(Sr. Ritha Dora Thomas) 22nd February 2014 marked the double jubilee celebration of the presence of Pushpanjali Dakor and the Religious Profession of Sr. Maria Macwan (1989-2014)
“Sing unto the Lord a joyful song, for He has done marvelous things” This is the sentiment of all of us who have seen, witnessed and experienced the marvels the Lord has accomplished in and through Pushpanjali Dakor .
The celebration commenced at 10.30 am with a thanksgiving Eucharistic celebration presided over by Rt. Rev. Bishop Thomas Macwan and a large number of priests. The presence of Sr. Wilma De Souza , the provincial councilors and FMAs of our communities , Fr. Michael Fernandes SDB, Sr. Bridget D’Mello the former provincial of the society of the Missionaries of the Sacred heart, the former rectors of Don Bosco Dakor , the Salesians of Gujarat, priests and religious of Umreth deanery, relatives and friends of Sr. Maria Macwan, parishioners, boarders, friends and well wishers made the celebration more meaningful and joyful.
The Eucharistic celebration was indeed an expression of thanksgiving to the Lord for the marvels He accomplished in and through Sr. Maria Macwan and Pushpanjali Society for past 25 Silver Years. Then followed the Felicitation programme presided over by Sr. Wilma De Souza. The programme started with the welcome song by the Pushpanjali boarders and the reception of guests. Sr. Wilma De Souza released the silver jubilee souvenir in the presence of Rev. Bishop Thomas Macwan . Sr. Rita Dora Thomas presented a brief history of Pushpanjali Society. The boarders and students of ITI put up a beautiful cultural programme. The programme concluded with a meal together.
A mini jubilee celebration was held on 2nd March 2014. The parents of our boarders and ITI students, the local civil authorities, friends, the students of our village tuition classes, NCP and a good number of Past pupils joined us in the celebration. The chief guest Dr. Hema Shah praised the institution for its 25 years of service to the poor and marginalized of the society. Commenting on the Sisters commitment to their religious life she said. “Today “commitment” is in crisis. Commitment towards one’s family, ones profession and towards society, and yet the Sisters and the institution stand as an example of joyful commitment and dedication. We the local people need to learn from them and extend our whole hearted support to the Sisters and thus become partners in the good works of Pushpanjali Society”.
Our sincere appreciation and thanks to all those who contributed to make our Silver Jubilee celebration a memorable event.
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