“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.
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 |