INDEX1. Festal Greetings2. Pastoral Letter3. Circular From Bishop4. Bishop’s Engagements5. News From Curia6. News From Departments7. News From Parishes 8. Bishop’s Diary9. Editorial

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APOSTOLIC EXARCHATE FOR THE SYRO-MALABAR CATHOLICS IN CANADA

“ For The Glory of God”

Prot.No. 21/2018

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BISHOP’S ENGAGEMENTS – APRIL 2018

01/04 Easter Mass at Scarborough

02-06 /04 Live and Learn programme for priests of the Exarchate at

Edmonton

06/04 Return to Toronto

PM Music Core Team Meeting

07/04 Charter Dinner of Knights of Colombus at Cathedral

08/04 AM First Holy Communion at Hamilton

PM First Holy Communion at Niagara

09/04 Malayalee Priests’ gathering at St. Andrew the Apostle

Catholic Church, East Main St. & St. Andrew Ave.

11/04 Meeting with Catholic School Board representatives at

Mississauga

12/04 PM General body meeting of Kerala Christian Ecumunical

Fellowship

13/04 Holy Mass at Saskatoon

14/04 Visit to Regina

15/04 AM Holy Mass and formation of SMYM at Moose Jaw

PM First Holy Communion at Regina

16/04 PM Media meeting

21/04 AM Social Service team meeting at Cathedral

PM Parish Night at London

22/04 Marriage Sunday celebration at Cathedral

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CURIA NEWSAPPOINTMENTS

1. Rev. Fr. Martin Augustin SDB, PRO of the Exarchate, w.e.f. March 20, 2018 (Prot. No. 14/2018).

2. Rev. Sr. Prasanna Thattil CHF, Director of Family Apostolate, w.e.f. March 20, 2018

(Prot. No. 15/2018).

3. Rev. Fr. Thomas Kalariparambil, Pastor of St. Alphonsa Parish, Vancouver, St. Mary Mission,

Prince George and St. Antony Mission, Victoria, w.e.f March 21, 2018 (Prot. Nos. 11-13/2018).

4. Rev. Sr. Valsa Therese CHF, Director of Bible Apostolate, w.e.f. March 20, 2018 (Prot. No. 16/2018).

5. Rev. Sr. Jeslin CMC, Director of Jesus Kids, Holy Childhood and CML, w.e.f. March 20, 2018

(Prot. No. 17/2018).

6. Rev. Sr. Jais Maria CMC, Associate Director of Jesus Kids, Holy Childhood and CML, w.e.f.

March 20, 2018 (Prot. No. 18/2018).

7. Rev. Sr. Margaret CMC, Secretary of Catechetical Book Stall, w.e.f. March 20, 2018

(Prot. No. 20/2018).

RELIEVED

1. Rev. Fr. Jacob Edakalathur, relieved from the offices of Director of Family Apostolate, Migrants

and Social Service, w.e.f. March 20, 2018 (Prot. No. 19/2018).

2. Rev. Fr. Martin Augustin SDB, relieved from the offices of Bible Apostolate and Pious Associations

for the Children, w.e.f. March 20, 2018 (Prot. No. 17/2018).

3. Rev. Sr. Valsa Therese CHF, relieved from the office of Associate Director of Youth Apostolate,

w.e.f. March 20, 2018 (Prot. No. 16/2018).

WELCOME TO NEW PRIEST

Rev. Fr. Thomas Kalariparambil from the Diocese of Kothamangalam has reached Canada on

March 07, 2018 to serve the Syro-Malabar Faithful in the Apostolic Exarchate. He is appointed

as pastor of the Syro-Malabar communities in Vancouver, Prince George Abbotsford and Victoria.

Hearty Welcome and fruitful ministry to Rev. Fr. Thomas!

