Final profession of St Angeline Poh FMM

PETALING JAYA: “I send you forth to mission Christ in… Malaysia!” With these words of commission from her Provincial Superior Sr Susan Thomas, Sr Angeline Poh of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary (FMM) finally knew where she has been Called by LOVE to Love. This was the theme of the Eucharistic Celebration on the occasion of the perpetual profession of Sr Angeline at St Ignatius Church (SIC) on September 17 at 6.00pm.

His Grace Archbishop Julian Leow was the main celebrant with SIC Parish Priest Fr Andrew Wong CDD, SIC Assistant Parish Priest Fr Lawrence Ng CDD, Fr Francis Ng CDD, Fr Alvin Ho SJ (Priest in Residence, Church of the Assumption, Petaling Jaya), Fr Paul Cheong OFM Cap, Fr Christopher Soosaipillai (Parish Priest, Church of the Good Shepherd, Setapak), Fr Norris Seenivasan SJ and Fr Mark Tee (Montfort Boys Town) as concelebrants.

SIC parishioners observed the proceedings attentively as it was a rare occasion — the last perpetual profession took place at SIC more than two decades ago. The Ceremony of Perpetual Profession involved Sr Poh making her vows of poverty, obedience and chastity, pronouncement of perpetual vows, receiving a candle and ring as a sign of consecration to Christ, solemn blessing by Archbishop Leow and affirmation of acceptance by FMM Sisters and the church.

Sr Poh then signed the documents of profession with the Archbishop and her Provincial Superior as witnesses. The final profession of a Franciscan Missionary of Mary is a very significant moment in the life of a sister as she is totally consecrated to God for the purpose of building up His Kingdom.

Towards the end of Mass, Sr Poh received a lighted candle symbolising the light of Christ and a missionary crucifix to remind her of her promise to follow Christ in his mission of salvation. She then gave a short account of her life journey and thanked the people who have helped her to this momentous milestone in her life.

A fellowship dinner was held at the Rooftop of the Costantini Community Centre after Mass to celebrate this joyous occasion. It was attended by priests, religious, parishioners, well-wishers and Sr Poh’s family members and friends.

SIC is proud to have hosted this event and wish Sr Poh every success in her endeavours ahead.–By Ken Cham

Article reproduced from Herald Malaysia online