Dear Confreres,
Greetings to you! God is love. This love of God is the good news to the humanity. This Good News of Love is the mission of God. This Good News of Love of God as a mission is manifested in the incarnation, life and death of our Lord Jesus Christ. His mission was to love the humanity and sacrifice his life for them. This mission was further strengthened by the power of the Holy Spirit. As such, the Triune God’s mandate is the proclamation of the Good News of love of God and that is the mission of the Church. All the endeavors of the Church are to fulfill this mission. This is also the mission of all the Christians, dioceses, religious orders. As Christians, we are called to be missionaries to live and proclaim the Good News of Love of God to the humanity.
Our congregation is missionary by its very name. This is also the thrust of our venerable founder Fr. Peter Mermier, when he said ‘I want missions’. He was a true missionary par excellence. Referring to the mission of the Church, he states that “… we have the same mission to be fulfilled, the same means to be employed, the same goal to be achieved…” (Letter to Fr. Lavorel, 28th July 1852) He also states that our vocation to be a missionary has one condition. According to him, “… the first condition is to have a lofty idea of this vocation, to value it above everything, considering all therest, all other occupations as nothing, as mud, as dung, meditating and contemplating Jesus Christ, the sovereign missionary …” (Letter to Fr. Lavorel, 28th July 1852). Our primary duty is to be missionaries to proclaim the Good News of love of God to the humanity. As stated by our founder, all other occupations are to be considered as nothing.
As such, taking into account the Year of St Joseph, the Year of Family, the Devotion to Holy Family, and the directive of the General Chapter XX, to initiate more ministries directed to families, Rev.Fr. Abraham Vettuvelil, our Superior General has formally declared, the year 2021-2022 as the Year of Missionin our Congregation, starting from Pentecost Sunday, May 23, 2021 and concluding on Divine MercySunday, April 24, 2022. We have begun our Year of Mission in innovative ways even during this pandemic situation. Taking into consideration the protocols of pandemic period, we have planned several mission focused events to be followed during this Year of Mission.
Our vocation to religious life is primarily a vocation to be a missionary to live and proclaim the Good News. Our patron and founder were great missionaries of their time and they expect us to emulate them. I call upon every community, every confrere to interiorize the demands of a true missionary in the footsteps of our Patron and our Founder. Whatever ministry we are doing, let our focus be missionary. In this Year of Mission, let our Malawi Mission in Africa be also our focus. Let Mary Mother of Compassion, our patroness, Saint Francis De Sales, our patron and Fr.Peter Mermier, our founder accompany us in our journey as missionaries.
1. Intentions of the Superior General
JUNE
“For our own families and the families that we serve in our pastoral ministry, that they will be patientin their struggles and not become embittered by their hardship but receive God’s grace
offered to them”.
JULY
“For fraternal unity and peace in our communities through the power of the Precious Blood of Jesus, that we may witness to the gospel values and ‘little virtues’ in our community life”.
2. Appointment of New Provincial
Our Superior General, Rev.Fr.Abraham Vettuvelil has appointed Fr. Baveri Suresh Babu as Provincial of Visakhapatnam province. He is taking charge as provincial on 3rd of July, 2021.
On behalf of our Province, we extend hearty congratulations. We assure him of our prayer and support as he assumes his office on 3rd of July, 2021.
3. Thanks to Fr.Chinnappa Reddy
Rev.Fr.Chinnappa Reddy had been the provincial of Visakhapatnam province for the last six years. As provincial, he had been very cooperative and generous to our province. He has also contributed to formation as Chairman of the Governing Body of the Suvidya college.
As he lays down office on 3rd of July, 2021, on behalf of our Province, we extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to him. We assure him of our prayers for his wellbeing and future ministry.
4. Year of Mission – Action Plan
The following is the Action Plan that has been arrived at after a series of meetings at various levels. This Action Plan is to be followed in every parish, institution, centre and community.
I. Individual Confrere
- Deepening personal conviction and commitment to be a missionary.
- Interiorizing the missionary thrust of our patron and founder.
- Emulating the example of pioneering and great missionaries in our ministries.
- Accepting to work in mission territories.
II. Communities
- Offering Holy Mass in honor of St. Joseph every Wednesday.
- Having Holy Mass in honor of Holy Family once a month.
- Celebration of one Holy Mass once a month with Malawi mission in focus.
- Praying for the missions every day (special prayer for the Year of Mission).
- Weekly special prayers service with mission focus.
- Special Holy Hour with mission focus once a month.
- Devotion to Holy Family and St. Joseph once a week.
- Reflection on pioneering & great missionaries during the Holy Hour.
- Mission focused talk during the monthly recollections.
III. Parishes – Spiritual Program
i. Spiritual Activities
- Celebration of special Holy Mass for the broken / disturbed families once a month.
- Mission focused Sunday liturgy service once in three months.
- A special liturgical service with mission focus by the administration in every parish.
- Weekly special prayer service with mission focus.
- Chain Holy Hour once in three months with mission focus, involving all the parishes.
- Parish level once a month mission focused Holy Hour.
- Devotion to Mother of Compassion once a month and distribution of Seven Dolours Rosary.
