SEPTEMBER

Universal intention - An environmentally sustainable lifestyle

We pray that we all will make courageous choices for a simple and environmentally sustainable lifestyle, rejoicing in our young people who are resolutely committed to this. 

ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL DAYS

5  September           International Day of Charity

8  September            International Literacy Day
 

10 September          World Suicide Prevention Day
 

21 September          International Day of Peace

23 September          International Day of Sign Languages

23 September          International Day of Sign Languages

SMSM INTENTIONS:  

We remember our Sisters celebrating Jubilees, and thank God for all the graces they have received to enable them to persevere through the challenges of missionary life:

75 years

12 September 1946     Sr Malia Makalita LEUAI                Samoa

12 September 1946     Sr Malia Tolotea TAUAIFAGA       Samoa

60 years

08 September 1961     Sr Madeleine FASSION                     Vanuatu

50 years

12 September 1971     Sr Angiolina DE PAOLI                    Italy

12 September 1971     Sr Marisa BESACCHI                       Italy

12 September 1971     Sr Piera UNGARI                              Italy

Let us continue to remember in our prayers:

§  Our sisters Aimée Herodia HERINDRAINY, Elisabeth UYISABUTUJEand Melanie MIBURO who will pronounce their perpetual vows on 12 September, that they may have the grace of perseverance and fidelity.

§  The people of Afghanistan suffering from war and oppression.

§  All those suffering from COVID-19, especially our sisters and members of their families who are affected.

§  Our sisters, our loved ones and our benefactors who have died recently.