Upcoming EventsKCS Midterm election Notice
As it is clearly defined in our constitution, it's time for KCS midterm election to choose its Liaison Board Members, and eight Legislative board members
Positions: Liaison Board Chairman- 1 Nos Liaison Board Assistant Chairman- 1 Nos Liaison Board Member- 3 Nos Legislative Board Member- 8 Nos (One from each KCS Wards). Following is the timeline of the election process: Voters list published in KCS website: July 31, 2021 Last Day to file Nomination: August 30, 2021 Acceptance of Nomination: September 15, 2021 Last day to withdraw nomination: September 30, 2021 Election if needed : October 23, 2021. The nomination forms can be downloaded from KCS Chicago website link http://www.kcschicago.com/election-nomination-forms.html For more information, please contact Liaison Board members lead by chairman Sabu Kattappuram (Phone: 847-791-1452). Liaison Board members will be available on August 30th at Knanaya Center to accept nominations personally. KCWFNA Summit Registration Information
Women's Summit 2021, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
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വരാനിരിക്കുന്ന വാർത്താക്കുറിപ്പുകളിൽ നമ്മുടെ കമ്മ്യൂണിറ്റിയെക്കുറിച്ചുള്ള ആവേശകരമായ വിവരങ്ങൾ ഉൾപ്പെടുത്തുന്നതിൽ ഞങ്ങൾ സന്തുഷ്ടരാണ്. പുതുതായി വിവാഹിതർ, നവജാതശിശുക്കൾ, പുതിയ കുടിയേറ്റക്കാർ, പുതിയ ബിസിനസുകൾ, മരണവാർത്തകൾ തുടങ്ങി എന്തും. ചിത്രങ്ങൾ ഉൾപ്പെടെ ഈ വിവരങ്ങൾ ഞങ്ങളുമായി പങ്കിടുക - സാധ്യമാകുമ്പോഴെല്ലാം അവ ഉൾപ്പെടുത്താൻ ഞങ്ങൾ ശ്രമിക്കും.
അതോടൊപ്പം തന്നെ കമ്മ്യൂണിറ്റി അംഗങ്ങളിൽ നിന്നുള്ള പരസ്യങ്ങളും ക്ഷണിക്കുന്നു, അതിൽ ബിസിനസ് പരസ്യങ്ങളിൽ ഉൾപ്പെടുന്നു, എന്നാൽ അതിൽ മാത്രം പരിമിതപ്പെടുത്തരുത്, വാങ്ങലുകൾ വിൽപ്പന, മെമ്മോറിയലുകൾ തുടങ്ങി എന്തും നല്കാവുന്നതാണു. ഒരു വർഷത്തെ പരസ്യത്തിന് $ 250 റേറ്റ് ചെയ്യുക, ഒറ്റ പരസ്യം മാറ്റം ആവശ്യമെങ്കിൽ പ്രേത്യേകം തുകക്കും ലഭ്യമാണ് (Below is the actual message and above is its google Malayalam translation) Dear Members, We are excited to include any exciting information about our community in upcoming newsletters. Such as newly wedded, newborn, new immigrants, new businesses and obituaries. Please share this information with us, including pictures- we will try to include them whenever possible. Also inviting advertising from our community members, that may include but not limited to business classifieds, for sale, memorials. Rate for one year advertising $250, call for pricing on single advertisement. നിങ്ങൾ വാർത്തകൾ വൈകി മാത്രം അറിയുന്ന ആളാണോ !!
കെസിഎസ്‌ ചിക്കാഗോ സംബന്ധമായ വാർത്തകളും വിവരങ്ങളും നിങ്ങൾ സമയത്തു അറിയുന്നില്ലെങ്കിൽ, അതിനർത്ഥം താങ്കളുടെ മേൽവിലാസവും ഇമെയിൽ വിലാസവും ഞങ്ങളുടെ പക്കൽ ഇല്ല എന്നാണ്. ദയവായി ഈ ഫോം പൂരിപ്പിക്കുക, പുതുതായി വന്നതോ മാറി താമസിച്ചതോ ആയ ആളുകളെയും ഈ വിവരം അറിയിക്കുക.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSOkfPay-WTu4VGjmuara7CJjgGsLzrtoTNf_6n3gDbQkdsw/viewform?embedded=true Dollar for Knanaya Project
As you all know, Dollar for Knanaya is KCS's initiative to help the financially needy people in our community.
