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Faith Connections
Faith Formation Newsletter, St. Thomas Syro-
Malabar Catholic Forane Church
Message from Our Vicar
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Sr. Mary Ann Article
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Upcoming Saint Feasts
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Syro Holy Week Traditions
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Teacher Lenten Article
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CCD Student Submissions
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Children's Lenten Retreat
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Youth Lenten Retreat Editorial Message
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Upcoming Youth Events! Hello everyone, and welcome to the April 2023
PAGE 21 edition of the newsletter! We would like to start
Marian Mothers
PAGE 23 off by thanking everyone that submitted their
Joseph Fathers writing and artwork. We could not have made this
PAGE 24 without your help and support! The theme of this
Knights of Columbus
PAGE 24 edition is Easter. We would also like to remind
Raising Hope everyone reading that we are accepting new
PAGE 25 members! If you’d like to be a part of this
Care for Creation
PAGE 26 amazing team, please contact the newsletter
Green Army
PAGE 27 leads. It is a great opportunity that is open to
Scouts Projects students in 8th grade and above. We hope you
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enjoy reading the newsletter and please consider
Sunday Bible Readings
PAGE 29 submitting in the future. Have a wonderful and
Birthdays!
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Message from our Vicar,
Rev. Fr. Antony Pullukattu (Fr. Tony)
My dear friends,
On this blessed day of Easter, we gather to celebrate the
triumph of life over death, of light over darkness, and of
hope over despair. Today, we rejoice in the resurrection of
our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who conquered death and
opened the gates of heaven for all who believe in him.
Easter is a time of renewal and rebirth, a time to reflect on the sacrifice that
Jesus made for us on the cross and to give thanks for the gift of salvation that he
has bestowed upon us. It is a time to remember that through his death and
resurrection, Jesus has given us the ultimate hope and promise of eternal life.
As we celebrate Easter, we are reminded of the power of love and the strength of
faith. It was Jesus' love for us that led him to lay down his life for us, and it is
our faith in him that gives us the courage and strength to carry on in this world,
even in the face of adversity and suffering.
Let us therefore embrace the hope and promise of Easter, and let us renew our
commitment to following in the footsteps of our Lord and
Savior, Jesus Christ. May his love and grace guide us on our journey, and may we
always be mindful of the blessings that he has bestowed upon us.
My dear friends, as we celebrate this joyous occasion, let us give thanks for the
gift of new life that we have been given through Jesus' resurrection, and let us
go forth into the world with hearts full of love and hope, sharing the good news
of salvation with all who will hear.
Happy Easter to all!
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EDITORIAL BOARD
Ethan Kallarackal Josh Mathew Rose Maliekal
Project Manager, Grade 11 Graphic Designer, Grade 11 Project Manager, Grade 10
Terissa Alex Leanna Joju Johan Justin
Editor, Grade 10 Editor, Grade 10 Graphic Designer, Grade 10
Angelyn Mangan Hannah Arun Eveylyn Anish Ann Roy
Graphic Designer, Grade 9 Graphic Designer, Grade 9 Graphic Designer, Grade 8 Graphic Designer, Grade 8
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REJOICE AND BE GLAD!!
By Sr. Mary Ann
Easter is the most important day of the Christian calendar.
On Easter, we celebrate Jesus' glorious Resurrection and
his triumphant victory over sin and death- the basis for our
faith, as Saint Paul emphatically reminds us in his first
letter to the Corinthians: "And if Christ has not been raised,
your faith is vain; you are still in your sins. Then those who
have fallen asleep in Christ have perished" (1 Corinthians
15:17-18).
Through the solemn observances of Lent, we join our
sorrowful Blessed Mother in accompanying Jesus on the
road to Calvary. Particularly on Holy Thursday and Good
Friday, when we unite ourselves to our Lord's Passion
, contemplating the suffering
Jesus endured for love of us,
we are transformed through
this uniting in order to also
share in Jesus' great
culminating victory over sin
and death. Just as we are
called to share in Our Lord's
Passion and Death, we are
also called to unite ourselves
to His Resurrection during
Easter, for " if we have died
with him, we shall also live
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REJOICE AND BE GLAD!!
