Celebration ! Eviva Don Bosco !!!
- The opening of the Bicentenary of the Birth of Don Bosco at Mazzarello Convent by the sisters of Sacred Heart and Mazzarello Convent, Ranchi.
The celebration began with the unveiling of the statue of Don Bosco, followed by Power Point Presentation and a short play on Don Bosco.
Jubilation !!! Celebrations !!! Eviva Don Bosco !!!
The official opening of the Bicentenary Celebration of the birth of St. John Bosco began at Auxilium Convent School, Bandel on 16 August 2014. It was started with half day recollection for 64 Catholic girls from classes VI – XII. The day concluded with a Solemn Eucharistic celebration offered in honour of Don Bosco.
On 18th August during the morning assembly the entire school witnessed the opening of the Bicentenary Celebration of the birth of Don Bosco. The beautifully decorated picture of Don Bosco had a very prominent place. It commenced with the hoisting of the Centenary flag by Superior Sr. Elizabeh Valliyil. The yellow house took the responsibility of conducting the inspiring prayer service. Hymns were sung to throw light on the life of Don Bosco during the prayer service. Various items like globe, candle, and books were offered as symbols of our education and co- curricular activities.
The Rector Major, Rev.Fr. Angel Fernandez Artime, Mother General, Mother Yvonne Reungoat, the Salesian Congregation, the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians and the entire world of youth was brought to the Almighty during the supplication. We placed ourselves under the guidance of St. John Bosco and took the pledge to be his imitators. The finale was the releasing of a number of coloured balloons representing the life St. John Bosco. Sr. Elizabeth concluded the celebration presenting to all Don Bosco who was profoundly human and daring to respond to the times. At the end of the service the Principal announced the decision to sing a hymn to Don Bosco everyday during assembly to honor him. We pray that his blessings be showered on us. Eviva Don Bosco !!!
Sr. Reji
Inauguration of the Bicentenary of Don Bosco’s birth
The inauguration of the Bicentenary of the Birth of St. John Bosco was held on 16th August 2014 at Auxilium Aspirantate Barasat. It commenced with the animated Morning Prayer integrated with some clips on Don Bosco. The solemn Holy Eucharist began with the entrance procession and a very meaningful introduction. The main celebrant Fr. Maurlin SJ in his homily appreciated the quality presence of the sisters among the young people. He stressed on the key words “With you, for you, always – Don Bosco”. The evening prayer service began with a Procession by all the inmates of both the communities where each member raised the flag of Don Bosco singing the hymn “Father of many youngsters” and placing them at the feet of Don Bosco. Sr. Lily Perumpettikunnel unveiled the decorated large picture of Don Bosco and it was followed by a prayer dance and aarti. The whole community then raised a hymn of praise and thanks to the Almighty for the gift of Don Bosco with a meaningful prayer moment with the help of a power point programme. Eviva Don Bosco !!!
Centenary Celebration of Sr. Angela Vallese
On 17th August 2014 the community of Aspirantate celebrated the centenary of the death anniversary of Sr. Angela Vallese, the pioneer of the South American Missions. The celebration was preceded by the reading of her life and sharing of the same at different moments of the day. Three days of solemn prayer service helped the community to imbibe her missionary spirit and sacrificing life. On this occasion the Postulants and Aspirants presented a short stage program and put up a self composed Skit, a Poem and a Quiz on Mother Angela. The oratory children witnessed the performance and were happy to depart with a packet of jal muri each. The glorious missionary evening was concluded together with the Sisters of the campus community meditating on this valiant missionary with the help of a power point presentation.
Celebration of the death centenary of Sr. Angela Vallese FMA – Holy Child Auxilium – R.K. Puram
Celebration of the death centenary of Sr. Angela Vallese, pioneer of the Salesian missions in Tierra del Fuego.
