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Oratorians Day Out

May6

Outing

On 16 April 2016, 74 Oratorians  of H.C. Auxilium Vasant Vihar headed towards the National Railway museum in Chanakyapuri, together with the sisters Sr. Jenita Mary and Sr. Karuna Kanchan and the teachers. National Rail Museum primarily focuses on preserving rail heritage of the country. It boasts of having rarest and unique exhibits in its premise. The oldest working steam locomotive “Fairy Queen” is one of the exhibit and figures in Guinness Book of the world record. Prince of Wales saloon, Mysore Maharaja Saloon, Fireless steam locomotive, Rail buses, Rail cars, electric locos etc. are some other preserved exhibits. They spent the day in the company of friends and enjoyed the train rides. The trip left a lasting impact on each child as they explored the history of Indian railways.

 

ORIENTATION for Teachers

May6

Orientation

On 9th April 2016, an orientation was conducted for the teachers of Auxilium Convent School, Bandel, by Sr. Stella Potteparambil, the Education Sector coordinator of the Province. The orientation started with a song invoking God’s blessings. In the beginning of the session, Sr. Stella explained the thrust of the year “Delve into a deep encounter with God and oneself, to be a messenger of mercy”.

Sr. Stella enabled a better comprehension of the Strenna by referring to the teaching of different religion  on mercy which included the teaching of Lord Buddha, Sri Ramkrishna, Islam, Sufism, Judaism etc.

Teachers were divided into four groups to discuss on how they would implement the thrust of the year. Representatives from the groups shared their line of action. The orientation program ended with a concluding song and a thanks giving speech by Ms. Payel Sdhukhan.

World Gratitude Day Celebration at Auxilium Kurtumgarh

May6

World Gratitude Day....

On 18th April 2016 together with the parish’s youth and children the sisters expressed their love and gratitude to Mother General Yvonne Reungoat.  At the beginning of the Holy Eucharistic celebration Sr. Shanti Tirkey beautifully made known the history of the gratitude day and gave a brief explanation of the logo as it was being carried towards the altar.  The community spent the day in prayer for the various intentions of Mother General and for the sisters of Thailand province.

World Gratitude Day Celebration at Auxilium Kalyani

May6

World gratitude Day..

The children, staff and students of Auxilium, Kalyani expressed their love and gratitude this day to our beloved Mother General- Mother Yvonne Reungoat through song, dance, welcome address and an Inter House Singing competition, with the Green House bagging off the 1st place. The day concluded with an hour of adoration spent before the Eucharistic Lord along with boarders praying the rosary and for the intentions of our dear Mother General. It was followed by viewing of the video clippings from the previous celebrations. The day took a note of joy, happiness and gratitude being with our dear Mother in the spirit of love, prayer and togetherness.

 

 

WORLD GRATITUDE DAY AT HC AUXILIUM -R. K. PURAM

May6

World gratitude DayThe community of R.K. Puram joined the entire Institute especially the province of Thailand, the host province of this year’s feast in thanking and praising God for the gift of our Mother General Mother Yvonne Reungoat with the theme: A harmonious weaving together to say thank you. We offered the whole month’s Rosary for the intentions of Mother General. The sisters, children and workers joined in offering the garland of Rosary as a sign of their love and gratitude to Mother. Besides prayers, the community also performed some acts of mercy in order to be messengers of joy and hope to the poor and the needy.  Morning prayer and the holy Mass were solemnized with introduction on the theme of the feast and thanksgiving hymns and prayers in honour of Mother. After the holy Mass sweets were distributed to the people who came to attend the Mass. At the school assembly, the children celebrated the feast with prayers, greetings, songs, poems and dances. The decorated photo of Mother General on the stage gave a pleasant reminder of Mother’s presence among them, thanking them for the expressions of their love and gratitude. Sr. Lily in her concluding words appreciated the students for their lovely performance and spoke to them on the feast of Gratitude celebrated in the whole Institute.

“Joyful witness of the Merciful Father.”- Second Novitiate

May5

Second Novitiate

On 14th April 2016, twelve Juniors of the Province of INC entered into the 2nd phase of Second Novitiate at Sacred Heart Novitiate Ranchi. The Second Novitiate started with the Holy Eucharist presided over by Rev. Fr. Shilanand Kerketta SDB, the Rector of Kokar Community.

During entrance procession twelve Junior Sisters carried a rose flower each placed it at the feet of our Blessed Mother as a symbolic offering. In his homily he  stated that our idea won’t change us but Jesus Himself, and ultimately the Holy Spirit who is our true formator. It is He who will guide us during these days of preparation for the Final commitment.

