With the countless blessing of Mother Mary along with the tireless and sacrificing spirit of the Servant of God R.F.C Mascarenhas, in the vicinity of Rosa Mystica Higher Primary School, numerous miracles have taken place. The foundation stone which was laid on June 14, 1939 with the band of five students the school has reached its height of success in celebrating its 75 Jubilee.
The Jubilee celebration that took place on 12 December 2014 began by welcoming the honourable guests in a respectful manner with Arati and flowers accompanied by the pompous musical band. A thanksgiving song to God was raised by the students with all their heart. It was truly heavenly. At the very outset Sr M Prashanthi BS the Headmistress of the School warmly welcomed the gathering with appropriate words. Sr M Wilberta BS the Superior General and the president of Bethany Educational society presided over the function on this auspicious occasion. The prayerful presence of God was experienced as was invoked by Rev. Fr. Roshan Rosario. Sr. Concetta BS the correspondent of the school offered respect and reverence to the founder of the school Raymond Francis Camillus Mascarenhas with her words of wisdom.
Sr M Rose Celine BS the Secretary of Bethany Educational Society honoured all those who rendered service as the Correspondence of the school while Sr Mariette BS the Provincial Superior of Mangalore province honoured the past and the present Headmistress of the School. The other dignitaries on the dais were Rev. Fr. Gregory Serrao, Swami Vivekachaitanyananda, Maulana R. H. Abdul Razak, Prof. Edmond Frank, Shri Melwin Wilfred Pinto, Shri Vincent Pereira, Padmini S Anchan, Prof. Krishna Rao, Sr. Concetta BS, Sr. Amita BS and Mrs. Rita.
Sr Prashanthi BS the Headmistress, the entire staff, the director of the play Vidwan Suresh Attavar as well as benefactors of the school was rightly honoured by Sr Wilberta BS. She acknowledged the selfless sacrifice of the sisters and the teachers in providing good education and becoming role models too many students. She also appreciated the staff of Rosa Mystica for continuing their selfless service to the poor children of the locality. Sincere thanks to Mr Oswald Peres who composed prayer and Jubilee song on the occasion of Platinum Jubilee of the school.
A sincere note of thanks was proposed by Mrs. Alice D’Souza. Mrs. Leena Pinto and Sr Anita BS anchored the days programme. It was truly amazing to witness 750 children and 17 teachers enacting the humble beginning of the school and its great progress in an awesome dance form. The programme which was enthusiastically viewed by about 4500 people came to an end by magnifying our Lady of Mystical Rose.
Reported by
Sr Prashanthi BS
Headmistress
Rosa Mystica Hr Pry School,
Kinnikambla
