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SYRO - MALABAR FORANE CATHOLIC CHURCH PHILADELPHIA
August 7, 2016
a newsletter published by
Volume 7 Issue 8
608 Welsh Rd, Philadelphia PA 19115 Phone: 215 464 4008 www.syromalabarphila.org
“And a great sign appeared in
heaven: a woman clothed with
the sun, with the moon under
her feet, and on her head a
crown of twelve stars.”
Holy Qurbana Schedule
Sunday, August 7 & 21 8:30 & 10:00 AM ( Malayalam )
Sunday, August 14 & 28 8:30 AM (Malayalam) 10:00 AM (English)
Monday-Wednesday : 8 : 30 AM Thursday & Friday : 7 : 00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM
CCD: Summer Vacation
Novena & Devotions (After Weekday Qurbana)
St. Alphonsa : Thursdays Divine Mercy : Fr idays
Our Lady of Perpetual Help : Saturdays
Year of Mercy Adoration Every Friday 9: 00 AM to 7:00 PM
Confession
Thursdays 6.30 PM
Fridays 10:30 AM to 12:00 & 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Happy
August 15th
Independence Day Indian
Feast of Assumption
Seasons of Kaitha and Elijah–Cross–Moses
Revelation 12:1
August 8, 9 & 10 Morning Qurbana at 9:15 AM
August 15th Feast of Assumption Qurbana - 8: 30 AM, 7: 00 PM
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Trustees
Shaji Mittathany Sunny Padayattil
Month of August - Events / Important days Liturgy Committee
Joseph P. Varghese (Sacristan)
Eucharistic Ministers
Jacob Chacko (Coordinator) Biju Mathew
Stanly Abraham Soby Chacko
Geroge Thalody Skaria Chacko
01 Mon Feast of St. Alphonse Liguori
04 Thu Feast of St. John Maria Vianny
06 Sat Transfiguration of Our Lord
07 Sun Sixth Sunday of Kaitha
First Communion Students’ Parents Meeting after 10 AM Qurbana
08 Mon Feast of St. Dominic
Vacation Bible School begins (8th thru 12th)
11 Thu Feast of St. Clare
13 Sat Feast of St. Maxmillian Kolbe
Parish Picnic
14 Sun Seventh Sunday of Kaitha
15 Mon Feast of Assumption Qurbana at 8:30 AM, 7 PM Indian Independence Day
20 Sat St. George Ward Prayer meeting at 6:30 PM
21 Sun First Sunday of Elijah-Cross-Moses
24 Wed Feast of St. Bartholomew, the Apostle
27 Sat Feast of St. Augustine
Mother Theresa Ward Prayer meeting at 6:00 PM
28 Sun
Second Sunday of Elijah-Cross-Moses
Feast Celebration of St. Euphrasia
Retreat for Communion Students & Parents after 10 AM Qurbana
St. Thomas Ward Prayer meeting at 7:00 PM
29 Mon Feast of St. Euphrasia
Vicar’s Message…
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, The month of August brings to us inspiring thoughts of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin and
also those of Indian independence. At the end of its Constitution on the Church, the Second Vatican
Council left us a very beautiful meditation on Mary Most Holy. Let me just recall the words referring
to the mystery we celebrate this month: “the immaculate Virgin preserved free from all stain of original
sin, was taken up body and soul into heavenly glory, when her earthly life was over, and exalted by the
Lord as Queen over all things” (no. 59). Then towards the end, there is: “the Mother of Jesus in the
glory which she possesses in body and soul in heaven is the image and the beginning of the church as it
is to be perfected in the world to come. Likewise, she shines forth on earth, until the day of the Lord
shall come” (no. 68). This exhortation gives us an assurance. In the struggles which we confront Mary does not leave us alone:
the Mother of Christ and of the Church is always with us. She walks with us always, she is with us. The Blessed Virgin has
already entered, once and for all, into heavenly glory. But this does not mean that she is distant or detached from us; rather Mary
accompanies us, struggles with us, and sustains us in our fight against the forces of evil. May each of us grow into greater
holiness and deeper love of God and man. The Year of Mercy should provoke in us thoughts, words and deeds of abiding
concern and compassion for those around us. Independence and Freedom are precious gifts and need to be nurtured with total
zeal and fervour. Let us pray for our motherland and the whole world.
The new families taking birth in our community these days point to the richness and variety of God’s design for us. Let us
join in offering our prayers and support to the newly married couples. May our loving guidance and fervent prayers see them
through their journey to peace and fulfilment. I just want to congratulate our youth group who did a wonderful job during the
time of our parish feast by conducting a carnival and special congrats to Roshan Philip and Rosemary George for participating in
the World Youth Day in Poland.
The Year of Mercy is running its course and is about to reach a perfect finale. In the time left we are called to do all that is
within our power to fulfil heaven’s desire for us as expressed through the Supreme head of our church His Holiness Pope
Francis. Let us pay heed. Let us bring out the Christ in each of us. The world needs a wealth of mercy and compassion to tide
over the challenges to faith and human dignity that we see around so shockingly and rampantly these days.
