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The Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for February - 2009General : That the Church’s pastors may be ever more docile to

the action of the Holy Spirit as they teach and serve thePeople of God.

Missionary : Guided by the Second Special Assembly of the AfricanSynod of Bishops, may the local Church find adequateways and means to effectively promote reconciliation,justice and peace.

No.2Vol. 26 FEBRUARY 2009

ARCHBISHOP’S MESSAGEReverend and dear Fathers, Brothers and Sisters,

Prayerful Greetings to you in the holy name of LordJesus Christ!

1. Following Christ More Closely:-February 2nd, the feast of the Presentation

of our Lord, is celebrated as the day ofConsecrated Life. The members of theinstitutes of consecrated life (Religious Institutesand Secular Institutes), through the professionof the Evangelical Counsels of chastity, povertyand obedience, are totally dedicated toGod and are called to follow Christ moreclosely under the action of the Holy Spirit.

It is said a man is more precious for what he is than for what hehas. The religious are more precious for what they are than for whatthey have or do. Religious life is more a matter of being than doing;it is more relational than functional. On the day of their profession,the religious make a total, unconditional and absolute surrenderof themselves in imitation of the most Blessed Virgin Mary. “By anew and a special title they are dedicated to seek the perfection ofcharity in the service of God’s Kingdom, for the honour of God, thebuilding up of the church and the salvation of the world”(can.573).

“The religious make a full gift of themselves as a sacrificeoffered to God so that their whole existence becomes acontinuing worship of God in charity” (can.607). All the activitiesand services of the religious flow from their deep sense of consecrationand from their intimate union with Christ through constant prayer.Whatever the religious do, they do out of love for Christ and forpeople. “The apostolate of all the religious consists primarily in thewitness of their consecrated life” (can.673). Following theexample of Christ, the religious are called to dedicate themselves in aspecial way- to be with the poor, for the poor and like the poor-in loving service to them. Wherever the religious are found, they

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become one with the particular church (diocese) and the localcommunities (parishes). Hence they are expected to be incommunion with the local sacred ministers and work for the total,integral welfare of the local communities in collaboration with them.

On this happy day we offer our hearty felicitations to all thereligious in our Archdiocese. We greatly appreciate and thank themfor their consecrated presence, exemplary life and dedicated services.We pray for them in a special way.

2. CCBI Meeting:-The General Assembly of the CCBI will take place from 11th to

18th February 2009 at Mysore. The theme of this Assembly will be:Word of God. Let us pray for the success of this General Assembly.

3. Ordination:-This year the sacred ordination to the Presbyterate and

Diaconate will take place on Monday, 4th May 2009 at 5.30 pm atthe Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Pondicherry.

4. New Bishop:-On 17th January, 2009 Rev. Fr. Franco Mullakal had been

appointed as the Auxiliary of Delhi Archdiocese. We offer our heartyFelicitations to the new Bishop and wish him success in his Episcopalministry.

5. Financial Matters:-Archdiocesan Priests are strictly warned not to borrow

money from others for any purpose- personal, parish or institution.If any one does so, he will be personally held responsible. TheArchdiocese will not take any responsibility

6. Accounts:-Maintaining account is one of the

important duties of the office of the parishpriests and Heads of the Institutions. There isno accountability without keeping properaccounts. Accounts are to be kept accurateand upto date. All the parish priests and

Heads of the Institutions are earnestly requested to submit theannual accounts for the financial year 2008-2009 to theProcurator before 31st May 2009.

7. Lenten Preaching:-Parish priests are earnestly requested, with the

help of the Pastoral Centre and that of theneighbouring parish priests, to arrange for Lentenpreaching and for confessional facilities for thefaithful. Let us be deeply aware that during thesacred season of Lent, God’s loving mercy touchesthe hearts of the faithful in a special way.

ARCHBISHOP’S ENGAGEMENTS FORFEBRUARY 2009

01 Sun 07.00 am - Mass, Reddiarpalayam.

02 Mon 05.45 am - Procession from Archbishop’s Houseand Blessing of Candles, Mass,Cathedral.

07-08 - TNBC Meeting, Chennai.

11-18 - CCBI Meeting, Mysore.

20-21 - Board Meeting, St. Peter’s PontificalSeminary, Bangalore.

24 Tue 10.30 am - Blessing of new primary school,Kalpet.

25 Wed 05.00 am - Ash Wednesday, Mass, Cathedral,Pondicherry.

28 Sat 10.30 am - Education Board Meeting,Pondicherry.

MosMosMosMosMost Rev.Drt Rev.Drt Rev.Drt Rev.Drt Rev.Dr.A.Anandarayar.A.Anandarayar.A.Anandarayar.A.Anandarayar.A.Anandarayar

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From ProcuratorDear Rev. Fathers,

As you are aware of 8th February 2009 (the 2nd Sunday ofFebruary) is the Holy childhood Day, please make some specialcollections in your parish on that day and send the amount to theCuria immediately. The Archdiocese will forward the amount to HolyChildhood Association, Rome through the good office of ApostolicNunciature, New Delhi.

The announcement about this collection is to be made onSunday, 1st February and the collection is to be made on Sunday 8th,February 2009.

Rev. Fr. S. KulandaisamyProcurator

From Senate SecretaryDear Fathers,

The Priests’ Council Meeting is to be held at Archbishop’s House,Pondicherry on Thursday, 3rd March 2009 at 10:00 am. I kindlyrequest you to send the agenda points after consulting the priests ofyour vicariate. Please send the same before 15th February 2009.Thanking you.

Rev. Fr. R. S. ArokiarajSenate Secretary

For Your Kind InformationThe Publisher of the ORDO for 2009 brings to your attention

the following changes in the Biblical references for the Liturgy of theWord on 8th February 2009:

8 Sun 5 ORD. SUNDAYI R. Job 7: 1-4, 6-7II R. 1 Cor 9: 16-19, 22-23Go. Mk 1: 29-39

Rev. Fr. A. Michael Alexis ArokiamSecretary to the Archbishop

R.I.P.Mrs. Savariammal, the beloved Mother of Rev.Fr. P. Arokianathan, PP & Principal, St. Joseph’sHSS, Cuddalore - 2, passed away on 01.01.2009and her funeral service took place on the sameday at 05.00 P.M at Our Lady of Lourdes Church,Kanakankuppam.

We offer our deep-felt condolences to Rev.Fr. Arokianathan and to his family members. We offer ourprayers for the repose of the soul of his deceased Mother and toall his family members for courage and strength.

May her soul rest in peace!

