Jubilee for families
On 29th June 2025, the
Joharapuram Sisters with LASA members celebrated the Family Jubilee at the
parish church. The event began with a prayer service led by Fr. Rajashekar, who
reflected on the beauty of family life. Sr. Annamma welcomed all, highlighting
the vital role of families in building a faithful society. Fr. Rajashekar
inspired couples with biblical examples and the Holy Family as a model of love
and faith. Couples renewed their marital promises, received gifts, and joined
in fellowship with refreshments and games. The celebration was grace-filled,
leaving families strengthened in faith, love, and unity.
Meeting with LASA
The first LASA meeting
was held on June 21, 2025 at St. Ann’s Provincialate, Gollapudi. The session
began with prayer and an interactive sharing among members. Gratitude was
expressed to outgoing members, and new members were warmly congratulated. The
theme Pilgrims of Hope was discussed, inspiring reflections for the year’s
journey. A special prayer service was arranged for the contingent staff,
honoring their dedication. They offered flowers to Mother Mary, receiving
blessings and strength to continue their noble work.
Pilgrimage to our origins at Secunderabad
On 1st March 2025, the Sisters of Sacred Heart Community with LASA members began their pilgrimage at dawn, praying the Rosary and singing hymns to Mother Enrichetta. They reached Bolaram by 11:00 a.m., where St. Ann’s Home welcomed them warmly with snacks and prayer in the Sacred Chapel. At the Novitiate, they admired the formation center that shaped many Sisters in their vocation. At the Provincialate, Sr. Cicily, Provincial Superior, inspired all with a message on humility, simplicity, and self-offering. Returning to St. Ann’s Home, Senior Sisters greeted them with songs and a joyful meal. At Secunderabad, they explored the museum, retracing Mother Enrichetta’s footsteps and witnessing her life history. The group prayed at St. Mary’s Basilica, the Perpetual Adoration Chapel, and before the Miraculous statue of Mother Mary. The pilgrimage concluded at the Cemetery with prayers for departed Sisters, leaving hearts enriched with faith and gratitude.
Activities of LASA - 2024 – 2025
Region-wise Adoration was
conducted across the Province for LASA members. Communities in Vijayawada
gathered at St. Anthony’s Convent, while Eluru units met at St. Ann’s. In
Chhattisgarh, due to distance, each unit held Adoration at their own locations.
The sacred hour united members with the Lord, offering a creative and inspiring
experience. Lectio Divina on the “Our Father” guided reflections, shared even
in local languages. A joyful competition on the same theme concluded the day
with gratitude and enthusiasm.
Ø In our Province each community chose an appropriate time in month of June 2019 and inaugurated LASA with the prayer service followed by the reading of our Mother General. In each community a beautiful and meaningful prayer service was conducted. In the first meeting LASA members came to know more about our congregation and about our Founders. They were enriched knowing about the noble couple who went out of themselves to reach out to the little once of the society. LASA members were touched by the pious couple.
Ø Explanation of Gospel of St. Mathew to the Christians and non Christians
