140^th anniversary of the first missionary expedition of our first sisters was centered on the Holy sacrifice of the Mass. It was announcing, preparing, celebrating and living this missionary zeal and fervor. Sr. Mary sarkar had made an announcement at the parish preceding the Sunday’s celebration of this event. At the Lauds and Vespers we had reflections on the missionary expeditions that enthused in us our call to be valiant and enthusiastic to the invitation “Here I am Lord, I will go Lord, if you lead me”.

Celebration of this event was the togetherness of the entire parish   community participating in the Holy sacrifice of the Mass, where 5 Salesians of the Kalyani community including Fr. Jose Pampaddil, the former vice provincial. The Mass was solemnized through introduction, a good choir and prayers of the faithful. “Hey Angela, O Teresa ….    a song composed by Mr. Apurba Halder  from Krishnagar which the congregation sang at the end of the Mass. Fr. M.C. Francis  the main celebrant briefed us about the journey and struggles made by the first missionaries at their departure to Uruguay and the fervor, zeal, enthusiasm and courage with which they set out only to accomplish one goal: of saving souls. At the end of the Eucharistic celebration, a breakfast pack was offered to each one, sign of our joy and gratitude for joining us in this celebration. The following day the oratorians were happy to express their joy in celebrating this event.