Sunday, June 22, 2008

Rosa Mystica Health Mission 2008

WHERE WILL THIS YEAR'S MISSION BE?
This year the medical-dental mission will be in the capital town of Sarangani Province, Alabel, where there is no hospital, where poor residents do not have access to proper medical care.

WHEN WILL THE MISSION BE?
The mission will be on August 11-15, 2008. The orientation for volunteers will be on August 10, and the conference will be on August 16.

HOW MANY PATIENTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE SERVED THIS YEAR?
The plan is to serve a minimum of 2,000 indigent patients from all ages in Alabel, Sarangani Province.

HOW CAN I HELP THE MISSION?
One can help the mission by volunteering to render free services as a doctor, a dentist, or whatever relevant health service. One can also help by donating medicines, clothes, food for the hungry poor or for the support of the volunteers. Donations can be in cash or in kind.

WHAT DO I GET BY HELPING?
By serving the poor, one can grow in the love of God and can hope for God's mercy and blessings. By serving in the mission, one can get acquainted with fellow Christian doctors, nurses and health professionals, and develop a spiritual friendship that can encourage one in spiritual growth. The conference on moral concerns can strengthen one in the midst of dilemmas in the practiceof the health profession.

HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR THE MISSION?
One can join or support the mission by communicating with the Secretariat at ACIM-Asia Office, 2400 De Dios Street, 9500 General Santos City, Philippines. Or one may call [63] (083) 301 8824. or through mobile phone: +639212990327, or send email to: rosamysticamission@ymail.com.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTSTO VOLUNTEER FOR THE MISSION?
The Rosa Mystica Health Mission requires that each volunteer shall be:
1. God-fearing - to observe the Christian principles of healthcare practice.
2. Mature - to expect to serve the poor without any return.
3. Emotionally stable - to endure the inconveniences of the mission without tantrums.
4. Healthy - to withstand the environmental challenges
4. Generous - to give without regretting the loss.
5. Pschologically fit - to serve the suffering without giving way to depression.
6. Spiritually strong - to trust in God's Wisdom and Providence in the face of all suffering witnessed.
7. Charitable - to preach God's love by kind words and actions.
8. Professional - to provide safe, efficient care to the sick. Health professionals must present their credentials (diploma, resume/curriculum vitae, and professional license) for proper evaluation.

WHY SHOULD I HELP THE MISSION?
Charity is a divine friendship between man and God. Like every true and perfect friendship, it extends beyond the person of the friend to all who are his, to all who are related to him. "And this commandment we have from him, that he who loves God should love his brother also" (1 John 4:21). We are commanded to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. (cf.: Matt. 19:19).

COME, LET US BE GOOD SAMARITANS.

