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DAY
ONE : St Francis of Assisi School organized Educational Tour for
high school students to Bangalore, from 18-01-2023 to 19-01-2023 for two
days. On 17th night at 9pm boarded the train from Belagavi. As soon as
they reached Bangalore railway station immediately, they boarded Metro
to go to Kengeri. It was a new experience for the students. As all
students 123 and staff 12 reached Franciscan Institute of Spirituality,
India (FISI), Shanti Sadhana, friars over there welcomed all of them
warmly and gave rooms to all 135 members. Students really enjoyed the
hospitality and campus over there. After refreshing and breakfast all of
them proceeded to Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, there they watched Solar
System and learnt many concepts of Science which were displayed in the
park. After the lunch all stepped into the Visvesvaraya Industrial and
Technological Museum, children spent lots of time over there learning
Physics, Chemistry and Biology concepts. Really! it was a great
learning. After that journey was continued towards Legislative House,
Vidhana Soudha to take picture of it. As the evening drew near all of
them marched towards Lulu Mall. There they enjoyed playing various
games, shopping the best things they needed and eating their favourite
food items. Night pulled the certain and closed the day as they all
reached to FISI, Shanti Sadhana to take rest.
"Human
trafficking is one of the most tragic human rights issues of our time.
It splinters families, distorts global markets, undermines the rule of
law, and spurs other transnational criminal activity. It threatens
public safety and national security”. But worst of all, the crime robs
human beings of their freedom and their dignity. That's why we must
pursue an end to the scourge of human trafficking. Keeping these
thoughts in mind VCT has been creating mass awareness in the schools,
public places, and in the residential area, so that our children and
women are saved from this evil practices. Last one month nearly 2250
school children and families have benefited from this program. .JPG)
The
Children and youth live with some risk of experiencing violence; their
age, size, inexperience and dependence which all make them vulnerable.
They face, child marriage, child labor, child drop out, child abuse
malnutrition as the current situation in Raichur. The purpose of the
children’s Club is to relay the challenges and obstacles that children
face in their community or inside the school to Vimukti’s team as well
as submit ideas that can improve their surrounding environment. Basamma
will be the voice of her colleagues. The vimukti team in return will try
to help by implementing these ideas and make them realities. During the
workshops, children were asked to name the different types of violence
against children they witness in their community and which children are
most at risk.
St
Francis of Assisi School organized a day outing for their Little Champs
(LKG & UKG) on 11-01-2023, to Rani Chennamma Zoo, Belagavi. Children
were on time with their friends to go for a trip. As soon as they
reached the zoo, they were filled with awe! to see so many animals and
birds such as Lion, Deer, Foxes, Cheetahs, Bears, Peacocks, Peahens,
Parrots, Emus, Ostriches etc., they enjoyed the jungle safari where they
saw Tigers. They did not mind walking so many steps to see the different
animals, birds and reptiles. As they approached near to each and every
animal and bird, they shouted top of their voices with excitement. After
their food, they enjoyed playing in the beautiful garden. A day was full
of wonders and memories!.JPG)
‘Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is
progress. Working together is a success, and that is what we
call a Team work’.
It
was a joyous moment for the staff and students of Trinity Central School
to welcome Rev. Fr Robin Victor Dsouza, the Executive Secretary of
Capuchin Education Board. The staff and students were gathered in the
Trinatorium while the school band along with the SPL and ASPL accorded a
grand welcome, marching towards the school. Rev. Fr Robin Victor Dsouza
was escorted by the Principal Rev. Fr Dominic Sunil Lobo and the Vice
Principal Rev. Fr Ravi Rajesh Serrao to the dais. After the prayer the
students of grade 8B presented their class assembly activity, after
which Rev. Fr Robin Victor Dsouza was felicitated by the Principal, vice
Principal and the Academic co-ordinator for his guidance and substantial
support towards our institution. Rev. Fr Robin Victor Dsouza addressed
the students and emphasized more on inculcating good values and habits.
He stressed that Trinity mainly strives in imparting value based
education to its students to shape them as responsible citizens of this
society. 
St
Francis of Assisi school planned a day outing on 08-01-2023, for higher
primary students to Gandharva Water Park, Kolhapur. Seventy-One students
were accompanied by fourteen staff. As children entered the park, they
were thrilled to see different games. Their feet started to move quickly
to play land games. As they finished all of them, they hurried to the
water pool to play water slides. The little chilled and cooled weather
never stopped them, to be in water. The puppet shows and magic show
flared the joy of children..JPG)
Christmas
is a much-awaited festival which invokes sharing and caring among all.
The tiny tots of Trinity Central school outshined themselves dressed in
red coloured clothes on this festive occasion. Lots of activities and
competitions were conducted in which all the children participated with
much enthusiasm. Colouring competitions were held in KG section in which
nursery, LKG and UKG children coloured the star, jingle bells and Santa
Claus respectively. As a part of takeaways, children eagerly
participated in making the Christmas tree, Santa Claus and Christmas
bells for themselves under the guidance of the class teachers. Nursery
children decorated their class with Christmas tree while LKG children
were busy with cotton dabbing activity to make a beautiful portrait of
Santa Claus. UKG children were focused on making a beautiful Christmas
wreath which they showcased in their classrooms with pride. Amidst all
this funfair, Santa visited all the classrooms and all the children
gathered around him to dance. Cakes were distributed to one and all.
Overall, it was indeed a day to remember as they got together,
participated and wished each other on the joyous occasion of Christmas!!
St
Francis of Assisi school celebrated Christmas day on 23rd December, 2022
with great pomp and glory. As a preparation for it, competitions were
held, such as; Angel dress completion for girls, Santa Claus for boys
from Nursery to UKG students, Clowns for First and Second standard,
Christmas Wreath for Third, Fourth and Fifth Standard, Christmas Card
for Sixth, Seventh and Eight Standard, twins for Ninth and Tenth
standard students. Rev. Fr. Willis Pinto SDB was the chief guest and
Rev. Fr. Pradeep was the guest of hour for this solemn function. “God
became humble and born as human being so that we also may become humble
and share all that we have with others like God”, was the message of the
chief guest. Primary students from four houses re-told the story of
birth of Jesus Christ through their tableaus. Higher primary students
through their angelic carols created the heaven on earth. Pre-Primary
students through their angel dance filled the sweet cherubim fragrance
in the ground. The arrival of Santa Claus, sound of ‘Jingle Bells’ in
the Assisi campus, children, teachers and gathered audience danced with
joy. All participants of the competitions were awarded with Christmas
gifts. Special Christmas cake and juice elevated the spirit of Christmas
celebration among the pupils.
St
Francis of Assisi school organized Christmas gathering for all the staff
of the institution, on 21st December 2022, in the evening. In the cool
and cold breeze, cloudless weather, teachers sang the carols, danced for
the ‘Jungle Bells’ song with Santa Claus and performed the tableau on
the birth of Jesus Christ. Musical Chair, Balancing the Balloon, Bombing
the cities, Treasure Hunt etc., added more joy to the celebration.
Moreover, all the staff shared their Christmas gifts with each other and
spread the Christmas message of love to one another. School management
distributed Christmas gifts to each and every staff of the institution.
Delicious meal was the climax of the celebration.
Christmas
isn’t a season, it is a feeling. It is not an external event, but a
piece of one’s home that one carries in one’s heart. Trinity Central
School celebrated the Christmas with great fervor and enthusiasm. The
program began with the Eucharistic Celebration for all the Catholic
students. Rev. Fr Ivan Dsouza, OFM Cap the chief guest of the program
was the main celebrant of the mass. After the mass the students gathered
for the Christmas program. The choir group led the prayer and invoked
the blessings of God Almighty. Rev. Fr Ivan Dsouza, Rev. Fr Dominic
Sunil Lobo the Principal, Rev. Fr Ravi Rajesh Serrao the Vice Principal,
Rev. Fr Cyril Roshan Menezes and Ms Magdalina Lewis, the academic
Co-ordinator were present on the dais. All the dignitaries on the dais
inaugurated the program by lighting the candle and placing the baby
Jesus in the crib. The tiny tots wonderfully danced to the tunes of
Christmas songs and a skit emphasizing the importance of sharing during
Christmas was enacted by the students. The best way to spread Christmas
cheer is by singing loud for all to hear. The school choir melodiously
sang the authentic Christmas Carols which lead everyone to the gala of
Christmas mood. Rev. Fr Ivan Dsouza in his address emphasized the real
meaning of Christmas. Rev. Fr Dominic Sunil Lobo explained the
importance of all the symbols of Christmas.
