St.Joseph's Bethleham Church
The name Chullickal is comes from the Chullickal family that donated the plot of 61 cents of land for the construction of a Church for the Christian Community, the Parishioners' of Our Lady of Life Church, Mattancherry living at the southern boundary of the same parish. Earlier the place, where the present church was situated, was known as Chakamparambu. The Chullickal family was then living in a place called Vaikathusserry. A thatched shrine was erected at the site already in the year 1868. In 1883 a small Chapel replaced it. As the lifelong ambitions of the Christian Communities of this area, in1889 a Church in Indo-Baroque Style was constructed by the Mattancherry Church with the help and co-operation of the faithful residing at Chullickal and started using as a Sub-Station of the Parish. Even though the Church was dedicated to St. Joseph the Worker, the Church was Known as St. Joseph's Bethlehem Church, Chullickal, as it is situated in the Eastern boundary of Nazareth Parish.
Parish Activities
Holy Childhood Day Celebration
On 9th February, The Thirubalasakyam of the parish celebrated their day with a solem rally and Holy Mass led by the children of the association.
Distribution FF Certificate
Send off and Distribution of Faith Formation Certificate to Plus Two Students.This year we had 21 students who had completed their twelve years of faith formation.
Thirubalasakhyam, restarted
Thirubalasakhyam, (Holy Childhood) restarted from January 2025. Around 30 children used to gather at St Philomena's chapel every second and fourth saturday to celebrate faith.
Catechism Anniversary
Spectra 2025, the annual day of catechism department of the parish celebrated the on 19 th January 2024. Fr Lijesh Kaliparambil, the diocesan director of Catechesis inaugurated the meeting.
Golden Jubilee Souvenir
Golden Jubilee Souvenir was published by Rev. Fr Peter Chadayangadu and first copy was given to Mrs. Esther Raphael.
Bethlehem Fest
Christmas Celebrations in Family Units were conducted from 16 to 21 December
The Blessing of St Philomena's Chapel
The ground floor chapel dedicated to St Philomena was blessed on 20th December by Rt. Rev. Dr James Raphael Anaparambil, the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Cochin.
Lent Season
The Holy season of Lent began on 5 th March, Ash Wednesday. The parish prepares for the great celebration of Holy Week.
Office Bearers in Family Units
New office bearers took charge in the family unit meeting in the Month of March.
Annual Exam Of Cathechism
Annual exam of catechism students conducted on 23rd February 2025.
Adoration Led By CML
An adoration for Students who are appearing for board exams were led by CML Unit of parish on 23rd February 2025
Samariya Oldage Home Visit
Samariya Old Age Home visit by Catechism Students on 23rd February 2025.
Bible Convention
Parish members prayerfully participated in the Diocesan Bible convention conducted from 12 to 16 February, 2025 at Aquinas College ground Edacochin.
Holy Childhood Day Celebration
On 9th February, The Thirubalasakyam of the parish celebrated their day with a solem rally and Holy Mass led by the children of the association.
Distribution FF Certificate
Send off and Distribution of Faith Formation Certificate to Plus Two Students.This year we had 21 students who had completed their twelve years of faith formation.
Thirubalasakhyam, restarted
Thirubalasakhyam, (Holy Childhood) restarted from January 2025. Around 30 children used to gather at St Philomena's chapel every second and fourth saturday to celebrate faith.
Catechism Anniversary
Spectra 2025, the annual day of catechism department of the parish celebrated the on 19 th January 2024. Fr Lijesh Kaliparambil, the diocesan director of Catechesis inaugurated the meeting.
Golden Jubilee Souvenir
Golden Jubilee Souvenir was published by Rev. Fr Peter Chadayangadu and first copy was given to Mrs. Esther Raphael.
Bethlehem Fest
Christmas Celebrations in Family Units were conducted from 16 to 21 December
The Blessing of St Philomena's Chapel
The ground floor chapel dedicated to St Philomena was blessed on 20th December by Rt. Rev. Dr James Raphael Anaparambil, the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Cochin.
Lent Season
The Holy season of Lent began on 5 th March, Ash Wednesday. The parish prepares for the great celebration of Holy Week.
Office Bearers in Family Units
New office bearers took charge in the family unit meeting in the Month of March.
Annual Exam Of Cathechism
Annual exam of catechism students conducted on 23rd February 2025.
Adoration Led By CML
An adoration for Students who are appearing for board exams were led by CML Unit of parish on 23rd February 2025
Samariya Oldage Home Visit
Samariya Old Age Home visit by Catechism Students on 23rd February 2025.
Bible Convention
Parish members prayerfully participated in the Diocesan Bible convention conducted from 12 to 16 February, 2025 at Aquinas College ground Edacochin.
Holy Childhood Day Celebration
On 9th February, The Thirubalasakyam of the parish celebrated their day with a solem rally and Holy Mass led by the children of the association.
Prayer to St Antony
Holy St. Anthony gentlest of Saints, your love for God and charity for His creatures, made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Encouraged by this thought, I implore you to obtain for me [mention request here].
gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms. The gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Amen.
News & Updates
Christmas Eve December 25, 2024
New Year Mass
