AUXILIUM NEW CHUMTA: The prayer service conducted on 4th August in preparation for the feast of our foundation was attended by the young people of the boarding and consisted of readings from the letter of Rector Major, the letter of Don Bosco and prayers imploring for the various needs of the institute. 5th August a memorable day for every FMA, was celebrated with twin themes, Gratitude day and foundation day. On this joyous occasion we thanked the Lord for our founder whose bicentenary of the birth we are celebrating, our co-foundress St. Mary Mazzarello for implanting the institute on solid rock and for handing down the charism to his sons and daughters.

We also thanked God for Mother General Sr. Yvonne Renugoat for her 50 years of fidelity on the occasion of golden jubilee of her profession. The celebration included also the profession anniversary of our three sisters, Sr. Teresa Vettuvazhiyil, Sr. Mary Ekka and Sr. Angela Kerketta. At 9.00 a.m. the whole school gathered in the parish Church to praise and thank the Lord for the gift of all the sisters. The solemn Eucharistic celebration started with the entrance procession. Dancers led the nine sisters and the celebrant Fr. Michael Toppo to the altar. The sisters placed their lamps on the altar as a sign of their dedication to the Lord. The introduction highlighted the importance of the foundation day and Gratitude day. After the homily Sr. Mary Ekka made all to re-live the historic moments when Don Bosco gave the Constitutions to the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians and recalling Don Bosco’s recommendation to his daughters: “I can see great future ahead of you. But you will have to suffer much. Your own people will be against you. But do not be afraid. Endure all the suffering and you will be able to save your own soul and the souls of others.” It was followed by the renewal of the vows by nine sisters. The participants offered prayers for the various needs of the Church and for the whole Institute.

After the Mass the students felicitated the sisters for their dedicated service. It was the day of thanksgiving, for all the help Sr. Superior offers to each person. In her massage she thanked all quoting St. Paul, “I thank my God each time I think of you, and when I pray for you I pray with joy. The event came to an end with the distribution of sweets.