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ADMA DAY Celebration in the Province of Mary Help of Christians, Kolkata

Aug28

DUM DUM (KOLKATA): On 24th August 2024, the maiden ADMA DAY was celebrated with great fervor and devotion by the ADMA members at the FMA Provincial House, Kolkata. The event aimed to honor Mary Help of Christians, the patroness of the Salesian Family and to promote the Association of Mary Help of Christians (ADMA) among the faithful.

The day started with a Eucharistic celebration presided over by Fr. Joseph Manipadam, the National delegate for the Salesian family. 20 new members from Auxilium Ranchi, Auxilium Barasat, and Auxilium Dum Dum took the pledge as they joined the ADMA family during the Eucharistic Celebration through the reception and promise ritual after the homily.  They were welcomed by garlanding by the delegates and the offering of ADMA kit by provincial Sr. Leelamma Palliparambil.

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After a break, the cultural programme commenced with an introduction and warm welcome extended to Rev Fr Joseph Manipadam, Provincial Sr. Leelamma Palliparambil and all the delegates from the different ADMA units. Sr. Stella Davis, the Provincial Delegate for Salesian Family and ADMA presented a combined report on the activities undertaken by the four ADMA units (Auxilium Ranchi, Gobra, Barasat and Dum Dum)

The ADMA day was also the celebration of the bicentenary of the Dream of Don Bosco at the age of nine so each ADMA unit presented a tableau on the Dream of St. DON BOSCO at the age of nine as the theme of the cultural programme was “A DREAM THAT MAKES YOU DREAM”.

In his message Fr. Joseph  Manipadam stressed on the significance of ADMA and Mary’s role in Salesian spirituality. The interactive session in the form of a quiz on the message helped the members to deepen their devotion to Mary Help of Christians and renew their commitment to ADMA’s mission and values.

In the afternoon the ADMA members of Mazzarello Ranchi and Auxilium Dum Dum made a pilgrimage to the Basilica Our Lady of Rosary, Bandel. All the sisters and ADMA members recited the rosary inside the church and visited the Balcony where the miraculous statue of Our Lady is enshrined despite incessant of rain.  The visit aimed to deepen their devotion to Our Lady and foster spiritual growth through pilgrimage and prayer.

Ms.Nisha Barui, an ADMA member Dum Dum shared her experience saying,” The ADMA day which was celebrated on 24 gave us a golden opportunity to renew our love and our entrustment to Mother Mary. We relived the dream of Don Bosco through the Tableaus presented by the ADMA units.” 

Ms.Isabella Antony said: “The celebration of ADMA was an overwhelming experience. It was such a joy to see so many Marian devotees come together as one under her mantle to make her known and loved.”

Ms. Shirely Gomes the newly pledged member has this to say, “The celebration of ADMA day as a new member was a homely and wonderful experience. Got to know what Mother Mary and Jesus wanted through Don Bosco’s dream.”

The ADMA DAY celebration was a spirit-filled event that nourished the devotion and commitment of the Salesian Family to Mary Help of Christians. We express our sincere gratitude to Sr. Stella Davis the Provincial delegate of ADMA for organizing this   event and for making us a part of it.

INITIATION OF ADMA at Auxilium Convent Gobra

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On 1st May 2019, as the month of Holy Rosary commenced Auxilium Convent Gobra initiated the Association of Mary Help of Christians with 20 members. The  Programme started at 6.00pm with Holy Rosary followed by a Holy Eucharist presided over by Rev. Fr. John Puthiyedathuchalil the Parish Priest of  Auxilium Parish and delegate of ADMA in the  Salesian Province of Kolkata. At the beginning of the Holy Eucharist Sr. Majumdar Sadhana welcomed every one for the Eucharistic banquet on the auspicious occasion. Fr. John in his homily explained the reading of the day and highlighted Don Bosco’s devotion to the Blessed Sacrament and Mary Help of Christians. After the Holy Mass, Sr. Karakkal Teresa the animator of the community thanked everyone and offered a picture of Mary Help of Christians and a rosary.

ADMA – Reach out programme

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On 27th March 2019, the ADMA members of Auxilium Barasat unit had the privilege to visit the marginalized children of the brickfield near our school called Noor bhata.  Sr. Stella and Sr. Namita accompanied the ADMA members to the brickfield.  The ADMA members offered the children some snacks. It was wonderful experience to share our mite with the poor and needy children. We felt we were blessed for fulfilling Jesus invitation, “I was hungry and you fed me”

Pushpa Ekka,  ADMA

Retreat – ADMA Members of Auxilium Barasat at Dhyanashram

Apr7

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On 30 – 31 March 2019, a retreat was organized by Sr. Stella Potteparambil at Dhyanashram for the ADMA members of Barasat.  The  retreat started with the Way of the Cross reflecting on the  14 works of mercy both corporal and spiritual which reminded us to be concerned about the needs others through practical examples. After the tea break Fr. Narendra Singh through his inspirational talk triggered in us the Lenten observance through the parable of the prodigal son where he made us realize that God will always accept us back with open arms.  This was followed by the Mass of Sunday celebrated by Fr. Aloysius Carvalho at 6.15p.m.for all the novices and juniorate brothers of the campus.

20190331_155047.jpgOn the following day’s program was consisted of Bible sharing on the passage of the ‘Final Judgement”; talk by Fr. Narendara Singh on the topic ‘The generosity of God’ asking us to forgive and love our enemies and not to be judgmental, instead to mend our relationships and be more compassionate like God; the HolyolyHoly Mass, Divine Mercy chaplet and Way of the cross.  Later we discussed the project for the year to be followed as members of ADMA group, our contribution at the personal level and as a group. We left Dhyanashram at 3.30 p.m after thanking Fr. Sunny the Director for all the facilities provided to us for the two days of retreat and on the way visited an NGO called ‘Asha Bari’ a home run for the mentally challenged.  We met about 200 men, women and children and shared words of compassion with them and offered them some eatables. On the way back we honoured our Blessed Mother with an animated rosary and reached home by feeling more alive with the Holy Spirit.

Ms. Isabella Anthony, ADMA – secretary