In connection with the Lenten season, St. Thomas Syro Malabar Parish conducted an Annual retreat on 03-04-2011 at Bonsecures Sisters Convent School ground, Little Mount. Rev.Fr.Jose Panthalookaran (Former chaplain, Chennai Mission) Vicar, Nithyasahaya Matha Church, West Chalakudy, was the retreat preacher. Renewal of Christian family life was the main thrust of his preaching.   Whether you’re married or not , this retreat helped us a real life direction on building up the marriage that God created for us. It is one of the most challenging, yet rewarding , experiences of life.

This retreat was open to all couples who wish to come and be instructed and encouraged in their marriages by what the Bible has to say concerning the blessings and responsibilities of the husband and wife relationship. The retreat for married couples was focused on offering spiritual guidance to couples and helping them to overcome the challenges of a fulfilling married life.Rev.Fr.Jose Panthalookaran explained and enacted with light moments of day-to-day life relationships among couples. Showers of blessings were poured out at the time of Holy Hour, Confession and Holy Qurbana.

At the same time there were a Christeen retreat done for the Catechism students guided by Rev. Fr. George Athapilly CMI and Mrs. Sophy Joseph.

Retreats provided opportunities for parishioners to meditate, pray, learn and participate in fellowship. The coordinators(especially Rijo Xavier and Rajesh Joy), Youths, Trustees and Secretary made the retreat a memorable one — from the venue arrangement to even the type of food served.

We all from Syro Malabar little mount community thank our Parish Priest who arranged us a wonderful retreat.