Media Week Celebration

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Auxilium, Barasat Media club celebrated the media week from 24 – 28 November 2014. It began with speech competition on the topic “Don Bosco’s influence on young people” which was organised by the Literary Club where Blue house bagged the maximum number of points by exhibiting their flair language. It was followed by a brain – storming quiz competition organized jointly with Quiz and debate club, and Yellow House stood out as the winner. On 26 November, a skit writing competition was arranged on the topic – Miracles of Don Bosco. Along with these, on 27 November, a competition on Impromptu music was organised by the Music club, where Blue house stood out as the ‘Best’. These competitions of the week also topped the house points to a great extent.

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Inauguration – 2nd Batch DB Tech Training at Auxilium, Gobra

Nov30

DB Tech Training

 On 25th November 2014, Auxilium, Gobra had the joy of Inaugurating the 2nd batch DB Tech Training with 35 students. Rev.Fr. Anil Toppo, the assistant Parish priest of Auxilium Parish –Gobra inaugurated the event. Sisters, teachers Sir Bablu Mondal, Sir Mark Keelan, Sir Samudra Saikat Dey and the students were present for the occasion.

Sr. Sherley K.M, the centre coordinator, took the initiative of hosting the inaugural programme. It commenced a prayer moment and the lighting of the lamp. Rev.Fr. Anil Toppo, the chief Guest of the day said that the purpose of the DB Tech Training is to offer to the young people a dignified life. With the help of a power point presentation he showed how to proceed to the level of excellence in the matter of job as well as to have a big dream for their life.  Superior Sr. Francesca Ekka in her talk presented the life of Don Bosco and his accomplishments to help young people to proceed towards their goal to live a dignified life in the society.  Sir. Samudra Saikat Dey incharge of Hospitality sector motivated the students and spoke about the need to work with joy, sincerity and diligence. Mr. Prasanto Hazra and Ms Mamta Ekka, the 1st batch students shared their inspiring experience. The programme ended with the singing of the National Anthem.

Mr. Bablu

The Annual Exhibition

Nov28

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The Annual Exhibition was held at Auxilium Convent School, Dum Dum from 27 – 28 November 2014. Rev. Fr. Hermil D’Souza, the Parish Priest of St. Patrick Church inaugurated the Exhibition. In his inspiring speech he elaborated the essence and value of success through a story ‘The Pianist’ and appealed to the children to be disciplined, determined and hard working to enhance the human quality.  The presence of Provincial Sr. Maria Pettayil and Superior Sr. Teresa Adampakallel encouraged the students.

The theme of the exhibition was “General, Scientific and Mathematical Innovation.” It was to encourage the innate scientific and creative attitude in our young students.

The Junior School showcased informative and attractive models by the Hindi, English, Science and Social Studies departments. The dazzling array of art and craft presentation was eye catching to the visitors.

The exhibit put up by the senior school was extremely instructive and educational.

The Maths exhibition was able to generate tremendous interest among the visitors with ingeniously made models such as “3D figures using geometrical shapes” and Angels with clock models”. There was also a series of brain storming puzzles and games.

The Computer exhibition was also a crowd-puller with interesting working models and projects on Artificial Intelligence and Robots, modern gadgets, Microprocessor, modern computer etc.

The Biology exhibition enthralled the visitors with working models on topics such as Stem cell model, DNA fingerprinting, structure of the Kidney, ODON device, breaking of the egg shell, Brain model, and The ECG machine model etc.

The Chemistry exhibition portrayed informative models such as Potato circuit , Dancing sodium, making Rayon synthetic fabric, Smoke without fire, Boiled cake, Rainbow in the glass, Nuclear Power Plant, Volcanic eruption, Magic drinks, Elephant’s toothpaste ,Criminal World- Artificial blood and fire fighting etc.

The Physics department showcased working models of Interference of light, Working of a WAP7 model, Water level Indicator, Electronic doorbell, Solar eclipse, Young double slit experiment, expansion of gases, Rainwater Gauge and working model of revolution of Mangalyaan around Mars etc.

