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Request to Convention registrants from ChicagoDear Convention registrants from Chicago,
KCS Chicago requests all the convention registrants to come to McCormick convention center as early as 10.00 AM on Thursday July 3rd to do the hotel check in and to watch the security video prior to get registration package. The holy mass will start at 2 pm. The procession will start right after the holy mass so please get ready for the procession after or before the holy mass. Sincerely, George Thottapuram, KCS President Convention procession dress code - KCYL (12 yrs & above)Dear KCYL members and Parents,
For this years procession we would like to inform all kids aged 12 and above to participate in this years procession. The options for the girls are half sarees and full sarees. For the boys the dress code is either black dress pants with blue shirt and black tie or munde with any colored shirt. Parents, please try to get your kids to participate in this program. Please let me or any other procession committee members know if you are interested. Josemon Chemmachel 630-456-6313; josemonchemmachel@yahoo.com Convention procession dress code for KCJL kids ( 5-8 graders )Hi everyone
Dress code for the KCJL kids (5-8 graders), if you are not been assigned in any of the segment. Boys ( sports segment) - Bulls Jersey ( red) with basket ball shorts ( Black) Girls- Blue or red Anarkali churidhar. Boys- Black pant with red or blue shirt If you have any questions, please contact Rajesh Kizhakathil 8473453552 Denny Thuruthuvelil 8477217908 We request all parents and kids to participate in the procession and make it a great event. Thank you, Rajesh Kizhakathil Chicago KCS joins the fight for justice 06/21/2014Dear All,KCS Executive Board convened a special meeting today morning in light of the contemptuous letter from Mar Bharanikulangara, who is the Archbishop of Syro Malabar Diocese in New Delhi, expressing deep disapproval of the age-old customs and practices of our community. We perceive this letter as an insult to an ethnic minority group whose identity is synonymous with the aforesaid customs and practices. We see in the letter an open attack on our identity hitherto kept conspiratorial in nature. We,like all our brethren around the globe, is extremely disappointed with the scornful contents of the letter.
Chicago KCS takes united stand against this vicious letter and demand this letter be withdrawn ASAP. We are in support of any initiative to be taken by our parent association against any attempt aimed at our destruction and we promise you that Chicago KCS will be in forefront to fight for justice as in the past. We will not sit idle until we get ethnic ministries specially designated for us. We sincerely hope that global Knanaya community in conjunction with our ecclesiastical authorities will rise to the occasion and make the final push towards achieving our own ethnic parishes outside Kerala! Sincerely, KCS Executive Board, George Thottapuram Jessmon Puramadathil Juby Vennalasseril Babu Thaipprambil Justin Thengnatt KCS Graduation and Parents' Day (06/15/14 - Sunday) at 6.30 PM
Dear All,
KCS celebrates Graduation and Parents' Day on June 15th (Sunday) at 6.30 PM. On this day, KCS would like to honor all 8th grade, high school, college and professional graduates for their hard work and accomplishments. If you belong to any of these classes, please call any of the Executive members or any of the sub-unit leaders. KCS also plans to honor 2014 ACT top scorer from the community on this day. If you earned the maximum score or have a score in the top range, please call any of the executive members. There will be special entertainment programs by Kids Club, KCJL, Yuvajanavedhi, KCYL(selection of two KCS contestants for Mr. Kna Pageant at the Convention), Friday Group of Goldies and Senior Citizen Forum. In addition to these, there will be a BINGO game to be organized by Women's Forum on this day to entertain parents. All are welcome to community center on this day. Convention Saree
Hi Convention Registrants,
This is the saree for the procession during convention. Please prepare the blouse according to the colors of the saree; either blue or red. The picture of the saree is attached. The blouse piece will be available in the store "Janki" in Kottayam. If anyone has any questions, please call Della Nedikalayil ( (847) 312-4655 ) or Bijili Kandarapallil ( (224) 388-9124 ). Thank you, Procession Committee Dress code for kids during ProcessionDear Convention registrants,
Sending a reminder about convention dress code for our kids: The code is as follows. *Boys up to 4th grade - blue jeans and red polo t-shirt with collar. *Girls up to 2nd grade – blue denim skirt and red top. Thanks Samaya 847-903-0138 Alphy 847-293-9094 Shibu 630-849-1253 World Cup Final LIVE on BIG SCREEN for members! 07/13/2014
The world cup rocks! The world cup is beautiful and crazy!
Soccer championship, which began last week in Brazil, is the most riveting sports tournament on the planet. The psyche and self- esteem of nation after nation depend on its team's performance. We are inviting all KCS members to join with the rest of the world on JULY 13th at 2.30 PM when the world cup final match is broadcast on SPECIAL BIG SCREEN at Community Center. Food and refreshment will be served. Skit Rehearsal - KCCNA Convention 2014 (06.13.2014)Dear Convention Registrants,
If anybody interested to join KCS Culture program skit, we will have a rehearsal on June 13th at 7.00 pm at community center. We need girls and boys age of 13--25 and adults of any age. For more information, please call me at 630 689 7984 or Jain Makil at 630 544 0984 or Lisy Thottapuram at 847 480 3558. For KCS Cultural Program Committee Gracy Vachachira Margamkali cultural program - KCCNA Convention 2014As you all know the convention date is coming close. Preparations for the cultural programs have already started. If any of you Ladies would like to participate in the cultural program, here is a wonderful opportunity to take part in a dance form that is unique to Knanaya and Malayalee Christians, Margamkali.
