MAZZARELLO HOME MONSADA: 110^th birth anniversary of Bl. Laura Vicuna was celebrated with much enthusiasm and love. The celebration started with a vigil service.

On 22^nd January, the Holy Eucharist was solemnized with various initiatives. The celebrant Rev. Fr. K.V. James SDB in his homily enumerated the qualities of Laura which is appropriate for the young girls of today and invited the assembly to do everything with right intention to become great  like Bl. Laura.

The celebration continued throughout the day. In the afternoon various games were conducted for the children. Winners were awarded with prizes.In the evening boarders staged a short programme comprised of enactment of the life of Bl. Laura Vicuna and the recitation of self-composed poems.  Sr. Valsa Kallirikumkalayil, the animator of the community in her concluding message encouraged the children to follow the good example of Laura. She added let Jesus be our strength in all circumstances.

AUXILIUM NEW CHUMTA 

The Celebration began with a solemn Morning Worship. The introduction and chanting of the Psalms was animated by Srs. Nilam Kindo and Angela Kerketta. This celebration continued with the Holy Eucharist and the programmes of the students and the boarders. 

 In the school at 10.00 a.m. the students of Blue House honoured their patron saint with a stage programme. It started with the prayer service followed by prayer dance, skit, songs and dance. The skit on Laura Vicuna enlightened the audience to love Jesus and Mary more than anything.  At the end Sr. Theresa Vettuvazhiyil, the animator congratulated the Blue House and exhorted everybody to follow the footstep of Laura Vicuna.

At 6.30 p.m. the Holy Eucharist was solemnized by Fr. Michael Cruz SFX. In his homily he highlighted the meaning of love and urged the children to be like Laura Vicuna in obedience to the parents and to the sisters and to face the reality of life with prayers and penance. Soon after Mass a short programme was staged by the boarders. The choreography and the play let inspired the audience to give their total love to God through our witnessing life and to praise Him at all times.  At last Fr. Michael appreciated the active presence of the sisters and congratulated the children for their good performance. He encouraged the boarders to make best use of their time and talents.

JUMAIKELA: On 15^th December 2013 at 11.00 am, the Volunteer Health Workers (VHW) assembled for Christmas gathering for the first time. It started with short prayer service followed by dance and songs.

Sr. Rose Kureekattu, the animator of the community in her Christmas message said, “Jesus’ first mission was to heal the sick.  In the same way you have volunteered yourself to serve people.  Acquire the attitude of Jesus and do everything with love and in the name of Jesus.”

Mr. Suresh Toppo, the supervisor of VHW then shared his own experience in preparing oneself to welcome baby Jesus at Christmas.  He said every evening they gathered in prayer and at the end of it every member kept aside a hand full of straw to prepare a beautiful stable for Jesus.  He categorized Christians into four groups.  He said, “I call the first group ‘New Christians’ because they come to Church only on Christmas Vigil to show their new clothes.  Second group is called seasonal Christians, they come to church for some occasions only.  The third group is known as Mendhak (frog) Christians.  The frogs make noise only during the rainy season.  In the same way the people who belong to this group come to the church only when something happens to their life.  And the fourth one is called regular visitors.  All of us can find ourselves in any one of these groups.  Let us become daily visitors of the Lord that He may find a worthy place in our heart when He comes at Christmas night.” The celebration was concluded with a festive meal prepared by the sisters.

Sr. Shanti Tirkey

10^th October, 2013 witnessed a great joy and jubilation at Auxilium Convent, Kalyani as the golden bell rang ‘Congratulations Sr. Maria Sarkar’. The celebration of the Holy Eucharist commenced at 10.30 a.m. was presided over by   Rt. Rev. Joseph Suren Gomes SDB, bishop of Krishnagar and concelebrated by 10 priests. In his homily the bishop congratulated and thanked Sr. Maria Sarkar for her fifty years of committed service as FMA. During the Mass she renewed her vows expressing her joy of being faithful to the Divine Master. Loud applause was echoed in the church as the bishop crowned Sr. Maria with golden crown.

Sr. Maria Sarkar expressed her gratitude to one and all as the little ones of Auxilium Kalyani took their rhythmic steps and the choir sang a hymn of thanks.

A good number of FMAs, Adoration Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, family members, and religious from the neighbouring communities, candidates, friends and well wishers shared their joy with Sr. Maria. The Eucharistic banquet was followed by a fellowship meal.