NECROLOGYPlease Pray for the Repose of the Souls of:

02-02-1957 Planat P., MEP03-02-1954 Escande H., MEP04-02-1964 Blaise L.MEP05-02-1987 Verinaud J.B., MEP06-02-1963 Matthew K.14-02-1980 Joseph C.C.15-02-1989 Henry Cailleault, MEP27-02-1953 Combes A., MEP28-02-1971 Mgr.Mark Gopu G.J.29-02-1972 Raveyre A., MEP

ARCHBISHOP’S EDUCATION FUNDS.No. Date Name Amount1 02.01.09 Cathedral Parish 50002 “ M.E.Sisters, Attupatty 10003 05.01.09 Sacred Heart Church, Pondy 100004 “ St.Aloysius Gonzaga Generalate, Pondy 10005 06.01.09 St.Antony’s Shrine, Attupatti 5000

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6 “ Noella Mary Fathima, Pondicherry 10007 “ Faithful, St.Antony’s Shrine, Attupatti 2008 08.01.09 Notre Dame Des Anges Church, Pondy 20009 “ Annie Anthoni, Pondy 50010 12.01.09 Idhaya Engineering College for Women, Chinnasalem 500011 “ Parishioners, Chinnasalem 320012 “ St.Antony’s Boys Home, Chinnasalem 100013 “ Little flower Hr.Sec.School, Chinnasalem 200014 “ Little flower Primary School, Chinnasalem 160015 16.01.09 People of Madhiyanur, Ulundurpet Parish 30016 “ Legion of Mary, Madiyanur 10017 “ Mary Tamilselvi, Madiyanur 10018 “ JJ Timber & Plywood, Chennai 50019 “ Arputharaj, Pondy 10120 “ People of Yamam, Ulundurpet 50021 “ Legion of Mary, Ulundurpet 50122 “ Youth Association, Ulundurpet 10123 “ Infant Jesus Anbiyam, Ulundurpet 50124 “ Annai Theresa Anbiyam, Ulundurpet 50125 “ Periyanayagi Madha Anbiyam, Ulundurpet 300026 “ Ulundurpet Parish 200027 “ J.Anthonisamy, Gopalapurm 35028 “ Anthonisamy, Sagayapuram 20029 “ A.Sandanasamy, Sagayapuram 11130 “ A.Arockiaraj, Kumaramangalam 10031 “ A.Johnsirani, Kumaramangalam 10032 “ J.Velmurugan, Gopalapuram 10033 “ S.Amirthanathan, Gopalapuram 10034 “ S.Lawrance, Gopalapuram 10035 “ A.Thomas, Teacher 10036 “ S.Chinnappan, Gopalapuram 10037 “ M.Arockiasamy, Kammapuram 10038 “ Y.Dhiyanathan, Vridhachalam 10039 “ K.Joseph, Gopalapuram 10040 “ E.Chinnappan, Gopalapuram 10041 “ A.Stalin 10042 “ S.Anthonisamy, Gopalapuram 10043 “ M.Irudayasamy, Gopalapuram 10044 “ Immaculate, Gopalapuram 10045 “ A.Vargees Stalin, Gopalapuram 10046 “ F.Arockiadoss, Gopalapuram 10047 “ Y.Mariyadoss, Gopalapuram 10048 “ A.Michael Elizabethrani 10049 “ S.Arulsamy, Gopalapuram 100

50 “ A.Jayaraj, Gopalapuram 10051 “ J.Shipimo, Gopalapuram 10052 “ A.Mark Vincent, Sagayapuram 10053 “ Kulandai Theresa 5054 “ A.Annamary, Gopalapuram 5055 “ S.Augustin, Gopalapuram 5056 “ A.Pragasa Mary, Gopalapuram 5057 “ A.Rayappan, Gopalapuram 5058 “ Y.Vanathiyan, Gopalapuram 5059 “ A.Aruldoss, Gopalapuram 5060 “ Savarimuthu 5061 “ A.Rani 5062 “ Rozariomary 5063 19.01.09 Clara Mary, Mel-pazhangur 400064 “ MSFS Fathers 100065 “ Faithful, Gopalapuram 266066 20.01.09 Legion of Mary, Senatus of Pondichery 100067 22.01.09 Viriyur Parish 150068 “ Kariyakarargal, Sozhampattu 150069 “ A.Anandam Madalaimary, Sozhampattu 100070 “ Small Saving Sangam, Sozhampattu 100071 “ Raginamary Anthoniraj, Viriyur 100072 “ People of Alagapuram, Viriyur 100073 “ Small Saving Sangam, Alagapuram 100074 “ People of Sozhampattu 50175 “ Chinnathambi, Sozhampattu 50176 “ Chitra Vengatesh, Sozhampattu 50177 “ A.Arockiadoss, Viriyur 50078 “ St.Joseph Anbiyam, Sozhampattu 50079 “ Vanniyar Sangam, Sozhampattu 50080 “ Legion of Mary, Sozhampattu 50081 “ A.Christhoper, Sozhampattu 50082 “ Vanathu Chinnappar Anbiyam, Alagapuram 50083 “ Sagodharavazhvu Sangam, Sozhampattu 50084 “ St.Fatima Annai Anbiyam, Sozhampattu 50085 “ Arockiamadha Anbiyam, Sozhampattu 50086 “ Legion of Mary, Alagapuram 50087 “ Velallar Sangam, Sozhampattu 50088 “ TSM college of Education, Kallakurichi 50089 “ Kariyakarargal, Viriyur 50090 “ St.Antony Anbiyam, Alagapuram 40091 “ Adaikala Madha Anbiyam, Sozhampattu 32592 “ Teachers, R.C.Boys Primary school, Viriyur 30093 “ Rajarathinam, Sellampattu 200

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94 “ Michael Adaikalamary, Sozhampattu 20095 “ Savarimuthu Caroline, Sozhampattu 20096 “ D.Joseph, Akkarapalayam 20097 “ St.Aloysius Gonzaga Anbiyam, Sozhampattu 20098 “ A.Rayappan, Arulampadi 20099 “ Pangaras Susaimary, Savariarpalayam 200100 “ Gnanapragasam, Sozhampattu 200101 “ Sabastian, Sozhampattu 200102 “ Anthonisamy, Sozhampattu 200103 “ N.Anthoni Yeden, Alagapuram 150104 “ M.K.Anthonisamy, Sozhampattu 110105 “ S.Susai, Sozhampattu 101106 “ Gnanapragasam, Alagapuram 101107 “ T.Ramachandiran, Sozhampattu 101108 “ A.Pitchai, Sozhampattu 100109 “ A.Kulandaisamy, Sozhampattu 100110 “ S.Arockiasamy, Sozhampattu 100111 “ Anthonisamy Ragaelmary, Sozhampattu 100112 “ Mark, Alagapuram 100113 “ Rathinasamy, Sozhampattu 100114 “ A.David, Sozhampattu 100115 “ M.Inico Prem, Alagapuram 100116 “ Bernath, Alagapuram 100117 “ A.Maria Kannu, Sozhampattu 100118 “ A.Swaminathan, Sozhampattu 100119 “ S.Santhanam, Sozhampattu 100120 “ David Periyanagayam, Sozhampattu 100121 “ C.Maria Selda, Sozhampattu 100122 “ G.Jacob, Sozhampattu 100123 “ Dominic, Sozhampattu 100124 “ S.Arockiaraj, Sozhampattu 100125 “ Arockiadoss, Sozhampattu 100126 “ N.C.Arockiasamy, Sozhampattu 100127 “ Packianathan, Sozhampattu 100128 “ S.Thomas, Sozhampattu 100129 “ S.Susairaj, Sozhampattu 100130 “ I.Maary, Sozhampattu 100131 “ S.Anbalagan, Sozhampattu 100132 “ Simson, Sozhampattu 100133 “ A.John Bosco, Alagapuram 100134 “ A.Susairaj, Sozhampattu 100135 “ G.Joseph, Alagapuram 100136 “ Ingnaci, Sozhampattu 100137 “ A.Masilamani, Sozhampattu 100

