Readings: next Sunday, 1 st January 2017 – Mary, Mother of God NUMBERS 6:22-27 GALATIANS 4:4-7 LUKE 2:16-21 Monday, 26 th December: 09.00: MASS St Stephen, Feast READERS: MR MWEEMBA MAPONDO (EN), (MR F. LUSHIBASHI). CHOIR: C/KING SCC DUTY: ALTAR BOYS & ST STEPHEN (SENIOR) SERVERS; CHOIR: YOUTH CHOIR ————————————————————————————————— Tuesday, 27 th December: 17.00: MASS St John Evangelist, Feast READERS: MRS FELISTUS PHIRI (NY), (GEN. H. PHIRI). CHOIR: ST MARTIN SCC ————————————————————————————————— Wednesday, 28 th Dec.: 17.00: MASS Holy Innocents, Feast READERS: MR LUSHIBASHI FRANCIS (EN), (MR M. MPEMBA). CHOIR: ST ANTHONY SCC ————————————————————————————————— Thursday, 29 th December: 17.00: MASS ————————————————————————————————— Friday, 30 th December: 18.00: MASS Holy Family Feast READERS: MRS MALAMA NTWANGA (EN), GEN HARRISON PHIRI (NY) (MRS M. SHOKO). ————————————————————————————————— Saturday, 31 st December: 08.30: MASS 10.00: Thanksgiving Mass for the Family of Mr & Mrs Arch- angel D. Tembo (ST FRANCIS SCC) SUNDAY, 1 st January: Mary - Mother of God READERS: MR/MRS BEN & MARY SHOKO, (MR/MRS ARCHANGEL & THANDIWE TEMBO). Duty: ST AUGUSTINE SCC CHOIR: ST MARY SCC ————————————————————————————————— Monday, 2 nd January: 09.00: MASS Public Holiday St Anna Organisation “Head scarfing” Ceremony SINGING/PETITIONS/READER: CHRIST THE KING SCC ————————————————————————————————— Tuesday, 3 rd January: 17.00: MASS The Holy Name of Jesus SINGING/PETITIONS/READER: ST ANTHONY SCC ————————————————————————————————— Wed., 4 th January.: 16.00 - ADORATION & BENEDICTION (FOR FAMILIES); 17.00: MASS SINGING/PETITIONS/READER: ST AUGUSTINE SCC ————————————————————————————————— Thursday, 5 th January: 16.00 - ADORATION & BENEDICTION (FOR VOCATIONS); 17.00: MASS SINGING/PETITIONS/READER: ST BAKHITA SCC ————————————————————————————————— Friday, 6 th January: 16.00 - ADORATION & BENEDICTION (PLEA TO SACRED HEART OF JE- SUS); 17.00: MASS SINGING/PETITIONS/READER: ST FRANCIS SCC ————————————————————————————————— Saturday, 7 th January: 08.30: MASS 16:30: ADORATION/BENEDICTION: ST BAKHITA SCC ————————————————————————————————— SUNDAY, 8 th January: Duty: ST BAKHITA SCC & HOLY CHILDHOOD Epiphany Sunday ENGLISH: READERS: MR LAWRENCE BWALYA, MRS CHRISTINE MWANGE (MR O. LUKONGA). CHOIR: HOLY CHILDHOOD CHOIR NYANJA: READERS: MRS STELLA CHIBWE, MRS CATHERINE MPUNDU (MRS T. TEMBO). CHOIR: HOLY CHILDHOOD CHOIR ————————————————————————————————— Sunday Masses: 07:30 (in English) 09:30 (in Nyanja) (Confession - before each Mass) Children’s Mass: 15:00 (3 rd Sunday of Month) Weekday Masses: Tuesday - Friday: 17:00hrs Saturday: Mass: 08:30 (+ catechism classes) Adoraon/Benedicon: 16:30-17:30(confession) New Year Vigil 19:00: ADORATION / CONFESSIONS 20:00: MASS; CHOIR: ST BAKHITA SCC READERS: MS EDITH MWANZA (BE), MR MICHAEL MPEMBA (EN) (MRS T. TEMBO). Launch of the 2017 One MASS: 08.00 CHRIST THE REDEEMER MAKENI PARISH P.O. Box 38117, Lusaka Parish Website: www.makeniparish.com Email: [email protected]Parish Weekly Newsletter. Sunday, 25 th December 2016 1.00 Kwacha The Family That Prays Together, Stays Together Volume 10 # 52(499) Readings: Christmas Day, Sunday 1 ST READING: ISAIAH 52:7-10: All the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God RESPONSORIAL PSALM 97: ALL THE ENDS OF THE EARTH HAVE SEEN THE SALVATION OF OUR GOD 2 ND READING: HEBREWS 1:1-6: God has spoken to us through his Son GOSPEL: JOHN 1:1-18: The Word was