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AUGUST 2014Vol. 02 | Issue 10

Vol. 02 | Issue 10AUGUST, 2014

A MAGAZINE FROM DIOCESE OF KALYAN(Private circulation only) 03

EDITORIAL

HOLY QURBANA

KIDS CORNER

DIOCESAN NEWS

GODS OWN CHOICE

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EDIFICATION OF PARENTS FORPROPERUPBRINGING OF

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he Second Vatican Council stated thatparents are the first and foremost teachersof children’s faith formation. This indicatesT

that moral and religious foundation of a child is laid in infancy itself at home. Knowledge and experience gained by a child in the initial years leave a lasting impression on his mind. All that the parents do with their children, for instance,telling them stories or playing with them, have a religious aspect though not obvious always.Anyone who educates a child keeping away the aspect of faith cannot be considered neutral. In fact, the education given to a child by keepingaway God absolutely conveys a clear message to the child that it is possible to lead one’s life without God. This undoubtedly is a stance

against faith. The mission entrustedto parents is presented in Ephesians 6:4 splendidly yet briefly whichsays,‘Fathers, do not provoke yourchildren to anger but bring them up in the discipline and instruction ofthe Lord’. It incorporates three areas

– love, discipline and instruction.

Children need to be educated throughinstructions and guidance. Table manners,

way of dressing, moral values and dignity oflabour are to be taught with love and

composure so that children grasp them correctlyand clearly. Only when parents spend their time and energy in imparting instructions perfectly,will the children develop interest in doing work . Right from childhood they should be trained to perform tasks that are within their capacity at every stage and gradually the allocation of time in the right proportion to be given for work, playand relaxation.

It is very important to know what is given in theWord of God in this regard. ‘Six days you shalllabour and do all your work. But the seventh dayyou shall not do any work.’ (Exo 20:9-10). Thisindicates that, of the total time, 1/7th is for rest and 6/7th is for toil. Inculcating a healthy attitude towards hard work is a remedy for the indiscipline seen among the youth today and this indiscipline stems from the tendency to take

1. Catch them young:

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EDIFICATION OF PARENTS

FOR PROPER UPBRINGING OF

CHILDREN

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more rest than required.

The criteria for the manner of dressing, the use of words and deeds should be conveyed very clearly to children by parents. They need to be taught to use what is appropriate and reasonable. Parents have the responsibility to warn them on the improper use of TV, cinema, internet, cell phones and reading. Moreover, parents themselves should set an example in the use of these.

Generally parents never fail in providing the children food, clothes, medicines and education. But parents today commit a grave error of giving all these in excess to their children. Very often it leaves a doubt whether this generosity is a compensation for their inability to give

themselves to children. Self-indulgencein a child needs

to be curbed and the child should be

taught to thank God for the

wealth. They should also be trained to share the

wealth gene

a) Counsel in Christian virtues and morality:

rously with the underprivileged. The child should learn at a very young age that we are only the custodians of wealth and that we should not lavish it on ourselves, for our own luxury, to fulfill our impious desires and to spend it the way we like. These values, for sure, should reflect in the life of parents, only then it will bear fruit

Setting up rules and regulations is necessary for any type of guidance and awakening. Two dangerous possibilities have to be avoided. 1. State of having no rules at all. 2. Having many rules to the point of detestation. The first one is problematic and will result in anarchy. The second will make children feel overburdened. Both are incorrect. Introduce only the rules and regulations that are necessary and in a clear and accurate manner. Give them instructions to follow these and it is necessary to monitor them too. Children should be encouraged to follow these freely in their own clear conscience.

To teenagers, the rules are to be given by parents very prudently. This is a stage between childhood and adulthood. This is done so that they will grow up to be responsible and self disciplined individuals. Adolescent children crave for freedom. But very often the freedom given is misused and problems crop up when they take it too far. Therefore, it is the parents who have to decide as to how much freedom and what sort of freedom needs to be given to their children who

are to move on the path of maturity.

All that the parents want to hand down to children need to be put in practice by

parents themselves in their lives and in full

measure. If the lives of parents are contradictory to what they ask their children

b) The necessity of rules:

c) Parents to be the role models:


to follow, it will never yield success; besides it will bring them disgrace. It is quite meaningful when St. Paul said, “Be you followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.” There are many parents who try to pass on the faith to their children through their words alone without they themselves living the faith. But they are bound to fail miserably in their attempt. Studies reveal that the children will lead a life of faith when they come of age only if parents had set an example in that regard.

