Events of December 2017

Vice-Provincial Administration

Simple Professed Gathering

Simple Professed Gathering

Dec. 27 -29: The Simple Professed Brothers of the Vice-Province had a gathering for three days animated by Fr. Binoj Puthenpurackal, O.SS.T., the Councillor for Formation at our house in Bangalore.  Twelve brothers participated in the program.

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Holy Trinity Ashram, Kasargod

Feast of Immaculate Conception

Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Dec. 8: The community celebrated the feast of Immaculate Conception of the blessed mother. Fr. Binoj presided over the holy Eucharist.

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Farewell to Bro. Tinto

Farewell to Bro. Tinto

Dec. 10: The community organized a farewell program for Bro. Tinto, SJB, expressing our gratitude for the selfless service he has rendered to Hosangady parish.

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Feast of Our Founder and Reception to Third Order

Feast of Our Founder and Reception to Third Order

Dec. 17: The community commemorated our Founder along with parishioners of Hosangady and Fr. Joseph, the Minister Vice-Provincial, presided over the holy Eucharist.  Community also organized the reception of 14 members into the third order which was administered by the Minister Vice-Provincial.

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Christmas Celebrations

Christmas Celebrations

Dec. 25: Brothers made a very creative crib in front of the Ashram.  The community had the Christmas celebration at Infant Jesus Church, Hosangady.   The parish was community was very happy to have the whole community of the Trinitarians to join them in the Christmas celebrations.  

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Parish Feast @ Hosangadi

Parish Feast @ Hosangady

Dec. 28-31: Parish feast at Infant Jesus Church, Hosangadi, was celebrated for four days. The whole parish whole heartedly prepared for the celebrations and the days of the feast was indeed a blessing for the whole parish community.

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Holy Trinity Ashram, Bengaluru 

Birthdays Celebrations in December

Birthdays Celebrations in December

The birthday of Brothers Anugragh, Jobit, Jeevan and Maritin were celebrated on the respective days.  The community prayed for them during the Holy Eucharist in a special way and wished and felicitated them.

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Travel of Bros. Diljo and Saneesh to Rome

Travel of Bros. Diljo and Saneesh to Rome

Dec. 5: Brothers Diljo and Saneesh left for Rome to participate in the six month's APPS program for all those preparing for making their Solemn Vows in the Order.

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Feast of St. John De Matha

Feast of St. John De Matha

Dec. 19: We celebrated the solemnity of St. John De Matha in the evening with the members aspiring to be part of the Third Order. The celebrations began with Holy Eucharist celebrated and preached by Fr. Xavier Kachappilly, the Minister Conventual, followed by dinner.  The celebration was postponed to 19th for the better participation of the invitees.

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Christmas Celebrations

Christmas Celebrations

Dec. 25: The community had wonderful and colorful celebration on the day of Christmas. We had the vigil Mass at 11.30 p.m. presided over by Fr. Mathew and Fr. Bitaju.  After the mass we had the exchanging of gift to the Christmas friend and the brothers danced and sang the Christmas carols.

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Christmas with Migrant Community

Christmas with Migrant Community

Dec. 25: The Community celebrated Christmas with the migrants.  Fr. Mathew celebrated Holy Eucharist followed by a time celebrations.  Since most of them are from the tribal background, they danced.  There were over eighty people.

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Trinitarian Community, ITALY

Visit of Bors. Diljo and Saneesh

Visit of Bors. Diljo and Saneesh

Dec. 7-11: Brothers Diljo and Saneesh visited the community and spent five days with us. It was a great joy to have the brothers with us and we visited a few places of interest.

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Visit of Fr. Mathia and Family

Visit of Fr. Mathia and Family

Dec. 10: Fr. Mathia O.SS.T., the Vocation Promoter of the Italian Province, from Fornaci Community visited us along with a family. He celebrated the Holy Mass in the parish and joined the community for lunch.

