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© St. Mary’s Malankara Catholic Church, Toronto
MONTHLY EVENTS Newsletter Volume 4 Issue 7
2:30 PM Sunday School
3:30 PM Song Practice
4.00 PM Namaskaram &
Confession
4.30 PM Holy Mass
Contact Information: Fr. John Kuriakose,
222 Ridley Blvd,
Toronto, ON, M5M 3M6
Tel: (416) 485 7781
SUNDAY LITURGY
Malankara Catholic Church St. Mary’s Mission Toronto
St. Eugene’s Chapel◊13 Regina Avenue◊Toronto, Ontario◊M6A 1R2
www.stmarysmalankaracatholicchurchtoronto.ca
Table of Content
Showcase: : One Direction
2-3
Snippets from Science : Shroud of Turin
4-5
Spotlight:: Yaldo Qurbono with Metropolitan of Exar-
6
New Years Thoughts and Reflections
7
Saint of the Month : St. Stephen
8
Spotlight: : Parish Night 2012
9
January 2013
January 12th
♦ Parish Prayer Meeting -
Raju & Shirly’s Residence
@ 6.30pm
January 19th
♦ Women’s Prayer Meeting -
Regi & Jesse’s Residence
@ 6.30pm
First of all, before we begin talking about the
special events and activities of the past
month, the MCYM Toronto would like to take
this time to wish everyone a Happy New Year.
We truly hope that the New Year will be
blessed and that it will open up a fresh start
for all of us. From various feasts, events and
activities as Christmas, Parish Night, MCYM
Elections, visitations of our past vicar and our
current Bishop, December was quite the fun-
filled, jam-packed month for our church. Lo
and behold, the Christmas season is done
once again and it’s New Year! If you are still
confused about your New Year’s Resolution,
make sure to read the amazing article by Jon-
athan Mani which talks in-depth about resolu-
tions and how we can incorporate spirituality
into our daily lives to guide us and therefore
make a few tweaks and changes in our lives to
draw us closer to God. The MCYM, under the
initiative of John Achan, have also grown sig-
nificantly in the past year and have done quite
a lot for the church such as launching MY Ser-
vices to contribute to the church building
fund, the monthly bulletins, food drives, etc.
From formatting a laptop, babysitting/
tutoring your child to leading the children’s
session during the monthly prayer, our vibrant
youth is always on the constant move towards
becoming better leaders and active members
of our Malankara Catholic Church.
More information about the overview of
our year undertaken by the MCYM can
be found in the article by Neil
Thazhamon, Vice-President for 2012. Once
again, our parish joyfully gathered together
as a family on December 29th
for a night of
fun, games and entertainment in Markham
for our annual parish night. The perfor-
mances were top-notch and kept the audi-
ence wanting for more after every act. For
more information about this event and the
performances, please refer to the article
‚Parish Night 2012‛ by Shanjini Mathew.
We also have a riveting article on the quest
of the true ‚One Direction‛ by Prathibha
Mathews. For this month’s edition of the
Saint of the Month, we will be learning
more about the life of St. Stephan, the mar-
tyr. He was a champion of Catholic faith
and an excellent role model for us especial-
ly during these times of constant struggle
between the church and the modern socie-
ty. And last but not least, in our regular
section Snippets from Science – Glimpses
of God’s Beautiful Mind, Amit Mathews
discusses the legend of the Shroud of Tu-
rin. We hope that you enjoy this edition of
the bulletin just as much as we did putting
it together. God Bless and Happy New
Year!
- The Editors
The Editorial
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One Direction
I guess I have your attention now with the title of this article. While this article is not about One Direction, the
band which is sweeping young teenage girls off their feet; it’s the name of the band and the whole hoopla
surrounding it that has prompted me to write this article.
I was reading some facts on One Direction and listening to some of their songs on YouTube. The admiration
and overwhelming adoration towards the boys really hit home. This also made me think about areas of my
own life where we sometimes succumb to the popular and ‚cool‛ thinking that we sometimes forget the true
‘One Direction’ we need to follow. So folks, here I’m taking One Direction, the band as a representation to
share a few of my thoughts.