(CONTINUED)
By Sr. Mary Ann
with him" (2 Timothy 2:11). This greatest of gifts, given to us
lovingly and freely by our Redeemer, has purchased for us
eternal life. We can hope for no greater glory than to gain
the Beatific Vision and live eternally with God, the Blessed
Virgin Mary, the angels and saints in Heaven.
Easter not only is the foundation of our faith, Easter also
invigorates our hope. Hope draws our eyes upward, where God
resides. Saint Paul encourages us: " If then you were raised with
Christ, seek what is above, where Christ is seated at the right
hand of God. Think of what is above, not of what is on earth. For
you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When
Christ your life appears, then you too will appear with him in
glory" (Colossians 3:1-4).
The Church celebrates the Easter season for a longer period.
"Eastertide" extends to 50 days, and commemorates the 40
days Our Lord spent on earth after His Resurrection to the
time of His Ascension into Heaven, as well as the 10 days
from the Ascension to the coming of the Holy Spirit at
Pentecost.
On Easter Sunday, let us all join with the chorus of the
faithful as we proclaim,
"Yes, rejoice and be glad for Christ is truly Risen!
Alleluia!"
Sister Mary Ann Marshall, LSIC
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Upcoming St. Feasts
April
Palm Sunday (April 2)
Palm Sunday recognizes the event of Jesus entering into
Jerusalem and being greeted by the people waving palm
branches. It is the reminder of the welcoming of Jesus into
our hearts and of our willingness to follow him.
Pesaha Thursday (April 6)
Pesaha Thursday is the Thursday before Easter, observed in
commemoration of Jesus Christ’s institution of the Eucharist
during the Last Supper. Pesaha Thursday is also known as
Maundy Thursday, Holy Thursday, and Sheer Thursday.
Passion Friday (April 7)
Passion Friday commemorates Jesus’ death on the cross as
well as the passion, crucifixion, and death. This is the Friday
before Easter right after Pesaha Thursday.
Great Saturday
Holy Saturday, also called Easter Vigil, Christian religious
observance that ends the Lenten season, falling on the day
before Easter Sunday. The observance commemorates the
final day of Christ's death, which is traditionally associated
with his triumphant descent into hell.
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April (continued)
Easter Sunday (April 9)
Easter Sunday marks the resurrection of Jesus three days
after his death by crucifixion. Easter is the joyful end to
the Lenten season fasting and repentance.
Feast of St. George (April 24)
St. George was a Christian who is venerated as a saint in
Christianity.
May
Feast of St. Joseph (May 1)
St. Joseph is a figure in Christianity and is known as the
earthly father of Jesus Christ. He is believed to have been a
carpenter and is also referred to as the patron saint of
workers.
Feast of St. Athanasius (May 2)
St. Athanasius was a prominent figure in early Christianity
and is known for his defense of the doctrine of the Trinity.
Feast of St. Dominic Savio (May 6)
St. Dominic Savio was an Italian Catholic saint who lived in
the 19th century.
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May (continued)
Ascension of our Lord (May 18)
The Ascension of Jesus is an event in Christianity that
marks the departure of Jesus Christ from Earth into
heaven. Christians around the world celebrate the
Ascension of Jesus 40 days after Easter Sunday.
Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (May 31)
The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is an event in
Christianity that celebrates the meeting between Mary, the
mother of Jesus, and her cousin Elizabeth, who was
pregnant with John the Baptist.
June
Feast of the Body & Blood of Christ (June 8)
The Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ, also known as
Corpus Christi, is a Christian celebration that honors the
Eucharist, or the sacrament of the Holy Communion.
Feast of St. Mariam Thresia (June 8)
The Feast of St. Mariam Theresia is a celebration in the
Catholic Church that honors the life and legacy of Saint
Mariam Thresia, an Indian nun and mystic who lived in the
early 20th century
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June
Feast of St. Antony of Padua (June 13)
St. Antony of Padua, also known as St. Antony of Lisbon,
was a Portuguese Catholic priest and friar who lived in the
12th and 13th centuries. He is widely venerated as a saint
in the Catholic Church for his teachings, miracles, and his
devotion to the poor and the sick.
