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STELLA MARIS, CHINNA WALTAIR-530017VISAKHAPATNAM, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA

Provincial : 0891/ 2710259Cell : 09985860195, Fax : 0891/ 2702589

Email: msfsvizag@gmail.com, frchinnapareddymsfs@gmail.comprovincialvizagmsfs@gmail.com

PC Lr. No. 8 August 2016

HAPPY FEAST

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ContentsIntroductionSuperior General’s Canonical VisitUpgraded FormationCongregation’s Core Preaching TeamRe-appointment of Rev. Fr Yves CarronNew Vice-Provincial of USAThanks to Rev. Fr. AugustineCAUSE OF THE FOUNDERInnovative Forum MeetingSuperiors and Procurators Meeting

AppointmentsConveners and SecretariesNew AddressProvince ForumsDiamond JubileeGolden JubileeFeast of St. Thomas, KhammamPray for the departedHearty WelcomeA Tribute to Fr. Alexander

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My dear Confreres,From on high, Mary follows our footsteps with gentle concern,

dispels the gloom in moments of darkness and distress, reassuresus with her motherly hand. Supported by awareness of this, let us

continue confidently on our path of Christian Commitmentwherever providence may lead us. Let us forge ahead in our lives

under Maryís guidance. ñ Pope Benedict XVI

Fraternal greetings of peace and joy of the Lord to all. The month ofAugust comes with two great occasions to celebrate. Incidentally, theyfall on the same day. The first is the solemnity of the Assumption of Maryand the second is the Independence Day of our country. The formercelebrates the Christian faith that God assumed the Blessed Virgin Maryinto Heaven with her body and soul. The feast is also known especially inthe Eastern Countries as the Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God.Thus, the day reminds us that Holy Virginís body was not subjected tothe physical decay but was taken up to heaven and reunited there withher soul.

Though the belief in Maryís bodily assumption into heaven goes back toapostolic times, it was not officially recognized as dogmas till the secondhalf of the twentieth century. Since 1950, the Assumption of the BlessedVirgin Mary into Heaven at the end of her earthly life is a defined dogmaof the Catholic Church. For, it was on November 1, 1950, that Pope PiusXII, declared officially in†Munificentissimus Deus†that ìthat the†ImmaculateMother of God, the ever Virgin Mary, having completed the course of herearthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory.î

To quote the words of Pope Benedict XVI: By contemplating Mary inheavenly glory, we understand that the earth is not the definitivehomeland for us either. And that if we live with our gaze fixed on eternalgoods we will one day share in the same glory and the earth will becomemore beautiful. Consequently, we must not lose our serenity and peaceeven amid the thousands of daily difficulties. The luminous sign of OurLady taken up into heaven shines even more brightly when sad shadowsof suffering and violence seem to loom on the horizon.î

As we also celebrate with gaiety the Independence Day of our belovedcountry India, let us with gratitude recall the great sacrifices of ourcountrymen who fought the foreign powers courageously and toiledtirelessly for the freedom and development of this great nation. With asense of pride, let us salute tricolor flag and make a pledge to contributeour share for the development of the Country and our brothers andsisters of our motherland.

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Superior Generalís Canonical Visit

Very Rev. Fr. Abraham Vettuvelil, Superior General, will begin his visitto the Vizag Province from 30th August to 30th September. You are wellaware of it as I have already given the schedule of his visit in the lastcircular. Therefore, I exhort all the members of the Province to takenote of the dates of his visit and make his visit a fruitful and enrichingexperience for each member of the Province.

Upgraded Formation

Fr. Jolly Chackalackal is appointed member of the Committee for theUpgraded Formation. He will work in collaboration with Rev. Fr. NoelRebello, General Secretary for Formation and Fr. P. Sundar Rao,Councilor for Formation and other members of the Committee.

