The month of the Holy Rosary had a spectacular beginning. You may ask, why? The creative mind and touch of our animator, Sr. Stella, lighted up the pedestals of our Blessed Mother Mary, in and outside the house, wherever her statue is found; A crown of stars, an arch of colourful lights, a decoration with flowers and pots; all to adorn the Heavenly Queen. Yes, to begin the month of the Holy Rosary, Mary was made visible everywhere so that we can invoke her and greet her more often. All the sisters and the house girls were each given different Mysteries of the Rosary to pray personally so as to make a living chain which each one will offer completing each day as many Rosaries  as possible. The daily Community Rosary is also animated by each sister and the girls, with special creativity and initiative. Thus, Mary will have a special place in our prayer moments during this special month. We pray for all the special needs of our Province, of our Institute and the world at large, in particular for the end of the pandemic COVID -19.   

Sr. Emilia Vas fma

To conclude the beautiful month dedicated to our Blessed Mother of the Holy Rosary, Holy Mass was offered at the grotto of Our Lady at Matpara village at 6.30 a.m. Together with the parishioners, sisters from Auxilium, Kalyani and boarders participated in it to express their love and devotion to her. In the evening at 5 p.m. there was an hour of adoration at the Church followed by a candle light procession round the whole village as the Holy Rosary was being prayed for many intentions, hymns sung to honor and praise our blessed Mother. Besides this the entire month had a special place praying the Rosary with greater devotion and love for Mary. Daily, sisters from Auxilium, Kalyani prayed the Rosary in different families which was an encouragement for the people. On 29^th October, 40 women folk including a few children prayed the Rosary at Auxilium Kalyani with devotion, singing hymns praising the glories of Mary. Indeed we all could acclaim: “All ends well that has begun well”. So it was with Mary our dear Blessed Mother at the start of this great month.  What marvels Mary has worked for us, indeed we are glad, blessed and holy be Her name.

On 31 October 2015, to mark the closing of the month of the Rosary the Sacred Heart Novitiate community prayed the Rosary with the Catholic families of Colossi Nagar. It was edifying to witness the participation of all the young and old to praise our Blessed Mother. The candle lit procession went around the village chanting and praying to our Blessed Mother.

After the Rosary Sr. Mukta Kerketta exhorted the people to pray the Rosary in their families daily, and concluded saying “a family that prays together stays together”. She also reminded them to frequent the Holy Mass and to receive the sacraments fervently. As we were on the eve of the feast of all the Saints she urged one and all that we are called to become saints by our simple and ordinary way of life.

The closing of the month of October was done with great solemnity at Auxilium Barasat.   An assembly of devotees about 120, the boarders, catholic students who were making the retreat, the aspirantate community, the Bethany novices and sisters, neighbouring catholic families  gathered to honour our Blessed mother through the recital of the Rosary at 6 p.m.  The beautifully decorated float of Our Lady on the cycle cart was a great attraction and enkindled in all awe and great love.  As the float moved ahead in front, the devotees with lit candles looked at her glowing image reciting the Rosary.  The   procession started with a beautiful introduction and continued with   the commentary on each mystery, intentions, recital and singing of the aves in different languages, appropriate hymns in between and intoning of the litany.  The procession ended near the statue on the portico of the residence where all the placed the lit candles before the litany. Everyone who participated in the rosary expressed their appreciation for the organization of this beautiful homage to our blessed Mother.