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PENANCE !PENANCE !PENANCE !

STELLA MARIS, CHINNA WALTAIR-530017VISAKHAPATNAM, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA

Provincial : 0891/ 2710259Cell : 09985860195, Fax : 0891/ 2702589

Email: msfsvizag@gmail.com, frchinnapareddymsfs@gmail.comprovincialvizagmsfs@gmail.com

PC Lr. No. 11 FEBRUARY 2017

ContentsIntroduction1. Information from the Provincial Bursar2. Bishop’s Visit to Janampet Missions3. 9th MSFS AP Sports Meet at Gajuwaka4. SFS Feast at Chinna Waltair5. Lace Jubilee of S.F.S. School, Pamidi6. Diaconate Ordinations7. SFS Feast at Shantinagar

8. Education Forum Meeting9. Volunteers for the Africa Missions10. Sacerdotal Diamond Jubilee11. Ordinations in February 201712. Let us pray for the Departed

ObituaryTentative ProgrammeSalesian Thought

BlessedVirgin Mary

said toBernadette:

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My dear Confreres,

For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by theSpirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For

all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.ñ Rom. 8: 13-14

The month of January had been quite eventful for the Province ofVisakhapatnam, a mixture of both joyful and sorrowful moments.First of all, on 24th January, we had the celebration of our heavenlyPatron St. Francis de Sales, celebrated with much fervor andenthusiasm all over the Province marking it with various spiritualactivities.

Secondly, on the same day, we have begun on a large scale theprayer of devotion to our beloved Founder, Servant of God, Fr. PeterMary Mermier.

Thirdly, a week earlier i.e. on 15th January 2017, after a long wait,the foundation stone for the construction of the new SFS Church atSFS Parish, Chinna Waltair in Visakhapatnam, was laid by MostRev. Dr. Mallavarapu Prakash, Archbishop of Visakhapatnam, in thepresence of so many Priests, Religious Sisters, Brothers, and thefaithful.

Fourthly, on 24th January 2017, Most Rev. Polimera Jaya Rao, Bishopof Eluru, ordained seven of our Brothers as deacons at SFS StudyHouse, Janampeta, Eluru. And again on 28th January 2017, Bro. Ch.Rajesh was ordained deacon at Fransalian Seminary, Pune.

Fifthly, towards the last week of the same month followed the saddemise of our three of our dear confreres and the veteranmissionaries, leaving us all in grief and sorrow. On 26th January 2017,for the first time in the history of the Visakhapatnam Province, two ofour confreres, Rev. Fr. Nellikunnel George, 97 years, and Rev. Fr.Zacharias Mannukuzhumpil, 93 years, passed away within few hoursgap. While Fr. George died at 3.15 p.m., Fr. Zacharias passed awayat 8 p.m. Incidentally, both of them were known to be best friendsfrom their very days of formation which they continued during theirstay at Stella Maris at the fag end of their life too. I dare to say thatGod rewarded them with the entry into his paradise on the same dayto these great missionary friends.

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There are two very special moments in each day of our life, namely,sunrise and sunset. Likewise, there are also two very special andsure moments in every human life, namely, birthday and death day.While we celebrate the birthday very specially, we mourn at the death.Death is a subject that we often prefer not to speak too much aboutor reflect on.† In our Christian reflection there are times when wehave fallen into a similar trap.† Despite our hope of resurrection,death remains for the Christian painful and mysterious.† It involves apassage to new life in God. The life that opens to us after this life isnew life, it is not in any way a replica of this life, but somethingcompletely transformed.†

Death and resurrection belong to the very essence of Christian belief.†The Christian teaching about new life is not about what sort of placeheaven might be, but rather of a relationship, of seeing God face toface.† The Christian teaching about new life is about a relationshipof intimacy with Christ.

Let us therefore hope and pray that God would grant them the eternalbliss to enjoy that vision of God.

