THEME: "GOD WISHES TO ESTABLISH IN THE WORLD DEVOTION TO MY IMMACULATE HEART...” Our Lady of Fatima, 13 July 1917
At Archdiocesan Pastoral Centre, Paalana Bhavana, BANGALORE:
Thu 26 Oct 2023: 7 pm: Welcome, Holy Rosary 720 pm: Holy Mass
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Welcome, Hymn, Crowning of Statue, Lighting of lamp, Welcome dance, Welcome address by Chairman, Flower ack of the Delegations, Observers, Members, Guests
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Talk on Pilgrim Statue Visitation of Our Lady of Fatima by Mrs Carmeline Vaz, Bombay
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After dinner there was an exclusive briefing of the team from Calcutta, addressed by Rev. Fr. M. V. Sunni and Dr. Celcio Dias, on how to
enhance the WAF in Kolkata. Rev. Fr.
Sunni said that Calcutta is a Pioneer and has strength and good
representation. He suggested contacting
the Archbishop: First Saturday Devotion to
attract the people and increase cells and units to go out as Missionaries, and
at least increase one unit every year.
He also suggested Regional Level Meets.
Talk on Centennial of Pontevedra 2025 by Fr John Fernandes, Goa
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Talk on brief Message of Fatima Dn Alton Extros, Bombay
Talk on Protection of
minors and vulnerable: WAF policy and signatures Fr M V Sunni, Raiganj
Talk Pledge explanation by Mr Julius Fernandes, Goa
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Pledge ceremony/ renewal… Brown Scapular Investiture Ceremony .png)
Talk on How to start a WAF unit in your Diocese, Parish of Community by Fr M V Sunni, Raiganj
Talk on Replica of the Capelinha of Fatima by Dr X Celcio Dias, Goa
Divine Mercy
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St Francis Xavier Cathedral, Coles Park: 5 pmTalk: How to enhance the triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary by Fr M V Sunni, Riaganj
520 pm: Adoration by Fr Joseph Susainathan, Bangalore
Anticipated Sunday Holy Mass, Archbishop Peter Machado was the main celebrant with 28 Priests and offered as a thanksgiving for the National Meet exhorting all to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, strength and love our neighbour too. Consecration of Bangalore Diocese to the Immaculate Heart of Mary was also done. The 4 main elected Office Bearers were also felicitated at the end of this Eucharistic Service by floral tribute.…thanks
Statue was then taken to neighbouring Dharmapuri Diocese
Sun 29 Oct 2023
Morning offering, Holy Rosary, Holy Mass followed by pilgrimage to
St Mary's Basilica
Infant Jesus Shrine
We faithless sinners renew and ratify today in Thy hands O Immaculate Mother, the vows of our baptism. We renounce forever satan, his pomps and works, and we give ourselves, Archbishop Peter Machado, the Catholic Bishops of India, Fr Joseph Susainathan, the Indian National delegates, the National Executives, the National Centre, observers, Bangalore organisers and others entirely to Jesus Christ the incarnate wisdom to carry our Cross after Him all the days of our life and to be more faithful to Him than we have ever been before.
In the presence of all the heavenly court, we choose Thee this day as our Mother and Queen. We deliver and Consecrate all of us to Thy Immaculate Heart all our actions of past, present and future, leaving to Thee the entire and full right of disposing of it according to Thy good pleasure for the greater glory of God in time and eternity. Amen.
Precious Blood of Jesus, Save us!
Sacred Heart of Jesus, Have mercy on us!
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Pray for us!
Immaculate Mantle of Our Lady, Protect us!
St Joseph, Pray for us!
Sts Francisco and Jacinta, Pray for us!
Venerable Sr Lucia, Pray for us!
St Pio, our Spiritual Father, Pray for us!
St John Paul II, our Patron, Pray for us!
