News Letter – July,
2012
GOLDEN JUBILEE CORE TEAM MEETING
A meeting of the
Diocesan Golden Jubilee Core Team was held at Bishop’s House on 11th
June, 2012. 22 member of the core team participated in it and evaluated the
progress of the year long programmes and preparations for the concluding
ceremony. Rev. Fr. Michael Tana Raj, SJ, Provincial of Jamshedpur Jesuit
Province, chaired the meeting. Rev. Fr. C.R. Prabhu exhorted the members to
work for the success of the Jubilee programmes wholeheartedly. Another meeting
of the Scholarship Disbursement Committee was held on 29th June,
2012, at Bishop’s House to decide on various matters concerning scholarship disbursement.
Earlier on 12th June, 2012, the committee had a preliminary meeting.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
On the 16th
June, the clergy and religious of the city gathered at Catholic Charities to
celebrate and share the joy of Fr. Halan Bodra’s Birthday. The friends
gathered, sang for him and wished him, many more years to come. The small
gathering ended with delicious meal.
TOKLO
Rev. Fr. Jondko
Kandeyang has been installed by Rev. Fr. Eugene Ekka, as the Parish Priest of
St. Mark’s Church, Toklo, on 17th June, 2012. Villagers, in large
numbers, had come to the Parish Church, to receive the new Parish Priest and to
give a fitting farewell to Rev. Fr. James Surin, who has been transferred to
DSWC, Dhanbad. The expression of love and affection of the people brought Fr.
James to tears.
FIRST PROFESSION
ST. JOSEPH’S
CATHEDRAL, GOLMURI
The Novena to St. Anthony was held at St. Joseph’s
Cathedral, Mercy chapel and Gyandeep from 1st June to 13th June. In spite of
scorching heat, devotees gathered regularly to pray through the intercession of
their beloved saint. A small shower and the cool breezes made the ambience suitable
for the solemn celebration of the Feast on 13th.The solemn fest was
celebrated at all three substations. At St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Rev. Fr. C.R.
Prabhu presided over the solemn Mass and Fr. Camille Hembrom and Fr. Eugene
Ekka joined him.
The Students of St. Joseph’s Welfare Centre organized
a programme to welcome the new comers. Rev. Fr. C.R. Prabhu was the chief guest
of the function. The students staged a colourful cultural progragam which was
appreciated by everyone present. Rev.Fr. Henry Sequeira, the Director of SJWC,
welcomed the new comers and wished them well. On this occasion Rev.Fr. C.R.
Prabhu distributed prizes to the winners of the various competitions, which
were conducted earlier.
The Parish joyfully welcomes the newly appointed
Superior of St. Joseph’s Convent, Sr. Jessy, SSH and congratulates Srs. Marie
Therese, SSH, Nidhi Barla, SSH and Sr. Amala, SSH who have taken up the posts
as the administrator of St. Joseph’s School, as the acting Headmistress of St.
Joseph’s High School and as the acting Headmistress of SJS Middle School,
respectively. (Bro. Jacob DDS)
WHEN THE HEART IS FULL THE WORDS ARE FEW
Father Joy
Paul recounted how touched he was for the privilege of celebrating in the presence
of friends, relatives and members of his parish community, "I am humbled
by all of you honouring me on this Silver Jubilee... The Priesthood, like any
other life is a journey with its ups and downs." With his characteristic
self effacing humour, Fr Joy Paul recounted his journey to priesthood, "I
never wanted to be a priest in fact, a friend brought me to the seminary...I
was supposed to leave after my bachelor's degree...my friend left and I
stayed." As parishioners laughed with him, Fr Joy Paul promised to keep
the sermon short, "on the day of my ordination I recognized that my
priesthood was not about me but for others. I am filled with gratitude and joy
for all the people I have served and for the love, joy and blessings I have
received."
