Parish Announcement – 11th September, 2022

PARISH PRIEST’S DESK:

1. AUGUSTINE UNIVERSITY (AUI): Augustine University, Ilara-Epe, has opened its portals for Admission into the 2022/2023 academic session. Augustine University is a Catholic university of the Archdiocese of Lagos founded to provide holistic Catholic education to young people, equipping them with the tools to mature in knowledge and faith. Find your programmes and dive into the academic process. The academic programmes available include; Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mass Communication, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Biochemistry, Microbiology, English, Economics, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Accounting, Banking and Finance, Business Administration, Political Science, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Nursing, Anatomy, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Medical Laboratory Science etc. Application is open for candidates with a minimum of 140 in the UTME and an O/Level result. For further enquiries please contact the Vice Chancellor on: 08165476093

2. SOARING ON THE WINGS OF GRACE

We wish to encourage us to continue to soar on the wings of Grace this 2022 by:

• Attending masses regularly.
• Reading the Word of God daily.
• Spending time in prayer and adoration daily.
• Join a society and get involved in the Church Activities.
• Get a Mass Journal and write something from the homily every Sunday.
• Grow in the knowledge of the Faith and Church Doctrines.

May God continue to bless us all!!! Amen

1. MASS TIME: Due to the state of insecurity in the country and after due consultation, we wish to announce that henceforth our 6am Sunday mass at the Parish and the Event Center will now begin at “6:15am”. All other masses remain at the same time. Thanks for your understanding.

1. CHAPEL OF ADORATION: Parishioners are encouraged to spend some time with the Lord in silent adoration at the Chapel. It has also been observed that some of the Bibles placed at the Chapel for public use are not well taken care of. We are encouraged to handle them with care.

1. STEWARDSHIP: To encourage participation and commitment in the activities of the Parish, Stewardship Commitment forms were distributed at all the masses. Unfortunately, the turn-over of these forms were low. This is a special call to every parishioner to kindly return the filled forms indicating areas of fresh commitment to the affairs of the church. Submission can be done at the bulletin stand on Sundays and at the Parish Office on weekdays.

1. POWER CONSUMPTION: Due to the rising cost of diesel, we wish to inform our beloved parishioners that we may have to make some adjustments to our use of the generator in the Church. Kindly bear with us.

1. PARISH SECURITY UNIT TIPS: In line with the growing rate of insecurity in our nation, let us take note of the following:

• Parishioners who come to church with their vehicles, especially on Sundays are hereby requested to comply with the directives from the parish traffic warden when they want to park their vehicles. This is to ensure orderliness and safety of the vehicles.

• Vehicles during weddings should drop off couples inside the compound and park outside and their booths must be thoroughly checked before entry into the church.

• Parishioners should not carry big bags to the Church premises. All bags are to be thoroughly searched at the entrance before entering the church. And so, if you must come with a bag(s) it should be transparent.

• Parishioners are to submit themselves for scanning and searching by the security personnel at the Church gates.

• Everyone must be security conscious and alert; parishioners should cooperate with the security personnel in the church and should always report any suspicious move or activity within the church premises to them.

• As much as possible do not display very flashy and expensive bags and items within the church premises or inside parked vehicles as they could attract criminals.

• Do not leave any of your valuables on your seat while going to the altar or during offertory.

• Parishioners should endeavor to install security devices in their vehicles in order to forestall any form of theft or vandalization.

• Be security conscious and be your brother’s & sister’s keeper.

Kindly cooperate with the security personnel(s) of the parish accordingly. May the Lord protect us from every evil. Amen.

…………..PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS…………

1. On behalf of the Parish Pastoral Team and the 2022 Harvest Committee, we wish to express our profound gratitude to you our dear parishioners for your active participation in the just concluded Harvest Retreat and Children/Youth Harvest and Bazaar Sales. Despite the heavy downpour, we still came out en masse to give our utmost support physically, financially and otherwise. May the good Lord bless you all. Amen. Kindly redeem your pledges at the at the Parish Office (Weekdays), the Harvest Booth opposite the Bookshop (Sundays) or pay directly to HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH, FESTAC- Zenith Bank: 1014506326.
2. Today is the Monthly General Meetings of the Catholic Men Organization and Catholic Women Organization (after the 10.00am Mass), and Catholic Youth of Nigeria (after the 8:00am Mass). Let us all ensure we attend our respective organizations as crucial matters are to be treated.
3. Wednesday, 14^th September 2022 is the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, we are all encouraged to attend mass and observe the feast devoutly.
4. Today, 11^th September our parish will be celebrating the Silver Jubilee Anniversary of our dear Rev. Sr. Agatha Ahana (OSF) as well as, our 2022 Blessed Virgin Mary’s Birthday. It begins with Holy Mass by 10am, while the social celebrations follows immediately after the mass at the Event Center.
5. PARISH YOUTH WEEK: This is to inform parishioners of the parish youth week scheduled to hold from next week Monday, 19^th to 25^th September 2022. Theme: Millenial Youth, Proclaiming the Truth. Activities includes Relationship Talk, Political Drives, Praise Night, Variety Night and Movie, Excursion and lots more. we enjoin all youth in the parish to actively participate in the parish youth week. It is for all Parishioners … All who are young in heart.
   For God and for youth…… through Christ

