News from Auxilium – Bandel

Sep25

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Spiritual Renewal

A retreat was organized for the catholic students of Auxilium  School Bandel on 15-16 September 2016  at the school. Girls from classes 8-12 participated in the 2day retreat. Rev. Sr. Johns MSMI. animated the retreat and led the girls to a deep experience of Jesus through His Word and his  presence in the holy Eucharist.  It was like a ‘Mary’-like experience of sitting the feet of Jesus and listening to his every Word.

The retreat started at 8:30 am with praying the rosary. During these days we found answers to our questions from the Bible and were strengthened spiritually. Sr. Johns taught us the importance of short prayers such as “Jesus Mary, Joseph. I love you save souls” and to say “In the name of Jesus for the Glory of God” before we do anything.  Luke 1:35 says, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you and the power of the Most High will overshadow you”. She said that these prayers make us feel spiritually stronger and closer to God. The retreat ended with the reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation the Holy Eucharist.

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MERCY IN ACTION CAMP

On 19 and 20 September 2016, a two-day ‘Day Camp’ was organised at Auxilium Convent School, Bandel, for Catholic students of classes VI-VIII on the theme of ‘Mercy in Action’. The camp was conducted by Brother Lawrence Mondal SDB. 85 students attended the camp and they were divided into seven groups with a group leader. Various activities, games and contests were conducted among the groups such as puzzles, colouring, poster making, balloon contest, crosswords etc. based on corporal and spiritual works of mercy, Mother Teresa and Divine Mercy The students also tapped their feet to various action songs and enjoyed beautiful videos. The students were awarded according to the merit they received for various competitions. The programme was an overall success. We learnt how to be merciful in life and about leadership skills and team spirit.

Celebrations at Auxilium Convent School, Barasat

Sep23

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Teacher’s Day

On 3rd September, squeezing timeout of their hectic schedules, the teachers and the students alike put up with a wonderful Teacher’s Day. It harped on love and respect with which teachers nurture the students and aimed at conveying some talent gratitude towards their pedagogues. It was an analgam of the tiny todders rhyming song, older one’s mellifluous notes, a modern dance and a bid to reminiscise the past days of class twelve. With a final dash of matching steps, the event was a note of unmatched love to our pedagogues who follow the great legend Dr. Sarvapalli Radakrishnan. This event which had surely been a success was only due to the ardent efforts of our Principal Sr. Clara Saminathan.

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Foundation Day & Gratitude Day

On 5th August, 2016 the students of Auxilium Convent School Barasat gathered in the Auditorium to celebrate Foundation Day as well as the Gratitude Day. The celebration started with the lighting of the lamp accompanied by a melodious song, a speech thanking the sisters and the offering of fragrant flowers bouquets and hand – made cards and prayer dance performed by the students of Middle School. A heartwarming song “you raise me up” and an instrumental performance conveyed the feeling of gratitude. These performances were followed by a PowerPoint presentation dedicated to Sr. Superior. A dance performance rejuvenated us all. Thus the programme came to an end with the smiling faces of the students.

Mayurakshi Chaudhuri

 Class IX – B

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AUXI AURA GIUBILEO D’ ARGENTO -INTER SCHOOL FEST

It was on the morning of 12th August 2016 when seventeen schools along with the host school merged together into the epitome of the grand celebration of Auxi Aura Giubileo D’ Argento. The school pathway was embellished with the school flags of the different schools who entered the fest to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of the school.

By afternoon the games were over and then the participants had to assemble to the auditorium for the last on stage event Auxie Tape. All the schools were in a festive mood and in the heart of hearts were anxious about the results of the events. Soon after the event got over, the audience were entertained by the Boys Dance put up by the high School boys. This special performance was like a topping on the cake of Auxi Aura. Not only did they groove to the beats but also lifted the audience to their heels.

By 10 o’clock at night the fest was finally over. The tired yet exuberant students headed their way back home leaving the celebration Auxi Aura Giubileo D’ Argento a successful and memorable one.

