NEWS TIME - August 2008
Few facts for the emergence of a community College in Pondicherry
On Wednesday, June 25, 2008 Rev. Fr. Sebastian Chittilappilly and Fr.Joby Chackalackal visited the Cluny Community College at Tindivanam, Villupuram District. Our Fathers could also talk with Rev. Sr. Magdalene, Principal at least two hours. The college offers 4 one-year courses for poor and school dropout girls from nearby villages. They do have a newly built RC building with four class rooms, four labs and an office room with the specifications required by the Tamilnadu Open University.Apart from the community college they run a hostel for the girls who join the college, a pre-primary school and a tailoring centre. They have got a hospital and a Matric. Hr. Sec. School for girls just near to this college campus. She encouraged our Fathers to start such a college and if we are willing, it would be a great social concern that we can have towards the village youth, providing them some kind of vocational training and hence job opportunity. But it should be considered as a social service done by the province since it imposes a financial liability every year. This is the third year after its commencement. They offer courses such as Fashion designing, Health assistant training, Pre-primary teacher training and DTP training. They selected these courses only because they will be able to send their students for practical training in their own pre-primary school, Matric. School, tailoring centre and hospital as it is demanded by the curriculum.
Moreover they will be able to accommodate many of them in their own institutions. First year she had 100 students in total. Except very few all of them were placed mostly in their own institutions. In the Second year she could get only 80 students. This year so far she got only 40. But she expects few more join. There is a gradual fall in the strength despite of all the placements, hostel facilities, etc. She admits that this may be due to drying out of job opportunities in these fields. In order to survive she has to explore the possibilities in some other fields, success of which, is uncertain. Since the course-fee collected from the students is too low to meet the running expenses, she has to get at least 2.5 lakhs per year towards the salary of teachers.
There are eight tutors, in which three have their own sisters who are trained. Principal gets a financial relaxation since she does not want to pay for sisters. Annual fee collected from a fashion designing student is Rs.6000. The university issues the student identity card only when the college remits Rs.3000/ to it. The text books will be provided by the university only after one month. Before the commencing of the exam the college has to remit Rs.1000/- as exam fee. Only Rs.2000/- is with the management. college has to provide the student necessary note books, stationery, uniform and the materials needed for the training out of the above amount . Finally about Rs.750/- may be with the management. She has to meet the running expenses and maintenances of the college and finally she has to find out some other sources for paying teachers the salary.
An approximate estimate in case of 30 intakes
Particulars Rs. No. Income Expense Fee Collection 6000 30 180000 University: for Text 3000 30 90000 Exam Fee 1000 30 30000 Salary: Teachers @ Rs.5000 60000 2 120000 Salary: Office Assistant @Rs.3000 36000 1 36000 Salary: Sweeper @ Rs.2000 24000 1 24000 Uniform 750 30 22500 Note books, Stationery 200 30 6000 Lab Expenses 400 30 12000 Maintenance, Running Expenses 50000 50000 Total 180000 390500 Expenditure over income 210500
Apart from these recurring expenses we need to invest for the infrastructure and advertisements. For affiliation and caution deposit another one lakh rupees is to be set apart. Head of the college is principal or coordinator, holding at least a post graduation, preferably MSW. The tutors need a post graduation with specialization. Before all the above what we need to do is an analysis in which we understand the need of the local society. We have to make a thorough study about the youth population, the school, college dropouts, unemployed and the possibility of practical training and placements in and around the locality. This needs another investment. But this would be an asset for us if we could do it with the help of MSW professionals and if we include the possibility of starting a school (CBSE/Matric) or a professional college or a college of any other kind.This was a point of our discussion during the LFE Society General body meeting, which held.
