VISIT OF THE VICAR GENERAL

Very Rev. Fr. George Madathiparampil
Vicar General of the Saint Thomas Syro-Malabar Diocese of Chicago, visited Boston Mission from Nov. 5 thru Nov. 7. He visited some of the parishioners and discussed about the growth of our Mission.

His Eminence, Seán Patrick Cardinal O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap. and Rev. Fr. George had a friendly meeting. I quote from the http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/, "On Tuesday, I met with Father George Madathiparampil, a long time friend who was studying for a doctorate at Catholic University of America in Washington D.C. and working as an associate pastor at St. Matthew Cathedral during 1970’s, when I was stationed in Washington.

Fr. George, vicar general of Syro-Malabar Diocese of Chicago (which has oversight of all the Syro-Malabar parishes in the United States and Canada) is in Boston for a retreat for the Malayalam-speaking community of New England. More than 200 people — Catholics, non-Catholics and some non-Christians — are expected to attend the retreat, which will take place at St. Mary Parish in Waltham from Nov. 9-11 and be led by Father Joseph Puthenpura, OFM Cap. Fr. Joseph is the vicar provincial and first definitor in St. Joseph Capuchin Province, India.

The Syro-Malabar Community in New England area celebrates Sunday Mass each week at Fernald Center Chapel in Waltham. Father Kuriakose Vadana is their mission director and also assists the Archdiocese by serving as part-time parochial vicar at St. Julia Parish in Weston."

Some pictures of the Jesus Youth program conducted on October 20, 07, at Corpus Christi Church, Newton.

Rev. Fr. Cyriac was the resouce person. He told them stories, prayed with them and celebrated Holy Mass with them, gathering all of them around the altar.

New Parish Council

Our new Parish Council was sworn in this Sunday during the Holy Mass by the diocesan chancellor Rev. Dr. Roy Kaduppil. Rev. Fr Kuriakose Vadana (Mission Director), Rev. Fr. Cyriac Mattathilanickal, Rev. Fr. William Kaliyadan, Rev. Fr. Raju Muringayil, Rev. Fr. Baiju Avittappillil, Rev. Fr. John Karuvelil S.J., Rev. Fr. Mathew Chandrankunnel cmi, Rev. Fr. Paul Parekkattil vc were also present at the occasion.

It was a very auspicious occasion since it was the eve of the most important feast of Malayalees, ONAM. Kerala people consider it a very good omen if something is started during the ONAM season. The energetic new team is in fact a good sign of growth.

Rev. Dr. Roy Kaduppil conducted a seminar for the new parish council members on the same day. The responsibilities of the Parish Council was discussed.

The new members are:

01. Jose Puthenpura (Kaikkaran/Trustee)
02. Jimmy Valliyara (Kaikkaran/Trustee)
03. Sino Sebastian Ottalankal (Kaikkaran/Trustee)
04. James Kutticherry
05. Paul Mecherry
06. Paul Varapadavil (Teelar)
07. Mathew Thomas Peralakkattuchalil
08. Kunjumol Joseph Munthiringattukunnel
09. Varghese Yohannan
10. Joyce Mundackal
11. Liju George (Sony)
12. Joboy Manalel
13. Suni John Mundackal
14. Louis Mechery
15. Laly Thomas Paduthuruthy
16. Arpana George
17. Chackochan Mannancherril

Sumptuous onam dinner was served by the parishioners after the liturgical celebrations.

Wonderful!

Thank you Lord, for the very pleasant day: no rain, not even hot. Very good day.

I thank Jimmy (also Anu) and all the team, .... many names to be mentioned. I am afraid, I will miss out some name; so I don't mention any other name. All of us know each other. All of you were wonderful, in arranging the competitions, in preparing the food, ...

Thanks to all who were present.

Special thanks to Rev. Fr. John Karuvely and Rev. Fr. Cyriac. Their presence was really encouraging.

Some photos are uploaded. Just the beginning. I will add more photos later.

PARISH PICNIC

SAINT THOMAS SYRO-MALABAR CHURCH BOSTON

Parish Picnic

Date: August 18, 2007

Time: 9 am-5 pm

Venue: Cochituate State Park, Natick

Lot of fun ... games ... food ...