TIAMPO MEMORIAL HALL ALBUM NUMBER 7
Dear Friends,
These are the photos clicked during March-April 2019, springtime in Canada. A lot of progress of the construction of Tiampo Memorial Hall can be witnessed through these photos. You will notice through this album that a lot of interior design work will be accomplished in the following months. Due to incessant rains and other technical hurdles the exterior work slowed down dramatically in February and March, yet the intensity of the work is continuing. Frs. Alexander and Melvin Pinto have been not only catering to the continuous groups that visit Carmel Hill, but also doing the extra work of monitoring the progress of the hall. Ms. Helen Tiampo visited the site on April 14th with Fr. Rudolf and was very satisfied with the progress done so far. Mr. Steve Creighton has been very helpful to fix a few problems at the site with the assistance of the architect and engineers. We hope to complete the work in the coming months, but the exact date of completion is yet to be confirmed. Now that Fr. Rajesh Madtha the new community member has just joined Little Flower Monastery on June 15th, he will be contributing his share in shaping this place.
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TIAMPO MEMORIAL HALL ALBUM NUMBER 6
Dear Friends,
It has been a considerable time that we updated you on our ongoing construction of Tiampo Memorial Hall at North Deroche Road, Carmel Hill. The construction work slowed down during winter time especially in December 2018. Now that there the weather condition has improved, we see a lot of work in progress. You will notice over all construction work and in a very special way you see a small foundation has been put for the boiler. This facility is designed to cut the cost of heating system. It will work with chopped wood. The technology is simple, ecological, perennial and cost effective. It is enough that once in two months the chopped wood is loaded into the system and the boiler will work through without interruption and no need for any fuel or gas. The present system in the monastery works with propane gas and is expensive. This will be sorted out and both connections (wood and propane gas) will be in place in case there is an emergency. We had the pleasure of working with the community members especially Fr. Alexander Braganza, superior and director of the Institute, who has been monitoring the work as well as the security matters at the site throughout. We acknowledge special attention given by Steve Creighton whenever we ran into some trouble at the site. He has been very engaging in this process. More photos will be posted in the forthcoming album.
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TIAMPO MEMORIAL HALL ALBUM NO. 5
Dear Friends,
Here I enclose Tiampo Memorial Hall album no. 5. The work has continued even during this winter due to better weather conditions. The wooden beams of the hall are getting in place. The wood which is imported from Germany is called CLT (cross laminated technology) has the resistance to climate fluctuations and durable for 150-200 years. They are chemically processed and machine glued together. Each beam has approximately 8 layers of wood pressed together with a type of glue that does not allow moisture or heat penetration. With CLT wooden beams even 12 story buildings are erected in North American continent. This CLT technology is safe and fire resistant. Please click below this link for more information on the type of buildings built here in North American continent:
We had a rare visitor to our property, Fr. Ivan Sanctis from Edmonton community who was here for a few days for his annual retreat. The donor Ms. Helen Tiampo too visited the site and was very happy with the progress of the work. Please click the link below for photos. Its a huge album with photos taken on different occasions.
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TIAMPO MEMORIAL HALL ALBUM NO. 4
Dear Friends,
This is Album number 4 of Tiampo Memorial Hall under construction at Carmel Hill (Canada). The mounting of wooden walls has begun. The wood that is needed for the entire hall has already been stacked in the compound. A lot of space cleared around the hall is for parking lots approximately for 200 cars. We are grateful to Fr. Alexander Brangaza (Superior) and Fr. Melvin Pinto for sacrificing their time both in managing the programs at Little Flower Monastery and monitoring the work that is taking place at the construction site. Please click the link below for latest photos.
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TIAMPO MEMORIAL HALL ALBUM NO. 3
Dear Friends,
Here are the latest photos of the ongoing construction of Tiampo Memorial Hall at Carmel Hill, Canada. We have obtained the basic necessary permissions from the Fraser Valley District and the foundation of the Hall is almost complete. We had the great privilege of having Helen visit the site on September 10th. Fr. Alexander Braganza and Fr. Melvin Pinto offered us their wonderful hospitality in the Monastery. The ground Engineer of Alfred Horie Constructions, Mr. Dennis Cardin showed us the site and explained in detail how this hall will be constructed. The next move of the construction of the Hall will be raising of the walls. The material for this second phase has already arrived from Germany. These photos clicked by Rev. Fr. Alexander Braganza OCD, Superior, Little Flower Monastery.
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TIAMPO MEMORIAL HALL WORK PROGRESS ALBUM NO. 2
Dear Friends,
Here in Canada we have a wonderful hot summer. It’s really great to have the Sun with his full force on us during this time of the year, especially this year. The work at Tiampo Memorial Hall at North Deroche Road is in full swing. With all the initial hurdles overcome we have a temporary building work permit thanks to the hard work of our Architect John Clarke, Darrell Wickstrom and Steve Creighton. The basic foundation work is almost complete. You can see the infrastructure being slowly in up word swing process. Due to summer holidays the work is a bit slowed down but will certainly pick up as soon as the summer holidays are over. A lot of underground work is complete and now we wait for the wooden structures to arrive from Germany. You can still see a lot of concrete work that is completed. Huge road work is in progress and a big parking lot is being constructed. You can see the huge pile of stones dug out of the foundation excavation which will be crushed on site and used for the construction of the hall. Please click the link below for the visuals of the work site of Tiampo Memorial Hall.
