New ACWA team getting ordained during the service on January 29.
Kohima, January 30 (MExN): The three-day 23rd convention of Angami Catholic Women Association came to a conclusion with the holy mass on Sunday at Zhadima village ground, hosted by Sts Peter and Paul Church Zhadima.
The fifth session of the convention began with Rev Sr Tekuoneino Rita Miasalhou as the speaker. She urged the mothers at the service to teach their children to have a resounding faith which would not be shaken in the face of adversity, according to a press release.
The session was chaired by Thinuoheü Teresa (NACWA) while Lono Teresa (CACWA) offered the opening prayer.
Scripture was read by Khuvohole Violet (KTACWA) and Vilvinu Therese (SACWA) pronounced the closing prayer.
During the Sunday holy mass, main celebrant, vicar general, Kohima Diocese, Very Rev Fr Neisalhou Carolus Kuotsu shared on how believers were blessed for doing good and helping others in need. He shared on how the father of Indian nation, Mahatma Gandhi was greatly impressed by teachings of Jesus in The Beatitudes found in Matthew 5:1-12, the release stated.
Fr Carolus said even though Gandhi was a non-Christian, he believed that if a person could diligently follow all 8 Beatitudes to the letter, they could lead an unblemished life. The mass was chaired by president, ACWA, Kikrusonuo Clara while opening prayer was scripture was read by Megosieü Josephine (NACWA) and Neiseü Nirmala (NACWA), and Believers prayer was initiated by general secretary, ACWA, Asatuoü Christina.
Votes of thanks were proposed by president, Catholic union Zhadima, Neipu-o Thomas and treasurer, ACWA, Rokosüno Regina.
Meanwhile, handing over of ACWA constitution to the new team was done during the service.
The new ACWA team will be headed by Visazhünuo Carmila as the president and Nokhule Josephine as the general secretary, it said.
Choirs for the two services were Phesama CWA and KTACWA respectively.
