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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THURSDAY OF THE 13TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME.

Fr. Dominic Mwangi
Jul 1, 2021
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1st July 2021.

WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM ABRAHAM'S SACRIFICE IN OUR SALVATION?

Today we read of an extraordinary test that Abraham was asked to go through by God. It is to be understood as a test and not a temptation. God never tempts his people to wrong but things are allowed to happen to confirm our faith or prove a commitment we have made to him. In today's narrative, we see Abraham’s faith at its highest and best. Even though the command (to offer Isaac as a sacrifice) made no sense from a human point of view, Abraham intended to obey it through faith. Am sure he must have asked himself many questions, but still, in such great trial, he trusted in God.

In this Abraham’s narrative, we see a picture of the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ for the sake of sinful humanity.

First, Abraham teaches us what a man would do for the love of God. But at Calvary, we see what God would do for the love of man.

Secondly, Abraham was only asked to sacrifice Isaac but God himself sacrificed his only son. Jesus had to endure death to obtain redemption for sinners. Abraham offered his son, the father offered his Son.

Third, Isaac carried the wood, Jesus carried the Cross. Isaac was laid on the altar; Jesus was nailed to the Cross. Abraham was willing to put his son to death, The Father willed that his son should die for the sins of the world.

Lastly, God provided the ram for sacrifice which was offered in the place of Isaac, Christ was offered in the place of sinners. Abraham received his son back, Jesus Rose from the dead.

Our risen Lord has the power to heal and forgive sins. He tells the paralysed man "Have courage, son, your sins are forgiven" Touched by the faith and concern of the people who brought this paralysed man, Jesus was moved, he healed him both physically and spiritually. The scribes condemned and accused him to be blasphemous because of healing the paralytic man. Unlike human beings, he does not judge or condemn us. He longs for us to live fully and freely without sin and sickness. He is always ready to restore our health and allows us to stand before the one who created us in love.

My dear brothers and sisters, today we are taught to cast our worries and uncertainties to Jesus. He has the power to heal and to forgive. Abraham trusted in God and emerged victoriously. We see a happy ending of Abraham's great trial, God commends Abraham by saying " because you have not withheld from me your son, I will bless you, I asked for your precious possession and you gave it to me" God's grace is sufficient to each one of us.

I wish you a blessed day.

THURSDAY OF THE 13TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME.

WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM ABRAHAM'S SACRIFICE IN OUR SALVATION?

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