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Come & See

Oct5

The Province level Come & See programme was held at Auxilium Convent School, Barasat from 26th to 30th September 2017. It was organized by Sr. Shanti Tirkey, the vocation pastoral in charge and Sr. Leelamma Palliparambil, the animator of the aspirantate.  There were 50 young girls and 8 sisters from 11 communities, two novices and 7 aspirants who took active part in it.

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The programme commenced with the inauguration ceremony at 5.30 pm.  All the participants entered with a flower in their hand, symbolizing the beauty in the Lord’s Vineyard with differences like a beautiful garden with variety of flowers.  Sr. Elizabeth Valliyil, the provincial counselor and the animator of Auxilium Convent School, Bandel represented Provincial Sr. Rose Ezarath.  On behalf of Sr. Rose she welcomed everybody and enlightened the young girls with her inaugural speech on the call of God.

On 27th the Holy Mass was at 6.30 a.m in Auxilium Aspirantate, Bamunmura.  Rev. Fr. Sunit Kiro the principal of Don Bosco, Lilua presided over the Mass. During his talk explained the four ways of living the life: Christian living, Family life, Religious life and Single life.  He told to choose the life where one will find real happiness.  During the next session Sr. Leelamma Palliparambil and Sr. Delpina Teresa Bag spell out to the girls, the call of God with the help of video clips presenting the different personages in the Bible and by animating creative games and questionnaires.

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On the following day the Holy Mass was animated by Fr. Nirmal Jamreet Toppo SDB, the journalist from the community of Bhatanagar.  He spoke about the different challenges one face in following the Lord.  He put forward his own vocational journey which made the girls very enthused in discerning their vocation.

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The third day was animated by Sr. Shanti Tirkey and Sr. Julita Kujur.  They presented to the girls the charism and mission of the Institute and the Province mission through PPT and Video clips. In the afternoon girls were invited to evaluate the programme.  In the evening there was facility for approaching the sacrament of reconciliation.  During the concluding Eucharistic celebration Fr. Tomy SDB appreciated the programme and congratulated the girls for choosing to be the part of the come and see programme.  After the communion the participants expressed their gratitude to God and to all the sisters by singing a thanksgiving

Formation    Program  at Dum Dum

Aug26

Formation workshop II - 2015 - blogIt was a significant and happy moment when the most vibrant group of the FMA province belonging to the Profession group 1979 – 1987 commenced their 2 day FMA Formative Program at the Provincial House, Dum Dum on 21st August.  With a brief introduction from Sr. Teresa Adampakallel, the group was ushered to the community hall at the melodious tune of the SWAGATHAM!   Sr. Rose Ezarath, our provincial welcomed the group and thanked them for the contributions they make in their communities. Quoting the words of Pope Francis,” Because of your consecration, the Church is holier. Extend your gaze, broaden your vision. Where there is consecrated life, there is joy”, she invited us to walk the path of holiness according to the charism of the Institute ‘How mysticism came into the Church was an invitation for us to realize to a greater extent that Religious Life is a great gift and that we got to make God grow in us and become God cantered persons. Each individual has a vocation. Sr. Rose simply asked us “What’s the purpose of my vocation ? Yes, don’t wake the world; rather wake ourselves first and then our own communities in small ways. She briefly dwelt with the XXIII Chapter Document: Address of Pope Francis at the Audience given to the Chapter members on Nov. 8, 2014.  The PPT on “witness of Joy” enabled us to live our consecrated life to the full with renewed joy and commitment. The sessions on “Middle Adulthood” from   Formation Programme by Sr. Teresa Adampakallel enabled the sisters to deepen and appreciate the beauty of this stage of life. The groups were enthusiastic in sharing their success stories.

The sessions by Fr. Sajeev SJ based on the theme “Relationship with God, with self and with the community” have the taken the group into a reflective and thought provoking journey to make religious life joyful and meaningful. Through a few video clippings Fr. Sajeev helped the group realize that consecrated life is possible if lived in generous giving, total commitment and trust in God. He encouraged the participants to adopt the giraffe language “Giving and receiving”-Non-violent communication rather than jackal language “naming and blaming, violent communication, to enjoy community life which is more pleasant and peace loving.

The timely group discussions kept the groups more active and alive giving valuable contributions to enrich one another towards a joyful consecrated life.

We thank our Mother Provincial Sr. Rose Ezarath, Sr. Teresa Adam and her team for organising this programme for us and giving us this wonderful opportunity attend.

Sr. Maria P. & Sr. Geraldine B.