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SEASON OF EPIPHANY Z\lImew

Feast of St John the Baptist January 13, 2017

Luke 7:28 “I tell you, among those born of women none is greater than John. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.”

SUNDAY8.00 A.M Holy Qurbana-Malayalam 9.30 A.M Holy Qurbana-English 11.00 A.M Holy Qurbana-Malayalam 5.30 P.M Holy Qurbana-Malayalam

WEEKDAYS AND SATURDAY 8.00 A.M Holy Qurbana-Malayalam

FRIDAY

8.30 A.M Holy Qurbana-Malayalam 7.00 P.M Holy Qurbana-Mal & Eng

FIRST FRIDAY8.30 A.M Holy Qurbana-Malayalam 7.00 P.M Holy Qurbana & Adoration-Mal & Eng CONFESSION9.30 A.M TO 10.30 A.M MON-SAT Friday before and after7.00 P.M Holy Qurbana

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Marthoma Sleeha Syro Malabar Cathedral Parish Bulletin 15 January 2017

5000 St. Charles Rd.Bellwood, IL 60104Tel : 708 544 7250Fax : 708 688 1040www.smchicago.org

Officials :Vicar

Rev. Dr. AugustinePalackaparampil

714 800 3648

Asst. VicarRev. Dr. James Joseph SDB

308 360 3729

TrusteesGeorge Ampalathumkal

312 912 1762

Luke Chirayil630 808 2125

Siby Parekat847 209 1142

Paul Vadakara708 307 1122

Joseph Kanikunnel(Youth Trustee)773 603 5660

Departments :Faith Formation (Cathechesis)

Principal : Sr. Sheena CMC708 737 1001

Malayalam SchoolPrincipal : Roy Thomas

708 691 1500

LiturgyCo-odrinator : Jose Kadavil

630 440 2021

Cultural AcademyDirector : Lincy Vadakumcherry

224 234 6741

ITCo-odrinator : Bijo Thomas

224 212 0181

ChoirCo-odrinator : Pauly Vathikulam

847 501 1095

Parish CouncilSecretary : Beena Ramasharma

630 373 3060

Parish OfficeSecretary : Thomas Purathur

630 930 8421

Secretary : Inasu Kolamkanny815 988 3360

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Can We really change? With God, Everything is Possible!

Fr. James Joseph SDB

“Yes, We Can” was the famous slogan or catch phrase of President Barack Obama, when he was standing for election in 2008. If you ask people on the different sides of the political spectrum, you might get very different answers, as to what changes he managed to usher in. I am sure, all of us irrespective of political affiliations, would agree that he has changed much since then, as visible at the least from his hair color, or other signs of aging, when we look at his physical appearance now, as he is leaving the office of the President of USA.

Whether we are young or old, we desire like to change a lot of things in our life, and in the lives of others around us, if we could. Yes, we can change! In fact, the truth is that we have the power to change a lot, if we try the right way. Certain fundamentals of our nature like our voice, looks, age etc. we cannot change much; but traits of character and behavioral changes are always possible by constant practice, and a little help from significant others or by acquiring virtues. “Our greatest evil flow from ourselves” (J.J. Rousseau). We cannot blame anyone else for our conditions or our woes. Our joys and sorrows are by and large our own make. It simply begins to happen when we become selfish and conceited, which are our own vices. Virtue ‘is a glorious habit’. Regular practice of good behavior helps one to acquire virtues. Acquiring virtues, and bringing in behavioral changes, need strong motivation, or a forceful reason for the change and transformation.

For Change to happen, one must be motivated. Motivation for a person could come from God, the Holy Spirit, from personal ambition, aspiration, aim or goal in life. Though strange as it may seem, it could also be triggered by a sense of guilt and shame in some people. In a new study, Brian Lickel from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and colleagues investigated whether guilt and shame were associated with a longer-term benefit – the motivation to change. They found that although recalling both guilt and shame induced a certain motivation to change, that motivation was much stronger, when the participants recalled a time they felt shameful, than when they recalled a time they felt guilty. In other words, self-hatred is psychologically damaging but it can also make you more motivated to change. Though guilt and shame are often understood as negative experiences. A determination drives some to excel when they are shamed, challenged, or bullied by others. Some people become more resolute, and get motivated to dream higher and better, when the going gets tough, and hurdles come their way to achieving their dreams. As the saying, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going” (Dale Carnegie).

Jesus brought about the greatest change that ever happened on earth. His incarnation, public ministry, passion, death, and resurrection was the most transforming event in human history. Jesus proclaimed, “I have come to cast fire upon the earth….” (Luke 12: 49-53). Jesus brought real change and transformation by challenging His community, the Jewish people. He taught and proclaimed, the good news of the kingdom of God, and exhorted people to be simple, sincere, and loving, like little children. Jesus became in a sense, the cause of conflict among His people; as many rejected Him and His call to an interior transformation and a personal change, while others willingly accepted His call. He forewarned the people and His disciples, of the impending battle between good and evil, light and darkness. However, they could not understand His language, and the struggle He was going through, to accomplish God’s plan of salvation. Jesus changed humanity through His own transformation, by His passion death and resurrection. Our greatest good comes from within, where God dwells. We can change, if we are attuned to Him, and to His guiding voice, the Holy Spirit. “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” (1Cor. 4.13). Yes, We Can!

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CCD NEWS•February 4th we will be having a staff developmentday. It is mandatory, a schedule will be sent out soon.Please save a day in your calendar.•Today we are conducting the Mid term exam.

