Golden Jubilee of Cecilie Amiet, rscj

On Saturday, October 1, 2005, exactly 50 years from the day of her First Vows, Cecilie (Cec) Amiet celebrated her Golden Jubilee.  In characteristic Cec style, she wanted it to be a low-key, no fuss affair.  It was that, but nevertheless the gathering at Karlaminda that afternoon congratulated Cec on her half century of dedicated service with joyful, whole-hearted appreciation. Fr Peter Hern, MSC, long time friend of the Society, celebrated the Mass, firstly recalling the many changes that have occurred over the last five decades, comparing them to the shifting of tectonic plates.

Cec resonated with this idea when she addressed the assembly of rscj, her sister, Lynette and husband, Charles, their daughter, Lynette and her husband. Cec systematically recalled her life from First Vows at Rose Bay, mentioning the rscj present with whom she taught or whom she had taught. She  mentioned experiences shared in Probation, Recyclage in Rome and England, and on other holidays. Veronica Dunphy had made and decorated the lovely Jubilee fruit cake, and Rose Bay community had made the many sandwiches and cakes.  When Cec was toasted in champagne, no further speeches followed.  Guests departed in a spirit of a quietly happy event for our much loved sister.  Her life has contributed so much to the history of the province.

Marie Kennedy rscj