Holy Family Syro-malabar Catholic Mission

Holy Family Syro-Malabar Catholic Mission Newsletter- Vol 4, Issue No.45, July 12th

Phone: 623-328-5784 Liturgy

Every Sunday at 4:00 PM until Catechism resumes at: Our Lady of Fatima church 1418 S 17th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85007

Weekday

Mon - Sat at 8.30 AM at: Father’s residence 1st Friday – Qurbana & Adoration at 6.30 PM

Detailed Schedule-Sunday 3:00 PM: Catechism for Children Rosary, Novena Praise & worship 4:15 PM: Holy Qurbana 5:30 PM: Social Hour

Director

Fr. Mathew Munjanatt 2936 N 81st Avenue, Phoenix, AZ- 85033 Phone: 623-328-5784

Finance Details

Income for June 28th & July 5th : $1299.00 Expenses: $1,533.80 Building Fund: $430.00 Total Church fund: $21,678.25 Total Building fund: $71,174.14 Thank you all for your contributions. Please note the suggested amount per month is $50.00 for subscription and $100.00 towards building fund

Website: www.holyfamilychurchphx.org

Confession of Sins Confession brings two significant results - forgiveness and cleansing. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9). Our search for forgiveness must be thorough. We are not to treat our sin lightly. God didn’t. God placed our penalty upon Christ. This is the reason we want to be thorough in seeking, cleansing and freedom from our sin. Part of our confessional prayer should include what is called 'taking back ground.' This is based on the promise that God wants to completely restore us. As long as we sin, His- blessing is held back so that we are not encouraged in evil ways. But when we repent and confess, then we are able to step back in His full joy and blessing. The ground that we have lost during the battle can be taken back by His power and design. Steps Involved in Confession Sinful act/attitude - We need to state clearly what wrong we have done. Heart desires are considered sin as much as the actual sinful behavior. The consequences are different but the judgment is the same. Results - When we acknowledge the painful results from our waywardness, it helps us see the pain from the other person's perspective. We can better identify with those that have suffered from our lives and speak forth a more sincere apology. Persons Involved-God is always involved. When we do contrary to what He wants, then we as His children need to come humbly asking for forgiveness. Apologies are necessary where possible. We are not just trying to straighten out our relationship with God but also with individuals. The apology needs to go as broad as the offense is known. Restitution given-We need to pay back more than we have stolen or damaged. We should be liberal in our giving even if we must suffer. Ask God if there is anything you can do to bring healing. Confessional prayer-In this confessional prayer we tell God all about what we have done in each of these steps. In a sense it brings good closure to each problematic area. Confession brings forgiveness as well as cleansing and full restoration. Lord Jesus, meek and humble, teach me to model after Your eminence, to subject my human nature to humility. Banish all lingering sparks of self-importance that could . elevate me greater than You. Let my heart always imitate Your humility.

Hope in the Lord and in His unfailing love…..Psalm 130:7

Holy Family Syro-Malabar Catholic Mission Announcements

BIBLE Quiz

1) Bible Study for the prayer meeting - Mathew-Chapter 3. 2) Those who are interested for Malayalam classes please sign up for the same (sign up sheets will be available in the church). 3) Catechism classes for children will resume from the month of August.

Feast Day

July 27th is St.Alphonsa.

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St.Alphonsa ward members are requested to take the initiative in planning the celebrations for the feast.

1. In the Book of Genesis, what did God create on the first day? 2. In the story of Adam and Eve, what was the name of the beautiful garden God planted? 3. In the story of Noah's Ark, what type of animal did Noah send out to find land? 4. In the story of David and Goliath, what weapon did David use to slay Goliath? 5. What are the names of the Three Wise Men who visited Jesus after he was born? 6. Finish this Beatitude: "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called ______." 7. The Bible books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are known as the gospels. Which of the four books was the first one written? 8. Who was the father of Abel? 9. The third Sunday of June is Father's Day in the United States. Who was called "father of many nations?" 10. What presents did the wise men bring to baby Jesus? Answers can be sent to the following email –id [email protected] Also please include your names in the mail.

Annual Retreat The annual retreat will be held on September 25, 26 & 27 by Fr. Alex Vachaparambil ofm.

Out of all the correct entries received, One winner will be selected through a draw on the following Sunday after mass. The winner will be awarded a prize.

The Spiritual Shortcut

Holy Communion is the shortest and surest way to Heaven. There are others, innocence, for instance, but that is for little children; penance, but we are afraid of it; generous endurance of the trials of life, but when they come we weep and ask to be spared. Once and for all, beloved children, the surest, easiest, shortest way is by the Eucharist. It is so easy to approach the holy table, and there we taste the joys of Paradise.

HAPPY BIRTDAY

Happy Birthday

to all the parishioners celebrating their birthday’s this month

—Pope Saint Pius X * The First Holy Communion and Confirmation will be held on October 18th 2009. Preparation classes for the First Holy Communion will be conducted accordingly.

New Parish Members

Hearty Welcome to all the newcomers. Members who have not yet registered are requested to contact Fr.Mathew Munjanatt or Mr. Thomas Chacko to fill in the registration forms. Look to Him and be radiant………Psalm 34:5