Mangaluru: Sisters of the Little Flower of Bethany, Mangalore Province held the convention of Bethany Lay Apostolate members at Sacred Hearts High School Hall, Kulshekar on Saturday, January 26.
Being the Republic day of India, the event was concelebrated by highlighting both the events. The opening prayer was led by Badyar Unit; a short video clipping was depicted based on Bethany Congregation.
The members of Kulshekar Unit welcomed the gathering with a dance. Sr Shubha, the Coordinator for Pastoral Apostolate of the Province voiced out words of hospitality and made everyone feel homely.
Rev Sr Cicilia Mendonca, the Provincial Superior of Mangalore Province in her opening address stressed the importance of family and youth.
Fr Boniface Pinto, Professor of St Joseph’s Inter-Diocesan Seminary, Jeppu was the resource person of the day. He explained the meaning of Family dynamics based on the encyclical of Pope Francis i.e, ‘Amoris Laetitia’.
He also made the participants to reflect on their own families and the time was given for interaction.
Later, Sr Shubha summarised a few points, evaluated the action plan and drew up the action plan for the year 2019-2020.
Sr Rekha, the Superior of Santa Cruz Convent conducted a short quiz on the Servant of God Msgr RFC Mascarenhas, the Founder of Bethany Congregation.
Sr Lydia Pinto, the animator of Puttur Unit compeered the programme and thanked everyone for their presence and service.
There were 148 members from 23 BLA Units.
