wish that in our new diocese there will be thousands of good families well founded in deep faith and religious values, which is nourished by family prayer. Thus our parishes will become Christian communities of living witness to the future generation.

+ Archbishop Kuriakose BharanikulangaraBishop of Faridabad

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Your Grace,

Today, through the laying on of hands and the action of the Holy Spirit, you have been invested with the fullness of the priesthood of Jesus Christ. Sharing fully now in the mission handed on by the Apostles, you are to lead a portion of God’s peo-

ple, teaching, sanctifying and governing them in communion with the Major Archbishop and Archiepiscopal Synod of the Syro-Malabar Church and the Supreme Pontiff, Pope Benedict XVI. Indeed, in view of your many years of service to the Holy See, His Holiness has accorded you the title Archbishop ad personam.

As is well know, the local church entrusted to your care is no ordinary one. The erection of the new Eparchy of Faridabad of the Syro-Malabar faithful signifies recognition of the spreading of Syro-Malabar faithful throughout India and of the need to provide them with pastoral care according to their proper tradition. They have awaited you with eager longing, as was eloquently expressed to us from Delhi Syro Malabar Mission. This is an occasion full of hope: the prospect of the presence of a vital Syro-Malabar Church, with strong families, numerous vocations, and missionary zeal in the capital area of India promises good things for all the Christians and the people of all faiths present there.

I willingly join with you and with the many faithful of Faridabad in thanking God for this great gift. May the grace that you receive today provide you with the wisdom, courage and charity that befit a faithful servant of Our Lord Jesus Christ. His Excellency, Archbishop Secretary, Msgr. Cyril Vasil, the Under-Secretary, Msgr. Maurizio Malvestiti, and all the Staff of this Congregation renew their best wishes on the occasion of your ordination to the episcopate.

To His Beatitude Cardinal George Alencherry, to the Apostolic Nuncio and to the Bishops, Priests, consecrated persons and lay faithful participating in this solemn ordination ceremony, I express my brotherly and profound regards. May the Risen Lord, through the intercession of Our Lady, the Mother of God and of the Church, Queen of Apostles, and the prayers of St. Thomas, obtain for Your Grace the abundant outpouring of the Divine Spirit.

CONGREGATIOPRO ECCLESIIS ORIENTALIBUS

Message on the occasion of the Episcopal ordination of Msgr. Kuriakose Bharanikulangara

to the Eparchy of Faridabad of the Syro-Malabar faithful May 26th, 2012

Prot. No. 13/2012

Leonardo Card. SandriPrefect

Leonardo Cardinal Sandri


Your Excellency,

The creation of the new Diocese of Faridabad in India, comprising the territories in and around New Delhi (including the States of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu Kashmir, as well as the civil Districts of Gauthambuddnagar and

Ghaziabad of Uttar Pradesh) for the pastoral care of the Syro-Malabar faithful and their missionary activities, is a historical event in the history of the same Syro-Malabar sui iuris Church, in its two thousand years’ existence in India. Through this act of the Holy Father, a long cherished desire of the St. Thomas Christians of Syro-Malabar Church in India is fulfilled.

On this happy occasion I sincerely congratulate you, Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara, the First Bishop of the newly erected Diocese and I pray that the Lord assists you always in this new mission. The international experience you have gathered during the past seventeen years, that you served in different Apostolic Nunciatures, will certainly of be of great help to you in building up the new Diocese and guiding it pastorally. Full unity and communion within the same Church and with the other Churches sui iuris is necessary to give a common and convincing witness to the Gospel in the missionary context of the Country. The mission entrusted to the Church is one and the same: “Go and preach to all the nations and baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” (Mathew 28, 19-20). Therefore, all the three Churches sui iuris should remain united in faith and proceed with a common mind and spirit, maintaining, however, the particular theological, liturgical, religious and spiritual patrimony of each one, which certainly adds to the beauty of the one and the same Catholic Church.

I also take this occasion to invite all the Syro-Malabar faithful to intensely live their centuries long ecclesial and spiritual tradition, and to remain always united with their Bishop and other Pastors, with an open heart to promote communion with the faithful of other Churches sui iuris and collaborate with them, in living out and fulfilling the common missionary mandate.

