June 2022

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Pope's Message

Dear brothers and sisters, good morning!

Pope focuses on 'The beauty of Marriage' in prayer intention for June

Francis invites Catholics to pray for young people preparing for marriage with the support of a Christian community

Pope Francis in his prayer intention for the month of June invites everyone to pray for those preparing for marriage, which is a vocation born from the heart.It has become the custom of Pope Francis to release a video message detailing his prayer intention for each month. Is it true, what some people say—that young people don't want to get married, especially during these difficult times? is how Pope Francis opens the video accompanying his prayer intention for the month of June.

Francis said that marriage is indeed a demanding journey which can be complicated at times but he adds that getting married and sharing one's life is something beautiful and on this life-long journey the couple aren't alone as Jesus accompanies them.

Pope Francis also reflects on the importance of the Sacrament of Marriage, and its centrality in the life of the Church. Marriage isn't just a 'social' act, he said. It's a vocation that's born from the heart, a conscious decision for the rest of one's life that requires specific preparation.The

Bishop's MessageDear Rev.Fathers, Religious and People of God,

Greetings to you all in the name of the Risen Christ. At the end of the month of May, at Jeevan Jothi Ashram, we had the final meeting of all of us regarding synodal Bishops of the world. During the meeting we had discussions and interactions. Our laity, priests and religious shared a lot of good things that were very useful. A special thanks to Fr.Selvaraj, the pastoral centre director and his team for their untiring work. They had visited all the parishes and different groups. The consolidated report will be sent to the CBCI.

In the middle of June, the school year will begin. After a break of two years due to the pandemic, the schools will have regular classes. In our institutes, kindly have compulsory and

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pope invites Catholics to pray for young people preparing for marriage with the support of a Christian community.May they grow in love, with generosity, faithfulness and patience, he prays. Because a great deal of patience is necessary in order to love.He closes his video also with a question… : But it's worth it, eh? The Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network of the Apostleship of Prayer developed The Pope Video initiative to assist in the worldwide dissemination of monthly intentions of the pope in relation to the challenges facing humanity.Today, the network connects millions of Catholics around the world from diverse countries, cultures, and social and ecclesial contexts, through prayer.A press release from the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network points out that the Church is currently marking the Special Year of the Family , which started 19 March 2021.On the feast of the Holy Family in 2022, Pope Francis convoked a special year dedicated to the family with the following motto: Family love: a vocation and a path to holiness.

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regular catechism classes for our children and the rest of the children, you have to have moral classes. Our children should not lose interest in the catechism classes. It is the basis for their faith.

In this month, we celebrate the feast of St.Antony of Padua and a few of our churches bear the name of St.Antony. I wish them all very Happy Feast of St.Antony. We have pilgrim churches where a numerous people of all faiths participate in the celebrations. It is an opportune time for the work of evangelisation. May God, through the intercession of St.Antony, bless all of us.

Yours fraternally in Risen Lord+L. Thomas AquinasBishop of Coimbatore

Bishop's Engagements

04.06.2022

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05.06.2022

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08.06.2022

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11.06.2022

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12.06.2022

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18.06.2022

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Nuptial Mass

Feast, Holy Communion and

Confirmation

Jubilee Mass

Election

Feast Mass

Holy Communion and

Confirmation

Corpus Christi

Holy Communion and

Confirmation

Christ the King

Church, Kattoor

St. Antony's Church,

Vadavalli

Thanjavur

Carmel Convent,

Puliakulam

St. Antony's Church,

Poomalur

Infant Jesus Shrine,

Kovaipudur

St. Michael's Cathedral

St. Antony's Shrine,

Puliakulam

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26.06.2022

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General Body Meeting

Feast Mass

Corpus Christi

Feast, Holy Communion and

Confirmation

CMSSS

St. Antony's Shrine,

Puliakulam

Christ the King,

Kattoor

St. Antony's Church,

Mettupalayam

Date/Time Programme Place

From Vicar General's Desk

In this month of June, our monthly recollection will take place on the Vicariate level.

