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
Hope in the Lord and in His unfailing love…..Psalm 130:7
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.
Holy Family Syro-Malabar Catholic Mission July 12th 2009

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 the feast
St.Alphonsa.
St.Alphonsa ward members
are requested to take the
initiative in planning the
celebrations for the feast.
Annual Retreat
The annual retreat will be held
on September 25, 26 & 27 by
Fr. Alex Vachaparambil ofm.
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?
of 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
newsletterholyfamily@gmail.com
Also please include your names in the mail.
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 HAPPY BIRTDAY
Heaven. There are others, innocence, for instance, but that is for
little children; penance, but we are afraid of it; generous endurance Happy Birthday
of the trials of life, but when they come we weep and ask to be to all the parishioners
spared. Once and for all, beloved children, the surest, easiest, celebrating their
shortest way is by the Eucharist. It is so easy to approach the holy birthday’s this month
table, and there we taste the joys of Paradise.

—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