Death among people is only a passage from life to another.To die is nothing but to depart from the limitations of mortal life

and enter into immortal life. - St. Francis de Sales

1. Important Information from the Provincial Bursar

Documents to be provided when internal auditing team comesfor visiting the community1. The bank books with the latest entries2. The ledger and Tally accounting of the Community updated3. The voucher for the income and expenditure4. The Register of the Minutes of the Registered Society with

financial decisions properly recorded5. The audited statement of accounts of the unit6. Other miscellaneous accounts that do not come under the

purview of the society, if any7. All the Fixed assets and furniture of the community (Perchased

and sale related receipts and documents during the current year)8. Updated FD receipts

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9. If any construction is done, then bills, vouchers related to theconstruction and complete certificate from the contractor.

10. Preparation of budget papers for the coming financial year 2017ñ 2018 (this has to reach Stella Maris by 1st week of March ñ2017)

2. Bishopís Visit to the MSFS Mission Stations at JanampetThe long awaited dream of the three villages of Kavvagunta, KP.

Gudem (Kalle Palli Varigudem) and CM Pally (ChinnaJagannadapuram) is fulfilled after 48 years with the visitation of HisLordship Most. Rev. Jaya Rao Polimera. Undoubtedly it was a red-lettered day for all of us!

On October 31, 2016, His Lordship made a visit to MSFS(Missionaries of St Francis de Sales) Mission stations, which arecanonically under St. Anthony parish, Vijayarai. Together with MSFSFathers and Brothers and MPF (St. Lucy Filippini) communities, alongRev. Fr. K. Rayappa, Parish Priest and Rev. Fr. Thambi Raju, MSFS,mission in charge of the three villages, and the faithful of the threevillages welcomed His Lordship in a grand procession from St. LucySchool in an top-open-jeep with an escort of 30 bikes and a grandmusical band. His Lordship was welcomed into villages with thewashing of the hands, cake cutting as a remembrance of his silverjubilee and felicitations in all the three villages.

Bishop Jaya Rao blesses Chinna Jagannadapuram (CM Pally)renovated church:His Lordship inaugurated and blessed the church which is renovatedin Cm. Pally. From there he was taken in procession to KP. Gudemand there he was felicitated by the faithful. The procession continuedto Kavvagunta village.

Laying foundation stone for constructing Our Ladyís grotto atKovvaguntaHis Lordship after reaching to Kovvagunta, blessed and laid afoundation stone for the construction of Our Ladyís grotto inKavagunta. The son of the soil, silver Jubilarian, Rev. Fr. Yesupadam,was also specially invited by the faithful to witness and grace theoccasion.

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Kavvagunta Faithful witnessing three great events in one day:Kavvagunta is one of the beautiful villages of Pedavegi Mandal, withguava gardens and coconut gardens. One of the notable specialtiesof Kovvagunta is that it was baptized by Rev. Fr. Edward in 1966, isnoted for its thickest density of Catholic population in Eluru and, asthere is no other denomination till this date! Though economicallypoor, the Catholics are very much loyal to the Catholic faith.

The faithful were very much jubilant to have three events on thatparticular day namely: blessing and laying the foundation stone forthe Our Ladyís grotto, celebration of the Feast of Our Lady and theSacerdotal Silver Jubilee of our Bishop. The holy Eucharisticcelebration started at 10:30 am. There were 55 children who receivedthe First Holy Communion and 66 faithful received the Sacrament ofConfirmation from 4 villages of Kotha Kavagunta, Patha Kavagunta,KP. Gudem, and CM. Pally. Many religious Priests and Nuns fromdifferent religious houses like MSFS, Vincentians, Holy Spirit, St.Lucy, DSFS, St. Annís of Luzern, and many diocesan Priests madethis celebration a very memorable to all the faithful, with their valubleprayers and presence.

It was a collective effort of all the Fathers, Brothers and Sisters whoare pastorally related to the three villages. A special note of thanksto Rev. Fr. Jolly MSFS, Rev. Fr. Augustine MSFS, and Fr. K. Rayappa,Parish Priest, for their constant guidance and support and all otherswho were part of the celebrations.

