Parish Announcement – 12th July, 2026

1. APPRECIATION: On behalf of the 2026 Harvest Committee we wish to express our profound gratitude to you our dear parishioners for your active participation at last week’s Harvest Theme Unveiling and Seed Sowing. May the good Lord continue to bless and grant increase to the work of our hands. Amen. We appeal to all those who have made pledges to kindly redeem them by cash, cheque or POS at the Harvest Stand by the entrance of the church (On Sundays) and Parish Office (during the week). You can as well transfer directly to the Harvest Account: HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH, HARVEST, ZENITH- 1014506326.

2. AUI COLLECTION: Today 12^th July, 2026 Our Second Collection shall be for St Augustine University, Ilara.  Let us all prepare to donate generously.

3. ORGANIZATIONS MEETING: Today 12^th July 2026, is the Monthly General Meeting of the Catholic Women Organization and Catholic Men Organization (after the 10.00am Mass) and Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria (after the 8:00am Mass). Let us all prepare to attend our respective organizations

4. SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY: There will be SCC meetings at our various community centres on Wednesday, 15^th July 2026 at 6.00 pm prompt. Scriptural Reading: Matttew 11: 25-30, SCC Mass will be at St Augustine SCC. Venue: 3^rd Avenue, Y Close, House 6, FESTAC Town.

5. AMSP PROMOTIONS: The Promotions Team of the Associate Missionaries of St. Paul, Lagos/Iperu Zone led by the Promotions Director will be visiting the AMSP of our parish today, July 12^th 2026 for membership drives.

6. NOVENA: St Jude Society Novena to Saint Joachim and Ann begins from 17^th July to  25^th July, 2026. Time schedules weekdays (after evening mass), Saturday (6pm), Sunday (3.30pm). Join us and be blessed. Old new members are welcome.

7. REQUIEM MASS: There will be Requiem Mass for Late Mrs Grace Opone on Thursday , 16^th July 2026 by 12:30pm.  She was a member of Catholic Women Organization, Legion of Mary, Association of the Sacred Heart of Jesus & Immaculate Heart of Mary & Guild of Catechists. We are all encouraged to pray for the repose of her soul.

8. CYON CAR-WASH EXERCISE: The Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria (CYON), Holy Family Catholic Church, Festac Town will be holding an Old School/Professional Day Car Wash Exercise on Sunday, 26th July 2026 (the last Sunday of the month). Parishioners are kindly informed that members of CYON will be carrying out this exercise within the parish premises. We encourage everyone to support this initiative. For further enquiries, please contact the CYON President, Barr. Casmir Okere, on 08146794477.

9. 2026 HOLIDAY LESSON; Our annual HFCC holiday lessons comes up from 3^rd Aug to 28^th Aug, 2026 (4 weeks). There will be skill acquisition, excursion, coding & AI, Library studies & more. Registration is on at the parish office. Primary school students: N6,000 Secondary students: N8,000.

10. TOTAL CONSECRATION TO JESUS THROUH MARY(According to St. Louis Marie de Montfort)– The 33days class in preparation for Total consecration to Jesus through Mary begins on Monday July 13^th 2026, immediately after evening mass and runs everyday till Friday 14^th August 2026, in front of the Parish Computer training centre. Consecration is on Saturday August 15^th 2026. Interested Parishoners should send their contact details to Sr Ifeyinwa on 07037153118 or just come to the class with writing materials and a Bible. Come let us continue & Live Consciously in the spirit of Jesus and Mary..

11. SIXTH WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS AND THE ELDERLY: The Sixth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly comes up on Sunday July 26, 2026. The theme for this year is “I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU’’ (Isaiah 49:15). We shall have a two day program to celebrate with our elderly and grandparents parishioners. Let us endeavour to participate actively.

12. 2026 HOLY FAMILY CHOIR CONCERT: The Parish Choir cordially invites you to a musical concert titled “I Will Give Thanks to the Lord.” Date: Sunday, 26th July 2026, Time: 1:00 PM. Come and experience an afternoon of inspiring choral music, praise, and thanksgiving to God. We warmly invite everyone to attend and celebrate with us. Your presence will make the occasion even more special. For support Account Name: Holy Family Parish Choir Council, Account number: 2024404697, First Bank. Sing Praises! Unto the Lord.

