Societal Announcements – 4th June, 2023

1. 2023 FEAST DAY AND NINE (9) DAYS NOVENA:
The nine days novena towards the Feast of Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary which comes up on 16^th and 17^th June 2023 respectively will commence from Wednesday, 7^th June, 2023 to Thursday 15^th June 2023.Join us after the afternoon or evening masses inside the church or front of the Parish Office. Come and experience the love from the two (2) Loving Hearts. 

Glory to Jesus……… Honour to Mary.

2. GUILD OF ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA:
The nine days novena preceding the Feast of Saint Anthony of Padua commences on June 4^th to 12^th 2023. Please join us at the courtyard for the Novena immediately after evening mass daily. Also, remember to bring in your petitions.

CHILDREN COLUMN

INTRODUCTION:
Today, the church celebrates the mystery of the three persons in one God. And the gospel reminds us why God the Father sent His son Jesus Christ into the world to save mankind. Last week, Pentecost Sunday, we read how Jesus Christ fulfilled His promise of the Holy Spirit on the disciples. The Father, Son and Holy Spirit- 3persons, yet one God is a mystery which if we believe will give us eternal life.

PRAYER:
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you.Amen.

WHAT TO DO (ACTION):
Believe in God always

QUESTIONS:

1. What feast do we celebrate today?
2. Why do we say it is a mystery?
3. We describe God as three persons in one. Can you name those three persons?
4. Can you write a short sentence about each of the three persons?

………CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION OF NIGERIA (CYON) COLUMN……..

CYON THEME:  Mary arose and went with haste (Lk. 1:39)

Sub-Theme: “Feed my sheep” (Jn. 21:15-17)

1. HOLY FAMILY YOUTH FELLOWSHIP: This holds every Friday at 6:30pm, kindly contact our WhatsApp hotline to be carried along (09021232589).
2. CYON General Meeting: Holds every second Sunday immediately after 8am mass. Venue: Cardinal Okojie Parish Hall. Don’t miss it today.
3. GRAPHIC DESIGNERS EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM: CYON is looking for graphic designers and video editors to empower if you are interested in learning kindly contact Mr Chibueze 08165610588.
4. CYON POP CORN SALES: We wish to enjoin all parishioners to kindly encourage us by patronizing our Pop Corn Sales which holds every Sunday immediately after every mass. For booking or other enquiries please call the President, Chiemeka Maduka (09021232589).
5. CYON POLO: The New CYON POLO is now available at 3500 naira only. Kindly pay to the account details- Zenith Bank: Jennifer Maduka, 2417496450.
6. CYON TEEN CAMP: Do not miss this year’s Teen Camp, packed with daily Masses, Rosary, Morning Drills, Leadership Seminars, Skill Acquisitions, Games, Social Nights, Movie Nights, Sports and many more. This is the only summer camp your child should be attending. Watch this space. For partnership and sponsorship also contact (09021232589). CampSinai_Explore, discover, invent.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• CYON HFCC TEEN CAMP
• CYON HFCC TALENT HUNT
• CYON HFCC CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERIES
• NOVENA TO ST. CHARLES LWANGA
• MAY BABIES BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

For God and for youths…. Through Christ!!

CATHOLIC MEN ORGANIZATION (CMO) COLUMN

PARISH NEWS:

1. GENERAL MEETING: Our monthly general meeting holds every second Sunday of the month immediately after the 10am mass at the Upper Hall. We are also encouraged to participate in the open thanksgiving at all masses.

2. DEVOTION: Our monthly devotion holds every second Saturday of the month at the Cardinal Okogie Hall. All members are expected to be in attendance.

3. FINANCE: All members should obtain their new Membership Card from the Financial Team and should equally liase with them for the settlement of both old and new debts. Payment can be made to the account: CMO HFCC Festac: Access Bank, 0026624329.

4. ZONING: The zoning arrangement programme in CMO is in progress. Please ensure you fill the form and identify your own zone for effective integration and collaboration.

DEANERY/LACMON NEWS:

1. INSURANCE SCHEME: 2023 Insurance cover has started. It is mandatory for CMO members within the insurable page, obtain form from the executive members or Mr Ben Umelo(0803438161).
2. DEANERY AGM: This comes up on June 4^th 2023. Venue: Catholic Church of Annunciation, 7^th Avenue, Festac Town, Lagos.
3. COUPLES DINNER/AWARD NIGHT: This event comes up on June 10^th 2023 at Golden Tulip Hotel, Amuwo Odofin. Collection of adverts for Brochure is ongoing and tickets are already available for sale. CMO HFCC needs 5 delegates for the award. Please contact the excos for adverts and tickets.
4. CONVENTION: CMON Annual Convention comes up this August at St. Gregory’s College, Ikoyi. It is mandatory for all members of CMO and new members in the |Archdiocese. Plan to be there.

N.B: Every member is expected to participate actively in all activities and new members are welcome.