It
is the joyous moment when we await the coming of the Saviour of the
world, our Lord Jesus Christ. Yes, the season of cheer and joy is here-
Christmas. With excitement in their hearts, our little sponsored
children at Vimukti eagerly await to experience the joy of Christmas.
The celebration was held in our vimukti auditorium. The entire
auditorium was beautifully decorated with flowers, festivals, lights,
posters, and models. All the sponsored children and staff members were
very excited and full of enthusiasm for the celebration. The Christmas
festivities commenced with a beautiful prayer song, led by the children.
The placing of the Babe Jesus in the Christmas star by our Vimukti
director Fr. Sathish Fernandes, along with few children heralded the
commencement of the Christmas celebrations. After that, a man disguised
as Santa Claus comes with a bag containing several gifts. Santa Claus
was roaming all over the auditorium giving presents to all the sponsored
children. Fr. Director Sathish Fernandes wished everyone a very happy
Christmas and also gave a short motivational speech and asked the young
children their understanding of Christmas. Across the field, the answers
were ‘gifts’, ‘sweets’, ‘Santa Claus’, etc. 
Christmas
was reverently and gracefully observed. Students performed the skit
about Jesus' birth. Along with Santa Claus, kids danced to the sound of
jingle bells. The Christmas carols were sung by a school choral
ensemble. Principal in his message said that Christmas is a celebration
of love and forgiveness, and he urged everyone to live their lives in
accordance with these principles. All were drawn in by the first
graders' heavenly dance attire. The birthday of Fr. Andrew Jayaraj was
also celebrated at school together with Christmas. Teachers and janitors
welcomed the principal by singing the wishing song. Fr. Amar sent his
best wishes to the principal on behalf of the Capuchin Friars Service
Society and expressed his gratitude for his contribution towards the
growth of the institution. 
“No
one can celebrate a genuine Christmas without being truly poor…Only the
poor, the hungry those who need someone to come on their behalf, will
have that someone, Emmanuel, God-with-us”. - St. Oscar Romero,
Christmas, 1978
A
three days Annual Assisi Sports Meet was organized by St. Francis of
Asssisi School. The event took place in the spacious playground of the
school. Rev. Fr. Simon Bhutelo MSFS was the chief guest of the event and
Fr. Pradeep MSFS was the guest of honour. The event began with welcoming
the guests by band procession followed by the prayer dance. Fr. Jeson
Fernandes, the principal of our school welcomed the dignitaries and all
the participants of the sports meet. This was followed by the
magnificent torch relay ceremony which heralded message of peace,
friendship and the start of Assisi Sports 2022. The SPL of our school,
Miss Gouri Samathshetti initiated the oath taking ceremony. Moreover,
our guest of honour Fr. Pradeep gave an inaugural address, motivating
students to participate in all the activities and explore their talents.
Thereafter, our chief guest gave a start off to the events by cutting
the ribbon and by serving Volley ball. Thereby, the students of the four
different houses competed against each other in athletics events like;
Relay, Running Race, Long Jump, High Jump, Short Foot, Javelin Throw
etc., and Team Games like; Football (Soccer), Volleyball, Kabaddi, throw
ball etc. Kindergarten kids too participated in many fun games and
races. All the students cheered for their group members during the
events.
As
per the directives of the state government, children from nursery to
grade 10 of Trinity Central school were administered with JEE
vaccination in the school campus on 5th and 6th of December 2022. The
vaccination drive was formally inaugurated in the presence of our
Prinicipal Rev. Fr. Dominic Sunil Lobo, nominated councillor of
Municipal council, Udupi Mrs. Aruna S Poojary, former Municipal
councillor Mr. Prashanth Bhat, social worker and photographer Mr. John
Pinto, PTA president Mr. Krishna Sridharan and PTA secretary Mrs. Priya
Veena Furtado. The vaccination drive was carried out after receiving
prior approval from the parents. Approximately, 60% of the students of
our school were vaccinated during the program.
This
is exactly what VCT professes through its vocational training Centre.
Poor girls and women both from the rural areas sitting idle at home are
specially focused for their development in view through job
opportunities beginning with tailoring skills. They will lead them to
become economically self-sufficient. Personality development leadership
training is also added to their learning. Some are emotionally disturbed
because of domestic violence and want a way out in their economic and
social life while others are gripped with generational poverty. This
program has scaled their outlook to better social living and economic
empowerment. This highlight of the one-year training program is the gift
of a sewing machine along with a toolbox and intensive training cost
worth Rs. 32,000/-( total amount 9,60,000/-). This way, the support of
VCT helped 30 poor women staying alone at home get integrated into the
society.
Vimukti
charitable Trust® walked an extra mile on 13 December, 2022 to reach out
to the Government Primary and Higher Schools of Karabdinni, Uttakanuru,
Dotharabandi, and Malkapura by providing them 120 plastic stools to sit
and to attend the classes instead of sitting on the ground. Present were
the school Head Masters, teaching staff, SDMC members and the Vimukti
staff Charlie Udbal, and Arogyappa Dumathi. We always would like to be
the part of the Nali-Kali program to encourage the students to attend
the school to pursue their future. This also somehow helps to distance
the inequality existing between the Private schools with the
benches/chairs and desks. In this way Trust keeps on helping the school
children who are deprived of the basic facilities for learning. Come
join us in reducing the gulf that is existing between the Private and
the Government schools by supporting us. Contact us: 9448335778
St.
Francis of Assisi School had organized a picnic to Gandharva Water Park
on 27th November, 2022 for the 1st to 5th standard students. There were
234 students accompanied with 36 staff members. The buses moved at 8 am
and reached the picnic spot at 10.30am. In the buses students sang songs
and danced for the rhythm of various songs till they reached the venue.
Having served the Breakfast, children moved to play the dry games
followed by water games. As the students saw the slides, children not
only thrilled but also jumped into the pool with excitement. There was
rain dance where the students exhibited their dancing skills. Everyone
had a lovely time playing in the water until evening.
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Trinity
Central School, Perampalli celebrated its Twelfth Annual Day woven
around the theme “Littoral”- ‘where the coast meets its culture’, with
vibrancy and magnificent reverberation on the 3rd of December 2022. Mr
Bhojraj Vamanjoor, a versatile actor and comedian of Tulu theatre and
Tulu cinema, a Yakshagana artist and Jilla Rajyotsava Prashathi winner
who is popularly known as ‘Navarasa Raja’ was the chief guest of the
event. Mr. Roshan Belman, a renowned social worker and the founder of,
“Humanity” trust was the guest of honour. Rev. Fr Robin Victor Dsouza,
the secretary of Capuchin Education Board presided over the event. Rev.
Fr Anil Dsouza, the parish priest of Our Lady of Fathima Church,
Perampalli, the Principal Rev. Fr Dominic Sunil Lobo, Academic
co-ordinator Ms Magdalina Lewis, Primary Section Head Dr Poornima
Devadiga, Pre Primary Section Head Ms Renita Monteiro and the SPL Rayan
Danny were also present on the dais. 
“Defeating
human trafficking is a great moral calling of our time….”
St.
Francis of Assisi School had organized a parents’ meeting on 26th
November, 2022 at 10 am in the school auditorium. The meeting began with
the prayer dance. Thereafter Fr. Jeson Fernandes the principal of our
school rolled out a red-carpet welcome to the resource person of the day
Rev. Fr. Arun Lobo OFM Cap., parents and teachers through his welcome
speech. Speaking on the theme Mass Media and Its Effects Fr. Arun
highlighted the pros and cons of it and told how children are to be
trained to make use of it for a better purpose as it has become the need
of hour in this modernized world.
The
transport department of Chikodi organized a prize distribution ceremony
for those who won the prizes in the painting and drawing competition
which was conducted on the occasion of Pollution Awareness Week. Mr.
