The Seniors Fellowship of St. Ignatious Knanaya Church is a ministry dedicated to honoring, supporting, and engaging our senior members by fostering a vibrant community rooted in faith, fellowship, and service. Recognizing the invaluable wisdom, experience, and spiritual strength of our elders, the fellowship provides opportunities for meaningful social interaction, spiritual growth, lifelong learning, and mutual care.

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"Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life." — Proverbs 16:31

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Our mission is to ensure that every senior member feels welcomed, respected, connected, and actively involved in the life of the parish. Through regular gatherings, prayer meetings, educational sessions, recreational activities, and outreach programs, we strive to promote physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. This ministry welcomes all seniors in our wider community — members of our congregation and neighbours alike, regardless of religious background.

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Objectives

• Strengthen fellowship among senior parishioners.

• Encourage active participation in parish life and ministries.

• Provide opportunities for spiritual enrichment through prayer, reflections, and retreats.

• Promote healthy aging through educational seminars and wellness programs.

• Support seniors by connecting them with parish resources, transportation assistance, and pastoral care.

• Preserve and celebrate the rich traditions, faith, and cultural heritage of the Knanaya community.

 

Planned Activities

• Monthly fellowship gatherings with refreshments and social interaction.

• Prayer meetings, Bible reflections, and spiritual talks.

• Annual Seniors Breakfast Fellowship.

• Day retreats and pilgrimages.

• Health awareness sessions with medical professionals.

• Technology workshops to help seniors use smartphones, video calls, online banking, and church digital services.

• Recreational activities, games, music, and cultural programs.

• Intergenerational events involving youth and families.

• Visits to homebound and hospitalized parishioners.

• Transportation support for seniors attending church services and fellowship events.

 

Our Commitment

The Seniors Fellowship reflects our parish's commitment to caring for those who have faithfully nurtured our community over the years. Together, we seek to create an environment where seniors continue to grow in faith, build lasting friendships, share their life experiences, and remain an integral part of parish life.

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We warmly invite all senior members of our parish to join the Seniors Fellowship and become part of this joyful and supportive community. Together, let us continue to grow in faith, friendship, and service.

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Inaugural Seniors Fellowship Committee

To establish and guide the Seniors Fellowship, the parish appointed the following members to serve on the inaugural committee. Their leadership and dedication will help foster a welcoming and vibrant ministry that supports the spiritual, social, and pastoral well-being of our senior parishioners.

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Office Bearers

• President: Abraham Joseph

• Secretary: Abraham Cherian

• Trustee: Saju Kurian

 

Committee Members

• Dr. Jacob Punnaran

• Jacob Abraham

• Susan Jacob

• Kuruvilla Jacob

• Roney Abraham

• Achammakutty Abraham

• Leelamma Elias

 

The parish extends its sincere gratitude to each committee member for generously accepting this responsibility and looks forward to their leadership in building a strong, active, and faith-filled Seniors Fellowship for the benefit of our senior community.