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Festal Greetings
to our Dear Archbishop

Kuriakose Bharanikulangara
15th July

Festal Greetings to our Dear Fathers

Fr. Antony Moothedan June 13

Fr. John Chozhithara June 24

Fr. Paul Madassery June 29

Fr. Peter Kanjirakattukari June 29

Fr. Sajo Padayatty June 29

having Patrons' Day in June and July

Festal Greetings to all our laty,

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Faridabad Diocesan Bulletin

Volume - 3, Issue -3, July 2012 (Private Circulation Only) E-mail: santhomemessenger@gmail.com

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Editorial Board Patron Archbishop Mar Kuriakose Bharanikulangara Chief Editor Rev. Fr. Antony Moothedan Managing Editor Rev. Fr. John Chozhithara Sub Editor Shri. Johnson V.P. Members Rev. Dr. Pious Malekandathil Rev. Fr. Varghese Moonjely Rev. Fr. Jimmichan Karthanam Rev. Fr. Vakkachan Kumpail Rev. Sr. Usha SH Shri. Thankachan Jose Smt. Santhi Joseph Smt. Celin George Design & Layout Thomas Mampilly Published by Diocese of Faridabad Sant Alphonsa Bhavan, 8 A/13, WEA Karol Bagh, New Delhi - 110 005 E-mail: info@faridabaddiocese.in Website: www.faridabaddiocese.in Printed at Jyoti Printers, Noida Price 10/ARCHBISHOPS DIARY................................................. 02 PASTORAL LETTER...................................................... 03

Message from Leonardo Cardinal Sandri...................... 06 Message from Cardinal Fernando Filoni....................... 07 Message of the Apostolic Nuncio ............................... 09

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St Josephs Service Society ........................................ 20 Department of Catechesis ......................................... 21 Department of Family Apostolate............................... 22 Delhi Syro-Malabar Youth Movement .......................... 23 Prison Ministry ....................................................... 27 Archbishop at Infant Jesus school, Sanjoe Puram........... 29 The Shepherd knowing his sheep ................................31

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Events of Previous Month

02.06.12 The Native Parish of Archbishop (Karippassery) gave a Reception to His Grace. He celebrated the Mass. He was felicitated in a Public meeting attended by various dignitaries including His Beatitude George Alenchery, Kerala Excise Minister, M.P., M.L.A., M.L.C. and others. Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly gaves a reception to Archbishop at Ernakulam Basilica. Malankara Coordinator visited His Grace. Archbishop made a Courtesy visit to His Grace Archbishop Vincent M. Concessao and Bishop Franco Mulackal and had lunch with them. Archbishop had a meeting with Apostolic Nuncio together with Archbishop Vincent Concessao. Archbishop visited Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Okhla. Holy Mass at Adoration Convent, Karol Bagh. Mr. A.C. Michael, Member, Minority Commission, Govt. of Delhi had a meeting with Archbishop. Archbishop attended gathering of Diocesan Priests (EKM) Archbishop addressed the DSYM Executive Meeting Archbishop attended a Civic Reception and Dinner hosted by Member, National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions. Holy Mass at St. Antonys Church, Koratty. Archbishop presided Bharanikulangara Family Trust annual gathering at Kodussery. Archbishop visited Mr. Jose Augustines house to give condolence on his mothers death. He said office. Archbishop made a courtesy visit to Varapuzha Archbishop and had Dinner with him. Reception at Satyadeepam Office; released a new book of Fr. Paul Thelakatt. Archbishop visited CMC Provincial House in Ernakulam. Moozhikulam parish gave a civic reception to His Grace and Archbishop celebrated Holy Mass. Thripunithura Parish gave a reception to His Grace and he attended a falicitation meeting. The Parish Priest, Fr. Kattayil along with the parish council members of Aya Nagar parish visited Archbishop. to be continued on page no. 10... ME July 2012 -2-

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Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara

Diocese of Faridabad, Sant Alphonsa Bhavan, 8 A/13, WEA Karol Bagh, New Delhi - 110 005

