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1. April 2007: Welcoming the New Bangalore Region Vicar Rev Fr. Mathew Perumbillikunel, the new vicar for all the three churches in Bangalore was given a warm welcome at St.Joseph's Church, Mathikere on the 24th of April 2007. The then vicar Rev Fr. Mathew Chamakalayil introduced him to the committee members and other faithful who had assembled at the church premises before handing over the charges to the new vicar. Rev Fr. Mathew perumbillikunel later visited the St. Mary's Church at Hennur and met the faithful and the assistant vicar Rev. Fr. Mathew Varikatt, who had assembled at Hennur. The Bangalore region thanks Rev Fr. Mathew Chamakalayil and assistant vicar Rev Fr. Mathew Varikatt for their services to the Bangalore region and Whole Heartedly welcomes its new vicar Rev Fr. Mathew Perumbillikunel with prayers.	Rev Fr. Mathew Perumbillikunel, Vicar of Bangalore Region.

2. May 2007: Felicitation to His Excellency Dr. Jacob Mar Barnabas. The Malankara community in Bangalore assembled at St.Joseph’s Church, Mathikere on the 20th May 2007, to felicitate the new Bishop for MCCETR, India. The day started with the vicar Rev Fr. Mathew Perumbillikunel and faithful welcoming the new Bishop to the church at 9am, which was followed by a Graceful Holy Mass. Then at 11:30 we had a felicitation meeting, where we had Rev. Dr.Thomas Kallam C.M.I, Director of St Johns Medical College, Bangalore as the chief Guest and other Vicars from the Roman Catholic and Orthodox Church around Mathikere. Mr.Babu Abraham (MCA), Mrs. Susan Varghese (Mathru Samajam), MR. Jacob Daniel (MCYM), Sr.Prashantha, S.I.C, Master Cyril Paul (Sunday school) delivered the felicitation speeches representing the different Malankara Movements in the Bangalore Community. After these felicitations, His Excellency Mar Barnabas addressed the gathering, in which he shared his dreams and expectations from the ETR region and Bangalore in particular. The meeting concluded at 1pm with a Vote of thanks from Mr. Mathew Joseph. After the Lunch at 2pm the Committee members of all the three units, the MCYM members and all interested members participated in a discussion with His Grace Mar Barnabas, in which the different issues, suggestions, ideas, structuring of a centralized committee in Bangalore were put forward by the members. The bishop replied to all the clarifications or ideas and promised his full support in bringing the Malankara Community in Bangalore to new heights. This session concluded at 4:15PM. Later in the evening His Excellency visited the St. Mary’s Church and St.John’s Church and met the Faithful in person...	His Excellency Dr. Jacob Mar Barnabas, The Apostolic Visitator for MCCETR,India.

3. July 2007: Bangalore Region felicitates its First Shepherd.. His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos, who was the first vicar of Bangalore community and also triggered its growth, was felicitated by the Bangalore community at the St. Joseph’s Indian School, Museum road on the 22nd of July 2007. The day started at 9AM when the trustees of the three churches welcomed His Beatitude with garlands into the church at the St.Joseph’s School premises. At 9:10 AM six priests including the vicar joined His Beatitude in celebrating the Blessed Qurbana. The mass was witnessed by nearly 500 devotees from all over Bangalore and was well supported by a choir team led by Rev. Fr. Kuriakose. Later at 11:30AM the felicitation meeting started at the nearby auditorium in which Bangalore Region Vicar Rev Fr. Mathew Perumbillikunel welcomed the guests. The Meeting was presided over by His Grace Dr. Ignatius Pinto (Arch Bishop Emeritus of Bangalore diocese) and inaugurated by Mr. Ivan Nigli (MLA). Mr. A S Chhabra(Executive Director, FCI), Rev Fr. Jayanadhan (Parish Priest, St.Patrick’s Church, Bangalore), Rev Fr.Koikara (Parish Priest, St.Thomas Furona Church, Bangalore), Mrs.Celin Kunjukunju (President, Bangalore Malaylees Catholic Association), Mrs.Leelama Abraham(Representative, Bangalore Malankarties) felicitated His Beatitude along with Mr. Nigli and the former arch Bishop. Mr. C T Simon, one of the seniors who helped in the growth of the Bangalore community gifted His Beatitude a Memento on behalf of the Bangalore Malankarities, following this His Beatitude Addressed his beloved folks in Bangalore. In his address he credited the Bangalore community for his Achievements, as it was in this garden city he started his achievements in 1986. He stressed that all Christians should work towards retaining their purity in life and in turn be the true witnesses of our Lord Jesus Christ. He also requested their prayers, so that he could help the Malankara church reach new heights and get more stages/occasions where he can spread the Lord’s Love. During the meeting padmashree Mrs. Shiny Wilson was honored with a memento by his Beatitude for her feats in the fields of sports on behalf of the Malankara community in Bangalore. She later officially launched the MCYM website, www.mcymbangalore.net amidst the other dignitaries in the Diaz. Mr. Jacob Daniel, MCYM President, introduced the audience to the website. Mr. A S Chhabra also was gifted a memento by his beatitude during the meeting. This lovely meeting turned gloomy when, Mr. P K Cherian, President Malankara Catholic Association, made an announcement during his vote of thanks that, the mother of His Beatitude, Mrs.Annama Mathew is no more. She was 84years of age and passed away at 12.40PM on Sunday the 22nd of July (during the meeting). Everybody in the meeting paid their tributes to the departed soul of this blessed mother by observing 2 minutes silence prayer. Once the meeting concluded His Beatitude rushed to catch the next flight to kerela. The Bangalore region owes a grate deal of debt and expresses its heartfelt condolences to His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos and the Thottunkal Family, in this emotional stage of their life.	His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos, The Major Arch Bishop of Malankara Church. His Beatitude Addressing his beloved folks in the Garden city. (More Photos)

