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Dear Saint Jude Family,

Praise Jesus and His Most Sacred Heart!

June is a great month for those who seriously consider about growing in holi-

ness and prayer. The feast of the Most Holy Trinity, the feast of Corpus

Christi and the feast of the Most sacred heart of Jesus are celebrated this time

of the year. It is also a great time for blessing if we really fix our eyes on

those and prepare and aspire for the graces.

When I was reading a book “Consoling the Heart of Jesus”, I came across an interesting principle pro-

posed by St. Ignatius of Loyola for the busy people of today. Most often this principle is called “the

great principle or the first principle”. In fact anyone who would like grow follows this principle. The

principle is as follows.

“Man is created to praise, reverence, and serve God our Lord, and by this means to save his soul.

The other things on the face of the earth are created for man to help him in attaining the end for

which he is created.

Hence, man is to make use of them in as far as they help him in attainment of his end, and must

rid himself of them in as far as they prove hindrance to him.

Therefore, we must make ourselves indifferent to all created things, as far as we are allowed free

choice and are not under any prohibition. Consequently, as far as we are concerned, we should

not prefer health to sickness, richness to poverty, honor to dishonor, a long life to a short life. The

same holds for all other things.

Our one desire and choice should be what is more conducive to the end for which we are created”.

This may not seem to be a new principle for us. At the same time most often we forget it in our busy

schedule. We need to remember that Peter began to sink into the sea when he took off his eyes from

Jesus (Mt 14: 24-31). The sweetness and wonderful love of the sacred heart of our Lord is revealed to

those who willfully and consciously fix their eyes on Jesus. As we grow understanding the love, we also

would say with Saint Paul that all else is waste! (Phil 3:8). Let us keep our eyes on the Lord and never

take it off from Him. Our Lord longs for such people; because he wants to immediately come to their

help and save them. May sacred Heart of Jesus Bless you and your family and Keep you safe in His

Heart.

Sincerely yours in Christ

Tijoachan

St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 14640 Soucy Place, Centerville, VA-20120

June 2012 Volume 3 Issue 6

Weekly Mass: Sundays at 3:00 PM Sunday School: Sundays at 1:50 PM

Mission Director:

Fr. Tijo

Mullakkara

(267 346 3026)

Trustees:

Jilson Joseph

(703 599 6748)

Regi Alexander

(703 636 1995)

Paul Pottanat

(703 790 1933)

Our Vision is to create a vibrant Syro-Malabar community that nurtures spiritual growth, celebrates the sacraments, and fosters community ties and leadership.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Message From Fr.

Tijo Mullakkara 1

Dasaradham

2

God’s love

3

A Big Thank you 4

Congratulations to

winners 5

Parish Council—

Contacts 6

Calendar of Events 6

Announcements &

Thank you 7

At your Service —

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First prize winning essay for Sunday school essay competition.

Love is such an overused word, but in the Bible it has much richer meaning, particularly God’s feelings

toward His people. The Bible describes a kind of love that is much greater than human capacity. God’s

love is unconditional and everlasting. In the very beginning, we read that our first parents made a

promise to God. They promised to obey and stay in God’s love. But they chose to turn away from God

and sin. They lost the eternal happiness God had given them. But God made a promise or a covenant to

the people that He would send His son, Jesus into the world to rebuild the friendship between God and

His people again.

Once a teacher of the law asked Jesus what is the greatest commandment. Jesus said, “The first greatest

commandment is to love the Lord your God with all your mind, soul and strength. The second greatest

commandment is to love your neighbor as yourself.” If we live these two great commandments, we live

the covenant.

Jesus taught us to treat others with kindness and respect which shows God’s caring love. In school, we

collected food, money and clothing for the poor and homeless. In class, we designed cards for the

military to show our care and support for them. we can show kindness and respect to our friends, even

those whom we don’t like, making good choices, being a good role model of love and kindness, doing

our responsibilities and obeying our teachers.

