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	May 2007 News
	May 20 May 13 6:30pm	St. Vincent De PAul Society Particular Council Meeting at Mapranam Church MASCO Programme
	April 2007 News
	April 9-11 April 20 April 29 6:30pm	Intensive Catechism Koithulsavam MASCO Programme




	SEPTEMBER News
	October Events Oct.1-31: Rosary Month Oct.01: Feast of St. Therese of Lisieux Oct.22: Mission Sunday, Ten Days Solemn Rosary Begins Oct.31: Conclusion of Solemn Rosary
	September 21:Thirunnal Ettamidam, Oottu Sadhya, CLC Anniversary We celebrated the Ettamidam of the Feast. Solemn Mass started at 9.30 a.m. Msgr. Bosco Puthur (Rector, Major Seminary Aluva) was the main celebrant. Fr. Vicar concelebrated. Due to heavy rain there wasd no procession. After the Mass, there was the Thiruseshippu Chumpanam. Oottu Sadhya blessing followed it. A lot of people came to take part in the Oottu Sadhya. Ettamidam evening was colored with CLC anniversary. There was public gathering in the beginning. After that, variety of entertainment programmes took place. The meeting started at 5.30 p.m. By 9.00 p.m. there was an Orchestra cum Mimics by Sagas IJK. The programme came to an end by 12.00 a.m.
	September14: Feast of Exaltation of the Cross The annual feast of the Church-Feast of Exaltation of the Cross-Kurisu Muttappante Thirunnal was solemnly celebrated on Sep.14. There were three Masses on the same day. Solemn Mass was started at 10.30 a.m. Mar Mathew Anikuzhikkattil, Bishop of Idukki was the main celebrant. Bishop was welcomed at Bishop House and was escorted by 4 two wheelers of the parishioners. From St. John Shrine there were many two wheelers to accompany him. Papaal Flag decorated two wheelers. Trustees gave bouquet and Garland to the Bishop. The programmme started with lighting the lamp. Bishop, concelebrants, deacon and trustees lighted it. Solemn Mass followed it. Fr. Vicar, Fr. Biju Koonan VC (Potta Ashram), Msgr. M. Joseph (VG, Thrivanathapuram Latin Diocese), Fr. Jose Chunkkan CMI (Ex Principal, IJK Christ College) were the concelebrants. The Bishop also gave homily. Thirunnal Procession was started at 3.00 p.m. Fr. Jose Chunkkan gave leadership. Procession went up to Mapranam centre and then moved to the other side. Procession reached back the Church by 6.30 p.m. After that, there was the fire works and veneration of the relic of Holy Cross. September 15: Commemoration of the Dead There was the remembrance of the departed souls of the parish. Mass was atarted at 6.30 a.m. After the Mass, there was the procession to the cemetery and office followed it. September13: Eve of Parish Feast was celebrated Eve of Parish Feast was celebrated with variety of entertainment programmes. The programme started at 6.30 a.m. Rev. Fr. Shaju Edamana CMI (Principal, Devamatha Public School, Thrissur) was the main celebrant of the day. The programme started with Ladeenju. Roopam Ezhunnullikkal followed it. Chief Trustee and other trustees carried out Roopams. After the Roopam Ezhunnullikkal there was the Solemn Mass. Fr. Augustine Ananilayil CMI and Fr. Vicar were the concelebrants. Also there was the homily. Solemn Mass was followed by procession. It went up to St. Rose Shrine and took a round around the church. After the Mass, Fr. Vicar blessed Nercha Payasam. Thriteliyikkal was started at 5.00 p.m. Bishop Andrews Thazhath (Auxiliary Bishop Pf Thrissur) was the main celebrant. Programme started with Ladeenju and Novena at St. John Shrine. Also there was the homily. After the Novena Bishop gave leadership to light up the candles. Pushpa Kurisu was solemnly given to Mr. Raju Meenparambil, Pushpa Kurisu President. It was then tasken to the Theru and procession was started. Procession reached back the church by 10.00 p.m. There was a mini fire works.