Aishwarya Biswas

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RECOLLECTION DAY HELD at HC Auxilium, R.K.Puram

Sep22

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To experience God’s Mercy and in preparation for the provincial community day, half day recollection  was organized by the communities of R.K. Puram and Vasant Vihar jointly on 17th September 2016. 24 catholic teachers of the school participated in the service conducted at Holy Child Auxilium, R.K. Puram. The programme consisted of a Talk by Fr. Joe Arimpoor sdb, Reconciliation service with facilities for individual confessions, and Holy Mass. The whole programme took place from 8am-11am. in an atmosphere of silence and recollection. Fr. Joe spoke on living out mercy by not hoisting the FLAG (Fear, Loss – sadness, Anger, Guilt). Guilt was considered as a common denominator in the FLAG. When it is hoisted, you can be in danger and the lowering of the FLAG (before sunset!) is your decision, he said. Learn to “put a pause button” when you get angry, he added. The day’s programme was concluded with the Holy Mass. During the homily he invited everyone to be rooted in Christ and be nourished by the Word of God in order to be fruitful in our ministry. The teachers expressed their gratitude for the spiritual help given and requested to have similar programmes monthly.

Canonization of  St. Teresa of Kolkata

Sep19

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On 4th September as the day dawned there was great enthusiasm and the air was filled with joy. At 6.30 a.m. all the religious communities of Simultala Barasat and some families, gathered in Queen of the Mission Convent to begin the procession in honour of Mother Teresa who was canonized on that day by Pope Francis at Rome.

Mother Teresa.jpgThe statue of Mother Teresa was well decorated and carried by the minor seminarians; each community had placards and banners with the maxims of Mother Theresa. The procession ended in Auxilium Convent Barasat followed by solemn Eucharistic celebration, con celebrated by three priests Fr. Francis Koikara SJ, Fr. Leo Jeyraj and Fr. Thamasin SJ. Mother Teresa..jpg In his homily Fr. Thamasin S.J. highlighted the qualities of Mother Theresa Especially her humility, love for Jesus, which enabled her to go out of her way to serve the poor and destitute.  He also encouraged the assembly to have total trust in God and his providence like Mother Theresa. The animation of the Eucharistic celebration was a joint venture of all the religious communities.

Fr. Thamasin thanked each and  every one who contributed for the success of this celebration. After Mass soft drinks were distributed to all and all went home rejoicing with the universal church for the gift of this new great saint and a strong desire to imitate her virtues. In the afternoon the community watched live telecast of the canonization ceremony.

 

   Visit to Bridha Ashram –Kathmandu

Sep17

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On 06 September the boarders and the sisters visited the old age home at Pashupati, Kathmandu. We arrived safely. We had a view of the old age home at Pushpati. It was a pathetic scene to see more than 200 hundred old men and women who are totally depend on others. It was founded by Mother Teresa but later the Government took over and now it is under the Administration of Nepal government. Two Missionary Sisters of Charity have generously offered themselves to serve these rejected people. We were glad to meet the Sisters and get sufficient information about them. Some of the boarders courageously moved to mingle with them and others were busy entertaining them with songs. They enjoyed the company of the children and sisters. Before we left the place Sr. Superior was happy to offer them  a carton of biscuits .Then we proceeded to another old age home known as “Shanti Bhawan” run by the Missionaries of Charity. We were happy to see this group of people well cared for by the  MC nuns. As soon we reached the old people came to meet us from their cells. They were very excited and some of them began to dance with us. We entertained them with songs and our presence. We presented a carton of biscuits for them. We hope that our presence made some difference in their life.Visit.JPG

The Sisters took us to their convent at Mitrapark. We spent some time with them. The MC Sisters were happy with our visit. It was a memorable day for us. We cherish these moments as we recall the words of Jesus, “Whatsoever you do to the least of my brother you do unto me”.

Auxi Family –  From Mornese to Thecho

Sep17

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Community Day was celebrated on 3-4 September at Thecho with the theme “Make Thecho into Mornese”.  Four weeks of spiritual preparation was a challenge taken from the spirituality of Mother Mazzarello namely  “Let’s go to Mazzarelli, the house of Mother Mazzarello’s birth, Let’s go to Valponasca where a little window bears witness to the contemplative glance of Maria Domenica, Let’s go to collegio to find a well in the courtyard, symbol of the life, struggle and purification of communion in the spirit of ‘Vado io, facio io’,  Let’s go to the work room to lend our ear to the question of Mary Mazzarello “what time is it?”