Vishal Pawar, the RTO of Chikodi was the chief guest. The ceremony began
with the prayer dance by the students. Thereafter, Fr. Jeson Fernandes,
the principal of our school, welcomed and felicitated the Chief Guest
with a shawl, fruits and a bouquet of flowers. Speaking to the students
the chief guest highlighted the danger posed by pollution day by day and
advised the students to be eco-friendly to make it a better place to
live in. As soon as he finished his speech, he gave away the
certificates to the winners and congratulated them. Thus, the programme
ended with an entertainment dance followed by a short vote of thanks.
The
long awaited dream of the Management, principal and students of Trinity
Central School, Perampalli of building a bus bay has become a reality.
The newly constructed bus bay to park the fleet of 19 buses was blessed
and inaugurated on the 3rd of December 2022. With joyful hearts and
thanks giving souls, the Trinity Fraternity gathered at the newly
constructed bus bay. Rev. Fr Robin Victor Dsouza, the Secretary of the
Capuchin Education Board blessed and inaugurated the bus shelter with
the ceremonial cutting of the ribbon. He invoked the blessings of the
Almighty on all the buses and prayed for the well being of the drivers,
students, teachers and helpers who commute everyday to school. Mr.
Staney Rodrigues the contractor and Mr Ramesh, the welder were
felicitated at the ceremony for the design and timely completion of the
project. 
Vimukti
children parliament and club children pothnal organised awareness rally
at Devipura Village, on the occasion of World AIDS day to make public
aware of HIV/AIDS, drug abuse, human trafficking, child abuse,
malnutrition, to stop open defecation etc. the rally started around
10.30 a.m. from Government higher primary school and children and staff
used placards, posters, slogans and flex to make the public aware. Mr.
Gundappa, headmaster of the school said in his speech HIV caused AIDS
and interfered with the body’s ability to fight infection. If detected
early, a regular consultation and proper treatment will help in fighting
infection and allows a patient to live longer. The awareness rally helps
the people to know about the disease, its symptoms and prevention
methods. The children gathered for the rally took pledge to fight
against the dreaded disease. The parliament and club children, school
teachers and vimukti staff and nearly 110 stakeholders participated in
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Karnataka
Rajyostava or Kannada Rajyostava, also identified as Karnataka formation
day is celebrated on 1st November of every year. This was a day in 1956
when all the Kannada Language-speaking regions of South India were
merged to form the State of Karnataka. The nucleus of our Institution is
to add structure to our social lives and connect our students with our
glorious past. It was with great spectacle and magnificence that St.
Anthony’s Institutions (Darshan College and St. Anthony’s P.U. College)
celebrated this auspicious episode as an expressive way to honor our
acclaimed Heritage, Culture and Tradition. On the 26th November at 3.pm
Rev. Fr. Robin Victor D’Souza, Rev. Fr. Roshan Rosario and Rev. Fr. Joy
Wilson D’Souza proudly hoisted our State Flag to mark the commencement
of an enthralling sequence of cultural extravaganza. Followed by the
exciting and vibrant procession showcasing numerous cultural and
traditional dance forms of Karnataka was steered by the students that
comprised of Dollu Kunitha, Bharatanatyam, Kamsale, Veeragase, Pata
Kunitha, Gaarudi Gombe, Puja Kunitha and Yakshagana which was launched
at the Campus and took a tour of the neighborhood. 
A
15 years old girl child migrated from Pothnal was human trafficked in
Bangalore, forced into child labour, sexually assaulted and abused, and
her internal organs were removed with one eye and the kidney. The
heinous crime was resulted in multiple internal organ damage. At present
she is fighting between life and death and for the medical treatment she
needs Rs. 500000/- worth. In desperate situation the Vimukti Trust
reached out to the poor and illiterate family on time financially
helping them to get the hospital care, counselling, and legal aid
support. This is one of the cases being reported by the Vimukti Trust.
Likewise, there are similar cases which go unnoticed by the responsible
government officials. It is here the Vimukti Trust involved in giving
the handhold support to these vulnerable families who are trapped under
the banner of human trafficking. Let’s all stand united in uprooting the
evil of human trafficking. At the same time let’s pray for the speedy
recovery and to get the justice for this innocent Child.
In
the dust of defeat as well as the laurels of victory there is a glory to
be found if one has done its best. Trinity Central School has
proved its standards over the years and has been soaring high, touching
lives. The credit goes to the wonderful parents who have entrusted their
children to us. The school has been a motivating force in helping all
bring out their talents in every field. To encourage our parents and
guardians to display their sporting spirit, the parent’s sports day was
organized on, 19-11-2022. Mr Gangadhar G Kadekar, a world record swimmer
was the chief guest of the program. The PTA President Mr Krishnan
Shridharan and Secretary Ms Priya Furtado were also present. The members
of the PTA and the chief guest were escorted by the Principal Rev. Fr
Dominic Sunil Lobo, Vice Principal Rev. Fr Ravi Rajesh Serrao and
Academic Co-ordinator Ms Magdalina Lewis to the beats of the school
band. The teachers lead the prayer and invoked the Lord’s blessings. 
State
level children parliament was organized by Child Right Trust at Indian
Social institute Bangalore. Children representatives from all over
Karnataka, each district two children representatives came with their
problems faced in their respective district. two days training was
organized and listed out all the problems from each district. From
Raichur district Vishwa vikas and kerthana 8th std, actively
participated and raise the problems and difficulties faced by Raichur
children, such as child marriages, child labour, dropout, child
trafficking, missing cases, sexual abuse and using children for illegal
activities etc. these are very predominant as a result many children are
succumbed to these evil practices and losing their childhood and not
able do justice to their voices. The children’s parliament programme
will help them to raise their voices against injustice done to them and
get relief. Referring to the Census conducted in 2011, that a total of
47 crore children had been identified in the 10-18 age group. But the
shocking fact is that the ratio of children suffering from malnutrition
and anemia is very high in Raichur. Therefore, children raised their
voices before elected representatives and demanded to sort out issues
very quickly and to find solutions and also get punishment to
perpetrators as per child protection laws concern. 
“Every
child is a different type of flower, and together they make the world a
lovely garden.”
Sports
day brings new energy in hearts and minds of all. It is said a sound
mind resides in a sound body. Sports and games largely help in
maintaining physical fitness. To commemorate the spirit of sports, the
sports day for grades Nursery Grade 4 was held on 18-11 2022. The tiny
tots witnessed the overwhelmed presence of the esteemed chief guest Mr
Abhin B Devadiga, an all round sports personality who has won many gold
and silver medals in athletics. The SPL Rayan Danny and the ASPL Deepthi
escorted the chief guest Mr. Abhin Devadiga, Principal Rev Fr Dominic
Sunil Lobo, Academic Co-ordinator Ms Magdalina Lewis, Primary Section
Head Ms Poornima Devadiga and Pre-Primary Section Head Ms Renita
Monteiro to the dais. 
Vimukti
Pothnal in collaboration with Enemble agissons France organized legal
awareness program on 22nd of November, 2022 at vimukti premises. The aim
of the program is to spread legal awareness among SHG members and
participants learned about the Indian legal system, concept of basic
rights and equality under law, family and property law, as domestic
violence act, and sexual harassment ant workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act etc. the resource person kept the
sessions active and interactive and expressed her views saying women in
our country are viewed through patriarchal eyes. Even in today’s day and
age several households see women who remain silent and marginalized,
giving the men an upper hand and greater role in decision- making. It is
vital that women stand up for themselves, and in order to do so,
information plays a great role as it can make them aware of their
rights. The fact is that that women’s lack of awareness of their rights
is what hinders them from speaking up for themselves and their right to
equal opportunity. 
It
was a great day as the trinitarians of grade 5-10 celebrated their
annual sports day on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Greeting our chief
guests Rev. Fr. Anil D’ Souza. Parish priest, our lady of Fathima
church, Perampalli. Mr. M Chandrashekara Hegde. President Brahmavara
sports club, Principal Rev. Fr. Dominic Sunil Lobo, Vice Principal &
Administrator Rev. Fr Ravi Rajesh Serrao, Academic coordinator Ms.
