VOL. LX NO. 6 JUNE 2020 CHRIST HALL KOZHIKODE From the Provincial’s Desk

STAY INTERCONNECTED!Dear Friends in the Lord,Five years ago, on 24 May 2015, Pope Francis signed the Encyclical letter Laudato Si. In the context of the pandemic, the call of Laudato Si is very relevant. It continues to remind us to care for our common home where everything is interconnected. Environmental issues, climate change, migration, poverty and a host of other issues cannot be seen in isolation. The pandemic and the continued lockdown make us aware how deeply interconnected we are. The Communication Desk of the Assistancy Development Office has circulated relevant materials to celebrate the Laudato Si week.

The current situation has forced us to function differently at least for some more time. In the midst of uncertainties, fear and anxiety that loom large, let us be reminded of the dictum of St Ignatius: Fear does not come from God.

E.P. Mathew, SJ

APPOINTMENT BY FR GENERAL

Fr Benedictus Hari Juliawan (45) - Provincial of the Province of Indonesia.

Fr Keith Abranches, SJ (GUJ) - Conference Delegate for Formation (CDF)

APPOINTMENTS BY PROVINCIAL

Fr Wilson Clement Mariadoss: Acting Superior, Vidyaniketan (SICJ), ThiruvananthapuramFinance Commission reconstituted: Fr Peter Mulluparambil (Coordinator), Frs Mathew Pampackal, Thomas Kuravanveliyel, Toby Kozhuppakalam and Rabin C (Members).

Construction Commission reconstituted: Fr Joe Mathew Kunnathoor (Coordinator), Frs Peter Mulluparambil, Reji Kunnatheth, and Devassy Paul Ponthempilly (Members).

FOR YOUR INFORMATIONFIRST VOWS 2020

The following second year novices have been approved for First Vows in the Society of Jesus: Adolf Johnson, Narikuzha Poly Martin and Thattaparambil Tomson Tom.

They are scheduled to take their Vows on Sunday, 21st June 2020, in the chapel of Loyola, Aluva. The solemn Eucharistic Celebration, presided at by Fr Provincial, will begin at 11.00 am. Please keep these young men in your prayers in a special way these days.

LEAVE OF ABSENCEFr Tinu Francis Pondichery has been granted a year of leave of absence from the Society with effect from June 01, 2020. He intends to work as a parish priest in the diocese of Kannur during this period.

CAMPAIGN FOR MIGRANT LABOURERS BY THE JESUIT RESOURCE HUB

The Jesuit Resource and Response Hub-South Asia wants to draw attention to the situation of one group of very vulnerable people, the migrant workers. The Hub

APPOINTMENT BY POSA

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in collaboration with Pariyaram Grama Panchayat under the leadership of Fr Immanuel Koyan. Its aim is to make ward no. 17 of the Panchayat self-reliant in terms of food and agricultural products and to bring the youth to the forefront of the developmental works of the Panchayat. Recently, the Kudumbasree unit of ward no. 17 also has been roped into this project. The Online English Course that was initiated by the Technical Commission of the Province is nearing its finishing point. A remarkable 120 participants had enrolled for the course. Those who successfully complete the course will receive the e-certificates. This online course is a joint venture of the Technical commission of the Kerala Province and St Vincent's College, Pune.The building of IRC and the new building of Sahajeevanam have been offered to the Panchayats of Pairyaram and Pattuvam respectively to be used as Covid-19 quarantine centres.

Joe Mathew

LOYOLA, ALUVAThe most significant event of the month took place on 31st

May, Pentecost Sunday. During the solemn Eucharistic Celebration that evening Fr Rachans Lukose assumed charge as the Novice Master & Superior. We wished Fr Rachans God’s abundant blessings and remembered

with gratitude the services of Fr Jose Jacob as Superior & Novice Master during the past eight years. Earlier in the month, we had a three-day Art Workshop under the guidance of Fr Roy Thottathil, and he awakened the artist in each one of us. On 14th we observed a day of fast & abstinence following the call of Pope Francis. It was followed by our monthly recollection guided by Fr Abraham Pallivathukkal. Fr Palli has all along been a great guru & benefactor to Loyola Community. We will surely miss his nourishing visits now that he has moved to Kottayam. As a modest gesture in the Covid-lockdown situation, we

has launched a campaign for the protection of their rights and dignity called #V4Migrants. The campaign hopes to reach as many people as possible to shine a light on the plight of migrant labourers and mobilise resources to help them in their distress.

