Auxilium Dimapur Childrens' Day
Everyone was engaged with different responsibilities in preparing the different dishes. Games were organized for hostel girls with prizes. We had a sumptuous meal prepared to our taste after which we paid a visit to MSFS Seminary and Sisters of Providence Convent. Reached back our dear home at 5.30 p.m. We thanked Sr. Superior and all the Sisters for such a memorable and enjoyable day.
November 14th was indeed a memorable day for us Auxilians of Dimapur. We feel blessed to be part of this family. As we got up we began to see surprises all around us decorations with balloons and flowers. During the Eucharistic celebrations, prayers were offered for us filling our hearts with enthusiasm to be soldiers of Christ. Fr. Philip Jennika Zhimomi Megh, the Principal of Holy Cross, commenting on the scripture said “How can Prison Ministry I be a better servant in the near future,� was a As part of the activities of CRI Unit of thought provoking question. Dimapur hostel girls, NSS members of Don After the Holy Mass, Sisters wished us with Bosco Higher Secondary School visited the a melodious song and entertain us in District Jail, Dimapur on 26 November. The different ways. Lucky dip was organized in team was led by Fr. John Kikon, the Vice the afternoon. Fr. C.T. Varghese, Rector of Principal and accompanied by Sr. Maria Don Bosco, inaugurated and drew the lucky Scaria, the Animator of Auxilium Convent, number. Soon everyone rushed to the ticket Sr. Athisa Margaret and Sir Debasis Das. counter to get their lucky number. Common meal was prepared by everyone, coming out T h e t e a m t o o k o ff w i t h w o r d s o f with different dishes of tribes. The day encouragement and blessings from Fr. concluded with a short colourful programme Joshua Gangmei, the Principal. A short spiritual animation, Christmas wishes by the Sisters. Alemmi and Khumpila through simple items and conducted few games with prizes that attracted even the old Community Picnic and the ailing inmates. Thus, adding joy and With shouts of joy we boarded in two buses smiles to their monotonous life behind the and the house vehicle for community picnic bars. Snacks was served for everyone. It was to Medziiphema on 9th Dec. Everyone wore a truly an enriching experience and worth happy look away from work and tantrums of making some sacrifices to bring smiles to life. As we were already hungry, tea was our imprisoned brothers and sisters. immediately prepared to ease our hunger. Sr. Athisa Margaret
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