SEMINARIAN: We thank our Seminarian, Mr. Anthony Eze, as he concludes his pastoral experience here with us. We wish him God’s blessings as he returns to the Major Seminary.
BANNS OF ORDINATION:
The following Deacons are being proposed for ordination to the Order of Priesthood. (1). Rev. Harrison Okoli (2). Rev. Paul Ariole. (3). Rev. Onyia Emmanuel (4). Rev. Okafor Joseph (5). Rev. Reuben Simeon.
Anyone who has any information that should prevent them from proceeding should contact the Parish Priest not later than August 30th, 2019.
TITHE SUNDAY: Every first Sunday of the month, parishioners would have opportunity to pay their tithes at all masses. Special tithe envelopes will be provided for this purpose. May God bless and grant success to the work of our hands. Amen.
WORSHIP THE KING SPONSORSHIP: Be a part of worship the king. Build a house of Praise for Jesus the king. We are calling for sponsorships partnerships, and financial donations. You can start by making your contributions to:
Access Bank PLC
Holy Family Catholic Church Festac: 0026548146.
Partnership slips are also available and can be redeemed weekly or monthly. The sponsorship should contact the following numbers – 08037496660 07068101516 or any of the priest.
CHAPEL OF ADORATION: We wish to remind parishioners to kindly obey the set rules in front of the Chapel and avoid distracting others there. It is a holy place, let us respect its sanctity.
HARVEST OF DIVINE RESTORATION: We thank God for the successful unveiling of the Harvest Theme last Sunday. Our slogan is Harvest of Divine Restoration… Restore us o Lord. We thank all our dear parishioners for their generosity. Kindly redeem your pledges and commitment at the Harvest stand or transfer to HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH, ZENITH BANK 1014506326
BIRTHDAY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY: The Parish will be celebrating the birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Sunday 8th September, 2019.
EHJ CLINIC: We wish to inform our dear parishioners that our beloved Sr. Eucharia Eghaghe, EHJ shall be proceeding on a 4-month sabbatical leave. Let us remember her in our prayers. The Clinic shall be administered by Sr. Elizabeth Ayinde, EHJ.
INDECENT DRESSING: We wish to remind all our parishioners of the importance of decent dressing to the Church. The church is not a fashion Parade or a place for indecent exposure. Let us kindly ensure that we and our children dress properly to the Home of God.
HOLY FAMILY INFO-TECH SUMMER BOOT CAMP: Build Apps, Games and Robotics on our ongoing Boot Camp Programme at Holy Family Info-Tech Services for ages between 7-17 years on (August 19th – August 23rd). Please call: 08061509771 and 08035343025. Discounted Rates for MCA and CYON members who fail in to the age bracket.
PARISH LITURGY: let us kindly take note of the following blessings during the week.
- Mondays: Blessings for workers for the new week (all Masses)
- Tuesdays: Blessing of Sacramentals (6:30pm only)
- Thursdays: Blessings for Expectant Mothers and those seeking the fruit of the womb. (6:30pm only)
- Fridays: Blessing of workers and general intentions.
- Saturdays: Blessing for children (6:30am)
USE OF CHURCH FACILITIES: We wish to appeal to all parishioners to kindly handle church equipment and property with care and always return them properly after use. Kindly note that the church hall should not be littered. No eating or drinking of any kind.
SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY MASS FOR WEDNESDAY, 28th August 2019 is schedule to be celebrated at St. Mary Community, area enclosed by part of 4th Avenue, 21 Road, 31 Road and 3rd Avenue, Festac. MASS CENTRE: House 18, ‘P’ close, 3rd, Festac Town. MASS TIME: 6.30PM. COMMUNITY LEADER: MRS. ADETUTU SAMUEL. Other Communities to meet at 6pm. SCRIPTURAL READING: Eph. 5:1-5 (IMMORALITY IMPEDES SHARES IN GOD’S KINGDOM)
BULLETIN
SPONSORSHIP: We wish to encourage parishioners to
support the printing of Parish Bulletin by sponsoring it and or making generous
donations towards it. Sponsorship is N2,000/
N3,000 per week. Please make your cheques payable to Holy Family Catholic
Church, Festac. You can also advertise your products and services in the
Bulletin. Kindly visit the Parish Office for further information.
PARISH OFFICE: The Parish Office will now be open on Sundays from 8am to 1pm. Parishioners can take advantage of this opportunity on Sundays to book masses.
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.
