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© St. Mary’s Malankara Catholic Church, Toronto
EDITORIAL
MONTHLY EVENTS MARCH 2013 Newsletter Volume 4, Issue 9
March 8th-10th
Parish Lenten Retreat
March 16th
Women’s prayer @
6.30pm Babu & Suma’s
Residence
March 22nd
Fortieth Day of the Great
Fast Service
@ 7.30pm
March 24th
Palm Sunday Service @
3.00pm
March 27th
Holy Thursday Service
@ 8.00pm
March 29th
Good Friday Service
@ 8.00am-1.00pm
March 31st
Easter Sunday Service
@ 5.30am
Contact Information Fr. John Kuriakose,
222 Ridley Blvd,
Toronto, ON, M5M 3M6
Tel: (416) 485 7781
Malankara Catholic Church St. Mary’s Mission Toronto
St. Eugene’s Chapel◊13 Regina Avenue◊Toronto, Ontario◊M6A 1R2 [email protected]
www.stmarysmalankaracatholicchurchtoronto.ca
Dear Readers,
Along with the winter season that has come and continues to
plunder in Toronto, the season of Lent has begun and faithful all
around the world continue to strive in abstinence, charity, faith and
prayer. Globally, faithful are also striving to keep up with the day-to-
day news of our then Holy Father’s resignation and the matters of
assigning our new Head of Church. St. Mary’s expresses tremendous
appreciation for all of His Holiness’ works for the church and prays
earnestly for the electors and election of the Christ’s new Vicar. Also
as Holy Week approaches, one could see this as a sort of “silver
lining” of his Holy Holiness’ resignation and the appointment of the
new. With the most joyful and essential feast for the Church, Easter,
fast approaching the election of the new pope would give that much
more happiness in the hearts of Catholics, during these times. In a
troubled world with one’s soul under attack daily, it is necessary to
retreat and dedicate a few days for its renewal. During the Great
Fast, St. Mary’s is hosting a three-day retreat, “Noimbukala
Naveekarana Dhyanam”, led by Rev. Dr. Mathai
Mannoorvadakkethil, pastor of Washington Malankara Catholic
Mission. Fr. Mathai, being a truly wonderful speaker, guides the
faithful in asking questions and giving the answers needed for our
soul’s renewal, especially during this Lenten Season. All are invited,
just as all are invited for all endeavours of our parish, such as the
Musical Concert hosted by St. Mary’s for the noble cause of building
a house of worship.
Just as Christ rebuilt
the temple in three
days for the glory of
God and salvation of
mankind, help us
continue in His
ministry. May God
continue to bless us all!
Sunday Liturgy
2:30 PM Sunday School
3:30 PM Song Practice
4.00 PM Namaskaram &
Confession
4.30 PM Holy Mass
INSIDE THE ISSUE SPOTLIGHT: Noimbukala
Naveekarana Dhyanam 2
SHOWCASE: The Core of Christianity
3
Great Fast and Holy Week, Today
4-5
SAINT OF THE MONTH: St. Cyril of Jerusalem
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KIDS KORNER 8-9
Table of Editors Editors ————- Tom Mathew
Neil Thazhamon
Layout-------------- Deepak Wilson
Chief Editor------- Amit Mathews
Advisor------------- Rev. Fr. John Kuriakose
Got Feedback? Please address to Amit Mathews
(Chief Editor) at [email protected]
Letters will be published in the next issue of the bulletin
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‘SPOTLIGHT’ : CHURCH HIGHLIGHTS
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Easter is a very important occasion in the life
of a Christian since the resurrection of Christ is the
core of Christianity. As Paul said about the
resurrection of the dead, “if there is no resurrection of
the dead, then Christ has not been raised, then our
proclamation has been in vain and your faith has been
in vain” (1Cor 15:13-14). God rebukes sin. But he
disciplines us for our good; since he loves us
(Prov 3:11-12). To make us pure God let us to go
through many trials and tribulations. Jesus says I am
the true vine, and my father is the gardener. He cuts off
every branch in me that bears no fruit.
When faced with challenges in life, many
people lost in faith starts to complain against God.
Even Peter denied Jesus in front of the people. But we
can see the faithful Job remained as he was not ready
to deny God even though he lost everything that he
had, his wealth was taken away and his sons were
dead, even when his wife told him to deny God.
Jesus teaches that we do not always suffer
because we have done something wrong, instead this is
the way to make us more pure. God sent his Son to
earth to save us from sin and He put him Ito great
suffering. We can see it clearly in Gethsemane, the
humanity in the face of
God. So understand
that suffering is humane.
