Senior Citizens Day

The senior citizens day celebration was held at the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on  12 October in conjunction with the Universal Senior Citizens Day celebration. The mass was coordinated by the senior citizens and the fellowship organized by the Family Life Ministry.

Homily

In his homily, Fr. Dom, reiterated the first line from the psalm 110:1-6, “I will thank the Lord with all my heart”  adding that as one reaches the golden age one has to think what he or she has to thank God for. He asked the senior citizens “what do you want to thank God for?” Old age is the time to be calm and lead a saintly life. It is time to be loving, gentle, kind and peaceful instead of being grumpy and hateful. He asked the senior citizens to make life beautiful for the grandchildren and their children. He said thank God for all that you have for ‘great are the works of the Lord; to be pondered by all of them.” He said that many of our friends have left us and what we have now can also be taken away. So be grateful for what we have.

Adoration

Speeches and Cake cutting

After mass the Chairperson of the Family Life Ministry gave a speech thanking the priests and all sponsors for the event. She hoped that such a celebration will continue for many years to come. Fr. Dom, the Parish Priest thanked all donors and assured them that all donations will be accounted for and proper accounts will be published. He also encouraged 6 senior citizens to volunteer as part of the Family Life committee to plan and arrange more activities for the senior citizens on regular basis to build companionship in the winter years.

Fellowship

During the fellowship, some of the senior citizens shared their journeys and experiences at the parish. Mr. Francis Heng proudly shared how many of his students from the Assumption School entered priesthood; Fr. Michael Sinappan, Fr. Arulnathan and Fr. Andrew Manickam. Mr. Gomes shared how he began his married life at the parish. Many others Mary, Patricia and others too had their joyful and sad moments at the parish. Both Fr. Dom and Fr. Louis also shared that they were happy to be part of this church.