Reported  by Second Novitiate Sisters

A  Dedication : Provincial Visit

May5

Provincial Visit

Under the umbrella of great love – Imploring God’s blessings from above

We welcomed our dear Mother provincial in a traditional way- That made every heart present to say

Welcome dear Mother Provincial – Offering her florets, smiles, tika, a sure additional

Stepping on to the beautiful Rongoli- Wishing colors of joy, love, peace as spring time in Holi

Ah! The washing of hands, a symbolic gesture– As the young girls performed in reverential vesture

Being ushered to the chapel with a golden key– Said Jesus “If anyone wishes to enter, enters through me

Symbolically she opened the chapel door– And open the hearts of her sisters to implore

Lighting the sacred lamp she then proceeds- Dispelling all darkness to intercede

Then followed special days of grace- Which in our journey of faith could never efface

It was Prayer Life, Community Life and our Mission – To live with enthusiasm, joy and a clear vision

The Constitutions was a sure guideline – And the Chapter Document that kept in line

Be merciful like our Heavenly Father- through corporal and spiritual works, merits to gather

Meeting the various groups she had a kind word to say– Boosting their spirits in a true Salesian way

“Thank You” is just but a single word– But pierces more sharply like a double edged sword

And so the community of Kalyani with grateful hearts– Said “Thank you dear Rose” its echo never to part

 By Sr. Geraldine B.

COME APART AND REST A WHILE

Mar26

Retreat From March 8-15, 2016 hearkening to the call of the Lord “Come apart and Rest A while”, 25 Animators of the FMA Kolkata Province hurried off to St. Mary’s hill Kurseong to be energized and enthused to be messengers of peace and joy in this year of Mercy. The driving force was Fr. Biji Thomas sdb, Rector of Don Bosco Liluah.

Sitting at the feet of Jesus they treasured each word as the preacher Fr. Biji led the retreatants  to delve deeply into the treasury  of his deep encounter with the Lord. As they came face to face with reality in the light of  the Word of God ,strong convictions etched in their memory ; to let the Rule of love supersede obedience, the Lord calls  to be Holy  and sets  apart to be fruitful at all times, under all circumstances in and out of season,  calling to greater  self giving.

“I am raised up to be fellow workers with God” was another clarion call to be holy as God is Holy. God has not exposed my weakness because of His mercy. Thus I am called to cover the evil and the nakedness with all charity. Discerning everything to be good but not everything beneficial is a wise decision to live for the greater glory of God.

Descending from the Tabor experience the 25 community leaders surely desired to let their  holiness to flow into the streets of their community living amidst dust and dirt but  still  remain crystal clear  so as to change the saltiness in others ‘ lives after the example of  Don Bosco who willingly plunged into saving souls. They courageously set sail to collect the broken pieces of their lives understanding fully well that no one is a finished product, that we are all work in progress. So not to give up on any one but cling to Him in order to put on the mind of God .They are convinced that   being  at the feet of  the  sisters  and not at their  head in love and service will bring about communion. For they are sure that when they go after God, God will come after them.

Sr. Provincial  Sr. Rose Ezarath interspersed the community leaders with her “Pep Talks “ to fall in line with the Post Chapter journey of our Institute keeping the profile of the FMA as our pointer to be prophets of hope and joy among  the young by keeping alive the Spirit of Mornese seen as the “ House of the Love of God “.

PilgrimagePilgrimage to the cathedral of Darjeeling Diocese after the retreat was another unique experience   to encounter God, during the Year of Mercy.

On 17th March Fr. Nobby George sdb from Salesian College Sonada presented to the animators the “Encyclical of Pope Francis on care for our common home “ – Laudato Si”

Going back to the book of Genesis we read  what God told our first parents ‘cultivate it and guard it” for everything God created He found it very good. Today the ground we stand is so fragile. So, as custodians of mother earth we are called to keep it safe for the future generation.

SeminarDelving deeper into the encyclical Fr. Nobby added that human life is grounded on three fundamental and closely intertwined relationships: with God, with our neighbour and with the earth itself. According to the Bible, these three vital relationships have been broken, both outwardly and within us. This rupture is sin. The harmony between the Creator, humanity and creation as a whole was disrupted by our presuming to take the place of God and refusing to acknowledge our creaturely limitations. Thus the custodians of mother earth are called for rreconciliation with creation and our responsibility to be taken to task. We as community leaders have a great role to play, Fr. Nobby added. This will enable us to strike out new paths meeting the needs of the present with concern for all and without prejudice, towards coming generations.

We were presented with practical tips which could help us to speak with an attitude of the heart, one which approaches life with serene attentiveness, which accepts each moment as a gift of God to be lived to the full. Thus to promote a new life style establishing a new covenant based on justice and in solidarity with all.
Reported by Sr.Rosalia Tirkey

Juniors’ Meet

Feb29

Juniors' Meet

From 26 – 29 February 2016, 22 junior sisters participated in the juniors meet which was held at Provincial House, Auxilium Dum Dum. The resource persons were Sr. Rose Ezarath, the Provincial, Sr. Teresa Adampakallel, the Vice Provincial, Fr. T.J. Thomas S.J, professor from Morning Star College and Sr. Lily Perumpettikunnel, the animator of R.K. Puram, New Delhi.

The session began with Mercy anthem “Missericordia Sicut Pater” which was followed by the talk of Sr. Provincial on Religious life. Sr. Teresa’s sessions were based on the Year of Mercy and auto formation. Sr. Lily dwelt on ‘Women Disciples’ from the Scriptures especially from the Gospel of St. Mark. She presented Mother Mary as the First Disciple of Jesus basing the Church documents which speak of Mary as the follower of Jesus. All the sessions enabled the sisters to understand the demands and challenges of daily life to grow as an authentic FMA, drawing strength from Jesus alone.