Death note

Dear All,

This is to share with you a sad news. Pushpaben (Diwaliben),the mother of Fr.Jagdish Parmar S.J. (Darjeeling Province) passed away on Wednesday, 27th January.

The memorial Prayer meeting will be at their 24, Safalkunj, Maninagar, Ahmedabad residence on Sunday 31st January at 10am.

Fr. Jagdish reached home to be with the family and is in Gujarat till Wednesday, 3rd February.

May the soul of the departed rest in peace.

Contact.
Fr. Jagdish Parmar SJ
St. Peter's catholic Church,
Namchi-737 126,
South Sikkim,India
Phone-03595-264042
Mobile-919434179246
Phone number 9924822982

-Vijay Macwan
Bhumel.

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A cup of Tea

People have a cup of tea any time in Gujarat. Some have it because tea gives energy to work, even some are addicted to it they need to have tea otherwise they may have headache. Friends give party of tea to share joy. Some people consider it as breakfast. People who work in offices they drink it for time pass at kitly (place where tea is sold in Ahemadabad).These are the few reasons first we usually think about tea.

But there is one more reason that we never think about it. Any guest comes to Gujarati house, he is always offered tea to welcome and show joy of receiving him. You can see and feel that Tea has taken place in our friend circle, in our life and in our culture.

Today increasing price rates of sugar,tea powder and milk in India have snatched off friend circle and our culture. Everybody has to think before drinking tea. The only possibility to drink tea is to have at home instead of at kitly or in public place because it is going to be costly. But by doing this I remember an excerpt someone said, “When you eat and drink, think that hungry people are poking their nose to the glass and watching you eating and drinking”. Watching them I feel I do not have any permanent solution for it. I feel one day Tea is going to disappear from our life and from our culture. But as Christian humanity, can’t we raise our hearts to do for permanent solution and save the disappearing a cup of tea culture? I would say let the cup of tea disappear from our friends, from our culture. Can’t we replace it by giving a cup of joy and love by caring our fellow brothers and sisters?

-Vijay Macwan(Bhumel)

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Bible is a click away

Dear All,
Glad to inform you all that now reading Bible is a click away you can read it anytime anywhere in the world. To read English Bible click the above given link below the Spiritual Corner. And to read Gujarati Bible please check to your right below the Feedback section.


Courtesy: Gujarati Bible given by Nilesh Tailor and English version is provided by Mr.Memu

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Death Note

This is a sad news to inform you all that the little daughters of Vinodbhai Vitthalbhai Macwan from Bhumel have passed away.

They were twins, born on 19/12/2009. The first girl passed away on 27/12/2009 and the other passed away yesterday on 28/01/2009.

May their souls rest in peace. Would request everyone to pray for the family.

News By Raju V.Macwan (Bhumel)

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The Sacrament of Confession

This is to bring awareness of The sacrament Confession.

After Resurrection, Jesus appeared first time to the apostles. He was breathing on them and said: “Receive the Holy Spirit. For those whose sins you forgive, they are forgiven; for those whose sins you retain, they are retained” (John 20:22-23). We all know that Jesus himself instituted and asked his disciples to go for the sacrament Confession. But years after, the question is that do we really practice it? The Church says we must have confession but we failed to do so. We Gujaratis feel shy to do it, some of us educated people say, why should I go to priest and do it? I myself can confess my sins to God. But everyone knows that arguments have no actions, means we only say it but even to God we do not confess. But let us know that priest is the intermediary between us and God and confession is necessary for every Christian to remove the garbage (sins) from oneself to become clean to go to God. Would like to note how Confession is in Bhumel.

Recently I have noticed Fr. Stany and Fr. Martin from Vadtal were on Saturday ministry in Bhumel.They visit Bhumel alternatively.They like to visit people but the very important activity they do is that they sit down for confession before mass as per the requirement and make others to understand that reconciling of man to God is the purpose of Confession. When men or women sin, they deprive themselves of God’s grace. And by doing so, they make it even easier to sin some more. The only way out of this downward cycle is to acknowledge our sins, to repent of them, and to ask God’s forgiveness. Then, in the Sacrament of Confession, grace can be restored to our souls, and we can once again resist sin.

Fr. Stany and Fr. Martin are trying to bring back the beauty and awareness of the sacrament Confession. At the end I will submit my understanding of the sacrament that only Christians have this beautiful sacrament. It was instituted by Christ for the forgiveness of our sins. Therefore, we should embrace it as a gift from a loving God. Let us not mislay it.
-Vijay Macwan(Bhumel)

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Grotto celebration in Rajnagar

Rajnagar is the village of Vadatal parish. Yesterday they celebrated one year of grotto of Mother Mary.