- Fr. Thambi Raju, MSFS, Pastoral in-charge

3. 9th MSFS AP Sports Meet at SFS School, GajuwakaThe 9th MSFS, Andhra Pradesh Sports, Games and Cultural Meet,Enthusia,í16 with the theme Believe and Achieve was held in a verygrand manner from 28th to 30th December,2016 at SFS School,Gajuwaka. It is an enduring event in the history of Vizag Province,under the Leadership of Very Rev. Fr. Chinnappa Reddy, theProvincial of Vizag Province and Rev. Fr. Sandeep Reddy, theCouncilor in-charge of Education Vizag Province. The Occasion wasgraced with the presence of the Chief Guest,Sri.Mohammad Khan,the Addl., Supdt., of Police (Marine) AP, President Very. Rev. Fr.Chinnappa Reddy, Provincial Superior, Guests of Honour Smt. G.

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Nagamani, Deputy Educational Officer and Rev.Fr. Sandeep Reddy,the Councilor in-charge of Education, Vizag Province.

There were nearly 1000 participants from 10 MSFS Schools. TheChief Guest Sri Mohammad Khan, gave an inspiring message andemphasized on the importance of Sports & Games in a Childís life.The event commenced with the hoisting of the flag by the Chief Guestfollowed by Torch Relay. The Peppy music of the SFS School Songenlivened and invigorated everyoneís spirits. Very Rev. Fr. ChinnappaReddy, the Provincial, declared the Sports meet 2016 open. Thestudents displayed a wide array of colourful and reverberant events.Various Sports and Games, Cultural Competitions were held. At theClosing Ceremony, the Chief Guest Cmdr G. Shyam Sundar gaveaway, certificates, Mementos, Medals, to all the prize winners,Runners and Overall Champion Trophy to the winners. The Groundechoed the triumphant yells of the winners. We are proud to say thatSFS School, Gajuwaka won the overall Championship. The closingceremony concluded with great Joy and festive look. Rev. Fr. PaulTheneth thanked each and everyone. It was indeed a spectacularevent which may be etched in golden letters and added to the historyof this prestigious institution, and was indeed commendable andreceived great appreciation of all.

- Reported by Fr. K. Joise Thomas MSFS, Principal

4. SFS Feast and Foundation Stone at Chinna Waltair

On 15th of January 2017, we had the Feast of Saint Francis de SalesParish at SFS Church, Chinna Waltair, Visakhapatnam. His gracemost Rev. Mallavarapu Prakash, Archbishop of Visakhapatnampresided over the Celebrations. Very Rev. Fr. P. Chinnappa Reddy,Provincial Superior Visakhapatnam and a good number of Priests,Religious Sisters, Brothers and the Faithful were present for thecelebration. The celebration began with Procession of the statue ofSaint Francis de Sales. After the procession, His grace Archbishopblessed the foundation stone for the construction of the new SFSChurch at Chinna Waltair. On that day 22 children received first HolyCommunion and 60 candidates received the sacrament of Confirmation.The entire Programme went with prayerful atmosphere and endedwith Agape. I am also happy to announce that historically this is thelast celebration in the present Church which would be soon

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demolished for the construction of the new SFS Church. Theconstruction of the new Church hopefully will be completed by theend of this year 2017. I request your prayers for smooth constructionand completion.

Reported by Fr. Gade Bhaskar Reddy MSFS

5. Lace Jubilee Celebrations of S.F.S. School, Pamidi

S.F.S. High School Pamidi was started on 6th June 2004 with themotto of ìLight To Enlightenî. The School had the Lace Jubilee yearCelebrations on 21st January 2017. A formal Cultural Programmewas conducted marking the occasion with the theme ìBetterEnvironment Together Towards Tomorrow ì which was well attendedby M.S.F.S. Priests , Sisters, Parents, well wishers and students.

His Excellency Rt. Rev. Poola Anthony, Bishop of Kurnool Diocese,was the Chief Guest and Vey. Rev. Fr. Pentareddy Chinnappa Reddy,the Provincial Superior of Visakhapatnam Province, was thePresident of the Celebrations. Rev. Fr. G. Sandeep Reddy, Councillorin - charge of Education, Rev. Fr. P. Sundar Rao, Provincial Councillor,Sri. S. Chand Basha, Dy. E. O. Gooty, Sri. Y. Sai Krishna M. E. O.Pamidi, Sri. Y. Narendra Reddy, Circle Inspector of Pamidi, Sri NassirHussain, Municipal Commissioner, were the Guest of Honour. Themessages of the distinguished guests were highly motivational andenriching.

