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Bishop’s visit to the second Sinhala Parish to Panadura
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| It was on the 21st of June, the Bishop of JDCSI Rt. Rev. Dr Daniel Thiagarajah made his first visit to the 2nd Sinhala Parish of JDCSI, the Church of Christ the King, in Panadura. The Bishop was received by the congregation in a traditional way. Around sixty members were present for the day’s service which was also a special Holy Eucharist Worship. |
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Here I am Lord, Is it I Lord?
I have heard You calling in the night.
I will go Lord, if You lead me.
I will hold Your people in my heart.
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| Obituary Notices 08/ 05/ 2009 |
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Dr Prince Selvadurai Selvachandran |
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| Vellore-trained Dr Prince Selvachandran of the Jaffna Diocese of the Church of South India and a son of the late Mr and Mrs S S Selvadurai of Kalluvam, Udupiddy passed away in Jersey, United Kingdom after battling a long illness. His final committal was held today, Friday May 8, 2009 following a service at the St Saviour’s Parish Church. A brother of Dr Benjamin Selvarajan of Wandsworth, London, United Kingdom, he leaves behind his wife Brenda and children Brinthini Ravichandran, Suthan Selvachandran and Sashi Trevett, sons-in-law Dr Ravichandran and Richard Trevett, and grandchildren Raghul and Rohit Ravichandran and Christopher and Rebecca Trevett. |
| Following his graduation he worked at the Green Memorial Hospital, Manipay from 1964 to 1984 during which time he was the Medical Superintendent and lead surgeon of the hospital. Thereafter he joined the General Hospital in Jersey as Associate Specialist in General Surgery. However, ill-health caused by Alzheimer’s disease forced him to an early retirement and he passed away peacefully Friday May 1, 2009. His father Mr S S Selvathurai was principal of the American Mission College, Udupiddy and served the Jaffna Diocese of the Church of South India as its treasurer for many years.
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| Dr Selvachandran was an alumnus of American Mission College and Jaffna College and his brother, Dr Benjamin Selvarajah was also a graduate of the Vellore Christian Medical College, India. |
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Leela Ponnusamy departs to glory
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| We are deeply saddened to report the passing away of Leela Sinniah Thursday April 30, 2009 suddenly at her residence in North York, Toronto, Canada. Daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Sivagnam of Jaffna, she was the beloved wife of Albert I Sinniah who was a teacher at Jaffna College and an active parishioner and Lay Preacher of the Jaffna Diocese of the Church of South India. |
| When he retired from Jaffna College, they joined their children Suthakaran, Revathy and Indumati and their families in Canada. Canada is also home for her sister Punitham and brother Ravindran while another brother Kanagasabapathy lives in Australia. During their Jaffna College days, Leela was a witness of compassion and love especially to those from circumstances of need. |
| Though a devout Hindu married to an equally devout Christian, she was a great example where the sanctity of one’s faith is not expressed in conflicts but in love and unity. Together they were a source of enrichment to those dear and near to them. We express our deepest feelings to Albert, their children, family and dear ones. We say, here departs to eternal glory one who has done her will most meritoriously. |
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Re-Build Hope
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Challenge of our times
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| Callenging times that demand from us our dedicated efforts to re-build hope among our people and rehabilitate the physically, emotional and spiritually displaced and hail in a new chapter of faith and optimism marked the 60th sessions of the Jaffna Diocesan Council of the Church of South India held March 10, 11 and 12, 2009 at Ottley Hall, Jaffna College, Vaddukoddai. |
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Son of Encouragement
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The Rev. and Mrs. J G Thiagarajah in the forefront of our mission in the hill country made a great gesture donating a property worth Rs.2.0 Crores (2O.0 millions) for the work of the JDCSI there at the 60th Sessions of the Diocesan Council, March 12, 2009
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| Obituary Notices 22/ 03/ 2009 |
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Paranchothy Rasaratnam
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| Paranchothy Rasaratnam (nee Parmsothy Sivagurunathan), Retired Teacher of English at Union College, Tellippallai (first School started by the American Missionaries in 1816) for 32 years entered eternal rest in Toronto, Canada. |
| She was wife of late Edwin Thurai Rasaratnam (ETR Edwards, formerly staff of Jaffna Central College), loving mother of Dr Mrs. Thayalini Thiagarajah, Mrs. Jebi Beadle and Kalatharan (Pahpah) Rasaratnam and mother-in-law of the Rt. Rev. Dr Daniel S. Thiagarajah, Bishop of Church of South India-Jaffna Diocese; Jebanesan Beadle (Canada) and Vijie Kalatharan (Canada).Loving sister of late Christobel Thavamany Pathmanabhan and aunt of Mohan Raj, Sundar Raj, Ruba Joseph, Dr Suren Pathman, Ravi, Sugeetha Chelliah and Nithila Dozier (all of USA). |
| Beloved grandmother of Lydia Gitanjali Thiagarajah, Jonathan Beadle, Brinda Kalatharan, Jeshuran Beadle, Preeta and Edwin Pirian Kalatharan. |
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Funeral arrangements will be notified later.
