Archive | November 2015

St. Mary’s Convent School, Geyzing won AWARDS 2015

Nov13

GeyzingOn 9th November 2015, Sisters, Staff and students of St Mary’s Convent School, greeted “Mary Jane”, the School’s progressive Band, who brought home six Awards from the prestigious ‘S.R. Regional 2015’, held on 7th November 2015, at Town Hall, Kalimpong.

Mary Jane along with five other bands from Bengal and Sikkim were the final contenders for the “Band of the year Award” and other individual awards.

The band played the final judgmental bout on 7th November morning and confirmed victory later that evening.

We are proud to announce that our students -Bassist Pema Zangmoo “All India Topper”in  Rock School Exams 2015, bagged the “ Bassist of the year Award”, while guitarist Esha Thapa and drummer Martha Lepcha were honoured with Guitarist and Drummer of the year awards.

Finally, the band was conferred with the band of the year award and Esha collected her second award of the day- the “Larry Carlton – musician of the year award”.

Not to forget Yojna Thapa from Yuksom school , who joined forces with the band as twin guitarist with Esha and owned the “Promosing  Guitarist” memento.Geyzing..

The band members are also pursuing formal education in music from Rock School UK and the school is taking a lot of initiative and providing every possible facilities needed to enhance their musical prowess under the able guidance of Mr.Clement Lepcha, the music master of the school. Kudoooos to you  Sir Clement.

Sr. Lucy Kachira

Children’s   Day   Celebration at Auxilium Kalyani

Nov13

  Children's day Children’s Day Celebration at Auxilium- Kalyani was anticipated to 10th November, Saturday being a holiday. The dawn of this day saw children in their colorful attire which filled the premises like a beautiful garden. As the children ushered into the hall, a brief prayer moment began the show of this day where representatives of Classes 1-4 lit the lamp to symbolize God as our true Light. This was followed by an entertainment program offered by the teachers where the students were very happy to see them perform dances, skit, song and comic. What grabbed their attention with wonder awe and great joy was the Chinese ambassador Ms. Chung-un-lung who came all the way from China to greet the loving children of Auxilium-Kalyani and give them a sweet message (comic). Stunning performance by Ms. Nita and her Regiment from the UK who led the BSF cadet through the stage in “Real White Shorts”…something unthinkable, unimaginable and unforgettable! With March past and Exercise performed in a most comical way. Oh, it was more of laughter and excitement to a limit. Sisters too made a show of their dance to the rhythm of “I’m a Barbie Girl” Indeed; we all could dance to bring joy to these little ones. It was indeed a splendid and special day for our dear children. Hats off to our teachers and sisters who made it a great one! The program concluded with Ashis’s words of gratitude to all our sisters and teachers for making this day a happy one for them.  Truly Children are a gift from the Lord, A Blessing, A Joy, A Hope, A Promise and A Future.

 

Catechetical Day – Nirmala Niketan, Jaigaon

Nov13

Jaigaon ....

JaigaonNirmala Niketan, Jaigaon celebrated the Catechetical Day on 8th November 2015. The theme of the celebration was “Love is our mission” which waved throughout the celebration making it more lively, joyful and memorable.Jaigaon ..

The day began with Holy Eucharistic celebrated by Rev.
Fr. Rajesh Barla, the Parish Priest at 10.am. It was followed by a program based on Gospel themes.  All the catechism students, their parents, teachers along with all the sisters of the community took an active part in it. At the end of the program Sr. Margaret the Principal exhorted the parents to help their children and to cultivate a strong mindset so as to excel in academics as well. All the parents were happy and wanted to have such type of celebration every year.

Prity Bhujel

Class XI

MEDIA WEEK celebration at Auxilium Convent School, Dum Dum

Nov11

Media week

In the first week of November 2015, Media and Computer club of Auxilium Convent School, Dum Dum celebrated Media Week 2015-16.The theme given by Pope Francis this year for the World Communications Day is “Communication and Mercy: a fruitful encounter”, an advance theme which was never before thought of. Through the entire week the club tried to present a programme highlighting the capacity of good communication to open up a space for dialogue, mutual understanding and reconciliation, thereby allowing fruitful human encounters to flourish.

On the inauguration day, 2nd of November, 2015 the club inaugurated the week by lighting the lamp by Sr. Superior Sr. Teresa A., Sr. Principal Sr. Esther, the Moderator of the club and the President of the club followed by a prayer song portraying that “in prayer it is better to have a heart without words than words without a heart.”

Sr. Superior in her speech stressed on the importance of spreading humanitarian values through social networking, media and technology which is nowadays being used for evil welfare.