Rajnagar church was built in 1967 with the help and support of catechist Narotam Saheb(teacher), but there was no grotto of mother Mary for the people. Sureshbhai Parmar,one of the leaders took initiative to build it and he fulfilled the dream of people Last year. Yesterday, it was one year of compilation and they celebrated it by having grand mass and a community lunch with fathers and sisters of Vadatal. Fr.Stany and Fr.Martin celebrated mass yesterday and they both asked everyone to strengthen Faith in God. Narotam Shaeb (teacher) also gave his presence in the celebration and said that every one should unite and become one in God.

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Spiritual corner

Now you can pray to God everyday with the help of BBN Spiritual Corner. Please click on the above given Spiritual corner and it will help you to pray everyday.

The above photo is the new church of Khambholaj.

-Vijay Macwan(Bhumel)

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Mother Of Fr. Chandresh Passed away

Mother Of Fr. Chandresh, (Valiben) Passed away yesterday on 24-01-2010 in Zarola,Borsad Parish.

The Besana will be on 31-01-2010 Sunday. It will be at 10.00 am in Zarola Church.

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BBN Thanks Gurjarvani

Now Gujarati devotional Bhajans are a click away.

Please click the above given Devotional link to listen to Gujarati devotional Bhajans.

BBN is Thankful to Fr. Ashok Vaghela S.J. for providing the Gurjarvani Stuff to BBN.


-Vijay Macwan(Bhumel)

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"Church",Of the people,By the people-1

Bhumel is a historical place between Nadiad and Anand. The first missionary Fr. Manuel Xavier Gomes arrived in Mogri village and then he traveled to Bhumel wherein he stayed and bought a house and from there he visited the villages near by. After sometimes he moved to Gamdi-Anand and established the mission near Railways.

The missionary left Bhumel physically years ago but his Divine presence and FAITH he left has now grown to 60 families around 250 Catholics.

Why I write is the reason that Bhumel is the place where the real Christianity practiced even today. You can view my other bloggs of Bhumel wherein the active practices are felt and seen. It is not only the activities they do and celebrate festivals but even the people are concerned about the spirituality, financial needs, and growth of women. To fulfill one of these concerns, the writer of the blog himself well thought-out for children committee in year 1994 and there the small children committee began their first ministry by conducting prayers in every house alternatively, and still they continue the same without fail. It was a prayer group of children and was bringing prayer awareness(Jagruti)to family (Parivar) by small Children(Bal) therefore was named Jagruti Bal Parivar and later on it was called and now known as JA.BA.PA.
The Ja.Ba.Pa now has grown in taking responsibilities of liturgy in mass, conducting Sunday school for bulding faith,arranging prayers for sick and on birthday ocasions and giving entertainment programs on festivals to unite every Catholic with the help of present President Shailesh S.Parmar.

There are other organizations like Punit Cross Mandal and Legion Of Mary which are also responsible of Faith for the village. Punit Cross Mandal is a group of young and elders which conducts prayers by singing songs of God with the help of classical music instruments. It is a wonderful prayer where people dance in it out of joy. Similarly Legion Of Mary is a group of men and women, they pray in every house especially for sick people by reading Bible and saying Rosary.
One of the villagers has taken initiative to short out financial and savings problem of Catholics by opening Sadbhavana Bachat Mandal. This helps people to manage their money transactions as some of them are farmers.

There is also a group called Sakhi Mandal. The group is organized by only women for the better panorama and growth of women. They are very active in every offices of church.

The above given photo is some of the members of JA.BA.PA and to your right you will find the present president of JA.BA.PA Shailesh S.Parmar
Please visit the following Blog to continue.

-Vijay Macwan (Bhumel)
Email Id: vijumac1111@gmail.com

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"Church",Of the people,By the people-2

These all groups are connected to Church and they do all kind of activities out of Faith and Love of Christ. This is the village that serves the real meaning of CHURCH; church of the people, by the people. But unfortunately, the prayerful people do not have a proper church to pray or celebrate Mass. They have to celebrate Mass in open ground…………..They are in need of building a Church.

The above photo shows the place where church offices are done.

-Vijay Macwan (Bhumel)
Email Id: vijumac1111@gmail.com

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Report of Christmas 2009

It is immense feeling to share the joy of Christmas celebration with you all who missed to give their presence at the Holy village called Bhumel. Presence and a jabarjast(full) support of fr. Vinayak Jadav S.J made this celebrations fulfilled till the end.I do not want to mention the name of the Priest but if I do not, it will be injustice to the people who were supported by Him.

The inner spirit that makes man and woman work at the Holy village called Bhumel. They had made people feel History breaking Christmas celebrations this year like Crib with Light and Sound effect with Global Warming Theme, Sanshkrutik programme of Children(Dance and dramas), Mandadi and Dance of Youngsters. Garba Party of young girls and ladies, Burning of Garbiage man saying Bye to 2009, big Sarghas with live Crib wherein every people of Bhumel (Musalmans,Darbars and Patels and Thakors) participated in it.
A speech was given by Fr. Vinayak for Ekata(Unity) among cast and Green and Clean Bhumel to all gathered at the middle of the village at chabutari, soon after he walked to every non Christians and wished them Christmas and New year greetings and It was really touched the hearts of every gathered cast at chabutari.

