Message from our President

Dear members of Palathinkal Kudumbayogam,

As president, I am greeting everyone through this Vartha Pathrika. I was elected as the president of our Kudumbayogam in the AGM held on 1-5-2013 and I sincerely thank all members for it. I also use this opportunity to thank the outgoing president, Mr.Bhasi Joseph Ipe for serving the Kudumbayogam for five years as president and devoting his valuable time.

In the last News letter Mr.Bhasi expressed his desire to step down and hand over the reigns to a much younger and energetic person. Unfortunately I, his successor do not fulfill either of these qualifications. Anyway I hope to discharge my duties to the best of my ability and I expect the whole hearted support and co-operation from all of you. Two executive committee meetings were held after the last AGM. I thank Mr.P.K.Kurian (Kunjumon) Palathinkal and Mr.K.T.Philipose, Kalathoor for hosting the meetings on 25-7-2013 and 6-10-2013 respectively. Mr.Isaac George Palathinkal, Bangalore has donated a sum of Rs 100,000/- on 26-8-2013 for forming a fund with the name ‘Palathinkal Kunju-Aleyamma Chikitsa Sahaya Nidhi’ in memory of his parents. The annual interest of this amount is to be used for the medical treatment of deserving persons. The Kudumbayogam hereby expresses its thanks and appreciates this kind gesture. Before concluding this letter I request everyone to inform me or any member of the executive committee of the Kudumbayogam about the important events in our families like births, marriages, achievements, deaths, etc so that this can be brought to the notice of other members through this Vartha Pathrika.

With warm regards,

P.J.Issacs – President 7A, Skyline Hill View Muttambalam P.O, Kottayam 686 004 Mob 9497089624, Res 0481 2574044 Email: eissacs@hotmail.com

Vol. 11 November 2013

Palathinkal Kunju-Aleyamma Chikitsa Sahaya Nidhi

‘Palathinkal Kunju-Aleyamma Chikitsa Sahaya Nidhi’ is instituted by Prof. Isaac George (PL.1.2.1.2.1.1) (Kunjumon) in memory of his parents Kunju and Aleyamma. The Nidhi is a Fixed Deposit for Rs 100,000/-, annual interest of which can be used by Kudumbayogam for medical treatment of deserving persons chosen by the Kudumbayogam from our family or elsewhere as decided by the collective wisdom of the Kudumbayogam executive committee.

Kudumbayogam profoundly thanks Prof.Isaac George and family for the noble gesture, reflecting the family’s concern for the suffering.

We do pray and request all members to follow his example and come forward with similar donations to enable our Kudumbayogam to reach the poor and suffering through our financial support.

NEWS LETTER OF PALATHINKAL KUDUMBAYOGAM

First Timothy 5:8

“But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.”

Report by Secretary Dear members, We had our AGM on 1st May 2013, which was well attended. Our President, Mr.Bhasi Ipe, handed over charge after guiding the Kudumbayogam for over 5 years to Mr.Joseph Issacs (Rajan). While thanking Bhasi for his active services, let us wish Rajan a fruitful and long tenure as our President. Once again, this year also, we gave merit awards to two students – one each from M.T.Seminary School and Baker Memorial Girls School. From this year onwards, we are giving a third award also to a deserving student selected from C.M.S High School, Kottayam.

