African Sisters of St Mary (CMM)
Support Group
ANNUAL LETTER NO.40 YEAR 2024
13/12/2024
Annual Letter
Dear friends and partners in the faith,
We, the Sisters of the Community of St Mary, are taking this opportunity to greet you all in the Name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
We thank God for giving us the opportunity of writing this annual letter as we approach Christmastide and the New Year. We all have reasons to celebrate the coming Christmas; a glorious event and a moment to reflect on and appreciate God’s goodness as we remember the birth of Jesus Christ.
As we prepare ourselves for this celebration it is sad to remember that often in the modern, worldly lifestyle, there is a great gap between the rich and the poor. The ‘haves’ look after themselves, consuming plenty while unconcerned for others who are less fortunate and suffer great poverty, unable to afford anything to enjoy and celebrate the Christmas festival. Given our background, where peace and sharing are two of the major Christian values, as we prepare to celebrate the Birth of our Saviour, who gave up everything for us, we must revisit these values.
On May 18th 2024 three sisters took their final vows at Sayuni, four Novices took their first vows and also three Postulants were clothed as Novices at Njombe Sayuni.
ELECTION OF MOTHER SUPERIOR:
According to our constitution the Year 2024 was the time for the election of the Mother Superior for our Community, the Community of St.Mary. (CMM) After a time of preparation the election took place and Sr Anjelina CMM was elected. We thank God that the election was peaceful. Sister was installed as Mother on August 15th by our Visitor, Bishop James Almasi.
EDUCATION:
The St Mary Pre & Primary school at Newala is doing well. they have already built A new Primary School up to Standard Seven has been built and was opened on 23rd November. We thank very much the Diocese of Milwaukee Wisconsin USA who made it possible through their great support. God bless them.
Two sisters who were studying at university have finished their courses, two sisters continue their Secondary School studies and two Sisters are starting form one in 2025. One Sister is continuing her accountant’s course and one is studying pharmacy.
We thank all who are helping us with education and in other ways especially the African Sisters’ Support Group, Baba Dirk and all our friends. God bless you,
With best wishes for every blessing at Christmas and in the New Year,
Mother Anjelina and all the Sisters CMM.
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