Thursday, December 29, 2011

Charithrapadam - 2011 Quiz

KLCA - KCYM organised Charithrapadam Quiz Competition. Final round was held on Thu 29th December 2011 at Archbishop Bernard Hall, St. Albert's College, Ernakulam. The main objective of the Charithrapadam Quiz is the create the knowledge about the Long Legacy of the Archdiocese of Verapoly.
Charithrapadam Quiz had three stages - 1st one at the Parish Level was held on Sun Nov 27th 2011 at different parishes in the Archdioceses of Verapoly. There were 43 parishes where we had the 1st level of competitions. 
The 2nd level was held in the Forane Centres on  Sun Dec 18th 2011, where the best from three categories of each parish of the forane competed. Cathedral Forane - Mariyasadan Hall, Kaloor Forane - Antonio Bible College, Chathiath Forane -St. Antony's Church,  Thykoodam Forane - Mary Magdalene Church, Koonamavu Forane - St. Pholominas Church, Kalamassery Forane - St. Pious Church, Alwaye Forane - St. Xavier's College, Vypin Forane - Navadarshan College. 
The 3rd stage - The Final Round was held on on 29th December 2011 at Archbishop Bernard Hall, St. Albert's College, Ernakulam where the 1st prize Norbert Memorial Ever-rolling Trophy and Rs. 5000/- cash prize was grabbed by St. Antony's Shrine Team, Kaloor , the 2nd was Mount Carmel Team Chathiath and the 3rd was Sacred Heart Team, Manattuparambhu. St. Sebastian's Church secured the prize for the most number of participants in the stage one at parish level. 
Sri. Joseph Jude was the quiz master for the final stage. Dr. Sabu Chacko, Educational Forum Convenor, KLCA Archdiocese of Verapoly. Sri. Jose Ralph, Educational Forum Convenor, KCYM Archdiocese of Verapoly lead the event. 
Very Rev. Msgr. Dr. Alex Vadakumathala handing over the 1st prize Norbert Memorial Ever-rolling Trophy to St. Antonys Shrine Kaloor Team members. Sri. C J Paul, Rev. Fr. Johnson D'Cunja, Adv. Jarom Valluvassery, Sri. Babu Norbert, Sri. Joseph Jude, Rev. Fr. Joseph Oliparambil nearby (From Left to Right)  


Friday, December 23, 2011

Non Alcoholic Christmas

KCYM Archdiocese of Verapoly selected this Christmas theme as Non Alcoholic Christmas. KCYM intends to do the following programs 
1. Street Plays
2. Santa to Beverages Outlet to spread non alcoholic message. 

Christmas Message


“Glory to God in the highest and peace to men of good will” that was the message of the angels to the shepherds sleeping in the fields.
Christmas is the time when heaven and earth join together. God became man and lived in our midst. That is the message of Christmas. No wonder Christmas becomes the most beautiful and joyful time all over the world.  Stars, crib, Christmas tree, Santa clause, cakes, Christmas cards, carol songs and gifts all together make this season most beautiful. But through all this the message stands clear, the creator God has not forgotten the created world. God is visiting his people. 
This Christmas becomes a time of great hope and peace. In a world that is troubled by divisions and troubles, this feast comes to tell us that everything is not lost, but all will work together for good. 
My wish to you is that when you see the Christmas stars this year, remember that heaven has come closer to man. When you see the Christmas crib, remember that Christ became poor and was born in a little cattle shed. He thus glorified poverty and suffering.
I Wish you all the joy and blessings of Christmas and wish you a happy and prosperous New Year!


Shine Antony
President, Kerala Catholic Youth Movement (KCYM) 
Archdiocese of Verapoly 

