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| Melvyn Brown Visits London Melvyn Brown is now visiting London to spend time with his son Warren and his daughter-in-Law Paula. Melvyn will be speaking to a number of groups on a variety of topics from the origins of the Anglo-Indian community, to Pro-Life and the present state of Christianity and Catholicism in India. ************************************************************************************** Joan Brown Loving Wife of Melvyn Brown “ One cannot imagine a home without a mother. So, when a mother passes away The home feels very empty. It can never be the same…” Those were the words of Fr.Pat Eaton, s.j. from his homily at the funeral Mass of Joan Henrietta Teresa Brown, wife of Melvyn Brown. Joan passed away peacefully on Sunday 10th August 2008 at Calcutta . The funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Mary’s church, Ripon Street , where forty years ago she married Melvyn and in the same church had her children Sabrina and Warren baptized. Over three hundred people attended the service, from the present MLA, Barry O’Brien to the entire Mantosh family, her many friends, relatives and all those she had prayed for over the passage of the years. Joan was indeed ,a woman of prayer. She prayed for people who visited her Home Of Divine Mercy and for all the petitions placed on the altar In his homily Fr.Pat Eaton said, “ A tree is judged by its fruit. From the fruitfulness that has emanated from 3 Elliott Road in the work of Melvyn and the careers of Warren and Sabrina, now well settled abroad, we know all the prayers, sacrifices, tears and guidance of Joan that went into it. “ Fr. Eaton went on to say, “.. behind every great man is a great woman. Joan made possible Melvyn’s documentation on the history of the A.I. community and his newsletters, his work with the Catholic youth in the Ambassadors For Jesus; his newsletters of the AFJ to promote Catholic unity ; untiringly propagating the devotions to the Divine Mercy and to Our Lady ; his work for poor A.I. families at Christmas and Easter…. “ Today we thank God on the passing away of a wife and mother whose prayers, Sacrifices, tears and care have been like a fruitful vine bearing much fruit. She is now at home with Jesus, Mary, her parents, family and friends where are no more tears, no more pain and no more sadness but only the joy of a faithful servant sharing the joy of her Master. “ When Melvyn Brown spoke from the pulpit he said, ‘ I know that Joan is with me and she will always be holding my hand as she did throughout in this lifetime and now in her spiritual form. I am strong in spirit as she had always wanted me to be …” The burial was at the Lower Circular Road Cemetery with the parish priest, Fr.Elias D’Mello blessing the grave and saying the prayers. Joan, Rest in Peace. http://wisdom154.tripod.com/joanbrown ****************************************************************************************** AMBASSADOR FOR JESUS-JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS 2008 (1978-2008) Melvyn Brown is the First Anglo-Indian, in India, to be the Founder of a Roman Catholic movement for Catholic Unity (1978-2008).The Ambassadors for Jesus celebrates three decades spent in showcasing Roman Catholic Unity through pageants, prayer meets, all night Vigils, rosary crusades, football tournaments, concerts, awards and a newsletter. The Ambassadors for Jesus, under direction of their Founder Melvyn Brown, and after four Spiritual Advisors, have spread Catholic Evangelization to almost an entire generation of youth and indulgent adults. The truth of the matter was emblazoned in the Latin saying, ¡§Deus volte¡¨, If God wills it. His Grace, Archbishop S. Lucas Sirkar, sdb, said in his Official letter: ¡§Hearty Congratulations on the occasion of the 30 years of service of AFJ in the Archdiocese of Kolkata. ¡§I assure you of my prayers and blessings on your apostolate¡¨. The DVD ¡§Colours of Christmas¡¨, produced by Melvyn Brown has also been sent for the 23rd International Catholic Film and Multimedia Festival, ¡§Niepokakanow 2008¡¨ Poland. AFJ JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS 2008 CHECKLIST „« Catholic Faith Quiz Contest „« AFJ Annual Awards „« Catholic Film Week „« Mothers Day „« AFJ Catholic Day „« Catholic Exhibition „« Catholic Day of Prayer „« Catholic Youth Fest „« AFJ Patrons Day „« Divine Mercy Day „« Catholic Christmas Treat Contact Melvyn Brown 3 Elliott Road Calcutta-700 016 West Bengal India Phone: 00 91 33 2217 1542 Email: melvynbrown_in@yahoo.co.uk ************************************************************************************ THE 22nd ANNUAL AFJ MILLENNIUM AWARDS 2008 In the realms of Lay Catholic evangelization, few have done as much as the Ambassadors For Jesus in Calcutta, India, under the direction of its Founder Melvyn Brown. The 22nd Millennium Award this year, 2008 is another addition to their repertoire. Preserving sustainable virtues to inspire future generations in the need to enhance genuine life values is the priority AFJ wields. This year the Awards dominate the Catholic scene with