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VPP – 62 NEWS LETTER DECEMBER 2016

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Dear Confreres,

I wish you all a very happy and frui�ul Advent Season. We have closed the door of Mercy as

we have completed the year of Mercy but through the Apostolic le�er on ‘Mercy and

Misery’ the Pope invites us to keep the door of our hearts open and be merciful to those who

are in need of mercy. the physical year of Mercy may be over but the ‘Ear’ of mercy must be

kept opened to listen to the cries of mercy in our ministries all through. As Jesus has revealed

in himself to us the face of his Heavenly Father, we in turn are to con�nue to reveal the compassionate face of Jesus

in our rela�onship with all, especially the lowly and the needy.

In the Apostolic le�er, the following pointers are stressed on Mercy: Mercy meets misery and mercy does not end,

WE are called to celebrate mercy with new ventures and ini�a�ves to reach out the misery. We are called to

promote works of mercy and preach homily as the word of mercy in order to build an inclusive Church and Mercy

has to be verbalized through ac�ons.

The Advent season in a call for ‘pa�ence’ and ‘ac�ve wai�ng’. Demone�za�on has taught the rich and poor, young

and old, the need to wait in queue to get the money, limited though, to live our daily life, and the wai�ng during

Advent is to live our life hopefully expec�ng the Saviour to come into our lives.

“Wishing you all a frui�ul Advent season”

02VPP–62

It was indeed a great and joyful occasion for the en�re

Pune Province to have celebrated the 75 years of the

S.F.S Ins�tute as well as the 50 Golden years of

priesthood in the life of Fr. Felix Mendes and Fr. Joe thMendes on the 14 of November 2016 in Bastora, Goa.

Having chosen the theme “I will give you Shepherds

a�er my own heart” the occasion was graced by the

esteemed presence of his lordship Archbishop Filipe

Neri Ferao and the loving presence of the Assistant

Superior General Rev. Fr. Thumma Mariadas. We were

also privileged by the suppor�ve presence of our

Provincial, Rev. Fr. Vincent, Rev.Fr. Noel Rebello, the

General Councillor of Forma�on, the confreres from

far and wide, other priests belonging to the diocese of

Goa, religious and our caring benefactors and friends.

The two main highlights of the day were the solemn

Thanksgiving Eucharist and the Felicita�on program.

The Eucharist was presided by Archbishop Filipe Neri

Ferao.

It was indeed a solemn and a meaningful liturgy

organized to thank the lord for His abundant blessings

on the ins�tu�on and on the jubilarians. This was

followed by a colourful felicita�on program, wherein

the esteemed guests were felicitated and recognized

for their role in the growth and wellbeing of the

ins�tu�on. There were few cultural items which added

meaning and colour to the celebra�on. Finally the

occasion came to a close by a fellowship meal which

was blessed by Rev. Fr. Plathotam Msfs.

It is a moment to place a record of thanks and gra�tude

to all the persons who have played different roles in

making this ins�tu�on what it is today. We specially

thank Fr. Felix and Fr.Joe for their selfless service for a

total of 103 years in the congrega�on of the Msfs.

Finally we thank and appreciate the rector and the

community for making this occasion a great reality.

-Fr. Jijo

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The second group Pune Province members had

their annual retreat in Harmony Belgaum. There were

43 members par�cipated in this Retreat. The retreat th began on 6 November 2016 evening and it ended on

th 11 November noon 2016. The retreat was preached by

Rev. Fr. Stephen Gerard the diocesan priest. He belongs

to the diocese of Trichy Tamil Nadu. At present he

teaches at JDV as a philosophy professor. He

enlightened the par�cipants each day with different

topics, such as God, world, science and religion. Both

the retreat was appreciated by all the par�cipants.

The annual retreat was held for the Ist group of

par�cipants at Mon�ort Sadan, Pune. There were

about 33 members who par�cipated in the Retreat

from 29th October to 3rd November 2016. The

preacher for the Retreat was Fr. Jacob Parapally. He

animated the Retreat with the Scriptural text from

Romans 12: 1-18 of discovery of oneself, of others, of

God, ministry and apostolic commitment. The

members had the spiritual experience in silence,

solitude and in prayer. We had few confreres from

Nagpur province as well.

