Parish Announcements – 23rd June

40TH ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM

30th June, 2019	PARISH FORUM	2.00PM
3rd – 5th July, 2019	RETREAT	5.30PM DAILY
6th July, 2019	FUND RAISING, LAUNCHEON AND AWARDS	12noon
7th July, 2019	THANKSGIVING MASS	ALL MASSES
7th July, 2019	RECEPTION AWARDS RAFFLE DRAW	AFTER 10:00AM AT THE PARISH EVENT CENTRE, 32 ROAD, FESTAC

Let us all participate fully in celebrating God’s Faithfulness @ 40.

• Ensure your family is on the family tree @ N2,500.
• Purchase your raffle tickets @ N500 to stand a chance of winning  one of the fabulous prizes which includes a 10KVA Generating  set, Washing Machine, HP Laptop, etc.
• Purchase souvenir items at the Anniversary desk.
• Purchase your parish uniform @ N6000. It is the official attire for the celebration.
• Send a goodwill message to the awardees and advertise your products and services @ affordable rates in the anniversary brochure.  Deadline for submission of material is 25th June. Rates are published in the bulletin.

All payments should be made at the parish office and Harvest booth on Sundays.                                                                                                                                              DON’T BE LEFT OUT

SOLEMNITIES: This week, the Solemnities of the Birth of John the Baptist and the Sacred Heart of Jesus shall be celebrated on Monday the 24th of June and Friday the 28th of June respectively. Parishioners are encouraged to attend mass on these days.

CORPUS CHRISTI: Today is the Solemnity of Corpus et Sanguinis Christi (Body and Blood of Christ). Let us all endeavour to reflect on this most precious gift.

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.

LITURGICAL ASSEMBLY: There shall be a Liturgical Assembly of all liturgical functionaries today Sunday, 23rd of June, 2019 after the 10am Mass. It is compulsory for all Liturgical functionaries to attend.

LITURGICAL FEASTS: Dear Parishioners, let us kindly take note of the following Solemnities during this very unique week!

• Monday 24th June, 2019: Solemnity of the Birthday of St. John the Baptist, the forerunner of Jesus Christ.
• Friday 28th June: Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, the symbol of the love of Christ for humanity.
• Saturday 29th June: Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, the great apostles.

All these are important celebrations and all Catholics are encouraged to attend mass. Masses hold at the usual times.

PARISH FORUM: As part of the 40th Anniversary activities, there shall be a Parish Forum on Sunday June 30th, 2019. Time: 2:00pm. All parishioners are expected to be in attendance to make their suggestions and observations for the growth and progress of our parish. Attendance is compulsory for all PPC, PFC and PLC members.

PARISH LITURGY: From the Month of May, let us kindly take note of the following blessings during the week.

1. Mondays: Blessings for workers for the new week (all Masses)
2. Tuesdays: Blessing of Sacramentals (6:30pm only)
3. Thursdays: Blessings for Expectant Mothers and those seeking the fruit of the womb. (6:30pm only)
4. Fridays: Blessing of workers and general intentions.
5. Saturdays: Blessing for children (6:30am)

Dear Parishioners, kindly be informed that going forward, Adults would not be allowed into the tent during the 8am Children’s mass at the Event Center, as the tent is reserved for the children only. Parents please note also that Children would not be allowed to attend mass at the 8am Parish Centre as they expected to attend mass at the Event Centre. Thank you for usual co-operation.

THE ALTAR SERVERS ASSOCIATION: There would be a very important meeting of all Parents and Guardians of the Altar servers on Sunday 30th June, 2019 at the lower Hall (Cardinal Okogie Hall) immediately after the 8:00am Mass. Very important issues will be discussed. Please be punctual.

INFANT BAPTISM: There will be infant Baptism on 6^th July, 2019 and the Compulsory Pre-Baptism Instruction Class for Parents and God-Parents holds on 30^th June, 2019 by 4.00pm @ Msgr. Michael Omisesan Hall. Please note God-Parents are to come along with their Baptismal Cards and must be CONFIRMED.

THANKSGIVING: It is good to give thanks to the Lord (Ps 92:1) We shall as a family parish, celebrate with all those who mark their birthdays at mass by singing a special song for them after their thanksgiving.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: The mass schedule for public holidays shall be 6.30am and 6.30pm only. No midday mass.

SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY for Wednesday, 26th June, 2019 is scheduled to be celebrated at St. Denis community – area enclosed by part of 5^th avenue, part of 22 Road up to ‘F’ close. Mass Centre: House 17, ‘D’ close, 207 road, Festac Town. Mass Time: 6.30pm. Community Leader: MRS. MARY AGBIBOA. Other communities meet at 6pm. Scriptural Reading: 1 Cor. 13:1-7 (Nothing Endures Without Love).

