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Party organized by Arvind,
Ryan, Russel and Amith
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| The couples walk in surprised |
| MC Russel entertains the crowd |
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| The couples welcomed to the stage |
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O gracious
God, silver bells are ringing in the Kattar and Mascarenhas family, announcing the good news of 25 years of love and faithfulness
of two lovely silver couples who are as stunning as Silver in their inner beauty and generosity. It’s your sheer miraculous
gift that has enabled them to love and to be faithful to each other during the
last quarter of a century. Thank you Father for showering upon Adulf and Jennifer, Goldwyn and Antonette your abundant love
and care.
| Welcome speech by Arvind Kattar |
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| Melissa God child of Goldwyn and Anto reads the opening prayer |
Reading
from the book of Isaiah 43: 1, 2, 4The Lord
who created you says, don’t be afraid, for I have ransomed you; I have called you by name; you are mine. When you go
through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown! When
you walk through the fire of oppression you will not be burned up- the flames will not consume you. For I am the Lord your
God, your saviour, the Holy one of Israel. You are precious to me and honoured and I love you. This is the good news of the Lord
| Reading by :Sheldon Mascarenhas |
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| Renewal of marriage vows by Rev. Fr. Joyson |
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We
thank you Lord for fulfilling your promises during these years of their married lives. Today we want to take some time, zoom
our camera and see clearly the abundance of your blessings on them and thank you the generous giver for
the blessing that they had been to their children and to all the family friends and society.
1. God of all blessings, we ask you to shower your abundant blessings on Goldwyn and
Antonette, on Adolf and Jennifer, on Ryan and Russel, on Avi and Amit. Beneficent God, your self-sacrificing
love, your great generosity, your selfless service, your explosive simplicity, your unassuming quiet action are
all reflected on our silver couples – made in your image and likeness. Through these qualities they had been a blessing
to us.
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| Reflections read by: Deric, Romila, Marleen &Merryl |
Adolf
is a very loving brother to all of us. He lavishes his love quietly and expresses his concern in action. He is an artist,
an architect, a technician, a home made engineer and an example of strong inner strength, responsibility
and initiative for the common good.
We We believe that dear Mom is alive amidst us and she would say “My loving
son Adolf cares so much for this house in India. Discreetly he takes note of the needs of the house and quietly buys, repairs
and replaces all that is necessary to make this house a home. This is one of his many
qualities.” Lord we invoke your abundant blessings on them.
His wife Jennifer is a
very loving and caring sister to all of us. Abundance is all round her. Her hands are long and big
to share generously all that she has with others. Her sense of celebrations, creative art, laughter
and fun is life-giving and revitalizing. Her marvellous capacity to express profoundness in poetry is amazing.
Together they complement one another in bringing a bright future to their children and great joy to all of us. Lord we invoke
your abundant blessings on them.
Antoinette is truly a loving sister to all of us. She
is someone who is other-centred. She has the gift of making everyone feel at home in her company and in her house. Approachable
to all in their needs. She shuns limelight and hates focus lights but behind the screen she shines brightly
and powerfully which we witness in all the celebrations. Dear Mom would say. “My cherished daughter
Antonette is the selfless one –She can easily forget and sacrifice her personal needs and wants
so that other´s needs and wants are met.” Lord we invoke your abundant
blessings on them.
Her husband
Goldwyn, is a loving brother to us, thangamama for all, has really a heart of gold. He is always at the beck and call of everyone
in need. He is unbegrudging in his giving, not just these 25 years but from his early
teens - the pride of the Mascarenhas family. He is a jolly good Santa at all times, radiating life, mirth
and joy in all the celebrations. A couple made for each other and together thy make a perfect home for
Ryan and Russel and for all those who enter in. Lord we invoke your abundant blessings on them.
| Toast by Noble Kattar & Gerard Mascarenhas |
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| Maya gives a thumbsup for the couple |
| Games conducted by Varun and Mary |
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| Video presentation by the Children |
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| Game 2 & 3 conducted by Varun and Mary |
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| Sound engineer and DJ: Mr. Rakesh Mascarenhas |
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| Aarthi by Shanthi Mathini and Romi akka |
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| Chadanku by Tina and Kumu |
| The Silver Team |
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| Aravind, Ryan, Russel and Amith |
Beneficent
God , crown Goldwyn and Anto, Adulf and Jennifer, with your unconditional and unlimited love. May their
married lives continue to be rich in faith, peace and love. May the fullness of your love be upon their children Ryan, Avi,
Russel and Amit. Protect them form all harm and evil. We make this prayer through our Lord Jesus Christ
Amen.
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