Assembly of students before Classes begin.

Arial view of Panisagar Holy Cross Students at the assembly ground.

HOLY CROSS YOUTH & THE ROSARY

HOLY ROSS YOUTH of ASHA mainly College students living in a rented houses in the town of Agartala organised Rosary Prayer during the month of October. They have succeded in praying the Rosary to most of the houses of the youth. This shows that they are motivated in their spiritual life and practice in their lives. They pray for one another through the intercession of Mother. By coming together some neigbouring family members also joined the prayer group and thus they indirectly witness their faith to other people. We request your prayer for this Youth group that they may grown in their faith and inspire other youth too.

VIDEO CLIP ON ASHA - 2009

Nutshell presentation of the work of an NGO called Assocation of Social and Human Advancmement (ASHA) which is the official social service wings of the fathers of Holy Cross, northeast India, situated at Damdamia, lembucherra post, Agartala, West Tripura, INDIA.

Bamboo Craft Training - ASHA Holy Cross, 2009

(ASHA) HOLY CROSS CENTER renders its service for training of the local ordinary people in Bamboo Craft, in collaboration with the government of Tripura. Many of the artesians have passed out from ASHA center and started their own production in their own places.

Here, we have a short video clip of Bamboo craft training being conducted in ASHA center.

For details information:

Holy Cross Media Ministry, Mob: 09436540714

Email: john.pkc@gmail.com

DVD/VCD AVAILABLE

The First Holy Eucharistic Procession organised by AICU, on the 31, Oct 2009 at Astabal ground Agartala was recorded in digital media by Holy Cross Media Ministry.

Now, it is available for the public in the form of DVD and VCD which are available with the AICU LEADERS. It may not be entertaining, but it is worth to have for documentation and remembrance of this great event.

For details:

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Walking For Peace

About three hundred students comprising of the Young Student Movement (YSM) and Peace Club of Holy Cross School, Kathalcherra walked six kilometers all the way under the hot sun, raising placards and banners on the theme peace, singing patriotic songs and slogan for peace. This is to bring peace and harmony in the society today and tomorrow as they are preparing themselves to be responsible citizens of the country.

The peace rally ended at the school campus of the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), 82 miles where the students of JNV joined in walking for peace. The concluding ceremony was organized at the JNV School by the students of Holy Cross School with variety entertainments, like dances, speeches and

This is also an occasion for the students of Holy Cross School, Kathalcherra to meet and interact for a good cause with the students of JNV

Fr. CV Jose principal of Holy Cross School, Kathalcherra emphasized that, “Peace is the value we cherish most and it does not come without sacrifice. Today by walking for peace we want to show that peace is possible”.

Media coverage by Holy Cross Media Ministry, ASHA, Agartala.

The whole event of peace rally is available in DVD at Holy Cross Media Ministry, ASHA, Agartala

Contact Number: Mob: 09436540714

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Panisagar Holy Cross School

Panisagar Holy Cross School celebrated Annual Day cum Children's Day on the 16 November 2009.
The occasion was graced with the presence of the chief guest Dr. Sankar Das Chief Medical Surgoen of Panisagar Hospital, Fr. Adaikalam a senior Holy Cross missionary in Tripura, Fr. John PKC the Director of Holy Cross Media Ministry along with good number of parents and well wishers.

Being Children's day, the teachers staged beautiful and educative programs which were entertaining for the students. Some of the artists among the students also performed their talents . It was also a day to honour those students who came out with fying colors in their academinc as well as in the various activities organised by the school.

The chief guest expressed his appreciation for the dedication and service of the Holy Cross School management in developing the talents of the students not only in academic but also in various fields to make the students grow as good human person.