Well, to begin with, the name of the band itself has a psycho-
logical impact on turning heads and hearts towards them. The
lyrics of their songs are pretty much part of popular culture which
mostly do not conform to ethics we as Christians follow. I was
shocked to see the photos of female fans crying, screaming
themselves hoarse and almost causing a stampede at concerts.
What could possibly drive young girls to this level of despera-
tion? Surely they are seeking something and are in distress.
Frankly, it’s not about even about the music, it’s the image. Boy
bands are nothing new. There were others before them and there
will be many bands like this in the future. A few years from now,
no one will even remember who One Direction was because a
new band would be creating a new commotion. We actually need
to deeply examine ourselves and direct and orient ourselves to the true One Direction - Jesus Christ.
Teenage is an age of strength, energy and vision – the stepping stone to womanhood who are the bedrock
for future generations to come. Even though it is never too late to start a personal relationship with God, it is
very important to lay the foundation during teenage years. As the holy scriptures say, ‚You reap what you
sow‛, so our future years’ harvest depends on what you sow now. Genesis 3: 8 says that God would walk in
the Garden of Eden, where he created and placed man and woman in the cool of the day. This is a clear indi-
cation of God’s desire to have a personal relationship with each member of the human race. If so, why would
we possibly want to throw away that personal invitation? Furthermore, the Holy Scriptures say, ‚Unto you, a
Saviour is born‛ and (who perfectly fits every heart). Therefore, when we bring people or things equal to Him, I
can’t help but think that it is a sin. Liking a celebrity or admiration for talents is not a sin, but worshipping ce-
lebrities or thinking more about what people think of us rather than what God thinks of us is what takes us on
the wrong track. When you go against pop culture and peer pressure, you are bound to face unpleasantness
and difficulties, but take courage and turn to God for fulfillment and satisfaction. Success and admiration for
the goodness in you will follow you throughout your life. That is because love and peace will flow through you
as you speak loudly of God’s goodness.
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One of the most profound losses when we do not follow the True One Direction of Jesus is that we lose the
purpose God has for us in our life. God designed each of us in His own image but again, in our own
uniqueness so that only you can be you. To me, it feels amazing to imagine that the Kingdom of God, is
like a huge puzzle where we all are distinct parts fitting into distinct spots. When our lives begin shaping in
a way which does not conform to the purpose God has for us, we start sticking out of the grand puzzle. So
every day, we are faced with a challenge to choose the King of our hearts and our real One Direction
amidst a thousand other directions.
‚For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am
fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.‛- Psalms 139: 13-14
Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year 2013!
- Prathibha Mathews
Jesus One Direction/………/………./Other aspect
Giver Takers
Humble Pompous
Personal Touch Mass Mania and Hysteria
Loves You Love themselves
Knows You No idea who You are
Thinking about you Sorry, but who are you?
Made the world for us Money scavengers
Interested in You Interested in your money
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Shroud of Turin
The Legend Begins
For centuries, devout Christians have believed that an ancient piece of linen (4.34 meters X 1.09 meters) is the burial
cloth, or the Shroud that was wrapped around the body of Jesus Christ. The Shroud bears the faint outline of a man,
and the figure’s facial features have been the inspiration behind the popular image of Christ. Since 1578, the Shroud
has been preserved in the cathedral at Turin, a city in northern Italy. For nearly 500 years, except for a brief period
during World War II, the Shroud has been locked away in an ornate silver casket in a Turin cathedral. However, the
tranquility of the image’s repose has frequently been disturbed by those who doubt its authenticity, and their clamor-
ing has grown louder in recent years as science and faith clash over the Shroud’s cryptic origins. If the Shroud of Turin
is indeed the burial cloth of Christ and bears the features of our Lord and Savior, it is by far the most precious relic of
Christianity. It is also the most carefully guarded one.
The Mysterious Image
The Shroud’s defenders do have substantial evidence on their side.