A minor punishment given promptly to small children to correct their stubbornness and stupidity is an effective measure. Punishment should be given only when the child is adamant. Wherever correction is required it needs to be given. This means that the orderly conduct the parents desire to have in children needs to be reinforced again and again. Disciplining is inculcating the prescribed or orderly pattern of behavior in children. Therefore, equal or more attention has to be paid in developing good conduct rather than correcting the wrong behavior. An example

2. Discipline and Punishment :

will illustrate this very clearly. A father tells his son to keep his bedroom neat and tidy. The father then comes and examines the room. Everything has been kept in order except a piece of cloth lying on the chair. What should the father do? Should he appreciate the child’s effort in keeping the room in order or point out that minor error? What the father must do is to appreciate his son’s efforts in keeping the room in order ignoring the small error. That is reinforcing good behavior. This will also motivate him to continue his good behavior. Psychology has proved that appreciation rather than punishment help develop good behavior pattern in children.

There should be consistency in the guidance given by parents. It is very important that both the parents should be of one opinion in enforcing rules and punishments. It is not desirable for one partner to be lenient and the other to be extremely strict. Children will come to the conclusion that parents are not consistent in their

a) Consistency :

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guidance and punishment. While disciplining the children, parents should always and everywheremaintain consistency and sense of justice. Theyshould take care not to fall prey to the tactful approach of children. There are children who will approach the mother while she is making a phone call to get permission for something. Theydo this with the assumption that mother will givepermission quickly in order to avoid the interruption. One should not give in to these tactics and should take care to maintain consistency.

In disciplining a child, father and mother shouldstand united. This is the basic tenet of the familylife with regard to discipline. If there is a differenceof opinion between the couple, it is better to settle it in private. It is also a good policy to support what one parent has begun rather than blaming the partner in front of children.Otherwise children will take advantage of the disagreement between parents. That is beneficial to none. While punishing children, care should be taken not to ruin their self esteem. Never punish them before others especially in front ofstrangers. Similarly care must also be taken to see that the punishment given to the child should not be laughed at by others because it will then lead to hatred, revengefulness and destruction of self.

If the child happens to be punished, it is good tohave a practice of praying with the child after awhile. Let the child ask God’s forgiveness in hisown words and let the parents thank God for forgiving the child. It would also be appropriate for the parents to place their hands on the child’shead and utter the words of forgiveness; they can hug and kiss him too. Thus the full meaning ofthe process of disciplining - forgiveness and reconciliation- is made explicit through this. Thiscan be developed into a practice because it teaches the child a lesson that the punishment does not obliterate sin; it has to come from God. Remission of sins comes only from God.

b) Unity of parents in enforcing discipline :

c) Means of Reconciliation :

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3. Parents need to express love :

a) Time to be set aside for children :

Some children play mischief in order to seekattention. This happens because very oftenchildren get more attention through their improperbehavior rather than the right behavior. Parents’presence and friendship are indispensable for children. Therefore, it is necessary for parents to play with the children, to give the children the responsibility to help in household chores, to encourage them to offer help in cooking, reading stories together, walking together and so on.Parents need to listen to the children; they need to feel that parents love them. Parents should find time to express their love. You may put offreading newspaper or calling up people on phone after the children went to sleep. It is not necessary to give the first priority to children but their needs should not be the last one in yourpriority list.

The best way to express love is through touch. Asbabiesinitially children experience the love ofparents through affectionate touch. What cannever be done with words can be expressed to the child through loving touch. A kiss from parents is an expression of their love. Firm disciplining and warm expression of affection through kiss should go hand in hand. The infant finds security,care, love and so on in the lap and bosom ofparents.

Parents indeed would be spending quality time

with children when they have food together , praytogether, play together , walk together and helpthem do home work and teach them . What is worse today is that parents forget to spend time with their children by being caught up in the webof career and other activities.

Children know that gifts are signs to indicaterecognition and love. It is a good practice to givegifts to children on achieving success in school orfor doing some good deed. It is not the size and the price of the gift that matters. Gifts should be given to children even on their birthdays and on special occasions or for special achievement.Through this we convey to them that we are happy that they are there with us in this world.

