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Marthoma Sleeha Syro Malabar Cathedral Parish Bulletin 22 January 2017

5000 St. Charles Rd.Bellwood, IL 60104Tel : 708 544 7250Fax : 708 688 1040www.smchicago.org

Officials :Vicar

Rev. Dr. AugustinePalackaparampil

714 800 3648

Asst. VicarRev. Dr. James Joseph SDB

308 360 3729

TrusteesGeorge Ampalathumkal

312 912 1762

Luke Chirayil630 808 2125

Siby Parekat847 209 1142

Paul Vadakara708 307 1122

Joseph Kanikunnel(Youth Trustee)773 603 5660

Departments :Faith Formation (Cathechesis)

Principal : Sr. Sheena CMC708 737 1001

Malayalam SchoolPrincipal : Roy Thomas

708 691 1500

LiturgyCo-odrinator : Jose Kadavil

630 440 2021

Cultural AcademyDirector : Lincy Vadakumcherry

224 234 6741

ITCo-odrinator : Bijo Thomas

224 212 0181

ChoirCo-odrinator : Pauly Vathikulam

847 501 1095

Parish CouncilSecretary : Beena Ramasharma

630 373 3060

Parish OfficeSecretary : Thomas Purathur

630 930 8421

Secretary : Inasu Kolamkanny815 988 3360

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Fr. James Joseph SDB

Happy Feast of Saint Sebastian-A Reflection of Martydom

Jesus preached the Gospel of the good news, that God is restoring our broken world and all of us, through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, Our Divine Savior. We who follow Christ, as pilgrims on this journey of life, amidst this world’s fleeting experiences of j o y s and s o r r ows , agonies and ecstasies, relationships and struggles do not travel alone. We have the vast company of the Saints and Martyrs, who give us courage, and provide good example and encouragement, in living faithfully in this world and to become victorious in this struggle. “Therefore, having so vast a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, and throwing off everything that hinders us, and especially our sin that so easily entangles us, let us keep running with endurance the race that God has set before us” (Hebrews 12: 1).

St. Sebastian was a martyr, who was put to death by the Roman emperor Diocletian in c. 287 A.D. A Christian Martyr, is a person who is killed for following Jesus Christ. During the early church years, this often occurred through stoning, crucifixion, burning at the stake or other forms of torture and capital punishment. The word "martyr" comes from the Greek word ‘mártys’, which means "witness." Martyrs were witnesses to their faith in Christ, and they proved their love for Him by the shedding of their blood, and sacrificing their lives.

Pope St. John Paul II, in his apostolic letter Tertio Millennio Adveniente (As the Third Millenium Dawns) quotes one of the early Christian Fathers, Tertullian (c. 155-240) “Sanguinis martyrum, semen christianorum,” (the blood of martyrs is the seed of Christians). The Church of the first millennium was born of the blood of martyrs. Very often, many people, who read history wrongly think that it was due to the favors of emperor Constantine, that the church grew and developed. This is not true; but it was rather the "seeds sown by the martyrs" and the "heritage of sanctity" which marked the first Christian generations, which gave the church its miraculous growth. Today, as followers of Christ, we have the sacred duty not to forget the many nameless, unknown soldiers who laid down their lives for God's great cause, the spread of His Kingdom.

In over 2000 years of the Church’s turbulent history, the supreme trial of martyrdom has often been demanded of Christians, time and again down through the centuries. The holy martyrs of the first centuries especially live on in our memory. However, in the following centuries many others, both in the East and in the West under different circumstances, have shed their blood for Christ. The unfortunate occurrence of the rift (schism) between the Churches, does not make their sacrifice less precious! Martyrs are revered with particular devotion by the People of God, who see in them a living portrayal of Christ's Passion. St. Paul tells us that when we suffer for Christ any affliction, we truly share in His Passion for the sake of Christ’s body, the Church. “Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church” (Colossians 1. 24).

Martyrs are light for the Church and for all humanity. The blood of martyrs, as Tertullian said, is the seed of Christians. It is also a life-giving sap and the power of unity for the whole Church, the Mystical Body of Christ. Let us pray above all earnestly, that St. Sebastian and all the martyrs, who shed their blood for Christ, through their intercession may hasten the time of full communion between Christians of all denominations (Tertio Millennio Adveniente).

Mar Thoma Sleeha Cathedral Parish requires anyone who works with or around children in our parish to attend a Protecting God's Children training session. The following session will be held in our parish on Sunday 29th 0930 am to 12 noon in cathedral conference room This is a requirement for all Malayalam, CCD, and Cultural Academy teachers and other volunteers those who have not attended a session . Registration must be done online.Go to: https://www.virtusonline.org.

It is important that all participants complete online registration for the class by the following "Registration" process. The session will be listed as St. Thomas Syro Malabar Catholic Chicago Diocese, location as Bellwood. If you have any questions please contact Davis Kaitharath (847-630-5122, [email protected]), Thomas Moolayil (630-779-0140, [email protected]), or Mercy Kuriakose (708-467-0675, [email protected]).

Marthoma Sleeha Syro Malabar Cathedral Parish Bulletin


22 January 2017

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LENTEN RETREATThis Year’s Lenten Retreat will be on March 24-25- 26Friday evening to Sunday Noon. Preacher: Rev. Dr.Sebastian Kuttiyani (P.O.C. Cochin)

PASTOR ON VACATIONFr. Augustine left for India on Monday 9th January 2017and will return on Thursday 9 th February 2017. Fr. James Joseph will be in charge of the Parish.

