- INVITATION: The Confraternity of Christian Mothers will be having her nine days Assumption Novena from today 6th August 2023 till 15th August 2023. Time: 4pm. Venue: Courtyard. All parishioners are invited.
CHILDREN COLUMN
INTRODUCTION:
In today’s gospel, Jesus is transfigured in the presence of his three disciples, Peter, James and John at Mount Tabor. This event is one of the avenues where God proclaimed Jesus as His only Begotten Son and encourages us to always listen to Him.
PRAYER:
Lord Jesus, give us the grace and strength to always listen to your word, contemplate on them sincerely and be your witnesses through our lives without fear.
WHAT TO DO (ACTION):
Always read and believe in the word of God.
QUESTIONS:
- What is transfiguration?
- Which prophets appeared to bear witness during the transfiguration?
- What was Jesus doing before the transfiguration took place?
- What is the name of the Mountain that the transfiguration of Jesus took place?
- Which disciples did Jesus carry along, who spoke up during the transfiguration took place and what did he say?
………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.