Feast of Sacred Heart of Jesus (June 16)
The Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a Christian
celebration that honors the heart of Jesus Christ as a
symbol of his divine love for humanity.
Feast of St. Peter & Paul
The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul celebrates the
martyrdom of these two apostles, who are considered to be
pillars of the Christian faith.
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HOLY WEEK TRADITIONS
By Kunjamma Francis
Holy Week celebrations start in Syro Malabar tradition, from Palm
Sunday, which includes special prayers and the blessing of Palm Leaves
following which the leaves are handed out to members of the parish (very
similar to Latin tradition). The history of Christianity in Kerala dates back
to when Saint Thomas, one of the 12 apostles of Jesus, established the
Syro-Malabar Church. The Holy Week is observed during the last week of
Lent, where Christians spend time in intense prayer and abstain from
consuming non-vegetarian food and alcohol. Maundy (Holy) Thursday
commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus. Church service is conducted in
the evening, followed by familial celebrations. The feast of Maundy
Thursday sees the
preparation of several
items that are specific
to Syro-Malabar fare.
Tradition mandates
that the whole house
be cleaned before
preparations begin.
Some of the items
prepared include:
Pesaha Appam or Kurishappam (unleavened bread). This dish is only
prepared on Maundy Thursday. The dish is made with a paste of rice and
urad dal, flavored with additions like cumin seeds, shallots, salt, and
grated coconut. Unlike regular appam batter, the Kurishappam batter is
not subject to fermentation; it is cooked in a steamer soon after it is
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mixed. Before the batter is lowered into the steamer, it is garnished with
two segments of blessed palm leaf that are arranged in the shape of a
cross. This dish is considered holy.
Pesaha Paal: a beverage made by boiling coconut milk with jaggery, cumin
seeds, cardamom, dried ginger powder, and salt. A cross fashioned out of
palm leaves is added to the mixture before it is boiled to bless the
beverage. After the dishes are prepared, the oldest person in the family
cuts the Pesaha Appam after saying a short prayer, following which
members of the family are served a
piece of the dish with a glass of Pesaha
Pal from the oldest to the youngest.
This commemorates the establishment
of the Holy Sacrament, the body and
blood of Jesus Christ. Family read
Passion of Christ. Other preparations
are consumed after this ceremony,
often accompanied with bananas. This
practice may also apply to a
community, where members may opt to
congregate in one house for the
ceremony. Kurishappam and Pesaha
Pal are never to be disposed of in the
trash; they may be stored for the next day or destroyed via incineration.
Good Friday sees most Christians gather in churches for special prayers
and observing the way of the cross. This is a day of fasting, with Syrian
Christians opting to break the fast with lunch rather than dinner. The lunch
consists of simple vegetarian dishes, namely kanji (rice porridge),
vanpayar thoran (parboiled red cowpeas stir-fried with grated coconut and
spices), papad, and pickle. The meal is ideally served in a manchatti
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(earthen bowl). Holy Saturday is celebrated at church with new fire and
blessing of the holy water (called Puthen vellam and puthen theyu). Easter
celebrations start after the Easter Vigil Mass, which is held on Saturday
night or in the early morning of Easter Sunday, and is the remembrance of
the resurrection of our lord after 3 days of His death on the cross. The
celebration of Easter is after 50 days of lent and abstinence, and the fare
served during this day features these
items extensively. The beauty is, we
Syromalabar Christian’s continue to
celebrate the tradition without
changes, no matter what part of the
world we live in. 50 years ago, when I
came to US, there was no Syromalabar
chruch or no guidance of Syromalabar,
so we did 40 days of lent. Ash
Wednesday followed the Latin
tradition . Still made pesaha appam
and pal, and chruch celebrations of
the Holy Week were almost the same
as Syromalabar . Children still come
for Pesaha Appam Murikal (in their
40’s) as old days . Tradition continues.
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PRAYER, FASTING, AND WHAT…?
