Auxilium Convent Barasat celebrated life togetherness on 10^th October 2015. One month long preparation came to an end and the long awaited celebration started with an hour of vigil service on 9^th October 6.30 pm. Everyone took active part in prayers and praise during the adoration. Sisters had a beautiful morning prayer through power point presentation. Then the boarders, house staff and office staff joined for Missionary Rosary animated by Sr. Elizabeth and boarders. The meal together at 1.00pm was another occasion to cherish the company of each other followed by games and recreation. Different amusing games enchanted everyone and many won prizes for the games. The culmination of the celebration was the Eucharistic celebration at 6.00 pm presided over by Rev. Fr. VL Francis SDB from Kalyani. All entered the chapel with entrance procession as the entrance dance led the gathering towards thealter glorifying the Lord for the gift of the community. He aptly reflected on the community life in the year of Consecrated life. He emphasised on the importance of religious life even in today’s situation. The boarders through their melodious singing made the liturgy more participatory. During prayer of the faithful everyone raised thehands towards different group of people and prayed for their intentions. Rev. Fr. VL.Francis offered special prayers for the community members and all the associates giving solemn blessings for the occasion. The cultural evening was another event to add fun and frolic in the celebration. Sisters boarders, house and office staff performed programme with lots of creativity and made the evening a most beautiful one. All the sisters and aspirants also were invited for the cultural evening. At the end of the joyous day Sr. Stella the animator thanked everyone for their contribution in making the day a festive and memorable one. Indeed the day was spent meaningfully in company of each other and enjoyed the fruits of everyone’s contribution.

Sr. Basanti Ekka FMA