RTPTCA Logo released

Joseph AnandDecember 3, 2017Association Meetings

The newly designed logo of the RTP Tamil Catholic Association was released by Rev. Fr. Gnanapragasam on the 19th of November 2017, after the monthly Holy Mass. The logo was received by the Association President Mr. Lazar.

RTPTCA LogoInterpreting our logo

Our logo represents who we are. The globe in the logo in Indian tricolors symbolizes our ancestry and culture and where we came from. The church in US colors symbolizes the community we have built in the USA. Our families are at the center of our church and our faith; we have come together under one roof (the triangle area, where we live) and our religious identity (the cross) binds us together.

The final logo design is based on a logo competition held earlier in the year where many enthusiastic children participated. The winners of the logo competition will win prizes during our Christmas get-together.

A big thank you to all those who contributed into creating the logo.

 

RTPTCA – First General Body Meeting

Site AdminFebruary 25, 2017Association Meetings
RTPTCA – First General Body Meeting

The very first General Body Meeting of RTP Tamil Catholic Association was held on the 18th of February at Lourdes Matha Syro-Malabar Catholic Church at 7.30 pm.  Seventeen families participated in the meeting.

 

The meeting started with the blessings of Rev.Fr. Gnanapragasam, Spiritual Director of RTPTCA and Rev.Fr Lourduraj Alapathy. President Lazar welcomed the gathering and gave background and context to the starting of the Association. He highlighted that we have been celebrating Tamil Mass for around 15 years and it was time to take this group to the next level. He also introduced the Board of Directors.

 

Secretary Saveriar traced the formation of the Association from idea to fruition. Antony, one of the Directors of the Board, gave an inspirational speech about coming together for the good of others. He highlighted several initiatives that could be done as part of the Association, including Catechism and volunteering. Another Board Director, Juliet, outline voluntary activities that the Association will take up. She will be communicating more details in due course. Treasurer Joseph outlined the membership structure and fee, followed by a Vote of Thanks by Vice President Francis Albert.

 

This was followed by a Q&A in which members came up with questions and very good suggestions. After which, the meeting was adjourned.