YOUTH CORNER

1. WORKSHOP ON COMMITMENT FOR ALL THE YOUTH: - Today, 8th February, 14.00 - Christ the Redeemer

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2. Sunday, 15th February, 14.00 - PARISH DEBATE FOR ALL THE YOUTH: Venue: St Joseph Hall, Makeni.

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3. Saturday, 21st February, SOUTH DEANERY DEBATE

FOR ALL THE YOUTH: Venue: Regiment Parish. ———————————————————————————————

4. GRATIRUDE: The Parish Youth Council would like to thank all the Patrons and Matrons of SCCs and Youth Groups, who attended the Parish Meeting for them organised by the Parish last Sunday. We humbly request all other SCCs and Groups to submit the names of their Patrons and Matrons to Parish Priest + support of 50.oo K only (minimum).

MEDICAL SERVICES BY DOCTORS

WEDNESDAY, 11th February, 08:30-12:00 & 14:00-16:00 - CLINIC WORK - ST JOSEPH MUKASA H.B.C.

THURSDAY, 12th February, 08:30-12:00 & 14:00-16:00 - CLINIC WORK - MAKENI H.B.C.

Readings for next Sunday, 15th

February - 6TH

SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME ”B”

LEVITICUS 13:1-2.44-46; 1 CORINTHIANS 10:31—11.1; MARK 1:40-45

Prayer for Year of Consecrated Life

and Integral Development

God our Beloved Father, * grant us in this year * of the Consecrated Life and Integral Development, * the grace, * renewed commitment * and perseverance * to seek, to live our baptismal promises more intensely * and serve You with open hearts. May You give strength and the spirit of willingness * to all the Consecrated * to live their vows * of chastity, poverty and obedience, * that their efforts * may foster integral development * to all they minister to * through their different apostolate. * May Mary, our Mother, * the model of consecration, * intercede for us. We ask this in Your Holy Name, * through our Lord, Jesus Christ. * Amen.

Mphemphero la chaka cha umoyo wa ozozedwa ndi

chitukuko cha mbali zonse

Mulungu Atate athu, * tipatseni, m’chaka chino * cha umoyo wa ozozedwa

ndi chitukuko cha mbali zonse; * chaulere cha kuzipereka, * kupilira pa kutsata malonjezo a ubatizo wathu, * ndinso kutumikira ndi mtima ofatsa. * Mulimbitse ansembe, asista ndi abraza; * asunge bwino malonjezo akuitanidwa kwao;* kuti nchito zao * zithandize kutukula m’moyo ya anthu onse.* Amai Maria, * inu amene muli chitsanzo cha ungwiro, * mutipempherere ife. * Mwa Yesu Khristu, Ambuye athu. * Amen.

LEFT PICTURE: AZIMAI netball teams belting it out against each after the religious sisters threw in the towel at the parish grounds last Sun after the launch of the 2015 Theme.

CHRIST THE REDEEMER MAKENI PARISH

P.O. Box 38117, Lusaka + ST JOSEPH MUKASA CHURCH (Out-Station)

Parish Website: www.makeniparish.com Email: newsletter.makeni@gmail.com

PARISH WEEKLY NEWSLETTER Sunday, 8th

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THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD; I SHALL NOT WANT. The readings of yesterday, Sat. Feb 7th from the

book of Hebrews, Psalm 23 and St. Mark’s gospel offer the basis for today’s reflection.

The first reading implores us to forever (continually) praise God in all that we think, do and say. This is a reminder of who we are and the state of our relationship with our Creator. In other words, where do we place God in our everyday life. Do we remember Him when we wake up, before we get busy with our daily chores, as we desire to find re-laxation, as we embark on our projects and as we retire for the day? God is with us 24/7 even though at times that is not apparent because He sometimes even allows us space to grow and rediscover Him, not that He has abandoned us.