Parents can convey their appreciation to childrenthrough their facial expression such as anaffectionate smile, a glance and encouraging words.That will help them grow. Here the experience ofBenjamin West, an artist is worth mentioning.The mother entrusted Benjamin the responsibility of taking care of the younger sister Sali and went out. Benjamin was only 7 year old boy then. He noticed many different coloured ink in the bottles. He took them and started painting Sali’s picture. The entire room was made dirty in the process by spilling ink all over. On returning,the mother noticed the picture of Sali drawn by

b) Rewards to be given to Children:

c) Appreciation goes a long way :

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Benjamin. She exclaimed, “Oh this is Sali! Excellent! ”. On saying this she kissed him on the cheek. Benjamin often mentioned that his mother’s kiss made him an artist that he is today!It is the honest appreciation that comes from love that helps the child to grow and develop’There would have been tremendous change in this world if the good deeds and goodness in children are encouraged instead of harshly criticizing and blaming them.

Real love lies in forgiving your children. Childrenare bound to make mistakes and it is through theirmistakes that they learn and grow. Bearing this inmind, parents must forgive their children.Remember the greatest quality that helps develophuman personality is forgiveness.

Parents share in the triple mission of Jesus –

d) Children need to be forgiven :

5. The priestly mission of parents:

priestly, prophetic and princely missions. Let us seebriefly what priestly mission is. Priest works as amediator between God and man. In this sense, it is the duty of parents to speak Godly matters to children for God and speak to God for children.Parents present God to children mainly through their good example, good counsel and initiativein leading the family prayer. Parents surrendertheir children to God through prayer. Thoseparents who want their children to know God closely and establish a relationship with God will take care to nurture their relationship with God. It is good to realize that lack of prayerfulness ofparents cannot be compensated by the moral advice, guidance or religious discourse given to children.

Here God commands parents to impart faithformation to children. This needs to be done withgreat interest. The fabric of family life has to bewoven with the Word of God. Anything that

happens at home has to be set right with the Word of God. It is through the Word of

God that Christ makes his abode in the family.

Family prayer needs to be very lively.Consider the following suggestions:

• Hymns: As a prelude to thefamily prayer, a hymn should besung. It is effective if eachmember has a hymn book. Once aweek, a specially selected hymncan be sung. We are obliged ‘to sing a new song to the Lord’.

• Introduction: The Holy Spiritcan be called upon to be present in

the prayer. Mention the specialintentions. Put it in natural and

appropriate words.

• The Word of God: Reading the Wordof God is mandatory. It is good to

introduce reading the biographies of saintsand also reading from good spiritual books.

a) Introducing God to children throughScriptures: (Deut 6:6-7)

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• Role play of biblical scenes: Role playwill help register the events in the Biblemore clearly n the minds of children.By enacting certain special events,the life in the Word of God can be conveyed more effectively.

• Prayer: In prayer primarilyparents surrender their childrento God. By teaching the childrento pray, parents instill in themfaith in God. Children shouldexperience through prayer that God is the one who listens to our prayer, speaks to us and do things for us. The most appropriate way to convey this is the private prayers ofparents which should set the background for family prayer.

Parents should bless the children besidesinterceding for them, specially the infants. Thisis included in the priestly mission of parents. Itis a good practice to bless the children before they go to bed. It is desirable to make it a practice to bless and pray for children on the first day oftheir new academic year, on special occasions, on their birthdays, on the day of baptism and on the day of feasts

One of the most essential aspects of catholic life isSacraments. (Pope Benedict XV1 – God is Love,25). Sacraments are the treasure entrusted to theHoly Church by Christ who built it so as to pour out His grace, divine life, holiness, power and peace into its members. Each sacrament gifts the receiver with its specific grace. Besides sanctifying the person, due worship and adoration is offered to God through the administration of eachsacrament. This will also help build the mysticalbody of Christ. God’s plan of salvation for oneself and for all others will be fulfilled through these sacraments. Parents need to preparechildren to receive the sacraments. There is no

(b) Blessing the children:

4. Parents and sacraments receivedby children :

doubt that miraculous results are seen in persons who receive the sacraments with the right approach.