- Devotion / Novena to St. Joseph and Holy Family once a month.
- Quarterly Anbiyam level special prayer service with mission focus.
- Orienting the people to make Sacrament of Confession.
- Celebration of a special Mission Sunday with focus on Malawi mission.
- Effective measures for the ‘cause of the founder’
ii. Animation Program
- A well focused regular visiting the sick and blessing the families.
- Distribution of Bible and Christian literature at subsidized price.
- Celebration of a Family Day in every parish with variety programe.
- Animation of broken families by special programme and events.
- Organizing a Mission Sangamam comprising of representatives from each parish
- Inviting the pioneering missionaries of South -East India province and honoring them.
- Organizing a composite PMP in every parish, including preaching, counseling, de-addiction and animation of youth.
- Strengthening and expanding Fransalian Associates.
- Organizing an animation program for the catechists working in our parishes.
- Orientation program for the religious sisters working in our parishes.
- Animation for Anbiyam leaders, including parish council members.
- Conducting quarterly Biblical quiz with mission focus.
- Disseminating Salesian spirituality by quarterly Salesian quiz programme.
- Disseminating Salesian Missionary spirituality, including distribution of Introduction to
Devout Life in Tamil, displaying famous quotes and sayings of our Patron and Founder etc.
iii. Social Welfare Programe
- Scheme for supporting the PWD in our parishes.
- Scheme for supporting the poor and the Destitute.
- Scheme for supporting for the Higher Education of poor children.
- Scheme for supporting the deserved poor families to construct their houses.
- Scheme for supporting the catechists.
- Schemes for supporting the domestic helps in our institutions.
- Relief works during pandemic period.
IV. Educational Institutions
- Animation, sharing, talks for students to be good and responsible citizens.
- Quiz programe to disseminate the spirit of our patron and founder.
- Scheme of scholarships to the poor children.
- Fostering Gospel/Constitutional values within the campus of institutions.
- Animation of teachers to be committed and devoted to the formation of students.
- Orientation events for non-teaching staff to be committed to their responsibilities.
- Orientation events for parents.
V. Special Programe
- Strengthening the Malawi mission and Italy mission with additional confreres.
- A book on the history of the South-East India province.
- A Fransalian Prayer book in Tamil.
- A media presentation of our congregation and its missionary endeavors.
- Publication of a booklet of quotes of our patron and founder in Tamil.
- Documentation of our activities, including in the digital form.
- To display the logo of the Year of Mission in all our missions and institutions.
VI. Feedback and assessment
- Obtaining feedback from the parishioners about MSFS presence and our mission works.
- Obtaining feedback from our priests working in our parishes.
- Assessment of our ministry based on the feedback and devising improvements.
5. Promotions & Renewal of Vows
i. Promoted to 4th year Theology
- D. Emmanuvel Sathish
- R. Anbu Stalin
- F. Eugene Ernest Raj
- A. Mahimai Arockia Raj
- S. Maria Arockiam
- C. Britto Clinton
ii. Promoted to 3rd year Theology and to receive the Sacred Order of Diaconate
- T. Anto Prabin (Oriens, Shillong)
- A. Michael Raja (Oriens, Shillong)
iii. Promoted to 4th year theology and for the Perpetual Profession
- M. Level Winner Raj (Morogoro, Tanzania)
- S. Jerald(Morogoro, Tanzania)
iv. Promoted to 3rd year theology, Acolyte and for the Renewal of Vows
- P. Aspel Kishok (Vijnananilayam, Eluru)
v. Promoted to 2nd year theology and for the Renewal of Vows
- R. Renold Regen (Tejas, Bangalore)
- D. Mathew Jutto (Tejas, Bangalore)
- S. Pradeep Jerald (JDV, Pune)
- A. Sesu Prabhakaran (JDV, Pune)
- V. Ajin (Vijnananilayam, Eluru)
- Arockia Renold Anand (Vijnananilayam, Eluru)
vi. Promoted for the Renewal of Vows and 2nd Year M.Ph
- D. Carmel Raj (JDV, Pune)
