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Provincial Community Day Celebration 2023

Oct29

The provincial community day was celebrated with all its joy and happiness on 23rd October 2023 at Auxilium, Provincial House, Dum Dum. A month-long preparation was planned out with spiritual practices for this occasion. The theme for this event was “Inspired by Mary at Cana, be a transforming presence as yeast in the community and mission”. Along with the theme four weeks’ practices were meticulously chocked out for the same. Everyday prayer was offered for provincial Sr. Leelamma Palliparambil and for each community allotted for the day. Thus the preparation commenced with lots of love and prayer.

Finally, the climax of the celebration brought us together in the Provincial house hall to share the festal greetings with each other and more especially to celebrate God’s gift to the province in the person of our provincial Sr. Leelamma Palliparambil. During the short moment of prayer, all the sisters invoked God’s bountiful blessings and graces upon Sr. Leelamma, with the word of God taken from, the book of Numbers:6:24-26. The words of appreciation and acknowledgement were delivered by Sr. Rose Kureekattu, the vice provincial to Sr. Leelamma for her wonderful leadership and guidance. The programme continued sharing of the spiritual practices in a creative manner by different communities, which was followed by the presentation of the gifts to the provincial. Toward the end of the program, Sr. Leelamma exhorted words of appreciation and encouraged the assembly.

The most important moment of the day was the Holy Eucharist, officiated by   Fr. Thomas Pathiyamoola SDB. The entrance procession was led with a graceful dance by the pre-aspirants from Auxilium Barasat. The melodious singing of the sisters elevated the minds of everyone to take part in the Holy Mass. After the Eucharistic celebration, everyone was invited to the hall for the inauguration of ‘prodoti casa’. The hard labour and the love of each community were highly appreciated by Sr. Provincial. It was followed by a short felicitation and a sumptuous meal prepared by various communities.

Every event and celebration brings us the spirit of Mornese – joy, togetherness and family spirit. May God bless all of us to live this spirit not only in happy moments but in every circumstance of our life.

Sr. Pranati Sabasundar   

With Mary, a life-giving presence – Provincial Community Day 2022

Oct20

The Provincial Community Day was held on 05 October 2022 at Provincial House Dum Dum. Animators, Principals and Economers of all communities, a good number of sisters from neighboring communities, candidates in formation, and young people from Auxilium Dum Dum took part in the celebration.

https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAbWMX – Provincial Community Day in images

The occasion was highlighted at 3.00 pm, celebrating the Family Togetherness organized by Nepal Communities under the able guidance of Sr. Aquila Phawa. Amusing games with attractive prizes caught the attention of all sisters. Everyone felt the joy of being a province community and participated wholeheartedly.

Sr. Celine Alexander and Sr. Rosy Veliyan from the Social Communication sector stole the stage for a while to thank all the communities for their valuable contribution to the newsletter of the province. A special edition of the newsletter was brought out by the sector on the 150th Foundation Year of the Institute. The first copy of the magazine was handed over to the Sr. Provincial and a copy each to all the animators of the province. They also distributed prizes to deserving communities for their contribution to the province newsletter.

Releasing of the Book, ‘Joyful witnesses of Fidelity’ – Vol.II’ was a historical moment for the province and it was a cherished dream of Sr. Lily Perumpettikunnel who compiled the life of the departed sisters of the province. A copy of the same was handed over to Sr. Provincial by Sr. Lily. She thanked all the sisters who generously shared their experiences with the departed sisters and a special thanks was accorded to Sr. Rose Ezarath who collaborated with Sr. Lily in compiling the life of the sisters.

After all these exciting moments, all the participants following the instructions of Vice-Provincial Sr. Teresa Adampakallel headed towards the Exhibition Hall (Prodotti Casa) contributed by all the communities of the province. It was a cherished moment for all as they explored the contribution of all the communities and appreciated the generosity and love of all the sisters who prepared each item.

