January 11th was a memorable day to the inmates of Rosa Mystica Novitiate, Kinnikambla, as we celebrated Novices’ Day 2020. It was preceded by the novena, during which each novice was prayed for. The day began with the Eucharistic celebration offered by Rev Fr Teji Director of SnehaSadan.
The cultural programme was organized with a theme Beyond the Horizon,Jesus our Possession. Sr Cicilia Mendonca the Provincial Superior of Mangalore Province was the president,Sr Santhosh Maria Provincial of Southern Province,and Sr Juliana Monis the Superior of Rosa Mystica Convent was the chief guest. The presence of fathers from SnehaSadan, community Sisters,Tertians and candidates added joy and encouragement.
Novices enacted the life of SaintMarguerite Bays recent canonizedsaint. It stirred the spirit of the audience with the zeal for the Lord and love for the poor. Sr Shalet D’Souza the Novice Directress welcomed the gathering, Anju and Lourd Mary compered the programme, Jenifer and Sujatha proposed vote of thanks.
Sr Cicilia Mendonca in her presidential speech called upon to look up Jesus and to reflect His virtues in their life, and Sr Juliana appreciated the novices for their good performance and for their constant help. The programme came to an end with a fellowship meal.
Reported by
Sr Preethi Prathima BS