The month of May is the month that the piety of
the faithful has especially dedicated to Our Blessed Mother. It is the occasion
for a “moving tribute of faith and love that Catholics in every part of the
world pay to the Queen of Heaven. During this month Christians, both in church
and in the privacy of the home, offer up to Mary from their hearts an
especially fervent and loving homage of prayer and veneration. In this month,
too, the benefits of God’s mercy come down to us from her throne in greater
abundance” (Paul VI: Encyclical Mense
Maio: On the Month of May, No. 1).
This Christian custom of dedicating the month
of May to the Blessed Virgin arose at the end of the 13th century.
In this way, the Church was able to Christianize the secular feasts that were
to take place at that time. In the 16th century, books appeared and
fostered this devotion.
The practice became especially popular among
the members of the Jesuit Order. The practice took hold among their students at
the Roman College and a bit later it was publicly practiced in the Gesú Church in Rome. From there it spread
to the whole Church.
The practice was granted a partial indulgence
by Pius VII in1815 and a plenary indulgence by Pius IX in 1859. With the
complete revision of indulgences in 1966 and the decreased emphasis on specific
indulgences, it no longer carries an indulgence; however, it certainly falls
within the category of the First General Grant of Indulgences.
This pious practice has been especially
recommended by the Popes. Pius XII made frequent references to it and in his
great Encyclical on the Sacred Liturgy (Mediator
Dei) characterized it as one of “other exercises of piety that although not
strictly belonging to the Sacred Liturgy, are nevertheless of special import
and dignity, and may be considered in a certain way to be an addition to the
liturgical cult: they have been approved and praised over and over again by the
Apostolic See and by the Bishops” (no.182).
In his 1965 Encyclical Mense Maio, Paul VI used the Month of Mary devotion as a means of
obtaining prayers for peace. He urged the faithful to make use of this
practice, which is “gladdening and consoling”, and by which the Blessed Virgin
Mary is honoured and the Christian people are enriched with spiritual gifts.
There are no official prayers or rites for this
practice. Many churches have a daily recitation of the Rosary in public or some
other prayers in honour of Mary, including the crowning of Our Lady’s statue.
For private use, one can follow the format of a liturgy of the Word: entrance
chant, opening prayer, Scripture reading, and brief reflection or homily, with
a concluding prayer of invocation. The only necessary element in that is that
Mother Mary be honoured in a special way.
Blessed Virgin Mary is our loving and caring
Mother and Queen par excellence. She is definitely a powerful mediatrix between
God and us. She can fulfil all our needs, because God always grants her
whatever she asks. Therefore, in great love and humility we need to approach
her in our needs. I encourage all the laity, men and women religious and
priests of the Diocese of Jamshedpur, to venerate Our Lady in the month of May.
We can beg for various favours. In particular, let us pray for two intentions:
first, that the Kingdom of God may spread in the Diocese of Jamshedpur; second,
that all the families of the Diocese may cultivate deep love, trust and faith
in Our Lady.
+Felix
Toppo, S.J.
Bishop
of Jamshedpur
Vocation promotion Camp 2018
“Here I am, Lord. Is it I Lord? I have heard you calling in the night.
I will go Lord, if you lead me I will hold your people in my heart.” These
words might have echoed in the ears of 27 boys who came for the vocation camp.
To know their call 23 boys from Jamshedpur diocese and 4 young boys from
Simdega diocese attended the vocation camp held on 9th April to 13th
April at Vianney Niwas, Sundernagar, Jamshedpur.
Respected Bishop Felix Toppo,
S.J., offered Mass on the first day and prayed for the boys. He helped them recognize
God’s call. He highlighted on the unique relationship existing between diocese
and province. The boys were helped to discern their vocation. Their eagerness
to know about the diocese and attentive listening to Bishop Felix Toppo, S.J.
was clear sign that they have decided to become a humble steward in God’s
vineyard.
Fr. David Vincent spoke about the
birth of the diocese, it’s head and religious men and women working in the
diocese. The boys were made aware of different pastoral ministries done by a
diocesan priest. He invited young hearts to become God’s instrument for the
diocese by doing various ministries.
