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1st June 2008
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Viva Gesu` !
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Dearest Sisters,
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God promised at the birth of Christ that men of goodwill shall have peace and that those who live their lives according to his holy will, shall receive salvation in Christ. God never goes back on his promises. So with the same promises of Christ to each one of us let us begin the new scholastic year all together of one mind and heart to fulfill the plans He has in store for us . So it matters little, the place where we may be, the members not whom we may live with, the responsibilities we share, it has been drawn out in the mind of the Divine Architect, therefore there is nothing to be feared. Let’s start off with great joy and enthusiasm in the Lord trusting in His promises that never fail.
Please do convey my greetings to all the dear collaborators in our premises who will be united with us in fulfilling the salvific mission God has entrusted to them and to each one of us.
Congratulations! for the very good results obtained in all our institutions. The percentage of results, speaks of the hard work put in on the part of the Sisters, Staff and students. Let us encourage them to go on even more successfully in their academic field.
Sr. Soosai Magnificat and her community members deserve a special word of appreciation and thanks for the spiritual and material preparation rendered to those who made their first Profession and more so for having facilitated the intense preparation in view of the Final Commitment which concluded with a grand finale at St. Mary’s Cathedral-Trichy in the presence of the Bishop Trichy, Priests, Religious, parents and well-wishers who made it more meaningful with their joyful participation. Thanks to the Sisters and to the Divine Master and Artist who was behind it all.
Sr.Anthonyswamy Suganthi and the community of Vadakku Paganoor and the many other sisters who volunteered did a wonderful job in all aspects to make the celebration colorful, happy and meaningful which would have been impossible but for the great sacrifices put in.
The successful Final Commitment was preceded by lots of efforts and contribution made by Sr.Mathew Siriapushpam, the animators of the various communities and other sisters during the Second Novitiate and all through the years of initial formation.
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Sri Lankan Mission
The long awaited day for the commencement of our new mission in Sri Lanka will begin with a Thanksgiving Mass at 11.00 a.m. at Kodambakkam, Chennai on 24th June 2008 followed by Felicitations and Fellowship Meal to our dear first missionaries of Sri Lanka and to Darfur, where Sr. Jacintha Irudayasamy dares to place her feet on a foreign soil. God be with you dear Sisters and may the Holy Spirit be your Guide and Teacher in all that awaits you in your new mission.
On 26th June 2008 our six pioneers, Sr. Mudiappan Nirmala, Sr. Kanickairaj Shanthi Selvi, Sr. Paul M.Mary, Sr. Chinnanayagam Sheela, Sr. Arokiasamy Rachael Mary and Sr.Anandan Anna Mary Rosintha will set out for their mission in Sri Lanka. Sr. Mathew Siriapushpam, and myself will be accompanying them. On 29th June Sr.Samala Amala, Sr.Arul Josephine and Sr.Celine Arockiasamy and FMA provincials of India will journey to Sri Lanka to witness the great event on 30th June.
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PROGRAMME: New Mission at Sri Lanka
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30th June 2008 |
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Negombo – SDB Provincial House |
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Holy Eucharist
Rev.Fr. Maria Arokiam Kanaga sdb - Regional Superior - South East Asia
Rev. Fr. Humer Pinto Anthony sdb - Provincial of Sri Lanka
Salesian Provincials of SPCSA
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10.00 a.m.
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Initiation of FMA Presence at Negombo-Boscopura |
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05.00 p.m.
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Initiation of FMA Presence at Nochchiyagama, Anuradhapura. |
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| 1st July 2008 : Canonical Erection of the Community : Nochchiyagama - Sr .Mary Ann Fernando
2nd July 2008 : Canonical Erection of the Community: Negombo - Sr. Mary Ann Fernando
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May the Lord of the Vineyard be pleased to shower His blessings on these our pioneers to spread His Word and His kingdom for He himself has said: “whoever serves Me, My Father will honour him.”
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The new community will be Canonically Erected at Erode on 7th June 2008. The community at Tiruppur made tremendous effort to reach out to many in need and to be able to establish a community and for the development of the new mission. We congratulate and support our sisters who dare and hope to take up this mission and face it’s demanding challenges. May it grow and bear abundant fruit for the marginalized and the needy. May the Glory of the Lord shine forth from this newly erected community.
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Keela Eral: For the benefit of the under-privileged young women, a Garment Production Centre has been blessed to be a blessing for the poor women of the surrounding areas to earn their livelihood. May it be stepping stone to great success in the future. Congratulations to the animator and the sisters for their tireless effort.
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PLAN AND PROJECT cum Calendar for the year 2008-2009 has already been presented during the retreats and sent to the various communities for your in-depth study of the documents and lay down strategies according to the needs of the community, youth and local people. May it all redound to the greater glory of God.
