- SOLEMNITY: Friday, 15th August 2025 is the Solemnity of the Assumption of our Blessed Virgin Mary into heaven body and soul. It was fitting that she who was born without the original sin of Adam and bore the Son of God; having completed her earthly Divine mission should not see bodily death or corruption of the grave, rather should enjoy the assumption of her glorified body through the power of God. We are all obliged to attend mass, there shall be no midday mass due to EHJ Final Profession.
- FINAL PROFESSION OF VOWS: The final profession of vows of 5 EHJ Sisters will hold here in our parish this Friday August 15, 2025, the solemnity of the Assumption. The Mass will presided over by His Grace, Most Rev. Dr. Alfred Adewale Martins, The EHJ Sisters are here in our parish contributing in many ways to our Spiritual and Pastoral life. Let us kindly support the event by our generous donations. Holy Family Catholic Church – Donation Account Donation: Zenith Bank 1014506302. Thank you.
- ORGANIZATION MEETING: Today, 10th August 2025, is the Monthly General Meeting of the Catholic Women Organization (after the 10.00am Mass). CMO meeting holds next Sunday 17th August 2025.
- ALTAR HOST: Please be reminded that our altar host is now sold for N3,000(per pack). We apologize for any inconveniences.
- SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY: There will be SCC meetings at our various community centres on Wednesday, 13th August, 2025 at 6.00 pm prompt. Scriptural Reading: Luke 12:32-48. SCC Mass will be at Blessed Iwene Tansi. Venue: 3rd Avenue, N Close, House 18, Festac Town.
- HOLIDAY LESSON: The 2025 Holiday Lesson is Ongoing will end on Friday 29th August. The Lessons shall feature the following: Academic Works, Cathecism, Coding Lesson, Library Studies, Moral Lesson, Skill Acquisition and, Excursion. The fees are same as last year’s; Registration N500, Nursery and Primary N5,000, Secondary N7,500, An additional feature for this year’s Lesson is a Teachers’ Training Program with Qualifying Certificate from a Government approved Institution in eight(8) School Management Courses, for Teachers, within and outside our Parish! Interested candidates should please call 08023047269 Onekpe or 08057028545 Ojo. Go forth!
- CHRISTIAN WAKE: There will be a Christian wake for Late Chikezie Alfred Umeh on the 14th of August 2025 at 12noon at Amichi Civic Center by Apple Junction Amuwo-Odofin Lagos. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
- CHRISTIAN WAKE: There will be a Christian wake for Late Stephen Ekosodo Igene on the 14th of August 2025 by 6pm at his residence 2nd Avenue ‘M’ Close Block 2 Flat 4 Festac Town Lagos. He was a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Immaculate Heart of Mary & Catholic Men Organisation. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
- MADONNA UNIVERSITY: MADONNA UNIVERSITY OKIJA CAMPUS ADMISSION SCREENING 2025: Screening for Admission into Madonna University Okija holds on Saturday, 16th August 2025. This is your golden opportunity to secure admission into one of Nigeria’s prestigious private universities.
Applications are now open for the following programmes:
• Degree Programmes
• JUPEB Foundation Programme
Admission Requirements:
• Valid O’Level Results (WAEC/NECO)
• JAMB Score
• Birth Certificate
• Local Government Certificate of Origin
We warmly invite all prospective students to come along with their family and friends for moral support as they take this important step towards their future.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS:
On the day of the screening, candidates must come with the following:
• Two (2) recent passport photographs
• Medical Screening Fee of ₦20,000 (to be paid on-site)
• All necessary documentation (as may be further specified upon arrival)
VENUE & TIME:
📍 Holy Family Catholic Church, Festac Town, Lagos (Address: 22 Road, Festac)
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM Prompt
📍 Screening Hall: His Eminence, Anthony Cardinal Okogie Hall
- FREE 3-MONTH SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING: Calling all youths and interested parishioners! We’re excited to announce a unique opportunity to acquire valuable skills in software development. Join our FREE 3-month training program, starting on Saturday, August 16, and gain expertise in:
1. Node JS
2. HTML/CSS
3. JavaScript
Registration Details:
– Registration fee: #1,000 (Note: Training is FREE OF CHARGE)
Requirements:
– A working laptop (8gb RAM preferred)
– Passion and willingness to learn
How to Register:
1. Visit the Parish office
2. Reach out to CYAA PRO on +234 813 287 4651
What’s Next:
Further information will be shared with all registrants. Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your skills and career prospects! Register now and take the first step towards a brighter future.
- BLOCK ROSARY: Beloved parishioners, we wish to notify you of the various Block Rosary centre in our parish. (1) 207 Road, C close, house 17, 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; Bro Maryvin – 08038385968, Bro Kenneth -08032262966, Lady Ashamu 08053868678.
- CATECHISM CLASSES: Registrations into Catechism classes for Adult Confirmation classes is Ongoing. Registration ends on Sunday 31st, August 2025.
- PARISH HYMN BOOKS: We appreciatethe Knights and Ladies of St. Mulumba, Festac sub-council for their kind donations of hymns books for our use. We appeal to us to kindly handle them with care and do not take them away.
- 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 HEBREWS Take up this challenge faithfully as stated below and be enriched spiritually.
| Day/Month | Bible Passages | |
| 10th August | Hebrews | Chapter7 |
| 11thAugust | Hebrews | Chapter 8 |
| 12thAugust | Hebrews | Chapter 9 |
| 13th August | Hebrews | Chapter 10 |
| 14th August | Hebrews | Chapter 11 |
| 15th August | Hebrews | Chapter 12 |
| 16th August | Hebrews | Chapter 13 |
- 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.
PARISH STATISTICS FOR SUNDAY, 3RD AUGUST, 2025
| MASS | ATTENDANCE | |
| 6:15AM | 1034 | |
| 8:00AM | 1376 | |
| 10:00AM | 549 | |
| CHILDREN MASS | 955 | |
| 6:00PM | 345 | |
| TOTAL | 4259 |