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“from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.”
(Jn 1: 16)
Vol. 51
25 December
2016
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A weekly news letter from Vincentian Generalate, Edappally
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Generalate News
Fathers from Generalate community are participating in various
ordinations.
Minor Orders
The following Seminarians of our Congregation received Diaconate and
Minor Orders on December 22, 2016 at Generalate Chapel, Edappally. Mar
Mathew Vaniyakizhakkel presided over the ceremony and assisted by Rev.
Fr. Varghese Parappuram, the Superior General, Rev. Fr. George Arackal,
Provincial Superior, St. Joseph Province, Fr. Paul Puthuva, the Provincial
Superior, Marymatha Province, and Fr. Varghese Chirapparamban, Rector,
Vidyabhavan.
Diaconate
Chakrampully Davis, Chandrankunnel Martin, Chirayath Antony,
Kannamkulam Francis, Kumbukkan Thomas, Kurinjiparambil Philip,
Malieckal Tony, Manjila Joseph, Nedumbakkaran Joseph, Onattu
Kuriakose, Palackal Joseph, Veshnal Thomas, Jnarakulathu Sijo (Kolbe)
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Heupathiakona
Chakrampully Davis, Chinta Joji Babu, Ganta Ratnakar, Karedan Varghese,
Karingattuprambil Antony, Malladhi Mariada, Mulamkombil Devasia,
Paimpillil Sebastian, Pendanathu Joseph, Plavunilkunnathil Thomas,
Pulickathottiyil Paulose, Puthenpurackal John, Theningal Mathew,
Unnukallil Augustine, Palakatt John–Ittanagar, Mookkumkal Sibi (Kolbe)
Karoya
Chamblangal Xavier, Erupulamkattil George, Karikunnel Mathew,
Kozhuppathadathil Alex, Manavalan Antony, Mandapathil Mathew,
Vazhachalil Antony
Let us pray for our Brothers !
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New Priests
Our newly ordained priests are Frs. Madhanu Anil Lourdhu, Velikakathu
Thomas, Varekulam Joseph, Kulathinkal Joseph and Kanakkattu Thomas.
Hearty Congratulations dear Fathers!!!
Visitors
Frs. Joseph Poovelil, and Varghese Puthussery visited Generalate.
Ordinations this Week
Dn. Antony Mukkattukavunkal will receive his Sacerdotal
Ordination on December 30, 2016 at St. Mary’s Church, Naduvil,
Thalassery Archdiocese.
Dn. George Kalapurackal will be ordained a priest on December 31,
2016 at Fatima Matha Church Perumpunna, Thalassery Archdiocese.
Dn. Sebastian Vilakkunnel will receive his Sacerdotal Ordination on
December 31, 2016 at Sacred Heart Church, Maniamkunnu, Pala
diocese.
Dn. Joseph Marottipara will be raised to priesthood on January 1,
2016 at St. George’s Church, Kacherikadavu, Thalassery Archdiocese.
Dn. Thomas Nellamthadathil will be ordained priest on January 2,
2017 at St. Mary’s Forane Church, Mullenkolly, Mananthavady.
Dn. Philip Kochutharayil will be ordained a priest on January 02,
2016 at St. Mary’s Church, Kumaramkary, Changanacheery diocese.
Dn. Augustine Kunnappillil will be raised to priesthood on January
03, 2016 at St. Mary’s Forane Church, Karimannoor,
Kothamangalam diocese.
Dn. James Elampassery will be raised to priesthood on January 03,
2016 at St. Joseph’s Church, Karappadam, Palaghat diocese.
Dn. Jacob Panthackal will be raised to priesthood on January 04,
2016 at St. John the Baptist’s Church, Kalloor, Kothamangalam
diocese.
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Dn. Joseph Adappoor will be ordained a priest on January 04, 2016
at St. Sebastian’s Church, Keerampara, Kothamangalam diocese.
Dn. Joseph Kaniyinkal will be raised to priesthood on January 05,
2016 at Holy Family Forane, Church, Ponkunnam, Kanjirapally
diocese.
Dn. Sebastian Kannamkery will be raised to priesthood on January
05, 2016 at St. George Church, Thalayolaparambu, Ernakulam-
Angamaly diocese.
Dn. George Muppathiyil will be ordained a priest on January 05,
2016 at St. Thomas Church, Arakulam, Pala diocese.
News from St. Thomas Provincial House, Delhi.
Prayerful Greetings from St. Thomas Provincial House, New Delhi.
Priestly Ordinations
Rev. Frs. Provincial and Varghese Karingen reached Kerala today to
participate in the Priestly Ordinations. Rev. Fr. Provincial will return on
12th January 2017. Fr. Karingen will go back on 20th January 2017.
Transfers and Appointments
Aymanamkuzhy Yesudas - Assistant Director, Divine Renewal Retreat
Center, Margherita
Puthiyedath Augustine - Priest-in-charge, Divine Mercy Villa, Ranchi
First Prize in CRI Crib Making Competition
The Crib made in St. Thomas Provincial House, New Delhi won the First
Prize in the CRI Najafgarh zonal Crib competition. Congratulations to both
Fr. John Paul Thottungal VC and Br. Jacob Meleth VC the regent, who
worked together for the Crib.
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News from Marymatha Provincial House, Angamaly.
Arrival and Departure
Fr. Biju Moonjely Doing ministry in Nairobi, Kenya and in the Mission
of Bill Foundation arrived on December 23, 2016 for his annual
holidays.
