On 08 April 2019, the community of Vasant Vihar was blessed by the gracious presence of our beloved Sr. Lucy Rose Ozhukayil the Visiting councillor. The community welcomed Sr. Lucy Rose symbolically with the lighted lamp towards the Chapel and with a short prayer she was invited to pour the jar of wine into the 6 empty jars as a sign of new miracle at Cana symbolizes to  fill the emptiness of our jars with Love, Joy, commitment, availability  and enthusiasm which  will generate as ‘New wine’.

On April 9th School welcomed Sr. Lucy Rose along with her secretary Sr. Veronica. The programme commenced with the speech conferred by the School Head Girl. The lighting of the lamp and felicitations followed next. The welcome dance was performed resplendently highlighting the dense culture of Indian folk dance. The school choir then sung “Reaching out” mellifluously. A dance drama was put forward by the students on the thrust of the year 2019-20 ‘Holiness for you too’. The dance drama was well knit conveyed a strong message that despite of all the distractions that are present in this materialistic world God will always be there to shield you from the negative influences. This was followed by Sr. Lucy’s address as she emphasized on the importance of being Holy by being good, beautiful and Blessed (Buona, Bella & Beata). The programme concluded with vote of thanks.

On the second day the community gather together went for an outing to Okhla the Provincial house. The Provincial Fr. Jose Matthew together with his confreres welcomed Sr. Lucy Rose with a Bouquet of flowers. It was followed by high tea.  In the evening sisters thanked Sr. Lucy Rose and Sr. Veronica with small gift as a token of love.

The visitation of our dear Sr. Lucy Rose began with a festive mood as the children and sisters eagerly waited for this auspicious day. The group arrived from New Delhi at 10.00 am. The community offered a traditional welcome and led her to the chapel for a moment of prayer and thanksgiving.  The first day concluded with the Lectio Divina  on the Gospel passage  “ the wedding feast at Cana”.

On the following day, being the Palm Sunday the community attended the Holy Mass at the Cathedral. In the evening boarders greeted Sr. Lucy Rose. In her address she exhorted the children to be faithful in all their duties in order to have a have a bright future.  In the evening Sr. Lucy Rose met bishop of Bareilly Rt. Rev. Ignatius D’Souza. He expressed his thanks and appreciation for the   good works accomplished by the sisters, with the young and in the Parish community.

On Monday morning we had the thanksgiving Mass celebrated by our Parish Priest Fr. Arun Saldhana. During the homily he expressed his thanks for the presence of Sr. Lucy Rose bringing God’s blessings on the community and the mission at large.

11^TH April, 2019 was a special day for the little Auxilians of  R.K.Puram, as we had our Councillor General,  Rev. Sr. Lucy Rose Ozhukayil and her Secretary, Sr.Veronica Kamei visit our School. The air was filled with excitement as the little children of Class III stood in line , holding hearts with words like ‘welcome’ and ‘God bless you ‘ inscribed on them. Sr.Lucy and Sr.Veronica reciprocated their wishes and greetings joyfully.

A short programme was put up by the children of Kindergarten –Class V to honour Sr.Lucy Rose. To invoke the Lord’s blessings, the ceremonial  lamp was lit by Sr.Lucy Rose, Sr.Veronica, Sr.Teresa, Sr.Asha and Sr.Shanty. The School Captain Anika Rai welcomed the Sisters with her meaningful words. The children put up items based on the Thrust of the Year and the School Motto. The students of Kindergarten put up a beautiful song and dance titled ‘ Who is the King? Yes! It’s Jesus!’  While the students of Class I and II danced to the foot-tapping music of the song titled’ I am happy when I am dancing’. The Motto of the School ‘ Virtue and Knowledge’ was superbly enacted by the students of Class III and IV . They danced beautifully  to a song titled ‘Knowledge is Power’ The highlight of the day was the enactment of the Thrust of the year 2019 ‘Holiness for you too….Be Cheerful’  by the students of Class V. They depicted the works and deeds of our Founders Don Bosco and St. Mary Mazzarello, who in their time made a revolution in the life of the girls and boys  with Cheerfulness, Holiness and Gentleness. They then danced to a song titled ‘Happiness and Cheerfulness’.

Sr. Lucy Rose then spoke to the Children and told them to be always happy and cheerful and to become responsible and loving children. She also asked them to convey her best wishes to their parents. She then lauded the efforts of the Sisters , Teachers and children for the wonderful programme and for making the School what it is today. Michel, the School Vice-Captain then proposed  the Vote of Thanks. The programme came to a close with Sr.Lucy Rose distributing sweets to all the Children. It was indeed a marvellous and meaningful programme.

Ms. Paula Fernandes

A long waiting was ended on 30^th March when Sr. Lucy Rose the Visiting councilor along with her secretary Sr. Veronica Kamei arrived at the premises of Sacred Heart Novitiate with Sr. Rosalia Tirkey and Sr. Lily D’Souza at 4pm. They were given a traditional welcome by the community. Followed by the inaugural prayer service in the chapel with the enactment of the wedding feast of Cana. After which Sr. Lucy Rose was invited to light up the lamp placed before the altar as a gesture of bringing the light of Jesus in our midst.