Magadelina Lewis was done to the beating drums & a stentorian applause.
March past is all about synchronization and team work. Marching in a
contingent demands alertness and an unspoken co-ordination. The drumbeat
rolls, the band strikes up and a high pitched voice issues a command.
Where all our four houses La-Verna, Rivo Torto, Greccio and Spoleto
including Scouts and Guides marched with discipline. Leaders of the four
houses introduced their team to the chief guests & welcomed them to the
annual sports meet 2022-2023.
A
day to mark the childhood and make this day memorable one, St. Francis
of Assisi School celebrated children’s day with splendor on 14th
November, 2022 in the school premises. The day was commemorated with
immense joy, enthusiasm and magnificence. The celebration began with
welcoming the school parliamentarians through band procession followed
by the school assembly by the teachers. The teachers made children’s day
special by performing various cultural programmes like dances and skits.
Not only that but also teachers involved them into lucky draw game in
which a lucky winner from each class was awarded. A fun filled treasure
hunt game for the squads brought a lot of joy and fun to the children.
At the end all the children were sweetened with sweets and ice cream.
Fr.
Sathish Fernandes, a Capuchin Priest at the heart of Jesus, has been
hailed for his love towards poor and the downtrodden. He has been
instrumental in proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ, not only in
words, but also in deeds of charity. He has been a true companion to the
most disadvantaged and marginalized people, irrespective of case, creed
and religion. His crusade to fight for the rights of the poor and
defenceless, is a true paradigm of a Good Shepherd, leading the flock in
spite of the dangers and difficulties. His dream to transform the
society as a better world to live, have been slowly realising. Fr.
Sathish Fernandes, has been dedicating his entire life for the social
work in order to bring smiles to the less privileged children of the
society. For the past fourteen years he has been actively involved in
the district of Raichur, Karnataka to empower the less privilege
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The
statement that “health is wealth “is a very true to its meaning, as one
cannot do anything if he or she does not have good health. So, it is
very important that each person must know the causes, effects and
remedies related to their individuals’ health issues. One person’s
carelessness or ignorance of good health care can affect other people
living with him or around him. For the past many years, Doorstep
healthcare services has been provided by Vimukti Staff Nurse to the
sponsored children families, physically disabled, Pregnant women and
postnatal mothers and economically disadvantaged patients who live in
the villages without discrimination of caste and religion. Pregnant
women and postnatal mothers and children were motivated to go for a
regular checkup during pregnancy, they were given awareness on
nutrition, special care and nutrition for infants, cleanliness,
exercises, sanitation, hygienic, health issues, immunization, Routine
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The
Vimukti Charitable Trust® with the collaboration of Ensemble Agissons
France had organized sponsor day program at Pothnal on 13th November,
2022. Nearly 70 sponsored children along with their parents (80)
participated in the program. This day was filled with full of
entertainment. Mr. Arogyappa Vimukti Staff welcomed the guests on the
dais. Sponsored children honored the guests with the garlands. The
program commenced with the prayer dance lead by Mallamma and group. On
this special occasion variety of dances were performed on the stage. Mr.
Daniel and Mrs. Bernadette Enemble Agissons president and member were
very happy to see all the 70 sponsored children along with their parents
on that day. Fr. Sathish Fernandes Director, Vimukti in his speech
exhorted all the sponsored children saying that every child should learn
to give value for time and money the sponsors spend on each child and
always remain thankful to their sponsors, who are selflessly trying to
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“Rise
up, start fresh, see the bright opportunity in each and every journey”.
“Talent
wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win
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Kannada
Rajyothsava was celebrated with the sense of pride. Various cultural
dances were performed by the students highlighting the diversity of the
land and culture. Fr Vincent Balaraj the president of the school gave an
touching message enlightening the students to respect and love ones
roots. Principal Fr Andrew in his address appreciated the teachers and
students for putting up the fantastic cultural program. Many parents too
attended the function and were very much delighted with the talents
children.
The
birth anniversary celebration of Father of our nation was celebrated in
the school meaningfully. Students of class 10 performed the shork skit
on Dnadi March and paid tribute to the Mahathma. Principal Fr Andrew
called upon the students to uphold the values that Gandiji has exhibited
throughout his life. Teachers along with students conducted the
interreligious prayer with devotion.
The
festivity of light was celebrated with joy and happiness. Mr Sai Nandan,
lecturer of Adichunchanagiri Institute of Technology, was the chief
guest for the program. He in his address elaborated the significance of
Indian culture and called the children to build their life on moral
values. Students put of the short skit on Bali Chakravarthi and won the
hearts of all who have gathered. To mark the significant of the event
Children symbolically busted the crackers. Fr Amar, Administrator of
school, invited the gathering to develop the spirit of Brotherhood.
ಟ್ರಿನಿಟಿ
ಸೆಂಟ್ರಲ್ ಶಾಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕನ್ನಡ ರಾಜ್ಯೋತ್ಸವ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವನ್ನು ವೈಭವದಿಂದ ಆಚರಿಸಲಾಯಿತು.
ಮುಖ್ಯ ಅತಿಥಿಯಾಗಿ ಕಾಪುಚಿನ್ ಸಭೆಯ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಪ್ರಾಂತೀಯ ಸಲಹೆಗಾರರು ಹಾಗೂ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ
ಸಂತ ಅಂತೋನಿ ಚರ್ಚಿನ ಧರ್ಮ ಗುರುಗಳಾದ ವಂದನೀಯ ಗುರು ವಿಜಯ್ ಕುಮಾರ್ ಉಪಸ್ಥಿತರಿದ್ದರು.
ಶಾಲಾ ಪ್ರಾಂಶುಪಾಲರಾದ ವಂದನೀಯ ಗುರು ಡೊಮಿನಿಕ್ ಸುನಿಲ್ ಲೋಬೋ ರವರ ನೇತೃತ್ವದಲ್ಲಿ
ಧ್ವಜಾರೋಹಣವನ್ನುನಡೆಸಲಾಯಿತು. ಕುಮಾರಿ ಸಾನ್ವಿ.ಎಸ್ .ಜಿ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವನ್ನು
ನಿರೂಪಿಸಿದರು.ಶಾಲಾ ಮಕ್ಕಳಿಂದ ಕನ್ನಡದ ಹಿರಿಮೆಯನ್ನು ವೈಭವೀಕರಿಸುವ ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ
ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಗಳು ಜರುಗಿತು. ಮುಖ್ಯ ಅತಿಥಿಯಾದ ವಂದನೀಯ ಗುರು ವಿಜಯ್ ಕುಮಾರ್ ಅವರು ,ನಾವು
ಎಲ್ಲೇ ಇರಲಿ ,ಹೇಗೇ ಇರಲಿ ಯಾವುದೇ ಕಾರಣಕ್ಕೂ ನಮ್ಮ ನಾಡು ನುಡಿಯನ್ನು ಮರೆಯಬಾರದು ,ಎಂದು
ನಾಡಿನ ಹಿರಿಮೆಯ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳನ್ನುದ್ದೇಶಿಸಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಿದರು.ನೆಪವೇನೇ ಇರಲಿ ,ವ್ಯವಹಾರಕ್ಕಾಗಿ
ನಾವು ಯಾವುದೇ ಭಾಷೆಯನ್ನು ಬಳಸಿದರು ಕೂಡಾ, ನಮ್ಮ ನಾಡಿನ ಭಾಷೆಯಾದ ಕನ್ನಡವನ್ನು
ಮರೆಯಬಾರದು ಎಂದು ಶಾಲಾ ಪ್ರಾಂಶುಪಾಲರು ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳನ್ನು ಉದ್ದೇಶಿಸಿ
ಮಾತನಾಡಿದರು.ಶ್ರೀತನ್ ಕುಮಾರ್ ವಂದಿಸಿದರು.
