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Friday, August 9, 2013



BISHOP'S GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS! 


“I give you thanks, o Lord, with my whole heart.” Ps. 138 

These words of the psalmist sprang forth from the heart of our dear Bishop Godfrey de Rozario, on the 20th of June 2013. The day dawned bright & cool ushering our beloved Bishop’s Golden Jubilee of his religious life in the Society of Jesus. The whole diocese of Baroda was overwhelmed with joy to celebrate this day with great pomp and show. Fr. Joel R. Pais, the Vicar General, Fr. Vincent Macwan, the secretary to the bishop & the inmates of Good Shepherd Seminary left no stone unturned to make this event a grand success indeed!




The term Jubilee speaks of joy- immense joy. This uncontrollable joy of the diocese inevitably had an outward, visible, audible and tangible expression, expressed through a short programme conducted at Bishop’s House, Baroda. In many ways, 50 years of religious life speaks for itself. It had been an adventurous journey; a journey begun on a hill top- Mount Abu, 50 years ago. It’s a journey of challenges and blessings.  The Bishop’s 50 years of unwavering devotion & commitment to the Society of Jesus is really remarkable indeed. This 50 years bear witness to the genuine & lasting commitment of our bishop.

The celebration commenced with a thanksgiving Eucharist, presided over by the jubilarian Bishop Godfrey himself, along with other concelebrants- Arch-Bishop Stanislaus Fernandes, Fr. Jose Changanacherry, the provincial of Gujarat province, Fr. Joel R. Pais, & Fr. Terrence, another jubilarian of the day.


Bishop in his homily recounted beautifully the impact of those memorable fifty years of his religious life. He experienced that he was not alone & he highlighted the providential hand of God leading him each moment. The Bishop strongly felt that God had saved him from many accidents & the Holy Spirit inspiring him in the nick of time. And as a bishop he stated his dreams for the diocese. Particularly he spoke of two dream projects that were in the pipeline; one the clergy home (Jeevan Janani Kendra) & the other being the shelter home for HIV-AIDS patients (Asha Kiran). He proudly announced that this will soon be a reality. At the end of the Eucharist the foundation stones of the same were blessed & the placards were displayed to the congregation.

A short felicitation programme carried forth the upbeat mood of the day. Bro. Bala Bhaskar, the master of ceremonies welcomed the guests. Frs. Pablo Gil, P.D. Matthew & Archbishop, who knew the bishop from very close quarters, vociferously spoke of the jubilarian. They were surprised to see this mischievous, playful & handsome young man growing stronger day by day in his vocation. Basically the bishop is an educationist & also a man of other formidable credentials. Within a short span of time he achieved what one can ever imagine. We salute his dynamism & zeal to seize opportunities in life; his passion to reach out to various types of people within the diocese, including priests & nuns; his inspiring stories & rousing homilies truly make him a bishop made for all seasons. We are truly happy to have a caring and an encouraging bishop in our diocese. Fr. Joel R. Pais, on behalf of the diocese felicitated the jubilarian with a memento. Later having thanked the guests, especially the surprise visit of the Bishop’s brother & sister-in-law, Fr. Joel invited everyone to the fellowship meal. Truly the whole jubilee programme will be remembered for years to come. 











Wednesday, August 7, 2013

POPE FRANCIS ISSUES FIRST ‘JOINT’ ENCYCLICAL

Pope Francis issued the first encyclical of his papacy on Friday, July 5th 2013.The encyclical is named as Light of Faith ("Lumen Fidei" in Latin), speaks of faith as a beacon of hope for those who suffer.
The document -- the highest form of papal teaching -- was signed only by Francis, but he acknowledged that it was based on an initial draft written by his retired predecessor, supplemented with “a few contributions of my own.” The encyclical calls on Roman Catholics not just to believe in Christ but to manifest God’s “supernatural” gift of faith in church and society.
Francis' priorities come through strongest in the final chapter, where he insists on the role of faith in serving the common good and giving hope to those who suffer. It includes his first clear statement as pope on marriage being a union between man and woman with the aim of creating children.
The encyclical didn't appear to break any new ground in church teaching; its novelty was entirely in the dual authorship, signed and unsigned, and that it was the first of Francis' nascent pontificate.
Francis, however, gets publishing rights and he alone signed the short, 82-page encyclical, which is the most authoritative teaching document a pope can issue. It was signed on June 29, the feast of Saints Peter and Paul, a feast day important for the unity of the church that was perhaps appropriate given the document's combined authorship by the two successors of Peter.
In the document, the two popes go back to the Old Testament for the origins of the Christian faith in God and then explore one of the major concerns of Benedict's papacy, the interplay of faith and reason and the dangers of relativizing truth.


