‘’Samelan’’ for widows by Dominican Sisters - Balasinor

A Ray of Hope

Women in our society are treated as second class citizens and if she is a widow she has no identity or dignity as such. She is treated, most of the time, as an object.

26th July was indeed a great day in the history of Matru Chhaya, Balasinor, where Dominican Sisters organized one day ‘’Samelan’’ for widows. 160 widows from 20 villages of Balasinor Taluka, gathered in the campus of Matru Chhaya. The number itself communicated that they wish to have their identity and dignity.

Ms Kripaben Patel was the Chief Guest, an Executive Manager in Jewelry Designing. Ms Kripaben spoke to the widows about the sanitation and how to keep their own surrounding clean. Ms Manasiben was the guest of Honour. She encouraged the young and middle aged widow to maintain their dignity by living a moral life.

Mamlatdar of Balasinor Shri Hirabhai Vanker spoke to all widows about the government schemes and how to avail them. Adv. Sr. Manjula Tuscano spoke to them about their human and fundamental rights and motivated them to get united so that they can fight all together for their own rights.

In the afternoon, the post lunch session medical camp was conducted for them. Dr. Bharat as well as nurses from government hospital helped the sisters to have this camp. In this camp they were given information about different disease and how to take precaution. They even talked about different medical benefits they can avail to different schemes.

Dominican Sisters have begun a movement for widows since last year. Here the widows get the opportunity to come on one platform and unitedly fight for their own rights and dignity.

At the end of the ‘Samelan’ Adv. Manjula Tuscano thanked all the dignitaries on the dais. She thanked all the women who participated in the ‘Samelan’. Sr. Manjula expressed her gratitude to all those who helped her during this ‘Samelan’. She thanked the Dominican sisters for their constant support.

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Funeral Service - Prasadbhai ( Fr. Prasad)

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REV. FR. PRASAD GONSALVES SJ (1952 – 2015) A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

Fr Prasad Gonsalves SJ was born on 8th November, 1952. His father’s name was John Gonsalves and mother’s name was Maria Theresa. Prasadbhai, as he always wanted to be addressed, was baptized on 22nd November, 1952 at St Michael’s Church, Mumbai.

1966	St. Michael’s Hr Sec School	8th standard
1966 - 1969	St Xavier’s Loyola Hall, Ahmedabad	9th – 11th
1969 - 1971	Ahmedabad	Novitiate (12-06-1969: Entrance into the Society of Jesus)
13-06-1971	Ahmedabad	First Vows
1971 - 1973	Vinayalaya, Mumbai and Premal Jyoti, Ahmedabad	Juniorate
1973 - 1977	St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad	College studies (B.Sc.-Zoology)
1977 - 1979	Shembaganur, Tamil Nadu	Philosophy
1979 - 1980	Catholic Ashram, Kalol	Regency
1980 - 1982	Chennai	M.Sc. Studies
1982 - 1985	Ahmedabad, Pune, Delhi	Theology
21–12- 1985	Anand	ORDINATION
1986 - 1988	Anand	Asst. Parish Priest; (1980 – 1988: Professor-Satya Nilayam, Chennai)
1988 - 1999	Satya Nilayam, Chennai	Professor; Registrar (1994: Obtained Ph.D)
1999 - 2000	Modasa	Ministry
2000 - 2005	Radhanpur	Asst. Parish Priest
2005 - 2009	Patan	Asst. Parish Priest
2009 - 2010	Patan	Acting Parish Priest
2010 - 2011	Modasa	Asst. Parish Priest
2011 - 2015	Unteshwari	Parish Priest

The specialization of Prasadbhai was: Ecology, Philosophy (of science), Life Sciences.
Profile of Prasadbhai Through The Prism of The Condolence Messages

Fr Paul Coelho SJ (USA): The passing away of Fr Prasad comes as quite a shock to me. He was a close friend in the early stages of my formation in Ahmedebad. He was also a close friend of my family.

Fr Cedric Prakash SJ: Deeply shocked and saddened at the death of dear Prasad.

May he rest in peace.

Fr Stanny Jebamalai SJ (Delhi): I am very sorry to hear this sad news. A great person, simple, loving, caring. I will miss him. May his soul rest in peace!

Fr TomQ SJ (Kohima) : Thank you for the information on the demise of Fr Prasad Gonsalves. We thank God for the gift of him to the Society and to the world, and for all the good he has done. May he rest in Peace eternal - back to the Father.

We condole and share in your loss.

Fr Rajeev Chakrnarayan SJ: Really unexpected Sad Demise may his soul Rest In Peace. He was my superior in Mehsana from 2003 to 2008.
Simple and austere like Austin.

Fr Pius Fernandes SJ (Jamshedpur): I am too shocked and stunned to respond!
My condolences to Gujarat Jesuits and his near and dear ones!


We were companions in college and and in Philosophy. He was a sincere Jesuit! May God Bless him and grant him the rich reward he deserves.

May his soul rest in peace.

A.M.D.G

Courtesy : Fr. Shekher SJ

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Sad demise - Lusiyaben Josephbhai Parmar

Lusiyaben Josephbhai Parmar, She was born in Gamdi-Anand on 10-12-1940. She married to Mr. Josephbhai Parmar in Nadiad. She was a retired primary teacher. 

During her life journey, she supported the church and the society in various parishes in Kheda district. 

Lusiyaben's son Mr. Raju Parmar is an officer in BSNL- Nadiad. 

The Prayer Service will be on 21-06-2015 Sunday at 10:00 am

Prayer Service Details :

Date: 21- 06 - 2015, Sunday
Time : 10:00 am

Address:
3 Christmas Park,
Paris Park Society ,
Indira Gandhi Marg,
Nr. Indiranagar,
Nadiad

May her soul rest in peace.

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Most Rev. Thomas Macwan is appointed as Arch Bishop Of Gandhinagar Diocese

Our Holy Father has appointed Most Rev. Thomas Macwan, the Bishop Of Ahmedabad Diocese to be the Arch Bishop Of Gandhinagar Diocese, Gujarat.

Our Prayers and Support.

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La Arto Rego Summer Camp 2014 by Hitesh Parmar and team

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La Arto Rego Summer Camp 2014

BBN team congratulates and praises Mr. Hitesh Parmar Known as Hitesh Sidd a talented young Catholic from Padhariya - Anand. He and his team provided inspiration and example to others by organizing a summer camp in the city. He has beautifully used his choreography to convey social message like save the girl child . He has managed an excellent dance program on 02-Jun-2015.

Almost entire team of BBN was present to encourage Hitesh Parmar and his team at town Hall - Anand.

Congratulations to Hitesh

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