My dear Confreres,
Greetings to you all! Today is a special day for our Congregation, as we are celebrating the feast of Mother of Compassion, patroness of our Congregation. In another fifteen days, we will be also celebrating our Founder’s Day. These two feasts in the month of September have a special place and meaning for our Congregation and for us.
The feast of Mother of Compassion has many traditions. The names of Mother of Sorrow and Mother of Compassion, being interchangeable indicate the different aspects of our Mother. Mary Mother of Compassion gives us at least two messages. One is that she suffered with Christ our Saviour and her suffering has a purpose and noble objective. That purpose or noble objective is the salvation of humanity. She did not suffer for her sake or for her benefit, but her suffering is for the sake of others. As such, her sorrow/suffering is altruistic. Secondly Mother of Compassion indicates that she feels one with others – compassionate, empathizes, and sympathizes with those who suffer and tries to alleviate their sufferings. Our Venerable founder had great devotion to Mother of Compassion and every time uses the term Mother of Compassion. It is very apt that we have her as Patroness of our Congregation.
In the same way, Founder’s Day is very special for us, as we re-call his exemplary and praiseworthy life, founding the congregation, his missionary life etc. He had profound and deep experience of God. This experience of God led him to the signs of the time and the need for revival of Christian faith among the people in the parishes. His entire life was dedicated to mission and this he did not by himself alone, but as a community. That is why he gathered others and that gave birth to our Congregation. In its very foundation, our congregation and its ministry are community-based.
Dear Confreres, these twin feasts have great value and meaning for our Congregation and for us confreres. We must imbibe the message of the feast of Mother of Compassion and the spirit of our Founder. Like Mary Mother of Compassion, all our apostolate, ministries and endeavors etc must be altruistic and for the good of the humanity. Like our Founder, we must do our apostolate, ministries etc not as individuals, but as a community. It does not mean that as of now, we don’t live in community or involve community based ministry. We need to curb the creeping individualistic tendencies and deepen our religious life in the communities and community-based ministries. This is also emphasized in the Call of the General Chapter, 2019. Let us imbibe the message of the feast of Mother of compassion to be altruistic in all that we do and let us also like our Founder focus on the community living and community based ministry.
1. THE CALL OF THE GENERAL CHAPTER, 2019 – FOLLOW UP AND IMPLEMENTATION
The “Call of General Chapter 2019” is a very special document for each confrere. In order to ensure that it reflected, assimilated and interiorized both at the personal and community level, animation and meetings have already been conducted in the Apostolic Community level. Every apostolic Community meeting was animated a Capitulant of the General Chapter, 2019. There are so many decisions taken by the General Chapter, 2019 as specified the Call of the General Chapter, 2019. Many of the regular decisions of the General Chapter, 2019 are being implemented. However some of the specific implementations are the following:
i. Forming more Local Communities and Reducing Neighborhood Local Communities
(Ref: Clause 5 under sub-title our Consecrated life in Community of the Call of the General Chapter, 2019) We have taken up this in our province this academic year of 2019 – 2020 for implementation. As such, the erstwhile single member community of R.S.Nagar parish, Mariapuram parish and Othayal parish have been converted into 2 member communities.
ii. Sending Confreres for Specialization
(Ref: Clause 5 under sub-title Msfsness & Spirituality of St. Francis de Sales of the Call of the General Chapter, 2019) In order to build up an intellectual culture and specialization including spirituality of St.Francis De Sales, this academic year, we have sent 7 confreres for specialization in different discipline
iii. Adequate Planning, Preparation and Formation of Personnel for Overseas Mission and Establishing Local Communities.
(Ref: Clause 4 & 5 under sub-title Mission of the Call of the General Chapter, 2019) For more than one year, we took adequate time for planning and preparation of personnel for Malawi mission. Finally we have taken up our first mission of Livingstonia in the Diocese of Karonga in Malawi on 5th of May, 2019. We have also formed the first local community of Livingstonia with three confreres. That apart, there are also 7 scholastics under formation, who are doing their studies in Tanzania.
iv. Ongoing Formation/Programme for the confreres
(Ref: Clause 11 under sub-title Formation of the Call of the General Chapter, 2019) In order to ensure that the priest-confreres continue to get ongoing programme, this academic year, a number of programme are organized by the Councilor in charge of Formation.
v. Minimum Teaching Experience before Appointment
(Ref: Clause 4 under sub-title Education of the Call of the General Chapter, 2019) The minimum experience of teaching as stipulated in the Call of the General Chapter, 2019 is already being implemented in our province
vi. Regular Degrees and Specialization
(Ref: Clause 5 under sub-title Education of the Call of the General Chapter, 2019) In order to ensure the culture of excellence and competence, the irregular and correspondence studies/specializations are not encouraged and are not permitted.
vii. Forming Physical Local Community in GAH
(Ref: Clause 2 under sub-title Germany, Austria, & Holland (GAH) of the Call of the General Chapter, 2019) As per the Call of the General Chapter, 2019, steps are being initiated in GAH to establish physical local communities.