4. September 2007: Feast of St. Mary. The St. Mary's Malankara Church, Hennur celebrated the St. Mary's Feast on the 9th of September at the Church Premises. The celebrations started from the 1st of September, with daily mass every evening to seek the blessings and interceding of St.Mary, the Mother of our Lord. On Sunday the 9th, day started with the morning prayers followed by the Holy Mass at 08:30am in which Rev Fr.George Thomas Kochuvilayil was the main celebrant along with the Bangalore Vicar, Rev.Fr.Mathew Perumbillikunnel and Church Vicar Rev Fr. George Theckadayil. It also was a occasion, where Ann B Christina received her first Holy Communion from Rev Fr. George Thomas. The mass concluded at 11:30am. After a small refreshment, it was the time to join the Public Function in which, Vicar Rev Fr. Mathew welcomed the gathering and Rev Fr.Joseph delivered the Feast message. The Function also had variety of cultural program's like; Skits by Sunday school, MCYM and Mathru Samajam members, Action songs by the little kids, Jugalbandhi by Rohit and Riya, Solo songs by Josy, Meghana, Navya. These events brought a lot of delight to onlookers as the whole church went fanatical & celebrated the church feast to the fullest. Later Rev Fr. Mathew distributed the prizes to the Sunday school topper of the previous year. The Function concluded with a Vote Of Thanks by the Trustee, Mr. C V Philipose. The 200plus Crowd, which included members from the St.Joseph's and St.John's dispersed after the Sneha Virunnu at 2PM.	Rev Fr. George Thomas, Rev Fr. Mathew Perumbillikunnel and Rev Fr. George Theckadayil with the Holy Qurbana at the St. Mary's Church.

5. September 2007: Reunion Participation. The 77th reunion celebrations of the Malankara catholic church was held at kodencherry, of kozhikode district, kerala on the 19th ,20th and 21st of September 2007. Representatives from the Bangalore Region joined others at the celebrations at kodencherry on Friday, the 21st morning. They participated in the Holy Mass in which His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos was the main celebrant, followed by the public meeting and the Rally in the afternoon. The youths from Bangalore put up a eye catching display of the Karnatakites Culture through out the Rally, which was well appreciated by all present there. Though representatives from Bangalore all the reunion celebrations, this was the 1st time in the history of Bangalore region, such a step was taken to make their presence felt at the reunion celebrations. The vicar, Rev. Fr. Mathew Perumbillikunel, led a group of nearly 50 members which consisted of representatives from MCA, MCYM, Church Committee's, Mathru Sangam and sisters of all the three parishes in Bangalore to participate in the reunion celebrations. Rev. Fr. George Theckadayil, Rev. Fr. George Thomas Kochuvilayil, Rev. Fr.Abraham and Rev Fr. Joseph, also joined this group. With Fond Experiences, the group departed from kodencherry in the evening and reached Bangalore in the early hours of Saturday.	The Youths and Elders at the 77th Reunion at Kodencherry. (More Photos)

6. September 2007: Feast of St. Joseph. The St. Joseph's Malankara Church, Mathikere celebrated the St. Joseph's Feast on the 29th and 30th of September 2007 at the Church Premises. The feast which usually is celebrated around June July was celebrated late due the felicitation programmes to bishops at Bangalore. The celebration started on 29th evening with the Flag hoisting by Rev Vicar Fr.Mathew Perumbilikunel, which was followed by Evening Prayer, Praise and Worship led by Johnson T.M. On 30th morning the celebration started with the Morning prayer and Holy Mass which was celebrated by Rev Fr.Anthony Kakkanatt, from Thiruvalla. After the Holy Mass a public meeting was arranged to celebrate the anniversary of MCYM, Sunday school and mathru samajam. The programme started with the Prayer Song by the Church Choir which was followed by the Welcome Speech by the Secretary of the Church Mr.Jacob Daniel. The Catechism Students, Members of MCYM and Mathursangam participated in various Cultural Programmes like Group song, Actions song, Choreography etc. Rev Fr.George Theckadayil gave short message to the gathering, stressing upon keeping our identity in this fast moving world. During the meeting Merit Awards were given to the Topper of Catechism and on behalf of the MCYM, a Cash Award was given to toppers of the 10th and 2nd PUC exams. The programe ended with the Vote Of Thanks by the Trustee of the Church Mr.Mathew Joseph and the National Anthem. Apart from the Members of the Mathikere Church, many members from our Sister Church Hennur and Singasandra were also present for the occasion. The feast ended with the Agape at 2PM.

