REGULAR ACTIVITIES
Year B, Cycle 1I :: Vol. 3 No. 3 :: 2nd Sun In Ord Time :: 15th January, 2012
REFLECTION
MASS SCHEDULE:
Sundays: 6:30am & 9:00am
WEEKDAY MASS
Tuesdays: 6:00am
Wednesdays: 6:30pm (Youth Mass)
Thursdays: 6:00am
Fridays: 6:30pm
Saturdays: 6:30am
GROTTO MASS
1st Saturday of Each Month: 6:00pm
CONFESSIONS
Saturdays: 5:00 – 7:00pm
INFANT BAPTISM
1st Saturdays of Each Month: 6:30am
BCC MEETINGS
Mondays: 7:00pm
CHILDREN’S SERVICE
Sundays: 9:00am
HOLY HOUR
Thursdays before the 1st Fridays of every
month: 6:30pm
COMMUNION FOR THE SICK
After First Mass (6:30am) on Sundays
BENEDICTION
Every Sunday: 6:00pm
MARRIAGE
Marriage is arranged with the Parish
Priest 6-months notice before wedding.
CATECHISM CLASSES
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 5:00pm
Saturdays at 8:00am
DIVINE MERCY PRAYERS
Every Friday at 3:00pm
HOUR OF GRACE
Last Sunday of every month: 6:00pm
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Mondays - Fridays: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sundays: After 1st & 2nd masses
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
T
o proclaim the gospel of Jesus
Christ and make disciples of all
kinds of people, responding to
the needs of the people, the sick, the
imprisoned, the poor, the oppressed,
etc.
We accept great commission as
having personal implication for every
Christian disciple..... (Matt. 28: 18-20,
Acts 1: 8, Mk 16: 15)
W
E ARE IN THE SEASON OF
ORDINARY TIME. THIS IS
A TIME of growth. I pray
that we all grow in virtue these weeks
before the Season of Lent. We are
presented with the call of Samuel in
today's first reading. God called the boy
Samuel who for a while had been
serving in the temple. It is worth noting
that God's call to Samuel was a very
personal call. God called him by name,
Samuel! It's so real, so human, so
personalized, that Samuel keeps
thinking that Eli is the one who's calling
him. Eli is someone who knows Samuel,
someone Samuel knows, a close
companion in life. That Samuel was able
to confuse God's voice with Eli's shows
just how personal God's call was. In
calling Samuel, God was offering
Samuel a friendship.
Today, God is reminding us that he is
not only willing to but more
importantly He wants to enter into a
relationship with you. Developing that
friendship is his deepest desire! God
knew Samuel, through and through.
Samuel was serving in the temple. He
slept close to the Ark of the Covenant.
This is how God calls each one of us.
God calls us because He knows us. The
truth of the matter is that God knows us
even better than we know ourselves; as
St Augustine put it He is nearer than my
nearest self. The Catechism expresses
this truth wonderfully. It says: "... at
every time and in every place, God draws
close to man [#1]... God never ceases to draw
man to himself [#27]. So on the one hand
God is always coming close to us, and
on the other hand he is always drawing
us closer to him. We need to respond
positively to the friendship of God. In
the gospel, John the Baptist points to
Jesus and directs his own disciples to
him. Andrew recruits Simon Peter, and
together they seek out Jesus. Jesus, in
turn, recognizes them. He responds to
their questions and invites them to
come and see where he lives.
Do we have the courage to enter this
same mutual recognition with God?
Once we recognize God and God in turn
call us, nothing will ever be the same.
Sometimes we imitate others in our
faith journey; that may be good for a
start but relying on them for our
identity and vocation is not enough. We
need to personally discover who Jesus
is. When you have found Him, Jesus
will have a personal message for you
just as he had a personal message for
Peter.
Peace Be With You
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading: Sam 3:3-10,19, Res. Psalm: Ps 40
Res.: "Here I am, Lord! I come to do your will"
Second Reading: Cor 6:13-15. 17-20 Gospel: Jn 1: 35-42
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2012 THEME
Fr. John K. O. Amoah (Parish Priest): [email protected]
Fr. Bernard Kwasi Kyei (Assistant Parish Priest): [email protected]
“One Family In Christ
Discovering & Nurturing Talents”
Miss Casandra Botchway (Secretary): 024-7157583
Maurice Acquah Amponsem (Technical Assistant): 024-4706539 / 020-8866343
READINGS
FOR THE
WEEK
SAINT OF THE WEEK
Mon16th
Sm 15:16-23,Ps 50, Mk 2:18-22
Tue 17th St. Anthony, Abbot
Sm 16:1-13, Ps 89, Mk 2:23-28
Wed 18th Sm 17:32-33. 37. 4051, Ps 144, Mk 3:1-6
Thu 19th
Sm 18:6-9; 9:1-7, Ps 56, Mk 3:712
Fri 20th Blsd Cyprian Michael
Phil 2:1-1, Matt 13:31.44-45
Sat 21st St. Agnes
Sm 1:1-4.11-12. 17.19.23-27, Ps
80, Mk 3:20-21
Sun 22nd 3rd Sun in Ord. Time
Jonah 3:1-5. 10, Ps 25, Cor 7:2931, Mk 1-14-20
St. Paul the Hermit
feast day: January 15
Paul was reportedly born in Egypt, where he was orphaned
by age 15. He was also a learned and devout young man.