Christmas Message

Christmas Message - 
Christmas is a time of joy and celebration and there are any number of songs beautifully depicting the festive mood of this great feast. One of the very familiar Christmas carols begins like this, “Joy to the world, the Lord is come. Let the Earth receive her King”.
At this time all over the world there is this festive mood. All are in celebration. The Stars, the crib, the tree, the Santa, these are only some of the ingredients of this season of joy. 
There is a danger in this celebration. There is a possibility that we will forget the most essential aspect of Christmas. In a commercialized, busy world where celebration for the sake of celebration is becoming more and more the style of the day, Christmas also can become a celebration for the sake of celebration.
The core of Christmas is Christ, Christ who came to bring peace and joy and love into this world. Some times Santa Clause is the heart of Christmas and not the Christ. The most important thought at the Christmas time is that Christ is the centre of this feast. We are celebrating the birth of Christ. And even in the midst of songs, decorations and gifts let is not forget the core of all that, the birth of Jesus.
And Christ represents the dream of a new world, a world of peace and love and forgiveness. And this troubled world really needs Christmas and the coming of Christ. This world needs love, peace and reconciliation.
My wish at this Christmas time is that we will allow Christ to be born in our hearts an we will take a little step in our lives to build a world, a world of peace and love that Jesus dreamed.
Let me wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year!

Antony Rijoy 
General Secreatry 
Kerala Catholic Youth Movement 
Archdiocese of Verapoly 


Thursday, December 22, 2011

Mullaperiyar - Sathyagraham

KCYM Theverkad Unit organised an one day Satyagraham on Mullaperiyar issue demading new Dam at Mullaperiyar, Take step to reduce the water level to 120 and Prime Minister to intervene and find amicable solution
Mr. Jos Zakarias inaugurated the Satyagraham, Fr. Sajan Padiyaramparambil, Mr. Shine Antony, President, KCYM Archdiocese of Verapoly, Mr. K G Andrews, Mr. Clint Sebastian, Mr. Bastin Thomas, Mr. Joseph Jestin CA, Mr. Anil Antony, Mr. Nigin Kuriakose addressed the gathering. Unit President Mr. K G Andrews presided over the programme. 
Mullaperiyar Strike demanding New Dam
Fr. Sajan Padiyaramparambil, Mr. Bastin Antony, Mr. K G Andrews,
Mr. Shine Antony

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Angel Jackson - Sports Forum Convenor

Mr. Angel Jackon of Vennala Unit was elected as the new Archdiocesan Sports Forum Convener 
Mr. Angel Jackson - 
Archdiocesan Sports Forum Convener
Mr. Angel Jackon
Namburath House, 
Vennala PO, 
Kochi - 682028
Mob. 8907655814

Mullaperiyar Dam - Prayer of Peace

KCYM and KLCA jointly organised an evening prayer with regard to Mullaperiyar issue. His Grace The Most Rev. Dr. Francis Kallarackkal, Archbishop of Archdiocese of Verapoly was the main celebrant in the prayer night organised at Cathedral Church. Mr. Shaji George - KLCA President. Mr. Shine Antony - President KCYM Archdiocese of Verapoly, Mr. George Dixon  - General Secreatry addressed the gathering. Archbishop lighted the Lamp of Hope and Peace with Adv. Jerome and Mr. Shine Antony. All the KCYM Archdiocesan Youth Executives participated in the prayer night. 
Archbishop delivered the prayer for Peace and Harmony and Very Rev. Msgr. John Bosco Panakkal read the Holy Bible. Very Rev. Msgr. Alex Vadakumthala, Vicar General of Archdiocese of Verapoly and Very Rev. Fr. Francis Xavier Thannikkaprambil, General Secreatry, KRLCC was also present in the evening prayer. 

His Grace The Most Rev. Dr. Francis Kallarackkal 
lighting the Lamp of Hope and Peace