Through baptism one becomes the member of thechurch, a part of Christ’s mystical body and a childof God. We follow the practice of giving baptismto infants. Some argue that it is right to baptize a person after becoming an adult on the basis ofwhat Jesus said, ‘Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved.’ The reply is that faith is not merely an act of intelligence. Faith is a gift from God. That can be got by anyone at any time. One can respond to it whenever and whichever way one wants to, as one grows in ageand wisdom. It is the duty of parents, God parents and the entire church to prepare the childto respond to faith appropriately. Before the childis brought to the church for baptism, parents,God parents and family members should preparethemselves prayerfully.

a) The Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism,confirmation and communion

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The baptismal name of the child is very important. That indicates the personality. Through baptism the child gains a Christian personality and this enables him to mould his personality after Jesus and also to participate in His mission. The child should be given the name of a saint. Through this the child gets a role model to follow and an assurance of the intercession of that saint for him before God too.

Faith formation at home after Baptism: After giving baptism to the child, parents should bring him up giving him guidance befitting a child of God. Parents profess their faith to children through their words and deeds much before the

children start going for faith formation classes. Faith basically is a friendship and to get a positive image of God it is inevitable for a child to feel the security received from the mother and a warm relation with the father. Conscience in a child is in a dormant state as that of a seed. Setting good example will help it unfold slowly. Formation of a good conscience takes place first in the family. It will bloom if the child is provided with the right kind of education which will enable him to have proper freedom and responsibility.

The Holy Communion is considered as the

Sacrament of all sacraments, the spring that never dries and also as the apex of all the sacraments. All the activities of the church revolve around this pinnacle, the Holy Mass. It is undoubtedly a great responsibility of parents to take the children to church as infants and train them to participate in Mass with due piety. The entire family should actively participate in Mass on Sunday and on the days of obligation. During week days, it is appropriate to set a system by which at least one person attends Mass daily. It is with purity, mutual love and spirit of unity that we must participate in this sacrament of love and communion. Simple and

clean clothes should be worn while attending Mass.

Confession of venial sins will help form a clear conscience and to overcome the sinful tendencies. Besides, confession of sins will enable us to receive physical and mental healing and peace. Periodically, at least once in two weeks children should be encouraged to go for confession. Parents need to give them necessary guidance for this. Parents should also teach them to follow carefully the steps for good confession such as

b) Confession:


examination of conscience, penitence, promise not to sin again, honesty in the confession of sins and fulfilling the penance given by the priest. Children should be encouraged right from childhood to offer their hardships in fulfilling their responsibilities, sickness and pain in life as a penance for their own sins and that of others. They should also be guided to observe fasting, prayer and charity as an important means of penance. All these will facilitate building up a mature and holy life.

Generally this sacrament is administered at home.

This can be received when a person is in serious illness or on the verge of death. This sacrament provides spiritual and physical healing to a person. Often confession and communion are also given along with the sacrament of anointing the sick. As a preparation for the administration of this sacrament, the house should be cleaned and prepared. When children witness that parents are receiving suffering and death in life with faith, they set a good example. Besides, when this suffering is consciously put with the suffering of Jesus, it will be serve as a means for the purification and salvation of others too.

c) Anointing the Sick :

d) Holy Orders and Marriage:

5. Vocation and Family :

These sacraments are sacraments meant for the ministry of communion and mission. These aim at building up of the communion of the faithful and it is a call. It is parents who should prepare their children to respond to the call of God. Most important of all is that the parents should pray for the children so that they are able to discern the call of God. Parents should be equipped to give clear information to children about the vocation. If son or daughter opts for marriage, parents should help them find a suitable partner but there should not be any force from parents. Family

should take part fully in the holy celebrations at church without being totally engrossed in the preparations at home. A holy atmosphere of faith and prayer is what is needed.

A secure family will have a positive influence on the child whereas an insecure family will undoubtedly have a negative impact on him. The basic and natural call of a person is for the formation of a family. It is instituted by God and Christ has blessed and purified the family life. More over the foundation of

The tendency of considering children as a burden and preventing the birth of children today instead of taking it as a gift of God, has been affectingvocations adversely.

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What affect vocations most adversely is the erosion values in the family. When the family that is meant to be an abode of love is rife with conflicts, children will have to bear the brunt by being victims of mental and emotional problems. This will hinder their life and render them incapable of leading a normal life. Similarly reducing the number of children out of selfishness is also the result of erosion of family values. The tendency of considering children as a burden and preventing the birth of children today instead of taking it as a gift of God, has been affecting vocations adversely.