PASTORAL LETTER

Dear brothers and sisters in Jesus,

am pleased to learn that our Catechism Department has chosen as this years Motto Family prayer: beginning of catechesis and I am delighted to devote the first pastoral letter after my Episcopal Ordination and solemn installation as your Bishop to the theme of catechetical formation. Already in the previous pastoral letter I had underlined the importance of family in society and of the centrality of family prayer in married life. I take this opportunity to appreciate the selfless services of all our catechism teachers, guidance of our priests and sisters, students and their parents who are zealously engaged in the faith formation of hundreds of our kids and thereby of the whole future generation. May God bless you all! The Second Vatican Council, the 50th anniversary of which is being celebrated this year, stresses that family is the domestic church. Family is the first pulpit where the Word of God is to be preached and practiced. Naturally the first preachers in this scenario are parents and grandparents. The habit of reading the Bible and sharing the Word of God should be fostered in each Christian family. The practice of reading a passage of the Bible before meals in some families and religious houses is laudable. Similarly, parents can introduce Bible reading before, during or after family prayer. Parents must see that there is a copy of the Bible in each home; for each child, a Childrens Bible could be given as a Birthday gift, which will form part of their collection of books. So that the Word of God is spread in our communities, copies of the Bible would be suitable prizes for a variety of family or neighborhood events and parish competitions. Family prayer is very important in maintaining the religious atmosphere in a family. Whether it is in the evening or during the meals, the coming together of all family members and praying together will cement family ties and nourish the love and communion of all family members. As St. Augustine says, a family that prays together, stays together. The beautiful practice of greeting each other after the family prayer must
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be continued. It has not only a spiritual effect, but also a psychological and social effect. It becomes a means of reconciliation and forgiveness, an expression of love and unity. It is from the atmosphere of a prayerful family that good vocations will sprout. In Kerala, if parents are hindered to attend the evening prayers in the family, grandparents will take the initiative and lead the prayer. But in the migrant context of Delhi, many kids do not have that possibility. Therefore, parents should pay special attention that our kids foster the habit of praying together in the family. For what should we pray during the family prayer? First and foremost, the family prayer should be prompted by personal spirituality. Family prayer leads our children to God. Before they go to the playschools and primary schools, they learn elementary lessons of education in the family. Similarly, they should learn Christian values and virtues from parents in the family. Family prayer should strengthen our relationship with Jesus and make our spiritual life grow. It should be also an occasion to examine our consciences, to evaluate our relationships with the Lord and with others, especially with those in the family. Family prayer must be an occasion to feel the presence of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, to whom families are dedicated. Such moments are also an occasion to meditate on whether the family lives like the Holy Family of Nazareth. Family prayer also offers moments to pray for those who are sick and suffering, in particular those who are in difficulty and mental strain. It is the time to pray for our children, their exams and their success. If parents do that well, their children will spontaneously learn to do it themselves. Family prayer is also a time to pray for the departed. Praying for the dead is a venerable tradition of the Syro-Malabar Church. I am happy to learn that in all family prayers one prayer is dedicated to the eternal repose of the dead. During family prayer different types of popular devotions, to the Blessed Virgin and to Saints, could be practiced. In this sense, in many parts the rosary forms an essential part of the family prayer. We are known to have great Marian devotion and it needs to be practiced at home. Devotions including Novenas and various forms of popular piety could be practiced together with family prayer. For example, where the tradition of Devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help is practiced on Saturdays, it should be continued; as well as the devotion to St. Joseph in the month of March, Marian devotion in the month of May, devotion to Sacred Heart of Jesus in the month of June, etc. This will surely help introduce the lives of saints to our kids. In the context of the Syro-Malabar Church, devotion and novenas to Sr. Alphonsa, Bl. Chavara Kuriakose, Bl. Mariam Thresia, Bl. Mother Theresa, etc. could be introduced. The lives of saints teach us how they experienced God in their lives. In the same manner, where the practice of saying the evening breviary prayer in the family is observed, it ought to be continued. In the hectic world of today and under the pressure of each ones occupation, all may not be able to attend Holy Mass every day; but spending together some time in family prayer and praying for each other is something that could be realized if one really wants. If this is absolutely not practical in some cases due to various reasons, a common prayer

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during the family meal should be encouraged. Another way of family prayer is teaching the children to pray before going to school, or praying early morning when they get up, and at night time before they go to sleep, etc. A favorable atmosphere is to be set for conducting the family prayer. For example, with TVs on and high volume music playing in the next room, no family prayer can be conducted in peace and serenity. Lighting a candle or lamp, putting some flowers in the prayer room, etc will surely add to the atmosphere of the family prayer. It is also imperative to switch off the mobile phones and similar devices and thereby our children will learn to spend a few moments in silence and recollection. It goes without saying that the presence of both parents during the family prayer is extremely important. Family prayer is also an occasion to sing together. Many of our children are gifted with a talent in music and after or during the family prayer they should be encouraged to sing some devotional songs. I hope that the catechism department will give some guidance and practice also in devotional music, which could be sung during the family prayer. Equally important is the family meal. Unfortunately, in some families no fresh food is cooked and the children are constrained to consume alone fast food or frozen food. This is a dangerous tendency that affects the psychological balance of our children. In such separated or scattered family situations, no family prayer could be expected. It is my ardent wish that in our new diocese there will be thousands of good families well founded in deep faith and religious values, which is nourished by family prayer. Thus our parishes will become Christian communities of living witness to the future generation. + Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara Bishop of Faridabad

Do you want to become a priest?

Faridabad Diocese wants candidates for Priesthood
The newly erected Diocese of Faridabad wants to promote vocation of those who desires to become diocesan priests. Applicants must be below 30 years of age and practicing Catholics; High School students also can apply. Those interested may please contact: Fr. Vocation Promoter, Faridabad Diocesan Center 8A/13, W.E.A. Karol Bagh, New Delhi 110005 Tel. 09899040508
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CONGREGATIO PRO ECCLESIIS ORIENTALIBUS Prot. No. 13/2012 Message on the occasion of the Episcopal ordination of Msgr. Kuriakose Bharanikulangara to the Eparchy of Faridabad of the Syro-Malabar faithful May 26th, 2012
Your Grace,