BRO. GEO KOCHUTHARA
Bro. Geo Kochuthara cmi of our province, studying at Dharmaram College, Bangalore doing third year theology, is found missing from Dharmaram College since 20th Sunday, 2008. He was in Dharmaram parlour at 7.00 p.m. to entrust the key of the vehicle and was seen by brothers at 7.30 p.m. going out of Dharmaram. He did not reach back.His brother and a few relatives were there in Dharmaram for more than a week after hearing this incident. Mean while, we made a search in the major Government hospitals and private hospitals. We have given a police complaint too. Until now, there is no progress in the investigation for the whereabouts of Bro. Geo Kochuthara. Please continue to pray.
SAMAGRA-ON ACTION
Saving the life of a 12 year old girl, Beneetha, added one more feather on the wing of Samagra. Hearty congrats to Rev.Fr. Jose Paul Edakkalathur for his bold steps. The case history of Beneetha goes like this. A shop owner named Mr. Sadhique called from Palakkad Town Railway station to inform about a wandering girl Beneetha of 12. When Child Line members reached there soon after the call, she was in a very ugly and lonely situation. They brought her to CL center. CL team members interacted with her. Her origin is in Madhyapradesh. She started her long journey with one of her neighbor. When produced before Chief Judicial Magistrate she was temporarily sheltered at the Mahila Mandiram, Muttikulangara, Palakkad. CL team located her parents through the mobile number she gave, while interaction. Her father and two policemen from Madhyapradesh reached Palakkad. CL team again produced them before Chief Judicial Magistrate, Palakkad. Chief Judicial Magistrate ordered to send the child along with her father. CL team witnessed unforgettable moments in her life when she set out to her city with her father….If anybody come across children in distress or in need of care and protection please contact CHILDLINE TOLL FREE NUMBER 1098. Mean while, Fr. Jose Paul Edakkalathur will make a visit to Germany from 23rd Aug till 22nd Sept, to share his experience in CL and to get the support.
HIGHER STUDIES-ABROAD
Fr.Shoji Pellissery reached Germany as a Research Scholar to do his higher studies.
Fr. Pellissery Shoji
Shoji Pellissery
Universitätsklinikum,
Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel,
Universitäts-Hautklinik,
Schittenhelmstraße 7, 24105 Kiel, Germany.
Tel : 0049-431-597-4767.
Cell : 017 683 158 546
Fr. Anil Thalakkottur reached Philippines to do his higher studies in Mass-communication.
East asian pastoral institute (EAPI)
Ataneo de manila university
Loyola heights, p.o. Box 221, U.P. Campus,
Quezon city, Philippines
Tel : (632) 426-5901 to 03
Cell: 00639297424500
All the best and Prayers.
PROVINCIAL HOUSE
Rev. Fr. Provincial has been elected as the President of CRI in the meeting held in Plakkad. Hearty Congrats. The meeting stressed the need of Catechetical education among students by means of media. Rev. Fr. Philip Ponthecken and Fr. Thomas Chalackal moved from provincial house to new building attached to Chavara Vidya Bhavan Metric. H. Sec school which was blessed on 12th July, 2008 and named as ‘CHAVARA VIHAR’. The Dining Hall of Provincial House is extended to make it more spacious and comfortable.
COMMITTEES:
Committee for preparing Provincial Statutes
for all the stages of formation:
Fr. Anto Vattakkuzhy (convener)
Fr. Saju Chackalackal
Fr. Johnson Panachickal
Fr. Winson Moyalan
Fr. Sabu Pallai
Committee for Evaluation of Dialogue Centres:
Fr. Joy Kolengadan (convener)
Fr. Davis Thattil (member)
Fr. Joy Arackal (member)
FROM AUSTRALIA….
Fr. Wilson Chakkyath could participate in the World Youth Day 2008 Celebrations in Sydney, Australia from July 15th till 20th . Around 4,00,000 young people from all over the world, participated in the event Fr. Wilson Chakkyath, along with other 4000 priests could concelebrate with Pope for the Concluding Holy Mass.
IN CANADA
Rev. Fr. Paulson Kannanaickal landed in Canada safely, on 1st August. We all wish him all the best and fruitful pastoral ministry in Canada.