ಅಸ್ಸಿಸಿ
ಶಾಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕರುನಾಡಿನ ದೀಪದ ಸಡಗರ ಚಿಕ್ಕೋಡಿಯ ಸೇಂಟ್ ಫ್ರಾನ್ಸಿಸ್ ಆಫ್ ಅಸ್ಸಿಸಿ
ಶಾಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ 67ನೇ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯೋತ್ಸವ ಹಾಗೂ ದೀಪಾವಳಿ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವನ್ನು 2022
ನವೆಂವರ್ 1 ರಂದು ತುಂಬಾ ಅರ್ಥಪೂರ್ಣ ಮತ್ತು ಅದ್ದೂರಿಯಾಗಿ ಆಚರಿಸಲಾಯಿತು.
ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವನ್ನು ಪ್ರಾರ್ಥನಾ ಗೀತೆಯ ನೃತ್ಯದೊಂದಿಗೆ ಆರಂಭಿಸಲಾಯಿತು. ನಂತರ ಕನ್ನಡಾಂಬೆ
ತಾಯಿ ಭುವನೇಶ್ವರಿ ದೇವಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿದೇವಿಯ ಭಾವಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಪೂಜೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿ, ನಾಡಗೀತೆ
ಹಾಡುವುದರ ಮೂಲಕ ನಾಡು-ನುಡಿಗೆ ಗೌರವ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಲಾಯಿತು. ಅತಿಥಿ ಸ್ಥಾನವನ್ನು
ಅಲಂಕರಿಸಿದ್ದ ಇಲ್ಲಿಯ ‘ಬರೋಡಾ ಬ್ಯಾಂಕಿನ’ ಸಹಾಯಕ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥಾಪಕರಾದ ‘ಹಿರಫಾನ ಬಾಷಾ’
ಅವರು ಮಾತನಾಡಿ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯದ ರಚನೆ ಹಾಗೂ ಅದರ ಮಹಿಮೆಯನ್ನು ಕುರಿತು ಹೊಗಳಿದರು.
ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳು ಕನ್ನಡ ನಾಡು, ನುಡಿ, ಸಂಸ್ಕøತಿ, ಪರಂಪರೆಯನ್ನು ಬಿಂಬಿಸುವ ಮತ್ತು
ಭಾರತದ ಅತೀ ದೊಡ್ಡ ಹಬ್ಬವಾದ ದೀಪಾವಳಿಯ ಮಹತ್ವವನ್ನು ಸಾರುವ ಹಾಡುಗಳಿಗೆ ನೃತ್ಯ
ಪ್ರದರ್ಶಿಸಿ, ಅಲ್ಲಿ ಸೇರಿದ್ದ ಜನರ ಕಣ್ಮನ ಸೆಳೆದರು. ಹಾಗೂ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳ ಸಡಗರದಿಂದ,
ದೀಪಾವಳಿಯ ಸಿಡಿಮದ್ದುಗಳ ವರ್ಣಮಯ ಬೆಳಕಿನ ಸಂಭ್ರಮದಲ್ಲಿ ಅಸ್ಸಿಸಿ ಶಾಲೆಯು
ಕಂಗೊಳಿಸುತ್ತಿತ್ತು..jpg)
It
was an evening loaded with glorious smiles and victory chants, as the
Under-14 handball team of our school lifted the Winners trophy of the
AICS Handball Tournament, held at SMS School, Brahmavar, Udupi on
October 22nd, 2022. Like true sporting warriors, the team led by their
captain Ifaz Imran played well, trouncing the home team (SMS School,
Brahmavar) 9-6, complimenting smart throws with a diligent eye. Ifaz
also won the 'Best All-Rounder' Award. A total of 8 teams had
participated in the tournament. Congratulations to the Team and to the
Physical Educators Mr Bharath and Mr Sukumar for bringing laurels to the
school ! 
“ಕನ್ನಡ
ಮತ್ತು ಸಂಸ್ಕøತಿ ಇಲಾಖೆ”ಯವರು 67ನೇ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯೋತ್ಸವದ ಅಂಗವಾಗಿ ದಿನಾಂಕ
28/10/2022 ರಂದು ಕನ್ನಡ ನಾಡು-ನುಡಿಯ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರಲ್ಲಿ ಅಭಿಮಾನವನ್ನು
ಹೆಚ್ಚಿಸುವ ಸಲುವಾಗಿ “ನನ್ನ ನಾಡು, ನನ್ನ ಹಾಡು” ಎಂಬ ಅಭಿಯಾನವನ್ನು ಆಯೋಜಿಸಿದ್ದರು. ಈ
ಅಭಿಯಾನದ “ಕೋಟಿ ಕಂಠ ಗಾಯನ” ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದಲ್ಲಿ ನಮ್ಮ ಸೇಂಟ್ ಫ್ರಾನ್ಸಿಸ್ ಆಫ್ ಅಸ್ಸಿಸಿ
ಶಾಲೆಯ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರು ಭಾಗವಹಿಸಿ, ಕನ್ನಡ ಮತ್ತು ಸಂಸ್ಕøತಿ
ಇಲಾಖೆಂiÀವರು ನಿಗದಿಪಡಿಸಿದ ಹಾಡುಗಳನ್ನು ಸುಶ್ರಾವ್ಯವಾಗಿ ಗಾಯನ ಮಾಡುವುದರ ಮೂಲಕ
ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದಲ್ಲಿ ಪಾಲ್ಗೊಂಡು ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವು ಯಶಸ್ವಿಗೊಳ್ಳಲು ಸಹಕರಿಸಿದರು. ಇದರ ಫಲವಾಗಿ
ಕನ್ನಡ ಮತ್ತು ಸಂಸ್ಕøತಿ ಇಲಾಖೆಯವರು “ಸೇಂಟ್ ಫ್ರಾನ್ಸಿಸ್ ಆಫ್ ಅಸ್ಸಿಸಿ ಶಾಲೆ”ಯ
ಹೆಸರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಅಭಿನಂದನಾ ಪತ್ರ ನೀಡಿ ಗೌರವಿಸಿರುತ್ತಾರೆ.
"Every
dawn is a renewed blessing that our privileged eyes awaken to everyday"
“Dedicating
one’s entire life to the service of the humanity is a calling, a
vocation that only the truly blessed can”
A
community-based training on Women’s rights and legal awareness was
organized at Vimukti Premises on 02.11.2022. nearly 145 women
participated in this training program. The main objectives of this
training program are to seek justice for women, safeguard their rights,
and promote women’s empowerment. To impart practical knowledge about the
basic legal rights and remedies provided under various women related
laws, thereby making them fit to face the challenges in real life
situations. To make the women aware of the various machineries/organs of
the justice delivery system available for redressal of their problems/
grievances. The procedure of approaching and utilizing various channels
available for the redressal of grievances. i.e., the Police, the
Executive and the Judiciary and role of courts in achieving gender
equality, most importantly the concept of public interest litigation.
General
Councilor Dr Rev Fr John Baptist from Rome, visited our school on 28th
October 2022.He was delighted to see the growth of the school. He
appreciated the students and teachers for their performance and hard
labor towards learning and teaching aspect. 
The
joyous festival of Deepawali, the festival of lights was celebrated in
portals of the Trinitorium on 21st October 2022 at Trinity Central
School. Our Principal, Rev. Fr. Sunil Dominic Lobo and Vice- Prinicipal,
Rev. Fr. Ravi Rajesh Serrao welcomed the honourable chief guests, Mr.
Krishna Sridharan, the PTA president and Mr. Sudhakar Prabhu, the PTA
member respectively with a floral bouquet. The programme commenced with
the pious and traditional lighting of the lamp by our Principal,
Vice-Principal, Academic Coordinator and the chief guests. To the
melodious tune of the flute played by Shravan of Grade 7, Trinity’s
class representatives lit the diyas and beautifully laid them on the
borders of the vibrant and colourful floral rangoli. The cultural
programme, began with the articulate note by children, who spoke about
the scientific reasons behind the different rituals performed during
Deepawali festival. 
General
Councilor Dr Rev Fr John Baptist from Rome, visited our school on 26th
October 2022.He was delighted to see the growth of the school. He
appreciated the sense of Franciscan ecology and the atmosphere of the
school. We remain grateful for his kind visit. Thank you Fr. John
Baptist.
The
heartbreaking life experience
of Gauramma aged 16 and her determination surely challenges our
humanity. She lost her father and mother when she was three years old.
