JSR
SEMINARIANS’ ANNUAL GET-TOGETHER, 2013
Annual Get-Together of Jamshedpur
Seminarians was organized at Catholic Charities, Sundernagar from 5th–10th
June, 2013. 30 seminarians studying in different seminaries arrived on 5th
of June 2013 for the same. Journey by buses, trains made the brothers tired but
meeting their friends after long time brought happiness, joys and freshness in
their faces.
After the supper at 8.00 P.M. Fr. Linus
Kindo the newly appointed Prefect Coordinator of the seminarians welcomed and gave
them a warm welcome and introduced the purpose of get-together, wishing them to
profit from it and have a good fun. Each day of the get-together was dedicated
to different topics.
Day One: 1) Various Ministries in the
Social Field, 2) Motivations Towards Priesthood, 3) Alcoholism: Fr. Halan Bodra, the director of
Catholic Charities gave brief history about the Catholic Charity, Seva Kutir
and Vikas Bharti. He also mentioned briefly the places and areas where Catholic
Charities is carrying out its mission.
“If you want to educate the society then
you must educate the women”, said, Sr. Veronica, SCSC. With her vast experience
working with village women, she mainly spoke about SHG (Self Help Group) and
Cooperative Bank (Didi Bank). She said that the women have come out from the
nutshell. They have learnt to live in a better way. They have enough finance to
support their family. She added that this institute is spreading the message of
Christ, Kingdom values through health ministry, women upliftment programmes,
SHG etc.
Fr. Halan Bodra, speaking to the
seminarians on the topic, “Motivations
towards priesthood” quoted the words of Chantal
Petitclerc, “If you have a strong commitment to your goals and dreams, if you
wake up every day with a passionate spirit to do your job, everything is
possible”. Fr. Halan through his life story inspired the seminarians to march
forward in their vocation. He insisted on prayers and meditation to be firm in
the spiritual life. He said, “No one expects you to save the world, just do the
best you can”.
Sr. Mary Clement, a Franciscan nun who
came from USA as a guest spoke to the seminarians on Alcoholism. She said that
Alcoholism is a physical, mental, emotional, spiritual disease. It affects our
whole body and self. One of the most prevalent reasons for drinking is
loneliness. She presented many present examples of this disease and asked the
seminarians to be cautious. She stressed to have a good prayer life and to seek
friendship with others.
Day
Two: 1) Expectation of people from a Priest & How to cope up with studies
2) Personal Identity and collaboration among diocesan and Jesuits 3) Psycho
Sexual Development: On
the second day of seminarians get-together, Fr. Raju Crasta shared with the
seminarians the topic “Expectation of
people from a Priest & How to cope up with studies”. He put before them
some questions which really challenge them in their formation as, a) What
people say about priest today? b) Good relationship with the people. c)
Spiritual assistance to faithful d) He said that people expect from a priest to
be, i) Spiritual person ii) Human person
iii) Slave to God not to the world iv) Good conduct v) Intellectual updating etc.
He also spoke and advised how to cope up and improve their study method so that
they are able to learn more and more.
Fr. Somy Mathew, S.J. the Director of
Inigo Nivas was another resource person of the day. He started the session
asking the most basic question, “Who are you?” The answer given was – I am
generous, hospital, helpful etc. In his sharing he said that when we know
ourselves, understand ourselves, accept ourselves then only can accept others.
Be comfortable, it will be easy to be comfortable with others. Be in touch with
the best – you can give the best to people. The mission of diocesan and Jesuits
are one – Give Christ to people.
Sr. Dominica, SSH, spent some time with
the seminarians sharing on the childhood development. She spoke the different
stages of life of a child, his/her physical, psychological, mental development.
Day
Three: 1) Personal experiences, convictions as Silver Jubilarians (25 years),
2) Fraternity: Fr.
