Dear Fathers and Brothers,
The annual retreat for the year 2014 was so great. I am so happy that we had a great time together from October 20th to 24th mainly reflecting on our life and praying with the Lord. The preacher Rev. Fr. Vincent Kurisumootil OFM mainly focused on the Prophetic aspect of priesthood. We study a lot and reflect on the priestly responsibilities; to be representative of the people of God before the Heavenly Father, but often we ignore the Prophetic duty that we have received. A prophet is a representative of God who stands before the People of God. He is anointed and led by the Holy Spirit. He lives by the word of God and shares it with the people of God. He becomes a man of prayer by reading and listening the word. The preacher concluded the retreat reflecting on our religious vows and community life. He expressed the desire to see communities with the same spirit of early Christian communities which was a community of faith, worship, love and witness.
There are times we don’t commit ourselves to Christ and fail to realize our responsibilities as dedicated religious priests. We often forget that all have their own limitations and the need to accept the other and the need for tolerance. I think the quest for God should be the core of our religious life. Often the quest for God does not seem to be taken seriously and we are unable to cooperate with God and our neighbor. As religious missionaries we should never give up our hope and should grow in the providence of God that we are His beloved ones.
It is very important to think how it is possible to become prophets in our times. I think by a faith-based search for deeper truths it becomes possible. We have the responsibility to help the people to reflect on life issues under the light of the principles derived from values of life. We are the ones called to make difference in the society and dear fathers and brothers let us hear the cry for the spiritual vision and commitment to love everyone in spirit and truth. Let us be proud as religious that we have two great personalities who really had that vision and commitment in their lives to be prophets to the nations. November 23, 2014 is a historic day and moment for the Church in India as St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara and St. Euphrasia Eluvathinkal will be added in to the group of Saints. Let us celebrate the occasion seeking the blessings of these saintly souls to deepen and enliven our spiritual roots.
As the Catholic Church commemorates the Solemnity of All Saints and All Souls Day in this month of November let us pray that the Saints and the faithful departed intercede for us before God. We should always aspire to have part in their joy and be filled with the Spirit. The commemoration of the faithful departed gives us an opportunity to look at the mystery of death and the new life that Christ has won and promised for all of us who believe. Let’s in a special way remember and pray for the departed souls of all the members of our entire La Salette family, our family members, relatives and friends. May the faithful departed rest in peace!
Yours in our Blessed Mother
Fr. Roy Parayil M.S
Annual Community Retreat and Metting
The Community had the annual retreat from October 20 to 24, 2014. It was held at Atmas Dharsan Carmelite Retreat Center, Aluva, Kerala. The preacher was Rev. Fr. Vincent Kurisumootil OFM, from the Padre Pio Ashram Wayand. The retreat was liked by everyone. On last day of the retreat, the community had its meeting and discussed about various matters.
Bangalore Custer Meeting & Pilgrimage
Bangalore Cluster had its pilgrimage and meeting on October 25th and26th. The pilgrimage included Thazhekkad Church, Our Lady of Velankanni Church, tomb of St. Thomas the Apostle and the Basilica, Chennai.
Formation
La Salette Nikethan
Clean India
Our brothers joined their hands and minds with all other Indians to clean our country. They have cleaned the public road, from La Salette Vidya Nikethan to Bennikuppe.
Happy Birth Day
Nikethan community celebrated the birth day of Rev. Fr. SebastianUriyarikunnel M.S colorfully on October 7th with different programs including the variety cultural programs of brothers.
Vacation Days
The college going brothers had vacation for 8 days. They all went home on 8th and came back on 16th of this month.
Ten Days Rosary Devotion
Nikethan community celebrated the ten days rosary devotion from October 9th onwards with the exposition of the Holy Eucharist. On the last day of the special devotion we had Pachore Nercha.
Visitors
Nikethan was blessed by the visit of Rev. Fr. Jiss Kunnumpurathu, M.S and Rev. Dn. Saneesh Poovathikal, M.S. Fr. Jiss visited his minor seminary after five years. Deacon Saneesh invited all the community for his ordination and First Mass.
Rosary Procession,
The last day of the rosary month was very well celebrated in Nikethan community; we had a rosary procession from school to seminary chapel and benediction of Blessed Sacrament.
La Salette Sadhan
Rosary Devotion
Ten days of rosary devotion was held at La Salette Sadhan from October 6 to 15. Many people participated and on the final day of Rosary Devotion was celebrated with solemn Mass.
Lay Gathering
La Salette Lay Association (Bangalore Unit) had its 10th meeting on October 19, 2014. More than 25 people were present and Fr. Roy Parayil M.S gave the initial talk. It was concluded with one hour Adoration.
La Salette Bhavan
Visits
Frs. Sijo Thekkekunnel M.S and Jacob Vettathu M.S visited Bhavan community during their holidays. It was encouraging hearing their mission experiences.
Birth Day
We thanked the Almighty for the gift of Dn. Rijo Muttathil M.S on the grace filled occasion of his Birth Day. There was a small gathering in the evening where Dn. Rijo cut the cake and all the members wished him happy birthday.
