Stalwarts celebrate golden Jubilee of Profession
The three stalwarts of our province namely Frs. Felix Moras, Lawrence D Mello and Peter DSa celebrated their Golden Jubilee of Profession here at Carmel Hill, Mangaluru on 2nd of February 2020. This day being the feast of Presentation of our Lord and the day dedicated to the Religious it added special meaning and joy for the celebration. The celebration began with the Eucharist presided over by the Jubilarians. Fr. Felix Moras led the liturgy. Along with them Rev. Fr. Charles Serrao Provincial of KG Province, Rev. Fr. Arulraj, Provincial of Tamilnadu Province and around 60 priests from various communities concelebrated. Fr. Rovel D Souza preached a meaningful homily highlighting the contribution of the Jubilarians to the Lord’s Kingdom. Carmel Choir helped to raise hearts and minds to God in Prayer. Brothers from Carmel Hill conducted the liturgy. More than 500 relatives and friends of Jubilarians took actively participated in the same. After the Mass a small felicitation program was arranged in the courtyard of the Monastery.Fr. Wilfred, the Superior welcomed the gathering. Fr. Geroge Santhumayor raised the toast and wished the Jubilarians Ad Multos Annos. Family members of Jubilarians too were given a chance to wish their beloved ones. Fr. Arul Raj the Provincial of Tamilnadu Province felicitated the Jubilarians. An innovative felicitation song by Fr. Alwyn Sequeira composed for this occasion was sung by the Scholastics. On behalf of Jubilarians Fr. Lawrence D Mello thanked all. An anthology of poems written by budding Carmelite Poet Fr. Richard Menezes was released by the Jubilarians. Fr. Prakash D Cunha compered the Programme. Fr. Archibald prayed the grace over the meals. A sumptuous meal was served at the end of the felicitation programme.