eUCHArISt - St. Joseph Church

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Eucharist of
Service and
Sacrifice
Francis Araujo
Jessy Vaz
Murphy Rebello
Noorine D’Souza
Richard Fernandes
Sapna Rodrigues
Sayanora Fernandes
Violet Quadros
Veronica
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Eucharist &
Relationship
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Tell us wHAT YOU THINK
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Editorial
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Holy Eucharist
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WITHIN YOU !!!
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EUCHARIST
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True Treasure
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Lifestyle changes for ...
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Cloistered Carmels
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kid @ heart
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TESTIMONIES
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THE WONDERFUL
TIME WITH JESUS
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Sacred
Music in
Liturgy
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Eucharist of
Service and Sacrifice
I
n the Gospel of John there is no Institution of the
Eucharist at the Last Supper, but it is substituted
by Jesus washing the feet of the disciples at the
beginning of the meal. Many people ask why? Has
John deliberately done it ?
Eucharist is a sacrifice. It is a sacrifice of Jesus on the
cross for humanity. Sacrifice means giving oneself for
others, for giving new life for others “I sacrifice my life
to give life to others”.
Thus, Washing of the feet is another dimension of
the same Eucharist. Why Jesus washed the feet of the
disciples and what was the message he wanted to give?
To know this we should know the background and the
customs of the Palestine at the time of Jesus.
Palestine was semi-desert region where the winding
roads were full of mud, dust and stones. So when a
guest came walking through these streets, his legs
would be full of dust and bruises due to the stones.
Hence it was the duty of the house servant to wash
the feet of the guests with water and give him the oil
massage.
At the Last Supper the disciples had come walking on
those dusty roads to the inn. But since the inn was
taken from somebody for the Last supper, there was
no servant to wash the feet of the guests. So when
the disciples came to the inn they were not ready to
wash their own feet since it was an act of humiliation.
Further, none of them were also ready to wash each
other’s feet since washing the others feet was greater
humiliation as only the servants did it. They wanted
to be greater than the other. So all the disciples walked
to the inn with their dusty feet. Further, none of them
came forward even to wash the feet of Jesus he being
their master.
Again during the time of Jesus the meal was not taken
sitting on the chair and taking food on the table. But
all were reclining around a small table with their feet
towards the table (tepoy). So did the apostles. So when
Jesus came in he saw the 24 dusty feet of the disciples
and he knew the reason.
So Jesus gave them the real meaning of the Last Supper
– the Eucharist - by washing their feet. Finally he said,
“Do you understand what I have just done to you… I,
though being your Lord and Teacher, have just washed
your feet; you should then wash the feet of each
other….A new commandment I will give you, love one
another as I have loved you”.
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The meaning of the washing the feet means to serve
other, to sacrifice one’s life for others, to love others
irrespective of caste, colour and creed even loving our
enemies, ie., to become Eucharist to the others.
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We can also become Eucharist to the others. A few
examples could be given:
1. There was a couple who had no children. Even
after much medical consultation and medication
they couldn’t get children. Finally they adopted
a boy from the poorest family. They spend all his
educational fees. Today he is one of the famous
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helping many other children in their education.
What a joy to the couple.
2. A mother who was a primary teacher had three
girl children. When the youngest was barely one
year old, the husband died in a tragic accident. The
mother didn’t lose courage. Besides teaching in the
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Seeing the suffering of the people especially the
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Seeing his good work other youth joined, many
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We get thousands of examples of the people even
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We are called to break the
bread by breaking ourselves…
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Editorial
n this issue we focus on ‘Eucharist: The source
and summit of Christian Life’.
All articles
penned briefly suggest ways to renew our life.
The Eucharist has always been, and, will always be
central to the worship of God. As rightly pointed
out in the talks by the priestly order during this year
of the Eucharist, we are called to share the Mass as
fully as we can and Christ desires us to do so – The
Lord has been given to us as food. Jesus is our bread,
he is our sustenance. In Jn 6, Jesus tells us that I
am the bread of life…. will never die. We are called
to eat His flesh and drink His blood, consume Him.
Fasting, Almsgiving, Prayers will flow if we consume
Him.
Just like we charge our mobiles to keep it going, the
Eucharist is our charging station. Our Eucharist has
to take place twenty four hours. We have to take the
Eucharist with us, through the day and night. We
are called to break the bread by breaking ourselves
at home, workplace, in our society, at the time of
travelling etc., – to show love, intimacy, acceptance
as well as unity.
Is there a better time than this season of Lent? Lent
is a time to focus. We need to start from within.
It’s about us - to reflect, examine our conscience,
anticipate and have an attitude of gratitude. We are
called to transform ourselves and also be transparent
like Mary, our Mother – to live a life where we need
to give Jesus to others. What better way than to die
to our old style and way of thinking, our routine
methods, our selfishness to become new wine for
others.
Let us remember that Easter Sunday follows after
every Good Friday. On this note, ‘Tidings Team’,
wish one and all a fruitful and transforming Season
of Lent and a Joyous and Spirit Filled Easter.
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Altar servers
There have been multiple celebrations in the altar servers
association, beginning from the Christmas season: the first
celebration was that of a joint Christmas party for both the
children from the altar servers association and Carmel blossoms
which had a value session in which they were told a Christmas
story. They also played games and had fun. To make the celebration
more joyful, sweets and snacks were served. This was followed by
the New Year party where 20 altar servers along with Fr. Michael
and Br.Pawan and 3 animators visited “Sneha Sadhana” -Old Age
Home. The altar server played games, sang carols and danced
with each and every member of the home. They were also served
sweets by the children. It is rightly said, “Even a minor event in
the life of a child is an event of that child’s world and thus a world
event.” Seeking the blessings of the senior members, the children
returned overjoyed.
The third and the most awaited celebration of the year was the
“Annual Day”. It was celebrated on 22nd February. It all began
with a prayer dance, followed by many cultural events like Musical
piece, fusion dance, a skit based on the theme, “The Good Always
Wins!!”. The newest events of this year, were, ‘The Fashion Show’ by
our little children and dance by altar servers animators. More than
8o children performed on stage .Fr.Dominic Vas and Fr.Michael
enlightened every altar server with their beautiful speeches about
the important role that an altar server plays in the church and
the society. A grand farewell was given to the 10th Std children
namely, Adrian, Silvan, Wendolle, Frino, Larena, Carol, Chris who
had served Jesus at the altar for many years. The annual report
was presented to the congregation through a video. Prizes were
distributed to the children excelling in different areas like highest
points for attendance, highest number of servings, News paper
collection, Exam, etc.As a memento for their service throughout
the year, all the children were presented with a certificate and gifts.
The event was witnessed by a large gathering who appreciated the
whole program. This year’s annual day was truly the most enjoyable
and memorable one. We also take this opportunity to thank all
those who have helped us for the success of this entire program.
May God shower His blessings on them and their families. Hats off
to all the animators and our dear lovely altar servers.
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Fr. Michael M. Shenoy, OCD
Asst. Priest
Eucharist &
Relationship
T
o be Loved, To be Wanted, To be appreciated...
Have you not felt this need to be related?
Today, Relationship need is more intense than
ever. If You and I sincerely ask ourselves, we will say,
“Yes we are substituting our real relationship with
virtual relationship: (See the time we spend with T.V,
Smartphones, Facebook etc).
A bus had an accident. It was topsey turvey, with
some parts badly dented. But surprisingly no one was
hurt in that upside down bus. All came out and some
were pulled out. But one lady was trapped under the
junk where no one could reach to extricate her. She
was screaming there, though unhurt. One young man
removed his coat, rolled under the bus with much
difficulty. He went near enough to touch the tip of her
finger. The moment his finger tip touched her finger
tip, her scream of anguish stopped. The crane came
three hours late and lifted the bus. The young lady,
of course married instantly stood up, and hugged the
young man and exclaimed, ``In my life, Never did I
feel so related as during those three hours”!
Related? What Related? Tip of the finger?
Yes my friends, when we are chaotically, confusedly
dashing into blind alleys or wrong relationships, Holy
Eucharist is the answer. Holy Eucharist can purify and
intensify our human relationship
1. Eucharist in the Bible
(A). Eucharist in the Old Testament.
In the Old Testament: Never decreasing, fully satisfying
manna for all (Ex.16,6). Don’t we sing, “bread from
heaven you gave them, having in it all its sweetness”?
In Ex.17,2-7, We see water gushed out from the rock
for all to drink. In Numb. 20,11-13, Moses doubted
and struck the rock twice. Yahweh was pained because
Moses doubted God’s relationship. He never reached
the promised land.
(B). Eucharist in the New Testament
In New Testament we see Eucharist is essentially
relational (Jn.6,1-14) A boy gave all he had. He
preferred relationship with Jesus to his own self need.