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Informant Bishop Daniel S Thiagarajah Bishop's House, Vaddukoddai
Canada Telephone 1-416-321-8759
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Third Anniversary Remembrance |
Entered Glory 1.4.2006 |
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Dr Samuel Chandrarajan Sanders
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| In ever loving memory of Dr Samuel Chandrarajan Sanders, son of Mr & Mrs DS Sanders (Jaffna College). Sadly missed by his devoted wife Mangai (Irene); loving children, Roshini (Consultant Ophthalmologist), Sureshini (General Practitioner) and David (Consultant Gastroenterologist) (all resident in the UK); their spouses Dharshan, Prem and Iman; and all his grandchildren Daniel, Rohini, Samuel, Rajan, Samira and Daniel Solomon. It is the end of our third year without our beloved father. Again we met to both commemorate and celebrate our father’s life. Our sense of loss has not diminished we have merely tried to accept God’s will. We continue in our lives and daily chores in the knowledge that he is watching and guiding our actions. |
| Appah’s six grandchildren are growing strong and independent – he is watching them and in time they will serve his family well. They are a fitting tribute and legacy to his life. We are trying to accept that this is indeed the nature of life and we must come to terms with his absence and cherish our memories of so many wonderful years. We continue to abide by his and his forefathers’ mantra ‘in faith lies the victory’ |
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Obituary Notices 06/ 02/ 2009
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Thavaputhiri Jesuthason
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THAVAPUTHIRI (Ex staff Kopay Christian College), beloved wife of late Jesuthason (Araly), loving mother of Emmaline (Ema), affectionate mother-in-law of Roshan, sister of Thabendran and Kulendran (Canada), sister-in-law of Padmini and Ranjithamalar (Canada), grand mother of Samuel and Shemaiah passed away. Funeral service at Mahinda Parlour, Mt Lavinia, on Saturday 7th Feb 2009 at 3.00 p.m and thereafter burial at General Cemetery, Kanatte.
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Christian Literature Federation launched
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We have the welcome news that a long felt need was met when the Christava Thamil Illakiya Peravai - Christian Tamil Literature Federation - was launched on the auspices Thai Pongal Day by the Rt Rev Dr Daniel Thiagarajah.