LENTEN RETREATThis Year’s Lenten Retreat will be on March 24-25- 26Friday evening to Sunday Noon. Preacher: Rev. Dr.Sebastian Kuttiyani (P.O.C. Cochin)

PASTOR ON VACATIONFr. Augustine left for India on Monday 9th January 2017and will return on Thursday 9 th February 2017. Fr. James Joseph will be in charge of the Parish.

SMCC GENERAL BODY MEETINGSMCC will be conducting a general body meeting onSunday, February 12th 2017 at 9:30am in Chavara hall. All SMCC members are requested to attend themeeting.

UPCOMMING EVENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS

FRIDAYS SPECIAL SERVICES SCHEDULE

• REGULAR FRIDAY SERVICES: Every Friday we willhave Holy Qurbana at 7pm in Malayalam in our main churchfollowed by adoration from 8pm to 9pm.

• FIRST FRIDAY SERVICE: On First Fridays there are two HolyQurbanas. One is at 7pm in our main church and an another one is at7pm in our daily chapel in English for children and youths followed by adoration (for adults 8pm-6am), and (children and youths 8pm-12am).

FEAST OF ST. SEBASTIANWe will celebrate the feast of St. Sebastian on Jan 22Sunday by 11 am H. Mass. Sponsors are welcome.Please contact the trustees.There will be provision for“Kazhunnu Nercha” on the feast day.

"KAZHUNNU NEERCHA"As we practiced , this year also "kazhunnu" will begiven to persons who want to take it home for oneweek for special prayers. You can get it from the lobbyarea on Sunday January 15, and should bring it back on 22nd Sunday, the feast day of St.Sebastian in ourchurch.Please pay $25 for each"kazhunnu"

YEAR OF YOUTHFor this year, Bishop Mar Jacob Angadiath declared2017 as "Year of Youth." This is a year-long celebrationand call-to-action for youth from every SyroMalabarChurch across the country. This Sunday, January 15thduring English Mass, the youth of our parish willformally inaugurate this celebration

Perpetual AdorationPerpetual Adoration

Schedule

MONDAY - SATURDAY9:30 AM - 5:30 PM

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"Come to me all you who labor and are

burdened, and I will give you rest". Mt. 11:28

Isaiah 40:3 “A voice cries: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway for our God.”



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SCHEDULELITURGICAL MINISTRY

ALTAR SERVERS AND EUCHARISTIC MINISTERSSunday January 22, 2017 (4th Sunday of the month)

8:00 am Holy Qurbana- MalayalamBaby Malamundackal, Santi Thomas, Thomas Alumparampil,Antony Alumparampil, John Nadakapadam

9:30 am Holy Qurbana- EnglishManoj Mathew, Thomas Kalayil, Louis Hormies, Antony V George Goodwin Francis, Alvin Kalappurackal, David Peter, Alex ThoppilJoshua Kadiampally, Andrew Antony, Lestin Kandakudy, Levin Kandakudy Divin Puthenpurackal, Akin Mannamcheril, Aljo Abraham, Sebastian Kandakudy

11:00 am Holy Qurbana- MalayalamJose Kadavil, Cheriachan Kizhakkbhagam, John Thayilpeedika, Jomi Jacob

5:30 pm Holy Qurbana- MalayalamGeorge Joseph, Jubin Thomas, Davi Peter, Jeswin Davi

Scripture Readings: (3rd Sunday of Epiphany)Numbers 11:11-20, Hebrews 4:1-10, Gospel: John 1:29-34

God's love is with us everywhere to gently guide our way, to fill our lives with happiness, and bless us every day!

WARD PRAYER MEETING - JAN. 2017

Ward: St Simon (Naperville)Host: Jacob Kurian and Mary PulikottilAddr: 505 Beaconsfield, Naperville, IL-60565 Date: Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 6.30 P.MPhone: 630-951-1946. 630-548-9181

Ward: St Jude (Skokie)Host: Jacob K Chacko and AchammaAddr: 8541 N-Monticello, Skokie,IL-60076Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 7.00 P.MPhone: 847-673-8056

Ward: St Mathew's (Desplaines)Host: Saji and Bindu ThayyilAddr: 1302 Jeannette St, Desplaines , IL-60018 Date: Friday, January 27, 2017 at 7.00 P.MPhone: 773-531-8329

Ward: St Philip WardHost: Antony and Gibi ThobiasAddr: 820 Long Meadow Drive, Carol Stream,IL-60188 Date: Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 7.00 P.M Phone: 630-890-0923

Ward: St Peter (Far South)Host: Paul and Silby PulikkanAddr: 15314 S 82nd Avenue,Orland Park, IL-60462 Date: Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 6:30 PM Phone: 630-890-0923

OBITUARYJoseph E Kalathil (85 years) , father of Bindu Jacob Purayampallil passed away on 01/11/2017 at Trivandrum. Funeral Services was on Friday January 13, 2017 at Pattoor Mar Thoma Church Trivandrum .Our Cathedral Parish express heart felt condolences and prayers to Bindu and the bereaving family. Please pray for the departed soul.

Ward: St John's WardHost: Louis Hormies and JiJi , OllukkaranAddr: 9001 Tara Hill road, Darien, IL- 60561 Date: Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 7.00 PM Phone : C :630-390-4268; H:630-427-0021

Ward: St Andrew's WardHost: Kuriakose and Jisha ChiramelAddr: 336 S Maple St, Mt Prospect, Il-60056 Date: Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 7.00 PM Phone :

BIBLE STUDYJanuary 2017Luke-14:1-35

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