On 22^nd March 2019, the community of Auxilium, Kurtumgarh had the joy of welcoming the Visiting Councilor Rev. Sr. Lucy Rose Ozhukayil and her secretary Sr. Veronica Kamei Pongtinei accompanied by Sr. Annie Thevarkunnel  our Provincial economer. As soon as they arrived they participated in the Holy Eucharistic Celebration.  Soon after the Mass Fr. Jugal Kishore Digal, the Parish Priest and Fr. Bikram Pradhan, the assistant parish priest along with the parishioners greeted Sr. Lucy Rose and others and welcomed them. The animator of the community Sr. Annie Theyattil   introduced Sr. Lucy Rose to the gathering. Sr. Lucy Rose thanked the people for the warm welcome and appreciated them for their kind gesture of love. After the parishioners left, the community welcomed Sr. Lucy Rose in a traditional way and followed by a moment of prayer. During the Good night Sr. Lucy Rose spoke on the days reading and the Lenten massage of Pope Francis and exhorted us follow the means to draw closer to Jesus by forgiving, doing good, blessing and praying.

On second day at 9.30 am tiny tots of our school greeted Sr. Lucy Rose and welcomed her with song and dance. She was very happy see our little children speak in English.  In the afternoon we had a little relaxation by going out to Daringbadi Park, the Kashmir of Odisha. Fr. Jugal and Fr. Bikram also joined us. During the Good night she presented the gospel passage of the wedding feast at  Cana and helped to mediate and reflect on the following day.

On Sunday, once again the parishioners wished Sr. Lucy Rose, Sr.Veronica and Sr. Annie Thevarkunnel and welcomed them for the Eucharistic celebration. After the Holy Mass there was a short felicitation by the Parishioners. Fr. Jugal and Fr. Bikram also felicitated them with a shawl. Sr. Lucy Rose in her short speech thanked them for their gestures of affection and encouraged them to pray for their children and never lose hope amidst difficulties, because in the book of Genesis God gave to the people rainbow as symbol of hope.

During the evening prayer she presented to the sisters, a passage from the Old Testament on Prophet Elijah and the widow of Zarephath. This helped the sisters to look at this widow in time of difficulty and learn to have faith in God and learn to share. During Good night, Sr. Lucy Rose helped us to understand the significance of Mount Tabour experience. On the following morning community thanked Sr. Lucy Rose, Sr. Veronica and Sr. Annie Thevarkunnel during the Mass and after the breakfast.  At 10.00 Sr. Annie Theyattil accompanied them to Muniguda station. The days of visitation were moment of joy and experience of God’s special love.

18^th March, was a long awaited day for us in Monsada. All of us eagerly waited for the arrival of dear Sr. Lucy Rose Ozhukayil and Sr. Veronica Kamei. They were given a warm welcome by the Sisters and the boarders from the gate. The visitation started with a moment of prayer.

On the following day she spent time with the sisters and visited the nearby communities of Salesians and Missionaries of Charity Sisters. In the afternoon she met SHG, NCP, Catechism students and the Evening coaching class students in our campus. Each group presented a program beautifully. She thanked each one for their wonderful performance and thanked the Sisters for taking care of the less privileged ones in the locality.  In the evening there was twin celebration. The boarders performed a beautiful cultural program honoring St. Joseph, the patron of the house and thanked Sr. Lucy Rose for her presence.  On following day thanksgiving Mass was offered by Fr. John Ekka SDB. During the concluding conference she shared reflection on Elijah and the widows at Zarephath. She concluded her talk by giving special gift for each one of us. The community too articulated words of gratitude and offered her gifts as a sign of our love and gratitude. She left for Auxilium, Dum Dum at 2.30 pm accompanied by Sr. Margaret Ghosh. Her presence really brought forth showers of blessings. Yes it was an enriching moment and grace filled days.

Sr. Julita Kujur

On 15 March, has been our kairos moment when Sr. Lucy Rose Ozhukayil arrived in our community at Bamunmura for the Canonical visit along with her secretary Sr. Veronica Kamei. The community gave them a fitting and traditional welcome and escorted them to the house dancing. At the entrance of the house she was welcomed with words of love and cheer.  A short prayer service was conducted based on the theme of the visitation.  Lighting of the candles and placing them on the altar along with suitable hymns led the community to savor the message offered to us by our Visiting councilor. The celebration of the Eucharist by Fr. Thamacin SJ was a time of welcoming dear Sr. Lucy Rose and her secretary, Sr. Veronica. The heart-warming introduction to the Eucharistic celebration by our aspirants touched our hearts. 