Vatican City, 5 July 2013 (VIS) – Published below is a broad summary of Pope Francis' first encyclical, “Lumen Fidei”, published today, 5 July 2013 and signed on 29 June of the same year.

Lumen fidei – The light of faith (LF) is the first Encyclical signed by Pope Francis. Divided into four chapters, plus an introduction and a conclusion, the Pontiff explains that the Letter supplements Benedict XVI’s Encyclicals on charity and hope, and takes up the “fine work” carried out by the Pope Emeritus, who had already “almost completed” the Encyclical on faith. The Holy Father has now added “further contributions” to this existing “first draft”.

The introduction (nos. 1-7) of LF illustrates the motivations at the basis of the document: firstly, it reiterates the characteristics of light typical of faith, able to illuminate all man’s existence, to assist him in distinguishing good from evil, especially in this modern age in which belief is opposed to searching and faith is regarded as an illusion, a leap into the void that impedes man’s freedom. Secondly, LF – precisely in this Year of Faith, 50 years following the Second Vatican Council, a “Council on faith” – seeks to reinvigorate the perception of the breadth of the horizons faith opens so that it might be confessed in unity and integrity. Indeed, faith is not a condition to be taken for granted, but rather a gift from God, to be nurtured and reinforced. “Who believes, sees”, the Pope writes, since the light of faith comes from God and is able to illuminate all aspects of man’s existence: it proceeds from the past, from the memory of Jesus’ life, but also comes from the future as it opens up vast horizons.

Chapter One (nos. 8-22): We have believed in love (1 John 4: 16). Referring to the biblical figure of Abraham, in this chapter faith is explained as “listening” to the word of God, the “call” to come out from the isolated self in order to open oneself to a new life and the “promise” of the future, which makes possible the continuity of our path through time, linked so closely to hope. Faith also has a connotation of “paternity”, because the God who calls us is not a stranger, but is God the Father, the wellspring of the goodness that is at the origin of and sustains everything. In the history of Israel, faith is opposed to idolatry, which man is broken down in the multiplicity of his desires and “his life story disintegrates into a myriad of unconnected instants”, denying him the time to await the fulfilment of the promise. On the contrary, faith is trust in God’s merciful love, which always welcomes and forgives, and which straightens “the crooked lines of our history”; it is the willingness to allow oneself to be transformed anew by “God’s free gift, which calls for humility and the courage to trust and to entrust; it enables us to see the luminous path leading to the encounter of God and humanity, the history of salvation” (no. 14). And herein lies the “paradox” of faith: constantly turning to the Lord gives humanity stability, liberating us from idols.

LF then turns to the figure of Jesus, the mediator who opens to us to a truth greater than ourselves, the manifestation of God’s love that is the foundation of faith: “in contemplating Jesus’ death … faith grows stronger”, as in this He reveals His unshakeable love for mankind. His resurrection renders Christ a “trustworthy witness”, “deserving of faith”, through Whom God works truly throughout history, determining its final destiny. But there is a “decisive aspect” of faith in Jesus: “participation in His way of seeing”. Faith, indeed, looks not only to Jesus but also from Jesus’ point of view, with His eyes. The Pope uses an analogy to explain that, just as how in our daily lives we place our trust in “others who know better than we do” – the architect, the pharmacist, the lawyer – also for faith we need someone who is reliable and expert “where God is concerned” and Jesus is “the one who makes God known to us”. Therefore, we believe Jesus when we accept his Word, and we believe in Jesus when we welcome Him in our life and entrust ourselves to Him. Indeed, his incarnation ensures that faith does not separate us from reality, but rather helps us to grasp its deepest meaning. Thanks to faith, man saves himself, as he opens himself to a Love that precedes and transforms him from within. And this is the true action of the Holy Spirit: “The Christian can see with the eyes of Jesus and share in His mind, His filial disposition, because he or she shares in his love, which is the Spirit” (no.21). Without the presence of the Spirit it is impossible to confess the Lord. Therefore “the life of the believer becomes an ecclesial existence”, since faith is confessed within the body of the Church, as the “concrete communion of believers”. Christians are “one” without losing their individuality and in the service of others they come into their own. Thus, “faith is not a private matter, a completely individualistic notion or a personal opinion”, but rather “it comes from hearing, and is meant to find expression in words and to be proclaimed”.

