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MILAN, MILAN……BOSCO MILAN

Oct8

 

Wow its three days camp,

Among many to be the champ.

It started on the 27th September,

And ended on 29th September.

Bosco Milan

Many young hurried to Hatia,

To be a part of this event.

From twelve places they had come,

To eye witness, this event.

 

Boys and girls of all stature came together,

To mark this gathering as a memorable one.

Though there were many unwanted surprises,

Yet the Milan was a great success.

 

27th at 11am was the Inauguration.

Hemant Soreng the former chief minster declared the Bosco Milan open.

This was followed by the lunch then as we hurried to the ground to March,

There was the shower that came marching after us to put all upside down.

 

There was a moment of boredom,

But soon it was changed into an exciting moment with the quiz time.

This gave a start for the eve warm up and sports session,

Then at mid night all retried to bed expecting for many surprises.

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28th brought a lot of things those were amazing,

Beginning, with the Agape.

The day’s chief guest gave a speech so harmonizing,

Making the afternoons dance competition so interesting.

 

As we kept in mind the motto of Don Bosco

“Run, jump and play but commit no sin”,

After tea we proceeded with the sports,

Everyone played with the vigor of an athlete.

 

It was then six in the evening,

All were tired with the sporting.

Then came the climax of the day’s program

when the priests were seated all over the ground,

To portray Jesus, as a forgiving father in reconciliation.

 

All experienced the Lord forgiveness,

So we went to have supper with a light heart.

Eagerly awaiting the night’s camp fire,

With it came the memorable midnight.

 

29th being the end of the Milan,

Meeting the Lord in the Eucharist was the first thing,

Then came the most awaiting time the prize distribution,

All did well but few excelled, yet they were all so serene being.

 

After lunch we all departed with the rhythm of the Milan,

Thanks to the Almighty for his bountiful blessing.

Also we turn our grateful gaze towards our SDB confreres of Delhi,

Who organized it so well for the welfare of the young.

 

All was well

We wish it comes again and again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Come & See

Oct5

The Province level Come & See programme was held at Auxilium Convent School, Barasat from 26th to 30th September 2017. It was organized by Sr. Shanti Tirkey, the vocation pastoral in charge and Sr. Leelamma Palliparambil, the animator of the aspirantate.  There were 50 young girls and 8 sisters from 11 communities, two novices and 7 aspirants who took active part in it.

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The programme commenced with the inauguration ceremony at 5.30 pm.  All the participants entered with a flower in their hand, symbolizing the beauty in the Lord’s Vineyard with differences like a beautiful garden with variety of flowers.  Sr. Elizabeth Valliyil, the provincial counselor and the animator of Auxilium Convent School, Bandel represented Provincial Sr. Rose Ezarath.  On behalf of Sr. Rose she welcomed everybody and enlightened the young girls with her inaugural speech on the call of God.

On 27th the Holy Mass was at 6.30 a.m in Auxilium Aspirantate, Bamunmura.  Rev. Fr. Sunit Kiro the principal of Don Bosco, Lilua presided over the Mass. During his talk explained the four ways of living the life: Christian living, Family life, Religious life and Single life.  He told to choose the life where one will find real happiness.  During the next session Sr. Leelamma Palliparambil and Sr. Delpina Teresa Bag spell out to the girls, the call of God with the help of video clips presenting the different personages in the Bible and by animating creative games and questionnaires.

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On the following day the Holy Mass was animated by Fr. Nirmal Jamreet Toppo SDB, the journalist from the community of Bhatanagar.  He spoke about the different challenges one face in following the Lord.  He put forward his own vocational journey which made the girls very enthused in discerning their vocation.

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The third day was animated by Sr. Shanti Tirkey and Sr. Julita Kujur.  They presented to the girls the charism and mission of the Institute and the Province mission through PPT and Video clips. In the afternoon girls were invited to evaluate the programme.  In the evening there was facility for approaching the sacrament of reconciliation.  During the concluding Eucharistic celebration Fr. Tomy SDB appreciated the programme and congratulated the girls for choosing to be the part of the come and see programme.  After the communion the participants expressed their gratitude to God and to all the sisters by singing a thanksgiving

