Christmas  Celebration at Oratory

Dec22

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On 17th December, 101 Oratorians celebrated Christmas at the Sacred Heart Novitiate. Each group prepared a tablo of Christmas crib, sang a song and gave Christmas message of love, peace and joy. Christmas is not only about preparing sweets but the most essential thing is to prepare our hearts for the Babe of Bethlehem. Sr. Rosalia Tirkey, the animator of the house in her message said that Jesus loves us, so he came down to earth and became a man to save us. The children went home not only with sweets in their hands but also with the JOY of Christmas in their hearts.

 

Provincial Visit at Sacred Heart Novitiate, Ranchi

Dec22

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On 14th December at 11am, Sacred Heart Novitiate welcomed Provincial Sr. Rose Ezarath for the visitation. We welcomed her by the enactment of the scene of John the Baptist heralding her coming to the community. It was followed by a traditional welcome. Her words of encouragement and sisterly accompaniment were an enriching moment for us. On 15th evening we expressed our gratitude to Sr. Provincial for being a constant guide in our spiritual journey by dramatizing the skit “Hind’s feet on the High Mountains” which shows the constant guidance of the Good-Shepherd in the life of a lame girl. We also took this opportunity to wish her a grace filled Christmas. Her last message for her us was, “I leave you in the midst of the BLISS”.

Christmas Celebration at the Oratory – Auxilium Dum Dum

Dec21

 

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On 18th December 2017, Auxilium Convent, Dum Dum celebrated the Birth day of Jesus with the Oratorians, evening school students and parallel school students.

The children enacted the story of a little child who wanted to celebrate Christmas in special way but celebrated the same with the joy of having Jesus and Mary in her family. It was followed by carol singing.

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Superior Sr. Teresa A in her concluding message communicated to the children that Jesus came to stay with us and He sees our heart. The programme came to an end with the prize distribution and sharing of sweets and cakes.

Reported by Sr. Restitula K

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION – AUXILIUM SCHOOL DUM DUM

Dec20

 

On 20 December 2017, Auxilium Convent Dum Dum celebrated Christmas. It started with carol singing competition between   the students of classes VI & VII and VIII & IX. The programme started with welcoming the judges Sr.Emilia Vas, Sr.Luciana Rai and Mr.Vicky.

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The four houses with their melodious singing astounded the gathering with their meaningful carols. It was followed by the Christmas play showcased by class IX & XI. The plays gave an insight about the life of Mary and Joseph and the glorious birth of Jesus.

The students of the Primary section celebrated the Christmas in a wonderful way by enacting the Nativity of the Lord. Each class explained to the audience the meaning of Christmas in a different and creative manner.

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Students were enlightened by the concluding words of Superior Sr. Teresa A. and Principal Sr. Esther. Sr. Superior highlighted the important elements of Christmas peace, joy and love. She encouraged the students to share their gifts with one another. Sr. Esther said that the spirit of Christmas doesn’t merely consist in celebrations; rather it lies in spreading love and joy to the world. The celebration ended on a happy note as the students enjoyed the programme and felt the spirit of Christmas.

Reported by Sr. Jancy V.

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Health Camp

Dec19

 

On 17th December 2017, Dum Dum Past Pupils Unit organised a ‘’Free Health Check- up camp’’ at ACS Dum Dum under the aegis of LIONS CLUB of Howrah.

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Eye check- up, Dental check -up, Blood Pressure, Blood sugar & ECG were done for the patients. The Council sponsored the expense of ECG for each patient. Spectacles to be distributed to the patients would be sponsored by LIONS CLUB. The LIONS CLUB distributed tooth paste & tooth brush to each patient. It was also decided that the Council would take the responsibility of getting the cataract surgery done for the concerned patients. A total of 130 patients attended the aforementioned Health Camp.

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The members of the Past Pupils Association made flexes in English, Hindi and Bengali, visited many families and distributed leaflets to make publicity for the Health Camp. Moreover, the members hired an auto with microphone to announce the same in and around Dum Dum Cantonment.

 

Reported by Chumki  Sengupta

President of Dum Dum Local Unit and Joint Secretary of Kolkata Federation​

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Christmas Celebration at Auxilium New Chumta

Dec18

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Christmas get together for the Sunday Oratorians was held on 17th December 2017 at Auxilium Convent, New Chumta. It was a great joy to have Sr. Annie Thevarkunnel, the Provincial Economer as the chief guest for the occasion.   The function began at 11.15 am was attended by sisters and the children. The programme consisted of music, dance, skit and songs based on Christmas.  Sr. Annie delivered a valuable speech explaining the importance of the birth of Jesus who is our Savior. She appreciated the children for their lovely performance. All the children were gifted with some warm cloth and snacks by Superior Sr. Theresa V.

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Second Novitiate

Dec18

 

The 11 sisters from INK, INM, INT and INC Provinces started their 1st phase of 2nd Novitiate on 15th November 2017 in Trichy Province at Manikandam, Divyadhanam, Provincial House.

