Community day celebration at Auxilium Barasat

Nov24

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On 12th November 2016, Auxilium convent Barasat celebrated the Community Day after a month preparation with the theme “The family that grows in Communion, Joy, Mercy and Love. This memorable day was prepared with great love offering prayers and practices like finding the good qualities of each person writing it and presenting it to them on the feast day. The celebration began with a well prepared vigil service.  At the end of the vigil service every one thanked each other for their contribution in building up community communion.

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On 13th the community spent quality time together in the company of boarders, teachers, workers, and house staff by praying, sharing the meals cooked by the workers, animating and participating in various games, exchanging of gifts etc.  The celebrations came to an end with the well prepared Eucharistic celebration. Rev. Fr. K.T. Thomas SDB concelebrated the mass with Fr. Abraham SDB. During his homely he emphasised the need to practice the three magical words given to us by Pope Francis   please, excuse me and thank you in order to build community communion. The boarders put up a meaningful and beautiful programme on this occasion in the form of songs, skit, comic etc. The day will remain memorable for all.

Reported by Sr. Mary John

 

PENITENTIAL SERVICE

Nov24

 

 

The Students of Auxilium Convent School, Dum Dum, under the guidance of their principal and teachers, observed the 4th of November, 2016 as a Day of Mercy, Peace and Penitence, alongwith the other Auxilium Schools.

The entire student body right from Class Nursery to Class-XII took part in this Penitential service and through various prayers, songs and enactments brought out the real essence of the word ‘mercy’ which is the fruit of ‘penitence’.

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 The High School students gathered in the School Hall for the day’s assembly which had Mercy and Penitence as its theme. The assembly began with responsorial prayers during which the students prayed for the soldiers of the country fighting at the borders and for world peace and harmony. They also thanked God for sending amidst them a messenger of mercy like St. Teresa of Calcutta. The prayers were followed by a song on peace and a prayer dance. The assembly concluded with a recorded version of Mother Teresa’s last speech on mercy which was played for the students to hear what Mother, a messenger of mercy herself, had to say about being merciful like the father.

 After the assembly, the principal of the school, Sr. Esther Rani Abraham, asked the students to thank God for all the graces he has bestowed on them. There were a series of thanksgiving prayers in which the students enumerated the gifts that God had given them and thanked him for them. The responsorial prayers were followed by a period of introspection during which the students were asked to reflect on certain attitudes and actions of theirs which have been contrary to God’s will. The reflection was followed by repentance and a request for God’s pardon.

 The students of Class-VI went to the School Chapel to offer their prayers for world peace and harmony to God. Hymns were sung in praise of God and the parable of the Prodigal Son was read out so that the students could understand the quality of God’s mercy. The students of the primary section assembled in the school hall and offered prayers in praise of God. There was a Bible reading followed by prayers imploring God to forgive each one for their weaknesses and failures. The prayers service was concluded with a song ‘Whatsoever you do to the best of my brothers ……, which was accompanied by an enactment.

 The 4th of November being the first Friday of the month, the students also got the privilege of partaking of the Holy Eucharist. The celebrant, Rev. Fr. Hermil J. D’Souza, explained to the students, through the parable of ‘The Lost Sheep, the magnanimity of the Lord whose mercy is enveloped in love and compassion. The students were also able to renew their penitential rites by asking the ‘Son of David’ to hear their pleas for pardon. It was indeed a day on which every student felt that they had moved one step nearer towards the Merciful Father.

 

World Communication Day  2016 celebrated at Auxilium Convent School, New Chumta

Nov22

 

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On 19th November 2016 Auxilium Convent School, New Chumta organized quiz competition on the occasion of the  world communication day. It was held for the students of class 8th, 9th and 10th. There were 30 participants who were divided into 5 groups. It was based on the message of Holy Father Pope Francis and on visuals which the participants and the audience enjoyed the most.dsc08677

The quiz was hosted by Miss Namika Lama and the scores were tabulated by Mr. Bhuwal Kumar. Second Group emerged as the winners of the competition.

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Auxilium encourages positive competition and hopes to bring out the best in all its student through such competitive events, while ensuring that the children learn through all possible ways not just through books and class room teaching. It was truly an enriching experience for the students!!!

Reported By Miss Dolly Singh

Inauguration of the 140th year of the first missionary Expedition at Sacred Heart Novitiate

Nov22

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On 14 November  2016, the Novitiate community inaugurated the 140th anniversary of the first missionary expedition of the Institute. The novices under the guidance of Sr. Mukta Kerketta  animated the morning prayer and  officially inaugurated this important event.