Leonardo Cardinal Sandri

oday, through the laying on of hands and the action of the Holy Spirit, you have been invested with the fullness of the priesthood of Jesus Christ. Sharing fully now in the mission handed on by the Apostles, you are to lead a portion of Gods people, teaching, sanctifying and governing them in communion with the Major Archbishop and Archiepiscopal Synod of the Syro-Malabar Church and the Supreme Pontiff, Pope Benedict XVI. Indeed, in view of your many years of service to the Holy See, His Holiness has accorded you the title Archbishop ad personam. As is well know, the local church entrusted to your care is no ordinary one. The erection of the new Eparchy of Faridabad of the Syro-Malabar faithful signifies recognition of the spreading of Syro-Malabar faithful throughout India and of the need to provide them with pastoral care according to their proper tradition. They have awaited you with eager longing, as was eloquently expressed to us from Delhi Syro Malabar Mission. This is an occasion full of hope: the prospect of the presence of a vital Syro-Malabar Church, with strong families, numerous vocations, and missionary zeal in the capital area of India promises good things for all the Christians and the people of all faiths present there. I willingly join with you and with the many faithful of Faridabad in thanking God for this great gift. May the grace that you receive today provide you with the wisdom, courage and charity that befit a faithful servant of Our Lord Jesus Christ. His Excellency, Archbishop Secretary, Msgr. Cyril Vasil, the Under-Secretary, Msgr. Maurizio Malvestiti, and all the Staff of this Congregation renew their best wishes on the occasion of your ordination to the episcopate. To His Beatitude Cardinal George Alencherry, to the Apostolic Nuncio and to the Bishops, Priests, consecrated persons and lay faithful participating in this solemn ordination ceremony, I express my brotherly and profound regards. May the Risen Lord, through the intercession of Our Lady, the Mother of God and of the Church, Queen of Apostles, and the prayers of St. Thomas, obtain for Your Grace the abundant outpouring of the Divine Spirit.

Leonardo Card. Sandri Prefect

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CONGREGATIO PRO GENTIUM EVANGELIZATIONE PROT. N.1344/12

Your Excellency,

Cardinal Fernando Filoni Rome, 7th May 2012

he creation of the new Diocese of Faridabad in India, comprising the territories in and around New Delhi (including the States of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu Kashmir, as well as the civil Districts of Gauthambuddnagar and Ghaziabad of Uttar Pradesh) for the pastoral care of the Syro-Malabar faithful and their missionary activities, is a historical event in the history of the same Syro-Malabar sui iuris Church, in its two thousand years existence in India. Through this act of the Holy Father, a long cherished desire of the St. Thomas Christians of Syro-Malabar Church in India is fulfilled. On this happy occasion I sincerely congratulate you, Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara, the First Bishop of the newly erected Diocese and I pray that the Lord assists you always in this new mission. The international experience you have gathered during the past seventeen years, that you served in different Apostolic Nunciatures, will certainly of be of great help to you in building up the new Diocese and guiding it pastorally. Full unity and communion within the same Church and with the other Churches sui iuris is necessary to give a common and convincing witness to the Gospel in the missionary context of the Country. The mission entrusted to the Church is one and the same: Go and preach to all the nations and baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit (Mathew 28, 19-20). Therefore, all the three Churches sui iuris should remain united in faith and proceed with a common mind and spirit, maintaining, however, the particular theological, liturgical, religious and spiritual patrimony of each one, which certainly adds to the beauty of the one and the same Catholic Church. I also take this occasion to invite all the Syro-Malabar faithful to intensely live their centuries long ecclesial and spiritual tradition, and to remain always united with their Bishop and other Pastors, with an open heart to promote communion with the faithful of other Churches sui iuris and collaborate with them, in living out and fulfilling the common missionary mandate.

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May the continuous prayers of St. Thomas the Apostle and of St. Alphonsa, the beloved daughter of the Syro-Malabar Church, constantly accompany the new Diocese and its Bishop, priests, religious and laity. Yours devotedly,

To His Excellency Msgr. Kuriakose BHARANIKULANGARA Archbishop-Bishop of Faridabad INDIA (via Apostolic Nunciature)

Did You Miss the Episcopal Ordination Ceremony?

For those who were not able to attend the Episcopal Ordination Ceremony and solemn Installation of our first Bishop, the Diocesan Media and Communication Center offers its DVDs. Two versions are available: the full programme in 5 CDs and an abridged version in one CD.
For details please contact: Communications desk, Faridabad Diocesan Center 8A/13, W.E.A. Karol Bagh New Delhi 110005 Tel. 09899040508
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Message of the Apostolic Nuncio

Archbishop Salvatore Pennacchio at the Installation of Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara, Bishop of Faridabad

Your Eminence, Cardinal Alencherry and Cardinal Gracias Your Graces and Lordships, Distinguished Guests, The Clergy and Religious, Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,