vii. Promoted to 3rd year Theology, Acolyte and for the Renewal of Vows
- C. Arun Raj (Morogoro, Tanzania)
- M. Adaikala Arul Raj (Morogoro, Tanzania)
- S. Vimal Raj (Morogoro, Tanzania)
- P. Arockia Marshal (Morogoro, Tanzania)
- A. John Britto (Morogoro, Tanzania)
ii. Promoted to 3rd year Theology and to receive the Sacred Order of Diaconate
- T. Anto Prabin (Oriens, Shillong)
- A. Michael Raja (Oriens, Shillong)
iii. Promoted to 4th year theology and for the Perpetual Profession
- M. Level Winner Raj (Morogoro, Tanzania)
- S. Jerald(Morogoro, Tanzania)
iv. Promoted to 3rd year theology, Acolyte and for the Renewal of Vows
- P. Aspel Kishok (Vijnananilayam, Eluru)
v. Promoted to 2nd year theology and for the Renewal of Vows
- R. Renold Regen (Tejas, Bangalore)
- D. Mathew Jutto (Tejas, Bangalore)
- S. Pradeep Jerald (JDV, Pune)
- A. Sesu Prabhakaran (JDV, Pune)
- V. Ajin (Vijnananilayam, Eluru)
- Arockia Renold Anand (Vijnananilayam, Eluru)
vi. Promoted for the Renewal of Vows and 2nd Year M.Ph
- D. Carmel Raj (JDV, Pune)
vii. Promoted to 2nd year Theology, Acolyte and for the Renewal of Vows
- C. Arun Raj (Morogoro, Tanzania)
- M. Adaikala Arul Raj (Morogoro, Tanzania)
- S. Vimal Raj (Morogoro, Tanzania)
- P. Arockia Marshal (Morogoro, Tanzania)
- A. John Britto (Morogoro, Tanzania)
viii. Promoted to the 1st year Theology and for the Renewal of Vows
- Dony Diamond Raj (JDV, Pune)
- Peter Clement (Vijnananilayam, Eluru)
- Joseph Manicka Raj (Morning Star)
- M. Arockia Charles Benny (Oriens, Shillong)
- F. Mathew Devoda (Morogoro)
ix. Promoted to Regency and for the Renewal of Vows
- A.Selva Prakash – Vayalogam
- J. Justine Richard – MSFS Provincialate
- J. Thomas Ambrose – Kolli Hills
x. Promoted to 3rd year Philosophy and for the Renewal of Vows
- P. Ashok Kumar
- S. Augustus
- L. James Raja
xi. Promoted to 2nd year Philosophy and for the Renewal of Vows
- A. Suresh Kumar
- bhinadan Singh
- Jibantha
- Mahesh
- M. Sebastin Robin
- Prashanth Edwin
- J. Delington Denish
- M. Abish
- Dabida Uthan Singh
- B. Marshal Joseph
xii. Promoted to First Profession and 1st year Philosophy
- S. Balasamy
- A. Sagaya Sudharsan
- Dennis D’Souza
- J. George Fernandes
- Mouli Wilson
- P. Nelson Joseph Raj
- J. Felix salamon
- A. Vinnarasu
- Joy Vinny Prasanna
- J. Vincent Raj
- A. Stephen Raj
- B. Jeraldin Raj
- Baban Nayak
- Anand Sual Singh
- Prakash Sual Singh
xiii. Promoted for Admission into Novitiate
- A. Maria Mathew
- w. Shakespeare Tamilmaran
- S. Maria Abilash
- A. Maria Sahaya Selvam
- A. Abishek
- J. Abishek
- A. amal Raj
- P. Arul Yogesh
- George Michael
- Chandan Kumar Sual Singh
- Roshan Bagh Singh
6. Transfers & Appointments: 2021 – 2022
The Provincial Council, in its meeting held on 16.06.2021 at MSFS Provincialate, has made the following transfers & appointments:
| Name | Designation | Place |
| Fr.S. Alexander | Parish Priest | Kadayal |
| Fr.A.Innacimuthu | Parish Priest & Superior | Sendurai |
| Fr.A.Edward | Parish Priest | Nachiyarkoil |
| Fr.Christuraj Jr | Parish Priest | Pochampally |
| Fr.J. Michael Raja | Assistant Parish Priest | Kadayal |
| Fr.S. Ananda Prabhu | Assistant Priest Priest | Dharmapuri Diocese |
| Fr.A.Arockiasamy | Principal & Superior | SFS – Nalatinpudur |
| Fr.M. Simon Prabhu | Principal | SFS – Virudhunagar |
| Fr.J.Savarimuthu | Principal | SFS – Kelembakkam |
| Fr.A. Arockiam (Sr) | Procurator & Superior | SFS – Virudhunagar |
| Fr.S.Stephen Xavier | Correspondent (Additional) | SFS – Virudhunagar |
| Fr.A.John Peter (Sr) | Correspondent | SFS – Pudukottai |
| Fr. A. Jeyaseelan | Correspondent (Additional) | SFS – Kelembakkam |
| Fr.D.Johnson Sahayaraj | Director Friendly Home & Correspondent | SFS – Alangayam |
| Fr.S.Santhanam | Correspondent & Friendly Home Unit II | SFS – Vaniyambadi |
| Fr.C.John Britto | Rector & Superior | MSFS Minor Seminary |
| Fr.D. Jayakumar | Vocation Promotor | MSFS Minor Seminary |
| Fr. S.Jerry Louis | On the staff | MSFS Minor Seminary |
| Fr.M. Martin Kumar | On the staff | MSFS Minor Seminary |
| Fr.M. John De Britto | Director | Children’s Home, Vayalogam |
