AUXILIUM NAJAFGARH: On 24th January 2015, the Province of FMA Kolkata raised a hymn of gratitude to God at the blessing of a new house at Najafgarh – New Delhi. It was blessed by Rev. Fr. Binny Isaac SDB, the rector of Najafgarh community. Sr. Maria Pettayil, provincial introduced the members of the new community to the assembly. There was a good representation of Salesians of Don Bosco, priests, sisters and well wishers.

Fr. Binny Isaac the main celebrant of the Eucharistic celebration said that the passage of the Marriage feast of Cana was very appropriately chosen as people of all walks of life were present there, Mary, the Mother of Jesus, Jesus, the disciples, friends, stewards and guests. Thus a house blessing is coming together to give thanks. It is an expression of our desire for protection, for our spiritual welfare eradicating all that is unholy. He prayed God’s protection and assistance on all those who pioneered this project. Symbolic offertory gifts enabled us delve more deeply into the significance of this special day.

At the conclusion of this Eucharistic celebration, Sr. Maria Pettayil, Provincial, expressed her words of gratitude to various people who were instrumental for the completion of the house at Najafgarh especially Mr. Job, the contractor, Mr. Sabu, his assistant and Mr. Ravi Gahlot.

Auxilium, Najafgarh remain ever grateful to Provincial Sr. Maria, communities of Vasant Vihar, R.K.Puram, Snehalaya and to Sr. Teresa Karakkal, the Province economer for the gift of this new house. Indeed we could pray with the psalmist: “What marvel the Lord has worked for us indeed we are glad”.