s the representative of the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI in India, at the beginning of this solemn celebration, I am pleased to be with you today to express my felicitations to Msgr. Kuriakose Bharanikulangara, the first Bishop of the newly erected Eparchy of Faridabad. On this auspicious occasion, I gladly convey to all of you the joy and closeness of the Holy Father and extend his Apostolic Blessing as a pledge of heavenly favors. I join all the Syro-Malabar faithful in the Eparchy in thanking God for giving it a new Chief Pastor. The Holy Father, through the collaborative efforts of the Secretariat of State of the Holy See, the Congregation for Oriental Churches, the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, and the CBCI established the new Eparchy of Faridabad for the pastoral care of the Syro-Malabar faithful. For this important pastoral work, the Holy Father has sent to the Eparchy of Faridabad, Msgr. Kuriakose Bharanikulangara, with the title Archbishop, ad personam, who has been a member of the Diplomatic Corps of the Holy See for many years. In releasing him for this important service, the Holy Father conveys his solicitude for the pastoral care of the Syro-Malabar faithful. Dear Brother Archbishop Kuriakose, as the first Bishop of the Eparchy of Faridabad, you are called to be the Shepherd and Father of this local church in full unity and communion with the Universal Church, which you have served until now, and which is reflected in your Episcopal motto in fidei communione, be a promoter of communion with every one.
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May Christ, the King who is the best example of servant leadership the Patron of the Cathedral of the Eparchy, be your model and guide. In a short while you will receive the outpouring of the Holy Spirit to make of you a credible witness of the Risen Savior. You will be numbered among the successors of the apostles and called to teach, govern and sanctify the members of the Syro-Malabar Church. Be always grateful to God for this immense gift and important ministry. To the Clergy, the Religious and the Syro-Malabar faithful of the new Eparchy, you are the collaborators of the Bishop in spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all. May your commitment to the Lord assure Archbishop Kuriakose of your cooperation in working together so that Christ may be better known, loved and served, through your love and service for everyone. In reiterating my felicitations to Archbishop Kuriakose, together with the collaborators of the Apostolic Nunciature in Delhi, all over the world, as well as in Berlin, your last assignment, I entrust you and the whole of the Eparchy of Faridabad, to our Blessed Mother. May she bless you as you begin your pastoral ministry so that the Gospel message of her Son, may enliven the hearts of all the faithful in this part of the beloved country of India.
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...continues from page no. 2 20.06.12 23.06.12 25.06.12 Archbishop visited SH Provincial House, Najafgarh and celebrated Holy Mass on their feast. Archbishop attended the General Body meeting of the Catholic Association of Delhi Syro-Malabar Mission. Archbishop visited FCC Provincial House, Palam. Justice Cyriac Joseph made a courtesy visit to Archbishop. Archbishop was accorded a reception at Prison Ministry Centre. Courtesy visit to the Union Minister, Mr. K.V.Thomas. Archbishop attended the Provincial Day celebrations at CSC Provincial House, Ghaziabad. Archbishop inaugurated the DSYM Nurses Retreat at Divine Retreat Centre Faridabad and also attended Patrons Day celebrations of St. Peters Convent, Faridabad. His Grace met the Parish Council Members of Faridabad Cathedral. Archbishop attended the inaugural function of the Laity Synod at Naveenata, Okhla. Archbishop attended the Santhome Messenger Editorial Board Meeting. Archbishop visited the Karol Bagh Parish and met the Parish Council Members. Archbishop inaugurated the Catechism Classes for the year 2012 - 13 Archbishop left for Regional Bishops Conference in Punjab and Chandigarh. Bishops Conference in Jalandhar, Punjab. Archbishop attended the meeting of the Governing Body of St. Josephs Service Society. Archbishop attended Prison Ministry function in Rohini Jail and distributed prizes. Mr. Jose K. Mani, M.P. made a courtesy visit to Archbishop. Archbishop celebrated Holy Mass during the Ruby Jubilee Celebrations of R. K. Puram St. Thomas Church. Archbishop celebrated Holy Mass at Paharganj Parish during their St. Thomas Feast. Archbishop visited Karol Bagh Parish and inaugurated the Catechism Classes and gave the Confirmation Sacrament. Janakpuri Parish celebrated St. Thomas feast. Archbishop celebrated Holy Mass. He gave First Holy Communion and Confirmation Sacraments to the children. He inaugurated the Housing Project initiated by the Church for the Catholic families. July 2012

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Ceremonial welcome to all the Eminent guests

In Fidei Communione Participation of international guests

Mar Kuriakose Bharanikulangara makes the pledge in front of the Cardinal

Blessings of the Congregation

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The Archbishop flanked by the Eminent prelates

Representing the German Church

The proud Mother

Offering from the parish of his second home town

Offering from a proud teacher, friend and guide

First Mass of the Archbishop

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Do you want to help the new Diocese?

A helping hand to build up necessary infrastructures will be appreciated.
Please contact: Financial Manager, Diocese of Faridabad, Sant Alphonsa Bhavan, 8A/13 W.E.A, Karol Bagh, New Delhi 110005, INDIA
1. Account Name Account Number Account Type Bank & Branch : : : : DSMM - Diocese of Faridabad 11055500003976 O.D The Federal Bank Ltd., Connaught Place Branch New Delhi : FDRL0001105 2. Account Name Account Number Account Type Bank & Branch : : : : DSMM - Diocese of Faridabad 11050100199068 S.B The Federal Bank Ltd., Connaught Place Branch New Delhi : FDRL0001105

