In solidarity with the poor, Auxilium Kalyani had Lunch with 40 children on 25th December. A few days earlier Sr. Margaret Barla had visited the families of these children and invited them to share our meal on Christmas day and they accepted our invitation very happily and willingly. This event brought us great joy on this great feast of love and sharing. After the meal a piece of cake and sweets too were distributed to all. They thanked the sisters and didis and left happily back home.
The little angels of Auxilium, Najafgarh with great joy and enthusiasm celebrated the Christmas. The Auxilium premises was adorned with flowers . The children of Nursery, K.G and Class I in their party dresses and broad smiles added to the beauty of the garden and started the programme with greetings and singings. With the arrival of the Kings and Santa’s family with sweets, the joy filled cheers, fun and laughter would be heard in the clouds. The vast areas surrounding Auxilium too was adorned in glowing colours of yellow flowers of the season dazzling in the bright sun added extra beauty to the celebration and give GLORY TO GOD and PEACE to people of Good Will. After the celebration, to make the day a very remarkable one the children had some games played and prizes were also distributed.
On 21 December 2017 together with the parish community and some youth of the parish we prepared a delicious meal for the most neglected and poor children of Sunasahi, Kurtumgarh. There were 40 children and some old ladies. All of them were non-catholics. Sr. Prisca Bara animated some group games which they enjoyed very much. Sr. Shanti Tirkey gave them instruction on cleanliness and hygiene as well as taught them good manners. It was followed by a good lunch. Finally Fr. Jugal Kishore Digal, the parish priest, Fr. Bikram Pradhan, the assistant parish priest and Sr. Annie Theyattil, the sister in charge distributed Christmas gifts for them. All went home happy and contented.
Christmas get together for the Sunday Oratorians was held on 17th December 2017 at Auxilium Convent, New Chumta. It was a great joy to have Sr. Annie Thevarkunnel, the Provincial Economer as the chief guest for the occasion. The function began at 11.15 am was attended by sisters and the children. The programme consisted of music, dance, skit and songs based on Christmas. Sr. Annie delivered a valuable speech explaining the importance of the birth of Jesus who is our Savior. She appreciated the children for their lovely performance. All the children were gifted with some warm cloth and snacks by Superior Sr. Theresa V.
On 19th December a feeling of Christmas filled the air with angels, shepherds, sheep, kings and happy children in their best attire and colorful stars on the premises of Auxilium Kalyani. The program commenced with Sr. Geraldine welcoming the parents and greeted them a blessed and happy Christmas and a New Year filled with hope, peace, joy, love and prosperity. This was followed by a Christmas tableau: THE STAR enacted by the students of Classes 1 and 2 .Classes KG, Nursery and the toddlers were happy to sing and dance to the tune of “I’m just happy as a Christmas tree; Rocking along on a holiday and We wish you a Merry Christmas”.
The Bengali medium students took us to Bethlehem through dances “O come let us adore him” ; “Our Savior came for us” and “Let us pray, Jesus Christ was born for us”. The colorful stars that swayed in all directions reminded us of the “Star” we got to follow in our life’s journey to reach our heavenly abode. At the close of the program, sweets were distributed to the children.
Thereafter, the Final results of the Bengali medium were distributed with the first three rank holders announced and prizes given off.
On 18th December 2016 at 3.00 p.m, the Auxilium Aspirantate community celebrated Christmas with the Oratorians, NCP children along with their parents, SHG, IGP Women and DB Tech students. Each group presented their programme consists of dance, song and action song. 220 participants were present for the celebration. The aspirants enacted the Christmas scene through a short skirt and intoned Christmas carols. Sr. Leelamma,the animator concluded a program with a Christmas message. Each one was given a snack packet along with Christmas cake prepared by the women and sisters. Everyone returned home with the joy of Christmas.
On 20 December 2015 was a memorable day for our Oratorians of Banglatoli and Sahera. On the occasion of Christmas a live crib competition was organized. Children wished the sisters a very happy Christmas and happy New Year. Sr. Rosalia T. the animator in her Christmas message reminded the children to make a good confession in order to prepare a beautiful place in their hearts for Baby Jesus. Sr. Rosalia told the little ones to be loving and helpful in order to present the best gift for Baby Jesus. They went home after receiving a little Christmas gift and experiencing the joy of Christmas.