Peace of Christ! To end the year of Mercy, we the people

of Holy Redeemer Church, Khopoli took a shor�all

spiritual journey with the Lord. With the help of two

Brothers as intercessors we had one month Adora�on th th

from 16 October to 16 November followed by Triduum th

Mass for the prepara�on of the Church feast on 20

November, the feast of Christ the King. All the three days

of Triduum different priests came to preside over the

Eucharist celebra�on. On the feast day Bishop Agnelo

Gracious was the main celebrant and graced the occasion

by distribu�ng prizes for the children who took part in

various compe��on throughout the year. With the help

of Fr. Daniel, the youth, the donors and benefactors the

en�re program was well organized. � -� � � � � � � � � �

Fr. Samuel

Both the retreats were appreciated by all the par�cipants. The retreats ended with the presenta�on of Province ma�er by Fr. Vincent the Provincial.

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As planned in advance by the Rector of the major Seminary of Pune, met the Goa benefactors also known as the

friends of the Fransalians. We had three mee�ngs at Aldona, Siolim and Bastora for all the benefactors from the

neighbouring Parishes. Besides these, there was also mee�ng at Co�o-Fatorpa for the first �me along with some

benefactors from Margoa.

The mee�ng was held with a small prayer service, reading a chapter from IDL of SFS in order to spread the Salesian

spirituality and also a prayer prepared for the benefactors was read aloud. A brief sharing on the major seminary life

was given to them. At the end certain informa�on given and doubts were cleared by the Rector who is also the In

charge of the benefactors of the province. A leaflet on the history of the seminary was distributed to them.

I would like to personally thank on behalf of the Pune Province our confreres in Goa namely, Frs. Agnel Lawrence,

Santow, Dilip, Valerian, Jose, and Mar�n who have taken ini�a�ves to increase the number of benefactors in Goa. I

also thank the contact persons in Aldona Mrs. Lavina and Lyne�e. Ms. Florrie in Siolim and Mrs. Stella in Uccassaim

and all those who helped them in collec�ng the donors contribu�on by going to their homes.

Due to busy schedule and working days some of them could not make it s�ll they are faithful to us in sending their

mite. Let us pray for them in our prayers and during the mass for their intensions esp. for the sacrifices they make for

our seminarians. - Fr. Johnson Gonsalves

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Fr. Thumma Mariadass, the Assistant General visited the various Apostolic communi�es of our Province

star�ng his visit from Goa with the jubilee celebra�on of S.F.S. Ins�tute, Bastora and ended his visit at MSFS

Provincialate, Pune. We wholeheartedly thank Fr. Thumma for his visit to our different Apostolic communi�es and

encouraging and enlightening our MSFS ness of our Congrega�on. Special thanks also to the Conveners and

secretaries of all the Apostolic communi�es for looking to the arrangements for Asst. General’s visit.

The meeting of Parish Mission Preaching (PMP) was held at Vishakapattanam from 15th

November to 19th November organised by Fr. Agnelo Fernandes. We thank Fr. Santosh,

Fr. Austin and Bro. Jaison who participated in this training program. May God bless them.

The congregation retreat preaching team members of various provinces came together for the

their meeting held at Pune on 26th November 2016. Fr. Thumma Mariadass, the Assistant

General animated the meeting with his insightful thoughts. We thank Fr. Mario the co-ordinator

the Congregation Retreat Preaching team and Fr. Austin the member of the team for their active

involvement and participation in the meeting. May God bless them.

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The Diocese of Aurangabad has taken ini�a�ves to promote the cause of Fr. Jaquier Baba. They have

composed the prayers and placed it near the tomb. They have built up the hall to celebrate the

Eucharist. They have the horse cart used by Fr. Jacquier. The mud from his tomb is used by the people for th thcuring various illnesses. They have Mass on 20 of every month in memory of his death on 20 May

1947. We are pleased that Fr. Thumma Mariadass, the Assistant General, visited the age old Gogarghaon thMission on 24 November 2016. Fr. Thumma was taken up by the efforts and ini�a�ves the Diocese and

Parish have taken so far inorder to promote his cause. The Parish Priest Fr. Waltair briefly explained to

Fr. Thumma about the history and presence of Fr. Jacquier Baba in Gogargaon mission. Local people

from surrounding neighbouring villages come once in a year on May 20th to mark his death anniversary

and also to experience God in Fr. Jacquier Baba.

