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AL-23: March 2008

   

 

 

My Dear Confreres,

 

The Holy week renders the immediate leap in to the celebration of the Easter. It is the period of intensive preparation for the solemn celebration of Our Lord’s resurrection. Therefore, during the Holy week, let us make every effort to come closer to the suffering Jesus, identifying our suffering and our neighbour’s with that of Jesus. Such an attitude opens various avenues for joyful celebration of life.

 

Through the celebration of Easter, we experience the new life of the risen Jesus when we are able to pull through our personal Calvaries. We also experience the new life of the risen Jesus not only as individuals but also as a community when we shun all our personal iniquities. Because, we trust in the Lord and we are called forth to bear witness as an individual and as religious. Therefore, let this Easter raise us above all that hinders the very life of our religious vocation.

IN THIS CIRCULAR...

 

 

 

 

Success of the Provincial Congress

 

 

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The provincial congress was a God-given moment of grace for us during which we had the opportunity to sort out the possible modalities to better our religious living and the new form of governance envisaged by our new constitutions and the new Directory. The solemn Eucharist presided over by Rev. Fr. Noel Rebello was con-celebrated along with Rev. Fr. Thomas Perumalil, the Provincial of Visakhapatnam Province, Rev. Fr. Mario de Souza, the Provincial of Pune Province and our confreres marked the good beginning of the congress. The thrust of the theme, “Rooted in Christ and nurtured in fraternal communion we flourish as committed fransalian Missionaries” was running throughout the powerful preaching of Rev. Fr. Mathew kozhupakkalam during the recollection. The keynote address given by Rev. Fr. Thumma mariadas unlocked diverse topics on religious gamut. The added presence of Rev. Fr. Abraham Vettuvelil gave us a sense of confidence and encouragement.

 

I thank whole-heartedly all the special invitees for their valuable presence. My sincere thanks to the members of the Steering committee namely, Fr. A. Edward, the Convenor, Fr. George Kootinal, Fr.Alphonse Fr. Darline Joseph and the community members of the S.F.S School namely, Fr. S. Arockiam and Fr. Patrick, and the community members of S.F.S Seminary, namely Fr.George, the Rector, Fr. Rayappan, the Procurator and Fr. John de Britto, the vice Rector for their ceaseless effort and impeccable arrangements of the entire congress.

 

The provincial congress was a God-given moment of grace for us during which we had the opportunity to sort out the possible modalities to better our religious living and the new form of governance envisaged by our new constitutions and the new Directory. The solemn Eucharist presided over by Rev. Fr. Noel Rebello was con-celebrated along with Rev. Fr. Thomas Perumalil, the Provincial of Visakhapatnam Province, Rev. Fr. Mario de Souza, the Provincial of Pune Province and our confreres marked the good beginning of the congress. The thrust of the theme, “Rooted in Christ and nurtured in fraternal communion we flourish as committed fransalian Missionaries” was running throughout the powerful preaching of Rev. Fr. Mathew kozhupakkalam during the recollection. The keynote address given by Rev. Fr. Thumma mariadas unlocked diverse topics on religious gamut. The added presence of Rev. Fr. Abraham Vettuvelil gave us a sense of confidence and encouragement. I thank whole-heartedly all the special invitees for their valuable presence. My sincere thanks to the members of the Steering committee namely, Fr. A. Edward, the Convenor, Fr. George Kootinal, Fr.Alphonse Fr. Darline Joseph and the community members of the S.F.S School namely, Fr. S. Arockiam and Fr. Patrick, and the community members of S.F.S Seminary, namely Fr.George, the Rector, Fr. Rayappan, the Procurator and Fr. John de Britto, the vice Rector for their ceaseless effort and impeccable arrangements of the entire congress.

 

The names of the Provincial councillors and the Bursar are the following.