“Through sacrament of baptism we
are priest, prophet and king.” It was Fr. Ajay Tiru who told the boys about
ministerial priesthood in very simple way. He was happy to use Power Point for
the sake of the young ones. Jesus says, “Son of Man did not come to be served,
but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Fr. Ajay was
confident to speak on Mk. 10:45. Some of the key phrases used by Fr. Ajay were:
Priest should be always at God’s work. Priest must be happy.
On the third day, Fr. C. R.
Prabhu was happy to celebrate the Mass and give a session to the young boys.
Through his life story he encouraged them to dedicate their lives as missionary
in this challenging scenario. He convinced them that ‘Prabhu’ is always with
them in their life situations. His
priestly life touched the hearts and minds of the young ones.
It was a day for ‘Jamshedpur Darshan’ on 13th
of April. We visited Zoo, Jubilee Park, XLRI and Bishop’s House. XLRI and
Bishop’s House were ever ready to welcome and provide snacks and tea for us.
Frs. Pascal Toppo and Nestor
Soreng were fully engaged in arranging necessary things for the camp. Fr. Ranjit
Minz, S.J., Sch. Lievance and Ranjit Kerketta were always with the boys to
guide them to discern their vocation. Congrats to Vianney Family for their
selfless service. Bro. Nabor also extended his helping hand for success of the
camp. Heartfelt thanks to all priests who prayed for us, sent boys for the
vocation camp and addressed young boys during vocation camp. (Fr Michael
Deogam)
A Workshop on Forest Rights
Forest Rights Act, 18 December 2006, has been enacted to
recognize and vest the forest rights and occupation of forest land in forest
dwelling Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers, who have been
residing in such forests for generations, but whose rights could not be recorded.
This Act not only recognizes the rights to hold and live in the forest land under the individual or common occupation for habitation or for self-cultivation for livelihood, but also grants several other rights to ensure their control over forest resources which, include right of ownership, access to collect, use and dispose of minor forest produce, community rights such as habitat rights for primitive tribal groups and pre-agricultural communities; right to protect, regenerate or conserve or manage any community forest resource which they have been traditionally protecting and conserving for sustainable use.
Many tribal communities are not aware of Forest Rights Act, 18
December, 2006 and as a result they are not able to make use of this act. In
Jharkhand church is called as Tribal church because the tribal presence is very
much. Thus church also focuses its aim to work with and for the tribals. But
the church cannot do so unless and until she knows the acts and laws which are
meant for the tribals. Keeping this thought in mind the Catholic Charities
organized one day workshop on FOREST RIGHTS on 25th April. 11
priests of the diocese, a nun and 35 staffs of Catholic Charities benefited by
this workshop. Fr. George Monipally an expert and experienced on Forest Right
from Daltonganj was the resource person. Thanks to all for participating in
this workshop.
Celebration of World Earth Day at CKP
The purpose of the world earth day is to remind
all of us that earth and its ecosystems play a very vital and fundamental role
to support lives of all human beings and all living species in the world.
The theme for this year’s Earth Day was “End
Plastic Pollution.”
We are aware of the fact that plastic pollution
is killing our planet! It’s choking our oceans, poisoning our food and water
supply, and wreaking havoc on the health and well-being of humans and wildlife
worldwide. Therefore the Catholic Charities thought of Educating, mobilizing and activating citizens to control and
clean up plastic pollution; educating people to take personal responsibility
for plastic pollution by choosing to reduce, refuse, reuse, recycle and remove
plastics.
On this
occasion an awareness rally was organized on 21st April from Railway
High School ground to Railway Community Hall. 850 students and teachers
participated in this rally. It was
flagged off by Mr K.D. Shah the president of Nagar Parshad and Mr. Ramnarayan
Singh the BDO of CKP. At Railway Community Hall program was held where the
students exhibited their models, performed Nukkad Natak etc. The Mr. Chhatrasal
Singh the DRM was the chief guest who in his speech appreciated the efforts of
CCJ and its staff for taking up such a noble and praiseworthy task of educating
and mobilizing people on Earth Day. Prior to that Fr C. R. Prabhu welcomed and
highlighted the importance and necessity of organizing such a program. On this
occasion Mr Anup Hembrom the ADRM of CKP, Fr. Alwin, Fr Johny P.D., Fr. Jayraj,
Fr Birendra Tete , staff of CCJ and many others were present. Lasty all the
principals were given a memento. Thanks to Fr Alwin, Fr Birendra and staff of
CCJ for meticulously planning and executing them. A big thanks to South Eastern
Railway for proving all the facilities.
