[Charity Event] Invitation to Experience FJM Saint Rita Week Reflexology
May is a special and grace-filled month in the Catholic tradition, dedicated to honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary. May 22 is also the feast day of FJM’s patron saint, Saint Rita of Cascia.
During this blessed season, members of the FJM global family will be offering caring and heartfelt services at different times and locations through the FJM Reflexology Method.
We warmly invite you to join us on this meaningful occasion—to slow down, to reconnect with your body and mind, and to experience the love and care shared among us.
We look forward to meeting you and sharing this moment of warmth and blessing together.
Hope for the Hopeless — Saint Rita
Saint Rita of Cascia was born in 1381 in Roccaporena, Italy. Her life was marked by deep faith, perseverance, and extraordinary strength in the face of suffering.
Raised with love and strong values, she grew into a woman devoted to service and compassion. She later married and had two sons. Tragically, her husband was killed in a family feud, and her sons also passed away not long after. Despite such profound loss, she chose forgiveness over vengeance and dedicated the rest of her life to God.
One of the most touching miracles associated with her occurred near the end of her life. During winter, while she was bedridden, she expressed a wish to see a rose. Though it seemed impossible in the cold and snow, a relative found a blooming rose in the garden—an enduring symbol of hope in the midst of despair.
Saint Rita deeply shared in the suffering of Christ and even bore a wound on her forehead, believed to be connected to the crown of thorns. She is known as the “Saint of the Impossible” and the “Patron of the Hopeless,” offering comfort to those facing illness, family struggles, or emotional pain.
Her life reminds us that even in the darkest moments, hope can still be found—just like a rose blooming in the heart of winter.
A Guiding Presence for FJM
In the Catholic tradition, a patron saint is someone believed to offer guidance, protection, and spiritual support.
As the patron saint of FJM (Father Josef Eugster Holistic Development Association), Saint Rita of Cascia embodies the values that guide our work—humility, obedience, compassion, and love.
FJM practitioners come from diverse backgrounds and may not all share the same religious beliefs. However, the spirit of Saint Rita resonates universally:
to serve others with gentleness and patience, and to help relieve both physical and emotional burdens.
As Father Josef Eugster once said:
“To reduce the suffering of others and increase their joy is the purpose of life.”
For many years, FJM has carried this mission into underserved regions, including parts of India and Africa, providing training in reflexology so that individuals can care for themselves and their families.
What we share is not only a method of wellness, but also a seed of hope—one that grows through care, connection, and empowerment.
🌿 Invitation｜FJM Saint Rita Week – Charity Reflexology 🌿
To honor the spirit of Saint Rita—bringing hope and relieving suffering—FJM organizes the annual “Saint Rita Week” charity reflexology events.
We sincerely invite you to experience this healing touch and heartfelt care.
📌 Taiwan service times and locations in various regions (Date｜Location｜Contact)
FJM Headquarter
Date: 5/18 (Monday) 09:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Shengyuan Home
Address: No. 31, Bo’ai Road, Xincheng Township, Hualien County
Contact Person: Chen Junming / 038350035
Taipei Pilgrimage Wu Family
Date: 5/8 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Taipei Zhishan Elderly Care Center
Address: No. 50, Lane 2, Section 2, Yangde Boulevard, Taipei City
Contact Person: Xie Yubin / 0932-252519
Wu Family Hsinchu Pilgrimage
Date: 5/24 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: St. Paul Church, Dongda Road, Hsinchu City
Address: No. 511, Section 2, Dongda Road, Hsinchu City
Contact Person: Huang Qiufeng / 0939-532863
Taichung Pilgrimage Wu Family
Date: 5/15 (Friday) 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Xiaoming Girls’ High School Evergreen Academy
Address: No. 606, Section 1, Zhongqing Road, North District, Taichung City
Contact Person: Hong Zhenze / 0980-681824
Wu Family Yunlin Walk
Date: 5/17 (Mon) 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: Douliu Catholic Church, 4th Floor Activity Center
Address: No. 80, Zhonghua Road, Douliu City, Yunlin County
Contact Person: Jiang Fengyi / 0982-262934
Wu Family Tainan Walk
Date: 5/22 (Fri) 9:0 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Senior Day Care Center
Address: 3rd Floor-1, No. 45, Zhongshan South Road, Yongkang District, Tainan City
Contact Person: Ye Zhengzhong / 0989-625928
Wu Family Kaohsiung-Pingtung Walk
Date: 5/25 (Mon) 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Kaohsiung Gangdu Radio Station
Address: 34th Floor-1, No. 80, Minzu 1st Road, Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City
Contact Person: Chen Taisheng / 0933-310705
Wu Family Taitung Walk
Date: 5/14 (Thu) 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: The “Adult’s Home” organization affiliated with the Children’s Book House Cultural and Educational Foundation
Address: No. 275-1, Section 1, Qinghai Road, Taitung City, Taitung County
Contact Person: Wu Mengchen / 0984-381747
Double Bin Pilgrimage Wu Family
Date: 5/7 (Thursday) 09:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: Luodong Sacred Heart Hospital
Address: No. 160, Zhongzheng South Road, Luodong Township, Yilan County
Contact Person: Pan Qiugan / 0919-175976
📌 Overseas regions
Overseas Regional Teams (Malaysia, Japan, Macau, China, India, Switzerland)
Malaysia
Date & Time: April 12, 2026 ｜ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Venue: Little Sisters of the Poor, Penang
Address: 79, Lorong Batu Lancang,Air Itam, 11400 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Contact Person: Ms. Law Pei Wen
Phone: +60 10-231 9568
Macau
Date & Time: May 30, 2026
Venue: Lar de Nossa Senhora da Penha (St. Magdalene Elderly Home)
Address: Estrada de Cheoc Van No. 2131, Macau
Contact Person: Mr./Ms. Kwong
Phone: +853 6653 9262