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St Josephs Service Society

Activities of May, June

1. Sanjoepuam Childerns Village: 66 children from all the houses in Sanjoepuram childrens village had gone for a picnic to Chandigargh. Fr Varghese Moonjely, Director of Sanjoepuam along with the sisters took the children. They visited all the important places in Chandigargh like Cactus garden, Rose garden and went for boating. They watched a movie also. It was a very good experience for the children and all of them enjoyed the trip. 2. Gyan Utsav: St Josephs Service Society with the support of Save a Family Plan (I) is conducting Non Formal Education classes in 10 villages around Sanjoepuram. Children belonging to poor families and attending Govt. schools are supported in their studies through this programme. We have conducted Gyan Utsav- a one day personality development and motivation programme for them on 26th June 2012, in Christ hall, Sanjoepuram. 295 children from 10 villages participated in the programme. All the NFE teachers, animators actively took part in the programme. The programme stared at 11.00 am with a prayer song by children from Aruva, village. Fr Jose Edassery, President St Joseph Service Society inaugurated the programme. Fr Varghese Chackungal, Secretary St Josephs Service Society, Fr Varghse Moonjely,Director, Sanjoepuram Childrens village, Sr Vigily, and Ms Darlin P George felicitated the programme. Mr Linto P D, Project coordinator, Mr Bacchu Singh, Asst. Coordinator and the village animators organized the programme. The children were helped to understand the importance of education and value of life. The programme was filled with different activities like stories, games, songs, colouring etc.

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Department of Catechesis
Diocese of Faridabad
8A/13, W.E.A, Karol Bagh, New Delhi 110 005 Phone: 011-25759160 E-mail: dsmcatechism@gmail.com Website : www.faridabaddiocese.in

Catechetical Inauguration and Teachers Seminar 2012-13

he Catechetical Year 2012-13 was inaugurated on July 1st at Okhla Don Bosco by Archbishop KuriakoseBharanikulangara. Family Prayer The beginning of Catechesis is the motto of this catechetical year. In the metropolitan cities like Delhi, people are very busy and it may lead the tendency of regularly missing the family prayer. So there should be strict discipline in every family of having the habit of family prayer told Archbishop in His message. Rev. Fr. Jose Edassery, Fr. Kuruvila Marottickal, Fr. Jimmichan Karthanam, Fr. Martin Vembulliyath were present in the Meeting. Mrs. Eliyamma gave word of felicitation to the new Archbishop and informed the gratitude towards Rev. Fr. Jose Edassery for guiding the Catechism Department in a proper manner in his tenure. Rev. Fr. Jose Edassery also in his speech highlighted the need and importance of family prayer in Delhi context. The morning session was lead by the Archbishop. The first pastoral letter of Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara with regard to the inauguration of new catechetical year also was presented in the afternoon. After the catechetical year planning under the leadership of Fr. Jimmichan Karthanam, Director Catechism, the seminar came to an end. More then 250 Catechism Teachers from all parishes under Faridabad Diocese participated in the seminar.

Catechetical Digital Library

A collection of (more than 500) films on Bible, Saints and moral values are available at catechism department. The list of them will be published in our website. Those who want any of them can copy free of cost by contacting catechism director.
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Department of Family Apostolate

Diocese of Faridabad

ogetherness is the key component of a good family. If the family is bound together in love they can face any challenges. We need to understand the small things that create bonding between spouses and develop those into habits well before our children grow up, so that it will be written in their hearts for the rest of their lives. Spending time together (in prayer, in meals, in recreation), respecting each other, helping each other, appreciating one another and expressing your love in the many little ways you know are some of these small things. Cant we start with these, should we wait for the big ones? As you may be aware the Family Apostolate of the Faridabad diocese is conducting pre-marriage guidance courses at regular intervals. This course is intended to provide essential spiritual, emotional and intellectual knowledge to begin a family life .It is a three day residential course normally scheduled to begin on a Friday morning and end on a Sunday evening to suit the participants who

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are mostly working employees. Attending this course is compulsory for all those who want to get married in the church. An aspirant should bring a letter from the parish priest, two passport size photographs, personal care items for two day stay and the registration fee. This months pre-marriage guidance class begins at 9.30 a.m. on 20th Friday and ends at 5 p.m. on 22nd Sunday, July ,2012. In addition to these classes the family apostolate is keen on conducting classes and retreats for the married couples to enhance the quality of their married life. This may be organized on a parish level or for the same aged couples in two or three adjoining parishes together. The apostolate is willing to provide counseling help to the needy. For details you may contact the Director, Rev.Fr. Varghese Moonjely Mob: 09050621921 , or Mr. Vincent Thomas Mob: 9654664770 or by Email : dsmmfamily@gmail.com. Vincent Thomas( Team Member),Family Apostolate, Faridabad Diocese

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[Department of Youth Apostolate, Diocese of Faridabad] The Director-DSYM, Bishops House, 8A / 13, WEA, Karolbagh, New Delhi-110 005 Mob.:- +91 9871143374, 8860105734, 32, Tel#: 011-25759162, Fax# : 25759160 E-mail:- dsymdelhi@gmail.com, info@dsym.org Website:- www.dsym.org

Delhi Syro-Malabar Youth Movement (DSYM)