made flesh, and lived among us HOLY CHILDHOOD MEETINGS - EVERY SUNDAY AT 14:00HRS CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM: ZAMBIA CONFERENCE OF CATHO- LIC BISHOPS’ COMMUNICATIONS SECRETARY 23 rd DECEMBER, 2016 To all Christians and people of God in Zambia, Merry Christmas! We celebrate at Christmas the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. This is the time when we celebrate God’s love which God the Father showed us by sending his son “to become the perfect sacrifice for sin” (Romans 8:3). God manifested concretely his love for humanity when he sent his son who became ‘Immanuel’ – God with us. Jesus was born like us yet he remained God as Scripture attests to this: “…born not of blood, or of the will of the flesh, or of the will of man, but God; the Word became flesh, he lived among us and we saw his glory;” (John 1:13-14). Jesus lived like us, though without sin. He experienced our hu- man nature. This demonstrates that God is able to love us despite our human frailty. He has glorified our humanity by becoming like one of us. Christmas becomes such a time when we recall that moment in history when the incarnation took place. It is the time for us to celebrate, to rejoice be- cause it marks the end of our journey of slavery to sin and the dawn of a new day of salvation. We human beings have always been striving for self-preservation and progression. From the time humanity failed, we have looked up to God for help and grace. And God who never fails always comes to help us. The angel’s Christmas message to the shepherds: “Do not be afraid. Look, I bring you news of great joy, a joy to be shared by the whole people. Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:11), is also our mes- sage. It is the message of peace and life-giving. It is also the message of hope. Part One (To be continued next week) today’s Reflection / Inspiration SEASONAL GREETINGS The Communications Team wishes its es- teemed readers of the Parish Newsletter a Hap- py Christmas and Prosperous New Year. The team also wishes to advice all parishioners that Christmas is the time to celebrate the Birth of our Saviour Jesus Christ. It is also the time of giving, reunion, building relationship and shar- ing. You are all advised to spend wisely during the festive season as schools will be opening soon. The team also wishes to truthfully thank you all, especially readers of our Parish Newsletter for your support during the previous years and we look forward to receiving your con- tinued support in the New Year (2017) and subsequent years. Enjoy the festivities and have a blessed 2017. By Communications Team
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Readings: next Sunday, 1st January 2017 – Mary, Mother of God NUMBERS 6:22-27 GALATIANS 4:4-7 LUKE 2:16-21
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Readings: Christmas Day, Sunday 1ST READING: ISAIAH 52:7-10: All the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God RESPONSORIAL PSALM 97: ALL THE ENDS OF THE EARTH HAVE SEEN THE SALVATION OF OUR GOD 2ND READING: HEBREWS 1:1-6: God has spoken to us through his Son GOSPEL: JOHN 1:1-18: The Word was made flesh, and lived among us
HOLY CHILDHOOD MEETINGS - EVERY SUNDAY AT 14:00HRS
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM: ZAMBIA CONFERENCE OF CATHO-LIC BISHOPS’ COMMUNICATIONS
SECRETARY 23rd DECEMBER, 2016
To all Christians and people of God in Zambia, Merry Christmas!
