OLRCP ANNOUNCEMENTS. 15th February 2026

1. The Lenten Season commences on Ash Wednesday, 18th February 2026. The Mass programme for the day is as follows:

i.Ridgeways – 6.45 am, 1:00pm and 6:00 pm

ii.Muringa - 5.30pm

iii.Huruma - 5.30pm

iv.Karura - 1:00pm

The Priest’s Office will remain closed on that day.

2.The Ash Wednesday morning Mass (6.45 am) will be animated by the daily Mass group, Lunchtime Mass (1.00 pm) by CMA & CWA groups and the evening Mass (6:00 pm) by Liturgy committee, Ushers, Lectors groups.

3.We shall have a special collection during Ash Wednesday Mass; the collection is used to finance Justice and Peace activities at the Diocesan and National level. Kindly give generously.

4.The Way of the Cross is every Friday of Lent at 5.30 pm followed by Holy Mass. This coming Friday, (20/02/2026), it will be animated by the CWA Group.

5.During the forty days of lent we shall have “THE UPPER ROOM EXPERIENCE” with daily Eucharistic adoration and guided reflections, every Monday to Friday (6 am-7 am) and Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) (6.30 am-7.30 am) followed by Mass.

6.The Catholic Women Association (CWA) will have a luncheon with the Priest tomorrow, Monday 16th. The day’s program will begin with Holy Mass, followed by the luncheon thereafter. All CWA members are kindly requested to attend and keep time.

7.Infant Baptism will take place on Saturday; 7th March 2026 at 10:00 am here in the church. It will be preceded by 3 Baptismal instruction classes for the parents and godparents. The classes will begin on Saturday, 14th February 2026 at 2:00 pm in St. Maria Goretti Hall. Registration is ongoing at the Parish Tent or at the Parish Office

8.Kindly be informed that the 2026 Parish Calendars are still available. They are going for Ksh 250 only per copy.

9.The Masses for:

a)St. Faustina SCC,

b)St. Josephine Bakhita SCC will be celebrated on Tuesday, 17th February, at 7:00 p.m.

10.The Masses for:

a) St. Jude SCC,

b)St. Stephen SCC,

c)St. Mark the Evangelist SCC and

d)St. Joachim SCC will be celebrated on Thursday, 19th February, at 7:00 p.m.

11.Home blessings for Our Lady of Fatima SCC will be held on Saturday, 21st February at 9:00 a.m.

Next Sunday’s Mass Animation

1st Mass: St Teresa of Calcutta SCC

2nd Mass St Claire SCC

3rd Mass: St Paul the Apostle SCC

Today’s Mass has been animated by the Christ the King Choir. We are a dedicated group of men and women who serve the Lord through music for the greater glory of God. Our practice sessions are held every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 p.m., and on Sundays before and after the 9:30 a.m. Mass. If you are new to the parish or have been a member for some time, are aged 18 years and above, and feel called to serve God through music, you are warmly invited to join us. For more information, kindly visit the tent outside the Church.

THANK YOU FOR WORSHIPPING WITH US AND FOR YOUR SUPPORT TO OUR PARISH. HAVE A BLESSED WEEK AHEAD

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PENTECOST SUNDAY

Fr. Dominic Mwangi
May 23, 2021
3 min read

23rd May 2021

THE HOLY SPIRIT HELPS US TO BEAR GOOD FRUITS IN CHRIST

Today is Pentecost Sunday. Pentecost marks the definitive end of the Easter Season. It occupies a very important position in the Church’s life and liturgical calendar. This is because, it marks the beginning of the church’s missionary endeavor. Pentecost day is a day of renewal and empowerment of our faith.

From the first reading, we see the reward of obedience and steadfastness in prayer.

As Christ's disciples, we are empowered by the Holy Spirit. He is the gift of the Father to us, a promise that was made by Christ " I shall ask the father and he will give you another advocate to be with you forever " (Jn14:16-21). The Holy Spirit is the mutual love of the Father and the Son who makes us to belong to the family of God. We are children of God.

He empowers us to go into the whole world to bring peace, unity, joy, love and salvation to nations. With inspiration of the Holy Spirit, Paul makes a very important statement: “No one can say Jesus is Lord, except through the Holy Spirit" (1corinth12:3). This means that, it is God himself that enables us to recognize and accept the lordship of Christ through the Holy Spirit.

In the gospel, Jesus breathed the Holy Spirit upon his disciples to empower them. He restored their peace and freed them from the slavery of fear. Christ knew that the Holy Spirit empowers and liberates.

So, the Spirit we receive, “is not the spirit of fear and timidity, but the Spirit of power, love, and self-discipline.” (2 Tim 1:7)

According to the teachings of Catechism, the Holy Spirit empowers us, makes us strong Christians and soldiers of Christ (CCC 1302). This empowerment comes through the different gifts we receive from the Holy Spirit. We have the seven major gifts (wisdom, knowledge, fortitude, understanding, counsel, piety and fear of the Lord). These major gifts are natural habits and permanent which dispose the whole person to obey the impulses of the Holy Spirit. They are found in all the baptized Christians and affects the totality of man's spirituality.

We also have extraordinary charisms also known as minor gifts, eg healing, speaking in tongues, prophecy etc. The minor gifts are temporary and sporadic. They are essentially human and they are found only in some people. We should note that every gift of the spirit is to be looked upon with admiration, to be received with gratitude and to be used with diligence.

Today, we must ask ourselves: “What does the Holy Spirit wants me to do? Where is He leading me to?” It is important to reflect on these questions especially, now that our world has become so complex, and many of us seem confused. We must pay attention to Him. We must be docile to him. We must let him lead and show us the best way. When we live faithfully the gifts of the Holy Spirit we are able to bear fruits of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control ( Gal5:22).

The Holy Spirit, help us navigate the rough storms of life in this world. His grace keeps us moving on without giving up. Only the Holy Spirit can calm our fears and restore order to our lives. He alone can empower us to face the daily challenges of our lives, families, communities, and the world at large. He alone can give us the right insights we need to navigate through the complex moments of this life. He is our helper.

We must pause to listen to what the Holy Spirit has to say in order to know the direction he wants to lead us. Let us give him the chance to direct our lives, families, business and studies etc. If He leads us, no matter how complex our world becomes, we shall never lose hope. We shall always find a way forward.

Have a blessed Pentecost Sunday full of God's blessings.

PENTECOST SUNDAY

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