Today in the Catholic liturgical calendar is the Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time but at Andiamo Youth Cooperative Trust (AYCT), this day was a special Sunday for many reasons.
Firstly, Andiamo Education Institutions (AEI) received a bell from Italy through volunteers from Italy.
Fr. Mario Pacifici showing off the new bell
Secondly, it is Alessandro Marchetti’s feast day. Alessandro is the Coordinator of AEI.
Thirdly, it is the last Sunday for some volunteers from Italy to be in Malawi as they are leaving for Italy soon.
During the mass, that Fr. Mario Pacifici concelebrated with Don Cesare, the main celebrant Fr Mario thanked the family of Luigi and Bruna for bringing the bell all the way from Italy. He stressed the importance of the bell to the AEI campus.
“Keeping time in a community like ours is of greatest importance,” said Fr Mario who also thanked some students who graced the occasion for being present in the campus when during this time of holidays.
Fr. Mario Pacifici stressed to the students that discipline begins when we respect time.
On his turn, Alessandro Marchetti thanked the congregation for wishing him a happy feast day.
Some of the students present
Claudio speaking through an interpreter wished Alleluya band nice preparation for their next year tours to Brazil and Italy. Claudio is one of the volunteers who sponsors students of Andiamo Secondary School.
The congregation included the Director of AYCT, volunteers from Italy, students around Balaka, Alleluya band members and Christians around Andiamo.
The bell will help to maintain order in a campus that has Secondary, Computer, and Technical schools.
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