An Apology
In the last issue of Koinonia News by mistake the place of ministry of Fr.
Varghese Thuruthichira was given as Australia instead of New Zealand.
Sorry for the mistake.
Theologians Meet 2016
Theologians Meet of the Marymatha Province was held on December 23,
2016 in the Provincial House, Angamaly. All the theology students except
from East Africa and Pune participated in the meet. There were altogether
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24 of them. They came here from Vidyabhavan in the morning. The
Programme started with Holy Eucharist at 6.30 am celebrated by Fr. Paul
Parekkattil. Then, all proceeded to the Photo Session and breakfast. At
9:30 am all gathered in the Provincial House auditorium for the Inaugural
session. Fr. Provincial and the Councillors addressed the gathering. After
the tea break there was a sharing session. After the Adoration at 2.00 pm
Brothers prepared for the evening cultural programme. At 6:30 pm brothers
staged variety cultural programmes at DiST auditorium. Fr. Varghese
Parappuram, the Superior General, Fr. Varghese Chirapparamban, Rector,
Vidyabhavan, Fathers from Munnoorpilly, and Fathers from Vincentian
Ashram, Angamaly were present to watch and encourage the theologians
during the cultural programme. Theologians and minor seminarians from
Munnoorppilly really entertained the guests with variety of programmes.
Thereafter all proceeded to the DiSt Dining Hall for supper. Brothers were
allowed to watch a movie in the conference hall at 9:45 pm.
Jubilee Retreat Centre, Puthuppady.
PUTHUPPADY JUBILEE RETREAT CENTRE, BIBLE CONVENTION
22nd Puduppady Vincentian Bible Convention began on December 20,
2016. Almost thousand people attended the convention daily. The
Convention began with the Bible procession and followed by the Inaugural
Holy Eucharist and a homily by Fr. Paul Parekkattil. Fr. George Pottayil,
the Superior of the House, welcomed the dignitaries to the Convention. Rt.
Rev. Joseph Mar Thomas (Bishop of Bathery Diocese) gave the benedictory
message. Fr. Zacharias Edattu (Editor, Vachanolsavam ) led the afternoon
session and concluded with Eucharistic Adoration. The second day began
with the solemn Holy Mass by Fr.Thomas Thevadiyil (Diocese of
Thamarassery). Rev. Fr. Joseph Vayalil (CMI Provincial, Chairman of
Shalom TV) preached the word of God. Br. Joykutty (Divine) led the
afternoon session and adoration. Third day was blessed with the presence of
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Mar Remigios Inchananiyil (Bishop Thamaraseery). Bishop celebrated the
solemn Holy Mass and preached about God’s Mercy. Famous lay preachers
Santhosh Karumathra and Baby John Kalayanthani led the afternoon
sessions. Final day was blessed by Fr. Sebastian Purayidathil (Corporate
Manger, Thamarassery) who offered solemn Holy Qurabana and
Fr.Varghese Kottaparambil preached the word of God and conducted a
healing service. Fr. Rajiv Palyathra (Assi.Director) of Benedictine Retreat
Centre, Makiyadu, preached thereafter and conducted a deliverance prayer.
Fr. Wilson Kuzhithadathil and Jolly Thadathil lead the final Adoration and
Eucharistic procession.
Obituary
Name Date of
death
Place of Burial Place of Birth Date of Birth
01 Edappally Joseph
(Bro.)
01-01-81 Angamaly Vadayar 10-06-1912
(69)
Birthdays of the week
Let us greet and pray on the birthdays of the following confreres:
29 December, Thursday
Kaipadakunnel Joseph
(Adichira)
0091 9745309102
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30 December, Friday
Punnolil Kuriakose
(Ramsgate)
0044 7483375070
31 December, Saturday
Karalathukaran Raphael
(Masaka)
00256 756123789
01 January, Sunday
Arakkakunnel Tony
(Karivena)
0091 8500615639
01 January, Sunday
Vandanamthadathil Sebastian
(New Zealand)
0064 2102840048
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02 January, Monday
Kallikkattukudy Joseph
(Hazaribag)
0091 8987566629
02 January, Monday
Kizhakethottam Bijoy Joseph (Ron)
0091 9449210765
02 January, Monday
Parapuram Varghese (Edappally)
0091 9495025958
02 January, Monday
Nellanikattu Thomas (Aurangabad)
0091 8888916353
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03 January, Tuesday
Kurinjikanathil Antony (Vikindu)
00255 689628344
04 January, Wednesday
Valloran Augustine (Jr.) (Muringoor)
0091 9447773377
04 January, Wednesday
Edattu Joseph(Jr) (Ramsgate)
0044 7548303824
04 January, Wednesday
Pozhaliparamban Joseph
(Aonla)
0091 7049446922
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04 January, Wednesday
Annepogu Rajasekhar (Penubally)
0091 8333961565
04 January, Wednesday
Payyappilly Sebastian (Bhimadole)
0091 9494401640
Many many happy returns of the day!
Your News and Prayer Requests
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prayer requests to us so that we can present that for the notice of our
confreres. “Exchange of news that will enable us to increase mutual
understanding and to share the joys and sorrows of our confreres and their
families and of our communities, shall be fostered” (Practical Norms, n. 45).
Please send your news and feedbacks to [email protected]. Kindly print
out this news letter and make available for all our confreres in the
house.