CHRISM MASS AT ST. ALPHONSA CATHEDRAL, MISSISSAUGA26.03.2018

LIVING AND LEARNING TOGETHER OF PRIESTSWe are planning a “living and learning together” for all priests working in the Exarchate

from Monday 2nd to Friday 6th April 2018 in Edmonton. Msgr. Sebastian Arikat is the

general Co-ordinator of this programme. V. Rev. Fr. John Kudiyiruppil, the Synchellus of

the Exarchate and Pastor of St. Alphonsa Forane church, Edmonton has agreed to host us.

All priests working in this Exarchate are expected to take part in this programme. We will

spend the time to reflect on the matters of the Exarchate, for personal sharing and spiritual

nourishments.

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THE FAMILY APOSTOLATENEWS FROM DEPARTMENTS

HOME MISSION“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” (2 Cor 9:15)

The first Home Mission of the Apostolic Exarchate for the Syro-Malabar Catholics in Canada was

conducted in St. Mother Teresa parish, Niagara from 9-18 of March 2018. It was a time of God’s

abundant graces like the Niagara Falls and anointing of the Word of God and the Holy Spirit. Each

and every family, the Team visited, experienced it.

Rev. Fr. John Mylamvelil, the pastor, stayed in these days in the parish hearing confessions, blessing

the houses, offering every day the Holy Mass and spending the time in prayer. The Kaikarans, Parish

Council Members and Family Unit Representatives arranged the time schedule, conveyance, food,

etc. Their enthusiasm and team spirit are really appreciable!

Six Reverend Sisters (3 Holy Family, 2 CMC and 1 Apostolic Oblates) formed the team of Home

Mission.

The family of Eldrid and Babitha offered accommodation for the Sisters. The cooperation rendered by

them was wonderful! The whole house was set apart for the use of the Sisters keeping one bed room

for the family members. With a room to preserve Holy Eucharist, for Adoration and prayer; a big hall

for daily Holy Mass, four bed rooms and kitchen at the disposal, the Sisters felt at home there and

called it their convent.

The Sisters visited the families according to the schedule; and met 32 international students personally.

With spiritual sharing, praying together and finding solutions in the light of the Word of God the

family and individuals could strengthen their relations and get a spiritual renewal in their life. The

classes given at prayer meetings of the visited families and the intercessory prayers helped them lot.

On 18th March, the final day, there a half day retreat was conducted by Rev. Fr. Saji CMI in the Jim of St.

Patrick Church. Our Bishop, Mar Jose Kalluvelil, celebrated the Holy Mass with Fr. John Mylamvelil.

During the Holy Mass the couples renewed their marriage covenant. There was opportunity for

confession. Fr. Martin Augustin SDB helped to hear confessions.

All who were visited by the Sisters shared that the Home Mission was a wonderful, unfathomable

experience of spiritual renewal for them and their families.

Truly the Home Mission was an occasion to renew the domestic churches (families) and thus the

parish as a whole by sharing the Joy of the Holy Spirit with and within.

PRE-MARRIAGE COURSES

SCHEDULE FOR 2018

The classes will begin at 9.00 a.m. and conclude at 6.00 p.m. every day.

Venue: St. Alphonsa Cathedral, 6630 Turner Valley Rd., Mississauga.

It is important that the participants attend all the session, for getting the certificate.

For further details contact: Rev. Fr. Jacob Edakalathur. Cell No.: 519-851-9000

Rev. Sr. Prasanna Thattil CHFDirector

May 2018 19, 20, 21 Sat, Sun & MonAugust 2018 4, 5, 6 Sat, Sun & MonNovember 2018 9, 10, 11 Fri, Sat & Sun

FIRST HOME MISSION TEAM

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Rev. Fr. Pathros Champakara(Director of Nurses’ Ministry participated in the Global Nurses’ Ministry meeting in Dubai.

GLOBAL NURSES’ MINISTRY MEETING IN DUBAI

NURSES’ MINISTRY

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PARISH NEWSST. ALPHONSA CATHEDRAL, MISSISSAUGA

1. March 3: One day Prayer Seminar led by Toby Manimalayath2. March 9-10: Lent Retreat led by Fathers Jose Vettiankal and John Cheriaveli V C . There were separate sessions for Youth and Children.

