September 2018

AMAR # 560 News from the Social Ministry

Teachers’ Day Teachers’ Day was celebrated for the coaching classes’ teachers. The students thanked their teachers in their respective classes.  We animated a few games for them followed by felicitation. We thanked the teachers for their dedicated service and hard work in forming and developing an interest in those children who are poor in studies and lack motivation.  They were also offered a token of our gratitude and appreciation to

AMAR # 559 ANNUAL RECOLLECTION cum PILGRIMAGE of the SALFAM

The Annual Recollection cum Marian Pilgrimage of the SALFAM held on 2nd September 2018, comprising of Salesian Co-operators, Past Pupils and ADMA, was skilfully co-ordinated by the Auxilium- Pali Hill Unit, as in the past years. There were 98 eager participants in all. They were warmly welcomed by Sr. Catherine Fernandes, FMA Province Delegate for the Salesian Family. Mrs. Jacinta D’Souza, Province Co-ordinator, extended a hearty welcome to Fr. Joe

AMAR # 558 SJTC, Lonavla conducts a study on great Indian Social Thinkers

From 5th to 12th September 2018, the Postulants and the Aspirants made a group-wise study on the life of the following 6 Indian Social Thinkers:  Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Jotirao Govindrao Phule, Erode Venkatappa Ramasamy (Periyar), Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Kabir and A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (Scientist). Candidates referring to a number of books and surfing the internet collected a lot of data on their life and their contributions to the Indian

AMAR # 557 Girl Child celebration at Bableshwar

On 9th September 2018, the children of the vicinity were invited to this programme, and 24 children took part in the same. We had a prayer moment, remembering all the girl children on their special day. Later we explained the reason for their coming together and began by showing them two videos; one on girl child how a child gets life because of mother’s love. A short film on the

AMAR # 556 Teachers' Day at Aux-Carona

Teachers’ Day was celebrated with the theme “You Brighten our Lives” with a beautiful backdrop with sunflowers. At 8.30 am Rev. Fr. Merwyn Vaz sdb, the Provincial Secretary celebrated the Holy Eucharist with an inspirational thought to the children on accepting every opportunity they get, to hold it, act upon it and make their lives better day by day. A cultural programme was staged in the hall to thank and celebrate

AMAR # 555 Aux-Lonavla creates more news

Conclusion of the Marian month The Marian month was concluded on 14th September. The month-long prayerful devotion to Mother Mary was led by children and teachers and non-teaching staff. Every day was a prayerful experience as the classes animated the prayer service according to the various themes. The statue of Mary was creatively decorated. The songs and the videos were based on the Marian theme. During the entire month, all

AMAR # 554 News from Carona

Marian Month We commenced the Marian month for the School on 16th July on the feast of Mount Carmel and on this lovely day we enrolled the members of the Marian group. The Statue of Mother Mary was beautifully decorated. We had an inspiring prayer service on “Mary’s service to others.” The children enacted the scene of the visitation which gave an emphatic message to one and all. During this

AMAR # 553 Independence Day with NCP and Village Tuition class students at Ahmednagar

Auxilium Past Pupils and Social Ministry celebrated the Independence Day celebration for our village children on 25th August.    The programme began at 2.00 pm in the afternoon.  It began with a short prayer moment, and then we welcomed the guests, the Sisters, and the past pupils.   The children delivered speeches in English, Marathi as well as presented a skit and dances.    The past pupils conducted lively games where children

AMAR # 552 Marian Fiesta at Aux-Caranzalem

Marian Fiesta 2018 was a new initiative taken up by the Salesian Sisters along with the Co-operators of Auxilium Caranzalem. The theme of the event was ‘Know Mary, Love Mary’ as our main intention was just this – to make Mary known and loved. There were 92 students in all from eight different schools of the vicinity along with their respective teachers. The Sisters along with the Cooperators worked together

AMAR # 551 Eco – Project by Aux-Caranzalem and DB

The B.B.A. students of Don Bosco – Panjim got together with the students of Auxilium Caranzalem for an Eco Project. Seven B.B.A students came to Auxilium School on 10th September. Along with eight of our students, they made paper bags which they later distributed to some of the nearby shops encouraging them to avoid the use of plastic bags. They also planted some medicinal plants in the school garden. It