As we sat
down to share in the (incredibly) delicious buffet, it was evident that Fr Joy
Paul had injected much love and compassion into our community and an atmosphere
of gratitude emanated from all those present. Fr Joy Paul marked the occasion
and cut a beautiful cake specially prepared for him by parishioners. (This is a
report that came in one of the Newspaper. Curtsy: Ms. Rita Danis)
SINI-SERAIKELLA
Our Lady of
Nativity Church, Sini: The parishioners had given a grand welcome to the newly appointed
Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Richard Tirkey, msfs, on his arrival on 3rd June, 2012.
At present Fr. Richard is busy in building up a good rapport with the faithful
and the people of Sini. We wish him all the very best for his ministry at Sini.
Rev.Fr. Vincent Minj is back from his vacation and now busy with the school and
planting paddy in the field.
ASMI Sisters,
Sini: Sr.
Jessy, the superior has returned with the faithful after the week long Retreat
from Kerala. Sr. Gemma too is back from her Annual Retreat and holidays. Srs.
Alice and Anima have joined the community as new members. Sr. Alice, who is
well known for her skill in farming, has already swung into action to make the
convent campus green. Sr. Anima joined as teacher in St. Xavier's Primary
school, Sini. Dear Sisters Hearty Welcome!
St. Francis De
Sales School, Seraikella: With the coming of new well-qualified staff to the school, the parents
have given up their demand for the roll back of increased school fee. Due to
the rain the construction of staff quarter has come to a stand-still. School
children are excited about the introduction of smart class (Class Edge) of TIS.
Rev. Fr. Shijumon, msfs, is appointed as the Superior of the Sini-Seraikella
mission. Congratulation Dear Father!
DSFS Convent,
Seraikella:
Sr. Litty, the new superior, has initiated the community preparations for the
Provincial Congress of the Daughters of St. Francis De Sales which is to be
held in December, in Bangalore. Sr. Sushila Kullu has joined the community and
has taken up conducting free tuitions for the weak students of the school. (Fr.
Shijumon)
DIVYA BHARATI,
CHAIBASA
DIVYA JYOTI
RENEWAL CENTRE, SUNDER NAGAR
Rev. Fr. Sebastian Kallath, VC, the director of
Divya Jyoti Renewal Centre, Sunder Nagar makes the following announcements:
1) Hindi Bibles will be available by August at
concessional rate of Rs 50 per copy.
2) We are planning to print a Working Calendar-2013,
we would like to include the details of the parish retreats in the calendar. If
any parish is planning to have one, please do contact: Mob 08294923337 or
kallathvc6@yahoo.co.in
FROM JDV PUNE,
FR. RAJU FELIX CRASTA WRITES:
Greetings !…. The month began with a
positive note. Brothers Jayaraj and Birendra Tete reached papal seminary in the
first week of June and began their Theology with an orientation programme. 8th
was the day of Entrance Test for JDV in which they came up with flying colours,
even though they had a couple of sleepless nights. Now, they have got adjusted
with the new system and environment. I reached JDV on 10th of June and the
following day was the inauguration of the academic year with a solemn
Eucharist. After the Holy Mass, there was an inaugural programme, which is
rather important for all of us. Prof. Job Kozhamthadam, SJ, who served JDV as
Rector for the past six years, was given a grand and fitting farewell and the
new Rector Fr. George Pattery, SJ, was installed as the Acting President of
JDV. In the same programme, two academic centers were announced: JDV center of
Ethics and JDV center for Science and Religion. Latter, two books on Marian
doctrine, compiled by Pauline sisters, titled, “Mary, A History of Doctrine and
Devotion” Vol. I and Vol. II were released. On 21st the Jamshedpur Jesuits and
Diocesans welcomed the new comers at the province gathering. Scholastic Mukti
of Jamshedpur Province is elected as the new Student Council President of JDV
and was installed on 22nd of this month. JDV had organized annual ‘De Smet – De
Marneffe Memorial lecture’ for all the philosophers. Prof. Christopher Key
Chapple of Doshi Professor of Indic and Comparative Theology, Loyola Marymount
University was the resource person. On 24th, Most Rev. Lourdu
Daniel, Bishop of Nashik Diocese, has inaugurated a study house for the
Capuchins of Maharashtra Province. The life here in JDV thus goes on and on
smoothly.