men and women who have gone ' beyond the call of duty ' to handle their immediate world of work and worship : bringing hope and love into difficult situations. Man of the Year, JOSEPH RODGERS. Joseph has had a chequered life, encountering the struggles of the average person and having the courage to assist them in their hour of need. Mr. Rodgers is an ex-army man , a teacher, educationist and a youth leader extraordinary, who goes out of his orbit most often to help the weak and the helpless. Joe ( as he likes being known by those close to him )is a sincere individual, humble, hard-working and often forgets to know when to take time off. He received 357 nominations more than his rival contender, Michael Robertson. Lifetime Achievement for Outstanding work in the field of Travel Agency and the hospitality industry, LESLIE PEREIRA. Lifetime Achievement for dedicated Teaching in the area of education, MARIE CHATELIER. Lifetime dedication to Medicine, the sick and infirm. Dr.L. M. HENRY Bridal-Dressmaking Award goes to MARIAN BEAUPERT. Lifetime Achievement in Business. CYRIL CARAPIET. Mother of the Year. GLORIA ANN TAYLOR. The Awards will be presented on Sunday 11th May 2008 at St.Thomas' Church Hall, Middleton Row, Calcutta. INDIA. Winners of the CATHOLIC QUIZ CONTEST will also receive their prizes at the above venue. The Winners are ; First Prize Sr. Clare Ukken, dsp. Second Prize Iris Costello and Third Prize Ann Mary Etto. Congratulations, Everyone. * * * * COLOURS OF CHRISTMAS THE LATEST DVD RELEASE Melvyn Brown produces his latest self sponsored not-for-profit DVD, entitled "Colours of Christmas", with some great insights into his life, thoughts,work and philosophy. Listen to some great Christmas carols from the talented Ambassadors for Jesus Choir girls. Melvyn Brown speaks about his work with the Catholic and Christian community in Calcutta and India.He speaks about his non-profit movement Ambassadors for Jesus, and his enduring passion and work for the Anglo-Indian community in Calcutta and worldwide. "Colours for Christmas" is a must for every Catholic and Anglo-Indian home worldwide. This DVD is also ideal for anyone who wishes to know more about that special and unique race called Anglo-Indians, who are making contributions to cultures and societies worldwide. "Colours for Christmas", is the ideal Christmas and New Year Gift! Contact Melvyn Brown,3 Elliott Road, Calcutta-700016.West Bengal,India. Phone: 00 91 33 22171542 MELVYN BROWN MEETS ALISTAIR McGOWAN FOR BBC'S WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? "I go to see a man called First he tells me that to be <¡§Anglo-Indian¡¨> does not mean that you were from an English family who ¡§happened to be living in India¡¨. To be Website Link to this article: http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/tv_and_radio/article2557645.ece *********************************************************************************** NOTICE: 'Anglo-Indian The Newsletter' is an individual non-profit venture of Mr. Melvyn Brown, who does not receive any funds from individuals or organizations in India or abroad.The work done for the community is a personal non-commercial venture of Mr. Melvyn Brown, who has a deep personal interest in the Anglo-Indian community as well as in the Catholic Church. *********************************************************************** ANGLO-INDIAN RESEARCH AND PRESERVATION BUREAU ANGLO-INDIAN THE NEWSLETTER: A Non-Profit Venture in service for the Community. "An International Voice of the Global Anglo-Indian Community" Founder: Melvyn Brown, ABTI(London) *Ex-Member Telephone/Telecommunications Advisory Committee, Government of India. *Winner of Indian Catholic Press Associate Award 2004. *Author of Eight Anglo-Indian Community Books. *Ex-Xaverian,Assistant-librarian,St.Xavier's College, Kolkata. ANGLO-INDIANS: This community is the only Minority,Christian,English-speaking community in the sub-continent of India which is over four hundred years old and has made a big contribution to Indian culture and society.This community has arisen out of the mixed marriages and alliances between british or european men and Indian women, during the Colonial period in India. MELVYN BROWN'S NEW WEBSITE You are all welcome to visit the new website on Melvyn Brown, the Founder of Anglo-Indian The Newsletter and the Ambassadors for Jesus, a Roman Catholic unification movement. Melvyn is the only Indian to be the Lay Founder of a Catholic movement.The link to the Brand New website is given below. http://wisdom154.tripod.com/melvynbrown *************************************************** NOTICE: 'Anglo-Indian The Newsletter' is an individual non-profit venture of Mr. Melvyn Brown, who does not receive any funds from individuals or organizations in India or abroad.The work done for the community is a personal non-commercial venture of Mr. Melvyn Brown, who has a deep personal interest in the Anglo-Indian community as well as in the Catholic Church. ********************************************************** ANGLO-INDIAN BOOKS PRESENTATION PACK A PACK OF SIX BOOKS 1. The Archives 2. History 3. Social