TOGETHER IN FAITH, UNITED IN CELEBRATION
The Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites (OCDS) communities of St Therese of the Child Jesus, Lar, Margao and Our Lady of Mount Carmel, came together in a spirit of joy and fraternity to witness and celebrate the Temporary Promises of four of our members.
St Therese of the Child Jesus Community
Mrs Victoria Burtman of St. Theresa of Avila
Mrs Aleeta D’Souza of St Monica
Mrs Joyce Fernandes of our lady of Mt Carmel
Our Lady of Mt Carmel Community
Mr Gleeson Fernandes of Bl Denis of the Nativity
The Eucharistic Celebration was held on August 16, 2025 and was presided over by Rev. Fr Deep F. Fernandes OCD, Provincial Delegate of the OCDS in the Karnataka-Goa Province. The Spiritual Assistants of both the communities, Rev Fr Diego Proenca, OCD and Rev Fr Don Tony D’Souza OCD concelebrated the Mass at the Carmelite Monastery, Margao.
During The Rites of Temporary Promises, four members publicly pledged to live the spirit of Carmel in their secular state and that the experience of the period of formation has confirmed them the certitude that the Lord is calling them to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the world in union with Mary Mother of God and under her protection. We give thanks to God for the gift of these four members and we pray that they may grow in holiness and fidelity as they continue their journey within the Discalced Carmelite Secular Order. Fr Deep Fernandes, together with the Spiritual Assistants, Presidents and Formators wished peace to the four members.
After the Mass, the communities shared a joyous moment of fellowship. This joint celebration was a beautiful expression of unity in the Carmelite family, and a reminder of the grace and responsibility of belonging to the Order. The event was anchored by Mrs Concy Mendes who welcomed Rev Fr Marlon Rodrigues OCD, the Superior of the monastery, Rev Fr Don Tony D’Souza, Rev Fr Diago Pronenca, Fr Kiran Lobo, and Fr Santosh Menezes and the gathering and introduced Fr Deep Fernandes as a man with a green Hand. The four members cut the cake and both the communities turned their appreciations into a song. Mrs Joyce Fernandes and Mr Gleeson expressed their sentiments about their journey in Carmel.
Both the presidents, Mrs Ramilla Rodrigues of St Therese of Child Jesus Community and Mrs Elizabeth Santos of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Community, presented a token of love and gratitude to Rev Fr Deep. With a vote of thanks from Mr Savio Pereir,a the celebration concluded on a note of joy and gratitude.
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