Dum Dum: On 12 October 2018 Sisters of Kolkata province celebrated the Provincial Community Day. The colourful decoration and vivid movements of celebration rejuvenated everyone. The long one month preparation enabled us to deepen our mission and life together. The theme chosen for the celebration for the provincial Community Day was “The Beatitudes, the road to holiness”. It was based on the Encyclical letter of Pope Francis Gaudete et Exsultate (Rejoice and be Glad). There were creative presentations of the Beatitudes through off screen and live screen on the theme as lived intensely by all the communities. The presentations were vital and colourful enriching one and all. The solemn Eucharistic celebration was the source and culmination of Provincial Community Day celebration, binding us together in unity and joy. It began with the entrance procession of the offering of fresh flowers as the Sisters approached the altar of the Lord. Rev Fr. Tomy Puthumayil SDB, Rector of Don Bosco Liluah presided over the Eucharist. In his homily he highlighted on the Beatitudes exhorting the participants to continue to live the Sermon on the Mount in the communities and among the young people. Pleasant moments followed in the sharing of the fraternal meal prepared by various communities in which everyone participated joyfully. The final event of the day was the get together of all the Sisters in a delightful exchange of fun and laughter. The evening recreation was well animated on the theme of the celebration in which everyone took part enthusiastically. The winners were awarded with prizes by Sr. Rose, the provincial. During Goodnight talk she thanked and appreciated everyone for making the celebration a memorable one. The Provincial Community Day celebration was indeed a wonderful experience for everyone both for those present and those absent, to be treasured and remembered.
Sr. Julita Kujur