St. Thomas Forane Church
St. Thomas Forane Church
Jalahalli, Banagalore, Karnataka 560 013

Mathruvedi

Prayer to Blessed Virgin Mary

O God, who by the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, did prepare a worthy dwelling place for Your Son, we beseech You that, as by the foreseen death of this, Your Son, You did preserve her from all stain, so too You would permit us, purified through her intercession, to come unto You. Immaculate Virgin, by the holy will of your Son my Lord Jesus Christ, you are my Mother in Heaven. Your Immaculate Heart is full of love, mercy, and compassion for sinners like me. O Holy Mary, assist us in our present necessity. By your Immaculate Conception, O Mary conceived without sin, we humbly beseech you from the bottom of our heart to intercede for us with your Divine Son and ask that we be granted the favour for which we now plead.

Amen.

Co Patrons – St. Monica, St. Gianna Beretta Molla

About Us

The term “Mathruvedi” translates to “Mother’s Forum”. It is a women’s organization that primarily focuses on fostering the spiritual growth, welfare, and empowerment of women within the Syro Malabar community. It serves as a platform for women to come together, engage in prayer, promote their faith, and actively participate in the life of the church which empowers them to make a positive difference within their families and society at large.

Moto: “Mother – Light and Life of the family”

Activities

  • Prayer and Devotion: Aiming at inculcating Prayer and Devotion as a group, Mathruvedi organises and participates in reciting Chain Rosary, Prayers for Eight-day lent, 1000 beads rosary, Vanakamasam prayers and organises Yearly Mass.
  • Acts of Service: Inspired from the Corporal acts of Mercy, various initiatives were carried out as part of Year of Care including Feeding the Hungry: Monetary assistance was donated to two families living in underprivileged circumstances near Parish premises.
  • Clothing the Needy: Used clothes were collected and segregated from parishioners to donate to those in need of it.
  • Visiting the Sick: Members visited Asha Bhavan, Carmelaram – Old Age Destitute Home, spent time with the residents and provided monetary support to them
  • Visiting the Elderly: Across the year, members visited many elderly and aging parishioners especially those living by themselves to offer a listening ear and comfort them.
  • Visiting the Imprisoned: Members visited Kolbe Home, Carmelaram – Rehabilitation Centre for the Prisoners’ Children and donated grocery items and cash.
  • Sheltering the Homeless: Members visited Sumanahalli Leprosy Rehabilitation Training Centre and donated towards ‘Project Shelter’ to Fr. George Kannanthanam.
  • Visiting Orphans: Members visited an Orphanage – Akasaparavakal, Bylakere to spend time with the inmates.
  • Praying for the Departed: Throughout the year, members diligently attend funeral services of the departed in the Parish and also visit bereaved families, pray for them and offer condolences.
  • Charity and Donations:
    Mathruvedi also actively contributes towards Charity and Donations to numerous including the deprived, hungry, sick and those in need.

 

 

Events

Aug 20

Health Checkup and Blood Donation Camp: Mathruvedi organized a free medical checkup . . .

Mar 3

29th Annual Day along with Women’s Day was celebrated on 3rd March 2024 with Holy Mass followed by Public Meeting, Prize distributions...

Office Bearers

Sr.Teena Alphonse
Animator  
Sonia Thamby
President  
Jolly Eappachan
Secretary  
Jaisy Francis
Treasurer  
Bincy James
Vice- President  
Rani Joshi
Jt. Secretary  
Jessy Babu
Treasurer (Mandya Diocese)  
Susan Sunny
Forane Co-originator