7. October 2007: Johnannine Quiz. The "Johnannine Quiz" with a aim to improve the knowledge about Malankara church and bible among the malankarities in Bangalore, was organized at St. John's Church, Singasandra in the loving memory of Late Mr.Thomas Varghese Karikott, who played a vital role in the formation of the St. John's Church. The members from the MCYM of all three parishes along with the elders participated in the event. The quiz was well conducted by Mr.Thomaskutty Panachakkal, who was roped in from Mar Ivanious college specially for this event. The competition had five groups in all, two each from St. John's and St. Mary's, one from St. Joseph's. There were no unanimous toppers at the end of each rounds, the leaders kept changing every round. In the end the St. John's A Team and St. Mary's A team had a same score of 86 points-- A tie. But it was team A of St. John's - Dr. Mercy Sabu, Mr. Lijo Abraham and Mrs.Bini Thomas who kept their cool when it mattered to take a lead of 1 point and there by winning the Ever Rolling Trophy and cash prize of Rs:1500/-. The A team of St. Mary's -- Mr. James Varghese, Mr. Varghese Micheal and Mrs. Reny Saju where pushed to the second postion, earning them the second place and the B team of St. Johns - Mrs. Jiji Thomas, Domini K Dani and Priyanka Sabu earned the third place with 76 points. The ever rolling trophy was named in memory of late Mr.Thomas Varghese Karikkott and a cash pirze of Rs:1500/- was Gifted to the winners; 2nd Prize, A cash prize of Rs:1000/- was gifted to the runners and the third Price, a cash prize of Rs:750/- was gifted to the Second Runners after the Holy Mass on Sunday the 21st, by Rev. Fr. Kuriakose Thadathil.	The Winners receiving the Trophy and cash prize from Rev. Fr. Kuriakose Thadathil.

8. October 2007: Feast of St. John. The 1st Feast celebrations Of the St. John's Church, Singasandra was set off on 19th October Friday at 5:30 PM with the flag hosting by Rev Fr.Mathew Perumbillikunnel(Bangalore vicar). This was followed by a holy mass by the Former Bangalore vicar Rev Fr. Koshy Kakkanad at 6:00Pm. The day concluded with Adoration. Celebrations on 20th October Saturday, started with Former Bangalore assistant Vicar Rev Fr. Mathew Varikkattu celebrating the Holy Mass at 5.30pm. Following which a Quiz Competition was conducted between the three churches in Bangalore. The Competition named "Johnannine Quiz" was well conducted by Mr.Thomaskutty Panachakkal. Later Cultural programmes were presented by Sunday school students, Mathrusangham and MCYM. Members dispersed for the day after the dinner that was arranged at the premises. On 21st October Sunday, The Holy Mass was celebrated by Rev Fr. Kuriakose Thadathil. After the Mass the Parish directory was inaugurated by Fr. Kuriakose, prizes where distributed to teh winners of Mar Ivanious quiz and Johnannine Quiz Competitions. The Curtains for the feast was dropped after the sneha virrunnu at 12.30PM

8. November 2007: Harvest Festival. The Three parishes in Bangalore celebrated the harvest festival in the month of November. St.Joseph's Malankara Catholic Church in Mathikere celebrated the festival on the 4th November, St. Mary's Malankara Catholic Church, Hennur on the 11th of November and St.John's Malankara Catholic church, Singasandra on the 25th November 2007. All the Parish members and well wishers in the three churches actively participated to raise an amount of over one Lakh in each of the churches.