VACATION IN INDIA
Fr.John Peter reached Coimbatore on 31st July to spend his vacation. He visits our houses and shares his experiences. Most hearty Welcome. As next, he takes charge as a Chaplain of a Hospital of 400 beds.
Rev. Fr. Francis Thaivalappil will reach here on Friday September 12th for his vacation. Most Hearty welcome.
Fr. George Mariadoss also plans to visit Province during his vacation. The date is not yet fixed. Most hearty welcome.
DHARMARAM COLLEGE
Feast of Sacred Heart of Jesus was celebrated on 22nd June 2008, solemn Mass which was followed by Eucharistic procession to the DVK auditorium. Prshitha Brothers visited Vidyavanam Ashram on 12th July, during outing on Saturday. Rev. Fr. Francis Vineeth and Fr. Sabu Vellanikkaran welcomed us. Dharmaram Preshihta community has given a warm welcome to Rev. Fr. Provincial on Thursday, 10th July and celebrated feast of Rev. Fr. Provincial, Fr. Saju Chackalackal and Bro. Joy Chirayath. As the part of General Formation Council meeting, which held from 18th July till 20th, Rev. Fr. Prior General, General Councilors, Provincials and formators were present in Dharmaram College, especially our fathers Rev. Fr. Varghese Kokkadan, Fr. Paul Savio Pudussery and Fr. Sabu Pallai.
SANTHOME, CHENNAI
Heart-felt thanks to Rev. Fr. Shaju Pellissery for his valuable service as Principal and House-superior for continuous 6 years. Greetings to newly appointed Principal Rev. Fr. Babu Thattil. Preshitha matric, H. Sec. school is now officially renamed as ‘CHRIST SCHOOL’. Hearty welcome to Bro.Thomas Arackal who joined Santhome for Theological Studies. Sathome community celebrated the House-feast on 23rd July. Dn. Dany Kokkadan presented a paper on Pope’s Encyclical ‘Spe Salvi’ and well appreciated by the audience. Bro. Thomas Arackal secured a first class in B.A. from Christ College, Bangalore. Hearty Congrats. Santhome community made a one-day picnic to Dharmapuri and from there to Hogenakkal along with Fr. Stephen Thachil.
VOCATION DRIVE @ MANNUTHY
On every first Thursdays ‘night vigil’ is observed in Preshitharam, Mannuthy and nearby parishes,under the guidance of Fr. Anto Nayankara, vocation Promoter and Fr. Joseph Vitheyathil to empower the vocation. YUVODAYA, a student development programme was conducted in Avila H.Sec school collaborating 200 students from 4 different schools in Coimbatore. Let’s all join together to mould up the Vocation Drive.
@ DEEPAHAM…..
Rev. Fr. Provincial made his visit to Deepaham and they welcomed him solemnly. Deepaham community gave a grant farewell to Rev. Fr. Thomas Thottungal, former Director, who had been there for six years as the director of Deepaham community. They sincerely thanked Fr. Thomas for his wonderful service rendered to the community. They also thanked Rev. Fr. Paul Thekkiniath for his timely service to the community as acting Director for one month. Bros. Sabu Elavathingal, Jenson Pynadath, Shijo Chalissery and Dinto Vaidyakaran joined Deepaham for their college studies. All the best for their studies. Rev. Fr. Davis Thattil took charge as the new Director of Deepaham and the welcoming ceremony was conducted along with some traditional celebrations.
WITH THE PRESENCE OF NEW GURU....
After the Ashram experience the postulants, returned their home, Arul Illam, on 10th July. On the 15th July community gave a fond farewell to former novice master, Fr. Davis Thattil. Rev. Fr. Provincial presided over the farewell function. On the 15th July itself, Fr. Provincial gifted vehicle to Arul Illam. Fr. Anto Vattakkuzhy, the new Novice Master took charge o Arul Illam on the 1st August accompanied by Rev. Fr. Provincial and Fr. John Peter and Fr. Anto was given a very warm welcome by the Fathers and Postulants. Fr. John Peter Muringathery sweetened the community with German jokes and European sweets. In silence and prayer we are preparing ourselves for the solemn entrance to the Canonical Novitiate on the 8th September, 2008. Please remember them in your valuable prayers.
