Sokołów Podlaski, Poland – November 2024 - The Association of Salesian Cooperators (ASC) acquired new members on 23 November. The promises were made by eleven people from the family community that was formed over the years at the Educational Community of the Nursery of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians in Sokołów Podlaski. The moment of promise, during the Mass in the church of St John Bosco in Sokołów Podlaski, was preceded by a day of retreat. The meeting began with an introduction to the reflection on the Gospel of the Good Shepherd, led by Sister Dorota Czyżewska, FMA, Provincial Delegate for the Salesian Family. After praying together before the Blessed Sacrament, a meeting took place during which the Aspirants shared their experience of life in the Salesian charism. In the second part of the day, a meeting was held with representatives of the ASC Provincial Council. Mr Maciej Baraniecki, SSCC Provincial Coordinator, presented the importance of the charismatic identity of the Salesian Cooperator and its importance in the modern world. Fr Henryk Bońkowski SDB, Provincial Delegate, stressed the vitality of the Salesian charism. Mrs Elżbieta Gawłowska, who in recent years has been the Coordinator, bore witness to her vocation and stressed the importance of fidelity to vocation and prayer. Sister Teresa Nowak FMA, FMA Provincial Delegate, congratulated the courage involved in the decision to join the Association. The solemn Eucharist was presided over by Fr Bońkowski and after Mass a celebration was held at the kindergarten where the children expressed their gratitude to their parents.