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REACH OUT PROGRAMME during the Coronavirus by the Auxilium Sisters (Salesian Sisters)

May9

Auxilium Response to Covid 19

Dum Dum: The Salesian Sisters popularly known as the Auxilium Sisters from the communities and schools of Kolkata, Auxilium Dum Dum, Bandel, Barasat, Bamunmura and Kalyani has been reaching out from the month of Marchto the elderly and the poor families without job, migrants and local daily wage earners who are hard hit by poverty and unemployment and  have left without basic necessities.This venture was carried out in collaboration with the Past Pupils, teachers and parents to pay attention to the emergency that requires immediate action in the period of coronavirus emergency especially the ‘Locked down’. Other communities like Nirmala Niketan – Jaigaon, Mazzarello and Novitiate from Ranchi- Jharkhand, New Delhi – H.C. Auxilium Vasant Viharand R.K. Puram, Najafgarh and Palam Gaon, St. Mary’s Geyzing – Sikkim have been reaching out to those who are in ordeal in collaboration with the parishioners, CRI and other religious communities. We distributed provision kits consisting of rice, potatoes and dhal, oil, masks detergents and other essentials. As Salesian Sisters of Kolkata Province we could reach out to more than 5000 families during this crisis. This humanitarian endeavor which began from 30 March 2020 is still being carrying out in cooperation with the government officials,Police personnel and Municipality authorities and other volunteers in many of the communities of the province.

Come let’s join our hands to reach out to our brothers and sisters who are in need of essential necessities of life during this crisis. You are welcome!

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A Picnic with the Lord

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On 29 May 2019, 44 FMA of INC Kolkata, set out for a picnic with the Lord. The bus number ABCDEF driven by Fr. Cletus D’Souza SDB (INB) was an amusing picnic for eight days. At the starting point, the journey seemed to be frightening because it was an inner journey. At the outset of the journey a few simple tips were given: ESP – eat well, sleep well and pray well. The first clarion call was to “Be soaked in the Lord and enjoy the picnic”. The principal agent would be the holy Spirit who would guide, to re-consider, re-launch, re-charge and renew in the course of time. Rev.3:20-22, Ex.3:5, Ps. 46:10 and 1Kings 19:9-14 would help to experience the land of stillness, silence and solitude.

The first day was a wake-up call: A- AWARENESS, to be aware of one’s thoughts, words and deeds, of one’s sinfulness and faults. For a greater self-awareness Lk. 15:11ff – to analyse one’s own status and to recognize the magnanimity of God’s love and forgiveness. The second day focussed on B- BALANCE, to maintain one’s poise, keeping the head, heart and hands in the right place. A clarion call: It is better to strive for creative fidelity than mere perseverance. The three vows (PCO) have to be lived with wows. The simple formula for living in wow is to choose simple living, prodigious love, and total surrender.

The third day’s journey focussed on C-CHRIST, centering on Christ: The Christ of fantasy, of history, of scripture, the saviour and the indwelling Christ. Towards dusk everyone discovered their most beloved, the meaning of their lives. They were challenged to be WORDy (Welcome the word, Open the word, Read the word, Daily) FMA.

Fourth day unfolded D-DESERT, the desert experience in the hustles and bustles of life, a day out with the Lord. Even though the weather condition did not support the journey, the retreatants were determined to undergo even the toughest experience. Most of them really made it possible, few others went half way through and others had a desert journey under the same roof, alone with the alone. By 5pm all returned to their abode, fully contented. The meeting point at the Eucharist was unique and everyone was determined to be his witnesses in the world.

The fifth day was a day in with the E-EUCHARIST. The Eucharist, the source and summit of every Christian, energised and activated their faith. Whole day they gazed at the beloved of their life and thanked him for his tremendous love. During the holy Eucharist, the three parts of the Eucharist, sorry, story and glory was made very clear. A challenge was to be a MAD (Make A Difference) FMA and the four ‘L’ strategy, live, love, learn and leave a legacy, can nurture life in the community.

On the last day of the picnic with the Lord, the emphasis was on F-FAITH. Faith invites us to be faithful and faith-filled; awakening faith, maintaining faith and deepening the faith in order to live by faith. The dawn of 5 June brightened up as these travellers reached back after their rich experiential picnic, fully contented and they looked WORDy. After having recharged with the divine, they decided to be more human and more divine by being a WORDy fma as they get back to the Galilee of their daily life.

