150 death Anniversary of Blessed Francisco Palau Celebration in Indian Province.
Opening of 150th Death Anniversary of Founder at, Dhnadhuka
The Solemn Celebration of the opening ceremony of the 150th Death Anniversary of our beloved Founder, Bl. Francisco Palau began with the triduum On the 17th March. On the last day of triduum evening we invited all our Parishners to join us, as to make them understand about the celebration of the 150th death anniversary of Bl. Francisco Palau. The response was awesome that the baptized and non-baptized came to join for the prayer. Our boarders too were present for the prayer. We Began with a bhajan, reading from bible passage about the parable of the sower and followed by the explanation of the passage connected with the life of founder to them. We also explained in short about the life of Fonder and the congregation and also about the CMS. The triduum Prayer ended with the final blessing by Fr.Ignas Gordamino SJ . The Parishners enjoyed the prayer and we shared tea and snacks with them.
On the 20th in the parish Church we bagn the Eucharistic celebration with the procession of Founder’s relic, five burning candles representing 5 continents and writings of Founder. Sr.Jokina read the introduction about the celebration, the life of founder in short and about the presence of sisters all over the world with various apostolate. Fr.Ignas Gordamino SJ, from Spain was the main celebrant who spoke about founder Bl.Francisco Palau and his deep love for the Church. we also had the offertory procession and melodious choir and meaningful liturgy. After the Mass we distributed sweets for all.
In the afternoon we had meaningful rosary with our boarders and explained to them about our Founder specially about his exorcism ministry and about our charism. We invited our fathers to join for lunch and distributed snacks to the borders. The celebration was indeed joyful and meaningful.
All these celebrations will increase Our love for our beloved Founder, Bl. Francisco and we wish and pray that through his intercession many more miracles may happen and he be raised and proclaimed to the altar of sainthood. Amen
Sr.Bincy Jose, Sr.Rosekutty Joseph & Sr.Jokina Macwan
St.John of the Cross community, Dhandhuka
22-03-2022
