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INSTITUTION OF THE MINISTRIES OF ACOLYTE AND LECTOR Br. Kamal Ekka, OFM

“Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.” (1 Peter 4:10). The ministries of Acolyte and Lector are sacred callings to serve God’s people by proclaiming His Word with faith and assisting at His altar with devotion and reverence so that Christ may be made present in both Word and Sacrament.

August 18 th marked another significant milestone in the life of the theology brothers. During the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, the Minister Provincial, Br. Xavier Durairaj, OFM, instituted our brothers into the Minor Orders of Acolyte and Lector. Brothers Anmol, Bhushan, Ajay, and Parsandeep were instituted into the Ministry of the Acolyte whereas, brothers Pratap, Allwin, Dhilip, Brian, Kamal, Ralbin, and Karthik were instituted into the Ministry of the Lector.

In his sermon, Br. Xavier Durairaj aptly highlighted that the ministries of acolyte and lector have a deep significance in our life and the mission of the Church. These are not merely functional roles but has that which identifies our life. The instituted ministries reflect a commitment and dedication to serve God and His Church faithfully. During the Eucharistic celebration, the choir was gracefully led by the first-year theology brothers, enriching the liturgy with their voices.

After the celebration, on behalf of all the brothers, Br. Ralbin expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Minister Provincial, the formators, the first-year theology brothers, and the entire community of St. Anthony’s Friary Bangalore for their unwavering guidance, support, and fraternal presence. The celebration concluded in a spirit of fraternity and joy, as the community exchanged greetings of peace and perseverance.

 

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FRIARS' BIRTHDAY (October)

Date

Name of the Friars

Events

Year

04

St.Francis of Assisi

Robin Lakra

Pratap Reddy Salibindla

Arulsamy A.

Thomas Joseph

Bobby V.T.

Johnny Anthony

Athanasius Xaxa

Leos Ekka

Solemnity

Birth

Solemn Vows

Solemn Vows

Solemn Vows

Solemn Vows

Solemn Vows

Solemn Vows

Solemn Vows


1974

1988

1988

1988

1988

1989

1991

1991

06

Salim Joseph

Babu Jose Pamplany

James N.

Trevor D’ Souza

Malom - Noatoli

+ George Muthaiah

Solemn Vows

Solemn Vows

Solemn Vows

Solemn Vows

Arrival

Home

1991

1991

1991

1991

1995

2002

08

North Guwahati

Salvador D’ Souza

Arrival

Ordination

1999

2011

10

+ Gerald D’ Souza

Home

2013

14

+ Bosco Jayaraj

Tony D’ Souza

Home

Ordination

1970

1990

15

Joy Sebastian

Prasad Rao K.

Birth

Birth

1972

1990

19

Provincialate

Marius Dahanga

Blessing

Birth

1998

1992

21

+ Basil Devasagayam

Arockiasamy P.

Eliyas Reddy

Home

Birth

Birth

1965

1970

1995

26

Gerald Lobo

Birth

1951

27

+ Paschal Lobo

Jose Palimattom

Benjamin Jojo

Anil Xalxo

Thumma Ranjith Kumar Reddy

Home

Birth

Birth

Birth

Birth

1956

1967

1975

1979

1988

28

Teiborlang Wartde

Birth

1987

30

Austin Francis

Birth

1972

30

Punitha Anthoniar Illam - Madurai

Blessing

1994

31

Manish Ekka

Birth

1993

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