Being infectious with generosity ( Pastoral Activities of Siddhpur Mission)

It was a hectic week for me as I had applied for the ‘Ekatrikaran’ i.e our survey numbers of the land are 120 and 129 (half) in Umru village so it is to be made one survey number. The Tehsildar ( block officer) has the authority to do this. Prior to this so much of paper work had to be done and spot inspection to be held and I was part of all these events certainly I acknowledge the help of Franklin Show and Martin Fernandes. I am happy at last it is done. Thanks be to God. (21^st Oct. 2012)

Being infectious with generosity (Pastoral Activities of Siddhpur)

As you all know this is a small and new parish so it is good to hold the community together through fellowship activities. On 4^th August 2012 was the inauguration and blessing of this rented parochial house and that day we had celebrated the Vianney Sunday Eucharist and we all had dinner together after ritually blessing the house and boiling and serving milk to everyone. Ms. Mary Joy played a key role in it. On 8^th September, the Feast of the Nativity of our Lady, we had celebrated Onam the harvest festival. Mr. Shaji Ms. Susan had prepared Onam meal which bound all of us together as one family. On 9^th September Mr. Shaji had organized a day of recollection for the parishioners at Unteshwari and it was well attended and we really appreciate such initiatives from the faithful. On 7^th October was the celebration of the birthday of the Archbishop and Sr. Neeta. All of us gathered together around the Eucharistic table and then for fellowship together. We really enjoyed the presence of the Archbishop and Vicar General among the faithful. On 14^th October Mr. Mathew and Thangmma the owners of this house wanted to give a meal to the elderly people at Sandhya Vishram in Unteshwari and the whole parish joined them. We would like to note that all the children were present for this occasion to imbibe the value of generosity and taking care of the elderly when they grow up.  On 21^st October was the Mission Sunday and all the faithful contributed generously for the spread of the Gospel. Thereafter we had the agape meal just like the early Christians in the first century. Each family brought one dish of food item prepared from their abundance and shared with others. It was a joy to be together and reliving the life of early Christian community. It is possible because the number is small and the faithful are generous in their support.  (21^st Oct. 2012)