In V.48 We see, Eucharistic relationship is forever.
Jesus seems to say, “I am giving you not what I have, I
am giving you, what I am. At this juncture, let me share
with you my own ‘Crazy’ reflection of “LIFE”. Life is a
lie if there is not ‘F’ in it. And ‘F’ stands for Friendship
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, Faith in Friendship, Firmness in Frienship, and
Forgiveness in Friendship.
This is what Jesus is in the Holy Eucharist. Jesus in the
Eucharist is thus intensely related to us.
2. Eucharist among Early Christians
(a) Early Christians could never think of Holy Eucharist
except as a community celebration, Sacrifice and meal.
The word “SACRIFICE” comes from two Latin words:
‘SACRUM’ ‘FACERE’ = To Make SACRED.
In the first Century, King Hadrian wanted to eliminate
‘These Christians’ “Who are these Christians” he asked
Aristides, the famous historian. His report, “They are
people who say some prayers and distribute some
bread in their gatherings. But they are mainly known
for their love for one another. They save the orphans
lest they be hardened: If they have something, they
give it to the one who have nothing.
(Not vertebrating, quoted from Zuck Roy, speakers
Quote Book, Page :234)
(b) And that is why Paul condemns in very strong
words those who receives Holy Communion without
relationship in Community.
1 Cor 20 “Your gatherings are no more Supper of the
Lord. Each one eats at once his own food and while
one is hungry, the other one is getting drunk…… So
if anyone eats of the bread….Unworthily (Without
Relationship) (In Brackets Mine)….He Eats……His
own Condemnation.
Conclusion
Yours and my Relationship with Eucharist will result in
experiences that Jesus also experienced.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Abba experience.
Mission experience.
Victim experience
Paschal experience.
1. Abba experience.
The famous three chapters of Jn (15,16,17) abundantly
shows Jesus constant, close relationship with Abba. In
New Testament, We find 107 References to Abba, Jesus
expressing he is the bosom of the Father.
If you have dealt with others with a maternal
(PATERNAL) attitude, It is a proof you have had Abba
Experience, an Outflow of your Eucharistic Life.
2. Mission experience
Once when Jesus was anointed, He could not contain
his zeal, zest and I would say, his Volcano. We are
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Your one ‘HOT’ encounter with Jesus, has to explode
in your entire days external behaviour. Someone even
might say, “Why are you smiling so much today”. It
might be your Mission experience.
If a boy secures 98% marks, If one wins 10 crore lottery,
Will they keep quiet? So if you had Holy Eucharist in
the morning, you must have this mission experience.
3. Victim experience
In his efforts for Salvific, healing relationships, he
suffered much. “He has Belzebul in him” “Is he not
Carpenter`s son”? In the Climax of his sacrificial
relationship with us all, All the four categories insulted
him - The soldiers, the passers - by, the High Priests and
the thief. There was a momentary cloud of darkness
and void between him and Abba. And you Jesus cry
in Ps.23.
But Jesus never gave up. On the contrary, he gifted us 3
intense relationships:1. Gift of heaven (thief on the right),
So you will undergo this victim experience…..your
partner / Family member lives in Scandalous sin, You
are not allowed Family Prayers, Statues or Picture of
the Mother Mary. You don’t join Pornography, Drinks
or Smoking…. You stand for honesty….and for this
you suffer. But never give up. Continue to be graceful,
extrovert, altruistic. Your Lord has walked before
you triumphantly. Why not you, his Disciple? Only
intimate-relationship-people know victim experience
4. Paschal Experience
There are peak experiences of relationship in
Eucharistic people. Jesus himself said, “When I am
lifted up, I will draw everyone to myself ”.
In John Chs 5, 15, 16, 17, We see Jesus full of joy, asks
Abba, “Father, Glorify your Son”
I dare to say only Eucharistic persons enjoy the intense
human relationships. Eucharistic connectivity ignited
during mass, lingers, percolates in all and with all.
Whenever I celebrate mass with him alone in mind and
heart, I feel warm and affectionate all through the day.
2. Forgiveness of our sins (Father forgive them)
3. Gift of his own Mother.
We, Eucharistic people are bound to be misunderstood,
because Eucharistic relationship is unique, out of the
ordinary, and something you are an odd man out.
Peak experience is not reserved to so called mystics!.
Any Eucharistically related person does experience
Paschal experience. Sometimes, it is glimpses and
sparks.
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Clifford Faria
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W
hen the early Christians in Luke’s community
prayed the Lord’s prayer, (Lk. 11:1-13)
according to reputed commentators, what
they asked for in the petition “Give us each day our
daily bread” was not so much that God take care of
their every day needs. Scripture scholars tell us that
the word daily is a mistranslation of the original
Greek word “espiousios.” Various translations have
suggested for this Greek, term, but keeping in mind
that it is term that was coined by the Christians, we
could conclude that they coined this term because it
expresses a reality for which no other existing term
was adequate. They were referring, therefore, to a very
special, distinctively Christian Bread.
And what could this be, if not the Eucharistic
Bread? Further, what is so special or distinctive
about our Eucharistic bread? In those early days, the
distinctiveness would not have been seen in terms of
the real presence of Christ in the form of that broken
bread. Rather they saw it as distinctively Christian in
that it was “bread broken to be shared with others” –
‘Take and eat, this is my body which is given for’! So,
in the Lord’s prayer we are taught to pray for bread
that we will share with others, not for bread that we
ourselves will consume and thus preserve our own
lives. That is the way a true Christian prays – and
lives: not for himself but for others. For, the Christian
is Christ living today in flesh and blood. And just as
Jesus gave himself “for the life of the world,“ so the
Christian too lives that others may have the fullness of
life, even if he himself has to suffer and die.
That this is the way the petition “Give us each day
our daily bread” is to be understood can be further
confirmed by looking at the parable that Luke appends
immediately after the Lord’s Prayer. (Lk. 11:5-8) It
tells of a person going to his friend in the middle of the
night to ask for three loaves of bread, “because a friend
of mine on a journey has arrived, and I have nothing to
place before him.” If eventually the person next door
gives this man the three loaves, it is because he realizes
at last that he begs this bread not for himself but for his
friend. This then is the spirit in which we too pray for
“our espiousios bread.” The next paragraph (v. 9-13)
assures us that when we ask we do receive – but only
when we ask in this fashion viz. not for ourselves but
for others!
After each and every Eucharist we celebrate, it would
be real shame if we still turn a deaf ear or a Nelson’s eye
to the needs of our brothers and sisters aroundus. We
might end up like rich man who feasted sumptuously
“each day” (because the Lord favoured him each day
with plenty) but never shared any of it with his poor
neighbor, Lazarus. We all know the end of that story!
(Lk. 16:19-31) Is there something in my life that
needs changing so that it can be more transparently
Eucharist? The Lord says “What you do to the least
of my brothers & sisters, you do to Me.” Where do
these brothers and sisters of our exists? They are there
all around us, in our small Christian communities, in
our parishes, etc. we’ve got to be brave and open our
eyes, ears and our hearts.
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Andre Gomes
Gonsalo Gracia Community
ALIVE IN THE EUCHARIST
– Source & Summit of Christian living
T
he one question I often ask myself is: “How is
it possible that people and groups who call
themselves Christians and participate in a
Eucharistic celebration week after week, find little or
no improvement in their relationship with others?”
What use would it be if fifty two masses are offered
during the year if one cannot bridge the gulf between
the rich and the poor, between friends and enemies,
between siblings squabbling and ethnic groups at war?
The issue remains a serious one in the context of the
most unifying force in Christian living, the Eucharist.
The one question we must all ask ourselves today is:
What does the Eucharist really mean to me?
1.
Living the Eucharist
The Eucharist we celebrate consists largely of
symbolic language _ language that most people fail
to understand, or at least do not grasp sufficiently.
Many Catholics find the Eucharistic celebrations dry
and boring, unrelated to life and its problems. For
many it is mere ritual or an obligation they have to get
through, ‘in order not to go to hell.’ It is exactly the
same as sitting before a computer, but not knowing
its programming language; everything is a puzzle to
such people, But if they did know the secret...! When
Jesus gave us the injunction “Do this as a memorial
of me”, He was revealing the secret of true happiness,
here and hereafter. It is not the homily or the sermon
that is intended to heal and transform people during a
Eucharistic celebration. A homily is but a reflection of
the central message from the Table of the Word applied
to Christian living. It is the actual Eucharistic Prayers
which are drawn from the entire life of Jesus, which
when listened to and reflected upon have immense
power to transform people. It is imperative that
people must listen carefully to the passages of these
Eucharistic Prayers that the priests offers during the
Holy Mass and in the silence of their hearts offers them
too, slowly, contemplatively and absorbing every word
rendered to God the Most High. The faithful also owe
it to Jesus present on the altar during all Eucharistic
celebrations to be respectfully participative, not just by
lip service but by a true commitment of the heart. We
cannot be corpses at the Eucharistic banquet - we need
to be “alive”!
