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 10th 2024
- Today is the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. It is also our Tithing Sunday. I invite all to stand for Blessings and presentation of the tithes. (Choir).
- We thank the following groups for their services today: -
- 8.00a.m. Mass: St. Rose SCC
- 10.00a.m. Mass: St. Dominic SCC
- 12.00 noon Mass: St. Vincent de Paul SCC
- Next Sunday will be the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. We shall have a Second Collection to support the running of Radio Maria of the Archdiocese of Nairobi. The following groups will be on duty:
- 8.00a.m. Mass: St. Bakhita SCC
- 10.00a.m. Mass: PMC & MYM Groups
- 12.00 noon Mass: CMA Group
- The PPC shall meet today at the Basement room after the 10.00a.m. Mass.
- There will be Mass at St. Dominic Small Christian Community on Wednesday, 13th November 2024 at 7.00pm at Patrick & Josephine Mweki’s House, Kitisuru Spring.
- Marriage Banns: We announce for the first 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 first 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.
- We are pleased to announce that the candidates for the Sacrament of Confirmation will be confirmed on Sunday, January 5th, 2025. We encourage all candidates to continue preparing prayerfully and diligently for this important step in their faith journey. Let us keep them in our prayers as they draw closer to this special day.
- 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!
- As Announced last Sunday, The Pauline Sisters will have a variety of items for sale, including Bibles, books on prayer and marriage, and a selection of children's and youth books, among others. Kindly purpose to buy some. I call one of them to tell more about their visits.
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