Rome, 7th May 2012

Cardinal Fernando Filoni

CONGREGATIOPRO GENTIUM EVANGELIZATIONE

PROT. N.1344/12


May the continuous prayers of St. Thomas the Apostle and of St. Alphonsa, the beloved daughter of the Syro-Malabar Church, constantly accompany the new Diocese and its Bishop, priests, religious and laity.

Yours devotedly,

To His ExcellencyMsgr. Kuriakose BHARANIKULANGARAArchbishop-Bishop of FaridabadINDIA

(via Apostolic Nunciature)

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Your Eminence, Cardinal Alencherry and Cardinal Gracias

Your Graces and Lordships, Distinguished Guests,

The Clergy and Religious,

Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,

As the representative of the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI in India, at the beginning of this solemn celebration, I am pleased to be with you today to express my felicitations to Msgr. Kuriakose Bharanikulangara, the first Bishop of the newly

erected Eparchy of Faridabad. On this auspicious occasion, I gladly convey to all of you the joy and closeness of the Holy Father and extend his Apostolic Blessing as a pledge of heavenly favors. I join all the Syro-Malabar faithful in the Eparchy in thanking God for giving it a new Chief Pastor.

The Holy Father, through the collaborative efforts of the Secretariat of State of the Holy See, the Congregation for Oriental Churches, the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, and the CBCI established the new Eparchy of Faridabad for the pastoral care of the Syro-Malabar faithful. For this important pastoral work, the Holy Father has sent to the Eparchy of Faridabad, Msgr. Kuriakose Bharanikulangara, with the title Archbishop, ad personam, who has been a member of the Diplomatic Corps of the Holy See for many years. In releasing him for this important service, the Holy Father conveys his solicitude for the pastoral care of the Syro-Malabar faithful.

Dear Brother Archbishop Kuriakose, as the first Bishop of the Eparchy of Faridabad, you are called to be the Shepherd and Father of this local church in full unity and communion with the Universal Church, which you have served until now, and which is reflected in your Episcopal motto “in fidei communione,” be a promoter of communion with every one.

Archbishop Salvatore Pennacchio at the Installation of Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara,Bishop of Faridabad

Message of the Apostolic Nuncio


May Christ, the King – who is the best example of servant – leadership – the Patron of the Cathedral of the Eparchy, be your model and guide. In a short while you will receive the outpouring of the Holy Spirit to make of you a credible witness of the Risen Savior. You will be numbered among the successors of the apostles and called to teach, govern and sanctify the members of the Syro-Malabar Church. Be always grateful to God for this immense gift and important ministry.

To the Clergy, the Religious and the Syro-Malabar faithful of the new Eparchy, you are the collaborators of the Bishop in spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all. May your commitment to the Lord assure Archbishop Kuriakose of your cooperation in working together so that Christ may be better known, loved and served, through your love and service for everyone.

In reiterating my felicitations to Archbishop Kuriakose, together with the collaborators of the Apostolic Nunciature in Delhi, all over the world, as well as in Berlin, your last assignment, I entrust you and the whole of the Eparchy of Faridabad, to our Blessed Mother. May she bless you as you begin your pastoral ministry so that the Gospel message of her Son, may enliven the hearts of all the faithful in this part of the beloved country of India.

20.06.12 Archbishop visited SH Provincial House, Najafgarh and celebrated Holy Mass on their feast.23.06.12 Archbishop attended the General Body meeting of the Catholic Association of Delhi Syro-Malabar

Mission.25.06.12 Archbishop visited FCC Provincial House, Palam.

Justice Cyriac Joseph made a courtesy visit to Archbishop.

Archbishop was accorded a reception at Prison Ministry Centre.27.06.12 Courtesy visit to the Union Minister, Mr. K.V.Thomas.29.06.12 Archbishop attended the Provincial Day celebrations at CSC Provincial House, Ghaziabad.

Archbishop inaugurated the “DSYM Nurses’ Retreat” at Divine Retreat Centre Faridabad and also attended Patron’s Day celebrations of St. Peter’s Convent, Faridabad. His Grace met the Parish Council Members of Faridabad Cathedral.

