Don Bosco is honoured at Auxilium Aspirantate  

Feb3

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 Don Bosco Week was organized by the sisters for the postulants and aspirants to prepare themselves for the solemn celebration of Don Bosco feast held on 23rd to 29th January 2016 at Aspirantate Barasat. The week was coloured by composing songs, dance drama, mime, shadow play, quiz, panel discussion and skit. Through these activities the sisters and the candidates imbibed the richness of the spirituality of Don Bosco.

On 30th the Aspirantate together with the campus community celebrated the solemnity of Don Bosco. In the evening the Holy Eucharist was solemnized by Rev. Fr. Mourlin SJ. In his homily he emphasized on the 5 P’s i.e: Promise, Patience, Praise, Provision and Promotion. He urged us to recognize the living presence of Jesus in others through accompaniment.   The entrance dance of the aspirants and the boarders made the Holy Eucharist more solemn. Thereafter the aspirants and boarders paid homage to Don Bosco with their dance, skit and song etc. Sr. Stella in her goodnight congratulated the aspirants and boarders for their performance. The solemn celebration of the feast was culminated by the fellowship meal together.

IMG_7113On 31st January at 2.30 pm, Sport’s Day was organized for the Oratory and NCP children. 85 children were participated in it and few parents’ added joy to this celebration. At the end Sr. Delpina along with the aspirants enacted the visit of Don Bosco to Mornese with his boys. Sweets and cakes were given to all and prizes were distributed to the winners.

Feast day celebration of  Don Bosco & Blessed Laura Vicuna at HCA Vasant Vihar

Feb3

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On 30th January 2016 the feast of the beloved patrons Don Bosco and Blessed Laura vicuna was celebrated in the H.C. Auxilium School Vasant Vihar.

The celebration commenced with a solemn prayer service, offering each and every member of the school to Don Bosco and Blessed Laura Vicuna. This was followed by the offertory and a floral tribute by the sisters and the teachers to these saints. The programme continued with the students of the Bosco and Vicuna House praising their respective patrons highlighting the various aspects of their lives and  singing self composed songs.

The Bosco House Captain highlighted the various aspects of the saint’s life and it was accompanied by the tablo depicting his life. Then the Vicuna House Captain talked about the sacrifices made by Laura Vicuna during her life.

Thereafter, a song sung by the Bosco House and Vicuna House members. The coordinators representing the two Houses, Ms Ushas and Ms Greeshma also gave an inspiring message on this day stating that, St. Don Bosco was a man of his words and his actions. He is the best role model for all of us even in today’s times. We have to imbibe the calm and composed nature of Don Bosco in the darkest hours. Laura’s sacrifice is beyond the understanding of our times, as sacrificing one’s own life is the supreme form of love. As Auxilians, we need to stand up against the wrong, unjust and temptations of life.

Reported by Ms Rita Bakshi

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“Run Jump and play but do not commit sin” says Don Bosco to the young. To mark the Don Bosco feast on 31st January 2016 Sisters organized the Don Bosoc Sports for the Oratory children of H.C.A. Vasant Vihar. The programme began with an opening song of Don Bosco and continued with the various competitions. Every one participated and won prizes. The programme came to an end with the inspiring message of Sr. Teresa Ruben “Love Don Bosco and He will help you to study and build loving relationships with others. Be Cheerful always

REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATION at HCA Vasant Vihar

Feb3

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 On 25th January 2016, Pre-Republic day celebrations were held in HC Auxilium School, Vasant Vihar, to commemorate the 67th Republic Day of our nation. The programme commenced with a welcome speech by the school cultural leader, followed by an inaugural song ‘VANDE MA TARAM ‘  which instilled the feelings of patriotism among the students.

 ‘KAVI SAMMELAN’ competition was held in the school for the first time ever and was applauded and appreciated by the Principal, teachers and the students alike. It was a huge success. Three participants each from the four houses, participated with enthusiasm and recited the poignant poems on patriotism.DSCF2921

Mrs. Neeraj Jain, the Hindi teacher presented a self composed Hindi poem, ‘Netaji Ki Topi’, a satire on today’s politicians and their politics, which was enjoyed by everyone present.

Then was the much awaited Fancy Dress Competition, where the students came dressed up as freedom fighters and recited their slogans.T his was followed by a speech and stage presentation on the Freedom Movement by the students of std VIII.

The first prize for Hindi Recital, ‘KAVI SAMMELAN’ was bagged by Savio House and for the fancy dress competition Bosco House was the winner.

