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Welcoming New Animator at Auxilium Provincial House, Dum Dum

The community of Auxilium Dum Dum kept themselves busy preparing for the arrival of new animator. Day after day and week after week the preparation went on till it occurred. Finally on 17th August 2020, we had the joy of welcoming our new animator in the person of Sr. Stella Potteparambil, coming from Auxilium Barasat. The community gave her a solemn welcome at 4.00 p.m. At the entrance of the house a star symbolizing her name, was solemnly placed. Sr. Stella stood in the middle of the star while the significance of this meaningful star was interpreted. The star that illumine the path, that points out towards holiness, the symbol of a leader who directs and the symbol of one who mentors and facilitates. After expressing these virtues of the animator Sr. Stella, was given a star shaped lamp in her hands. She was then accompanied by the Sisters with their rhythmic steps to the altar. Prayer of intercessions for our new animator was animated by Sr. Emilia Vas responding: This is our prayer today may the Lord guide and pave your way…The House Staff concluded these intercessions by the Hail Mary sung in Hindi. The new animator was led to the refectory where the community Sisters sang a welcome song of gladness, everything was geared around the shining stars. The House Staff added to the joy by their melodious rhythmic welcome song and all had sumptuous tea and snacks.

Welcome and Installation

Installation R.K.P.

On 26th June 2015 the community of R. K. Puram welcomed the new animator Rev. Sr. Lily Perumpettikunnel. She was accorded a warm welcome with a bouquet of flower. She was led to the Chapel with a lighted candle, accompanied by a song of praise and thanksgiving.

Installation

On the following day Sr. Lily was installed as the animator of the Community by Sr. Teresa Ruben, the delegate of Sr. Provincial. Representatives from the three FMA communities of New Delhi added joy to the celebration. Soon after the induction ceremony she was felicitated by all those who were present for the occasion.

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Welcome - Sr. Rose

On 21st June 2015, the community of Auxilium Dum Dum along with Provincial Sr. Maria Pettayil welcomed Sr. Rose Ezarath, the Provincial elect to the Provincial House as she returned from Bangalore after the retreat along with other FMA Provincials of India. She was welcomed in a traditional way. How beautiful on the mountain top are the feet of those who bring Good News! The meaningful singing echoed in the air. While she placed the lighted candle on the altar, she was entrusted to Mary Most Holy, to be her teacher, guide and inspiration as takes the leadership of the Province of FMA Kolkata.

Installation of the New Animator

Installation

On 15 June 2015, St. Anthony’s Convent Jaigaon was happy to welcome the newly appointed Animator Sr. Lily D’Souza accompanied by Sr. Nirmala Tigga, the Provincial councilor. They were welcomed by the sisters and boarders of ‘Nirmala Niketan’  in a traditional way and with melodious singing.

It was followed by a moment of prayer. Sr. Lily was given a Light representing God’s presence and also was asked to light a lamp to invoke God’s blessing upon her and the new mission.

On the following day the Installation ceremony commenced with a well prepared Morning Prayer. During which the key of the house was handed over to Sr. Lily by Sr. Nirmala, the delegate of Sr. Provincial. It was followed Eucharistic celebration.

The students welcomed Sr. Lily and thanked Sr. Annie Thevarkunnel, the outgoing Animator for her six years of service.