By Lindsae Sunny
Most individuals when they think of Lent, the first thing that comes to
mind or the first thing they might ask is, “what are you giving up for
Lent?”. However, Lent is not just about “giving up something”, but rather
taking up practices that bring us closer to God, our Father. Fasting is a
way to orient ourselves closer to God and rid us of our attachment to
earthly things. Through prayer, we deepen our faith and trust in God,
recommitting ourselves to the Father, just like Jesus. But what about
almsgiving? What is it? And why is it so important? According to the
Catechism of the Catholic Church, almsgiving is a “witness to fraternal
charity” and a “work of justice pleasing to God” (Catechism of the Catholic
Church, no. 2462). In a world
where people love things and
use others, we are called to
act differently. We are called
to love people and use things.
Lent allows us to practice a
culture of giving, like Christ
gave, and by giving we are
indeed loving as He did. Now
some of us, especially our
youngest readers may not have the means to donate financially during
Lent, but there are other ways that we can be a “witness to fraternal
charity”. How about donating clothes or items you have not worn or used
in over a year? Or letting someone cut you in line? Or doing a random act
of kindness at home? Or doing a chore you do not like to do, without
being asked to do it? Or treating someone who may not deserve it with
kindness? All the three disciplines of Lent are impossible without God’s
grace. Let us continue to ask for God’s grace not just during the Lenten
season, but afterwards to help us continue growing in faith, hope, and
love. With God’s graces, these practices become signs that we are
becoming as we are meant to be.
God bless you all!
Jesus, Mary, and St. Joseph, pray for us.
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Norah Albin
Grade 4
Ellen, Irene,
Marissa,
Maya, Norah
Grade 4
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Aaron Stephen
Grade 6
Jewel Jerald
Grade 5
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Irene Thomas
Grade 5
Aaron Stephen
Grade 6
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CHILDREN'S LENTEN RETREAT
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CCD Retreat Q+A
WE ASKED CCD STUDENTS WHAT THEY GAVE UP FOR LENT THIS YEAR AND
WHY?
I G A V E U P C O O K I E S F O R i F A S T E D I C E C R E A M A N D S T U C K
L E N T . I T H E L P E D M E W I T H I T E V E N A F T E R A L L T H E
G R O W C L O S E R T O G O D B Y T E M P T A T I O N S A N D N E A R
O C C A S I O N S O F B R E A K I N G I T . I
T E A C H I N G M E S E L F - A L W A Y S S A I D T W O M O R E W E E K S ,
C O N T R O L A N D T O R E S I S T O N E M O R E W E E K , A N D K E P T W I T H
T E M P T A T I O N . I T . I T W A S A L S O T H E T H O U G H T
- R o s e M a l i e k a l G r a d e 1 0 T H A T I F J E S U S C O U L D D I E F O R M E ,
I S I T S O H A R D F O R M E T O G I V E U P
I C E C R E A M ?
- A n n a M a r y F r a n c i s G r a d e 1 1
I G A V E U P M E A T , I T W A S
H A R D A T T I M E S B U T I T S
B E E N G O O D . I T ' S H E L P E D M E
G E T C L O S E R W I T H G O D B Y
R E M I N D I N G M E O F T H E
S T R U G G L E S A N D S A C R I F I C E S
j E S U S W E N T T H R O U G H F O R I ' M G I V I N G U P T V A N D
U S . G A M E S O N T H E
W E E K D A Y S . I T ' S A L S O
- N a o m i G e o r g e G r a d e 1 1 B E E N K I N D A T O U G H B U T
G O O D A T T H E S A M E T I M E .
I ' V E H A D T I M E F O R
I G A V E U P M E A T F O R L E N T H O M E W O R K A N D R E A D I N G
T H I S Y E A R . I T ' S B E E N B O O K S !
T O U G H B U T I T ' S H E L P E D M E
G R O W C L O S E R T O j E S U S - R e b e c c a P a r a m p e t t u
G r a d e 6
- A l e n a M a r y T h o m a s G r a d e
1 2
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Y O U T H R E T R E A T
On March 18th and 19th, the Youth of Somerset joined together in their
annual Lenten Retreat. Led by the young adults, the youth were able to
connect through stories about faith, tribulations, family, and more from
role models in their community. In addition to the discussions held,
highschoolers were able to form small groups and talk one-on-one with
their faith leaders. There were also opportunities to participate in
adoration and confession after an overview of the examination of
conscience and reflections upon their faith journeys.
