GEYZING: On 5th November 2017 St.Mary’s Convent celebrated the 140th first missionary expedition of the FMA together with the parishioners. The celebration started with the Holy Eucharist which was presided over by Fr. Martin Lakra SDB the Rector &Principal of Don Bosco Malbasey and Fr. Walter the Parish Priest of St Mary’s Church Geyzing. In his sermon Fr. Martin highlighted the importance the missionary life. He said that we are all missionaries to spread the message of Christ. Soon after the Holy Mass a short program was presented by the boarders. The students acted out the first missionary expedition of the FMA and the parting message of Don Bosco which was given to the first Sisters. There was also a dance drama on the Gospel theme “Go to the whole world proclaim the Good News. At the end of the programme the picture of Mother Mary was given to all the parishioners.
On 11th November2017, we started the triduum in preparation for the great celebration on 14th of November. During the prayer moments we recalled the zeal, enthusiasm, courage and ardor of the great missionaries and we thanked God for their gift to our Institute. The short life sketches of our first heroic missionary Sisters were read. It was an opportunity for all of us to thank God for our missionary vocation.
On 13th of November 2017, we had the vigil service. During the service different symbols such as Holy Bible which symbolizes the Word of Jesus “GO AND PROCLAIM”, Globe, the ship and the name of the six Sisters were placed in front of the altar.
On 14th November 2017, we had the solemn Eucharistic celebration presided over by Rev.Fr.Walter Crasta, our parish Priest. The well prepared introduction put all of us in the mood of celebration. Various symbols such as - the Logo of the Institute, Globe, springs of water, six burning lamps and fruits were carried by the students towards the altar by enchanting appropriate hymns. The homily was centered on the theme “God’s marvelous deeds”. “We all are created in the image of God; we should know God’s marvelous work. Soul of the virtuous are in the hand of our God.” We salute our first Sisters for their inspiring life.
Sr. Sandhya