We may ask, “why this
happened to me?” I spend
much of my time for the
spiritual means; teaching Sunday school students,
participating in every activities at church , I don’t even
miss a single Sunday mass. As humans we have to face
many challenges, so there is a chance to lose our hope
when at the time of our difficulties. Even disciples of
Jesus lost hope when Jesus was taken away. They
scattered and they tried to hide themselves. They
pretended like they don’t even know Jesus, in fear of
death. So try to understand the fact that the absence of
Jesus in our heart and minds make us lost in hope.
However, when Christ was raised, his disciples
were strengthened and they started to preach the Good
News to the world. They were no more fearful about
death or any sufferings, because they saw the truth
with their eyes and had faith in their hearts. So they
wanted to convey it in to the world. As resurrection of
Jesus brought hope into the life of his disciples, I wish
this Easter would bring hope into your life. That the
Risen Christ may showers blessings on to you. In
baptism, we are granted into Jesus. When Christ
appears on the last day, everyone with Him in their
hearts and minds will also appear in glory. Therefore,
say with confidence, “I am convinced that neither
death nor life, neither angels no demons, neither the
present nor the future will be able to separate us from
the love of God that is in Christ our Lord”
(Rom 8:38-39).
- Roy Mathew
‘SHOWCASE’ : SHARING OUR FAITH
The Core of Christianity
“I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels no demons, neither the present nor the future will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ our Lord” Romans 8:38-39
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Now with the Church well underway into the
season of Lent, with the sixth of March being the
Middle Day of the Great Fast for Eastern Catholics, the
Gogultho, symbol of Calvary as well as Christ’s
suffering, victory, and our salvation, erected. Likewise,
the faithful strive to
continually raise the spirit
of prayer, penance,
faithfulness, almsgiving in
their lives, as we come
closer to Holy Week.
In light of faith and
charity, our then Holy
Father in his last Lenten
Message focuses on these
two aspects, during this Year of Faith and time of New
Evangelization. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s explains
how contemplation and action must coexist in the
Church, just as Mary Magdalene and Martha display
(Lk 10:38-42). His Holiness explains, “The relationship
with God must always be the priority, and any true
sharing of goods, in the spirit of the Gospel, must be
rooted in faith. Sometimes we tend, in fact, to reduce
the term “charity” to solidarity or simply humanitarian
aid. It is important, however, to remember that the
greatest work of charity is evangelization, which is the
“ministry of the word”. There is no action more
beneficial – and therefore more charitable – towards
one’s neighbour than to break the bread of the word of
God, to share with him the Good News of the Gospel, to
introduce him to a relationship with God: evangelization
is the highest and the most integral promotion of the
human person.”
As one has heard so far from Sunday Gospel
readings, there is the reoccurring theme of Christ curing
the sick and poor. Consequently, those healed are
transformed in both body and spirit as one can see in the
passage of Jesus giving sight to Bartimaeus, because of
his faith, and in turn becomes His “follower” (Mk 10: 46
-52). Thus, His Holiness tells us “Lent invites us,
through the traditional
practices of the Christian
life…and at the same time
to grow in charity and in
love for God and
neighbour, not least
through the specific
practices of fasting,
penance and almsgiving.”
Malankara Catholic Church
Liturgy of the Month
Week Gospel Readings Epistles Old Testament Readings & Reader
March 3 Mattew 15:21-28
The Faith of a Canaanite Women
1John 2:1-6
Rom 7:13-25
1 Sam 7:2-11
Sir 10:6-18
Isa 55:1-9
Shanjini Mathew
March 10 Luke 13:10-17
Healing of the Crippled Women
1Peter 3:18-22
Gal 5:16-26
Num 14:11-25
Sir 11:7-19
Hos 11:1-6
Renish Thomas
March 17 Mark 10:46-52
Blind Bartimaeus Receives His Sight
1Peter 4:12-19
Rom 14:13-23
Deut 32:45-52
Sir 21:1-10
Isa 1:10-17
Christopher Thomas
March 24 John 12:12-19
Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King
Revolutions 7:9-12
Romans 11:17-24
Gen 49:8-12
Zech 9:8-12
Isa 51:9-16
Jaison Thomas
March 31 John 20:1-10
The Empty Tomb
Acts 2:29-36
1Corinthians 15:1-11
Ex. 40:1-15
Sir 30:21-24
Isa 57:14-21
Sara Shajee
Greatest of Fasts for the Holiest of Weeks
during the one of the most historic of times
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Coffee Sponsors March 3 Appukuttan & Jincy
March 10 Retreat
March 17 Santhosh & Ashwathy
March 24 Justin & Leena
March 31 Easter breakfast
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The reason behind
this Great Fast lies in the
days that it leads up to. In
our waiting, we purify our-
selves to prepare for the
commemoration of the man-
kind’s salvation. Holy
Week begins with Palm
Sunday we receive and wor-
ship Christ in this same
manner, acknowledging Him as our King and Lord.
