‘And Mary was there’ was our theme for the Marian month which began on the 15th of July 2018 till the 15th of August 2018. We commenced our Marian month with prayer moment which was conducted by Sr. Salome D’Souza and Sr. Jaya Pedthala. To know more about Mother Mary we had different activities both in groups as well as individually. Some were Rosary animation in different languages, acting out
Marian Month at SJTC, Lonavla – August 2018 The Community of SJTC, Lonavla – Sisters and Candidates – celebrated August 2018 as Marian Month in honour of Our Blessed Mother. It commenced on 31st July 2018 with a candle-light Vigil Service animated by Sr. Sunita Moteghar and Sr. Assumption Gonsalves. Throughout the month the Candidates were brought closer to Mary through various activities and initiatives on Our Lady such as:
“India is my country. All Indians are my brothers and sisters” On 1st September 2018, Std.VIII students of Auxilium Convent High School, with their class teacher Mrs. Trupti Sawant visited Fr. Agnel’s Ashram, Bandra. They were accompanied by a few representatives of Past Pupils and the Headmistress Sr. Shiny Alphonse. Brother Edison, who takes care of the boys, warmly welcomed them. Sr. Shiny started the programme with a short prayer.
On August 27, 2018, Pushpanjali Dakor was filled with bright faces of youngsters dressed in traditional dresses, all set to celebrate Raksha Bandhan. Sr. Urvashi Macwana Spoke about the meaning of Raksha Bandhan, where ‘Raksha’ stands for the protection and ‘Bandhan’ signifies the bound. The ITI girls tied Rakhis to ITI boys. There was sharing of sweets, lots of fun and laughter and it was our joy to see the youngsters dance
Oh Happy Night! Oh Joyous Night! The night of 27th August 2018 when the 4th Year BE students invited the 62 Freshers – 1st Yr. BE students for a “Retro Party”. Daryl Saldanha on welcoming them gave them a programme for their 4-year stay in the hostel by spelling out the word “fresher”. F is for – Friendship, R is for – Running, E is for – Enthusiasm, S is for –
The ADMA members of St. Francis Xavier Convent – Benaulim Unit spontaneously reached out on 27th August 2018 to a needy child in their vicinity, Mohammad Ashraf. They generously gifted him with the basic necessities required to attend Junior KG, and their prayers and blessings, too. They were moved by his enthusiasm to go to school.
Whatsoever you do to the least of my people, you do it unto me (Mathew 25: 40). This verse from the scripture reminds us of our social responsibility. Keeping this in mind, the Social Outreach Programme was introduced to the students Class IX & X of Auxilium Convent High School, Bandra. Along with their class teachers Mrs. Lorna Dsouza and Mrs. Bridget D’Monte and under the guidance of their Headmistress
Master Klyne Godinho from Std. IV, of Auxilium Primary School Carona, took part in the Drawing Competition at the Panchayat level on the topic “Beat Plastic Free” at Aldona. He won the second prize for both juniors and seniors category at the Aldona village level. He was awarded a medal and a certificate. Congratulations to Master Klyne Godinho for making Auxilium proud and we also congratulate his parents for encouraging him.
“The 17th of August 2018 was a great day for the ADMA members of Benaulim Unit, says Rachel Fernandes, the Co-ordinator; it was our first Outreach Project, and we were excited… For the first time, 10 of us got together to visit the dear old people at Asilo, the Old Aged Home, situated in Benaulim. “We were surprised and pleased to see the place well maintained, and the 27 elderly
We thank God the Almighty for giving us the joy of experiencing the beauty of each day. Each day has a beauty of its own. Today the 18th of August 2018 was one such day for our students of Std. IX A, B, C who learned the art of serving others and living their lives to the full. The bloom and grow session –a day with God was well
