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| 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
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| Lively Entrance Dance by six East Malaysia Children |
Entrance procession Sr. Angeline Poh first Religious Vocation from KB
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| Bishop Selva receiving Offertory Gift frim Sr. Angeline Poh |
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| FMM sisters praying a special blessing over congregation |
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| Sr. Mary Soh, FMM Provincial Singapore/Malaysia giving her speech |
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| Some of the sisters attending the Jubilee Mass |
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| FMM sisters cutting Jubilee Cake at Sakura Restaurant. <More photos on FMM Sisters Page> |
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