The theme of the visitation: “Do whatever He tells you” colored most of our moments of prayer! During the four days of her stay with us,  the sisters and the candidates spent time to meet Sr. Lucy Rose who comes to us in the name of Rev. Mother Yvonne Reungoat – each of us, one by one felt loved, understood and affirmed as we spent real ‘quality time’ with her! As dear Sr. Lucy Rose listened with her heart more than her ears, something happened within us, the new wine started to enliven us.

On the first day the community gathered in the name of the Lord around our beloved Sr. Lucy Rose and reflected upon the marriage feast of Cana. She appreciated our sense of belonging to the Congregation and to the province by being at the service of the young candidates in formation and we have a particular call in being here. On the second day Sr. Lucy Rose animated the Morning Prayer moments for the Postulants through visuals and songs. The remarkable event on the second day was the blessing of the grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes and the niche of Sr. Joseph. The long cherished desire of the aspirantate community has come into existence! Rev. Fr. Tomy George SDB, Rector of Don Bosco Liluah blessed the statues of both places and Sr. Lucy Rose officially unveiled the statues. Sisters from Auxilium Barasat also witnessed the memorable event and added joy to the occasion. This was followed by the Holy Eucharist where the celebrant invited the community to entrust ourselves to the powerful protection of Our Blessed Mother and St. Joseph as they are blessed and placed around the house.

On the third day, in the afternoon the children and mothers of Sunday Oratory gathered around Sr. Lucy Rose.  In the welcome address, they thanked her for being present among them and spending time with them. They appreciated the sisters for allowing them to avail the campus on every Sunday and teaching them songs, games and speaking to them on Jesus. In the evening the sisters gathered around Sr. Lucy Rose for the community moment. She reflected with us on ‘Elijah and the Widow at Zarephath.’ The prayer moment was concluded with words of thanks for the enriching experience each one had in the community during her presence. She too thanked the community profusely for the warmth and affection expressed and experienced in the community. At the close of this prayer encounter, she urged us to be a part of the lives of the young; to make a breakthrough in their lives and God will certainly help us! At the end of the day, our heartfelt thanks prepared and contributed by all had a special note of originality! The candidates expressed it through dance, skit, mimic and a composed song.

The fourth day was a day of thanksgiving. She animated the Morning Prayer and meditation for the Aspirants. She also met the workers and the domestic staff of our community. She met them together and thanked them for their service. They expressed their willingness and cooperation for the welfare of the community. At 11.00 am we celebrated our Eucharist of thanksgiving. It was presided over Fr. Leo Jayraj from Minor Seminary.  From the outset of this celebration, we re-called, re-lived happy memories of moments of time spent with Sr. Lucy Rose and Sr. Veronica during these 4 momentous days! 4 memorable days of infinite blessings, 4 grace-filled days of benevolence, goodness, immense kindness!!

Sr. Rosy Veliyan

On 14^th March 2019, 14 juniors had a joy of encountering Sr. Lucy Rose, the Visiting Counsellor. In her introductory talk she invited us to live a life of HOLINESS which is not only meant for few but for everyone who corresponds to God’s fundamental plan. The theme of the meeting was to “Leave the water jar behind…” Jn. 4: 28. Here she highlighted the fundamental transformation of the Samaritan woman after meeting Jesus.  This was followed a moment of personal reflection and group discussion.  In her last session Sr. Lucy Rose shared the words of Pope Francis to the young religious and the young people. Before parting she offered us some souvenirs as a token of love. Juniors too expressed their gratitude for her availability and the enriching time spent together.

Sr. Dominica Thapa

On 11^th March 2019, Visiting Councillor Rev. Sr. Lucy Rose Ozhukayil and her Secretary Sr. Veronica Kamei Pongtinei brought showers of blessing at Auxilium Convent Gobra. They were accompanied by Sr. Makil and sisters of Park Circus. At her arrival a solemn Traditional Welcome was given by sisters, evening coaching students, oratory and tailoring girls. She was led to the Chapel for a moment of prayer which was animated by Sr. Teresa K.  Sr. Lucy Rose was requested to pour the water in the empty jar which was placed in front of the altar so that through her instrumentality the Lord may fill us with His abundant blessings.

The evening prayer and adoration was animated by Sr. Salomi Bhuinya which was based on the filling of the jar with the virtues of our Blessed Mother. In her good night she spoke about the Transfiguration where the voice was heard from the cloud this is my Son, whom I have chosen listen to Him so also in our lives we can hear the voice of the Lord.