Congregationís Core Preaching Team

The Superior General proposed the following members to the RetreatCore Team:

Fr. Mario DíSouza, (Pune) Chairman of the Core TeamFr. Binu Edathumparambil (SW)Fr. Francis Thadathil (NE)Fr. Suresh Babu (Vizag)Fr. Austin K.S. (Pune)Fr. Joby Kurikilamkattu (NE)Fr. Stephen Avlu (NE) and

This Core Team, under the guidance of Very Rev. Fr. Thumma MariadasReddy, Assistant General, will prepare and animate the CongregationalRetreat from October 2017 to October 2018. Let us wish them all goodin their efforts of animating this all important spiritual event.

Re-appointment of Rev. Fr. Yves Carron MSFS, Provincial ofFranco-Suisse Province

Our Superior General re-appointed Rev. Fr. YvesCarron, the Provincial of Franco-Suisse Provincefor another term of three years. I, on behalf ofthe Vizag Province, congratulate Rev. Fr. Yvesfor his appointment as the provincial and invokeGodís blessings upon him. May God grant himsuccess in all his undertakings. Congratulationsand prayerful wishes to you dear Fr Yves Carron.

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New Vice-Provincial of USA

I am extremely glad to inform you that Fr. Tomy JosephPuliyanampattayil MSFS took charge as the secondVice Provincial of the Missionaries of St. Francis DeSales, USA Vice Province. The installation ceremonywas held at Wellspring, Fransalian Center forSpirituality in Whitehouse, Texas, USA on 3rd July,2016 at†5:00pm. The solemn Eucharistic celebrationduring which the installation ceremony took place, was well attended bymany of our confreres and other friends and well-wishers. So, let us assurehim our prayers as he begins his new responsibilities as Vice Provincial.May God bless him and help him to do everything well for the glory ofGod and good of the Church in USA.†

Let us also pray for the success of Second Vice-Provincial Congresswhich will be held on August 22-26, 2016 at Montserret Retreat HouseLake Dallas, TX. The theme for the Congress is: Fransalian ForwardFrontiers: Men of Mission and Vision with Compassion.

Address of New Vice Provincial:

Fr. Tomy Joseph Puliyanampattayil, msfsVice ProvincialMissionaries of St. Francis De Sales, USASt. Joseph Church1225 Gallatin Pike SouthMadison, TN† 37115615-943-8706 (Cell), 615-865-1071 (Church)615-860-5027 (Residence), 615-868-4900 (Fax)tjpuly@gmail.com

Sincere Thanks to Rev. Fr. Augustine Tharappel MSFS

My heartfelt thanks to Rev. Fr. Augustine TharappelMSFS, the outgoing Vice-Provincial of USA Vice-Province, for his commitment and devotion withwhich he rendered his services for the good of theProvince in particular and the Congregation atlarge. He had always been at the service of theProvince whenever we needed his guidance aswell as his services. He had always been generousand quite understanding towards me. I am

immensely grateful to you dear Fr. Augustine for all your support and

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encouragement towards our confreres in USA. We assure you ourprayers and wish you every good and success in all your futureundertakings.

Cause of the FounderThe second meeting of the Vice-Promoters for the promotion of devotionand cause of the founder was convened by Fr. Mario DíSouza, co-Coordinator of the vice-promoters. The meeting was held on 2nd July2016 at MSFS Provincial House, Nagpur. Fr. B. Suresh Babu, Vice-Promoter from our Province attended the meeting. The highlights ofdiscussion are:1. A uniform Bust of Fr. Mermier to be installed in all the Provinces2. Celebration of the Founders Day with Zeal and Fervour in all our

communities3. Encourage short essays and write ups on Fr. Mermier in the

Formation Houses4. A Day must be dedicated to Fr. Mermier during the Province Annual

Retreat5. A source book on Fr. Mermier could be prepared6. Seminar on Fr. Mermier and Salesian Spirituality to be held at

Vizag7. Introducing a pious Association in the name of Mermier in our

Parishes8. Popularizing the Founder in our Educational institutions9. A subject on Fr. Mermier has to be introduced in our seminaries10. Preparation of Biography of Fr. Mermier in pictures11. Opening a Face book page on Fr. Mermier12. Building houses for the poor in the name of our Founder13. Cooperation of the Sisters of the Holy Cross to be sought