Outreach programme with children in honour of Sr. Angela Vallese FMA
Independence Day Celebration
The staff and students of Janta Higher Secondary School, Jumaikela celebrated the 68th Independence of our country with great honour and pride. They also showed their love for our Blessed Mother Mary, who assumed into heaven. At 6.30 am in the Parish Church together with the parishioners the staff and the students took active part in the Holy Eucharistic celebration. The celebrant, Fr. Varghese Palatil SDB, the assistant parish priest inspired the faithful through his sermon to become beloved of God like Mary by living a virtuous life.
Varghese Palatil SDB hoisted the flag and presided over the Independence Day celebration. In his speech he encouraged the students to be effective citizens of India. The Students drew the attention of the audience by their parade, and other beautiful, creative and lively performance. On this day we experienced God’ blessing visibly as the day was bright and pleasant from the other rainy days.
Sr. Shanti Tirkey
All hail to you Don Bosco !
Today we celebrate the birthday of Don Bosco and we begin our journey of preparation for the bicentennial celebration of Don Bosco’s birth which will be celebrated on August 16, 2015.
Just before Don Bosco’s death, he said “Do not ever forget these three things: devotion to the Blessed Sacrament, devotion to Mary Help of Christians, and devotion to the Holy Father!” On January 31, 1888, Don Bosco’s worn-out body finally returned to its creator. Don Bosco left a legacy. His ideals, his spirit, his constant activity lives on through his sons and daughters. On Easter Sunday, April 1, 1934, Pope Pius XI declared Don Bosco a saint. As for himself, Don Bosco would say, “I have been an instrument in the hands of Mary. She has done everything. Had I been a worthier instrument, I would have accomplished a great deal more.”
Day of prayer and adoration for peace
In response to the news that reaches her from all parts of the world where peace is threatened, Mother Yvonne Reungoat, Superior General of the FMA sent the following message to all the provinces. «Dearest Sisters, I would like to offer a proposal; sure that it will find your acceptance. In every part of the world, frequently at the level of Episcopal conferences, days of Prayer are indicated for those who are persecuted for religious reasons, and in general for peace in the world.
Faced with a resurgence of violence in many parts of our world, we cannot keep silent. Therefore, we join our voice to those of Pope Francis, many priests, religious and faithful.
We know that there are many outbreaks of war and we see an escalation of intolerance, persecution, and cruelty. The victims of this senseless violence are frequently ordinary citizens, in particular women and children. We want to be at their side, to have them hear our voice, and especially our prayer, accompanied by a lifestyle in the sign of communion, solidarity, and a greater Gospel witness. Therefore, together with the Sisters of the Council, I propose that August 15 be a day of prayer and adoration throughout the whole Institute for peace in those places where war rages, and especially in the Middle East. We will thus join with many initiatives in the world, activating the first, most fundamental assistance, the spiritual.
I ask that you involve in the initiative the members of the educating community, in particular the young people, the Salesian Family groups who have as a reference point communities of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, and the people of the place.
Peace is, above all, a gift of God. For this reason we invoke it in first place by prayer. But we also want to commit ourselves to actions of peace and be persons of peace, educating ourselves and others to relationships that manifest it in our communities and in the mission entrusted to us.
Discouragement and pessimism are enemies of peace. The precious good of peace, while being a gift of God, is entrusted to fragile human hands. For this reason, even when we do not see immediate results, we know that working for peace, educating to peace, carrying out gestures of peace, constitutes a human fabric more respective of the dignity of all. In this way by using the building blocks of peace, we want to arrive at building a house for the human family where all feel welcome and live in dignity and safety.
May Mary Help of Christians, Queen of Peace, help us to build it wherever we are and no matter what we are doing. And may Don Bosco, in whose honor we are preparing to begin the bicentenary celebrations, instill in our hearts his pastoral enthusiasm, that of the da mihi animas cetera tolle .
I greet you with great affection,
Mother Yvonne Reungoat, Superior General of the FMA
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