We had a fairly active 6 months since our AGM. We had our 1st Executive Committee meeting of the year on 25th July 2013 at the residence of P.K.Kurian (Kunjumon) Palathinkal. Our thanks to Kunjumon and family for hosting the meeting. Accounts of the AGM 2013 was presented and passed at this meeting. Members contributed liberally during the AGM and hence we could conduct the AGM without drawing money from other sources. My thanks to all who were liberal in their contributions On 7th August, our women’s wing met at the residence of Mr and Mrs.George Isaac at Pakkil. We thank George Isaac family for voluntarily hosting the meeting and reflecting their deep interest in our Kudumbayogam activities. On 9th August, we met at th residence of Mr and Mrs.Ranjit Mathew to sing and praise the Lord for all His blessings on us. We thank Ranjit family for organizing the meeting. On 18th September, our women’s wing members, under the stewardship of Ammu Isaac Mathai treated our Men folk with a delicious Onam sadhya at the residence of Mr and Mrs. George Ipe. A big thanks to our Women’s wing. We had been planning to have a meeting at Ancheril to enable members residing in that area also to be active in our Kudumbayogam affairs. We had our Executive Committee meeting at the residence of Mr.K.T.Philipose on 6 th October and many members attended the meeting. Our thanks to Mr.K.T.Philipose, Sabu and family for hosting the meeting. In the past, we had always been planning to have a family picnic, but in vain. This year, organizers made a determined effort to make it happen. Consequently, on 26th October 2013, we had a picnic cum boating through the Vembanadukayal upto Alleppey and back. Nearly 40 members, including children, joyfully participated in the picnic. Biju, Ullattil, under his able leadership managed to bring the big contingent from Pangada. My thanks to all the participants. This event was hosted by our President Rajan (P.J.Issacs) and Secretary Ranjit (Kurian I.Palat). Kudumbayogam thanks both of them for their earnest contributions and support to our activities and for making the picnic a memorable one. Another very happy news I wanted to share with you is the donation of Rs 100,000/- made by Prof.Isaac George (Bangalore) and family in memory of his parents Kunju and Aleyamma. As per his request the donation is named as Palathinkal Kunju-Aleyamma Chikitsa Sahaya Nidhi, Annual interest from this fund can be used by Kudumbayogam for medical treatment of deserving persons chosen by the Kudumbayogam from our family or elsewhere as decided by the collective wisdom of the Kudumbayogam executive committee. On behalf of Palathinkal Kudumbayogam, I thank the donors for their thoughtful gesture. I conclude my report thanking Almighty for all the blessings that we receive. Thank you all. Kurian I Palat - Secretary

Ephesians 6:1-4

“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honour your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a

promise), “that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.” Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but

bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.”

Treasurer Reports……..

Dear members,

Greetings to all of you. In the last AGM held on 1-5-2013, accounts upto 30-4-2013 was presented by me. I am furnishing below the Receipts and Payments account for the period 1-5-2013 to 15-9-2013. This year, everybody contributed very well as donations during the AGM and whole heartedly participated in the American auction enabling us to conduct the AGM without any deficit. I thank each and every one of you for the excellent co-operation.

We sincerely thank all those who contributed towards Palathinkal Endowment Fund, which as on day amounts to Rs 2,60,000/-. List of donors is published in this Pathriaka. We sincerely thank Mr and Mrs.Isaac George, Bangalore for instituting ‘Palathinkal Kunju-Aleyamma Chikitsa Sahaya Nidhi’ worth Rs 100,000/-, with Palathinkal Kudumbayogam, interest of which shall be used for medical treatment of deserving persons. Details are published on the first page of this Pathrika.

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE PERIOD 1-5-2013 TO 15-9- 2013

