‘Go into the world and proclaim the gospel to the nations’. Responding to the mission mandate of the Lord,the 25 young maidens belonging to Guwahati,Silchar, Northern and Eastern Provincesat Bethany Novitiate Barasatset out to be the Messengers of Christ through their Temporary profession on 25th April 2023. This event was graced by Rev Fr George Panthanmackel MSFS the main celebrant who officiated the Eucharist along with six other con-celebrants. Fr George in his homily convincinglyspoke to the sisters to be professed that the religious vocation is a special gift by the Lord and his accompaniment is always assured to the one who is called. He further strengthened the sisters saying the Lord who has called them is the only one who remains ever faithful to them till the end of their life.
After the Holy Eucharist there was a short felicitation programme for the newly professed sisters. Sr Benedicta Aranha the Provincial Superior of Guwahati Province addressed the newly professed,appreciated their daring YES to the Lord and assured them the prayers and support from the Bethany family on their onward journey in loving and serving the Lord. She thanked Sr Clara Toppo the former Novice Directress and Sr Jhansi the present Novice Directress for their dedicated accompanimentin preparing these sisters for their day of commitment.Sr Erasma, the Provincial Superior of Northern Province, Sr Jessy Maria the Provincial Superior of Eastern Province, Sr Clara the Asst Provincial Superior of Silchar Province and Sr Rose Margaret and Sr Shwetha the Provincial Councilors’ greeted and blessed the newly professed sisters.
This grace filled moment was witnessed by the beloved parents’, relatives and well-wishers of the professed sisters. Number of Bethany Sisters from different communities added joy through their presence.Many religious fathers, brothers and sisters blessed this occasion with their benign presence.
Sr Alveena Clare the assistant Novice directress compered the programme. The celebration ended with a fellowship meal shared by all.
News by: Sr Renita Clara BS, Asst.Novice Directress, Bethany Novitiate, Barasat