We celebrate at Christmas the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. This is the time when we celebrate God’s love which God the Father showed us by sending his son “to become the perfect sacrifice for sin” (Romans 8:3).
God manifested concretely his love for humanity when he sent his son who became ‘Immanuel’ – God with us. Jesus was born like us yet he remained God as Scripture attests to this: “…born not of blood, or of the will of the flesh, or of the will of man, but God; the Word became flesh, he lived among us and we saw his glory;” (John 1:13-14). Jesus lived like us, though without sin. He experienced our hu-
man nature. This demonstrates that God is able to love us despite our human frailty. He has glorified our humanity by becoming like one of us.
Christmas becomes such a time when we recall that moment in history when the incarnation took place. It is the time for us to celebrate, to rejoice be-cause it marks the end of our journey of slavery to sin and the dawn of a new day of salvation.
We human beings have always been striving for self-preservation and
progression. From the time humanity failed, we have looked up to God for help and grace. And God who never fails always comes to help us.
The angel’s Christmas message to the shepherds: “Do not be afraid. Look, I bring you news of great joy, a joy to be shared by the whole people. Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:11), is also our mes-sage. It is the message of peace and life-giving. It is also the message of hope.
Part One (To be continued next week)
today’s Reflection / Inspiration
SEASONAL GREETINGS The Communications Team wishes its es-
teemed readers of the Parish Newsletter a Hap-py Christmas and Prosperous New Year. The team also wishes to advice all parishioners that Christmas is the time to celebrate the Birth of our Saviour Jesus Christ. It is also the time of giving, reunion, building relationship and shar-ing. You are all advised to
spend wisely during the festive season as schools will be opening soon.
The team also wishes to truthfully thank you all, especially readers of our Parish Newsletter
for your support during the previous years and we look forward to receiving your con-tinued support in the New Year (2017) and subsequent years. Enjoy the festivities and have a blessed 2017.
of new members is still ongoing. Our Deanery (St. Matthias the Apostle) has organized the train-ing workshop which will resume after the festive period, dates will be an-nounced. Don’t miss this opportunity to be-come a Commissioned member of the Catholic Commission for Justice & Peace. Interested Parishioners & Leaders of all SCCs, especially those around John Paul II, are requested to register with the Parish Coordinator on 955852017/0977855720.
Remember, “JESUS SAID: BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS FOR THEY SHALL BE CALLED SONS OF GOD” (Matthew 5:9)
YOUTH COUNCIL CORNER
Youth Parish Council Exec-utive Meeting. Sunday, 8th January 2017 after English Mass.
The only way to do great work is to love what you do. STEVE JOBS
For other arrangements call the Priests Parish House/Office: (+26) 0 211 273 048 Parish Priest: (+26) 0 976 447 000 Assistant Priest: (+26) 0 977 570 595
Church Council Executive Office (Room No. 14) Saturday: 10.00-12.30 & 14.00-16.00 Sunday: 10.00-12.30
Home Based Care Office - Monday - Friday: 8.00-15.00 SR. AQUILINA PARAFFIN serves in the HBC: tel. number: (+26) 0 976 445 182
Invitation to the 125 Years of Catholic
Faith in Zambia The Pastoral Office of ADL wishes to
inform ALL THE FAITHFUL that the launch of the 125 Years of Catholic Faith in Zam-bia will take place on Saturday, 7th Janu-ary 2017 at Kasisi Mission. The Eucha-ristic Celebration will start at 09.00hrs.
Therefore, all Parishes are to send the Par-ish Council Executive and Parish Pastoral Team members.
Rev. Fr Thomas Banda, ADL Pastoral Coordinator
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Children’s Party. Sunday, 8th Jan-uary 2017. As usual, the Parish asks the SCCs/Groups to provide for the Children’s Party (according to the list). Let us be ready for the Annual Feast for our Children.
