- SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR THE POOR: Today, 17th May 2026 shall be our monthly Special Collection for the Poor. This collection is to help support the activities of St. Vincent De Paul. Let us all prepare to donate generously. “Remember, whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers, that you do unto me”
- PENTECOST NOVENA: Our annual Pentecost novena is ongoing to Saturday May 23rd, 2026. With the theme, “HOLY SPIRIT: BREATHE ON ME BREATH OF GOD; (LK 4: 18) and there shall be daily talks and ministration, beginning with the rosary at 5:30pm daily. Moderator: Fr Paschal Ugwu, OP It is the oldest novena in the church and all parishioners are encouraged to participate actively.
- PENTECOST: Next Sunday May 24th, 2026 is the Solemnity of Pentecost, the official birthday of the Church. Our Parish will be hosting the sacrament of confirmation for the Badagry region at the 10:30am mass, Parishioners are encouraged to attend earlier masses for convenience.
- HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS TEAM invites all parishioners to celebrate the 59th World Communications Day today Sunday, 17th May, 2026. Come pray with us, support our mission financially and join us in promoting the use of our phone and social media as tools for LIGHT, not NOISE, that is evangelisation. In the spirit of Pope Francis’ message, “Sharing with Gentleness the Hope that is in Our Hearts,” let us communicate with love, truth, hope and compassion for the glory of God and the growth of His Church. Please Support the Parish Media. Account details; Holy Family Catholic Church Donation. Zenith bank – 1014506302 Holy Family Media…. Evangelise, Enlighten & Entertain!
- SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY: There will be SCC meetings in our Various community centers on Wednesday 20th May, 2026 at 6.00 pm prompt. Scriptural Reading: John 20: 19-23. SCC Mass will be at our Mother of Perpetual Help SCC, Venue: 3rd Avenue , G close House 4. FESTAC Town.
- MAY DEVOTION: May devotion in honor of the blessed Virgin Mary is ongoing, Monday-Friday: Rosary prayers at 5:30pm, Marian Talk – during 6:30pm mass after post-communion pr ayers .Saturdays: Marian talk during the 6:30am mass, Sundays: at 4:30pm-Rosary prayers and Marian Talk during Benediction. We are all encouraged to prepare & participate actively in this program. PLEASE NOTE: Devotional societies assigned talks should adhere to the instructions as directed in the roaster
- REQUIEM MASS: There will a requiem mass for Late Mrs. Caroline Obiageli Ufoh-Williams on Friday 22nd May 2026 by 12:30pm. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace Amen!!
- JDPC: The Justice Development and Peace Centre (JDPC) of our Parish is inviting young girls, ages 12 to 15, to join us as we commemorate the 2026 Girls in ICT Day, themed: “AI for Development: Shaping the Digital Future.” Date: Monday, May 25, 2026, Time: 10:00 a.m. prompt. Interested persons can register at the JDPC office or the Parish office daily. For inquiries: 08060479184 or 0802277648. Registration closes Friday, May 22, 2026.
- CHILDREN’S DAY: Our annual Parish Children’s Day celebration, organized by the Confraternity of Christian Mothers, comes up on Wednesday, May 27th, 2026 starting with Holy Mass at 12:30pm. There will be talks and an interactive session for children on Saturday 23rd May 2026 from 4pm to 6pm. The talks shall be on Bullying, drug abuse and educational issues concerning children. We appeal for your generous support through sponsorship and donations (financial or material), to help create a memorable day and unforgettable outing for our children. For donations, kindly use the account details below: Account name: Confraternity of Christian Mothers (HFCC), Bank Name: First Bank, Account Number: 2031808435. For further Enquires, please contact the Parish office.
- GROUP WEDDING: The Knights and Ladies of St. Mulumba, Festac Town Sub-Council in conjunction with Festac Deanery invite interested parishioners to register for a Group Wedding scheduled for 29th August 2026. Registration is ongoing at the Parish Office and closes on 15th May 2026. For enquiries, please contact the Co-ordinator on 08023112077 and 07040992482. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony.