30.06.12 Archbishop attended the inaugural function of the “Laity Synod” at Naveenata, Okhla.Archbishop attended the Santhome Messenger Editorial Board Meeting.Archbishop visited the Karol Bagh Parish and met the Parish Council Members.

01.07.12 Archbishop inaugurated the Catechism Classes for the year 2012 - 13Archbishop left for Regional Bishop’s Conference in Punjab and Chandigarh.

02&03.07.12 Bishop’s Conference in Jalandhar, Punjab.04.07.12 Archbishop attended the meeting of the Governing Body of St. Joseph’s Service Society.05.07.12 Archbishop attended Prison Ministry function in Rohini Jail and distributed prizes.06.07.12 Mr. Jose K. Mani, M.P. made a courtesy visit to Archbishop.

Archbishop celebrated Holy Mass during the Ruby Jubilee Celebrations of R. K. Puram St. Thomas Church.

07.07.12 Archbishop celebrated Holy Mass at Paharganj Parish during their St. Thomas Feast.Archbishop visited Karol Bagh Parish and inaugurated the Catechism Classes and gave the Confirmation Sacrament.Janakpuri Parish celebrated St. Thomas feast. Archbishop celebrated Holy Mass. He gave First Holy Communion and Confirmation Sacraments to the children. He inaugurated the Housing Project initiated by the Church for the Catholic families.

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SANTH MEMessenger

July 2012- 15 -

Ceremonial welcome to all the Eminent guests

In Fidei Communione – Participation of international guests

Crowned by the Cardinal

Mar Kuriakose Bharanikulangara makes the pledge in front of the Cardinal

Blessings of the Congregation

Giving the Shepherd's Crozier The Archbishop is enthroned

- 16 -

- 17 -

SANTH MEMessenger

July 2012 - 18 -

The Archbishop flanked by the Eminent prelates

First Mass of the Archbishop

Representing the German Church

Delhi Chief Minister at the auspicious event

The proud Mother

Offering from a proud teacher, friend and guide

Offering from the parish of his second home town

July 2012


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Do you want to help the new Diocese?A helping hand to build up necessary

infrastructures will be appreciated.

Please contact: Financial Manager, Diocese of Faridabad, Sant Alphonsa Bhavan, 8A/13 W.E.A, Karol Bagh, New Delhi – 110005, INDIA

2. Account Name : DSMM - Diocese of Faridabad Account Number : 11050100199068 Account Type : S.B Bank & Branch : The Federal Bank Ltd., Connaught Place Branch New Delhi IFS/RTGS Code : FDRL0001105

1. Account Name : DSMM - Diocese of Faridabad Account Number : 11055500003976 Account Type : O.D Bank & Branch : The Federal Bank Ltd., Connaught Place Branch New Delhi IFS/RTGs Code : FDRL0001105


1. Sanjoepuam Childern’s Village: 66 children from all the houses in Sanjoepuram children’s village had gone for a picnic to Chandigargh. Fr Varghese Moonjely, Director of Sanjoepuam along with the sisters took the children. They visited all the important places in Chandigargh like Cactus garden, Rose garden and went for boating. They watched a movie also. It was a very good experience for the children and all of them enjoyed the trip.2. Gyan Utsav: St Joseph’s Service Society with the support of Save a Family Plan (I) is conducting Non Formal Education classes in 10 villages around Sanjoepuram. Children belonging to poor families and attending Govt. schools are supported in their studies through this programme. We have conducted Gyan Utsav- a one day personality development and motivation programme for them on 26th June 2012, in Christ hall, Sanjoepuram. 295 children from 10 villages participated in the programme. All the NFE teachers, animators actively took part in the programme. The programme stared at 11.00 am with a prayer song by children from Aruva, village. Fr Jose Edassery, President St Joseph Service Society inaugurated the programme. Fr Varghese Chackungal, Secretary St Joseph’s Service Society, Fr Varghse Moonjely,Director, Sanjoepuram Children’s village, Sr Vigily, and Ms Darlin P George felicitated the programme. Mr Linto P D, Project coordinator, Mr Bacchu Singh, Asst. Coordinator and the village animators organized the programme. The children were helped to understand the importance of education and value of life. The programme was filled with different activities like stories, games, songs, colouring etc.

