Don Bosco, the friend of the young is honoured in the communities of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA) of Kolkata Province
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DON BOSCO is honored at Auxilium Convent New Chumta
Auxilium Convent New Chumta celebrated the feast Don Bosco father & friend of youth on 31st January 2017 with great fervor. The celebration started at 6.30 a.m. with the solemn Mass in the parish Church of St. John Mary Vianney with the parishners. Fr. Sanjay Kindo, the parish priest solemnized the Holy Eucharist. During sermon he spoke about the poverty of Don Bosco and his great love for the young. At the end of the holy Eucharist, sweets were distributed to the people in honor of Don Bosco.
In the afternoon various games such as Tighten the eyes, Jumping over the buckets, Breaking the tail Bursting the balloons, Dancing on the newspaper, Musical chair, Hidden treasure, Passing the balls, Three minutes act on the life sketch of DB with creativity were animated for the boarders by Sr. Philomena Kuotsu. Everyone actively participated in the game with their heart and soul putting their best efforts, so as to win the prizes. All the winners were awarded with the prizes.
Reported by Sr. Philomena Kuotsu
Bon Bosco and Laura Vicuna is honoured at Holy Child Auxilium R.K. Puram
Holy Child Auxilium R.K. Puram celebrated Bon Bosco’s and Laura Vicuna’s feast in a very grand way . The programmes were performed by the members of these two houses. Teachers and children took great interest to prepare their items. All the programmes were excellent. The children enacted the life of Don Bosco through skit , dance and action song highlighting his selfless dedication and love for the poor, making them good Christians and honest citizens for the future.
Blue house also honoured their patron Saint, Blessed Laura Vicuna. Her life sketch was presented through charts and a beautiful action song, thanking God for her exemplary life , especially for offering her life for the conversion her mother. The celebration continued with a mini fete.
DON BOSCO is honored at H.C. Auxilium Vasant Vihar
On 30th January 2017, Feasts of Don Bosco was celebrated in the school by the red house members as their patron saint. This set all of us in the festive mood. The picture of St. John Bosco was well decorated with flowers and lights; the auditorium was also befittingly festooned with a festive aura. The programme started with a prayer service this was followed by a power point presentation on the life of Don Bosco, depicting the miracle of loaves, which introduced the holy life of the saint. Skits, songs, speeches and Quotes by Don Bosco inspired the Students. Sr. Celine A. encouraged the gathering and exhort them to follow the advice of Don Bosco: “Be Cheerful always”, “Run, jump, shout but do not sin” and Work hard.”
Don Bosco is honoured …
A Day with the Father and the Friend at Auxilium Barasat
On 30 January 2016 at Auxilium Convent Barasat there was a special Morning Prayer for sisters and the Don Bosco group honoured Mother Mary through a well animated Rosary.
The culmination of the celebration was at 5.45pm when whole community gathered around the Eucharistic Table of the Lord. There was joint entrance dance by boarders and the aspirants accompanying the celebrant to the Altar. Rev. Fr. Mourline Fernando SJ shared his reflection on his experiential point of view about the Salesian sisters. He referred two Biblical Hebrew words,which are very appropriate in the context of the life and mission of the Salesian sisters. First of all the Salesian sisters are the ‘Shekinah’ which means the ‘Dwelling place of God’: who continually accompanying each other in the community and also in the mission. God’s dwelling is felt by people who come in contact with them. They are the mirror image of Our Lady. The second word referred was, ‘Goel’ which means ‘to redeem’ –‘redeemer’- a person who as the nearest relative of another is charged with the duty of restoring the rights of another and avenging his wrongs. In order to practice these two terms what requires is ‘P5’ Promise of hope, patience, praise, provision and promotion. He explained each term in the context of the recipients who are really taken care off, accompanied and promoted in life and given a future.
After the solemn Eucharistic celebration the get together for cultural evening, was exciting and enjoyable one. Aspirants and boarders performed many programmes and manifested their honour and love towards father and friend Don Bosco. At the end of the programme Sr. Stella P., the animator congratulated them for their wonderful and entertaining performance and invited everyone to imitate Don Bosco in cooperating with the plan of God; who in spite of hardships and difficulties fulfilled God’s plan in his life.
