Mangaluru: Bethany nuns celebrate Silver & Golden Jubilee at Provicialate, Vamanjoor

By Sr Anna Maria BS
Pics: Stany Bantwal
Bellevision Media Network

Mangaluru, 16 Jan 2022: The celebration of Silver and Golden Jubilee of the Sisters of the Little Flower of Bethany, Mangalore Province was held at Bethany Provincialate, Vamanjoor, here on Friday, January 14.

 

The felicitation Programme was held on the occasion. Sr Cecilia Mendonca, the Provincial Superior presided the programme.

 

In her presidential address, Sr Cecilia thanked the generous and selfless service of the sisters rendered for the Church and Society for the past 25 and 50 years being the members of the Congregation. She applauded their committed service. Out of 17 Jubilarians 14 were present on the occasion. Four Silver Jubilarians and ten Golden Jubilarian sisters were felicitated. They were honored with citations along with a shawl, garland and a Jubilee gift. Sr Roshel the assistant Provincial Superior welcomed the Jubilarians as well as the gathering.

 

The Council members along with the Province Procurator read the citation and handed it over to the Jubilarians. Sr Shubhaone of the Provincial Counsellors compered the felicitation programme.

 

 

The thanksgiving Eucharistic Celebration was followed after the felicitation programme. The jubilarians entered St Raymond’s Convent chapel with procession along with the main celebrant.

 

Fr Maxim Rosario from Bishop’s House officiated the Eucharistic Celebration.

 

In his homily, Fr Rosario gave a clarion call to the Jubilarians to plan for a healthy and grace filled life built on Love of God and neighbor. As per the Gospel reading he insisted on them ‘to be joyful in hope, patient in affliction and to be faithful in prayer’ (Rom12:12). The Jubilarians renewed their religious commitment.

 

Various prayers were offered for the intentions of the world, Church, Congregation and for the Jubilarians. Sr Leera Maria, the Superior of Rosa Mystica Convent gave a brief introduction to the mass. Sr Anna Maria thanked the main celebrant and Sr Gracy Monica, the Superior and the Sisters of St Raymond’s Community for the melodious choir and other chapel arrangements done for the Eucharistic Celebration.

 

The Jubilee meal was served after the day’s programme. Around 100 Bethany Sisters participated in the day’s celebration.