Lent is the best time to grow closer to God’s constant love for us. Because Lent is in spring, as the

trees and plants cherish, it shows us God’s perfection in creation and His great love for the whole

world. At home we can be a good brother and sister to our siblings and the best children to our

parents. God gave us a lot of role models that show God’s caring love for us. Mother Teresa was one of

them who showed God’s pure, holy love for the poor in spirit. For over fifty years, she has been serving

the poor, sick, dying and homeless. With God’s grace, many men and women joined in her work for the

poor, many people were inspired of her great, loving care for the poor and the Church recognized her

and has called her a Blessed. This shows that if we grow more to God’s caring love we can succeed in

anything we do and say for others. Mother Theresa’s famous quoting is, “The greatest disease is being

uncared, unwanted, and unloved. There are many who are dying for a little love.”

Jesus taught us that loving God includes loving our enemies. It is easy to love people whom we like, but

it is hard to love those whom we hate. Jesus, himself, is the best example of forgiving love. At the time

he was dying on the cross, Jesus prayed to His Father to forgive those who had hurt him. Another great

example was Pope John Paul II. He was a living sign to the man who shot him. Reflecting on all these

great examples, we may prepare our hearts for the coming of the Kingdom of Heaven and we may also

help establish the Kingdom of Heaven on earth that is filled with God’s love.

Let us Pray:

Father in Heaven, grant that we may have divine strength to prefer God’s love to everything

else, so that we may walk in the way of your commandments.

Amen.


God’s love by Chris Jose


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A big Thank you...

We had a successful fundraising

program on May 19th. We'd like to

use this opportunity to thank every-

one who worked hard for the suc-

cess of it. The Fund Raising effort

was begun during last Aug/Sep time

frame and it is one of the longest

ventures that St Jude community

ever undertaken. This Fund Raising

also had the biggest team who were

generous with their time and tal-

ents. We almost had the entire

community work one way or the

other for the success of the program. This also strengthened our community ties and also sprouted in every-

one's mind the need for our own Church. Above all, we had the blessings of God as we can see that May 19th

went on very smoothly.

Fund raising wouldn't have been successful without Fr. Tijo’s leadership and guidance. His aggressive and self-

less effort motivated all of the community.

A big thanks to

Regi Alexander who coordinated the whole fundraising program into a success.

Trustees Jilson and Paul Pottanatt for the wonderful guidance and hard work.

Regi Jose and Sujith for their over all hard work for fundraising management and sponsorship

management for the success of the program.

Rajesh for great designs and hard work; and Dilip for making souvenir come true.

For Bringing the sponsors- Regi Jose, Gregory Kalarikunnel, Johnson Myalil, Thomas Thomas, Jinu

John, Jose Paranilam, Regi Alexander and Joseph Ayroorkaran.

Ticket Reservation team - Roslyn Tomy, Preena Robert, Joshy Joseph, Manju Teji

Accounting/ Front Desk - Charles Thomas, Jaison Jacob, Jinu John, Jose Thomas.

Usher Team - Tony Augustine, Binochen Pavu, Boban Jose, Deepa Sergin, Jimmy Jose, Justine Jose,

Jyothi Sony, Meera Shajan, Mini Charles, Nibu Wilson, Pushpa Andrews, Rajesh Joy, Sanjive, Shiny Jojo,

Shyla Jeril, Smitha Saju, Sony Cheruvathur, Sterina Jophy, Tomy Paul, Neena Sujith, Davis Pallan, Sippy

Joseph, Alex Jacob, Sergin John

Sound / Light - Shaju Joseph, Davis Pallan, Shajan Paul, Alex Jacob

Stage Management - Rony Thomas, Jophy Jose

Raffle - Biju Kadapurath and Sajan Joseph

Youth Team helped with raffle- Roshen, Joana, Mia, Jianna, Ashlyn, Reem, Amalu, Jerin, Amith

Charles

Hospitality and Food - Sajith Thoppil, Sathian Pinchappan, Bejoy Thomas, Jeril Philip

Ticket Sales - Alex Jacob, Amit Antony, Bejoy Thomas, Biju Joseph , Biju Kadapurathu, Charles Tho-

mas, David Pallan, Davis Pallan Jr., Devassy Pallan, Dilip Vadakkoot, Gregory Kalarikunnel, Jaison Jacob,