The imprint on the cloth shows a man with what appears to be
wounds in his wrists and at his waist, possible marks from the cruci-
fixion. But it is the marks down the center of the image that are
most intriguing. They are a faint representation of a human body,
both front and back, a bearded male with long hair and about 5’11‛
tall. In medieval iconography, Christ’s wounds were traditionally de-
picted on his hands, complicating the charge made by skeptics that
the cloth is the work of a medieval forger. The print on the cloth is
in the form of a negative photographic image, depicting both the
front and rear views of a man. Many of the Shroud’s anatomical de-
tails were not discernible until it was photographed and a positive
version was created. Naturally the big question surrounding the
Shroud is whether it is genuine or not. So how was the image creat-
ed in the first place? Some claim that the imprint was caused by a
stain produced by embalming oils smeared on the body. Others
maintain that gaseous exchange between the skin and the atmosphere acted chemically on the cloth to produce the
image, while yet another group suggests that Jesus emitted a certain kind of proton radiation, a result of his personal
agony that acted on the cloth as light does on a photographic plate. But there is no trace of actual blood on the cloth,
nor the scientific analysis been able to discover traces of any material which might have been used to imitate blood,
or of pigment which might have been used to paint the marks on the cloth if its is a forgery. Perhaps the strangest
fact of all is that those marks are only on the surface, they have not penetrated the fibers at all as they would have
done if they were made by real blood or by any sort of paint. Yet their representation of various blood flows on the
cloth is according to scientists, highly accurate.
A History shrouded in Mystery
The history of the Shroud is no less alluring. It can be traced back by documentary evidence to the village of Lirey in
France, in the possession of a knight Geoffrey de Charny (1354). A century later, in 1453 it came into the possession of
Duke of Savoy. The Duke of Savoy later became ruler of part of the north of Italy and moved the Shroud to Turin,
where he planned to move his capital. A special chapel was built for it and until recently it was kept rolled up around a
pile, inside a silvered wooden reliquary behind a grill above the altar.
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On the night of December 3, 1532, a fire broke out in the chapel where it was kept in a silver repository. The molten
silver scorched the cloth in several places before it was rescued. Later triangular patches were sewn in to repair the
worst of the scorch damage. Fortunately, those marks are on the side and do not interfere with the main image. Be-
cause of several attempts to destroy it, it has been removed to a place of greater security. However, an exact replica is
on public display at all times in the chapel. Because of its fragility, the Shroud was rarely exposed to the public view.
But this was done in May 1898 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Kingdom of Italy.
Evidence to Providence
In order to answer this question of authenticity, scientists have used a variety of modern techniques. The Shroud has
been subjected to physical, chemical and microscopic analysis; X-ray, ultraviolet photography and Radiocarbon da-
ting. Finally in 1998, scientists at the University of Arizona, carbon dated the cloth and concluded that it was no more
than 725 years old and of European origins. These results were duplicated by three studies at three different labs.
Other scientists have refuted the results completely, reasoning that the cloth was subject to high temperatures during
the fire in the chapel. Such temperatures would change the chemical composition of the cloth itself thereby skewing
the carbon dating results. Radiocarbon dating is one of the most reliable techniques know to man but in this case, it
has fueled the controversy instead of finding a solution. The main argument against the Shroud is the lack of any doc-
umentary evidence that it existed at any time before 1354. However, there is no proof that it did not and there are
hints that it may have. There is a reference to a Shroud of Christ in the 5th century by St. Nino, a native of Jerusalem.
More importantly, in the Byzantine art of 5th century, Christ was frequently represented with details that are visible
upon the Shrouds of Turin. William of Tyre, who accompanied the King of Jerusalem, to Constantinople (modern Is-
tanbul) in 1171, reported that the Shroud of Christ was placed in the imperial palace and there are several other refer-
ences to the Shroud being in Constantinople. How it reached France from Constantinople is a mystery in itself. The
cloth is herringbone twill, the type used in the Middle East. The presence of cotton fibers mixed with linen means that
it could not have been made in Europe since cotton was not grown or used in Europe during the Middle Ages. The
absence of wool is consonant with its being of Jewish origin, since the Mosaic law forbade mixing linen and wool in
making of garments, and the presence of even one wool fiber would have proved that this could not have been Jew-
ish burial Shroud. More recently, one Israeli scientist has performed tests on the Shroud that revealed traces of two
pollen species that coexisted only in one place and at one time in world history: first century Palestine which would fit
Jesus’ time and place.