| Fr.K Dominic Savio | Socius | Salesianum, Vizag |
| Fr.Motcham Richard | Procurator, Mount Community & Family Animation centre | St. Thomas Mount Community, Chennai |
| Fr.K. Joseph Xavier | Community , ITI | ITI, Chattram |
| Fr.D. Kanikai Nathan | Doctoral Studies, Sathiyan Nilayam, Chennai | St. Thomas Mount Community, Chennai |
| Fr.A. Jerome | Practical | Mumbai (Salesians) |
| Fr.A.ChinnasamyYesuraj | Practical | Chennai (Salesians) – R.S.Nagar |
| Fr.D. Sheen Prisal Singh | Overseas ministry | Brazil |
| Fr.D.Britto | Overseas ministry | Italy |
| Fr.J. Sathish Kumar | Overseas ministry | Italy |
| Fr.S. Arockiam Jr | Overseas ministry | MSFS Community, Schlanders, Italy |
| Fr.H. Ebin Christopher | Overseas ministry / Studies | USA |
| Fr.S. Antonyraj Jr | M.Th | Pune |
| Fr.S. Deses | Technical | SIGA, Chennai |
| Fr.X. Vincent | Sabbatical | |
| Fr.S. Alphonse | Renewal & Counselling | Anugraha – Dindigul |
| Fr.A. Doss | Renewal & Counselling | Anugraha – Dindigul |
| Fr.G.Sebastian | Community | Mariapuram |
| Fr.A. Jeganathan | Community | Kanakkanpatty |
| Fr.K. Nirmal Kumar | Malawi Mission | Karonga Diocese, Malawi |
| Fr. A. Infant Jesus | Malawi Mission | Karonga Diocese, Malawi |
| Fr. A. Vincent Sagayaraj | Superior | West Indies |
| Dn. D. Emmanuel Sathish | Diaconate Ministry | MSFS Minor Seminary & SFS Parish, Thirukogarnam |
7. Reconstituted Forums for 2021 – 2022
Mission Forum
| Fr. C. Sebastin Raj (Councillor in charge) | Fr. A. Jegan |
| Fr. A. Doss | |
| Fr. I. Jone Gragori | |
| Fr. S. Alexanader | Fr. A. Nayaga Seelan |
| Fr. S. Antony (Tony) | Fr. L. Jaya Raj |
| Fr. D. Robert | Fr. L. John Peter |
| Fr. A. Edward | Fr. M. John Fernandez |
| Fr. P. Johnson Jeyabal | Fr. S. Anantha Prabu |
| Fr. G. Sebastian | Fr. J. Arul Justin |
| Fr. S. Alphonse | Fr. J. Michael Raja |
| Fr. M. Nicholas | Fr. A. Arul Francis (Overseas Mission) |
| Fr. S. Arockia Christuraj | Fr. I.S. Jesuraj (Overseas Mission) |
| Fr. P. Felix | Fr. A. Maria Selvan (Overseas Mission |
| Fr. A. Jayaseelan | Fr. D. Sheen Prisal Singh (Overseas Mission) |
| Fr. A. Selvaraj | Fr. V. Yesuraja (Overseas Mission) |
| Fr. A. Innaci Muthu | Fr. M. Joseph Anish Kumar (Overseas Mission) |
| Fr. V. Vedharaj | Fr. S. Arockiam (Overseas Mission) |
| Fr. D. Antony SahayaTharcius | Fr. D. Britto (Overseas Mission) |
| Fr. D. Arockiaraj | Fr. J. Packia Sathish Kumar (Overseas Mission) |
| Fr. S. Stephen Xavier | Fr. A. Infant Jesus (Overseas Mission) |
| Fr. S. Antony Raj (Sr) | Fr. K. Nirmal Kumar (Overseas Mission) |
Education Forum
| Fr. A. Luckas (Councillor in charge) | Fr. V. Vedharaj |
| Fr. J. Savarimuthu | |
| Fr. D. Johnson Sagayaraj | |
| Fr. A. Lawrence | Fr. S. Britto |
| Fr. A. Arockiasamy | Fr. D. Amirtharajan |
| Fr. A. John Peter (Sr) | Fr. S. Stephan Xavier |
| Fr. J.B. John Thadews | Fr. S. Arockia Charles |
| Fr. X. Vincent | Fr. M. Maria Francis Britto |
| Fr. P.S. Joseph | Fr. S. Sahaya Jerald Abin |
| Fr. A. Jeyaseelan | Fr. A. Charles Michael Raj |
| Fr. S. Sahaya Wilson | Fr. M. Simon Prabhu (Secretary) |
| Fr. S. Santhanam |
Formation Forum
| Fr. P.S. Joseph (Councillor in charge) | Fr. A. Antony Christopher |
| Fr. S. Clement Prem Kumar | |
| Fr. K. Dominic Savio | |
| Fr. George Kootinal | Fr. D. Jaya Kumar |
| Fr. S. Jerry Louis | Fr. C. Martin Kumar |
| Fr. C. John Britto | Fr. S. Antony Raj (Jr) |
| Fr. D. Kanikkai Nathan | Fr. J. Jeni Vimal Naveen |
| Fr. S. Arul Selvamani | Fr. H. Ebin Christopher (Overseas Formation) |
| Fr. A. Patric Jayaraj | |
Stewardship Forum
| Fr. K. Joseph Xavier (Councillor in charge) |
Fr. A. Jeyaseelan |
| Fr. A. Selvaraj | |
| Fr. S. Alexander | Fr. D. Johnson Sagayaraj |
| Fr. S. Antony (Tony ) | Fr. M. Benjamin Sunder |
| Fr. C. Sebastin Raj | Fr. A. ChinnasamyYesuraj |
| Fr. A. Santhiyagu | Fr. S. Santhanam |
| Fr. A. Christu Raj | Fr. A. Edmund |
| Fr. A. Michael | Fr. A. Jerome |
| Fr. A. Jeya Kumar | Fr. A. Motcha Richard |
| Fr. M. John De Britto | Fr. S. Desas |
Innovative Forum
| Fr. K. Joseph Xavier (Councillor in charge) | Fr. P.S. Joseph |
| Fr. D. Francis | |
