CHILDREN COLUMN
INTRODUCTION:
Today, as Jesus is calling us all to follow Him. He is also telling us that to follow Him is not an easy task, there will be challenges, suffering and disagreement but we should not turn away, we should follow Him steadfastly.
PRAYER:
Teach me Lord to do your will. Open my eyes to see you in my priests and to work with them to bring your love to the world.
WHAT TO DO (ACTION):
Be charitable and accommodating.
QUESTIONS:
- Write three (3) ways you can help and welcome others?
- Tell us two (2) things you can do to help bring God’s love to your neighbours?
- Jesus calls you to take up your cross and follow Him, what do you think He means by this?
- As children, what crosses do you think you need to carry to follow 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)
- HOLY FAMILY YOUTH FELLOWSHIP: This holds every Friday at 6:30pm, kindly contact our WhatsApp hotline to be carried along (09021232589).
- CYON General Meeting: Holds every second Sunday immediately after 8am mass. Venue: Cardinal Okojie Parish Hall. Don’t miss it today.
- 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.
- 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).
- CYON POLO: The New CYON POLO is now available at 3500 naira only. Kindly pay to the account details- Zenith Bank: Jennifer Maduka, 2417496450.
- 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
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:
- 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.