Every year, the first Sunday of July is designated as the mission
Sunday. This year it falls on July 1st. This year's mission Sunday
also shares the day with two other important days.
July 1st is also the birthday of H.G. Augen Mar Dionysius thirumeni.
Thirumeni was born on July 1st, 1955. It is also the day that marks
the completion of the second anniversary of thirumeni taking charge as
the metropolitan of Idukki diocese. Thirumeni took charge of Idukki
diocese on July 1, 2005.
Even though the mission society does not have many projects directly
in Idukki diocese, H.G. Dionysius thirumeni was trying to make up for
the slack. On June 9th, 2007, thirumeni was planning to lay the
foundation stone of the first old age home in Idukki diocese.
Unfortunately, the events of June 6th left it uncompleted. We must
pray that this will become a reality in the near future.
The mission Sunday is the day that we pray for all the organizations,
not just the ones operated by the mission board. During this year's
mission Sunday, we must especially pray for Idukki diocese in addition
to all the other organizations. We must remember thirumeni and thank
Heavenly Father for furthering the mission of IOC in the most backward
areas of Idukki through thirumeni's hands.
Thanks,
Rajesh Vargheese
http://www.stgregoriosaustin.org/
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