Yours fraternally,V.Rev.Fr. John Joseph Stanis

S. No. Priest Name of the Parish

1 Rev. Fr. P. Maria Joseph Sowripalayam2 Rev. Fr. A.M.A. Lawrence Karur3 Rev. Fr. Thaddeus Paulraj Cheran Ma Nagar4 Rev. Fr. Paul Sagayaraj Vellakoil5 Rev. Fr. George Sagayaraj Sholayar Nagar6 Rev. Fr. Joseph Sagayam Othakalmandapam7 Rev. Fr. Irudayaraj Xavier Kangayam8 Rev. Fr. Jegan Antony Valparai9 Rev. Fr. Sebastian Durai SIDCO10 Rev. Fr. Xavier Cladius Komarapalayam11 Rev. Fr. Tellis Roach Valipalayam12 Rev. Fr. John Yesu Shiju Karamadai

Appointments 2022Parish Priests

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AssistantsS.

No.Priest Ministry

1 Rev. Fr. Jeraldin Stephen Puliakulam2 Rev. Fr. Alex Antony Lawrence Sowripalayam3 Rev. Fr. Ranjithkumar R.S. Puram4 Rev. Fr. Paul SITRA5 Rev. Fr. Maria Benito Kattoor6 Rev. Fr. Immanuel Valparai7 Rev. Fr. Arul Irudayaraj Secretary8 Rev. Fr. Arul Santhosh Minor Seminary9 Rev. Fr. Jony Sagayaraj Cathedral10 Rev. Fr. Rayappadass Kovaipudur11 Rev. Fr. Nalla Jacob Dass Erode12 Rev. Fr. Gladwin Karumathampatti13 Rev. Fr. Devan MSC Dharapuram14 Rev. Fr. Arul Singarayar SDM Rathinapuri15 Rev. Fr. Sebastin Antonysamy MMI Visuvasapuram

Schools and Institutions

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Priest Name of the Institution

1 Rev. Fr. George Dhanasekar Correspondent, St. Michael's Mat. High School

1 Rev. Fr. Henry Daniel St. Michael's Hr. Sec. SchoolGood ShepherdPrimary School

2 Rev. Fr. A. Maria Joseph St. Peter's B.Ed College3 Rev. Fr. I. Andrew Bp. Oubagarasamy Hr. Sec.School4 Rev. Fr. P. Arokia Thadayus Carmel Garden Mat. Hr. Sec. School

St. Antony's High School,St. Antony's R.C. Primary School

5 Rev. Fr. Antony Yesuraj St. Mary's High School, Gandhipuram

6 Rev. Fr. Kirubakaranathan St. Joseph's Mat. Hr. Sec. School7 Rev. Fr. Edward Gnanasekar Infant Jesus Mat. Hr. Sec. School

Special Ministry

S. No.

Priest Ministry

1 Rev. Fr. John Joseph (Senior) Spiritual Director, 2 Rev. Fr. Guruswamy Spiritual Director, Karumathampatti

Puliakulam

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Retirement

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Priest Ministry

1 Rev. Fr. P. Irudayaraj Retirement2 Rev. Fr. Prince Robert Bellarmine Retirement

8 Rev. Fr. A. Pitchai Robert St. John Bosco Mat. Hr. Sec. School9 Rev. Fr. David Alexander St. Mary's High School, Kolappalur,

St. Mary's Primary School,Kolappalur

10 Rev. Fr. S. Gnanapragasam Staff, St. Antony's High School

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News from CMSSS

I am happy to share all the events and activities of CMSSS for the month of May.HUNGER AND DISEASE LENTEN CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION

Hunger and Disease Lenten campaign contribution till 15. 05.2022 from the various vicariates for the month of May is Rs.1,71,431 /-. Further data will be updated in the newsletter as it flows.

Coimbatore Vicariate1 27.04.2022 St. Michaels Cathedral Church Coimbatore 405702 02.05.2022 Mount Carmel Church Coimbatore 56003 04.05.2022 St. Pius X Church Mathukarai 45114 05.05.2022 St. Joseph Church Podanur 182005 07.05.2022 Church of Our Lady of Velankanni Selvapuram 33206 07.05.2022 Holy Trinity Church SIDCO 50007 12.05.2022 Christ the King Church

Dr. Nanjappa Road Coimbatore 17010Mettupalayam Vicariate8 23.04.2022 St. Maximilian Kolbe Church Viswasapuram 134009 26.04.2022 St. Pauls Church Rathinapuri 2200010 28.04.2022 St. Antonys Church M e t t u p a l a y a m508011 09.05.2022 John Bosco Church

Gowndampalayam 15000Karumathampatti Vicariate12 02.05.2022 St. Mary Church P a l l a p a l a y a m624013 05.05.2022 Holy Rosary Church Karumathampatti 15500

Total 171431

Dear Rev. Fathers & Sisters,

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FAMILY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SAFPI) Totally 312 families received financial support from Save

Family Plan India (SAFPI) to start their small - scale business initiative.