DEAR PARISHIONERS, kindly be informed that going forward, Adults would not be allowed into the tent during the 8am Children’s mass at the Event Center, as the tent is reserved for the children only. Parents please note also that Children would not be allowed to attend mass at the 8am Parish Centre as they expected to attend mass at the Event Centre. Thank you for usual co-operation.
2019
CHRISTIAN PILGRIMAGE: Padua Tours, a Pilgrimage outfit
of the Guild of St. Anthony of Padua, Nigeria in conjugation with ISCRA TOURS
Rome, invites all interested Christian adults (Clergy & Laity) to a 10-
days Pilgrimage to Rome, Padua, Assisi and Israel. The Pilgrimage will take
place from 26th November, 2019 to 5th December, 2019 at a
very friendly cost of N950,000 only which covers FLIGHT
TICKETS, Feeding, Accommodation, Tour Guide and Shuttle services to all the
Holy Sites. Obtain your registration forms at the Parish Office. For more
information, please contact MR. ANTHONY UKAOHA @08028517717.
PARISH UNIFORM: This is to remind Parishioners that our
Parish uniform is still available for Sale, on Sundays at the 40th Anniversary
Desk opposite the Bookshop (parish Centre); Souvenir Stand (Event Centre); and
in the Bookshop on week days. The Uniform, which is of the finest cotton
quality, is going for only N6, 000 per piece of SIX YARDS.
PARISH LIBRARY: The Anthony Cardinal Okogie Library is open for usage to all parishioners and Non-Parishioners who intent to study for various examinations or read for information purpose. Also, we offer services like (i).Photocopying. (ii). Perfect Coloured Photocopies and Printouts now available (iii). Typing (iv). Laminating (v). Binding (vi). Scanning etc at affordable rates. We open from 9AM – 5pm from Monday to Friday. Kindly Patronize.
FR.
CAPUTO’S CATHOLIC COLLEGE: Admission in progress into JSS 1- JSS 3 and SS 1 only.
Forms could be obtained at the following centers:- Nazareth School Festac, St.
Patrick’s Catholic Church, Ikorodu, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Ojota, Lagos,
Blessed Tansi Catholic Church Magbon, Badagry, St. Leo’s Catholic Church,
Ikeja, Lagos, Holy Family Catholic Church, Festac. Rate: N3, 000.00 only. For more
info call: 08153818312, 08161295024,
09026546579 or visit our website at www.fcccibadan.com.
THE ARCHBISHOP ‘S VISIT
Greetings!
Parishioners, we are happy to remind you that the Archbishop’s visit to our Deanery is this week.
Next Friday, 30th of August, it will be the turn our Parish: Holy Family Catholic Church to receive the Chief Shepherd of our Archdiocese, His Grace, Most Rev. Dr. Alfred Adewale Martins, the Catholic Archbishop of Metropolitan See of Lagos.
All Parishioners are to line both sides of 22 Road by 10 am, dressed in our Parish uniform, waving flags adorned with the Archbishop’s emblem.
After the reception, His Grace the Archbishop will proceed to the Court Yard to address our Parishioners. The Archbishop will thereafter visit the Parish Bookshop, Library, Hospital and the site for our Church building.
The evening session will be attended only by nominated representatives of the Parish.
It will kick off by 4:30pm at the HFCC Event Centre.
At the Centre, the Archbishop will hold an interactive session with representatives of the Holy Family Catholic Church and the Church of Annunciation.
Parishioners are expected to attend a benediction by the Archbishop by 6.00pm.
HOLY FAMILY INFO-TECH SERVICES is pleased to announce the use of internet access at the computer centre. 30min, 1hour and 3hours time use. Computer training activities is in progress for interested individuals. Registration is open to all who wish to gain sound knowledge in both introductory/advanced computer course with SKILL ACQUISITION programs on: ICT ESSENTIAL, DESKTOP PUBLISHING, GRAPHIC DESIGN, DATABASE MANAGEMENT, COMPUTER NETWORKING, COMPUTER ENGINEERING, DIGITAL MARKETING, SOLAR AND INVERTER INSTALLATIONS, INTERCOM INSTALLATION, CCTV INSTALLATIONS, VIDEON EDITING AND BASIC FILM PRODUCTION. Registration is in progress. For registration, visit us at the youth centre Holy Family Catholic Church Festac. ATTRACTIVE DISCOUNT FOR JSCE/SSCE FRESH GRADUATE. Why go far when we have better services here at HOLY FAMILY.
