FRIENDS OF FATHER MEDAILLE IN INDIA

ACTIVITY –I-   INVITING STUDENTS TO JOIN FRIENDS OF FR.MEDAILLE   (22.07.2016, Friday)

“Never be lacking in Zeal, but keep your spiritual Fervor, serving the Lord.”

As a way of responding to the above verse, Lay Associates along with the guidance of sisters of St.Joseph of Lyons initiated the first activity of this year. IUG and IPG students were invited to join friends of Fr.Medaille. Great efforts were taken by Mr.Albert Jesudoss in gathering the students and associates.

Students came to the meeting with spiritual thirst. This meeting was organized to learn and celebrate the divine values of Fr.Medaille and through which students along with associates make their life a meaningful one by serving the community and above all ‘the God.’ Thus the meeting began with a prayer song.

Sr.Arul Mary, felicitated the students with warm words of welcome. She introduced heartfelt convictions of the associates and encouraged the students to serve God by being in this spiritual community. Her words of encouragement created a therapeutic effect in the hearts of the students and lighted up their souls.

The meeting sailed ahead with Dr.Kala Albert’s presentation. It was the time of reflection. She highlighted the special qualities of the founders and enlightened the young minds with the life story of Fr.Medaille. She made the session an interactive one and asked the students to share their spiritual experience. In all, it was a wonder-filled celebration of faithfulness and commitment.

Students joined the group by registering their names. The office bearers introduced themselves and briefed the students about the action plan that is prepared, the activities to be followed and their experiences throughout the journey. Student volunteer Nirmala from English Major expressed the strength and stability of the group. She attracted students to join hands in the Holy task. Mr.Alex, Ms.Bernita and Ms.Monica helped in making the meeting a successful one. They shared the responsibilities and took care that the things were done perfectly. They worked hard to be a supportive bridge between the associates and the students.

The president, Mr.Albert Jesudoss appreciated the newcomers for coming forward to join the group. He motivated by saying that our compassion should be extended by meeting the needs of others and promised to guide the students in all their activities.

Students were groomed to be the agents of love and extend that to the society with the guidance of the associates. The meeting concluded with a positive note:

Serving God is a blessing and let the spirit guide us.

Sisters of St .Joseph

Colour!

Some news from our sisters in Ghana!

Dear friends,

Greetings from Hamile, Ghana.

Here we are fine. The Holy Family school, started in 2009 is growing and going on. Here are some news which you may like to hear from us.

This year we were able to admit only 73 fresh students to the school due to limitted classrooms. One student was repeated and so we have 74 students (39 girls $ 35Boys) in Form I , 55 students in Form II( 34 Girls & 21Boys) and Form III  21 Students (12 Girls & 9 Boys). The Form III finished their final exams in May and they are out. 

Our school is included in the Secondary Education Improvement Project where 19 of our First year students (12 Girls & 7 boys) are given scholarship for the study. They take care of all their needs including the school fees for the three years. Next year also our form 1 students will be selected for the same scholarship. This is a 5 year project where World bank helps Ghana government for the betterment of the country and people.

After many travels up and downs and appeals for help to develop the school, the Ghana government has come to our aid. On 9th June 2015 when the D.C.E (District Chief Executive) of Lambussie- Karni District, came with his people and handed over the four project paper sanctioned to us, we knew that our dreams were flowering.   And on 11th June 2015 the site was handed over to the different contractors. D.C. E with his party members, the traditional local chief with his elders, the assembly man-Hamile, Representative from the Regional and District education office, representative of school PTA , engineer with four contractors, the staff and the sisters were present to witness this event.

The four projects are :1. Girls’ hostel, 2. The 12 rooms classroom block ( storey), 3. Boys’ hostel and 4. the Administrative block with library and ICT lab (storey). At the moment the class room project contractor and boys hostel project contractor are on site to start the work.

The Dining Hall and Kitchen Project sposored by « The International school in Grand Lancy »is about to complete. Thank you Sr.catherine Fromager and the Association for your generous contribution. 

We thank you for your support and prayers.

With much appreciation, Sisters of St.Joseph at Hamile.

We are one all is one,

we are all one.