On the 3rd of November, the middle school had to put their thinking caps on to confront the Quiz competition with all their zeal. A slide show presentation based on the subject “Media: A medium to communicate!” was also presented. On the 4th, the club presented a short programme depicting how one can communicate through music. The very talented musicians of the middle school performed a musical piece along with a slide show based on human virtues and vices. On the 5th was a very special day as the high school presented a self made short film based on “Cyber Crime” along with a Quiz competition that proved to be a huge challenge to the high school participants.

The final day was the closing ceremony of the glorious Media week in which the club presented a dance depicting the story of a girl who gave her eye sight to her sibling, a song depicting the importance of spreading love through communication as a message of God and a skit depicting the pitiable condition of disabled (deaf and dumb) people in our society and the atrocities done to them. Sr. Principal delightfully congratulated the club and appreciated them for their efforts and asked everyone to use social networking sites safely for the welfare.

Geetanjali Singh (President, Media Club)

        Missionary Animation Seminar

Nov11

Missionary Animation Seminar 2Mission Seminar 1

The Missionary Animation Seminar with the theme “Consecration and Evangelizing Mission” was held at Don Bosco Skill Mission, Bangalore from October 30- November 01, 2015. It was conducted by Rev. Fr. T.C. George SDB, Regional Delegate for Missionary Animation, South Asia. The participants were from all members of the Salesian Family of South Asia (SDB, FMA, MSMHC, SMI, VDB). They were the Province delegates for the mission animation and in all 40. Sr. Rose Kureekattu and Sr. Nirmala Tigga took part in this seminar from FMA INC.

The seminar began with an hour of Eucharistic adoration in the evening of 29 October. On 30th – 31st  we had  input sessions on various topics by the eminent persons such as; Situating Vocation, consecration and Mission as Relational Realities: by Fr. Dominic Veliath SDB, Towards a New Understanding of Vocation: by Sr. Ruby Korah FMA, Mission as Proclamation, Dialogue and Lifestyle: by Fr. Jose Kuttianimattathil SDB, Prophetic Dimension of Consecration lived through Mission: by Nestore Guria SDB, Missionary Commitment of the Consecrated People in the Present Socio- Religious Context: by Dr. T.C. Thakachan and Formation for Mission: by Sr. Christine Mynsong MSMHC.

 It was very enriching and inspiring to see how each province and the members of the Salesian Family live their missionary identity. The third day was to evaluate the Mission Statement and Action Plan of the last year. Many shared their positive reply as how they have lived the action plan.

The mission Statement and action plan for the year 2016-16 were drawn up. Each family made their own action plan. The FMAs action plan: 1. To live the “culture of care”- welcoming, joyful FMA missionaries of the young, sensitive to the needs of others, especially families, 2. To celebrate annual Missionary Day at local and provincial levels- Sr. Teresa Balestra Day on 22 November, 3. To revive the animation of the Missionary Groups.

The seminar was concluded with the beautiful and meaningful Eucharistic celebration with the young people of Bangalore Christian Community of Meghalaya (BCCM). The participants went back to their provinces carrying home the message: We are consecrated missionaries and joyful agents of evangelization called to relive in our lives the mysteries of Christ and shared Him joyfully with others as the Saviour of humankind.

Sr. Nirmala

Month of  the Holy Rosary

Nov7

most_holy_rosary_03

To conclude the beautiful month dedicated to our Blessed Mother of the Holy Rosary, Holy Mass was offered at the grotto of Our Lady at Matpara village at 6.30 a.m. Together with the parishioners, sisters from Auxilium, Kalyani and boarders participated in it to express their love and devotion to her. In the evening at 5 p.m. there was an hour of adoration at the Church followed by a candle light procession round the whole village as the Holy Rosary was being prayed for many intentions, hymns sung to honor and praise our blessed Mother. Besides this the entire month had a special place praying the Rosary with greater devotion and love for Mary. Daily, sisters from Auxilium, Kalyani prayed the Rosary in different families which was an encouragement for the people. On 29th October, 40 women folk including a few children prayed the Rosary at Auxilium Kalyani with devotion, singing hymns praising the glories of Mary. Indeed we all could acclaim: “All ends well that has begun well”. So it was with Mary our dear Blessed Mother at the start of this great month.  What marvels Mary has worked for us, indeed we are glad, blessed and holy be Her name.