2. CANONICAL VISITATION – EUROPE
I undertook the canonical visitation of confreres doing their pastoral ministry / studying in Europe from 27th of June to 31st of July, 2019. It was the first visit. The purpose of the visit was two-fold. One is to meet the confreres individually and in common. The second is the animation regarding the Call of the General Chapter, 2019, especially regarding forming physical communities in GAH.
Apart from visiting GAH, I also visited Sicily in Italy, where three of our confreres are doing their pastoral ministry. I also visited Generalate houses in Rome, Annecy community in France and Fribourg community in Switzerland. I also visited two parishes in Plymouth diocese in England, where two of our confreres are doing their pastoral ministry. I had the joy of meeting our Assistant General Rev.Fr.Yves Carron in Fribourg.
The canonical visitation consisted of visiting the parishes, where our confreres are serving, personal meetings with each confrere, meeting the diocesan officials and common meetings of the confreres. I met 5 dioceses officials – Eisenstadt, Regensburg, Fulda, Munster and Passau. Apart from the diocesan officials, I could also meet two Bishops of Eisenstadt and Fulda. I also had the occasion to meet the Bishop of Plymouth in England. All the bishops and the diocesan officials have great appreciation for our MSFS confreres serving in their dioceses. That apart, the parish priests, with whom our confreres are working, are also appreciative of our confreres. The parishioners also shared a lot of good things about our confreres.
The visit was very enriching, as I had personal experience of their life and ministry in Europe. It was arranged well. All of them took a lot of effort to make my visit fruitful. I am very greatful to all of them. I thank Assistant General Rev.Fr.Yves Carron for the inspiring meeting we had. I thank Fr.Amalraj, the Delegation Superior, who made all the arrangements and the schedule during my visitation. I also thank Rev.Fr.Augustine Mangatt, Rev.Fr.Jose Cheriantharayil, Rev.Fr.Kurian Poochavalel, Rev.Fr.Samuel and other confreres of Generalate houses in Rome, Annecy community, and Fribourg community for their warm love, welcome and accommodation.
3. A WORD OF GRATITUDE – BROTHERS IN MALAWI
On 24th August evening, a farewell mass was organized at Trichy by the provincialate community for three of us namely Bros. C.Arun Raj, A.John Britto andS.Vimal Raj. The Holy Eucharistic Celebration was presided over by Rev.Fr.Provincial and the sermon was preached by Rev. Fr. Santhiyagu. After the mass, all those who were there wished us a safe journey and studies.Fr. Santhiyagu, the Councilor in charge of Formation joined us in our travel to Africa. We reached Tanzania on 27th early morning. Frs. Clement, the Provincial Secretary of the East Africa province and Fr.Arockia Samy picked us from the airport. We reached our Theology study house at Morogoro by evening. We thank Fr.Provincial, the Provincial Councilors and all the fathers for their valuable prayers and support for us. We also thank the Provincialate community for the good accommodation and hospitality.
Bro. Vimal Raj MSFS
4. FRANSALIAN YOUTH RETREAT
Fransalian Youth Ministry of South East India Province along with Family Prayer Peak, Kalai Ulagam and fathers of St. Thomas Apostolic Community Chennai arranged retreat for the youth in St. Thomas Mount on 20/07/2019. Three hundred youth from our Msfs parishes, colleges and schools participated in the retreat. The Theme of the retreat was LIVE JEUS, the very words of our Patron. The main celebrant Rev. Fr. J. Stephen Msfs,the General Councilor and General Secretary for Social Apostolates and Innovative Ministries of our congregation in the homily preached on theme BE WHAT YOU ARE AND BE AT YOUR BEST (SFS) and exhorted them to be the best of themselves by using their talents and abilities. Indeed it was inspiring and challenging. We thank Fr. Alexander Msfs the Superior of St. Thomas Mount Community, Fr. Jeyakumar Msfs the Director, Family Animation Centre, Fr. Jeyaseelan Msfs, Director, Kalai Ulagam, Fr.J.Stephen Msfs, Fr. C. Sebastin Raj Msfs,Fr.Flex Msfs, Fr.I.S.Yesu Raj Msfs and Fr.Anand Msfs,Fr.Jerome Msfs and Hendry Msfs for expertise, arrangements and cooperation for the successful conduct of Fransalian Youth Retreat.
Fr. A. Christu Raj -Fransalian Youth Director of Tamil Nadu
5. YESU MARGAM: MSFS KALAI ULAGAM
MSFS Kalai Ulagam has conducted Yesu Margam which is a Solo bharathanatyam dance recital on Christian Themes by Selvi. Laura Rose Selvakumar (D/o Smt. Nancy and Shri. M.S. Selvakumar). The Chief Guests were Smt. Y. Sunitha, Asst. Professor, Kalai Kaviri College of Fine Arts, Trichy, Smt. G. Reshmi, Director, Natya Mandir,Chennai, Smt. Sunija Binu, Artistic Director Glasgow, UK., Rev.Fr.J.B. John Thadews, Rev. Fr. D. Kanikkai Nathan, and Rev.Fr.G.Victor Roch, SJ. There were many professors, teachers, dancers, Fathers, Sisters, Brothers and MSFS Mount community members on the audience. The Historic spectacular unique event was colored with rhythmic and divine singing and music orchestra of Indian Traditional classical concept.