Class meets at St. Mary's Church, (7800 W. Lyons St. Morton Grove, IL.) Saturday from 2pm to 4pm. If you are interested please call or text one of the coordinators Jelitta Joy 954 383 4298 or Neena Pottoore 224 639 4003. This is a great chance to learn something traditional to our community that we can pass on to our next generation and also loose some weight in the process! We would greatly appreciate your participation. Thank you, Jelitta Joy, Neena Pottoore. Kids Club Dress Code - KCCNA Convention 2014Dear Convention registrants,
We are glad to inform you that our kids club members are also following dress codes during the procession ceremony for our convention. The code is as follows. *Boys up to 4th grade - blue jeans and red polo t-shirt with collar. *Girls up to 2nd grade – blue denim skirt and red top. *3rd and 4th grade girls - cheer leaders dress. We should be able to rent the dress for these girls and the detail will be provided soon. Please let us know how many of our kids will be able to follow these dress code as we need to plan early to make it a big success. Thanks Samaya 847-903-0138 Alphy 847-293-9094 Shibu 630-849-1253 Basketball Preparations - KCCNA Convention 2014Dear registrants of the Knanaya Catholic Society of Chicago:
This message is to inform all those who are interested in participating in the basketball tournament at convention on July 2014. The KCS community has given notice about renting out a gym in which we can utilize to host basketball activities: to determine who will represent our community in all interest of the city of Chicago. The goal is to obtain the championship, nothing less. The blueprint for success given by the Sports Committee is as follows: · College and above: A tournament will be held to determine the top two teams to represent at Convention. (Teams involved must send information regarding their team to one of the emails listed below before the end of April). · Women (all ages): There will be one team combined of all ages to represent at convention. If interested, contact one of the emails below and further assembly of a team will take place at open gym. · High School Boys (Grades 9-12): A tournament will be held to determine the top two teams to represent at Convention. (Teams involved must send information regarding their team to one of the emails listed below before the end of April).
There will be a mandatory $50.00 fee in order to participate for open gym activities at Golf Maine Park District (Feldman) located at 8800 W. Kathy Lane, Niles. With this fee includes 2 months of playing basketball, regardless if you/your team will represent KCS at convention. Basketball practice will start from May 10th (Saturday) until June 22nd (Sunday). Time: Saturday 4.00 PM to 6.00 PM Sunday 5.00 PM to 7.00 PM You must be an active participant at Feldman, in order to be under supervision of the Sports Committee in all fairness. Please reach out to the following contacts below for any further questions/concerns. Aijo Akasala 312-451-8175 Kevin Thottichira 847-902-8717 Joel Thottapuram 847-530-8877 Regards. KCS Sports& Games Committee 
Mr. and Miss Kna Pageant 2014Parents and Community Members,
Below is the registration link for the 2014 Mr. and Miss Kna Pageant at this year's KCCNA convention in Chicago. The pageant will be conducted on July 5, 2014. Registrants must be within the ages of 15-25 to participate. If you or your child is within this age range and is interested in participating in the pageant, please fill out this form by MAY 18, 2014. Details about the pageant are listed in the form as well. Please feel free to email me with any questions. Have a wonderful week! Jinu Kaithamattathil, 2014 KCCNA Convention Pageant chair person KCS Art & Literary competition for the KCCNA convention - May 17th, 2014 (Saturday)Dear Community Members,
Please see the attached updated registration form for the May 17th KCS Art & Literary competition for the KCCNA convention participant selection. Please note that KCCNA added three more items for the convention Art & Literary competition. The new item for the Juniors (Grade 5- 8) is Bible and Knanaya history quiz and for the Seniors (Grade 9- Age 21) Instrument music and Bible and Knanaya history quiz. The following will be the topics for the Bible quiz for our May17th KCS selection process. For Juniors St. Marks Gospel and Knanaya history For Seniors St. Mathew Gospel and Knanaya history Also please see below the spelling bee words and speech topics. Please forward your completed registration form with the appropriate fee by May 10th to Zacharia Chelackal, 1393 Lilac Ln, Addison, IL-60101. Email: chelackal@yahoo.com For questions and concerns please contact the committee members. Thank You and Happy Easter, Zacharia Chelackal 630.605.1172 Roy Chelamalayil Santhosh Kalarickaparmbil Gigi Kunnathukizakkethil KCS Basketball Preparations and Schedule for 2014 KCCNA ConventionDear registrants of the Knanaya Society of Chicago:
This message is to inform all those who are interested in participating in the basketball tournament at convention on July 2014. The KCS community has given notice about renting out a gym in which we can utilize to host basketball activities: to determine who will represent our community in all interest of the city of Chicago. The goal is to obtain the championship, nothing less. The blueprint for success given by the Sports Committee is as follows: College and above: A tournament will be held to determine the top two teams to represent at Convention. (Teams involved must send information regarding their team to one of the emails listed below before the end of April). Women (all ages): There will be one team combined of all ages to represent at convention. If interested, contact one of the emails below and further assembly of a team will take place at open gym. High School Boys (Grades 9-12): A tournament will be held to determine the top two teams to represent at Convention. (Teams involved must send information regarding their team to one of the emails listed below before the end of April). Middle School Boys (Grades 5-8): Tryouts will be conducted to form the two best teams. Open gym hours will help select those fit for the teams. There will be a mandatory $50.00 fee in order to participate for open gym activities at Golf Maine Park District (Feldman) located at 8800 W. Kathy Lane, Niles. With this fee includes 2 months of playing basketball, regardless if you/your team will represent KCS at convention. Basketball practice will start from May 10th (Saturday) until June 22nd (Sunday). Time: Saturday 4.00 PM to 6.00 PM Sunday 4.00 PM to 6.00 PM You must be an active participant at Feldman, in order to be under supervision of the Sports Committee in all fairness. Please reach out to the following contacts below for any further questions/concerns. Aijo Akasala 312-451-8175 aijovincent@gmail.com Kevin Thottichira 847-902-8717 Kkuria2@gmail.com Joel Thottapuram 847-530-8877 Joelt623@yahoo.com PLEASE FILL OUT THE ATTACHED REGISTRATION FORM AND GIVE TO ANY OF THE KCS SPORTS & GAMES COMMITTEE MEMBERS BY EMAIL OR IN-PERSON ON OR BEFORE MAY 04, 2014. THE SELECTION DATE AND TIME FOR OTHER ITEMS WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER. THANKS KCS SPORTS & GAMES COMMITTEE JOJO ALAPPATT MATHEW THATTAMATTATHIL MANOJ AMMAIKKUNNEL SAJI VELLARAMKALAYIL Aug 1st, 2014 - Illinois Class A/B/C UST Operator Training by KCSKCS is organizing Illinois Class A/B/C UST Operator training for all gas station owners and managers
