Anniversary celebrations

The pictures are from the anniversary celebrations.

Today is Jan.1,08.I went to say the midnight mass at the Cathedral. When we came back, it was around 3.am. We have to ask the Lord for blessings in this New Year. The snow is still falling. It was snowing when we left for the midnight mass.This year is very significant as so many important events in our family will be taking place.We have to pray to the Lord for special blessings during this year.Lord, we thank You.

40th Anniversary of Ordination

On Dec.16th,the Fourtieth anniversary of my ordination was celebrated at the Mar Thoma Sleeha Cathedral, Bellwood, Chicago. Bishop Mar Jacob Angadiath was the main celebrant. Frs.Punchayil, Joseph Muttath , Antony Thundathil and Jogy Kaniampeedikayil concelebrated along with me. Fr.Puchayil gave a very inspiring homily during the mass. Immediately after the mass, there was a short meeting and then the children gave a few very colorful dance performances. It was snowing in the morning and the whole midwest was covered with snow in the morning. Apart from the inclemencies of the weather, everything went very well.
May God be thanked for his great mercy and blessings.
I had a few calls the next morning from India, offering congratualtory messages. The newspapers in Kerala carried the news of the anniversary.