NCP Annual meet 2015

Nov4

NCP. It was indeed a mesmerizing sight on 30th October 2015 at Auxilium Bandel with 103 NCP ( Neighbourhood Children Parliament) students and 15 animators from Kolkata zone consisting of Bandel, Barasat, Monsada, Kalyani, Gobra and Dum Dum. The day started with a meaningful physical training conducted by Sr. Leelamma and the animators of Bandel which was followed by a prayer moment by Sr. Sherley. The formal welcoming and the inauguration began at 8.30 am with lighting of the lamp by the superior of Bandel, Sr.Elizabeth, Sr. Teresa, Mr. Bikas Lakra and two NCP children.

The resource person of the training was KSSDS staff from Barasat, Mr.Debarshi Bhowmick who dealt the role anNCPd the goals of NCP and also briefed out the role of different ministers of NCP such as: Prime minister, Deputy Prime Minister, Home Minister, Education Minister, Environment Minister, Health Minister, Sports & culture and Finance Minister. Later he explained at length the servant leadership. In his speech he brought forward the meaning of servant leadership and the ways to implement it. He focused on the need to Give, Gain and Grow and quoted that, “to be a leader you need to be a slave first”. He also brought forward some motivational stories of Gandhiji, Swami Vivekananda and APJ kalam. The second half was for their workshop where all the students took an active participation. The day ended with a meaningful Holy Mass and the Rosary to conclude the month of Mary.

The next day’s resource person was Ms. Chumki Sengupta, the Past Pupils president of Dum Dum Unit. She highlighted the aspects of child rights, safety and protection.

The most important programme was the candle prayer procession in which the children took an active participation. Filled with joy and NCP..enthusiasm they went around the campus of Auxilium, Bandel. The day came to an end with the cultural programme were all the children from different centres participated and presented dance, song and skits as per the theme. The eye catcher of the programme was the morning mass held at Bandel church, were all the children went and prayed and also got the scope to take a tour of the whole church. The day concluded with the prize distribution where all the winners and participants received prize.

The conclusion of the Rosary Month

Nov4

RosaryOn 31 October 2015, to mark the closing of the month of the Rosary the Sacred Heart Novitiate community prayed the Rosary with the Catholic families of Colossi Nagar. It was edifying to witness the participation of all the young and old to praise our Blessed Mother. The candle lit procession went around the village chanting and praying to our Blessed Mother.

After the Rosary Sr. Mukta Kerketta exhorted the people to pray the Rosary in their families daily, and concluded saying “a family that prays together stays together”. She also reminded them to frequent the Holy Mass and to receive the sacraments fervently. As we were on the eve of the feast of all the Saints she urged one and all that we are called to become saints by our simple and ordinary way of life.

Three essential aspects for a happy living: Faith, Prayer and Trust in God

Nov3

retreat 2The spiritual retreat for the Catholic students of Auxilium Convent School Barasat commenced on 31st October 2015 at 8.45 am.and ended with holy Mass on 1st November at 1.30 pm. Altogether 43 students participated actively in the spiritual retreat preached by Rev. Fr. Eugene Kujur SDB the Vice Principal of Don Bosco School Liluah. He instilled awareness of the fact that human being are both spiritual /Divine and human. Therefore it is the prime duty to take care of both human body and the spiritual aspect else one will become handicap and will always be limping. The balance between human and spiritual aspect will make a person a balanced person. Through his simple talks and sharing of various experiences he invited the students to develop three important things in life; prayer, faith and trust in God in order to lead a happy life. He stressed on the fact of being true to oneself as God has created human beings in His likeness and image. Nothing can add the beauty in the creation of God neither cosmetics nor plastic surgery. Accepting oneself as the unique creation is the only one thing which makes a person contented. Respect for oneself and for others is essential and to love someone means to be ready to make sacrifices and also be ready to be betrayed as Jesus was betrayed by his own chosen ones.He also challenged them with the fact that the change is a painful process but it is indispensable to attain happiness. One needs to make a right choice for life and also need to have a spiritual guide who can support constantly in order to make right choices in life. One’s vocation has to be followed and also believe in oneself to be someone and to do something great in life. The students were given much help through talk and Taize prayer to prepare themselves to approach the Sacrament of Reconciliation. They had two long hours to put forward their queries and the preacher tried to clarify their doubts. Many of them asked various doubts regarding the Scripture and others about the present situations in the societies. In this way they had not only prayer experience but also the opportunity to ask and clarify many teenagers’ doubts and clarifications.retreat 1 The feast of all Saints day was another invitation to cooperate with God’s grace in attaining sanctity and be grateful to the saints who intercede for the various needs of the world. In this way they had a wonderful opportunity to develop their conviction and conscience to be happy here and in the life to come. They expressed gratitude towards father and sisters for this wonderful occasion for the development of faith.

Sr. Basanti fma