Upcoming Events:Seminar on challenges faced by North American Knanaya Community - March 2nd, 2014 (Sunday)Dear KCS members,
Chicago KCS organizes a seminar on March 02, 2014(this coming Sunday) at 6.00 PM at community center on challenges being faced by North American Knanaya Community within and without with the aim of arriving at a general consensus among us on the exact state of affairs in regards to these challenges and possible solutions for them. All KCS members are requested to be a part of this seminar and they will be free to express their views and suggestions in a cordial and friendly environment to solve an issue that has been persistently bothering us for the last three decades. This seminar will carefully examine our previous actions to resolve our issue, formulate ideas for future course of steps and explore on how we can move forward with the possibility of having a widely recognized common platform/united front to raise our concerns instead of making movements/ arguments from isolated pockets. Let's join the seminar and voice our opinions. The choice is in our hands whether we should take appropriate and viable steps to uphold our identity or let our identity go from slow disintegration into a complete wipeout. Thank you. KCS Executive Board 
Convention NewsCultural 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
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Current EventsKCS 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
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
Tomy Kannala, KCS Resource Committee 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. 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. Obituary - Mariamma Joseph - 01/14/2014
Chicago KCS regrets to inform you that Mrs.Mariamma Joseph Idiyalil (91) passed away today in Chicago.
She is the wife of late Joseph Idiyalil. She is survived by children - Thomas(Elsy); Cyriac (late Sally); Marykutty (Jose Karikkanalil-Tampa); Sunny(Mercy) and Raju(Jackie). Wake service will be held on Friday(1/17) at St. Mary's Knanaya Catholic Church in Morton Grove from 3.00 PM to 9.00 PM. Funeral Mass will be held at 9.30 AM on Saturday at St. Mary's Knanaya Catholic Church. Burial services will be held at Knanaya cemetery in Morton Grove followed by the funeral. Chicago KCS extends its heartfelt condolences to surviving family members. |
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