Therefore, the solution to all the problems is to have the willingness to fulfill all the missions associated with family life in a very responsible manner.

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c≠masØ ]m¿∞\bpw, ]ptcmlnX\pw ssZhP\Øn\pw th≠nbp≈XmWv. F√mhcpw H∂p tN¿∂v \oXnbpsS ]hrØnIfm¬ ssZhsØ ]oXns∏SpØp∂Xn\pw (Ft. 2:10; 5:10; tdma. 2:7; 13:810; XotØmkv 3:4) ssZhØn\v kvXpXnbpw _lpam\hpw IrXPvR Xbpw Bcm[\bpw Ft∏mgpw ka¿∏n°phm≥ tbmKycmIp∂Xn\pw th≠nbmWv. XpS¿∂v AtbmKysc ]ncn®phnSp∂ I¿ΩtØmsS hN\ipiqjbpsS Ahkm\tØ°v hcp∂p. I¿Ømhns‚ ]ckyPohnXsØ, ]tXyIambn ssZhcmPyØns‚ ktµiadnbn®psIm≠v P\ßfpsS CSbn¬ Np‰n k©cn®ncp∂Xns\, hN\ipiqjbn¬ \Ωƒ A\pkvacn°p∂p. I¿Ømhv Xs‚ ]oUmkl\ßƒ°v apºv injy\vam¿°pth≠n ]nXmhnt\mSp ]m¿∞n®Xns\bmWv ssIhbv]v ]m¿∞\Iƒ A\pkvacn∏n°p∂sX∂mWv km]nXm°\vamcpsS ]T\w.

Prayer of imposition of hands

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The priests are set apart to be distinctive members of the Church, the mystical body of Christ, to minister to the faithful; and the Church is the chosen people of God.

In the prayer for ordinary days, the priest prays God to extend His merciful right hand (Acts. 4:30) over the church and to protect her from all dangers both visible and invisible and to make the priest and the community worthy to minister in His presence with devotion, diligence and purity. The second prayer also is for the priest and people that all of us as one body may please God through our lives by works of mercy (Ep. 2:10; 5:10; Rom. 2:7; 13:8-10) and to make all of us worthy to offer God never ending praise and worship

This is followed by the rite of dismissal of Catechumens and it is the conclusion of the Liturgy of the Word. In the liturgy of the Word we commemorate the public life and ministry of Christ when He went about preaching the Good news of the Kingdom. The commentators of our Qurbana explain the prayer of imposition of hands as reminder of Jesus’ prayer for His disciples before His passion.

The LanternAUGUST, 2014

fter the conclusion of the Karozusa prayer there is a prayer of imposition of Ahands as the conclusion of the Liturgy of

the Word. This prayer was originally formulated as a prayer of dismissal of Catechumens who were allowed to participate only in the Liturgy of the Word. Later when there were no Catechumens to be sent out, this prayer was considered to be a special blessing meant for the faithful. Though this prayer is very meaningful since it is given as optional often it is omitted.

The deacon announces; “brothers and sisters, bow your heads for the imposition of heads and receive the blessing” and the priest and community bow their heads invoking the blessing of God. In the prayer for Sundays and Feast days, the role of the Trinity in the salvation history is proclaimed and this action of God is acknowledges to be continued today in the Church. This prayer reminds us that the Catholic Church is the community of people, redeemed by the passion and death of Christ. This prayer gives reflections on priesthood. It is through the grace of the Holy Spirit and the imposition of hands that the orders of the priesthood are conferred.

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Quiz on Environment

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(You can find the answers of questions

1-7 in this issue of the Lantern)

1. Who is the patron saint of animals and ecology?

2. __________________ is the cleanest place on the earth.

3. Who said the following: "The human family has received from the Creator a common gift: Nature."

4. CFL stands for _________________ .

5. Who is known as the 'Green Pope'?

6. __________________ is the oldest form of recycling waste.

