Celebration at Auxilium Kripalaya, Ghutiapara
Celebrating the Missionary ardour of our First Missionary to South America – Angela Vallese
Sacred Heart Novitiate, Ranchi celebrated the centenary of the death of Sr. Angela Vallese, with a well prepared Triduum, material send by mission sector, Rome and the quiz prepared by Sr. Teresa Adampakallel. On 17th August, a well prepared morning prayer helped the community, to thank the Lord for the gift of Sr. Angela Vallese. Her dramatic appearance during the morning prayer in the person of Sr. Sumitra Ekka, carrying the same light which she had lit in that far off country, South America and passed on to each one of us. This was inspiring us to be missionaries of His Word and His love. Her presence among us, enthused in us, the light of the Gospel, the light that represents Christ Himself, that enlightened by His word; we may carry on, His light to all the people around us. Mother Angela Vallese was a woman filled with:-
The light of love – with the oil of others centeredness
The light of peace – with the oil of forgiveness
The light of joy – with the oil of total self-giving
The light of hope – with the oil of confidence and trust
The light of liberation – with the oil of abandonment
The light of faith – with the oil of God’s power
The light of charity – with the oil of sacrifice
This was the secret of the success of her mission which flourished and bore fruit and continues to bear, abundant fruits for the Lord. This is the style; the community of Novitiate would like to carry on, in and through our lives with the passion of Da Mihi Animas and making our own hearts and our community a home that evangelises.
Sacred Heart Novitiate
Ranchi
Inauguration of the Bicentennial of Don Bosco at New Chumta
The Bicentenary year of Don Bosco’s birthday was inaugurated with great joy on 16th August 2014. The Morning Prayer, animated very creatively by Sr. Nilam Kindo, helped the community to admire the works of Don Bosco and invited us to dream for our mission “great dreams” as Don Bosco did.
At 9.00 a.m. all the students gathered together to celebrate the historic event. The day began with the hoisting of the bicentenary flag by Sr. Teresa Vettuvazhiyil, the Animator. Soon after this, there was a slogan shouted, and pledge taken by the students. A meaningful prayer service was conducted in the school auditorium. The prayer began with the Don Bosco’s hymn: “ Prethebi ke simantong tak… guj raha jo namm, Don Bosco…” and honoured him by a “sradhanjali”, lighting of the lamp and garland. Colourful cultural dances by the students brought youthful vitality around. After the prayer service there was a movie on “Don Bosco’s life and mission”, which the children enjoyed on this memorable day.
Inauguration of the Bicentennial of Don Bosco at Kalyani
On 16 August, 2014, the Birthday of St. Don Bosco, the Salesian Family at Kalyani consisting of SDB, FMA, SMI, Don Bosco Ashalayam together with our parishioners, celebrated a Solemn Eucharist in preparation for the bicentenary of the Birthday of St. John Bosco.
The young people, under the guidance of Sr. Margaret Barla, gracefully led the celebrants to the altar through their rhythmic steps. The meaningful prayer of the faithful combined with the offertory was animated by the Don Bosco and Auxilium boarding boys and girls with the help of Sr. Juliana Rozario and the “Aarati” for doxology by the SMI candidates.
The main celebrant was Rev.Fr. Soroj Mullick SDB, the Rector of Don Bosco, together with the concelebrants, Parish Priest Fr. Thomas Peechat and Assistant Parish Priest Fr. V.D. Mathew. Fr. Soroj recalled the message of the Rector Major saying that “our great Salesian Family” should involve the lay people in our planning and executing of programmes among the young in order to relive “the dream of Don Bosco” in creative fidelity, and with the signs of the times.
After the Holy Mass Fr. Soroj hoisted the bicentenary flag of Don Bosco amidst thunderous claps and slogans to Don Bosco “Father and friend of the youth”.
Sr. Margaret Barla and Sr. Asha Kiran Xess
Inauguration of the Bicentennial of Don Bosco at H.C. Auxilium Vasant Vihar
“All hail to you Don Bosco, father and guide of youth”
On 13th August 2014 HCAuxilium School – Vasant Vihar inaugurated with a lot of enthusiasm and cheer the Bicentennial of Don Bosco. Since Don Bosco is the patron of Red House, the members and coordinators of the Red house actively anchored the day’s programme. At the onset of the programme, the captain of the Red House Ms. Sunidhi Rathi solemnly carried the flag accompanied by the young people. Diksha Katoch, Vice- captain of the Red House briefed the audience about the importance of the day highlighting the ideals and legacy left behind by Don Bosco and glimpse of the life of him. She recalled the three-year preparation and the theme of each year suggested by the Rector Major Pascual Chavez.
The father and friend of youth was honoured with floral tribute by all the sisters, teachers, representatives of classes, clubs, and various houses. Mrs. Shivani Singh, a past pupil and now part of the teaching faculty shared her experience in HCA about prayer, values, and openness to the realities of life. Ms. Shreya Malik, student of cl. X recited self – composed poem on Don Bosco. A movie ‘Don Bosco: A Fascinating Saint’ and a song ‘Teacher of the World’ left every one mesmerized.
The grant finale of the programme was releasing of the balloons with messages of love, peace, joy, kindness, gentleness, cheerfulness etc. by the sisters, teachers, and young people.
