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.

A FRIENDLY MATCH!

On 16th of December, the candidates from ' Xavier Nilaya'(Candidate's house of Patna province) were at MSJ on their way back from Bannerghatta national park. The Novices had a friendly basket ball match as well as a high tea with them. Thank you Fr Selvin, Sch Bernard and all our friends for spending your time with us.

WHAT'S DISCERNMENT ALL ABOUT ???

A course on 'Discernment' was organised from 11-14 December, 2012 for all the Novices at PRERANA. Around 34 Novices from Holy Spirit, Alverna Bhavan, Trinitarian Ashram, FSI and MSJ Novitiates participated in the course. Fr Terence Farias was the resource person. This course was indeed a grand success. 

FR PROVINCIAL @ MSJ

FR PROVINCIAL was at MSJ for his annual visit (December 11 -16, 2012). He paid a short visit to the Novitiate community and offered a meaningful Eucharist. Thank you Fr Provincial for your love and affection. 

CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT

Christmas Carol Concert - 2012 was presented by the Novices on 14.12.2012 through the guidance of the Senior Fathers of the Mount St Joseph community. Fr Provincial and the hostel students from Loyola ITI were the guests of honour.

RECOLLECTION TALK BY FR SELVIN, SJ

FR SELVIN from XAVIER NILAYA, Bangalore was at MSJ on 6 December, 2012 to share with the Novices about his rich experiences during the LONG RETREAT and the MISSION EXPERIMENT.

CATECHISM STUDENTS' RETREAT

Around 50 students from neighbouring parishes of MSJ had come to PRERANA for the ANNUAL RETREAT which was held on 25th of November, 2012.  It was indeed a fruitful day for the students as well as to the Novices who were instrumental in organising the retreat. Hats off to the Novices and our sincere thanks to all at PRERANA  specially Fr Anthony Joseph for his generous support. 

INSIGHTFUL SHARING

MR &MRS EUGENE shared with the Novices about their personal experience of God and also their expectations from the seminarians during the monthly recollection held on 19th of November, 2012. Their sharing was well appreciated by all the Novices.