HOLY MASS & EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION

The Holy Mass and the Eucharistic Procession was so spiritual and spectacular with an overflowing congregation that each and every participant acclaimed it to be the most cherishing aspect of our Convention. The Major Archbishop, the Archbishops, Bishops, Priests, Sisters, laymen, youth and children participated in true and traditional heritage. The Choir, Altar boys, Ushers, Sisters and all those involved did a very commendable job.

THE CULTURAL PRESENTATIONS

The Syro Malabar Convention was a rare occasion to present the rich culture and tradition of the Syro Malabar Church. The Cultural programme had a rich tapestry of various facets of the history, tradition, culture and even the present metamorphosis the community is going through in America. The 45 minutes cultural extravaganza was in a nutshell what this faith community had experienced and cherished for more than 2000 years. More than 102 participants on stage and about 25 coordinators off stage made the programme memorable.

THE GRAND PROCESSION

This unique procession with lot of color and variety was a treat to the eyes. St. Thomas the Apostle, the founder of the Syro Malabar Catholic Church landed in a sail boat and was well received by the local rulers and his family members. Various floats, groups from different centres, parishes filled in the procession with colourful dresses, banners and tableau. The crowing glory of the procession was the grand Chenda Melam performed by 101 artistes drawn from across USA and Canada.

CONVENTION INAUGURATION

The 5th Syro Malabar Catholic Convention of North America held in Miami, Florida, was inaugurated by lighting the traditional lamp by His Beatitude Mar Varkey Cardinal Vithayathil, Major Archbishop of the Syro Malabar Church in the presence of Mar Jacob Angadiath, Bishop of Chicago, various Archbishops, Bishops, Priests, Sisters and participants from the length and breadth of USA & Canada, from Rome, India and even from remote Nigeria and Papua New Guinea. The Chairman of the Convention Dr. Joseph Kakkanattu welcomed the gathering and the General Convener Fr. John Melepuram, introduced the various dignitaries.

SYRO MALABAR CONVENTION

HELLO AND A WARM WELCOME TO A NEW BLOG ON OUR CHURCH AFFAIRS

We begin this blog with a write up on our Convention which was so successfully hosted by our Parish ---- OUR LADY OF HEALTH CATHOLIC CHURCH, CORAL SPRINGS.

The countdown to this grand finale was tremendous --- just imagine the sheer amount of energy, time and sacrifice put to it by each and every one in this parish and also elsewhere. Even people outside Coral Springs, from other parts of United States and Canada, from Rome and from our homeland Kerala were in the thick of things and left no stone unturned to make this 5th Syro Malabar Diocesan Convention of North America a great success.


To the TIME, TALENT & TREASURE, to the Spirit and Attitude, to Hardwork & Creativity, to Love & Prayers, to Meticulous Planning & Implementation, to Leadership & Understanding, to the Friendship & Fellowship and above all to the Condescending Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ let us dedicate this BLOG




Fr. John Melepuram