CATHOLIC MEN ORGANIZATION: The 2019 ADC Convention will be held at St. Gregory’s College Obalende. Date 26^th – 28^th July. The highpoint of the convention is the induction of real and authentic men by the Archbishop of the Lagos Metropolitan See, His Grace, Rev. (Dr) Alfred Adewale Martins. Fee: Inducted Members – N3, 300; those to be newly inducted N5, 300. For the forms, please contact any of the following: (i). Barr. Gabriel Amalu, CMO Chairman (07056004456) (ii). Mr. Paulinus Offutalu, CMO Secretary (07062118574) (iii). Mr. Kennedy Palmer, CMO Financial Secretary (08023177108). Festac Deanery Football Competition will begin in July, 2019. Formation of the football team has commend. Interested CMO members (male of 25 years and above) who are medically fit should register. Other members are encouraged to support our football team. Corporate/Individual sponsors will have the jerseys branded in their name. CMO General meeting holds today Sunday 16^th June, 2019 after the 10:00am Mass. Venue: Lower Hall. Contact: Barr. Gabriel Amalu, CMO Chairman – 07056004456. Engr. Anthony Igboanugo, Football Committee Chairman – 08030963367.

PARISH UNIFORM: This is to remind Parishioners that our Parish uniform is still available for Sale, on Sundays at the 40th Anniversary Desk opposite the Bookshop (parish Centre); Souvenir Stand (Event Centre); and in the Bookshop on week days. The Uniform, which is of the finest cotton quality, is going for only N6, 000 per piece of SIX YARDS.

CHARITY/LOVE BOWL: We wish to remind our parishioners and children to return their Lenten charity/ love bowls. Let us endeavor to be committed. Remember whatever you do to the least of my brethren that you do unto me (Matt.25:40).

PARISH LIBRARY: The Anthony Cardinal Okogie Library is open for usage to all parishioners and Non-Parishioners who intent to study for various examinations or read for information purpose. Also, we offer services like (i).Photocopying. (ii). Perfect Coloured Photocopies and Printouts now available (iii). Typing (iv). Laminating (v). Binding (vi). Scanning etc at affordable rates. We open from 9AM – 5pm from Monday to Friday. Kindly Patronize.

EUCHARIST HEART OF JESUS MODEL SCHOOL FESTAC TOWN: This is to inform your dear parishioners that the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus Model School Festac Town will be holding its entrance examination into the following classes: Nursery 1 & 2; Pre-Primary; Basic 1 – Basic 5. Date: Saturday 29^th June, 2019. Time: 9.30am. Venue: 322 Road, House 1, Festac Town, Lagos. For more enquiries, kindly contact us at 3^rd Avenue, ‘S’ close, House 1B or call the Rev. Sr. in charge, Staff Chioma Egwuatu/School Admin on the following numbers: 07064995498 or 08094503999.

EUCHARISTIC HEART OF JESUS MODEL SCHOOL FESTAC TOWN: Vacancies exist in the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus Model school Festac for the following positions: (i). Class Teacher for Upper Primary and Computer Teacher (ii). Sanitary Officers (Cleaners). Requirements for Upper Primary Class Teachers: B.ED, minimum of 4 years teaching experience and any certified seminar/workshop is an added advantage. Requirements for Computer/ICT Teacher: The applicant must be ICT savvy and must have worked in similar position at least for 3 years. Sanitary Officer (cleaners): Requirement:- The applicant must have worked in similar position/organization at least for 2 years. All CVs/application letters should be submitted at the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus Model School, 3^rd avenue, ‘S’ close, Festac Town, Lagos.

EUCHARIST HEART OF JESUS MODEL SCHOOL FESTAC TOWN: Summer lesson comes up in the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus Model School Festac at affordable fees in the following classes: (1). Playgroup (2).Nursery (3).Primary Section. For more information kindly contact the Rev. Sr. in charge/ school admin on the following numbers: 07064995498, 07038389402 or 08094503999 or visit any of our schools.

FR. CAPUTO’S CATHOLIC COLLEGE: Admission in progress into JSS 1- JSS 3 and SS 1 only. Forms could be obtained at the following centers:- Nazareth School Festac, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Ikorodu, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Ojota, Lagos, Blessed Tansi Catholic Church Magbon, Badagry, St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Ikeja, Lagos, Holy Family Catholic Church, Festac. Rate: N3, 000.00 only. For more info call: 08153818312, 08161295024, 09026546579 or visit our website at www.fcccibadan.com.

HOLY FAMILY INFO-TECH SERVICES is pleased to announce that registration is ongoing for computer training. Registration is open to all who wish to gain sound knowledge in both introductory and advanced computer courses like: ICT ESSENTIAL, DESKTOP PUBLISHING, GRAPHIC DESIGN, DATABASE MANAGEMENT, COMPUTER ENGINEERING, SOLAR AND INVERTER INSTALLATIONS, CCTV INSTALLATIONS, SCRIPT WRITING VIDEO EDITING AND BASIC FILM PRODUCTION. For more information, please visit the training school at the YOUTH CENTRE of Holy Family Catholic Church Festac or call 08035343025 or 08061509771.

HARVEST ANNOUNCEMENTThe 2018 Harvest Planning Committee thanks all parishioners for their tremendous support throughout the harvest season. We urge parishioners to redeem all outstanding harvest payments to Zenith Bank account name – Holy Family Catholic Church, account number – 1014506326. Harvest of Divine Uplift… I will Rise above My Limitations!