Chapel outreach brings hope to families in need

Mar 14, 2025

By Bernard Anthony
On February 23, an outreach programme was held at the Chapel of the Holy Infant Jesus, benefiting ten underprivileged families from the Kuala Selangor area.

The event was jointly organised by the chapel committee and a group of Catholics from Kuala Lumpur. Chapel Administrator, Fr James Gabriel, who also serves as the parish priest of the Church of St Paul the Hermit in nearby Bestari Jaya, offered his blessing to the programme.

Jesudass, the chapel’s chairperson, and his committee welcomed the families and the visitors with a community prayer session focused on hope. A reflection on the importance of caring for the poor was shared, reinforcing the message that Catholics are called to be instruments of hope and compassion.

During the sign of peace, guests shook hands and exchanged warm greetings, which deeply touched everyone involved. A tea fellowship followed, where attendees enjoyed a time of camaraderie, making new friendships. The gathering was further enlivened by an indoor balloon game, with both children and parents participating and winning small prizes, bringing joy and laughter to all.

The families were overjoyed to receive essential food items. In addition, they were gifted children’s educational books, bath towels, and pillows. The chapel also received five rosaries, and the chapel caretaker was given a bag of food items as a token of appreciation.

Jesudass expressed his gratitude to the Catholic group on this outreach initiative. As the event came to a close with closing prayers in both English and Tamil, the guests left the chapel with hearts full of joy, a reminder of the power of community and shared kindness.