We are pleased to present the list of the elected Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) after the elections that were conducted at Sts. John and Sylvia Church on 26th March 2023. The elections were facilitated by the CJPD team.
The PPC is a leadership group chaired by an elected laity through which the priest in charge and parishoners work together as co-responsible partners in furthering the mission of Christ in the Parish.
The functions of the PPC include:
1. To assist the priest in charge in church administration and also enhancing communication from different levels of the church.
2. To assist the church apostolic work in evangelisation, catechesis, charity and social work.
3. To formulate pastoral and development plans and systems for the church
Congratulations to all the elected leaders and we pray that the good Lord may give you strength and hold your hands as you serve our Parish and our community.
Just like David was taken from the sheepfold to servanthood, like Moses (Ex. 3:1) he did his work with an upright heart and a skillful hand (Psalms 78:72).
May the words in the book of Isaiah 41:10 be your mantra and give you strength as you take up the leadership responsibility in our Parish, “Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous hand.
We sincerely thank all parishioners for the generous support and donations we gave to Deacon Lawson. Deacon Lawson expresses his sincere gratitude for your love, support, and prayers. May God bless you immensely.
This Saturday, 6th May, our Parish will host the Joint CWA and CMA Mass for all Parishes in our Deanery of Kajiado from 10am. All parishioners are invited to attend this Holy mass. Therefore, there will be NO MORNING MASS at 6.30am.
All elected leaders of Jumuiyas, Church Groups and Committees are invited to the Induction Session this Sunday immediately after second Mass here in Church. This is a very important session and all leaders are expected to attend. Please, bring a notebook and a pen.
Today in the Catholic Church, we celebrate Good Shepherd Sunday, a special day to thank God for the vocations to priesthood and religious life, and to also pray for more young men and women to choose to serve God as priests, brothers and sisters. We are requested to do a second collection, which will be sent to Rome to assist the Pope in the promotion of vocations.
All the Jumuiyas and parishioners in general are requested to return tetrapacks with the amount they managed to set aside during the Lenten season. CJPD members will be receiving the tetrapacks after Mass. Those who did not get tetrapacks can send the amount directly to the church Paybill 4042525, Account No: “LENTEN”
We sincerely thank Deacon Lawson for his stay and service in our Parish. In many ways, he was a blessing to many. We pray for him, that he may have a successful ordination to priesthood, and that God may bless his priestly ministry.
Next week on Saturday, 6th May, our Parish will host the Joint CWA and CMA Mass for all Parishes in our Deanery of Kajiado. The Mass will be open for all Parishioners, and not just for those who belong to the CWA and CMA. Let’s purpose to attend this important Mass.
There will be an Induction Session for all elected leaders of Jumuiyas, Church Groups, Committees and Church Council on Sunday 7th May 2023 after Second Mass. All leaders are requested to begin planning to be available for this important exercise.
Josil Ushindi Group, a Church support group bringing together all single ladies and gentlemen, widows and widowers, will be having their meeting today after the second Mass at the Church balcony upstairs. Those already registered, and those who wish to join this important support group are invited for this brief meeting.
CJPD will conduct Parish elections for Choir and PMC (Patrons & Matrons for Youth & Children) next Sunday, 30th Apr. The elected leaders from Kimalat, Enkasiti and Matali outstations are requested to attend the second Mass at Sts. John & Sylvia Acacia and participate in the elections after the second Mass.
All the Jumuiyas and parishioners in general are requested to return tetrapacks with the amount they managed to set aside during the Lenten season. CJPD members will start receiving them next Sunday after Mass. Those who did not get tetrapacks can send the amount directly to the church Paybill 4042525, Account No: “LENTEN”
On Sunday 23rd April, Sts. John and Sylvia Parish bid farewell to our beloved Deacon Lawson who will be proceeding back to his home in Togo after one year of service in our Parish for his ordination to priesthood.
Thank you to all the SCC groups, church groups, church leadership/ executive and our parish priest Father Ben Asuka for the great farewell that was accorded to the Deacon during the first and second masses.
Thank you for the prayers, the words of encouragement and the gifts presented to our Deacon during the farewell event.
As the word of God says, “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
We thank Deacon Lawson for his dedication and service in our Parish and wish him all the best in his new chapter as an ordained priest.
We pray for continued blessings and favour from the Lord for our Deacon and wish him a safe journey back home and as the French say, “Bon Voyage”.
On 16 April, CJPD elections were conducted at Acacia church with Prof. Kyalo and Phoebe as our returning officers.
The elected officials are as follows:
▫️ Chairperson: Ignatius Simiyu
▫️Vice Chair: Joseph Odipo
▫️ Secretary: Agnes Njumwah
▫️ Vice-Secretary: Barry Ochieng
▫️ Treasurer: Brantina Boke
▫️St. Vincent De Paul (Organizing Secretary): Francisca Nduku