FIRST TIME IN TRIPURA CATHOLIC CHURCH

First Eucharistic Procession

The first ever Eucharistic Procession for the whole Tripura (Agartala Diocese) was successfully organized at Agartala town by All India Catholic Union of Agartala Diocese (AICU) on 31st October 2009. The program began with exposition of Holy Eucharist by Rev. Fr. Hormis John CSC, Vicar of the Diocese and Rev. Fr. Cyprian SVD led the faithful into a prayerful atmosphere. There were readings of Holy Scriptures in different languages and breaking the word of God in Bengali by Rev. Fr. Joachim SVD, Fr. Sunny SDB shared in English and Fr. Joe Paul CSC in Kokborak language.

The climax of the program was Eucharistic procession in the streets of Agartala town by more than Eight thousand (8000) faithful coming from 16 parishes of Agartala diocese. This was the first time that the Catholic Church in Tripura gathered in such a large number to profess their faith in public and proclaiming Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Thanks to the government for introducing good transport and communications system which enhance the successful participation of this gathering.

The procession came to an end with the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, led by Most Rev Bishop Lumen Monteiro, CSC DD Bishop of Agartala. The program came to an end with words of thanks and gratitude from Mr. Paul Darlong, the secretary of AICU on behalf of the organizing committee to all the participants.

Reporter: Fr. John PKC, CSC
Holy Cross Media

Pictures are available at the right column:

FIRST TIME IN TRIPURA CATHOLIC CHURCH

First Eucharistic Procession

The first ever Eucharistic Procession for the whole Tripura (Agartala Diocese) was successfully organized at Agartala town by All India Catholic Union of Agartala Diocese (IACU) on 31st October 2009. The program began with exposition of Holy Eucharist by Rev. Fr. Hormis John CSC, Vicar of the Diocese and Rev. Fr. Suprian SVD led the faithful into a prayerful atmosphere. There were readings of Holy Scriptures in different languages and breaking the word of God in Bengali by Rev. Fr. Joachim SVD, Fr. Sunny SDB shared in English and Fr. Joe Paul CSC in Kokborak language.

The climax of the program was Eucharistic procession in the streets of Agartala town by more than three thousand faithful coming from 16 parishes of Agartala diocese. This was the first time that the Catholic Church in Tripura gathered in such a large number to profess their faith in public and proclaiming Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Thanks to the government for introducing good transport and communications system which enhance the successful participation of this gathering.

The procession came to an end with the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, led by Most Rev Bishop Lumen Monteiro, CSC DD Bishop of Agartala. The program came to an end with words of thanks and gratitude from Mr. Paul Darlong, the secretary of AICU on behalf of the organizing committee to all the participants.

Reporter: Fr. John PKC, CSC
Holy Cross Media

Pictures are available at the right column:

ASHA YOUTH

Inter-diocese Cultural Exchange Program

Inter-diocese Cultural Exchange Program between Agartala diocese and Kohima diocese was organized by JUST from 18th – 26th September 2009.

About 40 youth from Agartala diocese under the leadership of Rev Fr. John PKC, CSC, went to Nagaland for inter-diocese cultural exchange program. They took part in two days National Youth Peace Festival and Peace Award – 2009 organized by Peace Channel under Kohima diocese at Holy Cross School Auditorium, Dimapur. There were about 700 delegates from different parts of India. A kokborok dance was presented during the mega cultural show was appreciated by all.

The inter diocese cultural exchange program was hoisted by St. Paul Institute of Education, Phesama under the leadership of Rev. Fr. Sunny Augustine, SJ. During the two days cultural exchange program, there were presentation of different traditional dances and sharing of ideas from both the parties. They also had chance of visiting important places in Kohima and interaction with the local village people. Indeed it was an enriching experience for all the participants.

STUDENTS' SEMINAR AT ASHA

Holy Cross School, Agartala organised One day Seminar on Career Guidance and Motivation for Class XII and Class X students respectively on 29 and 31 August 2009 at ASHA (Holy Cross). There were about 110 students from each class. The sessions were thought provoking, challenging at the same time interesting and enlightening. The resource persons were Fr. Paul Puducherry, CSC and his team. More than the intellectual inputs, the students gained much from the Refreshment served and the party session.