Chairpersons message regarding Kerala COVID Appeal 2021
23 June 2021
Dear members, friends, and well-wishers of KCAUK,
KCAUK would like to express our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to each of you, in the mighty name of our Lord Jesus Christ, for your generous support for our ‘KCAUK-COVID appeal for Kerala’.
KCAUK is currently delivering 750 pulse oximeters in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alapuzha, and Cochin. We will update you further progress.
KCAUK confirm and assure that all your donations were used to help the very poor and genuine needy population who were severely impacted by COVID in Kerala, as we promised.
KCAUK would like to clarify that KCAUK does social events in and outside UK for the benefit of the community. However, I would like to make it very clear that neither KCAUK form part of ‘Kerala Catholic Chaplaincy’, nor its office bearers hold any official responsibilities in the Chaplaincy.
‘Kerala Catholic Chaplaincy’ does not govern or lead the activities of KCAUK. Therefore, there is no need for congratulations to be extended to the Chapliancy for the achievements of KCAUK.
However, if an opportunity arises, KCAUK is pleased to work in collaboration with the Chaplaincy as we work with other nonprofit organisations, without compromising KCAUK’s norms, values, and identity.
The patron of KCAUK is Mgr Canon Kevin Hale. Board of Directors / Trustees, and the Executive Committee of KCAUK is different from that of ‘Kerala Catholic Chaplaincy’.
The activities of KCAUK which commenced in 1983, is independent and is different from that of Chaplaincy. It is a fact that KCAUK members are Kerala Catholics living in the UK from all catholic denominations. Therefore, certainly there are members belonging to both which is not conflicting but complementary.
The members and well-wishes are the strength of our great organisation and together we support KCAUK’s activities, which has been standing united to the test of time, despite the turbulence.
Once again, on behalf of KCAUK, I thank you for your generous support and prayers.
God bless and keep you and your family safe and happy.
Dr Lizy Damien
President and Chairperson
KCAUK
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Kerala Catholic Association’s 29th Christmas and New Year Celebration was held at the Newham Town Hall on Sunday 22nd December 2013. The evening commenced with the General Secretary, Joseph Gomez welcoming the audience and our Distinguished Guests: Patron of KCA Rt. Rev. Monsignor John Armitage, Stephen Timms (MP for Newham), Fr. Jose Anthyakulam, Cllr. Philip Abraham, Cllr. Paul Sathianesan, Officials of Malayalee Association of the UK and Kerala Cultural and Welfare Association.
KCA’s Chairman Dr. Shaji Joseph in his speech welcomed and offered season’s greetings to audience and to all members of our community in the UK, he thanked for the great effort that had put in by all who was involved in organising and staging the event.
Rt. Rev. Monsignor John Armitage was jubilantly received by the audience, and His Grace blessed evening’s proceedings. Curtain raiser was a Prayer Song, among other entertainments included Biblical Drama, directed by Jaison George, dances of various art form by MAUK, KCWA, Asianet Talent contestants, members of our community, performances on keyboard, guitar, Fashion Show directed by Charlotte Cruz followed by live Ganamela led by renowned musician Albert Vijayan, tabalist Manoj Siva, singers Fahad and Suprabha.
KCA Christmas & New Year Celebration
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The event was packed with a variety of entertainment from the talented members of the community. Part 2 of the programme was a ganamela which was led by the Sruthi Orchestra, Birmingham who were very impressive. The Chief Guest, Monsignor Seamus O’Boyle was given a grand welcome with paraphernalia of muthukodas and traditional Keralite Music of chendamelam. Among the dignitaries were Fr Johnson Alexander - Chaplain to the Kerala Catholic Community (Latin Rite), Fr Gerard Mitchell Parish Priest of St Anselm's Church, Southall and Fr Xavier Tharamel SJ. The President of KCA, Mr. Bastian Bennett welcomed the community to the programme and spoke of the variety of events organised by the Executive Committee and thanked everybody for their sincere efforts in supporting the Association. The event also hosted an award ceremony for participants that performed in the programme, winners of the 5-A-Side Football and Badminton competitions, community awards and educational awards (GCSE and A-Levels). As always, there was also a raffle draw where prizes were won by 4 lucky people. Finally the Secretary of KCA, Mr. Mervin Peter proposed the Vote of Thanks. |
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Malayalam Eucharistic MassMonth of August |
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Manor Park |
East Ham |
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St. Stephen's RC Church Date: Sunday 5th August Contact: Mervin Peter on 07904 065 060 |
St. Michael's RC Church Date: Sunday 12th & 26th August Contact: Johnson Kulangara on 07846 239 637 |
Southall |
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St.Anselm's RC Church Date: Sunday 19th August Contact: Bastian Bennett on 07957 106 585 |
Our lady of Compassion RC Church Date:Saturday 18th August Contact: Sunil Pereira on 07834 065 543 |
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His Grace was pleasantly surprised to see so many Roman Catholic (Latin Rite) of Keralite origin congregating at these Masses, was warmly greeted by the congregation and after the Masses a public audience was held at each venue. The congregation was very jubilant to see His Grace in person, and an immediate bond created.
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