March 2019

AMAR # 757 Provincial on her visitation to MYC Wadala

“Now is the time to rekindle the fire,” said Mother Mazzarello. The community of MYC Wadala warmly welcomed our dear Provincial Sr. Rita Dora Thomas on 8th March 2019. Being in Wadala they had the welcome in the traditional East Indian way.  Sr. Moksha Antonappa led the community into prayer and invoked the Holy Spirit to be with the community during these days of her visitation. In the refectory all

AMAR # 756 Oratory Day at SJTC, Lonavla

On the 3rd of March 2019, we at St. Joseph Training Centre, Lonavla celebrated the Oratory Day. Nearly 32 children were present for the celebration along with their parents and siblings. The children were divided according to their age. Those of Std. I to IV enjoyed games like bursting the balloons, balancing the book and one-legged race. For the bigger children from Std. V to Std. VII participated in games

AMAR # 755 Gratitude makes an everyday gift…  SHTC - Nashik

Thanks is an acknowledgment of the blessings big and small received from God. So with grateful hearts, acknowledging the blessings of God, we echoed our thanks to the Almighty for our very community, Sacred Heart Training Centre, Nashik. On February 23rd, 2019, we celebrated our Community Gratitude Day. After eight days of prayer, sacrifice and preparation, we reflected on the Apostolic Exhortation ‘Gaudete et Exsultate’ of Pope Francis. We prayed

AMAR # 754 The tiny tots of Eusebia School, Mundhwa celebrates the Annual Day

Eusebia Pre-Primary School Mundhwa celebrated its Annual Day on 24th February 2019. The programme began at 4.15 pm. The chief Guest, Rev.Fr.Rajesh Bansode, Principal of St. Joseph’s High School, Ghorpuri and our Superior and Manager, Rev. Sr. Wilma De Souza, were welcomed with saplings. It was a great day for the children and they were excited and desired to do their best on this occasion. The parents were thrilled to

AMAR # 753 Innovative Science Exhibition at Aux-Wadala

Education does not simply mean the ability to read and write. It is a wide term used to describe the complete process of development. Education in today’s scenario aims at holistic development of the children. The exhibition is the medium of wholesome development of the students in schools. Schools organize such exhibition to enhance the student’s knowledge and making learning a fun experience. Keeping in view of the above, the

AMAR # 752 Gratitude Day at SJTC, Lonavla

  “A grateful heart is a happy heart ” On  28th  February  2019, we celebrated our Community  Gratitude Day. The preparations began much before with creative liturgies by praying for different people who render their generous service to our community. ‘Goodnights’ were given by all of us describing the characters of  the holy women in the Old Testament. On the eve of the Gratitude Day, we had  a vigil service thanking our animator  Sr. Cecilia Crasta, the  Sisters,  and the candidates

AMAR # 751 Celebrating Marathi Day at Aux-Ahmednagar

The Marathi Day, as well as the Cultural Day, was celebrated on 2nd March, Saturday, 2019. The entire campus looked colourful and was vibrant with cheerful voices and bright faces. One could see the varied cultures and traditions. India is blest within one’s attire. The headmistress, Sr. Latha Arogiaswamy, while addressing the gathering, marveled at their costumes and praised them for upholding and respecting their cultural roots even in this

AMAR # 750 Shivaji Maharaj's Jayanthi at Aux-Ahmednagar

On 19 February 2019, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti was kept up in school in memory of the valiant and brave Shivaji who fought tirelessly for Swaraj. Sir Govind Kandekar did the honours of garlanding the statue of the great Leader which was followed by a short cultural programme highlighting the countless efforts and sacrifices made by the Marathas in their fight again their oppressors. The children took great pride in

AMAR # 749 Peace Rally for the Pulwama Martyrs at Aux-Ahmednagar

A peace rally was led on 22nd February 2019 in the vicinity of the school campus to pay “Shrandanjali” to the 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel who were killed and many others injured when terrorists targeted a convoy with a car bomb at Awantipura in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district on 15th February 2019. After a meaningful and prayerful assembly in remembrance of the brave martyrs, the children marched

AMAR # 748 Aux-Ahmednagar celebrates Unity in Diversity week

From 4 February to 8 February 2019, Auxilium Ahmednagar organized the “Unity in Diversity” week in the school. Each day a particular religion was highlighted during the assembly through scriptural texts, religious hymns, short plays and the like. The main notice board was decorated with the symbol and the significance of each religion. Children came dressed up in the traditional costumes to showcase the culture and the beauty of the diversity