St Teresa of Calcutta, our founding member, Pray for us
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INVITATION: WAF 11th Indian National Council Meet
Date: 27 Jun 2023
Your Eminence / Your
Grace /Your Excellency/ Marian devotee / Council or WAF member,
Peace of Christ!
The World Apostolate of Fatima is an International
Association of the Faithful of Pontifical Right, approved permanently by the
Holy See on October 7, 2010. It is a movement of the Catholic Church, with
millions of members around the world, who follow the requests made by the
Blessed Virgin Mary to the three children of Fatima, in 1917: “Do not offend
the Lord our God anymore, because He is already too much offended”.
The message calls for Sacrifice
of daily duties, observance of God’s law as penance and keeping God
first, daily Rosary for peace, prayers and sacrifices daily offered for
the sinners and in reparation to the Eucharistic Jesus and the Immaculate Heart
of Mary, through the devotion of the Five First Saturdays of the month and
Consecration.
To further spread Our Lady’s Message of Peace and
Hope, you are cordially invited for the 11th Indian
National Council Meet to be held from Fri 27 Oct to Sun 29 Oct 2023 at Archdiocesan Pastoral Centre (Paalanaa Bhavana), Behind
Archbishop’s House, No. 5, Nandidurg Rd, Jayamahal Extension, Benson Town,
Bengaluru 560046. This is about 32 kms from Kempegowda International Airport,
about 7 km from Yesvantpur Jn. Railway Station and about 1 km from Cantonment
Railway Station..
Check
in: Thu 26 Oct before dinner and Checkout: Sun 29 Oct 2023 after lunch.
The selected Theme is: “...God wishes to establish in
the world devotion to My Immaculate Heart...” (Our Lady of Fatima, 13 July
1917).
There will be Reporting Sessions, Talks,
Workshops, Formative sessions, Prayer moments including the Rosary, Elections,
Eucharistic Adoration and Holy Mass.
Archbishop Peter Machado welcomes any Bishop to stay in his house, as he will be attending. In case you are unable to attend, please send 2 responsible Priests/ Religious/ Lay Persons. May we request you to please announce this in your Diocesan monthly meeting of Priests, for any suitable one to attend or send suitable lay persons. Please forward to those Priests, nuns or lay as appointed in your Diocese for this.
Please email the response sheet to celciodias86@gmail.com OR siolimj@gmail.com OR whattsapp on 9822981418 OR 9822167665 as early as possible and definitely by 13th Oct 2023, to confirm the room bookings. We are constrained to provide free meals and stay to 2 delegates from each Diocese.
Observers: Those accompanying the 2 delegates
from each diocese are most welcome, but
will not have voting rights and have to pay around Rs 5,000 for the
specified days (lower for non residential).
With warm wishes and prayers and
devoutly yours in our Lady of Fatima,
(Dr X. Celcio Dias)
(Rev. Fr. M. V. Sunny)
Chairman Vice
Chairman
Member International WAF Board of Trustees
REGISTRATION
SHEET:
I will attend the 11th Indian National
Council of the WAF at Bengaluru. Please register me. My details:-
Bishop/Fr./Sr./Mr./Mrs Name (as in Passport/ Govt ID)……………………………………………
Gender: Male/Female………………………Date of birth:…………………………………………….
Postal Address:…………………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Tel. No. with area code: …………………………
Whattsapp Mob. …………………..………Email id ………………………………..………………….
Arrival at Bengaluru by flight / train No……………on date ……………………time ………………
Departure from Bengaluru flight / train No…………on date…………………time…………………
Accommodation,
food and registration charges total: Rs 5,000 (lower
for non residential).........
Any additional
donation to cover other expenses (approx 2.5
L).................................................
Payment details will be intimated once you register
Requesting those attending must have basic knowledge of the narratives
(story) of Fatima or go to www.WorldFatimaTv.org OR https://worldfatimatv.blogspot.com
then go to BASICS
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Attending delegate’s/ observer’s signature
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Counter signature of local Bishop or his authority (ONLY
for those delegates taking part in National elections, not for observers)