Innovative Forum Meeting

The Innovative Forum Meeting of Visakhapatnam Province was heldon 13th July 2016 at Stella Maris. The meeting was convened by Fr. Ravi

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Kumar, Councilor in-charge of Innovative Ministries and Very Rev Fr. P.Chinnappa Reddy, Provincial presided over it. About 30 confreres hadattended the meeting which was well animated by Rev. Sr. Philo, andRev Sr. Nirmala Mathew of St. Annís of Luzern. They spoke on theneed for educating the people about the evil consequences ofconsumption of alcohol and smoking. They insisted on the need of ourinvolvement in social action, the utilization of the government funds forthe poor and the marginalized, conscientizing the people about the lawsetc. There was active participation and sharing on the part of theparticipants which made the meeting quite fruitful. The meeting cameto an end with the vote of thanks proposed by the convener.

Orientation program for Superiors and Procurators

On 27th July 2016, a meeting of the superiors and Procurators of theProvince was held at Stella Maris. The meeting was convened by Fr. B.Anil Kumar, Bursar and Very Rev Fr. P. Chinnappa Reddy, Provincialpresided over it. The meeting began in the morning 9 O clock. Mr.Chennubotlu was the resource person who spoke on accounting, bookkeeping, types of billing, preparation of budget, auditing process etc.He also clarified the number of doubts raised by the participants on thetopic. In the afternoon session, Fr. Jose Maliekel SDB spoke on thequalities of a good leader. The meeting came to close with high tea.

AppointmentsFr. Pakki Devadas ñ Superior, MSFS Community, & Principal, SFSSchool, AgiripalliFr. G. Annaiah Shouri Kumar ñ Asst. Parish Priest, SFS Church,AnantapurFr. G. Sandeep Reddy ñ Priest-in-charge of Shabad Parish

Conveners and Secretaries to Apostolic CommunitiesVizag-Srikakulam Apostolic CommunityConvener: Fr. Francis StephenSecretary: Fr. Dola Velangani Rao

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East and West Godavari Apostolic CommunityConvener: Fr. John VadakamparabiulSecretary: Fr. Albert Alangadan

Guntur-Nellore Apostolic CommunityConvener: Fr. A. Savari RajanSecretary: Fr. K. Lourdu Raj

Vijayawada-Khammam Apostolic CommunityConvener: Fr. Kondala JosephSecretary: Fr. Mampalli Sunil

Telangana Apostolic CommunityConvener: Fr. George AlappattSecretary: Fr. Devaraju

Rayalaseema Apostolic CommunityConvener: Fr. Mathew MannukuzhumpilSecretary: Fr. Gade Kishore Reddy

New AddressFr. Chandra Sekhar Potnuru MSFS (Parochial Vicar)Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church109 E 9th St. PO Box 214Pittsburg, KS 66762Office Secretary Number†620 231 2135Rectory Phone Number (001) 620 308 5063Office Phone Number (001) 620 308 5003†

Fr. Babu Rao Pinninti MSFS (Parochial Vicar)HOLY CROSS CHURCH2631 Independence Rd.Hutchinson,††KANSAS-67502,† USA.Ph. 620 665 5163

Fr. Ch. Josi MSFS Fr. AlphonseSt. Peters Pontifical Institute Montfort Centenary School,Malleswaram West Model Colony, Montfort Nagar8th main18th cross K.D.Palli RoadBangalore- 560055 Kuppam ñ 517425Karnataka† Chittoor Dist. A.P.

