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Jesuit Ordination_Fr. Cyprian SJ

Fr.Cyprian Monis was ordained Priest by Bishop Aloysius Paul D'souza of Mangalore on December 27th..Two other Jesuits for the Karnataka Province were ordained together with him
The Ordination Ceremony ,con- celebrated by over 70 Priests, was a solemn and a spiritually enriching event, for the large crowd gathered at the St Aloysius College Hall..



Fr.Cyprian was led to the altar by his aged mother and eldest brother
A tastefully prepared back drop and a choir which led the Congregation in song, added to the solemnity of the service, which was completely in Konkani Apart from the fact that he was ordained ,Fr. Cyprian was also happy that there was a fairly large Jesuit contingent from Gujarat which included. Jerry Sequeira,Lawrence Lobo, Felix Gonsalves,Robert Mascarenhas,Erwin Lasrado,Maxim Crasta,Ronald Sanctis and Cedric Prakash.

Fr.Jerry, spoke at the public felicitation Ceremomy which followed the ordinations
Fr Cyprian s celebrated his first Eucharist on December 28th in his home parish of St Peter Claver(a Jesuit saint).in Arva...some 70 kms away from Mangalore.This Church was built almost one hundred years ago by a Jesuit and Fr Cyprian is the very first Jesuit Priest from the parish.The First Mass and the Parish reception which followed were indeed memorable events

Fr. Cyprian has been posted to Zankhvav,in the Baroda Diocese

News and photos by

Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ
"PRASHANT'
(A Centre for Human Rights, Justice and Peace)
Ahmedabad,
Tel :079-27455913/Fax:079-27489018

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Fr. Francis Mendonca SJ Passed Away

A Jesuit priest Fr Francis Mendonca SJ passed away on December 28, 2010 in Baroda. Funeral is held at Rosary Church today on December 29th, at 11:oo a.m. He was born on December 1st 1931 & was ordained as a Jesuit priest on March 24th 1966.

Photo Courtesy: Gurjarvani

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CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS AND 600 YEARS OF AHMEDABAD

In a unique and creative way, PRASHANT, the Ahmedabad-based Jesuit Centre for Human Rights, Justice and Peace has tried to communicate the Christmas message celebrating 600 years of Ahmedabad.

When Jesus was born 2000 years ago in a little town of Bethlehem (Israel), the message that he brought to the whole of mankind was ‘peace on earth and goodwill to all’. This message celebrated the diversity of his time, a profound respect for all and that every human being has a right to enjoy the gifts of peace, justice, joy, hope and freedom.

Ahmedabad was founded 600 years ago by Ahmed Shah in an environment which was permeated with similar values of tolerance, harmony, peace, goodwill and diversity. These values have largely stood the test of time inspite of efforts being made by certain sections of society to incite hatred, prejudice, intolerance, violence and divisiveness.

The crib outside the gates of PRASHANT depicts the birth of Jesus in a traditional way but in the context of the rich, cultural and pluralistic traditions of Ahmedabad city. The crib is in fact outside the THREE GATES (Teen Darwaja) and the angel which brings the good news flies down from an exquisite CHABUTARA (traditional bird feeder). The sky is dotted with little kites depicting the many dimensions of the city and the great festival of UTTARAYAN (the festival of kites) which cuts across all differences and brings people together. A running video show in the background shows various landmarks of the city and how each one of them in a unique way contributes to spreading the basic human values which Christmas brings.

Around the crib on the outside are several banners with appropriate quotations highlighting the Christmas message.

This unique creation celebrating the birth of Jesus and 600 years of Ahmedabad has been the joint effort of many including well-known sculptor Karl Antao, interior designer Daniel Reubens, creative designer Lazarus Lopez, artist Fr. Aubrey Fernandes and the Gurjarvani Communications Team.

All are welcome to see this unique presentation. It is kept open to the public all twenty four hours from Christmas Eve (December 24th 2010, 6.00 pm), to January 2nd, 2011, 11.00 pm.

Fr. Cedric Prakash
Director

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Christmas Celebration At St. Anne_Nadiad

BBN WISHES YOU A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND TO YOUR FAMILY
Sharing the joy with all of YOU



St Anne School Nadiad celebrated vibrant Christmas on Monday with all the students, parents and staff.