On that occasion, two of our students who scored Ten GPA pointswere also honoured with cash awards of Rs: 5000/- and mementos.Thanks to the support and cooperation of Rev. Fr. MathewMannukuzhumbil and Rev. Fr. G. Kishore Reddy, the spectacularcultural programme presented was appreciated by all.

- Reported by Fr. N. Kishore Babu msfs

6. Diaconate Ordinations at Janampeta, Pune and Fribourg

On 24th†January 2017, M.S.F.S study house has marked anothermile stone in the history of the Congregation with the DiaconateOrdination of eight perpetually professed brothers, seven brothersfor Visakhapatnam†Province and one for South East India Province.It was a triple celebration: the Diaconate Ordination, silver jubilee of†

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His Lordship, Bishop Jaya Rao Polimera, and the feast of St.Francisde Sales, the patron of MSFS.† Rev.Fr. K.V.S Prasad, the Master ofCeremony (MC) gave a short†biography of each candidate at thestart of the programme. The holy rite of diaconate ordination beganin the evening at†5:30 pm†with a procession. His Lordship, BishopJaya Rao Polimera, presided over the Eucharistic Celebration alongwith Rev. Fr. P. Chinnapareddy, the Provincial Superior ofVisakhapatnam Province, Rev. Fr. Sundar Rao, the Councillor ñ inCharge of Formation, Rev. Fr. Jolly Chakkalakkal, the Rector andother con-celebrants numbering about fifty priests. A large numberof the near and dear ones of our Deacons, Religious Sisters, Brothersfrom various houses and other lay faithful from our own missionstations were present for the celebration. The holy Eucharisticcelebration came to an end around†8:00 pm†followed by a shortfelicitation to Rt. Rev. Bishop Jaya Rao Polimera, Rev. Fr. P.Chinnapareddy, the Provincial Superior, and†to the eight Deaconsnamely Dn. Boilla Ravi, Boilla Vijay Kumar, Charles Berin, KandiVijay Kiran, Pazhayapurackal Tom Jose, Swarna Anil Kumar, TalakalaRatna Raju, and Thondickkal Praveen Mathew. There was a cakecutting and the group photo followed by a well prepared†dinner.

- Reported by Bro. Joseph Sundar,IInd year Theology, Janampet

Pune : Bro. Chatragadda Rajesh was ordained deacon on 28th

January 2017 at Fransalian Seminary, Pune by Most Rev. AmbroseRebello, Bishop of Aurangabad.

Fribourg: It was a great day of blessings and joy for the province ofFranco-Swiss MSFS, on 28th January 2017, as 3 of the indian scholastics(Johnson Panthalanickal and Joaness Penumaka from the province ofVisakhapatnam and Jose Simon Thuruthipallil from the province of South-West) were ordained deacons, by the imposition of hands, by Msg Alainde Remy the auxiliary bishop of Geneva-Lausanne-Fribourg.†

The ceremony was blessed with the presence of many of ourconfreres, working in the province as well as in different dioceses inSwitzerland, religious, friends and well wishers, and also with manyof those who made their presence through their prayers.†We thankyou, Respected Provincial and dear confreres, for your support andprayers.

- Reported by Bro. Johnson Panthalanickal MSFS, Fribourg

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7. Feast of SFS at Shantinagar, Secunderabad

It was Indeed a special Day for St. Francis de Sales Parish, as itcelebrated its Annual Feast Day on 29th January 2017. For this FeastDay the faithful were prepared with a Triduum which was conductedby Rev. Fr. B. Suresh Babu MSFS with his inspiring talks, preachingand celebration of the Holy Eucharist. He really put the congregationin proper disposition. On 29th January celebrations began at 5:30pmwith a procession and the Feast Day Mass was presided over byMost Rev. Thumma Bala, Archbishop of Hyderabad. At thiscelebration 22 candidates, 19 children and 3 adults received thesacraments of Holy Communion and confirmation. In the homilyArchbishop highlighted the importance of the sacramental life. Theentire liturgy was conducted by the children themselves includingthe introduction, the readings, the prayer of the faithful, the prayerafter communion as well as the vote of thanks. Each of them did aremarkable job. Mr. Peter Cardozo, Sr. Smitha and Mrs. Angelinatrained these candidates for the reception of the sacraments. I thankthem for their tireless job. The place of celebration was well decoratedby sisters of St. Joseph of Annecy, parish youth and good manyfaithful. There were nearly ten priests along with Rev.Fr. G. SandeepReddy, Councilor in-charge of Education, a good many religious andthe faithful attended the celebrations. A sincere word of thanks toeveryone who helped for the success of the feast day celebrationsin one way or the other.