| Fr. A. Antony Christopher | |
| Fr. A. Arockiam | Fr. M. Maria Francis Britto |
| Fr. A. Luckas | Fr. M. Benjamin Sunder |
| Fr. M. Sahaya Raj | Fr. A. Maria John Franklin |
| Fr. S. Amirthanathan | Fr. S. Ashir Johnson |
| Fr. A. Michael | Fr. A. Motcha Richard |
| Fr. S. Antony | |
Superiors Forum
| Fr. S . Alexander | Fr. S. Amirthanathan |
| Fr. A. Lawrence | Fr. D. John De Britto |
| Fr. A. ArockiaSamy | Fr. S. Antony |
| Fr. C. Sebastin Raj | Fr. P.S. Joseph |
| Fr. S. Antony (Tony) | Fr. M. Nicholas |
| Fr. A. Arockiam | Fr. A. Jayakumar |
| Fr. A. Santhiyagu | Fr. A. Selvaraj |
| Fr. A. Luckas | Fr. A. Innaci Muthu |
| Fr. C. John Britto | Fr. D. Antony SahayaTharcius |
| Fr. J.B. John Thadews | Fr. S. Antony Raj (Sr) |
| Fr. A. Edward | Fr. M. Benjamin Sunder |
| Fr. L. John Peter |
8. Reconstituted Apostolic Communities for – 2021- 2022
John De Britto Apostolic Community, Pudukkottai
| Fr. A. Lawrence | Fr. A. Antony Christopher |
| Fr. S. Jerry Louis | Fr. A. Jegan |
| Fr. C. John Britto | Fr. M. Benjamin Sunder |
| Fr.A. John Peter (Sr) | Fr. A. Edmand |
| Fr. M. Sagaya Raj | Fr. C. Martine Kumar |
| Fr. P. Johnson Jeyabal | Fr. D. Jaya Kumar |
| Fr. M. John De Britto | Fr. L. John Peter |
| Fr. S. Arul Selvamani | Dn.D. Emmanuel Sathish |
| Fr. K. Joseph Xavier | |
Fr. Peter Mary Mermier Apostolic Community, Trichy
| Fr. K. Ignacimuthu | Fr. A. Inncaci Muthu |
| Fr. S. Amirthanathan | Fr. D. Arockiaraj |
| Fr. A. Edward | Fr. M. Maria Francis Britto |
| Fr. S. Alphonse | Fr. S. Sahaya Jerald Abin |
| Fr. I. S. Jesu Raj | Fr. A. Doss |
| Fr. S. Sahaya Wilson | Fr. S. Ashir Johnson |
| Fr. A. Maria Selvan | Fr. M. Joseph Anish Kumar |
| Fr. D. Antony Sahaya Tharcius | Fr. K. Nirmal Kumar |
| Fr. S. Britto | Fr. A. Infant Jesus |
St. Thomas Apostolic Community, Chennai
| Fr. A. Luckas | Fr. A. Chinnasamy Yesuraj |
| Fr. Kanikkai Nathan | Fr. S. Arockiam |
| Fr. A. Jayakumar | Fr. D. Britto |
| Fr. A. Jeyaseelan | Fr. J. Packia Sathish Kumar |
| Fr. A. Selvaraj | Fr. A. Motcha Richard |
| Fr. J. Savarimuthu | Fr. S. Desas |
| Fr. D. Sheen Prisal Singh | |
SFS Apostolic Community, Vaniyambadi
| Fr. C. Sebastin Raj | Fr. D. Amirtharajan |
| Fr. S. Antony (Tony) | Fr. S. Antony Raj (Sr) |
| Fr. G. Sebastian | Fr. S. Clement Prem Kumar |
| Fr. J. B. John Thadews | Fr. V. Yesuraja |
| Fr. S. Antony | Fr. I. Jone Gragori |
| Fr. A. Christu Raj | Fr. S. Santhanam |
| Fr. A. Arockia Christuraj | Fr. A. Nayaga Seelan |
| Fr. D. Francis | Fr. S. Anantha Prabu |
| Fr. D. Johnson Sagayaraj | Fr. J. Jeni Vimal Naveen |
| Fr. H. Ebin Christopher | |
St. Mary’s Apostolic Community, Pondicherry & Villupuram
| Fr. D. Robert | Fr. P. Felix |
| Fr. P.S. Joseph | Fr. A. Charles Michael Raj |
| Fr. A. Arul Francis | Fr. Arockia Charles |
| Fr. M. Nicholas | |
Fr. John Bosco Apostolic Community, Virudhunagar
| Fr. Alexander | Fr. M. Simon Prabu |
| Fr. A. Arockiasamy | Fr. A. Maria John Franklin |
| Fr. A. Arockiam | Fr. L. Jaya Raj |
| Fr. A Santhiyagu | Fr. M. John Fernandez |
| Fr. A. Michael | Fr. J. Arul Justin |
| Fr. V. Vedharaj | Fr. J. Michael Raja |
| Fr. S. Stephen Xavier | |
9. Ordination Celebration – 2021
It was indeed a remarkable event for South East India Province, as two of our deacons, namely Dns. A.Infant Jesus and K. Nirmal Kumar were ordained as priests on 30.04.2021 by Most Rt. Rev. Susai Manickam, DD., STD, the Bishop Emeritus of Sivagangai.“Bloom where you are planted” was the motto, chosen by the deacons, towards which the entire ceremony was animated systematically in a meaningful manner. Though we are in the pandemic situation, the provincial and his administration had taken a daring step to make it possible the long awaited dream of the deacons’ ordination. Considering the lock down all around and the seriousness of the pandemic situation, the event was organized with minimum invitees both from our MSFS family and also from the deacons family. Soon after the Solemn Eucharistic Celebration, the newly ordained priests were felicitated, and on behalf of the new priests; Fr. K. Nirmal Kumar thanked the Bishop, the Provincial, all the fathers, family members, especially the Provincial house community for the meticulous planning in organizing the whole event. Rev. Fr. K. Ignacimuthu, the Provincial congratulated the newly ordained priests for their whole hearted willingness to be priests forever, especially in the Congregation of the Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales. We thank God for his Grace and Blessings.