These families started various small business initiative like rearing, sales of cloth, groceries, shops, vegetables and making of artificial jewellery business.

Conducted meeting to collect small-scale business initiatives photographs and bills from 53 partner families in Pollachi and 67 partner families in Kinathuhadvu.

UDHAYAM WOMEN FEDERATION TRUST (UWFT)· Udhayam Women Federation Trust opened an account in the South Indian Bank at Coimbatore to operate its financial transactions. · UWFT has 828 members to its credit from the following six regions: Coimbatore, Avinashi, Pollachi, Kinathukadavu, Valparai and Anaimalai. · Membership fee of Rs 250/- were collected per member and it amounts to a sum of Rs. 2,07,000/- and is deposited in our UWFT account. Udhayam Women Federation Trust Regional Meetings

The Udhayam Women Federation Trust members assembled and conducted the meeting in their respective regions. Three key points of discussion are-1. Emergence of Udhayam Women Federation Trust and its functions for the upcoming years

Small Business Initiative - Document Collection meeting

at Kinathukadavu

Small Business Initiative - Document Collection meeting

at Pollachi

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2. One representative member was selected from each of the regional federation group. 3. Region wise account was opened in the name of Udhayam Women Federation Trust to carry out the financial operations · The documentation process and new ledgers were prepared.· The filing of the individual membership completion · Enrolled new members as shareholders and removed all the inactive people in the group · Discussed on loan process for the month of June 2022· Those who receiver loan were instructed to submit a detailed application to receive the loan.

CARITAS PRAGUE SPONSOR PROGRAMME ACTIVITIES (CPSP)· We are excited to share that for first time Caritas Prague Sponsors have selected 52 students towards the education support.

Udhayam Women Federation Trust Regional Meeting at Coimbatore

Udhayam Women Federation Trust Regional Meeting at Annaimalai

Udhayam Women Federation Trust Regional Meeting at Kinathukadavu

Udhayam Women Federation Trust Regional Meeting at Pollachi

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· Selected students profile documentation is under progress. · The students have written the thanks giving letters to the sponsors and were mailed to the donors.· One of our students is granted with a special gift.· Offered to get new donor for a child whose donor is no more.NEW THRUST-PHASE VIIMSHs and cadres participated and addressed on the issues in Gram Sabha

On 24th April, CMSSS Point person, Cadres, along with the panchayat officials and village people conducted a Special Grama sabha meeting at Vadasithur Panchayat Office as per the special announcement of Government of India. · Prime Ministers new schemes were announced in the meeting, · Updated on the status of the infrastructure facilities.· Last meeting's review and recommendations were discussed. · Project team addressed and identified the issues, with the help of all the participants. Meeting of MSHs and cadres in Gram SabhaGrama Sabha Meeting · On 1st May 2022, International Workers Day, Grama Sabha meeting was organized at Vadasithur panchayat. · Panchayat officials, Multi stakeholders (MSHs), Volunteers, Cadres, and village residents took part in the meeting.

· Income and expenditure of grama panchayat, MGNREG scheme implementation, and other scheme details were discussed in the meeting.E Z H U V O M I YA K K A M - CANCER CARE CAMPAIGNCancer Screening Camps

CMSSS conducted cancer screening camps on 23. 4. 2022 and 28.4.2022 at Pollachi and Valparai region respectively.· Women from Pollachi and Valparai region had taken part in the camp.

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· Mrs. Jayarani (Head Nurse) and Mrs. Lalitha (Head Nurse) from Coimbatore Government Hospital were the resource persons. · B r e a s t c a n c e r a n d i t s detection, its treatment, and the need for a reliable, permanent cure was mainly conveyed in this camp. · 40 women from each region underwent breast cancer screening and benefi t ted through the camp.Network Meeting

CMSSS organised Network Meeting at Pollachi Reginal Office on 28th April. 40 m e m b e r s f r o m v a r i o u s departments had participated in the meeting.