Leo John D’Souza, one of the Sivler Jubilarians shared his rich experiences of
25 years of priestly life. He said that 25 years of time was not as “the bed of roses”. He went through
various ups and downs in life but God has been good and gracious to him. He
also spoke on the topic of celibacy and emphasized more on difficulties and
obstacles as, lust, pleasure, loneliness, barren life etc.
Fr. Roque Cardoza, dealt with the topic,
“Fraternity”. He spoke that we are
called to carry out the work and mission of Jesus together. For this we ought
to be united and develop, grow and foster the sense of belongingness. The topic
and the sharing was much liked by the seminarians.
Day
Four: 1) Priestly Formation, 2) Policies of formation in the diocese of JSR, 3)
Sharing of seminarians: Enumerating the various crisis and challenges in the
life of priest Fr. Linus Kindo, explained to the seminarians the four
Dimensions of Priestly formation as given in the Post-Synodal Apostolic
Exhortation Pastores Dabo Vobis; a)
Human formation b) Spiritual formation c) Intellectual formation and d)
Pastoral formation. To form a true priestly identity he suggested to work hard
to develop the personality on the basis of four dimension of priestly
formation. He said mind is healer as well as killer. Tune it for positive
thinking.
The opportunity was given to all the
Brothers to share their formation experiences in different seminaries. All of
them had many good things to share which they have profited during the period
of their formation in seminary.
Day
Five: 1) Tata Motors Visitation 2) General Evaluation of Whole Programme: This was the last day of the Seminarians
Get-Together. They had the opportunities to visit Tata Motors in the afternoon.
It was quite exciting for some as it was the first visit. Brothers enjoyed
seeing the various sections of Tata motors.
There was a general evaluation of the
whole programme after supper at 8.30 PM. Most of the seminarians shared their
positive experiences as well as some of the drawbacks as too long sessions, 5
days get-together is too long, some topics were boring, etc. They also
suggested for the next year that the place could be changed in different parts
of the diocese, relevant topics could be dealt etc. Some of the topics
suggested for next year are alcoholism, personality development, psycho-sexual development,
marriage and celibacy etc.
At the end of the evaluation Fr. Linus
Kindo, thanked all the seminarians for actively taking part in the get-together
and making effort to learn many good things from the programme.
Fr. Linus Kindo
Coordinator of the Seminarians
INSTALLATION
OF THE NEW PARISH PRIEST AND FEAST OF ST. ANTHONY
The faithful of Maoubhandar, gathered in
large numbers to welcome their new parish priest Fr. Elias Tirkey and his new
assistant for Banki Mission. Fr. Sunil Xaxa on Thursday 13th June on
the feast of St. Anthony, the Patron Saint of the Parish. A colorful procession
in honour of St. Anthony was taken on the main road of Moubhandar. Fr. C. R.
Prabhu the Vicar General installed the new parish priest in the presence of
Clarientian Provincial delegate Fr. Lord Winner and Fr. Augustus 9 other
concelebrating priests. After the Mass, there was a Swagut program and a
fellowship meal.
FIRST
COMMUNION IN HOLONG-ULI
Holong-Uli is the name of the village
far inside Saranda jungle, under the pastoral care of Kiriburu Parish where 25
catholic families are eking out an existence. The village people organized a
big celebration. During the Eucharistic celebration Fr. C.R. Prabhu gave First
Communion to 28 boys and girls, well prepared by Fr. Peter Ekka. Assistant
Pastor of Kiriburu. During the Swagat, people remembered. Congratulations to
Fr. Suresh Xaxa and Fr. Peter Ekka for beautifully preparing this community for
this great event. Holong-Uli is a part of the proposed Chotanagra Parish.
PILAR
FATHERS COME TO SIADIH
The Diocese is happy to welcome two
Pilar Fathers, Fr. Lino Fernandes (Parish Priest) and Fr. Roque Furtado along
with their Provincial Delegate Fr. Paul Fernandes. They arrived on 14th
June, 2013 at Bishop’s House. Fr. C. R. Prabhu took them to Siadih on 15th.
