Kerala Flood Relief Special Edition

THE TRINITARIAN REDEMPTIVE MISSION 2018

A SOCIAL RESPONSE TO THE FLOOD IN KERALA

A TRINITARIAN RESPONSE TO THE FLOOD IN KERALA 2018

Kerala was affected by unusual heavy rain falls and floods from the beginning of July. According to the reports, over 483 people died and a million people were evacuated. All the 14 districts of the state were placed on red alert. The Kerala government has disclosed that one-sixth of the total population of Kerala had been directly affected by the …

St. Mary's Forane Church, Chalakudy

An initiative of the Trinitarian Novices and Postulants under the leadership of Frs. Binoj and Meby. Trinitarian Redemptive Mission extends its helping hand to the families affected by Natural Calamities. A team of four brothers under the leadership of Fr. Meby have reached St. Mary’S Church Challakudy which is under the diocese of Irinjalakuda. Our initial effort is to reach …

Adoration for Flood Victims

Aug. 16: In the presence Rev. Fr. Joseph Muthuplackal, the vice provincial, Frs. Jins, Vinay and members of the Community conducted a special adoration for those who are affected by flood in different parts of Kerala and in a specially way prayed for the speed recovery of all who lost their lives, house and everything.

Trinitarians @ Kerala Flood Relief

Aug. 18: The Trinitarian Brothers in Bangalore collected necessary food items, clothes and sanitary items to be distributed in the flood affected area of Kerala. Students of Theology, Philosophy and aspirants participated in this drive for collection under the leadership of Fr. Xavier.

Divine Retreat Centre, Chalakudy

The Trinitarians also expressed their solidarity and support to the Divine Retreat Centre which was severely affected during the flooding. Fr. Jaison Kullampally, O.SS.T., & Fr. Sunil Thoppiltharayil, O.SS.T., and the members of the prayer team that works in collaboration with De Matha Spiritual Centre spent half a day to clean the centre.

Mr. Paulose Ouseph, Meloor

This is a family from St. Thomas Church, Santhipuram in the archdiocese of Eranakulam-Angamaly. Their electrification was damaged due to the flooding and were not able to repair it. They were introduced by Fr. Sibi Puthussery, O.SS.T., and we helped them for the electrification of the house. The family remains grateful to the help that is rendered to them.

Family of Mr. Joshy and Mrs. Jiji, Thrissur

They are from Aratupuzha, which is in the district of Thrissur. This is a Hindu family. This place was very badly affected by the flood. They lost their utensils and the Trinitarians reached to them through Fr. Jaison Kullampally, O.SS.T., and provided them the necessary things.

DMLP School, Pottuchira, Thrissur

This is a school where there are 40 students and it's run by a Muslim management. It has been functioning for the past 72 years. They have a permanent teacher and other teachers are paid on a daily wage basis. During the flooding, they lost their shelves, chairs, school bags, books, teaching materials, cooking utensils etc. The management was unwilling …

Road Map for Future Activities

There are a lot that can be done to help the victims of flood and land sliding. Our simple professed Brothers are preparing to visit and help out the people during their semester holidays along with Fr. Xavier Kachappilly, O.SS.T., and identify the most deserving people and continue to extend our support to them. The rest of the affected areas …