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Annem Joji ReddyAntheenatt AntonyAzhakath GeorgeBonela PrasadBoyapati Vijaya SandeepCheriankalayil KurianChirayathi JoseDande BenjaminDara RameshE. Vijay PeterGaddam Showri KumarGade Bhaskar ReddyGanji Bala Joji ReddyKavuluri JoshiKavungal JosephKIZHAKAYIL ThomasKolanti Lourdu RajKondala JosephKodigandala JulianKondaveeti Thambi JosephJangam Ravi KumarMaddineni Anand PrasadManalil Thomas

Manayathumary MathewMekala Sebastian ReddyMondeddu Francis XavierMotakatla PraveenNagothu Ravi PrashanthNellimalamattam JosephPadannamackal JosephPally Dilip ChakravathyParackal PhilipPasala PraveenPatchala Hrudaya RajuPolamarasetty Karun KumarNagothu BalajojiNannam Ratna SwamyVazhayil ThomasPaicatt SimonPudota Sathish KuamrPullat ThomasS. IgnatiusXavier MichelVedanamkam JohnVettukattil Abraham

MISSION FORUM IN ABROADA. Dhana RajuArockia Manoharan

Basti Ray PrabhatBhaskar Jayaseela

Fr. P. Vijay Kumar Fr. Y. Vijay Kumar ReddySt. Paulís High School, Montfort HomeHyderguda St. Gabrielís CampusHyderabad ñ 500029 NIT Post, Fatima NagarTelangana Warangal, TelanganaBon Voyage!Fr. Boddu Vijaya Raju left for Germany on 17th July 2016 for pastoralministry in the diocese of Bamberg.Fr. Jose Marie, Fr. Nagothu Amarnath and Fr. Thumma Rayappa Reddywere in India for holidays.Let us wish them success in their ministry.

PROVINCE FORUMSMISSION FORUMMANDAGIRI Jojaiah (PCICñMission)

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Boddu Vijaya RajuBonela AntonyCaszo BernardGandamalla Shantha KumarKalathujparambil BabyKaniyarakathu JoeKarekatt RaphaelKola PrakashMalana Mani JacobManjapallil Subash JosephMeenuga PrabhudasMendem Joji PrasadMichael PrasadMukkaenmadackal JoseM. Sinto GeorgeMuttathukattil Francis Sales

Nagothu AmarnathNaidu Dayananda PrakasOttaplackal SylvesterPalatty JomonPanthalany ManiParapanattu Anessh ThomasPinninti Babu RaoPotnuru Dominic SavioPothula Guna SekharPulianmakkel SanthoshPuthenveettil JoseSesetti MariadasThekkekuttu Jose MarieThekkumkattil ShyjuThumma S. Rayappa Reddy

A. Arokia SamyA. Savari RajanAlapatt GerogeArul Justin DiraviamBonthu PrasadChitikila Vijaya KumarDevupalli JayaprakashEdakarot ThomasGorantla JoacimGade Kishore ReddyKalapurackal MathewKarnam Dhaman KumarKurella Vijaya SekharKuzhimattammayilil JoiseKuzhinjalil JoyMadanu AlphonseMallela JojiMamplly Sunil

Mannukuzhumpil MathewNarisetty Francis XavierNarisetty Joseph KishorePakki DevadasPanthanmackel MathewPanthalanidkal ShijoPathipallil ManojPentareddy Raja ReddyPayikattu Lijo JosePinninti Raj KumarPolamarasetty Vijaya KumarPothireddy Inna ReddyReddy JosephShouriamkuzhy PhilipTheneth PaulVadakumparambil JohnYeramareddy Vijaya Kumar ReddyY. Bharath Reddy

EDUCATION FORUMG. Sandeep Reddy (PCIC-Education)

FORMATION FORUMPutchakayala Sundar Rao (PCICñFormation)Adari AmarnathAnikala Thomas

B. Thambi RajuB. Suresh Babu

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Innovative ForumJ.L. Ravi Kumar (PCICñInnovative)AMBALATHURUTHEL NobleARIGALA Francis StephenAYILUKUNNEL DevasiaCHALAPAT MichaelDOLA Velangani RaoJADDU JosephKANJIRITHINGAL Sebastian

K.V.S. PrasadMENDEM BhaskarNELAPUDI Bala RajuOLICKAL MichaelVATTACHIRA JacobVEMPALA MathewYENNAM Jacob Reddy

All the Procurators in the Communities are Part of this Forum

Note: Fr. Provincial is the President of the Forum and theCouncilorñinñCharge is the convener.

