- SOLEMNITY: Saturday, 15 th 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.1. - ORGANIZATIONS MEETING: Today, 9 th August 2026, is the Monthly General Meeting of
the Catholic Women Organization and Catholic Men Organization (after the 10.00am Mass).
Let us all prepare to attend our respective organizations. - WELCOME: We warmly welcome Sr. Monica Eduhgo EHJ to our parish. We wish her a
Fulfilling stay here at Holy Family. - SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY: There will be SCC meetings at our various community
centres on Wednesday, 12th August, 2026 at 6.00 pm prompt. Scriptural Reading Mattew 14
:13-21. SCC Mass will be at St Mary SCC. Venue: 3 rd Avenue P close House 18, Festac Town. - REQUIEM MASS: There will be Requiem Mass for Late Mr George Chimezie Emenalo on
Thursday , 13 th August 2026 by 12:30pm. He was a Member of Catholic Men Organization &
New Jerusalem Catholic Charismatic Renewal. We are all encouraged to pray for the repose of
his soul. - FREE ADULT MEDICAL OUTREACH: Dear Parishioners, The Festival City Pathfinders
Rotary Club (Provisional) will be conducting a FREE Adult Medical Outreach for all adults 21
years and above. Date: Sunday, 9th August 2026, Time: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The outreach
will include: Blood pressure check, Blood sugar check, Malaria screening, Hepatitis B & C
screening, Eye examination, Basic health assessment, Medical consultation and guidance,
Reproductive health education.
We encourage all eligible parishioners to take advantage of this opportunity to monitor their
health at no cost. Good health is one of God’s greatest gifts, and early detection is key to
maintaining a healthy life. - HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC BOOKSHOP: Visit the Holy Family Catholic Bookshop for
Catholic Bibles, Missals, prayer books, rosaries, religious articles, sacramental gifts and other
devotional items. We are committed to serving the parish with quality faith resources at
affordable prices. We look forward to welcoming you. May God Bless You. - 2026 HOLIDAY LESSON; Our annual HFCC holiday lessons is ongoing 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. - 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 is
ongoing, 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.. - 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. - MASS BOOKING: For all Mass Bookings, please visit and make payment at the Parish office
or the Seminarian and collect your receipts. - 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. - 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.
- 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!!!
- 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 . - 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. - BULLETIN ADVERT PLACEMENT: We encourage all parishioners to kindly subscribe to
placing adverts in our weekly bulletin publications. The rates 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 1 st BOOK OF SAMUEL Take up this
challenge faithfully as stated below and be enriched spiritually.
| Day/Month | Bible Passages | |
| 9th August | 1 st BOOK OF SAMUEL | Chapter 1 |
| 10th August | 1 st BOOK OF SAMUEL | Chapter 2 |
| 11th August | 1 st BOOK OF SAMUEL | Chapter 3 |
| 12th August | 1 st BOOK OF SAMUEL | Chapter 4 |
| 13th August | 1 st BOOK OF SAMUEL | Chapter 5 |
| 14th August | 1 st BOOK OF SAMUEL | Chapter 6 |
| 15th August | 1 st BOOK OF SAMUEL | Chapter 7 |
- 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.