	September 10: Samanyam 2006 A socio-cultural-religious-get together (Samanyam) was conducted on Sep.10 under the leadership of Social Action. Paykkattumana Sreedharan Namboodhirippad (IJK Koodalmanikyam Kshethram), Janab Savad (Juma Masjid, Karuvannur), and Msgr. Jose Kavungal (V.G., IJK Diocese) gave talks on the day. Fr. Vicar welcomed all. There were the variety cultural events. Also there was the releasing and distribution of religious symbols. Tea was served to all. There was a beautiful Pookkalam. Mapranam UAE Parish Members association distributed financial aid to the poor people. Also there was the distribution of Rice by Vincent De Paul. September 9: Onam Celebration & Sports Events Onam Celebration and Sports Events were conducted on Sep.9 under the able leadership of Junior CLC. It started with lighting up of the lamp by Fr.Vicar and Executives. Also there was Thiruvathirakkali, Reception to Maveli and Variety of Sports events. At last Payasam was distributed to all. The programme started at 10.00 a.m. and end up by 1.00 p.m.
	This Months Events September 2: Saukyam 2006 (Rogee Dhinam) September 3: Pookala Malsaram (Senior CLC) September 5: Flag Hoisting for the Feast During the Thiruvonam day, Bp. James Pazhayattil hoisted the flag for the feast. Also there was the inauguration of the distribution of the Souvenir ‘Snehageetham’. The ceremonies started at 7.00 a.m. September 8: B’day of Bl. Virgin Mary In connection with the feast there was the Solemn Sung High Mass at 6.30 a.m. After the Mass, there was the Rosary Procession. September 9: Onam Celebrations (Junior CLC) September 10: Matha-Samskarika-Sauhrudha Sammelanam (Social Action) September 13: Pushpa Kurisu September 14: Feast of Exaltation of the Cross September 21: Ettamidam, Uuttu Sadhya CLC Anniversary