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The Trinitarian Aspect:
Every Eucharist is a memorial ‘To the Father’, ‘Of the
Son’ and offered ‘By the Church’ (a people led by the
Holy Spirit). When Jesus at the last supper uttered these
words; “Do this in remembrance of me” (eis ten hemen
anamnesin)”, he was asking his disciples to celebrate
the Eucharistic mystery as a memorial of Him. The
entire Eucharistic action is addressed ‘TO the Father’,
for it is the Heavenly Father who is reminded of the
saving work of the Son. The Eucharistic memorial is a
movement directed to the person of the Father, who is
simultaneously thanked for the past and entreated for
the future.
The Eucharist is a memorial ‘OF the Son”, wherein
the participating faithful led by the minister appeal
to the Father in heaven to remember the life of Jesus,
his sacrifice on the cross and his resurrection and by
virtue of what he accomplished and be merciful to the
Church.
As a memorial BY the Church, the Eucharist
remembers Jesus before the Father, petitions the
Father that he may bring to completion the unfulfilled
work of salvation. This is not because the work of
salvation by Christ is in any way incomplete, but
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rather because the immeasurable fullness of his
life, death and resurrection is not yet entirely
assimilated by the pilgrim Church. The work of
salvation remains incomplete not because of Christ, but
because of the Church. Every Eucharistic celebration
gives us those special graces to carry on the work of
salvation in our every day lives. We simply cannot be
freeloaders at the Eucharistic banquet. We cannot bystand, lip sync and leave the Church with a sense of
accomplished duty. We are missionaries who pledge
to carry on the work of Christ, which does not just
involve our routine duties, but to spread the message of
the kingdom of God. We are responsible for bringing
the Gospel message of Jesus to the world and for the
salvation of others. We truly are!
Reverence of the Sacred Species:
The sacred species is but the body and blood of Christ,
transformed by the coming down of Jesus on the altar
during the epiclesis. The bread and wine no longer
retain their identity as two earthly elements, but are
the very body and blood of Jesus. When we proceed
to receive the Holy Communion, our hearts must
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Jesus, giving glory to the Father. The procession to
receive Holy Communion must be a reverential walk,
silent and solemn. It is utterly horrifying to see people
in Church chatting away during the epiclesis or worse
still after receiving Holy Communion. If there were
only to realise that they have received the greatest
programmer of their lives, one who would fix all things
for them and one who would show them the right way
in life, then they would cherish those moments after
receiving the body and blood of Christ.
Life for the World
The Holy Eucharist is also a medicine for inner healing.
The sadness and gloominess of the disciple on the way
to Emmaus was removed when Jesus revealed himself
through the Holy Eucharist. They were filled with joy
and became witnesses of Jesus. The Eucharist is also
the great source for physical healings. Many miracles
take place when the Eucharist is adored in holiness
and sanctity. These miracles need not be restricted
to an adoration of the Blessed Sacrament experience;
they can also be manifest in our daily reception of the
Eucharist at Holy Communion done with piety and
reverence.
parish is lonely, sick or even depressed, it is imperative
that we who are enriched by our reception of the body
and blood of Christ, especially those in ministry such
as SCC animators, catechists and Eucharistic ministers
must all reach out to such persons bringing cheer and
together giving praise to our Lord Jesus. Only then
would this be a true worship of the Eucharistic Lord.
The Eucharist banquet or the Holy Mass worthily
celebrated unites its participants. This is what the priest
pleads on his and our behalf at the Eucharistic Prayer
III, “Grant that we, who are nourished by His body and
blood, may be filled with His Holy Spirit, and become
one body, one spirit in Christ.” AMEN!
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(of people both present within and in the world outside),
in our act of contrition for ourselves and for others, in
the sharing of bread (both the body of Christ and the
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Fr. Ivo Dias, OCD
Asst. Priest
THE WONDERFUL TIME WITH JESUS
Jesus Christ is the true priest, altar and the victim at
the Eucharist. The letter to the Hebrews presents Jesus
as the High priest of the New covenant. By his death
on the cross, he has offered an acceptable sacrifice to
the Father (Heb 7, 17-20). “Since Christ’s sacrifice is
perfect, he is the only mediator and the priest celebrant
now is the visible icon of the invisible priest, Jesus
himself. It is Christ who offers the sacrifice to the Father
being the victim and in the person of the priest. The
Eucharist is incomplete without the person of Christ.
Christ does not offer each time in heaven, but we
celebrate as the Church, through the ordained minister,
the memorial and make our personal offering to that
offering that Christ made once and for all”. (Given in
SacrosanctumConcilium, The Constitution on the
Sacred Liturgy)
Christ loves the Church as his bride, having been
established as the model of a man loving his wife as his
own body. The Church in turn is subject to her head.
He fills the Church, which is his body and his fullness,
with his divine gifts so that it may increase and attain
to all the fullness of God(Eph 5,25-28). Jesus Christ
offers us abundance of life in the Eucharist. One day
St. Teresa of Avila heard someone say: “If only I had
lived at the time of Jesus... If only I had seen Jesus... If
only I had talked with Jesus...” To this she responded:
“But do we not have in the Eucharist the living, true
and real Jesus present before us? Why look for more?”
If we come with a right purpose and intention and
surrender ourselves, our whole being we will truly
receive his graces, make good choices for our good and
for the good of others because God will be working in
us. Heaven is brought down to us in the Holy Eucharist,
am I able to experience it and make it my heavenly
abode to hasten and meet my Lord, Redeemer, Saviour.
Pope Francis in his first Apostolic Exhortation
“EvangeliiGaudium” (The Joy of the Gospel) states
that the Eucharist “is not a prize for the perfect but a
powerful medicine and nourishment for the weak”.
We at times are lost and find ourselves in total darkness.
we seek solutions, answers for our problems and it is
when we participate in the Mystery of the Sacrifice
of Jesus we offer it to God and God in turn listens
to us, strengthens us, incarnates in our problems and
difficulties through different means and people. Such
is the power of the Mystery if we truly experience and
understand it. Didn’t Jesus say “Come to me all who
are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest”. It
is St. Maximilian Kolbe who said “If Angels could be
jealous of men, they would be so for one reason and
that is Holy Communion”. Eucharistic Lord, each day
increase my love for you so that I may be totally yours
and your loving child.
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Oh Adorable Mystery
Make me immersed in you
Forgetting space and time
To make my life sublime
Receiving You Lord
Instill hope and courage in me
Journeying the way of heavenly vision
To be with you forever.
Chirsistmas Joy
Parish Crib
Choir Festival
New Year-2014
Inter-Religious Dialogue
St.Joseph Tamil Association Anniversary
Carmelite Young Priests
SCC Day
Faith Formation
Konkani Drama-Ami Nathlyaa Vellar
Konkani Utsav
Blood Donation Camp
Way to Calvary - Book release
Annual day- Altar Servers
Parish Techno Team
Konkani M. by Fr.Sunil Monis
CTC Graduates 2013-14
Ludhani Challengers Cup’14
IMFE Graduates 2013-14
Hearty Congratulations on the
Silver Jubilee of Priesthood
Rev. Fr. Archibald Gonsalves, OCD
(Provincial)
05-06-2014
Loving congratulations
as you celebrate this year of Jubilee
May God’s abundant blessings
be showered upon you
so that you may continue
your life of dedication
service and love
May the shining silver years turn
into glittering gold
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THIN Y
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One gift we all are blessed with is called “Life”,
One feeling we all share together is called “Hope”
One pain we all understand is “Christ’s Sacrifice”
One path we all strongly build is “Our Faith”
One union we all are a part of is “Christianity”
One message we all promote is “Peace”
One celebration we take part in every Sunday is “ The Eucharist”.
Our Source of “Love “ and “Our Service “would make Our Summit “The Eucharist” more meaningful.
True Treasure
EUCHARIST
As a child, I was looking for CHRIST...
I asked my parents where is HE in the CHURCH?
My mother answered me,
“In that White Bread is CHRIST.”
But, I can’t see HIM,
Tell me which other place can I find HIM?
“In the EUCHARIST”, said my dad
And what does that mean? I asked him.
He said to me, “You will find HIM if you search for
CHRIST in EUCHARIST”
So, I sat down and scribbled these
words E U C H A R I S T.....
I cut off the letters E (Envy, Evil,
Enemy..), U (Ugliness of mind, thought, words,
actions....) and A (Anger....)
and found my CHRIST in EUCHARIST.