Jereesh Jose, Jilson Joseph, Jinu John, Jojo Mathew, Jose Thomas, Joseph Andrews, Joshy Joseph, Justin

Jose, Paul Pottanatt, Regi Alexander, Regi Jose, Rony Thomas, Sajan Joseph (George), Sajit h Thoppil,

Saju Thomas, Sathian pinchappan, Sergin John, Shaju Joseph, Siby Kappan, Siby Pothen, Sippy Jo-

seph, Sony Cheruvathur, Sony Kuruvilla, Sujith Abraham, Teji Manalel, Thomas Thomas, Tomy

Paul, Tony Augustine, Vinson Palathingal,

Souvenir - Dilip Vadakkoot, Antony Kalikka, Alex Jacob, Sony Kuruvilla, Neena Sujith, Rajesh Roy,

Sergin John, Smitha Regi and Shyla Joseph.

Design Work - Rajesh Joy and Sajith Thoppil


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If you wish to donate to church or even have Mass Intentions, please contact the Trustees or Council members. Your contribu-

tions are greatly appreciated and would be used towards introducing new activities or improving existing activities for kids, youth,

choir etc. In addition we are always in need of volunteers especially in the areas highlighted below:

Altar Service: The church is seeking volunteers for altar service. If you are interested in becoming an Altar

Server, please contact Mr. Sergin John (703 395 2469) for further information.

Lectors: If you would like to be a reader at Sunday Masses, please contact Mrs. Rinsy Jimmy (703 437 5396)

Music Ministry: Do you love to sing? Come; get acquainted with a great group of adults and kids. Have some fun!

No prior experience required. Please contact Mr. Shaju Joseph (703 901 6504) for further information.

Catechism Classes: If you wish to enroll your child or volunteer for teaching, please contact Mr. Tomy Paul (703

470 0708).

Fellowship and Refreshments: To sponsor refreshments for our community, please contact Mr. Sajith Thoppil

(571 224 5067).

Parish Bulletin: If you wish to contribute to our parish bulletin by way of articles, stories, or reflections, please

contact Mrs.Shyla Joseph (703 880 8274).

Advertising in the Parish bulletin:For advertising space in the parish bulletin, contact Mr. Charles(703 599

6748) .

L o o k i n g f o r W a y s t o C o n t r i b u t e

Congratulations to winners of Sunday school competition


C a l e n d a r o f E v e n t s

June 3, 2012 Trinity Sunday

June 7, 2012 Corpus Christi

June 17, 2012 Fathers Day

July 3, 2012 Dukhrana (St. Thomas Feast)

August 24-26, 2012 Abhishegagni Convention

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Fr. Tijo Mullakkara 267 346 3026

Paul Pottanat 703 790 1933

Jilson Joseph 703 599 6748

Regi Perimchellor 703 636 1995

Sujith Abraham 703 310 9985

Jojo Joseph 703 349 2921

Tomy Paul 703 470 0708

Rony Thomas 571 261 9221

Smitha Regi 703 542 7726

Joseph Ayoorkaran 650 867 1443

Sajith Thoppil 571 224 5067

Shaju Joseph 703 901 6504

Shyla Joseph 703 880 8274

Vinson Palathingal 703 568 8070

Antony Kalikka 703 573 3178

Dilip Vadakkot 571 230 3444

George Manalel 703 631 4580

Regi Jose 703 542 7726

Justin Jose 301 216 0678

Jereesh Jose 703 477 3207

Pushpa Andrews 703 772 2234

Amit Antony 703-971-4394

Thomas Thomas 703 659 0874

Jimmy Jose 703 437 5396

Jose Thomas 571 643 0833

Special Offices

Johnson Myalil 703 464 0831

Saju Thomas & Sojan

Alex

703 659 0874 &

703 281 1020

Ministries

Sergin John 703 395 2469

Joseph Jacob 703 322 1424

Rinsy Jimmy 703 437 5396

M a r r i a g e

P r e p a r a t i o n

C o u r s e

The upcoming Marriage Preparation Courses:

