SCB AssocIATES AT Karunalaya - Mysore
Bits of news from the city of Mysore from our SCB Associates:-
We bade farewell to Sr. Shobhana on 22nd May with sentiments of gratitude, who had been the mentor of the associates. Then Sr. Winniefred and Sr. Mable were extended a warm welcome.
We gather together on 3rd Sunday of the month for meetings and share about the activities that are carried on. Some of the members visit the sick, meet their medical expenses, help the aged, educate the poor by paying the school fees and share food grains. They also joined the church activities for Mission Sunday. They conducted games, prepared food items and sold some calendars and book marks with the Word of God. Occasionally they join in cleaning the church.
In the month of October we prayed the rosary in different houses, especially for the family intentions. We also pray chain rosary everyday by the individuals.
On 4th of November all the associates joined with the community to celebrate our patron’s day and shared their joy.
We had our renewal and pledge taking ceremony on 12th December. Fr. Peter Balaswamy, CSsR was invited for a talk, confessions and for Eucharistic celebration.
On 27th December we celebrated Christmas with our mentally challenged inmates. We had the golden opportunity of celebrating
the golden jubilee of Sr.Tessy on 8th January and be part ot the Gathering .
On 26 Febuary, all members along wilh Sr. Winniefred and Sr. Mable went to Hallikere Hundi to visit the poor children of the boarding. We conducted various games, taught action songs, and distributed prizes and snacks. Afterwards we had our monthly meeting in their campus.
On 26th March we had pilgrimage to Dornahalli as part of the Women’s day celebration.
Sr. Winniefred Saldanha Animator – SCB Associates