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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THE POWER OF FAITH IN OUR CHRISTIAN LIFE

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Jan 30, 2021
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Saturday of Third Week in Ordinary Time

When we look at the texts proposed to our reflexion today, the question that first comes to our mind is what is Faith? What is Faith all about? Why do we need faith? The readings of today give us some hints about these questions.

First of all, a simple definition of faith is that it is, Faith a complete trust or confidence in in someone or in something. And for us Christians, Faith is a complete trust and confidence in God and what he has done for us through Jesus Christ.

In another words, Faith is like a blind old man guided by a small boy and they walk along the road and marketplaces. The man puts his full trust and confidence in the small boy and never doubts whatever the boy tells him. He just follows him and his guidance.

There is no fear or doubt in faith as the letter to the Hebrews tells us, “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, a conviction of things not seen (Heb 11:1).”

The first reading of today gives us good examples and models of faith: Abraham and Sarah. Both had very strong faith and full trust in God and followed whatever He told them. And because of their strong faith, they received great reward from God. As Christians we have to learn from them in our Christian journey. If we do so, we also will be rewarded at the end of time.

In the Gospel, we see the power of Jesus over the forces of nature. He calmed the storm and commanded even the wind and the waves to obey Him and to spare the boat and the disciples in it. The same, in our lives, there are many kinds of storms that daily challenge us. We need full trust and confidence in Jesus in whom alone lies power and all comfort. There is neither disappointment nor fear when he is with us and when we abide in Him.

Lastly, the boat is a representation of the church that unites all believers. This boat, the church, passes through violent waves and strong winds in the society and the world of today. Amidst these difficulties and challenges, will we jump out of the boat and look for other comfortable life that the world gives? Or will we remain faithful to the Lord our God and cling strongly to Him in faith? Will we resist the temptations to abandon Him for other good things: pleasure and temporary satisfaction in the world? Let us reflect on our daily attitude when we face challenges and difficulties in our daily lives. Let us put in mind that Jesus Christ is the source of everything and he has power over everything. It is enough to put our trust in him and ask him to save us in our stormy realities.

THE POWER OF FAITH IN OUR CHRISTIAN LIFE

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