As of August 8, 2012 all gas stations that operate in Illinois will be covered under "The US Energy Policy Act" (signed by The Unites States President on August 08, 2005) and under this law each store operator has to have and A/B certified manager and C certified employee on duty during all hours of operation. This law went into efffect since August 8, 2012 states that each store will need a A and B certified operator. Also a C certified operator has to be available at the station at any time fuel is sold. KCS organized a training session to certify all owners and operators and provide A, B and C certification on August 2012 and that is expiring on August 2014. The people who get trained in this session will be qualified to train all the store employees and eligible to certify the employees as "C certified". People who want to attend this training session should signup at the earliest(seats are limited). Also the information of the attendees will need to be submitted to the organizers at the earliest so that they can receive the certificates at the end of the training session. For more information: Please call any one of the following people: To Register for training: Please complete the attached form and submit to any one of the following people in person or by email 1) Justin Thenganatt - 847 287 5125 thenga82@gmail.com 2) Sanju Pulickathottil 773-599-1816 sanjumathewp@gmail.com Attn: Registration Deadline: July 25, 2014. (Seats are limited. Also the certificates need to be prepared by the trainer before training so that they can be issued right after training. Late registration certificates will be mailed after the training and this will cause a delay in obtaining the certificates) VENUE: Community center, 5110 N Elston Av, Chicago, IL DATE: Aug 01 2014 FRIDAY TIME : Check In : 2:00 pm to 2.30pm Training: 2.30 pm to 8pm Fee: $140 per person Dinner will be served April 5th, 2014 - Info session on Will, Trust, Estate Planning & Affordable Care Act
March 31st, 2014 - Cancer Fund Charity by Womens ForumHello everyone,
With the onset of Lenten season and keeping afloat Women's Forums commitments to help the needy, we have decided to make a donation from our charity fund to a cancer patient in our community, here or in India, who is currently undergoing treatment and is looking for financial help. If you think you know or have heard of someone who is in need, please feel free to send us an email at kcschicagowf@gmail.com OR call Jane Mundaplackil at 847-533-5919 before Mar 31st, 2014. Your one act of kindness can help a family in need. Thank You. On behalf of KCS Chicago Women's Forum Executive Board, Jane Mundaplackil, Secretary KCS Chicago Women's Forum A Video Album by KCS Chicago (03.11.2014)
Cultural program news (02/21/2014)Dear KCCNA convention Chicago registrants,
Western/American theme dance choreographed and taught by Shingari will start practice on March 8th Saturday. This segment will be divided into 2 groups, 6th, 7th, 8th grade boys and girls will be in one group and 3rd, 4th, 5th grade boys and girls will be in the second group, if interested in participating please contact Chinu Thottam 630 863 4984, c2c4ever@aol.com or Samaya Thekkumkatil 847 903 0138 samayajim@yahoo.com. Gladiator theme cinematic dance Chroreographed by Shingari will also start their practice on March 8th Saturday, Ladies and Gentlemen college and up interested please contact Jetsy idiyalil 215 850 5987 jetsyabraham@gmail.com , Dibin Vilangukallel 224 565 5663 dibinjose@hotmail.com, or Gracy Vachachira 630 689 7984 gracyvachachira@yahoo.com. There will be $50 dance fee and an additional costume fee for these segments. **You must be a convention registrant before the first practice which is March 8th** Thank you Convention Cultural program Committee Dear KCCNA Convention registrants, (02/15/2014)
Chicago KCS would like inform you that "Welcome ceremony" will be on Thursday (July 3rd) and "KCS Cultural program" will be on either Friday or Saturday (July 4th or 5th). Therefore, members of KCS delegation at the KCCNA Convention can participate in either Welcome program and Cultural program or both, if they choose to do so. Art & Literary Competition NewsChicago KCS is pleased to announce that the team which conducted KCS youth festival last year with zero complaints is back again. This time the task entrusted with this team is to organize Art & Literary Competition for selecting participants to represent KCS at KCCNA Art &Literary Competition at the Convention. This meticulous team headed by Zacharia Chelackal has Santhosh Kalarickaparambil, Roy Chelamala and Jiji Kunnathukizhakethil as members. Once KCCNA announces the items for competition for this year’s convention, KCS will conduct this competition among interested registrants at a convenient date and time which will be announced later.
Chicago KCS congratulates this team and appreciates your time and effort and wish the team all the best! Obituary - Joy Chottuvelil - 02/05/2014
It is with profound sadness that Chicago KCS informs you that Joy Chottuvelil, who was in the forefront for all the activities of Chicago KCS since its inception, died today morning at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge.
There is no doubt that KCS lost one of its dearest sons. He served as the KCS executive member two times(85-86 and 88-90) and was a former national council member. He was in the forefront for the all the activities of KCS since its inception. We will miss a warm-hearted gentleman. We will miss a loyal and dedicated community activist. We will miss his smiling face. KCS expresses its heartfelt condolences to surviving members and friends. He is survived by: Mother: Chinnamma Choottuvelil (Chackacheril family) Wife : Anu (Paranjattu family) Children; Ajay Choottuvelil Jenny Choottuvelil Sanjay Choottuvelil & Gisha (Thadathil) Siblings: Kunjoonjamma & Jacob Mannarkattil Ammal & Baby Kaipparettu Kunjumon Choottuvelil & Sherly (Moozhayil) Mercy & Tomy Chemmanthara Sophy & Sunil Vettathukandathil Siby Choottuvelil & Tania Parettu (All Chicago) Memorial Mass: Thursday (02/06/2014) at 7.00PM St. Mary Knanaya Catholic Church 7800 W. Lyons St, Morton Grove, IL 60053 Wake/Visitation: Friday(02/07/2014) 3.00 PM to 9.00 PM St. Mary Knanaya Catholic Church 7800 W. Lyons St, Morton Grove, IL 60053 Burial Service: Saturday(02/08/2014) at 9.30 AM St. Mary Knanaya Catholic Church 7800 W. Lyons St, Morton Grove, IL 60053 For more informaton, please contact Kunjumon Choottuvelil at 847-989-8869 and Siby Choottuvelil at 847-736-9675 There is no doubt that KCS lost one of its dearest sons. He served as the KCS executive member two times(85-86 and 88-90) and was a former national council member. He was in the forefront for the all the activities of KCS since its inception. We will miss a warm-hearted gentleman. We will miss a loyal and dedicated community activist. We will miss his smiling face. KCS expresses its heartfelt condolences to surviving members and friends. Women's Forum Holiday party - Jan 25th, 2014 (Saturday)KCS Chicago Women's Forum Holiday Party will be held on Saturday, Jan 25th, 2014 at 5:30p.m at Holiday Inn, 200 East Rand Road, Mount Prospect, IL – 60056.