	AUGUST News
	August 15, 2006 CLC Day, Independence Day, Feast of Our Lady of Assumption Koinonia 2006 (Couples Day) This day was adorned with a lot of specialties. There were two Holy Masses. First Mass was dedicated for CLC. For that Mass, Presidents of Senior, Professional and Junior CLC made the offerings of flower, frankincense, and candle. After the Mass, CLC members gathered in front of the Church for flag hoisting. Also there was a speech on St. Ignatius Loyola by Antony Sunny. After that medals were blessed and distributed to the newly joined members. Also there was the oath taking and Marian Song. In the same afternoon, we celebrated the Koinonia 2006. The programme was in the Snehanjali Hall. Xavier Pallipadan, a police officer from DYSP office led the class. The class came to an end by 4.40 p.m. It was started at 2.00 p.m. After the seminar there was light refreshment. The Mass started at 5.00 p.m. Fr. Sebastian Panjikkaran led the Mass. After the Mass, there was the renewal of Marriage vows. The programme came to an end by 7.00 p.m.
	JULY News July 16: Athmaniravil Yuvajana Sangamam A Yuvajana Sangamam was conducted on July 16. The programme started with the Holy Mass. After the Mass, there was the Yuvajana Rally to the Mar Sleeva Cultural Centre (Snehanjali Parish Hall). As the Rally reached the hall, there was the street play, registration, snehavirunnu and seminar. After the seminar, a pocket edition Bible, certificate and scapular pf Our Lady of mount Carmel were distributed to all. Fr. Wilson Tharayil CMI (Principal, Christ Vidya Nikethan, Irinjalakuda) guided the yuvajanasangamaam. Rev. Dr. Varghese Palathingal (Vicar), Deacon Biju Kottackal, Anoop Baby Arackal, Antony Manjaly and Joby Machingal gave leadership for the programme.
	JULY News Protest Against ‘The Kerala Professional Colleges Bill 2006’ As a part of showing solidarity to the Protest, Holy Cross Church Mapranam also sent the protest to the concerned authorities. Letters were E-mailed in the name of Parish Council, Mar Sleeva Association for Rural Guidance, Social Welfare Centre, Social Action and Holy Cross High School. It was sent to The President of India, Prime Minister of India, President of AICC and Arjun Singh.
	JULY News MLA Award : July 15: MLA Award for Mapranam Holy Cross High School for the Best Performance in SSLC 2005-06 presented by Adv. Thomas Unniyadan. Tittu Thomas : A+ Grade for all subjects SSLC 2005-06 Jithu Anto: Highest Marks scored in SSLC 2005-06 ( check gallery )
	JULY News July 16: - Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. “My Lord and My God”. July 3, Dukhrana feast is the day to commemorate the martyrdom of St. Thomas the apostle of India. The above-mentioned statement of St. Thomas highlights the deep faith experience of the saint. The resurrected Jesus is our Lord and our God. We are also called to give life witness to This faith. In this modern changing scenario, there is a tendency to misinterpret the personality of Jesus and the authenticity of the Bible admixtures with Facts and Fictions. We should be able to discern such tendencies. We should get rid of the unhealthy tendencies, which is against the Teachings of Christ and that of the Bible. The Feast of Our Lady of Assumption is a fulfillment of the holy life of BL. Mary. Let us also build up a life based on the heavenly life. Let us rise above from evil tendencies and grow into the life of God’s children. July 2: This day was colored with Catechism Day Celebrations. As usual, there were two Masses. The second Mass started with Lighting of the lamp by Fr. Vicar, Headmistress Mrs. Alphonsa Rappai, PTA President Mr. Varghese Karottu, Deacon Biju Kottackal and two Catechism School leaders. Also there was the offertory procession. The entire class leaders made the offerings. Just after the Mass, there was a public gathering in the High School Auditorium. Children performed variety of entertainment programs. Also there was the prize distribution On the same day after noon, there was the P.T.A. meeting. After the report reading and presentation of the accounts, new office bearers were selected. By 3.15 p.m. there was a beautiful seminar on catechism day by Fr. George Thottan CMI. The meeting came to an end by 5.00 p.m.
	June News
