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Getting healed the Korean Way

Into that Heaven of Freedom,My Father, let my Country Awake

School on Wheels at APMC Market - New Mumbai
Fr. Francis turns 50…..

Report on Children's Day





Getting healed the Korean Way(KOMSTA Medical Camp in Association with JAN VIKAS SOCIETY)                                     back to top

 
KOMSTA in association with Jan Vikas Society has held a free medical camp in Koperkhairne, it being the first one of its kind in town. KOMSTA (Korean Oriental Medicine Service Team Abroad) has a team of expert doctors in Oriental medicine and treatment. Though they conducted such camps for the first time in Mumbai in 2002, they were back in Navi Mumbai in collaboration with Jan

Vikas Society to hold this free medical Camp, to serve the needy poor people. KOMSTA has been conducting similar camps all over the world. Having been established in 1993 in Nepal,they are now spread to over 27 countries having over thousand members of professionally qualified doctors.

KOMSTA has now joined hands with Jan Vikas Society, an NGO working for the rehabilitation of street children and the underprivileged to hold such a mega Camp. It was held at Mermier Bal Ashram, Bonkode Road , Koperkhairne from 8 th June 2008 to 11 th June 2008.The camp has diagnosed and treated over 800 patients in three days. Some of the Korean specialities were Korean Oriental Treatment using Accupuncture and Moxibustion, a form of heat therapy and Herbal medicines. Ms. Bomi Park, the programme co-ordinator was happy with the ground facilities provided at the Mermier Bal Ashram Camp. She said that it was a help in the smooth progress of the camp. Dr. Hans, Sae – He who had accompanied KOMSTA for the first time, was happy to have treated poor patients in India . Dr. Kim Sae-Hoo who is also the team leader of KOMSTA says that he is accompanying the team for the Second time to India and that he finds more and more people becoming aware of oriental medicines and their efficiency. Ms. Yogi Park who is one of the organizing members believes that oriental medicines need to be promoted and popularized as they have no side effects and they are quick to heal the ailments.

Into that Heaven of Freedom,My Father,let my Country Awake                                                       back to top
 

On the 61 st Anniversary of the Indian independence day¸over 500 Street children and rag-picking children gathered together to salute the tri-color flag at Mermier Bal Ashram. The District Governor MJF Lion Rajesh Kumar Mehra hoisted the flag. While recalling the courageous soldiers who gave their life for the freedom of our country ¸ he invited children to love our country and respect the Motherland. And later an hour of prayer was organized by Fr. Timothy
 

Mariaraj¸Fr. Francis¸the Founder and Director of Mermier Bal Ashram called upon the faithful to awaken to that freedom which every citizen of our country desires and yet can not be achieved so easily.

To mark the event ¸ Jan Vikas Society ¸ having three Ashrams for street children and rag picking children in Navi Mumbai ¸ in collaboration with International Association

of Lions Clubs District 323 A2 organized a Blood Donation Camp, Free Eye Check up camp ¸ Aids Awareness Programmes ¸ Patriotic Singing Competition for the Schools in Navi Mumbai. About 800 people benefited from these programmes. There was a spirit of freedom that was prevailing in Mermier Bal Ashram Campus. The cultural Programme in the evening made the day coulourful and street kids danced to a jinx ¸ Fr. Sunder Albuquerque ¸ the Dean of Navi Mumbai Deanery of the Archdiocese of Mumbai was the Chief guest and he released the Bi-annual Bulletin of Jan Vikas Society and gave away the scholarships to the deserving students from the deprived class. Besides children ¸ many well-wishers and friends were present for the Programme and encouraged the morale of our children. At the turn of yet another Independence let be reminded all of us need to march towards that Heaven of Freedom ¸ which we have not accomplished.

 

 

School on Wheels at APMC Market - New Mumbai                                                   back to top
 

Jan Vikas Society an NGO working for the all round development of the children with a special focus on the street and rag picking children inaugurated the second school on Wheels at APMC market on the 22nd of September 2008. The center was privileged to have the Cooperator of Turbhe store Mr.Raju Shinde and ex cooperator of Turbhe store Mr.Vaske to inaugurate the school on wheels.
 

