St.Francis Assisi Church, Kakkanad

St. Vincent de Paul Society
Women Welfare Association
AKCC
Youth Group
Prayer Group
Altar Servers
Choir
Smash Up Shuttle Club

A conference of Society of Vincent De Paul is functioning in our Parish since

2006. The conference is doing charitable service to the needy irrespective of

caste or religion on an ongoing basis.

At present, the conference has eleven adopted families and four adopted

individuals. The activities of the Society include provision of food, medicines,

provision of financial aid for conducting marriages, repairs to house etc.

The Conference is working under the Palarivattom Area Council. It has eleven

active members and fifty four donor members.

The Womens' Welfare Association of the Parish is a very active group,

rooted in gospel values calling its members to holiness through service to the

people of God.

Through various initiatives like special speakers, attending workshops,

meetings, holding fund raising events, parish spiritual retreats, community

events, they strive to meet the objects of the group which are:

- to unite woman members of our Parish;

- to achieve individual and collective spiritual development;

- to promote the teachings of the Catholic Church;

- to exemplify the Christian ideal in home and family life;

- to enhance the role of women in Church and society;

- to recognize the human dignity of all people everywhere;

- to uphold and defend Christian education and values in the modern world;

All Kerala Catholic Congress was established in the parish on 12th June,

2012. It is a unit of the Archdiocesan parent organisation. It is an organisation

focussing on the needs of catholics in relation to the government and some

of the social concerns. It is getting involved in the parish activities and

supports the initiatives of the dicoese at the AKCC level. There are 35

members in the organisation at the moment.

“Don't let any one look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.”

1 Timothy 4:12

We have a very vibrant youth ministry in the church which focuses

on the the spiritual and psychological growth of the young men and

women of the syro-malabar community.

The group conducts youth meeting on 2nd Sunday of every month

after the 10'o clock mass, under the guidance of Rev. Vicar Fr. Jose

Thottakara, Fr. Shinto, Bro. Ligin, Bro. Nithin and Sr. Roja to

disucss activities and schedule future programmes.

This youth fellowship is designed to provide a wholesome Christian

atmosphere to enrich the youth life through fun, praise and worship.

It provides a platform for the youth members to make friends and

work together as a team to plan and carry out our mission’s goals

and make a difference in others life through outreach projects. It

provides support to grow in catholic faith and understand the history,

tradition, culture and values on which our foundation was built on.

President

Vice President

Secretary

Joint Secretray

Treasurer

Parish Council Member

MEMBERS

We look forward to your joining us.
For more details, please contact our secretary.

: Evin Valsan

: Shannon Benny

: Immanual Manu Thomas

: Fenta Francis

: Jobin chacko

: Vipin Thomas

This group aims at facilitating personal prayer through group gatherings. Members of the Parish and other lay people come together to

praise and worship the Lord once in a wekk. Members engage in prayer, song, reading the Sacred Scripture and in organizing spiritual

programmes.

Members also share their experiences about their prayer life built on personal prayer, daily scripture reading, meditation and

contemplation.

There are three prayer groups meeting at different timing on Wednesdays.

1. Parish Members : This group meets from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM on Wednesdays in the Church.

2. Jesus Youth : This group comprises of young employees from Infopark and the neighbourhood. They meet from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

every Wednesday in the Church.

3. Employees from Kakkanad: This group meets from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM every Wednesday in the Church.

On Saturdays from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM there is an intercessory prayer group meeting under the leadership of Dr. Appu Cyriac.

The Altar Servers are part of an extremely important ministry at our Parish

because Altar Servers assist the priest in setting the tone of the Mass and in

leading the congregation in worship. Altar Servers do this by their own

personal commitment to the Parish, by their reverent behaviour in the

sanctuary (the area surrounding the Altar), and by the respectful and

competent execution of their duties.

Once fully trained, Altar Servers are placed on a schedule and every effort is

made to ensure that all those who participate in the ministry get equal

opportunity to serve at the Mass of their choosing. It is very important to the

well-being of the ministry that Altar Servers honour their commitment by

showing up for their scheduled times to serve.

If interested in becoming an Altar Server, please contact the parish office.

Opening Songs

Althara Orungi Agatharoruki

Altharayil Poojya Balivasthuvayidum

Baliyarppikkan Varuvin

Oru Nimisham Manamuyartham

Sneharppanam Aathmarppanam

Swargeeya Vathil Thurannu

Holy Communion Songs

Aaradhanayude Nimisham

Aaradhanakkettam Yogyanayavane

Divya Karunyame Ente Ponnesu Nadha

Divya Karunyame Divya Karunyame

Swargeeya Vaathil

Closing Songs

Amalolbhave Nadhe

Ella Snehathinum

Nanma Nerum Amma

Nithya Sahaya Nadhe

Nitya Vishudhayam Kanya Mariyame

Neeyariyathe Nin Nizhalayi Arukil Varum

Holy Mass Songs

We are gathering

Lord accept this bread and wine

Osaana - osaana - osaana

Lord I left your name

Come Lord Jesus come

As I kneel before you

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LEADERS

Jaimon V P
Nithin Joseph
Jomon George
Rev. Sr. Jain Mary MSJ
Remya Somichan

Choir is one of the most integral part of our liturgy and the parish community. The

service of our choir is inspirational and a blessing for our worship services. The choir

actively participates in all the worship services and special services. The Sunday

choir is such that the child singers are also encouraged and equally participated

along with the adults. Singing and praying together not only helps the members of

the church to feel unified, but also to feel spiritually closer to God.

Smashup indoor badminton court under the guidance St. Francis Assisi Church, Kakkanad was

inaugurated on Sep 2014 by Rev. Fr. Jose Thottakara and first touch was done by Fr. Joseph

Ilanjimattom.

Inter family unit tournaments are conducted yearly as part of the church anniversary celebrations.

Intra-club tournaments are also conducted periodically.

Church members can avail the court facility in the morning and evening sessions as per their

convenience.

GENTS

6:00 AM - 9:00 AM

6:00 PM - 9:30 PM

LADIES and KIDS

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

TIMINGS

MEMBERSHIP

Initial
Admission Fee : Rs. 5000/- (Adults)
: Rs. 3000/- (Below 18 Yrs)

Monthly Fee : Rs.250/-

Temporary Membership : Rs.500/- Monthly (including shuttle)

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

President : Fr. Jose Thottakara

Vice President : Brinner Manavalan

Secretary : Thomas Thachil

Treasurer : James Alby

Ex-Officio Members : Trustees

   Executive Members
        - Thomas Kuncheria
        - Jomon Prarakkal
        - Jenson Karuvelli
        - Linesh Thomas

   Senior Coach & Advisor
        Jose Puthanpurakkal