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:) S U R A J

Bud Strings

A new initiative from the Jesus Youth in Mangalore, where the participants are taught to play guitar, keyboard and lead Praise and Worship for the Lord. Around 20 participants gather every saturday from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm. Along with music the participants are also taught to be focused on the Lord. Worderful leadership shown by Prem Machado. Session are taken by Prem Machado, Rodney Periera and Suraj Noronha.

If anyone is interested to join contact 99643 99484. Let make a joyful noise and sing in te courts of the King of kings and the Lord of Lords.

God Bless You
Good job Prem, Keep up the good work.
Suraj

Prayer Card

The Prayer cards for the city of Mangalore, which were blessed by Fr Peter S Noronha, were distributed during the family gathering 'Koinonia 2007' on 9th December, 2007. Click on the pictures to download.
Please pray it everyday.

Koinonia 2007

The Jesus Youth family gathering of Mangalore ,“Koinonia 2007”, was conducted on 9th December, 2007 at Roshini Nilaya seminar hall. There were around 300 participants, and the theme of the program was centred around 'Prolife'. It was also a time for all the Jesus Youth to come together to celebrate the joy and excitement of the Christmas season.

The icebreakers and the Praise and Worship was led by Jeslin, Ian, Prem and the Campus team. It was followed by a welcome dance by the Athena Nursing college students. The sessions were taken by Dr Abraham Jacob and Br Johnson Poovathunkal from Kerala. The speakers outlined the fundamental concepts of the prolife mentality and gave a detailed explanation on the teaching of the Catholic Church regarding use of contraceptives and birth control. The mass was celebrated by Msgr Denis Moras Prabhu (Vicar General Diocese of Mangalore).Fr Melwyn D' Cunha SJ and Fr Binish were also present during the program.

There was a very good interaction session with all the parents and elders who had come to attend the program. Ms Olga Noronha who is one of the pioneers of the Charismatic youth movement in Mangalore was also present. The principal of Roshini Nilaya School of Social Work, Madam Jacinta was in all praises for the Jesus Youth and said that more students should be involved with the Jesus Youth.

During the program we had the anointing of the new Nurses team and St Agnes Special School prayer meeting core team. The anointing session was lead by Fr Melwyn D' Cunha SJ. The main highlight of the program was the Christmas celebration with baby Jesus and the Santa, singing Carols and action songs. At the end of the day every one was joyful and danced for the Lord.The MC's for the program were Megna (Fulltime volunteer for Manipal) and Suraj (Mangalore).

The program was coordinated by Sweety, Jessica and the prolife team of Mangalore. There was also a prolife exhibition in the campus which was visited by the participants and also the students of Roshini Nilaya College. Sr Beena, Sr Annie and Sr Lissy were also present for the program. The new prayer cards for the city of Mangalore which was blessed by Fr Peter S Noronha were also distributed during the program.

On the whole the program was a time of celebration and getting to know Jesus Youth from other ministries and their families. There was a feeling of a family and being one in heart and mind.

God Bless You

:) S U R A J

November Report

1s t – Karnataka intercession day- The Mangalore Jesus youth celeberated this day at MUDIPU a miraculous place, around 30 peoples from all ministries where present. There was a wonderful time of fellowship, bible sharing and strong tine of intercession

4th-24th Karnataka Preshith Training – The Karnataka Jesus youth Team organized a training programme for 11 participants at Fatima retreat house. At the end of the training all the participants took commitments to work for the lord’s kingdom in various parts of Karnataka.

8th-11th Growth retreat - The nurse’s ministry of Mangalore organized a growth level retreat for all the second line nursing leaders of Mangalore at evangelization centre. There were a total of 50 participants who attended the program. Br. Thomas Kurian and Br.Joy were the main resources. The main sessions taken were mainly on the use of the gifts of the Holy Spirit and to lead a spirit filled life.

17th Bud Strings – A new initiative started by the Mangalore Jesus youth for music lovers. All music lovers come together once in a week to learn music. The people responsible are Mr. Prem Mr. Rodney & Mr.Suraj.

18th Nurses team reconstitution- A half day programme was conducted for the reconstitution of nurses team at St.Agnes special school, the main resource was Mr. Hebin and the session was on commitment to the lord and team building, mass was celeberated by Fr. Roger. Ms Jetty became the coordinator and the team members are Geo, Dijo, Reji, Paul, Anu, Sofia, Archana, Neethu, Sherin. Jijo is the ex officio, pradeep elder of the team.

24th Night vigil- The Mangalore Jesus youth celeberated the night vigil anniversary to mark the completion of one year of continuous night vigils at evangelization centre. A total of 50 people were present. Mass was celeberated by fr.prakash, a talk on commitment was given by Mr. Anil. Adoration was led by Br. Rodney. The commissioning ceremony of the Karnataka Preshitha was done during the night vigil.

24th, 25th laxmi LTP and core team reconstitution- This took place at DSHJ convent. Around 45 participants were present, Br. Shibu was the resource. Fr. Jose from Bl. Alphonsa church celeberated the mass. The new core team consists of 6 members. Jessy is the coordinator.