Christmas Greetings

Christmas is the time of giving and sharing.

It is the time of loving and forgiving.

May the miracle of Christmas fill your heart

with warmth and love.

Merry Christmas!

Christmas Acrostic

C is for the Child born that night to be our light. (John 8:12)
H is for holy is His name. (Rev.4:8)
R is for rejoice with gladness & joy. (Luke 1:14)
I is for Immanuel, God with us. (Is.7:14,) John 1:14)
S is for the star that led the Wise men to Him. (Matt.2:2)
T is for the truth & grace that was sent our way. (John 1:14)
M is for Mother Mary laying Him in swaddling clothes in the manger. (Luke 2:7)
A is for angels singing songs of joy. (Luke 2:14)
S is for salvation.
- Johnnie DesRochers.

Final Profession - 2009

The Final Profession ceremony took place at

'Mother of God Cathedral Church', Calicut

on 19.12.2009 at 10.a.m.

Sisters who pronounced their final 'YES'

to their Master

1. Sr.Lavanya Maria 2. Sr.Jose Maria 3. Sr.Merina

4. Sr.Maria Silvia 5. Sr. Joyce Mary

6. Sr. Alphonsa John 7. Sr.Janet Freeda

8. Sr.Maria Asha

9. Sr. Princy Antony 10. Sr. Silvy Antony

With Lamps trimmed in their hands

10 virgins move towards the Altar

along with their parents

Entrance Procession

Rev.Dr.Joseph Kalathiparambil,

Bishop of Calicut - The Chief Celebrant

Sr.Maria Ashmitha - Master of the Ceremony

Word of God - Hosea 2:14, 19-20

"Therefore, behold, I will allure her,

and bring her in to the wilderness,

and speak tenderly to her".

"Here I am Lord, since you called me."

Litany - Imploring the intercession of all the Saints

"I Vow to your Divine Majesty,

Chastity, Poverty and Obedience......"

Signing the document of profession

"Receive this ring, for you are the Spouse

of the Eternal King".

"Christ is my Love.

Whom when I love I am chaste,

whom when I touch, I am pure,

whom when I receive, virgin am I".

"Here we come to offer you our all"

May the Peace of the Lord be with you

Sr.Agatha Mary, Superior General,

accepts the finally professed

as the permanent members

of the Apostolic Carmel

"I pledge my love, loyalty and obedience"

The wise virgins, filled with joy and pride

at their total dedication

We are grateful to our Bishop

and all the priests

who offered the holy Eucharist

Thanks to the choir for the melodious singing

Fellowship meal brings us together

We wish the finally professed

Peace, Joy and Perseverance