More details will be coming in the upcoming newsletter. We cordially invite all Knanaya women to come an attend an evening filled with fun, frolic and laughter with your beloved Knanaya family and friends.We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who graciously contributed to our national fund raising in lieu of assisting needy widows and children from our community. Thanks to your overwhelming response, we have sold almost all of our raffle tickets. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all those who contributed their recipes to the Knanaya cookbook. We look forward to your continued support and wish you a very merry holiday season ahead.Thank You. Jane Mundaplackil Secretary for KCS Chicago Women's Forum Board. Preparations for Conventions Welcome Ceremony Gets underway!A committee headed by the ingenious PrathibhaThachett was entrusted in charge of putting together the 2014 KCCNA Convention Welcome Ceremony at a meeting held at Community Center on November 15, 2013. This committee comprised of thirteen highly talented individuals has already started their work to produce a spectacular entertainment production. As you are already aware of, the hosting unit of Convention is left with the huge responsibility of performing the Welcome Ceremony. Chicago KCS congratulates this brilliant team and wishes all the best in its ambitious project to assemble the greatest show in the history of KCCNA Conventions.
KCS Cultural Program for ConventionAn amazing tandem of creative minds, Gracy Vachachira and Chinu Thottam was entrusted in charge of the committee responsible for organizing and creating the KCS Cultural Program at 2014 KCCNA Convention at a meeting held at Community center on November 15, 2013. This committee consisting of highly talented 16 KCS members has begun the preliminary work aiming to win one of the most coveted trophies given away at the Convention. KCS Chicago congratulates this brilliant array of talented members and wises them all the best!
In what we can say with pride at a time when we are gearing up for the 2014 KCCNA Convention is that our community has a united face; KCS has unanimously elected new members for the Liaison Board and eight new members for the legislative board at the 2013 mid-term elections.
The newly elected five member -Liaison Board consists of Jose Simon Mundaplackal(Chairman-second from top left) Stephen(Sabu) Padinjarel(Vice-Chairman-third from top left), Jomon Cheeranthanathu(first from top left), Teddy Muzhyanmakkal(first from bottom left) and Mathadas Ottathyckal(second from bottom left). The newly elected legislative members are Anand Akasala(middle on left column), George Ealoor( third from bottom left), Jowyal Elakkattu(last on top row), Jose Koladiyil(fourth from bottom left), Naiju Manakkatt(second from bottom right), Prathibha Thachett(third from top right), Jacob Mannarkattil(second from top right) and Tomy Plathottathil(first from bottom right). Chicago KCS congratulates these brilliant members on their achievement and wishes them all the best! KCS expresses her gratitude to outgoing Liaison Board members,Saji Erapuram(Laison Board Chairman), Saji Thekkumkattil(Vice Chairman), Tomy Vallliparambil, Lukose Poozhikkunnel an d Binu Kiathakkathottiyil and Legislative Board members, Jose Oliyanickal(Chairman), Jose Thattrattu(vice-chairman) George Chakkalathottiyil, Zachria Chelackal, Roy Chelamala,George Ealoor, Sijo Kulathilkarottu and Arun Nellamattom for their service to community. Thank you KCS Executive Board Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Thomas Mulavanal
Chicago KCS joins with KCCNA in congratulating Rev. Fr. Thomas Mulavanal on his appointment as the Syncellus of St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese of Chicago and the director of Knanaya region of the Diocese.
Dear community members, On behalf of all Knanaya Members in North America, we KCCNA Executive Committee would like to Congratulate Rev. Fr. Thomas Mulavanal on his appointment as the Syncellus of St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese of Chicago & the Director of Knanaya Region of the Diocese effective February 08, 2014. He is actively involved in our daily Knanaya community activities as KCCNA Spiritual Director; and his appointment is definitely an honor and recognition for KCCNA too! He showed his true love and cares for our Knanaya community at different occasions; especially KCCNA Orlando Convention 2012 by taking bold steps and active participation (collectively) with all other priests! We KCCNA EC believe that the new responsibility which Fr. Mulavanal going to take over is the delegation of Holy Spirit. We hope and pray that Fr. Mulavanal will be able to lead all our pastors and members of Knanaya region towards right direction for a better tomorrow for our Knanaya Community; and we offer full support for all such movements. We wish him all the best in his new role as the Vicar General ! KCCNA Executive Committee Fr.Simon Kaayappurathu gets appointed as Bishop of Balasore Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Simon Kaayappurathu(59), who hails from Kannankara parish in the diocese of Kottayam, as the Bishop of Balasore Diocese in Odisha, formerly known as Orissa.
Currently, Fr. Simon, who belongs to Congregation of Mission, works as the rector and professor of Aquinas college in Odisha. Chicago KCS congratulates him on his achievement and wishes him all the best! Jose Thattarettu named as the new National Council Member
Since our constitution is silent as to the filling of a vacancy in KCS National Council, KCS Executive board proposed the name of Jose Thattaratt as the interim National Council member for the seat left vacant by the late National Council member, Biju Thuruthiyil, based on the fact that he came in sixth position at the 2013 general elections for the general seats in National Council (total of five general seats in National Council).