Yonetta Pereira
OLO Snow Comty
A man was intent at pulling down an old oak: he
started opening the ground with a spade all around
it. Suddenly he struck iron. As he dug deeper a
chest-box emerged and all invaluable treasure was
in it.
The Eucharist and the Liturgy of the Mass is a great
treasure: deep into it you discover the message
that God gave to people: an immense love and gift
of Himself.
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Sacred
Music in
Liturgy
M
usic is an integral part of the liturgical
celebration. Music is an instrument of
‘communion’ between man and God and
among people themselves. Singing together brings
people together as one community. An important
understanding of music in liturgy is causing havocs
in many of the Churches. Many choir group make
the liturgical celebration as an musical performance.
Only a correct understanding can solve this unhealthy
development. Here I would like to highlight some of
the dimensions of sacred music in Liturgy.
The Church has been very keen in fostering music
in Liturgy and also safeguarding its sacredness. A
cursory glance of the interventions of the Popes bears
ample proof for this fact. The first among these is a
‘Motu Proprio’ of Pope Pius X given in 1903. In this
he suggested that the hymns should be composed
and sung in such a way that the faithful are helped to
pray in a better way. Pope Pius XII was so concerned
about liturgy in the life of the Church, and he publish
an Encyclical on liturgy in 1947 (Mediator Dei). This
Encyclical warns about certain undue influence of
‘modernism’ in liturgical music. He was a proponent
of community-singing which he believed would also
enhance the community-feeling of the assembled as
members of the One-Church of Christ. Pope Pius
XIIs concern for sacred music was so deep that in
1955 he published another document on church
music (Musicae Sacrae Disciplinae). He said that the
content of hymns should help people to reach the
final goal, namely God. Therefore, the composers
are to be instructed to compose hymns accordignly.
In this document he refers also musical instruments
which should be conducive to a religious experience
of the liturgical assembly. Pope John XXIII too had a
personal interest in fostering church music.
Second Vatican Council
The Second Vatican Council’s Constitution on the
Sacred Liturgy is a landmark in the history of the
sacred music. It has devotee a whole chapter to this
theme and has laid down concrete principles to be
followed in the field of church music. Accordingly
“choirs must be diligently promoted” and “whenever
the sacred action is to be celebrated with song, the
whole body of the faithful may be able to contribute
that active participation which is rightly theirs”(SC
114).
After Second Vatican Council
Many years have been passed since the Constitution
on the Sacred Liturgy came into force. Undoubtedly,
the Constitution has given a new impetus to
liturgical singing. Consequently we have blessed
with liturgical books, psalm books for the use of the
people of God.
Pastoral reflections on Sacred Music
Music being a powerful medium of the
communication so a planned pastoral action seems
to be a must. Otherwise it can be detrimental
to the very purpose of liturgical music. The
following pastoral approaches should be taken into
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consideration for an effective implementation of the
directives on sacred music
7. Choir groups should avoid stuffing & suffocating
the whole mass with singing.
1. Parish liturgy team takes active interest in creating
awareness among the faithful that music is an
integral part of the liturgical celebration and that it
is not meant to fill the gap between prayers
The good things about our Choirs
2. Choir should choose hymns which can be sung by
the whole assembly of the faithful.
1. Each group takes great pains to practice
2. The members sacrifice(Etymology: SACRUM
FACERE: to make sacred). A lot: their leisure time,
their energy....
3. Make use of fixed hymns at least for a period of
time
3. Lot of enthusiasm is seen in them. They dont sing
perfunctorily but with zest.
4. Church singing is soft, melodious and leading to
God experience. Beats (on keyboard)are hurting
such experience. If you want to get convinced, listen
Vatican liturgical services.
4. By and large jealousy and envy is absent. Jealousy
is the death knoll of church singing.
5. It is consoling to see so many youth in choir
although some more boys would be wonderful.
5. Choir is just an aid to congregational singing.
Sometimes the voice of choir members is so
voluminous, that the people’s voice becomes just a
whimper!.
6. It has been observed that they have good
disposition and humility to accept correction.
6. Some time choir groups are a big distraction
to congregation: They chat, they laugh and trim
their instruments during sermon & even during
consecration.
Conclusion
The position of the Church with regard to music is
consistent and clear. It is up to us to implement the
norms laid down by the Church for a worthy and
effective participation of the faithful in liturgical
celebrations.
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Lifestyle
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for a more
healthier &
wholesome
life.
L
ent is a season which means
‘leave every negative thing’.
It holds so much true as
far as health of an individual is
concerned.
The major illnesses which causes
death & disease in todays world
are related to wrong way of
living.It is connected to excess
of consumption of salts, sugars, fats & oils, loss of
sleep or irregular sleeping patterns, indulging in
toxic substances such as tobacco chewing ,smoking,
alcohol consumption & addictive drugs.
How can we change ourself for a more wholesome
living ?
Very early in life,we should adopt to healthier
attitudes towards living. You live your life in your
body which is designed specially for yourself by
our creator. Taking atmost care of our body is most
mandatory for a healthy living.
See to it that you get 7 to 8hrs of good night sleep.
There should be a regular 30 minutes of walk daily at
least 4 to 5 times a week.
See that you have proper values in life ,in context
of spirituality, dietary restriction, & regular execises.
Keep away from addiction, such as smoking &
alcohol consumption.Smoking is directly related
to blood pressure problems &lung ailments. Also
it is one of the main cause, leading to various types
of cancers. These illnesses may threaten the very
purpose of human existence.
Alcohol may cause brain & liver toxicity.It may
produce various hallucinatory & dependence
disorder in the brain . The person loses total
respect in society & may be the cause of various road
accidents & alcohol related crimes.
So to lead a healthier &wholesome life, engage your
life with positive roles in the family,responsilble&pa
rticipatory roles in various association & groups of
the parish communities,thereby leading to a more
complete living with an excellent quality of life. Give
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Cloistered Carmels
H
Fr. Ivan D’Souza, OCD
ave you been to Holy Spirit hospital, Mahakali
caves road? And just opposite we have
“AtmaDarshan” and Sacred Heart Church.
Opposite to this Church, across the road, you see high
walls with an awesome gate and an inscription on the
wall”Cloistered Carmel”. Inside are about 18 nuns.
They are called “Carmelite Contemplatives”. They are
never seen outside. Inside, they enjoy intimacy with
Christ, serene life, joyous smile and work to earn their
daily bread. Here below are a few insights into their
lives.
The Carmelite Order, throughout its long history
spanning more than 8 centuries has given to the Church
great and numerous saints: monks, missionaries and
mystics. Carmel sprang up in the Church as God’s
gift to a society that was more concerned for external
wealth, pomp and glory while the true inner worth
of human person, individually and collectively, as
image and likeness of God and His preferred dialogue
partner, was lost sight of. Human greatness was seen
in the concentration in an individual of a nation, of
brute power, economical and social, rather than the
blossoming of inner life, in response to communion
with God in prayer. Hence the Carmelite Order
embarked on the mission of giving back soul to the
society and the individual, enmeshed in worldly power
by affirming radically the Gospel values of inner worth
of human person in communion with God, and as a
sign thereof living together as community of prayer and
fraternity: elements fundamental to the N. Testament
Christian faith. The Prophet Elias on Mt. Carmel who lived always
in God’s presence, and courageously stood for social
justice and against every form of idolatry; and Mary
Mother of Jesus who kept pondering the marvels of
God’s design and surrendered herself, have been the
two fundamental inspirations of Carmelite life of
contemplation. No doubt, true to the socio-political
mentality of the time serious commitment to religious
life was reserved for men. Women were not to appear
in public life. The credit goes to Bl. John Soreth. He,
as the supreme moderator of the Carmelite Order
in 1452 broke this false monopoly and proposed for
courageous women a form of strict cloistered life
What are these
Cloistered Carmels?
of contemplation and sisterly communion, without
external apostolate. St. Teresa of Avila 1515-1582
appearing in the renaissance period prompted by the
inner voice took upon herself the task of reviving the
pristine spirit among the Carmelites: men and women.
Her ‘Tabor experience’ gave her all the strength she
required to swim as a spiritual luminary in a sea
dominated by men. She restored among the nuns
the ‘spiritual desert’ of silence, solitude, poverty and
prayer of the early Carmelite tradition. With the help
of St. John of the Cross she brought about a similar
renewal among the Carmelite friars as well. When
St. Teresa died in 1582 there were 17 monasteries of
Nuns and 15 of Friars. Down the years the Church
has recognized the eminent teaching on spiritual life
and heroic witness of Christian virtues among many
Carmelites. There are as of now, three doctors of the
Church and many a great mystic who have shown by
their life the rich spiritual wealth of the Christian faith. This spiritual revolution ignited the imagination
and faith in the western Church within a short time.
