NEWS
FROM THE DIOCESE
ST.
MARK’S CHURCH, TOKLO
A hostel for the students staying at St.
Mark’s Church, Toklo was a basic need to give better accommodation. It was successfully
built and blessed on 28th of April, 2013 by Bishop Felix Toppo, S.J.
in the presence of many Fathers, Sister, faithful and Hostel children. The M.P.
of the of the area Mr. Lakshman Gilua was present for the function who inaugurated
the hostel building by cutting the ribbon. He also gave a short inspiring
message to the students and wished them a bright future.
The joy of this achievement was
celebrated with a short entertainment programme presented by schools children
from Siadih, Burigora, Goilkera, Khuntpani and Toklo which was enjoyed by all.
Congratulation to Fr. Jondko Kandeyang!
OUR
LADY OF GUADALUPE CHURCH, TELCO
On the eve of 04th May, 2013
a large number of priests and nuns gathered at Lupita Hall, Tolco to celebrate
the Silver Jubilee of Fr. Leo John D’Souza. Fr. Benedict Minj, the parish
priest of Telco welcomed all the guests. The celebration began with the cutting
of Jubilee cake.
The following day on 5th of
May, 2013 the thanks giving Eucharistic celebration was held at Our Lady of
Guadalupe Church, Telco with all the parishioners and the invited guests of the
town. Fr. Leo was the main celebrant and along with him 10 priests
concelebrated at the altar. On the auspicious occasion special prayers were
offered for Fr. Leo and thanked God for the gift of life and his priesthood for
the service of His people.
PRIESTLY
ORDINATION
Fr.
Alwin C.V. was Ordained to the Sacred Order of Priesthood by His Excellency
Most Rev. Dr. Francis Kallarakkal, the Archibishop of Verapoly on the 8th
May, 2013, at Amalolbhava Matha Church, Valluvally in Kerala.
CONFIRMATION
9th May, 2013 was a memorable
day for 44 boys and girls of Christ the
Church, CKP who received the Sacrament of Confirmation by Bishop Felix
Toppo, S.J. In St. John De Brito Church, Gomoh and Infant Jesus Chruch, Sonari also a good
number of boys and girls received the Confirmation and First communion on 12th
and 19th May, 2013 respectively. The Solemn liturgy was very devotional
and the Church was filled with the faithful.
After the Mass the parishioners welcomed
and thanked the bishop by giving a bouquet of flowers. The Confirmation
certificate was given to all the boys and girls who received the Sacrament.
Congratulations to the parish priests and their team!
HO
AND SANTHAL LANGUAGE CLASS
15 days of intensive language classes
were organized for the Seminarians. The two language courses organized were Ho
and Santali. While Fr. John Mundu took up the challenge to teach the Seminarians
Ho language, Fr. Manu Horo took up Santali. The fathers efficiently taught the
students who can read, write and understand the language. We congratulate and
wish them all the best in their formation.
KUMARDUBI:
LOYOLA SCHOOL
Loyola, yet again celebrates a 100%
result in the ICSE & ISC exam of 2013.
There was a neck to neck competition among three who scored 94% each
with a difference of only 0.1% and .02%. However, the Topper for ICSE 2013 is
Rohit Kr. Mahato (94.02%). In the ISC 2013 – Priya Jhunjhunwala topped in the Science section with 89.25% and
Rabindra Agarwal & Rishi Mittal topped the Commerce section with 90% each.
May day was celebrated during the
Assembly on 1st May. All the non-teaching staff were given gifts
& bouquets. A short programme was also arranged.
The Junior section (Classes Nursery to
IV) had Group Recitation on 25th April. A good fight was put up by
all the groups and the programme was quite entertaining.
The classes upto Std.V had to be
suspended from 6th May due to extreme heat. The school has been
closed for summer vacation from 10th May. That day we bid goodbye to
Mrs. Selvi Raj , who served Loyola for 15 years. Good wishes to her & her
family. (Rita Sen)
ST. XAVIER’S
ENGLISH SCHOOL, CHAKRADHARPUR
The
second set of the intra class competitions were held on the 27th of
April and the students took active part.
The competitions for the classes were as follows, LKG and UKG had
observation of Articles, class I to VI
had singing competition and classes VII to X had an essay writing competition.
The month of May began with initial feel of summer, 1st of May was celebrated
as workers day , the students honored the workers by singing a welcome song,
speech and a dance cum skit, Fr. Vernon D’Souza honored them by giving them gifts of appreciation. The CISCE New Delhi
board has invited the students of our school to take part in the Elocution and Debate competition. Two
of our students Akansha Kejriwal and Tazyeen
Arifa will be going to represent the school, we
wish them all the best. The first unit Test began on 8th of
May and finished on 15th of May. As the methods of the teaching are
developing day by day and every teacher wants to do his/her job in a better
way, we are very thankful to our Principal Fr. Vernon D’Souza who is
cooperating and letting us go forward in an advanced way of teaching with
Digital Board, it is going to be beneficial for the students and also the
teachers. The teachers are going to undergo a training of how to operate and
conduct Digital classes. There will be CC TV Cameras installed in each class
where Digital Board is installed. It’s a privilege to have these advanced
facilities. St. Xavier’s English School is the first school in Chakradharpur to
have these facilities.
