2020 Celebration of Ecumenical Week (19th – 25th January, 2020):
Theme: “Christian Unity: A Response to Systematic Violence, Insecurity and Social Justice” (Is 2:4b)
Day 1(Sun) Awareness in all Parishes
Day 2(Mon) Christian Communities Face to Face with Old and New Division
Day 3(Tue) Christian Communities Face to Face with Economic, Injustice, Poverty, War and Violence
Day 4(Wed) Christian Communities Face to Face with Discrimination and Social Prejudice
Day 5(Thur) Christians’ Response to RUGA
Day 6(Fri) Christians’’ Call to God’s Intervention (Ps. 44:23)
Day 7(Sat) Lagos Archdiocesan Ecumenism Day at St. Leo Catholic Church, Ikeja(Two Talk Presentations)
i. Christian Unity: A Response to Systemtic Violence, Insecurity and Social Injustice (Is 2:4b) by Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah
ii. Inter-Religious Dialogue: A Panacea for Nation Building by CAN
We call on all Parishes to ensure that their programme of Prayers for the New Year does not clash with the Week of Christian Unity which is a Universal week celebrated all over the Catholic World. The Universal takes precedence over Particular Celebrations.
ECUMENICAL WEEK 2020: Today Sunday 19th to Saturday 25th January is the 2020 week of Christian Unity. Theme: Christian Unity: A Response to systematic Violence, Insecurity and social justice. There shall be daily talks during the evening mass. Let us all participate actively.
FEAST OF BLESSED TANSI: Monday January 20 (1903 -1964) is the feast of Blessed Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi, the first Nigerian Saint in the making. He was beatified in 1998. Let us endeavour to attend mass and pray for his canonization.
FEAST: Saturday 25th January, 2020 is the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, the Apostle of the Nations. We are all encouraged to attend mass in honour of this great Saint.
SOCIETIES & CHAPLAINS: Kindly go through the bulletin to see the list of the Organizations and Societies in the Parish and their chaplains. All presidents and Executives should ensure they meet with their Chaplains and discuss their programme for 2020 unfailingly before the end of the month.
INFANT BAPTISM: There shall be Infant Baptism on the 1st Feb, 2020 by 8:00am. The Compulsory Pre-Baptism Instruction for Parents and God-Parents will hold on the 26th January, 2020 @ Msgr. Michael Omisesan Hall by 4:00pm. Thank you.
CHRISTIAN WAKE: There will be a Christian Wake for Late Mrs. Alice Elizabeth Begho on the 21st January, 2020. Place of Wake: Holy Family Event Centre.
INDIVIDUAL THANKSGIVING: As directed by His Grace, the Archbishop, for uniformity of the liturgy in the Archdiocese, all individual thanksgiving for families and groups shall come up after Communion. Kindly follow the instructions of the Lectors and come out on time for the thanksgiving.
NEW ALTAR LADIES MASS SERVERS: This is to invite our young girls between the ages of 8 – 12 years who are baptized and communicants with good moral behaviour and who have interest in the service of God on the altar to join the new altar ladies mass servers to be instituted in our parish. Registration will commence from Monday January 13th, 2020 at the Parish office or every Saturday at 5pm.
Pick up your forms at no cost on any of this days stated above.
Training and seminar will hold every Saturday by 5pm. Come along with the photocopy of your baptismal card and passport photograph. For further enquiries, meet the pastoral sister… Sr. Assumpta Okeke, EHJ.
SOCIETY FAIR: Parish Society Fair begins today Sunday January 19th, 2020. We encourage all Parishioners to get engaged in the Parish and join one organization and at least society to grow in the Faith.
JANUARY 2020 (21 DAYS RETREAT):
Our Parish 21 day Beginning of the Year Prayer Retreat Programme has begun to end Friday 31st January, 2020. The Theme is ‘WALKING IN DOMINION’ (Eph. 1:19:23). Many ministers of God shall be present for this retreat which will help us to commit the coming year and all our plans to God. Let us all participate with our families and friends. Time: 5.30pm daily.
