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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SATURDAY OF THE 1ST WEEK OF LENT

Dn. Prosper (Njoroge)
Mar 12, 2022
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12TH MARCH 2022

CHRISTIAN PERFECTION

Dt 26:16-19

Ps 118:1-2,4-5,6-7 Mt 5:43-48

The Gospel of today calls to the highest level of Christian life and goal which is perfection. Perfection is the high calling for all the Christian faithful who want and have decided to follow Christ more closely. Christian life is a gift and task for each and every baptized people. It is a gift because it was freely given by the Father through his Son and under the guidance and work of the Holy Spirit in the heart of the person. But at the same time, Christian life is also a responsibility for those who have been called to such life. It is a responsibility that needs a radical decision which is conversion and new way of life “life in Spirit” that is life under God’s Spirit. Jesus in this Gospel wants us to be Perfect and strive that highest and level of Christian life.

What is Christian perfection? Perfection is the word we use to characterize the life of God or the life that is close to God’s standard. It is the way a person strives to imitate and live the way God wants him or her to live. It is life in God or life under God’s guidance and inspiration. It is that life of fullness and completeness or the highest degree of excellence. The word perfection is a divine attribute which seems to be impossible for man to attain. But is very much possible, though not easily to be reached. The proof is that we have many saints who have tried their best to reach that state. Holiness and perfection are our goals and the two go hand in hand.

Why do we need to strive for perfection? The reason for this is because God, our Creator, the one who calls us is Perfect. Jesus Our Saviour is Perfect. Our heavenly Mother, fully and truly human, just like any of us strived and reached that perfection. We need to strive perfection because that is our calling and our goal as Christians. We are called to live a life that is God and Christ’s centered.

We need to strive perfection because we are to be the salt and light of the earth. We have to bring light to the whole world. We have to influence the people. But all that is impossible if our life is just the same as theirs. We have to be models and example for the rest of the world. And therefore we need to show that though our lives not just by words but by our daily lives.

How to attain perfection? Perfection is not something we get once and for all nor it is a something we can get through our own effort. It is a long journey and continual struggles of embracing God’s life. And since it is a divine state and attribute; we cannot do it on our own. We need God’s grace and assistance to guide and assist our human effort and desire for it.

The Gospel of today tells us that we are to attain Christian perfection through love which is generous and total. The Love Jesus wants us to live must surpass what the world understand and practise it. Our Christian love must be total, meaning for all including our enemies. Love for enemies is not an easy task. It needs lots of sacrifice and patience. It requires from us to suspend judgment toward them, especially against those who have and continue to hurt you the most. To be able to do that, we need to see them as God’s beloved children just like each and every one of us. We need to love them all because God loves them just as He loves us.

SATURDAY OF THE 1ST WEEK OF LENT

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