9. Rev Fr Thomas George -- A New Light in Malankara Church The Malankara Catholic Church was blessed to have a new priest, with the ordination of Thomas George OIC from the Bethany Navajeevan Province on the 19th of November 2007. His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos ordained Thomas to the priesthood as Rev. Fr. Thomas George at Mar Ivanious Nagar, Mylapra. Rev Fr. Thomas George celebrated his First Holy Qurbana on 25th November 2007 at his home parish St. Jude Malankara Catholic Church in the esteemed presence of His Excellency Dr. Jacob Mar Barnabas, the Apostolic Visitator for ETRMCCI Kolkota. Kochu-Achen at his Second home: His blessed parents Mr. K T George and Mrs. Leelamma George are the active members of St. Mary’s Malankara Catholic Church, Bangalore. Thus Fr. Thomas George (Kochu-achen) celebrated a Puthen Qurbana at St. Mary’s Malankara Catholic Church, Hennur- his second home parish on the 2nd of December 2007. Rev. Fr. George Theckadayil, vicar in charge of Hennur parish was also present during the occasion. Friends and relatives along with the Bangalore parish members joined Fr. Thomas’s Family members in witnessing the consecrated Qurbana. Following the holy mass, a felicitation meeting was arranged in the church. St. Mary’s Church’s vicar in charge Rev. Fr. George Theckadayil welcomed the gathering. During the meeting Rev Fr. Mathew Perumbillikunel (Bangalore Vicar), Rev. Fr. Joseph, Sr.Serena, Mr.Babu Abraham (MCA & Parish) felicitated Fr. Thomas. As a token of love, gifts and memento were presented to Kochu-Achen by Mr. Tony Paul (President, MCYM), Mrs. Leelamma Abraham (President, Mathru Samajam) and Mr. C T Simon (Representing Hennur Parish). Later Koch-Achen shared his inspirations and situations those led him to his vocation in his reply address. The meeting concluded with vote of thanks by Mr. Biju Mathew and Agape. Kochu-Achen’s Words: Being brought up in Kolkota, It was the way I was brought up by my parents in a strict Christian life, which led to my vocation. I still treasure the moments of my mother taking me to church in my childhood. It was only in 1992 that the malankarities in kolkata knew that they belonged to the Malankara church and not the Latin Church, which until then was a practice there. Later in my youth days, different situations watered the interest in me to become a priest. My sister and her family were also supportive in my choice of vocation. I was lightheartedly called as Fr. George in my high school days by my friends. Another great inspiration in my life was Mother Theresa for her work for the poor and needy. We being brought up in Kolkota were privileged to attend the holy mass at Sister Theresa’s orphanage every Thursday and be inspired from her works. Summing-up all the above situations I would say “GOD CALLED I RESPONDED”. I am also proud to be the first and only students to attain priesthood from St. Xavier’s College, Kolkota- A College which is now 140years old. To conclude I promise to pray for all the needy – my distinct hobby and also awe this moment to all my friends, relatives and parents for their prayers, which led him to reach this level in his life. His New Role: Fr. Thomas will take up his first responsibility as a Vice-Principal of a school in Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu on the 15th of December 2007. The Bangalore Region whole heartedly wish and pray that God Almighty will help him impact more and more humans in his challenging service in days to come.	Fr.Thomas during the Eucharistic procession at St.Mary's Church, Bangalore. (More Photos)

10. His Excellency Geevarghese Mar Divannasios in Bangalore Bishop of the Diocese of Bathery His Excellency Geevarghese Mar Divannasios visited Bangalore region and celebrated a holy mass on 30th December 2007 at St. Joseph's Malankara Catholic church, Mathikere. This was his first visit to the Bangalore region ever since it was uprooted from the Bathery Diocese and Re-planted to the ETR region in India He was given a warm welcome by the malankarites form all 3 churches of Bangalore at Mathikere church. During the Holy mass the First Holy Communion was also given to the Sunday school students by the bishop of Bathery. Fr.Mathew Perumbillikunnel and Fr. Benny Narakathinal also joined the bishop for the holy mass. Bishop wished all his beloved folks in Bangalore a prosperous year ahead. On behalf of the Bangalore Community MCA president Mr. P.K. Cherian gave a gift to His Excellency. (snaps below) (See Snaps of bishops visit)

Exclusively Report From the Vicar's Desk 11.YES ! CHRIST IS RISEN! With the culmination of the great and blessed lent, through the touching and thought provoking Holy Week Services. It is indeed great pleasure and pride to proclaim that Christ is Risen. This year’s Holy Week was very important for the Bangalore Malankara Catholic Church because of the presence of her great shepherd Most Rev.Dr.Jacob Mar Barnabas, to whose care the Malankara Church of Bangalore was entrusted for the pastoral care a year ago. The Apostolic Visitator of ETRI, Bishop Mar Barnabas joined the Bangalore faithful on Wednesday evening and conducted the “washing the feet” ceremony for the first time ever in Bangalore and celebrated the Passover mass at Hennur St. Mary’s church on Maundy Thursday. 12 elders from the three parishes in Bangalore were selected to represent the 12 Apostles for the Kalukazhuval Shishrusha. According to the malankara Church tradition the ceremony of feet washing are presided/conducted only by bishops of the church, the successors of Apostle; which makes the ceremony a rare one. For the same reasons many of the Bangalore Malankarites were witnessing this ceremony by the bishop for the first time, a live example of the humbleness and services that the Great Shepherd in Jesus Christ wanted each one to follow in his worldly life. The Good Friday services were conducted in all the three churches viz; Mathikere, Hennur, Singsandra simultaneously. While Bishop Mar Barnabas led the Good Friday services at Mathikere, Rev. Fr. George Theckadayil and Rev. Fr. George Thomas led the service at Hennur and Singasandra which touched the hundreds of believers gathered to realize the sacrifice of the SON OF GOD. The Good Friday service ended in the evening with all the believers participating in the passion by drinking KAIPUNIRUU. His Excellency preside over the Holy Saturday mass at mathikere while the vicar-in charges presided over the special mass at hennur and Singasandra, where we specially remember our departed souls. The great feast of Easter was celebrated with full of joy in the Bangalore region. The Easter services at all the 3 Bangalore churches were arranged on Saturday evening. The blessings of our resurrected Lord was evident in the Bangalore Malanakra community, especially at the singsandra church as His Excellency Jacob Mar Barnabas, proclaimed the joy of our Lords Resurrection. Let us all experience and proclaim loudly that Christ our Lord is Risen defeating his enemies. Let his resurrection give each one of our life’s the meaning and direction and the opportunity to start over no matter what your circumstances are…. Rev.Fr.Mathew Perumbillikunel, Vicar, Bangalore Region (Slide show of Kalukazhuval Shishrusha)


