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
Sundays:
Monday to Friday: Evening 6.30 pm
Saturdays: Morning 7.30 am
Holidays: 10.00 am
All masses are in English
Confessions are done in between the two masses on Sundays, that is, between 9.00 am and 10.00 am.
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
St. Catherine of Siena Parish Kitisuru- Elected Leaders
PPC Executive
No |
Name |
Designation |
1 |
Pascal Kiragu Mugwe |
Moderator |
2 |
Peter Gicheha Kamau |
Vice Moderator |
3 |
Florence Wanguku Kaira |
Secretary |
4 |
Gilbert Arum |
Vice Secretary |
5 |
Christine Wanjiku Mwangi |
Treasurer |
Small Christian Communities
St. Rose
No |
Name |
Designation |
1 |
George Jasho |
Moderator |
2 |
Betty Montet |
Vice Moderator |
3 |
Esther Gachagua |
Secretary |
4 |
Peter Gicheha |
Vice Secretary |
5 |
Margaret Karuga |
Treasurer |
St. Vincent de Paul
No |
Name |
Designation |
1 |
Pascal Kiragu Mugwe |
Moderator |
2 |
Joan Owaka |
Vice Moderator |
3 |
Florence Kaira |
Secretary |
4 |
Emmanuel Chikati |
Vice Secretary |
5 |
Francis Muteti |
Treasurer |
St. Elizabeth
No |
Name |
Designation |
1 |
David Njoroge Mungai |
Moderator |
2 |
Gilbert Arum |
Vice Moderator |
3 |
Earnest Chacha |
Secretary |
4 |
Joseph Kihonge Karanu |
Vice Secretary |
5 |
Jane Maina |
Treasurer |
St. Jude
No |
Name |
Designation |
1 |
Paul Mathu |
Moderator |
2 |
James Juma |
Vice Moderator |
3 |
Angela Ngacha |
Secretary |
4 |
Yvonne Omondi |
Vice Secretary |
5 |
Kelvin Lota Bony |
Treasurer |
St. Claire
No |
Name |
Designation |
1 |
Chrisitine Mwangi |
Moderator |
2 |
Aurolah Hiuko |
Vice Moderator |
3 |
Edward Leiyan |
Secretary |
4 |
Purity Kajuju |
Vice Secretary |
5 |
Paul Gikonyo |
Treasurer |
St. Teresa
No |
Name |
Designation |
1 |
Thomas Lesaatin |
Moderator |
2 |
Lucy Mwaura |
Vice Moderator |
3 |
Agnes Mwololo |
Secretary |
4 |
Susan Njeri |
Vice Secretary |
5 |
Christine Nyambura |
Treasurer |
Ecclesial Groups
CWA
No |
Name |
Designation |
1 |
Liz Gicheha |
Moderator |
2 |
Jane Maina |
Vice Moderator |
3 |
Sara Ndegwa |
Secretary |
4 |
Margaret Karuga |
Vice Secretary |
5 |
Philomena Karanja |
Treasurer |
Choir
No |
Name |
Designation |
1 |
Samuel Mutunga |
Moderator |
2 |
Lucy Owen |
Vice Moderator |
3 |
Sarah Ndegwa |
Secretary |
4 |
Wanjira Ng’ang’a |
Vice Secretary |
5 |
Bernard Kimani |
Treasurer |
Youth
No |
Name |
Designation |
1 |
Ng’endo Kimani |
Moderator |
2 |
Andrew Munene |
Vice Moderator |
3 |
Prudence Nyambura |
Secretary |
4 |
Ian Ndung’u |
Vice Secretary |
5 |
Mitchelle Kiarie |
Treasurer |
Liturgy
No |
Name |
Designation |
1 |
Joseph Karuga |
Moderator |
2 |
Josephine Monyi |
Vice Moderator |
3 |
Philomena Jasho |
Secretary |
4 |
Jacinta Paul |
Vice Secretary |
5 |
Treasurer |
Welfare
No |
Name |
Designation |
1 |
Boniface Mwangi |
Moderator |
2 |
Leonard Kitili |
Vice Moderator |
3 |
Grace Arum |
Secretary |
4 |
Njeri Kiragu |
Vice Secretary |
5 |
Mary Odhiambo |
Treasurer |
Outstation: St. Martin de Porres-Kibagare
No |
Name |
Designation |
1 |
John Nusu |
Moderator |
2 |
Matthew Onyango |
Vice Moderator |
3 |
Evans Barongo |
Secretary |
4 |
Mildred Bwaci |
Vice Moderator |
5 |
Jacob Amukaka |
Treasurer |
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Announcements for 16th Sunday of the Ordinary Time
21st July 2019
- Next Sunday, 28th July 2019 will be 17th Sunday of the Ordinary Time. The following groups will be on duty:
08.00 am. - St. Claire of Assisi SCC
10.00 am. - Youth
The Lectors will do the readings and the groups on duty will do the ushering and the offertory procession.
