A special medical camp was conducted on behalf of the parishioners of Sacred Heart Church by the Archdiocese of Madras-Mylapore, Tamil Nadu, south India, on October 16.
With the help of Panimalar Medical College, Father Christopher Jayaraj, the parish priest at Sacred Heart Church at Kilacherry and parishioners held a special medical camp for the people of Thiruvallur district and the surrounding people of district.
After the Sunday Mass, the medical camp started. Father Christopher prayed and invoked God's blessing to make this camp successful.
After the prayer, the priest, one doctor, a parishioner, a parish youth, and a girl on behalf of the Catechism children, started the medical camp by lighting a candle.
It showed the participation of everyone in the church and the responsibility of all people to work for humanity.
Most patients, who came from different places, were daily wagers.
They could not afford to go to the hospital to diagnose their diseases and for health care.
But the medical camp made them feel that someone was there to help them. God was still providing what they needed.
People benefited from this camp. They thanked the parish priest and the parish people for their initiative to work for the welfare of the people, said Father Christopher.
Many Hindus and Muslims also came for the medical camp, and they appreciated Christian values that they work for the kingdom of love.
In this medical camp, various diseases are diagnosed and treated.
Medical advice and medicines were given, especially for diseases related to diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and heart disease.
The people of Keezacherry parish, doctors, and medical students of Panimalar Medical College made all the necessary arrangements in collaboration with Father Christopher. RVA Tamil News Service
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