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Youth Retreat Q & A
WE ASKED CCD HIGHSCHOOLERS ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE AT THE YOUTH
RETREAT
WHAT WAS YOUR WHAT WAS IT LIKE HOW HAS THIS
FAVORITE ASPECT HAVING THE YOUNG RETREAT BEEN
OF THE RETREAT? ADULTS LEAD THE DIFFERENT FROM
RETREAT? RETREATS YOU’VE
Our small group session. ATTENDED IN THE
We all got to open up more It made it more relatable and PAST?
in those closed circles and exciting. We don’t usually have In most of the retreats I’ve
get to know each other and retreats led by people we attended, I don’t know the
know and their background.
their perspectives better. This retreat made it enjoyable speakers. Yes, they share their
stories, but seeing them going
Someone doesn’t like because we’ve seen a lot of through their journey is different
crowds, so those small these people grow up in this than hearing their story. Most of
group sessions were nice. church like us and how they the speakers from the other
retreats did not grow up in a Syro
-Amal Joseph, Grade 12 went through a similar life Family like how we are growing up,
journey to us. It felt like they and sometimes the advice they
have to offer might not go well
The discussion rooms understood our struggles and within our mallu households. This
because we got to know a constraints growing up and retreat was probably one of the
made me think I was not the
I’ve
most
relatable
retreats
little bit more about each only one. attended since the speakers were
other and talk about what -Amal Joseph, Grade 12 guiding a group that was going
we enjoyed in the retreat, through similar things that they
went through. It felt nice to get
and the game we played at The retreat was much more some advice that might be useful
the end before we ate engaging and everyone could for a Syro Mallu household.
dinner was a fun way to relate to them a lot more.We -Amal Joseph, Grade 12
also went into small groups to
wrap things up. talk unlike last year we stayed Overall I think this retreat was a
-Fiona Mercy, Grade 10 as a big group. lot more engaging and
-Fiona Mercy, Grade 10 interesting to be in compared to
retreats in the past where it felt
My favorite aspect of the They have a lot of life more forced.
-Fiona Mercy, Grade 10
retreat was the young experiences very similar to
adults' talks. ours and so what they say They have a lot of life
experiences very similar to ours
-Maria George, Grade 11 feels very relevant. and so what they say feels very
-Maria George, Grade 11 relevant.
-Maria George, Grade 11
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Y O U T H
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Y O U T H
THE YOUTH TEAM WOULD ALSO LIKE TO GET THE WORD OUT ABOUT THEIR
UPCOMING PRAYER MEETING ON APRIL 28TH! MORE DETAILS ARE PROVIDED
IN THE FLYER. THE YOUTH GROUP AT OUR CHURCH IS LIKE A SECOND FAMILY
AND WE ENCOURAGE ANYONE FROM GRADES 9 AND UP TO JOIN FOR THESE
EVENTS! THERE IS A GROUPME FOR ALL THE YOUTH SO IF YOU ARE
INTERESTED IN BEING ADDED, DON’T HESITATE TO ASK! PLEASE DIRECT ANY
QUESTIONS TO BIJI ABRAHAM, LINDSAE VALIPLACKAL, MELISSA
PUTHERANPURA, FEBIN JOSE OR ANY OF THE YOUTH LEADS!
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Marian Mothers
For Easter, the Marian Mothers planned a
Kozukotta distribution on Palm Sunday and
Appam Paal distribution on Maundy Thursday. On
Saturday March 25th they have planned the
annual badminton day. It started at 9 am till 2pm,
and included many fun activities and food. There
was also a rosary and other breakout sessions.
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Joseph Fathers
“JF Build a House Project”
Joseph Fathers are hosting a musical dinner night on April 29th, 2023
from 5 pm to 8 pm.