	Parish News June 18: - June 18 was the Bible Day. It was celebrated with a variety of programmes. For the first Holy Mass, there was the Dedication of the Bible and Bible procession. Fro the second Mass, there was the Bible procession, Bible Rally, Bible Swearing, Bible Veneration, etc. Between 7.00 p.m.-8.00 p.m. at homes all the family members gathered and there was the Family prayers, Dedication of the Bible, Sharing thoughts from the Bible and Prayers depending on Bible. Thus the Bible Day was celebrated in a prayerful atmosphere. June 4- A Day of Great Blessings June 4, 2006 was a day of great joy and blessing for Holy Cross church. The day was blessed by Confirmation, swearing ceremony of the New Trusties, Grotto Blessing, etc. Rt. Rev. Dr. James Pazhayattil the Bishop of Irinjalakuda reached the church exactly at 7.00 a.m. the candidates for confirmation together with Rev. Fr. Varghese Palathingal welcomed the Bishop. The programme of the day began with the Divine Liturgy. The new trusties read the readings of the day. After the homily confirmation was given to 41 candidates. Immediately after the Holy Communion, swearing ceremony took place. In order to enhance the beauty of the day Social Action gave a cheque to the Bishop as a medical aid, Professional CLC gave a cheque as educational aid, and catechism teachers gave some saris as wedding aid for poor girls. The medical aid was given to the deserving family at the same moment itself. As the Holy Mass got over, Bishop accompanied by the confirmed children, new trusties, altar boys and concelebrant proceeded to the premises of the Grotto. The grotto was blessed and dedicated to the Holy Mary. This Grotto deserves special attention as it coincides fidelity to tradition and openness to creativity. Around 10 of our new school going children wrote the name of Jesus for the first time after the blessing of the Grotto. Rev. Dr. Varghese Palathingal the Vicar gave the leadership for the program and Deacon Biju Kottackal was the M.C. (Master of Ceremonies) of the day. Catechism classes of the year 2006-2007 were inaugurated on the same day. This was the feast of Pentecost. On the same evening, the conclusion of the May month devotion to Bl. Mary was celebrated in St. Rose Shrine. After the prayers and message Jackfruit and Pachor were given to all. Also there was the fire works. St. Rose family units 1$ 2 gave the leadership for the programme. June 11: - General Body Meeting of the Church (Palli Pothuyogam) Palli pothuyogam was held on June 11, 2006. it mainly discussed on the September 14^th Feast of the Exaltaion of the Cross. Minutes of the Meeting Flag hoisting will be on September 5, 2006 Tuesday. It is decided that the rate of the 9 days Novena will be Rs.700/- On the fest day there will be three Masses. Mass I- 6.00 a.m. Mass II- 8.00 a.m. Mass III-10.00 a.m. The procession will be at 3.00 p.m. It begins from the church and goes directly to the Infant Jesus Shrine and then moves to South side and reaches back the church. The altar Boys will distribute the Prasaddam (Nercha Payasam) and the general organizing commiitte will give the leadership. The festal prsada food (Oottu Nercha) will be on the 8^th day after the feast (September21). The family unit’s central executive committee and Vincent De Paul Society will give the leadership. Those who take Nercha from the church itself will be free. For the sick people according to the list will also. Be free. But for those who are taking it to home will be charged Rs.10/ -. For the Nercha near the roopakkudu will be pori and mother’s association will give leadership for it. The bishops will the celebrants of the feast There will be two band sets and horns. Nercha cross was abandoned. Each family should contribute one coconut per coconut tree. Candle thulabharam will be Rs.50/ - per K.G. For the efficient and smooth functioning of the feast, the following committees were formed. - General Convener: Johnson Nayamkara (Trustee) - Joint Conveners: Jose Chakkrampulli & Jose Kallaparambil - Publicity Conveners: Sebi Kallaparambil, AJ Antony, James Thalkkottur, Chakkunni Ponthokkan, Wilson Nalleppilli & Stephen Erattuparambil - Lighting the Candle (September 13): St. George Unit (K.P. Antony)& St. John I (Tomy Edathuruthikkaran) - Church Decoration: Rev. Sr. Superior & Co. - Illumination: Rev. Fr. Vicar & Trusties - Pushpa Kurisu: President- Raju Meenparambil Secretary- Tomy Kallaparambil Treasurer- Johnson Komparakkaran Committee members- Sunny Aranattukarakkaran & Graitan Puthur Ainickal As usual, the Vincent DePaul Society will provide the sufficient rice for the oottunercha. For the 9 days Novena, priests of the relatives of the parishioners can be invited. Other Discussions: - Kodimaram: - the meeting unanimously held the view that church should have a kodimaram. - Documentary: - There was the discussion that a documentary show with light, sound & music can be done without any