We are also reminded to obey our leaders: in the home, in the community, at the Church and indeed the civic leaders at national level. By obeying those who are placed in authority above us and following the laws of the land, we are contributing to the good order of things. Our leaders should in turn provide for us an environment in which each citizen can grow to his or her full potential without undue dis-crimination. Every citizen will therefore, make mean-ingful contribution to the common good. In obeying leadership we honour God from whom all authority comes. At the end of the day, all our collective ef-

forts should bring glory to God’s kingdom. Serving God and His people should be pleasurable and not onerous! It should be our priority.

When we create harmony in our homes, communi-ties and society at large, we are acknowledging that God is the provider of everything and He is love. As a country we shall spread peace and goodwill to our neighbours. Today, our country, Zambia, is a haven for men and women of all races, beliefs and cul-tures. We give praise and honour to God for that achievement. May our civic leaders strive to ensure that this status quo is in fact improved upon.

We must also remember the works that our spiritu-al leaders carry out on behalf of our Lord. They are the ones charged with the responsibility to ensure that our connection with Jesus and God remains alive. They are the bridges that link this world as we know it to the one beyond, that which is yet to come. They shepherd us on a daily basis to ensure that we do not go astray, even though many times their ef-forts may appear thankless. May God our Father in heaven continue guiding and blessing them.

TODAY’S REFLECTION / INSPIRATION

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MASS READINGS OF THE DAY - 5TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ‘B’ 1ST READING: JOB 7:1-4.6-7: Restlessly I fret till twilight falls

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: PSALM 146: PRAISE THE LORD WHO HEALS THE BROKEN-HARTED 2ND READING: 1 CORRINTHIANS 9:16-19.22-23: I should be punished if I did not preach the Gospel GOSPEL: MARK 1:29-39: He cured many who were suffering from diseases of one kind or another

FEBRUARY PRAYER INTENTION OF THE HOLY FATHER:

Universal: That prisoners, especially the young, may be able to rebuild lives of dignity. Evangelization: That married people who are separated may find welcome and support in the

Christian community.

2015 YEAR BANNER. The Organising Committee of the Parish Celebrations

wishes to sincerely apologize for presenting the banner, during the launch of Theme of 2015. The correct theme

should be: THE YEAR OF THE CONSECRATED LIFE AND INTEGRAL DEVELOPMENT. After the launch of the theme at St J. Mukasa Church, the banners will be taken back for

corrections to be made.

SAINTS OF THE WEEK

8 FEBR: ST JOSEPHINE BAKHITA (1869 - 1947). Josephine Bakhita was born near Jebel Agilere in the Sud Darfur (Sudan). Kidnapped when still very young, she experienced the cruelty of slavery as she was sold several times in slave markets of Africa. Finally she was rescued by an Italian family and brought to Italy where she not only became a Christian but also felt the call to consecrate her life to God as a sister. She joined the Canossian Daughters of Charity and lived the rest of her life at Schio, a small village near Vicenza. She died on 8 February, 1947.

10 FEBR: ST SCHOLASTICA (480 - 547). She was born in Nursia in about 480, the twin sister of St Benedict. She was dedicated to God from an early age and followed her brother to Cassino, where she died in about 547.

11 FEBR: OUR LADY OF LOURDES. In 1858 the immaculate Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette Soubirous, near Lourdes in France, in the cavern called “de Massabielle.” Through this poor, fourteen-year-old girl, Mary calls on sinners to change their lives. She has inspired in the Church a great love of prayer and good works, especially in the service of the poor and the sick.

14 FEBR: ST METHODIUS (826? - 885). He was born in Thessalonica. With his brother Cyril he went to Moravia to preach the faith. They translated liturgical texts into the Slavonic language and invented the Glagolithic and possibly also the Cyrillic alphabet. After his brother’s death he went to Pannonia, where he was assiduous in the work of evangelization. In the complicated international politics of the time he suffered much from attacks by his enemies, but he was always supported by the Popes. He died on 6 April 885.

14 FEBR: ST CYRIL (827? - 869). He was born in Thessalonica and was educated in Constantinople. With his brother Methodius he went to Moravia to preach the faith. They translated liturgical texts into the Slavonic language and invented the Glagolithic and possibly also the Cyrillic alphabet. They were called back to Rome, where Cyril died on 14 February 869.