Anthropology 4. Fairy Tales 5. Studies 6. Encyclopaedia ******************************************************* INDIA'S FIRST HOME ALTAR TO THE DIVINE MERCY The Ambassadors for Jesus under direction of Founder Mr. Melvyn Brown has created a Home Altar to Divine Mercy at 3 Elliott Road, Kolkata-700016. Phone 91-33-2217 1542.Mobile:9830192553 News of the Home Altar appeared in " The Herald", Kolkata and in the Secular Citizen, Mumbai. Prayer Cards, picture postcards of the Divine Mercy Home Altar are available on request.Contact Mr. Melvyn Brown. Prayer Petitions are welcome, they will be placed on the Divine Mercy Home Altar. ********************************************************* EASTER CELEBRATIONS IN KOLKATA 2005 Melvyn Brown celebrated Easter with Anglo-Indians and the Christian community in Calcutta by showing religious movies to members of the community during the Lenten season. An Easter party was also organised by Melvyn Brown and the Anglo-Indian Newsletter for the poor children in the community. It was a huge success and the children were thrilled with the Easter eggs and gifts. The Home of Melvyn Brown was kept open during Good Friday, for those christians who wished to pray to the Divine Mercy, while visiting the seven Churches in the city. Melvyn also took out several photos of the various street tableaus on the Passion of Christ which were taken out during Good Friday, by the different parishes. ********************************** THE FIRST EVER ANGLO-INDIAN FAIRY TALES' DRAGONS AND DREAMS by Melvyn Brown ************************************ Dear Friends and Visitors, The Anglo-Indian newsletter( a monthly) has been in circulation for the past 13 years. It preserves, promotes and protects our community's history, heritage and culture. The newsletter is a small paper which does not carry a price or advertising. It circles the globe wherever Anglo-Indians have settled. It keeps us in touch, and correctly informed on what is going on. The newsletter is a non-profit venture. **************************************************************** THE BOOK:ANGLO-INDIAN STUDIES I am happy to inform you all that with the publication of my book, ANGLO-INDIAN ARCHIVES, a great many requests followed from researchers, libraries, readers and the general public to have a similar book on Anglo-Indian Studies. The book was released in the middle of June 2002, THE GOLDEN BOOK OF ANGLO-INDIAN STUDIES, edited, published and written by me. **************************************** THE BOOK:THE ANGLO-INDIAN ARCHIVES This is a collection of over 70 leading articles from prominent newspapers over the decades. Edited and published by Melvyn Brown. An invaluable book for researchers and those interested in the History and development of the community. ************************************************* AN ESSAY: ANGLO-INDIANS- A COMMUNITY BY CHOICE by Melvyn Brown From railway cantonments to army camps and police barracks, the Anglo-Indian held a proud and praiseworthy position in all of them- not forgetting the sports arena. Today, the Anglo-Indian is a microscopic community. Scattered to the far corners of the globe, in a quest to improve their lives. The passage of India's fifty-three years of Independence has still left the Anglo-Indian with a misguided notion of their destiny. Anglo-Indian history began more than three hundred years ago. The beginning and development stems from the founding of the British settlement at Fort St.George, Madras. We should , however, consider the three aspects of the term " Anglo-Indian", which eventually figures in the community's literature one way or the other. The designation "Anglo-Indian" is also applied to the resident British subjects during the days of the "Raj" in India. The second application of the term "Anglo-Indian" would be towards the children born of English and European parentage during the "Raj" era. In the third and present day understanding, the term is used to signify those men and women born of British , or European and Indian parentage, in the pre and post years of the Colonial rule in India. ****************************************************** THE ANGLO-INDIAN LEAGUE The Anglo-Indian League founded by Melvyn Brown is a registration body, non-profit and non-political with the aim of collecting statistics of the community : No monthly membership fee. The League is an "umbrella" body. ****************************************************** IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RESEARCHERS Those persons who are involved in Anglo-Indian Academic Research Projects may contact Melvyn Brown , 3 Elliott Road , Calcutta-700 016, West Bengal .INDIA . Topics on : History; Documents ; Origin ; Books ; Articles ; Social Anthropology etc. ******************************************************* OTHER ANGLO-INDIAN SITES YOU SHOULD VISIT: http://www.anglo-indians.com http://www.angloindians.com http://angloexchange.netfirms.com http://warrenbrown.tripod.com/angloindian http://warrenbrown.tripod.com/derozio ************************************************************** |
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