St Joseph’s Service SocietyActivities of May, June


Department of Catechesis Diocese of Faridabad

8A/13, W.E.A, Karol Bagh, New Delhi – 110 005 Phone: 011-25759160 E-mail: [email protected] Website : www.faridabaddiocese.in

Catechetical Inauguration and Teacher’s Seminar 2012-13

The Catechetical Year 2012-13 was inaugurated on July 1st at Okhla Don Bosco by Archbishop

KuriakoseBharanikulangara. “Family Prayer – The beginning of Catechesis” is the motto of this catechetical year. “In the metropolitan cities like Delhi, people are very busy and it may lead the tendency of regularly missing the family prayer. So there should be strict discipline in every family of having the habit of family prayer” told Archbishop in His message. Rev. Fr. Jose Edassery, Fr. Kuruvila Marottickal, Fr. Jimmichan Karthanam, Fr. Martin Vembulliyath were present in the Meeting. Mrs. Eliyamma gave word of felicitation to the new Archbishop and informed the gratitude towards Rev. Fr. Jose Edassery for guiding the Catechism Department in

a proper manner in his tenure. Rev. Fr. Jose Edassery also in his speech highlighted the need and importance of family prayer in Delhi context. The morning session was lead by the Archbishop. The first pastoral letter of Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara with regard to the inauguration of new catechetical year also was presented in the afternoon. After the catechetical year planning under

the leadership of Fr. Jimmichan Karthanam, Director Catechism, the seminar came to an end. More then 250 Catechism Teachers from all parishes under Faridabad Diocese participated in the seminar.

Catechetical Digital LibraryA collection of (more than 500) films on Bible, Saints and moral values are available at catechism department. The list of them will be published in our website. Those who want any of them can copy free of cost by contacting catechism director.


Togetherness is the key component of a good family. If the family is bound together in love they can face any

challenges. We need to understand the ‘small things’ that create bonding between spouses and develop those into habits well before our children grow up, so that it will be written in their hearts for the rest of their lives. Spending time together (in prayer, in meals, in recreation), respecting each other, helping each other, appreciating one anoth-er and expressing your love in the many lit-tle ways you know are some of these ‘small things.’ Can’t we start with these, should we wait for the big ones?

As you may be aware the Family Apostolate of the Faridabad diocese is conducting pre-marriage guidance courses at regular intervals. This course is intended to provide essential spiritual, emotional and intellectual knowledge to begin a family life .It is a three day residential course normally scheduled to begin on a Friday morning and end on a Sunday evening to suit the participants who

are mostly working employees. Attending this course is compulsory for all those who want to get married in the church. An aspirant should bring a letter from the parish priest, two passport size photographs, personal care items for two day stay and the registration fee.

This month’s pre-marriage guidance class begins at 9.30 a.m. on 20th Friday and ends at 5 p.m. on 22nd Sunday, July ,2012.

In addition to these classes the family apostolate is keen on conducting classes and retreats for the married couples to enhance the quality of their married life. This may be organized on a parish level or for the same aged couples in two or three adjoining parishes together. The apostolate is willing to provide counseling help to the needy. For details you may contact the Director, Rev.Fr. Varghese Moonjely Mob: 09050621921 , or Mr. Vincent Thomas – Mob: 9654664770 or by Email : [email protected].

Vincent Thomas( Team Member),Family Apostolate, Faridabad Diocese

“United we stand…”

Department of Family Apostolate Diocese of Faridabad


Delhi Syro-Malabar Youth Movement (DSYM)[Department of Youth Apostolate, Diocese of Faridabad]

The Director-DSYM, Bishop’s House, 8A / 13, WEA, Karolbagh, New Delhi-110 005Mob.:- +91 9871143374, 8860105734, 32, Tel#: 011-25759162, Fax# : 25759160

E-mail:- [email protected], [email protected] Website:- www.dsym.org

2. Name of the Department of Youth Apostolate of the Diocese of Faridabad‘Delhi Syro-Malabar Youth Movement (DSYM)’ shall be named as the Department of the Youth Apostolate of the Diocese of Faridabad. According to the directives, all the youngsters (aged 16-35) are to be the members of DSYM and should work with DSYM.