They were warmly welcomed by Fr. Cornelius Tigga and his team. During the
Sunday Mass, Fr. C. R. Prabhu installed Fr. Lino Fernandes as the Parish Priest
and Fr. Roque as the Assistant Parish Priest. The parishioners organized a
beautiful, warm swagut and cultural programme, lasting 90 minutes. The Catholic
Officer-in-Charge of Local Thana along with 4 other policemen, also catholics
joined in these celebrations. Sr. Archana FC the Pastoral Sisters also was given
a formal farewell and the new Pastoral Sister Sr. Sunita Kandulna was warmly
welcomed. Congratulation to Fr. Cornelius and FC Sisters for organizing this
beautiful day!
ST.
ANTONY’S CHURCH, DHANBAD
Fr. Raju Felix Crasta arrived at Dhanbad
Parish for summer ministry in the beginning of May. He assisted the parish in
house blessings, area masses and convent masses. Newly ordained priest, Fr.
Nestor Soreng arrived Dhanbad Parish on 11th June. He had a grand
ceremonial welcome by the parish priest. He delivered his first Sermon on the
following Sunday which was marked as the feast of St. Antony of Padua, the
patron of the Parish. Fr. Amatus Kujur was the main celebrant on the occasion.
Mass was held in the Parish Hall. Large number of faithful attended the festal
Mass. After the Mass, grand breakfast was given to all. In the afternoon,
neighbouring communities were invited for a fellowship meal. All the new-comers
in the communities were welcomed by the dean with a bouquet of flower. Both the convents, AC and MC in Dhanbad have
new members. In the AC convent, Srs. Elsy, Luvina, Eulalia, Veenaare replaced
by Sr. Sharal, Priyal, Jyothi and Eena. In the MC community, Sr. Maria Augusta
has arrived as new superior and Sr. Angelique as her assistant. Fr. Raju Felix
Crasta, conducted a half-day seminar on ‘motivation’ for all the high school
children of St. Antony School on 19th of June. He motivated the
children to excel in the academic as well as social life. On 22ndof
June, a day of Orientation to the teachers was conducted. Sr. Norbertine AC was
the resource person who insisted on ‘positive approach to life.’ Fr. C.R. Prabhu
had a surprise visit to Dhanbad on 19th of June. He enquired about
the good health of the school and parish. Sr. Renu AC, acting Headmistress of
the school took him for a guided tour around the campus and made his fifteen
minutes stay in the campus.
Heavy rains in the beginning of June
forced us to keep vigil at night as there was no dry place to rest inside the
room due to roof seepage. At regular intervals water was pumped out from the
rooms. Immediate action was taken to stop leakage and the cracks were
temporarily filled with tar. Now the parish priest is gearing ahead for the
construction of new presbytery, as the present one is of 93 years old.
CURIA:
GOLMURI
Bishop Felix Toppo, S.J. suffered the Bell’s Palsy attack 21st June, 2013 as he started
his air journey from New York. Bell's palsy is a form of facial paralysis resulting from a
dysfunction of the cranial nerve VII (the facial
nerve) causing an inability to control facial muscles on the affected side.
It is named after Scottish anatomist Charles
Bell, who first described it, Bell's palsy is the most common acute mononeuropathy (disease involving only one nerve) and is the
most common cause of acute facial nerve paralysis.
He was hospitalized in Mercy Hospital for two days. With the intensive care
of Mercy Sisters and Physio-Therapist Dr. S.K. Bose he is recovering fast.
Thanks for your prayers !
Hearty Welcome to Fr. Tobias Kujur and Bipin K. Barla to Bishop’s House
Golmuri! Bishop’s
House is blessed with a full time minister in the person of Fr. Bipin Kishore
Barla as well as Fr. Tobias Kujur as the Diocesan-In-Charge for Legal Cell and
Land Properties. We welcome and wish them very best in their new undertakings.