FROM OUR INSTITUTIONS

CHRIST HALL, CALICUTChrist Hall community bade goodbye to one of our inspiring nonagenarians, Fr Thomas Anthraper, who passed away on May 6 at Christ Hall. In spite of the lockdown, Bishop Varghese Chakalakal officiated at the final rites and Fr Provincial celebrated the funeral Mass. The mortal remains were laid to rest on the same day. Thanks to the efforts of Fr E.P. Mathew and Fr Raju Vattaparambil, nine Scholastics studying philosophy at Chennai returned to the province safely. They have joined the community after completing 14 days of quarantine at SRC. Fr Jacob Kumminiyil and two Juniors studying at Patna Juniorate also reached Christ Hall recently. Currently they are in quarantine for 14 days. We celebrated the birthdays of Frs Joe Thayil, Rubil Mampuzhackal, Sebastian Thengumpallil, K.T. Devasia and Sch Jomon Chappanthadathil during this month.Christ the King Church, Malaparamba, under the leadership of Fr Raju Vattaparambil, completed the construction of two houses for the poor, and three more are under construction. Three cents of land have been bought for another poor family and construction for a house will begin soon. The parish helped 120 families with food kits worth 750/- per kit during this lockdown. SRC and Sahrudaya Club jointly provided 75 food kits to deserving families.

KJ ThomasS.M. FARM, PARIYARAM

Two members of our community are on transfer - Fr M.J. Augustine is moving to St Xavier’s Commnity Thumba, and Fr Immanuel Koyan to Athmamithra, Kalady. Fr C.T. Jose is the new manager of SM FARM. Fr Joe Mathew is given the additional charge of Samskriti as Acting Director. Two new members, Frs K.P. Mathew and Manesh have joined the community. Fr K P Mathew will be the new Vice Principal of Nirmala ITI, while Fr Manesh will join Sahajeevanam. Mr Babu Mukalel gets retired on 31st of May, and he will be replaced by Mr Wilson as the Supervisor of SM Farm.Samskriti has initiated a new project named “krishi@17”

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distributed coconuts from our farm to our less-privileged neighbours. Since we could not go to Pachilakad for our annual holidays, we organized at Loyola itself an eventful week christened ‘Unarvu2K20’. During this week we were privileged to set our own schedule for each day. We conducted several games, an art workshop, quiz competition, collage preparation, movie screening, etc. A special art exhibition was conducted on the last day, and it was inaugurated by Fr Roy Thottathil. We celebrated the birthday of Fr Rachans on 29th with a special Mass and other usual festivities. On the eve of Pentecost, Fr Jose Jacob offered a special thanksgiving Mass, remembering all the blessings he received during his years at Loyola. Fr Rachans Lukose assumed the responsibility as Novice Master and Superior of Loyola Community on 31st during the Eucharistic celebration. Fr Jacob Madukkakuzhy delivered a thought provoking homily on Pentecost and the role of the Holy Spirit in our daily life. We will be leaving for our annual retreat at Sameeksha in the first week of June. Please keep all of us, especially the II years who are getting ready for their Vows, in your prayers.

Abbey & Praveen

SAMEEKSHA / ATMAMITRA, KALADYFr Immanuel Koyan joined Sameeksha community on May 26, and he will be joining Fr Toby at Atmamitra. He was welcomed by the community along with the Atmamitra staff. The community extended a warm welcome to Schs Rosan Periakottil, Stevenson Cheniyara and Francis Paracka as they pursue their on-line theological studies from Sameeksha. Fr Sebastian Painadath effectively combines his writing work with his vegetable cultivation. The community, led by Fr Shin Kallungal, joined the Jesuits and collaborators worldwide in the Pentecost Vigil on 30th May. Now that the Covid lockdown is relaxed, Fr Xavier Tharamel, as vocation promoter, has begun visits to potential candidates. Atmamitra has been hosting a series of webinars on various topics focussing on teenagers, youth, teachers, parents and trainers. Nearly 2740 people have benefited from it through 134 hours of Zoom sessions. The webinar was offered both in English and Malayalam, and it had a wide reach with participants chipping in from all over India and some foreign countries.

