The Provincial Government of the PMPT Province headed by Sr Delia Abian, the Provincial Superior, together with the sisters of the Regina Apostolorum Community, celebrated a Rite of Mission Sending for Sr. Ana Maria Merino last July 19, 2020 in their community prayer room at 2650 FB Harrison Street Pasay City.
As there was suspension of liturgical services in the Manila Archdiocese during the government imposition of Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) March 15-May 15, Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) May 16-31, General Community Quarantine (GCQ) June 1-Aug 3 to contain the spread of the coronavirus Covid-19, the rite was held immediately after the Sunday online Mass.
Sr. Ana Maria, who would leave for Rome that night, was prayed over by the sisters, invoking the Holy Spirit to bestow upon her His gifts as she embarks for her mission land. – Sr. Anna Yap, FSP