Rosa Mystica Health Mission 2007

August 12-17 / General Santos City. Medical, Dental, and Nursing Mission in Dadiangas South Elementary School, Lagao Central Elementary School, Jose Catolico Central Elementary School, and Andrade Subdivision, serving some 2,000 patients in actual consultations and some 150 patients through referral to local medical specialists, and 3 for surgical management following the mission.
The volunteers who served during the mission were:
From the USA: Dr. Elizabeth Phalen, Bridget McGinley RN, Susana Andrada RN, Anastasia Alexander, Mckenzie Lee Armstrong, and Mary McGinley
From France: Dr. Jean-Pierre Dickes, Claudie Debavelaere-pharmacist, Xavier Losco-medical student
From South Korea: Dr. Eun-Mi Kim and Bridget Choi
From the Manila, Philippines: Dr. Elaine Baens Araneta, Dr. Dexter Anthony Grino, Dr. Leonila Songco, Dr. Angeles Francisco, Babes Simon, Flormay Simon RN, Remy Quijano, Sally Sandiko, Andrew Principe, Alexis Sanchez and Jerwin Aguinaldo
From Iloilo, Philippines: Dr. Ma. June Viray, Thalia Viray
From Cebu: Ryan Rodriguez
From Cagayan de Oro, Philippines: Dr. Francisco Woo
From Koronadal City, Philippines: Dr. Ma. Angela Suelo
From General Santos City, Philippines: Dr. Orlando Cerezo, Dr. Durico, Dr. Emely Lagare, Dr. Crisanto Torrijos, Dr. Nisperos, Dr. Asesclo Madrid, Dr. Leonora Madrid
They were assisted by Army medics (2 Filipinos and 2 Americans) led by Dr. Brandon Fraser.
Local private medical specialists who agreed to attend for free the mission patients referred to their clinics were: Dr. Ceasar Anthony Yabut, Dr. Alice Adarna, Dr. David Cosip, Dr. Juanito Solamo, Dr. Fidel Penamante, and Dr. Rowena Coll Penamante.
Local organizations, associations, families and individuals that provided generous assistance were: Philip Teng, Victoria Go, Mt. Matutum Lions Club, Jollibee Foods Corp., Rommel dela Rosa, Armi Nabablit, Solrac Sevilla, Michael Binas, Junior Chamber International (Twinstar, Davao, and Manilena Chapters) , Engr. Manuel Fortunato Du Yaphockun and Family, Yap Mabuhay Enterprises, Dr. Antoniette Alzona, Bal Fauni, Rodrigo Salangsang, Richard Paparon, Abelardo Sosobrado and Family, ABS-CBN, Ini Vina Otani, Imi Rachel Solizar, Alyssa Ang and Family, Michael's Inn, Engr. Benito Raval and Family, Josie Reyes and Family, Brgy Captain Rolito Blando and Family, Brgy Captain Eduardo Yumang and Family, Brgy Captain Jorge Catapang, Twilight Flora Benzonan-Betonio and Family, Esther Rodulfa, Ma. Leah Sajelan-Berango, Philippine Nurses' Association, Helen Sestina and the Notre Dame of Dadiangas University Philippine Nursing Students Association led by Ser Rosenkranz Espartero and Jay Esgana, Katherine Rose Villa, Maela Babate, Shiela Lyn Recidoro, Ma. Lourdes Brotarlo, Nursing student volunteers from GS Doctors School of Nursing, Philippine National Police, Philippine Army, Office of the City Mayor, Office of the Vice Mayor, Grizelda Veneracion and H2Zero Purified Water System, Mr. Esbern So and KCC Grocery Store, Geraldine Anne Puray, and Family, Ailea Alejado Family, Kristeen Joy Demos and her team of student nurse volunteers, Joseph Hibanada and the Apostles of Mary Catholic Youth League of the Philippines, and Cecilia Jubelag and the Legion of Mary.
Medicines were transported free of charge by Philippine Airlines in generous support to the mission. Donors of the medicines and other supplies were: Lamoiyan Corporation (Hapee Toothpaste), Natrapharm, Glaxo-Smithkline, InteMed Ethicals, Green Cross, Pediatrica Inc.,Pascual Laboratories, GX International, JB Orchid Pharmaceuticals, Hizon Laboratories, Boehringer Ingelheim, Medichem Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Lloyd Laboratories, Roche Pharma, Euro Asia, Pharma Dynamics, Inc., JM Tolmann Laboratories, Inc., AD-Drugstel Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Inc.
Two thousand pcs of Rosaries and scapulars were given free by Family Rosary Crusade, and thousand others given by Rosary Makers, and other generous individuals.
The Society of Saint Pius X District of Asia Mission provided the impetus by shouldering the major expenses of the mission, and coordinating the various aspects of the program.

Rosa Mystica Health Mission

Rosa Mystica Health Mission: A mission of Charity and Faith

Rosa Mystica Health Mission is a Catholic mission organized by the Catholic Association of Doctors, Nurses and Health Professionals in Asia. It seeks to provide professional health service among the poor to attend to their physical and spiritual health needs, linking the sick and the health professional in the bond of Christian Charity. It seeks also to unite and to strengthen Christian health professionals in the practice of Catholic moral principles.


And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" Then I said, "Here am I! Send me." (Isaiah 6:8)