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, 21st May 2023
 

1. We thank the following groups for their services today:-
8.00a.m. Mass: St. Teresa SCC
10.00a.m. Mass Choir/St. Michael
12.00noon Mass: St. Elizabeth SCC

2. Next Sunday will be the Pentecost Sunday. The following groups will be on duty:-
8.00a.m. Mass: St. Jude
10.00a.m. Mass: St. Claire
12.00noon: St. Rose

3. The Father in Charge, on behalf of Deacons Mario and Mariano, is grateful to all of us for the kind gesture extended to the deacons on Sunday 7th May 2023. We indeed bought them nice "shoes" with a contribution that amounted to Ksh 103,470. May God bless you more abundantly.

4. St. Teresa SCC will have their monthly meeting today after the 10. 00a.m Mass outside the adoration chapel.

5. St. Claire will meet next Sunday, 28th May 2023 after the 10.00a.m. Mass outside the adoration chapel.

6. The Parish choir invites Christians who would like to join them to register through their officials.

7. We announce marriage between Sylvester Oluoch and June Cherutich. Sylvester is son to Gregory Okwiri Anyango and Jannifer Anyango. June is daughter to Samson Cherutich and Priscilla Kipchumba from Ngong. The wedding will take place at St. Austin Parish on 24th June 2023. Should there be any reason that the above should not wed, please contact the Father-in-Charge.

8. Consolata School will have interviews for entry to grade 1, 2024 on Saturday, 3rd June 2023 from 8.30a.m., at the school. More details are on the notice board.

9. Saints of the Week:
Date Feast/Solemnity
Monday, 22nd May 2023 St. Rita of Cascia
Wednesday, 24th May 2023 Our Lady, Help of Christians
Thursday, 25th May 2023 St. Bede the Venerable
St. Gregory VII
St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi
Friday, 26th May 2023 St. Philip Neri
Saturday, 27th May 2023 St. Augustine of Canterbury

1. We take this opportunity to welcome any new person visiting our Parish for the first time. (Request them to either stand up or raise their hands and invite the parishioners to welcome them with a warm clap).

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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