Decennial Celebration of Ursuline Franciscan Lay Association (UFLA) of Mangalore Province was held on 31st August 2022 at Rosario Cathedral, Mangalore with the theme: It was a memorable day in the annals of the Province.
Decennial Celebration of Ursuline Franciscan Lay Association (UFLA) of Mangalore Province was held on 31st August 2022 at Rosario Cathedral, Mangalore with the theme: zɪÁZÉA GvÁgï:PÀÄmÁä - f«vÁZÉÆ GeÁéqï. It was a memorable day in the annals of the Province.
The day’s celebration marked with the Holy Eucharist presided over by Rev. Fr Melwyn D Souza OFM Cap, Vicar Provincial of Karnataka Province. In his preaching he highlighted the “Importance of the Word of God in the family life”. Word of God creates, gives, nourishes and sustains life. We are created by God in a unique way to spread the mission of Christ. Word of God plays an important role which empowers and spiritually energizes the individual to spread the message of Christ. During the Mass 17 members of UFLA made their permanent Affiliation which was received by Rev. Sr Milly Fernandes, Superior General.
UFLA Decennial programme was held in Rosario Hall and it was inaugurated by releasing 22 baloons symbolizing 22 UFLA units of Mangalore Province.
Rev. Sr Milly Fernandes presided over the programme, Sr Rita Vas the Councillors General and UFLA Coordinator was the chief guest, Sr Clara Menezes the Provincial Superior of Mangalore Province, Sr Leena D Souza Province Coordinator for UFLA, Rev. Fr Alfred J. Pinto, former Superior Generals Rev Sr Doreen D Souza, Rev Sr Susheela Sequeira, Former Provincial of Mangalore Province Sr Lenita D Souza, Sr Lydia Serrao Councillor General and Sr Lilly Pinto former Province Coordinator for UFLA were the honourable guests on the dais.
Officials of other Provinces were present for this joyous occasion. Annual periodical of Ursuline Franciscan Lay Association ‘Nadar’ was released by the President on this auspicious day. In her presidential address she appreciated and congratulated the UFLA members for the fruitful ten years in the mission of the Lord and the service of the people by joining hands with the Sisters. Focusing on the theme - Word of God is the light to family life, she stressed the importance of the Word of God in the life of the family specially by explaining the seven formulas: Family coming together to read the word of God, praying together and short reflection on the Word of God, In the storms of life drawing strength from the Word of God, reading the Word of God and teaching children to derive the values of Christ, nourished by the Word of God sow the seed of love, spend the time in the company of one another and learning the wisdom and experience from the elders.
To mark this Decennial Celebration and to have solidarity with the needy of the society all the UFLA units collected and shared essentials (grocery kit) to the children’s home on humanitarian basis. A value based entertainment programme was performed by Bejai and Bolar UFLA Units in the form of skit and Yakshagana giving a message to love and accept the elderly in the family, responsibility of parents in upbringing the children. The event came to an end performing tableau by the novices of Somarpann, Derlakatte. Vote of Thanks was proposed by Mrs Saritha D’Souza of Panir Unit, after which everybody enjoyed the delicious meals. Long Live UFLA.