..."That you may walk worthy of God, in all things pleasing: being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God. Colossians 1: 10

Friday, September 24, 2010

GSC Jail Mission

The mission at the City Jail
August 3, 2010



The City Jail housing about 1,120 inmates.
It is located in Lanton, Apopong, General Santos City.


Charles is seen in the photo demonstrating the steps in producing anti-fungal ointment using local herb "Acapulco" which had been subjected to scientific research by the Department of Health and found out to be effective in the treatment of fungal infections and scabies infestation.


Victor in his demonstration lecture on detergent making, assisted by a female jail guard.


Workshop on making twine rosaries



The inmates learn how to make rosaries without beads, using only a twine (thick thread). By their own ingenuity, the inmates also made crucifixes made of thread...


Packs of laundry powder, little jars of medicinal ointment, and spools of twine...
This represents new skills, new means of livelihood for the inmates.


Fr. Couture bought these little crafts from the inmates who produced this
from plastic soda bottles and some wooden sticks.
The inmates rely on the sales of their crafts to earn money to buy personal supplies and also to send support to their families. Majority of the inmates used to be the breadwinners in their families so in prison, they think of ways to send money to their children and spouses.




Fr. Couture gave a lecture on the holy Shroud of Turin to the male and female inmates



Judith Dagatan explains the importance of the Brown Scapular to the inmates.


The male inmates enrolled in the Brown Scapular


The female inmates waited for Fr. Couture to finish hearing confessions then asked to be enrolled in the Brown Scapular.


The warden and a few jail guards received the Brown Scapular too.
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The playground where the female inmates enjoy recreation time.


In answer to a plea for assistance, ACIM-Asia, through one of its' mission partners, paid for the cost of the delivery of this baby who was born to a female inmate. With his mother in prison, baby also lives in prison while the warden seeks ways to contact the relatives to find a home for the baby.



Victor O'Boyle posing with some inmates


the inmates waiting for the activity to begin
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JUNE 19: preparatory visit:


Mam Rona and an inmate with an abdominal mass needing surgery


Emeline examining a patient who had some uterine masses and hemorrhoids, also needing surgical assistance


ACIM-Asia is now looking for sponsors for the inmates with surgical needs and also looking for interested buyers of the rosaries produced by the inmates.

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