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Month of May

May5

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Month of May a month dear to the Salesian family began with much fervour and enthusiasm. The Statue of Mary Help of Christians, was well decorated in the chapel. On this day the whole community took resolve to pray the chain rosary. In the evening boarders animated the live Rosary, enacting each mystery and with good singing. The groups were given responsibility to animate each days Rosary in a creative way.  Sr. Superior congratulated them and encouraged them to continue to honour our Blessed Mother. Each boarder was given an extra decade to pray during this month and each sister one rosary each.

 

Feast of Divine Mercy Celebrated

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On 23rd April, Auxilium Barasat, celebrated the feast of Divine Mercy together with the neighbouring community. The liturgy was animated by the seminarians of Arunoday. In his homily Rev. Fr. Francis S.J. through a story about the difference between Buddha and Jesus beautifully brought out the importance of Christianity and the importance of sharing the bread of life with our brothers and sisters. He emphasized the unconditional Mercy of God for us each time we sin and encouraged one and all to approach this bountiful source of mercy often.

At 3 p.m. the community gathered around well decorated picture lit with red and white candles symbolizing blood and water and recited with great devotion the Divine mercy chaplet. During the adoration the monstrance was placed in front of the divine mercy picture surrounded by red and white globes on red and white stands to draw everyone’s attention to the fount of mercy –the blood and water that flowed from the pierced side of Jesus.  The theme of the adoration was the Gospel passage of the day – Jesus inviting all to go to his pierced side and the wounds to experience healing and strength to be messengers of mercy.

(Sr. Mary John)

 

ORIENTATION – Nursery Parents

May5

 

Auxilium Convent School, Barasat basked in the warmth and glory of the smiling and happy parents on the 22nd of April, 2017- the Orientation Day for the parents of the tiny toddlers of nursery. It was an endeavor on the part of our school to reach out to the new parents and take the ‘first step’ towards working in collaboration with them. The parents came to know about the way our school ‘nurtures’ kids and imparts holistic education.

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With Fr. Alphonso Francis as the Chief Guest, the session was simple yet profound. The session centered around the role of parents in the life of a child as a care- giver. He emphasized on the point that good parenting in the need of the hour. This session also dealt with the point that “a baby is born with a need to be loved and never out grows it”. Fr. Alphonso Francis made the session lively and vibrant with the practical examples that he cited. With the innumerable adverse situations that a child faces today, it is a must that the parents and teachers develop a ‘Positive attitude’ in them so that they may face the adversities and emerge successful. Ms.Louisa spoke about the expectations of a teacher from the children. Principal, Sr.Clara Saminathan took up the second half of the session where she acquainted the parents with the rules and regulations of our school. She also spoke about the outstanding performance of our school in academics as well as in co- curricular activities. This orientation session proved to be a success with the active participation of everyone who took part in it and it was agreed unanimously that both the school and the parents were the key factors in a child’s development.

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Worker’s Day

May5

IMG_9842The Aspirantate community celebrated the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker with special prayer for all the workers and labourers, who really toil hard to develop and sustain our society.

In the afternoon the aspirants organized a short programme for all the workers including those of the construction site of the school building. They performed a short skit on the dignity of labour and the diversity of job accomplished by people in our society along with a song and comic to make them happy and energetic. At the end of the programme they were given snacks and soft drinks and all departed with joy and gratitude to all the sisters, Postulants and aspirants for making the day more joyful.

 

 

Community Outing

May5

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On 29 April 2017 the Aspirantate community went for an Easter outing. At 11.40 the boat took us around to see the places through the Ichhamati river.  It was really an awesome experience for the aspirants and Postulants and many of us since this was the first boat journey and we could see the coastlands of Bangladesh. By 2.30 pm we had our well prepared lunch. We returned home by 8.00 pm. We thank the good Lord for accompanying us and granting all that we required and making this day a memorable one through the generosity of Mr. Taher Ali. He arranged everything and joined for the outing  along with his family.

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World Gratitude Day celebration at Auxilium Kalyani

May2

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 The little Auxilians of Kalyani celebrated World gratitude day of our beloved Mother General, Mother Yvonne Reungoat in a simple yet profound way. They believed that the best gift given to her is our gift of prayer and trying to be good and obedient and to be of service to their needy friends which they showed in action this month of preparation of our dear Mother.