CATECHETICAL
SEMINAR FOR VILLAGE KIDS
A Catechetical Seminar for the village Catholics
children studying in class 4th to +2 was organized at St. Xavier’s
Parish Chaibasa. It was from 2nd June to 9th June, both
days inclusive. A total number of 80 kids were divided into 3 groups according
their age. The theme of the seminary was “My Faith”. The catechists and lay
leaders of the parish conducted sessions to these groups of children. They had
lessons of Biblical heroes/leaders, Bible quiz, lesions on the contents of
faith, etc. in the evening the children danced to the drumb beat and enjoyed
their catechetical seminar.
CHAIBASA
DEANERY YOUTH SEMINAR
A Deanery level youth Seminar was
organized at St. Xavier’s Church, Chaibasa from 9th to 12th
June, 2013. Youth from 10 parishes from Deanery took part in it. The total
number of participants was 180 in all.
For the inaugural function Chief guest
was Miss Annie, Rinku Kujur, the BDO of Chaibasa Sadar and the Guest of honour
was Miss Sunila Xalxo, Co., Chaibasa Sadar. In her speech, Miss Annie Rinku
Kujur spoke about her faith in God. Her faith in Jesus in times of ups and down
in life has brought her to this position in life. She urged the youth to
cultivate a relationship to Jesus and remain strong in faith. Fr. Edwin in his
welcome speech spoke about the growth of faith in Kolhan-Porhat for the last 40
years and recalled a few events that challenged the priests to reach out to people
even in remote areas. He urged them in the year of faith, to know their faith
and be proud to be a catholic.
Fr. Dilip Marandi, the new Diocesan
Youth coordinator was introduced to the group. Fr. Sanjay Kujur, CSSR,
Fr.Ranjit, S.J., Sr. Lalita DSA were the moderators. The Chaibasa youth made
all the arrangements for the programme.
ST.
XAVIER’S ENGLISH SCHOOL, CHAKRADHARPUR
It is said practice makes you perfect.
There was two days DG class training on 14th and 15th of
June which was compulsory for the teachers so that they could learn the
different techniques of using the DG board. Teachers were trained by Mr. Rakesh
who had come from Delhi. The school reopened on the 17th of June,
parents and students were very happy and full of Enthusiasm. Digital classes
have begun, the students are very happy to see something new which is audible
and visual. It is the talk of the town as St. Xavier’s English School is the only
school in Chakradharpur which has the Digital Boards Facilities. Time changes,
seasons also change. We are very happy that our school is also changing its
methods of teaching. The teachers are also excited to teach on the Digital
Boards which are very helpful in every way and the credit goes to Fr. Vernon
D’Souza who is very encouraging and has helped us to come up to this level and
it goes this way from the teachers to students and parents. A big thank you Fr.
Vernon. Two of our talented students Akanksha Kejriwal and Tazeen Arifa will be
representing our school in the Frank Anthony Memorial all India debate
competition 2013 which will held in Kerala Public School, Mango, Jamshedpur. We
wish all the participants “All the Best”. Our school had Inter class Football
Tournament on 22nd June 2013. Class VIII are the winners of this
year’s inter class football championship. Following up on the 29th
of June 2013, we will be having our 2nd set of intra class
competitions.
ST.
XAVIER’S ENGLISH SCHOOL, CHAIBASA
On 28th April, our school
cricket team won the Gyan Chand Jain Inter School Tournament. Whole school was
ecstatic because this was the third time we won this tournament in succession.
The final match was against Padmawati Jain Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir,
Chaibasa. Our cricketers played wonderfully and their strategy and team spirit
led them to victory. Ankit Ojha was awarded with the titles “Man of the Series”
and “Best Batsman of the Tournament”. Sumit Kumar Gond was honoured with the
titles “Man of the Match” and “Best Bowler of the Tournament”. Due to their
outstanding performance in the field, three students of Std X i.e. Ankit Ojha,
Sumit Kumar Gond and Rishav Yadav have been selected for Inter District
Tournament (under 16). Shubham Kumar Sao of Std IX has also been selected for
Inter District Tournament (under 14).