May God bless each and every one of us, and all our endeavours! May the Blessed Virgin intercede for us. Johnykutty Achen
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Chief Editor - Jose Thomas
Editor’s Note
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Youth BBQ Day - July 8th
Year of Mercy Raffle winners
Inter Church Volleyball Tournament, July 9-10 , 2016
Winners with ever rolling trophy STSMCC volleyball team with organizers
First Prize (Gold Coin)
George Thalody Second Prize (iPad)
Isabelle Jose
Ecumenical 5K Run - Registration Kickoff
EFICP 5K Run organizers on July 24th, 2016
Feast of St. Alphonsa celebrated on July 31st 2016
The parish community celebrated the feast of Saint Alphonsa on July 31st, 2016. The feast was marked by a procession following
the Holy Qurbana, novena prayers and veneration of Holy Relic. St. Alphonsa ward coordinated the festal celebrations.
Parish Youth (High School and College students, Young Adults) Annual BBQ
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Published by Very Rev. Fr. Johnykutty George Puleessery, Vicar St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Forane Catholic Church Philadelphia Chief Editor Jose Thomas, Editors Jose Maleckal , Antony Cyriac, Trustees Sunny Padayattil and Shaji Mittathany, Secretary Tom Pattaniyil
POPE FRANCIS to Young on 31
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WORLD YOUTH DAY
Pope Francis on July 27th presided over World Youth Day in Krakow Poland and urged the youth to ‘make chaos’ by spreading the joy of their faith, warned against the ‘terrorism of gossip - for it destroys dignity, the fame of a person’ and suggested the way to beat secularism is by ‘out-loving’ it. Dear young people, we didn't come into this world to 'vegetate," to take it easy, to make our lives a comfortable sofa to fall asleep on. No, we came for another reason: To leave a mark. Jesus is the Lord of risk ... not the Lord of comfort, security and ease. Following Jesus demands a good dose of courage, a readiness to trade in the sofa for a pair of walking shoes and to set out on new and uncharted paths. Today, we adults need you to teach us how to live in diversity, in dialogue, to experience multiculturalism not as a threat but an opportunity. Have the courage to teach us that it is easier to build bridges than walls! - Pope Francis said.
Krakow, Poland July 27th, 2016
Mark your calendar for
Saturday, August 13th 2016
10.30 AM to 5.00 PM
Vacation Bible School : August 8 to 12
Pre Cana Couse : August 12 to 14
Parish Picnic : August 13
Vailankanni Matha Feast : Sept 3
CCD First Day of Class : Sept 11
First Holy Communion : September 10
Holy Land Trip : November 8 to 19 Family Night : November 26
Important Dates to Remember
CCD Classes start on
August 8 - 12, 2016 9 am - 5 pm everyday
Ages 3 years through incoming 5th grade
Core Creek Park, Pavilion #11
901 E Bridgetown Pike, Langhorne PA
5 K Charity Run /
1 mile Walkathon Saturday, 17th Sept. 2016 9:30 AM
Neshaminy State Park 3401
State Rd Bensalem, PA
“Run for the Homeless”
Mar Joseph Srampickal (left) the first Bishop of the
Eparchy of Great Britain and Mar Stephen Chirappanath
(right) the Apostolic Visitator for the Syro-Malabar
followers in Europe.
Name Relative Of Date Place
Thomas Thottumkal Father of Valsa Kunnel 9-Jul-2016 Udumpanoor
Chacko Joseph Ezhanikattu Father of Shiney Roy 25-Jul-2016 Nakapuzha
Annamma Jacob Mother of Ancy Roy Panamthottathil 2-Aug-2016 Mannarkad
Mar. James Pazhyattil (Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Irinjalakuda) passed away on July 10th 2016. He was appointed as the first Bishop of the Diocese of Irinjalakuda on June 22nd1978. He also served as the assistant to the late Major Archbishop Cardinal Mar Antony Padiyara. He was well known for his simplicity and love for his people. He was a priest for 54 years and a Bishop for 37 years.
Our parish family extends their prayers and condolences to the bereaving family members of the departed.
Believe 'in a new humanity'
Ecumenical Games Saturday, Aug 20th 2016
Jews Community Center, Jamison Ave
Basketball (Men) & Volleyball (Men & Women)
Tournaments
New Syro-Malabar Bishops
1. Babu C. Varkey & Lalikutty 2. Biju Mannat & Molly 3. George Thalody & Lizamma 4. Gigi Manatt & Marykutty 5. Jimmy Chacko & Vima 6. Johny Karumathy & Valsa 7. Jose M. Kunnel & Valsamma 8. Jose Palathinkal & Merly 9. Jose Thomas & Merline 10. Joy A. Kadukammakal & Thankamma 11. M.C. Xavier & Mercy 12. Mathew P. John & Lincy 13. Paul Thekumthala & Sandhra 14. Rajan Lukose & Mollyamma 15. Sabu P. Joseph & Regina 16. Saji Sebastian & Swapna 17. Shaji Joseph & Shiny 18. Suphin George Kallarackal & Amy 19. Tojo Jose & Jincy 20. Tom Thomas & Lizi
2017 Annual Retreat March 31st - April 2nd 2017