Mullaperiyar : Water Bomb

Mullaperiyar - Gods Gifts will turn to Man made Disaster if we wont act quickly

Idukki is a mountainous region  in Gods own country - Kerala and though it is geographically ideal place to build dams, the Geologists have found out a fault line  that  makes  the place  prone to quakes. The experts say that there is possibility for quakes measuring 6 or above in Richter scale in the region, as increased Seismic activities are seen now.
The Idukki Dam is just 30 Kms away from Mullaperyar and in addition to the regional vulnerability to quake, the presence of multiple Dams too can turn out to be a triggering factor for a major quake. The water from the Mullaperyar Dam reaches to Idukki Dam, the biggest hydro-electrical power reservoir in Kerala and a major source of Electricity in the State of Kerala. Although Mullaperyar Dam has a height of 155 feet, water is stored up to a height of 136 feet only against the protest of neighboring State of Tamil Nadu which demands to store water up to 142 feet. The Kerala Government cannot comply it on account of the structural weakness of the Dam.
Mullaperiyar Dam - Keralaites are feared of
Mullperiyar Water Bomb
Snap from KCYM-KLCA protest People praying 
The Mullaperiyar Dam is situated 5000 feet above sea level and has a length of 1200 feet and a height of 155 feet.  The Dam was constructed in 1895 using lime and surkhi mortar.The advanced technology of dam construction  was not known then and if the Dam outlived its projected period it is because of the excellence of the work done by the British Government. It was built originally for a projected period of 50 years which ended 65 years ago. A new Dam should have been constructed in its place long ago, but it could not be done because the ownership of the dam rests with Tamil Nadu Government and the Tamil Nadu is adamantly opposing to make any changes to the Dam. The dispute is before the supreme court of India now.
On closer look, the whole issue would appear strange..Though the entire area of  Dam belongs to Kerala state, including the Dam's catchments areas in Western Gnats, the State is unable to carry out any works there including building a new Dam without permission of either from the Tamil Nadu Govt.or from the  Supreme Court  The Government's hands are tied up with a Lease Deed made out in 1886 between Travancore Maharaja and the British Government,  representing the present Tamil Nadu which was then an administrative sub division of British India. The lease is for a period of 999 years.  But after the Independence, the lease indenture annulled on its own as it was an agreement signed before the constitution of India came in to force.
However, a review agreement had to be made between Kerala and Tamil Nadu in 1970 to continue supply of water to Tamil Nadu. The Tamil Nadu needs the water from the Dam  to irrigate the arid lands of Theni, Ramanathapuam, Sivaganga and Madurai Districts comprising Lakhs of Acres and no wonder it is a hot social and political issue in Tamil Nadu. The owner ship of the Dam and Dam site remained with the Tamil Nadu Government in the fresh agreement also.
The dam appears to be in real danger as it has now 136 feet water and the tremors are still continuing. More than 20 average tremors were reported this year alone,  the latest  just a day ago. Even a single  tremor would be making a little instability in the structure and already serious cracks have been developed at the bottom of the Dam.
It is unthinkable what would happen if a strong quake brought damage to the Dam (God forbid) As the water from Mullaperiyar dam would immediately flow to Idukki Dam and Idukki Dam not designed to cope with waters from the Mullaperiyar additionally it is unpredictable what would happen then. And such an eventuality would inundate four districts of Kerala including the commercial hub, Cochin.The loss of life and property is unimaginable. 
Ms Jayalalitha, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu is against building a new dam at the site. She is an intelligent lady and she can very well understand the danger the present Dam poses to Kerala, but the matter is embroiled in politics and she has no choice but to favour her people's sentiments as she did in the Koodankulam Thermal project. 
However, it is time  the people of Tamil Nadu seriously pondered over the vulnerability of the present dam,  the threat Kerala is facing and  their own necessity to have a dam there  They should ask themselves, why not a better dam and why not a  larger quantity of water for their fields.
With  regard to the Tamil people’s perennial suspicion on the uninterrupted supply of water to the central Tamil Nadu Districts from a newly built dam, a fresh agreement on sharing water can easily be drawn up as done in 1970. The Government of Kerala would only be happy to supply agricultural water to Tamil Nadu and its only concern is about the safety of the dam and safety of its people.
If Tamil Nadu had cooperated for a new dam, it would have come up by now and Tamil Nadu too would have benefited from it. Any way a new dam will have to be made sooner or later and ad-hoc repairs are not going to sustain the Dam for long and there is the threat of earth quake  too. In the circumstance the obvious choice is to build a new Dam.. If Tamil Nadu is putting forward conditions for constructing new Dam including uninterrupted supply of water,  it is understandable and can be discussed, but simply saying a stubborn no without citing any reason is frustrating indeed. Generally speaking, the Tamil people are very loving, cordial and cooperative but in this case Tamil Nadu politics seems to have prevented them from taking an equitable stand.
As for the people of Kerala the danger from the Mullaperiyar Dam is real and serious and they are living in real fear.Both the Tamil Nadu Government and Kerala Government should engage in discussions. The problem cannot be solved with the effort of any one party. 

Monday, December 19, 2011

Letter to Chief Minister - Deepika - News




KCYM State Senate - Kochi

KCYM State Senate @ Kochi : The 34th State Senate of Kerala Catholic Youth Movement will be hosted by the Cochin Diocese at Alpha Pastor Centre (Near Aquinas College). Delegates from all thirty Diocese in Kerala will participate the State Senate. State Senate is the Apex body of the Kerala Catholi Youth Movement which finalises the policies and activities for the next year and elected the State Office Bearers for the year 2012. 