Retired MembersALAPATT Mathew NELLIKUNNEL GeorgeEDACHERRYPAUVATH Joseph POOVATUMOOTIL JobMALAPURAM Thomas THUDIANPLACKAL MathewMANNUKUZHUMPIL Zacharias VELAMPARAMBIL Ephrem

FORMATION OF CORE COMMITTEESMission Forum: Fr. Jojaiah, Fr. Dhaman Kumar, Fr. K.V. JosephFormation Forum: Fr. Sunder Rao, Fr. Jolly and Fr. ShanthaiahEducation forum: Fr. Sandeep Reddy, Fr. Inna Reddy and Fr. ManojInnovative & Social Forum: Fr. Ravi Kumar, Fr. D. Velangani Rao,

Fr. KVS Prasad

Stewardship ForumBellamkonda Anil Kumar (Bursar and inñcharge)ALANGADAN Albert M. Ananda PrakashKOLUKULAPALLY Devaraj NUSI Konda RddyMADANU Vijaya Raju YENNABOTHULA AmarMOOLEPARAMPIL Thomas

Ch. Joseph ThambiChakkalakkal JollyEttackakunnel GeorgeKarickal JoseKavunkal SabinKurisummootil ShaibinMampally JoyMarneni Shanthaiah

Narisetty Gova ShowraiahPerumalil ThomasPochavalel KurianPulickal JosephOlickal AugustineRegeti Anil KumarVichatt JosephY. Rajani Kumar Reddy

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Stewardship Forum: Fr. Anil Kumar, Fr. Jolly Kuzhinjalil,Fr. Mendem Bhaskar

Provincial Commission for Professional StandardsFr. Dola Velangani Rao - ConvenorFr. Thomas Perumalil - MemberFr. B. Suresh Babu - Member

HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS!DIAMOND JUBILEE

REV. FR. JOSEPH PAUVATH MSFS

Fr. Joseph Pauvath was born on 19th November1928 of Zacharias and Theresa at Vilakkumadomin Palai Diocese of Kerala State. He received hisbaptism on 25th of the same month.

After completing his secondary School educationin 1946, he started his minor seminary studies atSt. Josephís Mission Home, Kottayam to join theMSFS in the Visakhapatnam Mission. In 1948 he

went to St. Josephís Apostolic Seminary, Alwaye to pursue hisphilosophical studies for three years. After completing the same in 1951he went to Margao, Goa to do his Novitiate in preparation for his religiousprofession which he made on 14th May 1952.

Fr. Joseph then did his Theological studies at Pontifical Seminary, Poonafrom 1952 - 1956. He made his perpetual profession on 14th May 1955and was ordained priest on 18th March 1956 by Archbishop JosephAttrpetty. Then, he was sent for pastoral work to Palakonda, where heworked as Assistant Parish Priest and then as Parish Priest for 3 and 6years respectively. Then, in 1966, he was transferred as Parish Priestto Parvathipuram. From 1967 to 1970, he was Parish Priest at St.Antonyís Church, Visakhapatnam. From 1970-1983, he was theProcurator of the Diocese of Visakhapatnam. In 1983 he was appointedas the Rector of Minor Seminary at Vijayawada. In 1985, he was sentto Dharmanagar Church as Parish Priest but in 1985 as he was electedas the Provincial Bursar, he returned to Stella Maris. He continued inthe same office up to 1995. In the meantime, he also worked as theSuperior of the Stella Maris Community from 1986 to 1989. In 1995, hewas again appointed as Parish Priest at St. Annís Co-Cathedral. In2000, he was transferred to Lourdu Matha Church, Saligrampuram andthen again in 2002 to Malkapuram as Parish Priest. Thereafter, he served

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as Chaplain at Rakhanagiri to Cloistered Sisters for an year but wassoon made the Superior and procurator of the Ross Hill Community in2004. In 2009 he was appointed as the Manager of St. Aloysius Non-Formal Institute (Workshop). Finally, he chose to return to Stella Maristo spend the rest of his life.

