Sunday 11 November 2012

FMM Golden Jubilee Celebrations in KB



Jubilee mass concelebrated by Bishop Antony Selvanayagam, Archbishop Emritus Soter  and Fr. Robert 
FRANCISCAN MISSIONARIES OF MARY CELEBRATE 50 YEARS IN KOTA BHARU

On Friday, 11 May 2012, the Parish of Our Lady of Fatima of the Holy Rosary celebrated the Golden Jubilee of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary or better known as the FMM sisters in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. The joyful occasion was graced by the presence of Bishop Antony Selvanayagam of Penang and Archbishop Emeritus Soter Fernandez, who together with our Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Robert Daniel concelebrated the Jubilee Mass.
The mass began with a lively Entrance dance by 6 Sarawakian children,  splendidly dressed in traditional costumes followed by 25 FMM sisters who had come to join in the celebrations. In his homily, Bishop Selvanayagam spoke on the presence of the FMM in the predominantly Muslim East Coast states and how they have touched the lives of others in the last 50 years. During the Offertory, various gifts were offered – the first being a globe  which signifies that the FMM is present all over the world. It was significant that Sr. Angeline Poh was chosen to offer this gift, as she is the first religious vocation to the FMM from Kota Bahru.
After Thanksgiving, to commemorate the event, a slide-show presentation entitled ’50 Years of FMM Mission in Kota Bharu’ was shown, highlighting the history and the contribution of the FMM to the local community in Kelantan. Happy memories of past events, the Fatima Kindergarten and faces of FMM sisters who had served here were rekindled.
In her speech on behalf of the FMM, the Provincial of Singapore/Malaysia, Sr. Mary Soh thanked the bishops for their presence, Rev. Fr. Robert and the whole parish who have contributed to make the whole celebration a joyous occasion. All the FMM sisters present then presented a special “Thank you” Song and prayed a special blessing for all present.
The Parish of Our Lady of Fatima would like to express their gratitude to all FMM sisters, past and present who have made a difference in our personal lives and the life of the parish.
In the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, may the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary continue to make their presence felt and continue to touch the lives of all they meet.

By Joseph Wang



Lively Entrance Dance by six East Malaysia Children


 
               Entrance procession                              Sr. Angeline Poh first Religious Vocation from KB


Bishop Selva receiving Offertory Gift frim Sr. Angeline Poh

FMM sisters praying a special blessing over congregation

Sr. Mary Soh, FMM Provincial Singapore/Malaysia giving her speech

Some of the sisters attending the Jubilee Mass

FMM  sisters cutting Jubilee Cake at Sakura Restaurant.

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