Best Teacher Award
The International Association of Lions Clubs in Chennai has awarded Rev.Fr.A.Jeyaseelan for the Best Teacher Award for his immense contribution for promoting indigenous Indian culture of Art and Dance. The awarding function was held in Honor of Teachers Day Celebration on 8th September 2019 at DG Vaishanav College in Arumbakkam, Chennai.
Fr. A. Jeyaseelan, MSFS Kalai Ulagam
6. SEMINAR FOR THE PRIESTS OF THREE YEARS
As part of the on-going formation programme for the priests, a three day seminar (8th to 10th of August) for three-year priests of our province was organised by Fr. A. Santhiyagu, the Councillor in charge of Formation at Claritian Life Centre, Nochiodaipatty, Dindigul. There were 8 participants. We began the seminar on 8th evening with an orientation sharing, animated by Fr. Santhiyagu Msfs. On the second day, Fr. Santhiyagu CMF animated on the theme, “Personality Development through Psycho-sexual, Psycho-social and Psycho-spiritual Integration,” and on the final day, Dr. Wilson CMF gave motivational talk on the theme, “How to be an Organised Priest?” The seminar ended with a sharing session in which the participants shared their experience of mission and life in the communities. The sessions were indeed beneficial and motivating. The resource persons with their knowledge and expertise on the topics did inspire the participants. The whole programme well prepared and organised. Thanks to Fr. Santhiyagu MSFS for organising this programme and thanks to the resource persons and the Staff of Life Centre – Nochiodaipatty.
Fr. D. Jayakumar
“Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today”
7. EDUCATIONAL FORUM MEETING
The first Educational forum meeting for the current academic year 2019-20 was held on 12th of August in our provincial house at Trichy. After adoration, conducted by Frs.Amirthanathan and Simon, the members of the forum gathered in the seminar hall. Fr. Thadews, welcomed all the participants specially Rev.Fr. Provincial and those who joined the forum newly. Fr. Lawrence was congratulated on his ordination anniversary. The minutes of the previous meeting was read and was unanimously approved by the forum. The members expressed their anxieties and fears over the recently published new Educational policey draft. After a detailed discussion on it, the forum moved to the next point, namely the inter school competition to be held this year in Pudukottai. The SFS school community at Pudukottai expressed their inconvenience in conducting this year due to the silver jubilee celebration. Take into account of the above reason, the forum decided that the SFS school at Pudukottai will host the inter school competitions next year. Fr.Thadews clarified the apprehensions raised by the members regarding the common uniform. The proposal, asking our printing press to take up common order for Belt Tie and extra was discussed in length and the SFS printing press community was asked to study and inform the forum in the next meeting. Fr. Thadews thanked the participants and the meeting came to an end.
Fr. Simon Prabu
“Everything is formed by habit, even Praying”
8. ANNUAL RETREAT – 2019
Congregational Retreat is going to be held from 22nd to 27th of September, 2019 at Joe Beach, ECR Road, Krishnan Karanai, Mahabalipuram. It is animated by Rev. Fr. Jose Parapillil, MSFS.