GOLDEN JUBILEERev. Fr. Bernard Caszo MSFS

Rev. Fr. Aloysius Bernard Caszo was born on 21st May 1933 of LaurenceReginald Caszo and Dorothy Mary Caszo at Rajahmundry, A.P.

After completing his Graduation, he joined the Missionaries of St. Francisde Sales. He did his Minor Seminary Course in Nagpur from 1957-1960. He had his Novitiate in Pune and then at Salesianum in Vizagand made his first religious profession on 26th June 1960. Then he wentto Fransalian Seminary, Pune to pursue his philosophical studies forthree years. After completing the same in 1963, he was sent to Bonlieu,Fribourg, Switzerland for the Theological studies. He was ordained prieston 17th March 1967 at Fribourg.

After the Ordination, in November 1967, he was first appointed at St.Aloysius High School. Thereafter, he was permitted to do B.ED studiesin Vizianagaram. From 1971-1973, he worked at Anantapur. Then hewas transferred to SFS Seminary, Ettumanoor, Kerala, where he workedas Vice-Rector for six years. In 1980, he was appointed as the Professorat St. Johnís Regional Seminary, Hyderabad. In 1984, he was transferredto St. Josephís Church, Waltair R.S as Parish Priest and Chaplain to St.Josephís Sisters. He also served as the Assistant General of theCongregation. In 1989, he left to England for Parish Mission work andsince then he has been at the service of the English Province.

Rev. Fr. Kurian Cheriyankalayil MSFS

Rev. Fr. Kurian Cheriyankalayil was born on 9th

Oct. 1938 of Kurian and Anna at Vilakkumadomin Palai Diocese of Kerala State. He received hisbaptism on 18th of the same month.

After completing his secondary School education,he started his minor seminary studies at PalaiMission Home, Arumanoor to join the MSFS inthe Visakhapatnam Mission. In 1960 he was sentto Salesianum in Vizag to do his Novitiate in preparation for his religiousprofession which he made on 6th May 1961. Then he went to Fransalian

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Seminary, Pune to pursue his philosophical studies for three years. Aftercompleting the same in 1963, he was sent to Salur Mission for hisregency. Therafter, he did his Theological studies at Pontifical Seminary,Poona from 1964-1967. He made his perpetual profession on 6th May1964 and was ordained priest on 21st September 1967 at Ettumanoor.

After the Ordination, he worked as Assistant Parish Priest at Salur andRajam. Then, he was appointed as Parish Priest of Parvathipuram parish.Thereafter, he worked in number of parishes in the same capacity. Theyare: Veeraghattam, Prathipadu, Draksharamam, Yanam, Pithapuram.Then, he was appointed as Superior and Rector of the Community at St.Aloysius High School, Vizag and from there he was sent to SFS School,Seethammadhara as Correspondent. At present, he is rendering hisservices as Parish Priest at Paderu.

Rev. Fr. Joseph Karachira MSFS

Rev. Fr. Joseph Karachira was born on 9th

September 1937 of Thomas and Annamma atThanneeermukom of Kerala State. He receivedhis baptism on 14th of the same month.

After completing his secondary Schooleducation, he started his minor seminarystudies at Palai Mission Home, Arumanoor tojoin the MSFS in the Visakhapatnam Mission. In 1960 he was sent toSalesianum in Vizag to do his Novitiate in preparation for his religiousprofession which he made on 6th May 1961. Then he went to FransalianSeminary, Pune to pursue his philosophical studies for three years. Aftercompleting the same in 1963, he was sent to St. Annís Cathedral for hisregency. Therafter, he did his Theological studies at Pontifical Seminary,Poona from 1964-1967. He made his perpetual profession on 6th May1964 and was ordained priest on 21st September 1967.

After the Ordination, he was first sent to Yanam as Priest-in-charge.Thereafter, he worked in number of parishes. They are: Parvathipuram,Parlakimidi, Kakinada, Dornala, Orvakal, Pakala, kalasapadu, Budwel,Nunna, Parchur and Ajithsinghnagar. Then in 2014, he was appointedas Confessor at Ross Hill, Vizag and from there he retired from allresponsibilities in 2016 and decided to spend the rest of his life at StellaMaris, Vizag.