Fr. A. Infant Jesus
10. Diaconate
The 19th of April, 2021 was a memorable day for the South –East India province and S.F.S Study house, Eluru as 2 of our brothers, namely Bro. S. Maria Arockiam and Bro.C. Britto Clinton, belonging to our province and 9 brothers belonging to Vishkapatinam Province received the order of Diaconate. The Holy Eucharistic Celebration began at 5:30 pm, at Vijnananilayam Auditorium, presided over by Rt.Rev. Jaya Rao Polimera, Bishop of Eluru, along with Provincials of Vishkapatinam province and Mary Matha Province of OFM cap. It was the joined celebration of 3 study houses and 25 brothers received Diaconate Ordination. It was the great memorable day for the Mariapuram Campus. After the Holy Eucharistic Celebration, the newly ordained Deacons were felicitated.
11. Renewal of Vows
Due to Pandemic situations, renewal of vows of our brothers was a difficult task, as restrictions were imposed including travel. Therefore they could not reach the Provincialate for a common Renewal of Vows. Alternative arrangements were made by the Provincial Administration for the brothers to renew their vows in different places in Tamilnadu. As such, on 31st of May, 2021, 40 of our brothers renewed their vows in different communities and parishes, duly authorized by the Provincial Administration. May God bless our brothers, who have renewed their vows.
12. Mission Forum Meeting
On 24.04.2021, there was an online meeting of the Mission Forum and Parish Mission Preaching. Fr. Provincial, the Councilor in charge of Mission and twenty members took part in it. Fr. Johnson the General Councilor in charge of Mission also participated in the meeting and highlighted relevant points related to our ministries, keeping in mind the Year of Mission. He also emphasize the mandate of the Gospel to preach the Good News and underlined the importance of imbibing the spirituality of our Patron St. Francis de sales and the Spirit of our Founder Mermier.
He recalled the missionary zeal and enthusiasm of our early missionaries. He reminded us of the significance and challenges of being a pastor and shepherd amidst throw away culture. He inspired us to find out meaningful ways of celebrating the Year of Mission within the social context, which desperately calls for renewal of life in all its dimensions. The Mission Forum had another online meeting on 19.05.2021 to draw up concrete plans. The members of the PMP had also participated in the meeting. Father Provincial, the Councilor in charge of Mission and thirty members participated in the meeting. Various suggestions were proposed for the celebrations of the Year of Mission. An Action Plan was drawn, including, meaningful celebrations of the inaugural day on Pentecost, regular spiritual activities, animation programs, social welfare programs, special programs and Assessment.
Fr. C. Sebastin Raj, the Provincial councilor in charge of mission thanked all, including the members of the Mission Forum for their dynamic participation and contribution.
– Fr.C.Sebastin Raj, PCIC-Mission
13. The Feast of Divine Mercy, Kelambakkam
The feast of Divine Mercy was celebrated for the first time after the inauguration of the newly built church at Kelambakkam. The feast was conducted spiritually within three days of Triduum, starting from 9th of April Friday to 11th of April Sunday. Very Rev. Fr. K.Ignacimuthu, Provincial Superior inaugurated the celebration by presiding over the Eucharistic Celebration. The Feast day was celebrated by the series of Seven Eucharistic celebrations from morning to till evening, as a special devotion to Divine Mercy Lord, who abides gloriously in the grandeur church of Kelambakkam.
