Spark-2018 15.04.2018

Bethel-2018 concluded 09.04.2018

KMRM - Malankara Vacation Bible School (Bethel-2018) is concluded on 7th April 2018. Bethel-2018 was arranged at Kabd Training Center on 5, 6, and 7th April 2018. Rev. Fr. Robin Manakkalath (former Catechism director, Pathanamthitta Diocese), and Rev. Fr. Binoy Kochukarikkathil took the orientation classes. "Family, the house of the Lord" was the Theme of Bethel-2018. On concluding session, Sri. Rajan Mathew (President, KMRM), Sri. George Luey Powath (Tresurer), Sri Sammon A.O (Advisory Board Chairman) give away the felicitation Speech. Catechism Headmaster Sri. Koshy Varghese gave the vote of thanks.

KMRM Silver Jubilee Inauguration 04.03.2018

Silver Jubilee Celebrations of KMRM is officially inaugurated by H.B. Baselios Cardinal Cleemis, Catholicos, the Head & Father of Syro Malankara Major Archiepiscopal Church on Friday 2nd March 2018 at Mar Divannasios Nagar (Integrated Indian School), Abbasiya.

The event began with Jubilee Exhibition. Seven prayer groups participated and displayed the 7 periods of Syro Malankara church History.
1. Period Prior and Including Reunion
2. Period during Daiva Dasan Mar Ivanios
3. Period during Abp Benedict Mar Gregorios
4. Period during Catholicos Cyril Mar Baselios
5. Period during Cardinal Cleemis
6. Curia, and Church Hierarchy
7. KMRM in 25 Years, including Santhwana Projects

The exhibition was a total new experience, prayer groups displayed their creativity. St. Thomas prayer group won the Best Exhibition Award. The Cardinal, Vatican Nucio, and Vicar General was received at the Gate by Rev. Fr. Binoy Kochukarikkathil (KMRM Spiritual Director), Sri.Rajan Mathew (KMRM President), Sri. Sunny Thomas (KMRM General Secretary) corresponding respectively. A procession was arranged to take the Guests from the Gate to Auditorium.

The public meeting started little late but was on a royal style. The Anchors, Sri. Jacob Mathew and Mrs. Juliee Joy welcomed the people to Dias. The event started with bible reading by Mebin V. Koshy, followed by prayer song by Divya Mary Thomas. The commander of the Jaleeb Al Shuwaikh, Col. Ebrahim AbdulRazaq Al Daei was the VIP guest. It is the first time that, such an officer visits KMRM events. Sri. Sunny Thomas welcomed the meeting, Sri. Rajan Mathew gave the presidential address followed with introductory speech by Rev. Fr. Binoy Kochukarikkathil (Spiritual Director). The priests and the officials from different associations honored the Cardinal.

H.B. Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos, the Head & Father of the Syro Malankara Major Archiepiscopal Church inaugurated the yearlong Jubilee Celebration. The traditional light (Nilavilakku) was lightened by the delegates on the Dias. Apostolic Nuncio Abp. Francissco Padila gave the Benedictory Speech. Cardinal released Balloons (three balloons tied together), and Apostolic Nuncio and Vicar General released Doves. It was first time in history, KMRM is doing such an event in royal style.

Twenty Five, former presidents, Advisory Board Chairmen, General Secretaries, and Treasurer who are present in Kuwait lighted twenty five candles added more colors to the Jubilee Inauguration. The five foundation members who are available in Kuwait was honored by Catholica Bava. They are (1) Binu K. John, (2) Kuruvilla Thomas, (3) Rajan Thottathil, (4) Laly Paul (due to other assignment could not make out), and (5) Joseph K. Daniel.

The Catholica Bava officially announced the Santhawna Charity Projects, and renamed YuvaJyothi to MCYM. Sri. K.O. John gave the inaugural Santhwana fund to Bava, and officially announced the projects, and handed over the cheque to Sri. O.M Mathew (Santhwana Convener). Sri O.M. Mathew narrated the Santhawana Charity projects. The following people gave the Felicitation Speech.
(1) Vicar General, Rev. Fr. Peter P. Mathew
(2) Advisory Board Chairman Sri. Sammon A.O
(3) Member in the Synodal Commission for the pastoral care of the laity outside India Sri. Jacob Thomas.

Sri. George Luey Powath (KMRM-Treasurer) gave the vote of Thanks. The public function was ended with KMRM Anthem. A large crowd witnessed the Jubilee inauguration function. The seven prayer groups participated the Christian Devotional Song competition.
They are (1) St. Johns Prayer Group, (2) St. Mary's Prayer Group, (3) Shalom Prayer Group
(4) St. Thomas Prayer Group, (5) St. Pauls Prayer Group, (6) Mar Ivanios Prayer Group
and (7) Mary Matha Prayer Group. It was a feast to eyes and ears. St. Johns Prayer group won the first prize. St. Mary's Prayer group won the Second and Mar Ivanios won the third prize. All the remaining prayer groups received the complementary participation prize. No criteria for participation prize.

The main attraction of the event was the drama presented by Friends of Mary. The big LCD screen (6x3Meter) and the drama mixed well, and it received the full crowd attraction. A trophy was presented to friends of Mary. By 3.00pm the event concluded, and a big applause to those who attended the event. Felicitation Video message by Rev.Fr. George Kottapuram (First Syro Malankara Priest) and felicitation Video message by Rev. Dr. John Padipurackal (Second Syro Malankara Priest) are showcased in the event. Memento to Judges, Managing Committee, and Prayer Coordinators were distributed during the event.

Sri. Sammon A.O. coordinated the Silver Jubilee inauguration function as General Convener. The other conveners are as follows:

• Sri. Binu K. John as Program Convener,

• Sri. GeeVarghese Mathew as Stage convener,

• Sri. Shaji George as Reception Convener,

• Sri. Biju George as Publicity Convener,

• Sri. Manu Mathew as Food convener,

• Sri. O.M. Mathew as Finance convener.

The event concluded with "Jubilee Sneha Virunu", vegetarian lunch with payasam.