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The Novitiate community resolved to live the Spirit of Mornese  as each member placed the placard of Whole hearted Obedience, Simplicity, exact observance of the Rule, admirable recollection and silence, Spirit of prayer and mortification, purity and innocence, fraternal love in word and deed, holy joy and cheerfulness. The celebration gave a great impetus to return to the source, to the origins so as to drink deeply from the delights of the holiness of our founders Don Bosco and Mother Mazzarello in order to keep alive the Spirit of Mornese where ever we are reaching out to the poor and the marginalized.

Children’s Day celebration in the Oratory

Nov22

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 Amidst the fun and frolic of the children’s day celebration  Sisters and Novices  prepared the children to enact the departure of the first missionary expedition. Sr. Mukta Kerketta explained to the oratorians how the charism of Don Bosco and Mother Mazzarello from Mornese  reached to Patagonia, to India and also to Sahera Namkum.

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In conclusion Sr. Rosalia Tirkey exhorted the children to make Jesus known through their good behavior in the schools, family and in the neighbourhood. After invoking our Blessed Mother’s blessings all returned home with buns and sweets making the day a memorable one.

 

Children’s Day celebration at ACS New Chumta

Nov22

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Children’s day was celebrated at ACS New Chumta with joy and enthusiasm.  It began with a prayer service and by the lighting of the lamp symbolizing the Divine presence.  It was followed by a welcome drama. The teachers as well as the sisters performed dances, songs and skits with love to make the day a memorable one. DSC08409.JPG

Sr. Inocencia Jojo, Principal of the school in her message encouraged the children to dream big and work hard  to attain it. On this occasion, merit certificates were awarded to the students by Superior Sr. Theresa V. for the various competitions held throughout the year.

Reported by Miss Namika Lama

Provincial Visit

Nov22

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On 31st October, 2016 Auxilium School New Chumta was honored to have the presence of Provincial Sr. Rose Ezarath. To celebrate her visit, few cultural programs were organized by the students in the auditorium.  It was started with a welcome speech by Elina Minj the head girl of the school. It was followed by a beautiful and soothing prayer dance by Cl. VI. Classes III & IV presented a melodious song “Top of the world”, Class Nursery and K.G. performed the action songs “Chota Bheem” & “day and night” and the kids of Classes I & II “A gift to you”.

 

There was also a gratifying skit on the theme of “Mercy begets mercy” by the Cl. VII, dance by the girls of  Cl. IX, “Dil kyun ye mera” was executed by the senior boys of the different classes. The last item of the program was a skit on “Garden of love” by the Cl. V.  The event came to an end with a beautiful message from the Sister Provincial on the basic ethics and values that each one should posses.

Reported by Miss Dolly Singh

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STUDENT’S RETREAT at Jaigaon

Nov21

 

On 29th and 30th  October 2016, Retreat for the catholic students of St. Anthony’s convent school Jaigaon was held on the theme- the story of the Cross of Jesus. The retreat was preached by  Fr. Solomon Rai SDB from Don Bosco, Novitiate Siliguri.

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The significance of the Cross of Jesus was explained vividly to the students with the help of many videos. God’s love and concern for his children was portrayed before us. We were shown a video of Arthur Blessett, the story of a person, who carries his  cross from 1962 till today telling about God’s love to all the people.

Many of the students acknowledged the fact that the Sacrament of Reconciliation helped them to renew themselves. They were also guided to say the Divine Mercy Chaplet and the Rosary with sincere devotion. The Taize prayer was the most beautiful moment where we all placed our personal intentions before the Lord.

The students enjoyed the movie ‘Marcellino pane e vino’. The movie showed the virtue of innocence. On the following day 30th October, retreat preacher guided  the students to  meditate . The Retreat ended with the celebration of the holy Eucharist and a sumptuous lunch. We are very grateful to our sisters and Rev. Fr. Soloman Rai for this wonderful opportunity given to us to love and come closer to God.

 

Prity Bhujel

Class XII

Foundation of the Pre- Primary School Building at Bamunmura – Barasat

Nov21

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On the 17th  November 2016, the Foundation stone for the Pre- Primary School under the Patronage of “ Maria Ausiliatrice” was laid at 10 Mukherjeepara road, Bamunmura Village, Barasat. It was laid by Provincial Sr. Rose Ezarath and blessed by Rev. Fr. Thamacin AR SJ, the director of Arunodoy Barasat. Mr. Taher Ali, the Contractor, workers, the sisters from Dum Dum, Barasat and Aspirantate community together with the aspirants were present. At the end of this beautiful and meaningful ceremony snacks were distributed to all.

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We entrust the building to the Almighty God and the powerful protection and patronage of Mary Help of Mary Help of Christians, the inspirer and guide of the Institute and to St. John Bosco the Founder of the Congregation and to St. Mary Mazzarello the Co- foundress of the Institute.