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.
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