Medicos for mission - Kerala

A one week programme organised by the Medical Engineering Students Team, Kerala took place for the medical students who had finished their final year at Emmaus, Cochin, Kerala form 24th to 31st of October 2011. A total of 12 participants from Kerala attended this programme. The main resources were Dr.Appu, Ms.Alicekutty, Mr.Shiju, Dr.Sanal, Dr.Don, Dr.Milu, Dr.Vimal and Mr.Antony (JYNT). Dr.Simon was the general coordinator for the programme. A one day outreach to a parish in Alleppy was also arranged for the participants. Three medical students are presently preparing to take a one month mission trip to Ambikapur.

One day programme - Bangalore

A one day programme took place in Christ College, Bangalore on 27th October 2011, for the doctors and medical students in Bangalore. A total of 4 postgraduates and 2 medical students from 3 medical colleges of the city came together for this programme. Mr.Immanuel Joseph (JYNT Assistant coordinator), Mr.Subin Jacob, Mr.Mathew Joseph were the main resources for the programme. Mr.Vijay Sebastian, Mr.Antony (JYNT coordinator) and Ms.Sony Nobel also spent some time with the participants.

July 1st - Pray for the Doctors

On July 1st we celebrate the Doctors Day in India. This day has been chosen in India, as a mark of respect to the contributions made by Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, who left an indelible mark in the history of medical profession in India. As a Jesus Youth can we make it a point to give our dear doctors in the movement and all the doctors in the world a 'Prayer gift" recognizing them and also pray that they may be granted the grace from above to live a life pleasing to the Lord and a life of service to humanity.

We request you to join us as one family to intercede for our dear doctors to become beacons of light to society and that they may have the strength to stand up for life and respect it, though may times it remains a challenge and a contradiction in our times.

You could join us in any or all the following ways:

• Attend mass on July 1st and offer it for the doctors of the movement and the rest of the doctors of the world.
• Recite a rosary or atleast a decade of the rosary for the doctors on July 1st.
• Organise a gathering of Doctors/medical students in your region / hospital / college to pray together as one family. (e.g. adoration, outreach etc)
  

We hope and pray that each of you would join us and each of you would encourage as many people from your region and prayer meetings to join us too.

P.s. Please do collect the number of masses, number of rosaries / decades or even if you are planning to organise an event in this regard and keep us informed at 9035541824 or doctors@jesusyouth.org

NDCT meeting

A 2 day meeting of the national doctors core team took place on 21st and 22nd of May 2011 at the pastoral centre, Mangalore. Mr.Reji (NCT) was present during these days.

Visit to Chhattisgarh

Dr.Celine Kujur and Dr.Nishan Mathias, visited Raipur and Bhilai. During their stay they visited the medical students and working Doctors in these areas and interacted with them.

Doctors Gathering - Raipur

On 2^nd April the first Jesus youth doctors gathering was held in Raipur.The chief guests’ of the program were Rev. Fr. Francis T. (Parish Priest, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Raipur) and Rev. Fr. Prakash Nand (Regional Youth Director). There were 48 participants including Senior Doctors, students of MBBS, BDS and BPT. The program was inaugurated by procession of Mother Mary and lighting of the Lamp, followed by a prayer. Ms. Renu Bala Ekka (Member of JY National service team) gave a brief introduction about Jesus Youth’s movement. Dr. Marianus Minz shared his heart touching testimony of how he was inspired by his daughter to be a part of JY movement followed by Dr. Neelam Runda leading the bible sharing. Rev. Fr. Prakash stressed on having a polite behavior towards the patient. Touching and talking to our patients with tenderness was his central theme.

Dr. Nishan Mathias (JYDN) shared his testimony of how he became a part of the JY movement. He also threw a light on the initiation of JYDN; it’s vision and its functions. The praise and worship session was lead by Dr. Neelam. The entire ceremony was anchored by Dr. Anju and Rev. Fr. Francis invoked the final blessings.

Health Care Gathering - Mangalore

A health care gathering was organized in Mangalore, with the help of the Jesus Youth of Mangalore. A total of 150 participants, representing various parts of the health care ministry were present.
A very meaningful skit, which was choreographed and enacted by the students of Father Muller Medical College, touched the gathering deeply. The theme of the skit was the role of health care professionals in bringing meaning to life. It also carried a strong message on being 'pro-life'.
A session taken by Dr.John Ramapuram stressed on the need for Catholic doctors to grow beyond being a stereotypical doctor, and about the many things we can do as JY health care professionals. The gathering closed with the holy Eucharistic, celebrated by Fr.Rudolf, who pointed out that as Catholic health care professionals we should look at our roles, as a vocation, rather than only a profession.