The following are the participants:
| PARTICIPANTS | |
| Fr. George Kootinal | Fr. Arockia Christu Raj |
| Fr. S. Alexander | Fr. S. Arul Selvamani |
| Fr. D. Robert | Fr. P. Felix |
| Fr. S. Antony (Tony) | Fr. S. Sahaya Wilson |
| Fr. A. Santhiyagu | Fr. A. Selvaraj |
| Fr. A. Arockiam | Fr. P.S. Joseph |
| Fr. A. Luckas | Fr. K. Joseph Xavier |
| Fr. K. Ignaci Muthu | Fr. A. Jayaseelan |
| Fr. X. Vincent | Fr. D. Tharcius |
| Fr. Jerry Louis | Fr. A. Innaci Muthu |
| Fr. A. Michael | Fr. D. Johnson |
| Fr. M. Sahayaraj | Fr. J. Savarimuthu |
| Fr. S. Amirthanathan | F. V. Vetharaj |
| Fr. A. Christu Raj | Fr. S. Britto |
| Fr. M. Nicholas | Fr. A. Christopher |
| Fr. S. Antony (Jr) | Fr. S. Stephen Xavier |
| Fr. S. Antony Raj (sr) | Fr. Martine Kumar |
| Fr. A. Charles Michael Raj | Fr. L. Jaya Raj |
| Fr. D. Sheen | Fr. D. Jaya Kumar |
| Fr. S. Prem Kumar | Fr. M. Anish Kumar |
| Fr. V. Yesuraja | Fr. L. John Peter |
| S. Arockia Charles | Fr. S. Ashir Johnson |
| Fr. A. Edmand | Fr. M. John Fernandez |
| Fr. M. Simon Prabhu | Fr. D. Britto |
| Fr. I. Jone Gragori | Fr. A. Motcha Richad |
| Fr. M. Maria John Franklin | Fr. Anantha Prabu |
| Fr. K. Domic Savio | |
9. UP-COMING FORMATION PROGRAMME
i. Regents’ Meet
Date : 29th to 30th of November, 2019
Place : MSFS Provincial House, Trichy
Participants : Regents
| Bro. D. Carmel Raj | Bro. Mathew Jutto |
| Bro. Arockia Renold Anand | Bro. V. Ajin |
| Bro. Sesu Prabhakaran | Bro. Renold Regan |
ii. On-going Formation Programs – I
For Whom : For the priests from One year to Ten years
Date : 13th to 15th of January, 2020
Place : Conzaga Renewal Center, Pondicherry
Resource Person : Rev.Dr.Thomas Kalariparambil, Msfs
| PARTICIPANTS | |
| Fr. S. Arockia Charles | Fr. K. Martin Anand |
| Fr. S. Abin | Fr. A. Nayaga Seelan |
| Fr. M. Maria F. Britto | Fr. A. Maria John Franklin |
| Fr. A. Charles | Fr. S. Santhanam |
| Fr. A. Jeganathan | Fr. A. Chinnasamy Yesuraj |
| Fr. D. Sheen | Fr. C. Martin Kumar |
| Fr. M. Benjamin | Fr. K. Dominic Savio |
| Fr. S. Prem Kumar | Fr. L. Jaya Raj |
| Fr. V. Yesuraja | Fr. M. Joseph Anish Kumar |
| Fr. X. George Navin | Fr. S. Arockiam |
| Fr. A. Edmand | Fr. A. Jerome |
| Fr. M. Simon Prabhu | Fr. D. Jaya Kumar |
| Fr. I. Jone Gragori | Fr. L. John Peter |
| Fr. S. Ashir Johnson | Fr. D. Britto |
| Fr. S. Antony Raj | Fr. Anantha Prabu |
| Fr. M. John Fernandez | Fr. Motcha Richard |
iii. On-going Formation Programs – II
For Whom : The priests from Eleven years and above
Date : 25th to 27th of November, 2019
Place : Conzaga Renewal Center, Pondicherry
Resource Person : Rev.Dr.Naveen Saldana, OP
| PARTICIPANTS | |
| Fr. Kootinal George | Fr. S. Joseph |
| Fr. S. Alexander | Fr. S. Alphonse |
| Fr. A. Lawrence | Fr. M. John De Britto |
| Fr. C. Sebastin Raj | Fr. A. Arul Francis |
| Fr. D. Robert | Fr. M. Nicholas |
| Fr. S. Antony (Tony) | Fr. A. Jeya Kumar |
| Fr. A. Arockiam | Fr. I. S. Jesu Raj |
| Fr. K. Ignaci Muthu | Fr. S. A. Christu Raj |
| Fr. A. Santhiyagu | Fr. A. Jeyaseelan |
| Fr. A. Luckas | Fr. P. Felix |
| Fr. C. John Britto | Fr. S. Sahaya Wilson |
| Fr. J. B. John Thadews | Fr. A. Selvaraj |
| Fr. P. Johnson Jeyabal | Fr. V. Vedharaj |
| Fr. X. Vincent | Fr. K. Joseph Xavier |
| Fr. Jerry Louis | Fr. D. Tharcius |
| Fr. A. Michael | Fr. A. Innaci Muthu |
| Fr. J. Stephen | Fr. A. Maria Selvan |
| Fr. M. Sahaya Raj | Fr. D. Johnson |
| Fr. S. Amirthanathan | Fr. G. Jagannathan |
| Fr. A. Christu Raj | Fr. H. Ebin Christopher |
| Fr. C. Sebastin Robert | Fr. J. Savarimuthu |
| Fr. D. Kanikkai | Fr. S. Britto |
| Fr. S. Antony (Jr) | Fr. D. Amirtha Rajan |
| Fr. P. S. Joseph | Fr. A. Christopher |
| Fr. S. Arul Selvamani | Fr. S. Stephen Xavier |
| Fr. S. Antony Raj | |
Dear Brothers, please make sure that you mark the following dates and avail yourself to benefit from the programs. Thanks for your cooperation and support. If you are going to be absent, seek prior permission from Fr. Provincial.
