SSSS distribution of tarpaulin for migrant construction workers in Gandhinagar.

 

SSSS reaches out to vulnerable

 Distribution of Disability certificates

On 24^th May 2023, SSSS Director & Staff reached Moti Shiholi and Dasela villages of Gandhinagar to distribute disability certificates to 19 persons with disabilities. SSSS volunteer Jignesh had worked hard to organize the event. The Local governance is very helpful to SSSS in reaching out to the vulnerable. Soon SSSS staff will apply online to obtain aids and appliances to persons with various disabilities.

 

SSSS visit to Jamgadh, Dodisara, Khiloda, Pahadiya, Nanakantharia

On 25^th , 26^th , 31^st May 2023, SSSS staff and Director visited Jamgadh village of Meghraj Parish and met the women on the issue of malnutrition and community educators for better documentation. Fr. Kiran Gohil accompanied SSSS to the villages. SSSS Director visited Dodisara, Khiloda, Pahadiya and Nanakantharia for better documentation of the community educators. He also interacted with those participating in tailoring and embroidery trainings and encouraged them to be regular in order to acquire skills so that they stand on their own feet and help their families. 

SSSS visit to Jamgadh, Dodisara, Khiloda, Pahadiya.

 

SSSS distribution of disability certificates to persons with disability at Shiholi, Dasela in Gandhinagar.

 

SSSS distribution of Disability certificates

 SSSS distribution of Disability certificates

On 19^th & 20^th May 2023, SSSS Director and Staff went to Sonipur, Rupal and Randheja in Gandhinagar to distribute National disability certificate to persons with disabilities. It goes this way: SSSS staff survey the villages on 21 kinds of disabilities and obtain all the documents to apply online for this certificate. Thereafter those persons are accompanied to Gandhinagar General Hospital to undergo various tests to verify their eligibility for such certification. Then doctors send the reports and the certificates are obtained online and by post together with UDID. This enables them to avail for government schemes. 56 persons with disability receive Rs.1,000 each, every month as disability pension from the government. 62 persons with disability received Free Bus Pass from the government. 1 person with disability has received a house worth Rs.3,50,000 from the government. They have invariably expressed that they tried many times by themselves and did not get the benefits and now they have received these benefits through the intervention and hard work of SSSS staff. Kudos to SSSS staff!     All Glory to God!

SSSS distribution of disability certificates to persons with disability at Rupal, Sonipur, Randheja in Gandhinagar.

 

On 15th, 16th, 17th Priestly Ordination Anniversary Thanks giving by Xavier James.

 My Dear,

 With profound gratitude to you and to God I bow my head in prayer as I enter into 15^th year of my Sacerdotal life on 1^st May 2021. I thank God for His abundant grace which He has showered on me during the past years especially in the past one year. During the Pandemic God has been so good to me and the staff of Sabarmati Samruddhi Seva Sangh, to reach out to the poor, marginalized and needy people in the Archdiocese of Gandhinagar in all the 6 districts of North Gujarat.

 The Lord has been so gracious in His mercy that He has safe guarded me from all evil and made me His instrument to reach out to the needy human beings who are in His image & likeness. It was a great joy in reaching out to the poor and needy. Many good and generous hearts have supported me in reaching out to the vulnerable in the society. Archdiocesan Directory was brought forth after 7 years with the cooperation of many people. Liturgical prayers and reflections were written for the benefit of the Church in Gujarat. Many retreats were preached during the year for religious sisters and people of God. Being a pastor to few Migrant Catholics added flavor to the priestly ministry. Brought renewal in documentation, reporting, administration of SSSS and gave the work a professional shape.

 Much good has been done in the past one year. I too have realized that I am a weak human being in need of God’s grace to guide me constantly.  Regular prayers before the Eucharistic Lord and celebrations of the Holy Eucharist with proper preparation and disposition has energized me as a priest. Devotion to our Blessed Mother has made me down to earth priest who knows the pain and suffering of common people. Regular spiritual direction and participation in the Sacrament of Reconciliation has bestowed on me grace upon grace.

