BARASAT- KSSDS: On 6^th April 2014, a free health camp was organized at Mazzarello Home Monsada by the KSSDS (Kolkata Salesian Sisters Development Society) under the leadership of Sr. Leelamma Palliparambil, the coordinator of Social Ministry in the Province. The close collaborators were Sr. Sherley Kalapurayil, Mrs. Rita Das, Dr. Prodip Chakroborty, Dr. Uday and sisters from the community of Monsada.

The patients eagerly waited for this day so that the doctors could relieve them from their physical ailments. The Medical Camp started at 11.00 am and ended at 3.00 pm successfully.

It was a day of knowing, understanding and realizing   the pathetic medical conditions of the rural areas of West Bengal and our little effort to solve their problems.

On 22^nd December 2013, was a day of joy and thrill for the Staff, Spoken English students, Bridge school students, IGP women and for all our friends. The day marked with two great events: Christmas celebration and the Valedictory session of Communicative English.

276 people gathered together to celebrate the feast of Christmas.  The celebration was consists of carols, dances and the Christmas message.  Mothers took pride to dress their children with Santa’s dress. The Oratorians and the candidates danced with rhythmic steps to welcome Jesus our Saviour. The seminary brothers enthralled the audience with songs sung in three languages, English, Hindi and Bengali.

Superior Sr. Lily Perumpettikunnel highlighted the presence of Jesus among us and said that we are blessed to be here altogether to celebrate the birth of Jesus as well as to welcome the New Year 2014. Sr.Leelamma Palliparambil thanked everyone for their active participation to make the celebration a successful one.

The day ended with a slice of Christmas cake and some snacks which have been contributed by each group to mark the event. 

Ashaloy S.H.G. had an opportunity to participate in the 10^th SARAS Mela organized by the government of W. Bengal in Salt Lake Kolkata. The women were enthusiastic and prepared well for the event. The Mela began from 12^th of December and it will end on the Christmas day on 25^th December, 2013.