7. Who recreated the first Christmas manger scene?

8. Which date is celebrated as the World Environment Day?

9. Which animal accompanied Tobias on his journey to Media?

10. What is the name of the mountain on which Noah's Ark rested after the floods?

(Mail your answers to [email protected] before 15th June, 2014. Names of the lucky winners will be published in the next issue of the Lantern)

Lucky Winnersof the Quiz on Family Traditions

Janice Jose (Ulhas Nagar)

Leya Elizabeth Robin (Bhayander)

Marcia Paul (Marol)

Maria Joby (Airoli)

Neethu Thomas (Kalyan East)

Sieona Winson (Thane) Dr. C.P. JohnsonBhandup

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Curia Meeting

Qurbana for Evangelizers

Inagu. of Academic year - Panvel

Pastoral Visit - Nashik

M.S. Class - Panvel

WRBC - Goregaon

Curia Meeting - Powai

MPC - Panvel

CDC Meeting - Powai

Qurbana - Vadodara

MS Class - Panvel

CLC Meeting - Kakkanad

Curia Meeting - PowaiCHAW Meeting - Andheri

Qurbana and Meeting - Panvel

JULY - 2014

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Ieym¨ cq]Xm ]nXrthZnbpsS hm¿jnI s]mXptbmKw sk‚ v tXmakv ImØenIv N¿®v Ieo\bn¬ \SØn. cq]XbpsS F√m CShIIfn¬ \n∂papff ]Xn\n[nIƒ ]s¶SpØp. ]nXrthZn UbdIvS¿ dh. ^m. tPm¿PvPv h´a‰w ktΩf\Øn¬ A≤y£X hln®p. at\mlcamb aWnamfnIIƒ ]WnbpIbpw Ahsb tamUn]nSn∏n°pIbpw sNøp∂Xnt\°mƒ D]cnbmbn im¥nbpw kam[m\hpw \ne\n¬°p∂ amXrIm IpSpw_ßƒ°v cq]w sImSp°pIbmWv Cu ImeL´Øns‚ Bhiysa∂v apJymXnYnbmbncp∂ am¿ tXmakv Ceh\m¬

Congratulation toRev. Fr. George Vattamattam

for being elected as the

Director of Western Region Social Service Forum

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LITERARYESSAY COMPETITION

hnizmkØn¬ ASnbpd® ]pXpXeapdsbFßs\ hm¿sØSp°mw?

(Age : Above 40 years; Words Limit: 3000)

Living the Catholic faith in a cosmopolitan city.(Age : Between 18 to 39 years; Words Limit: 3000)

SHORT STORY COMPETITION

POEM

CARTOON

Theme:hnizmkØWen¬ or IN THE SHADE OF FAITH

Theme:hnizmkw or FAITH Should not exceed 30 lines.

Theme:IpSpw_w or Family Should not exceed A4 Size

The last date to submit: 30th September, 2014Send to “The Lantern Essay Competition”, Diocese of Kalyan. Bishop’s House, Plot No. B/38, P.B. No. 8434, IIT P.O., Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India - 400 076. or e-mail to:

[email protected]

Rules & Regulations1. Any member of the Diocese of Kalyan can

participate.2. Entry should be original.3. Essay should have necessary references.4. Please attach the Name, Address, Contact

number and e-mail ID in separate sheet.5. Decisions of the Judges will be final.6. Right of publishing of the article is

reserved to ‘The Lantern’.

1st Prize: Rs. 3000/-2nd Prize: Rs. 2500/-3rd Prize: Rs. 2000/-

Hm¿Ωn∏n®p. dh. ^m. kmPp tXmakv, ]n.sI. FIvkv tXmakv, kmhntbm tPm¿PvPv, kn_n sNdnbm≥ XpSßnbh¿ ]kwKn®p.

2014˛2016 ]h¿Ø\h¿jØntebv°pff `mchmlnIfmbn AUz. kmwPn tPmk^v (aocmtdmUv) ]knU≠v, Nmt°m B‚Wn (tIm∏¿ssJ¿W) sshkv ]knU≠v, ]n.sP. B‚Wn (s\cqƒ) sshkv ]knU≠v, sI. kn. sk_mkv‰y≥ (hkmbv shkv‰v) sshkv ]knU≠v, ]n. tPmbv h¿§okv (Im¥nhen Cukv‰v) skI´dn, cPvRnXv ^nen]vkv (t_mdnhen) tPmbn‚ v skI´dn, kn_n sNdnbm≥ (aemUv shkv‰v) Sjd¿, ]n.sI.FIvkv. tXmakv (Ieo\) B\nta‰¿, ]n. sP. tPmk^v (Ieym¨ shkv‰v) ]n. B¿. H. F∂nhscbpw sXcs™SpØp.

