Rabu, 08 Februari 2012

Palasari,Catholic village In West Bal

Palasari church became a symbol of inculturation of the Catholic religion and culture in the region Jembrana, western part of Bali. This community was founded by Father Simon Buis SVD since 1940.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Catholic inculturation Palasari reflect on the paradise island. Buildings made similar buildings customary in Bali. So many details, accessories, and other clutter that completely Bali. Only, in the middle of the building and at the gate there are two sides of the cross of Christ, Christian symbols.

Father Simon Buis go to Bali as a missionary or a Catholic priest in 1936. Nine years before the proclamation of the independence of Indonesia, August 17, 1945. Simon actively obtain information about the composition of the Balinese people, customs, culture, language, and all related to Bali.

You know, everywhere missionary Verbi Societas Divini [SVD] always do that. The goal, yes, to facilitate the pastoral nor the pastoral care. "In a short time Father Simon Buis master the language and culture of Bali. Father Simon live and socialize with the general public who are Hindus.

When was the Tuka, near Denpasar, the more dense so that in 1939 the government plans to develop the region in the western part of Bali. [Now Jembrana District, near the pier crossing in Gilimanuk.] Father Buis catch this plan as an opportunity to establish a Catholic community on the island of Bali who lives in harmony and peace with his brothers a Hindu.

Father Simon Buis SVD and diplomacy with the council of kings. He asked permission to land clearing about 200 acres in Palasari. [Previously, the Protestant church has grown in Blimbingsari.] Struggle Simon Buis was not in vain.

Having ascertained, on 15 September 1940, Father Simon Buis SVD did a long march with 24 residents Tuka, Denpasar. They walk as far as 170 kilometers further into the forest of nutmeg. Father Simon Buis with 24 people is now remembered as the founder alias peletek Catholic community of faith in Palasari.

Walking is so much tiring like 'way of the cross' of Christ. Via dolorosa. Of the 24 people, only 18 people remaining. Well, that's 18 people who then make the church there: the Catholic Church Palasari [old]. The seeds sown by 18 Catholics began to pioneer it.



When Japan entered, 1942, the Dutch people were arrested and put in jail. Including Catholic priests, including Father Simon Buis SVD who was arrested on Sulawesi. Miraculously, although imprisoned and exiled pastor, the church continues to grow and bear fruit Palasari.

Japan was defeated. Father Simon Buis returned to Palasari in 1947. He was surprised because there were 96 Catholic families there. The old church had become too cramped. So, he asked permission to increase the land area of ​​200 hectares to the board of the kings. Approved! This land later founded the Catholic Church Palasari now.

"Palasari long through Gede River. Currently in Palasari Lama only a few Catholic families only. There is established a cross as a symbol of the struggle to build a local church early,

On August 25, 1960 Father Simon Buis SVD died in the Netherlands. Resquescat in pace! To immortalize his name, in the village street was named Jalan Ekasari P. Simon Buis. Also there is a statue of P. Simon Buis SVD.

"He bequeathed to us in a spirit of liberation Palasari, unyielding spirit. We, the young generation of Catholics, always remember how our ancestors walk from Denpasar to Palasari to form a community.

Data in 2002 mentions that there are people in the parish of 319 families Palasari or 1382 inhabitants. Of course, now there is the addition or transfer to another place to study, work, and so forth. Daily Java Post December 26, 2006 issue of writing there are 331 families.

Catholics in Palasari live the faith as the Balinese. Not only the form of his church, the last Christmas for example, people wear traditional clothing during the celebration of the eucharist Bali [Mass.] Christmas. Women wear the cloth and kebaya, a man wearing hem, complete with udeng or headband.

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