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The Inauguration ceremony began with the Eucharistic celebration, with the introduction and the eleven sisters carried the lamp invoking the Holy Spirit to come upon them and to guide them during this one month of programme. After the holy Mass Sr. Amalanathan Margaret the provincial, the Provincial community, Novitiate community sisters and the novices welcomed the sisters with their melodies song. The second novitiate programme commenced by visiting the Basilica of our Lady of Poondi Madha and entrusting themselves to her maternal assistance.  Sr. Michael Cruz, Novice Mistress and animator, introduced to the sisters the significance of the   1st phase of the Novitiate.

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Sr. Magdeline,  the felicitator welcomed all the resource persons and introduced them to the sisters. The various topics touched upon were Community living, Discipleship, Discernment, Cost of Discipleship, Mary in the Salesian charism and the Salesian Institute, Salesian spirituality of Don Bosco and Mother Mazzarello, Religious vows theological and psychological perspective, Formation of conscience, Spiritual Humanism of St. Francis de Sales, Psycho spiritual integration, Person of Jesus portrayed in the Gospel of St. Luck and the Challenges of media in the life of the religious. All these sessions helped us to deepen our knowledge and to form our convictions in following Christ and to live our religious life courageously.

On the 3rd December 2017, we made a half day recollection in the St. Mary’s Cathedral in Trichy. On 14th December, the participants of the second novitiate expressed our love and gratitude to the provincial, the community sisters and the novices with the solemn thanks giving Mass and in the evening presented a cultural programme. The 1st phase of the 2nd novitiate programme was concluded on 15th December 2017 with the visit to Tanjor community, where our 1st six missionary sisters began the Salesian mission.

HEALTH CAMP -Auxilium, Barasat

Dec10

 

A health camp was organized by the Social Service Club on  November 15, 2017 at Badu village, Maheswarpur, Six Bigha (Choy Bigha) colony . This is the village adopted by Auxilium Convent School named as Auxilium Mercy Colony. Timely material help is extended to the people of this village.

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Due to depression in the Bay of Bengal the weather was unpleasant with incessant rains and the morning it continued to pour. In this inclement weather we launched out for the medical check-up for the villagers. Mrs. Chandrima Misra one of the parent and the Megha City Nursing Home’s owner, arranged Dr. Durbadol Mahanto and brought along with her two Nurses and an assistant and Ms. Pratima Naskar one of our Teachers arranged another Dr. Bivash Halder who happens to be a parent of our school. Sr. Juliana Rozario and Ms. Pratima Naskar accompanied them to the colony. Secretary of the Badu Village Club, Mr. Utpal Das who had notified the villagers about the health camp. Since it was raining we were accommodated in a small room where Doctors began examining the patients. All together 47 patients were examined. We extremely appreciate Madam Chandrima and the doctors and Nurses for availing themselves and giving their precious time for the poor villagers. We thank Sr. Clara S. the principal of our school for arranging this Health Camp for the poor people of Badu village

Sr. Juliana Rozario

Class Picnic 2017 – Auxilium, Barasat  

Dec10

On November 14, 2017our school had organised a picnic. After Assembly all the classes one after the other guided by their class teacher were taken to the unique Garden. It was a great fun walking along the roadside with our classmates. All the classes were allotted different places within the park. Everyone was very excited to know what we were going to do. Then class wise we played games and danced  to the music. It was great fun dancing with everyone and even seeing our teachers dance.

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We were all thankful to our dear Sister Principal for not allowing us to take phones otherwise we would have been busy taking selfies and we would have got engrossed in our phones. After that we played some games such as badminton, football and volleyball. We all were very happy playing freely and even talking with each other to extremest extent we can. Then we went to the other side of the garden and we found that it was more beautiful. The teachers played songs for us and we danced a lot. We were very tired and lined up to walk back to school. We even ate the food which our friends had brought and shared our food with others. Deep inside everyone knew that it was the best Children’s Day they had spent. Everyone was happy and many went and thanked Sr. Principal for making their Children’s Day wonderful.

 

Anjali Tripathy

Class – IX C

Bandel Pilgrimage 2017

Dec9

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On November 25, 2017, the students of classes X and XII gathered in the grounds of our school at 7:30a.m. in the morning for Bandel Pilgrimage. The fun we had on the way, made the bus journey, apparently, very short. On reaching the Bandel Church we silently took our seats, as the Father was delivering his speech. He informed us how the Lord is the centre of our lives. He is the ultimate being in control of our destiny and praying to him would surely make our dreams come true. We then had a short prayer service programme to seek God’s Blessings. We then climbed the stairs to the top where the holy statue of Mother Mary is kept. We prayed with all our heart, and lighted the candles, and dropped the intentions in the wish-box.

Our next stop was at Auxilium Kalyani. The steaming dishes laid on the tables made our mouths water. After a satisfactory meal, all the students of classes X and XII having gathered together had a lot of fun. We danced, sang, clicked photographs and after getting exhausted, sluggishly climbed our buses. This Bandel Pilgrimage, shall always remain etched in the hearts of the students of ACS Barasat, as they all had the fun of a lifetime.

Anwesha Biswas

Class – X A