On 12^th March, Sr. Lucy Rose was welcomed by the Nursery children with their short programme. In her message she told them to love Jesus, to study well and be good children. At 3:30 p.m. she met tailoring students, the supportive staff, evening coaching students and the oratorians. During conference she took the community  to the wedding feast at Cana and invited us to see how the feminine eyes and maternal heart can reach out. During the good night she highlighted the life of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam  and brought home the message to have love and concern for the Community members.

Thanks giving day was animated by Sr. Sadhana Majumdar. Fr. Remesh Cherian sdb the Rector of Auxilium Parish solemnized the Holy Mass. At 10:30 a.m. she met with the House council followed by concluding conference where we reflected on Elijah  and the widow at Zarephath which empower us to commit ourselves to personal, community and province transformation and to be as co- responsible as we possibly can for the new springs of living water that we are gently and silently flowing among us. Lastly the Sisters expressed their love and gratitude towards her. At 2:30 p.m. we visited Mother Teresa’s tomb. After a cup of tea they left for Auxilium Dum Dum.

Sr. Salomi Bhuinya

The arrival of Sr. Lucy Rose Ozhukayil  the visiting General Councillor from Rome and her secretary Sr. Veronica Kamei On 5^th March 2019 is scripted as an  outstanding  record in the annals of Auxilium Barasat.  She arrived from Auxilium Kalyani at about 5.15 p.m. accompanied by the animator Sr. Rosina Thomas and Sr. Annie Kannampuzha.  The ambient was  set with  fluttering flags, colourful rangoli designs,  adorned banana stems, burning papaya lamps, DB Tech boys arrayed in two lines in spic and span uniforms with waving ribbons, Bridge School children in their best costumes too with multi coloured ribbons and boarders with their melodious chorus to welcome her and they accorded a scintillating welcome.  As they reached the  centre design of the Rangoli both of them  were greeted with silk shawls a sign of traditional welcome.  They were welcomed at the entrance of the chapel with bouquets by the bride and bridegroom of Cana.  She then lit the coconut lamp the Indian holy fruit-Srifal.  She was then led to the chapel  – wedding banquet of Cana represented by   raised unique Jar   representing Sr. Lucy Rose and eight  earthen jars representing  the eight sisters and all the apostolic activities.  During the prayer Sr. Lucy Rose was asked to direct the water streams into Jars signifying the readiness to receive the new wine into new wineskins.This best fresh wine will spur new dynamism, growth, renewal in living the prophecy of our consecrated life.  While having the tea the sisters serenaded a melodious song ‘Benvenute”

The evening prayer animated by Sr. Stella on the theme, ‘Vessel of election’ focussed Sr. Lucy Rose as the vessel of election  defining  with commentaries and songs on the same thesis.  Our four boarders emphasized the heart’s desire through   a prayerful dance glorifying God for His goodness and mercy shown towards Sr. Lucy Rose for electing her as His vessel of honour and praise.  The day came to its close with the goodnight of Sr. Lucy Rose who voiced her appreciation for the beautiful welcome and accentuated suggestions given by Pope Francis for Lent   who invited Christians to embody the paschal mystery more deeply and concretely in their personal, family and social lives, above all by fasting, prayer and almsgiving giving 15 simple programmes.

6^th February mostly was spent in having personal meeting with the sisters. In the evening the conference a  shared word of God on marriage Feast of Cana stimulated all to imbibe the womanly characteristics of Mary , to be  farsighted , in  involving others, respecting each one’s role, intervening in humility and to have unrelenting trust in her Son’s power, persuading to anticipate the messianic sign by Jesus.  She gave goodnight to the house girls thanking them for their valuable service to the sisters.

In her goodnight to the sisters she shared about the life of Sr. Esperanza, who spent 48 years in Chinese prison during the persecution.  After her release she had been spending her life in Australia.  She also shared an episode from the life of Abdul Kalama’s father who ate up the burnt Roti as if he relished it a mark of appreciation and love for his wife who works so hard.  She suggested that this kind of optimistic outlook would make the families and communities happy.