A n g a n w a d i t e a c h e r s , Anganwadi assistance, Village nurse, Compounder from P r i m a r y H e a l t h C e n t r e , Government school teachers and SHG members. ISSUE BASED TRAINING

On 05.05.2022, CMSSS organised an Issue-Based Training at Kinathukadavu region for women of Self-Help Groups. · The training focused on the Mental health issues faced by women and the importance of mental health was imparted.

Screening camp - Pollachi

Screening camp at Valparai

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· Al l women were stressed to maintain mental health along with phys ica l hea l th to maintain their economy in a healthy way. · A c t i v i t y b a s e d training was given to the p a r t i c i p a n t s t o understand the issues and its importance. 35

women benefitted in the training and eagerly participated in the activity.KOLPING INDIA

Skill Training on Individual and Collective Income Generation ActivitiesThis training was organised at Pollachi region on 26.04.2022. · 30 Kolping members from Achipatti village participated in the skill training.· This focused on individual Income Generation and Collective Income Generation possibilities in their area. · Resource person Mrs. Jegajothi, imparted knowledge about

teamwork and leadership skills, financial skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to the members.· Imparted the most needed skills to become a successful entrepreneur. CMSSS has dis tr ibuted Individual Income Generation Program (IIGP) for 6 Kolping

members for the income generation practices.

IIGP Loan Distribution

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1 K Suresh Babu St. Antonys Kolping Family, Puliyakulam 200002 Sathosh Raj Alphonse St. Antonys Kolping Family, Puliyakulam 200003 John Joseph R St. Antonys Kolping Family, Puliyakulam 200004 Divin Antony S St. Antonys Kolping Family, Puliyakulam 200005 Stephen Raj P St. Antonys Kolping Family, Puliyakulam 200006 Johnson S St.Antonys KolpingFamily,Puliyakulam20000

Total 120000

S.No Beneficiary Name Kolping group Name place Total loan amount

Rev. Fr. V. ArunDirector, CMSSS

News from CEEMADear Rev. Fathers & Sisters,Greetings from CEEMA!

A gist of our activities for the month of May 2022 is given below.

Tailoring Course

Distribution of Sewing Machines to the Trainees

We provided sewing machines to 30 trainees of Little Flower Tailoring Institution, Erode. The chief guests were

Mr.D. Ravi (Vice President of Tamilnadu Medical

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Representatives Association), Mr.M.Sangaran (secretary, Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers and Artists Association,

E r o d e ) a n d M r . R . M.Subramanian (Professor, Nandha Engineering College). Fr.S. Pushpanathan (Director, CEEMA) gave introductory s p e e c h . M r . R a v i a n d Mr.Sangaran extended their felicitation. At the end of the programme, the chief gusts d is t r ibuted f ree sewing machines to 30 trainees.

Distribution of Certificates to the Trainees

The t ra inees f rom Dharapuram tailoring institute have successfully completed their course. They were given certificates of participation on 12.05.2022. Fr. Pushpanathan gave introductory speech and distributed certificates to all the trainees.

'EzhuvomIyakkam'- Cancer Care Campaign

Digital Documentation Training Meeting

Caritas India conducted t r a i n i n g o n D i g i t a l Documentation on the 26th, 27th, 28th of April

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2022. The coordinators were oriented with social media, photography, video editing, KOBO app (digital research APP) and types of documentation in digital methods. The training p r o g r a m m e w a s inaugura t ed by F r. T h o m a s S e b a s t i a n (Director of KKSSS), Fr. John Kumar (Director of K T S S S ) , D r. J o h n Arokiaraj (Tamilnadu Regional Coordinator Ezhuvom Iyakkam Project), Mrs.Vijila Ramesh (Local Panchayat head). DSSSs' coordinators and Coordinator from CEEMA participated in this program.

Volunteers' Exposure visit to Erode Cancer Centre

CEEMA conducted an Exposure visit for the Volunteers on 07.05.2022 at Erode Cancer Centre, Thindal, Erode. 4 volunteers went for Exposure visit. The ECC staff explained very clearly the following key points.

§ Basic awareness of early detection.

§ Basic awareness of treatment facilities.

§ Exposure to lab and radiation facilities.

§ Basic self-examination methods for both men and women.

§ Role of volunteers in the c a n c e r a w a r e n e s s campaign.