Finally
our second set of holidays has begun; but there are extra co- curricular
activities conducted, like Karate, football, cricket and band by the respective
teachers. The St. Xavier’s Family wishes everyone happy holidays. School will
be reopening on 17th June 2013. “CELEBRATION TIME” CISCE result is
out, Congratulations to all the students for securing good percentage. Best of
Luck for their bright future.
ST.
MARY’S ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL
On the 19th April
2013, was the black and mourning day for every teacher and students of the
school when the day began with the shocking news of the sudden death of the
support staff Mr. Karu Hansda. He was working at Junior Block for last 20
years, today every one misses him at school. May his “Soul rest in Peace”. On 1st
may the workers day was celebrated. The students and teachers prepared a
beautiful prayer service in honor of the repose soul of Mr. Karu. On 3rd
of May 2013, the school gave farewell to Mrs. Kasturi George. The Management,
Principal, Staff and the students appreciated and acknowledged her 26 years
of service to St. Mary’s family. On 4th of May the school closed for
summer vacation. From 15th to 16th of May 2013 a summer
camp was organized in the school to train the students in basket ball, hand
ball, NCC and music. Along with the camp, the students of STD X to XII had
special classes. Thanks to Fr. David Vincent the Principal of the school for
taking extra care to encourage the students to participate in co-curricular
activities along with their studies.
ST.ROBERT’S
HIGH SCHOOL-PARSUDIH
Wednesday,
1st May 2013 was a wonderful and a blessed Day for St. Robert’s
School family. It was on this day a long awaited dream became true. A
well-furnished new Library Wing and a well-established Computer Lab was blessed
& inaugurated by Bishop Filix Toppo, S.J.
At the
same moment a new Toilet block for both students and staff was inaugurated by
Rev.Fr.C.R. Prabhu, Vicar General. All the guests were welcomed received with
traditional dance by the school children. A short cultural programme was staged
to entertain the guests. On his address Bishop Felix Toppo, S.J., wished students
to have a wonderful bright future.
St. Robert’s school is proud to see the marvelous
matric result with 100%. Out of 123 students 122 got first division, 1 second
division and 75 Distinction. Congratulations to Fr. Johny.P.D, the principal
and his team! (Miss. Reena Kujur & Mr.Anmol Guria)
FR.
CYRIL FERNANDES CELEBRATES HIS SILEVER JUBILEE
Fr. Cyril Fernandes, the Sacerdotal
Silver Jubilarian, Came to Jamshedpur on May 14, 2013 with eight parishioners
from Fort-Wayne, Indiana, USA. On the following day they went to St. Xavier’s
English School Chaibasa, where the school felicitated him with colouful
cultural programs. Fr. Cyril was acclaimed as the “Catalyst of Change”, as he
is founding father of the school. In the evening there was a Jubilee Mass in
the Cathedral in which a big number of priests and religious Sisters participated.
Fr. Cyril and the American guests were welcomed and felicitated during the
dinner after the mass in the Welfare Centre Hall. On the following day the
American guests went to Ranchi to meet H.E. Cardinal Telesphore P. Toppo. All
the American guests went to Mangalore with Fr. David Vincent to celebrate Fr.
Cyril’s jubilee at the home parish. Fr. Cyril celebrated his Sacerdotal Silver
Jubilee together with his parent’s wedding golden jubilee on May 23, 2013. Besides
a big number of priests, archbishop of Patna, William D’Souza, S.J. and Bishop
of Jamshedpur, Felix Toppo, S.J. concelebrated with Fr. Cyril. All the programs
were organized in a grand scale. Congrats to Fr. Cyril and his dear ones.
DIVBYA
BHARATI, CHAIBASA
Catechists’
& Lay Leaders’ Training program at Divya Bharati, Chaibasa from 15th
May to 17th May, 2013 on “the Role of Laity in the Church and
world.” 30 participants from different parishes
of the Diocese of Jamshedpur. Frs
Edwin Coelo, Kishore Lugun and Cyril Tigga were the resource persons.
NAVJYOTI NIKETAN
PATNA:
Program in June, 2013
1. Bible
Study for Laity from June 7 pm to 14 June pm
2. Moral
science teaching from June 26 pm to 29 pm
Registration fee Rs 100 per head for
each program
Please contact Fr Philip 9473251138
Birthdays: June, 2013
Date
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Name
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15
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Fr. Sonu Hansdah
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16
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Fr. Halan Bodra
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24
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Fr. Michael Jojo
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30
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Fr. Roque Cardoza
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BISHOP’S PROGRAMME, JUNE 2013
Please
Note:
Most Rev. Felix Toppo, S.J. has left
for Canada and U.S.. He will be out of the Diocese from 28th May –
24th June, 2013. In his absence Rev. Fr. C.R. Prabhu, the Vicar
General, will take care of the ordinary office of the Diocese.
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