Kuwait Malankara Rite Movement ::: KMRM :::

KMRM – Foundation Day (Feb 27) 08.03.10

KMRM Foundation Day will be celebrated on Thursday, 11th March 2010, after Malankara Holy Mass at St. Joseph Hall, Kuwait City Cathedral.

KMRM Family get together 2010 17.01.10 [updated]

Kuwait Malankara Rite Movement Annual Family Get Together & X’mas New year celebrations were held at the Indian Central School Abbassiya, Kuwait on January 15th, 2010. The 2010 Annual Family get together was a great success. Over 700 members attended the 16th Annual gathering.

The esteemed presence and blessings of Very Rev. Dr. John Padipurackal, Vicar General of Mavelikkara Diocese and Msgr. Dr. John Kallarackal - Secretary, Nuncio enhanced the atmosphere of the function. Along with the Chief Guest Rev. Dr. John Padipurackal, Mr. Rana Varghese - Program Convener, Mrs. Valsamma George - Friends of Mary Convener, Mr. Jimmy Parackal - Yuvajyothi Joint Convener and Kumari Liz Maria Kuriakose - Baladeepam Convener lighted the traditional lamp. The impressive introductory speech by Rev. Fr. George Kottapuram – Spiritual Director, Presidential address by Mr. C.A. Joy – KMRM President, Felicitation speeches by Mr. George Mathew (Bose) - Advisory Board Chairman & Mr. Liju Parackal - Catechism Head Master and other speakers emphasized the unity of the Association and praised the charity programs carried out by KMRM.

During the occasion Mr. Thomas Mamoottil – Joint Secretary presented a memento and Mr. Issac Daniel – Joint Treasurer given a token of love and appreciation to the visiting priest Rev. Dr. John Padipurackal. A Memento was presented to Mrs. & Mr. Syriac, by Rev. Fr. George Kottapuram in admiration for the unwavering dedication and vision for the growth of Malankara community in Kuwait for the past three decades and wished all the best in their future endeavors as they moves into the next chapter of their life. Secretary Mr. Thomaskutty rendered welcome speech and Treasurer Mr. Shaji Varghese delivered Vote of thanks.

The highlight of the meet were the various cultural programs like carol song, Tableau, Group Dance etc. organized by the various prayer groups from all over the Kuwait. All family members were able to actively participate in these events. A dinner was also arranged. Mr. Babuji Bathery – KMRM Vice President was the Master of Ceremonies. [Album 31.01.10, updated 08.02.10]

His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos - elected as the first Vice President of CBCI. 03.03.10

Major Archbishop & head of Syro Malankara Catholic Church, Baselios Mar Cleemis Catholicos has been elected as the first Vice President of Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (C.B.C.I.).

Kuwait Malankara Community (KMRM) extending its prayerful support and best wishes to Catholicos for all his activities in his new responsibility.

Congratulation to Mr. O.M. Mathew 02.03.10

KMRM would like to extend the warmest congratulations to Mr. O.M. Mathew, [O003] one of our Senior member, for his new position as the Advisory Board Chairman of KMCA. Currently he is a member of KMRM Managing committee and ex member of KMRM Advisory Board. We know Mr. Mathew can contribute a great deal to the continuous development of KMCA as well as KMRM and we wish him all the best in his new role.

LENTEN RETREAT SCHEDULE [Malayalam] 27.02.10

PREACHER- Rev. Fr. Mathai Mannoorvadakkethil, (Vicar St. Thomas Malankara Catholic Church, Changanacherry, Arch-Diocese of Thiruvalla). Rev. Fr. Mathai Mannoorvadakkethil belongs to the parish of Chakkupallom (Kumali). Currently, he is the Rector of Minor Seminary, Curia member of the Arch Diocese and Ex-Director of the Family Apostolate. Rev. Fr. Mathai Mannoorvadakkethil (M) 66954826 Schedule [pdf].

Seminar 2010 – Friends of Mary 11.01.10

A Seminar held for the Friends of Mary members, organized by KMRM, on 9th January 2010, at KMRM office. Very Rev. Dr. John Padipurackal the Vicar General of Mavelikkara Diocese who led the seminar inspired the attendees with his blessings, which gain further strength to the Friends of Mary, the associate organization of KMRM. Fr. Padipurackal intends the role of Woman in Malankara Catholic Community as well as the duties and responsibilities of woman to the family and community.

Friends of Mary Convener, Mrs. Valsamma George Kutty rendered welcome speech followed by the introductory speech by the Director Rev. Fr. George Kottapuram. Friends of Mary Joint Convener Mrs. Merija Shibu rendered Vote of thanks. [ALBUM] [updated]

Friends of Mary Bids Farewell to Mrs. Lovely Syriac 11.01.10

A farewell meeting was conducted after the Seminar on 9th January 2010 to give thanks to Mrs. Lovely Syriac and family, one of the founder member and former Convener of Friends of Mary. FOM admired her unwavering dedication and vision for the growth of Malankara community as well as her organization capacity to make FOM to the current stage.

FOM Area Convener Mrs. Sheeba Thomas rendered welcome speech. Spiritual Director Fr. George Kottapuram, KMRM Joint Secretary Mr. Thomas Mamoottil, Advisory Board Member Mr. Abraham Varghees (Sajan) and FOM Convenor Mrs. Valsamma Georgekutty, wished all the best in their future endeavors as they moves into the next stage of their life. During the occasion a Memento was presented to Mrs. & Mr. Syriac by Rev. Dr. John Padipurackal. In her reply speech Mrs. Lovely Syriac conveyed all the best for the future activities of FOM, extended her gratitude to all during her tenure as the Convener and told its heart breaking to say good bye to the dearest ones. Mrs. Annie Koshy delivered Vote of thanks.

Hearty Congratulations 22.02.10

Congratulations to our Master Bibin Sam Thomas, son of Mr. Babuji Bathery & Mrs. Beena Paul, who led the Jr.Quiz Team ‘HFC Angels’ for the first place finish in the Bible Quiz Competition organized by the Kuwait Diocese, on 12th February 2010.

KMRM admired Master Bibin by presenting a trophy by Rev. Fr. George Kottapuram, after the Holy Mass on 18th February 2010. Through quizzing they experienced a deep fellowship commitment with their own team, their competition and most importantly, with Jesus Christ.

Yuvadarshanam Vol.11 Released on 28.01.10 Thursday 03.02.10

Kindly Collect your copy. For subscriptions, please write to us yuvajyothy@kmrm.net or webmaster@kmrm.net

Mr. Shamon Jacob, Chief Editor,
Yuvadarshanam.

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Yuvajyothi Seminar - 2010 07.01.10

A Seminar was conducted, at KMRM Office on 4th January 2010, for KMRM Yuvajyothi members. Seminar leaded by Very Rev. Dr. John Padipurackal, the Vicar General of Mavelikkara Diocese. Yuvajyothi Joint Convenor Mr. Jimmy Abraham rendered welcome speech, followed by the introductory speech by Rev. Fr. George Kottapuram, Spiritual Director. Seminar Inaugurated by KMRM President Mr. C.A. Joy. Mr. George Mathew (Boss) – Advisory Board Chairman, Mr. Thomaskutty - Secretary and Yuvajyothi Animator Mr. Babuji Bathery delivered felicitation speech. The meeting was presided over by Mr. Jacob Thomas, Yuvajyothi Convenor. Program convener Mr. Stanly Thomas rendered vote of thanks. [ALBUM 10.01.10] [YouTube] []

LENTEN RETREAT SCHEDULE [Malayalam]