SMCC GENERAL BODY MEETINGSMCC will be conducting a general body meeting onSunday, February 12th 2017 at 9:30am in Chavara hall. All SMCC members are requested to attend themeeting.

UPCOMMING EVENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS

FRIDAYS SPECIAL SERVICES SCHEDULE

• REGULAR FRIDAY SERVICES: Every Friday we willhave Holy Qurbana at 7pm in Malayalam in our main churchfollowed by adoration from 8pm to 9pm.

• FIRST FRIDAY SERVICE: On First Fridays there are two Holy Qurbanas. One isat 7pm in our main church and an another one is at 7pm in our daily chapel in English for children and youths followed by adoration (for adults 8pm-6am), and

(children and youths 8pm-12am).

FEAST OF ST. SEBASTIANWe will celebrate the feast of St. Sebastian todayby 11 am H. Mass. Sponsors are welcome.Please contact the trustees.There will be provision for“Kazhunnu Nercha” on the feast day.

YEAR OF YOUTHFor this year, Bishop Mar Jacob Angadiath declared2017 as "Year of Youth." This is a year-long celebrationand call-to-action for youth from every SyroMalabarChurch across the country.

CCD NEWS• February 4th we will be having a staff

development day. It is mandatory, a schedulewill be sent out soon. Please save a day inyour calendar.

St. Thomas Syro- Malabar Catholic Diocese Chicago is implementing the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People mandated by United States Conference of catholic Bishops. A Key element of this charter is to provide "Safe Environment" training to all diocesan clergy/ employees/ volunteers/ parents and children.

Last Sunday, January 15th, the youth or our parish officially inaugurated the Year of Youth as declared by Bishop Mar Jacob Angadiath. This is a year-long celebration and call-to-action for youth from every SyroMalabar Church across the country. This symbolic gesture shows the commitment and excitment of the youth as they hope to continue the momentum they started with Perunnal. Please keep them in your prayers.



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Calendar Church Events 2017



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School Of Languages St. Thomas SyroMalabar Cathedral,

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WARD PRAYER MEETING - JAN. 2017

Ward: St. Mathais (Church)Host: Thomas and Lata KalayilAddr: 540 N Veterans Pkwy, IL-60101 Date: Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 7.00 P.MPhone: 630-422-1647

Ward: St. Jude (Skokie)Host: Jacob K Chacko and AchammaAddr: 8541 N-Monticello, Skokie,IL-60076 Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 7.00 P.MPhone: 847-673-8056

OBITUARYALEYAMMA GEORGE (82),beloved mother of our parishoner Santhy Mohan Thoompunkal passed away on Tuesday 17th at Seethathodu,Pathanamthitta. The funeral service was at 2.30pm on 21st Saturday at Trinity Marthoma Church, Seethathodu. Our Cathedral Parish express heart felt condolences and prayers to Santhy and the bereaving family. Please pray for the departed soul.

Ward: St. Peter (Far South)Host: Paul and Silby PulikkanAddr: 15314 S 82nd Avenue,Orland Park, IL-60462 Date: Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 6:30 PM Phone: 630-890-0923

Ward: St. John's WardHost: Louis Hormies and JiJi , OllukkaranAddr: 9001 Tara Hill road, Darien, IL- 60561 Date: Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 7.00 PM Phone : C :630-390-4268; H:630-427-0021

BIBLE STUDYJanuary 2017Luke-14:1-35

Ward: St. James (Elmhurst)Host: Jose and Mini KadavilAddr: 645 N Oaklawn Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126 Date: Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 6.30 PM Phone : 630-440-2021

Ward: St. Mathew's (Desplaines)Host: Saji and Bindu ThayyilAddr: 1302 Jeannette St, Desplaines , IL-60018 Date: Friday, January 27, 2017 at 7.00 P.M Phone : 773-531-8329

Ward: St. Thomas (Northwest)Host: Joseph and Alice MavumkalAddr: 18457 Larkspur Court,Grayslake IL 60030 Date: Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 6.00 P.M Phone : 847-223-5392

Ward: St Bartholomew (Morton Grove& Niles)Host: Kochumol and Monichen Nadackapadam Addr: 7932 Lake Street. Morton Grove,IL, 60053 Date: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 7.00 P.M Phone : 847 583 0898

LITURGICAL MINISTRY

Sunday January 29, 2017 (5th Sunday of the month)

8:00 am Holy Qurbana- MalayalamJose Kadavil, Baby Malamundackal, Santi Thomas, Thomas AlumparampilAntony Alumparampil, John Nadakapadam

9:30 am Holy Qurbana- EnglishManoj Mathew, Thomas Kalayil, Louis Hormies, Antony V GeorgeGoodwin Francis, Alvin Kalappurackal, Jack Vadakkumchery, Joseph JomiJefrin Joseph, Chris Varghese, Nathan KuncheriaTom Karingada, Divin Puthenpurackal, David Peter

11:00 am Holy Qurbana- MalayalamCheriachan Kizhakkebhagam, John Thayilpeedika, Jomi Jacob

5:30 pm Holy Qurbana- MalayalamGeorge Joseph, Jubin Thomas, Davi Peter

Scripture Readings: (4th Sunday of Epiphany)Numbers 11:23-35, Hebrews 7:23-28, Gospel: John 2: 1-11

Our loving God, help us to walk in your foot-steps everywhere in your light so that we may not falter nor we fell. Lord, guide us with your loving care !

SCHEDULEALTAR SERVERS AND EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

Prayer to St. SebastianD

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as chose and you gave your life to the Lord. M

ay Soldiers be always as

strong in their faith as their Patron Saint so clearly has been. A

men.

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