Keystone May / June 2008 - Our Parish Bulletin

   



PASSOVER MEAL CELEBRATION AT ST. PETER'S COLONY ZONE
Decked up in their Sunday best, with beaming faces and a warm-hearted approach, many Peterites trooped in. Occasion : To participate in a Passover Meal. Venue: The terrace of Kostka House, St. Peter's Hsg. Colony, beautifully illuminated and tastefully decorated.
First a group of children welcomed Fr. Gerard. A candle light procession with hymns followed. Fr. Gerard threw more light on-

1. The Festival of Passover : Oldest and most important in Judaism, to give grateful thanks to God for delivering the Jews from slavery under the Egyptians and to be back as free people after 400 years. Only those people who had undergone such a traumatic experience could fully appreciate what freedom was. Seen here is the Hand of God - caring, merciful, loving.

2. Washing of the feet: Fr. Gerard washed the feet of the person next to him. He and others followed till everybody present was taken care of . Symbolic: Be of service.

3. Passover Meal : Time for rejoicing and celebration. A planned and elaborate meal with family and friends. More so, small or big communities - to show we are God's community not living in isolation. The meal consisted of 2 to 3 hours when children played, others told stories of the exodus. A chair remained empty to take care of a stranger at all times. In this case a neighbour's friend filled the gap.

Fr. Gerard praised all efforts of all those who had contributed in some way or other to make the function a success. Then it was time to say a pleasant Adieu Amigo - as Hasta la Vista.

 

ALTAR SERVERS' DAY

April 20,2008 was red-letter day for us Altar Servers at St. Peter's. The day started with the Eucharist celebration at 8 a.m. celebrated by Fr. Jude Fernandes, s.j. the introduction, readings, prayers of the faithful and thanksgiving were done by different altar servers. The apt homily given by Fr. Jude highlighted the importance of altar servers and the great privilege we had of being present at the Eucaristic table. He thanked theparents whose children were altar servers and assured them of God's blessings. He asked them to continue to help their children keep their mass appointments and this would teach them to be responsible adults in the future. He also exhorted other parents to encourage their children to be altar servers. A small token of our gratitude was presented to all the animators.

The Eucharist was followed by an enjoyable breakfast that fostered fellowship and interaction. Later in the day, we had a great time of fun and frolic through various games and a refreshing swim. We wound up with a sumptuous lunch. It was truly a memorable day for us. We are deeply grateful to Bros. Kenrick, Felix and Charles, Arlene, Savio, Shannon, Antoinette and Fr. Jeevan for their presence, help and encouragement throughout the year.

- By Cyrus and Darius Adrianwalla  

 


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Page 1: Editorial: How can we share our faith?

Page 2: The New Academic Year

Page 3: Zonal Fellowship
             Senior Citizens
             Reviving Bazar Road

Page 4: Children From Talasari
             Karjat - Here We Come!
             Passover at St. Peter's Colony
             Altar Servers' Day

Page 5: Matheran, Monkeys & Mazzaa
             The Family Cell - An Update
             We Have Eyes But...?

Page 6: So How Was Mother's Day?
             Hear Me, O Lord
             Heaven, Hell and Purgatory

Page 7: Splash
             Milestones             

Page 8: Quiz      

 

 

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