Society Announcements – 16th April, 2023

CHILDREN COLUMN ON ONE PAGE

INTRODUCTION:
“Seeing is believing” is a popular saying. People often do not believe something until they have seen it for themselves. In today’s gospel, Jesus appears to His disciples and gives them His peace. But because Thomas was not there at the time, he did not believe until Jesus appears again and tells Thomas to touch Him.

PRAYER:
Lord Jesus, give me the grace to be faithful to all that your church teaches and never doubt your love for me. Amen.

WHAT TO DO (ACTION):
Nothing is impossible for God. Believe in God always.

QUESTIONS:

1. In today’s gospel, we hear Jesus say to His disciples “peace be with you”. When do we hear those words in church?
2. Why do you think Jesus showed them His hands and His sides?
3. What is the name of the apostle that did not believe at first that Jesus has risen?
4. Can you write down 3 reasons why you believe in Jesus?

………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.
7. 5TH CYON ARCHDIOCESE OF LAGOS ESSAY COMPETITION: TOPIC: \”JAPA OR STAY: THRIVING IN NIGERIA AS A 21ST CENTURY YOUTH.\” ii. ENTRIES & ELIGIBILITY: • Participant\’s full name and contact details must be clearly stated in the essay • Eligible participants are to be practicing Catholic youths between ages 15-35 years • Essay must be written in Microsoft Word format (not in PDF) • Essay must not be more than 2000 words. • Font type: Times New Roman • Font size 12 TIMELINE FOR SUBMISSION: RECEIPT OF ENTRIES ARE OPENED FROM THE 1^ST FEB. 2023 TO END, MIDNIGHT 8^TH APRIL 2023. (All entries should be sent to: cyonadclagos@gmail.com). For more information and prize sponsorship please contact via email: cyonadclagos@gmail.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

1. CYON HFCC TEEN CAMP
2. CYON HFCC TALENT HUNT
3. CYON HFCC CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERIES
4. NOVENA TO ST. CHARLES LWANGA
5. APRIL 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.

3. FINANCE: All members should obtain their new Membership Card from the Financial Team and should equally liaise with them for the settlement of both old and new debts. Payments can be made to the account: CMON HFCC Festac, Access Bank- 0026624329. Please demand for receipt for any payment made.

4. RE-DEDICATION: All members are advised to participate actively in the Re-dedication activities which comes up on Saturday, 29^thApril, 2023.

5. 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. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: Festac Deanery will be hosting the LACMON Annual General Meeting in this month of March. Date: 25^th March 2023. Venue: Our Lady Seat of Wisdom, Ago Palace Way, Okota. We pray for the success of the event as we remind us that every parish in the Deanery has a financial obligation to the hosting.

2. COUPLES DINNER/AWARD NIGHT: Festac Deanery is organizing a Couples Dinner/Awards Night scheduled to hold on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Every parish of the Deanery is expected to present a minimum of 5 delegates for the event. Watch out for the Tickets soon!!

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