NOAMUNDI
TOR Fathers will be coming to the Diocese to take
care of the Noamundi Mission. The Fathers will come on 15th July,
2012. Most Rev. Felix Toppo, SJ, will bless the residence on 15th
and will officially welcome the TOR Fathers to the Diocese. We wish them
cordial best wishes for their future mission.
HEALTH BULLETIN
On 14th
June, 2012, Fr. Benedict Minj,
Parish Priest of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Telco, was admitted in Tata
Motors Hospital due to severe chest pain. He was then diagnosed with high blood
pressure and cholesterol. He has come back to the parish and is in complete diet.
Rev. Fr. Gualbert Furtado was admitted in the A.J.
Hospital, Mangalore, and has undergone an Abdominoperineal Resection, in the
second week of June, 2012. His biopsy report from Mumbai reveals that he has
cancer (third stage) and the doctors have advised him to undergo chemotherapy.
Please do keep him in your valuable prayers.
Rev. Fr. Walter Crasta was admitted in Father
Mullers’ Hospital, Kankanady, Mangalore, due to a heatstroke. He was earlier
admitted in St. Angela Hospital, Chakradharpur, due to the same reason. After
being discharged from the St. Angela Hospital, he had gone to Mangalore to
visit his ailing mother. However the members of the family had to take him to
the hospital. He has not fully rested his health, even though has been
discharged from the hospital.
Rev. Fr. Edwin Coilho has hurt his leg due
to a bike accident. His leg is bandaged. However, the wounds on his legs are
not been healed so far, due to his diabetes problem. The accident has confined
him to the presbytery.
Rev. Fr. Richard Miranda is undergoing
treatment in Jamshedpur. He is suffering from the urinary infection. It is said
that the age is slowly catching up with him too.
Rev. Fr. Pankracius Toppo, SJ: the Angiogram showed that one of his arteries had a
block. He was taken to Kolkata for an angioplasty. The operation was performed
at Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Science on Monday
where a stent was successfully implanted in the right capillary leading to his
heart. After being discharged on Wednesday, Panka is resting at St. Xavier’s
College and will be back in Jamshedpur by the 1 or 2 of July. Like with most
heart patients, Panka has to be religiously faithful in sticking to the
diet plan and more over in taking the prescribed medication.
Rev. Fr. Carl Dincher was taken to Calcutta to meet his surgeon who had virtually brought
him back from death to life. Carl has shown remarkable progress, has put
on 11 kilos since he came to Tome Residence but needs to take one day at a time
since his heart is not that sturdy enough to cope with enhanced activity.
Sr. Sudha, SJT, has traveled down to south, and at
present been admitted in one of the hospitals in Coimbatore to be treated for
the cyst that has been found in her lungs.
HEARTFELT
CONDOLENCES
Mr. Richard
Fernandes,
age 62, younger brother of Rev. Fr. C.R. Prabhu, has passed away on 14th
June, 2012 in Goa. The funeral took place on 15th June. We express
our heartfelt condolences to Rev. Fr. C.R. Prabhu and to the bereaved family
members.
Mr. John Britto, brother of Fr. R. Anthonyraj,
SJ, has passed away at the age of 65, on 21st June, 2012, at
Bangalore. In his early years he was a fiery politician but towards the end he
spent more time at Potta Retreat Centre. He remained a bachelor right along. The
funeral took place on 23rd June. We express our heartfelt
condolences to Rev. Fr. Anthony Raj, SJ, and to the bereaved family members.
Mr. Clement Kujur, brother of Fr. Jerome
Kujur, SJ, has passed away on 22nd June, 2012, at Chanham. Frs.
Anand Toppo, Michael Raj and Sijo had visited the family along with Fr. Jerry
and prayed for Mr. Clement. The funeral took place on 23rd June. We
express our heartfelt condolences to Rev. Fr. Jerome Kujur, SJ, and to the
bereaved family members.
May They Rest In Peace!
We fondly remember and pay our homage and respect to
our beloved
Emeritus Bishop Joseph Rodericks, SJ, on his second
death anniversary on 14th July, 2012.
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