BirthdaysDecember08 Fr. Nazareth D’Silva

09 Bro.Binod Kerketta

10 Fr. Melky

11 Fr. Joseph Fernandes (Sr)

16 Fr. Jayaseelan

24 Br. Cajetan Fernandes

24 Fr. Clifford

29 Fr. Noel Rebello

30 Fr. Mario D’Souza

Ordination AnniversaryDecember01 Fr. Michael Prem

03 Fr. Britto Michael

06 Fr. Marcos

14 Fr. Robert Fernandes

14 Fr. Juze

17 Fr. Joagrish

21 Fr. Diago

27 Fr. David Ranjith

27 Fr. Samuel Rayer

27 Fr. Maria Prakash

27 Fr. Anthonyswamy (Sr)

27 Fr. Vedamanickam

27 Fr. Jijo John

28 Fr. Anthony Samy (Jr)

28 Fr. James David

28 Fr. Ramesh

28 Fr. Leo

28 Fr. Pradeep

28 Fr. Tony Prem

28 Fr. Adaikala Rajan

28 Fr. Edal Kumar

29 Fr. Jude Thadeus

29 Fr. S Amal

29 Fr. K Thomas

29 Fr. L. Sagayaraj

30 Fr. P. Andrew

30 Fr. Simon Bhutello

31 Fr. Salvodar

28 Fr. Placido

28 Fr. John Paul Sirumani

28 Fr. Alphonse Irudayaraj

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Fr. Amal has been appointed as the Parish Priest of Liteta, Zambia.

A warm and heartywelcome to Fr. Salvador who has come for his holidays.

Fr. Jude Thadeus is appointed as the Parish Priest in the Diocese of Lusaka.

Fr. Suresh George Kumar has been given exclaustration by the Superior General and

he is incardinated into the Diocese of Paramatta of Australia.

I will be visi�ng the Confreres in Australia from 4th December to 23rd December.

In my absence, will be the Vicar. I thank him for accep�ng this responsibility.Fr. Nazareth

A kind reminder to all the confreres who did not make up the annual retreat to make the retreat

elsewhere and inform the Provincial’s office.

School communi�es are requested to help suppor�ng the construc�on of new school at Hindaun

city, Rajasthan.

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To the Bastora community for the renovation of the house and for celebrating the Jubilees of the house

and of Frs. Joe Mendes and Felix Mendes.

To Fr. Mario D’Souza on being appointed as the convenor of Congregation Retreat team.

For the Golden Jubilee celebration of Our Lady of Lourdes School, Valpoi.

To the Aldona community for the renevotion of school and residence premises.

To Dahanu and Khopoli team for animating 30 days of Adoration in their respective places.

A kind reminder to all the confreres that those who did not attend the annual retreat are

expected to make their retreat and inform the Provincial’s office.

A kind request to all the members not to send any important messages or information to

Fr. Provincial’s whatsapp. Please send it to the email: provincialpunemsfs@gmail.com.

9th January-28th January 2017 A complete course in Pastoral Ministry Part I

30th January-28th Febraury 2017 A complete course in Pastoral Ministry Part II

27th March- 8th April 2017 Formators’ Course

15th April-27th April 2017 Computer Course 1 (Tally and Designing)

2nd May-13th May 2017 Computer Course 2 (Tally and Designing)

Dn. Vicky Mendes from Patne of the Diocese of Belgaum, will be ordained

as Priest on 27th December 2016, by his Lordship, Most. Rev. Peter

Machado. We congratulate him and wish him all the best.

The Scholastics who are doing their Marathi exposure are having their training skills program

at Karjat. They have also had different mission experience program in Kolhapur.

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Fraternally,

Fr. S. Vincent Lourduswamy msfs (Provincial Superior)

Bro. Job Poovathumootil,For the soul of 86 years old of Vizag province, who expired on 26th November.

For the soul of Fr. John DeVore MSFS of USA Vice province who expired on 23rd November.

For the soul of Mr.Jeron R. Fernandes, 88 years old, the paternal uncle of Fr. Albert Fernandes.

For the soul of Mr. Lourduswamy aged 69, the father of Fr. I. Jesudass who died on 21st November.

December

2-3 PIF Meeting, Bangalore

4-20 Canonical visitation to Australia

23 Gauthan

24-25 Kadgaon

26 Nippani

27 Ordination, Dn. Vicky Mendes, Patne

28 Visitation to Uchgaon

29 Harmony

30 Kakkeri

31 Pune

January

2 Daman

4-5 Nallasopara

6 Koparkhairane Parish

7 Koparkhairane Ashram

8 Khopoli

January

9-10 Wagholi

11 CRI Major Superiors’ Meet, Goa

12 Siolim

13 Kalambist

16-17 Ajmer

18 Hindaun

19-20 Gangapur

22-23 Chennai

24 Trichy-Pudukottai

25-26 Salem

28 Diaconate-Pune

30-31 Bileshwarpura

Febraury

1 Dahanu

2-3 Provincialate

“ ADVENT IS THE JOURNEY TOWARDS BETHLEHEM. MAY WE LET OURSELVES BE DRAWN BY THE LIGHT OF GOD MADE MAN”