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


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Confession is every First and Third Saturday of the Month-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, January 5th 2024

  • Today, we have celebrated the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. During this special occasion, there will be a Second Collection for the 'Holy Childhood Collection’ to support the activities of the Pontifical Missionary Childhood (PMC) around the world. Thank you in advance for your support and participation! The choir to lead us please!

 

  • We express our gratitude to His Grace, Archbishop Philip Anyolo, in absentia, for granting permission to have Confirmations in our parish today. We extend our heartfelt thanks to His Lordship, Bishop George Muthaka of Garissa, for graciously accepting to preside over this special celebration.
  • We also thank in a special way the following groups for their services today: -
  • 8.00a.m. Mass:            CWA
  • 10.00a.m. Mass:          CWA
  • Our Parish-joint choir (including choirs from the parish and the outstation).

 

  • Next Sunday, will be the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. It will also be the Second Sunday of the month and our Tithe Sunday. Kindly let us prepare to present our Tithe. The following groups will be on duty:
  • 8.00a.m. Mass:                       St. Claire SCC
  • 10.00a.m. Mass:                     St. Teresa SCC
  • 12.00 noon Mass:                   St. Rose SCC
  • PPC will have their January 2025 meeting next Sunday after the 10.00a.m. Mass at the Basement Room.

 

  • There will be Mass at St. Dominic Small Christian Community on Wednesday, 8th January 2025 at 7.00pm at Antony & Lucy Kuria’s House.
  • There will be infant baptism on the last Saturday of January 2025. Parents are kindly asked to register at the parish office.

 

  • Catechism classes for Adults will start next Sunday, 12th January 2025 after 10.00am Mass behind the Adoration Chapel. Those who would like to register for these classes are encouraged to do so at the parish office.
  • PMC and Sunday school classes will resume next Sunday, 12th January 2025. Parents are asked to drop their children at Makuti Church before proceeding for the 10am Mass.

 

  • Lady Hope community will have its 11th annual cancer awareness and fundraising Walk on the 25th January 2025, in support of their needy cancer affected families, starting here at our Church. They are appealing for your support and participation. The sale of T-shirts is ongoing. There's more information on the church noticeboard.
  • We now warmly welcome any visitors to our parish today. Please stand or wave to allow us acknowledge and appreciate your presence.

 

THANK YOU FOR WORSHIPPING WITH US AND FOR YOUR SUPPORT TO OUR CHURCH. HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR 2025!

 

 

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