3. March 19: Celebrated the Feast of St. Joseph, Patron saint of our Bishop Jose Kalluvelil. There was special Holy Mass concelebrated by Priests of the Exarchate. There was procession followed by Festal Greeting for all Josephs and distribution of nercha.

4. March 25 - April 1: We celebrate the Holy week for the first time in our Parish Church. Palm Sunday services will begin at St. Alphonsa Hall. Then there will be procession and solemn entrance to the Church.

March 29: Good Friday There will be separate services, one in the morning and the other in the afternoon.

April 22: Palli Pothuyogam

Palm Sunday Holy Week Bible Reading

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ST. JOSEPH, MONTREAL

Malayalee Catholic Community of Montreal is comprised of members of Oriental and Latin Rites. It’s a small community that keeps up family spirit and collaboration with each other to cater to the greater good of the entire Catholics in Montreal. Started and nurtured by a few Malayalee Catholic families in the greater Montreal, this community has recently grown with the surge of many new comers to the city of Montreal. Faith oriented Malayalee Catholic Community gathers twice a month for Malayalam Qurbana at Notre-Dame-des-Neiges, 5320 Chemin Côte-des-Neiges, Montreal. Catechism classes are offered for children with the valuable support of volunteers. Fr. Jomon Kalladanthiyil, C.S.C., a Holy Cross Religious Priest who is the Pastoral Director of Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount-Royal, oversees and coordinates the activities of this Faith Community.

ST. ALPHONSA PARISH, EDMONTONEdmonton (Canada): A one day youth retreat was conducted on February 24, 2018 at St. Alphonsa Syro Malabar Forane Church. The event was organized under the direct supervision of the Vicar, Fr. John Kudiyiruppil. The word of God was preached by Fr. Sebastian Kunnathu V.C. The session of praise and worship was led by Bro. Vincent Lonappan. The adoration service was animated by Bro. Shaji.There were 48 participants ranging from grade 7 to the University, who benefitted from the retreat. The retreat began at 9 am. The sessions dealt with relevant themes that aimed at equipping the youth to face the challenges faced by youth and to grow deep in faith in their life situations. The preacher reminded everyone that the crucified Jesus is the greatest symbol of love and He expects brotherly love and obedience in return. There was a special youth mass celebrated by Fr. Sebastian. The concluding adoration service was animated by Fr. John Kudiyiruppil. SMYM of the Forane helped out in all the physical arrangements for the retreat. The event was successful also because of the cooperation of the parents and the parish committee.

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MOTHER TERESA SYRO MALABAR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY , CALGARY

The month of March was an eventful period for all the parishioners ministires of the Mother Teresa Syro Malabar Catholic Community in Calgary, Alberta. The parishioners were busy with observing leneten practices and preparations for the Easter Celebrations.Lenten RetreatTo help the parishioners focus on the Lord and transform the prayer life during the lent, there was a three day lenten retreat led by Fr. John F Cheriyaveli VC. The retreat started at 7:30 pm on Friday, March 23 and ended at 10:00 p.m on Sunday. The retreat made the attendees aware of the importance of their relationship between God and their neighbours. The retreat helped the faithful to make their lent meaningful and to refresh their spiritual life. Sandwich Making Volunteer Program by the Youth Group.“If you can’t feed the hundred, feed one”. Inspired by the words of Mother Teresa and motivated by Fr.Sajo, the youth group of the community conducted Sandwich Making Volunteer program for providing homeless men and women a nutritious meal. After the Saturday Holy Mass in English for the Youth, the youth of the parish gathered in the Mission House and started making sandwiches, which they later donated to the Drop In Center in Calgary, a shelter for the Homeless. The Sandwich Making was a great team-building activity for the Youth Group that helped them to make a meaningful connection with the community. The youth who participated in this volunteering activity described it as a highly collaborative activity that produced a measurable, meaningful, and immediately visible difference in the community.Stations of the CrossAll the seven Family Units of the parish conducted Stations of the Cross on Fridays during this month. Elections to the Parish CouncilAs the official term for the current Parish Council expires in March, elections were held on March 9 and March 16 at each family unit to decide who will represent them in the parish council for the next two years. The election was conducted using secret ballots and the result will be announced after Easter, and the new council is to sworn in on the First Sunday after Easter. Preaparations for Easter CelebrationThe Knights of Columbus Council of the parish is busy planninng and preparing for the Easter Celebration in April. The volunteers of the KofC are arranging a cultural night and catering an Easter Dinner for the parishioners. They will stage a drama, Margam Kali, and a Musical Fusion Dance on April 1, After the Holy Mass on Easter Day.

