DON BOSCO SCHOOL SOCIETY Sector 42 A, Plot No. 8, Nerul, Navi Mumbai - 400 706 Tel. No. 27712031 COVID -19 - DON BOSCO NERUL REACHING OUT UPDATE: 31st May 2020 The Parishes and their pastors of Ghansoli, Sanpada, Airoli, Vashi and Belapur in Navi Mumbai Deanery have been trying to reach out to their needy parishioners during the lockdown period. The two months of lockdown have taken its toll on the resources of the Parishes too. These Parish priests of the deanery on two separate occasions requested Don Bosco Nerul to assist their Catholic parishioners as well as those needy in the neighbourhood during this period, we were more than happy to oblige. The Church has had, a major role in assisting people in difficult circumstances in these pandemic times. The various organisations in the parish structure, the diocesan structure, the Religious male and female Congregations like the Society of Jesus, Franciscans, Salesians of Don Bosco, etc.. and other larger bodies, both National and International (Church) organisations have been playing a silent but effective reaching out role in relief operations. Not much is publicised but there has been the following of the Gospel values of "Taking care of thy neighbour" in every relief operations that are needed during any calamity, disaster that has hit any land where the Church in present. The imitation of Christs' command to ‘love thy neighbour as thyself’, has been exemplary from many quarters of clergy and laity. May God Bless you all in this mission! * With the Lockdown easing off, we are looking forward as to, how do we assist people in livelihood skills and taking forward their lives post lockdown? We are doing some research, needs assessments before preparing plans and strategies for helping the needy. Don Bosco Nerul begins its school programme and it will keep me busy on that front along with the continuation of relief operations. Hence this will be our final daily update, we will send you a summary of activities done of each month. The responding to needs of the people will carry on, with your Support and Prayers. Stay safe, stay Blessed! Rev. Dr. Barnabe Dsouza, sdb (For Don Bosco Nerul Management) .