Rev. Dr. A. Santhiaygu, msfs
10. THE FORUMS FOR 2019 – 2020
The Forums have already been reconstituted and meetings have been held. As such, the reconstituted forums for 2019 -2020 are as follows:
i. Mission Forum
| Fr. D. Kanikkai Nathan (Councilor in charge) | Fr. P. Felix |
| Fr. S. Antony (Tony) | Fr. S. Sahaya Wilson |
| Fr. D. Robert | Fr. A. Maria Selvam |
| Fr. A. Arockiam | Fr. D. Tharcius |
| Fr. A. Luckas | Fr. S. Stephen Xavier |
| Fr. S. Jerry Louis | Fr. A. Antony Christopher |
| Fr. C. John Britto | Fr. S. Antony Raj (Sr) |
| Fr. X. Vincent | Fr. M. Maria Francis Britto |
| Fr. J. Stephen | Fr. V. Yesu Raja |
| Fr. M. Sahaya Raj | Fr. I. Jone Gragori |
| Fr. M. John De Britto | Fr. L. John Peter |
| Fr. I. S. Jesu Raj | Fr. M. John Fernandez |
| Fr. D. Francis | Fr. D. Britto |
| Fr. S. Anantha Prabu | Fr. A. Motcha Richard |
ii. Education Forum
| Fr. J.B. John Thadews (Councillor in charge) | Fr. D. Johnson Sagayaraj |
| Fr. George Kootinal | Fr. S. Britto |
| Fr. A. Lawrence | Fr. A. Maria Selvam |
| Fr. C. John Britto | Fr. D. Amirtharajan |
| Fr. P.S. Joseph | Fr. S. Sahaya Jerald Abin |
| Fr. A. Arul Francis | Fr. M. Simon Prabhu |
| Fr. V. Vetharaj | Fr. K. Martin Anand |
| Fr. J. Savarimuthu | Fr. S. Santhanam |
| Fr. A. Innaci Muthu | Fr. C. Martin Kumar |
| Fr. A. Arockiam | Fr. A. Jerome |
iii. Formation Forum
| Fr. A. Santhiyagu (Councillor in charge) | Fr. Ebin Christopher |
| Fr. D. Kanikkai Nathan | Fr. D. Sheen Prisal Singh |
| Fr. S. Arul Selvamani | Fr. Prem Kumar |
| Fr. A. Michael | Fr. Chinnasamy Yesuraj |
| Fr. S. Arockia Christu Raj | Fr. A. Nayaga Seelan |
| Fr. M. Joseph Anish Kumar | Fr. D. Jaya Kumar |
| Fr. S. Arockiam | Fr. S. Antony Raj |
| Fr. C. Sebastin Robert | |
iv. Stewardship Forum
| Fr. M. Nicholas (Convener) | Fr. A. Charles Michael Raj |
| Fr. S. Amirthanathan | Fr. M. Benjamin |
| Fr. P. Johnson Jayabal | Fr. S. Arockia Charles |
| Fr. S. Antony | Fr. A. Nayaga Seelan |
| Fr. P.S. Joseph | Fr. A. Maria John Franklin |
| Fr. A. Jeyaseelan | Fr. L. Jaya Raj |
| Fr. S. Ashir Johnson | |
v. Innovative Forum
| Fr. D. Amirtharajan (Councillor in charge) | Fr. A. Jeya Kumar |
| Fr. S. Alexander | Fr. A. Jeyaseelan |
| Fr. S. Antony (Tony ) | Fr. K. Joseph Xavier |
| Fr. C. Sebastin Raj | Fr. A. Selvaraj |
| Fr. A. Santhiyagu | Fr. P. Anto Leegin Rex |
| Fr. A. Christu Raj | Fr. George Naveen Kumar |
| Fr. A. Edmund | |
vi. Justice & Peace Forum
- Fr. C. Sebastin Raj (Convener)
- Fr. George Kootinal
- Fr. K. Ignaci Muthu
- Fr. J.B. John Thadews
- Fr. A. Arul Francis
- Fr. A. Jeyakumar
vii. Superiors Forum
| Fr. A. Alexander | Fr. D. John De Britto |
| Fr. A. Lawrence | Fr. S. Antony |
| Fr. C. Sebastine Raj | Fr. A. Arul Francis |
| Fr. S. Antony (Tony) | Fr. I. S. Jesu Raj |
| Fr. D. Robert | Fr. A. Selvaraj |
| Fr. A. Arockiam | Fr. A. Antony Christopher |
| Fr. C. John Britto | Fr. S. Antony Raj(Sr) |
| Fr. J.B. John Thadews | Fr. S. Sahaya Jerald Abin |
| Fr. J. Stephen | Fr. V. Yesu Raja |
| Fr. M. Sahaya Raj | Fr. K. Dominic Savio |
| Fr. D. Kanikkai Nathan | |
“Mind is like a clock that is constantly running down, It has to be wound up daily with good thoughts”
11. APOSTOLIC COMMUNITIES FOR 2019- 2020
i. John De Britto Apostolic Community
| Rev. Fr. A. Selvaraj (Convener) | Rev. Fr. S. Sahaya Wilson |