§ Any other relevant information.

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Cancer Screening Camp

Cancer Screening Camp was conducted jointly with Erode Cancer Centre on 20.05.2022 at Jambai, Erode. The

program was inaugurated by Mr. Veera (President, OM Foundation), and Dr. M e e n a ( C a n c e r Specialist, ECC) in the p r e s e n c e o f F r . S . Pushpanathan (Director, CEEMA). 52 women and adolescent girls from the Jambai village benefitted

by this medical camp.

Mass Awareness

A Mass Awareness programme on Cancer Care Campaign was held in Gobi Art & Science College on 21.05.2022 in

association with Erode Cancer Centre. The mass awareness programme conducted to create awareness on cancer for cancer-free Erode. The 2000 College Students participated in the Cancer Mass Awareness. Mass Awareness was inaugurated by Dr. Vishalini (Erode Cancer

Centre), Fr. S. Pushpanathan (director, CEEMA), Mrs. Revathi (assistant professor), and Mrs. Mylavathi (assistant professor) . Dr. Vishal in i facilitated the mass awareness p r o g r a m m e . D u r i n g t h e

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programme the doctor covered the following topics:

Dangers of fast food and junk food

Importance of natural food

Health and hygiene

Cancer and its types

Vaccination for breast cancer among women

Importance of full body check-up per year

The programme was wound up with vote of thanks by Mrs. Mylavathi.

New Thrust

Formation and strengthening of the vigilance community to address the issue of the vulnerable

Formation and strengthening of the vigilance community to address the issue of the vu lnerab le in Udaiyanarpalayam, S a d a y a p a l a y a m panchayat, kudadam block on 11.05.2022. We formed a vigilance community with 22 people. Mr. A. Jolly Abraham point person of CEEMA, Erode

oriented about the programme. The vigilance community will handle the local issues of their own community with the guidance of CEEMA. Mrs.Sneka (Panchayat office worker, Sadayapalayam) the resource person explained importance of vigilance community, record maintenance, how to give petition to the government department, how to identify local issues which affects the community, and importance of rapport building with local community.We planned to strengthen the

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c o m m u n i t y w i t h various skill training programmes in the future.

P r e p a r a t o r y meetings for Gram Sabha and Jamabathi:

C E E M A c o n d u c t e d

Preparatory meetings for Gram Sabha and Jamabathi which took place at Thotiyanthurai, Sadayapalayam panchayat on 04.05.2022. The 30 interested women participated. Mrs.L.Kumari, Field Staff gave the welcome address. Mr. Jolly Abraham, point person explained the scope of the program. Mr.Raman (panchayat leader Sadayapalayam) explained about the Gram Sabha and Jamabathi.

Children Sponsorship Program (CSP)

· CEEMA organized a group meeting to evaluate livelihood project of C a r i t a s , P r a g u e a t A r a v a k u r i c h i o n

12.05.2022. Four MSW students from Erode Arts and Science College conducted the evaluation. The team gathered the impacts and the challenges of the livelihood activities supported by Caritas, Prague.

· 39 new registration forms have been sent to Caritas, Prague to enrol new children to Children Sponsorship Program. The applications were collected from different villages.

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· The project coordinator and social workers had visited houses of livelihood project beneficiaries. During the visit, the team collected details of progress and benefits of the project. The visits helped us to realize the impact of livelihood project.

THOZHI - “Empower Women at Workplace”:

State Consultancy Meeting

ICC campaign validation was conducted with State Women's Commission on 9.5.2022 at ICSA, Chennai. The Thozhi project has invited multiple stakeholders including Mrs.A.K.Kumari, (Chairperson, Tamil Nadu State Commission for Women), Mrs.Suganthi (State Secretary, AIDWA, Tamil Nadu), Mr.Ameerkhan (National Co-

convenor, People's health Movement , India) and Mrs .M. Dhana lakshmi (convenor, working women - CITU, Tamil Nadu). ICC outcome was shared by M r . M . S h a n k a r ( s t a t e f a c i l i t a t o r , T h o z h i ) . Mrs.J.Revathi (Thozhi)

talked about ICC committee and its existing structure in Tamil Nadu. Thematic address was given by Mr.Ameerkhan. Signed documents and reports were submitted to Hon. Minister for Social Welfare and Women Empowerment. Mr.Saraswathi (Thozhi, North Region) proposed vote of thanks. During the programme, ICC campaign exhibition was also conducted.