12. June 2008: Feast of St. Joseph. The St. Joseph's Malankara Church, Mathikere celebrated the St. Joseph's Feast on the 21st and 22nd of June 2008 at the Church Premises. The celebration started on 21st evening at 6.30pm with the Flag hoisting by Rev Fr.Mathew Udhirakullam, and was followed by Evening Prayers and Sermon by Fr. Mathew Udhirakullam... On 22nd Sunday the Feast celebration continued with the Morning prayer and Holy Mass which was celebrated by Rev Fr.Sajan Vattakatt, Principal, AITEC, Sultan Bathery. Fr.Sajan also a gave a stunning Sermon after the main after the Gospel Reading leaving the believers flabbergast. After the Holy Mass a public meeting was arranged to celebrate the anniversary of MCYM, Sunday school and mathru samajam. The programme started with the Prayer Song by the church choir and was followed by various eye catching performances from the Sunday school, Mathru samajam and MCYM members. Like the last year the choreography by the senior sunday school students outstood the other skit, group songs and other programmes. Later the Merit prizes for the sunday school students for the their performance in the last years annual exams were awarded by Fr. Sajan while Fr. Joseph Venmanath gifted the Complimentary prizes and the Vicar Rev Fr.Mathew Perumbillikunel gifted the Cash Awards to the toppers of the 10th and 2nd PUC exams the the last year (an MCYM Initiative). The programs ended with the Vote Of Thanks by the Trustee of the Church Mr. T M Varghese and a small prayer. Apart from the Members of the Mathikere Church, many members from our Sister Church Hennur and Singasandra were also present for the occasion. The 2008 St.Josephs feast celebrations Concluded with the Lunch at 1.15pm in the church premises.


13. September 2008: Feast of St. Mary. The Annual Feast of "Mother Mary" at St. Mary's Malankara Catholic Church was celebrated by the St. Mary's Church members on 13th and 14 th of September 2008. The Feast celebration was an occasion to rejuvenate ourself to move closer to Jesus through Mother Mary. The celebrations started on 13th September,with the Flag hoisting by Rev Fr. Jose Chamakalayil (Rector, St. Aloysius minor Seminary, trivandrum) and later leading the Evening Prayers. Rev Fr . Raju ( CMI) gave the sermon on how to mould ourselves by carefully observing Mother Mary's life. He stressed the importance of having the empathy, grace and attitude of Mother Mary to be true disciple of Jesus Christ. It was festive ambience allaround on Sunday morning with the Onam Flower carpet at the entrance, neatly decorated alter and people with lot of energy rushing in with smiling faces. The morning prayer and Holy Mass started at 8:30am with Rev. Fr. Jose Chamakalayil being the main celebrant. Earlier, before the holy mass started, Fr. Jose blessed and welcomed Master Kevin Saji and Master Rohit Saju as they were starting to serve the church as alter boys during the Holy mass for the rest of their life. After the mass, it was the time of Cultural Programs by Parishioners. For next 60 minutes the audience enjoyed the action song, Solo's and Dances by Sunday School Kids, while the Mimics and Parady choreogrphy got them laughing to their best. The Matrusangam also steepped in to mesmerize the crowd with their Group Song and Skit. Later the "Bangalore Malankara Catholic Bulletin" a MCA intiative was officially realesed at the fuction. Rev Fr. Jose Chamakalayil Realeased the Newsletter and presented the first copy to Mr. P K Cherian(President MCA, Bangalore).Rev Fr. Jose Chamakalayil also gave away the merit prizes for the exam toppers from last year's Sunday school exams which was conducted at hennur.Nothing could have given a better finish to the function, as the MCYM Bangalore Region team led by Shiju John took control of the stage and organized the "LUCKY DIP" to find the Lucky Winners for their "my Contribution to Apostolate" programme.All in all The Malankaraties gathered at hennur had a very special feast day, strengthening the spirit of fellowship. The Celebrations ended with Agape at around 2:00 p.m. (Click here for Lucky Draw Details)	Rev Fr. Jose Chamakkalayill, During the Gospel reading at the Hennur church. The Prayer Song by students during the Cultural programmes.


