Chennai Christian Shortfilm Festival 2012 – CCSFF 2012

Chennai Christian Shortfilm Festival 2012 – CCSFF 2012
10th November 2012 | Don Bosco Auditorium | Egmore | Chennai

Send your Music Videos (below 5mins.) & Short Films (Below 20 Mins.)

Entries Open – till 20th Oct 2012

Dear Respected Father / Brother,

Greetings to you from the organizers of the Chennai Christian Short Film Festival.

We are glad to inform you that preparations are on for the second edition of the (CCSFF) Chennai Christian Short Film Festival scheduled for the 10th November 2012 at Egmore Don Bosco Auditorium, Chennai. Please do participate in this festival, by way of submitting your short films and music videos. Attractive cash awards are awaiting the winners. It will be a very good occasion to bring into synergy all creative Christian energy.

For more details about the festival, please log on to www.dbicafilmfestivals.org. The last date for submitting the entries for CCSFF will be 20th OCTOBER 2012.

Please do pray for the success of this festival, that this may become a worthy vehicle of proclaiming the Good News and building His kingdom on this earth. Thank you very much.

With warm regards,
Bro. Petersdb
Co-ordinator

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TNBC COMMISSION FOR EVANGELIZATION

Our Mission and Vision of Regional Commission For Evangelization…To execute the directives given in the Vision Statement of the Church in Tamilnadu based on the Magisterium of the Church and the Mission Commandment of Jesus Christ, our Lord with the view of instilling zeal for evangelization in the Church.

In order to materialize the Vision, TNBC Commission for Evangelization aims at the animation of Catholics (Priests, Religious and Laity) into New Evangelization which needs the formation of resource persons along with the co-ordination of evangelizers and publication of necessary materials.


TNBC COMMISSION FOR EVANGELIZATION,
Bishop’s House,
2 Court Road,
Maravenery,
Salem-7.

For more information please visit: www.evangelizationcommission.com

A JOURNEY OF FAITH | Vailankanni Basilica | September 08, 2012

Pilgrims from across india arrive at the Vailankanni Basilica to take part in The Annual Feast celebration.


Source / Courtesy: Sunday Times | Times of India

Anboli TV –

What is “Anboli”?
“ Anboli” is a private channel run by Rev. Fr. A. Thomas, Parish Priest, Our Lady of Health Church, Puducherry.

Whether it is private channel?
Yes, it is a private channel.

Whether, “Anboli” is a catholic Media channel?
Yes, it is a catholic Media (Private) channel which telecasts all Catholic programmes, Announcements of Marriage, Birthdays and Death anniversary of the church members of the parish and also live telecast of Holy Mass proclaiming the Word of God.

Whether it is an international channel?
No. It is only a local channel telecasted all over Puducherry. Planning to take the channel internationally through hi speed internet.

How did this Project Begin?
The idea of starting the channel was conceived by Rev. Fr. Thomas, Parish Priest, and Our Lady of Health Church due to the demand from Catholic community.

What does “Anboli channel” imply?
Anboli channel implies “The way, The Truth and the Life”. During crisis, Trust in Lord Jesus Christ and move forward.

Who owns “Anboli Channel”?
“Anboli Channel” is solely owned by “Anboli Trust” and managed by Rev Fr. A. Thomas. It is an independent organization based in Puducherry, India. It has trustees but does not have shareholders or owners.

How is Anboli Channel financed?
There are no shares, no invested funds and “Anboli “receives no advertising or syndication income.
Anboli‘s mode of operation continues to this day all over Puducherry through Media.
Does Anboli charge for its services?
Yes, it is chargeable service.

How is Anboli staffed?
Anboli has nearly 5 employees. It is headed by Fr. A. Thomas.

Does Anboli have an official status in the church?
No,It has no official status in the church. Anboli is an independent operation.

What is “Anboli’s” relationship with the Bishop and Priest?
Anboli has been started by the Puducherry Archbishop and the support of the people of Puducherry, in an overwhelming way.
What are the main facts about Anboli’s Media Network?
Anboli is programming 24 hours a day. All our staff members are putting more efforts for our media task. This type of channel should reach all over Puducherry and also various districts through internet all over the world.