Very Rev. Dr. A. Neethinathan, Bishop of Chengalpattu presided over the Feast Mass on 11th of April, concelebrated by a very good number of priests from the locality in the presence of number of parishners and devotees. During the day, the Eucharistic celebrations were presided over by Rev. Fr. G. Backiya Regis, Vicar General, Rev. Dr. Fr. J. Anthony DCL, Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Yakobu, Judicial Vicar, Fr. C. Francis, VF of Kovalam and Rev. Fr. Vincent Paul Raj cmf. The feast was concluded with a Jesus March, Adoration and Blessing by Fr. A. Selvaraj, Parish Priest of All Saints Church, RS Nagar, Chennai. The feast was well organized by the Kelambakkam Msfs community (Fr. A. Luckas, Superior, Fr. A. Jeyaseelan, Parish Priest, Fr. Simon Prabu & Fr. S. Anand Prabu) and the Parishners.
Fr. A. Jeyaseelan
14. Care for the old and the abandoned
Msfs Family Prayer Peak center (Family Animation Center) extended the service to the abandoned old people around St.Thomas Mount.
The director of Family Animation Center visited the people around St.Thomas Mount and found many abandoned old people, who are struggling to have regular meals. The most deserving persons were identified to be helped. From 17th February 2021 (Ash Wednesday) onwards, the Family Animation center started to provide mid-day meal to 16 people regularly. It’s being continued upto now.The poor are very happy and content with the service we render. Thanks to Fr. Provincial and the Administration for their encouragement and support. Thanks and prayers to all the sponsors.
Fr. A. Jayakumar
15. BIRTHDAYS OF OUR CONFRERES
A. MONTH OF JULY
| 01 | Fr. A. John Peter (Sr) |
| 02 | Fr. S. John Milton |
| 02 | Fr. G. David |
| 03 | Fr. J. Vimal Naveen |
| 06 | Fr. S. Antony Raj (Sr) |
| 08 | Fr. A. Arul Francis |
| 09 | Fr. A. Luckas |
| 11 | Fr. G. Merry Benzer |
| 13 | Fr. S. David Vincent |
| 13 | Fr. V. Ferdinand Selvan |
| 18 | Fr. L. Basker |
| 21 | Fr. A. Santhiyagu |
| 23 | Fr. G. Viswasam |
| 24 | Fr. S. Arul Selvamani |
| 25 | Fr. A. Edmund |
| 25 | Fr. A. William Xavier |
| 30 | Fr. A. Jaya Raj |
B. MONTH OF JULY
| 01 | Fr. R. Mathias |
| 03 | Fr. S. Antony (Sr) |
| 03 | Fr. C. Rajasekar |
| 13 | Fr. S. Eldin |
| 13 | Fr. S. Vanathaiyan |
| 14 | Fr. S. Joseph Henry |
| 22 | Fr. S. Antony Raj (Jr) |
| 11 | Fr. M. John Fernandez |
We wish them Happy Birthday and God’s Abundant Blessings upon them
16. ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY OF OUR CONFRERE
A. MONTH OF JUNE
| 21 | Fr. S. Alexander |
| 30 | Fr. S. Desas |
| 30 | Fr. L. Arul Justin |
| 30 | Fr. L. Michael Raja |
| 30 | Fr. J. Jeni Vimal Naveen |
We congratulate and pray for them
17. LET US REMEMBER AND PRAY FOR THE DEAD
A. MSFS OBITUARY – JULY
| 01 | Fr. Eugene Plantaz |
| 02 | Fr. Maurice Domenge |
| Fr. Firmin Dafflon | |
| 03 | Fr. Joseph Rey |
| 04 | Fr. Marie Lucien Baltassat |
| Bro. Joseph Eluppakkatt | |
| 05 | Bro. Joseph Thabuis |
| Fr. Joseph Degeneve | |
| Fr. Jean Marie Favre | |
| 06 | Mgr. Jean Marie Crochet |
| Fr. Jean Francois Foulex | |
| Fr. Joseph Marie Favre | |
| Fr. Joseph Puthenkulam | |
| 08 | Bro. Joseph Vulliez |
| Bro. Francois Dufresne | |
| Fr. Victor Vermont | |
| 09 | Fr. Francois Neyroud |
| Fr. Joseph Bouvard | |
| Fr. John D’costa | |
| 13 | Bro. Alphonse Roustan |
| Fr. Anton Gabriel Lobo | |
| 14 | Fr. Alphonse Voisin |
| Fr. Joseph Quibler | |
| 15 | Fr. Francois Briffod |
| 16 | Fr. Pierre Vittoz |
| Fr. Georges Daviet | |
| 17 | Fr. Jean Marie Dupont |
| Fr. Louis Duperrier | |
| 18 | Bro. Francis Baussand |
| Fr. Jean Marie Clerc | |
| 21 | Fr. Bro. Sulpice Fontanel |
| Fr. Joseph Augert | |
| 22 | Fr. Claude Charbonnel |
| Fr. Gilbert Bibollet | |
| 23 | Fr. Jean Francois Balmand |