14. November 2008: Felicitation to H E Abraham Mar Youlios. The Bangalore region gathered at the Mathikere, St.Joseph's Church on Sunday the 16th of November 2008 to Felicitate His Excellency Dr. Abraham Mar Youlios, the Bishop of Muvattupuzha Diocese. The in spite of the drowsy climate many of the members were ready at the church premises to welcome the bishop at 8.00am following which the bishop led the morning prayers and then celebrated the Holy Mass for the Bangalore community. During the mass 6 Children received their 1st Holy Communion from His Excellency. After the Holy Mass at around 11.30 am the felicitation meeting started where Dr. Aswathnarayan, MLA of Malleshwaram was the chief guest to inaugurate the meeting. While Rev. Mathew Perumbillikunael welcome the gathering tot he meeting, the Secretaries of the three churches in Bangalore, Mr. T M Varghese, Mr. Varghese Michael and Mr. Bobby Varghese Felicitated His Excellency of behalf of the 3 parishes. Later His Excellency addressed the gathering and stressed the importance of our growth in today's testing World and promised the MLA the Bangalore community will provide all its support if the government are ready to help them overcome the ongoing Communal threats. The MCA Vice president Mr. Babu Abraham felicitated the bishop and Tresurer, Mr. Joykutty K V Felicitated the Honorable MLA with Shawls on behalf of the Bangalore Malankara Catholic Association during the Meeting. The MCYM Quiz team was also felicitated by His Excellency For Bagging the 1st place in the MCCETRI Quiz Competitions This year at Chennai. Then Mr. Varghese Daniel, General Secretary of MCA Bangalore gave the Vote of thanks and later the gathering dispersed after the lunch at 2.30pm.	His Excellency Mar Youlios, Priests and Sisters with the children who received their 1st Holy Communion on the 16th at Mathikere.


15. November 2008: Feast of St. John. The feast of St Johns Malankara Catholic Church, Singasandra, Bangalore, along with the feast of the church patron “St John” was celebrated on 28, 29 & 30 Nov 2008. On 28th Nov, the celebration began with the flag hoisting ceremony followed by Holy Qurbono led by Vicar Rev Fr. Mathew Perumbillikunnel. Subsequently the community was blessed with the aradhana led by Rev Fr Sebastian Muttamthottil MCBS. On 29th Nov, the celebrations resumed with the evening prayer and Holy Qurbono led by Rev. Fr. Bercmans OIC. Following this the second Johnannine Quiz competition for Thomas Varghese Karikott Memorial trophy was held. The competition was conducted by Rev Fr Prabish Mekkarikath and had 2 teams from each of the Malankara catholic churches in Bangalore as participants. This time the team from St Joseph church, Mathikere consisting of Mr. Jacob Daniel, Mr. Shibin P Varghese and Mr. Biju David bagged the first prize and the teams from St Johns Church, Singasandra consisting of Mr. Lijo Abraham, Mrs. Mercy Sabu and Mrs. Susamma Thomas won the second prize. On 30th Nov the day started with the parishioners welcoming His Excellency Most Rev Yoohanon Mar Chrysostom, the Bishop of Marthandom followed which his Excellency led the Morning Prayers and the Holy Qurbono for the Believers. During the Holy Mass His Excellency also gave four children from the parish their first Holy Communion and after the Holy mass these four children were blessed by His Excellency Most Rev Yoohanon Mar Chrysostom to be part of the Alter Boys. After the Holy Mass the Sunday School, MCYM and the elders of the Parish put a memorable cultural feast to entertain all the assembled. The church feast concluded with agape and the lowering of the flag.	His Excellency during the Gospel Reading at the St.John's Church, Singasandra. His Excellency awarding winners of the Johnannine Quiz with the Thomas Varghese Karikott Memorial Trophy


16. August 2009: Feast of St.Joseph. The St. Joseph's Malankara Church, Mathikere celebrated the St. Joseph's Feast on the 14th, 15th and 16th of August 2009 at the Church Premises. The celebration started on 14th evening at 6.30pm with the Flag hoisting by Rev Fr.Mathew Perumbillikunnel (Vicar), and was followed by Retreat by Fr. Joseph Thamaraveli (Eranakulam- Angamaly Major Archdiocese). On 15th evening we had the Holy Mass at 3.30pm which was followed by the continuation of the Retreat. On 16th Sunday the Feast celebration continued with the Morning Prayer and Holy Mass which was celebrated by Rev Fr. Mathew Mundakaody (Director Family Apostolate, Bathery Diocese). Fr. Mathew Mundakaody also a gave a stunning Sermon after the Gospel Reading leaving the believers flabbergast. After the Holy Mass a public meeting was arranged to celebrate the anniversary of MCYM, Sunday school and Mathrusangam. The program started with the Prayer Song by the Tiny Tots and then Joseph T.M Secretary of the church welcomed the gathering and this was followed by various eye catching performances from the Sunday school, Mathrusangam and MCYM members. We had the Choreography and Group Song by the Sunday school students. We also had two skit one by the Mathrusangam and by the MCYM. Later the Merit prizes for the Sunday school students for the their performance in the last years annual exams were awarded by Fr. Mathew Mundakaody while Fr. Joseph Venmanath gave away the prizes for the winners of Bible verse competition organized by the Youth and the Vicar Rev. Fr.Mathew Perumbillikunnel gifted the Cash Awards to the toppers of the 10th and 2nd PUC exams of that year (an MCYM Initiative). The programs ended with the Vote Of Thanks by the Trustee of the Church Mr. Paul C. P and the Papal and National Anthem. Apart from the Members of the Mathikere Church, many members from our Sister Church Hennur and Singasandra were also present for the occasion. The 2009 St.Joseph’s Feast celebrations Concluded with the Lunch at 1.15pm in the church premises.