Releasing of Porul - KCYM Official Bimonthly Newsletter

KCYM Porul is the Official Bimonthly newsletter of KCYM Archdiocese of Verapoly, which reports the news of Archdiocesan Activities, Zonal News and Unit News. Porul can be used as the platform to  showcase the inborn talents of the youth in literature of in any form of printing art. Porul  also produce the official statement of KCYM with regard to various issue. It also discuss the relevant Socio-Political topics. 

Releasing of Porul by Rev. Fr. Joseph Oliparambil to 
Mr. Antony IM, Rev. Fr. Joseph Sherin, Mr. Shine Antony
Mr. George Dixon, Mr. Antony Rijoy nearby (Left to Right)

Birthday Celebration - George Dixon



Birthday Celebration of George Dixon (30th November 2011), 
General Secretary, KCYM, Archdiocese of Verapoly 



Letter to Chief Minister - Malayalam Manorama - News


Sunday, December 18, 2011

Letter to Chief Minister - Postcards....

Hi all, You have to read these post cards and should learn how even the small children's react to the Alcohol. 











KCYM Mullaperiyar Signature Campaign

KCYM is organizing a mass petition to collect the signature of people who supports the following:
1. To reduce water level to 120
2. To build new Dam with new Memorandum 
3. Asking Prime Minister to intervene and find amicable solution. 
All the Units can carry out the function from 11th Dec  - 20th Dec 2011 and submit it before the Youth Center on or before 21st Dec 20111.


Rev. Fr. Joseph Oliparambil, Director, 
Archdiocese of Verapoly inaugurating the Signature Campaign 

KCYM members in High court Junction with regard to 
Signature Campaign demanding 
1. To reduce water level to 120
2. To build new Dam with new Memorandum 
3. Asking Prime Minister to intervene and find amicable solution. 



Birthday Celebration - Nilin George< Spiritual Forum Convenor

Celebrating the Birthday of Nilin George, Spiritual Forum Convenor, Archdiocese of Verapoly. Rev. Fr. Joseph Sherin, KCYM Promoter Archdicoese of Verpaoly, Shine Antony - President Archdicoese of VErapoly and George Dixon delivered the wishes. 
Nilin George - Birthday Boy, Spiritual Forum 
Convenor of Archdiocese of VErapoly cutting the Birthday Cake.



Letter to Chief Minister to ban Alcohol in Kerala State

Kerala Catholic Youth Movement, Archdiocese of Verapoly is writing letters to Chief Minister through its units/parishes in the Archdiocese of Verapoly on Sun 18th December 2011, to take immediate steps to reduce the availability of Alcohol and ban the Alcohol in Kerala State as promised in the UDF Manifesto. 
His Grace The Most Rev. Dr. Francis Kallarackkal 
inaugurating the 'Letter to Chief Minister" programme 

His Grace The Most Rev. Dr. Francis Kallarackkal 
handing over the letter to Rev. Fr. Joseph Oliparambil, 
Director, KCYM Archdiocese of Verapoly

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Aids Awareness Signature Campaign & Inauguration of Red Ribbon Initiative



Ref. Fr. Joseph Sherin inaugurated the Aids Awareness Signature Campaign. Mr. Shine Antony President, Archdiocese of Verapoly presided over the meeting. Mr. George Dixon, General Secretary, Miss. Josephine Jefflin, Mr. Titu Antony D'Silva, Miss. Serin Xavier, Mr. Mimil Varghese Convenor Socio Political Forum spoke in the event.
Very Rev. Msgr. Alex Vadakumthala visited the premises and participated in the Aids awareness Signature Campaign. 
Fr. Joseph Oliparamibil Lighted the Aids Awareness Lamp and inaugurated the KCYM Red Ribbon Initiative. 