The KCS Board of Directors’ meeting on 11/12/13 and General Body meeting on 11/23/13 unanimously agreed with the said proposal. Chicago KCS congratulate Mr. Jose Thattartt on his achievement and wish him all the best! Chicago A team wins the summit 2013 basketball tournament |
Current Events
A Great Convention Guaranteed in Chicago!!Convention leaders from Chicago along with KCCNA leaders held an on-site meeting at the Convention center yesterday (06/22) as the much anticipated KCCNA Convention is only 10 days away from taking the whole Knanaya world by storm with majestic shows, diverse activities for different age groups, many thrilling sports moments, colorful parades and record number of Knanites mingling with each other under one roof for four straight days at a world-class facility.
The meeting started with a welcome speech by KCS President, George Thottapuram, followed by a general account of progress of activities of various committees by Dr. Mathew Joseph, individual reports of diverse committees by sub-committee Chairs and Co-Chairs, a highly productive Q&A session led by KCCNA President,Tomy Myalkarapurathu; KCCNA Secretary, Anto Kandoth, General Convener, Cyriac Koovakattil, Convener, Sunny Mundaplackal and RVP, Deepu Kandarapallil. The entire team was upbeat about the prospect of having great KCCNA convention from July 3rd to July 6th at McCormick Place! Welcome to Chicago Knanaya Community
It is our privilege to introduce Capt. Tose Kandarappallil and family to Chicago Knanaya community.
Capt. Tose is married to Ajitha from Mannarkattil family Neendoor and they are blessed with five children- Thimothy, Tobias, Titus, Tisaya and Talya. Capt. Tose is brother of KCS members Tito and Taju Kandarapallil and Ajitha is niece of KCS Legislative board member Jacob Mannarkattil. Capt. Tose was Master Mariner in India. Ajitha has bachelor’s degree in English Literature and she is an alumni of K.E collage Mannanam. This family was member of St. Thomas church Kuruppanthara. KCS Chicago wishes all the best and prosperity to Capt. Tose Kandarapallil and Family. Thanks Tomy Kannala; KCS Resource Committee (kcsresource@gmail.com) Welcome to Chicago Knanaya Community
KCS Chicago is proud to introduce Mr. Simon Kottamkompil and family to Chicago Knanaya Community.
Simon is married to Molly from Mullapally family Chungam. Molly is sister of Alex, Saji and Jason Mullapally. Simon and Molly have three children: Cimona Mariya Simon, Cieona Ann Simon and Cian Mathew Simon. Simon was working in Merchant Navy and Molly was a nurse. They are from Puthuvely parish in India. We, KCS Chicago, wish them all the best and prosperity. Thanks Tomy Kannala KCS Resource Committee kcsresource@gmail.com Obituary -Thomas Kaduthodil - 06/03/2014
Chicago KCS informs you all with deepest sorrow the passing away of Thomaskutty Kaduthodil, (former KCS member), husband of Sobhana (Kannampadathil, Chunkom).
He died of heart-attack in Indianapolis on June 3rd at 4.30 pm. Children Midhun & Subha, Houston, Texas Megha & Erik, Houston, Texas Jithin, Houston, Texas Siblings Sunny Kaduthodil, Los Angeles, CA Ebby Kaduthodil, San Jose, CA Visitation / Wake Sunday, June 08th, 2014 from 5.00PM to 9.00PM St. Mary's Knanaya Catholic Church 7800 W. Lyons St, Morton Grove, IL 60053 Funeral Service Monday June 09th, 9.30AM St. Mary's Knanaya Catholic Church 7800 W. Lyons St, Morton Grove, IL 60053 Cemetery Mary Hill Catholic Cemetery (St. Mary's Knanaya Catholic Cemetery) 8600 N. Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714 KCS extends heartfelt condolences to surviving family members. Obituary - Anu Elakkatt - 05/29/2014
It is with profound sadness that KCS informs our members that Anu Elakkatt (35), died on 05/30/2014 in Chicago. She is
survived by her husband Saibu Elakkatt and four children. KCS Chicago extends its heartfelt condolences to surviving family members, Elakkatt family & Koonthamattathil family. Memorial Mass Friday, May 30th, 2014 at 6.00 PM today St. Mary's Knanaya Catholic Church Visitation / Wake Thursday, June 06th, 2014 at 5.00 PM to 9.00 PM (Holy Mass at 7.00PM) St. Mary's Knanaya Catholic Church 7800 W. Lyons St, Morton Grove, IL 60053 Funeral Service Friday June 06th at 9:30AM St. Mary's Knanaya Catholic Church 7800 W. Lyons St, Morton Grove, IL 60053 Cemetery Mary Hill Catholic Cemetery (St. Mary's Knanaya Catholic Cemetery) 8600 N. Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714 Please pray for the departed soul. KCYL Basketball Tournament - May 26th, 2014On May 26th 2014, the KCYL board hosted a basketball tournament at the Accelerated Center in Northbrook, IL. The day consisted of a double elimination tournament that started at 9am and went till 7:30 pm. Thanks to our sponsors, Cyriac Koovakkatiil and Binu Poothurayil, the KCYL board was able to present a successful tournament. The tournament ranged from kids who were in high school to young adults. Food and drinks were being sold as well as complementary Subway sandwiches for the players. KCYL also raised money to send to a local cancer research center.