17. September 2009: Feast of St.Mary's. The Annual Feast of "Mother Mary" was celebrated by the St. Mary's Church members on 12th and 13th of September 2009 at St. Mary's Malankara Catholic Church, Hennur . After the special rosary and holy massed from 1st to the 8th of September at the parish, the church feast celebrations started on 12th September, with the Flag hoisting by Rev Fr. Mathew Perumbillikunnel and later after the Evening Prayers, Rev Fr . Prashob Thomas OIC gave the sermon stressing the importance of unity in a community and family lifes to the members gathered. At 8.30am on 13th the church and its members were ready with smiling faces and dearness to celebrate their Annual feast. Rev. Fr. Prasobh Thomas OIC was the main celebrant for the blessed holy mass during which he continued the sermon from where he had stopped it the previous night. After the mass, it was the time of Cultural Programs by Parishioners. For next 90 minutes the audience enjoyed the action songs, Solo's, medleys and Dances, while the skits by the Sundayshool and MCA got each of them laughing to their best. The Mathrusangam also stepped in to mesmerize the crowd with their Group Song. Rev. Fr. Prasobh Thomas and Fr. Mathew Perumbillikunnel also gave away the merit prizes for the Kalotsavam winners and the exam toppers from last year's Sunday school exams which was conducted at Hennur. Following the vote of thanks by the secretary Mr. Biju Mathew and a mouth watering lunch, the crowd dispersed with memories of some happy moments to cherish.	Rev Fr. Prasobh Thomas at during the sermon amidst the Qurbono at Hennur


18. September 2009: The Kudumba Sangamam. The Malankarites in Bangalore gathered at the Dharmaram Vidya Kshethram Auditorium, Madiwala on Sunday, the 27th Of September to participate in the 'Malankara Kudumba Sangamam' which was being organized by the Malankara Catholic Association, Bangalore to celebrate the Community bonding among the Bangalore Malankarites. During the occasion Mr. C T Simon was also honored for being awarded the title of ' Bar-Etho-Kashiro' (diligent son of the Church) through an investiture ceremony which was chaired by His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos, the head of Malankara Church. With all arrangements and efforts put in, the bangaloreans welcomed His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos at 8.30am into the auditorium. His Beatitude led the morning prayers and then was joined by Rev. Fr. Koshy Kakkanatt (former Vicar of Bangalore), Rev. Fr. George Thomas (former Asst. Vicar of Bangalore), Rev. Fr. Mathew Perumbillikunnel (Vicar, Bangalore), Rev. Fr. Prashob Thomas and Rev. Fr.Sadhanand to Celebrate The Holy Qurbano for the community. After the Holy Mass Rev. Fr. Joseph Venmanath welcomed the gathering to the Investiture Ceremony during which His Beatitude honored Mr. C T Simon with the Medal, the 'Sthana-chinnam' of the title ‘Bar-Etho-Kashiro’ which was conferred to him last year. His beatitude also gifted a Memento on behalf of the MCA and presented a ode on Mr. C T Simon on behalf of the MCYM to ‘Simon sir’ during the meeting. The choir had magnificently recited the striking words of Mr. T M Johnson (regional animator) for the crowd before the ode was presented to their beloved Simon uncle. In his address, His Beatitude recalled the affection, eagerness and interests that Simon sir possessed when His beatitude was working together with Simon sir and others towards the formation of a Malankara community in the Garden city. In his thanking speech Simon sir recalled those difficult days and how lucky he was to be able to work along side Fr.Issac Thottungal (the present Catholicos of Malankara church). Simon uncle addressed the crowd for nearly 15mins in spite of his poor health conditions and whole heartedly thanked the community, priests and His beatitude for their Love and care. Also during the meeting Linta Samuel, Lijo Abraham and Neha Mathews were honored by His beatitude for winning the 3rd place at the recently held national Level reunion quiz competition at Marthandom. Later His Beatitude also released the 2nd edition of the Bangalore Malankara Catholic Bulletin and handed over its first copy to the former Bangalore Vicar Rev Fr. Koshy Kakkanatt during the function. Following a break fast the members attended the expert sessions for next 2hours. While the CMI brothers engaged the Catechism kids it was Prof. Thomaskutty Panachikal and Dr. Thimmappa Hedge who handled the sessions for the elders and the youths respectively. After the lunch, Mr. Shiju John and team got the crowd to interact with each and every one present at the venue in an interactive session which was aimed to attain togetherness among the Bangalore community. Finally at 3.30pm it was time for some games. As the MCA, MCYM, Mathrusangam and Kids exhibited their power and strategies to defeat their opponents in the ‘Tug of war’ game, it was moments of laughter for the onlookers.. Finally by 4.30pm, it was curtains for the day as the crowd shared the fun and enjoyment over a cup of tea and some snacks. After Cleaning the premises and auditorium the members bid goodbye to each other and thanked the organizers for their efforts. (Snaps of Kudumba Sangamam)


