CEC SUNDAY 2011 - CULTURAL PROGRAMME

CEC’s strong encouragement, guide and support, Most Rev. Dr. Bernard Moras, Archbishop of Bangalore arrives at the Friary Community Hall to participate in the CEC Cultural Programme

After a concelebrated Eucharist, presided over by his Grace, Most Rev. Dr.Bernard Moras, Archbishop of Bangalore, the Catholic Enquiry Centre (CEC) under the leadership of its Directress, Sr. C.L.Clare dsp, and aided by her dedicated band of Co-workers, put up a scintillating cultural show of music, dance and drama, at the Friary Community Hall.

Starting of with lighting of the traditional lamp to the accompaniment of the Hindi bhjan” Barsaado apni atma hum per” by dsp Postulant Rajni, an invocation dance. Set to a Malayalam song was artistically performed by the Youth Team of the St. Thomas Forane Church, Madivala. The dance, portraying a verse from the Bible, was marked dy good coordination and choreography.



Rev. Fr. Mathew Koikara, the then Dean-Madivala Deanery lights the traditional lamp along with other dignitaries

But the highlight of the day was a dance-drama titled “Mukti Dhara” which was brilliantly performed by the girl students of the Holy Spirit Children’s Home, from the Convent of the Servants of Holy Spirit Sisters.



Youth Team from the St. Thomas Forane Church (Syro-Malabar) perform the Invocation Dance

Based on the theme “In the beginning was word…”(The Gospel according to St. John) and with a contemporary twist, the participants of the dance-drama attired in salwar-kameezes of different colors representing the ocean, birds, trees and nature, portrayed the sins of the present day world, such as cutting down of trees, trafficking in women, destruction of the environment and terrorism. The coming of the Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ to save this world, bringing in His healing and peace, was very aesthetically choreographed with enchanting music.



“Mukti Dhara” performed by the students of the Holy Spirit Children’s Home, Convent of the Servants of the Holy Spirit Sisters

Next followed a short skit titled “Saul to Paul” performed by the Friary Brothers. Depicting the “Conversion of St. Paul” from the New Testament in modern-day context, the skit skillfully portrayed the spiritual transformation of Saul, from a persecuting tyrant to Paul, a crusader for Jesus.



“Living Clay” a Youth Team from the St. Anthony’s Friary Church perform "Jesus wants you” a musical

The curtains came down on the cultural programme after another skit by “Living Clay” The Youth Team of the St. Anthony’s Friary Church, Titled “Jesus wants you’’ in which two confused and lost souls are saved by Jesus. Thus, through music, dance and drama, the CEC conveyed the message of Christ to his people.

The Archbishop, Most Rev.Dr. Bernard Moras then released the 34th Annual Report of the Archdiocesan Catholic Enquiry Centre and also gave away certificates and mementoes to the recently baptized Ms Mariam Nishath, Ms Alphonsa Mary Amudha and Ms. Kalavathi Mary. Speaking on the occasion, the Archbishop complimented Sr. C.L. Clare and her team of Co-workers for their hard work and efforts, while also exhorting the gathering to spread the Good News of Jesus.“ It is the duty of every baptized Catholic, joining hands with the CEC, to motivate others.”

In particular, Rev Fr. Bernard Moras richly complimented Ms.Parimala Selvaraj, a CEC co-worker who emceed the day’s programme, for the enthusiasm, commitment and zeal with which she went about her work. Stating that “Parimalam” in Sanskrit meant “fragrance”’ the Archbishop pointed out that Ms.Selvaraj, true to her name, radiated spiritual fragrance as was evident from the effort she put in cheerfully into her work.

This memorable day was aptly concluded with a rejuvenating blessing from His Grace, which spurred the CEC to go further in their mission.

K.Balasubramaniam
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