Geography and History department aptly portrayed by models and charts such as Drought, Bhopal Gas Tragedy, Irrigation, water treatment method, Green Revolution, Ancient history and modern cities of  India etc.

The English Bengali and Hindi departments took the theme of the exhibition to a creative and literary level by way of charts and models depicting the Creative genius of writers like William Shakespeare and Rabindranath Tagore.

The Economics and Commerce exhibition highlighted the India’s strides towards a Developed stage, Developing township, Smart city, From traditional economy to modern economy ,Banking and finance as service sector and Accounting effect in birds view of a modern club activity.

To mark the Bicentenary of Don Bosco’s Birth, the catechism students exhibited saying of Don Bosco and Time line on Don Bosco.

In the apostolic Exhortation Pope Francis says “The Joy of the Gospel fills the heart and lives of all, who encounter Jesus”. Heeding his invitation the YCS put on display the message of Jesus.

All the working models and activities were highly appreciated by the visitors, Parents, Students Past and Present.

The parents who visited the exhibition appreciated the exhibition in the subsequent words.

Mrinmoy Roy “What an exhibition! This is really mind blowing performance of the students. This type of programme really need for overall development of the students”.

Rupak Sarkar “Simply Excellent” very well organized, highly informative and nicely demonstrated. I have learnt a lot.

Deepak S.Rawat “Very well done by the entire student from primary to Senior Classes.  Amazing, work done ! Cheers!!!”

Mousumi Mallick “Very very nice and fabulous presentations. Students are very smart and hard working and teachers are also active and hard working.”

Namrata Dutta “An innovative and brilliant perception well displayed!”

Bhattacharyya “The Physics, Chemistry and the K.G. were the best.”

Sr. Kanchan

National CRI meet

Nov28

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The National CRI meet was held on 21st – 23rd November 2014 at St. Anne Generalate, Ranchi. It was conducted by the CRI team, on the theme “ The Consecrated life”. 254 participants from different congregations were present for the Seminar. It was inaugurated with a short prayer, animated by Fr. Joe Mannath SDB, the National Secretary of the CRI. The Auxiliary Bishop of Ranchi Rt. Rev. Theodor Mascarenus declared opened the seminar with his short message on the theme of the day. He exhorted us to be people of prayer.

Fr. Joe, the resource person of the day, dealt on the topic ‘Psycho-Sexual Integration’. He highlighted the different stages of Psycho, Sexual development and the types of abuses.

The second day began with the celebration of the solemn Holy Eucharist, presided over by the National CRI President, Rev Fr. V.M. Thomas SDB, the Provincial of Guwahati Province. In the homily, he quoted the message of Pope Francis, “Spirit filled evangelizers with the fragrance of the Gospel. He urged us to be the smell of the sheep, the living of the Gospel in words and actions, the living memorial of Jesus and to be seekers of God.”

In his sessions Fr. V.M. Thomas mentioned that the consecrated life is a gift to the Church and to the world. He gave us some practical tips, how to be effective in our mission, likewise: creative fidelity, net working, reflection, taking risks, daring, determination, faith and will power.

On the last day the session was on celibacy by Fr. Joe, who led us into a deeper understanding of the topic. At the end of the session there was a short thanksgiving for all the resourceful persons. Sr. Linda Mary, the Mother General of the daughters of St. Anne was highly appreciated for her hospitality. She encouraged us to live our consecrated life to the full.

Since it was the feast of Christ the King, we had a thanksgiving Mass solemnized by Rt. Rev.Theodor Mascarenus, the auxiliary Bishop of Ranchi. In the afternoon we participated in the solemn Eucharistic procession in honour of Christ the King. During Adoration to the Blessed Sacrament, the year of the consecrated life was officially declared opened, by Auxiliary Bishop of Ranchi Rt. Rev. Telesphor Bilung, in the name of his eminence cardinal Telesphor Toppo.

