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MY REFLECTION ON JMC’S WORKERS’ DAY CELEBRATION 2023
The first of May is a day set aside to celebrate workers, and Jesuit Memorial College joins the world in celebrating its workers every year. This year was no exception, as the day was celebrated in grand style. The day’s activities began with a Holy Mass at nine in the morning. The presider of the Mass was Rev. Fr. Leo Mmaduabuchi Muoneme, SJ, the President of the College, and it was concelebrated by Rev. Fr. Alexander Irechukwu, SJ, the Principal, and Rev. Fr. Ubong Attai, SJ, the Chaplain. The staff choir beautifully animated the Mass with the help of a few students. During the Mass, Fr. Abuchi Muoneme, SJ held a minute of silence for Mr. Hope Utong, a dedicated staff member who passed away last year during the worker’s day celebration. In his homily, Fr. Abuchi thanked all the staff members for their timeless love, service, and dedication to the college.
After the Mass, all the members of the college marched to the school field for the second part of the celebration, which included a march past by all faculty and non-faculty staff, a minute of football in memory of Mr. Hope Utong, a tug-of-war competition between male and female staff, a traditional dance performance by female staff members, and a fill-in-the-basket competition. After the activities, awards were given to well-deserving members of staff for their various capacities of service. Mr. Okpe Valentine, the newly inaugurated chairman of the welfare committee, gave a thank-you speech to the college’s management and pleaded with them to continue working hard. Fr. Abuchi Muoneme, SJ gave the final vote of thanks, and the closing prayer and final blessing were given by Fr. Ubong Attai, SJ. After the final blessing, all the staff members proceeded for a festive lunch, while the students went to the dining hall for lunch.
I enjoyed this worker’s day celebration because it gave us an opportunity to show our gratitude to the staff members of the college who help us in their various capacities. I also appreciated the fact that Mr. Hope Utong was remembered and prayed for in a special way. The way in which he conducted himself in a diligent manner will not be forgotten soon. It is my prayer that his gentle soul rests in eternal peace.
Ajabor Ikenna
Class of 2024
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