RECEIPTS Rs Rs PAYMENTS Rs Rs

Opening Balance AGM 2012 Expense 30450

Cash 0 Printing, Stationary & Postage 6295

IOB - SB 3771 Merit award 1000

- FD 80000 Sundry creditors (deficit) 4197

Corporation Bank - SB 4236 Miscellaneous expenses 300

- FD 80000 Closing Balance

Manganam Ser Co-op Bank SB 100 Cash 58

- FD 80000 IOB - SB 4718

248107 - FD 80000

Corporation Bank - SB 5780

Donations for AGM 2013 27400 - FD 80000

From American auction 8200 Manganam Ser Co-op Bank

100

35600 - SB

Donation for Endowment Fund 19500 - FD 80000

Interest from Bank Deposits 9691

- FD 20000

- FD 100000

Spl donation for ‘Palathinkal Kunju-Aleyamma Chikitsa Sahaya Nidhi’ 100000

370656

Total 412898 412898

Jacob Kurian, Treasurer

List of Donors to Palathinkal Endowment Funds (Period March 2011 to July 2013

May 2011 Abraham Jacob 3000 John Ipe 5000

Joydeep Mathai 5000 Kurian P.Jacob 5000

Isaac Palathinkal 5000 Kapil Kurian 10000

Isaac P.Isaac 1000

May 2012 Isaac P.Isaac 1000 George Isaac 1000

Thomas K.Varghese 10000 P.M.Korula 300

Mathew Joseph 1000 P.J.Isaac 2000

Jacob Kuirian 1000 Valsa Isaac 3000

Bhasi Ipe 5000 Ammu Isaac Mathai 2000

P.George Ipe 1200

May 2013 Isaac P.Isaac 1000 Ranjit Mathew 1000

Renjit Kurian 2500 Kapil Kurian 15000

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Glimpses of Annual General Meeting held on 1st May 2013

Holy communion at Palathinkal Chapel, Kodimatha

AGM in progress

Elders who completed 80 yrs being honoured – K.T.Philipose, George Ipe and Ammu Isaac Mathai

Awards and recognitions

AGM in progress

Felicitation

Bible to the newly weds – received by grand mother /mother

Merit award to grand son Enjoying Lunch Palatine Nightingales

Children as well as elders enjoying Musical chair

Palathinkal Picnic cum boating in Vembanadukayal on 26th October 2013

Fellowship Winners and Prizes

Winners and Prizes all the way

Ephesians 5:22 -25, 28

“Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church,

his body, and is himself its Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their

husbands… Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her… In the same way husbands should

love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.”

Obituary (16th April 2013 – 25th October 2013)

Mariamma Isaac Ullattil (Chinnakutty – 80 yrs), wife of Late U.M.Isaacc Ullattil (UL. 1.1.1.2.3), died on 27th May 2013. Funeral was held on 28th May at Puthenpally Cemetery, Kottayam. Mariamma is survived by sons Boby, Aby and Leby.

Alice Thomas – (79 yrs) wife of late P.O.Thomas (Thankachen) (PL.1.2.2.1.3) died on 30th June 2013. Funeral was held on 1st July, at Jerusalem Marthoma church, Kottayam. Alice is survived by sons Sajan, Anil and Sanjay.

Omana (64 yrs) - PL.1.2.4.1.7 – wife of Prince Cherian, Kaippallil, Veloor, Kottayam died on 5th July 2013. Funeral was held on 7th July at Pazhayachantha St.Thomas Marthoma church. Omana is survived by husband Prince and children Preena, Dhanya and Nidhin.

P.M.Chacko, Purathuttukalayil (KL.1.1.1.1.1) died at the age of 89 years on 11th October 2013. Funeral

was held on the same day at St.Ignatios Jacobite Syrian Church cemetery, Meenadom. Chacko is

survived by daughter Molly and sons Kunjumon, Raju, Thomachan and Joy.

PALATHINKAL KUDUMBAYOGAM OFFERS ITS HEARTFELT CONDOLENCE TO THE BEREAVED FAMILIES

Printed and published by Isaac Palathinkal, 28/880 Palathinkal, K.P.Vallon Road, Cochin 682 020 for private circulation among Palathinkal Kudumbayogam members.

An Appeal to members

1. Please send timely information, on marriages, births, demises, recognitions, achievements, etc in your family and also travelogue, Recipe, etc to Editor or President. We wish to publish them in Varthapathrika on receipt of the same.

2. Please do attend our Annual General meeting as well as other get together meetings every year. 3. We realize that addresses of some of the Palathinkal members are now not available with us. As a result, we are

unable to reach them with Notice for Annual General meeting, copies of our Vartha Pathrika, etc. If you know about such members, Men or Women, who do not receive them, kindly send the addresses to President P.J.Issacs or myself at your earliest.

Isaac Palathinkal, Editor

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Let us be thankful to The Almighty for all the blessings we receive.

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