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Internal Complaint Committee (ICC/Internal Committee) Campaign

During the reporting period, CEEMA conducted four signature campaigns inErode to create awareness about Internal Complaint Committee. 276 people participated in this campaign. The people enthusiastically supported and realized the importance of ICC committee in schools, colleges and workplaces.

May Day Celebration

CEEMA celebrated May Day on 01.05.2022 at CEEMA, to pay respect to the people who work for the family, society, and for our country. Fr. Pushpanathan delivered the message. We acknowledged and appreciated the efforts of women in our tailoring institute. They were very happy to join in this celebration.

Solar Panel Blessing

We are so happy to s h a r e y o u t h a t , CEEMA has initiated the installing of solar panel in our office to support renewable energy during this month. The process will be completed by next month.

“Life's tragedy is that we get old too soon and wise too late.” - Benjamin Franklin

Fr. S. Pushpanathan Director, CEEMA

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“Rejoice in the Lord always, once again I say rejoice” Philippians: 4: 4

These were the words that the Lord Almighty had provided me with, as my motto of Priesthood. His Almighty, who never fails in his words, has kept up His promise guiding me in the path of rejoice, all through these four years as the Secretary to the Bishop of Coimbatore. I am indeed overjoyed to thank Him from the bottom of my heart.

I am indeed happy and feel even more privileged to thank His Excellency my Lord the Bishop, for giving me such an opportunity to be with him. His Excellency with all his experience has guided me in a way, pleasing to God and to the Diocese.

I have to sincerely remember and thank V. Rev. Msgr. John Joseph Stanis our Vicar General who was with me, patting my shoulder every time to understand the realities of life and has shown me a right path to travel with.

I am obliged to remember with thanks, Rev. Fr. Francis Joseph our Procurator for taking care of me all these days with all the financial helps, especially when I was sick and down with COVID-19.

I remember all my Priestly Collegium in the Bishop's House. I was cheerful all these days with the entire friendly ambience that they have created in the House.

I take this opportunity to specially thank Rev. Fr. D. Arokiasamy for helping me to properly present the Newsletter and Rev. Fr. Antony Selvaraj who has prepared all the cover pages of the Newsletter these years.

Let me take this opportunity to thank all my brother Priests that you understood me all these days and accepted me even among my shortcomings. Without your support I would not have successfully completed these four years.

FEW WORDS OF GRATITUDE

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My work would not have been successful without the support of Rev. Sisters who serve in our Bishop's House, Regency Brothers (Br. Naveen Rozario, Br. Ajitto Xavier), John Anna our Bishop's Driver and all the Car Drivers working in our Bishop's House, all the other support staff serving under various capacities in the Bishop's House. At this juncture I also thankfully remember Mr. Suresh, St. Mary Printers whose prompt service has helped all of us to read the good tidings of our Diocese.

As I leave, I welcome Rev. Fr. Arul Irudayaraj to the office. Let the good Lord bless him as he takes up this new office. Please render him the same help that you all rendered me that he may also have a happy and successful ministry.

Thank you all once again,

Rev. Fr. Edward GnanasekarSecretary to the Bishop of Coimbatore

01-06-1979 Rev.Fr.Louis Pitcahimuthu02-06-1979 Most Rev.Fr. C.M.Visuvasam03-06-1964 Rev.Fr. A.Savarinathar04-06-1987 Rev.Fr. M.M.Chinnayan06-06-1908 Rev.Fr.Rayappanathar07-06-1940 Rev.Fr. Dominic14 -06-1942 Very Rev.Fr. Maria Louis, V.G 15-06-1902 Rev.Fr. J.M.J. Pottier15-06-2007 Rt. Rev. Fr. C.A. George16-06-1857 Rev.Fr. J.C.Bruyere19-06-1983 Rev.Fr.A.Swaminathar22-06-1973 Very Rev.Fr. A.Joseph, V.G23-06-1989 Rev.Fr. M.S.Royar25-06-1859 Most Rev.Msgr. Bresillac 28-06-1876 Rev.Fr. J.M. Niveaux28-06-1943 Rev.Fr.S.Michaelnathar28-06-1985 Rev.Fr. C.S.Maria Arockiam

May God give them eternal rest