Xavier TharamelLUMEN-JYOTHIS, KOCHIAfter a decade's stay in Lumen Community, Fr Abraham Pallivathukal left for Kottayam and joined

Santhinilayam Community for his new innings. In spite of the lock-down, many visited their spiritual father to say good bye, but following the social distancing guidelines. Frs Roy and Binoy accompanied Fr Abraham to Kumaranalloor. We have now two newcomers in Frs Kuriakose Puthanapra and James Pullokaran to replace Frs Adappur and Pallivathukal. With Fr Sheise's arrival from Dindigul this weekend the community will become full-fledged.An online exhibition of the paintings by Fr Roy started at Whitesanctum art gallery, Bangalore from June 1st onward. He conducted a follow-up art workshop for young Sri Lankan refugees in May under the aegis of JRS India. The online COVID art creations organised by Fr Roy and his CARP artist friends are going on well. The first issue of the online bimonthly PAX LUMINA: A Quest for Peace and Reconciliation, was officially launched on 15 May. Thanks to Fr Dominic Palakeel who proposed the name of the publication. Ezhuthu Magazine, in collaboration with Newman College, Thodupuzha, organized a webinar on "The Socio-Cultural Impacts of COVID-19". Prof. Dr. K.M. Anil of Thunachath Ezhuthachan University, Tirur delivered the lecture.

Binoy

AKJM/SAMANVAYA JESUIT HOUSE, KANJIRAPPALLYThe community organized a farewell gathering on May 16 as Fr P.T. Joseph and Fr Kuriakose Puthanapra were saying good bye to Kanjirappally. Fr Joseph is appointed Principal of Loyola School, Sreekariyam and Fr Kuriakose joins Lumen/Jyotis, Ernakulam. The superior and the community thanked them for their

generosity and availability. Fr George Sebastian is

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still held up in Bhuvaneswar because of the lockdown. A K J M School and the Jesuit House in collaboration with Kanjirappally Panchayat distributed grocery and vegetable kits to more than fifty poor families in the Panchayat.

Varkeychan SANTHINILAYAM, KOTTAYAMSanthinilayam community thanked Fr Emmanuel Mathew for the selfless services he rendered to this community as he is leaving for his B Ed studies. On 17th we bade him good bye with a community Mass and a meal. While waiting for his B.Ed admission, he has accepted to help in a parish in Varapuzha diocese. With the arrival of Fr Abraham Pallivathukal on 21st May, our community has become vibrant both in agriculture and spirituality. Our response to the pandemic has come in small way: we helped some chronically ill patients to meet their medical expenses for a month. Fr Sunny Mathew and his co-counselor have launched tele-counseling and it is sought after by people from all over, and even from abroad.

JithinLOYOLA, SREEKARIYAMIn the midst of Covid-19 and the lockdown, the Loyola Community in Sreekariyam decided to open its arms of charity and generosity to some of our suffering brethren in and around Thiruvananthapuram. Expressing our solidarity with them, we distributed grocery and vegetable packets to around 500 families in Anchuthengu and Poovar. Some families were in need of cash too. We offered our help to some shelter homes for the poor and the aged, joining hands with a few parish extension services in the neighbourhood.

The community as well as members of the staff in Loyola School extended a warm welcome to Fr P T Joseph, who takes charge as its next Principal on 01 June. The community celebrated the birthday of Fr Reji Kunnatheth on 25th May. He will be next priest -in-charge of Cheruvaikal Parish replacing Fr Jose Kadankavil.

Devassy Paul

VIDYANIKETAN (SICJ), THIRUVANANTHAPURAMThe Juniorate was forced to continue due to the unanticipated lockdown. During the extension, the Juniors joined various skill development activities including mastering a new language. SICJ Juniors won prizes in short story writing and essay writing that was

organized by the ADF. We were able to help groups of stranded migrants and their families with the generous assistance of our Provincials. Some juniors managed to get back to their Provinces once the lockdown was relaxed. The community bid Br George Vattukulam farewell on 26th as he was leaving to his new destination, Pious X ITI, Edathuva.