19. January 2010: Feast of St. John. The feast of St Johns Malankara Catholic Church, Singasandra, Bangalore, along with the feast of the church patron “St John” was celebrated on 16th and 17 of January 2010. On Saturday the 16th, the celebration began with the Vicar Rev. Fr. Mathew Perumbillikunnel, hoisting the Flag at 10am in the morning. Followed by a Special Family Renewal Retreat for the parish members by Rev. Fr .Joseph Thamaravelil till 3.30pm in the evening. At 4PM evening prayer and Holy Qurbana was celebrated by the Vicar and then after a small Cultural treat by the MCYM members The Johnannine Quiz competition was conducted. the team comprising of Mrs.Susamma Thomas, Mr.Anoop and Miss.Priyanka won the Thomas Varghese Karikott Memorial trophy for the season-3 version for the Singasandra parish. The which saw 2 team each from each of the 3 parishes in Bangalore was conducted by Mr. Joju John. On Sunday the 17th the day started with the parishioners welcoming His Excellency Most Rev Joshua Mar Ignatious, the Bishop of Mavellikara Diocese to the parish. His Excellency later led the Morning Prayers and the Holy Qurbana for the Believers. His Excellency reminded the Love and Faith that St.John possessed towards Christ to he was a loved disciple and pointed out the need of we as believers to follow the foot steps of St. john in our Life's ahead. During the Holy Mass His Excellency also gave 3 children from the parish their first Holy Communion and after the Holy mass two of the boys were blessed by His Excellency to serve the LORD as the Alter Boys. After the Holy Mass the Sunday School, MCYM and the elders of the Parish put a memorable cultural feast to entertain all the assembled. Amidst the Programs, representatives of the 3 churches wished His Excellency with memento and bouquets as he is getting into his 60years. Rev. Fr. Maria Das OIC, Fr. Mathew Perumbillikunnel and Rev. Fr. Joseph Venmanath were also present along with the members from the sister Churches to witness and applaud the talents of the parish members. Later His Excellency also gave away the Prizes to the winners of various activities over the past year and also handed over the Thomas Varghese Karikott Memorial trophy winners and cash awards to the runners and 2nd runners of the Johnannine Quiz competition. The church feast concluded with agape and the lowering of the flag.	His Excellency during the Gospel Reading at the St.John's Church, Singasandra. His Excellency awarding winners of the Johnannine Quiz-3 with the Thomas Varghese Karikott Memorial Trophy


20. May 2010: Farewell....to the Achens Fr. Mathew Perumbillikunel, the vicar of Bangalore for the last 3 years will be taking up his new responsibilities in the Diocese of Battery soon. Fr. Joseph Venmanath, was in Bangalore for his higher studies and in the due course was helping Fr. Mathew in the role of a assistant Vicar for the last last 2 years. Fr. Joseph, who was leading the believers at the Hennur till last year was later entrusted the responsibility of the Singasandra parish, as Fr.George Thomas had to move out. Fr. Joseph was in Bangalore for his higher studies in CANON LAW at the DVKM and will take up his new responsibility in the Diocese of Trivandrum as a Family Administrator apart from being the Vicar for 3 parishes in the Diocese. With half hearts and understanding that this Change is part of life, the Church committees, MCA, Mathrusangam Sunday school and the MCYM held send-off meetings over the last few weeks to express their gratitude to the priests who guided the community to new heights in the past few years. Recalling and sharing many of the events, moments they spend together, the members bid good bye to these servants of church with wishes from each of their Hearts. The Bangalore region wishes and pray's that the LORD almighty continues to bless and guide both Rev. Fr. Mathew Perumbillikunell and Rev. Fr. Joseph Venmanath in the days ahead and wishes them all the best in their future endeavors..!


21. May 2010: Hearty Welcome to the new Vicar The new Vicar of Bangalore, Rev. Fr. James Charuvilayil took over charges as the Vicar of the Bangalore parishes from Fr. Mathew Perumbilikunel on the 11th Of May 2010. Fr. James along with Fr. Mathew visited all the 3 parishes on the same day & interacted with the members & crosschecked his handovers. Fr. James was serving a Parish at Cheruvarakonam, Parashala District in the Diocese of Trivandrum earlier as a vicar and the district MCYM Director. Fr. James is a native of Trivandrum and is the eldest son of his family. He has a younger brother named Joshi whose working abroad. He was ordained priest in the year 2004 December 29th. The Bangalore Region extends a warm welcome to the New Vicar and MCYM Director Rev. Fr. James Charuvilayil and Pray that the Bangalore region flourishes to new levels under his leadership in the days ahead...!	Fr, James Charuvilayil