13. ANNUAL FAMILY WEEK: The annual Archdiocesan family Week comes up from Sunday July 26^th to August 2^nd 2026. This year’s theme is ”THE FAMILY AND THE CIVILIZATION OF LOVE’’. There shall be daily talks during the evening mass, renewal of marital vows, exchange of gifts and special prayers for Widows and Widowers. Let us participate actively.

14. 25^TH   PRIESTLY ANNIVERSARY: This is to remind all parishioners that the 25th Priestly Anniversary of our dear Priest, son and Brother, Very Rev. Fr. Alfred O. Osamor comes up on Thursday,  6th of August 2026 at 12noon. We humbly ask for your support via your goodwill messages  and your corporate adverts in the Anniversary Brochure

ADVERTS  Rates:Inside Front- N100,000. Inside Back- N100,000. Back cover- N150,000. Full Page Goodwill message- N50,00 Half Page Goodwill message- N30,000, Fans of Fr. Alfred Osamor- N5,000. Friends of Fr. Alfred Osamor- N5,000. Fr Osamor Anniversary Tree- N1,000 per person. Please support the brochure production by enlisting into any of the above. All payments to Holy Family Cath. Church – Donation Acct Zenith BANK plc: 1014506302

FOR PAYMENT CONFIRMATION OR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact the Anniversary Planning Committee.

15.  HALL USAGE: We wish to encourage all parishioners to kindly use all the equipment in our newly refurbished Parish Hall with utmost care. Kindly do not remove the chairs, tables or fans without due authorization. Please note that “Only Black Chairs” can be used outside the hall and should be properly returned to the courtyard after use.

16. MASS BOOKING: For all Mass Bookings, please visit and make payment at the Parish office or the Seminarian and collect your receipts.

17. CHILDREN MASS: Parents and Guardians are encouraged to take their children to attend the 8: 30am Children Mass at the Upper Hall. Church wardens are to direct them accordingly.

18. Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) Exercise: Phase III, The Justice Development and Peace Centre (JDPC) of our Parish wishes to remind us that Phase III of the CVR is still ongoing and your participation is crucial for our nation’s democratic future. The exercise which began on May 11 will end July 10, 2026. Let’s take advantage of this opportunity. We urge you to use this period to: Register as a new voter if you have not done so before, Request a voter transfer if you have moved to a different location, Replace lost or damaged Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). Update your personal information in the INEC database. REGISTRATION DETAILS: Online: You can start or manage your registration process online at cvr.inecnigeria.org. In-Person: You can also visit any INEC CVR Centre near you. You can visit the JDPC Holy Family office for further assistance or send a message to 08185653316. YOUR VOTE. YOUR VOICE. YOUR FUTURE. Onwards to God’s kingdom, through justice and peace.

19. REGISTRATION FOR CATECHISM CLASSES: Registration is on going into the following classes, Prayer Class, confirmation(12yrs & Above) 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.

20. HOLY FAMILY INFO-TECH: is pleased to inform you that registration is ongoing at Holy Family info-tech services for summer classes on the following courses: ICT ESSENTIAL, COREL DRAW, GRAPHICS, ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE, DIGITAL MARKETING, UI/UX, VIDEO EDITING, CODING for inquiry please call: 08036866984, 08162195710.

21. 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!!!

22. 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 .

23. ALTAR HOST: Please be reminded that our altar host is now sold for N3,500(per pack). We apologize for any inconveniences.

24. 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. A close, house 12

                 (4) 401 Road, G- close

                 (5) 322 Road, A close Block 5 Flat 4, For More enquires, please contact the  following numbers; Lady Ashamu 08053868678, Mr Charles Anozia : 08060069545, Patricia Onyekwelu: 08165371349.

25. 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.

26. (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 JUDGES Take up this challenge faithfully as stated below and be enriched spiritually.

Day/Month	Bible Passages
12th July	Judges	Chapter 19
13th July	Judges	Chapter 20
14th July	Judges	Chapter 21
15th July	Judges	Chapter 22
16th July	Judges	Chapter 23
17th July	Judges	Chapter 24
18th July	Judges	Chapter 25

27. 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.