138 “ M.Jabamalaimary, Sozhampattu 100139 “ I.Belavendiran, Sozhampattu 100140 “ A.Amalraj, Sozhampattu 100141 “ Savarimuthu, Sozhampattu 100142 “ S.Sundaraj, Alagapuram 100143 “ M.K.Mariappan, Sozhampattu 100144 “ P.Arockiaraj, Alagapuram 100145 “ Vijaya Nicolas, Sozhampattu 100146 “ Dhanapal, Sozhampattu 100147 “ S.Madalaimuthu, Sozhampattu 100148 “ Arockiamary, Sozhampattu 100149 “ Masilamani Jabamalai, Sozhampattu 100150 “ Krishnan, Sozhampattu 100151 “ C.Michael, Alagapuram 100152 “ A.Benjamin, Sozhampattu 100153 “ Selvaraj, Sozhampattu 100154 “ Anthoniammal, Sozhampattu 100155 “ Beski Antoni, Sozhampattu 100156 “ Savethri, Sozhampattu 100157 “ Sandanamary, Sozhampattu 100158 “ A.Abraham, Sozhampattu 100159 “ S.Sundar Rose, Sozhampattu 100160 “ I.Antonisamy, Sozhampattu 100161 “ Thomas, Sozhampattu 100162 “ R.Arockiasamy, Sozhampattu 100163 “ A.Anthonisamy, Viriyur 100164 “ M.Gnanapragasam, Alagapuram 100165 “ S.Mariadoss, Sozhampattu 100166 “ Anthonisamy Rosemary, Sozhampattu 100167 “ A.Charles, Sozhampattu 100168 “ T.Periyanayagam, Sozhampattu 100169 “ K.Gasbar, Sozhampattu 100170 “ Chinnappan, Sozhampattu 100171 “ M.Arockiasamy, Sozhampattu 100172 “ M.Mariasusai, Sozhampattu 100173 “ C.Anthoni, Sozhampattu 100174 “ Madalaimuthu, Sozhampattu 100175 “ S.Jacob, Sozhampattu 100176 “ A.Alexander, Sozhampattu 100177 “ Peter, Alagapuram 100178 “ I.Charles, Sozhampattu 100179 “ S.Nicolas, Sozhampattu 100180 “ R.Periyasamy, Sozhampattu 55181 “ L.Suresh Ambiga, Sozhampattu 55

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182 “ M.Ambrose, Sozhampattu 50183 “ A.Chinnappan, Sozhampattu 50184 “ Gananathikam, Sozhampattu 50185 “ P.David, Sozhampattu 50186 “ P.Arockiasamy, Sozhampattu 50187 “ Savarimuthu, Alagapuram 50188 “ Anthonisamy, Sozhampattu 50189 “ Francis Mary, Sozhampattu 50190 “ Thomas Jayamary, Sozhampattu 50191 “ Regina Mary, Sozhampattu 50192 “ P.Anthonisamy, Sozhampattu 50193 “ S.Lourdusamy, Sozhampattu 50194 “ S.Elibas, Sozhampattu 50195 “ S.Michael, Sozhampattu 50196 “ Savariyam, Sozhampattu 50197 “ A.Mariyakannu, Sozhampattu 50198 “ Arockiammal, Sozhampattu 50199 “ A.Periyanayagam, Sozhampattu 50200 “ Ingnaci Anthoniammal, Sozhampattu 50201 “ P.Gnanamani, Sozhampattu 50202 “ R.Anthonisamy, Sozhampattu 50203 “ C.Zacharias, Sozhampattu 50204 “ S.Anthonisamy, Sozhampattu 50205 “ S.Anthonisamy Kulandaitherese, Sozhampattu 50206 “ John Paul, Karadichittur 50207 “ S.Luzian, Sozhampattu 50208 “ Joseph, Sozhampattu 50209 “ P.Lourdusamy, Sozhampattu 50210 “ I.Chinnappan, Sozhampattu 50211 “ Perianayagam, Sozhampattu 50212 “ Faithful, Sozhampattu 754213 24.01.09 Konankuppam Parish 10000214 “ St.Agnes Seminary, Cuddalore 1000215 “ Felix Alfred, Muthialpet 3000216 “ V.Vijaya Nehru, Pondicherry 5000217 Henri Isidor, Chennai 500

Total as on 30.01.2009 107481Received up to 31.12.2008 5538950

Grant Total 5646431

I thank you very much all who generously contributed for this fund.MosMosMosMosMost Rev.Drt Rev.Drt Rev.Drt Rev.Drt Rev.Dr.A.Anandarayar.A.Anandarayar.A.Anandarayar.A.Anandarayar.A.Anandarayar

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FINANCIAL HELP TO THE POOR STUDENTSFROM 01-09-2008 TO 31-12-2008

S.No. Name of the Archbishop’s Other Sources TOTALParish Education Fund

1 ADANUR 500.00 500.00

2 AGRAKOTTALAM 4000.00 4000.00

3 AKKRAPALAYAM 3000.00 3000.00

4 ALAGAPPASAMUTIRAM 400.00 7500.00 7900.00

5 ANAIYERI 1500.00 16000.00 17500.00

6 ANILADY 11575.00 15500.00 27075.00

7 ARCADU 2550.00 3000.00 5550.00

8 ARIANCOUPAM 5900.00 5000.00 10900.00

9 ARULAMBADY 3000.00 3000.00

10 ATHIPAKKAM 2000.00 2000.00

11 AYANDUR 7100.00 1400.00 8500.00

12 CATHEDRAL 18900.00 28500.00 47400.00

13 CHINNASALEM 1500.00 25500.00 27000.00

14 CUDDALORE N.T 7600.00 42000.00 49600.00

15 CUDDALORE O.T. 1500.00 3000.00 4500.00

16 ERAIYUR 55075.00 110500.00 165575.00

17 FATIMAPALAYAM 1400.00 1400.00

18 GINGEE 9000.00 10000.00 19000.00

19 IRUDAYAMPATTU 2000.00 3500.00 5500.00

20 IRUNDAI 3700.00 3700.00

21 IRUPPUKURICHY 2000.00 2000.00

22 KALLAKURICHI 1000.00 6700.00 7700.00

23 KALLERY 6000.00 18000.00 24000.00

24 KALPET 700.00 700.00

25 KANAKANKUPPAM 2200.00 8500.00 10700.00

26 KANANGADU 100.00 100.00

27 KARAIKAL 3000.00 10550.00 13550.00

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28 KEEZPUTHUPET 4000.00 4000.00

