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AUXILIUM PROVINCIAL HOUSE, DUM DUM: The Provincial Community Day was held on 05 October 2022 at Provincial House Dum Dum. Animators, Principals and Economers of all communities, good number of sisters from neighbouring communities, candidates in formation and young people from Auxilium Dum Dum took part in the celebration. The occasion was highlighted at 3.00 pm, celebrating the Family Togetherness organised by Nepal Communities under the able guidance of Sr. Aquila Phawa. Amusing games with attractive prizes caught the attention of all sisters.Everyone felt the joy of being a province community and participated wholeheartedly. Sr. Celine Alexander and Sr. Rosy Veliyan from the Social Communication sector stole the stage for a while to thank all the communities for their valuable contribution towards the newsletter of the province. A special edition of newsletter was brought out by the sector on the 150th Foundation Year of the Institute. The first copy of the magazine was handed over to Sr. Provincial and a copy each to all the animators of the province. They also distributed prizes to deserving communities for their contribution towards the province newsletter. |
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Releasing of the Book, ‘Joyful witnesses of Fidelity – Vol.II’ was a historical moment for the province and it was a cherished dream of Sr. Lily Perumpettikunnel who compiled the life of the departed sisters of the province. A copy of the same was handed over to Sr. Provincial by Sr. Lily. She thanked all the sisters who generously shared their experiences with the departed sisters and a special thanks was accorded to Sr. Rose Ezarath who collaborated with Sr. Lily in compiling the life of the sisters. After all these exciting moments, all the participants following the instructions of the Vice-Provincial Sr. Teresa Adampakallelheaded towards the Exhibition Hall (Prodotti Casa) contributed by all the communities of the province. It was a cherished moment for all as they explored the contribution of all the communitiesand appreciatedthe generosity and love of all the sisters who prepared each item. . A thanksgiving Holy Eucharist was celebratedat 6.00 pm for the precious gift of Provincial Sr. LeelammaPalliparambil presided over by Rev. Fr. Dominic Gomes, Vicar General. In his homily he highlighted on the theme of the celebration, ‘With Mary, a life giving presence’ and how love can be shown through practical action. The joyous celebration of the Eucharist was a shared responsibility of the entire province: Music and singing by Dum Dum, Entrance dance by the Aspirants of Bamunmura, Introduction to the Mass by Kurseong, Proclamation of the Word of God by Gobra, Prayer of the Faithful by Geyzing and Post Communion Prayer by Jumaikela. . Another characteristic of the celebration was the shared meal that was prepared and contributed by all the communities. The aspirants greeted the provincial with prayerful wishes and a congratulation song. As a sign of gratitude and appreciation to the Provincial, the sisters gathered around her once again after dinner. In the name of the province, Vice provincial Sr. Teresa Adampakallel expressed words of thanks to her. All the communities greeted Sr. Leelamma and thanked her for her guidance and enthusiasm as a leader of the province.Sharing of centenary celebration by all communities was an enriching moment for all. Final the day came to an end with the vote of thanks by Sr. Leelammathe provincial. She thanked all the sisters profusely for their expressions of love by being part of every celebration on this occasion. A special note of thanks was addressed to Sr. Teresa Adampakallel for organising the event with one month of spiritual preparation and involving all communities for the day’s programme. Photos in image in Flicker Reported by Sr. Rosy Veliyan |
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