Honoring the first and great FMA Missionary Sr. Angela Vallese
On Sunday, 17th August 2014 was a significant and memorable moment for each of us Daughters of Mary Help of Christians representing the Delhi region of the province, that gathered in the evening at Vasant Vihar for a solemn celebration of the Holy Eucharist to honor first missionary Sr. Angela Vallese on her death Centenary. At the melodious tune of the “Let all proclaim to the glory of the Father…..15 of us walked in the entrance procession holding small banners of pink and blue with the imprint of the portrait of Sr.Angela on it followed by Fr. K.U.Mathew SDB the celebrant. We then planted them each on a prepared pedestal before the beautifully decorated portrait of Sr. Angela Vallese. As the solemn Mass continued, the Offertory brought us to offer symbolic gifts with prayers for the faithful. Fr. Mathew in his brief homily highlighted the audacious, missionary spirit of Sr. Angela Vallese and her great faith and hope in the Lord to win souls for Him with the zeal of the Da mihi animas caetera tolle. It was a constant leap in the dark for her living with the indigenous people of Patagonia.A beautiful moment which took us to the end of the Mass was the Pledge we all made before the altar, promising God the same missionary thrust, enthusiasm, joy and the same zeal for the thirst for souls, thus reviving that same missionary ardor that is in the heart of every Salesian charism. We were fortunate too to have had dear Sr. Maria, our provincial present with us on this great day! From the table of the Lord to the banqueting table was a sumptuous meal to honor our beloved Sr. Angela Vallese. Sr. Maria, in her good night to the gathering, gave us, a message from the letters of Mother Mazzarello to Sr. Angela Vallese “to be of good example first, cheerful, obedient, have great faith and to always love one another. It was indeed abounding and thought provoking. The day truly was a memorable one for each of us. Proceeding, however, this celebration was the well prepared triduum in honor of Sr. Angela Valese wherein the community was able to know her missionary life and try to imbibe that same ardent desire and zeal for souls. Let’s make the dream of Don Bosco and Mother Mazzarello come alive today with our generous and unrestricted answer “I’ll go”. LONG LIVE SR. ANGELA VALLESE!
Sr. Geraldine Barratt
Centenary celebration of the death of Sr. ANGELA VALLESE at New Chumta
On 17th August, 2014 which marks the centenary of the death of Sr. ANGELA VALLESE, the community of Auxilium New Chumta, honoured it as a great day. A solemn Eucharistic celebration was held in the Parish, to mark this important event. In order to make known to our parishioners about Sr. Angela Vallese, the first great missionary of our Institute, some of the missionary works of this ardent missionary and her heroic virtues were highlighted and read out in the local language Hindi.
On Monday, 18th August, the school children honoured Sr. ANGELA VALLESE by actively participating in the input session on the life of Sr. Angela and the quiz competition which was animated by the sisters. The day was concluded with the message by Sr. Teresa Vettuvazhiyil, the animator “Be a missionary in your little way like Sr. Angela.” At the end we had prize distribution for the winners of the quiz, and snacks were distributed for everyone. They enjoyed the day and carried home the messages of the “Good Mother”.
Auxilium Kalyani celebrates
On Sunday, 17 August 2014 “Auxilium Parivar ” celebrated the inauguration the bicentenary of St. John Bosco’s birth, the Death centenary of Sr. Angela Vallese and Boarders Parents Day.
Sr. Rosalia Tirkey, the Animator welcomed the assembly explaining the purpose of coming together and also highlighted the outstanding virtues of Sr. Angela Vallese. The solemn Eucharistic Celebration began with the entrance dance by the high school girls. The liturgy was animated by the boarders under the guidance of Sr. Juliana Rozario, the assistant of the boarders. Rev. Fr.V. D. Mathew, the celebrant in his homily said “Sr. Angela Vallese was the missionary in South America. As she was in the mission so also our sisters present here are missionaries like her and we all of us could come together today because of our Father and founder Don Bosco who made his dream a reality. So it’s with great joy we move towards the bicentennial celebration of his birth with thanking and praising God for the gift of Don Bosco to our Salesian Family.”
After the lunch break the boarders entertained their parents with rhythmic steps and biblical skits. Parents were overjoyed with the performance of the children driving home the message to be like Abraham the father of Faith, Zaccheus of the new Testament and Sr. Angela Vallese to be ‘a good mother to all’.
The nostalgic sharing of Ms. Sita Tudu, a Past Pupil of our boarding brought tears in the audience as she was all praise for the sisters so as to say “ You have touched me and I have grown”.
Sr. Margaret Barla.
The twin feasts celebration at Auxilium New Chumta
The twin feasts of Assumption and Independence Day of our nation was celebrated on 15th August 2014 at New Chumta. The community joined the Mother church and Mother land India to celebrate it meaningfully. During the morning prayer the community offered prayers through the intercession of Mary for all the leaders of our country in particular for our solders living and all those who have gave their life for the country. Around 7.45 a.m. there was a March past performed by the Auxilium Students. The chief guest was Fr. Michael Toppo, the parish priest. After the hoisting of the flag, there was the cultural programme by the students. The celebration was concluded with the distribution of the badge to the junior Scouts and Guides.
It was followed by the solemn celebration of the Holy Eucharist. Celebrant Rev. Fr. Michael Toppo in his homily exhorted the assembly to imitate the virtues of Mary and the truthfulness of Mahatma Gandhi the Father of our Nation.
In the afternoon, the community spent the time in the company of Mary praying for peace in the world at the exhortation of Mother General. It was followed by animated Adoration. At 8.00 p.m. the boarders put up a short cultural program. All the sisters, boarders and teachers enjoyed the program and appreciated for their creative and active participation.
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