Fr Jaya Orphanage Appeal
UPDATE FROM FR. JAYA - DECEMBER 2011
Dear friends in Christ,
Greetings and prayerful wishes to you all from Fr.Jaya Madanu, India.
Love of God and love of neighbor are two sides of the same coin. The way one understands, God determines the way he/she understands his/her fellow being. Prayer connects both the spheres. In a way, love of God and love of neighbor are one and the same.
Every Christmas fascinates me for its depth of meaning. The historical intervention of Jesus Christ through incarnation and the parousia - the second coming of Jesus. In it we see the infinite mercy and love of God. We find solidarity and forgiveness.
Am very happy to mention that your act of generosity and solidarity with our children
and people, is truly in line with Christ’s teachings. We acknowledge with sincere hearts and extend our gratitude.
As advent opened up, reminding us about our spiritual preparation towards Christmas celebration, to celebrate God’s presence, very fervently pray that you all may be filled with love and infinite mercy. Let the love of God be the driving force of our life.
We appreciate your good work in supporting the education of the most deserving. We look forward for your continuous patronage. May the Baby Jesus shower his choicest blessings.
With love
Fr.Jaya Madanu
UPDATE FROM FR. JAYA - DECEMBER 2010
Our Parish has continued to support the work of Fr. Jaya in India.
In 2010 there were 17 sponsorships at £150 each of individual
children's education, which is very greatly appreciated. The parish in
general also gave very generously, particularly considering the
present difficult financial situation, so that we were able to send
a grand total of £7000 to Fr. Jaya for all the educational and social
work he organises.
Some years ago we raised money to buy milch buffaloes to support the
families of catechists, leaving them free to teach and educate, which
was a great success.
We know that all the money we send is spent directly to help, since
the system is in place and there is no need for bureaucracy or
advertising.
He sent the following letter of thanks:
Dear Fr.Chris, parishioners and Friends,
Greetings to you all from Fr.Jaya Madanu, India.
At the out set, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all the
sponsors contributing towards the education of children here in India.
I am happy to say that all the students are doing well. Now they are
preparing for their half yearly examination to be held from Dec.14th
to 22nd -2010. Then we have Christmas holidays until Jan.3rd- 2011.
One boy studying Intermediate and a girl studying in 10th standard
left the hostel. They are continuing their studies from home as their
mother is a AIDS / HIV patient. Every month I have been supporting
them by supply of provisions, medication to mother and educational
expenses of these two students.
This year I have taken up three other students and giving complete
support and four other students partial support for their education.
I am sure you will also be happy to get some information regarding the
buffalo program. I have been in touch with the Catechists. They and
their families are doing well and their children are also studying
well. It was almost 8 years ago that they were given a buffalo. Some
of them are getting additional income and 7 of them do not have any
more as the buffalo got dried up. Here in India the time span of
producing milk of a buffalo is between 8 to 10 years on average.
I would like acknowledge with sincere thanks your concern towards
education of the children and welfare of the Catechists.
“Giving is the secret of prosperity” - It is our sincere prayer to
the almighty that He may bless you all abundantly and give good health
and happiness.
Merry Christmas and a happy New Year 2011.
With kind regards to one and all
Fr.Jaya Madanu
Rector - St.Pius X’ Seminary
Diocese of Warangal
This year we have raised in excess of £4,500 for Fr Jaya's appeal. This figure includes the 17 people who have individually sponsored a child. Many thanks to all of you who donated your most generous contribution to this very worthwhile cause.
Fr Jaya and Fr Chris at St Joseph's Church
Father Madanu Jaya , of the Warangal Diocese in Andhra Pradesh in
India, first visited Bracknell in July 2000. He came again in October
2005 and June 2008. We have supported in various ways the orphanages,
schools, and social work run by the Church in Warangal. Several
parishioners generously sponsor the education and upkeep of 17 boys
and girls whose parents are dead or incapacitated.
In 2004 parishioners bought milch buffaloes to help support families whose breadwinners spent time spreading the gospel in country villages.
Father Jaya is now the Rector of the Seminary of Pope Pius X, Director
of Vocations in the Diocese, and Headmaster of a large Catholic
school, where standards have risen spectacularly under his leadership.
He has also, exactly like the legend of St. Nicholas, helped to raise
a dowry for girls who under Indian customs could not afford to marry.
Our parish is happy to support his work, since we know that nothing
needs to be spent on advertising or administration, so everything we
give goes directly to the good work he does.
- St. Joseph’s Church
- Parish Office,
- Stanley Walk, Bracknell
- Berkshire
- RG12 1HA
01344 425729
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