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


Livestream

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, 24th September 2023
 

1. We thank the following groups for their services today: -
8.00a.m. Mass: YCA
10.00a.m. Mass: St. Claire
12.00 noon Mass: CMA

2. Next Sunday, 1/10/2023 will be 26th Sunday of the year. The following groups will be on duty: -
8.00a.m. Mass: St. Bakhita
10.00a.m. Mass: St. Jude
12.00 noon Mass: St. Dominic

3. We would like to establish a team that will champion and assist in matters Health and First Aid services at our Parish. If you would like to volunteer in such services especially for those in the medical and health industry and are parishioners, kindly register with the parish office.

4. St. Claire SCC will hold their monthly meeting today after the 10am mass, outside the adoration chapel.

5. All Ecclesial groups will have their monthly meetings next Sunday, 1st October 2023 after the 10.00a.m. Mass.

6. Catechism classes for children have been moved from Saturday to Sunday after the 10.00a.m. Mass. Parents are requested to take note of the changes.

7. For the second time, we announce
marriage between Kevin Mbugua Mwaura and Ciella Bernice Irambona. Kevin is son to John Mwaura Munuku and Naomi Gathoni Muriithi of Nairobi. Ciella is daughter to Macaire Ntacomaze and Philotte Kavukiya of Bujumbura, Burundi. The wedding will take place at Consolata Parish, Nairobi on 7th October 2023. Should there be any reason that the above should not wed, please contact the Father-in-Charge promptly.

8. Saints of the Week:
Date Feast/Solemnity
Tuesday, 26th September 2023 St. Cosmas and Damian
Wednesday, 27th September 2023 St. Vincent de Paul
Thursday, 28th September 2023 St.Wenceslaus
St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions
Friday, 29th September 2023 Sts. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael
Saturday, 30th September 2023 St. Jerome

9. We now welcome any new person visiting our Parish for the first time. You may kindly wave so that we may appreciate you.
 

Find these announcements on our website and on our notice board.
THANK YOU FOR WORSHIPPING WITH US AND FOR YOUR SUPPORT TO OUR CHURCH. HAVE A BLESSED WEEK!



 

 

 

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