ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA CATHOLIC PARISH - KITISURU
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Parish, Kitisuru falls under the Archdiocese of Nairobi. Sometime prior to the year 2002 the family of the late Mr. Joseph Githinji (May he rest in peace) donated a five (5) acre parcel of land in Kitisuru, Nairobi to the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi. In 2002, the piece of land was placed under the stewardship of the Dominican Friars of Eastern Africa Vicariate with a Parish status by the then Archbishop Raphael Ndingi Mwana N’zeki (emeritus).
The Parish membership started with a handful of Christians which has grown to the current membership now numbering about 300 registered members with a potential to grow more. However, the population is quite dynamic in that some members come and leave in a rapid manner presumably associated with the demands of their work. This is because the parish is located near the United Nations Complex, International Organizations and Embassies among others in its neighborhood with employees who are always in constant movement.
The new church project
Since its inception to date, the parish community has been worshipping under a Makuti makeshift (makuti is the name given to coconut leaves). However, in 2011, the then Parish Priest, Fr. John Lenkaak, OP and the Parish Pastoral Council organized the Christians who began contributing some money through Harambees (generous contributions) for construction of a permanent church. Construction began immediately with the first amount of money contributed. The pace has been slow but in tandem with the inflow of funds which are solely raised by the small number of Christians within the parish. They have been very faithful and committed to this cause without getting tired. The intention of the Parish Council was to complete the building in a span of four years. This has been quite elusive due to unavailability of sufficient funds in time. The building is at an advanced stage although there is still a lot of work to be done which requires a substantial amount of money to compete it. We continue to request for generous contributions from well-wishers to complete the project.
Groups
The Parish has a membership that now numbers about 100 families who constitute Small Christian Communities, Ecclesial Groups, Associations and other groups. The following Ecclesial groups and associations are present in St. Catherine Parish: Pontifical Missionary Childhood (PMC), Youth, Catholic Women Association (CWA), the Choir, the Catholic Justice and Peace Commission (CJPC), Self Help Group, and Welfare Group, etc.
Other committees and councils that assist the Parish priest in running the affairs of the parish include but not limited to the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC), the Finance Council, the Liturgy Committee and the Fundraising Committee.
Mass Schedules at St. Catherine of Siena
Confession is every Second and Fourth Saturday of the Month-At St Martin Kibagare Church
We wish to thank you All most sincerely for your continuous support and collaboration, we appreciate the financial support that facilitates our pastoral work. We pray that God may continue to abundantly bless you and your family.
Yours sincerely in Christ,
Rev.Fr. Emmanuel Mulu,OP
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St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Kitisuru
Announcements for Sunday, November 17th 2024
- Today is the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. We shall have a second collection to support the running of Radio Maria station of the Archdiocese of Nairobi. (Choir).
- We extend our gratitude to all Christians who offered their tithes last Sunday. For those who were unable to do so, you can still present your tithes using the available tithe envelopes or the Parish Pay Bill Number 997866.
- We thank the following groups for their services today: -
- 8.00a.m. Mass: St. Bakhita SCC
- 10.00a.m. Mass: PMC & MYM Groups
- 12.00 noon Mass: CMA Group
- Next Sunday will be The Solemnity of CHRIST THE KING. The following groups will be on duty:
- 8.00a.m. Mass: St. Teresa SCC
- 10.00a.m. Mass: St. Jude SCC
- 12.00 noon Mass: St. Elizabeth SCC
- There will be formation class for the Sacred Heart of Jesus today after the 8.00am Mass at the Basement Room.
- There will be formation class for the C.M.A new members today after the 10.00am Mass at the Basement Room.
- St. Teresa and St. Jude SCCs shall meet today after the 10.00am Mass.
- There will be Teens Mentorship Bootcamp for the youth ages 14 – 25years from Monday, 25th November 2024 to Wednesday, 27th November 2024 here at the Parish from 8.00am – 3.00pm organized by eMentoring Africa and the Parish. Charges are Kshs. 3,000 to cater for Tea, Lunch and Writing materials more information, kindly visit our church notice board.
- St. Catherine of Siena Caritas Self Help Group invites Volunteers to serve in the Management Committee next year 2025. Kindly pick the nomination form at the Church entrance any of the Sundays and return it by Sunday 22 December 2024.
- Marriage Banns: We announce for the second time the intended marriage between Stephen Kahara, son of Asumpta Njeri, and Jacinta Mwende, daughter of Gregory Ndolo and Loise Ndolo. The wedding is scheduled to take place on December 6th, 2024. If anyone knows of any reason why this marriage should not proceed, please contact the Father in Charge.
- Marriage Banns: We announce for the second time the intended marriage between Bruno Opondi Opondi, son of Jared Ouma Opondi and Pamela Aoko Ouma, and Winnie Mogotu Onkundi, daughter of Peter Mogeni Onkundi and Alexina Gesare Mogunde. The wedding is scheduled to take place on December 21st, 2024. If anyone knows of any reason why this marriage should not proceed, please contact the Father in Charge.
- Parish Christmas Carols will take place on 15th December 2024. All Small Christian Communities and Ecclesial groups are requested to prepare.
- We warmly welcome any visitors to our parish today. Please stand or wave to allow us acknowledge and appreciate your presence.
Find these Announcements on our Church Notice Board.
THANK YOU FOR WORSHIPPING WITH US AND FOR YOUR SUPPORT TO OUR CHURCH. HAVE A BLESSED WEEK!
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