2020

AMAR # 1209 Auxilium Baroda celebrates ‘Community Gratitude Day’!

“Life without thankfulness is devoid of love and passion. Hope without thankfulness is lacking in fine perception. Faith without thankfulness lacks strength and fortitude. Every virtue divorced from thankfulness is maimed and limps along the spiritual road.”― John Henry Jowett On 17th February 2020 was a rejoicing day for us as we celebrated the Community Gratitude Day with the theme “Do whatever He tells you”. On this beautiful day, we expressed

AMAR # 1208 Sr. Phyllis Neves visits Pansora!

On the 2nd March, the community warmly welcomed our Visiting Councillor Rev. Sr. Phyllis Neves. At the entrance of the house, our boarding children danced to the rhythm of the song- Gumar Gumar and traditionally welcomed Sr. Phyllis in the land of Gujarat. Sr. Phyllis met the boarding children and even enjoyed dancing the Garba with them. Sr. gave the ‘Goodnight’ to them and each of them was given a

AMAR # 1207 Celebration of the Women's Day at Pansora!

On 1st March marked the Women`s Day celebration at the Deanery level. Around 255 women participated in this event held at Jag Prakash Kanya Chatralaya –Pansora. The programme began with the Holy Eucharist celebrated by Rev.Fr Cyril Dias, the Dean of the Umreth diocese. During the homily, he spoke on the significant role of women at home and the society at large. This was followed by lunch and games wherein

AMAR # 1206 Women's Day at Kune!

On the 8th March 2020, 125 women gathered at Aashish Bhavan, Kune to celebrate Women’s Day. The celebration began at 8.30 am and concluded at 5.00 pm. It was filled with games and fun. It was a joy to see the women folk enjoy the day.

AMAR # 1205 “Your presence is our joy,” says Auxilium Pali Hill, Bandra!

The long-awaited day arrived when Sr. Phyllis Neves arrived at Auxilium Convent, Pali Hill on 5th March 2020 at 9.00 am. A solemn welcome was accorded to her in a typically cultural manner. The students escorted her with dances and flowers. She was accompanied to the stage for the school programme by our animator, Sr. Leema Rose Joseph, the headmistress, Sr. Shiny Alphonse and the community Sisters. She was honoured

AMAR # 1204 Sr. Phyllis visits Dakor, Gujarat!

Canonical Visitation at Pushpanjali Dakor             The long-awaited day dawn on 29th February as the Pushpanjali Family welcomed our General Visiting Councillor, Rev. Sr. Phyllis Neves here at Dakor. It was an honourable day for each one of us. We welcomed her in the Indian traditional style by performing the aarti and offering her a garland. The boarders gracefully led her onwards with the bit of the Timli dance. Joy

AMAR # 1203 Film Fiesta 2020!

On 15th February 2020, AMAR Media Centre hosted the Auxilium Film Fiesta 2020 at Mazzarello Youth Centre, Wadala. The event commenced with the lighting of the lamp by the dignitaries. The Chief Guest for the day was Dr. Shobha Dedhia. She is the Associate Professor, HOD, Dept. of Commerce at Smt. MMP Shah College of Arts and Commerce, Matunga. The inmates of Anmol Koparkhairane staged a meaningful dance for the

AMAR # 1202 Konkani Day at Auxilium Caranzalem!

‘Konkani Day’ was celebrated with much joy and enthusiasm on the 20th of February, as the 21st is kept up the Matrabasha Diwas. The notice board highlighted many important aspects of our Konkani language. During the School Assembly, the Konkani teachers organized a meaningful programme consisting of skit, song, and dance enabling each of us to feel proud of our mother tongue – Konkani. The role of Shenoi Goembab in

AMAR # 1201 Marathi Cultural Day at Auxilium Ahmednagar!

Marathi Cultural Day was celebrated on February 27, 2020, with morning assemblies and all prayers during these days in the Marathi language. The day was celebrated as Marathi Bhasha Diwas, in honour of the Marathi poet Vishnu Waman Shirwadkar also known as Kusumagraz. There was a multi-faceted programme under the guidance and training of the Marathi faculty. The highlights of the programme give a glimpse of the culture of our