25th February 2024 was a great day at Snehalaya, JMJProvincialate. The day has dawned with scintillating joy, reverence and enthusing energy as the sisters gathered together to celebrate our beloved sisters Platinum. Diamond, Golden and Silver Jubilee. We thanked God for the life of fidelity, commitment and dedication lived by our sisters. It was a celebration of God’s faithfulness and love.

All the Jubilarians entered into God’s dwelling place in procession along with Rev Fr. GovinduRayanna, the chief celebrant and the concelebrants. Sr. SanthaKumari P, the councillor welcomed everyone to the Solemn Holy Eucharist with her prayerful and heart-warming introduction in which she highlighted the significance of the day with the symbolic offerings and their meaning in our lives as the jubillarians placed the symbols at the altar of God. The main celebrant has given a very inspiring and thought-provoking homily; it stirred the hearts and minds to deepen our commitment to the Lord. The Holy mass deeply moved all of us with the heart of gratitude to God. Meaningful intercessory prayers were offered. During the doxology, Aarathi was given to the Eucharistic Lord by the Jubilarians. Sr. Mercy, the councillor, proposed a vote of thanks and thanked everyone for their presence and joining in this occasion.

After the devout and meaningful Eucharistic celebrations, there was a short felicitation for all the jubilarians by our Provincial Superior Rev. Sr. Tresa and council followed by all the far and near community sisters in the province. In the end, we had a cake-cutting ceremony and a greeting song to the celebrities of the day. The students from St. Joseph’s CBSE High School, Pedakakani, captivated the audience with the delightful cultural programme followed by sumptuous dinner.

Indeed this day was remarkable to all the Jubilarians. This occasion of coming together did not remain only in mere celebration but imprinted in everyone’s hearts the edifying lives of our jubilarians lived with total commitment and passion.