Event of the Month

Happy B’day to Fr. Jesu and Theo

           September 14 and 15 were two memorable days for KPT family, though September 15 was more memorable than 14 but both equally important. September 14 was the birthday of the spiritual father of the Khrist Premalaya family whereas September 15 was the birthday of The Dean of the institution namely Rev. Fr. Theodore Toppo, SJ and Rev. Fr. Jesuraj Rayappan, SVD respectively. Both the days were equally important for us. Since there were two birthdays so close to each other, so we decided to combine the celebration on one day and that was September 15.

          Since it was working so the day began at 5:30 as usual, though in a special way. We all gathered in front of the main portico and after ceremonial welcoming with washing the hands and garlanding, we led the celebrants in a procession to the chapel. There we had the Eucharistic banquette with utmost grateful hearts. It was also the Day of Our Lady of Sorrows, so the sermon given by Fr. Jesuraj, was centered on the day. He led us to reflect on the seven sorrows of Our Lady, and how the sorrow strengthens and purifies the person. The beautiful choir was led by the brothers of second year theology; in fact almost the whole day was organized by them.

          After the mass we had solemn wishing and off course accompanied with delicious breakfast appropriate to the day. We had the classes as usual. The actual special moments of the day began only at 7 in the evening. There was a short felicitation program for both the birthday babies in the refectory hall. Fathers and sisters from nearby institutions were also invited to join us. Meanwhile a short comedy skit was presented by Martin and team, which all enjoyed well. Br. Navneet Kujur spoke the words of gratitude towards both the fathers. The day came to an end with screening a Hindi movie on big screen.

करम २०११ ख्रिस्त प्रेमालय सेमिनरी

कर्मोत्सव २०११ ख्रिस्त प्रेमालय सेमिनरी

प्रतिवर्ष की भांति इस वर्ष भी छोटा नागपुर के भाइयों ने सेमिनरी में कर्मोत्सव का आयोजन किया था। करम के एक दिन पहले अर्थात करम की पूर्वसंध्या को विशेष संध्या वंदना का आयोजन किया गया जिसमे करम से जुडी कथा के वाचन से हुआ। वंदना के लिए भाई प्रदीप ने पाहन की भूमिका निभाई। आगले दिन की शुरुआत पवित्र मिस्सा बलिदान से हुई। सुबह एक दुसरे को पर्व की बधाइयाँ देने के बाद भाई लोग करम प्रीती भोज तैयार करने में जुट गए। कुछ समय बाद करम डालियों का नाच गाने के साथ तालाब में विसर्जन किया गया। दोपहर को करम प्रीतिभोज का आयोजन किया गय जिसे सभी ने बड़े चाव से खाया। अंत में शाम को बड़ी स्क्रीन पर एक फ़िल्म के द्वारा करम पर्वउत्सव का समापन हुआ। इस उत्सव के फोटो देखने के लिए कृपय यहाँ क्लिक करें।

Onam Celebrations

Onasamsakal !!!

Like every year, this year also the brothers from Kerala region decided to celebrate the festival of Onam. It all began with the special evening prayer with audio visuals the previous evening. It was Friday. Bros. Sijo Chungath, Liby and others gave a brief introduction to the background of the celebration of Onam, while bro. Kiran controlled the power point presentation. In the introduction it was said, onam is the celebration in the memory of the great king Mahabali who was so kind that he went to the extent of giving his whole kingdom and even his head, to the crooked and jealous Vishnu in the disguise of a dwarf Vaamna. Mahabali was sent to the worlds below but he was given the concession to return once a year to pay a visit to his people and his kingdom. Onam is that day of Mahabali’s return and people celebrate this joyous occasion. On this occasion people decorate their houses and organize various sports and other activities. Brothers also prepared a rangoli known as Pookkalam or Attapookkalam.

Next day began with great devotion and prayers. It was solemn mass celebrated by Fr. Tommy the parish priest of the local parish. It was all accompanied by choir led by brothers from the region of Kerala in Malayalam. There was a beautiful and sermon reminding us of our curiosity and fun. He narrated a short incident which happened with him. After the mass we had wishing the festival to everyone.

After the breakfast the brothers were grouped into small groups and were given a special responsibility to carry out. Some arranged the refectory, some helped in the food preparation while others kept themselves in one or the other work. In the afternoon there was sumptuous meal known as Ona Sadhya with a number of vegetarian dishes. The fathers from the neighboring communities were also invited. The brothers thanked each other for making the celebrations the most memorable one.In the evening there was a Malayalam Movie on the big screen.