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From the Banks of Periyar

Bro. Shins Mundackal CST

Christmas Celebrations
On 25th of December there was a concelebrated Christmas
Vigil Mass. Fr: Rector was the main celebrant. We shared the
joy of the Day by cutting the cake and coloring the sky by shoot-

ing off fireworks.

New-Year Celebration
The Seminary community was much enthusiastic and eager to
welcome the year 2021 as we bid goodbye to 2020. On New-
Year’s eve, we had celebration among batches and a Common
Prayer Session and we thanked the Almighty for all the bless-
ings throughout the year. We started the fresh day of the year
with a Solemn High Mass and prayed for the whole world.

Visit from the Synodal Commission
The Syro-Malabar Synodal Commission for the Seminary- Mar
George Madathikandathil the Chairman, Mar Tony Neelanka-
vil the Auxiliary Bishop of Trichur and Mar John Nellikunnel,
bishop to the Eparchy of Idukki paid us a visit on 7th Janu-
ary and spent time with the authorities, staff, and seminarians.
There was also a concelebrated Holy Mass. Bishop Mar George

Madathikandathil was the celebrant.

Inauguration of the Year of St. Joseph
With the Apostolic Letter “Patris Corde” (“With a Father’s
Heart”), Pope Francis recalls the 150th anniversary of the dec-
laration of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. To