8. Education Forum MeetingThe Education Forum meeting of Visakhapatnam Province was heldon 5th February, 2017 at Stella Maris. All our Correspondents,Principals and other members of the Forum actively participated inthe meeting. Very Rev. Fr. George Parampukattil, General Secretaryfor Education was one of the resource persons. He addressed thegathering on the responses of the Church to The New NationalEducation Policy of Government of India. He also gave guidelineson effective Fransalian School Administration. He also insisted onstarting the Student Wing of Friends of Fransalians and helped theForum to prepare a concrete action plan for the Year of Education.

The other resource person was Rev. Dr. Mantri Madan Mohan, Asst.Professor at Andhra University. He explained clearly the backgroundand the mind of Indian Government in bringing out this New

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Educational Policy. He also shared his experience as a teacher andProfessor. His was an active and lively session.†

The Forum also discussed the relevant issues of the schools in thepresent context such as: Regarding the compulsory payment of ESIin all our institutions, Increment of salaries to be done as perCategories and Prescribed Pay Scales, Creating Welfare Findaccounts in all our Schools, on making School Fee collection onlinewherever it is feasible, subscribing school books of one publicationfor all our schools to maintain academic standard and so on.

Our Fathers Alphonse, Vijay Kumar and Vijay Reddy who are workingin Montfort Schools shared their experiences with the Forum. Fr.Provincial exhorted all to be more committed and dedicated. Therewere 35 participants. Sincere thanks to all the participants.

- Reported by Fr. Sandeep Reddy MSFS, Councillor

9. Volunteers for the Africa MissionsThe Visakhapatnam Province is considering taking up some missionsin Africa initially in collaboration with the East-Africa Province.Therefore, I request all those who are interested to explore into thesemissions for the spread of the Gospel to contact me either over phoneor by e-mail or in person.

10. Sacerdotal Diamond JubileeRev. Fr. Thomas Anikala MSFSPlace of Birth - Pravithanam,Kottayam Dt., Kerala.Date of Birth - 23rd May 1931Primary & Middle School - St. Michaelís School, Pravithanam,1936 - 1944High School - St. Thomasí High School, Pala, 1944 - 1947Minor Seminary - St. Josephís Mission Home, Kottayam, 1947-49Major Seminary (Philosophy) - Sacred Heart Seminary,Poonamalle, Madras, 1949 - 1952Novitiate - Margao, Goa, 1952 - 1953First Profession - 27th May 1953Major Seminary (Theology) - Sacred Heart Seminary,Poonamalie, Madras, 1953 - 1957)Perpetual Profession 27th May 1956, St. Annís Cathedral, Vizag.Priestly Ordination - . 27th April 1957, Madras

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Appointments :D Asst. Parish Priest: R.C. Mission, Rajam, 1957 -1959D Asst. Parish Priest:

St. Peterís Church, Gnanapuram and in charge of St. JosephísChurch, Waltair, 1959 - 1960

D Parish Priest : R.C. Mission, Rajam, 1960 - 1963D Parish Priest : St. Peterís Church, Gnanapuram, 1963 - 1971D Parish Priest : R.C. Mission, Vizianagaram, 1971 ñ 1974D Bursar : Stella Maris, Provincial House, Visakhapatnam,

1974 -1976D Provincial : Visakhapatnam Province, 1976 - 1982D Assistant : Ross Hill Shrine, Visakhapatnam, Oct 1982 - 1983D Chaplain : Ross Hill Shrine, Visakhapatnam, 1983 - 1984D Rector : Minor Seminary, Ettumanoor, June 1984 - 1987D Rector : Vinayalaya Seminary, Bangalore, June 1987-90D Parish Priest : Anantapur, June 1990 - Nov 1995D Rector : Janampet Seminary, Eluru, 5th Nov 1995 - June

