Reminiscences from St. Andre Parish - Bodhjungnagar
Mariasango seminar at St. John's
Church, Murabari: Two days Mariasango seminar for
the women folk of the parish was conducted on 26th & 27th
May 18, at Murabari. On the first day, the Seminar began with the inaugural ceremony,
by lighting a Traditional-Lamp. Fr. Binoy John csc {PP}, Sr. Renu csc
{Animator: Mariasango}, local Mondoli president and local Mariasango president
lit the lamp. To enhance the family life of the participants, Sr. Renu csc gave
a talk on the Holy Family, stressing the importance of Family prayer &
faith formation of the children. In her input, Sister focused on the health
issues, pertaining to women and children. On the following day, the faithful
participated in the Sunday Eucharistic Celebration presided over by Fr. Michael
V csc {Asst. PP}. Then began the animation work by Sr. Mary David FS
{Secretary: Women Commission, Agt. Diocese}. In her talk, she helped the women
become aware of many social issues and explained to the women the importance of
responsible-parenthood. Most of them approached the Sacrament of
Reconciliation. There were 52 women from different sub-centres of the parish.
The seminar ended at 3.30 pm with a photo session.
Marian Procession: The month of
May is the Month of Mary. As we know, in general, the faithful have an immense
devotion to Mother Mary as they find easy to approach God with her. It was very
much encouraging to see in the homes of our parish, the Holy Rosary being
prayed daily. In St. Andre Parish, the Rosary is conducted in almost all the
homes in the month of May. Most of the faithful were very faithful to pray the
Rosary regularly in their homes {in small groups}. On 31st May, a
Marian Procession was organized in all the Mothas
/ Mondolis by the faithful. Wherever the
priest could go, the community had Holy Eucharist after the procession. Most of
the faithful took part in the occasion with reverence and lit candles. They got
enlightened themselves in their faith in God and devotion to Mother Mary.
Investiture ceremony cum Freshers Day: St. Andre H. Sec. School had its Investiture
Ceremony cum Freshers Day on 23rd July 18. Rev. Simon Fernandes
csc {Provincial Superior: Fathers of Holy Cross, NE} was the Chief Guest of the
day, and Rev. Kanikkai csc was the Guest of Honour. The Class-XI freshers were
cordially welcomed by Fr. Michael V. csc {Principal}. In the cultural program
that followed, the SPLs and all the Committee Leaders took oath.
Feast of St. Thomas: The faithful at Yacharai {one of our
sub-stations} highly honoured the Patron of their village St. Thomas {the
Apostle}, on his Feast Day {3rd July}. Rev. Binoy John csc {PP}
presided over the Festive Eucharist, urging the congregation to be rooted in
their faith and faith-practices.��
Youth Adoration - A Day with the Lord: Youths from different sub-centres of
St. Andre Parish gathered at the Mission Centre on 11th July 18 to
be with the Eucharistic Lord in prayer and worship.� Rev. Binoy John CSC {Parish Priest}, along
with Mr. Anando {Catechist} led the youth into the realm of prayers, Praise and
worship, confession and the Holy Eucharist. It began at 9 a.m. and ended around
4:30 p.m.� 40 youths participated and
gained spiritual energy through prayer and sacraments. The youth were indeed
happy, and acknowledged the marvelous things God has done in their lives.�
