On Friday, 21^st October, 2016 the members of Mazzarello House, Home Science Club, H.C.Vasant Vihar, New Delhi took the initiative to visit Jeevan Deep Kusht Ashram, R.K.Puram to distribute food to the inmates of the leprosy centre run by the Government. It was to mark the World Food Day and the Jubilee year of Mercy. Sr. Maria Pettayil, three teachers in charge of Mazzarello house and seven students from Class XI representing the students had the privilege of visiting the centre.  

The students expressed that it was a touching experience especially when they listened to the lepers of their stories of diseases, the way they were recovering with the facilities provided to them by the Government and their life style.  They also carried home the message of saving and sharing food with the poor and needy brothers and sisters of the society and they are convinced that this is an event to remember in all the days to come.

This initiative was yet another step in upholding the Mazzarello House motto: “Serve With Joy”.

Vibhuti Kataria

Class XI

As the Provincial community day preparation invites as to be merciful towards the less fortunate,the community of Auxilium Barasat on October 1, 2016, invited the senior citizens of our neighborhood to have lunch with the community.  Around 25 of our neighbors came to dine with us. Some of them were unable to walk so we brought them by cycle van. Most of them were the beneficiaries of the weekly ration which we distribute. Boarders were most enthusiastic in assisting them. 

After lunch they entertained them with songs and dances. All of them were very happy to spend some time with us and they expressed their gratitude to one and all. Some the old ladies expressed their desire to have such encounters often. All the community members felt happy and contented to bring a smile to the heart of these less fortunate brethren of ours.

Sr. Mary John

On 21 and 22 December 2015, Sr. Mukta Kerketta, Sr. Kishori Minj and Sr. Sumitra Ekka together with the children and young people of the Oratory went to announce the glad tidings of Christmas at Sahera and Coloussi Nagar. The families welcomed them as they went from house to house singing Christmas carols, proclaiming the birth of Jesus and praying for each family.

On 27 December the young people together with the sisters and novices went to the Missionary Sisters of Charity at Doranda, Ranchi to share the joy of Christmas with babies of Shishu Bhavan. The MC Sisters were edified with the noble gesture and the spirit of sacrifice.

The carol team together with the Novitiate community visited St. Mary’s Cathedral, Ranchi to obtain the Plenary Indulgence granted by Pope Francis during the Year Mercy.  Most of the children it was the first time that they went out from their villages. It was a unique privilege for them to have visited the cathedral for they only have heard ‘Maha Girja’. May the Year of Mercy inspire many to experience the Father’s Merciful love.

Sr. Mukta

On 28^th December, the community of Auxilium Dum Dum went for a pilgrimage to the Cathedral of the Most Holy Rosary, Kolkata to obtain the Plenary Indulgence granted by Pope Francis during the Year Mercy.

It was a blessed experience to visit the churches at Dharmatala and Picnic Garden too as a community. All of us experienced the Mercy of God to the fullest during that day. We thank God Almighty for being so merciful to us.