Society Announcements – 17th September, 2023

CHILDREN COLUMN

INTRODUCTION:
Today’s gospel reading calls us again to love and forgive one another. He tells us the story of a servant who was forgiven by the king, yet the servant refused to forgive his fellow servant. If Jesus can keep forgiving us everytime we wrong Him, He is calling us to do the same to our neighbours.

PRAYER:
God, of tomorrow and its needs, I do not pray. Keep me my Lord from stain of sin, just for today.

WHAT TO DO (ACTION):
Forgive always.

QUESTIONS:

1. How do you think Peter felt when Jesus said forgive seventy-seven times?
2. Why was the king angry with the servant who did not forgive his fellow servant?
3. How do you think God feels when we keep malice with our friends and neighbours?
4. What is today’s gospel teaching you?

………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 POLO: The New CYON POLO is now available at 3500 naira only. Kindly pay to the account details- Zenith Bank: Jennifer Maduka, 2417496450.
5. YOUTH WEEK: Our annual Youth Week begins next week Sunday, 17^th September 2023 with the theme of our 3-Days Revival being: Turn us back to you, O Lord, and we will be restored; renew our days as of old”.

Activities:

• Sun., Sept. 17^th 2023: Talent Hunt Grand Finale (Location: Upper Hall by 4:00pm)
• Mon., Sept. 18^th 2023: Youth Conference & Symposium (Location: Upper Hall by 7:30pm).
• Tues., Sept. 19^th–22^nd2023: Youth Revival (Location: Main Church by 6:00pm).
• Sat., Sept. 23^rd 2023: Day of Rest.
• Sun. Sept. 24^th 2023: Thanksgiving/Jersey Sunday (8:00am Youth Mass).

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• CYON HFCC TALENT HUNT
• YOUTH WEEK
• CYON HFCC CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERIES

For God and for youths…. Through Christ!!

CATHOLIC WOMEN ORGANIZATION (CWO) COLUMN

Dear radiant sisters, kindly note the following:

1. There will be a compulsory meeting of all intending Lectors for our Monthly Second Sunday Liturgical obligation on second Saturdays. Time: after morning mass.
2. The Archdiocesan CWO wrapper is ready for collection at our General Meeting.
3. There will be a talk on empowering women through Agent Banking today at the General Meeting.
4. Be reminded of our Monday Devotions after the afternoon and evening masses.

May Our Mother of Good Counsel intercede for us. Amen.

Through Mary our Mother…………… We Succeed!!

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. 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.

CMO……………… Christ is our Leader