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 “BE A GOOD SHEPHERD”
WHO IS A GOOD SHEPHERD? – A Leader, a guide, a protector and a defender. The duty of a shepherd is to lead the flock or the herd entrusted to him and lead them to a greener pasture. And not to allow them to go astray. During the reign of King of Judah, Samarea the Capital of North had fallen, some of the inhabitants were killed, some were scattered and some taken to slavery. The Kings of Judah did not learn their lessons from the disaster that fell on Samaria due to their disobedience and they failed totally in their work. “Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture” (Jer 23:1). Everyone of us here is a shepherd, because there are those you are in-charge in your own capacity. Jesus is “the good Shepherd” (John 10:11). Today, the Lord warns us; if you cannot take care of my flock handed to you, I will take that duty away from you, and do it myself” (Jer 23:4-5) Many of us Priests/Pastors, Doctors, Nurses, Police men/women and the political leaders do not care for the flock entrusted to them, and do not know how to feed the sheep, but know who to milk the sheep. The parents are the chief shepherds. Parents how do you take care of your children and their growth in the way of the Lord and their relationship with their fellow human beings? What do they learn from you? Brethren, now in Christ Jesus you were once far off, have been brought near in the blood of Christ. For He is our peace, who has made us both one, and has broken down the diving wall of hostility” (Eph 2:13-18). In the gospel, Mark 6:30-34, says, when the Apostles returned to Jesus, they told him all that they had done and taught. And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a lonely place, and rest a while.” (Mark 6:30). Jesus had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things, Mark 6:32-34. Let us therefore be a good/true shepherd to the flock entrusted to us. My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of mu hand (John 10:27-28). Jesus came to bring peace to us.
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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.
OFFICERS:
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Sis. Gloria Metu 1st Asst Coordinator 08035422400
Mrs. Mary Nkap 2nd Asst. Coordinator 08034483720
Mr. Emmanuel Nzelu Assisting Coordinator 08066441757
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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