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Thursday, July 25, 2013
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Br Aloyius Macwan goes Home to Our Father.
Br Alysius Macwan goes home to Our Father.
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| Aloys Macwan with boarders at Kahmbhat. |
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| Aloysius Macwan Brother Gujarat province SJ |
R.I.P
Bro.Aloysius Macwan (GUJ) 78/53 expired this evening around
10.45p.m ( 22- 07-2013 ) in Pilar Hospital, Baroda.
The funeral will be held at 4.00
p.m at St.Joseph’s Church, Baroda
on 23-07-2013.
Please remember him in your prayers.
Fr.Lawrence Dharmaraj SJ
Socius
GUJ
Br
Macwan Aloysius
Br Aloysius spent much of
his life in the Society serving as Boarding-in charge in Zhagadia, Surat and Varsada. He also
served as Minister and Kitchen-in charge of Premal Jyoti for about five years.
He was placed in charge of the first hostel for tribal boys in the mission of
Vyara in 1967. He was notable for his simplicity and constant availability to
the boys. The boys used to wait for his company outside the study hours too. He
had great love for them and their families. His influence over them lasted much
beyond the years he spent in the hostel. He is still remembered by them even
after thirty years.
He took great interest in
what was happening in the villages during the famine years in 1967-1971 and
famine relief work, and supported the Fathers in whatever was required of him
in using the services of the boys for the work of the mission.
He was simple and unassuming. In his simplicity he was blessed
with a kind of earthy wisdom and sagacity that is given “to the unlearned
but hidden from the wise and learned.” He was a very pleasant
companion.
He had a very charming
personality to attract and to relate with people. He had been a source of
inspiration in the Jesuit Community. He kept the community alive with his
spontaneous jokes. He had an art of correcting others and giving feedback with
out hurting them. As a Jesuit he never found anything impossible. He used to take
up any work and do it to the best of his ability. His famous saying is:
“Kai vandho nati, apne joilayea.” It means, “no problem, we
will do it.” He was a man prayer and deep convictions. With his spiritual
strength and deep convictions, he did his work with great sense of commitment
and dedication. Till his death he served as a boarding-in-charge at Khambhat.
Monday, July 22, 2013
Mr.Samuel P.Vaghela, the father of Fr. Ashok Vaghela (Dir Gurjarvani) has passed away
News Updates:
Mr.Samuel P.Vaghela, the father of Fr. Ashok Vaghela (Dir Gurjarvani) has passed away around 9.00a.m on 22 July 2013. The funeral is today in the evening at Nadiad. Keep the bereaved family members in your prayers. Fr.Ashok Vaghela’s Phone Number is :09427312342 and the
E-mail Id is :<ashok@jesuits.net>
In union of Prayers,
Socius
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| Fr Ashok and Samuelbhai in a boat near Thrissur, Kerala |
Friday, July 19, 2013
Solar Power system at Mandali, Gujarat, India.
It can supply power during the day to the whole school, two boardings, and the staff residence.
India's Poorest Chief Minister
India's Poorest Chief Minister: Mr Manik Sarkar
One of many honest persons is Mr Manik Sarkar, Chief Minister, Tripura.
He has been elected consecutively for fourth terms as Chief Minister. First some facts about this great person.
1. He is the poorest but also the Purest Chief Minister in India.
2. He has been elected as chief minister consecutively for fourth term,one more than Narendra modi's three terms,but zero publicity in our media
3. He doesnot own a home;
4. His bank balance is Rs. 6500/-
5. He donates all his salary to CPI (M), and party gives him sustenance allowance of Rs 5000/- month.
6. His wife never uses official vehicle and can very easily be seen on Rickshaw in Agartala.
7. Even his worst opponents admit that Manik Sarkar is an impeccably honest man, certainly a rare variety among politicians today.
Now, compare these with other chief ministers or politicians, who have assets worth crores of rupees!
Apart from honesty, Mr Manik Sarkar has been impetuous for the development of the state which includes better connectivity and development of IT sector in state. He was also responsible for bringing the concept of public-private partnership and invigorated private intervention, particularly in the IT sector.
I think he demands nothing from us but some respect and a little bit recognition. So, Please share this post with your friends and show that you are a real Indian.
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Xavier Technical Institute , Linch, [Gujarat, India ] inaugurated.