It was a memorable day for all especially for us 20 Salesian sisters from 3 provinces, Chennai, Kolkata and Mumbai who participated for the first time. It was really an amazing and eye opening sessions on how to live our consecrated life.

We are grateful to our dear Sr. Provincial Sr. Maria Pettayil for giving us the opportunity to attend this course and supporting us with her prayers.

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Ranchi

 48th World Communication Day Celebration

Nov28

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St. Mary’s Convent School, Geyzing celebrated the 48th World Communication Day on the given theme “Communication at the service of an Authentic Culture of Encounter.”

In the field of communication, we cannot forget the greatest communicator St. John Bosco, with his ability to dialogue with the rich and the poor, powerful and powerless, young and old, along with his natural tendency to enter into relationships with everyone. The world knows the greatest Saint who devoted his life for the good of the young. He was the best communicator who was able to speak and communicate with the most fragile human beings, ‘The Youth.’

So as a part of the bicentenary celebrations of Don Bosco’s birth St. Mary’s Convent School carried out proposed programme meaningfully on the theme “ Don Bosco- A Good Communicator”. Various activities were conducted in the school keeping in mind the above theme.

Students drew the beautiful portraits of Don Bosco and prepared posters on the maxims of Don Bosco. They not only prepared them but also promised to act according to the maxims of Don Bosco and walk in the footsteps of the great saint.

During the morning assembly the students of class IX presented the advertisement on Don Bosco coming to St. Mary’s School and telling the children to run, jump, and shout but not to sin.

The programme ended with a happy note and a promise in everyone’s heart that the shadow lines which are drawn but invisible can only be erased through communication and in order to be a good communicator one can follow the golden footsteps of St. John Bosco, who was able to unite natural aptitude and gifts of grace in the service of the young through His gift of communication.

The motive behind organising this programme was to help the youth to achieve good communication skills and to illustrate the charism and works of St. John Bosco, the founder of the Salesians. We hope that the world will be filled with a heart just like of St. Don Bosco.

General Chapter XXIII Transmission

Nov24

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The Transmission of General Chapter XXIII for the animators of the Province took place at the Provincial House, Dum Dum from 23 – 24 November 2014. The meeting commenced by invoking the assistance and enlightenment of the Holy Spirit

Provincial Sr. Maria helped the group to enter into the Emmaus experience through the Lectio Divina with the help of the painting of Sr. Elda Broilo consists of three scenes which speak of listening, meeting and decision to continue the journey.

The participants of the transmission entered into the digital world so much so within a short span of time the Chapter events were lived in a vivid manner. It was presented in a creative way the experiences of the Chapter members, the messages of Mother General etc through the power point presentation. The reflections made on the Chapter theme were presented in a nut shell inviting us to re-live the charism  of our Institute  with creative fidelity making it relevant for  the young people of  today.

The day was enriched with the presentation of the synthesis of the Acts of the GCXXIII and the various modifications made on the articles of the Constitutions. The importance of colloquy was dealt in an elaborate manner to highlight the significance and importance of it for our community building and for a fruitful apostolate with the young people of today. The animators expressed their sincere appreciation and thanked Provincial Sr. Maria Pettayil and Sr. Elizabeth Valliyil for their availability and making it possible for us to have a lived experience of the Chapter.

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Twin Celebrations held

Nov24

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The culmination of the month long earnest spiritual pilgrimage on the theme, “Be a Home that evangelizes and witnesses to the young people of today” made by each community of Kolkata province reached its climax during the dual celebration of the provincial community day and the Golden jubilee of Sr. Alice Olikal, Sr. Anna Varkey, Sr. Rose Simon and Sr. Teresa Varkey from the Province of  Guwahati on 21- 22 November  at Provincialate, Dum Dum.