Over the years, we have helped many families with the support of the generous contributions of our members. We also thank Mr. Jaimon Nanthikatt for contributing annually to this project. To help the people, at the time of severe crisis in their life, at the right time is our responsibility as a community. Hence we are requesting all of you to contribute some amount to this KCS Charity project Dollar for Knanaya. You will have the option to hand over the money/ cheque to one of the KCS executives or call us or email us to transfer the money electronically. Requesting your cooperation |
Current EventsCongratulations Benny Vachachira, DKCC Chairman
Congratulations to newly elected chairman of Diaspora Knanaya Catholic Congress (DKCC). It’s a proud moment for Chicago community as one among us is chosen to lead global network of Knanaya laymen associations. Benny is a proven community organizer, currently our KCCNA National Council member. We wish him all the success and hope his compassionate leadership can resolve challenges faced by Knanaya associations across the globe.
KCCNA News - Phone4Kerala Challenge and Payment Instructions - PLEASE SUPPORT!
KCS Summer camp - 'The Kna Escape 2021' Makes History
As Chris Grosser said "Opportunities don't often happen, you create them." we created an opportunity for our young children to learn 'We feeling of the Knanaya Community' and I am proud to say we made history. Thanks all those parents trusted your children with us.
Msgr Thomas Mulavanal kicked off the event on June 24th and KCCNA president Cyriac Koovakattil participated as guest of honor at closing ceremony on June 26th. between these three days we pulled a lot together. 130 children, 30 teen volunteers, 10+ parent volunteers, multiple eminent speakers and tons of fun games. Children interacted with Senator Ram Villivalam (first Indian American IL state senator) and officers from Des Plaines Police department. Danced with Jesus Youth music ministry and prayed with Fr Melvin Paul Mangalath - First American born Malayalee Catholic Priest. Listened to Reputed speakers like Shijy Alex (VP operations Amita health), Shana Abraham Viruthikulangara (Author of 'Rise: how empowering women elevates us all' - now available in amazon) and Shiju Cheriyathil (Former KCS President). On behalf entire KCS board of directors and community I extend our Love and respect to the amazingly talented organising committee - Shanil Vettikattu (Director), Jomy Edayadiyil, Becky Idiyalil, Bexy Chemmachel, Felix Poothruckayil & Jenna Viruthikulangara. Special shout out to all those volunteers including KCYL board members. While learning how to organize such events, they kept children entertained and focused all three days. Thanks to all our parent volunteers, few to mention - Samaya Thekkumkattil, Manju Kollappallil, Jinu Nediyakalayil, Shalu Edayadiyil, Lidia Myalkarapurath, Bini Chalumkal, Teena Vakkel, Anie Kaithamalayil & Mishal Edukkuthara. Looking forward to see you all at 'The Kna Escape 2.0' 
KCCNA Charity Initiative - "Phone4Kerala Challenge"
Court Order regarding The Membership within the parishes of the Arch Diocese of Kottayam
Dear Community members,
On April 30th, 2021, the sub magistrate court in Kottayam, Kerala, India has declared its verdict in favor of plaintiffs, who voluntarily left the Knanaya parishes of the Arch Diocese of Kottayam, seeking legal assistance to regain their membership within the parishes of the Arch Diocese of Kottayam. The Archdiocese of Kottayam was established as a “Personal Diocese” exclusively for Knanaya Catholics after carefully studying their history and traditions including the strict adherence to the discipline of marrying from within the community. Hence any change in the membership criteria for the parishes and missions of the Arch Diocese of Kottayam is unacceptable to the Knanaya Catholic community. Religious practices and Spiritual life of the Knanaya Community has biblical, theological and Canonical basis and it was reiterated and upheld by the highest authorities within the Catholic Church multiple times over the years. Therefore, the Executive Committee of Knanaya Catholic Society (KCS) of Chicago strongly condemn any attempt to change the membership criteria within the parishes of the Arch Diocese of Kottayam through litigation within the legal system in India. KCS is committed to stand by KCCNA in any effort to support the Arch Diocese of Kottayam, as needed, to get the order of April 30th repealed, in order to maintain the membership within the parishes of the Arch Diocese of Kottayam exclusively for Knanaya Catholics. Cc: Archbishop Mar Mathew Moolakattu Cyriac Koovakattil, President KCCNA Msgr. Rev Thomas Mulavanal, Vicar General of North American Knanaya Region 
Cyriac Koovakattil Elected as KCCNA President
Chicago KCS is excited to announce our National Council Member Cyriac Koovakattil is elected to be the KCCNA President for 2021-22. Cyriac’s entire panel is elected to the office with overwhelming majority.
