PIOUS SOCIETIES / ORGANISATIONS IN THE PARISH
Pious Societies are of great importance in building and deepening the spiritual life of every Catholic Christian. As a result, every parishioner would be more relevant to God by belonging to at least one Pious Society.
Belonging to umbrella organisations like the CMO, CWO and CYON does not pious society automatically is a member of CMO, CWO or CYON respectively depending on what applies to any of us by age or gender. For example youths in Legion of Mary, Sacred Heart etc. become members of the CYON. Men and Women in any pious society similarly must belong to CMO and CWO and should practically and actively be enrolled in their membership.
These are the existing Pious Societies in our Parish;
CATHOLIC MEN ORGANIZATION (C.M.O)
MEETING DAYS: 1st Sunday of the Month after 11am mass
SLOGAN: C. M. O. !!! CHRIST IS OUR LEADER.
OFFICERS:
Prince Bede Oluoha, (KSM) Chairman 08030631608
Sir Anowai Charles (KSC) Vice Chairman 08070363368
Mr. Benjamin Oshiafi Secretary 07035051111
CATHOLIC WOMEN ORGANIZATION (C. W. O.)
AIMS & OBJECTIVES: A) To unite women in the Parish irrespective of social, tribal or other status.
B) To cater for the peculiar needs of women: - spiritually, socially and otherwise.
MEETING DAYS: 2nd Sunday after 11am 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
OFFICERS:
Lady Winifred Ayalogu President 08097874938
Mrs. Blessing Ehiriudu 1st Vice President 08033105781
Mrs. Francisca Ndulue 2nd Vice President 08031335995
Mrs. Edna Eke Secretary 08023851799
Confraternity of Catholic Christian Mothers
MEETING DAYS: 4th Sunday of every Month after 8.00am Mass
DEVOTION: Every Wednesday by 5pm at the Grotto
COMMUNION SUNDAY: Every 1st Sunday of the Month
RETREAT: 29TH April-1st May
CHARITY DAY: 1st of May
NOVENA TO OUR MOTHER OF SORROWS: 6TH - 14TH Nov.
FEAST OF MOTHER OF SORROWS: 15th November.
MOTHERS DAY: 30th March
OFFICERS:
Mother Rita Obiorah President 080334552021
Mrs. Patricia Ogbemudia Vice President
Mrs. Chidi Obiejesi Secretary 080551025889
Catholic Biblical Instructors' Union (C.B.I.U)
MEETING DAYS: Sundays after 8.00am mass, Mondays & Wednesdays after evening mass.
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.
OFFICERS:
Bro Chinedu Egeruo Humble Servant 08062657529
Bro Vincent Edeh Humble Vice Servant 07061234596
Sis. Chioma Nwosu Humble Secretary 07033090902
Catholic Charismatic Renewal Movement (FAMILY OF GOD PRAYER GROUP)
MEETING DAYS: Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays by 7pm
PATRON SAINT: Holy Spirit
FEAST DAY: Pentecost Sunday
Founded: 1991
OFFICERS:
Bro. Ifeanyi Obianyia Coordinator 08034930284
Bro. Arinze Atuegbu Asst Coordinator 08062869997
Bro Thomas Isidahomen Secretary 08034381283
PARISH CHOIRS/ CHOIR MASTERS
CHOIR COUNCIL
PATRON SAINT: St. Thomas Aquinas
FEAST DAY: 28th January
MEETING DAYS: Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
OFFICERS:
Peter Isidahomen Choirmaster-General 08035984935
Emmanuel Isikaku Asst. Choirmaster 08033273912
Doris Mboto Secretary 08160797871
Board of Church Warden
BOARD OF CHURCH WARDENS
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: 65 Memebers.