School on wheels will cater to the educational needs of the rag picking and street children. Fr. Francis the director ¸ Fr.Thomas the programme coordinator and the teachers were present for the programme. Children of the Turbhe store outreach center joined the children of APMC market for the inauguration. Cooperator Mr. Raju Shinde and Ex cooperator Mr.Vaske both spoke a few words appreciating the NGOs efforts to reach the school to the door step of the children.They also promised help and cooperation towards

 

Fr.Francis the Director also spoke a few works expressing the need to educate the poor and unfortunate children and thanked the cooperators for their support. All the children were given books,pencils and snacks.


Fr. Francis turns 50….. back to top                                  

 

What Thanks O LORD Can I Render Thee For The GIFT OF LIFE!!!

It was indeed a joyful occasion for all the MSFS Fathers, the staff, children, well wishes, friends and benefactors, together with Fr.France to give thank to God and celebrate the wonder of life. Fr. Francis is God's precious gift to all of us and it was with deep joy and gratitude every one surrounded him with love and

good wishes. For some he has been a companion, for some others, a true and dedicated priest, for some of us he has helped to accept with serenity, humility and courage the burden of each day, for some of us a guru who taught the value of knowledge, for some a guide worthy of trust and for some, a companion who has shown the path to take in difficult situations.

For the Church and particularly for the MSFS Congregation, he has been a point of orientation and reference with the clarity and determination of his decisions, a dedicated teacher and a pioneer in championing the cause of underprivileged children. Just as the plant grows and gives shelter to many, Fr. Francis has been sheltering many. With these sentiments of gratitude and prayerful support the staff and the student's organised a short entertainment programme to felicitate Fr.Francis. Fr.Mario Fernandes, the Provincial of msfs Fathers was present on this special occasion. All the 3 ashram children put up beautiful entertainment programmes and wished Father with lovely hand made cards. All the children, well wishers and friends shared together the birthday meal. People kept coming in to wish Father throughout the day.

Report on Children's Day back to top                                  

 

One of the many days that we celebrate throughout a year is Children's Day. It is celebrated on the 14 th of November, worldwide. It is the birthday of Jawaharlal Nehru.

Children are a gift of God. They are the ones in whom we instill values so that they can have a bright and responsible future.

It's not just a day when the children have their say, but it's also a day when the youth and the old become children again. So on this children's day, we the rotaractors of RCSIES, Nerul, decided to do something different and special. We visited an ashram which houses boys from the age group of 4-15 years. We interacted with these children, played games and learned a lot from them.

We reached the Mermier Bal Ashram, Koperkhairane, at 2pm . There were about 30 boys from various age groups. To break the ice, we introduced ourselves and started off with a rather friendly game of passing the parcel. During the game, many of the children came forward to sing, dance and act for us. After the game we were on first name basis with most of the kids.

Next we had a round of musical chairs. It was a chaos of a game with children running wildly around chairs with huge smiles spread across their face. After this we rested for some time, during which many of the children came up and showcased their talents, while we distributed chocolates and sweets to all.

Then we played a couple of ball games which had everyone one of us up and running about. We also played bombing the city, which was more of a fun riot than anything else.

Then came the best part where we had music roaring out and all of us, including the children, were busy matching our steps to the latest bollywood numbers.

But as all good things come to an end, so did our evening as it was time for us to leave. We concluded with a small prize distribution ceremony as we would like to call it. We gave out prizes to the winners of the various games and to those who came up with their budding talents. We then donated books, chocolates, biscuits, clothes and many other things and took leave of the priest in charge of the ashram.

Then it was time to say goodbye to all our little friends who did not want us to leave and who made sure that we visit them again, soon. I'm sure that this children's day has been etched in the minds of all the rotaractors who visited the ashram. The most important thing that we learned from these children is that we should not judge our happiness with what or how much we have, instead we should be content with what we have, make the most of it and enjoy life to the fullest.                                                                                  

 

 
 
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