7^th March  The school   displayed a wonderful welcome ceremony for Sr. Lucy Rose.  The primary students in colourful dresses waved out Flag with Welcome, four little  girls dressed in Bengali costume escorted her, the guides Saluted and did slow march to the dais, the school building was festooned with flowers, colourful fans and the congregational colour balloons.  As she arrived the anchors  Archo Prabu and   Avantika  welcomed Sr. Lucy Rose and  dazzled everyone with their rhetoric style and pose .  The welcome song by a large crowd accompanied by varied instruments, the classical fusion, primary students colourful dance with props, the tiny tots steps to melodious song on flowers and welcome speech were performed with excellence and Sr. Lucy Rose was spell bound and appreciated it in her speech as they were also in the midst of final exams.  She exhorted them to be grateful and to dream to be achievers of tomorrow. At 11.45am the teachers met Sr. Lucy Rose and she  inspired the teachers to be rainbows among the clouds giving hope to the children entrusted to their care through professional ethics.

At 2.30 pm a multifarious crowd of DB Tech, Work Room Ladies and IGP took their chance to express their joy at the presence of Sr. Lucy Rose. The Bengali song – Ravindra Sangeet, skit on the detrimental effects of Social media, breath taking patriotic dance  was impressive and was done with perfection.  The 21^st batch students were awarded with their certificate during the function by Sr. Lucy Rose.  Sr. Lucy Rose expressed her great joy   that so many young people had been trained and employed through DB Tech .

After the evening prayer, Sr. Lucy Rose met the House council.  In her talk she highlighted the following points:- Service of Authority in local communities, the identity of local community, nature of local council, The attitudes required by the Councillors, the task of the local council, specific moment of the community animation and the Marian way in the service of authority.

On 8^th the Morning Prayer animated by Sr. Mercy  was centred on international day of the women.  As the hymn carry your candle was  played the sisters went in procession to place their candles in a water tray in front of our blessed mother the “Hail full of grace”.  At about 10  am all were shocked to get the news of the passing away of Sr. Catherine Das  as she was being shifted to woodlands hospital.  At 11 am the Members of ADMA met  Sr. Lucy Rose  in convent parlour.  In the interactive session the  ADMA members narrated what they are doing as members at church and neighbourhood to reach out and Sr. Lucy Rose expressed her  happiness.  She told that she would surely convey their greetings to Mother General who was present at the enrolment of the ADMA members at the Triennial verification the previous year.

As there was a requiem Mass at Auxilium Parish at 3 p.m for  Sr. Catherine all the programmes in the afternoon was cancelled.  Sr. Lucy Rose, Sr. Veronica, Sr. Stella and Sr. Mercy went to participate in the Mass and returned about 5.45 p.m.  In the  evening Sr. Lucy Rose gave the concluding conference on 1 Kings 17:7-16  – Elijah and widow at Zarephath. In the sharing that followed the salient points that emerged were that each one has to contribute for the welfare of the community,and the gifts each has selected to donate.  As a conclusion Sr. Lucy exhorted each one to be like the widow of Zarephath to surrender all we have for the welfare of the mission.

After supper the boarders felicitated Sr. Lucy Rose with a short and sweet programme consisting of song – Welcome to the Family, dancing to the  tune by little ones, folklore by high school and a skit  rescuing the  trapped by senior girls. The house girls and the boarding teachers too put up lively dance to welcome Sr. Lucy Rose.  In her good night she spurred the boarders to make use of every opportunity as precious stones through a story.

9^th March  the last day too was packed with splendid events.  The thanksgiving prayer in the morning animated by Sr. Sherley dwelt on transforming ourselves into new wine symbolically done by handing over of vine plant    by Sr. Lucy Rose to Sr. Stella and who in turn handed over to the youngest one Sr. Namita.  Thanksgiving Eucharist was well animated by the boarders with appropriate introduction, pulsating singing and prayer of the faithful.  Soon after the breakfast the Bridge School and coaching centre children greeted Sr. Lucy Rose with their own innocent expression of songs and dance.  Visit to the brickfield oratory where we care for the children of migrant children  was much appreciated by Sr. Lucy Rose.  Sixty to seventy children in utter poverty too expressed in their own way their pleasure in the presence of Sr. Lucy Rose.  The final thanksgiving was a poetic composition of the entire meet recited in the chapel where Sr. Lucy Rose symbolically poured wine into Each sisters Jars  and they walked out with their Jars to distribute the new wine  to the members of the educating community accompanied by the song, Send forth your messengers”.  The historical canonical visit has come to an end but the footprints left as a legacy will live on for ever.

The blessings were brought at Auxilium Convent Kalyani on 3^rd March, 2019 as our dear Sr.Lucy Rose Ozhukayil, the visiting councilor and her Secretary Sr.Veronica Kamai stepped into our community. On her arrival she was given a traditional welcome by our boarders and house girls. They were garland by Sr.Rosina Thekumkattil, the animator, and Sr.Mary Sarkar. She was escorted to the chapel for a moment of prayer.