In a very close game, Roshan Muringothu, Alvin Nella, Michael Vettathukandathil, Xaiver Mannappil,Shawn Mathilparambil, Patrick Nedumackal,Justin Nella, TJ Ellampally, Jason Assarikutt and Shony Poozhykunnel won first place in the tournament. In second place was Shane Nediyakalayil, Rino Muringothu, Sabin Thomas, Justin Abraham, Arun Joseph, Samson Cherukara, Jeremy Joseph, and Joel Chollampel. The first place trophy was presented by KCS president, Mr. George Thottappuram, honorary guest, KCYLNA president, Abbey Thachet, and KCYL president, Matthew Pathyil. Thank you for all the players for participating and a big thanks to our sponsors for helping to make such a successful event happen. In this past year KCYL has conducted programs such as Game Night & Sky High. Game Night was a successful event where KCYL sponsored a game night for all ages. Participants from Kids Club, KCJL, and KCYL were all present. A meeting was held at the same time evaluating convention ideas. The kids got the chance to color, make beaded jewelry, play musical chairs, candy picking, and play Taboo. A very fun night for the kids as well as for KCYL members who got time to spend with the young children of our community. Ski High was a trampoline venue where KCYL members had a blast using the facility to it’s fullest. Convention is around the corner and Battle of the Cities preparation is near. Please keep an eye out on Facebook and emails for further details. If you haven’t already, contact one of the board members to receive contact information via phone, email, or Facebook. Sincerely, For KCYL Chicago Juliane Joseph VP 
KCS Badminton Tournament - 05/18/2014
Shabin Kuruttuparambil, who won the Forane badminton title last year by pairing with his father, continued his dominance on the court by winning single and doubles titles at the Biju Thuruthyil memorial Badminton Tournament held on last Sunday at Egert Badminton Club in Schaumburg. Shabin beat Justin Maniparambil in a thrillling match to claim the single title. He teamed up with Jiby Kollapally to beat Jojo Alappatt and Cyriac Koovakattil to clinch the doubles title. Trophies and cash prize will be given away during Knanaya Night in November this year.
KCS President, George Thottapuram, said, in his inaugural speech, that the tournament is a tribute to the memory of the late national council member, Biju Thuruthiyil and he thanked all the sponsors who made the event possible. Chicago KCS extends its gratitude to event coordinators, Jojo Alappatt, Alex Padinjarel and James Koladiyil(outdoor committee chair) Joint meeting of KCS Friday Group of Goldies and KCS Senior Citizen Forum - 04/25/2014 (Friday)Dear All,
A joint meeting of two newly formed KCS subsidiary units, KCS Friday Group of Goldies and KCS Senior Citizen Forum, was held yesterday at Community Center. Members from these two units mingled together and shared their memories during this memorable gathering. It was one of the historical evenings in the history of KCS because KCS, for the first time in its history, has been blessed with having a platform for gatherings for two group of members whom KCS keeps in high regard. Sister Nirmala from Visitation Congregation, Kottayam, was the chief guest. Chicago extends its gratitude to Coordinators of Friday Group of Goldies, Philip Elakkattu, Jose Naduparambil, John Elakkattu and Mathew Padinjarel and Coordinators of KCS Senior Citizen Forum, Jacob Pullapallil and Jacob Mannarkattil for organizing the event. Click on the link below to see pictures. 
Convention Update from Youth Co-Chair (04.18.2014)Dear Convention Registrants,
With only months remaining until our highly anticipated 2014 KCCNA Convention in Chicago, I'd like to provide a brief update regarding the convention planning for youth activities. Together with the KCYLNA board, led by President Abey Thachet, along with local Chicago youth representatives, our goal is to create an unforgettable convention experience for our young registrants. Following two tremendously successful events in 2013, the KCYLNA Youth Convention in Houston and the KCYLNA Youth Summit in Detroit, our vision is to take this summer's convention to the next level. Our greatest priority is the security of our young registrants and we believe that providing a myriad of entertaining events throughout the weekend will help ensure that. Listed below is a sneak preview of some of the activities and programs that are being organized.
The KCCNA and the 2014 Convention Committee are taking the youth convention experience very seriously. The youth have been provided the largest convention budget to date, but more important, the absolute trust and support from our association. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me directly. Regards, Ronnie Joseph Puthenparambil Youth Co-Chair, 2014 KCCNA Convention Phone: 630.730.6060 Email: ronjoseph@gmail.com Sub Committees guarantee a top-notch convention
Meeting of convention sub-committees of Chicago held on April 6th at Community Center appreciated all the registrants from around the world for registering for the 2014 KCCNA Convention in Chicago which set new records in the categories of total number of early bird registrations, total number registrations from a hosting unit and final total number of registrations in the history of KCCNA Conventions. The high quality work of various committees was recognized during the meeting in which the future activities of divers committees were unfolded in preparation for a top-notch convention for all the attendees. Sub-committees guaranteed,as in the past, that they will continue to include all the parties in the hierarchical level during their decision making process so as to come up with best product out of their activities without compromising the quality and ensure maximum transparency in all the steps. (04/06/2014)
Two illuminating seminars at Community CenterDear All,
KCS conducted two seminars on Will, Trusts & Estate Planning and on Obamacare at Community Center on Saturday. The first seminar was presented by three renowned Knanaya lawyers, Tom Karottukunnel, Jimmy Vachachira and Linesh Madathilparambil. The second seminar on Obamacare was presented by an expert team from DHS led by Jose Kolencheril and supported by Biju Anchankunnathu and Sajan Pachilamakkil. These two highly informative seminars started with a welcome speech by KCS President, George Thottapuram and ended up with KCS Legislative Board Vice-Chairman and coordinator, Tomy Kannala, offering the vote of thanks after a highly productive Q&A session. Chicago KCS offers its sincere gratitude to the presenters of these two seminars and all the attendees. Please click on the link below to see the pictures. 
Knanaya Mannan and Manka ContestDear 2014 KCCNA convention Registrants, One of the highlights of 2014 KCCNA convention in Chicago will be the Knanaya Mannan and Manka contest. Anyone over the age of 25 or married at any age can participate in this pageant. The pageant will consist of three rounds. Round one will be walk in Kerala style attire and self-introduction; round two will be talent round in an appropriate attire to showcase your talent and round three will be question answer round in formal attire (Suit for Men and Sari for ladies). First, second and Third Prize winners will receive cash awards. Three contestants each can participate from Chicago. If you would like to participate please contact Chinu Thottam at c2c4ever@aol.com . If anyone interested in sponsoring the cash awards, please contact any of the National Women’s Forum Board members. Together let’s make this pageant an unforgettable event for all the convention attendees. Thank you For KCWFNA Knanaya Mannan and Manga Committee
Senior Citizens Tour - 03/30/2014Chicago KCS senior citizens forum conducted their second tour program to Fair Oaks Farm Indiana on 03/29/14. There were 44 new participants for this program. Our senior citizens got an opportunity to share their life experience with the group and to observe innovative modern techniques of dairy and pig farm in American soil. Our seniors were excited to spend their time with the same age group for a day and they expressed their gratitude to Senior Citizen coordinators Jacob Pullapally , Jacob Mannarkattil and KCS executive for providing a platform for this get together . Please see the pictures of the trip by clicking on following link.