Sr. Mukta Kerketta
On 21st December, Auxilium Convent School Barasat celebrated Christmas. The celebration started on 18th December with ‘Class room board preparation, star and crib making competitions. The main celebration was on 21st with lots of creativity and festivity. From class II-V had Carrol dance and middle and high school had Carrol singing competitions. Nursery, KG and Cl. I amused the gathering by their little thrilling steps.
Rev. Fr. Leo Jayaraj and Sr. Monica Kamai BS were the judges of the day. Another most surprising event was the arrival of the Santa Clause who came in an open van with gifts for the whole school. Sr. Stella in her message told the students the story of a Christmas miracle. She invited the gathering to expect miracle while practicing hope in life and wished the whole school hope and peace of Christmas. Teachers too greeted the sisters a Very Happy Christmas.
Sr. Basanti FMA
Christmas is celebrated as the birth of baby Jesus and a reminder of how much we are loved. The magic of Christmas is not in the presents but in the presence. It’s for loving, caring, sharing and for giving. God made Christmas happen, friends made it beautiful and music made Christmas festive.
On Friday, 18th December 2015, HC Auxilium, Vasant Vihar, Delhi started with the Pre-Christmas Celebrations. Various competitions had been organised for children on this auspicious day, with Crib Making, Board Decoration and Class Room decoration. The students were excited and participated with fervor, enthusiasm and zeal in these competitions.
Honourable Judges Fr. Prasad George, Parish Priest of St. Dominic Church, Vasant Vihar, Vice-Principal, Sr. Karuna, Ms Runa, the art teacher came around the entire school to admire and judge the talents displayed by the students. They had a tough time to judge the best ones.
On Saturday, 19th December 2015, the main celebrations commenced with welcoming the Chief guest, Fr. Prasad George, a biblical scholar, renowned retreat preacher for students, parents and people of all walks of life and presently the Parish Priest of St. Dominic Church, Vasant Vihar, the Superior Sr. Ruben, the Principal Sr. Celine A, and all the Sisters with a bouquet of colourful flowers and a greeting card each.
Fr. Prasad George was then invited to place Baby Jesus in the Manger, symbolising the birth of Christ in our hearts and bless the gathering. Fr. Prasad said a prayer asking the Lord to bless each one present saying that He has a plan, a purpose, a goal for us and to reach that goal He has given us the Messiah Jesus to be with us to walk with us to suffer with us and to die for us and to accompany us to where the God is in heaven. He further prayed asking God, our father to bring the good news of the birth of Jesus to each one of us, the good news of peace, joy and harmony & to bring the same good news to millions of people who are suffering due to wars, violence, terrorism, poverty, abandonment and to those who are forced to migrate to lands unknown to them.
The programme of the day further continued with the School choir presenting a beautiful and melodious carol, setting the stage for the Carol Singing Competition for both the Middle and the Senior School students. The honourable judges for both the Carols and the Skits Competitions were Mr. Rabindra Lawrence, the Organist and Choir Director of the Apostles, Methodist Church, R K Puram and Mr. Asher Joseph, who is the recipient of ‘The Youngest Choir Director’ award at the age of 17, presently in a Band performing musical shows, and finally, Mr. Joshua Samuel, winner of Live Jam and has judged many competitions in IIT Delhi, IIFT Delhi and IIT Guwahati.
The Christmas Skit competition was about the true meaning of Christmas in today’s scenario. The definition of Christmas has changed with time, today, love and care, the essence of Christmas has disappeared. What is important, the Christmas tree, decorations, cake or togetherness? Share and experience the joy of giving with those who really value your gift and your feelings. The students of the four Houses performed the skits depicting the message in their own way. Finally a Prayer Dance was presented by the students.
The Principal Sr. Celine A was invited to announce the much awaited results and the Superior, Sr. Ruben was requested to give away the prizes to the winners of various competitions. The students of Std XII also presented a medley of carols and the Principal appreciated their enthusiasm. The Over-All Trophy was bagged by Bosco House, amidst cheers, clapping and roars and of excitement the progrmme of the day came to a close.
Mrs. Rita Bakshi
On 18th December oratorians and evening coaching students celebrated Christmas and wished Happy Christmas with a short programme to Superior Sr. Teresa Ruben and sisters. At the end of the programme Sr. Teresa Ruben gave the message of love peace and Joy.
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