Chapter Two (nos. 23-36): Unless you believe, you will not understand (Is 7:9). The Pope shows the close link between faith and truth, the reliable truth of God, His faithful presence throughout history. “Faith without truth does not save”, writes the Pope; “It remains a beautiful story, the projection of our deep yearning for happiness”. And nowadays, given “the crisis of truth in our age”, it is more necessary than ever before to recall this link, as contemporary culture tends to accept only the truth of technology, what man manages to build and measure through science, truth that “works”, or rather the single truths valid only for the individual and not in the service of the common good. Today we regard with suspicion the “Truth itself, the truth which would comprehensively explain our life as individuals and in society”, as it is erroneously associated with the truths claimed by twentieth-century forms of totalitarianism. However, this leads to a “massive amnesia in our contemporary world” which – to the advantage of relativism and in fear of fanaticism – forgets this question of truth, of the origin of all – the question of God. LF then underlines the link between faith and love, understood not as “an ephemeral emotion”, but as God’s great love which transforms us within and grants us new eyes with which we may see reality. If, therefore, faith is linked to truth and love, then “love and truth are inseparable”, because only true love withstands the test of time and becomes the source of knowledge. And since the knowledge of faith is born of God’s faithful love, “truth and fidelity go together”. The truth that discloses faith is a truth centred on the encounter with Christ incarnate, Who, coming among us, has touched us and granted us His grace, transforming our hearts.

At this point, the Pope begins a broad reflection on the “dialogue between faith and reason”, on the truth in today’s world, in which it is often reduced to a “subjective authenticity”, as common truth inspires fear, and is often identified with the intransigent demands of totalitarianism. Instead, if the truth is that of God’s love, then it is not imposed violently and does not crush the individual. Therefore, faith is not intransigent, and the believer is not arrogant. On the contrary, faith renders the believer humble and leads to co-existence with and respect for others. From this, it follows that faith lead to dialogue in all fields: in that of science, as it reawakens the critical sense and broadens the horizons of reason, inviting us to behold Creation with wonder; in the interreligious context, in which Christianity offers its own contribution; in dialogue with non-believers who ceaselessly search, who “strive to act as if God existed”, because “God is light and can be find also by those who seek him with a sincere heart”. “Anyone who sets off on the path of doing good to others is already drawing near to God”, the Pope emphasizes. Finally, LF speaks about theology and confirms that it is impossible without faith, since God is not a simple “object” but rather the Subject who makes Himself known. Theology is participation in the knowledge that God has of Himself; as a consequence theology must be placed at the service of Christian faith and the ecclesial Magisterium is not a limit to theological freedom, but rather one of its constitutive elements as it ensures contact with its original source, the Word of Christ.

Chapter Three (nos. 37- 49): I delivered to you what I also received (1 Cor 15:3). This chapter focuses entirely on the importance of evangelization: he who has opened himself to God’s love cannot keep this gift for himself, writes the Pope. The light of Jesus shines on the face of Christians and spreads in this way, is transmitted by contact like a flame that ignites from another, and passes from generation to generation, through the uninterrupted chain of witnesses to the faith. This leads to a link between faith and memory as God’s love keeps all times united, making us Christ’s contemporaries. Furthermore, it is “impossible to believe on our own”, because faith is not “an individual decision”, but rather opens “I” to “we” and always occurs “within the community of the Church”. Therefore, “those who believe are never alone”, as he discovers that the spaces of the self enlarge and generate new relations that enrich life.