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Feast of Mother Mazzarello  celebrated at Auxilium Barasat

May19

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May 13th 2019, began with a fervent morning prayer animated by Sr. Sherely Kalapurayil. She made us to revisit Mornese, the birth place of Mother Mazzarello through a power point presentation and re-live the memories of the past. We also meditated on some of the wise sayings of Mother Mazzarello which made every one of us enthusiastic to know and love our founders more. After the Morning Prayer the boarders greeted the sisters with a beautiful festal song.  Around 10.30 a.m all the nearby communities of fathers, sisters, teachers, workers  and the Aspirantate community gathered around the Eucharistic table to celebrate the gift of this great saint. The mass began with the rhythmic steps of Aspirants leading the celebrants to the altar.Rev. Fr. K.T. Thomas SDB presided over the Eucharist together with other four priests of the neighbourhood. The mass commenced with a fitting introduction highlighting the virtues of Mother Mazzarello. In his homely Rev. Fr. K.T. Thomas highlighted the spirituality of Mother Mazzarello and exhorted everyone to strive for holiness by giving three simple steps to become holy such as humility, hard work and union with God. He also quoted that there is no age bar to become holy mentioning the example of the two children  Francisco and Jacinta Marto of Fatima  who are the youngest saints of the church. Fr. K.T. Thomas thanked everyone for their presence and invited each to carry with them the resolve to become saints.

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After mass refreshments were given to all present which was followed by a short and meaningful programme by the Aspirants and boarders.The programme which commenced with a festal song by the borders included skit by the aspirants dance by boarders. Sr. Stella Potteparambil , the animator of the community thanked everyone for their presence amidst us to exult with us for the gift of our Co- Foundress and summoned all for the sumptuous lunch.  Every one enjoyed the day as it remained an unforgettable day for all.

Sr. Mary John

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Thank you Expressions !

May17

Can words suffice to spell gratitude to a person who had pilgrimaged with the province for almost 3 months sharing her life with each member of the communities?  Words will surely be inadequate so the province had recourse to the most sublime sign of thanks, The Holy Eucharist.

On 17th May 2019  the province of Mary Help of Christians Kolkata organized a  gratitudinal Eucharistic celebration at 7 am at Auxilium Dum Dum  attended by a good number of FMAs of the province. The celebrant was Fr. Jose Chunkapura SDB from Diamond Harbour.  The Holy Eucharist commenced with an entrance dance by the aspirants  who brought in the sisters with  symbols  of their communities’ service  for the locality , Sr. Lucy Rose the visiting councillor , Provincial Sr. Rose Ezarath and the celebrant.

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The entire Eucharistic celebration had the note of solemn thanksgiving right from the start with a an introduction delineating the  fruits of the canonical visit, the prayer of the faithful, the tuneful choir intoning meaningful hymns, the celebrant  solemnizing it with melodious   singing of the mass.  He in his talk urged all to decipher the sacred space where one find meaning, joy and fruitfulness.  Jesus said I have come that you may have life- life in abundance.  Each one of us is called to give ourselves totally and unreservedly for the service of the Lord and help our youngsters to discover their Sacred space .  The finale of the celebration was in storing in the history a memorable portrait with Sr. Lucy Rose and  of all present.    The ceremony came to a close with a thanksgiving speech, a song and  breakfast for all.

Sr. Stella P & Sr. Elizabeth Makil

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‘Moment of Reflection and Sharing’

May17

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On 12th May 2019, 58 sisters gathered for the important event of the conclusion of the General Assembly of Canonical Visitation in Dum Dum Provincial House. In this important event Sr. Lucy Rose Ozhukayil fma the Visiting General Councillor presented the copy of the concluding Reflections of Canonical Visit to Provincial Sr. Rose Ezarath. The General Assembly commence with a short PPT  Presentation by briefing the  canonical Visitation of each house and  prayer invoking God’s Grace that always amazing us.

Through the concluding Reflection of the Canonical Visit Sr. Lucy Rose the Visiting General Councillor  expressed her deep Gratitude and appreciation  for having being  privileged to enter into the sacred space of our lives both  individual and as communities. Through her talk she spurred us to the importance of contribution of our best to relationship and co- responsibility in our life and mission as well as the Tabor experience as the icon of consecrated life.

Finally the assembly ended with interacting on the Reflection, were the sisters expressed their views and opinions. It escorts us with many challenges individually and community level to form authentic prophetic Salesian Communities.

In the end sisters thanked Sr. Lucy Rose and Sr. Veronica Kamei her Secretary for their untiring service that they rendered to our province.

