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PLANT TREES FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE – Guardian Angels Foundation.
PLANT TREES FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE – Not only plant A Tree but Watch It Grow!!
Even before the world realized the problems with the environment, Lucy Larcom wrote a beautiful poem “Plant a tree” (before 1893). Please read it below:
દર વર્ષે સમગ્ર વિશ્વમાં ૫ જૂન નો દિવસ વિશ્વ પર્યાવરણ દિવસ તરીકે મનાવવામાં આવે છે. પર્યાવરણની જાળવણી માટે વૃક્ષોની વાવણી અને તેનો ઉછેર કરવાની ઉત્કંઠા બધે જ જોવા મળે છે. આપણા ભારત દેશમાં ૨૦૦ કરોડ વૃક્ષોની જરૂર છે. લોકોએ વૃક્ષારોપણની સમસ્યા સરકારના માથે છોડી દીધી છે. વૃક્ષોનુ વાવેતર, ઘડતર, માવજત જરૂરી છે. વૃક્ષ વાવ્યા ના વરસ પછી એ વૃક્ષની હયાતીનું પ્રમાણપત્ર રજૂ કરવાની કોઈ જોગવાઈ કે નિયમ જરૂરી છે એવું નથી લાગતું? હમણાં જ ગુજરાત સમાચાર માં આવેલો આ લેખ વાંચીને ચિંતા થાય એ સ્વાભાવિક છે.
એથી જ આજ પંખી, બહુ ખુશખુશાલ છે;
ઉપવનમાં એનું વૃક્ષ, હવે રાજ્યપાલ છે.
– સુનીલ શાહ
ગાર્ડિયન એન્જલ્સ ફાઉન્ડેશન (USA) દ્વારા જૈતુન વાડી પ્રોજેક્ટ “પંચવર્ષીય વૃક્ષારોપણ યોજના” નો આરંભ કરવામાં આવ્યો. જૈતુન વાડી પ્રોજેક્ટ યોજના હેઠળ ગાર્ડિયન એન્જલ્સ ફાઉન્ડેશન દ્વારા આગામી ૫ વર્ષમાં કુલ ૫૦૦ ઓલિવ ટ્રી રોપવાનું ધ્યેય રાખવામાં આવેલ છે. જેમાંથી ચાલુ વર્ષે ૧૪૫ ઓલિવ ટ્રી નું રોપણ કરવાનું આયોજન કરેલ છે. આ ઓલિવ/જૈતુન પ્લાન્ટ ઇઝરાયેલથી મંગાવવામાં આવ્યા છે. ગાર્ડિયન એન્જલ પ્રેસિડેન્ટ શિલ્પાબેન મકવાણા તથા પાસ્ટર વી.કે મકવાણા (USA) અને પરિવાર તેમજ સંસ્થાના સર્વ વ્હાલાઓનો આ કાર્ય માટે આભાર. શાંતિ અને એકતાના પ્રતિક સમા ઓલિવ ટ્રી રોપવાની યોજનાનો આરંભ ઈશ્વર કૃપાથી ગંગા ડેરી ફાર્મ CDS રાવળાપુરા આણંદ ખાતે ૨૭/૬/૨૪ ના રોજ કરવામાં આવ્યો. જો કોઈએ આ સેવામાં જોડાવું હોય કે સંસ્થા તથા જૈતુન વાડી પ્રોજેક્ટ વૃક્ષારોપણ યોજના વિશે વધારે માહિતી જોઈતી હોય તો તમે help@GuardianAngels.Foundation ઇ-મેલ ઉપરથી સંસ્થાનો સંપર્ક કરવા નમ્ર વિનંતી.
વૃક્ષારોપણનો આ પ્રોજેક્ટ અને એમાંય આ ઓલિવ વૃક્ષની પસંદગી ખરેખર દાદ અને ધન્યવાદને પાત્ર છે. ફરી આવતા વરસે આ યોજના હેઠળ વૃક્ષારોપણના કાર્યક્રમ પહેલાં આ વરસે રોપેલા ૧૪૫ ઓલિવ ટ્રી ના હયાતી, ઉછેર અને તંદુરસ્તીનો અહેવાલ રજૂ કરશો એવી અપેક્ષા.
Guardian Angels Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
Our mission is to cultivate a sustainable future through three core pillars: Environmental stewardship, women’s empowerment, and educational enrichment.
Driven by our values of environmental sustainability, gender equality and education for all, we strive to create a world where communities thrive harmoniously with nature, women and girls are empowered agents of change, and education catalyzes progress and prosperity.
Join us in planting seeds of change, nurturing communities, and growing a brighter future together.
Guided by Faith, embracing Psalm 91:11 ‘For He will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.’
