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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OLRCP ANNOUNCEMENTS. 8th September 2024

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Parish, Ridgeways
Sep 7, 2024
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1. On the first and second Sundays of the month, we usually offer our tithe to the Lord. Today being the second Sunday, you are invited to make your offering by bringing your tithe envelopes to the Sanctuary for blessings. Our Parish Tithe Mpesa Pay bill No. is 867165. Choir please give us an offertory hymn.

2. Our Parish Self-Help Group under Caritas Nairobi is still registering new members as well as junior accounts (Catch Them Young). Our office is open every Wednesday from 8 am to 5 pm, Saturday from 9 am - 5 pm and Sunday after all Masses. Call the office at +254 715 795 357 for further assistance or queries. For more details, please visit our information desk at the tent outside the Church.

3. Marriage Encounter

a. The Archdiocese of Nairobi family life department would like to announce the original Marriage Encounter September weekend will be carried out from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th of September 2024 at St Francis Spiritual Center(Kasarani). Concepts learned on a Marriage Encounter weekend are ongoing tools to keep a marriage strong while creating a conducive environment for parenting. We encourage couples to register at the tent outside for the upcoming September Weekend.

4. CWA ANNOUNCEMENT.

❖ The CWA group will hold their monthly meeting next Sunday 15th September 2024 after the 10.00 am Mass. Kindly purpose to attend.

5. CHOIR ANNOUNCEMENTS

i. There will be a Recollection for all choir members in the parish on Saturday 21st September 2024 from 7 am at Chumvi Shrine. This recollection is for preparing new members being commissioned and renewal of vows.

ii. Choir commissioning and renewal of vows will take place on Sunday 29th September 2024 here in Church during noon Mass. Registration is ongoing in various choir groups.

iii. All choirs in the parish will have two joint practises on Sunday 29th September and Saturday 5th October from 1.30 pm in preparation for this year's Family Day.

6. CMA Parish Choir are competing at the Archdiocese CMA Zonal music festivals today at Consolata Shrine - Westlands from 2pm. We are invited to go and support them.

7. There will be a “Growth in the Spirit” seminar starting today 8th September for 9 consecutive Sundays. Kindly note this seminar is for the Christians who have been commissioned in the “Life in the Spirit” Seminar.

8. The Young Couples Group will resume their formation sessions on Friday, 20th September 2024, at 6:00p.m-8:00pm. These sessions are intended for couples who have been together for 15 years and below. The topic and venue will be shared on the Young Couples' WhatsApp group. Couples who would like to participate in this formation session but are not members of the group are kindly requested to leave their details at the desk outside the church.

9. The Bible study group through their Patron Fr. Francis Murira wishes to donate Bibles in response to the appeal made by Fr. Kamiri calling on Christians to share scriptures with those in need. The Bibles will be presented today and their new uniform will be blessedafter this Mass.

10. The Liturgy committee invites liturgists from all Small Christian communities and Ecclesial groups in our Church to a meeting on Wednesday 18th September 2024 from 6pm.

11. Free medical surgical camp for children

a. St. Francis Community Hospital in Kasarani offers free medical camps for cleft lip and palate surgeries from September 30th to October 4th, 2024. This is a wonderful opportunity for those who need these surgeries to receive them at no cost. If you or someone you know could benefit from this, please spread the word and encourage them to attend.

Remember: "Everybody deserves a beautiful smile."

10. Marriage Banns for the Second time: We announce the marriage between;

i. Harrison Ngugi Gitau and Roselyne Wairimu Kimotho. Harrison is son to Peter Gitau Ngugi and Esther Wanjiru Wagura. Roselyne is daughter to John Kimotho Kamau and Bibiana Wangui Kimotho.

ii. Robert Lukhanda Shibutse and Maryanne Wanjiru Waithaka. Robert is son to Reuben Mutsalali Shibutse and Clara Nanjala Shibutse. Maryanne is daughter to Anthony Roki Waithaka and Ann Muthoni Waithaka.

Should there be any reason that the above should not wed, do not hesitate to consult the Father-in-Charge.

12. Mass for St. Augustine SCC will be celebrated on Wednesday 11th September 2024, at 7 pm.

13. Mass for St. Monica SCC will be celebrated on Wednesday 11th September 2024, at 7 pm.

14. Mass for Our Lady of Fatima SCC will be celebrated on Wednesday 11th September 2024, at 7 pm.

15. Mass for St. Ephrem Choir will be celebrated on Wednesday 11th September 2024, at 7 pm.

16. Mass for St Ann SCC will be celebrated on Thursday 12th September 2024, at 7 pm.

17. Mass for St Teresa of Calcutta SCC will be celebrated on Thursday 12th September 2024, at 7 pm.

18. Mass for St Paul the Apostle SCC will be celebrated on Thursday 12th September 2024, at 7 pm.

19. Mass for St Raphael the Archangel SCC will be celebrated on Thursday 12th September 2024, at 7 pm.

Next Sunday’s Mass Animation

❖ 1st Mass: St Paul the Apostle SCC

❖ 2nd Mass: Divine Mercy Group

❖ 3rd Mass: St Stephen SCC

Today’s Mass was being animated by the Bible Study group. This is a group of men and women who meet every Tuesday to learn more about the bible at 6.00pm. Currently, we meet via Zoom. Those who are new in our Church and would like to join us, you are most welcome. For more information about the group, 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.

OLRCP ANNOUNCEMENTS. 8th September 2024

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