| Rev. Fr. D. Jaya Kumar (Secretary) | Rev. Fr. S. Stephen Xavier |
| Rev. Fr. George Kootinal | Rev. Fr. D. Sheen Prisal Singh |
| Rev. Fr. A. Lawrence | Rev. Fr. M. Benjamin Sunder |
| Rev. Fr. D. Kanikkai Nathan | Rev. Fr. A. Charles Michael Raj |
| Rev. Fr. S. Arul Selvamani | Rev. Fr. A. Nayaga Seelan |
| Rev. Fr. K. Dominic Savio | |
ii. Fr. Peter Mary Mermier Apostolic Community
| Rev. Fr. A. Arockiam | Rev. Fr. K. Joseph Xavier |
| Rev.Fr. K. Ignaci Muthu | Rev. Fr. D. Tharcius |
| Rev. Fr. S. Jerry Louis | Rev.Fr. S. John Britto |
| Rev. Fr. X. Vincent | Rev. Fr. V. Yesu Raja |
| Rev. Fr. P. Johnson Jeyabal | Rev. Fr. S. Sahaya Jerald Abin |
| Rev.Fr. M. Nicholas | Rev. Fr. S. Ashir Johnson |
| Rev. Fr. S. Arockia Christu Raj | Rev. Fr. S. Arockiam |
iii. St. Thomas Apostolic Community
| Rev. Fr. P. Felix (Convener) | Rev. Fr. I. S. Jesu Raj |
| Rev. Fr. S. Alexander | Rev. Fr. M. Simon Prabu |
| Rev. Fr. A. Jeyaseelan | Rev. Fr. P. Anto Leegin Rex |
| Rev. Fr. J. Stephen | Rev. Fr. A. William Joe Xavier |
| Rev. Fr. A. Jayakumar | Rev. Fr. A. Jerome |
| Rev. Fr. S. Amirthanathan | Rev. Fr. Anantha Prabu |
iv. SFS Apostolic Community
| Rev. Fr. C. Sebastin Robert (Convener) | Rev. Fr. S. Antony |
| Rev. Fr. J. B. John Thadews | Rev. Fr. V. Vetharaj |
| Rev. Fr. C. Sebastin Raj | Rev. Fr. H. Ebin Christopher |
| Rev. Fr. A. Christu Raj | Rev. Fr. D. Johnson |
| Rev. Fr. S. Antony (Tony) | Rev. Fr. S. Antony Raj (Sr) |
| Rev. Fr. S. Arockia Charles | Rev. Fr. S. Prem Kumar |
| Rev. Fr. D. Amirtharajan | Rev. Fr. A. Edmand |
| Rev. Fr. K. Martine Anand | Rev. Fr. S. Santhanam |
| Rev. Fr. I. Jone Gragori | Rev. Fr. Chinnasamy Yesuraj |
| Rev. Fr. George Naveen Kumar | Rev. Fr. A. Motcha Richard |
v. St. Mary’s Apostolic Community
| Rev. Fr. D. Robert (Convener) | Rev. Fr. A. Innaci Muthu |
| Rev. Fr. M. John Fernandez (Secretary) | Rev. Fr. M. Joseph Anish Kumar |
| Rev. Fr. A. Luckas | Rev. Fr. P.S. Joseph |
| Rev. Fr. M. Sagaya Raj | Rev. Fr. C. Martine Kumar |
vi. Fr. John Bosco Apostolic Community
| Rev. Fr. M. John De Britto (Convener) | Rev. Fr. D. Francis |
| Rev. Fr. A. Maria John Franklin (Secretary) | Rev. Fr. M. Maria Francis Britto |
| Rev. Fr. A Santhiyagu | Rev. Fr. J. Savarimuthu |
| Rev. Fr. A. Arul Francis | Rev. Fr. A. Antony Christopher |
| Rev. Fr. C. John Britto | Rev. Fr. L. Jaya Raj |
| Rev. Fr. A. Michael | Rev. Fr. L. John Peter |
| Rev. Fr. A. Maria Selvam | Rev. Fr. D. Britto |
| Rev. Fr. M. Maria Francis Britto | |
12. OUR PROVINCE SCHOOLS – RESULT OF 10TH AND 12TH
| S.No | Name of the School | 10th/12th | Appeared | Passed | Highest mark |
| 1 | SFS VIRUTHUNAGAR | X | 100 | 100 | 481 |
| XII | 61 | 61 | 545 | ||
| 2 | SFS PUDUKKOTTAI | X | 248 | 248 | 484 |
| XII | 123 | 123 | 574 | ||
| 3 | SFS ALANGAYAM | X | 103 | 102 | 466 |
| XII | 92 | 91 | 459 | ||
| 4 | SFS VANIYAMBADI | X | 67 | 67 | 481 |
| XII | 87 | 87 | 567 | ||
| 5 | SFS KELAMBAKKAM | X | 36 | 36 | 488 |
| _ | _ | _ | _ | ||
| 6 | SFS NALATINPUTHUR | X | 14 | 14 | 450 |
| _ | _ | _ | _ | ||
| 7 | SFS SENTHURAI | X | 11 | 11 | 465 |
| _ | _ | _ | _ |
In the name of the province, I congratulate all our fathers for their dedicated service and the teachers for their hard work and the students for their efforts.