Nurturing the future: Inspiring olive tree planting initiative
Planting olive trees, symbolizes the growth of love, compassion, and spirituality. Spreading love and harmony is a beacon of hope.
With faith and determination, fostering a culture of peace and understanding.
ગાર્ડિયન એન્જલ્સ ફાઉન્ડેશન (USA) દ્વારા જૈતુન વાડી પ્રોજેક્ટ ના નેજા હેઠળ ગુજરાતના વિવિધ શહેરોમાં ઓલિવ વૃક્ષનું રોપણ કરવામાં આવ્યું એના પિક્ચર્સ………………..
Amita George Updated on: 27 Jun 2024
The team is presently in England for a tournament which starts on June 28.
St. Peter’s Cricket Club, the official cricket team of Vatican, is making waves with its unique composition and aspirations.
The team, formed in 2014, has undergone a significant transformation. At present the team comprises entirely of Keralite priests and seminarians
Initially started as an ecumenical initiative with the Anglicans, the Vatican Cricket Team has expanded to play teams outside the religious sphere.
Inspired by Pope Francis, who in his first year championed the value of sport as a means of fostering dialogue, the club was formed with the aim of strengthening ties with countries and maintaining brotherhood through cricket.
Former team member Fr. Anil Ottakunel said that most members of the team are Indians. This stems from the fact that most of the priests and brothers in Rome are from India or the state of Kerala.
“There were years when it used to be 98 percent Malayalis and 1-2 from other countries,” he said.
At the time of his coming back to India he had participated in a four – match tournament in Malta.
On Friday, St Peter’s Cricket Club will mark a historic milestone as this team plays its first international match.
The competition titled Journey to the Light of Faith, will see the Vatican team competing against England at Wormsley Estate.
“It is a sort of an Evangelisation. It’s also more about forming connections with people”, Fr. Jose Eettulli, present captain of the team, told the newindianexpress. com.
For Fr. Jose, who hails from Changanassery, it’s an enriching experience. It is his seventh year in the team and he has been to Portugal, Kenya, Argentina and many more countries for tournaments. It is his third time in England and he said that they take the tournament seriously but it also serves a greater purpose.
“It is the first time we have an all Malayali team. We have always had mostly Indians in the team with two from England, one from Australia, one from Sri Lanka, three from Pakistan and one from Canada in different years.”
This demographic spread is due to the popularity of cricket in Asian countries and the prominent diversity in culture that is present among Asians. The players keep changing because most of the people who come here are seminarians who have come to study for a period of 3-5 years, said Fr. Jose Reechus, another teammate hailing from Trivandrum.
The practice sessions are the only time when these teammates get together, they are all in different universities or serving in different places.
The coach of the team is Dane Kirby, a former Australian district cricket team player.
“We are trained thoroughly,” said Fr. Eettulli.
“We play County 2 level teams and we have a 70 percent winning rate”. This is not his first captaincy stint. He led the team during the 2019-2020 season as well.
According to him, even though they are all players on the ground, there is a sort of a priestly witness during playing. “Getting angry or frustrated during a sport is common and is accepted. But we try to take and deal with everything gently and with a smile”, he said.
“The priest who is our team manager gave us all the advice that we have always kept close to us. He said that winning or losing is not important, playing with excellence is”.
Apart from the captain Fr. Jose Eetulli, the other members are Fr Nelson Puthuparampil (Kannur), Fr Jose Richus (Thiruvananthapuram), Fr Prince Augustine (Kottayam), Fr Abin Mathew (Pala), Fr Joji Kavunkal (Chalakudy), Fr Santo Thomas (Kannur), Fr Paulson Kochuthara (Kochi), Fr Ebin Illikal (Thrissur), Brother Ebin Jose (Idukki), Brother Jays Jamie (Kothamangalam) and Brother Ajay Poovanpuzha (Kannur).
The team is in England for the tournament till July 4th.
Bishop Checchio ordains 15 permanent deacons, one transitional deacon – The Catholic Spirit – May 20, 2024 by Deacon Patrick Cline
“What a wonderful day for an ordination,” said Bishop James F. Checchio as he began the Mass of Ordination for 16 men to the Diaconate on May 3, the Feast of Saints Philip and James, Apostles. He said these two saints will be “wonderful intercessors and inspiring examples for our brothers today.”
Reflecting on the lives of these two saints, Bishop Checchio told the men he was about to ordain that just as Jesus called down the Holy Spirit upon his Apostles, “the Church now calls down the Holy Spirit upon you. You are ordained today not to fulfill a role in the Church but rather to light a fire, to light a fire in our world, and in our Church.”