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PARISH FEASTWe celebrated our parish feast on Sunday 18th March, 2018. The main celebrant for the Solemn Holy Mass was His Excellency Mar Jose Kalluvelil. Our parish priest Rev. Fr. John Mylamvelil and the Youth Director of the Exarchate Rev. Fr. Martin Augustin SDB co-celebrated. Kaikkaran Mr. Joseph Theempalangattu welcomed the Bishop, priests and all the people to the feast. After the Holy Qurbana we had a beautiful procession around the church carrying the statue of St. Joseph with traditional colourful umbrellas.Master Joe Jomy Vallippallam did the felicitation speech, wishing feast day wishes to our Bishop Jose Kalluvelil. All the parishioners who have St. Joseph as their patron saint were honoured by the Bishop and were given flowers. Bishop felicitated also Mrs. Disna Eikos who celebrated her 65th birthday on March 18. Feast day celebration was concluded with the ‘Nercha Sadhya’.

ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH, HAMILTONSMYM LEADERS FOR 2018

President : Justin Mathew (Grade X) Vice President : Terry Raju (Grade IX) General Secretary : Namitha Gikson (Grade X) Secretary : Aleena Joseph (Grade IX) Treasurer : Collins Ummen (Grade XI) Councilors : Shawn Joseph (Grade IX) Denzil Payyapilly (Grade X)The election was conducted in the presence of Rev. Fr. Martin Augustin SDB, Director of Exarchate Youth Apostolate, on March 17, 2018.

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Lenten Retreat: As a spiritual preparation for the parish feast and Holy Week we had a one-day retreat on Saturday 17th March, 2018. Retreat was led by Rev. Fr. Saju Oreethaparambil C.Ss.R. for adults and by Fr. Martin Augustin SDB and Sr. Jeslin CMC for youth and kids.

Palm Sunday: We celebrated the Palm Sunday on March 25th, 2018. The procession, carrying the palm leaves and singing hosanna was a beautiful reminder of the triumphant entry of Jesus to Jerusalem. Rev. Fr. Martin Augustin SDB presided over the liturgy of the day. The youth and kids of our parish enacted the Passion of Jesus through a passion play after the Holy Mass. The traditional ‘Kozhikotta’ was distributed to all the people after the Holy Mass.

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ST. MOTHER TERESA PARISH, NIAGARA

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ST. JOHN PAUL II SYRO-MALABAR CATHOLIC CHURCHC/o St. Athanasius Church, 55 McMurchy Ave. Regina, SK S4R3G3

Parish priest : Fr. Sajy Thomas Chakkittamuriyil Cell Phone : 306 450 7790, Email: frsajy@gmail.comEmail :keralareginachristians@gmail.comFacebook :Facebook.com/st-john-paul-II-syro-malabar-catholic-parish-reginaTrustees : Jose Martin TomCell Phone: 306 216 5626 Bestin KurianCell Phone: 306 807 0565Parish Council Secretary: Nithin Jose Paul :306 269 0309DIVINE LITURGY Sundays: Holy Mass : 7.30 am & 6.30 pmSunday School : 5.30 PmWay of the Cross : 6.00 pmHoly Mass Week Days : 7.00 am