1. NEW OFFICE BEARERS OF DSYM Central Executive Committee

New Officer Bearers of DSYM for the tenure 2012-2014 were elected on 11th March 2012 held at Don Bosco Provincial House, Okhla. There were orientation programmes for the youth and discussions on the action plan of DSYM for the coming years. The leadership seminar and election was co-coordinated by V. Rev. Fr. Jose Edassery, Mr. John Pulickan, Rev. Adv. Sr. Suma Jose SD, Mr. Jinson Joseph and Bro. Sijo Kallamakkel. The following persons were elected:
Mr. Shinu Joseph Mr. Aloshy Thomas Ms. Deepa Sebastian Mr. Mathew John Mr. Fibin G. Stephen Ms. Julia Joseph Mr. Reji Mathews Ms. Seema Kuriakose - President - Vice President 1 - Vice President 2 - General Secretary - Joint Secretary 1 - Joint Secretary 2 - Treasurer - Joint Treasurer Other members:Animators Co Ordinator - Mr.Jinson Joseph Sister Animator Asst.Director Director - Sr.Reeja SD - Fr.Denny Katteyil - Fr.Vakkachan Kumpail Adv. Lithin Thomas Ms. Savi Wilson - Executive Member 1 - Executive Member 2

2. Name of the Department of Youth Apostolate of the Diocese of Faridabad

Delhi Syro-Malabar Youth Movement (DSYM) shall be named as the Department of the Youth Apostolate of the Diocese of Faridabad. According to the directives, all the youngsters (aged 16-35) are to be the members of DSYM and should work with DSYM.

3. DSYM MINISTRIES
According to the Youth Policy, DSYM introduced six ministries. According to the taste of
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youth, one can take part in Ministries. These are functioning in DSYM under the Central Executive Committee. Different Ministries and its Conveners:- Intercession Ministry (Mr. Thomas Sebastian), Music Ministry (Mr. Joseph K. Antony), Nurses Ministry (Ms. Teenu Sebastian), Social Workers Ministry (Mr. Jince Michael), Students Ministry (Ms. Savi Wilson), Formation Team (Mr. Bijo Sebastian)

4. Youth Beats DSYM E-Paper

E-paper of DSYM is named as Youth Beats which will be a bi-monthly publication of DSYM. It can be viewed at www.dsym.org

5. DSYM Music Ministry

DSYM Music Ministry held its first meeting on 16th June and the first practice session on 24th June. Those who are talented and interested, please contact dsymdelhi@gmail.com

6. FAREWELL TO DSYM REGENT BROTHER, BRO. SIJO KALLAMAKKEL

DSYM Regent Brother, Bro. Sijo Kallamakkel CSsR completed his tenure in DSYM and left for Theological studies. On 18th March, he was given a heartfelt farewell with the old and new Executive members sharing their experiences with brother.

7. DEEPIKA CELEBRATION AT VIGYAN BHAWAN, NEW DELHI

On May 15, 2012 Deepika, a leading Newspaper celebrated its 125th anniversary at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. DSYM was entrusted with the responsibility of volunteering the event. Mr. Shinu Joseph (President) was in charge of volunteering the programme while Mr. Joseph K. Antony was shouldered with the responsibility of singing National Anthem and mobilizing the required number of singers. Honoable President of India was the chief guest.

8. Role of DSYM in Episcopal Ordination and Installation Ceremony

The responsibility of managing the reception of the Episcopal Ordination of Installation Ceremony of Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara- First Bishop, Diocese of Faridabad was confided to DSYM and DSYM discharged the responsibility to the utmost satisfaction of the Diocese. 60 DSYM members came dressed in Kerala outfits to receive Bishop and guests. Several members participated in the choir. Mr. Shinu Joseph, president DSYM was in the steering committee and also carried National Flag in the offertory procession in the Episcopal ordination ceremony.

9. BLESSINGS FROM ARCHBISHOP

Archbishop Mar Kuriakose Bharanikulangara blessed DSYM with his presence in the Central Executive Committee Meeting held on 10th June at Bishops House, Karolbagh.

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There were discussions on the action plan and also a presentation of DSYM in his presence. Archbishop entrusted DSYM to conduct emblem designing competition for the Diocese. The motive of this event is to encourage talented people and the active participation of the members of the Diocese.

10. ICYM Office Bearers Courtesy Call to Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara and DSYM Directorate
ICYM (Indian Catholic Youth Movement) made a courtesy call to DSYM on 27th June 2012. Subsequently Fr. Philip Franklyn Dsouza (National Director, ICYM), Ms. Olima Minj (National President), Mr. Titu Thomas (National General Secretary) and Ms. Asha (National Joint Treasurer) visited Archbishop Mar Kuriakose Bharanikulangara. After a brief meeting with Archbishop, they all made a visit to DSYM central office (DSYM Directorate).

11.Spiritual and Entertainment programme was conducted at Sanjoepuram

One day spiritual and entertainment programme was conducted at Sanjoepuram on 26th June for the children up to 10 years from the nearby village areas. About 300 children took part in the programme. Four members of the DSYM Formation Team led the programme namely, Ms. Julia Joseph (Joint Secretary, DSYM), Ms. Anu Saviour, Mr. Joseph K Antony, Convener-Music Ministry) and Mr. Bipin Roy. The programme was organized by St. Joseph Service Society.

