Singapore,Nov.9-14,2011

Staying with Roj and Lisa at Singapore.The flight by Singapore Airlines was very good. Roj was there at the airport when I came down after the immigration check point. After reaching his apartment, we came back to receive his parents,Johnachan and Lelamma who were coming from Bangalore. The four days I spent at Singapore were very relaxing and enjoyable.Singapore is a compact version of any modern city in the West.In planning and organization, it is superb.Visited some of the beautiful malls and restaurants.
Concelebrated mass on Sunday at the Holy Trinity Catholic church at Tampines. It is a very large and beautiful church and it was packed with people at the 9.30a.m. mass. Lisa sang in the choir.Santosh stayed with us for one night before his departure for the States for visits with medical colleges there.
The return journey was also very comfortable.As I got out of the aiport at Cochin, two of my former students in the customs recognized me and came out to introduce themselves. I was happy to see them even though I was seeing them after more than 30 years.It is funny that they still recognize me when they see me in different places.

Easter,April24,11

East Millstone, NJ.
Spent the Holy Week from Wednesday onwards at St. Thomas Church, East Millstone. My stay there was made very comfortable by the care and attention given by Fr.Thomas. The people were very warm and friendly. They also made nice references to my work in their farewell remarks at the end of the Easter services. I am deeply grateful to Fr.Thomas and the people for making my stay very comfortable. Visited the homes of Mercy Nedumpuram, Joshy and Philippachan.
Tom Perumpayil received me at the airport and I spent the first night at his home.He was very loving and caring and has shown always great affection.
Later, on Easter Sunday evening, all of them gathered at Babu Perumpayil's house and made very touching references to my work and ministry.