Sr. Karuna Bara

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INITIATION OF ADMA at Auxilium Convent Gobra

May9

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On 1st May 2019, as the month of Holy Rosary commenced Auxilium Convent Gobra initiated the Association of Mary Help of Christians with 20 members. The  Programme started at 6.00pm with Holy Rosary followed by a Holy Eucharist presided over by Rev. Fr. John Puthiyedathuchalil the Parish Priest of  Auxilium Parish and delegate of ADMA in the  Salesian Province of Kolkata. At the beginning of the Holy Eucharist Sr. Majumdar Sadhana welcomed every one for the Eucharistic banquet on the auspicious occasion. Fr. John in his homily explained the reading of the day and highlighted Don Bosco’s devotion to the Blessed Sacrament and Mary Help of Christians. After the Holy Mass, Sr. Karakkal Teresa the animator of the community thanked everyone and offered a picture of Mary Help of Christians and a rosary.

Investiture Ceremony held at Auxilium Convent School, Dum Dum

May8

DSC_0046.JPGOn 30th April 2019, Auxilium Convent School, Dum Dum, held its Investiture Ceremony. The School pupil leaders of the senior section and the junior section were invested with responsibilities on this solemn occasion. The chief guest of the day was Rev. Fr. Sudhir Nayak SS.CC. The ceremony began with the felicitation of the chief guest and the lighting of the lamp. A passage from the Bible was read which emphasised on the qualities of a leader.  The School Captains and the House Captains received their respective flags from the chief guest, and others received their badges and sashes from Superior Sr. Teresa A and Principal Sr. Esther Rani and it seemed everybody was ready to take up responsibilities in the new scholastic year with vigour and vitality.

DSC_0059.JPGRev. Fr. Sudhir Nayak, in his message to the students spoke about responsible leadership that involves a certain amount of sacrifice. He also stated that it is important to know oneself and the group one has to lead to become a successful leader. The students thanked Fr. Sudhir for his inspiring message. The ceremony concluded with the School Anthem.

Miss. Jennel Rodrick

Feast Day of Mother General Rev. Sr. Yvonne Reungoat and Investiture Ceremony

May7

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Students of Auxilium Convent Barasat on 26th April, 2019 celebrated the Feast Day of Mother General, Sr. Yvonne Reungoat to show our love and gratitude towards her. It was a privilege to have Rev. Fr. Bikash Mondal, Principal of Don Bosco Park Circus with us to celebrate this day. It is a significant event as the new scholastic year begins by invoking the blessing of Mother General and thanking for her valuable contribution towards creating an educational framework globally.

Following the tradition, the programme began with the Lighting of the Lamp followed by a song of Gratitude and Prayer Dance. An informative Power Point presentation gave us an insight into the life and work of Mother General together with the glorious fiesta at California where Mother General visited. Next the dancers set the stage on blaze with their rhythmic moves.

The Investiture ceremony has been a legacy in our school for years now, in which the newly elected leaders of our school took their oath before the entire school. The School Captains and the Vice Captains, House Captains and House-vice-Captains, Prefects, Club Presidents and Class Captains and Vice Captains marched to the beats of the drum one by one and took their pledge to look after their team members and also bring glory and fame to the institution. They were handed over the batches by Superior Sr. Stella P. , Principal Sr. Clara Saminathan,  Chief Guest and Teachers. Fr. Bikash blessed the leaders and shared a few words on leadership and what it takes to be a good leader. Sr. Superior encouraged the students to enhance their skills and reach the zenith of perfection in the present academic session 2019-20.The Celebration ended with a zeal, optimism and hope for every student to perform better than what they had done in the past.

Ishika Nag and Sreedipta Roy(Class XI A)

Worker’s Day Celebration

May7

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The International Worker’s Day was celebrated on 30th April,2019 at the campus of Auxilium Convent School, Barasat with great zeal and enthusiasm. The entire programme was organised by Teachers and Students of Social Service Club under the supervision of Rev. Sr. Principal Sr. Clara Saminathan.The day began with special prayers for all caregivers and work force of our institutions that make our lives easy.

After the lighting of the lamp, students expressed their gratitude and love through various performances, which include Inaugural song, Prayer Dance, Fusion Dance, Skit and Power point presentation. Students were overwhelmed to see their favourite Kalpana Masi’s heart touching interview in the power point presentation where she narrated her experience for 30 years in this institution. The Skit displayed the ceaseless struggles and obedience of every workers in this society in a humorous way. Students thanked them for their priceless contribution in their life since childhood.

Sr. Superior and Sr. Principal prayed for their healthy life, thanking the workers for their valuable and selfless services. Superior narrated a story based on dignity of labour relating it to the significance of the day, thereby forging a better understanding of the labour community among our students who must learn to respect and appreciate our efforts. Principal appreciated and made the students conscious of the hard toil of the workers throughout the year for keeping the campus safe, beautiful and clean.

All the workers were presented with refreshments and gifts as a mark of respect and token of love. The event came to an end with a short and sweet speech of Kalpana Masi ,where she, on behalf of all other workers, expressed gratitude to all Sisters for their love and blessed the students with good health and achievements in life.