Sr. Basanti fma
Don Bosco is honoured at Auxilium, Kurtumgarh
On 31st January Don Bosco was honoured by the people of Kurtumgarh. During the Holy Mass Fr. Santosh Singh, the principal of Balliguda commented on Don Bosco’s love and service for the young and invited the faithful to pray for the Salesian Sisters of Kurtumgarh. After the Holy Mass the people greeted the sisters on the occasion of the feast of Don Bosco. Sr. Shanti briefed the gathering about Don Bosco’s childhood and his mission among the young.
In the afternoon feast was celebrated by the Oratorians and the coaching children. Various games were conducted and the winners were awarded with prizes. With the distribution of the sweets the celebration came to an end.
Feast day celebration of Bl. Laura Vicuna and Don Bosco at Mazzarello Convent Ranchi
On the 31th January Don Bosco was honoured with a solemn Eucharistic celebration together with the parishioners .The celebrant Fr. Renny Abraham SJ in his homily highlighted the great works of Don Bosco which is carried out by the fathers, sisters and other Salesian family members. He sighted many examples from the life of Don Bosco which is relevant for the people of every group. He concluded saying, if you young people have received much favor in this institutions this is because of Don Bosco, you in return should help other poor young people.
In the evening the boarders honored him with rhythmic dances and by presenting the life sketches of Don Bosco and Laura Vicuna. The celebration came to an end with the solemn evening prayer animated by Sr. Aruna.
Sr.Francis Lourdu Prema
Past Pupils of Auxilium Dum Dum Unit honoured Don Bosco
The Past Pupils of Auxilium Dum Dum Unit gathered in ACS Dum Dum to celebrate Don Bosco’s Feast on 31st January 2016. The event was inaugurated by the Local Delegate, Sr. Esther, followed by a speech from the Council Secretary Mrs. Sanghamitra Bhattacharya on the life of St. John Bosco. The evening school children listened enthusiastically about of Don Bosco which was narrated in the simplest form and was encouraged to follow the desire of the great saint.
The Past Pupils catered lunch and fruit to 55 evening school children to commemorate the occasion. To mark the event as a memorable one the Past Pupils conducted sports among themselves followed by distribution of prizes in the end.
President of Local unit Dum Dum)
Mrs. Chumki Sengupta.
Don Bosco is honored at Auxilium Dum Dum
On 31 January 2016, the community of Auxilium Dum Dum celebrated the solemnity of Don Bosco together with the cooperators. Rev Fr. Vincent Mondol SDB, the Provincial bursar presided over the Holy Eucharist at 7.00 am.
On 31 January 2016, the students of Class VIII organized the Sports Day for the evening school Children at 1 pm. After the organization 9 events followed a short felicitation by the class VIIII students and by the evening school children. Prizes were awarded to the winners and consolation prize to all the participants. Everyone enjoyed the day with Don Bosco.
The red house celebrated the Feast of Don Bosco their patron saint. The programme commenced with a beautiful prayer service, during which complete Salesian family tree was depicted on stage. This innovative spirit of the red house members made everyone feel that we belong to a great Salesian family. A skit was based on the theme of Don Bosco’s mission to love. The plot of the skit revolved around the salvation of a prisoner, Richard. By listening to Don Bosco’s words and preaching’s he was saved and turned to live a good life. It was followed by a dance and a song in gratitude to God for Don Bosco, who loved music, entertainment, enjoyment, and celebration in the Lord. Superior Sr. Teresa Adampakallel, was invited on stage to free a dove as a symbol of peace, non violence and most yearned freedom. The programme was well appreciated by everyone present. Sr. Superior thanked the Red house teachers and students for honoring Don Bosco with great love, expressing his message in such creative way.
Sheeba Pillai – Cl XI
Inauguration of Don Bosco Week at Auxilium Aspirantate
On 23rd January 2016 the Postulants and Aspirants at Auxilium Aspirantate, Barasat began the ‘Don Bosco week’ with the inaugural ceremony. The prayer service animated by the Marian and Mazzarello group led us to a deep union with God and to thank the Lord for the gift of our Father and Founder Don Bosco and to seek God’s blessing through his intercession. In the evening Sacred Heart, Marian, Don Bosco and Mazzarello groups presented the composed songs on Don Bosco.