Bishop Checchio said St. James reminds us that faith must never be reduced to simply an abstract or verbal declaration but must always be expressed in acts. “So brothers, your ministry must be marked by good works, particularly loving the poor,” the Bishop instructed.
In the Gospel of St. John, St. Philip introduced the Apostle Nathanial to Jesus using the Lord’s own words, “Come and see.” Bishop Checchio said that St. Philip thus urges us to become closely acquainted with and fall in love with Jesus. He assured the candidates that “Jesus promises to be with you always, don’t forget that. May your road to sainthood always be guided by him and by his Blessed Mother.”
Then Bishop Checchio questioned the candidates regarding their willingness to undertake the tasks and obligations of the diaconate. In response, the men expressed their resolve to fulfill the office of deacon in accord with the mind of Christ and of his Church.
In one of the most moving moments common to all ordination rites, to the diaconate, presbyterate and episcopacy, the 16 men prostrated themselves in the biblical gesture of humility. As they did so, they and the congregation were invited to pray the Litany of Supplication invoking “All holy men and women, Saints of God,” many by name, to pray for those men.
Bishop Checchio prayed that God would mercifully hear our prayers for his aid in sanctifying and blessing these candidates the Church has deemed worthy to be tasked with the Office of the Diaconate. Through the laying on of hands by the Bishop on each man, the gift of the Holy Spirit was conferred upon them.
After they were vested with the Stole and Dalmatic, the signs of their new office, the Book of the Gospels was presented to each Deacon by the Bishop with the admonition, “Believe what you read. Teach what you believe. Practice what you teach.”
A recurring comment from many of the people attending the Ordination Mass was how joyful and moving the Mass was, especially when all the other deacons present exchanged the Kiss of Peace with the newly ordained men. “You could truly see the look of joy on all their faces,” said Anna Bui, wife of Deacon Tuan Bui of Immaculate Conception Parish, Somerville.
In addition to the men ordained to the permanent diaconate, Rev. Mr. Jerome Roxas Ocampo was ordained a transitional deacon as he continues his journey towards priesthood. Deacon Ocampo said, “Although I knew two deacons from my hospital ministry at St. Peter, I was overwhelmed by the welcome I received from all the deacons present.”
Peter Cain, the son of newly ordained Deacon Paul Cain, paid tribute to his father when he said, “ Dad has been a blessing to our family all my life and now I know that he will be a blessing to all the people of our parish,” Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Bernardsville, where Deacon Cain will minister.
In his closing remarks as in his homily, the Bishop thanked everyone who had played a role in bringing the new deacons to that day, especially their wives and families. He also expressed his gratitude to all who contributed to making that Mass such a wonderful celebration.
May 3rd was also the eighth anniversary of Bishop Checchio’s episcopal ordination and installation as the Shepherd of the Diocese of Metuchen. In a message to the people of the Diocese earlier that day he thanked everyone for their love, prayers, and wonderful cooperation throughout those eight years, “And what a blessing it has been for me!”
Deacon Patrick Cline served as associate director of Formation for the Ordination Class of 2024 and serves in St. Bernard of Clairvaux Parish, Bridgewater.
ORDINATION TO THE ORDER OF THE DIACONATE by Bishop James F. Checchio/ 05.03.2024 @ 4:00PM / Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Metuchen – Please watch the video of the live streaming.
ORDINATION TO THE ORDER OF THE DIACONATE by Bishop James F. Checchio/ 05.03.2024 @ 4:00PM / Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Metuchen – Some pictures of the event.
Please click on the image to read the article from The Catholic Spirit dated May 23, 2024.
Church of the Sacred Heart, South Plainfield – Sunday Morning Mass // 11:30am // May 5, 2024 Welcome! This morning Mass is brought to you by the Church of the Sacred Heart in South Plainfield, New Jersey. Today is the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Today, we celebrate newly ordained Deacon Ketan Christian as he preaches his first homily. Our celebrant for today is Father Edmund Luciano assisted by Deacon Ketan Christian. – Video of the Live streaming.
Sunday Mass in Gujarati with Father Paresh Parmar, Episcopal Vicar, Diocese of Ahmedabad and Deacon Ketan Joseph Christian // 3:00pm // May 5, 2024. Welcome! This afternoon Mass is brought to you by the Church of the Sacred Heart in South Plainfield, New Jersey. Today is the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Our celebrant for today is Father Paresh Parmar, Episcopal Vicar, Diocese of Ahmedabad, assisted by Deacon Ketan Christian. – Video of the Live Streaming.
Please click on the image below to read the article of the Ordination from the Gujarati Catholic monthly magazine “DOOT” – June 2024. This magazine was started in 1911.