Her spiritual sons marched out of Europe in hoards,
to distant lands, not to conquer the lands along the
colonizers, but to offer the spiritual wealth of Christian
faith. If friars reached the shores of India the land of
sadhus and sages, within three decades after the death
of St. Teresa, the cloistered nuns had to wait for the
call from the Carmelite bishop to make their first
foundation in Mangalore in 1870. The first novice of
the cloistered nuns in India is a Blessed Mystic of the
Church: Bl. Mary of Jesus Crucified (Miriam Bouardy),
known better as the little Arab, a daughter of Palestine
and of the East.
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Dec. 14th: Christmas Carnival: The Four days Mega
Christmas Carol Carnival was organized by St. Joseph
Church, Mira Road under the leadership of Small
Christian Communities on 14th, 15th & 16th & 17th
December, 2013. The carnival was blessed by Rev. Fr.
Dominic Vas, Parish Priest of St. Joseph Church and
inaugurated by Fr.IvanD’souza& Mr. Clifford Faria.
Since the theme of this year was “Joy in the FamilyJoy to the World” the purpose of this Carnival was
to spread peace and religious harmony and to create
awareness of Family Values said Fr. Dominic before
beginning the Carol Carnival. The three tableaus with
Christmas crib depicting Jesus’ birth place were led
by a chariot, driven by the effervescent Santa Claus
followed by Choir, School Children, Live music Band
and dance performers/pom-pom girls. Along with
them hundreds of people joined dancing and singing
energetically to the glory of the festive event All 4
days floats went through the streets of Mira road and
halted at more than 20 main junctions and gave the
message of peace and joy. This carnival had elegance
and exuberance galore!
Dec. 22nd Choir Fest: The community hall of St.
Joseph Parish wore a festive look with the place
decorated with balloons and meaningful backdrop.
All the children came together for the choir fest. The
Eucharistic celebration begain at 8.30am followed by
variety programs. It was truly a delight to watch these
little stars who gave the message of Christmas through
their performance. Nevertheless, this celebration gave
an opportunity to have the spiritual experience of the
birth of Jesus, the Word make flesh. Fr. Dominic Vas,
In his speech conveyed that we ought to have a place
for Jesus in our heart. The event ended with vote of
thanks. Following this all dispersed in good cheer and
contentment.
Dec. 24th ‘Nathalaso Sambram’: Mira Road:
Christmas eve was celebrated with much devotion and
vigour at St. Joseph Church on Saturday December
24. The entire atmosphere was adorned with sparkling
lights and twinkling stars in celebration of the birth
of Jesus Christ the Saviour. The Solemn Eucharistic
celebration began at 10.30 pm. Parish Priest Fr.
Dominic Vas offered the Mass along with Fr Ivan, Fr.
Michael, Fr. Roshan, Fr. Agnelo, Fr.Ivo, Fr. Walter and
Deacon John. Fr. Dominic and Fr. Michael preached
a vibrant dialogue sermon on the theme ‘Joy in the
Family-Joy to the World’. Large majority attended this
solemn mass. Carol singing, colourful crib and vibrant
Christmas tree added colour to the festivity. At the
end Fr. Dominic thanked everyone and wished a very
happy Christmas.
Jan1st: New Year welcomed with great Joy: Mother
Mary is Mother of our Lord Jesus God Almighty and
Co m pil e d by F r . I van D ’ s o u z a , O CD
Happenings
Mother of all. The role of Mother Mary and the reason
why Mother Mary was chosen by God as a Mother was
the message of New Year Celebration. On this occasion
Rev. Fr. RoshanD’souza preached a vibrant sermon
and invited the faithful to build a new world without
any kind of discrimination and live a life filled with
hope and optimism. The Parishioners welcomed 2014
with New Year Blast organized by the youth. It was a
night out there that gave an opportunity to forget the
miseries of the past and look forward with hope in the
year ahead.
Jan 12th: Feast of Infant Jesus & Inter-Religious
Dialogue: The lively and dynamic St Joseph Church
Celebrated the Infant Jesus feast and conducted an
Inter-Religious Dialogue session, on Sunday, January
12th at 6.30 pm on St Joseph Church Grounds. Auxilary
Bishop of Bombay V. Rev. Dr. Dominic SavioFernandes presided over the solemn festal Eucharistic celebration
along with 6 Priests. Soon after the mass the Interreligious dialogue session began with a prayer dance by
Parish youth. Bisop Dominic Savio, presided over the
event with various speakers from across the religious
spectrum. dignitaries like, Shree VishwanandMayi
Devi(Shiv Kunj Ashram, Jaliya, Gujarat), MaulanMohd.
IshaqueMisbahi, Ravindra Singh Jogindar Singh sony
present for the event. The Parish Priest Fr. Dominic
Vas welcomed the dignitaries and felicitated them
with a bouquet.There were splendid dances and
skits on the theme “Save the Family life” by children
and youth. This programme was conducted to bring
together the members of different religions in order to
have communal harmony and to build a peaceful Mira
Road. This programme was organized by the civic cell
under the leadership of Mrs. Murphy Rebello.
Jan. 26th: Thrilling drama ‘...Ami Nathlyaa
Vellaar’: The thrilling, super-hit Konkani drama ‘Ami
NathlyaaVellaar’ was presented by Daiji Rang Mandir,
the cultural wing of Daiji Dubai, to a packed audience
at St Joseph’s Church ground on Saturday January
25th. Adopted from its Marathi original written by
MadhusudanKalelkar and translated to Kannada by
RamanandChoorya, the Konkani play was directed by
the well-known Dayan D’Souza, who also charmed the
audience with his brilliant performance on stage.
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During the interval, a simple ceremony was held
during which parish priest Fr Dominic Vas was the
chief guest. Entrepreneur Denis Rebeiro, Robert
Noronha, Daiji Dubai Writers’ Forum founder
Hemacharya, president RonyByndoor, and veteran
theatre artiste Francis FernandesCascia were the guests
of honour.’NaachKonkanant’, an album by Rayan
D’Souza and Reena D’Souza was released by the guests.
St Joseph’s Konkani Welfare Association president
John Crasta welcomed, while cultural secretary Hilary
D’Silva compered. Honorary secretary Arun Noronha
Jan 26th SCC Day: St. Joseph Church had organized
one of the finest and most enjoyable SCC day for all
the 400 animators on Jan. 26th in the community hall.
The evening programme was meticulously planned
and perfectly executed by the dynamic and young
leaders of the community. The executive committee
members worked tirelessly to present an enjoyable and
entertaining day combining traditional games, many
gifts and sumptuous food for the community members.
It was a family event, designed to bring every member
of the family into a jolly mood and active participation.
This excellent event offered an opportunity to the
animator to share their joy and unity in a unique way.
reached St. Joseph’s Church ground, where members
of association welcome them with God-Udak ani Paan pod Udak. Fr. Dominic Vas Shri Francis
FernandesKassia, Sri H.J.Govias, Sri Joy paladka, Sri
John Crasta, Sri Arun Noronha, Sri Lawrance Mathias
and Sri Hillary D’Silva along with the main sponsor
Sri Gilbert Baptist and Sri Robert Noronha were on
the stage. One minute silence was kept to honour our
Konkani workers , writers and artists. Fr. Dominic said
while congratulating the St. Joseph’s Konkani Welfare
Association for their herculean effort to bring such a
large Konkani speaking crowd a record in Mira road
for the first time. He urged people to be united as
Konkanis and uplift and pass on the konakni Culture to
their children. Sri Francis Fernandes too was surprised
to see such crowd and said that our Konakni language
and culture will be alive for many years to come. He
thanked all members of Association and the crowd.
Sri H J Govias the well known Konkani writer was
felicitated with Shawl, Fruits, flowers,andMaanPatr.
He spoke on the topic –“Today’s condition of Konakni
language and its future in Mumbai”.
