St. Mary Euphrasia Pelletier, born Rose Virgine Pelletier was a French roman catholic nun, best known as the foundress of the congregation of our lady of charity of the Good Sheperd.
The Sisters of Our Lady of Charity provided shelter, food, vocational training and an opportunity for these girls and women to turn their lives around.
Rose Virginie club was started with the aim of loving God whole heartedly and helping the society following the steps of St Mary Euphrasia.
Tamil Medium Club
Projects
1.Year 2021 – Collected Exercise books
and sent to three orphanages, with the help of Rev. Sr. Regis Christopher and
the co-operation of Rev, Sr. Jeewani Martinus.
2.Year 2023 - Fund raised through
bookmark project to purchase stationary items, groceries required by the
orphanage at Hanwella. (February 5th 2023)
Year 2024
Bake Sale Fundraiser – Funds raised through bakery products to purchase essential sanitary items, and groceries required by St. Agnes’ Home (5th March 2024).
Competitions – Organized competitions on themes inspired by saints. Students actively participated, and winners were awarded certificates.
2023/24 Committee Members
President – Mirania Patrick
Vice president – Benefer Premrajh
Secretary – Taranika Umakanthan
Vice Secretary – Kenolee Cletus
Treasurer – Shenaya Devasagayam
Vice Treasurer – Diloshini Rosary
Teachers in Charge – Rev. Sr. Benita Lambert and
Mrs. Lakshika Fernando
Sinhala Medium Club
Committee Members - 2023
President
Vice President
Secretary
Vice Secretary
Treasurer
Vice Treasurer
Eshani Dissanayake
Adeesha Wisidagama
Rochelle Jayathilake
Rashini Perera
Verushka De Bruin
Sanugi Fernando
Activities
Bookmark sale to share the word of St. Euphrasia among students. These bookmarks feature inspirational quotes and images of St. Euphrasia, and are perfect for marking pages in textbooks, journals, or personal reading materials.
The presentation was structured in a way that encouraged the students to actively engage in learning about the mission of Our Mother and her life with Jesus Christ.
Organized Essay and Art competition for students in grade 6-10. Students were encouraged to express their thoughts on the life and achievements of St. Mary Euphrasia and create artwork inspired by her story.