Note about KCYM Red Ribbon Initiative 
An initiative by KCYM Archdiocese of Verapoly for the Youth and the Society. 
Through Red Ribbon Initiative youth and the society are encouraged to learn about • Moral Healthy Lifestyles • Sex and Life • Control and Prevention of HIV & AIDS• Voluntary Blood Donation



Very Rev. Msgr. Alex Vadakumthala participating in  Aids Awareness Signature Campaign Organised by KCYM Archdiocese of Verapoly
Rev. Fr. Joseph Sherin inaugurating Aids Awareness Signature Campaign Organised by KCYM Archdiocese of Verapoly
Rev. Fr. Joseph Oliparambil, Director, KCYM Archdiocese of Verapoly participating in the Aids Awareness Signature Campaign
Mr. Shine Antony, President KCYM Archdiocese of Verapoly
Very Rev. Fr. Prasanth, Principal, Sacred Heart College (SH College), Thevara
Mr. George Dixon General Secretary KCYM Archdiocese of Verapoly  
Mr. I M Antony, Former President and State Syndicate Member KCYM Archdiocese of Verapoly
Pledge - Aids Awareness
Inauguration of KCYM Red Ribbon Initiative and
Lighting the Aids Awareness  Lamps

Friday, December 9, 2011

Kochi Metro Rail - Developmental Dream of Kochi - KCYM

KCYM Archdiocese of Verapoly organised Padanakedram - (Study Class) on Kochi Metro Rail - Developmental Dream of Kochi at Youth Centre, Ernakulam on Fri 2011 November 25th. Sri. Dominic Presentation MLA inaugurated the study class. Mr. Shine Antony, President Archdiocese of Verapoly presided over the meeting. Mr. K.G. Mathai, Mr. Henry Austin explained various aspects of the Kochi Metro Rail. Rev. Fr. Joseph Oliparambil, Mr. George Dixon, Mr. Titu Antony D'Silva, Miss. Serin Xavier, Mr. Jose Ralph, Mr. Mimil Varghese CJ spoke in the meeting. 
The study class became lively when the participants debated on the feasibility and the present alignment of the Project. The sessions winded up with the request to complete the project within the stipulated time-period, authorities to be pro-active to make the city livable during the construction phase of the project and further the alignment have to re-looked into and In future aor along with the present work an extension of the alignment to Kochi - Nedumbassery can be though about. 
Sri. Dominic Presentation MLA requested that all have to be united to overcome any hurdles that may come in the phase of construction of the Kochi Metro Rail and assured that the State Government will make sure to complete the Dream Project within the stipulated time period. 

Sri. Dominic Presentation MLA, inaugurating the Padakendram - 
"Kochi Metro Rail Developmental Dream of Kochi"
Mr. George Dixon-General Secretary, Rev. Fr. Joseph Oliparambil -Director, Mr. Shine Antony-President, Mr. KG Mathai, Mr. Henry Austin near by (Left to Right).
Mr. Shine Antony, President KCYM Archdiocese of Verapoly 
delivering Presidential Talk.

Rev. Fr. Joseph Oliparambil, Director, 
KCYM Archdiocese of Verapoly felicitating.

Sri. Dominic Presentation MLA explaining the 
Dream Project - Kochi Metro Rail 



PSC Masdoor Examination - Training and Mock Examination

Kerala Catholic Youth Movement, Archdiocese of Verapoly (KCYM), organised PSC Masdoor Training programme and Mock Examination on Fri 2011 Nov 24th at St. Albert's College, Ernakulam. Mr. George Dixon and Adv. Dileep Antony delivered sessions on "How to attend the Examination". Later a mock examination was conducted with PSC Model Question Paper and OMR Answer Sheet. 176 persons attended the Mock - PSC Mazdoor Examination. 
Very Rev. Msgr. Alex Vadakumatha - Archdiocesan Vicar General addressed and blessed the  participants for the PSC Examination. Rev. Fr. Joseph Oliparambil-Director, KCYM, Mr. Shine Antony, Mr. George Dixon, Mr. Jose Ralph (Edu-Forum Convenor), Miss. Josephine Jefflin, Adv. Dileep Antony, Mr. Titu Antony D'silva lead the activity.  

Participants attending the Mock Examination 

Participants attending the Mock Examination 


Adv. Dileep Antony delivering the session

Very Rev. Msgr. Alex Vadkumathala, Vicar General of Archdiocese of Verapoly addressing the gathering. Rev. Fr. Joseph Oliparambil, Mr. Shine Antony, Mr. George Dixon near by.


Very Rev. Msgr. Alex Vadkumathala, Vicar General of Archdiocese of Verapoly, Rev. Fr. Joseph Oliparambil, Mr. Shine Antony.