3. DSYM MINISTRIESAccording to the Youth Policy, DSYM introduced six ministries. According to the taste of

1. NEW OFFICE BEARERS OF DSYM Central Executive CommitteeNew Officer Bearers of DSYM for the tenure 2012-2014 were elected on 11th March 2012 held at Don Bosco Provincial House, Okhla. There were orientation programmes for the youth and discussions on the action plan of DSYM for the coming years. The leadership seminar and election was co-coordinated by V. Rev. Fr. Jose Edassery, Mr. John Pulickan, Rev. Adv. Sr. Suma Jose SD, Mr. Jinson Joseph and Bro. Sijo Kallamakkel. The following persons were elected:

Mr. Shinu Joseph - PresidentMr. Aloshy Thomas - Vice President 1Ms. Deepa Sebastian - Vice President 2Mr. Mathew John - General SecretaryMr. Fibin G. Stephen - Joint Secretary 1 Ms. Julia Joseph - Joint Secretary 2Mr. Reji Mathews - TreasurerMs. Seema Kuriakose - Joint Treasurer

Adv. Lithin Thomas - Executive Member 1Ms. Savi Wilson - Executive Member 2 Other members:-

Animators’ Co Ordinator - Mr.Jinson JosephSister Animator - Sr.Reeja SDAsst.Director - Fr.Denny KatteyilDirector - Fr.Vakkachan Kumpail


youth, one can take part in Ministries. These are functioning in DSYM under the Central Executive Committee.

Different Ministries and its Conveners:- Intercession Ministry (Mr. Thomas Sebastian), Music Ministry (Mr. Joseph K. Antony), Nurses Ministry (Ms. Teenu Sebastian), Social Workers Ministry (Mr. Jince Michael), Students Ministry (Ms. Savi Wilson), Formation Team (Mr. Bijo Sebastian)

4. ‘Youth Beats’ DSYM E-Paper E-paper of DSYM is named as ‘Youth Beats’ which will be a bi-monthly publication of DSYM. It can be viewed at www.dsym.org

5. DSYM Music MinistryDSYM Music Ministry held its first meeting on 16th June and the first practice session on 24th June. Those who are talented and interested, please contact [email protected]

6. FAREWELL TO DSYM REGENT BROTHER, BRO. SIJO KALLAMAKKELDSYM Regent Brother, Bro. Sijo Kallamakkel CSsR completed his tenure in DSYM and left for Theological studies. On 18th March, he was given a heartfelt farewell with the old and new Executive members sharing their experiences with brother.

7. DEEPIKA CELEBRATION AT VIGYAN BHAWAN, NEW DELHIOn May 15, 2012 Deepika, a leading Newspaper celebrated its 125th anniversary at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. DSYM was entrusted with the responsibility of volunteering the event. Mr. Shinu Joseph (President) was in charge of volunteering the programme while Mr. Joseph K. Antony was shouldered with the responsibility of singing National Anthem and mobilizing the required number of singers. Hono’able President of India was the chief guest.

8. Role of DSYM in Episcopal Ordination and Installation CeremonyThe responsibility of managing the reception of the Episcopal Ordination of Installation Ceremony of Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara- First Bishop, Diocese of Faridabad was confided to DSYM and DSYM discharged the responsibility to the utmost satisfaction of the Diocese. 60 DSYM members came dressed in Kerala outfits to receive Bishop and guests. Several members participated in the choir. Mr. Shinu Joseph, president DSYM was in the steering committee and also carried National Flag in the offertory procession in the Episcopal ordination ceremony.

9. BLESSINGS FROM ARCHBISHOPArchbishop Mar Kuriakose Bharanikulangara blessed DSYM with his presence in the Central Executive Committee Meeting held on 10th June at Bishop’s House, Karolbagh.


There were discussions on the action plan and also a presentation of DSYM in his presence. Archbishop entrusted DSYM to conduct emblem designing competition for the Diocese. The motive of this event is to encourage talented people and the active participation of the members of the Diocese.

