November 2021

Welcome to the November Edition,

As the Rosary month comes to an end, we bring you a spotlight feature on two women whose presence in our community is a source of comfort and joy to all of us. Their stories in this edition may actually encourage you to take leaps in your personal lives! Pinto Achan, in his 11th installment of "Family Fully Alive" series, urges us to lead a holy life by trusting in God completely. There is another church facility update regarding the kitchen renovation project. If you missed to attend the 10-10-10 celebrations, we have the video footage and photos from that day. We have a cooking video by a budding chef and a short story which is a subtle reminder of the importance of social interactions. And, do not miss details of the upcoming fellowship event for middle schoolers and the important dates in November!

~ The Editorial Team

Pastoral Reflections

With Holiness

In the 11th installment of the "Family Fully Alive" series, Fr. Pinto Paul talks about the importance of leading a holy life by trusting God completely. All fathers and mothers should embrace their vocations in the family to live a life of holiness and pray through the intercession of St. Joseph.

The sister team - Sister Angela and Sister Lincy, is an integral part of the SMCB community, always offering to listen and encouraging us with their signature smiles! Are you curious to know more about their life experiences and what keeps them smiling? Nidhi Elezabeth Thomas brings you their stories.

Sr. Angela Kavil

Sr. Lincy Sebastian

In June 2019, Sister Angela and Sister Lincy received a gift from the sisters at their convent, whom they call affectionately as "Our Mothers". It was a trip to Italy, which included a visit to the Mother House in Viterbo, birthplace of the Venerini congregation foundress Rosa Venerini. The Sisters were happy to share their travel photos with SMCB Times.

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Culinaire!

Jonathan's Apple Pie

Celebrate the Fall Season with this recipe from young chef Jonathan Joseph! When Jonathan went apple picking a few weeks ago, he decided to bake an apple pie. He shares the recipe here.

Weeds and old plants cleared from vegetable garden.

Grade 12: Planting for the future

The 12th graders cleared up the church's vegetable garden. The plan is to plant bulbs for spring flowers. These will bloom next year and can be used to grace our altar and pews. Thank you 12th Graders!

Way Of Holiness

Jilu & Roger Chengat, will be conducting a Way Of Holiness fellowship event for Grades 6 - 9, in our church. Save the date!

Musings

വിമൂകം

Seena Joseph shares a short story - A conversation between 2 people on a walking trail providing brief moments of normalcy, during the height of the pandemic. It is a subtle reminder of the importance of social interactions in our daily lives.

The facilities team led by Antony Valantra and supported by St. Joseph's Ministry highlights some of the accomplishments during the month of October.

See the videos and photos from our recent 10th Anniversary celebrations held on 10th October, 2021.

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Church Life

Congratulations to Jeffiya and Donald on their engagement!

The ceremony was held on Aug 29th. Jeffiya is the daughter of Rossily and George Valiyakalathil. Donald Varghese Jacob is the son of Rachel Jacob and Stanley Jacob.

Important Dates in November

All Saints Day

November 1

All Souls Day

November 2

Holy Qurbana at 7 PM

Thanksgiving Day

November 26

Holy Qurbana at 10 AM

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