Dear Sisters and Brothers in the Lord:
TO ALL PRIESTS AND RELIGIOUS WORKING IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF LAGOS, AND THE LAY FAITHFUL;
1. SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION: This holy day of Obligation is celebrated on the 15th of August every year, is one of the four dogmas of the Church on the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Church teaches in this dogma, that our mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary, preserved from the stain of original sin and having completed the course of her earthly life, was by the power of God taken into heaven body and soul, since her spotless body cannot be allowed to suffer the corruption of the grave. The Assumption of Our Blessed Virgin Mary was declared a dogma by the Apostolic Constitution of Pope Pius XXII in the year 1950. Let us like Mary strive towards perfection and holiness of life so that we may merit eternal happiness.
2. SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR ST. AUGUSTINE REGIONAL PASTORAL INSTITUTE, EDE (SARPI): The Regional Pastoral institute that has been providing pastoral animation, training and research for the Church in Lagos and Ibadan Ecclesiastical Provinces for many years is in need to support in order to continue to provide the services that it is well known for. For this reason, the Board of Governors of the Institute i.e., the bishops of all the Dioceses have decided that a special collection would be taken every year on the Sunday before the feast of St. Augustine in all the parishes within the two provinces This year the date for the collection is Sunday, August 21, 2022. We ask all Parish priests and priest in charge to kindly sensitize the faithful on the need to support the SARPI and help to ensure that it continues to provide the services it renders.
3. ANTIOCH PASTORAL INSTITUTE: The Antioch Pastoral Institute offers a programme that leads to the award of a certificate in Theology of the New Evangelization. Duration: 1 year (10 modules). This programme is open to Parish Pastoral Assistants, Parish Evangelization Commission members, Faith Formators, Group Facilitators and all Catholics who desire to grow in and share the faith. Requirements: Interested participants are; i. To obtain recommendation letters from their Parish priests; ii. To be practicing/confirmed Catholics iii. To possess a minimum of SSCE or equivalent, possessing a good grasp of English Language, able to use the relevant technology and handle the required level of work/assignments and keep to the institute’s rules. Commencement Date: August 27th, 2022. Forms are available for ₦1,000.00. For further enquiries, kindly visit: Religious Education Department, 19, Maye Street, off Montgomery Road, Yaba or contact: 08108846869, 08066224284.
4. THE MUSTARD SEED (New Catechism Book): This is a new catechism book approved in the Archdiocese for preparation of children for the Sacraments of Baptism/First Holy Communion. The book is now available and is sold for N800.00 per copy. All parishes should contact the Religious Education Department: 08108846869, 08066224284.
5. SINGLES’ DAY WITH THE ARCHBISHOP: This annual Archdiocesan event organized by the Directorate of Catholic Lay Apostolate Centre in conjunction with the Archdiocesan Young Christian Workers Movement (YCW) comes up as follows: Theme – To be joyfully single as a Christian in an African Society. Date: Saturday, 20th August, 2022. Venue: St. Finbarr’s College, Akoka, Yaba. Time: 10:00am. Fee: N 1,500.00 (per delegate).
This event shall begin with the opening Mass by His Grace, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins, the Archbishop of Lagos; reception follows after. For advertisement/support/sponsorship in the brochure please contact the Director’s office: 08077003036, WhatsApp: 08026156606.
6. PERPETUAL PROFESSION OF VOWS: The Sisters of the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus (EHJ) cordially invites the Clergy, Religious and the Lay faithful to the celebration of the Perpetual Profession of Vows of five of their sisters. This is scheduled to hold on Monday 15th August, 2022 at St. Leo Catholic Church, Ikeja at 10:00am.
7. CHRISTEENS 2022 SUMMER CAMP: Children between the ages 8-15 are invited to 2022 Christeens Summer Camp scheduled to hold on Saturday 3rd September, 2022 at the Domus Fidei Center, 7, Amore Street, off Toyin Street, Ikeja. Registration fee is ₦1,000.00 per child. For more enquiries, kindly contact Whatsapp- 08037081933, 07038400333 or 08033574050.
8. CHILD SAFEGUARDING COMMITTEE SEMINAR: The Deans of the various deaneries are informed of a TRAINING for all the members of the Deanery Child Safeguarding Committees scheduled to hold on Saturday, 27th August, 2022 at St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Ikeja by 10:00am prompt. Those concerned please take note.
