The Frontiersmen of the Heart of Christ

“To proclaim God's love to all the nations” - Ten of our brothers committed themselves to serve in the vineyard of Christ on the 21^st of June when they professed their First Vows in the Main Chapel of Mount St. Joseph. Fr Francis Serrao, the Provincial, was the main celebrant for the Holy Mass. It was a day for us to thank the Lord for our brothers who are our pride and joy and beseech the Lord to bless them abundantly in their future mission as Jesuits. Presently, they are pursuing their studies in the common Juniorate in Trivandrum, Kerala.

Navataranga 2011 comes out into the open

“Joining Hands in Harmony”- With this theme radiating throughout its pages, the annual Magazine of our Novitiate, Navataranga, has now become “an open book”. Fr Dion Vaz, who will be finishing his term as the Novice Director this year, released Volume 34 of Navataranga on 21 June after the Vows Day Mass. Speaking on the occasion , the proud editor, Arvind Royce J, who professed his first Vows today stressed on the longing for Harmony in today’s world swarming with divisive ideologies. Here is the editor’s speech in a nutshell- The world today is vitiated by terrorism, corruption, Global Warming war, culture of death and many such hurdles. Our hope is in the youth, the driving force of the future. Unfortunately they are misled by many forces. Navataranga 2011 is an attempt to tell again ‘the rich legacy of Christ’.

In our wish-list on this occasion is our desire to thank all who have laboured for the success of the Magazine. Have a pleasant reading!
"When work is a pleasure, life is a joy! When work is a duty, life is  slavery." Maxim Gorky

RETREATS (July - December 2011)

RETREATS - DHYANASHRAMA (Mount St Joseph)

01-09 July: God of Life, God of Love (Fr Hilario Fernandes)

12-20 July: Come and rest a while (Fr Simon Furtado)

22-30 July: Sitting at the Master’s feet (Fr Ivan Mendonca)

02-10 Aug: Listening to the Master (Fr John Baptist)

12-20 Aug: Lord, let me see your Face (Fr Hilario Fernandes)

22-30 Aug: To Know Him deeply, love Him intimately, follow Him closely (Fr Arockiasamy)

02-10 Sep: Behold, God’s Handmaid (Fr Tom Quadros)

12-20 Sep: Walking with the Lord (Fr Denis Coelho)

22-30 Sep: Relishing His Presence (Fr John D’Souza)

02-10 Oct: Searching for God’s will (Fr John Baptist)

12-20 Oct: Lord is the Joy of my heart (Fr Simon Furtado)

22-30 Oct: Savouring His presence (Fr Hilario Fernandes)

01-09 Nov: God of Salvation (Fr Simon Furtado)

12-20 Nov: Call to Intimacy (Tertian Jesuit)

22-30 Nov: God of Love & Mercy (Fr Hilario Fernandes)

02-10 Dec: Preparing for His coming (Fr John Baptist)

12-20 Dec: He comes, He comes, Ever comes (Fr Denis Coelho)

MONTH’S RETREATS

16 Mar - 15 Apr: 30-Day Retreat (Fr John Baptist)

01 - 30 July: 30-Day Retreat

01 - 30 Nov: 30-Day Retreat

For further details, contact:

The Director
Mount St Joseph (Dhyanashrama)
IIMB PO, Kalena Agrahara,
Bannerghatta Road
Bangalore - 560 076.
Tel: 080-26580441, 26585464
E-mail: dhyanashrama@gmail.com
Blog: www.msjnov.blogspot.com

First Vows on 21 June 2011 (Invitation)

A warm welcome to the First Vows of our Ten Novices on 21 June 2011.

10 New Shoots in our “GARDEN OF LOVE”

The mood in the Novitiate was full of the joys of spring when we welcomed ten new novices this year. They have begun their First Probation on the 16^th of June. Four of our novices have already begun their Novitiate in the Andhra Province. As they gradually merge into the life in the Novitiate, we pray that their life in the novitiate may be very fruitful and that they may experience the intimacy of our Lord Jesus Christ. As Robert J Frost says, “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I - I took the one less travelled by, and that made all the difference.”