So much for the scientific and historical search for proofs. The image itself has such pathos and agony that if it is in-
deed a fake made by a medieval forger; God Himself inspired his hands. Only the greatest artist in the history of the
world could have painted a face of such tranquility, royal authority and divine beauty in negative, at a time when neg-
atives were not even known. Others have said that, ‚the Shroud is intrinsically unfakeable!‛ It is either the closest pos-
sible relic of Jesus Christ known or one of the most ingenious and clever products of the human mind possibly even
inspired by God Himself. It is one or the other; there is no middle ground.
- Amit Mathews
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Yaldo Qurbono (Christmas Mass) celebrated by His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Eusebius
© St. Mary’s Malankara Catholic Church, Toronto
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MCYM Toronto Looking Back on 2012
and Forward to 2013 with Smiles
Another successful year for MCYM Toronto! The year of 2012
marked the progression of fellowship in Christ and the beginnings to
more responsibilities which He calls of his youth. In the past year, the
youth have grown closer together and closer to Christ, simultane-
ously. Through, the retreats, prayer meetings and get together our
youth have progressed in knowledge and faith. This progression
shows no signs of stopping with the many initiatives the youth will
begin and have begun such as weekly prayers, leading monthly pray-
er meetings for children, and monthly prayer meetings for study of
the Catechism of the Catholic Church during this Year of Faith.
MCYM Toronto also continues its services to the church such as the
bulletin that has steadily been publishing every month; providing
information, insight and enjoyment for the past couple years. As
mentioned before, new ways are being found and have been in this
year to serve the church; one of the most significant being MY
(Malankara Youth) Services. In light of all the efforts of St. Mary’s
Mission to raise funds for house of worship, the youth have recog-
nized its important and started an endeavour to help by offering
time and skills in services such as computer repairs, tutoring, baby
sitting and even manicures, in return for donations to the church
building fund. Additionally, the youth arranged events of celebration
for parish like Mother’s and Father’s Day, and Parish Night festivities.
It’s safe to say, the youth of this mission can look back at 2012 with
feelings of accomplishment and memories of good times.
As with the end of every year, another begins, along with new lead-
ers. With prayerful wishes and congratulations, I look with great an-
ticipation for what’s to come in 2013 with our new appointed MCYM
Committee of Toronto! Happy and blessed New Year to all!
- Neil Thazhamon
NEWLY ELECTED OFFICE MEMBERS OF MCYM TORONTO Top, left to right: Christopher Thomas (Joint Treasurer), Jonathan Mani (President),
Lynn Babu (Web Coordinator), Daniel Philip (Treasurer)
Bottom, left to right: Isabel Mani (Joint Secretary), Rajesh Jacob (Animator),
Fr. John Kuriakose, Jessy Mani (Animator), Nisha Thomas (Secretary),
Stephina Alexander (Vice President)
New Year’s Resolutions and How God
Fits into the Big Picture And that’s a wrap. All the laughter and tears are now but a
memory in our minds. For some of us, the year was great and for
others, maybe not so much. Whatever the case may be, many of us
might make a commitment to change or improve our lives over the
course of the next year. Resolutions like ‚losing weight‛ or
‚reducing stress‛ are completely fine in themselves, but it often
happens that we can pursue our resolution while leaving God com-
pletely out of the picture. For this New Year, I call all of you to self-
reflection and self-reformation in light of what God calls us to do.
A good example of this is the ‚two-part‛ resolution that can be
seen in Psalm 119:59, where the psalmist says, ‚I have considered
my conduct, and I promise to follow your instructions.‛ It is possi-
ble many of us follow the first part of this verse, after all, part of
making resolutions is inherent on self-reflection, but perhaps we
consider our conduct in materialistic sense. Reducing stress might
be great, but how are we to do this without a spiritual foundation?