Rosary Devotion
We celebrated 10 days creative rosary devotion with the parish community. The final day was more colorful with the rosary rally.
Missions
La Salette Ashram
Couple Retreat
A three days retreat for couple was conducted at La Salette Asram and nearly 26 couples participated in it.
Recollection Day
On October 7th Tuesday we had our monthly recollection in the diocesan deanery level. And around 20 priests were present for the recollection. After the recollection, adoration and confession we had meeting and there after lunch.
Youth Gathering
There was a youth meet conducted by the Ashram community on 12th of October and a lot of young people came forward. Advocate Mr. Jijil facilitated with class on Social Medias and it’s after effect in the life of youth and it was beneficiary for all.
Rosary Devotion
October 11 to 20th we had solemn rosary. We had rosary and adoration in the morning and many people joined us in prayer.
Retreat for Children
La Salette Marian retreat center organized two days retreat and class for catechism students in Mananthavady town church on October 18 and 19. It was well appreciated by all the parents, students and teachers.
Marian Retreat
Marian retreat was conducted from 29th October to 1st of November and there were forty four participants for the retreat.
Night Vigil
On the last day of the month, Ashram Community conducted night vigil and many people obtained God’s Mercy and immense grace through the services. Many youth were present for the prayer
La Salette Nilayam
Rosary Month
October 1st we began the rosary month with solemn mass and rosary in the newly constructed Grotto. The whole month we conducted rosary in the houses of the parishioners. In fact, it was also one of the occasions to visit the houses of the parishioners. On 31st evening the rosary month concluded with solemn mass and solemn rosary.
Beginning Of the Kattavaram Church Construction
The building of a new Chapel in the Kattavaram Village has been begun with all the supports of the Kattavaram parishners and Fr. Jobit has laid down the corner stone on 15th October. Now, the works are in progress.
Hud Hud
Though Hud hud, the dangerous storm has affected few districts of AP, it did not affect much in Thorredu village, where we are located. Thanks to all for the prayers.
Happy Birthday to Our Beloved Fr. Jobit
We have celebrated the birthday of our superior Fr. Jobit Thottumkara M.S colorfully. We never excluded any ingredient to shorten its aliveness as we celebrated the birth day in all our institutions such as in the community, in the parish and in the school. The students from all the classes wished Fr. Jobit with a variety of programs like birth day songs, dances, and speeches.
La Salette Marian Center
Birthday Celebration
The community celebrated the birthday of Fr. Jiss Kunnumpurath M.S on 2nd October very joyfully. The community members expressed the wishes of the day.
Rosary devotion
In the month of October we had 10 days of Rosary in Panachamoodu parish. And on the tenth day of the rosary we had adoration, solemn rosary and holy mass.
Raising the substation of Panachamood into parish level
Now the substation Panachamood is no more a substation. It is raised into a Parish by his Excellency Rt. Rev. Dr. Vicnent Samuel.
Feast at Panachamood Parish.
The Pancahamoodu parish celebrated its feast day of the patron St. Jude on 22nd October to 26th October. Lot of people interceded for the blessings from the saint. There were cultural programs, processions, etc. were held on different dates. On the feast day the main celebrants were Rev. Msg. G Christudas and homily was given by Msgr. James Culas.
Announcement
Bon Voyage to Fr. Roy Parayil M.S, who will be going to Australia for the Canonical Visit
Dates of Ordinations
Dn. Sanish Poovathinkal M.S
Date: January 14, 2015
Time: 09.15 am
Place:Sts. Peter & Paul Forane Church, Elanji, Pala
Dn. Jince Koothodiyil M.S
Date: January 15, 2015
Time: 09.15 am
Place:St. Sebastian’s Church, Mannackanad, Pala
Dn. Rijo Muttathil M.S
Date: January 17, 2015
Time: 09.30 am
Place:St. Stephan’s Church, Thettamala, Wayanad.
Annual Community Gathering
Date: January 26 – 28, 2015
Place: La Salette Sadhan, Bangalore
Canonical Visit of Superior General
Month of January, 2015
Monthly Intention
Let us pray for the Province of Madagascar.
Days to Remember
01 1989 Birthday Schol. Joemon Edakkala M.S
01 1988 Birthday Schol. Kuriakose Chennelil M.S
01 1986 Birthday Dn. Jince Koothidiyil M.S
07 1979 Birthday Fr. Elson Kattookaran M.S
07 1983 Birthday Fr. Dileesh Porianvelil M.S
10 1976 Birthday Fr. Jobi Payyappilly M.S
11 2006 Ordination Fr. Bino Poovannikunnel M.S
15 1983 Birthday Fr. Prince Chirayath M.S
18 1977 Birthday Fr. Sijo Thekkekunnel M.S
25 2006 Ordination Fr. Joby Muttathil M.S
28 1974 Birthday Fr. Rojan Cheriyadan M.S
29 1979 Birthday Fr. Alex Vazheeprambil M.S
Provincial Schedule
01 – 05 Bangalore
06 – 21 Australia
22 – 30 Bangalore