12. Grace 2012 (Nurses Convention)

DSYM organized three days convention for Nurses (Grace 2012) on June 29, 30 and July 1 at Divine Retreat Ashram, Faridabad. It was for the 3rd time. Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara inaugurated the event. Bishop in his inaugural address said that nursing is the profession which serves the humankind and through this service Jesus everlasting love and peace can be given to the humankind. The theme of the Grace 2012 was Holiness and Holy Spirit. Fr. Joby Kachappily (Director-Divine) and Fr. Vakkachan Kumpail (DirectorDSYM) led the retreat. Sr. Reeja (Sr. animator, DSYM), Mr. Shinu Joseph (President-DSYM),
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Mr. Thomas Sebastian (Convener-Grace) and Mr. Aloshy Thomas (Vice President, DSYM) coordinated the retreat. Valedictory Message and Holy Mass were offered by Very Rev. Fr. Jose Edassery. Many Priests, Sisters and lay people supported the Retreat.

13. Volunteering for DSYM activities:We are grateful to all the volunteers who work for DSYM. If you are willing to do the voluntary services for DSYM, please contact www.dsym.org

14. DSYM Youth Delegation to Shri. K.M. Mani, the Hon Finance Minister of Kerala
On 3rd July, 2012 DSYM team visited Shri. K.M. Mani, the Hon Finance Minister of Kerala at Kerala House. There was a discussion on Nurses issue.

15. SISTER ANIMATORS

DSYM recently got full time sister animators. They are Rev.Sr. Reeja SD (SD Ghaziabad Province) and Rev.Sr.Neha CHF (CHF Burari-Delhi Province). The team will visit the houses of youth and will motivate them.

16. Thanks to ONGC & Caritas India

Thanks to ONGC & Caritas India for Supporting DSYM in its activities

UPCOMING EVENTS
1. National Level Bible Quiz 2012
DSYM is entrusted the responsibility to conduct the National Level Bible Quiz 2012, on behalf of CBCI, Office for Youth-ICYM. Interested students can register through DSYM.

2. DSYM Onam Celebrations @ Indiagate on 26 August 2012

We are pleased to inform you that DSYM is initiating the process and announcing the call for various committees of Onam Celebrations 2012 @ Indiagate lawns which is scheduled on 26th August 2012 from 2 pm onwards. This would help us to prepare and ensure participation of all units since it is the first in the newly erected Diocese of Faridabad. The Individual parish units are requested to take up committees to work towards a composite Onam feeling. Committees will be assigned to the parishes who claim for it on a first come basis. The call for committees can be made at dsymdelhi@gmail.com and veriamicus@ yahoo.co.in before Monday, 16th July 2012. The mail must include the name of the parish, the committee it wishes to form, and names and contact details (email ids and phone numbers) of two coordinators from that unit. Kindly refer the circular for more details and get it from www.dsym.org

3. One Day Vigil (Youth Retreat)- on all 4th Saturdays at Karolbagh. 4. SMYA (Syro- Malabar Youth Apostolate)
SMYA (Syro-Malabar Youth Apostolate) is introducing Migrant Youth From and Returan Form in order to have a relationship and responsibility among the native parish and the destination parish of a migrant youth. The details will be given later.

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PASTORAL LETTER ON THE OCCASION OF THE PRISON MINISTRY SUNDAY- 12th AUGUST 2012 BY THE PATRON OF PRISON MINISTRY INDIA*
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Jesus Christ, n this Prison Ministry Sunday, the Church asks us to make a journey, a journey to the prisoners and prisons to live the words of Jesus; when I was in prison, you came to visit me. It helps us to see the crucified face of Jesus in 3,68,998 prisoners in 1394 prisons of India. They are often neglected by the society, desperate and disappointed. They are marked with a number instead of a name. they wear the cloth stitched for somebody else. His time clock is smashed as soon as he enters the prison. He is watched all the time. He is chained like animals while being taken to the court. His absence is marked by the warden, never as father or mother nor son or daughter but merely as a missing number. Once the judgement of a prisoner has been made, the matter remains closed for the general public and the judiciary but the Church cannot forget them. The Church hails the profound dignity of every human person, despite his or her cruelties even those condemned to death. It bears witness to the truth that the worth of a human person is not measured by usefulness or talents, health or sickness, age creed or race. Our human dignity comes from God , in His image we are all made (Gen. 1:26). No amount of privation or suffering can ever remove this dignity, for we are always precious in the sight of God. The Indian prison today is a human warehouse. It is always overcrowded. Almost we have lodged 3,68,998 prisoners which exceed the available capacity of 3,20,450 prisoners, approximately an increase of 48,548 prisoners. A small hall accommodates about 40 to 60 people with one toilet without a door. There is always a bad smell around which normally stops them from having even a satisfactory meal. 70% of the prisoners are under-trials in India. The vast majority of under-trials have committed petty crimes It is true that many of the prisoners are criminals but 60% of them reportedly hail from broken families. Most often the neglected childhood has catered them to the prisons. Our Master is the Good Shepherd who deserted 99 sheep and had gone in search of the one that was lost. It is most certain; the lost sheep was not one of the obedient sheep. Today the works of mercy towards the prisoners is coordinated by Prison Ministry India under Catholic Bishops conference of India. About 6000 volunteers including priests, sisters, brothers and lay persons are involved in this ministry 30 rehabilitation centres are set apart in the care of released prisoners, children of prisoners and the victims by giving them hope, love and help. St. Maximilian Kolbe, the patron saint of prisons volunteers sacrificed his life to save a poor man and his family. Definitely the supreme sacrifice endured not in honour of a friend but a total stranger. Mother Theresa once told, Jesus said love another; He did not say, love the whole world;
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we can do no great things; only small things with great love. Prison Ministry aims at reconciliation of the offender with the person he/she has offended, the offended child with his/her family and the prisoner with God who hates the sin but love and forgives the sinner. We want to make the prison, a place where men and women pray. We shall make the prisoner know that, they are not alone, without friends but we are their friends who truly love them in the name of Christ. In order to achieve this, we seek the collaboration of all of you, priests, sisters, brothers, social workers, health personnel,