All invited Konkani writers ,actors and Konkani
workers were felicitated with Konkani UtsavMomento
Feb.7th-9th Family Retreat: With the theme ‘The There was an entertainment programme by Konkani
Kingdom of God is at hand’, Fr Augustine Vallooran, associations of Mumbai –like Canara Konkani
director, Divine Retreat Centre, Potta and his team Association Borivli, song & dance, Konakni
preached three days retreat at St. Joseph Church Association Orlem –Skit by Rita Albuquarque& team, grounds, Mira Road. More than 8,000 people from Malwani Association Skit by Felix & team. Also Fr.
different parishes participated in the retreat to praise Henry from Malwani was present on the occasion. And
the Lord and feel his presence. Fr Augustine Vallooran then the old traditional marriage ceremony enacted on
and his team led the faithful with praise, thanksgiving, stage by Association members of Mira road Sri Arun
sharing and adoration. It was a spiritual nourishment Noronha proposed vote of Thanks, and programme
which delighted every participant. The Church ground was compered by Ms. Sofi&JossyGonsalves. Followed
was jam-packed and many had to remain in the church by wedding dinner with Sanna&Dukrmaas for a crowd
and hall but the spirit bound them together in unison of 800 people. After the dinner an auction was held
to proclaim together that Jesus is Immanuel – God for the VojyachoKombo. There concluded the grand
with us. Many people witnessed divine graces through celebration of 2 days KonakniUtsav, which left a
healing sessions after the confessions. At the end of permanent mark in the minds of Konkani Lovers of
the retreat Fr. Dominic thanked Fr. Vallooran and team Mumbai.
as well as all the organizers for making this retreat an
New Carmeite Priest: Fr.Nitesh: Feb.27th 2014
enriching one for all the participants.
was indeed an auspicious day for the Carmelites of
Feb. 15th-16th: KonkaniUtsav
Karnataka Goa Province and for St. Joseph’s Church,
St. Joseph’s Konkani Welfare Association Mira Road, Mira Road. On this gracious day the son of the soil,
concluded the celebration of Konkani Utsav the 2nd day Deacon Nitesh Rodrigues was raised to the Order of
with grand success. Konkani Lovers of all over Mumbai Priesthood by his Excellency Most Rev. John Rodrigues,
gathered at Shanti Nagar sector -5 grounds at 5 PM, the Auxiliary Bishop of Bombay. Fr. Nitesh hails from
Shri Francis FernandesKassia, Fr. Dominic Vas and Rajodi, Vasai diocese (second Carmelite Vocation
ShriH.J.Govias inaugurated the procession by flying from the Diocese). About 40 priests concelebrated at
the balloons Procession started with Komb&Chande the Eucharistic banquet and a large number of faithful
in the front, people with Traditional dress, Cheers girls, took part in the Liturgy with greatest devotion. Fr.
Vojihn and the Royal Band followed. The procession Ivan D’souza animated the Liturgy. A short felicitation
Tidings 25
program was held after the sacred liturgy. The Parish
Priest Fr. Dominic Vas, congratulated the new priest
on behalf of the Parish and Fr. Archibald Gonsalves,
Provincial Superior felicitated Fr. Nitesh in the name of
Karnataka Goa Province. Finally Fr. Nitesh, new priest
proposed the vote of thanks to all those who helped
to make this day a memorable one. We congratulate
Fr. Nitesh and wish him every success in his pastoral
ministry as a Carmelite priest.
Another Pentecost in Mira Road:
Mar. 2nd: Confirmation ceremony of 189 youth was
held in our Church on Sunday during 11am and 5pm
mass. Bishop BoscoPenha presided over the Holy mass
along with Fr. Dominic vas and Asst. Priests. Bishop
Bosco in his Homily said that as an adult you need
to understand the implication and obligations of the
Sacrament of Confirmation. There are 2 characteristics
of Adulthood. First, as an adult you need to relate with
God personally and spend time contemplative prayer.
Secondly, an adult does not think of himself alone,
but also need to give time to the Church through
service. Soon after the Homily Bishop administered
the Sacrament of Confirmation on all the youth
before the whole community. The Parish Priest Fr.
Dominic Vas thanked the Bishop for conferring the
Sacrament to the confirmands. He also thanked Fr.
RoshanD’souza, Brothers and all the catechists who
took pain to prepare them to receive the sacrament.
Finally he gave an advice to all the students to live a
good exemplary life as Christians.
Way to Calvary Released:
Mar.5th: Mira Road: Way of the Cross is a traditional
Christian devotion that has helped believers from
earliest times to grow deeper in their relationship with
Jesus Christ. Keeping this in mind the New way of
the Cross book titled “Way to Calvary” was released
on Mar. 5th at St. Joseph Church, Mira Road by
Fr.Dominic Vas. This book is written by Fr. Ivan and Fr.
Michael. This way of the Cross is written in konkani
and English on different themes. It is modest attempt
to help people of different types in different contexts to
meditate on the mysteries of our salvation. Different
approaches are adopted in this book. We are grateful to
those who have helped us and given us wholehearted
support and cooperation. Kudos to everyone.
“BLOOD DONATION CAMP
St. Joseph’s Konkani Welfare Association, Mira Road
organized “The Blood donation Camp” in assoication
with Bhakti Vedanta Hospital, Mira road (E) and
Sarala Blood Bank, on 9th March, 2014 at “Infant Jesus
Hall” of St. Joseph’s Church, Mira Road. Fr. Dominic
Vas, OCD, Parish Priest and Spiritual Director of the
Associations inaugurated the Camp with a prayer. Speaking on the occasion he said that in this season of
lent, we all Christ’s faithful are obliged to do penance,
each one’s own way. He asked Gods abandantbelssings
on the donors. He gave call to all to participate
genourously in the blood donation camp and save
lives of sick and suffering. Hundreds of people queued
patiently to donate blood from 8 am to 2.30 pm. After
the medical check up, 172 people eligible to donate
blood, donted their blood. Although the Registration
was stopped at 12.30, the queue was such a long that last
donor donated at 2.30 pm. Mr. John Crasta, President
of St. Joseph’s Konkani Welfare Association welcomed
the donors and Mr. Arun Noronha, Secretary of St.
Joseph’s Konkani Welfare Association thanked the
team of Sarala Blood Bank and the blood donors. Youth Moments...
The members of the PYAT & PYC, along with Fr
.Agnelo, the Youth director, visited “Sneha Sadan” - an
old age home on 29th December, 2013 to share their
Christmas Joy with the senior pearls of this home. It
was a touching moment to hear all our dear grandpa’s
and grandma’s share their stories of their youth. They
played games, sang carols and danced with all the
members of the home. The PYC organized a grand
“New year ball” for all the parishioners of St. Joseph
church on 31st December. A lot of parishioners, along
with their friends and family, welcomed the New Year
2014 dancing to the tunes of the DJ and relishing on
the mouth-watering snacks prepared by the youth.
The beautiful and meaningful Liturgy for the 9 days of
Novena to Infant Jesus and the feast day was prepared
and led by different NYG’s under the guidance of the
PYAT team.
Sports News
It’s indeed a beautiful thing that St. Joseph Parish is
making its presence felt in various sporting events
in around Mumbai & Vasai. On 28th Dec, 2013 we
participated in a Cricket tournament at Bhyander. A
mixture of both young and old players played in the
tournament.
On 22nd & 23rd Feb, St. Joseph Football Team boys
U-12 & U-14 participated at Vasai. The Ludhani
Challengers Cup’14 and U-14 team reached the
Finals. Our U-14 boys won the Runners up Trophythree cheers to the boys for the achievement. A word
of appreciation and thanks to Mr. Alex Pereira &
Mr.Constancio Reveredo for their efforts in training
the boys. The sporting and supportive assistance of
Cyril, Joaquim, Karl & Sanchez.
