10^th October, 2013 witnessed a great joy and jubilation at Auxilium Convent, Kalyani as the golden bell rang ‘Congratulations Sr. Maria Sarkar’. The celebration of the Holy Eucharist commenced at 10.30 a.m. was presided over by   Rt. Rev. Joseph Suren Gomes SDB, bishop of Krishnagar and concelebrated by 10 priests. In his homily the bishop congratulated and thanked Sr. Maria Sarkar for her fifty years of committed service as FMA. During the Mass she renewed her vows expressing her joy of being faithful to the Divine Master. Loud applause was echoed in the church as the bishop crowned Sr. Maria with golden crown.

Sr. Maria Sarkar expressed her gratitude to one and all as the little ones of Auxilium Kalyani took their rhythmic steps and the choir sang a hymn of thanks.

A good number of FMAs, Adoration Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, family members, and religious from the neighbouring communities, candidates, friends and well wishers shared their joy with Sr. Maria. The Eucharistic banquet was followed by a fellowship meal.