lawyers, family members, councillors, psychologists and the civil society at large to make someone worthy whom society has judged worthless, consider useful whom society has judged useless. May I express my heartfelt appreciation and prayer to all of you for your committed works in prison ministry. May God bless all of you with His choicest blessings. + Rt. Rev. Peter Remigius Patron, Prison Ministry India
(*For more details: Fr. Joseph Kavalakkatt, 9818194640)

Reception to Archbishop Kuriakose at the residence of Fr.Joseph Kavalakatt, Uttam Nagar.

Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara giving away awards to the winner of the National Painting Competition conducted by Jail Ministry, India at Rohini jail

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Infant Jesus school, Sanjoe Puram

Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara at

nfant Jesus school, Sanjoe Puram, Chandpur, Faridabad, Haryana, welcomed Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara on the occasion of the reopening ceremony of the new academic year and the blessing of the extende school building. the program was on 12th July. Archbishop reached Sanjoepuram at 10.30 a.m after the blessing of the new school building he inaugurated the new academic year. Sr. Nancy CMC, the Principal, officially welcomed the archbishop and the other dignitaries. Fr. Varghese Moonjely, Director

of the school, Mr. Sunny Paul, Ballabgargh Congress Working Committee Member, felicitated. Fr. Paul Madassery, Vicar, Kristuraja Cathedral, Faridabad, Fr. Martin Palamattam, Secretary to the Archbishop also were present. The children performed cultural programme. Kumari Nidhi Hooda of Class X and Master Harender of class XII were awarded with prizes for their excellent CBSE Results. Master Akash and Kumari Sheenu were elected as the head Boy and head Girl. Archbishop congratulated all the House Captains and the leaders.

Welcome to Archbishop to Infant Jesus School

Blessing of the New School Building

Inauguration of the New Academic Year

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Performance by the Hostel Boys

Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara wth the inmates of Sanjoepuram Old Age Home

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The Shepherd knowing his sheep

St. Peter & St. Paul Feast celebration at St. Peter's Convent, Faridabad

Meeting with Archbishop Vincent & Bp. Franco at Delhi Archbishop's House, Goldakhana

Province Day & Provincial Day celebration at St. Thomas Provincial House, Mariam Nagar, Ghaziabad

Meeting of Diocesan priests with Archbishop at Karolbagh

Regional Bishops' visit at Jalandhar Seminary, Punjab

Message of Archbishop at Laity Synod, Navinta, Okhla

Reception at Agra Archbishop's House

Archbishop with Holy Family Sisters at Agra Provincial House

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With best compliments from

St. Padre Pio Syro Malabar Church, Rohini

Fr. Joseph (Babu) Kalathil
Sant Padre Pio Niwas C 12 / 121, Sector 3, Rohini, New Delhi 110 085 Phone: 011 27515195 Mobile: 09013262305

With best compliments from

St. Peters Syro Malabar Church, R.K. Puram

Fr. Jimmichan Karthanam
St. Peters Bhavan, F / 128, 2nd Floor, Muhammadpur Near Bikaji Cama Place R. K. Puram, New Delhi 110 066 Phone: 011 26101655 Mobile: 09013823885

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Little Flower Syro Malabar Church, Lado Sarai / Hauz Khas

F 700, Little Flower House, Hauz Khas, Lado Sarai, New Delhi 110 030 Phone: 011 29522016 Mobile: 09968040901

Fr. Jose Cholikara

St. Lukes Syro Malabar Church, Defence Colony

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Diocesan

EmbLEm DEsIgn

Competition

This is a competition to select an official emblem for the

The main objective is talent promotion. open to all members of the Diocese of faridabad

Diocese of fariDabaD

Hide not your talents, they for use were made, whats a sundial in the shade? everyone has talent. What's rare is the courage to follow it to the dark places where it leads.

Prizes a total of 15 entries will be selected (5 from each category) The winner shall be selected from these 15 selected entries and shall be awarded certificate with a cash

Prize of rs.3001/-

and the rest shall be awarded certificate with special prizes,

during the bible convention in November 2012.

age group of upto 11 yrs age group of 12-17 yrs age group of 18 yrs onwards

category 1

The standard size for both Handmade & Digitally made : a4 size (8.27x11.69) Last date of entry is 6th august 2012 for more details- Themes, rules & regulations & models of emblem

category 2 category 3

Visit www.dsym.org
contact: 9990098252/ 9971343207/9990326246

send in your entries directly or through your parishes/parish priests to the central office:

The Director-DSYM,

Bishops House, Diocese of Faridabad, 8A/13, WEA, Karol Bagh, New Delhi -110005 Email : dsymdelhi@gmail.com Mobile : 9990098252, 9990326246, 9971343207 Website : www.dsym.org

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