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| Fr Jose Changa lighting the lamp. |
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| Girls from Mandali School - prayer dance |
Fr Mathew Muthuplackal sj who is solar power systems expert is the director of the Institute.
Just now the courses will be run in the hostel building. The new building will be built soon.
This is the only Technical Institute of the Catholic Church in Gandhinagar diocese, in North Gujarat.
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| Fr Mathew MM Director Technical institute, Linch. |
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| Sr Superior, Mandali being greeted. |
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| Yoseph Macwan - poet being garlanded. |
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| Fr Cosmos explains the origins of the project. |
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| Bishop Stanny F blessing the Institute |
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| Hostel building for boys |
Media training May 2013 - Saputara
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| Shooting demo |
Now have a look at some of the activities in Photos.
Gurjarvani conducts A media training for 15 days every year in May.
The group photo shows the whole group with Gurjarvani staff and Fr Cedric Prakash who presented the certificates to the participants on the last day, 30th May 2013.
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| Shooting Demo |
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| A session |
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| Still photo shoot |
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| Group of Media Training 2013, Saputara. |
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Radio Jockey workshop at Gurjarvani
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| Mamta Desai |
The workshop was organised by WAVES, a group dedicated media events.
Mamta has a lot of experience in different radio broadcast set ups in Ahmedabad.
The participants were eager to learn the skills needed to be good RJ.
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| A session in Gurjarvani studio |
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| The Participants. |
Monday, July 8, 2013
Gurjarvani videos blog ; gurjarvani4
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| present banner for Gurjarvani4 |
This is the link for the new blog created only for our videos from Gurjarvani.
This makes it easier for me to add the movies with one click.
So please remember this blog URL and follow
to get regular updates.
Devasia M
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Fr Arza Louis expired on 2nd July 2013 at Vadodara , Jeevandarshan.
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| Fr Arza |
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| Fr Arza at Jeevandarshan |
R.I.P.
Fr.Luis Arza Erasu (GUJ) 66/92 expired this afternoon around 3.30p.m ( 02- July-2013 ) at Jeevan Darshan, Baroda.
The funeral will be held at 4.30 p.m in Jeevan Darshan Shrine, Baroda on 03 July 2013.
Please remember him in your prayers.
Fr.Lawrence Dharmaraj SJ
Socius
GUJ
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| Fr Arza |
Fr.Luis Arza Erasu (GUJ) 66/92 expired
R.I.P.
Fr.Luis Arza Erasu (GUJ) 66/92 expired this afternoon around 3.30p.m ( 02- July-2013 ) at Jeevan Darshan, Baroda.
The funeral will be held at 4.30 p.m in Jeevan Darshan Shrine, Baroda on 03 July 2013.
Please remember him in your prayers.
Fr.Lawrence Dharmaraj SJ
Socius
GUJ
Fr.Luis Arza
A late vocation hailing from the Seminary of Pamplona. Soon after his novitiate he was sent to India where he received all his Jesuit training. He was sent to Anand as a spiritual father to the boarders. That was one of his most fruitful 13 years in the ministry at Anand. Arza’s hard work in Dediapada is still remembered. His contribution to the welfare of adivasi while in Surat is said to be an enduring monument to his zeal and love for the oppressed and the dispossessed. His six years of efficient service at St.Joseph’s Baroda appear to have left a lasting impression on all who benefited from his work there.
The clergy of Baroda still remember him with affection and gratitude for his fatherly guidance during his stint as the rector of the diocesan seminary. His liberty and generosity as a genial host is still cherished by those who enjoyed his hospitality in Valsad. Sevasi too has enjoyed his contribution in terms of making peace between rival groups, improving the conditions in the hostel, setting the accounts right and making the farm productive. The Jeevan Darshan Community too was fortunate to have him as a superior cum chaplain of the shrine. The tireless servant of the lord was force to rest due to a stroke that made his speechless for the last several years at Jeevan Darshan.
Personal Information:
Name: Luis Arza Erasu
Birth: 01 11.1921
Entered SJ: 14-09-1947
Priesthood: 24-03-1954
Final vows: 02-02-1958
Responsibilities held:
Asst PP at Anand : 1955-1958
Parish Priest Dediapada: 1968-1970
Rector at Anand: 1970-1973
Principal at Surat: 1972-1976
Principal at Baroda: 1976-1982
Rector of Minor seminary at Baroda: 1982-1989
Parish Priest at Valsad: 1990-1992
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