13. CHANGE OF ADDRESSES:
- FR. R. Mathiyas, MSFS Immaculate Conception Church,
645 S Douglas Ave,
Three Rivers, MI 49093
USA. - Fr. Doss, MSFS
Klausenhof,
Dingden
Germany
Mobile Nr: 0049 1516 6539 250 - Fr. Anto Leegin Rex , MSFS
Jahnstr. 7
D-94577 Winzer
Germany.
Mobile Nr: 0049 1516 6539 250
14. BIRTHDAYS OF OUR CONFRERES
SEPTEMBER
| DATE | NAME |
| Sep-05 | Fr. F. Xavier Daniel Raj |
| Sep-05 | Fr. S. Abin |
| Sep-06 | Fr. P. Maria Pushpam |
| Sep-08 | Fr. A. Arockiam |
| Sep-17 | Fr. A. Nayaga Seelan |
| Sep-18 | Fr. D. Arockia Raj |
| Sep-20 | Fr. K. Ignaci Muthu |
| Sep-28 | Fr. A. Patrick |
OCTOBER
| DATE | NAME |
| Oct-12 | Fr. X. Vincent |
| Oct-13 | Fr. A. Jeyaseelan (Dancer) |
| Oct-18 | Fr. A. Selva Raj |
| Oct-19 | Fr. H. Ebin Christopher |
| Oct-20 | Fr. A.J.R. Benedict |
| Oct-22 | Fr. D. Amirtharajan |
| Oct-23 | Fr. S. Arockia Christu Raj |
| Oct-27 | Fr. A. Lawrence |
| Oct-28 | Fr. S. Amirthanathan |
We wish them Happy Birthday and God’s Abundant Blessings.
15. ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY OF OUR CONFRERES
SEPTEMBER
| DATE | NAME |
| Sep-08 | Fr. Jerry Louis |
| Sep-16 | Fr. P. Johnson Jayabal |
| Sep-19 | Fr. A. Lucaks |
| Sep-27 | Fr. A. Joseph Amalraj |
| Sep-27 | Fr. M. John Fernandez |
We congratulate and pray for them.
16. MSFS OBITUARY
SEPTEMBER
“To give help for the deliverance of souls suffering amidst the harsh flames of Purgatory, is it not to feed the hungry ?” -St. Francis de Sales
| DATE | NAME |
| Sep-01 | Fr. Mathew NADUVILEKOOT |
| Fr. Kevin O’NEILL | |
| Fr. Anthony Lopez | |
| Sep-04 | Fr. Lucien FAVRAT |
| Sep-06 | Bro. Justin AMOUDRY |
| Sep-07 | Fr. Abraham PUTHENKALAM |
| Fr. Joseph PARAPALLY | |
| Sep-08 | Mgr. Alexis RICCAZ |
| Fr. Andre DEGRAVE | |
| Fr. Valerian Gomes | |
| Sep-09 | Fr. François MERCIER |
| Sep-10 | Bro. Guerin VANAEFTEN |
| Fr. Marius VIGNOUD | |
| Sep-11 | Fr. Henri PETITJEAN |
| Fr. Joseph CHAMOT | |
| Fr. Henri GREPILLAT | |
| Sep-12 | Fr. Francois SERMET |
| Bro. Joseph Marie BUINOUD | |
| Bro. Joseph HYVERT | |
| Fr. Alexander SUIFFET | |
| Fr. Pierre VERMOT | |
| Sep-13 | Fr. Jean Baptiste BENISTRAND |
| Bro. Herbert SHEEHAN | |
| Sep-14 | Fr. Placie DAYER |
| Sep-16 | Fr. Eugene COUTIN |
| Fr. Patrick KINOULTY | |
| Sep-17 | Fr. Marc MUFFAT-JOLY |
| Fr. Joseph Horace MORET | |
| Fr. Charles SEMELLAZ | |
| Fr. Francis MOGET | |
| Sep-18 | Fr. Thomas MALAPRAVANAL |
| Sep-20 | Bro. Alfred DEMANUELLI |
| Sep-21 | Bro. Ambrose XAVIER |
| Bro. Jean CHARLES | |
| Sep-23 | Fr. Etienne BLANC |
| Fr. Varkey KOOVAKAL | |
| Sep-24 | Fr. Raymond STERN |
| Sep-25 | Bro. James STOTT |
| Sep-26 | Bro. Islari LUCAS |
| Br. Lucas Islary | |
| Fr Shijo Paul Mannachamkuzhiyil | |
| Fr. Martin CLERC | |
| Fr. Georgekutty PUTHIYIDOM | |
| Fr. Prabhudas Kujur | |
| Sep-30 | Fr. Pierre Marie MERMIER |
| Fr. Victor GANGLOFF | |
| Fr. Kenneth W. BAYER | |
| Sep-29 | Fr. Felix GONSALVE |
OCTOBER
“Are you not clothing the naked when you procure for the poor souls a garment of light, of the light of glory?” -St. Francis de Sales
| Oct-01 | Bro. Joseph CHERADICKAL |
| Oct-02 | Bro. Raymond BOCCARD |
| Fr. Ignatius PUTHUR | |
| Fr. Georges VODOZ | |
| Fr. Louis LATTHUILLE | |
| Oct-05 | Fr. Luke CHERUVIL |
| Oct-06 | Fr. Theophile MUGNIER |
| Fr. Gilbert VOLERY | |
| Oct-08 | Bro. John AROKIUM |
| Fr. Gilbert CURTY | |