RETURN TO THE SACRAMENTS: We wish to encourage those who have been estranged from the sacraments for one reason or the other especially the Holy Eucharist, to return to the Sacraments. Kindly meet any of the priests if you are having any difficulty in this regard. May Christ grant us life through his Body and Blood. Amen.
PRE-MARRIAGE COURSE: This is to inform parishioners that the pre-marriage class which holds every Sunday @ 4:00pm resumes today Sunday 12th January, 2020.
PARISH ACCOUNTS: Parishioners who wish to pay their tithes can pay directly to Holy Family Catholic Church, Fidelity 5080032193. Church Building Support to Holy Family Catholic Church, Zenith 1011876127.
HARVEST: We urge parishioners to kindly redeem their pledges by (i.) Cash or Cheque at the Harvest stand or Parish Office and get a receipt. (ii.) Pay direct to the Harvest Account, “Holy Family Catholic Church Harvest, Zenith 1014506326 (iii.) Pay through POS at the Parish Office or Harvest stand.
HOLY FAMILY INFO-TECH SERVICES: This is to inform those who are certified in Web Design & Development and Computer Networking that HFIS training centre is in need of Tutors in the specified fields mentioned. Interested persons should please visit us at Holy Family Info-Tech Services or contact us on 08035343025, 08061509771.
HOLY FAMILY INFO-TECH SERVICES: Holy Family Info-Tech Services is pleased to announce that we have resumed activities for the year 2020. We also wish to remind you that the 50% Discount for ICT ESSENTIALS AND DESKTOP PUBLISHING/GRAPHIC DESIGN is still on and will end on 31st January, 2020. Registration is open to all who wish to gain sound knowledge in both computer training programs and Solar & Inverter Installation. For more information, please visit the Youth Centre or call 08035343025, 08025638535. Why go far when we have better services at Holy Family.
KNIGHTS & LADIES OF ST. MULUMBA: The Order of the Knights of Saint Mulumba Nigeria, Festac Town Sub Council invites young boys and girls between the ages of 14 and 25 to enroll in the Youth Wing (Youths of St. Mulumba). The youth is aimed at strengthening the spiritual growth and character formation of members in addition to training. Grooming and equipping them with valuable life skills. For further information kindly contact Bro. Anselm Alokha on 08033091702. Bro Vincent Iwueze on 09099993046. Bro George Kokobili on 08027153868.
FROM THE PARISH OFFICE:
Please, kindly collect your receipt for every money payment made in the Church through the Parish office.
This includes: –
(i). Mass Booking
(ii). Marriage Registration & Certificate.
(iii). Issuance of Baptismal Cards
(iv). Harvest/Donations/Remodelling
(v). Altar Bread & Wine for Thanksgiving
(vi). And any other payments.
All Payments must go through the Parish Office.
CECILIAN ACADEMY: ADMISSION INTO THE CECILIAN ACADEMY OF SACRED MUSIC 2019/2020 SESSION. The academy is calling for registration from prospective candidates who wish to acquire music knowledge to register, Admission is still ongoing. Courses offered include Rudiments/Theory of music: Voice and Conducting; Basic Piano; Gregorian chant and Applied Music (any instrument of your choice). Instructional centers are located in Festac; Surulere; Lekki; Ikeja and Ejigbo. Tuition fee is very affordable. For further enquiries call or text: 09030905196/09083036356/08056526856 or send email to: directorceasam@gmail.com.
LUMEN
CHRISTI COLLEGE ADMISSIONS 2020/2021: Admission
to Lumen Christi College, Maya Ikorodu Lagos is now open for Boys and Girls
JSS1, 2, 3 & SS 1 classes. You can purchase the forms at the Parish Office.
The form cost N5, 000.00 only. Call the school for more information: 08037763193, 07032410512 or 08092422747.
CHRIST THE KING COLLEGE (CKCC) ODOLEWU-IJEBU: 2020 Entrance Examination forms for Christ the King Catholic College, Odolewu-Ijebu are now available. Exam Date: Saturday, March 21, 2020. Time: 9.00am. For details, please check the parish notice board.
St. Anthony’s Grammar School (Private)
Esure, Ijebu-Imusin, Ogun State: Entrance forms for 2020/2021
academic year into JSS1, JSS2 & SS1 available at the Parish office at the
rate of N5, 000. For enquires
contact: 08098250408, 08064022492, 08058351319, and 08077888135.