MARRIAGE BANNS Second Announcement: PATRICK KALIMUKWA NALUMINO son of Michael Nalumi-no and Maureen Masialeti wishes to bless the marriage with GLORIA MWAPE daughter of Holy Mwape and Esther Sakala, Both of John Laing, St Bakhita SCC.
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Second Announcement: CLIFORD TILIKA son of Lawrence Tilika and Loveness Madala wish-es to bless the marriage with EVELINA NJOBVU daughter of Simon Njobvu and the late Rachel Tembo, Both of John Laing, St Bakhita SCC.
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Any objections to the above marriage should be reported to the Parish Priest immediately.
Liturgical Assignment 2017
In connection with the Letter from the Pastoral Office of the Archdiocese of Lusaka, dated 1st De-cember 2016: ‘PROPOSED ACTIVITIES TO BE DONE CELEBRATE THE “YEAR OF THE FAMILY”’, the Parish Liturgical Committee came out with the number of suggestions:
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REMINDERS: Prayers before Sunday Masses
It has been noticed, that some of the Groups on Duty do not perform this simple spiritual duty. The Liturgical Committee reminds that it is for the spiritu-al growth of those who come to celebrate.
Ushering during the Masses (Peace and Order)
The Groups on duty must take seriously the as-signed duties, as the prayers before Mass are to prepare our hearts for the spiritual food served dur-ing the Holt Mass: the Table of the Word of God, and the Table of the Holy Eucharist.
The same applies to the control of the parishion-ers’ movements during the important parts of the Mass (including both adults and children), especially during the Consecration.
Number of times we experienced at our parish, that Holy Communion has been received by people not prepared for it - a group on duty must control and eventually stop such people from receiving the Holy Communion.
Singing during the Mass The Liturgical Committee wishes to remind the
Choirs about the importance of the SILENCE in the Liturgy. It refers especially to the pause of silence before the Act of Penance, after homily (preaching), as well as before the Holy Communion (NB. The choir Members are the first to receiving of the Holy Communion).
We would like to remind that Mass is not about singing; singing is to assist the order of Mass.
All the Choirs are to prepare the “singing pro-gramme” and present it to the Priests by Saturday preceding the Sunday, on which the choir is to lead in singing. NB. The Priests have the right to make a changes (e.g. replace a penance song on the occa-sion of the blessing of the water at the beginning of Mass).
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NEW ASSIGNMENTS: Daily Liturgical Duties
It has been noticed, that the Lay Groups/Movements, which have their meetings during the weekdays (14.00-17.00) do not perform their duties
sufficiently (e.g. readings, petitions, singing etc.) and late coming for Mass - even the distance from each shelter is not too big… Therefore, it has been decid-ed, that starting from Monday, 2nd January 2016, the Weekday Masses duties will be assigned to the SCCs (singing, reading, petitions). Please, see the last page of this Newsletter. The Groups/Movements will be responsible to lead the prayers before Week-days Masses (e.g. 15 minutes before Masses) - to avoid the late coming for Masses, as well as deeper preparation for the celebration of the Mass.
Sunday Offertory It has been noticed, that some of the Lay Groups/
Movements/Councils introduced the Sunday Offerto-ry by the Group’s Members, but it has been abound-ed as time went on…
Therefore, it has been decided, that the Groups/Movements/Councils will be assigned to particular Sundays in a month to make their offertory (apart from SCC on duty):
The above-mentioned suggestions/decisions have been discussed at the Parish Leadership Level (e.g. on Friday, 16th Dec. 2016 the Parish Chairper-son, the two Priests and the Liturgical Committee Chairperson). All the New Assignments to be imple-mented from the beginning of the New Year 2017.
Please, refer to the copy of the above-mentioned letter ‘PROPOSED ACTIVITIES TO BE DONE CELEBRATE THE “YEAR OF THE FAMILY”’, which has been given to all the SCCs and Councils - the letter must be discussed during the SCC Meeting (8 January 2017).
