16th
ANNIVERSARY OF JEEVAN DHAM
CELEBRATED ZESTFULLY:
MAIN EVENTS:
* WELCOMING THE MAIN CELEBRANT VICAR GENERAL VICTOR D'SOUZA
* OFFERING OF THE THANKSGIVING
MASS WITH OTHER CONCELEBRANTS
* CUTTING THE 16th ANNIVERSARY CAKE
* JOINING IN THE TABLE
FELLOWSHIP
On July 6, 2007 Jeevan Dham completed its 16 precious years in the service of the poor, the needy, the sick and the dejected people. Moreover, this day remarked the completion of 21 years of the celebration of the Holy Eucharistic Service in the House, that is, at House No. 696/ Sec-22, Faridabad. The Eucharistic Service which started here in 1986 with the Sunday evening Mass, and later with the Friday morning Mass, is now celebrated everyday (in the morning during the weekdays) through His Mercy and divine grace.
Since September 2003, the month after the Most Precious Blood of our Lord (with the no. 24 wriiten in blood signifying the presence of Almighty God at Jeevan Dham 24 hours a day, that is, always) fell on the floor on the left side of the altar in the House, the 24-hour adoration has been going on non-stop for the past 4 years by the grace of Almighty God.
On this blissful occasion of the anniversary celebration of Jeevan Dham, Rev. Victor D’Souza, the Vicar General of the Delhi Archdiocese, was invited to offer a Thanksgiving Mass by Jeevan Dham. He was welcomed with a garland and showers of rose petals from the people who were praising and thanking God for His precious gifts and blessings to Jeevan Dham. Priests from different parishes of Delhi, Gurgaon and Faridabad, namely Fr. Johnson Kizhakkeveetil (our Parish Priest), Fr. Arnold David, Fr. Anthony Francis, Fr. Albert Francis, Fr. Thomas Urumbumkuzhy (CMF), Fr. Thomas Chambakatt, and Fr. George Panakal, joined Rev. Fr.Victor in the celebration of the Holy Mass.
The Vicar thanked the Almighty God for the 16 years of Jeevan Dham. He congratulated the family of Jeevan Dham, chosen and strengthened by God in His faith and love. He gave an inspiring homily based on the faith aspect of a real Christian which involves the good deeds corresponding to one’s faith since faith without works is dead and service without love is fruitless. The liturgy was enriched with lively, melodious and meaningful hymns. The last recessional hymn was a special colourful hymn of Jeevan Dham depicting it as a huge Tree of Life planted by almighty God, protected by His Son and Blessed Virgin Mary, and glorified by the Holy Spirit. At the conclusion of the Eucharistic celebration, Rev. Fr. Victor imparted the blessings to the congregation.
Then He cut the big 16th Anniversary Cake along with the Jeevan Dham family. Later the concelebrants and all the sisters present joined the table fellowship.
We are thankful to the almighty God for all the favours we received on that day. We are grateful to all the Fathers who took time out from their schedule and came to celebrate with us and share our joy in the Lord making the occasion more meaningful and increasing our joy manifold. We thank all the religious Sisters who joined us in the celebration.
We pray that more and more people may join us in prayer for the 24-hour adoration (as it is going on everyday for the past four years strengthening the power of the prayer service being conducted every Sunday), and that they may praise and glorify the name of Jesus through their words and deeds, and by adoring Him in spirit and truth they may obtain heavenly graces and blessings, attain perfection in love, joy, faith and wisdom, become His beloved children and inherit Eternal Life in Heaven. PRAISE THE LORD! ALLELUIA!!