Cicil Eby Sebastian LOYOLA SCHOOL, MUKUNDARALoyola School has started admitting fresh students for the academic year 2020-2021. As part of the fire and safety protection system, we are constructing a new tank on the top of the office building. We are also fixing solar-powered photovoltaic panels on the roof of the School. Our teachers are getting used to the system of conducting online classes for our students. Though it is a new and tough task, teachers are doing it well and enjoying it too. Fr Manesh left for Pariyaran as he will be joining the Sahajeevanam team there. Sch Dijin made his 8-day retreat at Loyola Sadan under the direction of Fr Gracious.

GraciousTRIPURA MISSIONIn spite of the Covid-19 Pandemic, we have been preparing for the new academic year of St. Mary School at Jampuijala which we are taking up. Fr Babu Paul has taken charge as Principal of this maiden venture of our Tripura Mission. During the

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Lock down days we are holding village-wise meetings and organising classes for the parents as well as students. Fr Babu Paul has managed to carry out most of the maintenance work of the School and improve the infrastructure facilities. A simple Jesuit residence also is completed. Fr James Morais has been coming over here a few times to do the wiring and the other electrical works and plumbing works professionally and efficiently. Fr James takes care of the affairs at Jamtalibari. The construction of a multi-purpose hall has been completed in the Jamtali Church property. Fr James is also constructing a small residence for the Jesuits and for the Rev. Sisters who have joined us as collaborators. He expects that the purchase of the land at Kailashahar could be done soon and the title deed could be executed immediately once the lockdown is lifted. The

Rev. Sisters also will join us in both the Mission centres as we begin the new academic year after the lockdown. Meanwhile, we await to welcome the two young Jesuits, Schs Dijin and Frankle, to the Tripura Mission.

Syriac Panjikaran

NEWS FROM NEPAL Nepal has been under lockdown for the past three months. Only a handful of cases were reported in the first few weeks of the lockdown, but later was a sudden spurt. The government of Nepal was quick to blame the migrant labourers returning from India. Online classes for the students continue without any glitch. Our community gets enough time to work in the farm and the garden. Cyclone Amphan, which had wreaked havoc in Bengal, brought us some rain and strong winds for a few days. We get heavy showers intermittently. One of our benefactors from Stockholm has donated some money for relief operations in our locality. We are in the process of reaching out to the needy, especially those without job and lost other means of survival. We had a special prayer service in memory of Fr Adolfo Nicolas, our former Superior General. Though our community remains in good health, we seek your prayers for the people of Nepal as the government is ill-equipped to face a disastrous pandemic like Covid-19.

Ivin Tomy

OURS IN MEDIA

Fr P.T. Mathew, Between the Sea and the Sky: Lived Religion on the Seashore, Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2020. Fr Ephrem Thomas, “A Fresh Look at Humility”, Vidyajyoti Journal, May 2020.

GONE FOR THEIR REWARD

Fr Jerome D'Souza (BOM), 70/45, on 01.05.2020 at Andheri, Mumbai. Fr Thomas Anthraper (KER), 90/70, on 06.05.2020 at Kozhikode. Fr George K. Pulparambil (MDU), 91/71, on 22.05.2020 at Beschi Illam, Dindigul.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

JUNE01 Deslin Paulson Chelatt03 Sabu Palathanadil07 Thomas Kappiarumalayil09 Binoy Pichalakkattu10 Rins Rappakutty Padamattummal11 Joye James Karimathil14 Dominic Madathaniyil14 Mathew Kuzhickattumyalil16 Anjo Alappat Palathingal

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18 Wilson Puthussery19 Mathew Elanjipuram24 Vibin Padayadan25 John Manipadam26 Ranjit George Irattil27 George Thenadikulam30 Christy J Peter Arasarkadavil30 Paul VadakelJULY03 John Vattanky04 Manesh Jerald Thottathuvilakom04 Rinto S Olickal

IN CHRIST WITH GLORYJUNE01 (1998) Vigilio Magagnotti08 (2015) Jesno Francis Kandamkeri12 (1961) George Ayathaparambil12 (2008) Joseph Vathaloor13 (1993) Charles Studerus13 (2012) Jacob Pulikodan14 (1999) Joseph Parakkan15 (1996) George Kuzhivelly18 (2000) Paul Lenthaparambil20 (1976) Benjamin Biscia29 (1973) John Chettupuzha30 (2015) Paul Palatty

OBITUARY

FR THOMAS ANTHRAPER, SJ(06.11.1929 – 06.05.2020)

Fr Thomas Antraper left for his eternal reward on May 6th after a brief period of illness. He was conscious and cheerful till the end in spite of the pain he had to suffer. The lockdown prevented the big band of his former students, friends and admirers from being present at the funeral service in Christ Hall chapel in Kozhikode. He was laid to rest on the same day.