1999D Parish Priest : Tanuku, Eluru Diocese, 1999 ñ 2005D Professor and Spiritual Director : Suvidya College, Bangalore,

June 2005 ñ present

D 60 Years of Priestly LifeD 30 Years in Pastoral FieldD 2 Years as Provincial BursarD 6 Years as ProvincialD 22 Years in Formation Apostolate

11. Ordinations in February 2017Dn. BALAM MURALIParents : Asheervadam & Vijaya Lakshmi

Place of Birth : Kalipatnam, West Godavary

Secondary Education : St. Maryís High School, Kalipatnam

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Minor Seminary : Fransalian Vidya Jyothi, Nidadavole

First profession : 10th June 2007 at Salesianum

Philosophy and Bachelorís Degree : Suvidya College, Bangalore

Regency : MSFS Seminary, Vadakkencherry, Kerala

M.A. Philosophy : Suvidya College (Mysore University), Bangalore

Theological studies : Fransalianum, Pune

Perpetual Profession : 10th june 2015

Diaconate Ordination : 30th Dec 2016Diaconate ministry : Tripurantakam, Nellore DioceseOrdination on & by whom :16th February 2017 at St. Maryís Church, Kalipatnam, West GodavaryDt. by Rt. Rev. Polimera Jaya Rao, Bishop of Eluru.First Holy Mass : 19th February 2017, Kalipatnam

Dn. BANDI SAGAR SANTHOSHParents :Prakash Rao & Vimalamma

Place of Birth :Salur

Secondary Education : St. Antonyís High Shool, Vizag

Minor Seminary :Fransalian Vidya Jyothi

First profession :10th June 2009 at Salesianum

Philosophy and Bachelorís degree : Suvidya College, Bangalore

Regency :Stella Maris, Vizag

Theological studies :SFS Study House, Janampeta

Perpetual Profession :8-6-2015

Diaconate Ordination :22-01-2016

Diaconate Ministry :Muthangi, Hyderabad

Ordination on & by whom :20th January 2017 at Mary Matha Church, Salur, Vizianagaram Dt.by Most. Rev. Mallavarapu Prakash, Archbishop of Visakhapatnam

First Holy Mass :21-02-2017

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Dn. PUTTI MANOHARParents : Paul Raju & AnnammaPlace of Birth : ThimmaraopetSecondary Education : St. Gabrielís High School, KazipetMinor Seminary : Fransalian Vidyajyothi, NidadavoleFirst profession : 10th June 2009 at SalesianumPhilosophy and Bachelorís degree : Suvidya College, BangaloreRegency : Fransalian Vidyajyothi, NidadavoleTheological studies : SFS Study House, JanampetaPerpetual Profession : 08-06-2015Diaconate Ordination : 22-01-2016Diaconate Ministry : Muthangi, HyderabadOrdination on & by whom :23rd January 2017 at St. Peterís Chair Church, Thimmaraopeta,Warangal Dt. by Rt. Rev. Udumala Bala, Bishop of WarangalFirst Holy Mass : 24th February 2017

12. Let us pray for the DepartedRev. Fr. Simon Rodriguez, of Pune Province, aged 62, died on 17th

January 2017.

Rev. Fr. Nellikunnel George, of Vizag Province, 97 years, passedaway on 26th January 2017

Rev. Fr. Zacharias Mannukuzhumpil, of Vizag Province, 93 years,passed away on 26th January 2017

Rev. Fr. Ephrem Velaparambil, of Vizag Province, passed away on29th January 2017. He was 79 years old.

Please do favour our departed confrere with the suffrages prescribedin our constitutions.Badugu John Ranga Rao, 60 years old, Father of Fr. BaduguThambi Raju, passed away on 14th January 2017.Rev. Sr. Assunta SJA, aged 86, Sister of Rev. Fr. Joseph PauvathMSFS, passed away on 5th February 2017.May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace!