Let us congratulate our confreres, who are celebrating their Diamondand Golden Jubilee of their Ordination to the Priesthood. It is decidedto celebrate this occasion of our veterans in the most fitting manneron 5th October 2016 at SFS School, Seethammadhara.

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FEAST OF ST. THOMAS AT BALLEPALLI, KHAMMAMArogyamatha Parish at Ballepalli, Khammam, had a prayer conventionon the 3rd July, 2016. The convention was marked by an observance offast was held between 9 am and 1 pm of the said day. The Parishpriest, Fr. Kondala Joseph, msfs, invited a preacher to preach the Wordof God. The participants were about 400 people. This day being thefeast of St. Thomas, the Apostle a great feast day for us in India, theexpression of St. Thomasí faith, was the chosen topic for preaching.The preacher explained to the people the deep meaning, profession offaith, and the spiritual implications in the expression, ìMy Lord and myGod.î The dedication and commitment of the apostle to live andauthenticate his words of ìdying for you masterî were explained toenlighten people about the sacrificial life of an apostle and a follower ofJesus. The fast was called off after the prayers, with distribution andsharing of bread. The Parishioners appreciated the spiritual programmearranged and they expressed their interest like conventions conductedin their parish in the future.

Fr. Joseph Kondala, msfsParish Priest, Ballepalli, Khammam

Let us pray for the departedFr. John Rodrigues of Brazil Province, aged 87, passed away on 13th

May 2016.

Fr. G. Dominic Savio, of South-East Province, Died in an accident onJuly 01, 2016. He was 48 year old.

Fr. Jose Thenganakunnel of North-East Province, aged 66, died on16th July 2016 at Guwahati, Assam.

Fr. Melchiades Dalgado msfs of Nagpur Province, aged 87, passedaway on 24th July 2016 at Mermier Sadan, Nagpur due to old age relatedailments.†

Fr. Alexander Kottam, aged 85, passed away on 7th August 2016 atVisakhapatnam.

Please do favour our departed confreres with the suffrages prescribedin our Constitutions.

Mr. Matthai Manayathumariyil, Father of Fr. Mathew Manayathumariyildied on 2nd July 2016. He was 91 years old.

May the souls of the departed rest in peace!

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Hearty Welcometo

our Superior GeneralVery Rev. Fr. Abraham Vetttuvelil MSFS

for his visitation of the Province ofVisakhapatnam.

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TENTATIVE PROGRAMME

September 2016

1- 30 Superior Generalís Visitation30 Founderís Day at Vizag

October 20163-4 General Curia meeting with the Provincial Curia of Vizag6ñ8 PIF & PEA Meeting10ñ11 Hyderabad

Yours fraternally in Christ,

Fr. P. Chinnappa Reddy msfsProvincial Superior

SALESIAN THOUGHT

We have the freedom to do good or evil. But to choose evil isnot to use but abuse our freedom. Let us renounce this unhappyfreedom. Let us subject our free will forever to divine love.(TLG, Book XII, Ch. 10)

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A TRIBUTE TOREV. FR. ALEXANDER KOTTAM MSFS

1931 – 2016

Fr. Alexander Kottam was born on 03rd March 1931 of Joseph andElizabeth Kottathil at Arumanoor in Kottayam District of Kerala State.He received his baptism on the 08th of the same month.

After completing his secondary School education in 1949, he startedhis minor seminary studies at Kottayam to join the MSFS in theVisakhapatnam Mission. In 1951 he went to Madras to pursue hisphilosophical studies for three years. After completing the same in1954 he went to Goa to do his Novitiate in preparation for his religiousprofession which he made on 25th May 1955.

Fr. Alexander Kottam was then sent to the Pontifical Seminary atPoona for his 4 years of Theological studies there. He was ordainedpriest on 25th May 1958. Then, he took his first appointment in 1959as assistant Parish Priest at R. C. Mission, Bobbili. In the followingyear, he was transferred to St. Aloysius High School, Visakhapatnamas teacher in the School and Warden of the boarding. In December1963, he was then appointed as Parish Priest of the R.C.M. Church,Rajahmundry.

