Fr. Paul's Mission in India


St. Chavara Parish - Started in 2021

If you wish to send your personal greetings to Fr. Paul Nereparampil, now is your opportunity!

Theresa Hoarty will be traveling to India on June 21st and will take any cards or letters that you wish to send to Fr. Paul. Fr. Paul celebrates his birthday on June 29th so your cards will arrive on time for his birthday. Please do not send gifts as there is a weight limit for luggage. Only cards and letters please, and leave your envelope unsealed. 

          If you wish to send money, please do the following:

  • Clearly write inside your card the amount that you have given.
  • Leave your card unsealed as customs officals may open them.
  • If you wish to write a check, do one of the following. 
  1. Write your check to Fr. Paul Nereparampil or
  2. Write it to "CMI".

Note: Those written to Fr. Paul may be used at his discretion, the CMI checks are for the use of the Carmelite Order. 

  • You may also use cash, stating the amount that you have given.
  • Also, please include your intention inside of your card. For example: Mass Intentions; Seminarian Education; Orphanage, etc. 

Please have all cards to Janet Kolousek or Theresa Hoarty by June 5th. All money collected will be deposited and transferred to Fr. Paul and his Order. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Janet Kolousek (605) 730-1506 or Theresa Hoarty (605) 350-9522.