Posted On : 19 Jul 2019

The meeting of S.C.C. (Small Christian Communities) of Bagdogra Diocese took place on 18.07.2019 at 10:30 am in Loyola Pastoral Centre, Matigarah. The meeting began with Bible procession followed by reading a passage from the Bible and invocation of the Holy Spirit. Then Bishop Vincent led everyone into prayer and after the prayer he shared a short reflection on the reading and gave a short input on S.C.C. There were two main agendas of the meeting. The first was to get feedback from the participants on the SCC seminar conducted by Fr. Rajesh Kujur, the State and National coordinator of S.C.C. The second agenda was to have an election for the formation of a new D.S.T. (Diocesan Service Team). All the parish members, the priests and the religious shared that the seminar on S.C.C. by Fr. Rajesh Kujur was very fruitful and effective one. Many shared that they came to know about S.C.C. in a more deeper level and its impact on the society and on religion as a whole. Till recent past, S.C.C. was perceived as a pious group but now the realization has dawned upon the people as to what S.C.C. is. The members also shared about the functioning of S.C.C. in their respective parishes. After the feedback and the sharing session, much awaited election for the formation of new D.S.T. took place. The names of new D.S.T. members are as follows:- Name , Status Parish/Residence 1. + Vincent Aind President Bishop’s House, Siliguri 2. Fr. John Tigga S.J. Coordinator Loyola Pastoral Centre 3. Fr. Mathias Toppo Asst. Coordinator Hansqua 4. Sr. Christina Minj DSA Member Faudijote 5. Sr. Celestina Surin SMI Member Titlidangi 6. Mr. MuktiPrakash Member Gulma 7. Mr. Francis Tirkey Member Hansqua 8. Ms. Karuna Ekka Member Hatighisa 9. Ms. Sujata Kerketta Member Garidhura 10. Ms. Babita Munda Member Garidhura 11. Mr. Patrick Bara Member Matigarah 12. Mr. Kiran Ekka Member Adhikari The meeting concluded with thanksgiving prayer followed by an Agape (Reported by Fr. John Tigga SJ).