The first celebratory event scheduled will take place January, at the JDCSI Diamond Jubilee Hall presided over by Bishop Thiagarajah. This will be a symposium - Christava Kambanum Thiruvalluvarum, with Henry Alfred Krishnapillai speaking on Kambar and Professor Sivalingarajah, Head of the Tamil Department of University of Jaffna on Thiruvalluvar. The office-bearers of the federation are: President: A.C. Francis; General Secretary: Rev. T.S. Joshua; Treasurer:J.K. Jeyaseelan; Vice President: Rev. I. Rajkumar; Assistant Secretary: 'Malaivannan' Dunstan Selvarajah from Uda Pusselawe; Assistant Treasurer: Mrs. Gnaneswary Athisayathasan. |
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First JDCSI Congregation in Sri Lanka’s Southern Province
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The Jaffna Diocese of the Church of South India, when it launched its first Sinhala congregation in Galle recently became a three language Christian community and Sinhalese became another worshipping language of the Church of South India. Today, the JDCSI has congregations in all but one province in the country. Seen in the picture here are pastor of the Galle Church, the Rev Nelson and his wife Manjula with some of their parishioners.
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In his current visit to Melbourne, Australia, the Rt Rev Dr Daniel Thiagarajah made it a special point to meet the elder folks of the Jaffna Diocese of the Church of South India who have now made Australia their home. He specially applauded the role they are playing in sharing the rich traditions of our culture, the spirit of extended family relationships and the affection and love children shower on their older folks. This is also a kind of missionary spirit that has been impacted by Christian concerns.
Among his visits one was to Grace Bonney 91 years from Uduvil, wife of the late Alfdred Bonney and the mother of Joyfred ,Godfred And Rev Angela Tampiyappa when she lived in Uduvil was a good Christian and friend, ideal neighbour and a gentle and humble person. She is the proud mother of the first ordained lady minister of the church in Sri Lanka. |
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Bishop meets Governor of Victoria at the Government House
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The Rt Rev Dr Daniel Thiagarajah met with the Governor of Victoria Professor David de Kretser AC Friday November 21, 2008 and expressed their cordial sentiments about his visit to Melbourne, Australia. Bishop Thiagarajah was accompanied by Reverend Angela Tampiyappa and Christy Thiagarajah Governor of Victoria Professor David de Kretser came from Sri Lanka .
Bishop Thiagarajah's brief visit to Melbourne has become a very hectic one with many meetings to which he has been warmly welcomed and felicitated. The freshness of approach he is bringing to the Jaffna Diocese of the Church of South India is being very much appreciated especially by those who were part of the JDCSI when they were in Sri Lanka and whose parents have been members of it.
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Obituary Notices 15 / 10 / 2008
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JESUDAS - MANUEL AZARIAH (Retired Assistant Auditor General)
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JESUDAS - MANUEL AZARIAH (Retired Assistant Auditor General), safe in the Arms of Jesus, dearly beloved husband of Violet, loving father of Shanthi (Methodist College), Jeyanthi, Suganthi (Australia), Jayakumar (Canada) and Leelakanthi (Sri Jayawardenepura General Hospital), father-in-law of Suri Williams, Rev. S. Ariaratnam (Bishops Chaplain CSI), late Harry Arabindan, Loretta Jesudas (Canada) and Rev. Peter Kossen (Australia), grandfather of Anna, Miriam, Premjit, Andrew, Priya, Niven, Rajeevan, Rebecca, Daniel and Timothy, great grandfather of Baby Narenkumar. Service at 4.30 p.m. at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour, Borella on Wednesday 15th October. Cortege leaves at 5.00 p.m. Burial at General Cemetery Kanatte (General Christian Section).
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61st Annual October Festival
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The 61st Annual October Festival that is a Service of Thanksgiving for the Unity of the Church - the Church of South India - will be held at the JDCSI Cathedral Church at Vaddukoddai, Saturday October 11, 2008.
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D.T. NILES CENTENARY
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The Rt Rev Dr Daniel Thiagarajah, Bishop in Jaffna was deeply touched that we have dedicated the September issue of the JDCSI Newsletter to the Rev Dr D T Niles on his 100th Birthday Year. He said this is an apt testimony to a remarkable Christian leader of our community. "His inspiration is foundational to our work as we prepare our church to face a new era with so many challenges before us and to make our mission meaningful to the entire community." Writing to the Editor of the JDCSI Newsletter, Bishop Thiagarajah has requested us to express his gratitude and that of the diocese to Rev Ravanel Weinman from Australia for contributing a feature on Dr Niles for the Newsletter
September JDCSI Newsletter
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Massive Rally Mark Annual Children’s Event
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Over two thousand children from twenty-six churches headed a massive procession of children and elders marking the annual Children’s Rally of the Jaffna Diocese of the Church of South India held at the Pandatheruppu Church Saturday September 13, 2008.