During Good night she told us a true and a touching story of Sr. Esparanza in Argentina who was in the prison for 48 years. She concluded by saying that Sr. Esparanza looks so serene and calm till today the reason behind her this composure is the love for Jesus and His love felt by her. We were really edified by this example of love and to be like her in our love for Jesus.

31^st March in the afternoon Sr. Lucy Rose wished the Oratorians who had come from all the three centers. The children performed a short program to felicitate Sr. Lucy. She exhorted them to be always happy and come to the oratory to learn many things. During good night she told us about the mission in Vietnam. Hearing their love for the Institute; increased in us the love for our Charism and the mission.

The morning hours Sr. Lucy Rose gave conference for the Novices based on the Gospel passage Jesus and Zacchaeus. She highlighted the various phases of this encounter such as Desire, the calling, a prompt and joyful response and the conversion. In the evening hours we refreshed ourselves with an outing to the woods. The last conference was on the widow of Zarephath. Through this she invited us to be attuned to the voice of the Lord in our life and be always generous.  Finally at the end of the day we felicitated Sr. Lucy Rose and Sr. Veronica with our short program. We presented them some token of love. She gave us the three points to always keep in mind: To be generous, in giving ourselves to God; To remember God works miracles in our lives; To be like Mary, the Attentive virgin.

On 2^nd April, the Thanksgiving Eucharist was being celebrated by Rev. Fr. Michael the rector of Kokar. At the beginning of the mass every member of the community along with Sr. Lucy Rose and Sr. Veronica offered the lighted lamps as a symbol of our life being lit up by Sr. Lucy Rose during her visitation.  So along with the Eucharistic Celebration the Visitation came to an end. But the lights that are lit in our hearts will keep on burning.

Sr. Dominica Thapa

Long awaited Canonical visit of our dear Sr. Lucy Rose commenced at Mazzarello Ranchi on 2^nd April, 2019. The visitation commenced with a pilgrimage to the Minor Basilica of the Mother of God at Raja Ulhatu and on their arrival they were given a traditional welcome. The canonical visitation inaugurated with a meaningful prayer moment.

Though the two days program was very tight, Sr. Lucy Rose made herself available and flexible at all times to meet every sister and all the groups in a very caring and sisterly manner. Each sector greeted Sr. Lucy Rose with creativity. Eight young women of Mazzarello tailoring center were the fortunate to receive certificate and a sewing machine from Sr. Lucy Rose, after the completion of their one year course. She appreciated their efforts and encouraged them to be useful women of tomorrow in their family and society.

Meeting with the past pupils and the youth strengthened the family bond. With grateful hearts and simplicity the supportive staff came forward to greet and to thank Sr. Lucy Rose with  their rhythmic traditional songs and shawl. In turn she appreciated and thanked them for their cooperation and generous service in helping sisters in their mission.

On the second day in the morning scout and guide color party and school band escorted Sr. Lucy Rose and Sr. Veronica to the school assembly ground. The whole atmosphere echoed with voices of children ‘Welcome dear sisters, happy to have you’.  At the very outset floral welcome was given and a few cultural items were staged in her honor. More than hundred students received cent percent attendance Certificate and trophies from her hand. Sr. Lucy Rose was delighted to see the growth of the school in quality and quantity. In her final message to the students, she said, “Be sufficient, Be efficient and Be successful in life by doing your best”.

In the evening a thanksgiving Eucharistic celebration was arranged, to express our gratitude to God  and to Sr. Lucy Rose. All the neighboring religious communities were invited for the Mass and the dinner thereafter. Rev. Fr. Hillarius Kullu SDB the rector and parish priest of Hesag was the main celebrant and eight concelebrants were present.

After the festive dinner the community hall was set up for the boarders to greet Sr. Lucy Rose.  They displayed their talents with a short program depicting the scene of the marriage feast of Cana through dance drama. Sr. Lucy Rose in her message told them to make best use of the time and never to postpone their tasks.

Finally, on the 5^th morning, Sr. Lucy Rose had a community moment with sisters. She beautifully animated the scripture passage from 1 King 17:7-16 and gave them concluding message.  Sr. Lucy Rose concluded her visitation by thanking each sister. Sisters also expressed their sincere love and gratitude towards her.

                                                                                                                            Sr. Aruna Kispotta

On 7^th & 8^th April 2019 is marked as a red letter day for the community of Auxilium – Najafgarh with the arrival of Sr. Lucy Rose Ozhukayil, the visiting General Councillor and her secretary Sr. Veronica Kamei.   They were warmly welcomed in our midst with songs and words of love and offered bouquet of flowers and garlanded them. Later on all proceeded to the chapel to Thank God and receiving His blessings.  It was a special moment when the community members received the lighted candles from Sr. Lucy Rose symbolizing the light of Christ which is to be carried and shared in our mission. The evening prayer animated by Sr. Elizabeth Joseph focused on God’s goodness and mercy. Being a unique occasion we had the company of the Salesian Family with us for the dinner.