The celebration with garba presented by young students,dances of young and K.G. Students and Holy family play with Magi Rajas on camels by Teachers were the special attractions of the celebration. It was a beautiful activity to spread and share the joy of Christmas. Please click to watch the vibrant Christmas celebration

About St.Anne,Nadiad

The congregation of “Sisters of Charity of St. Anne” founded in 1804 in Spain had its first beginning in Asian continent on 14th January 1951 in the state of Gujarat especially at ‘Sakshar Nagri’ Nadiad. The key purpose of their coming was to proclaim Christ through various ministries like health, education, social work etc. Bearing in mind the mission, the school that was started in rented school at Amdavadi Bazar got shifted at present venue at Kapadvanj road due to the increasing number of the students. The school has continued imparting knowledge giving preference to the poor and marginalized. The seed that was sown in 1951 has turned today in to a full-fledged tree consisting of nearly 4000 students from K.G to Higher Secondary with mediums English and Gujarari.

"May baby Jesus bless you and you family abundantly protect you and lead you in everyone of your plans. May the King of kings grant you all, your heartrs desire and fill you with His riches. May the Prince of peace fill your life with His peace, love and joy. HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!!!

News By Sr.Sunita

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TOXA NITE '10 Part-2

Beautiful Dances

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Beautiful Songs AT TOXA NITE '10

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St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad has been in the list of well- known alma like Parveen Babi, Mallika Sarabhai, Rajeev Khandelwal and many more successful businessmen. To reunion the past students Xavier's had stared a group called TOXA(The Old Xavierites Association) to give a platform for opportunities to the past students and present students.

TOXA members organized a cultural evening on Monday wherein Shree Chimanbhai Trivedi who was the principal of Xavier's and has got many awards in Gujarati Literature was invited to light lamp with the present principal Fr. Vincent Braganza SJ. Fr. Braganza addressed the past 800 students to get together every year to relish the memories. He also said that TOXA has only YOUNG PEOPLE AND NOT SO YOUNG, TOXA does not have old people so any past stundent can become a member of TOXA. There is no age boundary for joining TOXA.

There was a beautiful cultural programme organized by the past and present students to reunion and share the joy of being Xavierites.Dance performances, singing were organized by them.

Please click to watch the beautiful songs of TOXA NITE '10

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TOXA NITE '10

TOXA is The Old Xavierite Association is a meeting place where Alumni of St.Xavier's College Ahmedabad have an opportunity to remain virtually connected to the college and know about the happenings..!!


Yesterday night there was a TOXA NITE '10 in St.Xavier's College, Ahmedabad.There were many dances organized by the past Xaverites. The College has given many opportunities to its all Xaverites and that spirit was seen in all the programmes arranged by them.

Please stay tuned will be back soon with all videos of the dances and songs on BBN . Keep reading.

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Bhajan Mandali–Competition_Petlad

Bhajan Mandali –Competition.

There was a Bhajan Mandali competition for Petlad Deanery on 18th December 2010 at 1.30 PM in Mariampura-Petlad.

This competition has been conducted every year in Amod this year changed to Petlad. There were six team from women and three teams from men finally the judges Fr.Paresh, Fr.Rajkumar and Sr.Meena of Vadtal were judges who awarded Khambhat men as first and Amod men as second it was the same

with women group.

Fr.Paresh in his speech mentioned that he is over joyed by seeing 30 years women to 82 year old women could take part at the same time keeping up the cultural heritage. But I am happy and trying to keep up the spirit of people because of the faith formation that we could give through this cultural uniqueness.

Above Photos of Khambhat women, and Amod men.

- Photos and news By

Fr. Charles
Amod

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કથા_Religious Story Telling

Advent KATHA

Please click to watch the Religious story Telling (Katha). This Katha is on this Advent season






Religious Story telling is the traditional way of explaining God and his works in India. Fr. Vinay Macwan SJ.who is a young Jesuit priest. He is a good singer and has very good knowledge of God to share with everyone, has also got a good command to spread the word of God by religious Story telling (Katha). With variety of subjects and with the examples of day to day's life and with new jokes and new stories, he comes to people in Katha and takes all people into the spiritual life at the end of Katha

Many people flock to listen to his katha. The given Katha is to prepare our hearts to welcome Baby Jesus. Please click to watch the beautiful Katha On Advent this will help each one of us to prepare our hearts for Baby Jesus. This Katha was organized by Fr. Jayant Rathod In St.Joseph's Church, Baroda.

Music which is used for credits in Katha
Courtesy: Gurjarvani

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COMPANION

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Companion december 2010

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