| 25 | Fr. Pierre Payraud |
| Fr. Francois Jeante | |
| Fr. Henri Favre | |
| 26 | Bro. Etienne Vullinez |
| Bro. Charles Gaillard | |
| 27 | Bro. Dominique Assier |
| Fr. Joseph Marie Thevenot | |
| Fr. Lucien Maitre | |
| Bro. Shouei Reddy | |
| 29 | Fr. Albert Tissot |
| 30 | Bro. Gerad Schwab |
| Bro. August Bieber |
B. MSFS OBITUARY – JULY
| 01 | Fr. G. Domnic Savio |
| Bro. Pierre Perret | |
| Fr. Jean Claude Roch | |
| 02 | Fr. Sixte Fagiano |
| Fr. Pierre Montagnoux | |
| 03 | Fr. Francois Giguet |
| Fr. Francis Fogden | |
| Fr. Francis Favre | |
| 04 | Fr. Marc Garin |
| Fr. Marcel Dodens | |
| 06 | Bro. Jean Marie Semellaz |
| 07 | Fr. Jean Nicholas Decompoix |
| 09 | Fr. Francois Mabboux |
| 10 | Fr. Amedee Delalex |
| Fr. Camiile Oberson | |
| 12 | Bro. Willy Birgel |
| Bro. Carmiile Chevillard | |
| Bro. Maurice Rouiller | |
| 13 | Fr. Philippe Gaiddon |
| Bro. Claudius Chaumontet | |
| 14 | Fr. Joseph Gros |
| 15 | Fr. Maurice Clavel |
| Fr. Jacques Bernard | |
| 16 | Fr. Louis Favre |
| 17 | Bro. Victor Montmasson |
| 18 | Fr. Jean Baptiste Gonthier |
| 19 | Fr. Azarias D’mello |
| Fr. Fredrick Monteiro | |
| 20 | Fr. Rene Forel |
| 21 | Fr. Julien Valliez |
| Fr. Edmond Deage | |
| Fr. Abraham Kottoor | |
| 22 | Fr. Jean Marie Rime |
| Fr. Vincent Fernandes | |
| Fr. Claude Bourgeois | |
| 23 | Bro. Jean Marcet |
| Mgr. Charles Pelvat | |
| Fr. Sebastian Plackithottil | |
| 24 | Fr. Joseph Palluel |
| 27 | Fr. Eugene Birraux |
| Fr. Joseph Peillex | |
| 28 | Fr. Eugene Ailloud |
| 29 | Bro. Slyvester Pakium |
| 30 | Bro. Victor Simon |
| Bro. Rudolf Mich |
Let Us Continue to Pray for the Deceased Members of Our Congregation
Let Us Remember and Pray For the Dead
18. LET US PRAY FOR THE DEPARTED
- Mr. S. Irudhayasamy, the maternal Grandfather of Bro. S. Pradeep Jerald, aged 75, expired on 12th April 2021.
- Mr. Arockiasamy, the elder brother of Fr. F. Justin (Brazil), aged 52, expired on 16th April, 2021.
- Mrs. Michael Mary, the Mother of Fr. Innacimuthu (SW Province), aged 60, expired on 18th April, 2021.
- Most. Rev. Dr. Antony Anandarayar, Archbishop Emeritus of Pondicherry – Cuddalore, expired on 4th May, 2021.
- Mr. I. Jesu Doss, the Father of Fr. J. Arul Justin, aged 65, expired on 8th May, 2021.
- Mrs. Arockia Mary, the elder Sister of Fr. S. Joseph Xavier USA, aged 57, expired on 12th May, 2021.
- Fr. Rejio Francis, Nagpur Province, expired on 12th May, 2021.
- Sr. Jyothi Selvaraj, the Provincial Superior of Holy Cross Sisters, Trichy, expired on 17th May, 2021.
- Fr. Joseph Pauvath, Visakhapatnam Province, aged 93, expired on 17th May, 2021.
- Mr. Uthama Seelan, the elder brother of Fr. A. Nayaga Seelan and Nephew of Fr. S. Arockia Christu Raj, aged 39, expired on 18th May, 2021.
- Fr. Lourdu Selvamani, the elder brother of Fr. S. Arul Selvamani, aged 63, expired on 21st May, 2021.
- Mr. Rayappan, the brother in law of Fr. P. Felix, aged 55, expired on 22nd May, 2021.
- Mr. Sagayam, the cousin of Fr. S. Joseph Xavier USA, aged 41, expired on May, 2021.
- Mrs. Maria Annamal, the Grandmother of Fr. A. John Peter (US Vice Province), expired on 27th May, 2021
- Mr. Maria Savari (Dhiraviyam), the father of Bro. M. Level Winner Raj, aged 61, expired on 7th June, 2021.
- Mrs. Maria Adaikalam, the sister in law of Fr. M. John De Britto, expired on 8th June, 2021.
- Fr. Anish Mundiyanickal, South West India Province,aged 40, expired on 8th June, 2021.
May I request those who have not fulfilled the suffrages to do the same at the earliest (Const. No.118; General Directory No.98). May their soul rest in peace!
Yours Fraternally in Christ,
Rev. Fr. K. Ignacimuthu, Msfs
Provincial Superior
South East India Province
Missionaries of St. Francis De Sales (MSFS)