liability to the church. It is entrusted to the Choir Members. - Plus 2: - A resolution was passed by the meeting to send to Chief Minister, Education Minister, MLA, MP, Education Director & Village President for getting Plus 2 for our Holy Cross High School. - Account Auditing: In order to audit the church accounts Vincent and Pazhedathuparambil Devassy were entrusted. - Church Office Partitioning: Church Office can be partitioned for the efficient functioning. It was entrusted to the Trusties. - Church Pond: Protection of the church pond can be entrusted to Panchayath without giving them ownership. - New Shed: -A new shed be constructed for the Margadeepam Candle industry by demolishing the present shed. - Protest against Davinchi Code: - Resolution was taken to send a request to the concerned persons to stop the film show ‘Davinchi Code’ in Kerala. June 10: - Seminar on Precautions During the Rainy Season an Ayurvedic Touch On June 10, 2006 at 2.00 p.m. there was a seminar on ‘Precautions During the Rainy Season’. Dr. Anil Kumar guided the Seminar. Dr. Anil is a consultant Aurvedic doctor in Oushadi Chandrika, Irinjalakuda. He owns an Aurvedic clinic of his own. He spoke of Aurvedic precautions as well as remedies for diseases especially during the rainy season. Precautions: - *“Prevention is always better than cure”. We should develop an immune capacity. Some tips especially during the rainy season: - We should not drink the first rainy water. It may have a lot of waste materials. During the rainy season make use of hot drinking water. Chukku kappi is a best medicine. We should not allow the wastewater to remain in our premises. Make use of fresh food items. Make use of fresh water even for shower. We should not allow the wet cloths and dirty cloths to remain in our bedrooms. Our rooms should have proper air ventilation. Remedies: - If a person gets a disease, maximum care should be taken so that it willl not spread to others. If a person is suffering from fever, try to avoid the contact with him. When there is any symptom for fever, better to consult a doctor. Care should be taken to complete the prescribed course of the medicine. When there is fever, make a control for the food. Give sufficient rest for the body. Avoid the habit of washing the head when there is fever. Even for washing the mouth and so on, make use of hot water. Gargling and inhaling are always recommended. Make use of ‘Rasanadhi Podi’. It is good to drink hot water mingled with chemparathi and lemon. In total, the seminar was very useful. The mother’s association gave leadership for the programme. The seminar came to an end by 5.00 p.m. June 4- A Day of Great Blessings June 4, 2006 was a day of great joy and blessing for Holy Cross church. The day was blessed by Confirmation, swearing ceremony of the New Trusties, Grotto Blessing, etc. Rt. Rev. Dr. James Pazhayattil the Bishop of Irinjalakuda reached the church exactly at 7.00 a.m. the candidates for confirmation together with Rev. Fr. Varghese Palathingal welcomed the Bishop. The programme of the day began with the Divine Liturgy. The new trusties read the readings of the day. After the homily confirmation was given to 41 candidates. Immediately after the Holy Communion, swearing ceremony took place. In order to enhance the beauty of the day Social Action gave a cheque to the Bishop as a medical aid, Professional CLC gave a cheque as educational aid, and catechism teachers gave some saris as wedding aid for poor girls. The medical aid was given to the deserving family at the same moment itself. As the Holy Mass got over, Bishop accompanied by the confirmed children, new trusties, altar boys and concelebrant proceeded to the premises of the Grotto. The grotto was blessed and dedicated to the Holy Mary. This Grotto deserves special attention as it coincides fidelity to tradition and openness to creativity. Around 10 of our new school going children wrote the name of Jesus for the first time after the blessing of the Grotto. Rev. Dr. Varghese Palathingal the Vicar gave the leadership for the program and Deacon Biju Kottackal was the M.C. (Master of Ceremonies) of the day. Catechism classes of the year 2006-2007 were inaugurated on the same day. This was the feast of Pentecost. On the same evening, the conclusion of the May month devotion to Bl. Mary was celebrated in St. Rose Shrine. After the prayers and message Jackfruit and Pachor were given to all. Also there was the fire works. St. Rose family units 1$ 2 gave the leadership for the programme. May 14: - There was a comedy show by Punnapra Prasanth (Baiju) under