There is, however, “a special means” by which faith may be transmitted: the Sacraments, in which an “incarnate memory” is communicated. The Pope first mentions Baptism – both of children and adults, in the form of the catechumenate – which reminds us that faith is not the work of an isolated individual, an act that may be carried out alone, but instead must be received, in ecclesial communion. “No-one baptizes himself”, explains LF. Furthermore, since the baptized child cannot confess the faith himself but must instead be supported by parents and godparents, the “cooperation between Church and family” is important. Secondly, the Encyclical refers to the Eucharist, “precious nourishment for faith”, an “act of remembrance, a making present of the mystery”, which “leads from the visible world to the invisible”, teaching us to experience the depth of reality. The Pope then considers the confession of the faith, the Creed, in which the believer not only confesses faith but is involved in the truth that he confesses; prayer, Our Father, by which the Christian learns to see through Christ’s eyes; the Decalogue, understood not as “a set of negative commands” but rather as “concrete directions” to enter into dialogue with God, “to be embraced by His mercy”, the “path of gratitude” towards the fullness of communion with God. Finally, the Pope underlines the there is one faith because of the “oneness of the God who is known and confessed”, because it is directed towards the one Lord, who grants us “a common gaze” and “is shared by the whole Church, which is one body and one Spirit”. Therefore, given that there is one faith alone, it follows that is must be confessed in all its purity and integrity: “the unity of faith is the unity of the Church”; to subtract something from faith is to subtract something from the veracity of communion. Furthermore, since the unity of faith is that of a living organism, it is able to assimilate all it encounters, demonstrating itself to be universal, catholic, illuminating and able to lead all the cosmos and all history to its finest expression. This unity is guaranteed by the apostolic succession.

Fourth chapter (nos. 50-60): God prepares a city for them (Heb 11:16) This chapter explains the link between faith and the common good, which leads to the creation of a place in which men and women may live together with others. Faith, which is born of the love of God, strengthens the bonds of humanity and places itself at the service of justice, rights and peace. This is why it does not distance itself from the world and is not unrelated to the real commitments of contemporary man. On the contrary, without the love of God in which we can place our trust, the bonds between people would be based only on utility, interests and fear. Instead faith grasps the deepest foundation of human relationships, their definitive destiny in God, and places them at the service of the common good. Faith “is for all, it is a common good”; its purpose is not merely to build the hereafter but to help in edifying our societies in order that they may proceed together towards a future of hope.
The Encyclical then considers those areas illuminated by faith: first and foremost, the family based on marriage, understood as a stable union between man and woman. This is born of the recognition and acceptance of the goodness of sexual differentiation and, based on love in Christ, promises “a love for ever” and recognises love as the creator that leads to the begetting of children. Then, youth; here the Pope cites the World Youth Days, in which young people demonstrate “the joy of faith” and their commitment to live faith solidly and generously. “Young people want to live life to the fullest”, writes the Pope. “Encountering Christ … enlarges the horizons of existence, gives it a firm hope which will not disappoint. Faith is no refuge for the fainthearted, but something which enhances our lives”. And again, in all social relations, by making us children of God, indeed, faith gives new meaning to universal brotherhood, which is not merely equality, but rather the common experience of God’s paternity, the comprehension of the unique dignity of each person. A further area is that of nature: faith helps us to respect it, to “find models of development which are based not simply on utility and profit, but consider creation as a gift”. It teaches us to find just forms of government, in which authority comes from God and which serve the common good; it offers us the possibility of forgiveness that leads us to overcome all conflict. “When faith is weakened, the foundations of humanity also risk being weakened”, writes the Pope, and if we remove faith in God from our cities, we will lose our mutual trust and be united only by fear. Therefore we must not be ashamed to publicly confess God, because faith illuminates social life. Another area illuminated by faith is that of suffering and death: Christians are aware that suffering cannot be eliminated, but it may be given meaning; it can be entrusted to the hands of God who never abandons us and therefore become “a moment of growth in faith”. To he who suffers, God does not give reasons to explain everything, but rather offers His presence that accompanies us, that opens up a threshold of light in the shadows. In this sense, faith is linked to hope. And here the Pope makes an appeal: “Let us refuse to be robbed of hope, or to allow our hope to be dimmed by facile answers and solutions which block our progress”.

Conclusion (nos. 58-60): Blessed are you who believed (Luke 1,45) At the end of LF, the Pope invites us to look to Mary, “perfect icon” of faith who, as the Mother of Jesus, conceived “faith and joy”. The Pope elevates his prayer to Maria that she might assist man in his faith, to remind us those who believe are never alone and to teach us to see through Jesus’ eyes.

