5th December
has been a great day in the KPRT family for past few years and a special day
for almost 70 years for our beloved Fr. Clarence Scrambical, SVD. It is not
only a great day for Khrist Premalaya to thank God for very precious gift in
the form of Rev. Fr. Rector, but also an occasion to express our love and
gratitude to father for what he has been doing for us and for what he has been
to us.
The day began with a
special liturgical thanksgiving. We took father rector in procession to the
chapel along with Frs. Jesuraj, Johny, Rayan, Davis, Theodore, Pius and Henry
Angel. The introduction to the Mass was given by Bro. Edward Francis, which
explained about the family and past life of Fr. Rector. The Holy Eucharist was
presided over by Rector himself. In his sermon he said that it is the Holy
spirit that has been playing a vital role in his life. He had never been sick
from the very childhood, and for which he was thankful to God. Somehow last
year when he went for executive check up, he discovered that he needed to
undergo some treatment for a certain sickness which was in its initial stage.
Fr. said that it was the Holy Spirit that inspired him and the doctor to advise
him that particular test. God wanted to heal him before he becomes really sick.
God has done lots of wonders in his life for which he is very much grateful. He
also thanked the members of the staff for their love and support and
encouragement to do the will of God.
After the Holy Eucharist
we had sumptuous breakfast, which was followed by daily classes. The spirit of
the celebration was also seen in the delicious lunch. Another special of the
day was the intra-community basket ball match. It was enthusiastic and very
encouraging to see the match. The day was marked with a short felicitation
programme in the evening. The programme was arranged in the refectory. Brothers
presented various items such as group songs, solo songs, speeches, dance,
comedy skit etc. At the end of the programme, Fr. Rector thanked everyone for
making the day a very special one. We had sumptuous dinner and thanked God for
the day.
