ANNOUNCEMENT

ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE PARISH PRIEST’S DESK
MASS BOOKING: This is to inform us that a minimum offering (stipend) of #500 is to be paid to book a Mass. Note that this directive is from the Archdiocese.

Lenten Reflection with the Archbishop will be transmitted daily as follows. NTA CHANNEL 10:  DSTV Channel 369 at 6:55pm. LUMEN CHRISTI: DSTV Channel 350 at 1:00pm & 9:15pm. Radio: Metro 97:7FM at 5:55am and 9:15pm. Inspiration 93.5FM at 2:10pm.

Societies and Organizations are reminded about their financial Commitment towards the Parish Hospital Project. The deadline is April 30th, 2025.

Stations of the Cross during Lenten Season is on Fridays. Time is 5:30pm, to be followed by Evening Mass. 

We are reminded about our Spiritual obligations during this Lenten Season. To Fast, to Pray and to give Alms.

A new registration as a Parishioner has started. Adult is #500 while Youth is #300. We encourage and appeal to every Parishioner to register.

The Parish Priest is thanking all those who continuously, painlessly and silently support the Parish financially. May the Lord continue to meet you at every moment of your needs. Amen.

The Parish Priest is appealing to those who have not yet redeem their harvest pledges to please do so. May the Lord bless you as you do so. Amen.

We remind Parishioners that the Small Christian Community (SCC) gathering is on Tuesdays. Time is 7:00pm. Do please identify yourself with any SCC closer to where you live.

ANNOUNCEMENT 
The Parish Priest and the Hospital Building Committee wish to thank all Parishioners, Friends and Well Wishers for their immense Financial, Materials and Spiritual Support towards the Parish Hospital Project. This is also to remind us that the Parish Schedule Retreat starts on Sunday 16th March to 21st while the Fundraising will take place on Sunday 23rd March, in all the Masses.

*FEAST OF ANNUNCIATION NOVENA* 
The feast of annunciation comes up on the 25th of march 2025, to this end the 9 days novena starts next week Sunday the 16th of march. 

Novena prayers will be held in the church everyday by 5:30pm. The following societies are to lead from day one to day 9. 
No Society/Group is allowed to hold meeting while the novena is on going.

Day 1 - Sunday Devotional Committees.
Day 2 - Women of Divine love/ Queen of all heart
Day 3 - Small Christian community 
Day 4 - CCF/CCM
Day 5 - St. PIO / Sacred Heart of Jesus
Day 6 - Ave Maria/ Perpetual Help
Day 7 - Altar Servers/Divine Mercy 
Day 8 - St. Jude/ ST Anthony 
Day 9 Block Rosary/ Legion of Mary


Saint Jude Society of the Parish meets today immediately after the 6:30am Mass at Handmaids Internationals Catholic School. New members are welcome.

The monthly general meeting of the Catholic Women Organization holds today after the 8:30am Mass at Handmaids International School. New members are welcome. 2025 Mother’s Day comes up on Sunday 30th March. On this note, all mothers are expected to pay their Mother’s Day levy of a minimum of #2000 each. Members of the Committee will be around to collect the levy. Ensure you collect your receipt when you pay. You can also transfer into CWO OLF account using the follow details: CWO OLF, Access Bank, Account Number: 0804777867 and present your evidence of payment to collect your receipt. 

2025 Laity Week and Jubilee Year of Hope commences tomorrow Monday 10th March and will run through Sunday 16th March, 2025. The programme will feature Praise and Worship, Adoration, Talks and Holy Mass. There will also be corporal works of Mercy, Visitation to various homes and Orphanages on Saturday 15th March. All Societies and Organization are encouraged to confirm the Group they belong for proper planning. Sunday 16th March, Society Funfair and Grand Finale. Kindly showcase your various Societies/Organization in all the Masses. 

The monthly general meeting of the Catholic Men Organization of the Parish hold today immediately after the 8:30am Mass at the Parish Event Center. Old and new members are welcome.

The Passion of Christ Drama organized by the Young Christian Workers Movement of Our Parish Rehearsal is ongoing. The Rehearsal Day are Wednesdays and Fridays immediately after the Evening Mass while Saturdays is by 6:00pm and Sundays after Benediction. We are Soliciting for Parishioners, interested in acting the Drama to join us at the Parish Event Center.

Mass rounds Continue at ST BONIFACE Small Christian Community meets on Tuesday 11th March, 2025 at 18, Ogunleye Street. Attached Streets include: Ogunleye, Ogunlana, Koya, DIpo Olubi, Ikenne, Raimi, Adekunle Kuye, Akinyele & Eloseh.

Lumen Christi College Maya, Ikorodu and Austica Memorial College, Anambra State forms are available at the Parish Office at the rate of #10,000 (Ten thousand naira) and #5000 (Five thousand naira) respectively. Kindly pickup for your Child/Ward.