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OBITUARY

REV. FR. NELLIKUNNEL GEORGE MSFS1920 - 2017

Fr. Nellikunnel George was born on 04th September 1920 ofVarkey and Rosa at Kadaplamattam in Kerala State.

After completing his secondary School education in St. MaryísHigh School in Kidangoor, he started his minor seminary studiesat Vijayapuralayam, Thiruvalla to join the MSFS in theVisakhapatnam Mission. Then he was sent to St. JosephísApostolic Seminary, Aluava to pursue his philosophical studiesfor three years. He was sent to St. Annís Co-Cathedral to dohis Novitiate in preparation for his religious profession whichhe made on 9th May 1948.

Fr. George was then sent again to the Apostolic Seminary atAluva for his Theological studies. He was ordained priest on17th March 1952 at Aluva. Thereafter, he took his firstappointment in 1952 as assistant Parish Priest at R. C. Mission,Rajam. After 8 months of service there, he was transferred toSt. Theresaís R.C.M. Church, Pedda Boddepalli (1952-í56) asasst. P.P. In 1956 he was then appointed as Parish Priest of theR.C.M. Church, Samalkot.

After an year, he was appointed as the Novice Master atSalesianum but soon he was made parish Priest at St. AntonyísChurch, Maharanipeta (1962-í64). After two years, in 1964 hewas transferred to Mandapeta where he served the mission asthe Parish Priest for nearly 16 years from 1964 to 1980. In 1980,once again he was sent to R.C.M. Church, Samalkot as P.P.and then in 1987 to R.C. Mission at Anaparthy. After so manyyears of service in the missions in the Archdiocese ofVisakhapatnam, in 1991, he was appointed as the Superiorand Parish Priest at R.C. Mission at Palasa. Finally, after 17

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years of committed service at Palasa Mission, in 2009, he wasbrought to Stella Maris to spend his remaining years.

Since two years, he restricted himself to his room and chapel.But, he was regular to the Holy Mass, Rosary and even to watchnews till recently when he had a fall in the Chapel due to lowB.P. Then he was shifted to St. Josephís Hospital where, after afew days of treatment, passed away for his eternal reward on26th January 2017.

He lived a very disciplined and committed life all through. Helooked always cheerful and contented with his life. He nevercomplained of anything but tried to find happiness in whateverwas at his disposal. Wherever he worked, people loved him forhis availability, gentleness and generosity which he alwaysexhibited in his ministry and service.

May his soul rest in peace!

REV. FR. MANNUKUZUMPIL ZACHARIAS MSFS1925-2017

Fr. Mannukuzumpil Zacharias was born on 18th September 1925of Mathai and Theresa at Mutholy in Kerala State.

After completing his secondary school education in St. ThomasHigh School in Palai, in 1947 he started his Minor Seminarystudies at Mission Home in Kottayam to join the MSFS in theVisakhapatnam Mission. After that, in 1947 he was sent to Goato do his Novitiate in preparation for his religious professionwhich he made on 15th May 1954. Then he went to Sacred HeartSeminary, Poonamalle to pursue his philosophical studies forthree years from 1950-ë53.

Fr. Zacharias was then sent Pontifical Seminary at Pune for hisTheological studies. He was ordained priest on 27th May 1957at Palai. Thereafter, he took his first appointment in 1958 as

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assistant Parish Priest at R. C. Mission, Palakonda. After 2 yearsof service there, he was transferred to the Bishopís House asasst. Procurator. Within a year he was made as the DiocesanProcurator and served in the office for 8 years (1961-1969). Thenin 1969, he was appointed as the Novice Master at Salesianum,Vizag.

However, after a brief period of 7 months, he had to leave theNovitiate as he was appointed as the Provincial of ViskhapatnamProvince and served the Province as Provincial for six yearsfrom 1970-76. Thereafter, he was made parish Priest atVinayakumar Estate, Chokkad in Kerala (1976-í84). After eightyears there, in 1984 he was transferred to Ross Hill Shrine asthe Director (1984 to 1993). After 9 years, in 1993 he was sentto Bishopís House, Khammam for two years. Then for one year,he was at Charis Bhavan as confessor (1997-1998), as parishPriest at SFS Church, Chinna Waltair for one year (1998-1999),as Parish Priest at Butchirajupalem from 1999 to 2005, and forone year as Parish Priest at St. Josephís Church, Waltair R.S.(2005-2006). In 2006, he was appointed as the Rector andCorrespondent at St. Aloysius High School (2006-2009). In 2009,he was transferred to SFS School, Seethmmadhara as theCorrespondent. Finally, in 2012, he was brought to Stella Maristo spend his remaining years.

