Media Release
Mangaluru, Dec 16: With the countless blessing of Mother Mary along with the tireless and sacrificing spirit of the Servant of God R F C Mascarenhas, in the vicinity of Rosa Mystica Higher primary school, numerous miracles have taken place. The foundation stone which was laid on June 14, 1939 with the band of only five students, has reached its height of success in celebrating its 75th year.
The platinum jubilee celebration that took place recently began by welcoming the honourable guests in a respectful manner with arathi and flowers accompanied by the pompous musical band. A truly heavenly thanksgiving song to God was raised by the students with all their heart. At the very outset Sr Prashanthi, the headmistress of the school warmly welcomed the gathering with appropriate words.
Sr M Wilberta, the superior general and the president of Bethany Educational society presided over the function on this auspicious occasion. The prayerful presence of God was experienced as was invoked by Fr Roshan Rosario. Sr Concetta, the correspondent of the school offered respect and reverence to the founder of the school RFC Mascarenhas with her words of wisdom.
Sr M Rose Celine, the secretary of Bethany educational society honoured all those who rendered service as the correspondence of the school while Sr M Mariette, the provincial superior of Mangalore province honoured the past and the present headmistress of the school. The other dignitaries on the dais were Fr Gregory Serrao, Swami Vivekachaitanyananda, Maulana R H Abdul Razak, Prof Edmond Frank, Melwin Wilfred Pinto, Vincent Pereira, Padmini S Anchan, Prof. Krishna Rao, Sr Concetta, Sr Amita and Rita.
Sr Prashanthi, the entire staff, the director of the play as well as benefactors of the school were rightly honoured by Sr Wilberta. She acknowledged the selfless sacrifice of the sisters and the teachers in providing good education and becoming role models to many students. She also appreciated the staff of Rosa Mystica for continuing their selfless service to the poor children of the locality.
It was truly amazing to witness 750 children and 17 teachers enacting the humble beginning of the school and its great progress in an awesome dance form. The programme which was enthusiastically viewed by about 4500 people came to an end by magnifying our Lady of Mystical Rose.
A note of thanks was proposed by Alice D’Souza. Leena Pinto and Sr Anita anchored the days programme.