the leadership of Professional CLC. It was a grand success. It was held in Snehanjali (Parish Hall). The show was conducted to help the poor people. January 29, 2006-The 35^th Annual meeting of the Social Welfare Center The 35^th Annual meeting of the Social Welfare Center was held on January 29, 2006. President Rev. Dr. Varghese Palathingal was the chairperson. The meeting agreed the annual audited account. Total by cash estimates 70,345.60 Rs and total expenses estimates 70,345.60 Rs. The new office bearers are: President: Varghese Karottu Vice President: Teacher Alphonsa Secretary: Anoop Baby Arackal Joint Secretary: Graittan Treasurer: Anoop Arackal Intensive Catechism 2006 This year’s intensive catechism was held in April. Bro. Sibu Kallaparambil gave the leadership. It was a grand success. Snehotsavam May 1 2006 The annual get together of pious associations was held on May 1, 2006. Variety of entertainment programs enhanced the beauty of the day. Rev. Fr. Jolly Vadakkan inaugurated the celebration. Prof. Wilson Karippai gave the message of the day. Easter Celebration As usual, Easter celebrations were done under the leadership of social action. Farmer’s get together and Harvesting Festival It was done on April 5, 2006. Fr. Varghese Palathingal was the chairperson and Fr. Jose Palatty inaugurated the meeting. The get together admired the farmers who did the farming in a very systematic and scientific manner out of unhealthy weather. Holy Cross Shuttle Fellowship By combining the spiritual as well as physical health of the young generation, a flood lit shuttle court was made in the church premises under the able guidance of Rev. Fr. Vicar. The inauguration of the court was done by Brigadier (Dr.) A.I. Lazar M.D. FCCP (USA). Picnic…Picnic Choir members went to Moonnar for the picnic. Whereas catechism teachers went to Malampuzha and altar boys went to Azhikode and Cherai beach. These were the days of great enjoyment. Life School Camp A life school camp was held in the church on May 11,12,13, 2006 under the guidance of social action. These days wee beautified with classes, games, cooking, etc. 69 children took part in it. One day Seminar for Altar Boys A one day seminar was conducted for altar boys and weekly meetings of altar boys is conducted on Saturdays at 2.30 p.m. January 29, 2006-The 35^th Annual meeting of the Social Welfare Center The 35^th Annual meeting of the Social Welfare Center was held on January 29, 2006. President Rev. Dr. Varghese Palathingal was the chairperson. The meeting agreed the annual audited account. Total by cash estimates 70,345.60 Rs and total expenses estimates 70,345.60 Rs. The new office bearers are: President: Varghese Karottu Vice President: Teacher Alphonsa Secretary: Anoop Baby Arackal Joint Secretary: Graittan Treasurer: Anoop Arackal Reception to Christ Jyothi Prayanam As a part of the Golden Jubilee celebration of Christ College, Irinjalakuda, a Jyothi Prayanam was held on February 8, 2006. Reception was given in front of St. John’s Shrine Mapranam. Rev. Fr. Vicar and Trusties of the Church did garlanding. Resolution On June11, 2006 a general body meeting of the Holy Cross Church Mapranam representatives was held. Rev. Dr. Fr. Varghese Palathingal the Vicar & Manager of the Holy Cross Church & High School was the chairperson. The meeting strongly urged and passed a resolution to send to the concerned persons to get Plus 2 for our Holy Cross High School. As the Porathissery village suffers from the lack of Plus 2 School, the meeting highly requested the concerned persons to get it at the earliest possible. The resolution was sent to Chief Minister, Education Minister, Village President, M.P., MLA and so on. Apart from it, Holy Cross High School always wins 100% in th Irijalakkuda Educational District. It also secured the best PTA Award from Thrissur Revenue District. Therefore, The school at all its means deserves the Plus 2. Sri. Johnson Nayamkara the Trustee read out the resolution and was passed by the meeting.

July 16: Athmaniravil Yuvajana Sangamam

Parish News

Minutes of the Meeting

Remedies: -

Intensive Catechism 2006

Snehotsavam May 1 2006

Easter Celebration

Farmer’s get together and Harvesting Festival

Holy Cross Shuttle Fellowship

Picnic…Picnic

Life School Camp

One day Seminar for Altar Boys

Reception to Christ Jyothi Prayanam

As a part of the Golden Jubilee celebration of Christ College, Irinjalakuda, a Jyothi Prayanam was held on February 8, 2006. Reception was given in front of St. John’s Shrine Mapranam. Rev. Fr. Vicar and Trusties of the Church did garlanding.

Resolution