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REGIONAL GATHERING AT XELLIM
Friars from five communities of our Province, namely: Xellim, Mapusa, Margao, Matadakeri and Londa, converged at Divine Springs, Xellim, on the 28th of March 2023 for the last regional gathering of this triennium. The first half was a Lenten recollection preached by Fr. Estev�o Rodrigues OFM Cap. The Eucharist that followed, was presided over by the newly ordained priest, Fr. Rakesh Parmar, while Fr. Jeevan Tauro broke the Word of God. After a dainty meal, around one and a half hours were spent in fellowship and fraternal sharing.

15 friars were present and happy to spend this time together. Thanks to the host community. Though Fr. Alvito Fernandes was away due to prior commitments, he had made all arrangements along with the other members of his community. Long live our Carmelite fraternity!

Twelve brothers begin their postulancy!
The entire Karnataka-Goa Province has a reason to rejoice and thank God at the beginning of this academic year, for the many brothers (seminarians) who are in the various stages of formation. Twelve brothers have begun their postulancy at Carmelite Monastery, Margao:
Brs. Royson Sunil Lobo, Rheyan Prem Fernandes, Clavin Jason D'Souza, Maflon Macarenhas, Ajith Premson d'Souza, Mark, Daniel Wilson Mathias, Helston Jeethan Lobo, Royston D'Souza, Brayan Lobo, Rayan D'Souza and Christopher Britto.
Though they arrived a week ago, the course was officially inaugurated on 16th of June, 2022. Rev. Fr George Santhumayor, OCD Provincial Superior presided over the Mass at 7.00 pm along with the community friars and the guest friars namely Frs. Raymond Santhanaz and Noel D'Cunha. In his homily, he exhorted the brothers to fall in love with Jesus and treasure their vocation in Carmel. He placed before them the shining example of prophet Elijah who had a burning zeal for the living God. The choir and liturgy were animated by the Postulants. After the homily, the Provincial symbolically handed over the Carmelite breviary and formally initiated the brothers into postulancy. The Provincial also acknowledged the dedicated work of the formative community in forming these young brothers in our way of life. We congratulate these brothers and accompany them and the community through our prayers and fraternal support.

MR. JOAQUIM SANTAN REBELLO OF ST. TERESA OF LOS ANDES, OCDS (1953 - 2022)

A Carmelite, through and through!
Mr. Joaquim Santan Rebello, a member of the Teresian Secular Carmelite Order (Our Lady of Mount Carmel Community, Margao), was born on 29th March, 1953. He made his Temporary Promise on 22nd April, 2018 and Definitive Promise, recently, on 25th July, 2021. He was appointed to the Local Council (Second Councillor) in 2019, when a bifurcation of the OCDS community at Margao took place. Though reluctant at the beginning, he offered his best and remained humble, in spite of the office and honour that was given to him. It can be said that he never aspired for any recognition or position.
On being diagnosed to be Covid positive, Joaquim was admitted at Medstar Hospital, Margao a few days ago, and passed away peacefully in the early hours this morning (31st of January, 2022). The Carmelite fathers managed to give him Holy Communion and Anointing, during which he showed signs of consciousness. He leaves behind his spouse Nirmala, whom he dearly loved. She nursed and took care of him during his illness with great dedication and fortitude. He has two brothers and a sister, who had all come down to be with him during his illness. They all form a well-knit and close family.