In the afternoon the sodality mothers, Oratory children and youth welcomed our dear Sr.Lucy Rose.  She distributed to them a medal of Our Lady and told them to pray to her and she would help them and their family.

Evening prayer was animated by Sr.Lucy Rose. She guided the sisters to reflect on the passage on “Wedding feast at Cana”. The more emphasis was given to “Do whatever he tells you”. Then each one shared their personal reflections on the basis of the Gospel passage. She also shared with them few insights from her reflections, how the servants obeyed Our Lady.  Sr.Lucy Rose encouraged the community to Love, to do good, to bless and pray.

Following day the teachers and children offered her a pleasant, cordial, and a very traditional welcome. Children welcomed her in the hall, with bouquet and beautiful greeting cards prepared by them, a meaningful welcome dance and a song. Sr.Lucy Rose in a very familiar way interacted with the students. She also congratulated the sisters and teachers for the improvement and the growth that has taken in the school. Through a short story she encouraged the children to do well in their studies. Sr.Lucy Rose even send her greetings to the parents of the students at home.  The   teachers too were very much eager to meet her. They felicitated her with a bouquet and few words of love and gratitude. Through a beautiful story Sr.Lucy Rose invited the teachers to be a rainbow to the students.

Sr. Lucy Rose met the House council and enlightened them about their duties as councillors. The community invited the Salesians to join for tea on the occasion of the Canonical visit. At 4.30 p.m she met with all the supporting staff. She thanked them for all the sacrifice they make to help the sisters.

In the evening Sr.Lucy Rose presented to the community a passage from the Old testament on Prophet Eliza and the widow of Zeraphet , that inspired them to be always available in the mission with love, and mercy.

On the 3^rd day, we had thanksgiving Eucharist celebrated by Fr.Sibi Vadakel. Sr.Lucy Rose offered a light, as a symbol of God’s light and love which she manifested to the sisters, and they experienced her goodness during these days. After 10.30 a.m, she also took keen interest to visit the nearby sisters of SMI and Holy Family. After the lunch the community gathered together and expressed their sentiments of gratitude  to Sr.Lucy Rose for her patient listening, wise and loving  words that  inspired the sisters to live a holy, committed religious life for the Kingdom, and to Sr.Veronica for her cheerful presence with us. At 3.30 p.m. Sr.Rosina and Sr.Annie Kannampuza accompanied her to Auxilium Barasat.

Sr. Jancy  Valliyil

The Canonical visit of Sr.Lucy Rose Ozhukayil from 9^th to 11^th March 2019 to Auxilium Park Circus was indeed a special blessing from the Lord. Strengthening the bonds of charity deepening the commitment of fidelity, was the theme of our Canonical visitation. We are indeed privileged to have also our dear Sr.Veronika Kamai Pontinei secretary of Sr.Lucy Rose. The journey began with a warm traditional welcome extended by the community.  All were led to the chapel for a wedding experience as the icon of this occasion clearly denotes the wedding feast at Cana, which symbolises a joyful celebration with Jesus the Bridegroom and Mary our Blessed Mother. As a symbol of our encounter to God and for our own transformation the community received Jesus the light in the form of lighted candles handed over to us by dear Sr.Lucy Rose.

At the conference Sr. Lucy Rose continued her theme on the Wedding feast and stressed on the importance of Mary’s presence and invited the members to enrich each other with individual reflection. She also compared the life of the community to the joyful experience of Mount Tabour but which is located in the midst of the mount Beatitudes and the Calvary mount. One can experience Motherly love, and the trust of the Father, and sisterly advice at the personal encounter. In the same evening of her arrival, she was overwhelmed to see the active participation of the Salesian co-operators. She exhorted them to live evermore the spirit of Don Bosco and Mother Mazzarello in their ambient.

On the following day 10^th March the entire community along with Sr.Lucy Rose and Sr. Veronika Kamai proceeded to Auxilium Provincial house Dum Dum to take part in the funeral Mass of our dear Sr. Catherine Das and thereafter to the burial ground for the last rite. We returned home edified by the simple yet solid life lived by Sr. Catherine. At 3.30 pm she met the Oratorians who showcased different programs like songs, dances and karate. Sr.Lucy Rose was enchanted by the display of their performance. She was appreciative of the various activities organized for them like spoken English, drawing, dance, and karate. At the end of the short programme she advised the Oratorians to be always good and honest, and to cooperate with the sisters in order to become good human beings.