Don Bosco – Father of youth
You are the father, friend of the youth
The light of darkness, the faith of men
Bosco- 2 Oh Bosco Bosco
We live for you and all we do
We do for you alone.
You are the great educator
Guide us to be the world protector
You taught us to serve God
With love and joy so that we can help others to enjoy
Don Bosco
Don Bosco wow o waka waka Don Bosco
Teach us the way and take us to heaven
This time for Don Bosco-2
To work among the poor young
O Lord we hear your call
As living signs of your designs
Don Bosco leads us all
So help us, in our prayers and deeds
Our great Salesian goal
We live for you and all we do
We’re one in heart and soul.
D.O.N B.O.S.C.O
D.O.N B.O.S.C.O the word we love to say
It is the word that we all know
Don Bosco friend of the youth
Don Bosco we say your name
Bosco we say your name.
With full of love we say your name
With full of joy we say your name
With clapping hands we say your name
With smiling face we say your name
BICENTENARY CELEBRATION OF DON BOSCO’S BIRTH
Students of Auxilium School Dum Dum took a step forward to make known Don Bosco to their neighbouring English medium Schools. On the 17th July 2015, class XI C organized an inter School Speech Competition on ‘Torch Bearers’ under the guidance of the Principal Sr. Esther. WWA Cossipore, St. Stephen School, National English School, St. Mary’s Orphanage and Day School and our school took part in the event. It was a privilege for our school to have Provincial Sr. Rose Ezarath as our Chief Guest. It began with a prayer, a welcome dance and a short film on Don Bosco’s encounter with young prisoners. The students were inspired by the deep trust Don Bosco had in the youngsters. Everybody knew about Don Bosco’s faith in God but it was new for the other school students to know how much Don Bosco trusted youngsters.
The speeches of all the participants were enlightening. A slide show on Don Bosco’s preventive system was presented by the students. The programme ended with the distribution of prizes. The first & second position was secured by WWA Cossipore School. National English School secured the third position. In conclusion class XI C sang a melodious song to honor Don Bosco. The programme was a great success and a forerunner of the closing ceremony of the Bicentenary celebration of Don Bosco’s Birth Anniversary.
VIVA DON BOSCO CULTURAL WEEK
H.C Auxilium school, Vasant Vihar provides an intellectual environment to the young girls to nurture their dreams, develop their talents and to realize their ambitions and goals.
Three days, four Houses, 32 events – this was “Viva Don Bosco cultural week” 2015 – 16, a golden opportunity for the students to showcase their talents. Some of the favourite items of the students were – mime, international folk dance, western & Indian music, instrumentals dance drama, film making, fruit – vegetable carving, bridal gown designing with waste materials etc.
The first day commenced with off stage events. The students participated enthusiastically in earthen pots decoration, canvas shoe painting, card making file designing board decoration, portrait of Don Bosco and film making. Equally interesting events were painting, 3-D sculpture and power point presentations on the theme “I Love Don Bosco”.
The second day, Fr. Cyprian Creado op, the Parish Priest St. Dominic’s Church graced the occasion as chief guest and unveiled the image of Don Bosco together with Sr. Lucy John, the principal of the school. The programme commenced with a prayer song by the school choir followed by the inaugural folk dance. The events of the day left the judges mesmerized and the audience awestruck.
The Chief Guest of the concluding day was Rev. Fr. Babu Varghese sdb, principal of DonBosco – Alaknanda. The action – packed three days’ fest had some of the best performances and programmes. English drama based on the Forty dreams of Don Bosco, Contemporary dance drama on contemporary social issues and off stage events like vegetable and fruit carving, sandwich and mock – tail preparation, card making and much acclaimed bridal gown designing from waste material brought out innumerable talents that our children are blessed with. It was an occasion for the children to know more about Don Bosco and love him as their father and friend.
The Principal Sr. Lucy announced the much awaited results of the riveting performances, with Bosco House and Mazzarello House as winners of the On – stage events and off – stage events respectively. The overall trophy was bagged by the proud Mazzarello House.
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