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ISSUE 2
JULY 2021

Faith Connections

Faith Formation Newsletter, St. Thomas Syro-Malabar
Catholic Forane Church

Message from Our Vicar
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Article by Sr. Mary Ann
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Submissions from Children
& Teachers

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Alter Serving Information
Editorial Message
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Choir Interview Welcome to the latest edition of our Faith Formation Newsletter! This
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edition’s theme is about Dukrana, the feast day of our father in faith,
Bible Quiz Finals St. Thomas the Apostle, as well as living out our Catholic faith in
America. This year, Dukrana fell on July 3rd, while Independence Day
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fell on July 4. The feast day of our father in faith, St. Thomas, fell just
CCD Annual Day one day before the feast day of our American Independence. St.
PAGE 21 Thomas’ feast day is one of the major feast days of our Syro-Malabar
Catholic faith, while Independence Day is one of the most important
Academy Day
holidays of our American nation. We chose to highlight both these
PAGE 23 major celebrations because they are both important aspects of our

CCD Class of 2021! identity. Our Syro-Malabar Church teaches us the Catholic faith while
PAGE 24 incorporating our Indian culture, while the St. Thomas Syro-Malabar
Diocese of Chicago helps us to live this faith fruitfully in America. The
Soccer Tournament purpose of this newsletter is to provide you with inspiration to live as
PAGE 32 a faithful Catholic in our Indian-American society.

Raising Hope
PAGE 33 The theme for our next newsletter is the Rosary. Please don’t hesitate
to send any feedback or questions our way via email at
Care for Creation faithnewsdigest@stthomassyronj.org
PAGE 34 Also, if you're going to eighth grade or above, and are interested in

Sunday Bible Readings joining our Faith Formation Newsletter Team, please send a message
to the above email address.
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Birthdays! Wishing you a very happy and blessed Dukrana and Independence Day!
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