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ST. THOMAS SYRO-MALABAR PARISH, SCARBOROUGH‘DE-CODE MATT’ BIBLE QUIZ -TORONTO WINNERSOffice for Catechesis at our St.Thomas Parish, Toronto organized an extensive Bible Quiz with the theme ‘De-code Matt’ based on the first 14 chapters of the Gospel of Matthew for the students of Grade 3 to 12. Students were grouped in to 3 categories; Gr.3 -5 as Juniors, Gr.6 to 8 as Pre-teens and Gr.9 to 12 as Bloomers. After a written round open to all students, 18 teams participated in the Grand Finale in the three Categories.In Teens Segment the team of Abu George, Judith Joshy, Lael Mattam and Ayush Areeckal representing Grade 10 bagged the highest points to win a Cash award of $400 and Gifts.In the Pre-teens segment, Isabel Thomas, Anabel Bejoy, Daniel Shiju and Alan Damy (Grade 6) bagged the first place.In the Juniors segment, Abel Arreckal, Aaron Joshy, Mathew Sinoj (Grade 4) scored top points.Our Teachers Linda Mangalath, Litty John Edathazha and AnnTresa Mathew (Juniors), Shyla Thomas, Christopher Daniel and Varghese Parekattil (Pre-Teens), Jose Varghese, Biji Mary Thomas and Santhosh Mathew (Teens) organized and conducted the Quizes.

ST. MARY’S SYRO- MALABAR CHURCH, LONDON1.Nurses Ministry The inauguration of Nurses Ministry in St. Mary’s Syro- Malabar Parish, London was held on March 19th 2018. The orientation talk was given by Fr. Pathrose Champakara where he spoken about the five pillars of Nurses Ministry. Associate Director Sr. Jais Maria CMC lead the prayer session. Mrs Dolly, Mrs. Elsy and Mr. Tony shared their experiences in this ministry. All the best to the newly elected members: Co-Ordinator - Mrs. Reena Suresh Asst. Co-ordinator - Mrs Shalia Sunny Intercession Team - Neethu Shibu and Asha Jeo Outreach Members - Solly Vincent and Manjusha Satheesh

2.Holy Communion Preparation Classes 28 Children are preparing for Holy Communion this year. A second session of preparation was held on 12th & 13th of March lead by Sr. Jeslin CMC and Sr. Philsy CMC

3.Parish Night A family day for St. Mary’s Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, London will be on 21st of April 2018.

4.Pre - Teens Meet A one day retreat for pre-teens (Grade 3-7) will be held on 14th April 2018. Sr. Jeslin CMC, Sr. Jais Maria CMC, Maria and Aleena, from Mississauga will lead the retreat.

Inaugurationof

Nurses Ministry

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Thapas Dyanam

Inauguration of Parish Bulletin

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NEW PRIEST FOR VANCOUVER, VICTORIA, ABBOTSFORD & PRINCE GEORGE MISSIONS

Our Bishop Mar Jose Kalluvelil visited Vancouver Syro-Malabar parish and its stations at Abbot Fort and Victoria on 21st to 24th of March, 2018. He reached at Vancouver airport on 21st evening. He brought to us a precious gift, none other than Fr. Thomas Kalariparambil, a priest from Kothamangalam, the new pastor. Parish committee gave a warm welcome to the Bishop and Fr. Thomas at the airport.On 22nd morning bishop met Fr. Paul, the pastor of Surrey Parish, and introduced Fr. Thomas and did necessary arrangements for his stay at the rectory. At 3.30 pm Bishop along with committee members visited Most Rev. Thomas Miller, Vancouver Arch Bishop, and had a fruitful discussion. Archbishop extended wholehearted support for the growth of Syro-Malabar Community in his Diocese. In the evening bishop offered Holy Mass at St. Bernaditte Church, Surrey and introduced the new pastor to the community. He also extended thanks to Fr. Regy, who took care of the parish community at the absence of Fr. Jimmy. The Parish Council met at the hall and made an evaluation of the present situation and bishop gave necessary guidelines about the ministry to be done here.

