“Give me souls, and take away the rest…” This was the sentiment the Salesian family members felt at Bariatu Ranchi when they saw 245 young people who had come for the Bosco Milan an yearly camp organized by the Salesians of New Delhi province. The theme of Bosco Milan for this year was “Health, Harmony and Holiness”. It was held for the Salesians youths of Chhotanagpur region and there were 10 Institutes present from the four congregations and the one secular institute of the Salesian family. There was a feeling of awe from 17th to 20th of October, as the days were filled with various activities and many initiatives that would keep teach this young to keep themselves fit in a holistic way. The young people were welcomed by the parish young people in a traditional way which was followed by inaugural function and the hoisting of the Bosco Milan Flag. Fr. Davis Maniparemben the Youth delegate for the Delhi province declared the Bosco Milan open. The other prominent figures present there were the Vice provincial of Delhi province Rev. Fr. Naresh Pradeep Kujur, Rev.Fr. Ashok Kujur the rector of Bariatu, Rev. Fr. Deepak Kindo Director of, Don Bosco Youth Education Service (DBYES) and the youth delegate of the dioceses and other members of the Salesian family. Vice Provincial Fr. Naresh Kujur read the letter of the Provincial Fr. Jose Mathew wishing the participants with his encouraging words. Later on the young people were divided into 10 groups for the various events that would take place. After the Rosary Sr. Dominica J. Thapa FMA gave the good night.
The Bosco Milan was consisted of competition and group work. The day began with meditation and followed by the Holy Eucharist. Vice provincial in his homely said that it is difficult to change others but we can change ourselves and that will bring change in others lives too. The day’s session was taken by Fr. Ashok K. he spoke on “I am a Responsible Son or Daughter of my Parents.” There was also time for the Salesian family members to share about their Congregation. Sr. Asha and Sr. Dominica shared about our congregation. The climax of the day was the adoration, confession and the benediction. The Last day of the camp Most Rev. Felix Toppo, S.J. Archbishop of Ranchi presided over the Holy Eucharist. The programme ended with the valedictory Function, thanksgiving and prize distribution. The three days camp has enriches all of us and we are really grateful to Almighty and the Salesians of New Delhi for organizing the enriching program for the young.
Sr. Dominica Thapa
On 12 October 2018 Sisters of Kolkata province celebrated the Provincial Community Day. The colourful decoration and vivid movements of celebration rejuvenated everyone. The long one month preparation enabled us to deepen our mission and life together. The theme chosen for the celebration for the provincial Community Day was “The Beatitudes, the road to holiness”. It was based on the Encyclical letter of Pope Francis Gaudete et Exsultate (Rejoice and be Glad). There were creative presentations of the Beatitudes through off screen and live screen on the theme as lived intensely by all the communities. The presentations were vital and colourful enriching one and all. The solemn Eucharistic celebration was the source and culmination of Provincial Community Day celebration, binding us together in unity and joy. It began with the entrance procession of the offering of fresh flowers as the Sisters approached the altar of the Lord. Rev Fr. Tomy Puthumayil SDB, Rector of Don Bosco Liluah presided over the Eucharist. In his homily he highlighted on the Beatitudes exhorting the participants to continue to live the Sermon on the Mount in the communities and among the young people. Pleasant moments followed in the sharing of the fraternal meal prepared by various communities in which everyone participated joyfully. The final event of the day was the get together of all the Sisters in a delightful exchange of fun and laughter. The evening recreation was well animated on the theme of the celebration in which everyone took part enthusiastically. The winners were awarded with prizes by Sr. Rose, the provincial. During Goodnight talk she thanked and appreciated everyone for making the celebration a memorable one. The Provincial Community Day celebration was indeed a wonderful experience for everyone both for those present and those absent, to be treasured and remembered.
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