The proceeds will be used to raise funds to build a house for a deserving
family in Kerala. We are welcoming all families to be part of our “JF Build
a House Project “
“Little drops make a mighty ocean”
Thank you
JF Team
Knights of Columbus
Movie Night:
On March 4th, the Knights of Columbus organized a movie night for the
families in the parish. We watched the movie “Mother Teresa: No Greater
Love”. This movie is at once a soaring tribute to a spiritual icon, a
powerful witness of authentic Christian charity, and a guidepost for all
who seek hope in our turbulent times. This was a very special
documentary on the life and works of Mother Teresa, and there was a
sense of family and joy at this movie night. It was a very enjoyable night
for everyone, as well as entertaining and informative.
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Raising Hope
“Recently, the Raising Hope Team made their way to
the Caring Ministry, an organization that looks after a
number of young children. Many had a powerful
experience, reminding them during the Christmas
season to give back to the community and to do good
in the name of Christ. One of the students that went
wanted to share her experience. Her testimony is
below.
For me, the experience at the Caring Ministry was eye
opening as I was able to see little children who were so
loving and full of joy and ready to welcome us. After
playing with them and giving them gifts, none of us
wanted to leave. It was a reminder of what is
important in this life, which is to love the people
around you. After the caring ministry, we got to serve
lunch for the homeless. This was an incredible
reminder of the blessing that it is to have food and
drink and how we can never take that for granted. It
was also a testament to the blessing that the ability to
serve others is. While Raising Hope often assist
financially, this opportunity helped us realize who we
were serving.
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Care For Creation
April 29th and 30th this year is when
Care for Creation is planning to begin
this year’s events. On Saturday, April
29th, they are planning to conduct a
project. The Sunday after, April 30th,
there are plans to have a science fair-
type activity. By setting up booths
where groups of children of all grades
can display information on different
topics, they are looking for ideas such as
water conservation, composting,
recycling, plastic/one-time-use items
reductions, etc. Children of all ages and
grades should consider and take part in
these events!
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GREEN ARMY
The Green Army has been working with Care For
Creation and cleaned up around the Church.
They recycled as much as possible in order to
improve our environment and make the church a
more eco-friendly place.
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2022-2023
Eagle/Girl Scouts Projects
Completed Eagle Scout Projects: Worth $2500
savings to church
Marian Rosary Garden at Grotto - August, 2022 by Josh Joseph
Erecting 4 pillar at Mary’s Grotto one for each set of mysteries of the
Rosary to make meditation on the Rosary more accessible to our
parishioners
2023 Upcoming Eagle/Girl
Scout Projects
Build a Shed for LFML Team (Eagle Scout Project) by April,
2023 - Jake Stephen
Build a Shed to store LFML items for future use
Church Garden Fencing (Eagle Scout Project) by May, 2023 -
Derek Joseph
Installation of chain link fence to protect the fruit trees from
deer infestation
Outdoor Classroom (Girls Scout Project) - by August, 2023 -
Rose Maliekal
