Motinos diena 1970
Following mass by father Spurgis, the
community gathered in the hall. All
mothers received a flower to pin to their tops, then were seated at the tables
and offered refreshment by the students.
A program followed. The school principal, K Pažėra, The Parish
council member B. Dičiūnas, Lithuanian Catholic women’s president T. Gasiunienė
and Ateitininkas (Catholic Youth) member A. Kubilius spoke. A picture of the Aušros Vartų Marija[i]
(Gates of Dawn Mary) and fresh flowers decorated the stage where the children
performed.
Poems were recited by Vincas Bagušauskas,
Viktoras Dunda, Kristina Stankevičiutė, Andrius Vitkūnas, Brigita Paul, Edis Jučius
and Aidas Kubilius. Further poems were
read by Regina Pranskūnaitė, Sietynas Kubilius, Petras Urnevičius and Saulius
Kubilius.
R. Kubiliutė, one of the teachers lead the
children in singing. Regina Pranskunaitė
and Ramunė Varnaitė played the piano.
Older student, Linas Kubilius read an
extract from Vaizgantis[ii]
and Gintaras Kubilius read Father
Krasauskas thoughts on mothers.
The same day the Women’s committee organised
a concert at Lithuanian House, performed by the Adelaide Lithuanian
school.
[i] The Chapel in the Gate of
Dawn contains an icon of The Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of Mercy, said to have
miraculous powers. For centuries the
picture has been one of the symbols of the city and an object of veneration for
both Roman Catholic and Orthodox inhabitants. Thousands of votive offerings
adorn the walls and many pilgrims from neighbouring countries come to pray in
front of the beloved painting.
[ii] Juozas Tumas, also known by the pen name Vaižgantas (September 20,
1869 - April 29, 1933), was a prominent Lithuanian writer, Roman Catholic
priest, social activist, literary historian, and one of the founders of the
Party of National Progress. He wrote novels, short fictional pieces, and
non-fiction. His most notable works include the novel Pragiedruliai (Rays of
Hope) and the narrative Dėdės ir dėdiėnes (Uncles and Aunts). Tumas is
considered one of the most important Lithuanian writers of his era.
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