WITH A NEW FACE…
Rev. Fr. Provincial Blessed the new dining hall of Sanjoss Balabavan Attappady on 28th July 2008. A new endeavor to plant rubber was also inaugurated by Rev. Fr. Provincial thereafter. Rev. Fr. Winson Moyalan and others were present for the function. ‘CISHIOT’(Centre for Information Sharing in to the Origins of the Tribals), an Organization for the welfare of Adivasis was evolved. Akshaya Computer Centre launches new training programmes for students.
LFMS MESSENGER....
Fr. Paul Thekkiniath joined LFMS as assistant Rector as well as a B.Ed student on July 16, 2008.This year many of our brothers are in the school team. Bros. Bipin and Jijo are in the volley ball team. Bros. George, Anson and Bro. Delvin are the shining stars among the football players. Hearty Congrats. The mid-term exams are over by 26th July. We celebrated the feast of Rev. Frs. Poly Payyappilly and Paul Thekkeniath with solemn-sung Mass and a grand dinner in the night. Mr. Rijo MSW, the newly appointed staff for the social work department is presently accommodated at LFMS. Since he is a Maths graduate, his service is being utilized for the science students here.
NEWS FROM ST. THOMAS ASHRAM
On the occasion of St. Thomas Day Rev. Fr. Anto Nayankara celebrated the Holy Mass and Fr. Joseph Panackal delivered the Message of the day. Community celebrated the feast of Rev. Fr. Rector and Fr. Tony Kollannur in a solemn manner. Rev.Frs. John Peter Muaringathery and Paulson Kannanaickal visited the community and shared their experiences. Thank you Fathers.
ENTRUSTED TO THE CARE AND SUPPORT:
Newly bought land in Hosur is entrusted to Carmel Monastery,
Erode. St. Thomas CMI Centre Puducherry is entrusted to
Bharathamatha Ashram, Palakkad. Let new vision and Mission
blossom under the Divine Providence.
DIVYODAYA..
Divyodaya family celebrated ‘PASTORS DAY’ in connection with Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Pastors shared their experieces and feelings and it enriched the gathering. Rev.Frs. Provincial and Vicar Provincial also were present for the meeting. Divyodaya conducted a Stamp-coin exhibition competition for school students on the theme Natuaral Harmony, National Integration and Religious Harmony.
FROM THE DIARY OF AN ADVOCATE...Fr. Joy Arackal has officially enrolled as a member of Bar Council and became a full-fledged Advocate. The ceremony took place in Bangalore High Court. Rev. Fr. Francis Kizhakkumthala was present for the ceremony. Hearty Congratulations, best Wishes and prayers.
GREETINGS…..
The Feast of Mount Carmel was solemnly celebrated in Carmel Monastery, Erode on 19th July. Fr. Joju Chiriyankandath was the main celebrant for the Holy Mass, Fr.Anto Nayankara delivered the message and Fr. Joseph Panackal led the procession. Festal Greetings.
HAPPY FEAST
Bro. Godly Tharakan (aug-14)
HAPPY BIRTH DAY
Fr. Sebstian Parayil (aug-4)
Bro.Thomas Arackal (aug-5)
Br. Sabu Elavathingal (aug-6),
Fr. Paul Parayil (aug-7)
Bro. Jolbin Kanimattathil (aug-9)
Fr. Francis Kizhakkumthala(aug-10)
Fr. Jose Valiyaveetil (aug-10)
Fr. Thomas Chalackal (aug-15)
Fr. Sebstian Chittilappilly (aug-18)
Fr. Poly Payyappilly (aug-18)
Fr. Wilson Chakkyath (aug-20)
Fr. Philips Ponthecken (aug-24)
Fr. Joby Chackalackal (aug-26)
Fr. Raphael Pullokkaran (aug-29)
SUHRUTH BHAVAN
Recently, Suhruth Bhavan had to face a difficulty and was closed for few days on an issue of lack of Legal recognition as a Charitable trust from the part of Govt. The recognition passed on 9th Aug, 2008. At present, students stay in three different houses nearby and continue their studies. The new block for Suhruth Bhavan is under construction. Blessing ceremony will take place at 3.30 p.m. 27th Sept, 2008.
