Service to man is service to God

 

God loves a Cheerful giver

On 13th and 14th November the Archdiocese of Ranchi had organised the Krusver Rally for all the catechism children for different parishes. We encouraged our parish children to take part in it enthusiastically and increase their love for Jesus. 

“No one has ever become poor by giving others.” 

                   - Ann Frank. 

The science club of our School under the guidance  of our school principal Sr. Manisha had conducted various activities in the neighbouring government schools to help and teach them the basics of life. All the members of science club teachers along with students and sisters went to conduct activities for the poor children in the government schools. 

VISIT TO ASHA NGO 

“Not for ourselves alone are we born.” 

                                           - Marcus Cicero. 

Sr. Manisha the Principal had taken initiative to help  the poor and needy children of the society. Therefore on 10th November the school Social club had organised the visit to ASHA NGO which works for the upliftment of the orphan children and women.  32 students from our school, sisters and teachers went to visit the NGO. It was a wonderful experience to see the activities of the NGO who is working for the children and women.  We expressed our love for them through  a small programme along with a good contribution from our school donated by our students in the form of money, clothes and snacks.  Through these ways and means we are trying to sensitize and saw the seeds of charity to the humanity in the minds and hearts of our children. 

National Convention of CMS

 

Fr. Founders day

The most special day in the life of our congregation is the feast of our Fr. Francisco Palau y Quer. 

The day was celebrated with Holy Eucharistic service. An introduction was given briefing the life, struggle and perseverant passion of Fr. Founder Blessed  Francisco Palau Y Quer. Rev. Fr. Manoj Sabastian the superior of the St. Teresa's monastery was the main Celebrant.  2 others  OCD fathers concelebrated. Fr. Dominic Dung in the homely highlighted that as our founder we too should be firm in our vocation inspite of all the challenges and difficulty. One should be convinced of his/ her calling. 

A  special dinner was served  for all the parishioners who participated in this celebration. The day passed living vividly in the spirit of our father.  We were reminded of our charism and also of our belongings to the family of Carmel during the days of novena in preparation for the feast. It was heightened on 6 Nov on the day of commemoration of our martyr sisters. The celebration of the feast was the climax, thus inviting us to live our life with full satisfaction and love for our congregation.

Avila Nivas

Siana, Punjab 

Grateful to Gods faithfulness

 Triple celebrations OF GOD'S FAITHFULNESS

We the Community of St.John of the Cross, Dhandhuka, had Triple celebrations on 5^th November. The feast of 4 CM Martyrs, Feast of our Founder Bl. Francisco Palau and the Silver Jubilee of Sr.Bincy Jose,  of her religious commitment.

His Excellency Bishop Rethna Swami, the bishop of Ahmedabad, along with other 21 priests, presided the Solemn Eucharistic celebration.

The presence of Sr.Philomenea Menezes, our Provincial, and councilors and  so many Carmelite Missionary sisters and religious sisters of other congregations were present.  Specially the family members, and many relatives of Sr.Bincy  Jose, made  the occasion indeed a blissful and magnificent one. She received Papal blessing during the Holy Eucharistic celebration. It was indeed celebrating the faithfulness of God. 

Sr. Bincy Jose and Community

Dhanduka

To the Heavenly abode

 “Death is more than falling blindly into the arms of God.” –St. Maria Maravillas Of Jesus. 

Our beloved  Sr. Maria Frank slips into His abode peacefully on the 21stof September 2023, after spending 78 years,out of which 45 years are lived as Carmelite Missionary in the Province of St Francis Xavier, India. 

September 1945 at Ahmedabad. She was the youngest daughter of Domingo Salvador and Maria Aurora D’Souza. She was blessed with three sisters and a brother of whom two sisters are in heaven. She followed her older sister Sr.Antoinette Frank  who inspired her to join Carmelite Missionaries, she entered the same in the year 1975. She made her first Profession on 4thJanuary 1978 and perpetual vows on the 13thMay 1984 at Prithi Kunj,Mumbai. 

Sr. Maria Frank always been obedient and this was marked by the number of communities where she was asked to hold various responsibilities.

Sr.Maria Frank was a woman of veracity, strong in faith, with an unwavering trust in God.She loved to spend time in prayer, meditation and silence. She was humble, loving, kind, always cheerful, making others smile with her witand humour,while she endured her pains and sufferings in silence. She was courageous, optimistic, caring and hospitable, with good leadership qualities that we have witnessed.

Sr. Maria had a passion for teaching and for the pastoral work. She loved to work with the youth and was known for her punctuality, regularity and perfection in whatever she did.When she was detected with cancer in 2003,she resigned to the will of God as she took care of herself and continued to render her services in different communities. She battled with cancer for the past 21 years. No doubt, she was a person of God and endured all the sufferings silently and joyfully for many years and offered to the Lord.

Thank you dear sister for all that you have been to the Church and to Our Congregation. May your sour rest in peace. 

News from Purdua Community

                                   

             

Meghalaya is one among the seven sisters of the North Eastern States of India. The community of Meghalaya is located in a place called Nongpoh, where we work with the Karbi Tribes. The people are very simple, kind, loving and warm hearted. They survive on the minimum things they have and mostly depend on nature for their sustenance.   

We find joy in rendering our service to these people in the villages, church and in our own school.  We would like to share with you some of our activities. 

Education: As we began the new academic year ,  all the captains of the school took the pledge.   Sr. Anima Minj our Headmistress handed over the badges to the students from classes I – X. Few programs were organized for our students to enable them to be more active, enthusiastic, take initiatives, to get in touch with oneself, become bold, fearless and sociable. 

Social Awareness - An awareness program was conducted to educate people on nature and on being eco- friendly, caring for creation and having a vegetarian diet. An awareness Rally was organized around the village chanting slogans, “NO to smoking, tobacco”. The emphasis was to protect nature.

Spiritual formation - A Competition was organized for a week. It was based on the theme “Carmelites Saints” which included speeches, songs, dances, fashion show, fancy dress, rubik cube, drawing, handwriting, quiz, skits centered on Mother Mary. Children performed excellently and enjoyed themselve. 

 We try to find out different ways to be in communion with God, oneself, people around 

 and Nature. 

Purdua, Meghalaya

 India

Flower of Carmel

Flower of Carmel - A Carmelite special

Today we the Carmelite Missionaries celebrate  the feast of our Lady of Mount Carmel . On this occasion we wish  you all a very happy feast specially to all the Carmelians. May our Mother Mary spread the fragrance of peace, joy and happiness to all . She intercedes for all our needs and protects us from every evil. We are privileged to have her as our mother, guide and protecter. Queen beauty of Carmel pray for us and intercede for all the suffering humanity specially those who are effected in the war,natural calamities and in various unpleasant  situations. Mary our dearest Mother  lead us to Jesus your loving Son. 

Our celebration in different communities and with CMS groups in different states. 

The images  below  are  the expressions of our joy of gathering together as one family as Carmelites.