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Feast of St. John De Matha

Feast of St. John De Matha

Dec. 16: The community celebrated the Solemnity of St. John De Matha and invited the two of our Trinitarian sisters’ community in our neighborhood and shared lunch with them. In the same evening Fr. Ginu, O.SS.T., the Italian Provincial, presided over the festal Mass in the parish and thereafter joined us for the dinner.

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Christmas Celebrations

Christmas Celebrations

Dec. 22-23: A mini Christmas carol was conducted at St. Martin’s parish with the Catechism kids. House blessing also was combined with it.

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Community Outing to Rocco Rasso

Community Outing to Rocco Rasso

Dec. 29: The community went for a half-day outing to a snow mountain called, Rocco Rasso. It was indeed an awesome experience.

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Trinitarian Sisters, Thrissur

Visit with Sr. Simin's Family

Visit with Sr. Simin's Family

Sr. Felicia Fernandezthe, Mother General of the Trinitarian Sisters of Madrid, visited the family of Sr. Simin who hails from Thrissur, along with the members of the community.  It was a beautiful time of sharing the joy of the season.

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Visit to Sr. Mini's Family

Visit to Sr. Mini's Family

Sr. Felicia Fernandezthe, Mother General of the Trinitarian Sisters of Madrid, visited the families of our sisters from Thrissur, along with the members of the community.  It was a beautiful time of sharing the joy of the season.

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Birthday of Sr. Alphonsa

Birthday of Sr. Alphonsa

We celebrated the birthday of our dear Sr. Alphonsa Veliyath with joy and happiness. The community wished her all the best and prayed for her.

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Holy Trinity Ashram, Thrissur

Christmas Star

Christmas Star

Dec. 5: Third year brothers arranged the Christmas star as the part of Christmas celebration preparation.  Fr. Minister blessed the Christmas star in the presence of Brothers and Fathers.

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The Feast of Immaculate Conception

The Feast of Immaculate Conception

Dec. 8: Community celebrated the feast of Immaculate Conception of Blessed Virgin Mary. Fr. Alphonse Maria De Grace was the main celebrant for the Eucharist.  There was a solemn rosary procession, litany and Novena together with the evening prayer session.

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20th Death Anniversary of Fr. Tomy, O.SS.T.

20th Death Anniversary of Fr. Tomy, O.SS.T.

Dec. 16: The community, together with the family members of Fr. Tomy Vadayattukunnel, celebrated the 20th Death Anniversary of Fr Tomy. Fr. Sunil was the main celebrant and other Fathers were con-celebrants.  Fr. Sunil gave a thought provoking message. Nine of his family members joined the Holy Mass.

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Founders feast and Christmas Celebration:

Founders feast and Christmas Celebration:

Dec. 17: The Third Orders and Trinitarian Sisters Joined the Community for the Adoration, Cultural Program and agape conducted as part of Founder’s feast and Christmas Program.

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Birthday Celebration

Birthday Celebration

Dec. 17: The community celebrated the birthday of Rev.Fr. Superior Fr. Sunil Thoppiltharayil O.SS.T. along with  the birthdarians of the month. The community wished and felicitated them. There was a get together followed by an Agape. Fr. Vicar, Trinitarian Sisters, Third Orders and other neighboring community members were present to felicitate Fr. Superior.

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Christmas Gift Exchange

Christmas Gift Exchange

Dec. 23: Fathers, brothers and other working staff of the community, in the presence of Rev. Fr.  Vice-Provincial exchanged the Christmas gift and shared the joy of Christmas.

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Vocation Camp

Vocation Camp

Dec. 26-27:We have conducted a two days of vocation camp. Twelve candidates were present for the camp from different diocese in Kerala. Frs. Sunil, Pradeep, Alphonse and Jaison took class for them.  Fr. Minister welcomed them officially and Brother Emmanuel and other brothers also joined to conduct various programs for them.

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