KCYL Chicago Board Members
KCS Chicago Recognize KCYL COVID Task Force
കോവിഡ് പ്രതിസന്ധി രൂക്ഷമായ 2020ൽ ജന നന്മയ്ക്കായി ഉണർന്നു പ്രവർത്തിച്ചവരെ ആദരിക്കുന്നതിനായി ഏർപ്പെടുത്തിയ സാമൂഹിക പ്രതിബദ്ധത പുരസ്‌കാരത്തിന് കെ.സി.വൈ.എൽ കോട്ടയം അതിരൂപതാ പ്രസിഡന്റ് ലിബിൻ പാറയിൽ അർഹനായി. കോവിഡ് മൂലം മരണമടഞ്ഞവരുടെ മൃത സംസ്കാര കർമങ്ങൾ യഥാവിധി നടത്തുവാൻ സഹായിച്ചു വരുന്ന ലിബിന്റെ നേതൃത്വത്തിൽ ഉള്ള ടാസ്ക് ഫോഴ്സിന്റെ പ്രവർത്തനങ്ങളെ മാനിച്ചാണ് ഈ പുരസ്ക്കാരം. വിജയികൾക്ക് കെ സി എസ് ചിക്കാഗോ ഏർപ്പെടുത്തിയ 25000 രൂപയുടെ ക്യാഷ് അവാർഡ് പ്രസിഡന്റ് തോമസ് പൂതക്കരി കൈമാറി. ക്നാനായ വോയിസ് ഓൺലൈൻ ദിനപത്രം ആണ് അവാർഡ് ഏർപ്പെടുത്തിയത്. കത്തോലിക്കാ കോൺഗ്രസ് അതിരൂപതാ പ്രസിഡന്റ് തമ്പി എരുമേലിക്കരയുടെ അധ്യക്ഷതയിൽ ചേർന്ന പുരസ്‌ക്കാര ചടങ്ങിൽ സഹായ മെത്രാൻ മാർ ഗീവർഗീസ് അപ്രേം തിരുമേനി മുഖ്യാഥിതി ആയിരുന്നു. കോട്ടയം ആർ.ടി.ഒ ചാക്കോ മുഖച്ചിറയിൽ പ്രശസ്തി പത്രങ്ങൾ വിതരണം ചെയ്തു.
KCS Chicago Endorse Cyriac Koovakattil & team to KCCNA Leadership
With great pride and excitement national council members of KCS Chicago has decided to endorse Cyriac Koovakattil and his panel to leadership of KCCNA. Below is the letter of Endorsement. God bless Knanaya community, God bless America.
KCS 2021-22 Inauguration photos & News
Thank you dear KCS members for giving the current board an excellent start. Special thanks to His Excellency Gheevarghese Mar Aphrem, Mayor Robin Elackatt, Uzhavoor panchayath president Johnys Stephen and all our local & national leaders for their auspicious presence.
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COVID Vaccination UPDATES from KCS Social services
കഴിഞ്ഞ ഒരു വർഷത്തോളമായി നമ്മുടെ ജീവിത ക്രമത്തെ തന്നെ തകിടം മറിച്ച കോവിഡ് 19 എന്ന മഹാമാരിക്ക് ഒരു മറു മരുന്ന് എത്തിയിരിക്കുന്നു, ഇതു ലോക ക്രമം വീണ്ടെടുക്കുവാനുള്ള നമ്മുടെ അവസരമാണ്. ഷിക്കാഗോയിൽ കുക്ക് കൗണ്ടിയിൽ താമസിക്കുകയോ ജോലി ചെയ്യുകയോ ചെയ്യുന്നവർ ഈ ലിങ്കിൽ വിരൽ അമർത്തിയാൽ ഇപ്പോൾ തന്നേയ് വാക്സീൻ ലഭിക്കുവാൻ രജിസ്റ്റർ ചെയ്യാവുന്നതാണ്.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR COVID VACCINE IN COOK COUNTY ഗ്യാസ് സ്റ്റേഷൻ എംപ്ലോയീസ് മുതൽ 65 കഴിഞ്ഞ നമ്മുടെ മാതാപിതാക്കൾ വരെ ഈ സുവർണ്ണാവസരം ഉപയോഗിക്കുമല്ലോ! ഡ്യൂപേജ് കൗണ്ടിയിൽ വസിക്കുന്നവർ വാക്‌സിൻ കിട്ടുന്നതിന് ഈ ലിങ്കിൽ വിരൽ അമർത്തുക.CLICK HERE FOR COVID VACCINE IN DUPAGE COUNTY കുക്ക് കൗണ്ടിയുടെ വാക്‌സിനേഷൻ പ്ലാൻ അറിയുവാൻ ഈ ലിങ്കിൽ വിരൽ അമർത്തുക CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS OF COOK COUNTY VACCINATION PLAN കൂടുതൽ കൃത്യമായ വിവരങ്ങൾക്ക് എവിടെ വിരൽ അമർത്തുക Center for Disease control അല്ലെങ്കിൽ ഇവിടെ അമർത്തുക IDPH Official information സ്നേഹപൂർവ്വം ടോമി കണ്ണാല LCSW ഡയറക്ടർ, കെ സി എസ് സോഷ്യൽ സർവീസസ് Auditor & Building Board members for KCS 2021-22
This is to notify you Kurian J. Thottichirayil CPA is appointed as auditor of KCS for 2021-22. Also the social body meeting held on 01/23/21 elected George Chakkalathottiyil and Josh Nediyakalayil as members of the building board for this term.