A thanksgiving Holy Eucharist was celebrated at 6.00 pm for the precious gift of Provincial Sr. Leelamma Palliparambil presided over by Rev. Fr. Dominic Gomes, Vicar General. In his homily, he highlighted the theme of the celebration, ‘With Mary, a life-giving presence’ and how love can be shown through practical action. The joyous celebration of the Eucharist was a shared responsibility of the entire province: Music and singing by Dum Dum, Entrance dance by the Aspirants of Bamunmura, Introduction to the Mass by Kurseong, Proclamation of the Word of God by Gobra, Prayer of the Faithful by Geyzing and Post Communion Prayer by Jumaikela.

Another characteristic of the celebration was the shared meal that was prepared and contributed by all the communities. The aspirants greeted the provincial with prayerful wishes and a congratulation song.  As a sign of gratitude and appreciation to the Provincial, the sisters gathered around her once again after dinner. In the name of the province, Vice provincial Sr. Teresa Adampakallel expressed words of thanks to her. All the communities greeted Sr. Leelamma and thanked her for her guidance and enthusiasm as a leader of the province. Sharing the centenary celebration by all communities was an enriching moment for all. Finally the day came to an end with a vote of thanks by Sr. Leelamma the provincial.  She thanked all the sisters profusely for their expressions of love for being part of every celebration on this occasion. A special note of thanks was addressed to Sr. Teresa Adampakallel for organizing the event with one month of spiritual preparation and involving all communities in the day’s program.

Reported by Sr. Rosy Veliyan

Provincial Community Day 2018

Oct20

Community day.jpgOn 12 October 2018 Sisters of Kolkata province celebrated the Provincial Community Day. The colourful decoration and vivid movements of celebration rejuvenated everyone. The long one month preparation enabled us to deepen our mission and life together. The theme chosen for the celebration for the provincial Community Day was “The Beatitudes, the road to holiness”. It was based on the Encyclical letter of Pope Francis Gaudete et Exsultate (Rejoice and be Glad). There were creative presentations of the Beatitudes through off screen and live screen on the theme as lived intensely by all the communities. The presentations were vital and colourful enriching one and all.  The solemn Eucharistic celebration was the source and culmination of Provincial Community Day celebration, binding us together in unity and joy. It began with the entrance procession of the offering of fresh flowers as the Sisters approached the altar of the Lord. Rev Fr. Tomy Puthumayil SDB, Rector of Don Bosco Liluah presided over the Eucharist. In his homily he highlighted on the Beatitudes exhorting the participants to continue to live the Sermon on the Mount in the communities and among the young people.  Pleasant moments followed in the sharing of the fraternal meal prepared by various communities in which everyone participated joyfully. The final event of the day was the get together of all the Sisters in a delightful exchange of fun and laughter. The evening recreation was well animated on the theme of the celebration in which everyone took part enthusiastically. The winners were awarded with prizes by Sr. Rose, the provincial. During Goodnight talk she thanked and appreciated everyone for making the celebration a memorable one. The Provincial Community Day celebration was indeed a wonderful experience for everyone both for those present and those absent, to be treasured and remembered.

Sr. Julita Kujur

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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.

A day of Gratitude

Oct2

On 1st October 2013, the Provincial community day was celebrated at Auxilium Dum Dum with the theme ‘quality relationship builds a home that evangelizes’.  Every community had a month long preparation by thinking, speaking and acting positively to make the theme a reality.

The celebration commenced with the Evening Prayer animated by Ranchi communities.  The Provincial Sr. Maria Pettayil and the participants were welcomed with  rose flowers. The prayer service focused on different types of relationships.

The PowerPoint presentation on the journey lived in communities and the new initiatives in the apostolate taken up by them were inspiring and motivating.  Another long expected and hilarious moment was the exhibition of the house products.

On the following day, Jumaikela community with a well animated Morning Prayer led the group to a meaningful prayer experience.

The peak moment of the day was the Eucharist celebrated by Fr. Dominic Gomes, the Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Kolkata. Well prepared Eucharist with melodious singing and the inspiring homily on genuine relationship made the celebration solemn and memorable.

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The Fraternal agape   prepared by the FMA chefs of   all the communities was a pleasant surprise and a great feast to the eyes. It was a joyous occasion to felicitate Sr. Maria Pettayil and the Golden jubilarian Sr. Maria Sarkar above all to raise a hymn of praise and thanksgiving to God whose love never ends. The aspirants added joy to the festal day with action songs.

(Sr. Stella Potteparambil)

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