Sunday, July 15, 2012

SEMINAR FOR CHILDREN
AT DEVASHISH HIGH SCHOOL, WAGHODIA


Three day Seminar was conducted for the children of 8th to 10th standard children at Dev Ashish High School, Waghodia. All together 130 children participated in the seminar.

Various topic were dealth with such as:
1. Who am I? Importance of knowing oneself.
2. Five important aspects of life (physical, social, mental, psychological, spiritual)
3. Five aspects of character building.
4. My hero's and heroine's (role model)
5. Values
6. Communication (Types, Listening and understanding skills, blocks to communication)
7. Importance of choices in life.
8. Relationship with God (Prayer)
9. Good Manners
10. Leadership skills

There topics were coducted in a very creative manner through puzzles, slide shows, movies, games, action songs, stories, groups sharing, debates, ect.

The children active and participating right from 9.00 a.m to 5.00 pm with a break of one hour for lunch.


Fr. Malcolm (Parish Priest) and Sister Pratibha (Principal) thanked Fr. Lawrence for conducting the seminar. It was indeed very enriching and the children benefited tremendously from the various sessions.











Sunday, July 1, 2012


 OVERVIEW OF THE MONTH OF JULY


The month of July is dedicated to The Precious Blood of Jesus. The entire month falls within the liturgical season of Ordinary Time, which is represented by the liturgical color green. This symbol of hope is the color of the sprouting seed and arouses in the faithful the hope of reaping the eternal harvest of heaven, especially the hope of a glorious resurrection. It is used in the offices and Masses of Ordinary Time. The last portion of the liturgical year represents the time of our pilgrimage to heaven during which we hope for reward. 
The Holy Father's Intentions for the Month of July 2012

General: That everyone may have work in safe and secure conditions. 

Missionary: That Christian volunteers in mission territories may witness to the love of Christ. (See also www.apostleshipofprayer.net)


Feasts for July
The feasts on the General Roman Calendar celebrated during the month of July are:

 1. Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Sunday
 3. Thomas the Apostle, Feast
 4. Independence Day (USA), Opt. Mem.
 5. Anthony Mary of Zaccaria; Elizabeth of Portugal, Opt. Mem.
 6. Maria Goretti, Opt. Mem.
 8. Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sunday
 9. Augustine Zhao Rong and companions, Opt. Mem.
 11. Benedict, Memorial
 13. Henry, Opt. Mem.
 14. Bl. Kateri Tekakwitha (USA), Memorial
 15. Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sunday
 16. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Opt. Mem.
 18. Camillus de Lellis (USA), Opt. Mem.
 20. Apollinaris, Opt. Mem.
 21. Lawrence of Brindisi, Opt. Mem.
 22. Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sunday
 23. Bridget, Opt. Mem.
 24. Sharbel (Charbel) Makhloof, Opt. Mem.
 25. James, Feast
 26. Joachim and Anne, Memorial
 29. Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sunday
 30. Peter Chrysologus, Opt. Mem.
 31. Ignatius of Loyola, Memorial

Focus of the Liturgy

The Gospel readings for the four Sundays in July are taken from St. John and St. Mark  — all are from Year B, Cycle 2.

July 1st  - 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time
This Gospel recounts the healing of Jairus' daughter and the cure of the woman with the issue of blood.

July 8th - 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Our Lord teaches in the synagogue and is rejected by those present.

July 15th - 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time              
Jesus sends out the twelve apostles and gives them authority over unclean spirits.

July 22nd - 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time             
Jesus invites the Apostles to "come away and rest a while."

July 29th  - 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time             
 This Gospel tells the story of the miracle of the loaves and fishes.


Highlights of the Month

 July is usually hot and a time for relaxing. It is also the time when crops planted in the Spring are maturing and growing. Just as the crops are dependent upon summer rains not only to grow but to survive so our spiritual development is dependent upon our frequenting the sacraments and receiving the Blood of Christ.

The main feasts of this month are St. Thomas the Apostle (July 3), St. Elizabeth of Portugal (July 5), St. Maria Goretti (July 6), St. Augustine Zhao Rong (July 9), St. Benedict (July 11), St. Henry (July 13), Bl. Kateri Tekakwitha  (USA - July 14), St. Bonaventure (July 15), Our Lady of Mt. Carmel (July 16), St. Camillus (July 18), St. Bridget (July 23), St. Sharbel (July 24), St. James (July 25), Sts. Joachim and Anne (July 26) and St. Ignatius of Loyola (July 31).

