Society Announcements – 1st October, 2023

CONFRATERNITY OF CHRISTIAN FATHERS:

The October Monthly meeting of the Catholic Confraternity of Christian Fathers of the Parish holds today immediately after the 10:00am mass.
Venue: Pope John Paul II (Upper) Hall. Old and new members are cordially invited.

………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. CYON POLO: The New CYON POLO is now available at 3500 naira only. Kindly pay to the account details- Zenith Bank: Jennifer Maduka, 2417496450.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
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. 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).

• 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

CHILDREN COLUMN

INTRODUCTION:
In today’s gospel, Jesus tells us the story of the two sons. Their father sent them on a message, one obeyed and the other did not. In this story, Jesus is calling us to open our hearts to think properly on what He tells us and to believe and obey His commands.

PRAYER:
Lord, help me to be obedient. Teach me also not to be selfish, but to do all things for the good of others.

WHAT TO DO (ACTION):
Humility and obedience.

QUESTIONS:

1. In today’s gospel, which of the two brothers do you like and why?
2. What happened when the first son was asked to work in the vineyard?
3. Why do you think he changed his mind?
4. Why did Jesus direct this parable at the high priests?