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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Suffering for Truth

Dn. Bedan I. Njue, Salesian of Don Bosco.
Feb 5, 2021
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5th Feb 2021 – 4th Week of Ordinary Time St Agatha, V.M. Memorial First Reading: Hebrew 13:1-8.

Ps. 27:1.3.5.8c

Gospel: Mk 6:14 -29. Today’s gospel narrates how Herod beheads St. John the Baptist upon the instigation of His illegitimate wife Herodias. The narrative is inside another narrative. The gospel begins by acknowledging that the works of Jesus had spread everywhere, and people were in confusion on the identity of Jesus. For Herod, the worst situation would be John the Baptist risen from the dead. John Had challenged the king’s immoral behaviour and he never broke his faithfulness as a prophet of God. He kept calling them for repentance. All this had the consequences; Herod at last killed him upon the instigation of Herodias, his illegitimate wife.

What was the purpose of this narrative?

Mark wants us to learn that, following Christ faithfully (discipleship) does not often lead to worldly success. The disciples had just come from a successful ministry. Mark aiming at discipleship, wanted us to know that, just like the old prophets (Elijah, Jeremiah, John etc), the disciples must

be ready to suffer even after doing good works. Actually, at the end of their ministry, the disciples suffered martyrdom.

How can we apply this narrative in our lives?

Unlike Herodias, we should strive to live a righteous life. We should also learn to accept our mistakes when corrected. We should remember; sin not accepted and confessed is deadly i.e. it can lead to another grave sin as in the case of Herodias.

Unlike Herod, we should not submit ourselves to wicked acts and ignore the consequences of our passivity. The evil does not pass after we have executed our wrongdoings. If one does not feel sorry and confess, the guilt and sorrow that follows can make one a prisoner of himself. Herod was haunted by his guilt and that is why he saw the fame of Jesus as the return of John from the dead, after he beheaded him.

Most of all, we should learn the lesson from John: that being faithful to God does not guarantee us a life free from suffering. Remember Christ told us, ‘Take up your cross and follow me’ Mark 8:34. We should know the consequences would follow us when our faith calls us to speak the truth and challenge the wickedness of those in power. John is not afraid to tell the truth.

He speaks honestly, boldly and courageously and is not afraid of the consequences of the right thing he has done. In fact, he is beheaded because he is not afraid to say the right thing that, Herod is living an immoral life. He simply tells Herod, ‘It is not right for you to live with your brother’s wife.’

Dear Christians, just as St Agatha could say, ‘to be a servant of Christ is to be truly free’ Let us not fear to tell the truth in all the situations, for the truth will set as free. We pray that, the Lord who is the stronghold of our life may give us strength to condemn the evils of today.

Suffering for Truth

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