On the next day she was greeted by the tiny tots of the School. They took the entire show of the day with their inspiring prayers, lovely songs, dance, and speech. She was indeed happy to be in the midst of these little ones. She told them to obey their parents, sisters, teachers, and all the elders.

At 10.00 am she was accompanied by Sr.Elizabeth Makil to the Church of Christ the King. The Parish Priest and the other co-pastors were happy indeed to welcome her. The Parish Priest Fr.Vincent Lobo thanked her for the active presence of the sisters in the parish, particularly for the catechesis of the adults and children. The last community conference was based on the episode of Prophet Elijah and the widow at Zarephath from 1^st Kings 17:7-16 on which we had reflective sharing. The community then thanked her for filling each ones jar with the bountiful blessings of the Lord. Sr.Lucy was presented with suitable gifts as a gesture of our appreciation for her enriching presence with us.

Sr.Lucy Rose met the Salesians at Don Bosco Park Circus and the Sisters of Mary Immaculate at their residence. In both the places Sr.Lucy was fondly welcomed and experienced the warmth of our Salesian family spirit. She reminded the young sisters that they are a gift to the church, province and their community. She exhorted them to remain as beautiful and active gifts of God.

We  did experienced her joyful presence in our community, and it was indeed with a matter of regret that four of us accompanied her to Auxilium Gobra the next community of Canonical visitation by Sr.Lucy Rose Ozhukayil.

Auxilium Park Circus

On 28^th February 2019, visiting councilor Rev. Sr. Lucy Rose Ozhukayil and her secretary Sr. Veronica Kamei Pongtinei arrived for the Canonical Visitation to Auxilium Convent, Bandel. They were accompanied by Sr. Rose Ezarath the provincial and Sr. Teresa Adampakallel the vice provincial. Sisters, teachers and, students honoured them with a traditional grand welcome.  Then all of us proceeded to the Chapel, there upon Sr. Lucy Rose was invited by Sr. Elizabeth Valliyil, the animator of the community to light the lamp and that was followed by a short prayer service.

At 4.00 pm the boarders welcomed her with a melodious song.  During the conference Sr. Lucy Rose helped the sisters to meditate on wedding feast at Cana and, thereafter sisters were invited to share their own reflections.  During the Good Night she once again reminded the sisters, of the attitude of Mary and Jesus and to be obedient like them.

The following day, the school children staged a programme on the proposed theme“The wedding feast at Cana”. At the end of the short programme, Sr. Lucy Rose extended the greetings of Mother General to the staff and students.  In her inspiring speech she invited the students to have dreams that will help them to have a bright future and to build a good society.  At 11.00 am she met the teaching staff. One of the teachers addressed her with a warm welcome speech.Sr. Lucy Rose appreciated their work and thanked them for their cooperation and collaboration and wished them a happy family life and offered them a souvenir.

In the evening she met the non-teaching staff and thanked them for their contribution which is important and without them our mission would be incomplete.They also received a token of gratitude.

During the Evening Prayer she presented to the Sisters, a passage from the Old Testament on Prophet Eliza and the widow of Zeraphat.  That enkindled in them to be ‘Signs of love, hope and joy.’

On the third day we had ‘Thanksgiving Day’.  During the Holy Eucharistic celebration she offered a bowl of water symbolizing water turning into wine and, that in the same manner she has helped us to change ourselves and closer to God and one another.

At 11.00 am she met the House Council and enlightened them about their duties as a counselor by quoting Mary’s attitudes and duties.   At 3.30 pm she met the Salesian Cooperators and the Past Pupils.

In the evening accompanied by Sr. Elizabeth Valliyil she visited Our Lady of Happy Voyage Shrine and paid a short visit to Don Bosco Seminary.  Fr. E. J. Antony the rector welcomed her with a garland and the seminarians greeted her with a melodious song.  She encouraged them to be faithful to the call of the Lord.

During the Evening Prayer, Sr. Lucy Rose helped us to understand the true significance of Tabour Experience by a Power Point Presentation.  After the supper the community expressed their gratitude with a creative skit and song.Then the boarders entertained Sr. Lucy Rose with songs, dance and presented the Wedding Feast at Cana in a modern way.  She brought home a message by relating a story on “Echo”. She invited them to become smart by making good use of every opportunity they receive.

On the following day we had a photo session near the little plant which Mother General had planted last year on her visit to Bandel before she left for Kalyani. Sr. Elizabeth Valliyil and, Sr. Rejina Adampakallel Joseph accompanied her.