 

Provincial Councillors & Bursar

 

Fr. A. Arul Francis                   -               Admonitor- In-charge of Education

Fr. F. Emmanuel                      -               In-charge of Mission

Fr. G. Dominic Savio                -               In-charge of Innovative ministry

Fr. A. Patrick                           -               In-charge of Formation

 

Fr. John Wilson Fernando       -               Provincial Bursar

 

Congratulations to all the Provincial Councillors and the Bursar and I wish them all the best.

 

 

 

 

 

Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Noel Rebello

 

During the Provincial Congress, it was a moment of great joy to release a book let prepared by Rev. Fr. Noel Rebello. This text of esteem importance provides the bird’s eye view of the entire IDL and the providence of God in the life of St. Francis de sales. It is significant to note that this text will definitely augment the study of salesian classics in the salesian year 2008 of Fransalians. I sincerely thank Rev. Fr. Noel Rebello for making this work as the memento of our First Provincial Congress.

 

 

 

 

 

Annual Day Celebration in SFS School, Pudukkottai

 

 

 

 

Not only S.F.S Matriculation Higher Secondary School, but also the whole of Pudukkottai reflected the joyous sensation of exuberance on January 12th 2008 as our School celebrated its annual day. I had the joy of presiding over the function in which Mr. Ragupathy, the Union Minister for Forest and Environment and Mr. Jafer Ali, the former Vice Chairman of the Pudukkottai Municipality were the Chief Guests. Although the programmes went for hours, the richness of its quality and the multi-stage set up spell bound the entire crowd not letting anyone to have a break. It was not only the talk of the town, but also an important news item in many of the Televisions and the newspapers. Congratulations to Fr. S. Arockia Samy, the Principal and Fr. A. Patrick, the Procurator on their strenuous effort and dedicated service.

 

 

 

 

Educational Meeting in Guwahati

 

There will be an education seminar for the principals of our schools, organized by the Fransalian Education Forum (FEF) from the 7th of May till 10th of May 2008, at MSFS Provincial House, Narengi, Guwahati..

 

Date                                        :               07.05.2008-----10.05.08 ( arrival 7th evening)

Venue                                      :               MSFS Provincial House, Narengi, Guwahati.

Resource Person                     :               Fr. V.M. Thomas SDB, Director, Don Bosco Youth                      

Services.

Theme                                     :               Professionalism and Educational Leadership

 

May I request all those who work in the educational institutions to take note of this information and attend the seminar.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Inauguration of Community Hall and School Day Celebrations in Kelambakkam

 

 

It is a well-known fact that there are lot of structures and activities coming up in Kelambakkam, which lure the attention of us all these days. Added to all these, I had the joy of blessing and inaugurating the community hall in one of the substations of Kelambakkam Parish namely Komanagar. It is spacious enough and well-built taking into consideration of the future concerns of the local people. I also presided over the school day function. I place on record the untiring effort and the yeoman service being done by Fr. A. Edward and Fr. Michael Selvans. Congratulations to them.

 

 

 

 

Inauguration and School Day in Kanangadu

 

 

It was a double celebration of joyous occasion in Kanangadu where we had the blessing of an extended wing of a school building and the annual day of the school. I had the joy of blessing the new block of the school during which there were good many of the priests, sisters and the lay faithful from the vicariate parishes. I had the joy of presiding over the school day functions. There were also good many of the local dignitaries such as M.L.A., Assistant Superintendent of Police, Sup- Inspector, A.E.O and Village President. The programmes were arranged so well. Congratulations to Fr. M. Raj Kumar and Dn. Arul Sundram.

 

 

 

 

State Level Award to Fr. S. Arockia Samy

 

 

Fr. S. Arockia samy, the Principal of S.F.S School, Pudukkottai received the State level Best Principal Award for the academic year 2007-2008 from the Shakespeare Institute of English Studies on 10th February 2008. It was an acknowledgement and a recognition given to Fr. S. Arockia samy for his hard work and efficient management of the School. It is a well known fact that under his leadership, the school has reached its zenith whereby every one seeks after our School for admission. I congratulate Fr. S. Arockia samy.