After the death of her parents, she was brought up by her
brother-in-law’s family. But that is not the end of her life’s story,
they found out later that she was deaf and dumb too. Gauramma’s
unexpressed great desire to live her life opened the way to pursue her
education at Dasanahalli village school situated at Gangavathi. Being an
orphan child, she was helpless too. When she was tested for the
possibility of ear hearing aid assistance, teacher also told her about
the government scheme. In her helpless situation she remembered the
Vimukti staff Mrs. Shilpa and sought her help. In response to the
child’s request, she called the child help line requesting the ear
hearing aid for Gauramma. As a result, the coordinator of the Child
Helpline and the Director of the Vimukti distributed the ear hearing aid
to Gauramma. Thanks to the Vimukti Child help line for the immediate
help and support.
To
preserve and to pass on to the future generation, the beautiful
traditional dance “Dandiya” was performed in the Assisi school campus,
on 1st October 2022. Children dressed up with Dandiya attire and
displayed their various Dandiya skills.
The
Children’s Parliament caters for children below age of 18 years, and
Children’s Parliament gives a chance to speak for the children, by the
children and of the children. It serves as a platform for the children
to develop leadership skills, team spirit, analytical skills and
maturity. This is none other than an organization/movement for children.
Today there are efforts all over the world to help children to be in
charge as children are the best agents of the much- sought social
change. Children refuse to be any more just objects to be looked at.
They are beginning to participate in various social and political
decision-making forum. They believe that they can do this better than
the elders without any inhibitions or slash expectations. They are not
anymore just to be governed, but also to govern. They have realized
their rights to participate in governing. Now Children parliament comes
to their rescue which is a Children's movement with deliberations,
interventions and actions. 
All
the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single
candle. – St Francis of Assisi. The patron’s day to commemorate the
feast day of our patron saint, St Francis of Assisi was celebrated on
14th of October 2022. The Trinity family expressed gratitude to its
patron saint for all the bountiful blessings bestowed upon them. The
program began with the solemn thanksgiving mass. All the catholic
students attended the holy thanksgiving mass and wholeheartedly thanked
and praised God. Rev. Fr Lenson Lobo the chief guest of the occasion was
the main celebrant of the mass. Rev. Fr Dominic Sunil Lobo, the
principal, Rev. Fr Ravi Rajesh Serrao, the vice principal and Rev. Fr
Cyril Roshan Menezes concelebrated in the Eucharistic celebration. After
the mass all the students gathered for a formal patron’s day program.
Rev. Fr Lenson Lobo was the chief guest of the program. The principal
Rev. Fr Sunil Dominic Lobo, vice principal Rev. Fr Ravi Rajesh Serrao,
Rev. Fr Cyril Roshan Menezes and academic co-ordinator Ms Magdalina
Lewis were present on the dais. 
Id
Milad- The birthday of the prophet Mohammed was celebrated on September
30, Friday. The celebration was hosted by Miss. Aysha of grade 9. Prayer
was sung by the students of grade 10. A glimpse to the verses of the
Holy Quran was given by Master Afzal and Miss. Zakhiya of grade 8 and
10. Students from grade 7-10 sang few songs which reflected the life of
the prophet. The speech on the importance of Eid Milad was delivered by
Master Aryan Farooq of grade 9. Reading, singing and reciting the burdah
is a means to strengthen one's love for the prophet which was done by
the students of grade 7-10. The celebration came to an end with greeting
all the islamic students by the tiny tots. Fr. Ravi Rajesh, vice
principal shared his thoughts, highlights, that India is a diverse
country with plethora of harmony and unity..jpg)
You
must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of
the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty. - Mahatma
Gandhi
Parishioners
and all the school staff celebrated St Francis of Assisi feast on a
grand scale, on 4th October. Silver Jubilarian, the Parish Priest of St
Michael’s Church, Hidkal Dam, Rev Fr. Lourduswamy presided over the Holy
Eucharistic Celebration. The Episcopal Vicar for Religious and the CRI
president, Rev. Fr Richard D’Almeida, SVD graced this occasion by
participating in the celebration. From Chikodi Deanery Priests,
Religious Sisters and the Lay Faithful devoutly took part in the
celebration. Angelic choir and eye-captivating decorations elevated all
to celestial heights. After the mass Fr Lourduswamy, who celebrated his
silver jubilee of his priesthood, was felicitated by the PPC members of
Chikodi.
Vimukti
Charitable trust Pothnal organised training programs from 7th of August
2022 to October 4th 2022 to community leaders at Gram Panchayat and
Village level in 20 pockets of our targeted villages of Manvi Taluka.
The main aim of this training program is to train the community leaders
to contribute to ensuring the social protection, promoting of people
participation in governance, enhancing access to social security schemes
to vulnerable people and communities like migrant workers, transgender
and other marginalised communities through evidence-based knowledge
building, at pothnal surrounding villages. The major focus of the
training is realizing rights and entitlements with and through the
community by building an effective interface with government departments
and institutions using Community Convergence Facilitation Forums (CCFFs)
led by a collective of trained CLs. The CCFFs a groundbreaking community
driven platform, which is innovative in the sense that the measures
adopted not only encourage people’s participation, but also lead to
enhancing informed decision-making in local governance. Nearly 65
community members have joined and participated in the training program
to become active CCFFs leaders to work for their community to tap the
entitlements for their communities.
VCT
Pothnal Director Fr. Sathish Fernandes attended the Asian anti
trafficking forum meet 2022 at Institute of Public Enterprise, Shamirpet,
Hydarbad. The three-day event was kicked off on the eve of the World Day
Against Trafficking in Persons (30 July) and included individual
presentations, panels, roundtable discussions and workshops. The theme
of this year’s Forum was ‘Strengthening partnerships and accelerating
the use of technology to combat human trafficking and brought together
stakeholders from across the country, including our Implementing
Partners, strategic partners, supporters, think tanks, government, women
rights and anti-trafficking advocates, grassroots level organisations,
technological experts and other like-minded organisations.
The
Guardians’ Meeting was held on 30th September 2022 from 3:00 pm at
Shanthi Sadhana, Kengeri, FISI Bangalore. The meeting began with prayer
and welcome note. Guardians had fraternal sharing about their respective
communities along with the challenges they face. The long standing
missionaries and pioneers of few of the centers in North-East India, Br
Richard D’Souza and Br Mathias Dias were felicitated. A fraternal
welcome was extended to Very Rev. Fr John Baptist Palliparambil, General
Councillor for the Pastoral Visitation of the Province on behalf of
General Minister Very Rev. Br Roberto Genuin, Rome. Thereafter agenda
points were discussed. On Saturday 01st October 2022 Treasurers’ Meeting
was held from 9:00 am. Very Rev. Dr. Fr Jossie Lobo SJ gave input
session on the Challenges of Religious life in today’s society. After
this session Fr John Baptist Palliparambil, General Councillor addressed
all the Guardians and Treasurers who spoke the mind of the General
Minister and touched upon concerns of Spiritual animation, fraternal
life and practical points for living the call. 
The
Annual Retreat at province level was arranged for the Provincial
Council, Provincial Delegates, Provincial Administration, Guardians,
Parish Priests and few missionary brothers in Shanthi Sadhana,
Franciscan Institute of Spirituality of India, Kengeri, Bangalore from
25th to 29th September 2022. It was animated by Rev. Fr. Benny Koottanal,
MSFS, former Provincial Minister of South West Province, in a very
meaningful way. He based the whole retreat on the words of St Paul to
the Galatians 4:19, “My dear children, of whom I travail again until
that Christ is formed in you.” Every day two talks were delivered on
various topics mainly on Evangelical Counsels, Challenges of religious
life and Mother Mary’s role in our life. The Adoration in the evening
was animated by the preacher in line with the theme of the day which
included vocal prayers, praises and singing, meditation, silence and
benediction. Friars celebrated Eucharist and the preacher gave homily
and imparted spiritual insights to renew and transform spiritual life
carrying forward the apostolic ministry assigned to each friar. At the
conclusion of the Annual retreat Provincial Minister, Br John Alwyn Dias
felicitated the preacher and Br Joel Lopes rendered vote of thanks.