29 KODUNGAL 3600.00 3000.00 6600.00

30 KOMMEDU 4000.00 4000.00

31 KONANKUPPAM 1000.00 1000.00

32 KRISHNANKUPPAM 2900.00 31000.00 33900.00

33 KUNANKURICHI 1000.00 7000.00 8000.00

34 MADAMPATTU 7300.00 19100.00 26400.00

35 MAIYANUR 7000.00 5000.00 12000.00

36 MANALURPET 2000.00 9750.00 11750.00

37 MEL NARIAPPANUR 1000.00 1000.00

38 MEL PAZHANGUR 2200.00 3000.00 5200.00

39 MEL SITHAMUR 7830.00 7830.00

40 MELVAZHI 6990.00 5550.00 12540.00

41 MEMALUR 2500.00 12000.00 14500.00

42 MICHAELPURAM 3000.00 3000.00

43 MUGAIYUR 19400.00 4900.00 24300.00

44 MUNNUR 3000.00 3000.00

45 NANGATHUR 700.00 3000.00 3700.00

46 NELLIKUPPAM 3000.00 3000.00

47 NELLITOPE 2700.00 17150.00 19850.00

48 NEYVELI - I 300.00 9500.00 9800.00

49 OTHERS 35800.00 17000.00 52800.00

50 PERIAPET 3000.00 3000.00

51 REDDIARPALAYAM 2500.00 22500.00 25000.00

52 SACRED HEART 14500.00 5000.00 19500.00

53 SATHIAMANGALAM 400.00 400.00

54 SATHIPATTU 15000.00 15000.00

55 SENGADU 9600.00 11400.00 21000.00

56 TAGORE NAGAR 5000.00 5000.00

57 THATTANCHAVADY 14000.00 14000.00

58 THELY 3000.00 37800.00 40800.00

59 THERKUNAM 500.00 500.00

60 THIRUKOILUR 1500.00 5000.00 6500.00

61 THURINJICOLLAI 8000.00 26000.00 34000.00

62 THURINJIPOONDI 2000.00 7550.00 9550.00

63 TINDIVANAM 4200.00 12000.00 16200.00

64 T.R.PATTINAM 5000.00 5000.00

65 ULUNDURPET 5000.00 5000.00

66 ULUTHUR 4000.00 6000.00 10000.00

67 UPPALAM 3000.00 3000.00

68 VADALUR 20720.00 36500.00 57220.00

69 VEERAREDDIKUPPAM 1500.00 10000.00 11500.00

70 VELANTHANGAL 5000.00 10000.00 15000.00

71 VIKRAVANDI 3970.00 7700.00 11670.00

72 VILLUPURAM - ST. XAVIER’S 7000.00 10000.00 17000.00

73 VILLUPURAM - Christ the King 9800.00 9800.00

74 VINOBA NAGAR 4000.00 28000.00 32000.00

75 VIRIYUR 8000.00 8000.00

76 VRIDHACHALAM 5700.00 5700.00

348910.00 792450.00 1141360.00

FINANCIAL HELP TO THE POOR STUDENTS01-09-2008 TO 31-12-2008 DISBURSED

RS. 3000 AND ABOVEAgarakotalamSelvi, DCE. 3000 3000

AkkarapalayamPavunambal, D.T.Ed. 3000 3000

AlagappasamuthiramSheela, Siruthondamadevi, D.T.Ed. 5000 5000

AnaiyeriRabonia, D.T.Ed. 16000 16000

AniladyMathias, II D.T.Ed. 3500Nirmala, XII. 3500Reena, D.T.Ed. 18000 25000

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ArcaduVimala Selva Jayakumari, D.T.Ed. 3000 3000

AriyancoupamImmanual Muguthan, B.Ed. 7500 7500

ArulambadyNanci Ruby Diana, Nursing. 3000 3000

AyandurBerneth Rani, III B.Sc B.Ed. 8500 8500

CathedralAnanda Priya, D.T.Ed. 3000Arokiaraj, M.B.A. 3000Arulraj, Govindasalai, M.B.A. 4000John Paul, Catering. 5000Lourdu Chinnapparaj, XII. 3000Lourdu Shilvya X. 3000Maria Jose, IV BA B.Ed. 5000Rubi Josephine Arockiamary, D.T.Ed. 5000Stefy, (MC Convent), Charity 3000Vinnarasi, (MC Convent), Charity. 3000 37000

ChinnasalemJosephine, D.T.Ed. 5000Vimala Rani, Viduthalaipuram, D.T.Ed. 20000 25000

Cuddalore - 1Basil, B.E. 5000Edmond Naveen, Multimedia. 5000Gnanapragasam, Diploma Course. 11000Rosali Anitha, D.T.Ed. 3000Shibin, B.Tech. 3000Shobana Nirmala, B.Ed. 3000Terrance, M.B.A. 15000 45000

Cuddalore - 3Antony Fathima, D.T.Ed. 3000 3000

EraiyurCaroline, I B.Sc B.Ed. 4450Clement Antoniammal, III BSc. 6000Elizabeth, I BCA. 15350Gnanaraj, D.T.Ed. 5000Jayamary, B.Com. 4000Jenifer Maria Vianney, D.T.Ed. 7000Jenifer Stella Rani, B.C.A. 7000

John Edward, Polytechnic. 8000Julie, D.T.Ed. 5000Lourdusamy, Education 7000Marie Josephine Michael Rani, B.Com. 4000Mary Emily, I BSC. 14150Nazarena Sagayamary, D.T.Ed. 10000Rebecca, I B.Com. 17250Robinson, B.Ed. 10000Seraphine, III B.Sc. 10825Stella Mary, BA. 3000Susainathan, D.T.Ed. 5000Victoria, B.Ed. 5000Vincent, II Year (Fittter). 7050Vincent, D.T.Ed. 3000 256050

GingeeSathiya, DTP. 3000Vimali, D.T.Ed. 15000 18000

IrudayampattuAntony Arockiaraj, B.E. 3000 3000

IrundaiJonadoss, D.T.Ed. 3000 3000

KallakurichyJenifer Julit Sundari, D.T.Ed. 3000Josephine Mary, D.T.Ed. 3000 6000

KalleryArulselvi, D.T.Ed. 3000Edwig Parimala, D.T.Ed. 8000Edward Kannan, D.T.Ed. 3000Patrick Elizabeth Flora, D.T.Ed. 10000 24000

KanakankuppamAntonyraj, B.E. 3500Paulin, Pothuvai, D.T.Ed. 5000 8500

KaraikalChristeena, I D.T.Ed. 3000Antony Maria Sagayaraj, D.T.Ed. 5000Benjohnson, B.Tech. 3000 11000

KeezhputhupattuPinto, Srilanka Refugees Camp, M.C.A. 4000 4000

KodungalJenifer, BA. 6000 6000

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KrishnankuppamAugustine, II D.T.E.d. 5000Johnsi Rani, D.T.Ed. 25200Sagayamalarvizhi, D.T.Ed. 3000 33200

MadampattuVanathammal, B.Sc. 4400Abinaya, D.T.Ed. 3000Philomenal, D.T.Ed. 10000Rajakannu, B.Ed. 3000 20400