Our School has bagged 5 gold medals, 3
silver medals and 3 bronze medals in the 6th SOF Mathematics
Olympiad. We got 4 gold medals in India International Olympiad of Mathematics,
organized by Erudite Olympiad Foundation, New Delhi. Some of our students had
also participated in the exams conducted by International Olympiad of Science
and our school got 5 gold medals, 4 silver medals and 3 bronze medals. We are
very happy with the way our students are taking up challenges and achieving
success. We encourage them to take part in such competitive exams because such
exams give them an incentive to study more and exercise their brain.
It was a moment of immense joy for us to
be a part of the celebration of Fr. Cyril Fernandes’ Silver Jubilee which was
celebrated in our school on 15th of May. It was a momentous occasion
and many people were invited. We had some guests from the United States. Many
fathers and sisters were also present on the occasion. Our students enacted a
play titled “A Catalyst of Change”. The play was an attempt to vaguely sketch
the life of Fr. Cyril and the noble work that he did for the people of
Chaibasa. When a drop of water falls into the ocean, it creates ripples, which
gradually forms currents and travel far and wide in all directions. Fr. Cyril
is such a catalyst who triggers a chain reaction in the lives of people which
has far reaching consequences. The play was enacted very well and the audience
was fascinated by their performance. There were some touching scenes which made
the audience reflect for a while. Overall it was a wonderful celebration and we
had a great time.
Our infrastructure, science and computer
labs, library and many other things have been upgraded considerably and we are
now well equipped to cater the ISC students. On 21st of June, Dr.
John M. Chacko, the Chairman and Managing Director of Laurels School
International, Indore, visited our school for inspection. He made his rounds,
met the students and the staff and was very impressed by everything that he
saw. It’s a matter of great joy for us to inform you that our school has got
affiliation for ISC classes.
Results:
We
are extremely delighted to inform you that we have got 100% result in the ICSE
Board Exams, 2013. 76 students from our school had appeared for the exams and
50 students got distinction, 24 students got 1st class and 2
students got 2nd class. There are 4 students who have scored more
than 90%. The first three toppers of our school are: - Vaishali Gupta (93.6%),
Monika Tamsoy (92.6%) and Purba Daripa (92.4%). Our hearts are brimming with
joy and praise to see their progress and we are awaiting the day when
Xavierites will hold a torch high enough to be seen around the world.
ST.
MARY’S ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL
The result of STD 12th and 10th
of CBSE was declared in the month of May, As compared to last year this year’s
result was good. Congratulation to Fr. David Vincent the Principal of the
school and also the teachers who tirelessly worked hard and prepared the
students to face the exam.
On 10th June after a long summer
vacation the school re-opened. On 17th of June the entire St. Mary’s Family
gave a Warm welcome to Fr. David Vincent as he came back to the school after a
long break.
On 20th of June the School
bid farewell to Fr. Gerald Martin D’souza. The Management staff and the
students acknowledged and appreciated his long service to the school as a
Principal and Administrator.
On 23rd June the school
hosted Inter-School Cultural competition “EXIBIO-2013” . There were 12 schools
that participated in this event. St. Mary’s dedicated this noted event “EXIBIO”
to the Victims of Uttarakhand flood tragedy which has left us all silent. The school will hand over the money collected
through the sponsors to the “PRIME MINISTER’S RELIEF FUND” Uttarakhand. Thanks
to Fr. David Vincent the Principal for taking the initiative to spread the
awareness, among the students as well as the teachers.
The Principal, and Vice Principal and
teachers are also motivating the students to donate generously in cash or kind
for the flood victims of uttarakhand.
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY- JULY
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Eugene Ekka
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David Vincent
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Cyril Fernandes
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John Ottaplakal
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Jerome Pereira
James Quadros
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Linus Kindo
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Joy Paul K.
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