The Speech Of Fr. Vinayk Jadav S.J.

"Kuranmathi krushana, geetamathi khuda, mano to makka thi Ram nikade che
praytek manvine samji lo tirth, to ubhaho tyathi Dhaam nikade che"

I may go on writing the moments as I relish them but it will not be completed, it is better that we all meet together and share it face to face, and you will say really I missed the celebrations.

-Vijay Macwan(Bhumel)

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Prize winning Gabhan Part-1

Fr. Paresh with the Team Of Crib Makers











From Left
Rohit Macwan, Vishal Macwan, Fr. Paresh,
Tulip Vijay Macwan(small Boy), Raju Macwan and Husmukh Macwan.

Prize Distribution:

The first prize (5000 thousand cash and Christmas trophy) was given to Bhumel Vadtal Parish, The second prize to Khambhat, Third prize to Gamdi-Anand, The forth prize was given to Vatva-Ahemadabad.

A brief introduction of Bhumel crib.

The theme of the crib was Global Warming. Jesus does not take birth in dirty place where there is garbage, pollution, noise and smoke of vehicles and dirty water of factories. He takes birth in a jungle in the midst of trees and fresh air and clean water, with the wild animals, with the nature and among simple, innocent and humble Aadivasi.

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--Vijay Macwan(Bhumel)

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Prize winning Gabhan Part-2

There was a Gujarat state level crib competition conducted on Christmas by Fr. Paresh (Youth director of Gujarat) and Fr, Ashok (Gurjarvani). There were more than 25 parishes of Gujarat participated for the same and yesterday on 16-jan-2010 was the day for announcing the results. There were 30 people from Karamsad, Anand, Khambhat, Vatva and Bhumel and 40 priests including Bishop Thomas Macwan (Ahemadabad Diocese) gathered to share the joy in Nadiad Pastrol Centre. The prizes were distributed by Rev. Bishop Thomas Macwan after celebrating grand Mass. Before giving the prizes he asked every priest and people gathered there to encourage every parish and people for the competition and to make vibrant Christmas celebration every year.

--Vijay Macwan(Bhumel)

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Vibrant Christmas in Bhumel

પ્રિય મિત્રો
ગુજરાતના ભુમેલ નામના એક નાના ગામમાં ૨૦૦૯ નાતાલની ઉજવણી ખૂબ ધામધૂમથી કરવામાંઆવી હતી. ફાધર વિનાયક જાદવના સહકાર અને માર્ગદર્શન હેઠળ ગામના બાળકો જુવાન અનેવૃદ્ધ ખ્રિસ્તીઓ ભાઈબેનોએ પુરા ઉત્સાહપૂર્વક આખા કાર્યક્રમમાં ભાગ લીધો હતો.

Please Email me for Christmas photoes to see to vijumac1111@gmail.com

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The Pride of Bhumel-Fr.Vinayak

He is Fr. Vinayak Jadav S.J. He is born to win hearts. I do not need to write more about him as his photo itself expresses everything.But to add in it I would say he is very creative in every thing. There are many CD'S and DVD'S of Bhajan's and education teaching provided by him to the world. He is the first Gujju who had given a talk on American Catholic Radio in USA. He was also on Girnar doordarshan.To know him more, you can browse him On Google by his name Vinayak Jadav. He is a good writer. His magazines are "Aadilok" and "Doot" and "XAP". His new Mosaad is Bhumel.To write about him, You need a year to complete and therfore i will not go on writing but if you meet him, do not miss a chance to say hello. He is my close friend.


-Vijay Macwan(Bhumel)

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Lay Sisters-Sr.Elisa

Would like to bring to notice about Gujarati lay sisters congregation and their social work and great efforts towards Gujarati Catholics.

I would love to share my experience of Lay sisters and their activities. There is a good activity done by the congregation called Lay sisters around villages of Anand and Nadiad. It is the congregation of catholic sisters; some of them are working as doctors and teachers. They go to work, earn money like we do and use it for needy, the remaining time they spend in social service and prayers as St. Paul the apostle did. Their dress code is just like us that makes people to feel at home and share the problems. The very nice activity they do is visiting sick people and praying for them. On 14/01/2010 a Gujarati Sister Elisa visited some sick people of my village along with two more sisters where they prayed to God for good health. They visit people and find out the poor students to help them financially and spiritually too so that Gujarati catholic students grow and be support for their family. They are trying to unite and make people prayerful Catholics.
Lets us support them and their good activity towards the catholic society by our prayers.
--Vijay Macwan(Bhumel)

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