On 18^th August 2020, Auxilium Dum Dum had the ceremony of installation of new animator Sr. Stella Potteparambil. The community gathered at the house entrance to inaugurate the function. The out going animator Sr. Teresa Adampakallel welcomed the incoming animator Sr. Stella with a beautiful garland. In the presence of the community Sr. Rose Ezarath our  provincial handed over the house key to Sr. Stella who symbolically opened the main gate as a sign of authority given to her by God. With the hymn: Enter his gates with thanks giving in your heart… the whole community entered the Chapel led by Sr. Stella. In the Chapel the gesture of placing the key at the feet of Our Blessed Mother with same sentiments of Mary Mazzarello. The community sang a hymn to Mary promising her to be her faithful daughters. A Scripture Passage was read from Ephesians 3:16-21, which highlighted the community as root and foundation of Christ’s love. Sr. Provincial gifted the new animator with a statue of Mary and prayed that she may be always guide and protectress, she also recommended the community to be open and docile to the new animator. At the end like the wedding feast of Cana the new animator poured symbolically the wine of joy, peace and forgiveness in the cup of each Sister, and community sang give thanks with the grateful heart.

On 22^nd June 2017 the Sisters of R.K. Puram community together with the girls, had the joy of welcoming their new Animator, Sr. Teresa Pulickathadathil. As she stepped into the house, she was showered with flowers. The community sang a welcome song and presented a bouquet of flowers. Then proceeded to the chapel to thank God for having brought Sr. Teresa safely, and to ask His choicest blessing upon her to carry out her service of authority according to His holy will and according to the heart of Don Bosco and Mother Mazzarello.

Our new animator Sr. Teresa Pulickathadathil was installed on 24^th June 2017 during a short prayer service. Sr. Maria Pettayil the animator of Vasant Vihar community was the delegate of Mother Provincial for the installation. Our Sisters from the neighbouring communities were present for the occasion. Sr. Asha Kerketta conducted the prayer moments. During the prayer moment, Sr. Maria invited  Sr. Lily Perumpettikunnel the outgoing animator to hand over a lighted lamp the symbol of Jesus the light of the world who would light her path for the spreading of God’s  Kingdom. We implored the Lord of light to enlighten and guide Sr. Teresa in all her undertakings.

On 6^th July 2017, during the morning assembly the teachers and students welcomed the new Superior Sr. Teresa with a short welcome speech by the school captain Ms. Garima, followed  by   floral presentation by every class. A beautiful welcome song was sung by the captains of the School and a welcome dance by students of Class IV. Sr. Teresa thanked the children for their warm welcome and the short programme put up in her honour.

On 20^th June 23, 2017 it was a remarkable day for the community of  Mazzarello  Convent, Ranchi. Both Mazzarello and Sacred Heart  community were eagerly waiting at the main door entrance. Sr. Aruna initiated the solemn prayer moment with an appropriate introduction  ‘Community is a place where we grow together, we live side by side, sharing and caring in the  community with one aim and purpose’. Thereafter all joined voices in singing “O Chosen one ……” and entered the Chapel. Sr. Leela handed over the beautiful flower bouquet to sr. Lily saying “accept this bouquet of flowers, a symbol of unity in diversity, though each flower is different in shape colour and beauty, together they spread fragrance and splendor.” And then Sr. Teresa Koretti handed over the door key to the new Animator Sr. Lily. Sr. Leela installed her  with a solemn prayer saying “Let the door of the tabernacle be opened to find Jesus, to find Him in each other and let our home be a place of joy where each one grows day by day in sanctity” and gave the Tabernacle Key to Sr. Lily. Final prayer was said by Sr. Rosalia Tirkey the Novice Mistress and the Superior of the Novitiate Community. Prayer service was concluded by singing “Mary Mother you will surly help me….”

 Oh! What a wonderful evening it was for many of us who witness first time the installation of a new superior. All the sisters wished Sr. Lily Hearty CONGRATULATIONS and shared a piece of cake together.

Mazzarello School students were thrilled to welcome Sr. Lily as their Principal. They began the day with a beautiful prayer dance seeking God’s blessings upon the new Principal. There after they   welcomed her with a welcome speech by school vice captain Babli Kumari followed by Welcome song. All joined voices and said aloud ‘Hearty Welcome to You Dear Sr. Lily in our midst’ Thus the programme ended with lots of joy and cheer.

On 17^th June 2017, at 3.30 pm during the prayer service, Provincial Sr. Rose Ezarath solemnly installed Sr. Philomena Chirammal as the animator of Auxilium Gobra. Sr. Sadhana Majumder in her introduction reminded all present the Article 114 of our Constitutions that “Mary is the real Superior like her let every daughter of Mary Help of Christians called to the service of authority … Let her carry out her animation and guidance in the spirit of the preventive system attentive to each individual sister, seeking to create a climate of trust, sincerity and Salesian simplicity, encouraging the community, the apostolic enthusiasm of “Da Mihi Animas.” Then Sr. Provincial solemnly handed over the key of the tabernacle to Sr. Philomena.

The community members joined together praising and thanking God for the newly appointed animator. Soon after the prayer service our little boarders greeted Sr. Superior with their melodious song. Sr. Rose gave a statue of Mary Help of Christians to Sr. Philomena as a token of love. The day was ended with full of joy and happiness praising and thanking God for the gift of Sr. Philomena Chirammal , as the animator of the community.

A warm reception at the arrival of Sr. Maria Pettayil

A gesture of  entrustment to Mary Help of Christians

                                           Procession to the Chapel with  a lighted candle

Gesture of handing over  the animation of the community

Welcome to our Community                                    Congratulations !

                             Participants of  the  installation of  ceremony