 

 

 

 

 

Vocation Camp

 

The Vocation camp for our Province will be conducted from 1st evening to 4th April 2008 in our S.F.S  minor seminary, Pudukkottai. May I request all our confreres to cooperate in this regard by encouraging and sending good vocations to the camp.

 

 

 

 

Appointments

  • Fr. Amirdha  Raj - Assistant Parish Priest, Kadayal.

  • Fr. Patrick - M.Th Studies in  St. Peter’s Pontifical Institute, Bangalore.

 

 

 

 

Priestly Ordinations

 

 

Dn. Arockia Raj

 

Dn. Arockia Raj was born on 18nd September 1980 in Kaniyambadi. His parents are Mr. Devadas and Mrs. Victoria. He has two brothers and a sister. He had his primary schooling in the R.C. Primary School and middle school in Kaniyambadi and Jolarpet, respectively. He did his high school studies in St. Dominic savio Higher Secondary School Thirupattur. He did his minor seminary in S.F.S Seminary, Pudukkottai and had his Novitiate in Salesianum, Visakhapatnam. He made his First Profession on 10th June 2000. He did his Regency in the S.F.S School, Koratla after which he was sent to Janampet Seminary, Eluru for his theology. He was ordained a Deacon on 20.01.2007. He is doing his dioconate ministry in Raja Shanmuga Nagar. He will be ordained a priest on 25.04.2008 by His Lordship Most. Rev. Dr. P. Soundara Raju, SDB, Bishop of Vellore.

 

 

Dn. Arul Sundaram

 

Dn. Arul Sundram was born on 16th January 1980 in Annamangalam. His parents are Mr. Lazar and Mrs. Selva mary. He has one brother and two sisters. He had his primary and high schooling in the Little flower Higher secondary School in Annamangalam. He did his minor seminary in S.F.S Seminary, Pudukkottai and had his Novitiate in Salesianum, Visakhapatnam and made his First Profession on 10th June 2000. He did his  Regency in the S.F.S semnary, Pudukkottai after which he was sent to Fransalian Seminary, Pune for his theology. He was ordained a Deacon on 28.01.2007. He is doing his dioconate ministry in Kanankadu. He will be ordained a priest in the coming months.

 

 

Dn. Vanathaiyan

 

Dn. Vanathaiyan was born on 13th July 1979 in Arasakuzhi. His parents are Mr. Savari muthu and Mrs. Savariammal. He has one brother and two sisters. He had his primary schooling in the R.C. Primary School in Arasakuzhi. and the high school studies in Sacred Heart Higher secondary school Iruppukuruchi. He did his minor seminary in S.F.S Seminary, Pudukkottai and had his Novitiate in Salesianum, Visakhapatnam and made his First Profession on 10th June 2000. He did his Regency in St. Aloysius School, Visakhapatnam after which he was sent to Janampet Seminary, Eluru for his theology. He was ordained a Deacon on 20.01.2007. He is doing his dioconate ministry in Nallatin pudhur. He will be ordained a priest on 11.04. 2008 by His Grace Most. Rev. Dr. Antony Anandarayar, D.D. Archbishop of Pondicherry- Cuddalore.

 

 

 

 

Let u pray for the Departed

 

Kanikkai Mary (aged 103), the grand mother of Fr.A. Jayaseelan expired on 17.02.2008. Let us assure the bereaved family our prayerful support.

 

 

 

 

Yours Fraternally in Christ,

 

Rev. Fr. A. Lawrence, msfs

Provincial

E-Mail: fr.lawrence@gmail.com  

 

 

 

 

Salesian Thought

 

Happy are the disciples who are submissive to the will of God, manifested either in consolation or tribulation. True servants will prefer the path of adversity since it was the path that the Master chose for   our salvation and His glory. Indeed, this is the path along which he has led His greatest and dearest servants.  In health and sickness we can find God’s will……, Only one thing is necessary: our hearts must always remain united with God. Serve Him with equal commitment, whether in the comfort of fragrant roses or in the torment of a bed of thorns.

 

(Salesian Spirituality- A Source book of Inspiration for every day of the Year, p.49)

 
 

 

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