Christmas Greetings

Christmas is the time of giving and sharing.

It is the time of loving and forgiving.

May the miracle of Christmas fill your heart

with warmth and love.

Merry Christmas!

Christmas Acrostic

C is for the Child born that night to be our light. (John 8:12)
H is for holy is His name. (Rev.4:8)
R is for rejoice with gladness & joy. (Luke 1:14)
I is for Immanuel, God with us. (Is.7:14,) John 1:14)
S is for the star that led the Wise men to Him. (Matt.2:2)
T is for the truth & grace that was sent our way. (John 1:14)
M is for Mother Mary laying Him in swaddling clothes in the manger. (Luke 2:7)
A is for angels singing songs of joy. (Luke 2:14)
S is for salvation.
- Johnnie DesRochers.

Final Profession - 2009

The Final Profession ceremony took place at

'Mother of God Cathedral Church', Calicut

on 19.12.2009 at 10.a.m.

Sisters who pronounced their final 'YES'

to their Master

1. Sr.Lavanya Maria 2. Sr.Jose Maria 3. Sr.Merina

4. Sr.Maria Silvia 5. Sr. Joyce Mary

6. Sr. Alphonsa John 7. Sr.Janet Freeda

8. Sr.Maria Asha

9. Sr. Princy Antony 10. Sr. Silvy Antony

With Lamps trimmed in their hands

10 virgins move towards the Altar

along with their parents

Entrance Procession

Rev.Dr.Joseph Kalathiparambil,

Bishop of Calicut - The Chief Celebrant

Sr.Maria Ashmitha - Master of the Ceremony

Word of God - Hosea 2:14, 19-20

"Therefore, behold, I will allure her,

and bring her in to the wilderness,

and speak tenderly to her".

"Here I am Lord, since you called me."

Litany - Imploring the intercession of all the Saints

"I Vow to your Divine Majesty,

Chastity, Poverty and Obedience......"

Signing the document of profession

"Receive this ring, for you are the Spouse

of the Eternal King".

"Christ is my Love.

Whom when I love I am chaste,

whom when I touch, I am pure,

whom when I receive, virgin am I".

"Here we come to offer you our all"

May the Peace of the Lord be with you

Sr.Agatha Mary, Superior General,

accepts the finally professed

as the permanent members

of the Apostolic Carmel

"I pledge my love, loyalty and obedience"

The wise virgins, filled with joy and pride

at their total dedication

We are grateful to our Bishop

and all the priests

who offered the holy Eucharist

Thanks to the choir for the melodious singing

Fellowship meal brings us together

We wish the finally professed

Peace, Joy and Perseverance

The Almighty has done great things for us

The Chapter closes

Our Thanks

To God our guide and inspiration


To you dear delegates for your generous contribution

For the relaxation provided

For the joy shared

For the unity in diversity

The Provincial Superior Sr.M.Snehalatha declares the

19th Ordinary Provincial Chapter

of the Southern Province close.

I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever

Chapter delegates with the Superior General

Re-elected Provincial Superior and her Team with the Superior General

Election of the Provincial Superior

Superior General Sister Agatha Mary addresses the delegates


Eucharistic Celebration by Rev. Fr. Joy James S.J.


Superior General Sister Agatha Mary announces the re-election of Sr. M. Snehalatha as the Provincial Superior.

A word of thanks from Sister M. Snehalatha, Provincial Superior

Sisters greet the Provincial Superior

Fellowship meal after the election

Sister Snehalatha with Sister Agatha Mary Superior General

Southern Province Chapter News Contd.

The Holy Eucharist offered by Rev.Fr.Datius OCD set the tone for December 6th.

Rev.Fr.Datius OCD, Provincial of Manjummal Province was the resource person for the input sessions on 6th and 7th.

He shared his insights on the chapter theme ‘Contemplative, Committed personal life towards Joyful Witness in Community and Mission’.

§ Religious make the Church
§ Religious are called to Holiness through consecration, communion and mission
§ Two fold dynamic aspects of the Church-seeking God above all else and availability to the Church and to one another.
§ Our responsibility to seek God.
§ Religious testimony is a life of beatitudes
§ Call to Carmelite life is a call to prayer and contemplation
§ Contemplation means fixing our eyes on God
§ The Church expects us to specialize ourselves in the art of personal prayer
§ The essential elements of contemplation
- Personal relationship with Jesus
- Meditation on the Word of God
- Centrality of the Eucharist
- Sacrament of Reconciliation coupled with direction
- Devotion to Mother Mary
- Personal and community asceticism.

The delegates attentively listening to Fr.Datius OCD


Fr.Datius focused on ‘Joyful witnessing life in community’.

§ Theological reflection on community life before and after second Vatican Council
§ Communion and Community
§ Four elements of community
§ Manifestations of Individualism



Individualism is expressed in lack of communication, self sufficiency, personal freedom and personal rights.


Father quoted St.John the Baptist as a balanced person in mission

19th Ordinary Provincial Chapter, Southern Province, December 4th to 14th 2009

Theme:Contemplative Committed personal life towards Joyful
Witness in Community and Mission

Eucharistic Celebration:
We started the day with a special morning prayer at 6 a.m. on 5th asking God’s blessing on each of the Chapter delegates. Fr.Vincent Arackal the vicar General of Calicut diocese celebrated the Holy Mass for the success of the 19th Ordinary Provincial Chapter at 6.30.a.m. In his key note address he reminded us of the Shepherding care we need to have in our apostolate and he also appreciated the Apostolic Carmel sisters’ edifying and silent presence in their apostolic endeavours.

Introductory Prayer Service

Provincial Chapter is a special event that calls for a profound conversion, renewal and transformation in us as individuals and communities.



Procession to the Chapter Hall:
The graceful and rhythmic movements of our Junior sisters in dance made the procession enchanting and beautiful.



Enthronement of the Bible:
To make the Chapter fruitful we remain docile to the Word of God.



The Provincial Superior Sr.M.Snehalatha declare
the Chapter open.

She said that we are commissioned to make the goodness and compassion of God experientially available to the members of our community and the people outside. This flow of love and compassion originates from our contemplation and being nourished by the energy of the Divine. Our vowed life is a protest against the materialism, consumerism and individualism which has become a culture of the time. All Christians much more we as religious are called to develop a contemplative consciousness that leads to action.

Officials of the Chapter:

Co-ordinator: Sr.M.Ancilla
Moderators: Srs.M.Rosaire, Joselin Joseph, M.Annunciata, M.Theodolinda
Secretary: Sr.Maria Sudeera
Associate Secretary: Sr.Marian
Tellers: Srs.Maria Ashmitha, Maria Ressy Alex



Report of the Province:
It summed up the wonderful ways in which the Lord kept leading the Southern flock through pastures fresh and green. The delegates appreciated the relentless work of the Provincial and her team.

House and Society Bursars meet on 15.08.2009 at A.C. Provincial House, Calicut

Sr.Snehalatha, our Provincial Superior introduces to the bursars the importance, Promptness and accuracy in maintaining accounts.


Mrs.Renjini, auditor shares her views on banking and accounting.
With open eyes, listening ears, alert minds, the group digest the information and insights given by the auditor