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 SOLEMNITY OF MOST HOLY TRINITY
16th June, 2019
- Next Sunday, 23rd June 2019 will be the Feast of Corpus Christi (The Body of Christ). The following groups will be on duty:
08.00 am. - St. Vincent De Paul SCC
10.00 am. - St Claire SCC
The Lectors will do the readings and the groups on duty will do the ushering and the offertory procession.7
- Sacraments
Marriage preparation classes have begun in the parish. They are held on Saturdays at 9 am beginning yesterday. We urge those interested to register in the parish office.
We wish to remind Christians that the June mini-harambee will be held on 30th
June 2019 as per the earlier shared schedule. The guests of honor will be St.
Elizabeth Small Christian Community. We are all encouraged to prepare to
‘Sindizika’ them.
We continue to invite Parishioners who would like to pledge for a window or a door can do so at the project office after mass. Those who have already pledged and would like to make a payment can do so at the project office after mass or through the parish MPESA paybill number 997866 account number window/door pledge."
- Meetings
- Today, Ladies of St. Catherine of Siena are selling tea with snacks. They invite all Christians to buy in support of the church project kitty.
- St. Theresa SCC will meet today after the 2nd mass in the Banda.
- St. Jude SCC will meet today after the 2nd mass in the basement.
- St. Claire SCC will have their June meeting coming Sunday 23rd June, 2019 after the 2nd mass in the Banda. They welcome new members to join them.
- Self Help Group is notifying all members of the group to deposit their PASSBOOKS with the SHG clerk outside the Church for reconciliation of their records.
- The choir had their formation class last Sunday. Following this formation, the choir will have mass and commissioning next Saturday 22nd June, 2019 at 10 am.
- The CJPC members will be commissioned on Sunday 23rd June, 2019 during the second mass.
- All the church leaders will have a recollection on Saturday 6th July, 2019 from 8 am to 1 pm. Leaders from all ecclesial groups, SCCs and other groups are requested to note this date.
- Men under the tree shall meet after both masses.
6. SAINTS OF THE WEEK
Date |
Feast/Solemnity |
Monday – 17th June, 2019 |
St. Helena |
Tuesday – 18th June, 2019 |
St. George Barbarigo |
Wednesday -19th June, 2019 |
St. Romuald, Abbot |
Thursday – 20th June, 2019 |
Our Lady of Consolata |
Friday – 21st June, 2019 |
St. Aloysius Gozanga, Religious |
Saturday – 22nd June, 2019 |
St. John Fisher, Bishop and Thomas Moore Martyr |
THANK YOU FOR WORSHIPPING WITH US AND FOR YOUR SUPPORT TO OUR CHURCH. HAVE A BLESSED WEEK
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