Kannada Kammata

Fr Henry D’Almeida SJ was kind enough to spend 4 days (April 2-5, 2013) with Second year Novices enabling them to acquire basic knowledge of Kannada language. Dhanyavaadagalu Fr Henry.

Fr Arun @ MSJ

Fr Arun D’Souza was at MSJ community during the Holy week. He celebrated the Eucharist in the Novitiate community as well as spoke to the Novices about his rich experiences in Japan. Arigatou Fr Arun.

WELCOME TO FR FRANCIS FERNANDES

Fr Francis Fernandes is the new Assistant Novice Director of Mount St Joseph Novitiate community. The Novice Director and the Novices extended a hearty welcome to Fr Francis on 3^rd of April. Have a pleasant stay dear Fr Francis.

ST JOSEPH, PRAY FOR US

The MSJ community celebrated the feast of St Joseph, its patron saint on 19.03.2013. Many  Fathers and Sisters who were attending a course at Prerana joined us at the Eucharist and also for the breakfast. It was indeed a meaningful celebration.

FR RALPH SPEAKS...

Fr Ralph D’Costa briefly summarized the apostolic letter ‘Porta Fidei’ (The door of Faith). His talk helped the MSJ community members to better their understanding about the letter as well as the year of faith.

MONTHLY RECOLLECTION

Fr Edward Philip, the newly ordained priest, shared his insightful reflections on the theme ‘REPENT AND BELIEVE IN THE GOOD NEWS’ and helped the Novices to have a fruitful monthly recollection.

NOVICES' DAY - 2013

Novices’ day of the Bannerghatta CRI zone was held on March 3, 2013 at Mount St Joseph. ‘Rooted in Fatih’ was the theme chosen for the day.  Fr Robert O Carm was the resource person for the morning session. Fr Henry Saldahna was the main celebrant of the Eucharist and Fr Sunil Fernandes preached an inspiring homily. Fr Augustine MCBS, the president of Bannerghatta CRI zone, was the guest of honour for the cultural programme in the afternoon.  The gracious presence of many Fathers, Brothers, Sisters and the children from the Holy Spirit children’s home added colour to the programme. Over all, the Novices had a meaningful and a memorable day.

THANKS A LOT FR JOSSIE

The First year Novices had a course on ‘Dynamics of the Spiritual Exercises’ by Fr Jossie D’Mello from Feb 18 – 22, 2013. The course was of great help for the Novices to deepen their knowledge of the Spiritual Exercises. Thanks a million Fr Jossie.

A MEMORABLE DAY...

On Feb 14, 2013, Fr Provincial, during his visitation gave the first year Novices the cassocks and conferred on them the ministries of lector and acolyte

Novice Anush: “Feb 14, 2013 was a red letter day in my life as I received my cassock. My heart was filled with gratitude to God for calling me to bear witness to His love”

Novice Ovin: “I was very much looking forward to the cassock day. The cassock reminds me of the challenge and mission to love and serve God’s people by emulating the humility of Christ”.

Novice Steevan: “As I put on the cassock, I strongly felt that God is inviting me to put on the values of Christ and toil under the banner of the Cross” 

A TIME OF GRACE…

Fr Provincial was in  MSJ Novitiate from February 11 – 14, 2013 for his annual visitation. The four days which Fr Provincial spent with us were indeed a time of grace for the Novitiate community. Thank you very much dear Fr Francis Serrao for you love and guidance.

BUDDING MISSIONERIES…

The 9 Second year Novices were placed in different villages and slums of Bijapur, Sindagi, Mundgod and Hangal for a month for their MISSION EXPERIMENT (Jan 6- Feb 6, 2013). All of them went through this experiment with great missionary zeal. The Novitiate community thanks all the mission superiors and Jesuit Fathers and Brothers of Mundgod and Hangal for their warm hospitality and guidance.

A COURSE ON 'INTENSIVE JOURNAL'

Fr Francis Menezes  helped the first Novices to prepare well for their Month's retreat by offering some input on 'Intensive Journal'. Thanks a lot  Fr Rector.

O COME LET US ADORE HIM!

CHRISTMAS- 2012  was a joyous celebration for all @ MSJ including our co-workers. The creative cribs and the attractive decorations by the Novices made the celebration more enriching and meaningful one.