In June 1970, Fr. Alexander was transferred to Ettumanoor, Keralato be Vice ñRector, Procurator and Professor at S.F.S. Seminary. In1971 he took part in the General Chapter of the MSFS Congregationin Geneva as a delegate from Visakhapatnam Province. In 1974 hewas appointed as Rector and Superior of the S.F.S. Seminary Communityat Ettumanoor. In 1980, he took charge as Parish Priest of the S.F.S.

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Church and Correspondent of S.F.S. School at Secunderabad. In 1982though he was elected as the Regional Superior of the North EastIndia Region, did not assume the office due to serious ill-health. Hewas transferred again to St. Aloysius School and was appointed Rectorand Superior of the Community in 1982.

In 1991 he was elected as Provincial Superior of the MSFS Provinceof Visakhapatnam and was installed as Provincial on 15th September1991. After a term of three years he took appointment as Superior ofthe S.F.S. Printing School Community in 1994.

In 1995 he went to England at the request of the English Provincial,worked as a Co-pastor for four years. On his return to India he wasappointed Parish Priest at Sacred Heart Church, Soldierpet,Visakhapatnam on 12th March 2000. During this period for 5 years heworked as the Treasurer of the Visakhapatnam Christian Cemetery(V.C.C.) Board.

Due to ill-health he was allowed to retire on 01-03-2005 and was movedto Stella Maris, the Provincial House. On 13th June 2005, he was givenagain appointment as the Correspondent of S.F.S. School,Seethammadhara. In January 2008, due to ill health, he was compelledto take complete retirement and rest at Stella Maris, Chinna Waltairwhere he is resting at present. Since two years, his health deterioratedand so restricted himself to his room and chapel.

He was always remembered by his students as a good teacher andformator. As Provincial, he did everything with devotion and utmostcommitment. He loved music and known for a highly disciplined life.He took great interest in the affairs of the mission entrusted to him.Even at Stella Maris, he has been a good formator to the regents intraining them in language especially in phonetics. He enjoyed goodmemory to the last breath. Finally, on 7th August 2016, he complainedof some discomfiture in breathing and was rushed to St. JosephísHospital where he passed away on the same day at 8.30 p.m.

The funeral mass was celebrated on Wednesday, 10th August 2016, at10 a.m. at Stella Maris, MSFS Provincialate, Visakhapatnam. It waspresided over by His Excellency, Most Rev. Maipan Paul, Bishop ofKhammam and concelebrated by nearly 100 priests from Vizag Archdiocese, Srikakulam diocese and other religious congregations includingMSFS confreres from many parts of India. Many religious Sisters andfaithful besides Frí Alexanderís family members participated in the HolyMass and the last rites conducted in the cemetery at Gnanapuram. Itwas really a fitting tribute and also farewell to Fr. Alexander Kottam,who passed away to the next life in God.

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Places of Ministry

Designation No. of years Duration

Bobbili Assistant p.p. 1 year June 1959-1960

St. Aloysius Warden & Teacher

3 and half years June 1960-Dec. 1963

Rajahmundry Parish priest. 6 and half years Dee.1963- June 1970

SFS Seminary Ettumanoor

Vice Rector& Procurator

4 years June 1970-June l974

SFS Seminary Ettr.

Rector 6 years 1974-1980

SFS Church Santhinagar

Parish priest & Correspondent

2 years 1980-1982

St. Aloysius Rector & Correspondent

9 years 1982-1991

Stella Maris Provincial 3 years 1991-1994

SFS Printing School

Superior 1 year 1994-1995

Devizes (England) Associate pastor 2 years... .. 1995-1997

Hampton Hill (London)

Associate pastor 2 years __ _ 1997-1999

Sacred Heart Church (Vizag)

Parish priest 5 years 2000-2005

SFS Seethammedhara

Correspondent 3 years 2005-2008

Stella Maris Retired 2008 ...............

May His Soul Rest in Peace!

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