A Life worth living !!!

We had the First Profession of Sr. Vasanta Vasava on 22nd June 2020, the feast of Immaculate Heart of Mary. The Profession was held in the PRITHIKUNJ, Provincial House Chapel at Bandra, Mumbai. it was a very simple celebration as the nation continues to be in the grip of COVID - 19 and life has not returned to normalcy. The Eucharist and the Profession was officiated by Fr. Dominic D,Silva, SSP. 
The Eucharist began at 11.30 am with an entrance dance. The Provincial, Sr. Marykutty Mathew Palaparambil alongwith Sr. Regina Antony, the Secretary, Sr. Dhana, Provincial Bursar and the community of Prithikunj was present. Sr. Joanna and the sisters in the community joined in the entrance procession while the candidates did the entrance dance. The Mass had solemn singing by the sisters and the candidates. The choir was lead by Sr. Ardaki Tariang. The Eucharist had all the solemnities except that the family members and friends were missing. 

The theme Sr. Vasanta chose for the profession 'Abide in my Love.' Fr. Dominic spoke about being seduced by the love of God and being like branches attached to the vine to bear much fruit. Sr. Marykutty Mathew, Provincial received the vows. After pronouncing the vows - Sr. Vasanta with her heart full of thankfulness sang the song " As the deer pants ...." Towards the end of the mass she expressed her thankfulness to all who have walked with her on her spiritual journey for this comeback after 9 years beginning with Sr. Lila Raimerz, our General and the council and all the sisters of the province of India. 

After the mass, there was cake cutting ceremony and grand lunch, later in the evening there was a small cultural program. 

 We the sisters of the province wish her all the best for her journey ahead as a Carmelite Missionary. Congratulations for the courage you should for your comeback to the family and the joy of living your vocation. God bless you.

INTRODUCTION TO ECO SPIRITUALITY FOR CARMEL BUDS

 

INTRODUCTION TO ECO-SPIRITUALITY TO CARMEL BUDS

The Carmel buds of Nivalda Dediapada had a very unique experience on the 5th of June 2020, something that would remain memorable for the years to come. The children from the nearby village, Nivalda gathered in our compound and Sr. Shiny explained to them the significance of Environment Day after they were given instructions on how they could become helpers in preserving creation specially by caring for them and also by planting new trees.

The children, who are used to simple ways of Carmelite spirituality, were given knowledge about eco-spirituality - the grace to find God in and through creation. They were greatly enthusiastic. They not only planted few sapling in our compound, they also collected wastes especially plastics from the compound, they also promised to carry the same mission in their locality and make the mission of  "No plastic" a daily endeavor. 

We greatly appreciate the efforts put in by the community of Dediapada under the leadership of Sr. Shiny Thomas to undertake such challenges amidst lockdown and restricted movements. Congratulations for thinking out of the box. God bless your efforts.

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY AT ST. JOSEPH'S SCHOOL, PAZHOOKKARA

World Environment Day 2020

This video presents the Green Drive taken up by the Sports Academy of St. Joseph English Medium School, Pazhukkara as part of Environment Day celebrations.

Congratulations students and teachers who are the motivating force. 

CARING FOR NATURE - A RESPONSE IN COVID TIMES

World Environment Day 2020

The world celebrates environment day on 5th June every year. This year the students of St. Joseph English Medium School found a unique way to make their responses to the call to care for nature.

Amidst the Lockdown the students took it as a challenge to plant trees and to give the message "Think Green". Through planting of trees, drawings they conveyed the message to the people in the locality that every small act can make an ocean of change. This was the initiative of the management and the teachers to keep the students awareness of the impending danger our Mother Earth is facing.

We extend our sincere congratulations to the Sisters, Teachers and the students who participated.

Congratulations. 'Think Green, Stay Healthy, Stay Safe'

Covid - 19, Province of India Responds - Part 1

  

Congratulations Sisters on your Silver Years in Religious life