AHMEDNAGAR, OCTOBER 2, 2009: A group of 15 Seminarians for St. Pius X seminary, Goregaon descended on St Anne’s Premises for their annual three day Group Building Exercise. They were accompanied by faculty Biblical Lecturer Fr. Andrew. Three hailed from Vasai diocese and the rest from Mumbai. All Fired up, they arrived by train on September 29. After breakfast, they filed into the conference hall to get a welcome. To begin, name tags with symbols of life were designed in pairs of two. Fr. Bento briefed them on new frontiers of ministry, Grass root Community Radio its contribution and impact. The session helped them to know more about Community Radio. Three key questions asked were: how is this concept going to impact the way people live in a fast moving world? Do you think people are still interested in a medium like radio? How can media lead people to building a united and love-bonded community and vice versa?
Next a projected prediction exercise was given into the group which was divided into four parts according to personal preferences of talent: eg impact of music, economics and finance, development of infrastructure taken e.g. School, and futuristic use of media, How the world would be five years down the line when these young men become priests was creatively visualized and found a positive exercise by all. In the feedback the group found the session smartly conducted. .
After this the group went to BGVK where a briefing and screening of film on the success story of Dongargaon was conducted by Bro Alex and Fr. Rosario. They found this session enlightening together with the visit to the Hatchery and Goattery. The Eucharist held at a village called Aranggaon opened the group’s eye to the happiness of the people when in prayer. The enthusiasm expressed in offering hospitality to them was contagious.
The second day was spent in a visit to Mullah Dam, a day spent on an excursion and food on the banks. In the evening a visit to the FMA and SDB set ups in Savedi followed. The day ended with a visit to the monument of Chand Bibi.
The third day began with a visit to Sacred Heart Convent and then a tour of famous Tank Museum, a must for all visitors to spend time in. Noon was spent indoors and the rest of the evening was spent satiated by the euphoria of their stay in Mission Nagar.
This is an annual feature when all the students across the seminary mingle together and hold an event that bonds all together into one focused commune. This is also an exposure to the activities of religious in the area and immersion in local culture for future evangelizers. Bro. Ronnie, the leader rated the experience as procuring 9/10 marks in ranking of the group’s perception of wholistic success of the event. All in all, the students enjoyed their stay and built up lasting friendship with the 22 hostel boys of the Campus. The Don Bosco Community College venue looks forward to two other groups who will follow making this a much sort after mission, an ideal experience of those around in the region who want to see a mission station with a spectrum & variety of works and activities.