In this year of mercy we were called to be “Merciful like the Father”. Often it was more demanding and challenging while dealing with the children of  different temperaments. At the same time we would enjoy their laughter’s and active presence. As part of the celebration, we had ‘a day with the Lord’ and all the children had an opportunity to approach the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

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Sr. Maria Goretti led us in prayer followed by the offering of flowers to each other as a sign of forgiveness and peace. We entered the chapel in procession holding a heart with Sr. Supeior in front. Sr. Arockia Aruna led us in prayer. The Eucharistic celebration presided over by Rev. Fr. Florence Demta SDB the rector of Siddhipur began with a thanksgiving chant and an introduction by Sr. Abhai Kishori Minj.  In his homily Fr. Florence spoke on community life and family Spirit. After the Mass the children greeted everyone with festive song. It was followed by a sumptuous meal together with all the invitees. In the evening colorful pomps and a cultural programme were put up. Sr. Superior appreciated the lively performances and invited the boarders to keep up the spirit of Mornese. Sr. Superior gave a surprising gift to all the boarders and encouraged them to go ahead in life with confidence in the spirit of “Vado io”.

 

Teacher’s Day celebration at Auxilium Kalyani

Sep17

 

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Auxilium Convent, Kalyani began 05 September 2016 with a touch of the Almighty through participation in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at 7 a.m. It was attended by all the teachers, and presided over by Rev. Fr. Siby sdb whose brief homily enabled us realize who a true teacher is in the person of Jesus who came as a teacher par excellence, not to speak but to show. It was also a co-incidence of the canonization of Mother Teresa of Kolkata, a model teacher who taught the dignity of human life. Fr. Siby linked examples of Don Bosco, Mother Mazzarello and our Blessed Mother to be co-creators sharing in the creation of God, in the ministry of teaching, healing and leading.

kalyaniThe students expressed their love and gratitude to their teachers through speeches, songs, skit dance and poems. Classes III and IV concluded the program through a play,  ‘Tumi Nirmolo Koro” depicting the life of St. Teresa of Kolkata. Miss Nita Das thanked all the students for their wonderful performance, reminding them of the significance of this happy day. She said, “A Teacher takes a Hand, opens a Mind and touches a heart”.

 

 

JUBILEE BELLS AND CELEBRATIONS at Auxilium Najafgarh

Sep15

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The Golden Jubilee bells pealed all around Najafgarh and they resounded the FMA houses of New Delhi with a grand Jubilee celebration of Sr. Elizabeth Joseph’s 50 years of faithful fidelity to her vocation and dedicated service in God’s Vineyard especially among the Youth and Ex-students. The real meaning of community communion, family spirit and sisterly love among the members were typically seen and experienced on the day of celebration 13th September 2016 at Auxilium, Najafgarh.  This was a unique celebration, the FMA communities came prepared in various ways and at 11 am the Trinitarian community of Najafgarh gave warm welcome to each and every one who came to join the celebration.

Twelve priests concelebrated the Holy Eucharist main celebrant being Rev. Fr. K.A Joseph SDB the rector of Don Bosco Najafgarh.  During his homely he highlighted on  the call of God to each one of us and how we have to respond to His call by our life of fidelity and faithfulness in His service, quoting from the scripture passages  Lev.25: 1-17, Letter to the  Ephesians 1: 3-14 and Jn. 15: 1-8.

After the holy Mass there was the felicitation and cultural programme put up by the Auxilium Snehalaya children with their rhythmic steps and melodious singing. Sr. Elizabeth with joy filled heart and profound gratitude to God appreciated and expressed her gratitude for everything that was done to mark this day a memorable one. It was indeed a day of blessing and the day to look at the past, to relive the present with love and renew and reconstruct the future for God’s Kingdom.  After the festal meal all greeted each other and parted for their destination thanking and praising God for this wonderful day.

 

Teacher’s Day celebration at Auxilium New Chumta

Sep13

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Teacher’s Day was celebrated on 5th September 2016  at Auxilium Convent School New Chumta, The students expressed their  love and  gratitude towards their teachers through a cultural program.  The prayer moments were animated by the students of Class X. The cultural program consisted of festal songs, dances and skits. At the conclusion of the program  Ms. Namika Lama, the class teacher of Cl. X. thanked the students for organizing the day’s function.  She told the  students in today’s competitive world not to do things to compete with the others only but just be yourselves and do your best as much as you can to achieve your purpose of life which God has planned for you.  At the end all dispersed to their homes filled with contentment and happiness.

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