The feasts of Bl. Junipero Serra  (July 1), St. Mary Magdalene (July 22) and St. Peter Chrysologus (July 30) are superseded by the Sunday liturgy.

A Time of Regeneration

The Blood that coursed through the veins of Christ was a part of that Sacred Humanity made possible by the maternity of Mary, whose parents, St. Joachim and St. Anne are honored this month. (July 26). Our Lord's blood poured out on the Cross purchased our salvation, washed clean the robes of the martyrs, and gave birth to the Church as it flowed from his wounded side. The Precious Blood of Christ — now pulsing through his Mystical Body — continues its salvific work, preserving and purifying, repairing and providing nourishment for regeneration and renewal of its members.

July’s longer and warmer days also provide us with the opportunity for renewal, both interior and exterior. Schedules relax and pressures ease, inviting travel. But, whether we travel or not, like the missionary, Bl. Junipero Serra (July 1), we preach to others — by our conduct, our speech, even the clothes we wear. May we be modest in everything we do, imitating St. Maria Goretti, the young martyr for purity (July 6), and “preaching” Christ to everyone we meet.

The summer Readings of Ordinary Time remind us that our earthly pilgrimage is also a journey, a great adventure towards union with Christ, the Beginning and the End of our journey. Each Sunday with its Easter renewal becomes a mile marker along the way, linking where we have been with where we are going. May the Precious Blood of Jesus sustain us as we journey to our true home, with Mary and the angels as our companions on the way.

Courtesy> Catholicculture.org

SILVER JUBILEE OF SR. RAMILA R.M.I.



"IN YOUR LOVE I HAVE BLOSSOMED……"

Silver Jubilee: a time to pause and reflect on all the good work of the past; a significant milestone of special significance; a celebrative memorial in the journey of one's vision; a time to look back and thank every person who has contributed; an occasion to pass the torch to another generation. It is all these and more, as Silver Jubilee bells happily chime for our Sr. Ramila.

“It is good to give thanks, O Lord; to sing praises to your name, for your love and faithfulness.” Indeed these words of the psalmist reflect the sentiments that are truly reflected in the life of Sr. Ramila. Yes, the Lord has worked wonders in her life, in His love she has blossomed…. Our gathering today was a wonderful way of expressing our happiness at Sr. Ramila being a dear gift to all of us, and to our Community in a special manner.

Most of her family members arrived in morning. She was delighted to see all of them in good numbers. She always cherished her family unity and fraternity. We could feel and see the joy on her face… All her pains had disappeared. It was a joyful gathering. We too were happy to see them together. Sisters along with girls decorated the halls. The house was looking festive.

The day started with the lauds. We all prayed for her and she made a thanksgiving prayer. The community wished and had the breakfast. Sr. Margaret and community came early to help us, they were a great help and support and to be part of the celebration.

We had a meaningful Eucharistic celebration at 11.30 am. The hall was full of full of people, her relatives and friends and some parishners. Our Bishop Godfrey de Rozario SJ was the main celebrant with two other con-celebrants along with her uncle Fr. Raman Vasava,Parish Priest of Rosary Cathedral Fr. William and Vicar general Fr. Joel R. Pais came to wish her and joined for lunch. 

Sr. Rani gave the introduction, in that she beautifully portrayed the life of Sr. Ramila. Fr. Raman Vasava also gave a small introduction in Gujarati about her vocation and her life. During the homily Sr. Stella made the offertory prayer which was beautifully connected with her life. Sr. Ramila renewed her vows. Our parish youth took lot of interest. With joy they sang with their melodious voices which gave impact to the whole Eucharistic celebration. At the end Sr. Ramila made a thanksgiving prayer.

Soon after the mass we had cutting of the cake. Bishop blessed and wished her congratulations. We distributed the mouth watering cake to everyone.Fr. Raman Vasava spoke few words and blessed the meal. Everyone enjoyed the delicious meal and appreciated the community and the girls for making a memorable day for Sr. Ramila. All her relatives went home happily wishing sister good health and many more years of her service.

Sr. Rani Paul RMI,
Deep Sharan,
Baroda.