General News for November 2018

1. From Chancellor's Office:
a) The monthly recollection for the month of November is called off on account of the spiritual retreat.

b) Information regarding Annual Retreat – 2018 :
Reminder: Rev. Fathers, who have not yet given their names for the Retreat, are reminded again to give their names before 05 November. Kindly be on time for the retreat and enjoy the benefits of the spiritual retreat.

First batch : 19 Nov 2018 (9. 00 am) - 23 Nov 2018 (1 pm)
Venue : Pillar, Madurai.
Preacher : Rev. Fr. Thumburaj SJ (Charismatic Retreat), Trichy.

Second batch : 10 Dec 2018 (9. 00 am) - 14 Dec 2018 (1 pm)
Venue : Pillar, Madurai.
Preacher : Rev. Fr. Kasi Rayappa, Eco-Theologian, Diocese of Vellore

Retired Priests: 19 Nov 2018 (9. 00 am) - 23 Nov 2018 (1 pm)
Venue : Bishop's House, Tuticorin
Preacher : Rev. Fr. M.A. Joseph CSSR, Trivandrum

c) Office Holidays in November:
02.11.2018 (Friday) - All Souls day.
06.11.2018 (Tuesday) - Deepavali

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Hearty Congratulations to the following Fathers
on their Ordination Anniversary Day
Rev. Fr. Irudayaraj R. - 06. 11. 2005
Rev. Fr. S. Jesu Nazarene - 15. 11. 2002
Rev. Fr. S.M. Amaladas - 18. 11. 1979
Rev. Fr. Packia Joseph Raj - 20. 11. 2012
Rev. Fr. Sangeethan S. - 21. 11. 2012

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Best wishes to you on your Birthday
Rev. Fr. Aloysius Babu, OCD - 01. 11. 1967
Rev. Fr. Xavier Ignatius - 03. 11. 1922
Rev. Fr. Jesudas Fernando A. - 03. 11. 1978
Rev. Fr. Beschi - 04. 11. 1981
Rev. Fr. Selvan Charles M. - 05. 11. 1969
Rev. Fr. Antony Jegathesan L. - 06. 11. 1958
Rev. Fr. Stan K. Fernando - 07. 11. 1949
Rev. Fr. Soosai Raja A. - 07. 11. 1955
Rev. Fr. Benjamin S.Vinoba - 09. 11. 1964
Rev. Fr. Amal Gonsalvez - 11. 11. 1980
Rev. Fr. Sahayaraj Rayen S. - 13. 11. 1971
Rev. Fr. I. Mariaraj OFM (Cap) - 16. 11. 1950
Rev. Fr. Sahaya Joseph - 16. 11. 1955
Rev. Fr. Denzil Raja - 17. 11. 1964
Rev. Fr. Sagaya Loudrin - 17. 11. 1976
Rev. Fr. Joseph Diaz - 18. 11. 1983
Rev. Fr. Arumainathan OFM (Cap.) - 19. 11. 1972
Rev. Fr. Rajan K. - 21. 11. 1985
Rev. Fr. Maria Arasu - 22. 11. 1976
Rev. Fr. Sagesh Santhiya - 22. 11. 1983
Rev. Fr. Micheal Mahizhan - 23. 11. 1970
Rev. Fr. Antony Rubert - 24. 11. 1970
Rev. Fr. Progress - 24. 11. 1982
Rev. Fr. Kalaiselvan - 25. 11. 2013
Rev. Fr. Arputha Xavier - 27. 11. 1985
Rev. Fr. Sahayam J. - 28. 11. 1972
Rev. Fr. Antony Irudaya Thomas - 29. 11. 1983
Rev. Fr. Noel Raj SDB - 30. 11. 1944
Rev. Fr. Andrew De Rose - 30. 11. 1961

NECROLOGY
Let us remember in a special way our former beloved Bishop, Most Rev. Dr. Ambrose Madalaimuthu on his 9th Death Anniversary Day (15.11. 2009).
Rev. Fr. Sebastian Fernando - 08. 11. 1996
Rev. Fr. Stephendass - 13. 11. 2013
Rev. Fr. Remigius Missier - 15. 11. 1979
Rev. Fr. Maria Viagulam - 16. 11. 1986
Rev. Fr. Stanislaus Raja - 28. 11. 1941

CONDOLENCES:
1) Mr. Gaspar, beloved father of Rev. Fr. Jesuraja G., App. Punnaikayal, expired on 22.10.2018 (Monday) morning at the age of 82. His funeral Mass was held on 23.10.2018, Tuesday at 09.30 am in St. Joseph's Church, Eral. Our heartfelt condolences to Rev. Fr. Jesuraja G. and to all the members of the bereaved family! Let us offer our prayers for the repose of the departed soul! May the departed soul rest in Peace!

2) With deep sorrow, hereby, we inform you of the demise of Rev. Fr. Hermas Moduthagam. He was born on 03.10.1929 in Idinthakarai and was ordained a priest on 03.10.1959. He passed away on 25.10.2018, Thursday afternoon at Sacred Heart Hospital, Tuticorin, at the age of 90. His Funeral Mass was held on 26.10.2018, Friday at 03.30 pm, in Our Lady of Lourdes' Church, Idinthakarai.

Inter Nos offers its condolences in a special way to the members of the bereaved family. Let us offer three Masses for the repose of the departed soul. May the soul of the zealous priest rest in peace!

Rev. Fr. Norbert Thomas
Chancellor