For Senior Citizen Forum Tomy Kannala Convention - KCS Art& Literary Competition(form and rules)Dear Convention registrants,
KCS will conduct its selection process for the Art and Literary competition for 2014 KCCNA convention on May 17th 2014,Saturday, at our community center. Please send your application form(attached with rules) with the registration fee of $ 5. per item on or before May 10th 2014. The Art and literary committee will publish the program timetable on or before May 16th 2014. For more information on items and specific rules please read the attachment or go to KCS website at www.kcschicago.com The subject for the elocution and the words for the Spelling Bee will be published on or before April 15th 2014. Please mail or email your application to Zacharia Chelackal, 1393 Lilac, Ln, Addison , IL, 60101. Ph 630.605.1172; or by email: chelackal@yahoo.com Thank you and All the Best, KCS Art and Literary Selection committee Zacharia Chelackal Roy Chelamalayil Santhos Kalarickaparmbil Gigi Kunnathukizkethil
Nationwide plus Canada and KCS registration for KCCNA convention blew past the milestone of 1000 making the much anticipated Chicago Convention the 2nd convention ever to cross this magical number and sending the North American Knanaya Community to jubilant and festive mood! Overcoming rumors, baseless circulations aimed at damaging our unity, North American Knanaya Community rose to the occasion with outpouring support by registering for 2014 convention which, as this number indicates, is destined to be the highest attended convention ever. We are still three months away from our gathering at McCormick Place and therefore, we request all prospective registrants to visitconvention.kccna.com in the coming days and join the greatest gathering hitherto unseen in the history of KCCNA.
We express our sincere gratitude to all the out-of-state registrants, registrants from abroad and across the border and KCS registrants who wholeheartedly embraced KCCNA convention with open mind.We appreciate the efforts of KCCNA Executive committee members, KCCNA National Council members, all the presidents and executive committee members of sister associations, Convention chairman, Dr. Mathew Joseph Thirunelliparambil;General Convenor, Cyriac Koovakattil;Youth Chiar, Rony Puthenparambil;Conveners, Sunny Mundaplckal, Renji Manalel;KCCNA registration committee members, Jojo Analil, Teddy Muzhayanmakkal who is also Website committee chair, Sanish Arackaparambil;KCS registration chair, Binu Poothurail, and various Convention sub-committee chairs and co-chairs and all other voluntary minds in creating a high level momentum early on for KCCNA convention. Once again we thank each registrant all over the world for believing in the integrity, soundness and firmness of Chicago KCS. Thank you For KCS Executive Board, George(Juby) Vennalasseril (03.05.2014) KCYL March Madness - 03/14/2014
Dear parents,
The KCYL March Madness event was a success! A little more than 65 people came to this big fundraising event! Kids had their faces painted, made bead bracelets, colored pictures, played musical chairs, Taboo, and had many more other activities. The KCYL board would like to thank all the parents, Kids Club and KCJL coordinators, and KCYL members for attending this event! We hope parents are encouraging their children even more to attend all the events Kids Club, KCJL, and KCYL offers. KCYL's upcoming events to look forward to are: March for Babies in April KCYL Basketball Tournament in May Battle of the Cities program-May/June Back to school BBQ and Beach party in August And a few more events will be coming soon so please look forward to them! Thank you! Tima Kandarappallil KCYL Secretary KCYL Board KCS Procession Committee marching ahead with preliminary work
Chicago KCS is very excited to announce that the magnificent trio of Saji Erapuram, Della Nediyakalayil and Jomole Cheriyathil will lead a committee consisting of 25 members in charge of organizing and synchronizing the KCS Procession/Parade at the KCCNA Convention.
This committee will start the preliminary work soon with the aim of winning for the first time the First Prize Trophy for Procession which eluded us in the previous conventions. There is no doubt that this year's KCS Procession will be put together on a grand scale under the able supervision of this committee and it will be a delightful thing to watch for thousands of onlookers at the convention. KCS Congratulates this team and wishes all the best! Welcome to Chicago Knanaya Community
Chicago KCS proudly introduce Jose Kalapurakal and family to Chicago knanaya Community. Jose and family were members of St. Marys Knanaya Church Koodalloor. Jose is married to Saly from Cheruvamkalayil family, Memmury. Jose and Saly is blessed with four children - Rini, Justin, Manu, and Namitha. KCS Chicago wish them all the best and prosperity
KCS Chicago is happy to introduce Tomy Vadakara and family to Chicago Knanaya Community. Tomy and family is from Ammancherry, Kottayam and they were parishioners of St. Stephen Church, Mannanam. Tomy is married to Shiny from Alappattu family, Mrala, Thodupuzha. Tomy and Shiny have three children - Alenta, Alna and Jeffrin. Tomy was doing business in India prior to arrive in Chicago. KCS Chicago welcomes Tomy Vadakara and family to Chicago Knanaya Community, and wish them all the best and prosperity
Welcome to Chicago Knanaya Community
KCS Chicago proud to introduce Thomas Koovakada and Family to Chicago Knanaya Community. Thomas and family is from Vakathanam parish from India. Thomas married to Esther and she is from Vadakara Family, Mannanam. Thomas and Esther have three children - Sharvin,,Shalse and Shelgy. Thomas was a contractor in India and Esthar was nurse in India with 15 years of experience. Thomas and family arrived in Chicago 3 months ago. KCS Chicago with them all the best.