Similarly, a lot of the issues in our lives can be solved by trusting in
God and turning towards Him. I urge you to be like the psalmist,
who first evaluated himself and then submitted himself to God. As
many of us are seeking improvement, it is best to use a ‚spiritual
yardstick‛ to measure our successes. Everything God
wants from us is in the Bible and the rest is in His hands.
As you begin, contemplate things like the state of your soul. Are
there areas in your life that need fixing? If so, pray for that, go to
Mass or perhaps attend a retreat. There may also be lingering sins
spread out throughout your life. Confess them, as it would be best
to start the New Year with a clean conscience. Another thing to
consider is your means of grace. This refers our effort to read and
learn our Bibles, as well as our daily prayers. Just as it is important
to pray, it is important to be prayerful. Set aside time to pray, but I
believe that this year, we can all do better. Try to fit prayer into the
crevices of your life. Traffic jams are the perfect opportunity to
pray a rosary. Waiting in line for that coffee can be the opportune
time for a prayer of thanksgiving. We can also send a prayer while
cooking or doing laundry. Think of your daily routine and I’m pret-
ty sure you can fit a 30 second prayer in more than one place. By
this standard, we will have prayerfully lived our lives by always
thinking about and acknowledging God in our lives. Not only will
you be setting aside time for God with your daily prayer, but you
will have also intertwined Him with your daily schedule.
All in all, creating a list of resolutions is a great endeavor, but as
you make them, try to see how God fits into the big picture.
You’ve recognized the problem, and I’m positive He has the solu-
tion. Keep praying and Happy New Year to all of you!
- Jonathan Mani
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Altar Servers Schedule
Date Candle Candle Marbahasa Marbahasa Bell Readings Thurible
January 6 Issac Alvin Alexi Cyrus Deepak Neil Lynn
January 13 Sarath Aaron Jerome Anugrah Christopher Anil Daniel
January 20 Alvin Alexi Cyrus Issac Samson Deepak Sebin
January 27 Anugrah Sarath Aaron Jerome Neil Manoj Lynn
The Saint of this month is the first Christian mar-
tyr and one of the first deacons of the Church.
Saint Stephen was one of seven men selected
and ordained by the Apostles to provide aid to
the poor, elderly widows within the church com-
munity. St. Stephen was a gifted evangelist and
was respected for his preaching abilities. Saint
Stephen ministered mostly to the Hellenistic con-
verts, with whom the Apostles had difficulty
speaking. He was greatly admired for his speak-
ing skills and the Church had publicly acknowl-
edged him as a man with good reputation, full of
the Holy Spirit and God's wisdom. However,
many controversies arose against St. Stephen by
people around the world. The Libertines, the
Cyrenians, the Alexandrians and those of Cilicia
and Asia challenged him to a conflict and were
embarrassed by him. Prideful and full of hatred,
they bore false witness upon St. Stephen, testify-
ing that he had spoken words of blasphemy
against Moses and against God.
HIS EXCELLENCY RT. REV. DR. PHILIPOSE MAR STEPHANOS
FEAST DAY JANUARY 8TH
Forced to stand before the Sanhedrin and endure false accusations, St. Stephen
spoke; he recited the mercies of God towards Israel and of Israel’s ungratefulness. The
Jewish people were enraged by his words and their fury was incensed when he ac-
cused them of murdering the just One, Jesus Christ, as the prophets had foretold. St.
Stephen looked to heaven and said, ‚Behold, I see the heavens opened and the Son
of man standing on the right hand of God‛ (Acts 7:56). At this, the enraged crowd ran
violently upon him and cast him out of the city. He was stoned to death but had cried
out to the Lord to not condemn his enemies. Stephen, whose name means ‚crown‛,
was the first of Jesus’ disciples to receive the martyr’s crown. His feast day is Decem-
ber 26th and he is the patron saint of deacons and altar servers. Recently His Beati-
tude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos was elevated into the position of Cardi-
nal of the Catholic Church. Accordingly, His Beatitude now wears the red vestments
which represent the blood of the martyrs who died for Christ which also referred to as
the Princes of Blood.