Formation    Program  at Dum Dum

Aug26

Formation workshop II - 2015 - blogIt was a significant and happy moment when the most vibrant group of the FMA province belonging to the Profession group 1979 – 1987 commenced their 2 day FMA Formative Program at the Provincial House, Dum Dum on 21st August.  With a brief introduction from Sr. Teresa Adampakallel, the group was ushered to the community hall at the melodious tune of the SWAGATHAM!   Sr. Rose Ezarath, our provincial welcomed the group and thanked them for the contributions they make in their communities. Quoting the words of Pope Francis,” Because of your consecration, the Church is holier. Extend your gaze, broaden your vision. Where there is consecrated life, there is joy”, she invited us to walk the path of holiness according to the charism of the Institute ‘How mysticism came into the Church was an invitation for us to realize to a greater extent that Religious Life is a great gift and that we got to make God grow in us and become God cantered persons. Each individual has a vocation. Sr. Rose simply asked us “What’s the purpose of my vocation ? Yes, don’t wake the world; rather wake ourselves first and then our own communities in small ways. She briefly dwelt with the XXIII Chapter Document: Address of Pope Francis at the Audience given to the Chapter members on Nov. 8, 2014.  The PPT on “witness of Joy” enabled us to live our consecrated life to the full with renewed joy and commitment. The sessions on “Middle Adulthood” from   Formation Programme by Sr. Teresa Adampakallel enabled the sisters to deepen and appreciate the beauty of this stage of life. The groups were enthusiastic in sharing their success stories.

The sessions by Fr. Sajeev SJ based on the theme “Relationship with God, with self and with the community” have the taken the group into a reflective and thought provoking journey to make religious life joyful and meaningful. Through a few video clippings Fr. Sajeev helped the group realize that consecrated life is possible if lived in generous giving, total commitment and trust in God. He encouraged the participants to adopt the giraffe language “Giving and receiving”-Non-violent communication rather than jackal language “naming and blaming, violent communication, to enjoy community life which is more pleasant and peace loving.

The timely group discussions kept the groups more active and alive giving valuable contributions to enrich one another towards a joyful consecrated life.

We thank our Mother Provincial Sr. Rose Ezarath, Sr. Teresa Adam and her team for organising this programme for us and giving us this wonderful opportunity attend.

Sr. Maria P. & Sr. Geraldine B.

Bible Week celebrated

Mar27

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The Aspirants and Postulants celebrated the Bible Week from March 20-25, 2015 at Aspirantate, Barasat. The day began with the Enthronement of the Bible. “It is no longer I who live but Christ who lives in me” (Gal.2:20). These are not just words but a lived experience of St. Paul. A similar passion was kindled in us, during the six full days of delving deep into the Bible. Were not our hearts burning within us while we were reading and learning very many things from the Bible these days? Yes. It helped us to become more aware of the presence of God in us. The wonderful experience made us to fall in love with the WORD OF GOD, rather, with Jesus Himself. The Bible week was indeed been a source of meeting with God and we learned many new things through puzzles, action songs, quiz, self-composed gospel songs, parables, miracles, shadow play, tableau, mime, mono act, dance drama etc. “I came to know more about Jesus and his life and teaching” says Anima. “I learnt to live the Word of God. I am more interested in reading the Bible now” added another. “Now I am able to visualize the gospel scenes as it happened at the time of Jesus” commented Premica. “I learnt to identify myself with the gospel personages” says Salomi. We shall continue to read the Word of God and nourish our spiritual life. We thank our dear Sr. Superior Sr. Lily Perumpettikunnel and  Sr.Alitrice Warjri, our Assistant for giving us this golden opportunity and animating and guiding us to know more about the Bible. May the good Lord bless you dear Sisters!

Alka Tigga and Binita Bara

Journeying in holiness to make a difference

Dec23

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The 5 junior sisters of INC together with 10 juniors of INM province commenced their 2nd Novitiate -1st Phase at Sacred Heart Novitiate, Ranchi, from 15th November to 15th December 2014. The programme commenced with an inaugural prayer moment animated by Sr. Philomena Prabanalathan, co-ordinator of the programme, on the theme, “The Potter and the Clay”. In her inaugural talk she said, “We have not come to acquire knowledge but to become like Christ”.

The sessions taken by various resource persons: Sr. Leelamma Palliparambil on “Salesian Spirituality, Fr. Norbert SDB on “Community living”, Fr. John Crasta on “Cost of Discipleship”, Fr. David Barla on “Religious life”, Sr. Lily Perumpettikunnel on “Mary in the salesian charism”, Fr. Sylvanus SJ on “Discernment”, Fr. Philip SJ on “ Experience of Prayer and Contemplation” and Sr. Philomena Prabanalathan on “Constitutions” helped us to realize the demand of religious life, to identify ourselves in a better way, to be aware of what is happening within ourselves and overall, to come closer to God in fidelity to His call. Thus they enriched us challenging us to be authentic religious.

We are grateful to our Provincial Sr. Maria Pettayil for having given us this opportunity and supporting us with her prayers, Sr. Rose Ezarath and the community of Sacred Heart Novitiate for their hard work and sacrifices which enabled us to have a fruitful experience. We will cherish this memory of coming together and the unique God-experience.