Entirely Yours O Lord - Final Vows of Fr Ivan Mendonca

The final commitment of Fr Ivan Mendonca made June 12 as a special day in our calendars. It was an occasion for the province members to gather together in joining Fr Ivan in thanking the Lord. The venue was Ashirvad, Bangalore. The entire programme included a very meaningful Eucharistic celebration and a memorable felicitation programme. The first year Novices added sheen to the Eucharistic celebration by taking care of the choir. The sisters from the neighbourhood also pitched in to brighten the Liturgy. During the Homily, Fr Stanislaus D'Souza (Fr Stany) aptly spoke on the significance of the day in the life of Fr Ivan. With joy shining in his face, Fr Ivan fought his shyness to address the gathering and thanked the Lord and all who were instrumental in helping him reach the milestone. We join our voices with the province in wishing Fr Ivan a happy and fulfilling life ahead.
"I do not give lectures or a little charity when I give myself" - Walt Whitman

A Red Carpet Welcome to Fr Willie!

A Red Carpet Welcome for our New Novice Director Fr Willie Sequeira: June 11 was a day of mixed feelings in the Novitiate as the long serving Fr Dion Vaz handed over the Novice Director’s Files to the incoming Fr Willie. But joy soon overtook the moods in the Novitiate as Fr Willie embarked on his new mission. A handing-over ceremony was held in the presence of the community in the evening. During the handing-over ceremony, Fr Willie expressed his gratitude to Fr Dion for the pains he has taken to accompany the Novices in the ways of our Lord and the Society. Fr Willie expressed his desire to continue the formation in the same lines of his predecessor. Our beloved Rector, Fr Francis Menezes, spoke on behalf of the community and the Novices sang their hearts out to welcome the New Novice Director.

Farewell Fr Dion; Welcome Fr Willie.....

“If a blade of grass refuses to bend when it is green, it can never be made straight when it is dry.” It was indeed a very sad moment for us all when we said good bye to our dear Fr Master. After completing seven years of fruitful mission as the director of novices in Mount St Joseph, Fr Dion Vaz has been appointed as the mission Superior of Bijapur mission. It behoved us to give him a grand farewell, which was held on 11 June together with the senior community. On the same day, Fr Willie Sequeira was welcomed into the novitiate community as our new Novice Director. As we bid farewell to Fr Dion and welcome Fr Willie as our new Novice Director, we wish them all the best and pray that their future mission will be very fulfilling. Adieu Fr Dion and Welcome Fr Willie.

Courses at Prerana, Mount St Joseph

12 June - 23 July: RENEWAL FOR PRIESTS AND RELIGIOUS

11 Sep - 15 Oct: RENEWAL COURSE FOR SILVER JUBILARIANS

Oct 17 - 27: RELIGIOUS LEADERSHIP

Nov 6 - 12: COURSE ON NLP (Only 16 seats)

Nov 13 - 22: IGNATIAN-GUIDED NLP RETREAT (Only 16 seats)

Dec 4 - 10: DISCERNMENT OF SPIRITS APPLIED TO PROVINCE/GENERAL CHAPTERS AND DECISION MAKING

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For further details, contact:
The Programme Coordinator
Mount St Joseph (Prerana)
IIMB PO, Kalena Agrahara,
Bannerghatta Road
Bangalore - 560 076.
Tel: 080-26485778, 25979499, 32402408
E-mail: preranaisc@gmail.com
Blog: www.msjnov.blogspot.com

Happy Birthday and God Bless You Fr Sunil

Cheerful expressions burst out in Fr Sunil Fernandes' face on his birthday on June 1. It was a big day of celebration for all the Novices, who were all smiles all through the day. Fr Sunil celebrated the Mass with the Novices in the morning and thanked the Lord for the gift of His love which he had experienced through many persons and incidents. It seemed to us that all the phone lines to Mount got jammed with so many people trying to call Fr Sunil. Nevertheless, he found time to be with the Novices and watch the movie – My Name is Khan. Fr Dion conducted a very meaningful prayer service in the evening. As gratitude pours out of Fr Sunil’s heart today, we join him in thanking the Lord and ask Him to bless him abundantly.