Festal Celebrations and AGM

The festal celebrations of our bishop Mar ThomasElavanal and the second General Body Meeting werejointly held at ARC Panvel on 22nd June 2014. Around 400 mothers from fourteen zones of the diocese attended the programme. The day started with a seminar led by Rev. Fr. Shibu Pulickal, the Rector of St. Thomas Minor Seminary Panvel. His excellency Mar Thomas Elavanal presided over the public meeting

which began at 2pm, in which the Mathrusangammembers very warmly greeted our dear Bishop, Mar Thomas Elavanal, who is celebrating his Feast day on 3rd July. President Mrs. Aleyamma Sebastian welcomedthe gathering. Secretary Mrs. Rani Thomas read out the annual report and the treasure Mrs. Linu Albertpresented the annual accounts. His Excellency Mar Thomas Elavanal gave the presidential address. Thenew diocesan Executive members were sworn in publically by taking oath in the presence of the belovedbishop Mar Thomas Elavanal. V. Rev Msgr JacobPorathur, Rev. Fr. Biju Kollamkunnel, Rev. Fr. JeffrinPallithara and Rev. Fr. Joby Ayithamattathil spoke on the occassion. Mrs Daisy Ignatius proposed the voteof thanks. Mothers from Kanjurmarg West, Panvel,Dombivili and Nerul parishes exhibited their cultural talents.

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MATHRUSANGAM

One day Retreat & Organ Donation Awareness Programme:

One day retreats will be held region-wise on the following dates. Mothers belonging to the respectivezones are cordially invited to participate in largenumbers.

1. Harbour Region: on 9th August, 2014 at Little Flower Church Nerul

2. Western Region: on 17th August, 2014 at Sacred Heart Church Bhayandar.

3. Central Region: on 30th August at 2014 at St. Joseph’s Church Powai.

Organ Donation Awareness classes will be conducted and donors forms will be made available for the parishes of the respective zones.

Street play Competition for Mothers

Theme: Issues Women face in Today’s World

Rules: Only shawl or towel can be used other than the normal costume. Any language from the three –English, Hindi, Malayalam or mixture of three can be used. No cassette, no background music, no musicalinstrument, no furniture, no makeup, no props shall be allowed. Minimum 5 and maximum 10 Participants.Maximum 12 minutes.

Criteria for judgment: Theme and Message, Group coordination and Presentation, Acting Skills, OverallImpact.

The 1st Prize winners from each Zone would compete in the Diocesan Level. Only one 1st will be takenfrom the Zonal level competitions. Use tie-breakersto determine the one to be selected. The results of the Zonal level competitions shall reach the Mathrusangamcentral office latest by 30th September, 2014.

Department of Catechesis - August 20143 Sunday St. John Maria Vianney - Pray for your Parish Priest.

10 Sunday Faith formation Sunday

24 Sunday Inauguration Day of our Diocese

Painting / pencil drawing Competition for Catechism Students in the parishes .

31 Sunday Meeting of PTA presidents at the Bishop's House at 2.30 pm

Fair 30 / 5.7 / 62 / MCA / 10.5.P.A., working as Sr.

Software Engr. at Powai, with National/

International Exposure, Having own Flat,

Educated Parents from EKM, residing at Powai /

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working B P O (Contact Center) / Parents from

TCR / 9322361213 /

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Wheatish, 32 / 6 / 80 / 24 Lakhs (PA) / BE

(Instru.) / working as OilField Engr. TCP Engr. in

Mumbai.

022-2589 2619 / 09969858640 /

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Wheatish / 27 / 148 / 40 / BE IT, working with

Corporation Bank, parents from TCR.

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Fair, 27 / 168 / 55 / B.E in Aeronautical /

Presently working Air Safety officer in

Directorate General Of Civil Aviation / Parents

from TCR / 079-9167754322 /

7698815142 / [email protected]

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Fair (Jacobite), 26 / 5.6 / 59 / M.Sc. Pharma

Analysis & M.Sc. Psychology / Working / B/B in

Mumbai / parents from Ernakulam / 28071833 /

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