HAPPY CHRISTMAS & BLESSED NEW YEAR 2010
This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger. (Luke 1.12)
Dear Giorgio [Swami Nirvanananda] and Shanti Onlus Friends -- Sponsors of our children of Karunalaya Leprosy Care Center /Beatrix School,
Happy Christmas and Blessed New Year 2010. I join our children to wish you the joy of Christmas. We join you to celebrate Christmas with joy and gratitude to God and to you.
Children of Karunalaya/Beatrix School
This year there are 184 children from Karunalaya Leprosy Care Center studying from kindergarten to university levels. Among these 94 are studying in Beatrix School, 47 in various High Schools and 43 in colleges. They are aged 5 to 21. We have a good team of people closely accompanying them. Children/students benefiting from Shanti Onlus include a number children from very poor families in our neighborhood.
Special Assistance and Attention
Health care and emotional support are crucial for our children as many of them come from very difficult backgrounds. I regularly visit their homes and keep in touch with their guardians. Special attention is given to extracurricular activities. Regular classes are offered in Yoga, Teak wan do, music and dance. Our computer center provides them with an opportunity to learn the basics of computer.
Thanks to Giorgio and Shanti Onlus Team
Our heart felt thanks to Giorgio, Sylvia and all of you who are partners with in taking care of the leprosy affected people and their children. Dear Giorgio, children look up to you as Sanyasi and grandpa. The concern and the affection with which you have taken care of them have made them feel loved and wanted. On behalf of Fr. Marian and all your Beatrix School Children, my sincere appreciation and thanks to you and each of our sponsor friends who are part of your team and our mission. Our prayers for your continued wellbeing.
3rd Death Anniversary of Fr. Marian
Saintly Marian's third death anniversary was observed on the 30th of April with a peace meeting. People from all walks of life and religions participated in it. Our Archbishop, the Chief priest of Sree Jagannath temple, SVD provinical superior from Poland and Orissa, twenty people from Poland and Muni Baba were among the dignitaries present on the occasion.
It has been a felt need and a long cherished dream for us to raise Beatrix School to the level of a High School adding classes VIII to X. Giorgio, with your encouragement and support we dare to take this major step. We believe it will be a great service to our people. Trusting in the providence and the accompaniment of Fr. Marin and all of you we plan to take this important step in the coming school year, starting with class VIII. Thanks for being with us.
Hope for the Future:
Dear Shanti Onlus friends, with your help our/your children see a star of hope and they are marching ahead. They will have a brighter future thanks to your vision, thoughtfulness and generous contribution. We appreciate your involvement in making lives of the Children of our leprosy patients in Karunalaya/Beatrix School happier and brighter. We wish you and your dear ones the peace and joy of the Divine Babe. May the star of Bethlehem always lead you to Peace and Harmony!
Blessings of Peace and Joy,
P. Kurian, SVD
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