 I have realized that God is the author of my life and He leads and guides me to walk and live in His path. He is the Source and we are only the human Resource. This realization has made me to focus on the Source who has bestowed all the blessing which are needed to grow into His likeness. God is love and love means only giving and not counting the cost. This realization has molded me to do good although none appreciates and none notices. I am anointed to do good and so do good and share the love of God to all who come in contact with me. I have been sharing my God experience with people whenever and wherever I get chance to be the witness of God’s mercy and compassion. This spreads much positive vibrations in the surroundings. When I focus on my suffering and share about myself only, then there is much negativity, which is spread rather being witness of God’s love spreads much positivity to oneself and to the listeners who in turn are encouraged to share about their own God experience to others.

 I have enjoyed the warmth and genuine concern of my mother, family members and you who care for me, wish me, remember me, encourage me and pray for me.

 I am grateful to God as His hands guide and lead me. May I be a blessing to all whom I meet with much cheer and joy. Praying for you. Kindly whisper a prayer for me. Thank you.

With Love, Xavier James.

 

 

Dear

 With immense joy and gratitude to God and to you in my heart, on 1^st May 2022, I enter into 16^th year of my life as Catholic Priest. Past 15 years have taught me a lot and I have learnt from experiences and persons. I am thankful to God for leading and guiding my life in His path by making me aware of the providence and benevolence of God. I thank you also for your accompaniment and encouragement with which I am growing. The time I spend in front of the Blessed Sacrament and celebrating the Holy Eucharist energizes me to do my best. It is the time I spend with Him motivates me to reach out to the needy and the periphery. I surrender myself to the Lord that Jesus may use my feet, hands and heart to spread His values to everyone. I thank our Blessed Mother Mary for her intercession and protection. Kindly continue to pray for me that I may live out my priestly life unto the heart of Jesus. Thank you very much for your support and May the Holy Spirit fill us during this Easter season. Thank you. Love, Xavier James.

 

Dear

As I praise and glorify the Almighty & the Triune God, I thank our Blessed Mother Mary for her constant intercession for the past 16 years. As I enter into the 17^th Year of my priestly ministry on 1^st May 2023, I acknowledge your constant support and encouragement. I request you to pray for me. Thank you so much. 

SSSS visits

 SSSS visit to Deesa, Palanpur, Siddhpur

On 18^th May 2023, SSSS Director visited Palanpur & Deesa and met Frs. Salvador Fernandes & Isidor Almeida and Community Educators of CHANGE II project. Fr. Xavier went through all the files and encouraged the community educators for better documentation. He also visited Siddhpur to see the triple skill trainings, which are conducted there. We thank Fr. Sibi for encouraging many women to take advantage of the trainings offered at his parish. 

SSSS visit to Palanpur, Deesa, Siddhpur for CHANGE II & SANGATH SHIKSHAN Projects of Manos Unidas.

 

SSSS at Kheralu

 SSSS visit to Kheralu

On 16^th May 2023, SSSS Director and staff visited Ambawada, Dharavaniya villages of Kheralu Block in Mehsana district. They met the community educators and checked the documents and suggested ways for better reporting. Thereafter they went to see kitchen gardens and to meet farmers who adapt organic farming. The people acknowledged that SSSS trainings were very useful to them and they have put them into practice.

SSSS visit to Ambawada, Dharavaniya villages of Kheralu block in Mehsana district.

 

SSSS at Poshina & Danta

 Disability camp at Poshina

On 12^th May 2023, Disability camp was organized to do the prior examination before granting disability certificate at PHC, Dhantral, in Poshina of Sabarkantha district. Team of doctors came from Himmatnagar General Hospital and examined 26 persons with disabilities. SSSS staff and Mukeshbhai Dabhi organized the camp. SSSS had applied online for these persons with disabilities and after this examination, they would be granted disability certificate by the government. This will enable them to avail government schemes.

SSSS visit to Danta

On 13^th May 2023, SSSS Director and staff visited Piplavalivav in Danta of Banaskantha district. The Director checked and verified the documents of Community Educators who are working at the grass root. Thereafter visited few kitchen gardens. SSSS is happy to see the seeds utilized and vegetables gained for better heath and fruit sapling are growing to give fruits. Glory to God!

SSSS visit to Piplavalivav to see kitchen garden, checking all the documents of community educators.