During the persecution of Decius in Egypt in the year 250,
Paul was forced to hide in the home of a friend. Fearing a
brother-in-law would betray him, he fled in a cave in the
desert. His plan was to return once the persecution ended,
but the sweetness of solitude and heavenly contemplation
convinced him to stay.
He went on to live in that cave for the next 90 years. A
nearby spring gave him drink, a palm tree furnished him
clothing and nourishment. After 21 years of solitude a bird
began bringing him half of a loaf of bread each day.
Without knowing what was happening in the world, Paul prayed that
the world would become a better place.
Thought to have been about 112 when he died, Paul is known as the "First Hermit." His feast day
is celebrated in the East; he is also commemorated in the Coptic and Armenian rites of the Mass.
Christian Puzzle
Christian Humour
The Story of Moses
A little boy went to church with his grandma. He went into
Sunday school with the other kids. After church he rejoined his
grandma, who asked what he had learned that day.
"Well there was this guy named Moses," the boy started, "and he
was running from this mean pharaoh. Moses & his army came
to the Red Sea, but pharaoh was closing in, so Moses had his
engineers build a bridge real quick & they got in their tanks &
went across it.
They got to the other side & when pharaoh's army was still on it
they called in an air strike!!"
“I don't think that's the story you were told," the grandma said.
"You're right grandma, but if I told you the story they told us
you wouldn't believe it either."
Christian toons
JOIN US FOR DIVINE MERCY PRAYER
AT 3: 00PM ON FRIDAYS IN THE
ADORATION CHAPEL
The pure soul is a beautiful rose, and the Three Divine Persons descend from Heaven to inhale its fragrance.
-- St. John Vianney
YOU & YOUR HEALTH
HEALTH BENEFITS OF APPLE
Lung Cancer Prevention
According to a study of 10,000 people, those who ate
the most apples had a 50 percent lower risk of
developing lung cancer. Researchers believe this is due
to the high levels of the flavonoids quercetin and
naringin in apples.
Diabetes Management
The pectin in apples supplies galacturonic acid to the
body which lowers the body's need for insulin and may
help in the management of diabetes.
Weight Loss
A Brazilian study found that women who ate three
apples or pears per day lost more weight while dieting
than women who did not eat fruit while dieting.
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PARISH BILLBOARD
ŸWe are all encouraged to contribute in cash or kind for the
production of the Parish Bulletin. We also encourage
you to patronize our advertizers.
ŸDues are paid to Secretary at her office: Adults and
workers GH 6 for the year, University, Senior and Junior
High students GH 3 and children GH 2 for the year.
ŸStandard Newspaper: Subscribe to the Standard today
CONTACT:
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Community 1 Shopping Centre
opp. The Shell Filling Station or SK 834, Sakumono, Tema
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Mob. 024.4251 693 / 026.4251693 / 027.2807549
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DUFIE FARMS
Eggs
and buy more for friends.
Dressed Chicken
ŸMass Etiquette:
Leaving The Church: The final part of Mass is singing a
closing hymn. Leaving before the hymn ends is
inappropriate. Genuflect toward the tabernacle before
leaving your seat or aisle. Please leave the church quietly
and make way for the Eucharistic Ministers carrying the
Holy Communion for the sick.
ŸPlease don't Litter the Church compound, let us keep it
clean and sacred for the Lord.
ŸKneelers: Please desist from resting your shoes on the
kneeler. Kindly pull them gently when kneeling.
ŸMarriage: All those who would want to get married
should please contact the Parish Priest, Fr. John Amoah
at least six months before the anticipated date of the
wedding to make the necessary arrangements and
preparation for the wedding.
Pass the outlet at Mankoadze for fresh eggs.
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If we say less than we should, it is easy to add. But having said too much, it is hard to take it away.
