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, 26th March 2023
 

1. Yesterday we had five infant baptisms at the parish. We congratulate the parents and the God parents for their commitment. We also encourage Christians to embrace sacramental life of the Church.

2. Today, like in all other Sundays during lent, we have a special collection for Lenten Campaign (the choir is welcome to lead us).

3. Today is the Fifth Sunday of Lent. We thank the following groups for their services: -
8.00a.m. Mass - St. Claire SCC
●  10.00a.m. Mass - MYM
●  12.00noon Mass - St. Rose SCC

4. Next Sunday will be Palm Sunday. CWA will animate all our three masses. Palm Sunday procession will start outside the Church for the three masses.

5. St. Vincent SCC will animate the Way of the Cross on Friday, 31st March 2023 from 5:30PM. All are welcome!

6. St. Claire SCC will meet today after the 10.00a.m. Mass outside the Adoration Chapel.

7. All Ecclessial Groups will have their monthly meetings next Sunday, 2nd April 2023 after the 10.00a.m Mass. CWA & CMA shall conduct their elections.

8. Parish Choir Elections will be conducted today at the Makuti Church after the 10.00a.m. Mass.

9. Lectors and Cantors Elections will be conducted on Saturday, 1st April 2023 at 11.00a.m.

10. 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)

11. As part of the Lenten Campaign, CJPD have a representative who will briefly speak to us about "ECOLOGICAL EDUCATION". Welcome!
 


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
 



Kanisa Katoliki La Mt. katerina wa Siena, Kitisuru
Matangazo ya Jumapili, Machi, 26 2023
 


1. Jana tulikuwa na ubatizo wa watoto watano wachanga. Tunawapongeza wazazi na somo wao kwa uwajibikaji. Tunatumia fursa hii kuwahimiza waumini kuzingatia sakramenti.

2. Ni kipindi cha Kwaresma, na kama ilivyo ada kila Jumapili ya kipindi hiki, tuna sadaka maalum ya kampeni ya kwaresma. (Tunawaomba wanakwaya kuongoza wimbo wa matoleo).

3. Leo ni Jumapili ya tano ya Kwaresma. Tunayashukuru makundi yafuatayo kwa huduma yao: -
Misa ya Saa 2 Asubuhi: - Jumuia ya Mt. Claire
Misa ya Saa 4 Asubuhi: -  Vijana wa MYM
Misa ya Saa 6 Adhuhuri: - Jumuia ya Mt. Rose

4. Jumapili ijayo itakuwa ya matawi. Chama cha wanawake CWA kitahudumu katika misa zote. Maandamano ya matawi yataanza nje ya kanisa katika ibada zote.

5. Jumuia ya Mt. Vincent SCC itaongoza njia ya msalaba Ijumaa ijayo Machi, 31, 2023 kuanzia saa 11 unusu jioni. Nyote mmealikwa!

6. Jumuia ya Mt. Claire inakutana leo tangu baada ya misa ya saa nne asubuhi nje ya kanisa la kuabudia yaani Adoration Chapel.

7. Makundi yote ya Eklesia yatafanya mikutano ya kila mwezi Jumapili ijayo, Aprili 2, 2023 baada ya misa ya saa 4 asubuhi. Vyama vya CWA na CMA vitafanya uchaguzi wa viongozi.

8. Uchaguzi wa Viongozi wa Kwaya ya Parokia unafanywa leo katika ukumbi wa Makuti, baada ya misa ya saa nne asubuhi.

1. Uchaguzi wa viongozi wa Lekta na Kanta yaani wasomaji wa masomo ya ibada utafanywa Jumamosi Aprili Mosi, 2023 saa tano mchana.

9. Na sasa ni fursa ya kumkaribisha muumini yeyote anayeshiriki katika ibada ya hapa kwetu kwa mara ya kwanza. (Muombe kusimama au kuinua mkono alipo, na wakristo wamkaribishe kwa makofi ).

10. Kama sehemu ya kampeni ya kwaresma, tunamwalika mwakilishi wa Tume ya Haki na Amani CJPD kuzungumzia kifupi, kuhusu "ekolojia ya elimu".

Unaweza kupata matangazo haya katika tovuti yetu na ubao wa matangazo.
 

ASANTE KWA KUABUDU NASI NA KULISAIDIA KANISA LETU. TWAKUTAKIA WIKI YENYE
BARAKA TELE





 

 

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