10. ICYM Office Bearers’ Courtesy Call toArchbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara and DSYM DirectorateICYM (Indian Catholic Youth Movement) made a courtesy call to DSYM on 27th June 2012. Subsequently Fr. Philip Franklyn D’souza (National Director, ICYM), Ms. Olima Minj (National President), Mr. Titu Thomas (National General Secretary) and Ms. Asha (National Joint Treasurer) visited Archbishop Mar Kuriakose Bharanikulangara. After a brief meeting with Archbishop, they all made a visit to DSYM central office (DSYM Directorate).

11.Spiritual and Entertainment programme was conducted at SanjoepuramOne day spiritual and entertainment programme was conducted at Sanjoepuram on 26th June for the children up to 10 years from the nearby village areas. About 300 children took part in the programme. Four members of the DSYM Formation Team led the programme namely, Ms. Julia Joseph (Joint Secretary, DSYM), Ms. Anu Saviour, Mr. Joseph K Antony, Convener-Music Ministry) and Mr. Bipin Roy. The programme was organized by St. Joseph Service Society.

12. Grace 2012 (Nurses’ Convention)DSYM organized three days convention for Nurses (Grace 2012) on June 29, 30 and July 1 at Divine Retreat Ashram, Faridabad. It was for the 3rd time. Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara inaugurated the event. Bishop in his inaugural address said that nursing is the profession which serves the humankind and through this service Jesus’ everlasting love

and peace can be given to the humankind. The theme of the Grace 2012 was ‘Holiness and Holy Spirit’. Fr. Joby Kachappily (Director-Divine) and Fr. Vakkachan Kumpail (Director-DSYM) led the retreat. Sr. Reeja (Sr. animator, DSYM), Mr. Shinu Joseph (President-DSYM),


Mr. Thomas Sebastian (Convener-Grace) and Mr. Aloshy Thomas (Vice President, DSYM) coordinated the retreat. Valedictory Message and Holy Mass were offered by Very Rev. Fr. Jose Edassery. Many Priests, Sisters and lay people supported the Retreat.

13. Volunteering for DSYM activities:- We are grateful to all the volunteers who work for DSYM. If you are willing to do the voluntary services for DSYM, please contact www.dsym.org

14. DSYM Youth Delegation to Shri. K.M. Mani, the Hon’ Finance Minister of KeralaOn 3rd July, 2012 DSYM team visited Shri. K.M. Mani, the Hon’ Finance Minister of Kerala at Kerala House. There was a discussion on Nurses’ issue.

15. SISTER ANIMATORSDSYM recently got full time sister animators. They are Rev.Sr. Reeja SD (SD Ghaziabad Province) and Rev.Sr.Neha CHF (CHF Burari-Delhi Province). The team will visit the houses of youth and will motivate them.

16. Thanks to ONGC & Caritas IndiaThanks to ONGC & Caritas India for Supporting DSYM in its activities

UPCOMING EVENTS1. National Level Bible Quiz 2012DSYM is entrusted the responsibility to conduct the National Level Bible Quiz 2012, on behalf of CBCI, Office for Youth-ICYM. Interested students can register through DSYM.

2. DSYM Onam Celebrations @ Indiagate on 26 August 2012We are pleased to inform you that DSYM is initiating the process and announcing the call for various committees of Onam Celebrations 2012 @ Indiagate lawns which is scheduled on 26th August 2012 from 2 pm onwards. This would help us to prepare and ensure participation of all units since it is the first in the newly erected Diocese of Faridabad. The Individual parish units are requested to take up committees to work towards a composite Onam feeling. Committees will be assigned to the parishes who claim for it on a first come basis. The call for committees can be made at [email protected] and [email protected] before Monday, 16th July 2012. The mail must include the name of the parish, the committee it wishes to form, and names and contact details (email id’s and phone numbers) of two coordinators from that unit. Kindly refer the circular for more details and get it from www.dsym.org

3. ‘One Day Vigil’ (Youth Retreat)- on all 4th Saturdays at Karolbagh.

