Special Adoration On Alphonsamma Canonisation Day

Special Adoration On Alphonsamma Canonisation Day
Emmaus Community, Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Monday, September 15, 2008

Joseph Valliamthadathil MCBS (x)

His beloved father passed away. Funeral today, 15th Sept 2008.

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

About Our Parish

In 1982 the Missionary Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament (MCBS) established their house "Emmaus" near Engg Colg,Thiruvananthapuram. By the efforts initiated by Rev. Fr. Eappachan Kizhakkethalackel, an integrated community of Syro Malabar Catholics settled in and around Sreekaryam was formed. As a result of sustained and dedicated efforts made by Rev. Fr. Joseph Valliamthadathil who was the Superior of the house since 1987 Very Rev. Fr. Mathew Kattady, then vicar of Lourdes Forane Church and the 30and odd families attached to the House, the Archbishop of Changasserry consented the formation of a quasi parish.

The St. Joseph's Church, Emmaus Parish formally came into existence with effect from 15th August 1990. The present Church was blessed and inaugurated by His Excellency Joseph Powathil, Archbishop of Changasserry on 21st March 1992. The parish has been growing ever since and has 123 families as on date (Jan 2004).

Our Cemetry was blessed by His Excellency Joseph Powathil, Archbishop of Changasserry in 1997.

Fr.Thomas Valiyaparampil(MCBS) Vicar of Emmaus 2001-200x
(Extracted from Parish Directory 2004)

Friday, September 5, 2008

To E.M.George, Edappilly House

Dear George sir,

This is to congragulate you for your invention. Finally someone has seen the merit of your invention and it is useful method. Be proud of yourselves. The Gospel says, "Truly I tell you, no prophet is accepted in the prophet's hometown" (Lk 4, 1 ff). In your life the Gospel is applicable. Thanks for the mail. I have gone through it.
As regards the Emmaus web site, I can give you my photo and information that you needed for it.

Greetings to your dear ones.
with love

Fr. Thomas Plathottathil