Tidings 26
Gifted by the Lord (Baptism)
Date
07-12-2013
08-12-2013
08-12-2013
08-12-2013
08-12-2013
14-12-2013
15-12-2013
15-12-2013
22-12-2013
22-12-2013
22-12-2013
29-12-2013
29-12-2013
29-09-2013
05-01-2014
11-01-2014
12-01-2014
12-01-2014
12-01-2014
19-01-2014
19-01-2014
23-01-2014
25-01-2014
01-02-2014
01-02-2014
02-02-2014
15-02-2014
15-02-2014
15-02-2014
16-02-2014
16-02-2014
23-02-2014
23-02-2014
23-02-2014
01-03-2014
01-03-2014
01-03-2014
01-03-2014
02-03-2014
09-03-2014
09-03-2014
30-11-2013
08-12-2013
08-12-2013
08-12-2013
09-12-2013
11-12-2013
11-12-2013
12-12-2013
14-12-2013
14-12-2013
14-12-2013
Name
Anson Menezes
Joshua D'Souza
Emmanuel Quadros
Lenora D'Costa
Ronin Sequeira
Rianne Ronald Santhamayar
Luann D'Souza
Kian Pinto
Lois Sequeira
Kaylyn Nauris
Alanis Mendonca
Christopher William
Leesa Rodrigues
Cecille Rodricks
Eshter Barretto
Seron Veigas
Gareth Mathias
Aarav Kambli
Keenan Almeida
Quinton Mark Costa
Sareena Kadam
Myron D'Souza
Elvira Fernandes
Nyomi Theresa Coutinho
Shania Mascarenhas
Kaira Sequeira
Chris D'Souza
Criselle D'Souza
Suzel Renjar
Samaira Lobo
Myra Lewis
Chris Fernandes
Krishtopher Nazareth
Cruz Samuel
Crizal Gogai
Melron D'Souza
Cristiano Fernandes
Kiera Emerald Pillai
Jaden Fernandes
Steve Singh
Vida Chavan
Date
Born to
Reunited in the Lord (Burial)
Date
Maxm & Jtothi
Roshan & Voleta
Clifferd & Evet
Leslie & Lavina
Kevin & Lavina
Ronald & Diksha
Sydney & Ambily
Ryan & Linuscia
Steven & Sharon
Robin & Malinda
Lancelet & Asha
Vincent & Victoria
Cajetan & Tanuia
Varun & Shaina
James & Mary
Deepak & Susan
Anil & Genevia
Deepak & Santrea
Donald & Elizabeth
MarK & Violet
William & Jyoti
Melwyn & Reena
Alwyn & Maria
Minguel & Aruna
Aldrin & Sunita
Sunil & Greta
Kevin & Sindrella
Kevin & Sindrella
Sunil & Lezeal
Shalom & Alisha
Sunil & Venisha
Benedict & Linnet
Felix & Doreen
Wilson & Rizwana
Rakesh & Blossom
Rohan & Lavina
Joseph & Alpana
Ronald & Jovanna
Ignatious & Jarita
Karan & Mangal
Prashant & Vanessa
30-11-2013
03-12-2013
06-12-2013
06-12-2013
07-12-2013
12-12-2013
22-12-2013
24-12-2013
26-12-2013
27-12-2013
30-12-2013
03-01-2014
06-01-2014
07-01-2014
08-01-2014
09-01-2014
10-01-2014
16-01-2014
18-01-2014
19-01-2014
20-01-2014
21-01-2014
26-01-2014
27-01-2014
30-01-2014
31-01-2014
04-02-2014
06-02-2014
10-02-2014
10-02-2014
13-02-2014
14-02-2014
17-02-2014
17-02-2014
19-02-2014
21-02-2014
21-02-2014
26-02-2014
03-03-2014
05-03-2014
05-03-2014
08-03-2014
08-03-2014
Bridegroom
Sushant Sitaram Bhuwad
Napolean (Kiran) Pawar
Sandeep Mahendra Jha
Sydeny Gonsalves
Linder Patsey Miranda
Mario Merryl Goveas
Fredrick George Saville
Jonathan Rock
Pravin D'Souza
James Rock
Rohan Cain D'Souza
Name
Annie Lopes
Augusto Michael D'Souza
Josephine Bruce Phillips
James V. Lourdes
Francis Almeida
Catherine Ivan Vaz
George D'Souza
Joseph Leo D'Souza
Reslita Cabral
Ruzario Fernandes
Vincent Fernades
Rita Thomas D'Cruz
Maxim Emmanuel Soares
Louis Simon Menezes
Isidore D'Souza
Hilda Norbert Mascarenhas
Anthony Muthu
Jesudas George Kurshingal
Allapat Sebastian Roche Joseph
Cecilia John Lewis
Henry D'Souza
Raphael Anthony Rodrigues
Philipine Alphonso
Anna Maria Felix pinto
Maggie Andrade
Rozy Valerine Monteiro
Joseph Albert Fernandes
Joseph Antony D'Souza
Julie Raul Pereira
Felicidade Sucurine D'Souza
Robert D'Souza
Veliyel Varghese George
Justina Rosa Portugal
Fredrick Tauro
Lazras Carlo
Albert Edward Britto
Joseph Belchal Paul Noronha
Juliet George Barnes
Fiona Perpetua Francis James
Donald Raghunath D'Souza
Lawrence Ienas Corda
Abraham Asirvadam Vegas
Ignatius Caetano D'Silva
Age
63
78
54
64
66
87
67
79
3
61
84
51
59
64
68
67
73
87
72
74
66
56
79
48
79
65
55
53
59
56
51
79
91
68
84
72
50
49
51
40
57
71
74
Bride
Sweta Linnette Swami
Diana Elizabeth Pais
Meghna Samantha D'Souza
Jessica Mudaliyar
Rane Geeta Hari
Simona Tabita Santiago
Adela Tanyia Mary Veigas
Nisha Fathima
Olinda Blossom Deena D'Sa
Floura Lobo
Princy Martha Furtado
Tidings 27
15-12-2013
15-12-2013
22-12-2013
27-12-2013
28-12-2013
28-12-2013
28-12-2013
28-12-2013
29-12-2013
29-12-2013
29-12-2013
29-12-2013
29-12-2013
02-01-2014
04-01-2014
05-01-2014
11-01-2014
11-01-2014
11-01-2014
12-01-2014
18-01-2014
19-01-2014
01-02-2014
15-02-2014
16-02-2014
17-02-2014
22-02-2014
23-02-2014
23-02-2014
Albert Stephen
Shalton Nazareth
Charles Noronha
Rocky Constanciao Fernandes
Cajetan Oswald Dourado
Denzil (Reuben) D'Souza
Tejas Rohit Kapadia
Allan Raskano Chettiyiar
Basil Almeida
Victor D'Souza
Robin Rahul Cutinho
Anthony Lawrence Mendonza
Merwin Patrick Sequeira
Jeson Jose Tharakan
Manish Ujwal Mascarenhas
Jaison Prakash D'Souza
Jayendra Devendra Kamble
Nashwin Sanctis
Joseph Anthony Fernandes
Joyer Rohan Cardoza
Noel Lester Fernandes
Ansil Rayan D'Souza
Pavan Naganaj Srishty
Clifford John Pinto
Jason Edmond D'Souza
Kitty Felix
Issac Francis Fernandes
Neil Lobo
Jude Cajetan Bernard D'Mello
Amala Rosline
Sudisha Surendran Krishnan
Yogita Padmakar Bandekar
Michelle Mary Magdalene Fernandes
Seraphina Lina Luiza Gracias
Cathy Evet Pinto
Stacey Fernandes
Justina Chettiar
Maves Fernandes
Kalpna Patil
Durva Vijay Shinde
Rasha Ravindra Hiwale
Sharon Philomena Menezes
Vilma D'Souza
Silviya D'Souza
Janice Meryl D'Souza
Maxy Bazil D'Souza
Savina Sandra D'Souza
Flora Priya Rebello
Lovina D'Souza
Candy Mavis Miranda
Juliet Nisha Rebello
Estephania Sophia D'Souza
Linoshka Alicia D'Souza
Suzan Maria Almeida
Namrata Sinha
Akanchha Anand Lal
Fiona Fernandes
Flavia Carneiro
5th Death Anniversary
John Marian D’souza
16th March, 1937-28th February 2009
We cannot bring the old days back,
When we were all together,
But each time we look at your picture
You seems to smile and say
Don’t be sad but courage take
And love each other for my sake
Fondly remembered by:
Wife: Alice
Sons: Linus, Collin & Kevin
Daughter-in-laws: Jeryn, Jovita & Linnet
Grand Children: Glenn, Jenifer,
Chris, Caleb, Jayden
Tidings 28
TESTIMONIES OF GOD’S
HEALING TOUCH
Ps 20:2, 3 & 5 – The Lord answer you in the day of distress;
and give you protection. He sends you help from the
sanctuary and give you support from the mount Zion and
grant you your heart’s desire.
God is Lord of every cast and creed; He loves everyone in
the same proportion and answers their prayers who call
upon Him.
“I had written a petition for a good job for my son. By the
grace of God, my son got a good job and he has started
coming to church. My daughter also got a new job and there
is peace in her marriage life. My mother has been healed of
her leg pain which she has been suffering since 25 years. I
am also healed of pain in my hand which has been troubling
me since 4.5 years. I thank Lord Jesus Christ who showered
abundant graces and blessings on my family. I believe that
nothing is impossible for God. Only one has to believe in
His mercy. Praise God and I thank all members of Hindi
Prayer group. Alleluia.”
- Elcy D’Souza
“My husband had a very severe stomach pain. Inspite of
visiting the doctor and sonography, nothing was detected but
the pain continued. We went to the church on Wednesday,
and Br. Rajan’s wife prayed over him and gave him Holy
water to drink. By the grace of God his pain immediately
disappeared. Jesus is Lord to be praised forever.”
- Anonymous
“Jesus is glorified for what he has done in my life. In the
last two months, I was getting repeated strokes and was
admitted in Umrao Hospital. I was in the ICU for more
than two months. I was not able to walk without the help
of 4 people who would lift me up but after Br. Rajan and his
team prayed over me, I am able to walk on my own. I come
walking for prayer meeting on Monday’s by the grace of
God to give glory to Him. I thank Br. Rajan and Fr. Ivan for
praying over me. I thank and praise Our Lord Jesus Christ. “
- Francis D’Souza
“I was suffering from hoarseness in the voice for about five
months. I attended the Monday Prayer service and was
healed. The Lord touched me. He also healed me of low
Blood Pressure, fear and anxiety. He has showered many
blessings on our family. Thank and Praise you Jesus.
