September 4, 2017

News from Ahmednagar!

Independence Day programme in 5 project schools of A’nagar! On 15th August, 2017, we celebrated our 71st  Independence Day  in our 5 project  schools, viz. Savedi,  Nagapur, Renukanagar and  Vadgoan Gupta  Schools. Officers from the Crompton and Greaves company attended the gathering in all our schools. The children performed dances, presented speeches and songs. It was the first time that such a programme was held.  The speeches focused on making

Catechetical coordinators meet at Dahanu!

The spiritual evangelizers (Catechetical coordinators) of the Maharashtra region got together for two days meet (25-26 August 2017) at the Youth Animation Centre – Dahanu. Sr. Santana Pereira and Sr. Judy Gaikwad beautifully animated the sessions which were all geared towards Evangelization in today’s context. The two days began and ended with deep spiritual insights which each of us gained through different and new kinds of meditations and goodnight talks.

Vocation Facilitators Meet at Maria Vihar, Nashik!

The Vocation Facilitators Meeting for Maharashtra region was organized at Maria Vihar on 20th August 2017.We began with a short prayer moment invoking the Holy Spirit which was animated by Sr. Reshma Nunes.  The theme was ‘Call to Service’. The words of welcome as well as the first session were animated by Sr. Philomena B. D’Souza. She began with an activity of choosing leaves of any plants and knowing one’s

LEADERSHIP CAMP - CARANZALEM!

On the 24th August 2017 sixteen girls gathered for a leadership camp held at Auxilium Caranzalem from 8.30 a.m to 12.00 p.m. Sr. Precilla D’Souza organised this camp to draw many young girls to discern their way of life and be efficient leaders in their own fields.The programme began with adoration before the Blessed Sacrament conducted by Sr. Melissa D’Souza which helped the girls to entrust this day in God’s

Girl Child Day at Maria Bhavan, Bableshwar!

We have a monthly programme for children, known as Maria Bhavan Milan, thus on 3, September 2017, the children of the vicinity were invited to this programme, and 33 children took part in the same.We had a moment of prayer, they sat in a circle and a universal prayer song was played inviting them to keep going ahead in life even if no one supports you. The posters on the

Medical Camp at Aux- Lonavla!

A camp for medical check up was conducted at our Auxilium Convent High School Lonavla on 9th and 10th of August 2017 for the secondary section and 16th of August, 2017 for the primary section. It was organised by the school authorities in association with the Lion’s Club team of doctors. Apart from the Lion’s Club there was another team of doctors, Dr. Amol Kalekar, Dr. Vaishali Kalekar, Dr. Aboli Mundargi, Dr. Nidhi

Conclusion of Marian month!

Auxilium Convent, Pali Hill animated the Marian Month from 11th July 2017 to 11th August 2017. This month of animation and devotion helped all to experience the immense love of Our Blessed Mother. The students, teaching and non-teaching staff took turns to animate the daily assemblies. There were video clippings, skits, songs, dances to honour her.  On the concluding day amidst the singing and praying of children and teachers, the

Singing Competition!

The singing competition was held at Auxilium Convent Pali Hill for the students of Std. V to Std. X. There was the house wise competition as well as individual ones. The judges for the day were Mrs. Rosemary Curtis, a Licentiate from the Trinity College of Music London and Miss Flavia D’Costa, the past pupil who was also the head girl of Auxilium Bandra. She has won many laurels in

Raksha Bandhan at Fr. Agnel Ashram, Bandra

On 17th of August 2017 the AYM members and representatives of Past Pupils celebrated Raksha Bandhan Day with the boys of Fr. Agnel Ashram, Bandra. Fr. Dilip, the director and the inmates welcomed them joyfully. The celebration began with a small prayer moment conducted by the AYM students. The Past Pupils and the AYM students tied rakhi and also distributed gifts i.e. note books and pens, they also shared sweets.

Independence Day !

The Pre-primary and Primary students of Auxilium Pali Hill celebrated the Independence Day on 14th August 2017. This day was celebrated with patriotic feelings and a spirit of oneness. Sr. Leema Rose, the animator was the Chief Guest for the day. Sr. Shiny Alphonse, the headmistress along with teachers and students lit the lamp and began the celebration. All students enthusiastically participated as they performed dances and patriotic songs and