- There will be a marriage convention on next Saturday 27th July 2019 at holy family basilica from 8.00am to 1.00pm for married couples. All couples in our parish are invited to participate.
Next Sunday, 28th July 2019 during 2nd Mass there will be commissioning of Development Committee of the parish.
- Church Fundraising
Our July mini harambee will be held on Sunday, 28th July 2019. Our guests of
honor shall be St. Rose SCC. All Christians are kindly requested to prepare to
‘sikindisha’ our guests.
Our annual golf tournament shall be held at Muthaiga Golf Club on 16th August, 2019. Parishioners are asked to come out in large numbers to support this fun and worthy cause to raise funds for the completion of our church.
Parishioners who would like to pledge for a window or a door can do so through the Parish office telephone number 0701699104. Those who have already pledged and would like to make a payment can do so through the parish MPESA paybill number 997866 account number window/door please.
NB/kindly note, the money which was used to put windows and doors were borrowed and it has to be returned.
- Meetings
- Liturgy will have July meeting on Thursday 25th July 2019 at 5.30 p.m. in Father’s house. All liturgy members are requested to attend.
- St. Claire SCC will have their monthly meeting today, 21st July 2019 after the 2nd mass at the Church Basement. All members are requested to attend.
- They also wish to invite the Church members to their barbeque to fundraise for the Church Project on 3rd August 2019 in the house of Mr & Mrs. Migwi.
- St. Therese SCC will also have their monthly meeting today, 21st July 2019 after the second mass in the Banda. All members are welcome.
- Men under the tree shall meet after both masses.
6. SAINTS OF THE WEEK
Date |
Feast/Solemnity |
Monday – 22nd July, 2019 |
Feast of St. Mary Magdalene |
Tuesday – 23rd July, 2019 |
St. Bridget of Sweden, Religious |
Wednesday -24th July, 2019 |
St. Sharbel Makhluf, Priest |
Thursday – 25th July, 2019 |
Feast of St. James, Apostle |
Friday – 26th July, 2019 |
St. Joachim and Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
Saturday – 27thJuly, 2019 |
St. Natalia |
Marriage Bann Announcements 21st July 2019
Marriage Banns: for the second time. We announce marriage between Alfred Murigu Mutahi and Joan Wamaitha Gikonyo. Alfred is son to the late John Mutahi and Virginia Wairimu. Joan is daughter to the late John Njigua Gikonyo and Anastasia Gikonyo. The wedding will take place here at St. Catherine of Siena Parish on 24th August 2019.
Should there be any reason that the above should not wed, do not hesitate to consult the Father in Charge St. Catherine of Siena Parish on or before 27th July 2019.
THANK YOU FOR WORSHIPPING WITH US AND FOR YOUR SUPPORT TO OUR CHURCH. HAVE A BLESSED WEEK