- Celina Almeida
“I was a very active person, doing all my house work. However
since June 2012, many problems came my way - my motherin-law passed away, my husband underwent an operation and
was on bed. Since my husband was the only earning member
in the family I had severe financial problem. Then all of sudden
I detected a lump in my chest and was diagnosed for breast
cancer. I was advised to be operated as soon as possible. The
cost of the operation was nearly Rs.1.5 lakhs. My family was
tensed and we did not know where to get such large amount
of money. On Monday I came for the prayer meeting, and the
Holy Spirit took control of my situation. Help came in the form
of my son’s friend’s mother who is on the staff at KEM hospital.
I went to the hospital, and within a week all my routine checkup was done and I was sent directly to the doctor who gave me
the date for the operation. On 27th Oct 2012, I was operated
successfully and the cost of the operation was just Rs. 5000/-.
The lump test result was stage III and I had to undergo 6 cycles
of chemotherapy at Tata Hosiptal. All through this I prayed
continuously. I can really say that there is lots of strength in
prayers because I got financial help from known and also
unknown persons. One of my neighbours provided me ½ litre
of milk for nearly one year. Jesus gave me courage to bear all
my pain and He also sent people who helped me at every stage.
Thank God with my whole heart for making me stand on my
feet to take care of my family.”
- Fatima Rodrigues
“Due to my foot being operated thrice for ulcers, I didn’t
volunteer as an usher, but attended all the 3 days of the Family
Retreat from 07 to 09 February 2014 in our Parish. On the 3rd
day of the retreat (09 Feb 2014), despite the ulcers in my foot,
I was told by the ushers to go behind and sit. I gracefully took
the back seat. I turned around to find a huge board stating
Counseling and Confession. I had a good confession and also
got counseled. Shortly thereafter, I was led into the Church and
got a seat right in front of St. Joseph’s statue. It was at this time
I felt a bolt of lightning run through my foot and I was healed,
which was confirmed by the doctor subsequently. He asked me
to come after a fortnight for a routine
check-up as I was now completely healed. Praise and Thanks
be to Jesus for this healing.”
- Stafford Pinto
“I was suffering from SIGMOID DIVERTICULITIS. I prayed
and also asked the English Prayer group to pray. The Lord
answered my prayer and a major operation was averted. Thank
you Lord Jesus.
- Sarita Vaz
Brothers and sisters, come experience His healing touch in your
life. Charismatic Prayer Meetings are held in our Church on the
following days:
Hindi: Monday from 7.45 pm to 9.15 pm
Konkani: Wednesday from 7.45 pm to 9.15 pm
English: Thursday from 7.45 pm to 9.15 pm
Every Wednesday there is counseling in the church
counseling room from 10 am to 2 pm. Anyone in need of
prayer can contact Bro. Rajan any time on 9223434637. God
bless you all.
Tidings 29
Quiz It – The Sacrament of The Holy Eucharist
10. The Most Sacred Of All The Vessels, It Contains The
Precious Blood Of Christ.
1. Identify What Part Of The Mass Is The Gospel.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Liturgy Of The Eucharist
Liturgy Of The Word
Introductory Rites
Concluding Rites
2. The Church At Liturgy Is Our Personal And
Communal Participation In The Vast Ministry Of
Jesus Christ.
11. The Small Plate On Which The Host Is Laid, It Is
Made To Fit The Chalice.
A.Corporal
B.Paten
C.Pall
D.Ciborium
A.True
B.False
C.Both
3. A.Chalice
B.Monstrance
C.Paten
D.Ciborium
Other Names Of The Eucharist
12. A Large Metal Container Used For The Exposition
And Benediction Of The Blessed Sacrament.
A. The Lords’ Supper
B.Agape
C. Blessed Sacrament
D. Sacrament Of The Altar
E. All Of The Above
A.Tabernacle
B.Monstrance
C.Ciborium
D.Chalice
4. The Different Attributes Of The Eucharist
A.
B.
C.
D.
Sacrament Of Love
Symbol Of Unity
Bond Of Charity
All Of The Above
5. The Mass Is Offered Everyday Of The Year Except For
Good Friday.
13. Missal Book Contains The Prayers And Ceremonies
Of The Mass
A.True
B.False
A.True
B.False
C. I Do Not Know
14. The Vessel From Which The Acolyte Or Sacristan
Pours Water And Wine Into The Chalice Held By The
Priest.
A.Cruets
B.Wine
C.Water
6. ____________Mass For Three (3) Consecutive
Days.
7. A.
B.
C.
D.
A High Mass Celebrated By A Bishop.
Pontifical Mass
Gregorian Mass
Concelebrated Mass
Nativity Mass
8. Mass Celebrated Ahead Of The Sunday Mass Which
Is The Mass Celebrated The Night Of Saturday.
16. A Piece Of Linen Folded 3X And Placed Over The
Chalice.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Nativity Mass
Requiem Mass
Nuptial Mass
Anticipated Mass
17. The Uppermost Vestment Worn By The Celebrant At
Mass.
9. Mass Offered For The Dead
A.
B.
C.
D.
Requiem Mass
Gregorian Mass
Nuptial Mass
Nativity Mass
15. A Square Of Fine Linen With A Small Cross Worked
In The Center.
A.Purificator
B.Pall
C.Corporal
D. All Of The Above
A.Cassocks
B.Soutane
C.Chausable
D.Stole
18. The Principal Vestment Of The Priest Which Is
Ordinarily Used In The Mass And Wore By The
Ecclesiastics.
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A.Soutane
B.Stole
C.Alb
D.A&B
26. The Eucharist Become The Great Instrument For
Bringing Men Closer To One Another.
A.True
B.False
C. Both A & B
19. The Stole Used For Hearing Confession Is
Always________.
20. The Bread And Wine Becomes The Body And Blood
Of Christ After Consecration.
27. Presidential Prayers Is Only Reserved To The
Celebrant Or Presiding Officer.
A.Transfinalization
B.Transignification
C.Transubstantiation
A.Gospel
B. Eucharistic Prayer
C. Glory To God
D. Prayer Of The Faithful
21. One Of The Symbols Used In The Celebration Of The
Eucharist Is_____.
28. Parts Of The Mass Which Belong To The Liturgy Of
The Word.
A. Unleavened Bread
B.Grapes
C.Chrism
22. ___________ Is Kept Burning Day And Night As
Long As The Blessed Sacrament Is In The Tabernacle.
A.Gospel
B.Homily
C. Responsorial Psalms
D. All Of The Above
23. The Eucharist As Sacrificial_____celebrates The LifeGiving Victory Over Sins.
24. In The Last Supper _______Refers To The Covenant
At Mt. Sinai.
25. The Last Supper Is The Bloody Sacrifice Of Christ On
The _______.
29. The Communion Given To The Sick Or Dying
Person._____________
30. Another Name For Wedding Mass Is________.
A.
B.
C.
Nuptial Mass
Baptismal Mass
Requiem Mass
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Tidings 31
Holy Week & Easter Programmes
Event
Date
Palm Sunday : Mass
Sunday, 13 April
Blessing of the palms followed by the
procession and mass in the church and
the community Hall
Veronica Song
Maundy Thursday
2 Service
Adoration
8-30 p.m.
10-30 p.m. to 12 midnight
7-00 a.m. Konkani
Way of the Cross:
8-00 a.m. Youth
Three hours of agony By Fr. Neville & Fr.
Peter (CSsR) 10-00 a.m. English
Way of the Cross: 1:00 p.m. Hindi
2:00 p.m. Tamil
Divine Mercy Devotion
3:00 p.m.
Evening 1 service
5-30 p.m.
2 Service
Movie on Jesus
8-30 p.m.
10-30 p.m.
nd
5-00 p.m. English
6-00 p.m.
6-00 p.m.
nd
st
Saturday,19 April
8-15 a.m. onwards
1st Service
Good Friday
Friday, 18 April
7:00 a.m. Konkani
11-00 a.m. English
Other masses
Thursday, 17 April
Time
Holy Saturday
Vigil with sorrowful Mother
Easter vigil Service and Mass
8-00 a.m.
9-00 p.m.
7-00 a.m. English
8-15 a.m. Konkani
Easter Sunday Masses
Sunday, 20 April
9-30 a.m. English
11-00 a.m. English
Evening no service
EASTER BALL organized by Sunday School
6-30 p.m. onwards
Teachers on church ground
Friday, 18 April to Saturday, 26 April
Divine Mercy Devotion Novena in the
Church
3-00 p.m.
Sunday, 27 April
Divine Mercy Sunday Feast Mass
During all the masses
Saturday, 26 April
Sunday, 27 April
First Holy Communion Celebration
On Church grounds
Common communion Celebration on
Church Grounds.
Tidings 32
5-30 p.m.
6-00 p.m.

eUCHArISt - St. Joseph Church

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