-- St. Francis de Sales
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Announcements
Bulletin Sponsors:
Mrs. Ursula Ata- Caesar
May the Peace of Love and Mercy
remain in you and your family
PPC Members
May the Everlasting Love of the
Lord be upon you
Mrs. Francisca Asirifi
May the Good Lord bless the works
of your hands
Mrs. Sarah Ossom
May the Good Lord bless and
protect your family.
Mrs. Theresah Yaabah Erzuah
May the Lord grant you good
health and long life
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May the Good Lord in His love and
mercy guide and protect you.
Madam Vincentia Aborah
May Jesus the Good Shepherd be
your guide and protection.
Madam Grace Obeng
We ask for God's Strength and
Grace for you and your entire
family
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We Pray for God’s blessing &
protection on her & on her family
Parish Book Store
Now Available are:
Ÿ Good News Bible in two
different sizes
Ÿ The St. Anthony Treasury
MEETINGS
The Senior Marshallans will meet after the 1st mass.
Akan Society will meet after the 2nd mass
Christian Mothers will meet after both masses
St. Theresa society will meet on Tuesday @ 5:30pm
Members of BCC cell 9 are reminded of their meeting tomorrow at 7pm. New members are
welcomed.
Ÿ CASU will meet today @ 4pm.
Ÿ CYO will meet today 4:00pm oth old and new members are welcome.
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INFORMATION:
Ÿ The Priests will visit BCC cells 22 & 23 tomorrow @ 7pm
Ÿ THE MISSAL LEAFLETS MUST NOT BE TAKEN AWAY
Ÿ The Credit Union will have its AGM today after the 2nd Mass at the Parish Hall.
Ÿ The Parish Calendar is on sale @ GH¢ 5.00 Please do well to buy some for the Home for the
office and for friends.
Ÿ Parishioners are to bring their Passport photo with their names written at the back for the
database to the Secretary.
Ÿ Societies who have not presented the Thanksgiving Receipt Books should hand them over to
the Parish Secretary.
Ÿ All parishioners who made pledges during the Annual thanksgiving are kindly asked to redeem
them.
Ÿ Catholic Institute of Business Technology (CIBT) invites you to pursue a degree
programme in an Academic friendly environment. Admission is in progress. Those interested
may apply or call 0243713982, 0244973202 and 0242118280.
THIS WEEK
Ÿ Fri 20th
Ÿ Fri 20th
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UPCOMING EVENT
Sun 22nd - Sun 29th
Wed 25
Sun 29
Sun 29 - Sun 5th Feb
Sat 3rd March
Ÿ Let Us pray with St. Anthony
Ÿ Good News Bible Covers
Ÿ Children's Bible ( Different
types)
Ÿ Different types of Rosaries
Ÿ Mary Statues (Different
sizes)
6:00am
6:00pm
Education Week
Conversion of St. Paul
6.30pm
Hour of Grace/Healing
6.00pm
Children's Week
The Parish is embarking on its annual Pilgrimage to Agbenoxoe
on Sat 3rd March. The fare is GH¢25.00 per person. Parishioners
are encouraged to start registering and paying with their societal
leaders or with the Parish Secretary.
MARRIAGE BANNS
1st Time:
Daniel Sackey & Joyce Gyapong
3rd Time:
Frank Sekyere Boakye & Helen Fosuhemaa Wiafe
3rd Time:
Alex Brenya & Hagar Abakah Turkson
FUNERAL
Ÿ We Regret To Announce The Death Of Mrs. Juliana Ofeibea Date Tetteh on 2nd January.
Ÿ Different types of crucifix
Ÿ Pieta Statue
Ÿ The Jerusalem Bible
Ÿ The RSV Bible with
Deutrocanonical Books
Ÿ The Catholic Diary and
Directory
Ÿ A shorter Morning and
Evening Prayer Book
Ÿ Divine Office
Morning Mass
Deanery candlelight
Procession near the Meridian Hotel
Funeral is from the 4th to 5th of February, 2012. All Parishioners are invited to mourn
with them.
Ÿ The family of the late Mr. James Hasford Mensah will have the family gathering today
at Rasta Bazaar near Mangoase Bar. All parishioners are invited.
APPRECIATION
The Salifu family wishes to express their profound gratitude to the Parish Priest, his Associate
and to all parishioners who in diverse ways supported during the Diaconate ordination of their
son, Rev. Emmanuel Salifu. May God richly bless you all.
PARISH DUTIES:
C.Y.O will handle the cleaning of the Church and compound, the bidding prayers and the
presentation of the offertory gifts @ the 1st mass and @ the 2nd mass, EWE UNION will handle the
bidding prayers and the presentation of the offertory gifts.
YOUR COMMENTS ON THE NEWSLETTER & WEBSITE MEAN A LOT TO US. WRITE TO US:
The Parish Secretary or [email protected] / [email protected]