1. SCC meetings will take place at the various community centers on Wednesday, 14^th September 2022 at 6pm. Scriptural reading: Luke 15:1-32. Please note that there will be no evening Mass or Society meetings during the SCC time. Kindly check the Parish notice board for the various centers. There shall be mass this Wednesday at St. Joseph SCC. Venue: 321 Road, D Close, House 24, Festac Town. All those living around should be in attendance.
2. MUSIC CONCERT: Catholic Church of the Annunciation is holding her maiden edition of Music Concert in the parish today, Sunday, 11^th September, 2022. Time: 4pm. Venue: Catholic Church of the Annunciation. In view of the above, we are inviting Holy Family Parishioners to attend the concert and enjoy good music.
3. The New Jerusalem Charismatic Renewal begins her Charismatic Week tomorrow, 12^th September 2022 and end 16^th September 2022. It begins daily with the Holy Mass by 6:30pm, while on Friday will be a vigil which begins by 10pm. However, please note that due to the SCC meeting on Wednesday, the programme shall begin by 7pm after the SCC meetings.
4. ADMISSION: Admission into Eucharistic Heart of Jesus Model School, 21 Road, C Close, Festac for the 2022/2023 Academic Session is ongoing. Application forms are available in the school for purchase. For more enquiries: 08094503999, 07018811347, 08162746240.
5. CONCERT! CONCERT!! CONCERT!!! The Festac Deanery Choir cordially invites all choristers and parishioners of Festac Deanery to her Musical Concert Themed Festival of Praise. Date: 18^th September 2022. Venue: Holy Family Catholic Church Festac Town. Time: 3pm. Come and be edified with beautiful renditions…. You don’t want to miss this.
   Sing Praises………….. Unto the Lord!

1. DONATE A PEW: We wish to express our deepest appreciation to all our parishioners for your generosity towards our “Donate a Pew Project Launch for our New Church Building”. May God bless you all abundantly. Further donations and pledge redemption can be done to the account- Holy Family Catholic Church, Zenith 1011876127, at the Parish Office or at the Booth opposite the Parish Bookshop.
2. HOLY CHILD CHOIR: Are you a child between the ages of 7- 16 years and a lover of music? Do you want to develop the art of singing? Then join the Children Choir on Fridays (Omisesan Hall) – 5:30pm and Saturday (Upper Hall) – 12:00pm. Parents are also encouraged to support and permit their children/ward(s) to join the Holy Child Choir.
3. PARISH ID CARDS: This is to inform parishioners that the Parish ID cards of those who registered since last year and beyond are ready for collection at the Parish Office, kindly go to the Parish Office to check. Also, we encourage our new members to please register at the Parish Office and those whose card is expired can as well renew at the Parish Office.
4. HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC PARISH LIBRARY: We are pleased to inform you that the Anthony Cardinal Okogie Reference (Parish) Library located beside the Anthony Cardinal Okojie Lower Hall is here to serve you better. At very affordable prices, we offer the following services: Photocopying, Lamination, Binding, Spiral Binding, Typing, Printing, Colored Photocopy etc. We also offer a vast range of books ranging from Literature to Accounting to Economics and a lot more. Working Hours: Mondays to Fridays. Time: 9am- 4pm. God bless you as you patronize us. For further enquiries on how to use to library or any of its services, please call: 09036389533 or 08169228063 (Ms. Chinwe).
5. (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 the Book of Leviticus. Take up this challenge faithfully as stated below and be enriched spiritually.

Day/Month	Bible Passages
5 September	Leviticus	Chapter 10
6 September	Leviticus	Chapter 11
7 September	Leviticus	Chapter 12
8 September	Leviticus	Chapter 13
9 September	Leviticus	Chapter 14
10 September	Leviticus	Chapters 15 & 16
11 September	Leviticus	Chapter  17

1. 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.