UDAYAM
Construction work of the Chapel and renovation works are in progress at Udayam, Chennimalai.
NEW TRANSFERS:
From To
Fr. Jain Kuzhiyanimattathil Suhruth Bhavan Sacred Heart,
(Ottappalam) (Perinthalmanna)
Fr. Stephen Thachil Sacred Heart, Carmel Illam (Perinthalmanna) (Dharmapuri)
Fr. Shaju Pellissery Lisieux Monastery Lisieux Bhavan
(Saibaba Colony) (Saravanampatty)
Fr. Poly Payyappilly will remain as the Director of Preshitha Nilayam,Kaundampalayam and officially, he will be the member of Lisieux monastery, Saibaba Colony.
CHAMPIONS....
Students of Chavara Vidya Bhavan have proved their unity and power, securing a 3rd postion in the Band-competition, where 50 schools participated in it. Heary Congrats.
VAAZHTHUKKAL…
Fr. Antony Vazhappilly has been selected for M.A in Tamil at Periyar University, Salem. Best Wishes and prayers.
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ZONAL Monthly Recollections:
Coimbatore Zonal monthly recollection was conducted on 26th July,2008. Rev. Fr. Poly Payyappilly gave the message based on ‘Spe Salvi’. Rev. Fr. Raphael Kanjarathingal led the Adoration session thereafter.
Salem Zonal monthly recollection was made livelier by the message of Rev. Fr. George Hadrian Ambookan.
MEETING WITH THE BISHOP OF DHARMAPURI
Rev. Fr. Provincial had a formal meeting on 08-08-08 with the bishop of Dharmapuri, Bp.Joseph Antony Iruthayaraj, sdb. It was very cordial. His Excellency was waiting for us. Rev. Fr.Provincial presented him a ‘Ponnadai’ and gifts and the discussion was very fruitful. Rev. Fr. Provicial made it clear that we want to work with the diocese according to the directions of the Bishop. Bishop told us that they do not have a spiritual renewal centre and suggested the need for a spiritual renewal centre for priests, religious and the people of the diocese. Bishop said that he will present it in the priests’ Senate and will give us the reply. We also met the diocesan procurator who, also shared the same feeling precisely the necessity of a spiritual renewal centre especially for religious who are working in the diocese. Later we met the Vicar of the Cathedral Church in whose jurisdiction our property comes. He is the director of all Renewal programmes of the diocese. He welcomed and appreciated our service at Dharmapuri. He is also very much willing to work with us in the renewal programme. We also met a few representatives of the local people who are interested and are very active in the field of Charismatic renewal. They asked for a chapel out side the farm house so that they can come and pray. We did not make any promises to them but told them that we will discuss these matters in the provincial council and will let them know about the details.
COMPUTER LITERACY AND EXCELLENCY AWARD
Carmel Matric. Hr. Sec. School, Erode wins award for its computer Literacy and Excellency. The award Rs.1,00,000 and Trophy will be given during the function that takes place in New Delhi. Hearty congrats to Rev. Fr. Principal and his team for their relentless effort.
ASSOCIATE VOCATION PROMOTER:
Fr. Joju Chiriyankandath is appointed as the Associate Vocation Promoter of our Province.
Hearty congrats.
Greetings….
Bharathamatha community celebrated its House-feast on 16th August.
Hearty Festal Greetings.
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