Recommitment '12

The Jesus Youth of Mangalore conducted the recommitment day program in Roshni Nilaya, Mangalore on 27th May, 2012.

PREPARATION
The Mangalore Jesus Youth fervently prepared themselves for day of Pentecost & Recommitment. One month prior to the Pentecost, Jesus Youth began its personal preparation to welcome the Holy Spirit. Also a list of daily preparatory activities was distributed among the Jesus Youth through Prayer meetings, an initiative of Intercession Ministry. The Intercession ministry also arranged for other preparatory initiatives like 12 hour adorations every Tuesday, chain fasting, urging the Jesus Youths to offer masses and rosaries for the intention of Pentecost. Many Jesus Youths also took up fasting and abstinence, especially for the nine days preceding Pentecost, and received the sacrament of penance to worthily welcome the Spirit.

NOVENA
At various places, the novena to the Holy Spirit were conducted.Following are few places where people were attending novenas.

• Fathima Retreat House, along with mass at 6.30pm 
• St.Alphonsa Church,along with mass at 5.30pm 
• Fr.Muller Medical College ,at 6 pm 
• St.Josephs college 

Those who could not attend at these places recited personally or formed small groups which would daily gather at their convenient time to recite novena.

RECOMMITMENT DAY ‘12
The Recommitment Day gathering in Mangalore was held in Roshini Nilaya. It  was a special day for Jesus Youth all over as they renew their commitment to God and His mission with the help of His Spirit.Around  200 enthusiastic youth had gathered from all over the city

The half day progam began at 8am and Mr.Prem and Ms Alma , the MCs of the day,beautifully compered the day’s events. They interacted with the crowd and with the help of an interesting  ice breaker game followed by an action song got the whole crowd in a celebrative mood.

Then  Ms.Brigit Davis, Program Co-ordinator  of the day, gave an eye-opening keynote highlighting the fact that since Pentecost is the day Church was established,it is also the day when Christ sent His Spirit and entrusted His mission to us through the apostles.Therefore the day of Pentecost is very aptly chosen as our recommitment day.“Do we dare to become a Missionary for Him?” was one question that all were to ask themselves that day.

This was followed by Jesus Youth prayer  of the day that also included a vibrant praise and worship led by Mr.Dexter  with the help of music ministry.

Then was the fun-filled games session led by the very dynamic and mischievious duo Ameeka and Regina.

After that entertaining break,was a thought provoking session led by Mr.Anil(Co-ordinator of JY M’lore) where he emphatically stressed on the point that we should extend ourselves beyond our prayer meetings to reach out to others. Also we should not limit the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit that we receive for ourselves but use it to bring more people to Christ.

It was followed by the Recommitment day Liturgy celebrated by Vicar General Msgr Dennis Moras  Prabhu and Fr.Nelson. Homily  was given by Fr.Nelson who effectively spoke about the gifts and fruits of Holy Spirit in a very practical manner that connected with the Youth.

After the mass,Mr.Jeejo led the recommitment day prayer followed by the infilling of the Holy Spirit  by Fr.Nelson. The entire  gathering were anointed with the Spirit as they earnestly opened their hearts to welcome Him.

Mr Golvin Peter(Asst.Co-ordinator of JY M’lore) then gave updates on various Ministry activities and other important events that happened in JY M’lore. We were honoured to have a surprise guest,Bro.T.A Joseph,a religious brother and gospel preacher from Hyderabad.He spoke about how Jesus Youths inspired him and assured us his prayers.Fr.Sunil & Fr.Alex also graced the occasion with their presence.

Then the birthday babies for the month  were called forward and the cake was cut and the Youths prayed for them.The Gathering winded up after the vote of  thanks and refreshments were served.

The day’s events wouldn’t have been possible without the Almighty’s blessing and the dedicated efforts of many youths who worked for it.Those who took various responsibilities for the day were Tressa, Brigit, Tejas, Nathalia, Joylin, Lester, Aathira, Jofy, Silvy, Thankam, Sharon, Bibin, Alwin, Gibin, Sherrin, Martin, Jeejo. 


And would specially thank Anil,Golvin,Tressa and the entire service team for their support and help. And Hebin & Dr.Nishan who helped with the program.

Sr.Icy,Sr.Dhanya helped with the liturgical arrangements and the Mamdams in the Roshini Nilaya community who helped with whatever was required.

The Recommitment day program had just been an outward manifestation in a small way of the actual significance of the day.Its true meaning lies in each of us realizing our mission and taking a commitment for it;if not a recommitment.

-- Steffi Francis (gen.co-ordinator of Recommitment day ’12)