On 29^th April, 2019 the Sisters, teachers and students of St. Mary’s Convent School joyfully welcomed our Sr. Lucy Rose the visiting Councilor from Rome and Sr.Veronica her Secretary. The Clarion call of the bugles announced the joy of her arrival around 4.15 pm. Sr. Lucy Rose was given a traditional welcome with the dances and the sahnai of Sikkim. The Students welcomed them with their melodious welcome song and dance and later they were ushered to the Chapel for a moment of prayer.

On 30^th April, the Past Pupils paid their respect by offering Khadas. She was happy to meet them and said that they are very dear to the Institution and assured them prayers. In the evening the community members together with Sr.Lucy Rose reflected on the passage of wedding Feast of Cana.

1^st April 2019, was the day of celebration in the School. Sr. Lucy Rose was escorted to the school hall by the School brass band accompanied by Scouts and Guides. She was given a warm welcome at the entrance of the hall. The Students showed their love, gratitude and appreciation through their amazing performance on the stage. The hall echoed with the melodious welcome song. It was followed by different traditional dances, skit, poem enactment etc. She enjoyed and appreciated the sparkling performance of the students. Sr. Lucy drew message from the skit and said   “three things which will make you happy are LOVING, CARING and SHARING. She encouraged the student by giving them the positive stroke. Soon after the fantastic performance of the students Sr. Lucy Rose met the parish Cruizsbeer children. At 11.00 am Sr. Lucy Rose met the Teaching staff. She thanked them for being the first collaborators in the School. In the afternoon she met the supportive staff. She thanked them for what they are to the community. In the afternoon community enjoyed the company of dear Lucy Rose and Sr.Veronica as we went to the Sky walk capturing the beauty of nature.

On 1^st evening during community moment we reflected the story of Elijah and the Widow at Zarephath. The reflection Calls us to open ourselves daily to be “Transformed by the Encounter” of Christ. She invited us to be attuned to the voice of the Lord and be generous.Around 7.00pm boarding girls and boys showed their love and gratitude through short program. She thanked them for making the evening beautiful.  After the short program the boarding boys and girls were given the fellowship meal. The day was ended joyfully.

On 2^nd May the community members echoed the prayer of thanks and praise to the Lord for the gift of Sr. Lucy Rose. The thanksgiving Eucharistic celebration was being celebrated by Rev.Fr. Moni Clement Lepcha, the Parish priest of St. Mary’s Geyzing. Soon after Mass the boarders thanked Sr. Lucy Rose for her motherly presence and assured her of their prayers. The community members expressed words of love and gratitude and offered few gifts to Sr. Lucy Rose and Sr.Veronica as a gesture of our love and gratitude. They left for New Chumta at 9.00am accompanied by Sr. Nirmala and Sr. Prisila. The presence of Sr. Lucy Rose brought forth many blessing upon the Sisters and upon our mission. It was really a grace filled moment which we will relish it for the days to come.

Sr. Sandhya Minj