Reaching out to the marginalised

Mar 23, 2018

By Bernard Anthony
Some 40, marginalised in society, gathered at the Chapel of St Joseph on March 10 as guests of an Outreach Programme which included prayers, interaction, games and fellowship.

The Lenten Outreach was organised by the Chapel of St Joseph in collaboration with a group of Catholics from Kuala Lumpur.

The Chapel’s chairperson, Augustin Arokiam and his assistant, Marvin Yacob, and a few parishioners were present to welcome the guests and the Catholics from KL.

After prayers and a briefing by Augustin, the leader of the KL group addressed the guests, explaining that the Church welcomes all, irrespective of race or religion. This Outreach programme was a way to show our care and concern for their well-being.

Then a few games were held for the children and also for the adults.

A prayer was said, followed by a song presentation before the KL group served food. A few of the guests also shared their life stories.

While this was happening, Augustin, Marvin and a few parishioners were busy sorting out the provisions to be given to the 15 targeted poor families.

Fifteen Rosaries were also given to the poor Catholics. Before the event ended, everyone assembled at the front of the chapel for a group photograph.

To the KL group, it was sweet and memorable to have experienced this Outreach with the marginalised in society and to understand them better. The guest were all happy and felt welcome.