Date: June 08-10, 2012

Location: Cathedral, Mar Thoma Sleeha, Chicago, IL

Contact: Fr Joy Alapatt at [email protected]

(201-951-1701)

Date: June 15-17, 2012

Location: Sacred Heart Knanaya Church, Maywood, IL

Contact: Fr Saji Pinarkayil at [email protected]

(224-659-6586)

Date: Jul 20-22, 2012

Location: St Thomas Church, Philadelphia, PA

Contact: Fr John Melepuram at [email protected]

(215-808-4052)

New To The Parish

We extend a warm welcome to all our new members!

Please contact the trustees or any council member if

you have any questions. Do also reach out to them to

understand how to get involved and become active

members in the parish . To receive updates about our

community and apply for membership, please join our

email group at :http://groups.google.com/group/NVA-

SYROMALABAR.

For up-to-date information, please visit community cal-

endar at http://www.my.calendars.net/

nvasyromalabar

Answers to crossword puzzle from page 2:

Across: 4. Barabbas, 5. Peter

Down: 1. Golgotha, 2. Judas, 3. Pilate

http://groups.google.com/group/NVA-SYROMALABAR

http://groups.google.com/group/NVA-SYROMALABAR

http://www.my.calendars.net/nvasyromalabar

http://www.my.calendars.net/nvasyromalabar


Sunday Readings

June 3, 2012

First Reading : Dt 4:32-34, 39-40

Second Reading : Rom 8:14-17

Gospel : Mt 28:16-20

June 10, 2012

First Reading : Ex 24:3-8

Second Reading : Heb 9:11-15

Gospel : Mk 14:12-16, 22-26

June 17,2012

First Reading : Ez 17:22-24

Second Reading : 2 Cor 5:6-10

Gospel : Mk 4: 26-34

June 24,2012

First Reading : Is 49:1-6

Second Reading : Acts 13:22-26

Gospel : Lk 1:57-66, 80

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T h a n k Y o u

Refreshment Sponsor for the month of May:

Thomas & Nissy Thomas

Church Setup & Refreshments:

Special thanks to the parishioners from Herndon II area for setting up the refresh-

ments and cleaning for the month of May. All parishioners from Alexandria ward

are requested to volunteer for the month of June.

Article “Submission” Deadline

The deadline for submitting articles and announcements for the bulletin for the

month of July is 19th June. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Sony Kuruvilla

(703-327-7231). A big “Thank you” to all the contributors for this month.

May Bulletin edited by Asha Tony

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The members of St. Jude Syro-Malabar Catholic Church of Northern

Virginia expresses their sincere gratitude to Rev. Fr. Tony Mannarku-

lam and Rev. Msgr. Antony Thundathil for celebrating Holy Mass.

Last but not the least, Heartfelt Thank you to Rev. Fr. Tijo Mullakara

for celebrating Holy Mass and homilies and also for his spiritual guidance

for the month of May.

A c c o u n t I n f o r m a t i o n

M o n t h o f m a y

Total Collection: $1,958.00

For more information contact Mr. Jojo Mathew (703 349 2921).

All your financial contributions to the parish are tax deductible and

hence, in order to receive acknowledgment for your contributions at

the end of the fiscal year, please make your contributions by check pay-

able to St. Jude Syro-Malabar Catholic Mission or if you are con-

tributing in cash, please enclose it in a sealed envelope with your mail-

ing address.

E d i t o r i a l

B O A R D

Shyla Joseph 703-880-8274

Sony Kuruvilla 703-327-7231

Binochan Pavu 703-286-7586

Asha Tony 703-893-0203

Jophy Jose 585-750-9202

Charles Thomas 703-222-4682

Jeril Philip 571-246-0670

Alex Jacob 410-603-2911

O b i t u a r y

We’re sad to announce the demise of Mr. Cherian Jose Pallikka-

parambil (68) who died on May 20, 2012. He is survived by his wife and

his two sons, Sajeev Cherian Pallikkaparambil (our parishioner) and

Mathew Cherian Palikkaparambil.


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