Creation of an outdoor classroom with 8 benches and a
podium
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SUNDAY BIBLE READINGS: APRIL
D A T E R E A D I N G B I B L E V E R S E S
0 4 / 0 2 / 2 3 F i r s t R e a d i n g G e n 4 9 : 8 - 1 2 , 2 2 -
2 6 , Z e c h 9 : 9 - 1 2
S e c o n d R e a d i n g R o m 6 : 1 - 1 4
M t 2 1 : 1 - 1 7
G o s p e l R e a d i n g
0 4 / 0 9 / 2 3 F i r s t R e a d i n g I s a 6 0 1 - 7 , S a m
2 : 1 - 1 0
S e c o n d R e a d i n g R o m 6 : 1 - 1 4
G o s p e l R e a d i n g M t 2 8 1 - 6 , J n
2 0 1 - 8
0 4 / 1 6 / 2 3 F i r s t R e a d i n g I s a 5 5 : 4 - 1 3 ,
S e c o n d R e a d i n g C o l 1 : 1 2 - 2 0
G o s p e l R e a d i n g J n 2 0 : 1 9 - 2 9
0 4 / 2 3 / 2 3 F i r s t R e a d i n g I s a 5 6 : 1 - 7
S e c o n d R e a d i n g E p h 1 : 3 - 1 4
G o s p e l R e a d i n g J n 1 4 : 1 - 1 4
0 4 / 3 0 / 2 3 G o s p e l R e a d i n g I s a 4 9 : 1 3 - 2 3 ,
A c t s 8 : 1 4 - 2 5
G o s p e l R e a d i n g E p h 2 : 1 - 7
G o s p e l R e a d i n g J n 1 6 : 1 6 - 2 4
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SUNDAY BIBLE READINGS: MAY
D A T E R E A D I N G B I B L E V E R S E S
0 5 / 0 7 / 2 3 F i r s t R e a d i n g I s a 4 9 : 7 - 1 3
S e c o n d R e a d i n g H e b 1 0 : 1 9 - 2 5
G o s p e l R e a d i n g J n 2 1 : 1 - 1 4
0 5 / 1 4 / 2 3 F i r s t R e a d i n g I s a 5 2 : 7 - 1 2
S e c o n d R e a d i n g E p h 2 : 1 1 - 2 2
G o s p e l R e a d i n g J n 1 7 : 2 0 - 2 6
0 5 / 2 1 / 2 3 F i r s t R e a d i n g I s a 6 : 1 - 1 3
S e c o n d R e a d i n g P h i l 2 : 1 - 1 1
G o s p e l R e a d i n g M k 1 6 1 4 - 2 0
0 5 / 2 8 / 2 3 F i r s t R e a d i n g E x 1 9 - 1 - 9
S e c o n d R e a d i n g C o r 1 2 - 1 - 1 1
G o s p e l R e a d i n g J n 1 6 : 5 - 1 5
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SUNDAY BIBLE READINGS: JUNE
D A T E R E A D I N G B I B L E V E R S E S
0 6 / 0 4 / 2 3 F i r s t R e a d i n g J o e l 2 : 1 8 - 2 6
S e c o n d R e a d i n g 1 C o r 6 : 1 - 1 1
G o s p e l R e a d i n g L k 7 : 3 6 - 5 -
0 6 / 1 1 / 2 3 F i r s t R e a d i n g D u e t 1 : 5 - 8
S e c o n d R e a d i n g 1 C o r 7 : 1 - 7
G o s p e l R e a d i n g L k 1 0 : 2 5 - 3 7
0 6 / 1 8 / 2 3 F i r s t R e a d i n g D e u t 1 : 1 6 - 1 8
S e c o n d R e a d i n g 1 C o r 9 : 1 9 - 2 7
G o s p e l R e a d i n g L k 6 : 2 7 - 3 6
0 6 / 2 5 / 2 3 F i r s t R e a d i n g D u e t 1 : 3 3 - 4 6
S e c o n d R e a d i n g 1 C o r 1 4 : 1 - 1 2
G o s p e l R e a d i n g L k 1 2 : 2 2 - 3 4
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Birthdays!
April
Ann Kallacheril Sarah Menachery Jeevan John
Alexis Thoonkuzhy Anjali Chakalakal Joshua Johnson Shine
Leanna Joju Joseph T Mathew Anna George
Ken G Abraham Zara Paul Evelyn A Inish
Mark Maliekal
Johan T Justin Maria Mathew Aidan Abraham
Maya A Nettikkadan Michael Mathew Josh Mathew
May
Chris J Thayil Dania Primal Rebecca Parampettu Irene Thomas
Hannah Augustine Gerald Sebastian Thomas R George Niah A Arun
Isabel M Jinson Sofia M Mathew Evan Alexander Isabel Puthur Anto
Maria L Vellara
Isabel Alvin
Jonathan G Navin Nikhil Joji Dan Thomas Mia Mary Libin
Elise L George Joseph Varghese Fiona Mercy Puthuran Prithika Satish
Matthew T Kappil Prisha Satish Meera S James Jennifer Chethalan
June
Nikhil Abraham Faith Alexander Anthony J Kandavanam Diya Bino Mathew
Joshua Mathew Manav Paul Siona A Jain Norah Jerin
Joseph L Vellara Austin G Kuriakose Laya Paul Ryssa Sunil
Joseph R George Diya Mangan Maya Jacob Rohit Chakalakal
Michael Abraham Jacob Alexander Aiden Biju Aiden Nereparambil
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