On 7^th April spent the day meeting and reflecting on the marriage feast of Cana.  On 8^th April we gathered together around the altar to have the Thanks giving Eucharist celebrated. Hearts filled with gratitude to God we expressed our love and gratitude for the gift of Sr. Lucy Rose and the blessings she brings during her visit. Students welcomed Sr. Lucy Rose and Sr. Veronica Kamei with a huge round of applause and offering bouquet of flowers and garlanding.  Sr. Lucy Rose gave away the prize for the toppers of the Annual Examination of 2018- 2019.  Sr. Lucy Rose expressed her happiness by seeing their performance, their smartness and their capacity in speaking English. The function ended with a thanksgiving note, “The Pledge and National Anthem.  Later she met the staff members; she thanked them for their hard work   for the children’s education. In the evening community reflected the story Elijah and the widow at Zarephath and gained a great lesson for us to live as individuals and as a community. Finally she exhorted us to live our life as an educative presence.

Sr. Elizabeth Joseph

  On 28^th March 2019, the community of Auxilium Kripalaya had the joy of welcoming dear Sr.Lucy Rose Ozhukayil, the visiting councilor for the Canonical Visit and her secretary Sr. Veronica Kamei. They were welcomed by the sisters, boarders and parishioners with their traditional costumes from the parish gate and the women felicitated them. Sr.Lucy Rose thanked the people for the warm welcome and appreciated them for their gestures of love. Then all proceeded to the chapel for the moments of prayer.

In the evening during conference she presented the gospel passage of the wedding feast at Cana and invited the community to share the new wine of joy, love, peace and care. She appreciated and encouraged each one of us for what we do and what we are.

On the following day she spent time with the sisters. In the evening the boarders performed a beautiful cultural programme and thanked Sr.Lucy Rose for her presence. She thanked the sisters for helping them and encouraged the children to work hard and study well. During the evening prayer she presented to the sisters, a passage from the Old Testament on Prophet Elijah and the widow of Zarephath. She concluded her talk by giving special gift for each one of us. The Community also thanked Sr. Lucy Rose for the rich experienced we had during these days of visitation.

On following day thanksgiving Mass was offered by Fr. Lakra Amjeet, the assistant parish priest. At 10.00 am, Sr. Lucy Rose left for Ranchi accompanied by Sr.Xalxo Teresa and Sr. Ekka Mary, the animators of Ghutiapara and Jumaikela communities respectively. The days of visitation were moment of Joy, love, peace and experience of God’s special love.

Sr. Medlin Lakra

On 25 March 2019 Sr. Lucy Rose Ozhukayil, the Visiting Councilor began her canonical visit at Vicuna Nivas, Jumaikela.  Sr. Lucy Rose and Sr. Veronica Kamei arrived at 10.30 pm and were given a warm traditional welcome. Following day commenced with a moment of prayer followed by Eucharistic Celebration in the parish. Soon after the Mass Sr. Lucy Rose and Sr. Veronica was offered an official welcome by the boarders and the sisters. This was followed by a moment of prayer inviting everyone to the wedding feast of Cana to share the new wine of joy, love, caring, sharing, and understanding. She appreciated and encouraged each one of us for what we do and what we are.

At 3.30 pm students and teachers presented a short programme. Sr. Lucy Rose in a very familiar way interacted with the students; she also congratulated the sisters and teachers for the wonderful performance. She encouraged the children to do their studies well and to acquire many good qualities when they are in the school. The teachers too were very much eager to meet her. They felicitated her with a garland and few words of love and gratitude.  In the evening Sr. Lucy Rose met the parish priest and the Rector Rev. Fr. James Janiwas sdb and the community members. During the Evening prayer Sr. Lucy Rose guided the sisters to reflect on the passage of “wedding feast at Cana”. The emphasis was given on “Do whatever he tells you”

On 27 March, during the Morning Prayer community expressed their love and gratitude to Sr. Lucy Rose.  In the afternoon Sr. Lucy Rose met the health workers and past pupils. Everyone was happy to encounter her. In the evening Sr. Lucy Rose met the House council and enlightened them about their duties as councilors. In the evening boarders felicitated Sr. Lucy Rose with a short and sweet programme. They sang, danced and performed a small skit expressing their love and gratitude to Sr. Lucy Rose. In her good night she spurred the boarders to make good use of every opportunity narrating a story.

On the last day too was packed with splendid events. It was a day of thanksgiving. Sr. Lucy Rose had the joy of meeting Bishop Emmanuel Kerketta D.D, bishop of Jashpur and Fr. Joe D’Souza sdb, the founder of Disciples.

In the last conference with Sr. Lucy Rose presented to the community a passage from the Old Testament on Prophet Elijah and the widow of Zarephath, which inspired the community to be always available in the mission. Each one of us expressed our gratitude and love to her. Later she met the house staff and all our helpers. At 3.00 pm she left for the community at Ghutiapara. The days Sr. Lucy Rose spent with us were inspiring and enriching.