With Mary, guided by the “dream”, we generate peace by taking care of our Common Home

Papaya Tree – A symbol of sustenance and healing ( Auxilium, Barasat)

Papaya plant (Auxilium, Dum Dum) It is good for digestion due to its high fibre and enzyme content.  It’s also rich in vitamins A, C, and E as well as antioxidants, which support overall health and immunity. This fruit is available everywhere, rice and poor both can afford to nourish it. This is one of the best fruits for diabetes.

Cherry Blossom: It is a special flower of Sikkim. It is a symbol of Renewal, Hope and the Fleeting nature of life.  It gives fragrance, vitality and newness. (St. Mary’s Geyzing)

” Maize is our second food of our country” (Auxilium, Gobra)

Paddy: The main food of the people of West Bengal.  (Auxilium, Aspirantate)

“Rooted in Christ’s love, Dreams Sprout, Flourish and bear Fruit.” In the gentle hands of God, a seed blossoms into a masterpiece of His creation but without a vital connection to our source, we wither and bear no fruit. 

French beans: An essential part of the local food preparation in Darjeeling, used in various dishes to provide protein. (Auxilium, Kurseong)

Maize is the principal food crop of the majority of the hill people and a source of animal feed for ever-growing livestock industries in the Jhoarhat   Terai region.  (Auxilium, Jhorahat – Nepal)

On 26^th of April 2018, the community of Auxilium Park Circus joined with the entire FMA world to celebrate the Feast of Gratitude. The celebration began with intense preparation, reading and reflection on the Messages and circular letter no. 976 of Mother General.

On this occasion the Holy Eucharist was presided over by Rev. Fr. Jesu Retchard the assistant Parish Priest of Christ the King Church. During the homily he stressed on the call of God and asked us to be faithful and responsible to the vocation given to us, he also exhorted to render Glory to God with the sentiments of Gratitude.

The celebration continued in the school, the tiny-tots along with the educating community added colour in the celebration through prayers and songs. Later part of the day the feast of gratitude was celebrated with 50 Oratorians, who expressed their love and gratitude to Mother General through songs, dances, poems and prayers.

Sr. Makil Elizabeth, the Superior of the community thanked everyone for their collaboration and corporation.  At the end sweets were distributed to the children and they went home happily.

Srs. Pranati & Lemnom

On 26^th April 2018, sentiments of deep gratitude filled the air in Auxilium Convent, Gobra as we celebrated the Feast of Gratitude with the Theme “With the young, let the chords of life vibrate, witnessing to the joy of following Christ”. The day started with a well animated Eucharistic celebration and presided over by Rev. Fr. John Puthiyedathuchalil SDB. The Eucharistic celebration was animated with an introduction highlighting the importance of the day. Fr. John in his homily mentioned the importance of community living and the charism of our institute. Each week a practice was taken from the letter of the vicar general Sr. Chiara Cazzuola.  Special prayers were offered for the intentions of Mother General. Soon after Mass there was a get together with the Salesians of the parish community. The celebration filled our hearts with joy as we united ourselves with the entire Institute especially with the sisters of Asuncion (Paraguay) We implored Jesus for His choicest blessings on you dear Mother.

 On 26^th April 2018, Auxilium Convent School New Chumta celebrated the feast of Mother General Rev. Mother Yvonne Reungoat with love and gratitude. The program started with prayer experience animated by the students of class IX. It began   at 9:00 am by lighting of candles by Sr. Superior, Sr.Principal, coordinators and school captains. During the prayer moment, all offered their thanksgiving to God for the precious gift of our beloved Mother General and implored His manifold blessings upon her in order to fulfill His mission of love, joy and hope among the young.

It was followed by an introduction read by Kiran Kumari of class IX highlighting the theme of the day “With the young, let the chords of life vibrate, witnessing to the joy of following Christ”.  In her speech, Sr. Superior conveyed the message given by Mother General herself in Barasat to the young people at the youth fest this year:  “Love is source of all joy and joy is contagious”, therefore everyone must encounter each other with love and affection.  At the end, all dispersed with the thought of love and gratitude.

St.Mary’s Convent School,Geyzing celebrated the feast day of our beloved Mother General Rev.Mother Yvonne Reungoat on 26^th April 2018. Sr.Sandhya and Sr.Pricila together with Class V A and V B hoisted the Short programme. They conducted a short prayer service enabling the whole school to pray for her, the Institute and all the Salesian Sisters. To honour our beloved Mother General, Sr.Nirmala the animator put the khada in the portrait of Mother General. The short programme comprising prayer dance, festal song, action song and a skit “Our dear Mother General is the hope of each Sister, she is the hope for the young people” was well performed by the students of Class V. There was also a power point presentation showing Mother General with the Sisters and the young people of our School. The Teachers and the Students were thrilled to hear the voice of Mother General through the video clip which was taken during the youth fest in Kolkata. Sr.Nirmala the animator spoke few words explaining about the theme and the symbol of the world gratitude day. Sr. Lucy the Principal congratulated Class V for the short and wonderful performance.

World Gratitude Day was celebrated at Auxilium, Kalyani with a well prepared liturgy recalling to mind the Theme ““With the young, let the chords of life vibrate, witnessing to the joy of following Christ”.

Rev. Fr. Peter Gomes SDB, the assistant parish Priest made it possible to have the Eucharist celebrated in our chapel in the absence of the Fr. Raphael. The Eucharistic celebration was animated with an introduction highlighting the importance of the day. Special prayers were offered for Mother General and for all her intentions.

The little ones of the school staged a cultural program to express their Love and Gratitude to Mother.  It commenced with the lighting of the lamp by Rosina Thomas, the superior, and then children presented prayers to the Almighty for dear Mother. Sr. Rosina congratulated the staff and the students for their beautiful show.