Tomy Kannala, KCS Resource Committee
Dear All,
We are sure that you might already know the sudden demise of Pravin Varughese who was a student at SIU. There are lot of unanswered questions regarding the cause of his death. The tragic death of Pravin has, indeed created a shock not only to his family members but to the whole Indian community as well, in and around US. This painful incident has also created a shock wave among the malayalees, in particular. So, in order to discuss and create an action plan to prevent these incidents in the future and further investigate about Pravin’s Death, a Meeting has been arranged at Chicago Mar Thoma Church, 240 Potter Road, Des Plaines, Today (02/26/14) at 7 pm. All the Malalyaee civic organizations and religious organizations are informed to attend this meeting. .We all have children studying in colleges and schools. In order to prevent such incidents in future we should take proper action jointly as a community. We know this is a short notice but you all are encouraged to attend this meeting if possible Kcs executive board
Dear All,
Chicago KCS would like to announce that the total number of registrations from Chicago glides over the milestone of 400 and that it is on pace to break the record set in total number of registrations by a hosting unit for KCCNA Convention. Nationwide plus Canada registration total crossed 918 as reported by KCCNA website chair, Teddy Muzhaynmakkal,and moves effortlessly towards setting another record in the category of total number of registrations. KCS Chicago thanks all the convention registrants for your unconditional support to 2014 KCCNA Convention. This is a proud and jubilant moment for the hosting unit. KCS requests all the rest of the members to register as early as possible and join the convention activities like welcome, opening ceremony, cultural program, procession ,sports and art & literary competitions etc Once again, KCS thanks all the registrants. (02.15.2014) Obituary - Susamma Thomas Elackatt (76)
Susamma Thomas Elackatt(76), who started for the first time Malayalam classes at Community center for the kids in Chicago Knanaya community, died at Carithas Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Elackatt, few years back in Chicago.
Nov 27, 1937 to Feb 13, 2014 Chicago KCS extends its heartfelt condolences to surviving family members There will be no wake service. Funeral Service: Friday February 21st at 9:00AM St. Mary's Knanaya Catholic Church 7800 W. Lyons St, Morton Grove, IL 60053 Burial Service: Maryhill Catholic Cemetery 8600 N. Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714 Parents: Late Abraham and Annamma Kizhakkethundiyil (Ranny, Kerala) Husband Late Thomas Elakkatt Children: Sheena and Zachariah Nellickal (Ranny, Kerala). Sheeja and Sabu Edat. (Chicago, USA) Saibu and Anu Elakkatt. (Chicago, USA) Eby and Ashley Elakkatt. (Chicago, USA) Grand children: Neha, Joel, Festina, Toby, Hanna, Riya, Eva, Nethan, Siya, Raima, Rachel and Steven. Siblings: Cheriyan, Abraham, Kuriakose, and Thomas Kizhakkethundiyil (Nedumagadu) Rosamma Mannattuparambil (Kalara) Mariamma Makkil (Germany) Super Bowl XLVIII - Feb 2nd, 2014
Super Bowl XLVIII is almost here. The highly anticipated match-up between Broncos and Seahawks is already ripe with incredible stories. Please join the Super Bowl party at Community Center on Feb.2nd(Sunday) at 5.00 pm to see in big screen the Super Bowl which pits number one offensive team against number defensive team. Fresh food from "Thattukada" and refreshments will be served.
New Leadership at KCS Legislative Board (Jan 2014)
KCS is pleased to announce to its members that Jaimon Nanthikattu who served as Finance Committee chairman and oversaw "Dollar for Knanaya" last year, was selected as the new Legislative board chairman during the meeting of the legislative board on January 22, 2014 at Community center. Tomy Kannala who served as membership committee chairman and oversaw Resource Committee last year, was chosen as the Vice-Chairman.
Shown below is the list of each committee chairs and its members Finance Committee George Ealoor(Chair) Thomas Appozhiparambil James Mannakulam Peena Manappallil Sudeep Makil Outdoor Committee James Koladiyil(Chair) Jacob Mannarkattil Sunil Koitara Gipson Pillaveettil Ebi Thekkemalayil Entertainment Committee Prathibha Thachett(Chair) Santhosh Kalarickaparambil Jowyal Elakkattu Naiju Manakattu Newsletter Commitee Simon Kattapuram(news editor) Xavior Madathil Abin Kulathilkarottu Membership Committee Anand Akasala(Chair) Tomy Plathottathil Liturgy Committee Joby Kuzhiyamparambil(Chair) Laly Mukalel Biju Kannachanparambil KCS congratulates the new leaders and committee members and wishes them all the best! Convention - KCS Cultural Program News (01/22/14)
At midnight,minutes before the early bird registration expired, nationwide plus Canada and KCS registration for KCCNA convention blew past the milestone of 800 and 350 respectively breaking the record set at Dallas Convention in total number of early bird registrations and sending the North American Knanaya Community to jubilant and festive mood! Overcoming rumors, baseless circulations aimed at damaging our unity, North American Knanaya Community rose to the occasion with outpouring support by registering for 2014 convention which, as these numbers from all over indicate, is destined to be the highest attended convention ever. We are still five months away from our gathering at McCormick Place and therefore, we request all prospective registrants to visitconvention.kccna.com in the coming days and join the greatest gathering hitherto unseen in the history of KCCNA.
We express our sincere gratitude to all the out-of-state registrants, registrants from abroad and across the border and KCS registrants who wholeheartedly embraced KCCNA convention with open mind.We appreciate the efforts of KCCNA Executive committee members, KCCNA National Council members, all the presidents and executive committee members of sister associations, Convention chairman, Dr. Mathew Joseph Thirunelliparambil;General Convenor, Cyriac Koovakattil;Youth Chiar, Rony Puthenparambil;Conveners, Sunny Mundaplckal, Renji Manalel;KCCNA registration committee members, Jojo Analil,Teddy Muzhayanmakkal who is also website committee chair, Sanish Arackaparambil;KCS registration chair, Binu Poothurail, Media committee members, Simon Muttathil and Lince Thannichuvettil and various Convention sub-committee chairs and co-chairs and all other voluntary minds in creating a high level momentum early on for KCCNA convention. We were told by our forefathers that wherever we go and are scattered around the world and whatever obstacles we face within and without, we should never cast our unique heritage off. Keeping those words in minds while we are going through a critical stage in our struggle to gain worldwide recognition of our rights, we have proven once again,as we did during historic March rally, our commitment and dedication in this foreign soil towards keeping our precious identity intact.Thanks again to all the registrants and all the leaders. |
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