Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Brothers' Day at Alwal

Brothers' Day: Feast of St.Francis of Assisi

October 4th was red letter day at Brother Formation Centre Alwal. At 6. pm. Holy Mass was celebrated with more than 15 priests conccelebrating along with 5 Brothers from INH province including the Silver Jubilerian Bro. U Alphonse who is celebrating his Silver Jubilee of Profession. There were many religious and nearly 100 well wishers and friends. Fr. Wenceslaus svd was the main celebrant. Bro. Rajesh Soreng Director of Brother Formation Centre in the introduction to the Holy Mass highlighted the importance of Brothers and their activities and the important contributions by Brothers to the Church and Society.
Fr. Wenceslaus in his homily spoke about exemplay life of St. Francis of Assisi and his life of poverty and franscisan way of life. He further highlighted the importance of SVD Brother Vocations. Liturgy was given a divine touch by the beautiful choir consiting of the Brothers of the Centre ably conducted by Mr. Samuel from Alwal.
After the Holy Mass , Bro. Alphonse the Jubilerian was felicitated and honoured by Bro. Rajesh svd . All the Brothers together then cut the Feast Day Cake. Later everyone had a sumptous dinner.

HAPPY BROTHERS DAY

Fr. Joy Joseph svd