ST. FRANCIS ADMISSIONS 2020/2021: Sale of admission forms into St. Francis Catholic Secondary School, Idimu, (The Jesuit-Catholic College of Lagos) Begins on November 1, 2019 and ends on February 7, 2020. You can Purchase the form at the school premises, or on the school’s website: www.stfrancismagis.org. For details, please check the parish notice board. Email: stfrancisadmissions@gmail.com.
CYON COLUMN
CYON is a Parish based, umbrella Organization which brings together all Catholic young people, male and female, within the age bracket of 15-35 years of age.
The Organization is currently built on 6 pillars as documented in the youth policy given to us by the Archbishop, which are Organogram and structure, Youth Spirituality, social communication, profession and Vocation, Empowerment and Youth Socialization.
The patron Saint of CYON is St. Charles Lwanga & companions.
Aims and Objectives
The Primary aim of CYON is the spiritual development of the Youth through personal prayers, spiritual reading of the Bible and participation in the sacramental and missionary life of the church. It promotes Catholic identity through inculcation of Catholic doctrines and practices as contained in traditions and teachings of the Catholic Church. It also seeks to promote the virtue of good Christian life in general thereby encouraging and praying for vocations to the priesthood and religious life among its members.
The Youth Anthem
- At a time like this, when we come together, from the east and west, from the north and south, when we come together, in the name of Jesus Christ, o lord arise and shine (X2ce)_
(CYON HFCC FESTAC)
2020 CYON THEME-
- Young Man, I say to you arise Luke 7:14
- YOUTH FELLOWSHIP
This is a weekly spiritual exercise that starts with the Holy Mass @6:30pm every Friday at the Event Center.
General Meeting time and venue: The Organisation meets every second Sunday of every Month after the 08:00am masses at the church courtyard.(To become a Bonafide member you must fall within the 15-35 age bracket and also fill a form and join a committee.)_
- Major Program in view for 2020
- FEBRUARY: Youth Hangout With Chaplain.
Love, Date and Marriage Series. \’1\’ - MARCH: Prison Visitation, Saturday 28th March.
- APRIL: Inter Society Quiz (Empowering societies with junior wing and promoting reading culture in young persons of the church).
AYD: April 19, 2019. - MAY: St. Charles Lwanga Novena. 25th-2nd June
- JUNE: St. Charles Lwanga Feast day 3rd of June.
Youth Arise Conference.
Barbecue Night: 26th June, 2019.
SME Empowerment Program. - JULY: Sport Fiesta
- AUGUST: Camp Sinai 2020, 2nd – 8th.
Youth Revival - SEPTEMBER: Feast of Act. (Inter Society Drama and talent contest).
- OCTOBER: Worship the King Concert, 2020…. 30th October.
- NOVEMBER: Love, Date and Marriage Series \’3\’.
SME workshop and Empowerment. - DECEMBER: Exquisite Dinner, 2020.
Activities of the Organisation
- Prison visitation
- Workshop and seminars, Camps
- Skills Acquisition, Novena to patron saint, Vigils.
- Youth week & Rallies, Cultural and Sport
- Excursions and Pilgrimages, Youth fellowship, Annual Youth Day.#AYD,
- Annual Worship concert.
- WTKFESTAC,Dinner Award & pageantry.
Motto: LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE.
Email: cyonhfcc@gmail.com
Facebook& IG: cyonhfcc & hfyffestac
HOTLINE: 08163732315
CATECHETICAL COLUMN
KNOW YOUR FAITH
THEME: “I BELIEVE IN LIFE EVERLASTING”
- In what does hell consist?
Hell consists in the eternal damnation of those who die in mortal Sin through their own free Choice. The Principal suffering of hell is eternal separation from God in whom alone we can have the life and happiness for which we were created and for which long. Christ proclaimed this reality with the words, “Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire”. 1Jn 3:14-15; Mt. 25:31-46; Mt. 5:22, 29; 10:28; 13:42, 50; Mk. 9:43-48; Mt. 13:41-42; Mt. 25:41.