How many viewers and listeners does Anboli have?
We don’t know how many viewers tune into Anboli. The only way we can answer this is by starting in how many areas Anboli is down linked by cable TV operators, Broad cast television stations and DBS, DTH.

Our cable TV affiliates inform us of their subscriber numbers, so we know the numbers of households, where” Anboli” reaches.

What are the various types of programming that Anboli provides?
Anboli provides a rich variety of programming intended for each generation in a catholic family.

Anboli programming philosophy is in accordance with the teaching of the Magisterial, Principal categories include:-

Daily Mass and Devotions.
Church / Papal Events: extensive live coverage of Bishop Visit, celebrations and major church events.
Documentaries, Drama, concerts.
Children and teen Programs.
Anboli doesn’t show programmers about alleged apparitions that are not approved by the church, through the authority of the Puducherry Bishop.

Who produces programs offered on Anboli?
Well, we produce programs of recitation of rosary,(four mysteries) daily programmers of different tastes ,evaluation of magazines books, periodicals etc: Bible and other literature, sharing the origin and the normal function of the pious association, karnatic music and Indian catholic liturgy, catholic news the Documentaries and playback plays and films, musical concerts that are acquired in the CD’s.

What has been the experience of Anboli’s effect on viewers of other Christian denominations and non-Christian faiths?
The correspondence, which Anboli receives from members of traditional mainstream Protestant churches, is most gratifying
These Viewers appreciate that, while Anboli is intended for catholic families, it offers programmes, which are profound in both its solid theology and cultural content and wide in its variety.
Letters and e-mails received from viewers of non-Christian faiths show they are satisfied with the way in which they are satisfied with the way in which Anboli portrays the catholic faith, which helps them understand the tents of the teachings of the catholic church.

In a nutshell “ANBOLI TV” brings JESUS into Homes

Contact:

Rev.Fr.A.Thomas
Our Lady of Good Health Church,
Ariankuppam,
Pondicherry – 605007
India
Phone: 0413 – 2600799

Related Link: Arulosai | Anboli (youtube)

Source / Courtesy: www.anbolitv.org

 

St. Mary’s Cathedral, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur

St. Mary’s Cathedral,
Kumbakonam,
Thanjavur District,
Tamilnadu, INDIA.

St. Antony’s Shrine, 4 Roads, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur

St. Antony’s Shrine,
4 Roads,
Kumbakonam,
Thanjavur District,
Tamilnadu, INDIA.

Our Lady of Divine Providence Church, Guanella nager, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur

Our Lady of Divine Providence Church,
Guanella nager,
Kumbakonam,
Thanjavur District,
Tamilnadu, INDIA.

St. Xavier Church, Sembodai, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur

History of Sembodoi:
There was a stream flowing just behind the presbytery. People used the stream water for bathing and washing. A kind of Crop called sambu was cultirated in the area where people are living of present. This is how the parish ws named as sembodai.Sembodai was bifurcated from St. Mary’s Cathetral, Kumbakonam on 27 August 1977 by his Excellency Most Rev. Paul Arul samy D.D, until then it was a substation of cathefral Parish. There were only 800 Catholics at the time ob bifurcation. The thatched roof school at Sembodai was used as a place workship ans Dispensary. Due to the relentless effects of Rev. Msgr. AntonyDavid a new parish church and prebytery was constructed and blessed on 03.12.1970 and 27.08.1977 respectively.Pious associations like St. Vincent de Paul society,  St. Xavier’s Youth and Legion of Mary actively perection in the parish. The present school called St. Xavier’s Middle School was started with 11 students in the year 1952. In 1955 the school was badly affected by flood. Fr. Rajamanickam was the first corespondent of the school. In 1958 fire broke out and the school records burned to ashes. Fr. Ganapragasam constructed a new concrete roof building for the school and Most.Rev. Paul Arulsamy blessed it on 19.08.1983. S.M.M.I Sisters after 12 years of their service in the parish and school, they left. Immaculate Sisters worked in the parish and school for 14 years. Afterwards they too left. Now Holy Cross Sisters of Trichy are actively doing the pastora and educational ministry in the parish.