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It was a joyful moment gathered around the portrait of our Mother General offering her our prayers and praying especially for the needs of our Institute, the young in our care and for all the students. Sr. Margaret Barla briefed the assembly about Mother General and the meaning of this feast celebrated Worldwide, after which was a brain storming as to who would then be able to say something on this special day. A show of enthusiastic hands soon came forward and expressed words of gratitude to Mother General. We made the day special too in the Prize Distribution for those who bagged off prizes in various competitions, both for the Bengali and English medium for the Scholastic year 2016-17. About 40 students received small gifts which made them proud and happy on this special day dedicated to our dear Mother General, concluding it with slogans: LONG LIVE OUR MOTHER GENERAL.

 

World Gratitude Day Celebration  and the Investiture  Ceremony  at Auxilium New Chumta

May2

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On 26th April 2017, Auxilium Convent School New Chumta celebrated the World Gratitude day of our Mother General Yvonne Reungoat with great reverence in the school auditorium.

On this auspicious occasion children were given the badges by Sr. Inocentia Jojo, the principal to hone and sharpen their leadership qualities and inspire them to come up with flying colours. The programme commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by Sr. Principal and other teachers, followed by the Power Point presentation on the Mother General.

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Sister Principal was requested to felicitate the children by giving badges to school captains, both head boy and girl and class monitors. It was an honorable moment to all the captains. In her message, Sr. Principal emphasized the need for developing leadership qualities and congratulated them all. The programme ended with the vote of thanks by Ms. Alma Minj.

Reported by Ms. Rekha Gurung

 

World Feast of Gratitude at Sacred Heart Novitiate Ranchi

May2

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The community of Sacred Heart Novitiate Ranchi celebrated the World feast of Gratitude uniting ourselves with the AFO Province. The morning prayer was animated by the Second Novitiate sisters thanking God for the gift of Mother  Reungoat Yvonne  center of unity and communion among each of her Daughters. The Eucharistic celebration together with the young people was made meaningful as the icon was carried to the altar which invited all FMA from around the world: “With an Oratorian heart in the Educating Community, with daring we bring the joy of the Gospel to the young.” We accompanied our beloved mother General throughout the day with the chain of Rosaries and concluded with the adoration. The day came to a fitting close with a short programme in remembrance of our Mother General in which the Second Novitiate sisters brought out vividly the theme enthusing one and all present to reach out to the peripheries with an Oratorian Heart like Don Bosco and Mother Mazzarello.

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The Earth Day

May2

 

pic 1 v.v.The Earth Day is all about appreciating the uniqueness of our planet with its incredible biodiversity. On 24th April 2017, the H.C.Auxilium Vasant Vihar celebrated ‘Earth Day’ in the school by the Eco Club. The Earth day programme began with a speech on the importance of Earth day and the appreciation of the Earth’s natural environment which was followed by a beautiful prayer, thanking God for blessing us with such a beautiful nature and environment.

Following this was an enlightening and informative mime act by the class 6-9 students on the importance of conservation and protection of life and our environment; our Mother Nature. To perfectly wrap up this celebration the students sung in unison a mesmerizing self –composed song describing the beauty of Earth and also how the actions of human beings lead to the degradation of the environment.

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The program was summed up with an inspiring message by our Superior Sr. Maria P. exhorting everyone to protect the mother earth in our little ways under the theme, ‘Together we can make everyday Earth Day and each one of us in the school can make a difference’.

 

Marian Nite at Sacred Heart Novitiate Ranchi

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On 24th April 2017 was a memorable day for all in the Sacred Heart Novitiate Ranchi. After supper we gathered together to honour our Blessed Mother with the “Marian Nite”. The programme commenced with Marian apparition (tableau), Marian hymn; Mary in the Gospel (skit) Mary in my life (life experience) and the word formation in groups. Each item was presented creatively by the second Novitiate sisters, community sisters and the Novices under the guidance of Sr. Mukta K. As we are in the centenary of the apparition of our Lady of Fatima, the groups presented the tableau which reminded us of the promises of our Blessed Mother to pray for peace and the conversion of sinners. The Programme came to an end with the provoking thought by Sr. Rosalia Tirkey the animator.