- Issac Mathew
HIS BEATITUDE MORAN MOR BASELIOS CARDINAL CLEEMIS CATHOLICOS
FEAST DAY JANUARY 1ST
HIS EXCELLENCY RT. REV. DR. THOMAS MAR ANTHONIOS FEAST DAY JANUARY 17TH
HIS EXCELLENCY RT. REV. DR. GEEVARGHESE MAR TIMOTHIOS
FEAST DAY JANUARY 22ND
HIS EXCELLENCY RT. REV. DR. JOSHUA MAR IGNATHIOS FEAST DAY JANUARY 29TH
FEAST WISHES
St. Stephen, the Martyr
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PARISH NIGHT 2012
On Saturday, December 29th
, the Toronto
Malankara Catholic community hosted their
annual Parish Night at Victoria Square Commu-
nity Centre in Markham. This year, we were
blessed with the presence of our vicar, Fr. John
Kuriakose and honorary guest Dr. Gigi Philip,
former parish vicar. The evening was filled with
lots of great spirit of joy, laughter and many
good memories. As with every year, the night
starts off with the youth arranging entertain-
ment with challenging games for both children,
and even some adults, to partake in and win
some prizes. Additionally, youth organizes a
successful raffle in which great prizes were won throughout the night such as gift-
cards, paintings, iPods, laptops and even a massage! Soon after games ended, din-
ner was served. The community enjoyed a wonderful meal and were ready for the main event! The parish night pro-
grams commenced with the lighting of the lamp by the Fathers, who also gave wonderful speeches, a welcome dance
and singing of the Canadian national anthem. Fr. Gigi delivered
a Christmas message on the prophecy and fulfillment of our
Lord’s birth which we currently celebrate through song, dance
and drama, as one could see through the night’s programs. Per-
formances consisted of beautiful dances performed by our be-
loved aunties, youth girls and guys, dramatic but thrilling skits
by the youth and Sunday school children and many other danc-
es from our hard-working and dedicated children. The night
ended with all the youth performers coming together for the
finale, singing ‚Ten Thousands Reasons‛ and ended with India’s
national anthem.
Overall, Parish Night was another great night and a wonderful
opportunity for the Sunday school children, youth and adults to
come together enjoy each others presence whilst glorifying
God’s name with their incredible talents. With all the hard work
from ongoing practices, everyone worked efficiently and put in
all their effort in making this occasion a great success. Let us
thank the Lord so that He may continue to shower us with His
abundant blessings.
- Shanjini Mathew
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Coffee Sponsors
January 6 Aju & Alpha
January 13 TBD
January 20 Raju & Shirly
January 27 Renish & Rani
Liturgy of the Month Week Gospel Readings Epistles Old Testament Readings Reader
Jan. 6 Matthew 3:13-17
Baptism of Jesus
Acts 19:1-10
Hebrews 10:19-25
Genesis 24:10-27
Ezekiel 47:1-12
Isaiah 12:1-6
Rajesh
Jacob
Jan. 13 John 1:43-51
Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael
1 Peter 3:8-17
Philippians 1:15-20
Exodus 3:1-15
Wisdom 7:1-12
Isaiah 1:4-20
Neil
Thazhamon
Jan. 20 Luke 4:16-22
Jesus Rejected at Nazareth
1 Peter 1:13-25 Romans
3:1-8
Joshua 4:1-14
Proverbs 10:1-12
Isaiah 61:1-4
Francis
Thazhamon
Jan. 27 Matthew 24:45-51
Day and Hour Unknown
1 Acts 20:25-38
Hebrews 13:7-16
Deuteronomy 34:1-9
Sirach 7:29-36
Isaiah 65:13-16
Joshua
Joseph
Commemoration of
Mary
Mother of God of
Seeds
January 15TH
Table of Editors
Editors ——-—> Deepak Wilson and Neil Thazhamon
Layout ——–—> Tom Mathew
Chief Editor —-> Amit Mathews
Advisor ——––> Rev. Fr. John Kuriakose
Got Feedback? Please address them to the Chief Editor at
Letters will be published in the next issue of the bulletin.