Friars voiced that the Retreat was spiritually blending with lot of
spiritual inputs and prayerful ambience, meditative prayers and
adoration. May God bless us all 
Children’s
Participation is the heart of our program. We encourage children to
express their views/ideas, participate in decision making processes,
share their problems collectively and find suitable solution. To ensure
this, children are given the space to do so, children have their own
club meetings. These meetings are held every month at contact point. The
unresolved issues are discussed in a larger meeting called the Children
parliament, held every month, in which 15 to 20 child representatives
participate from each contact point. Children themselves select their
convener and secretary for these meetings. Children raise issues like
police atrocity, crisis intervention, employer abuse, legal support,
death and took decisions and formed action groups to resolve them. The
main issues were related to the environment, child rights, and
education. Children suggested making some changes in our interventions.
Some of the decisions taken in the meeting have already been
incorporated in our programs and actions have been taken with the
involvement of the children as per their needs.
This
is exactly what VCT professes through its vocational training Centre.
Poor girls and women both from the rural areas sitting idle at home are
specially focused for their development in view through job
opportunities beginning with tailoring skills. They will lead them to
become economically self-sufficient. Personality development leadership
trainings are also added to their learning. The empowered women come
forward and work for the other women’s privileges. This way, the support
of VCT helped 42 poor women staying alone at home get integrated into
the society.
Vimukti
Pothnal organized mass awareness programs in four villages of sindhanoor
Manvi talukas, Raichur District, Karnataka from 5th,11th,17th and 24th,
September 2022. Lack of awareness on human trafficking is the biggest
barrier to prevent human trafficking, most of those victimised are
either women or minors (consisted of individuals under 18 years of age
who is recruited, transported transferred, harboured or received for the
purposes of exploitation,). kidnappers most commonly force women into
commercial sex and indentured servitude. Bride trafficking has also been
a consistent commodity due to skewed sex ratios in certain areas.
Keeping this thought in mind VIMUKTI has been creating mass awareness in
the schools, AWCs, public places, and in the residential area, so that
children and women are saved from these evil practices. Nearly 850
school children, 320 women and 180 men totally 1,350 families have
benefited from this program.
As
rightly said by Julia Child “ No one is born a great cook, one learns by
doing”. What more, we at Trinity Central school conducted Chef’s day for
kindergarten children on Sept 16th 2022 in the campus where children
played the role of Junior Chefs along with the teachers. The entire
campus was filled with enthusiasm as tiny tots clad themselves with
aprons and chef caps, ready to learn to cook. Food is the ingredient
that binds us together. True to that, all the trinitarians including the
Principal Rev. Fr. Sunil Dominic Lobo, vice-prinicpal Rev. Fr. Ravi
Rajesh Serrao, academic co-ordinator Ms. Magdelina Lewis, teachers,
support staff and students put their hands together to participate in
unity to make the best of the Chef’s day. The children who turned into
little chefs worked with much enthusiasm and followed the directions
from the teachers to make yummy sandwiches, fruit salad, chocolate milk
shakes and vita balls.
“The
future depends on what you do today.”
Free
healthcare camps are of great importance to the poor people who live on
a meager income. These people never dare to visit the hospitals or
clinics even when they are sick because their meager income is
insufficient to bear the expenses of a good health checkup or buy the
medicines prescribed by the doctor. Keeping the circumstances in mind
Vimukti Pothnal have been organizing free medical camps frequently in
the rural areas of the Manvi taluka, in Raichur District. In these
medical camps alone 135 local patients were provided a free medical
checkup facility. Free medicines as prescribed by doctors were
distributed amongst the people. Free health checkups were provided
without cost. In this medical camp detected that all the patients from
locality were suffering from various diseases including chest
infections, Muscular and joint pains, seasonal Cough & Flu, skin
Allergies, High Blood sugar levels, Gastrointestinal diseases and many
more. These medical camps have successfully provided free healthcare
services to more than 135 patients from the locality. Vimukti
organization is solely serving humanity by taking care of the sick
children and adults and giving them healthcare services for free.
Language
and culture of a country plays an important role. It helps in making a
nation strong. Hindi is a language of love, togetherness and
brotherhood. Hindi Diwas is celebrated in India to commemorate the date
14th September 1949 on which a compromise was reached during the
drafting of the Constitution of India, on the languages that were to
have official status in the Republic of India. Hindi Diwas was
celebrated in Trinity Central School on 14th September with great pride
and vigour, as Hindi is adopted as one of the official languages of our
nation. The program began with the choir group leading all with the
melodious hymn. Rachana and Diganth of grade 4 and Ashish and Shanaya of
grade 3 recited the shayaris to accentuate the importance of Hindi
language. The tiny tots of the preschool danced to the tunes of the
traditional ‘Lakdi ki kaati, kaati ki gudiya’. Further Aislin of grade 7
in her speech emphasized the unfying value of Hindi Diwas and the
objective of celebrating it. Afnaz Rushda of grade 5 mesmarized the
audience with her beautiful song, ‘Hindi Ho’. Loyal Passanha of grade 7
conducted a quiz to enhance the knowledge of Hindi language in the
students.
On
14th of September Halbarga zonal level Pratibha karanji programme was
held at anugraha church school, Bidar. 23 schools from the zone
participated. There were more then 500 children from different schools
and 150 teachers, head masters and judges. Fr. Praveen Kumar missionary
to Japan was part of the programme. Midday meal was arranged for all the
guests and participants. Our school was highlighted in the programme.
All the speakers appreciated the school and the quantity of education.
Our children from anugraha school secured 29 prizes out of which 16 1st,
9 second and 4 third. It's was a wonderful celebration.
Teachers
day was celebrated with festivity. Students performed cultural events
and conducted games and competitions for the teachers. Kavya reperesting
the students, expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the teachers who play
an important role in the life of the pupil. Prizes were distributed to
the teachers who won in the dance, throw ball musical chair and Tug of
war competition . The most enchanting part of teachers day celebration
was of Teachers who were divided into four group put up different
Traditional plays on the stage namely Punya Koti, Mahishasura Mardini,
Malenada Sobagu and Hoaysala Kathe. All the groups performed wonderfully
well winning the hearts of the audience. Fr Vincent Balraj the President
of school gave an inspiring speech and appreciated the dedicated
teaching. Fr Andrew Jayaraj while addressing the gathering he invited
the teachers to take care of each student as their own child.
The
student body of St. Francis of Assisi School celebrated teachers' day on
the occasion of birthday of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Teachers were
welcomed with musical band procession. As the token of gratitude, love
and appreciation each teacher was honoured and given a gift. Children
won the hearts of teachers and made the day a memorable one through
their cultural programme.
In
preparation to the Nativity of BVM, nine days of novena was conducted by
the brothers of DSA. On the 7th, a grand Marian Vigil service was held
at the grotto of Our Lady with the central garden restored by the
brothers after many hours of labour. On the 8th September, the
celebration began with the blessing of the New Corn. The assembly
marched in procession and honoured the Infant Mary. The Holy Eucharist
was solemnised by Fr Andrew Anil Sequeira, who broke the Word and the
Bread for the gathering. Towards the end of the Holy Mass, the Rector,
Fr Denis Veigas, addressed the faithful enlightening them about the
origin of the ‘Monthi Fest’ at our Monte Mariano Capuchin Covent, at
Farangipet. He encouraged the faithful to celebrate this feast in their
homes with the presence of all family members. At lunch, the Fraternity
of Deena Seva Ashram, gathered together as one family to celebrate the
Nativity of our Blessed Mother and the Family feast. The agape started
off with the sharing of the blessed New Corn mixed into a sweet roce,
followed by an elaborate course of vegetarian dishes. 