Annual
Evaluation
It is important to annually assess and adapt our
activities to ensure they are as effective as they can be. Evaluation can help
us identify areas for improvement and ultimately help us realize our goals more
efficiently. The Catholic Charities and Samekit Jan Vikas Kendra evaluated
their ongoing activities from 23 – 25 April. There were 35 staff present for
the same. It provided a very good platform for cross learning for all the
staff. Fr. Alwin the director welcomed all and briefed the gathering about the
objectives of the annual evaluation.
Thanks to Rev. Bro. Jacob DDS
Catholic Diocese of Jamshedpur expresses its sincerest gratitude to Rev. Bro. Jacob DDS for his selfless service to the Mission for the last 18 years. As he goes to the Southern India for his further ministry, we wish him all the best.
The Diocese welcomes Rev. Bros. Noel Lobo, DDS and Stephan Lobo DDS who will be rendering their services at the place of Bro. Jacob DDS. We wish them all the best.
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY
MAY
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Date
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Name
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07
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Alwin C.V.
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13
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Fr. Robert Toppo
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JUNE
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Date
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Name
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14
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Fr. Prince Dibash
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16
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Fr. Halan Bodra
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16
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Fr. Baldeo Hembrom
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22
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Fr. Georage Ekka
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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 Engagements
MAY 2018
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01
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Tue
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PM
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To
Bangalore
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02-04
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Wed..
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AM-PM
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Standing
Committee Meeting at St John’s
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Bangalore
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05
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Sat
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PM
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Return to
JSR
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12
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Sat
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07.30 am
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Priestly
Ordination of Dn. Walter Purty
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Bordor
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20
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Sun
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07.00 am
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First
Communion and Confirmation
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Goilkera
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21
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Mon
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A.M.
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Meeting
with Fr. Jagdish Parmer
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Golmuri
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22
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Tue
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P.M.
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Golden
Jubilee of 1968 Batch Jesuits at XLRI
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Bistupur
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23
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Wed
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AM
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To Rome
(Return to JSR by June 2, 2018)
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JAMSHEDPUR LEARNING
FORUM
- CONSORTIUM
Dear
Principals/Headmasters/Headmistresses/Parish Priest/Secretaries,
It was on 16.03.2018 at our meeting at Guidera Jesuit Residence,
among other things, WE mooted a VISION – the need to UNITE under “Consortium of Minority Institutions” OR “JAMSHEDPUR LEARNING FORUM”.
The enthusiastic response to this SHARED
VISION – is brilliant! The idea of setting up a consortium of Minority Institutions to safeguard our Institutional's interest was reconfirmed on 28.04.2018 at a meeting
of the Heads of Schools
at Bishop's House,
Jamshedpur.
We are delighted to announce - Rev. Fr. G. Pushparaj, SJ, the architect of consortium in TN Minority
Institutions and his senior
counsel Shri. Issac Mohanlal, senior advocate specializing in Minority Rights have consented
to guide and deliberate with US
to enable us to CARRY FORWARD the movement.
As a way forward, we are happy
to announce that a ONE DAY workshop is scheduled for Saturday, June 16, 2018 at XLRI
(new campus – Learning Centre II) from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
The coordination committee – Frs. David
Vincent. Jerome Sequirea SJ and Tony SJ - INVITES all our heads of institutions to attend this WORKSHOP. At the workshop the assent and signature of the Head of the Institution on a memorandum is essential.
Kindly, register
your name and institution immediately. Email TO: fr.jilson@gmail.com
or whatsapp to 8521608509.
Registration is important
in view of getting the logistics in place. Kindly use the following
format to complete
your registration by 25 May 2018. The Registration Fee is Rs 1,000/- per institution. You can do the on-the-spot registration at XLRI on 16 June 2018.
Always contact Fr. Jilson
with regard to consortium related
matter.
Thanking you,
Regards,
Fr. P. Tony Raj SJ Fr. David Vincent, VG,
(Province Coordinator for Education) (Director of Diocesan Schools )
Thanking you,
Regards,
Fr. P. Tony Raj SJ Fr. David Vincent, VG,
(Province Coordinator for Education) (Director of Diocesan Schools )