The Holy Days in between consist of strict observance
of Christ teachings in the Temple and prayer leading
up to Holy Thursday, the institution of the Eucharist;
Christ asks of us to remember Him and take part in
His Body and Blood. Good Friday, being of the long-
est services, commemorates
the sufferings and crucifix-
ion of our Lord with im-
mense lament and gratitude
for the recompense of our
trespasses. Holy Saturday
brings the joy and sadness
intermingled; it is the close
o f t h e s e a s o n
of Lent and penance, and
the beginning of paschal
time, which is one of rejoic-
ing. The happiest time in
the Church finally arrives with Easter Sunday. With
great joy the victory of Christ is fulfilled and life is
promised for all for eternity. This week entailing the
salvation of mankind, is what the Great Fast prepares
us to commemorate and invites us to live in its spirit.
As many of us know, our then Servant of
servants, His Holiness Benedict XVI Pope Emeri-
tus, has stepped down from his service as our shep-
herd so that Church to continue as it must in the
times to come, with the strength and vitality of a
new Vicar of Christ. May he continue the good
work of God in his life. This decision has only been
taken 600 years ago and for it to happen again to-
day means it of great importance and made with
much prayer and contemplation. Likewise, all faith-
ful should keep the appointment of the new pope,
the College of Cardinals involved and all things
surrounding the matter in their most earnest
prayers. In these historic days, the season of Lent
gives us the oppor-
tunity to grow in
faith and charity to-
w a r d s o u r
neighbour, with the
Church, through
God. May He bless
us abundantly in this
Lenten season and
Happy Easter to all!
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Altar Servers Schedule—February 2013 Date Candle 1 Candle 2 Marbahasa 1 Marbahasa 2 Bell Readings Thurible
March 03 Issac Alvin Alexi Cyrus Jerry Neil Lynn March 10 Sarath Aaron Jerome Anugrah Christopher Anil Daniel
March 17 Alvin Alexi Cyrus Issac Samson Deepak Sebin
March 24 Anugrah Sarath Aaron Jerome Neil Manoj Lynn
March 28 Cyrus Alvin Alexi Issac Deepak Sebin Christopher March 29 Sarath Aaron Jerome Anugrah Christopher Manoj Daniel
March 31 Issac Alvin Alexi Cyrus Jerry Anil Sebin
St. Cyril was raised in Jerusalem when a new
kind of life was beginning for Christians. Before
that time, the Church was tortured by the
emperors. Thousands of Christians had been
martyrs and died for their faith in Christ. In 315,
Emperor Constantine declared Christianity as a
legal religion. That was a wonderful thing, but it
didn't end all the problems. In fact, during the
years that followed Christians faced a new
problem. There was confusion about what
Christians believe and don't believe. There were
many false teachings called "heresies." Some priests and bishops became
brave defenders of Church teaching. One such bishop was Cyril of
Jerusalem. When St. Maximus, bishop of Jerusalem, died, Cyril was chosen
to take his place. Cyril was the bishop of Jerusalem for thirty-five years.
Sixteen long years of that time were spent in hiding and exile. Three times he
was run out of town by influential Arian people who wanted him removed.
They were trying to force Cyril to accept false teachings about Jesus and the
Church. But he would not give in. In 361 when Julian became emperor, he
decided to rebuild the famous Temple of Jerusalem. He wanted to prove that
Jesus was wrong when he said that the Temple of Jerusalem would not be
rebuilt. So he spent much money and sent all the materials for a new Temple.
Many people helped by giving jewels and precious metals. Yet St. Cyril
faced the difficulty with calmness. He was sure that the Temple could not be
built, because Jesus, who is God, had said so. The bishop looked calmly at all
the materials and said, "I know that this will fail." And sure enough, first a
storm, then an earthquake, then a fire stopped the temple from being built.
The emperor finally gave up the project. St. Cyril died in 386 when he was
around seventy. This gentle, kindly man had lived in times of confusion and
sadness. But he never lost his courage because it came from Jesus. He was
faithful to the Lord all his life. Cyril was heroic in teaching the truth about
Jesus and his Church.
- Issac Mathew
Malankara Catholic Church
St. Cyril of Jerusalem Feast Wishes
HIS GR ACE M OS T R E V. DR .
TH OM AS M AR K OOR I LOS
Th e M etr opo l i t a n Ar c hb is ho p o f T ir u va l la
Fe a s t Da y M ar c h 18 t h
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