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.

Various Activities

August 2011

Report of the Monthly Recollection

Preached by His Grace Pascal Topno, SJ

This recollection was the first recollection after the annual retreat… and perhaps one of the most important one as it was taken up by the Emeritus Archbishop himself. The previous evening, in his introductory talk, his grace led us to reflect on the life of a priest and the challenges faced by them in today’s context. He kept forward his reflection through well-reflected ten-point summary. He cited few Biblical quotations.

Next day was the usual one, it was a different day. After the Morning Prayer we had the mediation. In his second talk at nine o’clock, he led us to reflect upon one of the most sensitive and most important issues of one’s life: the need to discover oneself. Ask yourself, who you are. He also substantiated his thoughts through a short and interesting story. He also said that, even Jesus tried to discover who he was… and he succeeded in doing so. He asked his disciples who people thought who he was… what they themselves though who he was. He knew he was the ‘Beloved Son of the Father with whom He was well-pleased.” We need to discover who we are and do the will of God. He also illustrated his thoughts through the method of Bp. Fulton J. Sheen. Slowly we have to get rid of our ego and put Jesus in the center of our life. The recollection came to an end with fruitful confessions and the Holy Eucharist. His grace was thanked by Bro. Sahay Ajil.

A Hearty Welcome to the New Stars!!!

The morning of July 09, 2011 was not the usual one. It was a beautiful and a fresh morning, because this the day appointed for the welcoming of the Freshers (the First Year Brothers) twelve in number. We began the day at 6:00 am, followed by leading the First Years in a procession from the Main entrance to the Chapel. The Liturgy was arranged by the brothers of Third Year and the choir was led by the Second Years. The Holy Eucharist was presided over by Rev. Fr. Clarence, our Rector, accompanied by Frs. Jesuraj Rayappan (the Dean), Theodore Toppo (Spiritual Director) and Pius Lakra (Moderator). However Fr. Johnny D’souza could not join us as he had to attend to the pastoral needs of the nearby communities.

During the homily, Fr. Rector reminded us that we were from the lucky ones who are called by Jesus to “come and see” where Jesus is staying. We are called to experience Jesus and share that same experience with others. We are called in this abode of Christ’s love (Khrist Premalaya) to discover the presence of Christ in one another and whomever we meet on our way.

After the grand celebration we had common photo session. Thereafter we headed towards the refectory and had delicious breakfast. Other than this there was nothing special in the morning hours. At 3:00 we had a throbbing football match between the Freshers and the rest of the community. It was very exciting and enthusiastic match for both players and the audience outside the playground. More thrill was added by the pouring of the rain. After great push and pull, the Freshers defeated the house team with 2-1 goals. Since the freshers were less in number, Bros. Pradeep Ekka and Niranjan Xalxo form IV year, also joined them and both the goals from the Freshers’ side were scored by Bro. Niranjan. After the match we had tea and snacks.

About 5:30 pm we began with the cultural evening headed by the brothers of Second year though all brothers added their own contribution to the program. Bros. Ravindra Dhurvey of Jabalpur Diocese and Vipin Tigga of Bhopal archdiocese took the mikes to lead the program. The program consisted of songs and dances and small skits. The most attractive item was from the brothers of the IV year on the song “Dhinka Chika dhinka chicka” in their special dhoti-baniyan and dark goggles on their faces. There was also a short ‘magic-cum-entertainment’ show by Bro. Josy Valliaveetil of Sagar Diocese representing all the Third Year brothers. The snacks were served during the program. Thereafter we had sumptuous meal in the refectory. The day came to an end with a movie.