On behalf of the entire community we wish them good luck and thank them for their voluntary services. New Leadership for KCS Legislative Board
KCS legislative board meeting held on 12/26/20 selected Jimmy Mukalel as board chairman for 2021-22 term. Sunny Mookettu will serve as vice chairman. following individuals were also unanimously chosen to head different committees.
Finance Committee: Sabu Mutholam (Chairman) Sabu Tharathattel (Vice Chariman), Kevin Vadakkedath Outdoor Committee: Job Makil (Chairman), Albin Pulikunnel, lukose Klakeel News letter committee: Binoy Kizhakkanady (Chairman) Entertainment committee: Annjose Ottakunnel (Chairman) Ronald Pookumbel, Taju Kandarappallil Sports Forum: Jojo Edayadiyil (Chairman) Cyril Myalil During the meeting Few newly elected officials, who were not able to take oath along with rest of the board on 12/12/20 took oath of office in front of liaison board chairman Sabu Kattapuram. LET IT SHINE - Winner
As you all are aware KCS conducted two different activities this Christmas season to lift up holiday spirit which COVID 19 attempted to steal.
First one: Toy distribution for children. several kind hearted individuals stepped up to be a 'secret Santa' by sponsoring toys and money. most of the sponsorship were handed over to appropriate agencies to distribute among children in Illinois foster care. KCS executive were also able to distribute gifts to those children from our community who wrote a letter to 'Santa'. Second one, Holiday home decoration & Christmas gift contests. Congratulations to all winners. our sincere thanks to all those participated with short notice. thanks to our judges and online-offline supporters. Winners of the contest are given below; 'The Star of Bethlehem' (Christmas Crib contest) First: Annvarsha & Dibing Vilangukallel First runner up: Anitt & Lyju Kinaririkkumthottiyil second runner ups: Cinu & Byju Madathil, Geethu & Nithin Pandavath 'Christmas Spirit 2020 Award (Holiday home decoration contest) First: Jismy & Tiny Paranjattu First Runner ups: Baby Thattamattathi, Elizabeth & Appu Puzhakarottu Second Runner Ups: Suja & Anil Mattathikunnel, Cyriac Lukose Puthenpura Rewards for the winners will be distributed later. Click below link to view announcement video; https://fb.watch/2FB_ooeUyu/ Thank You from your KCS Team 2019-2020
We are handing over the reigns of KCS Chicago to the new team lead by Mr. Thomas Poothakary. Ever since we took the office on December 8, 2018, we did our best to safeguard the interests of KCS Chicago and acted as a united voice of Chicago Knanayites. The participation by all of you in every activities of KCS Chicago is a testimony to this. We are passing through a once in lifetime pandemic and it affected our activities also. But we had adjusted the activities and remain a moral booster of our community.
We would like to thank each and every Chicago Knanayites who supported us throughout this term. In addition, we thank all the board members who shared the responsibilities with us. We are asking you to forgive us any thing which might have offended you during this time. We are happy that we are handing over the responsibilities to an even strong team: Thomas Poothakary, Jose Anamala, Linson Kaithamala, Albin Sunny Aikaroth, Shibu Mulayanikunnel and team. We are requesting your wholehearted support to them in the coming years. Oath taking ceremony will be at 7 PM today at Knanaya Center. This will be live streamed on Knanayavoice and KVTV. Please watch the program live. Wish you all a Merry Christmas and a safe, healthy and prosperous new year. Shiju Cheriyathil, James Thirunelliparambil, Roy Chelamalayil, Tomy Edathil and Jerryn Poothakary. 