The Day’s programme culminated with the National Anthem sung by the School Cabinet and the audience present.

Reported by Mrs Rita Bakshi

Picnic

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On 25th January 2016, the staff of Auxilium Kalyani went for a picnic to the Science City. They had a happy time viewing the beautiful ambience, screening a program at the space theatre, ride in the cable car which was adventurous and exciting, the Science technology that was very informative, instructive, interesting and enjoyable.

The second stop was at Auxilium Gobra for lunch. Everyone enjoyed a family atmosphere of joy and love. In all things give God thanks.

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Past Pupils of Auxilium Dum Dum Unit honoured Don Bosco

Feb2

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The Past Pupils of Auxilium Dum Dum Unit gathered in ACS Dum Dum to celebrate Don Bosco’s Feast on 31st January 2016. The event was inaugurated by the Local Delegate, Sr. Esther, followed by a speech from the Council Secretary  Mrs. Sanghamitra Bhattacharya on the life of St. John Bosco.  The evening school children listened enthusiastically about of Don Bosco which was narrated in the simplest form and was encouraged to follow the desire of the great saint.

The Past Pupils catered lunch and fruit to 55 evening school children to commemorate the occasion. To mark the event as a memorable one the Past Pupils conducted sports among themselves followed by distribution of prizes in the end.

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Mrs. Chumki Sengupta.

 

Don Bosco is honored at Auxilium Dum Dum

Feb2

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On 31 January 2016, the community of Auxilium Dum Dum celebrated the solemnity of Don Bosco together with the cooperators. Rev Fr. Vincent Mondol SDB, the Provincial bursar presided over the Holy Eucharist at 7.00 am.

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On 31 January 2016, the students of Class VIII organized the Sports Day for the evening school Children at 1 pm. After the organization 9 events followed a short felicitation by the class VIIII students and by the evening school children. Prizes were awarded to the winners and consolation prize to all the participants. Everyone enjoyed the day with Don Bosco.

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The red house celebrated the Feast of Don Bosco their patron saint. The programme commenced with a beautiful prayer service, during which complete Salesian family tree was depicted on stage. This innovative spirit of the red house members made everyone feel that we belong to a great Salesian family.  A skit was based on the theme of Don Bosco’s  mission to love. The plot of the skit revolved around the salvation of a prisoner, Richard. By listening to Don Bosco’s words and preaching’s he was saved and turned to live a good life. It was followed by a dance and a song in gratitude to God for Don Bosco, who loved music, entertainment, enjoyment, and celebration in the  Lord.   Superior Sr. Teresa Adampakallel, was invited on stage to free a dove as a symbol of peace, non violence and most yearned freedom. The programme was well appreciated by everyone present.  Sr. Superior thanked the Red house teachers and students for honoring Don Bosco with great love, expressing his message in such creative way.

Sheeba Pillai –  Cl XI

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Reception of the Sacraments

Feb2

Reception of Sacraments

AUXILIUM KALYANI: By the tireless effort, dauntless spirit and enthusiasm of Sr. Mary Sarkar, 30 children were prepared for the reception of the Sacraments of the Holy Eucharist and 11 for Confirmation. Rt. Rev. Joseph Gomes, bishop Krishnagar administered the Sacraments.

In his brief homily he told the candidates for the Confirmation that they should be the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit and must build their lives on strong faith, stand by it and live by it in all circumstances.

To the first Communicants he said, ‘live by the 4 resolutions of St. Dominic Savio namely, receive the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist regularly; receive the Sacrament of reconciliation in a worthy manner; let Jesus and Mary be best friends and  “Death rather than sin. Nine boarders too received the Sacraments.

NAFMA Edumedym II

Feb1

Group-InagurationNational FMA meeting of 3 sectors of Education, Media and Youth Ministry coined as NAFMA Edumedym  participated by the 3 national coordinators and provincial coordinators, was held in INC  Provincial House  Dum Dum on 28th and 29th January 2016.  The meeting was spearheaded by the Youth Ministry coordinator Sr. Elizabeth Kaniampadickal, in collaboration with Sr. Hilda Braganza the national Media Coordinator and the Sr. Stella Potteparambil the Education coordinator. The historic meeting commenced with an inaugural ceremony  – welcome speech by Sr. Teresa Adampakallel the vice provincial, lighting of the lamp  and  a mini cultural fiesta of song and dance by the students of Auxilium Dum Dum.