Fr Anthraper was born at Kadakkarapally in Alleppey district on 06 November 1929 as the youngest son of Mr Job and Mrs Anna. Three of his sisters joined the FCC congregation. During his degree studies at St Joseph’s College, Tirichirappalli he was inspired by the lifestyle of his Jesuit professors and decided to join the Society in 1949. His novitiate formation was at Sacred Heart College, Shembaganur. After his First Vows in 1951, he was sent to Vinayalaya, Bombay, for his two-year Juniorate. He did his philosophy at De Nobili College, Pune and Sacred Heart College, Shembaganur, and his theology at St Mary’s, Kurseong. He was ordained a priest on 19 March 1962 at Kurseong. After his Tertianship at St Stanislaus, Hazaribagh, he made his Final Commitment in 1966 at St Joseph’s High School, Kozhikode. With a B.Ed degree from Mar Theophilis College, Trivandrum, he began his apostolic journey in the field of education. And that remained his chosen field all through his active life.

Fr Anthraper was ever ready and available for whatever mission the Society asked him to take up. With a charming and magnetic personality, he could make an impact on every institution that was entrusted to his care. As a young priest he was appointed Headmaster of Loyola High School, Trivandrum in its infancy (1963-1964). He served at St Michaels Anglo-Indian School, Kannur, Leo XIII High School, Alleppey, and St Josephs Boys High School, Kozhikode, in varied roles as teacher, boarding Director, Headmaster and Rector. In 1984, the Kerala Government honoured

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him with the state award for the best teacher of the year. Even after his retirement from school education, he was asked to shoulder various administrative responsibilities in different educational institutions. He served as Rector and Manager at St Xavier’s College, Trivandrum, Superior and Boarding Director at AKJM, Kanjirapally, Superior and Manager at Sarvodaya School, Eachome, and Superior and Manager at St Michael’s Higher Secondary School, Kannur.

It was in St Josephs Boys High School, Kozhikode that he served the longest (17 years), and he was its Headmaster for a long period of 12 years (1974-1986). His students remember him not only as their beloved teacher, but also as their mentor, guide, and friend. When the school celebrated 225 years of its foundation in 2017-18, Fr Anthraper was the centre of all attention. Many of his old students who gathered around him were pleasantly surprised to know that Fr Anthraper remembered most of them by name even after so many years! In spite of his wholehearted commitment to the ministry of education, he was equally interested in the pastoral field and was a much sought-after retreat guide. He was Vicar of Immaculate Conception Church, Azhikode, Kannur for a period of four years, and was director and formator of Jesuit pre-novices at Loyola, Aluva. He continued to be involved in spiritual ministries, especially at Samanvaya, Kanjirapally and at Christ Hall, Kozhikode, till weakening health restrained him.

The words of Fr Peter-Hans Kolvenbach SJ, former Superior General, on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee of Fr Anthraper in the Society aptly summarize the person: “Father Thomas, you have been a popular teacher and a successful academic administrator, creating a healthy atmosphere of commitment, hard work, responsibility, accountability, co-operation and team work; reaching out to the parents through the students; instilling discipline by means of personal care of each student; helping the young people under your care to find a definite orientation in life; motivating and inspiring them.” Fr Anthraper always responded to the call of the Lord with a great sense of Magis. He lived his deep faith through his unwavering commitment to His mission. A true son of St. Ignatius, Fr Anthraper loved and served the Lord as He deserved. He gave himself without counting the cost and toiled without seeking rest. He was a Jesuit who practised cura personalis and cura apostolica in a balanced way, and “all for the greater glory of God” was his life-mantra. Memories of his warm smile and affectionate gaze remain ever fresh in our minds. May God our Father, who blessed Fr Anthraper with a cheerful and compassionate heart, give him eternal rest!

Anto Muringathery, SJ

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