4. SMYA (Syro- Malabar Youth Apostolate)SMYA (Syro-Malabar Youth Apostolate) is introducing ‘Migrant Youth From’ and ‘Returan Form’ in order to have a relationship and responsibility among the native parish and the destination parish of a migrant youth. The details will be given later.


PASTORAL LETTER ON THE OCCASION OF THE PRISON MINISTRY SUNDAY- 12th AUGUST 2012

BY THE PATRON OF PRISON MINISTRY INDIA*

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Jesus Christ,

On this Prison Ministry Sunday, the Church asks us to make a journey, a journey to the prisoners and pris-

ons to live the words of Jesus; “when I was in prison, you came to visit me”. It helps us to see the crucified face of Jesus in 3,68,998 prisoners in 1394 prisons of India. They are often neglected by the society, desperate and disappointed. They are marked with a number instead of a name. they wear the cloth stitched for somebody else. His time clock is smashed as soon as he enters the prison. He is watched all the time. He is chained like animals while being taken to the court. His absence is marked by the warden, never as father or mother nor son or daughter but merely as a missing num-ber. Once the judgement of a prisoner has been made, the matter remains closed for the general public and the judiciary but the Church cannot forget them. The Church hails the profound dignity of every human person, despite his or her cruelties even those condemned to death. It bears witness to the truth that the worth of a hu-man person is not measured by usefulness or talents, health or sickness, age creed or race. Our human dignity comes from God , in His image we are all made (Gen. 1:26). No amount of privation or suffering can ever remove this dignity, for we are always precious in the sight of God.

The Indian prison today is a human warehouse. It is always overcrowded.

Almost we have lodged 3,68,998 prisoners which exceed the available capacity of 3,20,450 prisoners, approximately an increase of 48,548 prisoners. A small hall accommodates about 40 to 60 people with one toilet without a door. There is always a bad smell around which normally stops them from having even a satisfactory meal. 70% of the prisoners are under-trials in India. The vast majority of under-trials have committed petty crimes…

It is true that many of the prisoners are criminals but 60% of them reportedly hail from broken families. Most often the neglected childhood has catered them to the prisons. Our Master is the Good Shepherd who deserted 99 sheep and had gone in search of the one that was lost. It is most certain; the lost sheep was not one of the obedient sheep. Today the works of mercy towards the prisoners is coordinated by Prison Ministry India under Catholic Bishops’ conference of India. About 6000 volunteers including priests, sisters, brothers and lay persons are involved in this ministry 30 rehabilitation centres are set apart in the care of released prisoners, children of prisoners and the victims by giving them hope, love and help.

St. Maximilian Kolbe, the patron saint of prisons volunteers sacrificed his life to save a poor man and his family. Definitely the supreme sacrifice endured not in honour of a friend but a total stranger.

Mother Theresa once told, “Jesus said love another; He did not say, love the whole world;


we can do no great things; only small things with great love”…. Prison Ministry aims at reconciliation of the offender with the person he/she has offended, the offended child with his/her family and the prisoner with God who hates the sin but love and forgives the sinner…. We want to make the prison, a place where men and women pray. We shall make the prisoner know that, they are not alone, without friends but we are their friends who truly love them in the name of Christ.

In order to achieve this, we seek the collaboration of all of you, priests, sisters, brothers, social workers, health personnel,

lawyers, family members, councillors, psychologists and the civil society at large to make someone worthy whom society has judged worthless, consider useful whom society has judged useless.

May I express my heartfelt appreciation and prayer to all of you for your committed works in prison ministry.

May God bless all of you with His choicest blessings.

+ Rt. Rev. Peter Remigius Patron, Prison Ministry India

Reception to Archbishop Kuriakose at the residence of Fr.Joseph Kavalakatt, Uttam Nagar.

Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara giving away awards to the winner of the National Painting Competition conducted

by Jail Ministry, India at Rohini jail

(*For more details: Fr. Joseph Kavalakkatt, 9818194640)


Infant Jesus school, Sanjoe Puram

Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangaraat

Infant Jesus school, Sanjoe Puram, Chandpur, Faridabad, Haryana, wel-comed Archbishop Kuriakose Bharani-

kulangara on the occasion of the reopening ceremony of the new academic year and the blessing of the extende school build-ing. the program was on 12th July. Arch-bishop reached Sanjoepuram at 10.30 a.m after the blessing of the new school build-ing he inaugurated the new academic year. Sr. Nancy CMC, the Principal, officially wel-comed the archbishop and the other dig-nitaries. Fr. Varghese Moonjely, Director

of the school, Mr. Sunny Paul, Ballabgargh Congress Working Committee Member, felicitated. Fr. Paul Madassery, Vicar, Kris-turaja Cathedral, Faridabad, Fr. Martin Palamattam, Secretary to the Archbishop also were present. The children performed cultural programme. Kumari Nidhi Hooda of Class X and Master Harender of class XII were awarded with prizes for their excellent CBSE Results. Master Akash and Kumari Sheenu were elected as the head Boy and head Girl. Archbishop congratulated all the House Captains and the leaders.

Welcome to Archbishop to Infant Jesus School

Blessing of the New School Building Inauguration of the New Academic Year


Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara wth the inmates of Sanjoepuram Old Age Home

Diocese of Faridabadby President

St. Joseph Service Society

Performance by the Hostel Boys

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The Shepherd knowing his sheep

St. Peter & St. Paul Feast celebration at St. Peter's Convent, Faridabad

Province Day & Provincial Day celebration at St. Thomas Provincial House, Mariam Nagar, Ghaziabad

Meeting of Diocesan priests with Archbishop at Karolbagh

Meeting with Archbishop Vincent & Bp. Franco at Delhi Archbishop's House, Goldakhana

Regional Bishops' visit at Jalandhar Seminary, Punjab

Reception at Agra Archbishop's House

Message of Archbishop at Laity Synod, Navinta, Okhla

Archbishop with Holy Family Sisters at Agra Provincial House


With best compliments from

Fr. Joseph (Babu) KalathilSant Padre Pio Niwas C – 12 / 121, Sector – 3, Rohini, New Delhi – 110 085

Phone: 011 27515195Mobile: 09013262305

St. Padre Pio Syro Malabar Church, Rohini


Fr. Jose CholikaraF – 700, Little Flower House, Hauz Khas, Lado Sarai, New Delhi – 110 030

Phone: 011 29522016Mobile: 09968040901

Little Flower Syro Malabar Church, Lado Sarai / Hauz Khas


Fr. Jimmichan KarthanamSt. Peter’s Bhavan, F / 128, 2nd Floor, Muhammadpur Near Bikaji Cama PlaceR. K. Puram, New Delhi –110 066

Phone: 011 26101655Mobile: 09013823885

St. Peter’s Syro Malabar Church, R.K. Puram


Fr. Stephen PalattyAIIMS Centre, Mother Theresa Bhavan68 – B, First Floor, Behind Fr. Agnel SchoolGautam Nagar, New Delhi – 110 049

Mobile: 9013304778

St. Luke’s Syro Malabar Church, Defence Colony

DiocesanEmbLEm DEsIgn

CompetitionThis is a competition to select an official emblem for the

Diocese of fariDabaDThe main objective is talent promotion. open to all members of the Diocese of faridabad

Hide not your talents, they for use were made, what’s a sundial in the shade?everyone has talent. What's rare is the courage to follow it to

the dark places where it leads.

category 1 age group of upto 11 yrs

category 2 age group of 12-17 yrs

category 3 age group of

18 yrs onwards

Prizes – a total of 15 entries will be selected (5 from each category)

The winner shall be selected from these 15 selected entries and shall be

awarded certificate with a cash Prize of rs.3001/- and the rest shall be awarded certificate with special prizes,

during the bible convention in November 2012.

• The standard size for both Handmade & Digitally made : a4 size (8.27”x11.69”)

• Last date of entry is 6th august 2012

for more details- Themes, rules & regulations & models of emblem

Visit www.dsym.orgcontact: 9990098252/ 9971343207/9990326246

send in your entries directly or through your parishes/parish priests to the central office:

The Director-DSYM, Bishop’s House, Diocese of Faridabad, 8A/13, WEA, Karol Bagh, New Delhi -110005Email : [email protected] Mobile : 9990098252, 9990326246, 9971343207 Website : www.dsym.org

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