THE MONTH OF OCTOBER: Welcome to the month of October, the tenth month of the year which also ushers us into the beginning of the fourth quarter. The month of October is another month of Mary during which we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lady, Queen and Patroness of Nigeria and Our Lady of the Holy Rosary. During this month, the Church invites us to rededicate ourselves to the maternal patronage of Our Mother through the praying of the Holy Rosary especially during the course of the October Devotion. All Catholics are therefore enjoined to participate, both at the Parish and family level, in the activities of October Devotion. Anyone one who prays the Rosary every day with faith and a deep sense of devotion in contrast to mere mechanical and superficial recitation stands to receive divine favours and maternal protection of Our Lady.
Also, in this month, we celebrate the 59th Independence Anniversary of our beloved country. Let us seize the opportunity that the month of October offers, to pray for our country, Nigeria in these trying times; for economic stability, the triumph of justice, peace, reconciliation, progress and good governance. In doing so, we have assurance of spiritual enrichment from Our Lady’s maternal intercession. May Our Lady of the Holy Rosary intercede for us.
The Church further presents us with the lives of the following Saints as guide in the course of this month: St. Francis of Assisi (October 4), St. Ignatius of Antioch (October 17), St. Anthony Mary Claret (October 24) and Ss. Simon and Jude (October 28).
EXTRAORDINARY MISSIONARY MONTH OF OCTOBER 2019: The month of October has been declared by Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, as an Extraordinary Missionary Month (EMM OCT 2019). The aim of this special month is to reawaken our commitment to Mission as Church and as individual members of the Church so that we can renew our commitment to our responsibility of proclaiming the Gospel of salvation to the ends of the world with new enthusiasm.
Our Archdiocese has planned a number of activities and programmes at Parish and Deanery levels to commemorate this special month. We have published these activities in our Special Circular for September, 2019. We STRONGLY URGE ALL PARISHES AND DEANERIES TO PARTICIPATE actively in all the activities scheduled to mark this special month.
2019 CATECHETICAL WEEK CELEBRATION: This will begin from 6th to 13th October in all the Parishes. Theme: “Liturgical Celebration, a Solemn Worship or a Show: Towards a proper catechesis on Liturgy”. This is part of our activities for the Extraordinary Missionary Month of October 2019 (EMM OCT 2019). For more information, please, Contact the Department of Religious Education 19, Maye Street, Yaba, for details.
2019 CATECHISTS’ DAY CELEBRATION: This will take place on Sunday 13th of October, 2019 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Festac, by 10am. Chief Celebrant: Most Rev. Dr. Alfred Adewale Martins.
ST. RAPHAEL DIVINE MERCY SPECIALIST HOSPITAL, IJEDE: This Archdiocesan Catholic Hospital calls the attention of Priests, Religious and lay Faithful of the Archdiocese as well as the General Public to the World Class Standard health care services being offered at this Archdiocesan 300-bed purpose-built hospital. The hospital offers exquisite private and semi- private wards in a serene and safe environment ideal for complete restoration to health. The hospital offers the following services:
- Diagnostic Services: which include, but not limited to; Complete Hormonal Profile, Full Laboratory Service, Scan, E.C.G, X-Ray.
- Well Equipped Theaters: for different specialized surgeries for Eye, General, Obstetrics and Gynecology and Urology. St. Raphael also has dedicated Labour Ward, Children’s Ward with Incubators.
- Other Services available Include: Circumcision, Childhood and Adult Immunization, Ambulance Services, Mortuary Services.
- Available Clinics with Consultants include: Obstetrics/Gynecology, Ophthalmology/EYE, Pediatrics, Dental, Cardiology, Urology and Nephrology.
Note: All these are in addition to our round the clock Out-Patient, Pharmacy, and Nursing Departments manned by warm and friendly professionals. Also, St. Raphael is a recognized primary and secondary service provider by NHIS and other reputable HMO’s.
You may call on the following tel. nos for more information: Now: 08093878456, 08122360765, 07050949223, 09054465257, 09097370915, 08162916669.
CYON APOSTOLATE:
- Introducing CatholicYouths.com: CatholicYouths.com is an online community of Catholic Youths with a focus on helping young Catholics/Christians grow spiritually in the understanding of the Catholic Faith. Young Catholics and Christians now have the opportunity to ask questions on areas of the Catholic Faith. The website also has articles that are tailored to the challenges affecting the spiritual and moral life of young people. Visit www.catholicyouths.com to ask, learn and grow in the Catholic faith.
- Passionate Appeal: We call on Priests, Religious and Lay Faithful in the Archdiocese to please take seriously matters concerning the youth and to give them support in regards to organization and attendance at Programmes, general welfare and empowerment.