On 23rd Bishop visited Abbot Fort Community. The first thing he did there was the inauguration and the naming the community. There was a unanimous agreement that the new community should be named after our Apostle St. Thomas. An Ad-hock committee was formed under the leadership of Mr. Anoop. He also made arrangements for the Good Friday and Easter services there. Fr. George SVD, the Pastor, promised his guidance for the growth of community.

St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Community with Bishop and Fr. Thomas and Fr. Regi

The Abbot Fort St. Thomas community with the Bishop and Fr. Thomas and Fr. George

In the evening he had a meeting with the Bishop of Victoria, Most Rev. Garrey. He gave us a warm welcome. We had a fruitful discussion with Bishop Garrey regarding the ministry there. The Victoria community gathered at St. Joseph the Worker Parish for Eucharistic celebration and the interaction followed. On 24th morning Bishop returned to Toronto after a successful visit. Big applause to all committee members who took the pain to make this visit a wonderful event.

St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Church, Abbot FortAd-Hoch Committee

Victoria Parishioners with Bishop and Fr. Thomas

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BISHOPS DIARY MARCH 2018

01-02/03 Participated in the Assembly of the Western Catholic Bishops Conference (AWCB)

03-04/03 AM. Visited Winnipeg and presided over the parish council meeting at St. Jude Church. PM. Conducted meeting with SMYM at St. Jude Parish. 04/03 AM. Offered Holy Mass at Portage La Prairie. PM. Presided over the Holy Mass at St. Jude parish Winnipeg.

05-07/03 Participated in the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario Conference. (ACBO) 08/03 Participated the College of Consulters’ meeting.

10/03 10 AM. Conducted meeting with finance committee core team 11:30 AM. Discussed with Mr. Frank Jennitta and Lorianna Zingaro about the cemetery service 9:30 PM. Video conference with parish council members, Vancouver.

11/03 10 AM. Celebrated Holy Mass at Cathedral. PM: Meeting with youth.

12/03 Held meeting with “Acts 4:12”, Anointing Fire Catholic Ministry choir team and Discuss on future programs at Cathedral.

13/03 Discussed with Social Service core team to streamline the future social service activities in the Exarchate.

15/03 Meeting with Georges M. Haddead, (Connecticut) Director of Ethnic Development, Knights of Columbus.

17/03 Participated in the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree programme at Cathedral

18/03 AM. Presided over the Holy Mass Celebration of the Parish feast at Hamilton. PM. Presided over the closing ceremony of the first Home Mission and Parish Retreat at Niagara.

19/03 Presided over the Holy Mass in connection with the feast of St. Joseph at Cathedral.

20/03 Celebrated Holy Mass at CMC Convent Mississauga

21/03 AM. Celebrated Holy Mass at Holy Family Convent Mississauga. PM. Went to Vancouver with Fr. Thomas Kalariparambil to introduce the parishes to him. 22/03 3:30 PM. Visited with Fr. Thomas Kalariparambil Most. Rev. Archbishop J. Michael Miller at Vancouver. 7:30 PM. celebrated Holy Mass at Vancouver with Fr. Thomas kalariparambil.

23/03 AM. Visited Abbotsford BC. PM. Visited with Fr. Thomas Most Rev. Gary Gordon Bishop of Victoria and PM. Celebrated Holy Mass at Victoria and installed Fr. Thomas as the new pastor of St. Alphonsa Syro-Malabar parish at Vancouver.

25/03 AM. Presided over the Palm Sunday celebrations at Scarborough. PM Presided over the Palm Sunday celebrations at Negara.

26/03 7:30 PM. Presided over the Chrism Mass at Cathedral.

29/03 PM. Maundy Thursday celebrations at Cambridge.

30/03 Good Friday celebrations at Hamilton.

31/03 10 AM. Celebrated the Great Saturday at London. 10 PM. Easter Vigil Mass at Cathedral.

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