KCS New administration take charge on December 12
This is to inform you that the new KCS executive will assume their responsibilities on December 12, 2020.
The swearing-in ceremony will take place at 5 PM at the Knanaya Center, 1800 E Oakton Street, Des Plaines. The oath-taking ceremony will be live cast through knanayavoice and KVTV. Because of the current pandemic situations, we are not able to conduct a general body as stipulated by the constitution. The annual report and accounts will be presented in the final Board meeting which will be conducted at 4 PM on December 12, 2020. We thank you for the support we received throughout our term. We wish all the best for the new team. More information about the program will be sent later. 
Chicago KCS new leadership for the term 2021-2022
After the completion of yesterday's election for the National Council members, we now have a full team to lead KCS Chicago for the term 2021-2022.
Following are the candidates elected for the various positions: President: Thomas Poothakary Vice- President: Jose Thomas Anamala Secretary: Linson Thomas Kaithamalayil Joint- Secretary: Albin Sunny Aikareth Treasurer: Shibu Joseph Mulayanikunnel KCCNA National Council Members: 1. Benny Vachachira 2. Cyriac Chandy Koovakattil 3. Jairose Pathiyil 4. Jose Chacko Oliyanickal 5. Justin Jose Thenganatt KCCNA National Council Member- Women Anitha Jacob Panayaparambil KCCNA National Council Member- Youth Shawn Thomas Mullapallil Legislative Board Members (One member per KCS ward) 1. Jomy Joseph Edayadiyil 2. Anjose Thomas Ottakunnel 3. Sajan Joseph Illikunnupurath 4. Cyril John Myalil 5. Sabu Lukose Tharathattel 6. Kevin Mathew Vadakkedath 7. James Mathew Thadathil 8. Taju Jacob Kandarapallil The new leadership will took office on December 12 as per KCS constitution. Details of the program will be announced later. Once again congratulations and welcome the team to lead KCS Chicago for the term 2021-22. KCS Chicago activities video
A recap of KCS Chicago activities for the last two years. Please watch the full video.
Thanks to everyone who supported us during this term. 
KCS video for Graduates of 2020
KCS video for Frontline Workers
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KCS WARDS
WARD 1: Addison, Algonquin, Barrington, Bartlett, Bensenville, Bloomingdale, Brookfield, Carol Stream, Carpentersville, Elmwood Park, Glen Ellyn, Glendale Heights, Hoffman Estates, Itasca, Lombard, Melrose Park, Oak Park, Roselle, Schaumburg, Streamwood, Villa Park, Wood Dale
WARD 2: Aurora, Bolingbrook, Burr Ridge, Darien, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Lemont, Lisle, Naperville, Oswego, Westmont, Woodridge
WARD 3: Evergreen Park, Flossmoor, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Oak Forest, Orland Park, Palos Hills, Peoria, Rockford, Springfield, Sugar Grove, Tinley Park, Urbana, Wisconsin, Woodstock
WARD 4: Des Plaines East (East of Dee Rd)
WARD 5: Morton Grove, Niles, Park Ridge
WARD 6: Chicago, Calumet Park, Lincolnwood, Skokie
WARD 7: Arlington Heights, Des Plaines West (west of Dee Rd), Mount Prospect, Prospect Heights
WARD 8: Glenview, Grayslake, Gurnee, Lake Zurich, Long Grove, Northbrook, Palatine, Riverwood, Round Lake, Vernon Hills, Wheeling
WARD 2: Aurora, Bolingbrook, Burr Ridge, Darien, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Lemont, Lisle, Naperville, Oswego, Westmont, Woodridge
WARD 3: Evergreen Park, Flossmoor, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Oak Forest, Orland Park, Palos Hills, Peoria, Rockford, Springfield, Sugar Grove, Tinley Park, Urbana, Wisconsin, Woodstock
WARD 4: Des Plaines East (East of Dee Rd)
WARD 5: Morton Grove, Niles, Park Ridge
WARD 6: Chicago, Calumet Park, Lincolnwood, Skokie
WARD 7: Arlington Heights, Des Plaines West (west of Dee Rd), Mount Prospect, Prospect Heights
WARD 8: Glenview, Grayslake, Gurnee, Lake Zurich, Long Grove, Northbrook, Palatine, Riverwood, Round Lake, Vernon Hills, Wheeling
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