MaiyanurJosephine Jayarani, MSW. 11000 11000

ManalurpetAntony Rajkumar, B.C.A. 9750 9750

MelpazhangurPramila, Nursing. 3000 3000

MelsithamurPortia Mary, III B.A., B.Ed. 7830 7830

MelvazhiJothi, B.Com. B.Ed. 5640Arokia Thomas, (A/C), I.T.I. 5550 11190

MemalurJohn Paul, D.T.Ed. 14500 14500

MugaiyurAntony Amala Nayaki, B.Ed. 12400Vailankanni, Alambady, I BCA. 3000 15400

MunnurGeorge, B.A. B.Ed. 3000 3000

NangathurMelvin, Diploma. 3000 3000

NellithopeCharles, Diploma. 9150Augustine, D.T.Ed. 3000Shanthal Sabina, B.Sc. B.Ed. 5000 17150

Neyveli - 1Stalin, B.E. 5000Justine, B.B.A. 3000 8000

Others 36000

PeriapetIrudayaraj, B.Ed. 3000 3000

ReddiarpalayamAlice Ilamathy, Oulgaret, B.Sc. B.Ed. 15000Lilly Djenta Rambaud, Nursing. 3000Louise Aroquiammale, Diploma. 3000 21000

Sacred Heart ParishJacintha, Dubrayapet - D.T.Ed. 5000Julie Michael Rani, I BA B.Ed. 4200Priyadarshini, Dubrayapet, D.T.E.d 7000 16200

SathipattuCeline Diana Mary, D.T.Ed. 15000 15000

SengaduMangala Selvaraj, III EEE. 9000Antni Vimala, D.T.Ed. 5000Sandanamary, D.T.Ed. 5000 19000

Tagore NagarAnitha Jenifer Mary, Lawspet, Nursing. 5000 5000

ThattanchavadyAlangaram, Nursing. 5000Franca Fatima, D.T.Ed. 4000Punitha, M.C.A. 5000 14000

ThelyAnthony Mary, D.T.Ed. 3000Florence Mary, Kanai, D.T.Ed. 3000Lidven Flora, B.Ed. 3000Mahimaimai Marshal, D.T.Ed. 3000Sesumary, Kanai, II D.T.Ed. 10000Vimala Aluja Priya, Kanai, D.T.Ed. 5000Yesu Mary, Kanai, I D.T.Ed. 8000 35000

ThirukovilurMahimai Mary, Veerapandi, Education. 5000 5000

ThurinjicollaiLourdu Mary, B.Ed 5000Jenifer, D.T.Ed. 3000Lourdumary, B.Ed. 20000 28000

ThruinjipoondyArun, Kadali, B.C.A. 7000 7000

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TindivanamAugustine Josephraj, Animation Course. 3000Maria Selvi, D.T.Ed. 10000 13000

T. R. PattinamChristina Virgina Mary, B.Ed. 5000 5000

UluthurArun Kumar, D.T.Ed. 5000Ruby Isabella, D.T.Ed. 3000 8000

UlundurpetSheela, Ulundurpet - D.T.Ed. 5000 5000

UppalamArouldhase, Uppalam - B.E. 3000 3000

VadalurArulapparaj, B.D.S. 4000Jenifer, D.T.Ed. 5000Periyanayagi Mary, Kolakudi, B.Sc 13720Philomina Mary, Kolakudi, Vadalur - D.T.Ed. 31000 53720

VeeraredikuppamBaskar, Kovilankuppam, D.T.Ed. 3000Regina, Nursing 3000Gracy Rani, D.T.Ed. 5000 11000

VelanthangalDavid, Kadaladi, D.T.Ed. 3000Kumaran, B.E. 8000 11000

Villupuram - 2Fathima, B.Ed. 7000Jeniffer Devi, Nursing. 5000Lucy Meryline, D.T.Ed. 5000

Vinoba NagarArpuda Selvi, D.T.Ed. 17000John Mekenro, B.Sc. B.Ed. 3000Lamark Grand Ville, M.S.W. 3000Sampathkumar, D.T.Ed. 5000 28000

ViriyurPrincy Mary, M.Com 3000Vimalraj, Sozhampattu, I.T.I. 5000 8000

VridhachalamRani, D.T.Ed. 5000 5000

A Brief Summary of the Disbursement ofFinancial Help to the Poor Students

(01- 09 - 2008 to 31- 12 - 2008)1. Archbishop’s Education Fund Disbursed 348910.002. Other Sources Disbursed 792450.00Total Amount Disbursed 1141360.003. Total Number of Beneficiaries 3244. Number of Beneficiaries received Rs. 3000 and above 145

Fr. A. Michael Alexis Arokiam Fr. S. KulandaisamySecretary to the Archbishop Procurator

Education Fund Receivedfrom 05-07-2004 to 31-12-2008

2004-05 1814449.00

2005-06 1218493.00

2006-07 1109881.00

2007-08 853130.00

2008-09 (upto 31-12-2008) 542997.00

Total 5538950.00

Education Fund Disbursedfrom 05-07-2004 to 31-12-2008

2004-05 140000.00

2005-06 850000.00

2006-07 770000.00

2007-08 1588100.00

2008-09 (upto 31-12-2008) 1795370.00

Total 5143470.00

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A Brief Summary of Archbishop’sEducation Fund

(from 05th July 2004 to 31st December 2008)

Total Education Fund Received 5538950.00

(from 05-07-2004 to 31-12-2008)

Total Education Fund Disbursed 5143470.00

(from 05-07-2004 to 31-12-2008)

Balance Amount 395480.00

Fr. S. Kulandaisamy Fr. A. Michael Alexis ArokiamProcurator Secretary to the Archbishop

NEW PARISH1. Sozhampattu – 100th Parish

His Grace Most Rev. Dr. A.Anandarayar, on 20th January 2009, at05.30 pm, in the Holy EucharisticCelebration, following the requiredCanonical procedures, by his decreedated 27.12.08, erected the new parishof St. Antony, Sozhampattu - 100th

Parish of the Archdiocese ,bifurcating it from Adaikala Annai parish, Viriyur.

Rev. Fr. A. Mahimai is appointed as the first Parish Priest.Alagapuram is the main substation of this parish. The following villagesare attached to Sozhampattu as substations: They are 1)Murarpalayam 2) Maeleri 3) Arasampattu 4) Thavadipattu and 5)Palapattu.

We offer our hearty felicitations to the Parish Priest and thefaithful of this new parish and pray for them in a special way. On thisgreat occasion people of different religions welcomed His Grace andoffered their due honour and respect to him. Without any differencepeople have shown great honour to the Eucharistic celebration andoffered their widow’s mite towards the Archbishop’s Education Fund.

Theirs stand the highest sum. May God bless the Parishioners andParish Priest of this new Parish. May St. Antony, the Patron of thisParish, protect and guard the interests of this Parish.

Blessing of the New Presbytery, SozhampattuOn the occasion of the erection of the

new parish of Sozhampattu – 100th ParishHis Grace Most Rev. Dr. A. Anandarayarblessed and opened the new presbytery. Weadmit all the good works of Rev. Fr. S. MariaAntony, Parish Priest and Vicar Forane ofViriyur Vicariate and appreciate his initiatives.