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CONSTRUCTION WORK PROGRESS OF TIAMPO MEMORIAL HALL AT CARMEL HILL
Dear Friends,
The work at Carmel Hill has begun with full force with the construction of Tiampo Memorial Hall progressing rapidly. The recent developments are the ground is cleared and the stones are crushed and removed. Infrastructure for the Hall construction is getting ready. The underground water and sewer equipment has been already installed like septic tank, pumps etc. Now the work will continue to erect concrete pillars and then the basic structure will be seen. For more details please click the link below.
Fr. Rudolf V. D’Souza OCD
Canadian Carmelite Charitable Society
Vancouver – Canada
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TIAMPO MEMORIAL HALL AT CARMEL HILL – CANADA
Dear Friends,
Here I send you photos of the construction of the Tiampo Memorial Hall at Carmel Hill – Canada. We will be regularly updating you the progress of the work. The ground has been cleared of stones and rubble as on in the first week of March 2018. This work has been massive as practically the adjacent mountainous area had to be brought to the level of the existing Little Flower Monastery. We are yet to get permit from the District as some conditions are to be fulfilled. We are grateful to all the work force for this tremendous job. A very special thanks to Helen.
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Dear Friends,
Here are the first shots at the on going progress of the external Stations of the Cross at Carmel Hill – Little Flower Monastery. The trail of the Stations of the Cross extends to more than a kilometer and goes right up to the adjacent mountain at the back of the monastery. We are happy to note that a lot of people have already paid a visit and many come to do the devotion of the Stations of the Cross. You can also see Rev. Fr. Alexander Braganza who has been recently appointed Superior at Carmel Hill. The Stations of the Cross will be officially inaugurated when Rev. Fr. Charles Serrao (Provincial) will make his pastoral visitation in September this year.
Enjoy the photos
Fr. Rudolf V. D’Souza OCD
Canadian Carmelite Charitable Society
www.cccsocd.ca
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CARMEL HILL CANADA – GETTING STRONGER AND BIGGER – PHOTOS MAY-JULY 2016
Dear Friends,
It is my pleasure to let you know that our Monastery in Canada: Little Flower Monastery (Carmel Hill) is getting stronger and bigger. Since May this year till the end of July we had approximately 11 groups ranging from Bible Study group, Neo Catecuminal group, Jesuits Students, Aspirant Deacons, Angelina’s Prayer Group, Lay sisters, Lay people, Blessed Sacrament Parish prayer Group etc. have come and experienced God and our hospitality. We are excited that many more have booked our facility and it is growing stronger and bigger. We have heard reports of our Monastery from far East of Canada (Ontario) to Vancouver a distance of 7000 kms. We get many visitors and are excited to know that this facility is indeed growing. Bro. Frank Sharma a new aspirant is doing his pre-postulancy in our facility and Bro. Joseph Giroux is continuing his religious life with regular prayer and community life and Fr. Alwyn Sequiera is managing the whole campus with caliber and expertise with the help of the community members. Apart from the lay people many diocesan priests have been visiting the facility and getting to know what Carmelites can offer to their parishioners. With the Blessings of Archbishop Michael Miller CSB who has been the greatest support of this Monastery we are growing in our attempt at sharing our charism to the whole Vancouver Archdiocese. Moreover, many Christian denomination groups are interested in using our facility for Bible Study, prayer and spiritual-theological formation. This has been a great gift to Karnataka Goa Province and we are ever grateful to Helen Chua Tiampo and her team that supports her vision for the Carmelites in Canada.
With regards and prayers
Fr. Rudolf V. D’Souza OCD
Canadian Carmelite Charitable Society
Dear Friends,
This is to share the joy of the arrival of the Stations of the Cross statues from the USA (Dallas) and we have unpacked them and kept in our barn. When the winter is over we install them from the Monastery to Mountain top with a beautiful trail for the use of the faithful who will visit our Monastery. We are immensely grateful to Helen and her company and those involved in making this dream come true.
Thanking you
Fr. Rudolf V. D’Souza OCD
Canadian Carmelite Charitable Society
www.cccsocd.ca
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FINALIZED ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN OF “THE LITTLE FLOWER FORMATION HOUSE & SPIRITUALITY CENTRE.
