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On this auspicious day when the atmosphere around us is in the mood of jubilation and
exultation, I stand here on behalf of Rev. Sr. Joyce Thadathil our Provincial Superior and her Council
members and all the members of St. Francis Province India to welcome you all, for the jubilee celebration
of these our beloved sisters.
I humbly acknowledge the benign presence of our beloved Arch Bishop, Most Rev. Dr. Anil J. T. Couto,
who consented to preside over this Holy Eucharist for us and bring down the heavenly blessings upon us.
We welcome you, Your Grace.
I also extend a warm welcome to all the Con-Celebrants, who have come from far and near to be part of
this celebration. We welcome you dear fathers.
This day is blessed by the graceful presence of the parents, brothers, sisters and relatives of our
Jubilarians. We extend a hearty welcome to each of them.
The presence of our sisters from far and near and from our neighboring communities, have added
colour to the day. We welcome you dear sisters, especially we welcome dear Rev. Sr. Deepika, the
Provincial Superior of Mother Seraphina Province North East and her council members and Dear Rev. Sr.
Arthi, the Provincial Superior of St. Clare’s Province, Clement Town- Dehradun and her council members.
Welcome dear sisters.
Last but not the least, I welcome each and every one of you present here, who made it to be part
of today’s celebration, dear fathers, brothers, friends, benefactors, well wishers and acquaintances. We
welcome you all.
Welcoming you all with cheerful heart, I now request you all to stand up in unison and welcome
these wise Virgins, who are found watchful till today by the Lord, as they approach the altar with their
lamps lit and are been accompanied by their Bride Groom-Jesus, to the altar, along with the rhythmic
steps of the dancers……