PASTORAL VISIT1. Chinnasalem

Our beloved Archbishop made hispastoral Visit to Chinnasalem on 10th

January 2009. He arrived there at 05.00p.m. At 05.45 p.m. he proceeded towardsViduthalaipuram, substation ofChinnasalem. The faithful welcomed theArchbishop with a shawl and shared theirlife situation in Viduthalaipuram. His

Grace addressed the faithful and personally met the parents of thefive students who are doing their higher studies and received somefinancial help to come up in their studies.

The next day morning at 06.30 a.m.,Archbishop along with the parish priestcelebrated mass for the IdhayaEngineering College students andViduthalaipuram faithful in the collegecampus. And then he moved to the parishchurch where students and parishionerswelcomed the Archbishop from theentrance of the church campus. After the mass, he met the faithfuland they generously contributed towards Archbishop’s EducationFund.

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Blessing of the Boys’ Renovated HomeAt 09.30 a.m. His Grace Most Rev.

Dr. A. Anandarayar blessed the renovated St.Antony’s Boys’ Home. He met the students andadvised them about the importance ofeducation and discipline. We congratulate thehard work of Rev. Fr. C. Sagaya Selvarajtowards the renovation of Boys’ home.

The pastoral visit of our Archbishop shows the real spirit of careand concern towards the faithful of Chinnasalem parish. Then hemoved towards Melvazhi parish for a short visit.

BLESSINGS1. New Madha Peedam, Konankuppam &

2. New Block for the Pilgrims, KonankuppamOn 21st December 2008 Very Rev. Msgr.

P. Antonisamy, Vicar General blessed andopened the Our Lady of PerianayagiSancutary (Madha Peedam). Besides, a newBlock for the pilgrims, named “Beschi” was

blessed and opened by Rev. Fr. S. Kulandaisamy, FinancialAdministrator of the Archdiocese at Our Ladyof Perianayagi Shrine, Konankuppam afterthe Holy Mass. We deem the great work ofRev. Fr. L. Vincent, Vicar Forane and ParishPriest for all his achievements.

3. Foundation Stone laid down for the Church of St.Francis Xavier, Melvazhi

His Grace our Archbishop made ashort visit to Melvazhi on January 12, 2009at 11.00 a.m. where Brothers from St. Peter’sSeminary had conducted a Socio-pastoralCamp from 3rd to 15th January 2009. Duringthe visit he encouraged the animators and

the seminarians to make use of the camp for the best formation.

Then he blessed the foundation stone for the new Church of St. FrancisXavier, Melvazhi.

4. Renovated Church of St. Antony, Gopalapuram,Arasakuzhy

The renovated St.Antony’s Church,Gopalapuram wasblessed and opened byHis Grace Most Rev. Dr.

A. Anandarayar, Archbishop of Pondicherry & Cuddalore on 14th

January 2009. We appreciate the faithful of Gopalapuram for theirgreat contribution. Both the Catholics and the Hindus contributedfor the renovation of the Church. We feel happy about the solid workof Rev. Fr. K. A. Daniel.

5. New Block of Fraternal Life Service Home (FLSH),Ousteri

The FLSH was started on 15th August1983 and completes its 25 years of service.In order to mark the occasion a new 1st floorbuilding was constructed with assistance ofCaritas Austria. The Silver Jubilee functionand the inauguration of new block of the FLSH were conducted on17th January 2009. The new building was blessed by Most. Rev. Dr.Antony Anandarayar, Archbishop of Pondicherry and Cuddalore.Thiru. V. Vaithilingam, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Puducherryinaugurated the block. The other delegates present for the functionwere Thiru. A.V. Subramanian, President PPCC, Thiru. Gandhiraj,Vice President, PPCC.

6. New Grotto, St. Agnes’ Seminary, Cuddalore - 1On 21st January 2009, His Grace Most

Rev. Dr. A. Anandarayar, blessed the newGrotto during the festival celebration of St.Agnes’ Seminary. We praise the good workof Rev. Fr. M. Swaminathan, Rector andRev. Fr. Antony Thumma, Spiritual Director.

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7. New School Building, St.Joseph’s Hr.Sec. School,Eraiyur

His Grace Most Rev. Dr. A. Anandarayar,blessed and opened the new School buildingat St. Joseph’s Hr. Sec. School, Eraiyur on28th January 2009 in the presence of Very Rev.Msgr. P. Antonisamy, Vicar General, Rev. Fr.S. Kulandaisamy, Archdiocesan Procurator,

Rev. Fr. A. J. C. Lawrence, Secretary - Archdiocesan Education Board.Many important delegates, guests, Native Priests, Rev. Fathers, Rev.Sisters, Village Headmen, Panchayat leaders and some Govt. Officialswere present for the inauguration of the New School building.

The land purchased for the new schoolbuilding was about 23 acres with thegenerous contribution of M.E.P. In the groundfloor there are 13 class rooms. In the first floor18 class rooms are built with the fifty percent help of the Government (Namaku NameThittam). This new building along with a shed accommodates from6th to 12th Standard students numbering 1926. Many more thanks tothe local donors especially Mr. M.C. Arokiadoss, Mr. Aseervatham,Mr. Kulandaisamy, Mr. Thadeus and grateful acknowledgements tothe donors of Manos Unidas and MEP.

We congratulate Rev. Fr. M. Arokiasamy, Principal, hispredecessors, Rev. Fr. Edward Anand, Vice-Principal and the ParishPriests and thank them for all their contribution towards thisachievement.

REPORT OF THE ACTIVITY OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL MATRIMONIAL TRIBUNAL OF

THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PONDICHERRY &CUDDALORE IN 2008

Reverend and dear Fathers,

I here below submit a short report of the activity of our Tribunalin 2008. I am happy to inform you that our Tribunal has concluded

39 cases (36 nullity cases and 03 non-consummation cases) in 2008.As an appellate Court for the Tribunals of our Pondicherry &Cuddalore Province our Tribunal has issued the Decree of Ratificationfor 13 cases in 2008.

I take this opportunity to thank our Archbishop for providing anew office with all necessary computers, printers and other things forour Tribunal work. It is because of his able guidance andencouragement the Tribunal is able to speed up its work and concludethe cases without much delay. I am also very grateful to you dearFathers for your kind cooperation.