"The
world being unworthy to receive the son of God directly from the hands
of the Father, he gave his son to Mary for the world to receive him from
her." These words of Saint Augustine puts us in a right spirit to always
appreciate the contribution of our heavenly mother, Blessed Virgin Mary,
in the history of salvation and celebrate her love for all mankind. The
Saccidananda, Capuchin Provincialate community along with its extended
family, the faithful who participate in the Sunday Eucharist gathered on
September 8 to celebrate Monthi Fest, the Nativity of Blessed Virgin
Mary in a meaningful and traditional way. Before the solemn Eucharist,
the faithful gathered before the grotto of Mother Mary to bless the
corns, a symbol of new fruits from our mother earth and venerated Mother
Mary by floral showers before the statue of Maria Bambina followed by
taking a procession to the Chapel. Rev. Fr John Alwyn Dias, Provincial
Minister of Holy Trinity Capuchin Province celebrated the Eucharist, Fr
Vijesh Menezes preached a befitting homily inviting every loving
children of the Mother Mary to seek the blessings of God and His Son our
Lord Jesus Christ through the intercession of Blessed Virgin Mary. She
is a greatest God has given to humanity, who always is with us and
accompanies us. It is a great joy for all of us to celebrate the
birthday of our heavenly Mother. 
“Good
teachers are the reason why ordinary students dream to do extraordinary
things”. The above words hold very true of the teachers of St.
Anthony’s School, Gangondanahalli. The love and dedication of teachers
was beautifully acknowledged by the students in a creative way. A warm
welcome at the school gate with flowers, and tastefully decorated
‘ENTRANCE’ was pleasant surprise for all the teachers. Teacher’s day was
celebrated with lot of zeal and enthusiasm at St. Anthony’s School
premises on the 5th of September, 2022. Indeed, it was a remarkable day
and moment of joy for all the teachers, the concept being a teacher is
much more satisfying and heart-warming. The key note address was
delivered by the Correspondent of the School, Rev. Fr. Vijay Kumar, was
an icing on a cake, who in his speech admonished the children on how to
respect and show regard to the teachers and parents. 
A
good teacher is like a candle, it consumes itself to light the way for
others. The teachers play an important role in helping the students to
become adults with knowledge and wisdom. As a token of love and
appreciation for the selfless service and dedication of the teachers,
the teachers’ day was celebrated in the school with enthusiasm and
vigour on 5th September, 2022. A formal program was organized for the
teachers. The SPL Rayan Danny escorted the teachers to the program and
the dignitaries to the dais. The members of the Parent Teachers’
Association were also present at this juncture. The school choir group
lead into a harmonious prayer. Vonan of grade 10 welcomed the gathering.
All the dignitaries on the dais ignited the lamp as a mark of light
being the guide to show a rightful path of knowledge. The members of the
PTA organized a small program as a token of appreciation for teachers of
their children. A beautiful cake was cut by the teachers to share the
joy of teachers’ day.
Vimukti
Charitable Trust® Pothnal in collaboration with Dr Babu Jagjivan Ram
Leather development industry Bangalore. the corporation is well known as
LIDKAR, and organized 60 days of skill development and income generation
training program at vimukti premises. The objective of the training
program is to develop skills in the manufacture of footwear/ leather
goods making. The Leather Artisans in the state are economically most
backward and still engaged in making and selling traditional footwear.
They are being exploited by private dealers and hence they are not
getting right price for their products. Even now many of the artisans
are sitting on roadside without proper shelter and engaged in footwear
repair for their livelihood. Keeping in view the welfare of the SC
leather artisans, vimukti selected eligible candidates in pothnal
surrounding villages of Manvi and Sindhnoor Talukas, motivated and
organized 60 days skill development and income generation training
program. there was a positive good response from the stakeholders and
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Vimukti
charitable Trust® has unveiled its 266th house to Mr. Devaraj from
Santekeluru village, Maski taluka, located in Raichur District. For the
past four years he is suffering from the cancer of the mouth. Spending
lacks of rupees he underwent the operation but was not much successful.
As a result, he is unable to consume food. Presently, he struggles to
pay back the loan because there is no earning member in his family.
Adding to the misery he also finds very difficult to educate his three
kids, and has no house to stay because the house he had planned was half
built. At this peak moment of struggles he personally wrote to the
Vimukti for help. Understanding the dire situation and visiting the
place of Devaraj, the Vimukti along with the Director Fr. Satish
Fernandes reached out to this family. In completing their house
blossomed happiness and joy in their family. Generous benefactors became
the hands of Devarj’s family in completing this project. Thanks to them
for restoring the humanity.
Teachers'
Day celebrated on September 5 in India every year marks the birth
anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a teacher, who
was the first Vice President and second President of India. When he was
elected President of India in 1962, his friends and students wanted to
celebrate his birthday, to which he said that it would be his honor if
September 5 was marked as Teachers’ Day. Since then, Teachers’ Day is
celebrated on September 5. Remembering and honoring Dr. Sarvepalli
Radhakrishnana, St. Anthony’s Institute: St. Anthony’s P.U. College and
Darshan College jointly organized Teachers Day celebration for the
Teaching faculties of the institute. Director Rev. Fr. Robin Victor
D’souza in his key note addressed said “Teachers are the backbone of our
institute. 
St
Francis of Assisi School celebrated 75th Independence Day of India with
pomp of flaming colours. The chief guest, Rev. Dr. Fr. John Alwyn Dias,
the Provincial Minister of Holy Trinity Province, Karnataka and the
President of Capuchin Friars Service Society, Karnataka and guests of
honour Rev. Fr. Elvin Lopez and Rev. Fr. Vincent D’souza were welcomed
with an aarathi, School band and showering of flowers by the students.
At 8am Rev. Dr Fr John Alwyn Dias unfurled the national flag of our
country. To mark the day the students from classes nursery to X Std
performed various programmes highlighting the importance of the day. The
chief guest addressed the gathering and gave a clarion call to sacrifice
ourselves to glorify and make India soar high in every way.
Five
Students of St Francis of Assisi School participated at CISCE National
Sports & Games 2022 held at Trio World School Bangalore. Master Jeenan
Fernandes and Master Atharv Patil won bronze medals in Taekwondo. We
congratulate them. Well done…. Keep it up.
On the 1st of September 2022, Darshan College
Organized the Orientation Program to the new
comers of BBA, BCA & BCOM 1st students. The
Orientation Program began with the lighting of
lamp followed by the welcome to all the
students. The Faculties of BBA, BCA & BCOM
respectively introduced themselves to the
students. The HOD’s of respective department led
by Prof. Chandrika, Prof Balkhis & Prof. Tazeer
presented the PPT to the students about the
subjects and other committees such as NCC, NSS &
RED CROSS etc with the norms and guidelines of
the Darshan College. The Director of the St.
Anthony’s Institute Rev. Fr. Robin Victor
D’souza exhorted the students to be disciplined
and dedicated to strive for Noble vision and
become Global leaders. He further said to dream
big and achieve greater heights to bring laurels
to the St. Antony’s Institute. Rev. Fr. Roshan
Rosario Principal St. Anthony’s P.U.College too
was present for the Orientation Program. The
session came to end with the National Anthem.
Life
begins at the end of comfort zone, any progress you need to first come
out comfort zone. Jimmy Dean
St
Francis of Assisi School inaugurated new computer lab on August 24,
2022. The former directors of the school Rev. Fr Vijay Kumar OFM Cap.,
the councilor of Holy Trinity Province Karnataka and Rev. Fr Arun Lobo
OFM Cap., director of Asha Kiran Deaddiction centre Palya, Hassan, were
welcomed by offering flower bouquets. The blessing of the lab was done
by Rev. Fr Arun Lobo and in his speech he appreciated the all the
students, teaching and non-teaching staff for their incredible
contribution in the development of the school. Further speaking on the
technology he said, “In the educational world, those who do not know to
read and to write are called illiterate. In the Technological world,
those who do not know the computers are called computer illiterate.” The
Computer lab was inaugurated by Rev. Fr Vijay Kumar. He wished all best
for all the students and staff.
“Winners
are not people who never fail, but people who never quit”- Edwin Louis
Cole. 
“Strength
lies in difference not in similarities”- Stephen R. Covey
On
8 December 2008 the General Definitory by its Decree Prot. No. 00999/98
constituted and declared established the Most Holy Trinity Province of
Karnataka. By the same Decree the General Definitory appointed Br.
Vincent Gabriel Furtado as the new Provincial Minister, Br. John Baptist
Sequeira as the first Definitor and Provincial Vicar, Br. Patrick Crasta,
Edwin Colaco and Rudolf D'Souza as the 2, 3, and 4 Definitors
respectively.
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