News from the Ashramites

Fraternal greetings to all the readers of Bonavani and join with us as we share all the latest happenings from Capuchin Ashram, Nashik

New Year, New Start

The new academic year saw fresh faces arriving in our community, where we welcomed 5 new brothers. Fr. Rakesh, the Rector along with the community members welcomed the brothers in their midst and made them comfortable with the new settings.

Get, Set, Go…..

Fr. Joseph D’souza, Provincial inaugurated the new academic year 2015-16, on 12^th June with the Eucharistic celebration in the evening. The following day we had a formal inauguration in Divyadaan (Salesian Institute of Philosophy) where the inaugural talk was delivered by Fr. Maria Anthuvan, SDB on ‘Meaning of Culture according to Bernard Lonergan’.      

And the Lord gave us more Brothers!!!

We had unexpected addition to our community in form 5 aspirant brothers who joined our community to complete their PUC studies. The community gladly welcomed the new members with open arms and wishes them a pleasant stay here at Nashik.

Adieus Brothers

As our family here at Nashik grew bigger and bigger, sadly we also had to bid adieu to some members. Fr. Wilson Gaikwad left for Shelti in June, so did Fr. VIshal, The Asst. Rector, who left for Nagar in July, to pursue his studies in MSW (Masters in Social Work). Fr. Rector appreciated the contribution made by both the members and how they would be sorely missed.

Br. Ashish, the aspirant left the community in August, to complete his studies back home in Daman. Thus the community now stands at 18 members including Fr. Rector.

Sister Sickness comes calling…….

Br. Jesu one of the Aspirant brothers was taken ill with stomach infection and had to be admitted in Hospital. The community prayed for his quick recovery, by Gods grace he was discharged within 5 days and has now recovered fully.

Ad Multos Annos Fr. Rector

Come August 01 and our community had double reason to celebrate as it was Fr. Rakesh’s birthday and Community Day. To add to our joy Fr. Vishal and Fr. Godfrey Dinis from Nagar and Fr. Rakesh’s relatives from Mumbai joined the celebrations. The day started on a High with the Eucharistic celebration, where Fr. Vishal spoke highly of Fr. Rector’s qualities, his simplicity and juggling various responsibilities single handedly. Also he pointed the importance of community life and individual responsibilities towards making it a success.

The day saw steady stream of visitors from the neighboring communities who came to wish Father. In the evening, the brothers hosted a cultural programme in honor of Fr. Rector and thus signed-off the day on high.

Feast of Assumption!!!!

15th August marked the twin occasion of India’s Independence and Solemnity of Assumption of Our Lady. The local Don Bosco parish organized the annual cultural event called ‘The Academy’, where the neighboring communities had to present any act based on Marian theme. The brothers from Capuchin Ashram presented a Lyrical and Contemporary dance act highlighting the ills faced by women in the Indian society. The dance was a rousing success and well appreciated by all.

The Shepherd Cometh Calling!!!

 Fr. Joseph D’souza along with Fr. Sandip Koshav the Provincial Secretary came for his canonical visit from 2-3 September, 2015. Fr. Provincial conducted a stirring prayer service based on the latest encyclical by Pope Francis, ‘Laudato Si’ and reminded us of our Franciscan calling. Later in the evening, he addressed the community, where he stressed on the importance of scholastic studies and urged the brothers to concentrate on the same. On the other hand he also reminded us of our individual responsibilities towards the community and personal growth in our Franciscan charism.

The next day Fr. Provincial met the brothers personally and we concluded the visit with an Agapic meal in the evening. The community was glad and grateful towards.

Parting Notes

Thanks for sharing our joy and on parting note we wish all the readers of Bonavani a Happy Feast of our Father Francis!!!!