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5th Anniversary Remembrance
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December 13, 1921
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The children of the late Mr and Mrs S K Pathmanabhan of Tellipallai, their families and friends remembered and marked with great affection the 5th death anniversay of their dear father September 1, 2008. |
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A much loved gentleman who was always there for the needy and a supportive wife of great faith, they were a great source of inspiration to their family, friends and neighbours.
In their memory, the children have come forward to renovate completely the historical Tellipallai Church of the JDCSI and also meet the salary of the resident pastor with a $200 monthly donatioin from the 5th death anniversary of their father.This offer was made when their son Dr Suren Pathmanabhan and his family from Up State New York visited the Rt Rev Dr Daniel Thiagarajah during his recent visit to Toronto, Canada.
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Obituary Notices 01 / 09 / 2008
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REV S.P.K. SOLOMON (Retired Postmaster).
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REVD S.P.K. SOLOMON (Retired Postmaster). Beloved husband of Selvaranee, loving father of Grace Jebapackiyam (Queeny) of Australia, Emily Jebaranee (Sweety) of (Singapore), Dr Jewel Jebaseeli (Princy) (UK) & Ruth Jebaranjini (Thanga) (Australia), father-in-law of Joseph Premnath the late Dr Ayadurai Jothidas, Dr Dushyanthan Gnanapragasam & Shanthikumaar Ariyaratnam, grandfather of Kavitha Navaruban, Arunn, Avanthi, Andrew, Abigail, Hannah & Abilaksha, son of the late S.E.R & Packiyam Solomon and brother of the late Samuel Arasakone Solomon, passed away in Sydney on 27th August 2008. Cortege leaves St. Anne’s Anglican Church, Strathfield on 1st September 2008, after a Service at 2.00 p.m. No.16, Popov Avenue, Newington, NSW 2127, Australia. Tel. (02) 9647 1452
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Second Anniversary of Bishop Thiagarajah’s Enthronement |
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The Uduppiddy JDCSI Church in the north and the Periya Nilavanai JDCSI Church in the east are celebrating today Thursday August 21 with thanksgiving and gratitude the second anniversary of the bishopric of this diocese of the Rt Rev Dr Daniel S Thiagarajah.
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| The former bishop of the diocese, the Rt Rev Dr S Jebanesan will lead the service at Uduppiddy while the Rev S Ruban, Area Minister in the Batticaloa District will conduct the proceedings at Periya Nilavanai beginning with a thanksgiving service. Mrs Thaya Thiagarajah, the Bishop Ammah will participate in the service at Periya Nilavanai where she will open a new facility for the much needed free tuition for the children there for their school work. Younger kids and children will be presented with stationery material on this occasion. |
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Obituary Notices 06 / 07 / 2008
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| Mrs Sathiavathy Emerson (10.4.1922 - 05.07.08) |
| Daughter of the late Principal KS and Kirubai Saravanamuttu Beloved wife of the late Rasiah William Emerson
Loving sister of Navam Thasan, Ranjithamalar Gnanamuttu,
Gunam Saravanamuttu and Santhamalar Balaratnam (all deceased) and Ariasingam (Sri Lanka)Beloved mother of Sarah Amala SukumarMother in law of Subramaniam SukumarGrandmother of Meera, Radhika and Dharan SukumarNow at peace with the Lord. |
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The funeral service will be held on Wednesday the 9th of July at 11am at All Soul’s Anglican Church, Perry Drive, Chapman. Following the service, the cortege will leave the church at 11:45 for a burial at the Woden Cemetery, Yamba Drive, Canberra.
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