Thanking you,

I remain,Yours sincerely in Christ,

Sd/[FR.S.CLITUS REX]

Judicial Vicar

1) ACTIVITY OF THE TRIBUNAL IN FIRST INSTANCE – IN2008

I/ NULLITY CASES1) Causes pending at the beginning of the year 2008 492) Causes introduced and accepted in 2008 15

—64

3) Causes closed in 2008 36a) Through the Sentences given in favour of Nullity - 33b) Through Renunciation

- 03—

4) Causes pending at the end of the year 2008 28—

5) The Sentences given in favour of Nullity were on the followingGrounds

a) Lack of Due Discretion of Judgement - (C-1095 2º) - 13 Casesb) Inability to Assume Marital Obligations - (C-1095 3º) - 05 Cases

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c) Error of Quality of the Person - (C-1097 §2) - 02 Casesd) Deceit - (C-1098) - 03 Casese) Partial Simulation - (C-1101 §2)

Exclusion of Bonum Fidei - 04 CasesExclusion of Bonum Coniugum - 03 Cases

f) Force and Fear - (C-1103) - 04 Casesg) Reverential Fear - (C-1103) - 01 Case

II/ NON-CONSUMMATION CASES1) Non-Consummation Cases pending at the beginning of the Year

2008 022) Non-Consummation Cases introduced and accepted in 2008

01—03

3) Non-Consummation Cases concluded in 2008 03—

4) Non-Consummation Cases pending at the end of the Year 2008Nil—

2) ACTIVITY OF THE TRIBUNAL IN SECOND INSTANCE– IN 2008(The Causes of the Tribunals of the Dioceses of 1) Dharmapuri, 2)Kumbakonam, 3) Salem, and 4) Thanjavur)

1) Causes pending at the beginning of the year 2008 - Nil2) Causes introduced in 2008 - 133) Decrees of ratification in 2008 - 13

——4) Causes pending at the end of the year 2008 - Nil

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5) Grounds of Nullity considered in the Decrees

a) Lack of Due Discretion of Judgement - (C-1095 2º) - 02 Casesb) Inability to Assume Marital Obligations- (C-1095 3º) - 04 Casesc) Error of Quality of the Person - (C-1097 §2) - 02 Casesd) Deceit - (C-1098) - 01 Case

e) Total Simulation - (C-1102 §2) - 01 Casef) Partial Simulation - (C-1102 §2)

Exclusion of Bonum Fidei - 01 CaseExclusion of Bonum Prolis - 01 CaseExclusion of Bonum Coniugum - 01 Case

g) Force and Fear - (C-1103) - 02 Cases

Sd/[FR.S.CLITUS REX]

Judicial Vicar

YOUTH COMMISSIONTHE GENERAL BODY MEETING OF THE YOUTHASSOSIATION

The Annual General Body Meeting of the Youth Associationwas held at SAMSSS, Vikravandy on January 17, 2009. The followingyouth were elected for the various designations in the Diocesan YouthAssociation.

1. Mr. E. Anandraj, Kommedu, - President

2. Miss.A. Fatima, Narasinganur, - Vice President

3. Miss. P. Pushpa Therese, Kanangadu, - Secretary

4. Mr.A. Nelson, Melsithamur, - Vice Secretary

5. Mr. M. Mohanraj, Pennadam - Tresurer

6. Mr.P. Jerome, Nangathur - Regional MaleRepresentative

7. Miss.R. Sangeetha, Melsithamur - Regional FemaleRepresentative

I congratulate all the elected members and wish them all thebest in their new responsibilities. The elected members will be servingthe Youth Commission for two years i.e., till 2010. At this juncture, Iwish to express my sincere thanks to all the outgoing representatives,who were serving the Youth Commission for the past two years. I doextend my loving gratitude to Rev.Fr. Albert Felix, Director, SAMSSS,for his loving hospitality and accommodation.

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THE DIRECTORS MEETING AT TRICHYThe Youth Directors’ Meeting was held at the Regional Office at

Trichy on January 30, 2009. The Youth Directors from all the Diocesesin Tamil Nadu have attended the meeting. The Annual Program,Activities of the Youth Commission and the planning for thecelebration of the ‘The Year of the Youth 2010’ have been discussed.

THE REGIONAL GENERAL BODY MEETING OF THE YCS/YSM AT TRICHY

The General Body meeting of the Young Christian Students/Young Students Movement took place at the Regional Centre, Trichyon January, 30 & 31, 2009. The following from our Archdiocesehave participated in the meeting.

THE REGIONAL GENERAL BODY MEETING OF THEYOUTH ASSOCIATION

The Regional General Body Meeting of the Youth Associationwas held at Trichy on 31.01.2009. The following YouthRepresentatives from our Archdiocese have participated in theRegional General Body meeting.

1. Mr. E. Anandraj, - President2. Mr.P. Jerome, - Regional Male Representative3. Miss.R. Sangeetha, - Regional Female Representative

VISIT TO THE YOUTH ASSOCIATIONSThe Youth Associations in the following villages were visited

and motivated in the month of December 2008.

1. Narasinganur 4. Lakshmipuram, Thely2. Anilady. 5. Vikravandy3. Vellakulam 6. Nedungampet

SCHOOL VISITSThe YCS/YSM Students in the following schools were visited

motivated by our Coordinators in the month of January.

1. Beschi Hr., Sec., School, Ulundurpet.2. St.Michael’s Hr., Sec., School, Gingee.3. St. Xavier’s Hr.Sec.School, Mugaiyur.

4. St. Joseph’s Girls’ Hr.Sec.School, Mugaiyur.5. St. Mary’s Hr., Sec., School, Ariancoupam.6. Jeyarani High School, Pondy.7. St. Mary’s Hr., Sec., School, Anilady.8. St. Joseph’s High School, Muthialpet.9. Our Lady of Lourdes High School, Villianur10. St Mary’s High School, Villianur11. St. Mary’s High School, Vikravandy.12. St. Joseph’s High School, Oulgaret.

Rev. Fr. S. Richard

Secretary, Youth Commission

SC/ ST COMMISSIONSkill Development Training Programme

On 15th of January 2009 the studentsin the Skill development programme met forthis term. They evaluated the progress of theirstudies in the light of their half yearly marksand ranks. They also discussed of theirdifficulties in their subjects. Once again theydetermined to work harder and get goodmarks.

Interview for jobs in company canteens by SodexhoMultinational Company for men

Days: 4th and 5th of February 2009 there will be motivationtalks and seminar. On 6th interview will be conducted. Those whohave not participated in the motivation camp will not be permittedto appear for the interview.

Venue: SAMSSS, VikaravandiEligibility: Only those who passed in 10th or failed in 10th

can appear for the interview.Nature of work: candidates are recruited for working in

canteens of different companies onlyAge limit: The age limit is 19-23 and unmarried.

Reqiurements: All the certificates and two passport size photosshould be produced during the interview.

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Salary and accommodation: Rs. 3500/- per month. Foodand accommodation is given by the company.

Rev.Fr.D.Leo Vijaya Pushpa Raj

Secretary, SC/ST Commission

CATECHETICAL COMMISSIONI duly acknowledge and appreciate you for selfless service and

special efforts in the forming our Catholic Students, giving them thebest knowledge about faith in Christ and our Christian life throughteaching Catechism in our School

01. Name ListThe names of the students along with the concerned class teacher

should be sent to the Secretary before 31-01-2009. The list whichyou are going to send to the Secretary should be the final.

Method: 1. Through Web Site: http://www.catechism.in(Select: Vicariate, Parish, School (password: jesus),

select standard, insert students name and then update)

2. Through Post: If you are unable to send the list through website please send the list immediately through post.

02. Examination for 1st – 9th Students: (as usual likelast year)

i. Annual ExaminationDate : 22-02-2009 (Sunday)Time : 10.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.Note: 1. The question papers will be sent to you directly by

your Vicariate Animators.2. Please conduct the examination in your school.

ii. Special ExaminationDate : 28-02-2009 (Sunday)Time : 10.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.Note: The examination will be conducted only in the Vicariate

Centre and specified places for the selected First Three Students.

