On the 13th of May 1917, in the mountain village of Fatima in faraway Portugal, three children - Lucy 9, Jacinta 8, and Francisco 6, were watching over their flock by day. Suddenly, a bright flash of light cut through the skies, then another followed and yet another. A dazzling l...
Today's #Reflection #Catholicreflection #Dailygospel #Gospelreflection #olfaguda DO YOU WANT TO GO AWAY TOO?
“What about you, do you want to go away too?” asked Jesus when many of his disciples stopped going to him. Perhaps this question has been specially put for our days. What answer would we give to it: “Do you want to go away too?” Today many do not go with Jesus any longer. Why? The reasons are many. For some it is a problem of ideology: for others it is attachment to the secular things or addiction to drugs. For many it is the traditions which are primitive, and for others it is because people do not live up to the principles of the Christian faith. Many look for comfort and pleasure; they think: “Oh, even without God I can manage.” Many say: what happened in bygone days is no longer relevant. That many left Jesus, is not very surprising. But Jesus does not say: “At least you remain with me.” He does not compel anyone. What he once said to his disciples he says to us even today: “Do you also wish to go away? He persuades nobody; he does not demand; he does not force. But he claims more faith and confidence, more trust. If the words “do you want to go away” does not shock us today, it would mean that we have not yet really heard and understand the Gospel. But the Apostles, challenged by Jesus, decide to remain faithful. Peter takes the lead and expresses their feelings: “Lord, where shall we go? You have the message of eternal life.” Peter asked: Master, to whom shall we go? Peter reveals his loyalty to Jesus. He knew that Jesus alone has words of life. This knowledge came from Peter’s personal relationship with Jesus? What is our relationship with Jesus? Have we said ‘yes’ to Jesus freely and voluntarily? Have we consolidated our ‘yes’ to Jesus by our repeated commitment to follow Jesus in our day - to - day life? That will decide the quality of our Christian life.
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MEETING DAYS: 2nd Sunday after am mass
PRAYER MEETINGS: 1st & 2nd Mondays of every month by 5pm
FEAST DAY: 25th March.
PATRON SAINT: Our Mother of Good Counsel
DATE FOUNDED IN THE PARISH: 1989
ACTIVITIES
1. Monthly General Meeting: 2nd Sunday of every month February- December after 8:30 am mass
2. Monthly Exco Meetings: 1st Sunday of every month.
3. Youth Fellowship- 1st Friday of every month from February to December
BRIEF INFORMATION:
The Catholic Men Organization (CMO) is an Organization of all-adult Catholic men -married or not. It is non-political and non-tribal. The Catholic Men Organization (made up of all adult men of 35years and above if not yet married)
MISSION STATEMENT
To bring all men to Christ, make them better father and builders of the Church and Society.
Some of the Aims and Objectives of the Catholic Men Organization (CMO)
EXECUTIVE TEAM:
Chairman Sylvester Oyewole
Vice Chairman - Emmanuel Ilo.
Secretary -Barr. Joe Onyenweuzo
ACTIVITIES
1. Monthly General Meeting: 2nd Sunday of every month February- December after 8am mass
2. Monthly Exco Meetings: Thurday/Saturday preceding monthly general meetings at 7pm.
3. Sports Day- 2nd Saturday of every month from February to December
BRIEF INFORMATION:
The Catholic Men Organization (CMO) is an Organization of all-adult Catholic men -married or not. It is non-political and non-tribal. The Catholic Men Organization (made up of all adult men of 35years and above if not yet married)
MISSION STATEMENT
To bring all men to Christ, make them better father and builders of the Church and Society.
Some of the Aims and Objectives of the Catholic Men Organization (CMO)
EXECUTIVE TEAM:
Chairman Sylvester Oyewole
Vice Chairman - Emmanuel Ilo.
Secretary -Barr. Joe Onyenweuzo
ACTIVITIES
1. Monthly General Meeting: 2nd Sunday of every month February- December after 8am mass
2. Monthly Exco Meetings: Thurday/Saturday preceding monthly general meetings at 7pm.
3. Sports Day- 2nd Saturday of every month from February to December
BRIEF INFORMATION:
The Catholic Youth Organisation of Nigeria Organization (CYON) is an Organization of all young Catholic Youth in the parish. It is non-political and non-tribal. CYO Nigeria was founded in 1985 to create a youth organization for young Catholics in Nigeria.
Our Mission Statement:
To gather all youths of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church Aguda under one umbrella of love, while fostering unity, and progress amongst ourselves.
Our Vision Statement:
The massive spiritual/social development of youths through spiritual participation in the sacramental apostolic life of the Holy mother church and also the social awareness that comes with the 21st Century.
EXECUTIVE TEAM:
President: Enemchukwu Odera
Vice President: Akannoh Richard
Gen Secretary: Obioha Chiamaka
ACTIVITIES
1. Monthly General Meeting: 2nd Sunday of every month February- December after 8:30 am mass
2. Monthly Exco Meetings: 1st Sunday of every month.
3. Youth Fellowship- 1st Friday of every month from February to December
DATE FOUNDED: 18th Sept, 1974
FEAST DAY: 11th July
PATRON SAINT: St. Benedict
AIMS & OBJECTIVES: To bring back the lost Sheep with the aid of the Holy Bible.
PATRON SAINT: Holy Spirit
FEAST DAY: Pentecost Sunday
Founded: 1991
PATRON SAINT: St. Thomas Aquinas
FEAST DAY: 28th January
MEETING DAYS: Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
AIMS & OBJECTIVES: To maintain law & order during liturgical celebrations.
PATRON SAINT: St. Michael the Archangel
DATE FOUNDED: 1976
FEAST DAY: 29th September
MEETING DAYS: 1st Monday of the month.
MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: Open to all practicing Catholics
MEMBERSHIP STRENGTH:
PATRON SAINT: St. Anthony Mary Claret
MEETING DAYS: 3rd Fridays of the Month after evening Mass,
Devotion: Every Friday, except last Fridays after evening Mass.
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Feast Day: Oct. 5th & 1st Sunday after Easter
General Meeting: 1 st Wednesday of the month
PATRON SAINT: ST. JOHN BERCHMAN
MEETING DAYS: Every saturdays by 5:00pm.
DEVOTION: Mondays after evening Mass.
PRACTICE: Saturdays by 7pm.
FEAST DAY: 29th June
PATRON SAINT: Ss. Peter & Paul
MEETING DAYS: Every Saturday after morning Mass except last Saturdays of the Month, in the evenings.
AIMS & OBJECTIVES: To proclaim the word of God to the people in a clear and unambiguous manner.
MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: A practicing & confirmed Catholic, Eloquent and good communication skills.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Feast Day: April 28th
General Meeting: Every Monday after the evening mass.
President: Dominic Agbor
Secretary: Agubata Florence
Patron Saint: St. Anthony of Padua Feast Day: 13th June
MEETING DAYS: Every Tuesday by 5pm (Devotion),
2nd Tuesday of the month (general meeting).
PATRON SAINT: St. Philomena-Daughter of light,
DATE STARTED: 11th May, 2013
WEEKLY DEVOTION: Every Saturday by 4.30pm
MEETING DAYS: 3rd Saturday of every Month.
MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: All practicing Catholics.
MEETING DAYS: Every Sunday except last sunday of the month 1pm
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