DSCN1375The programme then continued with the sharing of experiences : The national youth Ministry coordinator  gave the account of the bicentenary celebrations at Rome and others who participated in the bicentennial celebrations heightened the sharing with their own  distinctive  experiences.  Sr. Stella Potteparambil who participated in  in the world congress on catholic Education on the theme, ’Educating Today and Tomorrow- A renewed  Passion” held at Rome and Castelgandolfo in November 2015 from 18-21 on the occasion of the golden jubilee of the second Vatican Council Declaration Gravissimum educationis and the twenty fifth anniversary of the Catholic Apostolic Constitution  EX Corde Ecclesiae,presented a PPT   on the rich experience  of the entire procedures and the outcome of the meeting.

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After the tea break the national coordinators of 3 sectors presented their report presented at the PCI meeting held on 1-3 September.   The provincial coordinators of Media, Education and Youth Ministry enriched all present with their recounting of the great initiatives accomplished in each province. Sr. Elizabeth George the PCI president was welcomed after the lunch break with a shawl and flowers.  The sharing session continued and Sr. Elizabeth Pothen enlightened the participants on:  how to make our schools exceptional with the tri – characteristics – quality, catholic and Salesian, well establishment of Educating community, the social dimension of Education and introduction of the thinking School academy.  At 3.15  p.m. the participants  engaged themselves in sector –wise meeting  planning  certain tactics  to make all our FMA Schools march as a unified force   transforming them into holistic and qualitative centres.  At 5 p.m. Sr. Elizabeth George the PCI president and provincial of  Guwahati delineated  methodically and clearly the Encyclical letter , “Laudato Si’ of the Holy Father Pope Francis on the care of the common Home, Mother earth through very interesting video clips and power point. The day ended with the Good night talk with   Sr. Runita Borja  Councillor for the youth Pastoral through skype.  Her appreciative words encouraged the participants to do ever better in their respective mission of animating others.  She pinpointed that engagement in education is also an act of mercy and encouraged all to be visible face of mercy through the Salesian assistance,  possessing the oratorian heart.

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The second day’s highlight was an informative and illuminating session on the theme       ‘Merciful interventions in Education” delivered by Fr. Joseph   Thannickal SDB, Phd, Rector and Director Ongoing Formation Centre, Nitika Don Bosco.  He emphasized that the most apt attribute  and expression  of God is that of Mercy.  In his lecture he delineated the various components of being an effective educator :  Education to be pragmatic and realistic  one need to know  and integrate the holistic formula in exposure programmes, Expereince+Reflection+Action = Formation, create mercy centered education, set up merciful educational ambient, educative methodology to pass through mercy test, and do and don’ts to be  kept in mind in living our mission. Sr. Elizabeth Pothen thanked the PCI president  Sr. Elizabeth George for her edifying and unassuming presence and for her well planned session on Laudato si .  After the lunch  the participants had an exciting afternoon – an outing to the Tomb of Blessed Mother Theresa who will be canonized next September,   new market and visit to the shrine of Mary Help of Christians and tea at Auxilium Gobra.  After late supper they assembled again to evaluate and synthesize the outcome of the meeting.  The chroniclers readthe well prepared reportof both the days and the assembly thanked them for their wonderful recording of the events.

Every participant expressed her view  and  they could be summarized in the following points:-  profited much from sharing and  the sessions,the meeting was great resource bank, received practical guidelines, the family spirit experienced with one another and hosting community was marvellous.    The day ended with short thanksgiving ceremony thanking the  PCI for initiation, the 3 coordinators for organization, the INC provincial community for immense hospitality and availability manifested to each member,  the provinces for the  liturgical and prayer moments animation, the participants for their enthusiastic participation and gifting of a token  by INC Province.   So the NAFMA Edumedym II  came to a successful finale with each participant  leaving the sacred ground enthused to commence their combat to actualize the dreams, visions and deliberations’

Reported by Sr. Stella D

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Annual Team Meet

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From 23 – 26 January 2016, 15 Team members of FMA Kolkata Province gathered in the Provincial House, Auxilium Dum Dum for the Annual Team meet. The annual meet commenced with a meaningful moment of prayer. All the Sectors presented the report of the various activities carried out by them throughout the year. The presentation of the evaluation of the project at Province level booted the spirit of the Team members to walk an extra mile in the coming year.  Rest of the days were set apart to plan for the coming year – the vision and programme. The Team members were active, cooperative, and collaborative and open to the ideas and suggestions of one another. The hospitality offered by the community of Dum Dum is praiseworthy.

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