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ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS (Part1)
ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS (part2)
ALBUM NO. 32: SNAP SHOTS AT CARMEL HILL
Dear Friends,
Here I present to you the latest Album no. 32, containing various snap shots of/at Carmel Hill. These photos were clicked at random from March 19th to May 15th (2016). You will find in the first section the furnishing of the commercial kitchen, visit by our Architect John Clark and Paul Ownes, a special Photo of our dear Archbishop Michael Miller CSB, valuable visit by our dear Fr. Johannes Gorantla (Definitor General from Rome), the photos of a few groups who spent time at Carmel Hill and are totally amazed at nature, surroundings and the beauty of the place; Fr. Alwyn and Bro. Joseph Giroux the community members who manage the facility beautifully and a few nuns who spent time at our facility for spiritual recollection. All looks good at Carmel Hill; and the preparations are on to accommodate new groups in the coming days and weeks. We thank again in a special way Helen Chua Tiampo who made all this possible through her team of advisors, estate planners, accountants, and lawyers; and a special remembrance of her dear parents: Jaime and Josephina Chua Tiampo and we pray for the repose of their souls.
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Thanking you for your prayerful support and encouragement.
Sincerely
Fr. Rudolf V. D’Souza OCD
BLESSING AND DEDICATION OF THE LITTLE FLOWER MONASTERY CHAPEL ON MARCH 19TH, 2016
Dear Friends,
Here I send you photos of the Blessing and Dedication of the Little Flower Monastery Chapel by Archbishop Michael Miller CSB on March 19th 2016 – Solemnity of St. Joseph, Patron of Canada. The weather was perfect and was the first day of Spring this year. Along with the Secular Carmelites there were 75 guests present for the celebration. Fr. Jerald D’Souza organized the liturgical celebration taking care of the meticulous details printed in the liturgical guide and distributed. Frs. Alwyn Sequeira, the Superior of the house, Bro. Joseph Giroux OCD, the bursar and Frs. Steyn Mascarenhas, Rajesh Madtha, Jason Tellis and Fr. Richard Francis D’Souza OCD were present on the occasion. Archbishop solemnly began the celebration blessing the Holy Water at the entrance of the Chapel and sprinkling on the faithful as he processed into the Chapel. After the readings Archbishop preached a spiritually enriching homily highlighting the importance of the blessing and dedication of a Chapel which has its roots in the Old and the New Testament. During the mass Solemn and long prayers of dedication were recited and sung; and the Litany of the Holy Saints was sung, after which the anointing of the Altar was held in a very solemn way; abundant oil was poured on the Altar Marble Slab and in a special way the Altar Relic was blessed and incense was burnt. After the celebration and before the final Blessing Fr. Rudolf V. D’Souza thanked the Archbishop for all his help and guidance and thanked each and every one who was instrumental in making this Blessing ceremony a great spiritual nourishment and experience. We thank Molly Dias and Susan and Larry for their help.
Helen’s parents Jaime and Josephine Chua Tiampo were specially remembered and gratefully acknowledged Helen’s contribution towards this massive building of the Little Flower Monastery. On this occasion we thank all those involved in this project: Helen’s Estate Planners, her lawyers Darrel Wickstrom, Leo Amighetti, Accounting department KPMG represented by Pam Prior, Kent, Emmet McGrath, Helen’s secretary Steve Creighton, Francis Wong and others. May God bless them all for their time, efforts and their contribution. We also thank the Architect John Clark, Paul Owens, the Alfred Horie Constructions: Steve Paone, Dennis Cadrain and his helpers.
Fr. Rudolf V. D’Souza OCD
Canadian Carmelite Charitable Society
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AERIAL SHOTS OF OUR MONASTERY AT CARMEL HILL
Dear friends,
Here is one of the aerial shots or drone shots of our property and the monastery at Carmel Hill.
This and other photos were clicked by Dennis Cadrain. We all thank him for this unique service to us.
Fr. Rudolf V. D’Souza OCD
Canadian Carmelite Charitable Society
LITTLE FLOWER MONASTERY: COMPARATIVE ALBUM: FEBRUARY 24, 2015 and 2016
Dear Friends,
Good morning. Hope you had a wonderful week. Here I send you a comparative album of the photos clicked on February 24th in 2015 and on February 24th 2016. This comparison will certainly raise your eyebrows as to the work that is accomplished within one year from the moment we started cutting trees to the completion of the landscaping around the monastery. We will be posting the 31st album shortly. Thank you for your support and interest in this venture.
Fr. Rudolf V. D’Souza OCD
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LITTLE FLOWER MONASTERY ALBUM NO. 31 – First Visitors – Come and See
Dear Friends,
Here are the first visitors to our facility. When we met Archbishop Michael Miller CSB recently he said to us that a Diocesan Spirituality institute “Rosemary Heights” has been shut down due to maintenance costs as that building was old. He told us that there are many groups who would want to come and use our facility. Already a few groups have booked our facility after April this year. This is very encouraging to us. Well, we will make the best use of this opportunity to diffuse Carmelite Spirituality and to be a great service to the people of God and to the Archdiocese of Vancouver.
All the best,
Fr. Rudolf V. D’Souza OCD
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