OFFICERS:
Mr. Ogueri C. Udunna President 08033209311
Mr. Sylvester Agukwe Vice President 08033051272
Mrs. Margaret Ubechu Secretary 08051924016
Miss Jennifer Onwumere Asst. Sec. 08037164865
Mrs. Sarah-Maria Irekponor Treasurer 07032418608
Mrs. Callista Odinanwa Fin. Sec. 08034124230
Mr. Paul Aaron Promoter 08059715626
Mr. Ekene Chukwu Provost 08059179587
Mr. Eddy Ibakpa Welfare 08027851253
LAY CLARETIANS
FEAST DAY: 24th October
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:
Sir Kenneth Anyanwu Coordinator 08052811755
Sis. Gloria Metu 1st Asst Coordinator 08035422400
Mrs. Mary Nkap 2nd Asst. Coordinator 08034483720
Mr. Emmanuel Nzelu Assisting Coordinator 08066441757
Countors
Divine Mercy
Patron Saint: St. Maria Faustina
Feast Day: Oct. 5th & 1st Sunday after Easter
General Meeting: 1 st Wednesday of the month
President: Mr Humphrey Okonkwor
Secretary: Mr Stanley Akuchie
Knights of the Altar
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FEAST DAY: 26th November
PATRON SAINT: ST. JOHN BERCHMAN
MEETING DAYS: 1st Sunday of every month after 11am mass.
DEVOTION: Mondays after evening Mass.
PRACTICE: Saturdays by 7pm.
Board of Lectors
DATE FOUNDED: As old as the Parish
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.
OFFICERS:
Mr. Tony Chikezie President 08028952291
Mr. Oto-Obong Idiong Vice President 08022225190
Miss Chinenye Uwazie Secretary 08163355515
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Confraternity of Mary Queen of All Hearts
Patron Saint: St. Louis Maria De Monfort
Feast Day: April 28th
General Meeting: Every Monday after the evening mass.
President: Dominic Agbor
Secretary: Agubata Florence
Sacred Heart of Jesus & Immaculate Heart of Mary
Patron Saint: St. Margaret Mary Alcoque
Feast Day: June - Friday before the Octave of Corpus Christi
MEETING DAYS: Every Thursday (Adoration).
Every 1st Saturday of the Month (General Meeting).
MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: All practicing Catholics.
OFFICERS:
Mr. Andrew Gali President 08098096549
Lady Nkechi Amadi Vice President 08034100117, 08023134842
Mrs. Mary Osoba Secretary 08052751437
Guild of St. Anthony
Patron Saint: St. Anthony of Padua
Feast Day: 13th June
MEETING DAYS: Every Tuesday by 5pm (Devotion),
2nd Tuesday of the month (general meeting).
OFFICERS:
Okanumee Chioma President 08027796088
Ehiriudu Blessing Vice President 08184350119
Odinanwa Callista Secretary 08034124230
St. Joseph Society
Patron Saint: St. Joseph Spouse of Mary
Feast Day: 19th March & 1st May respective
General Meeting: 2nd Wednesday at 6:30pm
St. Patrick Society
Patron Saint: St Patrick
Feast Day: 16th March
General Meeting: 2nd Sunday of the month
Associate Missionaries of St Paul
Patron Saint(s): Ss. Paul, Peter Clare & Francis Xavice
Feast Day: Sept. 9th. Oct. 3rd & Dec. 3rd respectively
PATRON SAINT: St. Paul
DATE FOUNDED: 1998
MEETING DAYS: 2nd Mondays after evening mass
PRAYER MEETING: 3rd Mondays after evening mass
FEAST DAY: 25th January
OFFICERS:
Barr. P. J. Osuji (KSM) Chairman 08035833112, 07081202905
Mr. Peter Chiekwe Vice Chairman 08039420199
Lady Uju Arinze (KSJI) Secretary 08037270576
SAINT PHILOMENA SOCIETY:
PATRON SAINT: St. Philomena-Daughter of light, Virgin, Martyr and Wonder Worker, Faithful Daughter of Jesus and Mary.
DATE STARTED: 11th May, 2013
WEEKLY DEVOTION: Every Saturday by 4.30pm
MEETING DAYS: 3rd Saturday of every Month.
MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: All practicing Catholics.
OFFICERS:
Mrs. Elizabeth N. Zobeashia President 08023237889
Mr. Ndubuisi Ndubueze Vice President 08034352564
Mrs. Uduaka Esther Secretary 08029119013
St. Rita's Society
Patron Saint: St Rita of Casia
MEETING DAYS: Every Thursday
FEAST DAY: 27th April
OFFICERS:
Mr. Ogene Madedor President 08034789395
Rita Amaefule Secretary 08034827124
Young Christian Workers Movement
Patron Saint: St Joseph & St. Theresa of the Child Jesus
Feast Day: 1 st May & 3rd October respectively.
General Meeting: 1 st & 3rd Sunday of the month.
President: Mr Humphrey Okonkwor
Secretary: Barr. Chigozie Onumonu