Rev.Fr.P.A.Aruldoss

Secretary, Catechetical Commission

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LAITY COMMISSIONZonal Level Seminar

As per the planning of the Tamil Nadu Laity Commission, theZonal Level Seminar on “Leadership and Participation of the Laityin the Church Today” is to be held on 14th and 15th Feb. 2009 atSt.Xavier’s Pastoral Centre, Uppalam, Pondicherry – 1.

The Leaders of the Laity from Chennai, Pondicherry-Cuddalore,Chengalpet, Vellore dioceses will participate in that Seminar withTamil Nadu Laity Commission Secretary Rev.Fr.Ratchayadoss, O.S.M.and Vice President Mr.Peter.

The special invitation is sent to the representative of our dioceseto participate in that seminar which will be more useful for theirpersonal life and for the benefit of the diocese by their activeparticipation in the church activities as a trained leader.

Fr.I.Ratchagar

Secretary, Laity Commission

ARCHDIOCESAN GUIDANCE ANDCOUNSELLING CENTRE

To promote the public exams performance for the outgoingstudents (10th and 12th Std.) of our Archdiocese, the guidance andcounselling centre is conducting seminars in our management schools.On 29-01-2009, the one-day seminar was held at St.Peter’s HighSchool, Sathipattu. Rev.Fr.D.S.Antony Raj gave a warm welcome tothe counsellors. Mr.Issac, Headmaster of the school encouraged thestudents for the active participation in the seminar to assure theirsuccess in the examinations.

Counsellor Mr.Alexis Dayanandane dealt the topic, “How tostudy and pass exams”. Counsellor Mrs.Ruby Violet Rani explained“The power of memory and the defaults of forgetting”.

Rev. Fr. I. Ratchagar

Director

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ACTIVITIES OF PMSSSI. Tsunami Rehabilitation work:1) Community Mobilization:a) Interface with Panchyat Raj Institution (PRI):

A one day training on “Interfacing with PRI” was conducted on10th January 2009, at PMSSS conference Hall. Mr. Jaganathan,Leader Pondicherry Union Panchayat Raj Federation, explainedabout Panchayat Raj Institution and its roles. 35 neighbourhoodcommunity members were trained.

b) Gender Training:Gender Training was conducted for the neighbourhood

community members of Solai Nagar North & South, Vaithikuppam,Kurusukuppam and Vambakeeraplayam on 22nd January 2009. Mr.Selvaganapathy, Master Trainer, Mahalir Thittam, Cuddalore was theresource person. 58 members participated.

c) CBDP - Task force exposure visit:A team of 40 task force members from 20 villages went for a

two days exposure visit to CASA, Nagapattinam to learn thetechniques of CBDP.

2. Reforestation and Coastal Area Protection (ReCAP):Landscape assessment was done to know about the periodical

changes that take place in the 3 villages namelyChinnaveerampattinam, Devanampattinam and Subbauppalavady.

Five hundred Rhizophora seedlings were planted inChinnaveerampattinam village with the help of RECAP task forcemembers.

3) Suraksha - ICT:· 2 Village Knowledge Centers (VKC) were inaugurated in

Savaripalayam and Michaelpuram of Michaelpuram Parishand one in Pennadam of Pennadam Parish. It serves toprovide computer education to the rural youth.

· As a psychosocial intervention, the Sureksha staff teamwent to the Fraternal Life Service Home for mentally illand interacted with the inmates.

II. Other Activities:1) Fraternal Life Sabha (FLS):

A survey on “Physical and Mental disability” was conducted in7 Parish villages.

2) Sago Dharma SabhaPension was given to 341 members to a tune of Rs. 34,100/-

Income generation loan was given to 15 members of PazhayanurKolping families to a tune of Rs. 1,50,000/-

3) New Thrust Programme:The Cuddalore Union members and Parangipettai Union

members celebrated the New Year on 7th January 2009 and 8th

January 2009. Fr. R. Ratchagar, Executive Director, PMSSS and Fr.Albert Thambidurai, Asst. Director, PMSSS presided over the functionrespectively. 450 members participated.

Samathuva Pongal was celebrated on 19th January 2009 inCuddalore District. The District leaders of 8 Unions participated inthe function. Rev. Fr. R. Devadass, Parish Priest, Vadalur and Mr.Rock Pushparaj, General Manager, PMSSS attended the function.

Bank Loan :On 13th December 2008, loan was issued to Kurunjipadi Union

women group to a tune of Rs. 30,000/- from Pallavan Grama Bank,Kurunjipadi.

On 12th January 2009, loans were distributed to 2 groups ofUzhavagari Union to a total amount of Rs. 4,05,000/- fromPondicherry State Cooperative Bank, Reddiyarpalayam Branch,Pondicherry.

4) Vazhndhukattuvom Project:On 19th and 21st January 2009, orientation training on “Special

fund utilization” was conducted to the village poverty reductioncommittee members of Murugankudi Cluster, Venkarumbur andVeppur cluster, Veppur.

5) Secours Catholique Caritas France, Project:The implementation of Skill training for women, children &

youth and Water & Sanitation project funded by Secours CatholiqueCaritas France (SCCF) is in progress in Pattinacherry andKeezhakasakudimedu of Karaikal.

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a) Street Plays :Street plays were conducted in Pattinacherry and

Keezhakasakudimedu to create awareness on Solid WasteManagement and Environmental protection on 20th & 21st January2009. Around 305 people benefited.b) Awareness on improved Sanitation system :

A two days awareness programme on “Improved sanitationsystem” was conducted in Pattinacherry. Mr. S. Rajkumar, SanitaryInspector, Karaikal was the resource person. 107 people attended.c) Skill training :

20 school drop outs from the project villages were identifiedand linked to Idhaya Development Society (IDS) for skill orientedtraining in A/c Mechanism.6) IFAD :

A survey on SHGs and their status was conducted by the IFADstaff in the 3 clusters namely Mathalapattu, Pachankuppam andKavarapattu. A two days orientation training to IFAD Staff wasconducted by MAYRDA, Hosur, which is the resource NGO for IFADProject.7) Fraternal Life Service Home (FLSH), Ousteri:a) FLSH Silver Jubilee and New block inauguration:

The FLSH was started on 15th August 1983 and completes its25 years of service. In order to mark the occasion a new 1st floorbuilding was constructed with assistance of Caritas Austria. The SilverJubilee function and the inauguration of new block of the FLSHwere conducted on 17th January 2009. The new building was blessedby the Most. Rev. Dr. Antony Anandayar, Archbishop of Pondicherryand Cuddalore. Thiru. V. Vaithilingam, Hon’ble Chief Minister ofPuducherry inaugurated the block. The other delegates present forthe function were Thiru. A.V. Subramanian, President PPCC, Thiru.Gandhiraj, Vice President, PPCC.

b) On 25th December 2008, the inmates celebrated Christmaswith Rev. Fr. R. Ratchagar, Executive Director, PMSSS.

c) On 30th December 2008, the inmates were taken on a tour toVelankanni Church.

Rev. Fr. R. Ratchagar

Executive Director

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