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We thank you :
We thank the out-going team members Sr. Santhana Pushpa Jeya, Sr.Arokia Sujatha Mary Michael, Sr. Anthoni Cruz Michaela, Sr. Angela Francisca Marian Jacob, Sr. Arockia Jeyaceli Ambrose for their valuable help, suggestions and guidance they had shared during the past years in the Province. May the Lord bless and reward you dear Sisters.
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As the old passes away the new sets in, so we welcome the new team members and the commission to take over their tasks with greater love and enthusiasm for the spiritual growth of the Province. I am glad to introduce the New Provincial Team Members cum Commission for the Year 2008 - 2009.
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New Team Members
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Initial formation
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Sr. Yettukuri Alphonsa Mary |
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Young at risk - Non formal
(Refugees, Oratory, Continued
Education and Coaching Centers)
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Sr.Antony Lourdu Sagayam |
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Evangelization
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Sr. Selvam Maria |
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Members of the Provincial Commissions
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Formation
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Sr. Soosai Magnificat
Sr. Devadoss Margaret
Sr. Irudayanathan Agatha
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Youth pastoral
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Sr. Samuel Gloria
Sr. Sebastian Margaret
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Educative community
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Sr. Gaspar Celine |
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Catechetics
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Sr. Chinappan Gracy Fatima
Sr. Madalaimuthu Angela
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Academic
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Sr. Viagula Mary Putti
Sr. Arul Josephine
Sr. Rodriguez Magdalane
Sr. Alexander Amali
Sr. Devaraj Amali
Sr. Anthony Christina
Sr. Savarimuthu Lucy
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Media
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Sr. Soosey Philomena Rani
Sr. Tharcius Sagayamary
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Human Right education
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Sr. Fernando Majella
Sr. Rodrigues Magdalane
Sr. Peter Selvarani
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Women
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Sr. Anthonysamy Victoria
Sr. Munisamy Dolores
Sr. Anthony Maria Theresa
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VIDES
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Sr.Ignaci Kulandai Theresa
Sr.Fernando Metilda
Sr.Devaraj Jeyarani
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Young at Risk
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Sr.Stanislaus Mary Dora
Sr.John Shantha Mary
Sr.Regina Ratnasamy
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NATIONAL CO-ORDINATOR
You will also be glad to know that Sr. Mathew Siriapushpam will be the National coordinator for Formation representing our Province. Sr. Stanislaus Mary Dora will continue to render her service as coordinator for YAR. We owe a special word of thanks to dear Sr. Jacintha Irudayasamy, for the great work and efforts she had put in as the National Coordinator for Women empowerment in the Province, which had set the whole province rolling along the line of thinking of empowering women in Tamil Nadu. Thank you dear Sisters!
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Animation Program will be held as given below. Kindly send the list of the participants to the respective Superiors.
June 14th Seminar on Liturgy Kingsford
June 15th Seminar on Budget System Kingsford
June 16 – 18 New Animators’ Meet Kodambakkam
June 21st Seminar on Budget System Tanjavur
June 22nd Seminar on Liturgy Tanjavur
June 28th Seminar on Budget System Katpadi - Auxilium Campus
June 29th Seminar on Liturgy Katpadi - Auxilium Campus
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Let us raise our humble prayers to the Father in the Name of Jesus for the following intentions:
v For all our sick Sisters, near and dear ones
v For the families of our sisters who have lost their dear ones
v For Sr. Elizabeth & Sr. Licy Cheiran who lost their dear Mother
v For Sr. Joseph Leema who mourn the loss of her dear brother
v For the victims of natural calamities
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R.I.P.: By now you must have received the news of the demise of our dear and Rev. Fr. Manjil Ittyachen Sdb of holy memory. While we thank God for the great gift He had given to the Church and the Salesian Congregation in the person of Father, let us remember to pray for the repose of his soul, that God in His bounty and goodness may receive him as quickly as His mercy permits to enjoy the beatific vision. Heartfelt condolences to our dear brother Salesians, and in a special manner to our beloved sister, Sr. Mary Manjil who will surely feel his absence more than ever.
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Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul
This feast is dear to all Catholics especially to us the Salesian family, when we remember our dear Roman Pontiff, Pope Benedict the XVI in a very special way for his many intentions and that of our Holy Mother the Church. Let us inculcate a tender love for the Holy Father in the hearts of our youngsters and co-workers. God bless our Pope, the great the good!
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Our dear Mother Mazzarello exhorts us as follows: “Pray always and from the depth of your heart. Always remember that prayer is the key that opens the treasures of Heaven.” ( Letter # 51.)
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Yours Affectionately,
