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Mangalore: Christmas Joy at St Anthony Home for the Poor

  •   Sun, Dec 23 2012 12:19:43 PM

Mangalore: Christmas Joy at St Anthony Home for the Poor

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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (NM)

Mangalore, Dec 23: Bishop of Mangalore Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza celebrated Christmas with the inmates of St Anthony Homes for the Poor, Jeppu and blessed the crib which was prepared by the inmates at the entrance gate here on Saturday December 22.

Addressing more than 400 inmates, the Bishop said, "Every year I come to celebrate Christmas with you. Jesus never lived in a palace but he chose to live in a small cowshed. Do not be sad but follow the path of Jesus."

Reiterating his message of Christmas, Bishop said, "This year the joy of Christmas will be celebrated mainly concentrating on the poor and their welfare."

He also said that the diocese will help nearly 40 poor students with a scholarship of Rs 25,000 each for their higher education and about 1000 poor families will be provided with clothing and other basic needs.

Fr Denis Prabhu, director of St Anthony Home for the Poor welcomed the dignitaries and the gathering. "May Christmas bring you joy and peace of Jesus Christ," he said.

As part of Christmas celebration, Kuswar, prizes and gifts were distributed to the inmates. Cultural programme and carols too were part of the event.

Fr Aloysius Paul D’Souza also blessed the newly-formed Medical Health Care Services and Rehabilitation Centre.

Fr Goerge Crasta and Fr Francis D’Souza were present along with doctors, well-wishers, benefactors, Sushil Noronha, Felix Albuquerque and other committee members.
  

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  • A. S. Mathew, U.S.A.

    Tue, Dec 25 2012

    While reading the Bible, what JESUS has repeatedly challenged and instructed HIS followers was to give to the poor. The rich young man wanted to follow JESUS so badly, but JESUS told him to dispose everything he had to the poor. JESUS has given the question and answer of HIS last examination at the judgment seat. " Whatever you have done to the least of my brethren have all done unto me".
    The primary responsibility of the Church is to proclaim the good news
    (gospel) and to take care of the needy and helpless people of the society as JESUS did in HIS brief ministry on earth.

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  • joegonsalves, Mangalore

    Sun, Dec 23 2012

    It is gratifying to observe that Our Bishop A.P. D'Souza made time to be present at St. Antony's Homes to wish the residents and encourage them.

    St. Antony's Homes are very well known not only to people in India but also to people all over the world.

    Every Tuesday Novenas are conducted at Milagris Church and people from Mangalore have great devotion to St. Antony and he is termed a SAINT OF THE IMPOSSIBLES. Indeed this saint worked miracles during his life time in Padua and naturally people go over there to kiss his relic.

    During these novenas in Mangalore hundreds of people present their petitions and there is a long list of THANKSGIVINGS.

    St. Antony worked many miracles during his lifetime even raising the dead, curing the incurables. It is faith in this great saint that prompts people to attend the novenas in Milagris in hundreds.

    Rev. Monsignor Denis Moras Prabhu (Director) ably assisted by the administrator Rev. Francis D'Souza and Assistant Director Father Crasta share the responsibilities well trying to bring joy in the hearts of all the poor residents of The Ashram.

    St. Antony's is well known not only in Mangalore but several parts of the world.

    It is not out place to mentions that Rev. Monsignor Fred Pereira during his tenure as The Vicar General and later on as The Director of The Ashram developed a Home for the senior father in the campus. As fate would haveit Monsignor Fred. spent his last days at this Home.

    It is commendable that The three Fathers at St. Antony's serve the ASHRAM well trying to understand and help the residents.

    I would like the readers of Daijiworld to come forward to help this home in whatever way they can.

    Kudos to Our Bishop, Monsignor Denis, Father Francis and Father George on the excellent service they are trying to provide these poor people.

    Joe Gonsalves

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  • nelson, mangalore/kuwait

    Sun, Dec 23 2012

    May the baby jesus bless all the inmates abundantly.

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  • Anil Thomas D'Silva, mangalore-afganistan

    Sun, Dec 23 2012

    dear all,
    merry Christmas and happy new year 2013, love u all,

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  • Kurt Waschnig, Oldenburg Germany

    Sun, Dec 23 2012

    I am always pleased to learn how the diocese of Mangalore look after the poor in the diocese and helps them.
    40 poor students will receive scholarships and about 1000 poor families will be provided with clothing and other basic needs.
    To see the needy and the poorest of the poor is one of the most important duties of the Church especially there is no social welfare system in India like in western countries.
    Bishop Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza celebrated Christmas with the inmates of St Anthony Homes for the Poor and he addressed them and said:”"Every year I come to celebrate Christmas with you. Jesus never lived in a palace but he chose to live in a small cowshed. Do not be sad but follow the path of Jesus."

    Christmas is a special season, a time of joy and happiness, a time to share with the poor and to treat them with dignity and respect and helping them.

    But we must not forget the deep meaning of Christmas. Christmas shall be a time to meditate and to have time for the family and even to get rid of bad habits and choosing a healthy lifestyle.
    Christmas is a time even here in Oldenburg/Germany, where the Churches are full. Religious services are very solemn, one can realise something special happens.
    There is joy, happiness, harmony and peace in the air.

    Here from Oldenburg I would like to wish all readers of Daijiworld a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!



    Best regards


    Kurt Waschnig Oldenburg Germany



    e-mail: oldenburg1952@yahoo.de

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