Territory of the Parish:

  • East-Uchipillaiyar Kovil
  • West-Vazhapazha Kidai (Kathaperumal Koil)
  • North- Cauvery River
  • South-Arasalau, Amman Koil street, Thoppu, Theru, Sembodai, Singarattoppu, Ehemichangapalayam, Koil Pattu, Ammanpettai, Managudi and Valaipettai.

St.Xavier church,
Sembodai,
Kumbakonam South P O.,
Thanjavur District – 612 001
Tamilnadu, INDIA.
Tel:0435/432558

Source/Courtesy: http://www.dioceseofkumbakonam.org/parish_view.php?uid=58

Risen Christ Church, Nemilicherry, Chromepet, Chennai

The Risen Christ Church (Estd.2002) in Nemilicherry was bifurcated from the Parish of Chromepet. Risen Christ Church was blessed and laid by Rt. Rev. Dr. Neethinathan, Bishop of Chingleput on 3rd August 2004. The new church work was completed by Fr. C. Francis, the then Parish Priest and was blessed on 27th August 2006.

Risen Christ Church, Nemilicherry

Risen Christ Church,
No. 3, Mettu Street, Nemilicherry,
Chromepet, Chennai – 600 044,
Tamilnadu, INDIA.
Ph: 044 – 226 50 829

For more information please visit: http://www.chengaidiocese.org/parishes/view/50

St.Thasnavis Matha Church, Nagercoil

During the pontificate of Pope Liberius, (352-366 A.D) the Roman Patrician John and his wife, who were without heirs, made a vow to donate their possessions to Our Lady. They prayed to her that she might make known to them in what manner they were to dispose of their property in her honour. It was the summer time on August 5, during the night, snow fell on the summit of Esquiline Hill and, in obedience to a vision which they had the same night, they built a basilica, in honour of Our Lady on the spot which was covered with snow. The church was originally built by Pope Liberius and was called after him Basilica Liberii or Liberiana.

Some sects were averse to this development so they raised an issue to argue that no importance shall be given to Our Lady.

In 428 AD, Nestorius the newly consecrated Bishop of Constantinople, from the pulpit, he attacked that Mary’s Title as Theotokos that is Mother of God and claimed that even though Mary is Christokos that is “Mother of Christ”, She cannot be the Mother of God. Shortly afterwards, the Bishop of Alexandria, Cyril, wrote a letter to Nestorius in order to correct the said error.
After receiving his reply, Cyril wrote a letter to Pope Celestine and forwarded Nestorius response. Cyril submitted both his writings and Nestorius response for papal judgement.

After examining the documents, Pope Celestine condemned Nestorius’ teaching and ordered him to recant in ten days. The pope also authorized Cyril to receive the recantation or else condemn and depose Nestorius from his See. Nestorius refused to recant and published a clearer condemnation against the title Theotokos. He wrote: A mother cannot bear a Son older than herself. If Mary is called Mother of God, she is made a Goddess. The man Jesus… is the temple, the vesture of the word…. God did not die. and so on. Nestorius refused to submit to Cyril and requested a General Council to discuss this issue.

A General Council in Ephesus was called and organized. It opened on 22nd June 429, but Nestorius refused to personally attend. The Council condemned Nestorius and his followers. The council’s decrees and definitions were approved by Pope Sixtus III in 431 since Pope Celestine had already died. Nestorius fled to Persia.

Pope sixtus III in 432 it was extended to celebrate on 5th August to commemorate the dedication of the church “Sancta Maria Maggiore” on the Esquiline Hill in Rome and dedicated to Our Lady that is Dedicatio Sanctae Mariae and it was extended to all the churches of Rome and finally it was made a universal feast. Sancta Maria Maggiore means that the church is the Major Church of all Marian churches in the world.

“Thasnavis’ means “snow falling“ in Portuguese Language
so it is called as “Sancta Maria Thasnavis” that is
‘Sancta’ means ‘Holy’,
‘Maria’ means ‘Mary’ and
‘Thasnavis’ means ‘Snow falling’.

St.Thasnavis Matha Church (Our Lady of Snows Church),
Kottar Diocese,
Maravankudieruppu Nagercoil,
Nagercoil Town 629002,
Kanyakumari District,
Tamil Nadu, INDIA.

Courtesy/Source: http://maravankudieruppu.com/stthasanavis.htm