The celebrations kicked off with the Vigil service on the theme of the Provincial Community Day   prepared by the community of Vasant Vihar.  Sr. Maria Pettayil, the provincial brought in, a symbolic home accompanied by all the animators with placards defining 22  characteristics of a home in procession to place them at the feet of our Blessed Mother.  The prayer service was a deep reflection on the home and challenges faced by the young people of today and an expression of thanksgiving to God for the gift of our Provincial Sr.Maria.  The transition that took place was to the land of fun and frolic with the arrival of two fantastic clowns played by Sr. Elizabeth Joseph and Sr. Anand Tirkey who made everyone present to be nimble to dance and prance round. The humorous games and competitions conducted by Sr. Leelamma Palliparambil made the hall vibrate with fun, joy and laughter. Prizes were distributed to the winners of various games, quiz competition on Sr. Angela Vallese, for the study of the Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium and for the news reporting.

Provincial expressed her gratitude to each member of the province for their very gift and for their contribution to the growth of the Province.  It was followed by the inauguration of the exhibition of charts, posters and portraits done for the death centenary celebration of Sr. Angela Vallese and the various activities carried by each community. The next inauguration was the display of the House productions. The meal which followed was varied and delicious prepared by various close by communities.  The day drew to a close with the festal greetings to Sr. Maria by Sr. Teresa Adampackallel, the vice Provincial.

On 22nd November 2014 dawned with the chiming of the golden bells announcing the jubilee celebrations of our four sisters filling everyone’s mind with vibrations of gratitude.  The Morning Prayer prepared by the sisters of New Chumta was an overflow of gratitude for the 4 sisters who have served the Lord for half a century.

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The Eucharistic celebration presided over by Archbishop Most Rev.Thomas D’Souza and concelebrated by Rev. Fr. Nirmol Gomes SDB, the Provincial of Kolkata and other twelve priests was solemnized with the contribution of various communities. In his homily the Archbishop drew the message  from his visit to the Holy land comparing the dead sea and the sea of Galilee, giving the message that which overflows enhances life and that which is stagnant is destructive for life.   He said that the Sea of Galilee represents the life of the jubilarians   whose testimonial life benefitted many.  He concluded his homily quoting the address of Pope Francis to Mother General and Chapter members exhorting us to be relevant, for today’s young people.

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The felicitation programme consisting of song, speeches, dances, tele-movie on the life of the jubilarians by sisters, students, candidates, past pupils was beautifully anchored by Sr. Basanti Ekka. Sr. Anna Varkey on behalf of the jubilarians expressed her gratitude. The celebration drew its curtains with a fraternal agape hosted by the community of Dum Dum.

Sr. Stella P.

Preparation begins to be His own for ever

Nov17

On 14 November 2014, 10 young and vibrant sisters from Chennai Province and 5 from Kolkata Province arrived at Sacred Heart Novitiate, Ranchi to commence their preparation to be His own forever. At their arrival a traditional welcome was given to each of them and offered a flower each. It was followed a thanksgiving moment in the Chapel for the safe journey.

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The Official welcome ceremony and the inauguration of the 1st phase of the Second Novitiate took place in the evening in the presence of the sisters of the two communities – Mazzarello Convent and Sacred Heart Novitiate. Sr. Philomena P animated the prepared prayer service on the theme “The Potter and the clay.” The sisters were reminded of the article No.98 of the Constitutions which speaks about the importance of the second novitiate. The sisters were called to reflect on the purpose and plan of the clay in the potter’s hand, and submit completely to His will, so that He will mould them to be best vessel as He pleases.

Sr. Mukta

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Welcome Back! We are glad to have you with us.

Nov17

After the completion of the eight-week General Chapter XXIII, with the theme “Being today with young people a home that evangelizes”, Provincial Sr. Maria Pettayil and Sr. Elizabeth Valliyil are back in the Province. The Community of Dum Dum along with the school children accorded them a warm welcome this morning at 9.00 am.

Leaders of tomorrow

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On 16 November 2014, 45 NCP Children participated in the input session on NCP Leadership at Auxilium Dum Dum. Priyanka Yadav the President of NCP welcomed the resource person Mr.Debarshi Bhowmick from Barasat by a bouquet of flowers. The aim of the programme was to bring forth the leadership qualities of the children.