| Oct-09 | Bro. Jean Baptiste DALLE |
| Fr. William POWER | |
| Oct-10 | Fr. Gérard van HOOREN |
| Oct-11 | Fr. Anselme CHELVUM |
| Oct-12 | Fr. Karl FREITAG |
| Fr. Howard Francis FORD | |
| Fr. Théodore VANNAY | |
| Oct-13 | Fr. Francis DECARRE |
| Fr. Francois BERARD | |
| Fr. A. Antony Savari Raj | |
| Oct-14 | Fr. Raymond CARVALHO |
| Oct-15 | Fr. Alexandre BOCCARD |
| Oct-16 | Bro. Henry A CRUZ |
| Oct-17 | Fr. Jean Marie GIRARD |
| Fr. Fernand ANTHONIOZ | |
| Oct-18 | Fr. Ambroise MUFFAT-MERIDOL |
| Fr. Devasia KALAPURA | |
| Oct-20 | Bro. Manikya Rao TINGA |
| Oct-21 | Fr. Francois FAVRAT |
| Fr. Joseph DOSTERT | |
| Oct-23 | Fr. Xavier DIAS |
| Fr. Andre DUPERTHUY | |
| Bro. Georges BOSSON | |
| Oct-24 | Bro. Antoine CROCHET |
| Fr. Peter M. FERNANDES | |
| Fr. Damian FERNANDES | |
| Oct-25 | Fr. Eugene GOJON |
| Joseph THAYIL | |
| Oct-27 | Fr. Joseph ULLIEL |
| Fr. Eugene DECISIER | |
| Bro. Theotonio MASCARENHAS | |
| Fr. Thomas PIETERS | |
| Oct-28 | Fr. Alphonse BARRIL |
| Fr. Raison KADUVAKUZHICKAL | |
| Oct-29 | Fr. Eugene CHEVALLET |
| Bro. Marius AVRILLON | |
| Oct-30 | Fr. Charles JOLY |
| Fr. Antony Mc CABE | |
| Fr. Pierre FRONTIN | |
| Oct-31 | Fr. Alexis MANIGLIER |
| Fr. George D’SOUZA |
Let Us Continue to Pray for the Deceased Members of Our Congregation
LET US PRAY FOR THE DEPARTED
- Mr. Antony Cruz (Age 63), the brother of Fr. Felix, expired on 26th July, 2019.
- Mr. Sebastian (Age 68), the father of Fr. S. Arockia Manoharan (Vizag Province), expired on 29th of July, 2019.
- Mr. A. Selvam (age 28), the Nephew of Fr. Provincial, expired on 7th August, 2019.
- Mrs. Alangara Mary (age 90), the grandmother of Fr. D. Jayakumar, expired on 30th August, 2019.
“Sometimes doing your best is not good enough. Sometimes you must do what is required.” ― Winston S. Churchill
“We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.” – St. Mother Theresa
THOUGHTS FOR REFLECTION AND MEDITATION
1. BIBLE QUOTE
“Fear not, for I am with you, be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand”.
Isaiah 41:10
2. SALESIAN THOUGHT
“By turning your eyes on God in meditation, your whole soul will be filled with God. Begin all your prayers in the presence of God”.
3. STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART OF FR. PETER MARIE MERMIER
“We are strong because we are united. This union of hearts is a great grace”.
[Fr. Martin to Fr. Mermier, 09-01-1846]
REFLECTION OF POPE FRANCIS
- Instead of being just a church that welcomes and receives by keeping the doors open, let us try also to be a church that finds new roads, that is able to step outside itself and go to those who do not attend Mass, to those who have quit or are indifferent.
- When we walk without the cross, when we build without the cross and when we proclaim Christ without the cross, we are not disciples of the Lord. We are worldly. We may be bishops, priests, cardinals, popes, all of this, but we are not disciples of the Lord.
- If one has the answers to all the questions – that is the proof that God is not with him. It means that he is a false prophet using religion for himself. The great leaders of the people of God, like Moses, have always left room for doubt. You must leave room for the Lord, not for our certainties; we must be humble.
The Rosay is a school of Prayer, it is a school of Faith. – Pope Francis