- REGISTRATION FOR CATECHISM CLASSES: Registration is on going into the following classes, Prayer Class, confirmation and RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Venue: Catechist office, Time: 3.30pm, Parents and guardians are kindly requested to register their children/wards early. Adults who wish to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation are also encouraged to enroll in the RCIA program. Thank you and God bless.
- TEEN SINAI CONNECT 2026: CYON is calling on all teenagers between the ages of 12–19. Teen Sinai Connect 2026 is almost here! A one week, life changing experience filled with faith, fun, friendships, and powerful self discovery awaits your teen this year! This is the 6th Edition, and it promises to be even bigger and better. Date: August 9th – 15th, 2026 Venue: St. Gregory’s College, Ikoyi Trust us, your teen does not want to miss this! Registration is ongoing: • At the committee stand (close to the popcorn stand) after each Sunday Mass, • At the Parish Office during office hours, • Through our Chaplain, Rev. Fr. Hilary Ogunyemi, • Or through CYON President/Planning Committee Chairman, Barr. Casmir Okere (08146794477). REGISTRATION FEE: ₦40,000 (flexible payment available) Account Name: Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria Bank: First Bank Account No: 3079617777 Give your teen the opportunity to grow, bond, and shine brighter than ever Teen Sinai Connect… Explore, Discover, Invent!!!
- NAZARETH SCHOOL: Admission into Nazareth School Festac Town for 2026/2027 session is on-on-going. The forms for KG, Pre-Nursery and Prep One classes are currently available online.
OR The School Premises for further Information Kindly Visit: www.flutterwave.com/pay/nazarethschool to register.
- HARVEST PLEDGE REDEMPTION: We wish to encourage all parishioners to kindly redeem their pledges and commitment made during the Harvest of Divine Love at the Harvest Stand (on Sunday) and the parish office (on Weekdays) in cash, cheque or POS and get a receipt. You can as well pay directly to the Harvest Account; HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH, HARVEST, ZENITH 1014506326. Family Harvest Thanksgiving is still ongoing. Kindly contact the Harvest committee to book your date.
- SECURITY: We wish to encourage all parishioners to be more security conscious especially with their children within the compound. Kindly instruct our children not to follow adults unknown to them outside the compound .
- ALTAR HOST: Please be reminded that our altar host is now sold for N3,500(per pack). We apologize for any inconveniences.
- BLOCK ROSARY: Beloved parishioners, we wish to notify you of the various Block Rosary centre in our parish. (1) 207 Road, C close, house 9, Festac
(2) 512 Road, D close, house 7
(3) 3rd Ave. D close, house 12
(4) 401 Road, G- close
(5) 22 Road, Holy family Catholic Church, For More enquires, please contact the following numbers; Lady Ashamu 08053868678.
- BULLETIN ADVERT PLACEMENT: We encourage all parishioners to kindly subscribe to placing adverts in our weekly bulletin publications. The cost are as follows: Full Page: 25,000; Half Page: 15,000; Quarter Page: 10,000. For more enquiries, please visit the Parish Office or call 09036389533.
- (1%) ONE PERCENT BIBLE CHALLENGE: We wish to encourage all Parishioners to read and study the word of God for at least 15minutes every day; which is about 1% of 24 hours. For this week, we shall be continuing with DEUTERONOMY Take up this challenge faithfully as stated below and be enriched spiritually.
| Day/Month | Bible Passages | |
| 17th May | Deuteronomy | Chapter 23 |
| 18th May | Deuteronomy | Chapter 24 |
| 19th May | Deuteronomy | Chapter 25 |
| 20th May | Deuteronomy | Chapter 26 |
| 21st May | Deuteronomy | Chapter 27 |
| 22nd May | Deuteronomy | Chapter 28 |
| 23rd May | Deuteronomy | Chapter 29 |
- RETURN TO THE SACRAMENTS: We wish to encourage those who have been estranged from the sacraments for one reason or the other especially the Holy Eucharist, to return to the Sacraments. Kindly meet any of the Priests if you are having any difficulty in this regard. May Christ grant us life through His Body and Blood. Amen.