From the Editors Desk

Welcome to the March – 2008 issue of the UKKCA monthly news letter. On behalf of the UKKCA Central Committee I wish you all a Happy Easter.

National Council Meeting

The Next National Council meeting will be held on 12^th of April 2008 (Saturday) at St. Peters Community Hall, Hall Street, Walsall, Birmingham WS2 8JU.

 All the National Council Members are cordially invited. The meeting will start at 11:00 AM and expected to be completed at 04:45 PM. Please let me know

your participation before the end of this month.

UKKCA – New Proposed Constitution

The new proposed constitution of UKKCA has been updated on the website. Please visit www.ukkca.com for more information.

UKKCA Annual Convention – 2008 – 19^th of July 2008

The 7^th UKKCA Convention will be held on 19^th of July 2008 at New Brompton College, Marlborough Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5HT. The whole day

programs begins with High Mass celebrated by His Grace Mar Mathew Moolakkattu and co-celebrants are Fr. Saji Malayilputhenpurayil, Fr. Saji Thottathil

and Fr. Cyriac Mattathil followed by Holy Communion, traditional & ceremonial procession, general body meeting, inauguration of the UK KCYL and thereafter,

cultural and musical extravaganza. If you have any valuable suggestions please let the central committee and Mr. Sunny Mailadumpara know.

UKKCA Convention 2008 – Sponsorships are Invited

Sponsorships are invited for the 7^th UKKCA Annual Convention @ Gillingham, Kent in the following categories.

                                            1) Mega Sponsor £ 3000

                                            2) Grant Sponsor £ 1500

                                            3) Sponsor £ 500

                                            4) Family Sponsor £ 150

For more details or criteria and benefits please visit www.ukkca.com

First Holy Communion

If you need any details please do contact the members of the central committee or the Mr. Sunny Mailadampara (Programme Coordinator).

Traditional & Ceremonial Procession

We have got nearly 150 meters space for the procession. This year we are trying to arrange a grand procession before the general meeting. Any sorts of

Musical instruments, Banners etc…. are more than welcome. I personally feel this is the best opportunity to show the strength of every regions and units.

Transportation arrangements for the convention

Most of our units are now thinking about the transportation arrangements. Think!!!!!!! Are you all ready for the convention? Have you made any

arrangements for the transportation?????

Cultural Programs

Those who are interested to perform cultural programs on the 7^th UKKCA Annual Convention on 19^th of July, please contact your Regional / Unit

representatives at the earliest. You must give your names before the end of May 2008 and the CDs must reach the programme coordinator (Mr. Sunny

Mailadampara) before 15^th of June 2008. For more information please contact Mr. Sunny Joseph Mailadampara on 01233660415.

Food Quotations

United Kingdom Knanaya Catholic Association (UKKCA) invite food quotations for its members for the 7^th UKKCA Annual Convention at New Brompton

College, Marlborough Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5HT on 19^th of July 2008. Interested parties, please contact Mr. Aby Joseph Neduvampuzhayil on

07980737609. 

Units and Regions

The following are the Regions and Units functioning under United Kingdom Knanaya Catholic Association (UKKCA).

If you have any information about any other Knanaya Community in this country, please let us know. I only have informations from 6 regions and 19 active

units. Only the representatives from the above units and regions will be eligible to attend and cast the vote in the next national council meeting. 

Youth Zone

1)   Manchester Knanaya Catholic Association and KCYL Manchester is proudly presents Yuvajanotsavam 2008, which will be conducted on 29^th of

March 2008. Talented and interested Knanaya members above 10 years can take part in Yuvajanotsavam 2008. Competitions will take place in the following items:

                    A) Group Dance

                    B) Single Dance

                    C) Single Song

                    D) Fancy Dress

All winners will get a trophy and certificate with the cash award. The registrations must be done before 15^th of March 2008. Those who are interested,

please contact the Mr. Shaji Varakkudi on 01612904576 / 07727604242or Viju Koodakattumyalil on 01617955533 / 07727634087 or Mr. Thankachan

Chanackal on 01617963176 / 07894389911

Forthcoming Events. 

1)   Manchester Unit and KCYL Manchester - Yuvajanotsavam 2008 on 29^th of March 2008 More details updated on the website.

2)   Newcastle Unit – Easter Celebrations on 29^th of March 2009. More details updated on the website.

3)   Birmingham Region – Easter Celebrations on 30-03-2008. More details updated on the website.

4)   Swansea Unit – Annual Meeting and   Easter Celebrations on 05-04-2008. More details updated on the website.

5)   Bournemouth & Poole Unit – Easter celebrations on 5^th of April 2008. More details updated on the website.

6)   Liverpool Unit – Liverpool Kudumbamela will be held on 19^th of April 2008. More details updated on the website.

7)   Coventry & Warwickshire Unit – Annual meeting and Easter Celebrations on 26^th of April 2008. More details will follow.

8)   London Region - London Regional Knanaya Kudumbamela will be held on 17th May 2008. More details updated on the website.

Prayer Request 

1)   Please pray for the successful completion of the 7^th UKKCA Annual Convention @ Gillingham, Kent.

And Finally!!!!!

Let me take this opportunity to congratulate Manchester Region especially Mr. Shaji Varakkudi and Team for their great coordination and team work for

the forthcoming YUVAJANOTSAVAM 2008. On behalf of the UKKCA Central Committee I wish the Manchester Team every Success.

Thanking you,

Yours Truly,

For UKKCA Central committee,

Aby Joseph Neduvampuzhayil,

General Secretary (UKKCA) and Web Administrator,