SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT 10 DECEMBER 2017

  1. Today we are celebrating the second Sunday of Advent. Advent is a period in preparation for the commemoration of the dawn of our salvation through the Nativity of our Saviour. The second Advent candle – Purple in colour – is lit today and is referred to as Bethlehem candle or candle of preparation. It reminds us on the need to prepare ourselves to receive our Saviour with pure hearts. Let us all get reconciled with God and our fellow human beings.
  2. Today we are still receiving and blessing Tithe (10%). May God bless the work of your hands abundantly.
  3. Today Rev. Fr. Samuel Warari Ndotono is celebrating all masses in thanksgiving after his priestly ordination. We are invited to present our gifts to him in appreciation for the good work he is doing for the Church. We will also have a luncheon in his honour after the 11.30 a.m mass where Church groups will have an opportunity to present their gifts. Let us continue praying for and supporting him.
  4. We are encouraged to be visiting Holy Family Basilica website holyfamilybasilica.info. The website contains Parish history, daily mass readings, mass sermons, articles, mass schedule, up to date Church news, Church group profiles among other important resources.
  5. We are all encouraged to read the Bible to be more enlightened in our faith. This week we are reading with our families the book of Wisdom Chapter eighteen.
  6. Next Sunday 17th December, we will be celebrating our family day. This will be marked with the Eucharistic celebrations with children receiving First Holy Communion and fifty new Christians/catechumens being received. The 7.00 a.m, 8.30 am and 6.00 pm masses will be as usual. However, 10.00 am and 11.30 am masses will be combined and shall start at 10.45 am, to be presided over by His Eminence John Cardinal Njue. We will also have a sports day on Saturday 16th, health clinics from Friday 15th to Sunday 17th and a luncheon on Sunday 17th after the 10.45 a.m. mass. However, tea will be served for those attending the 7.00 a.m, 8.30 am and 6.00 pm masses. We are all invited to participate in all these activities.
  7. Baptism for infants takes place every last Saturday of the month preceded by four sessions of baptismal instructions for parents and godparents every Thursday at 5.30pm. Parents are advised to choose saints’ names that are recommended by the church and not alien to Christian faith.
  8. Mass for small Christian communities will be on Thursday 14 December 2017 at Mrs. Elizabeth Mburu’s house-Mbaruku Road, next to the Mosque at 7.00 p.m.
  9. Mass Animation for next Sunday will be as follows: 8. 30 a.m. –  St. Francis SCC 10. 45 a.m. –  Liturgy group and assisted by the Church groups as per the programme 6. 00 p.m –    Youth Evangelizers

Practice for those taking Sunday readings takes place every Saturday at 11.00 a.m

MARRIAGE BANNS

  1. Benson Njoroge Terry son of Patrick Mbugua and Triza Nyakeru living in Nairobi plans to solemnize the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony with Pauline Wangari Ndung’u daughter of John Ndung’u Wainaina and Serah Ngina Wainaina living in Nairobi.
  2. Paskal Emmanuel Olweyo son of Francis Olweyo and Angelina Olweyo living in Nairobi plans to solemnize the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony with Judy Nyabate Munge daughter of Patrick Munge and Hellen Nyaboke living in Nairobi.
  3. Justin Ndwiga njagah son of Josephine Marigu plans to solemnize the sacrament of Holy matrimony with  Mary Muthoni Nyaga  daughter of Francis Nyaga Njeru and Judy Githuku Nyaga

Anyone who knows of any impediment to these proposed marriages is requested to inform the Parish Priest or any Priest working in this parish

Christians and all well-wishers can make contributions and donations through MPESA ACC. NAME: HOLY FAMILY BASILICA PAYBILL NO. 527500