He was regular to the Holy Mass, Rosary and other activities ofthe community till recently when he had a fall in his room. Thenhe was shifted to St. Josephís Hospital where, after a few daysof treatment, he was brought back to Stella Maris. But, againon 26th January at 10 a.m. he was rushed to the Hospital wherehe passed away for his eternal reward at 8 p.m.

He lived a very disciplined and committed life all through. Hewas a very hard working person. He loved o work in the gardeneven in his old age. He didnít like to be idle any time. He wasvery strict with his life-style and known as a good administrator.

May his soul rest in peace!

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REV. FR. VELAMPARAMBIL EPHREM MSFS1938-2017

Fr. Velamparambil Ephrem MSFS was born on 19th July 1938 ofThommen and Mariam at Kaveekunnu in the diocese of Palaiin Kerala State.

After completing his secondary School education in St. ThomasHigh School in Palai, he started his minor seminary studies atSFS Seminary, Arumanur in 1961 to join the MSFS in theVisakhapatnam Mission. Then he was sent to St. CharlesSeminary, Nagpur to pursue his philosophical studies for threeyears. After that he was sent to Salesianum, Vizag to do hisNovitiate in preparation for his religious profession which he madeon 4th May 1967. Thereafter, he did his Regency at Stella Maris.

He was then sent to the Fransalianum Seminary at Pune forhis Theological studies. He was ordained priest on 19th October1971 at Pune. He took his first appointment in 1971 as assistantParish Priest at Our lady of Sorrows Church, Kothavalasa foronly six months. Then he was acting Parish Priest atMangalapalem and Malkapuram for six months each. In 1973he ws transferred to Dornala as Asst. P.P. After 2 years of servicethere, he was appointed as the Superior of the Community atMermier Nagar, Bangalore for a term of 3 years. In 1977, hewas made the Parish Priest of St. Xavierís Church, Gokunteand after three years in 1981 at St. Josephís Church,Chinthamani both in Karnataka.

In 1984, he was appointed as the Chaplain to the Sisters ofCloistered Carmel at Kurnool. After 4 years of service there, heserved in the following places: Superior at Stella Maris from1989 to 1994; Spiritual Director at Fransalian Vidyajyothi from1995 to 1997; Spiritual Director at Suvidya College, Bangalorefrom 1998 to 2009; Superior at Ross Hill Shrine from 2009 to

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2012. Finally, in 2016, as he was losing his memory, he wasbrought to Stella Maris to spend his remaining years.

Since then he was under constant care and medication.However, as he required more medical care and surveillance,he was shifted to St. Josephís Hospital where, after six monthsof medical care, passed away for his eternal reward on 29th

January 2017 at 6.15 p.m.

Rev. Fr. Ephrem was known for his subtle humour and cheer.He was a very committed priest and very responsible to hisduties. He had jokes to share for every occasion and on anysubject. As a priest he was always joyful to the core and lovedto be in the company of his confreres. I must say that he was aperfect community man. He loved reading and stayed informedabout the current affairs of the Church, Congregation and theworld.

May God Almighty grant him eternal peace!

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SALESIAN THOUGHTThe more miserable we know ourselves to be the

more occasions we have to confide in God, since wehave nothing in ourselves in which we can trust.

- - - - - St. Francis de Sales

Tentative ProgrammeFebruary 20177-8 Regentsí Meeting at Shantinagar

11 Karamchedu

16 Ordination of Dn. Balam Murali at Kalipatnam

20 Ordination of Dn. Bandi Sagar Santhosh

23 Ordination of Dn. Putti Manohar

25 Parish Feast and Blessing of the Renovated Church, Shabad

Yours fraternally in Christ,

Fr. P. Chinnappa Reddy msfs Provincial Superior

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