Cape-Coast Grand Ladies’ Auxiliary Celebrate Immaculate Heart of Mary

The District One of the Cape Coast Grand Ladies' Auxiliary of the Knights of St. John International recently held this year's Immaculate Heart of Mary Memorial celebration at the Christ the King Catholic Church, Effiakuma in the Sekondi-Takoradi Diocese. Under the theme: Mary, our Mother and Intercessor (John 2:3), the programme brought together all the ten Subordinate Auxiliaries under the District's jurisdiction. Very Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Kwesi Dolphyne, the Spiritual Director of the District, spoke on the theme for the celebration before Mass, urging the Sisters to be humble, courageous, faithful and to trust in God's plan. He emphasised the need to serve others with love and compassion, be a source of unity and peace, reflect the love of God, and pray through Mary's intercession. In his homily during the Eucharistic celebration, Very Rev. Fr. Dolphyne emphasised the importance of taking Mary's Immaculate Heart as a model in Faithfulness in Seeking Jesus; Pondering in the Heart and Obedience to God's Will. He stressed that Mary continued to search for Jesus with unwavering determination despite the anxiety and confusion, reflected deeply on God's words and actions in her life and was completely obedient to God's will, from the Annunciation to the foot of the Cross. He urged the Sisters to cultivate a heart like Mary's—full of love, faith, and obedience and ready to seek Jesus diligently, to reflect on God's work in their lives, and to commit themselves wholly to His will. Other features of the programme included consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary led by the Spiritual Director; a cash donation to the Christ the King Catholic Church, Effiakuma, Marian song renditions by all the ten Subordinate Auxiliaries, and the praying of the Holy Rosary led by Noble Sister Elena Vera Aikins. The programme was graced by Rev. Friar Derrick Bressey, the Parochial Vicar of the host Church, Brigadier General Joseph Kwamena Brainoo, the Cape Coast Grand Commandery President and some Brothers from the Local Commanderies under the 1st District Commandery. Noble Sister Mary Limuoh, the host Auxiliary President delivered the welcome address while Noble Sister Joana Ampah-Afful, the District 1st Vice President informed Sisters of the purpose of the gathering. From DEPSOCOM SEKONDI-TAKORADI