From www.universalis.com

35TH ANNIVERSARY SHIRTS for Makeni Parish are still on sale from the Pas-toral Office.

Golf type - K60.00 each. Round neck - K30.00 each.

Buy - Support - be Smart

HOLY CHILDHOOD MEETINGS - EVERY SUNDAY AT 14:00hrs

LENTEN SEASON will start soon (Ash Wednesday, 18th February). Let us start bringing last year’s palms for making the Ashes for Ash Wednesday. Let us bring them to our respective Churches.

Last Sunday Feb. 1st, 2015 the Archdiocesan Theme for 2015: THE YEAR OF THE CONSECRATED LIFE AND INTE-

GRAL DEVELOPMENT was launched at a very colourful Mass at Christ the Redeemer Church. Mass was celebrated outdoors to accommodate the big number of Christians who turned out to witness the occasion. Above picture on the right shows part of the altar and the congregation. It was at the same event that the Parish Priest Fr. Mroz introduced the new Parish Pastoral Sister, Sr. Maria de Jesus Velazquez (popularly known as Sr. Chuy) Comboni Missionary Sisters. Above left, the outgoing Parish Pastoral Sister, Sr. Elise Mwamba, hugging her successor. Following Mass there were meals , drama and games such as netball, football and volley ball at the church grounds. Full report soon.

CHRIST THE REDEEMER (Main Church): Sunday Masses:

07:30 (in English) 09:30 (in Nyanja) (Confession - before the Mass)

Children’s Mass: 15:00 (3rd Sunday of Month)

Weekday Masses: Tuesday - Friday: 17:00hrs

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Saturday: Mass: 08:30 (+ catechism classes)

Adoration/Benediction: 16:30-17:30(confession)

Tuesday, 10th Feb.: ST SCHOLASTICA; MASS - 17:00 —————————————————————————————————

Wednesd, 11th Feb. OUR LADY OF LOURDES

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE SICK;

MASS - 17:00

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Thursday, 12th Feb. MASS - 17:00 —————————————————————————————————

Friday, 13th Feb. MASS - 17:00 —————————————————————————————————

Saturday, 14th Jan.: STS CIRIL AND METHODIUS

08:30: MASS, followed by Catechism Classes 16:30: ADORATION/BENEDICTION: ST KIZITO SCC

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SUNDAY, 15th Feb.: Duty: ST KIZITO SCC

6TH

SUNDAY - ORDINARY TIME

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Tuesday, 17th Feb.: MASS - 17:00

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Wed. 18th Feb.: ASH WEDNESDAY

- MASS - 10.00 (ST JOSEPH COMMUNITY SCHOOL)

PARISH - MASS - 17.30

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Thursday, 19th Feb. MASS - 17:00 —————————————————————————————————

Friday, 20th Feb.; 16.30 - WAY OF THE CROSS: Duty: ……………; MASS - 17:00

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Saturday, 21st Jan.: 08:30: MASS, followed by Catechism Classes 16:30: ADORATION/BENEDICTION: ST LUCIA SCC

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SUNDAY, 22nd Feb.: Duty: ST LUCIA SCC

1TH

SUNDAY - LENATEN SEASON

15.00 - LENTEN PARISH RETREAT

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ST JOSEPH MUKASA (St Bonaventure Area): Sunday Mass: 07:30 (English/Nyanja)

(Confession - before every Mass) Wednesday Mass: 17:30 (English/Nyanja)

PRIESTS’ OFFICE HOURS at St J. Mukasa Church: Wednesday from 15:00 to 17:00

Wed. 11th Feb.: OUR LADY OF LOURDES

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE SICK - 17.30

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SUNDAY, 15th Feb.: Duty: C.W.L.

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SUNDAY - ORDINARY TIME

1ST: N CHISENGA/S CHIBUYE 2ND: P CHONGO/DKABALUKILA ———————————————————————————————————-

Wed. 18th Feb.: ASH WEDNESDAY

MASS - 17.30

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Friday, 20th Feb. 16.30 - WAY OF THE CROSS: Duty: ST BONAVENTURE SCC

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SUNDAY, 22nd Feb.: Duty: ST BONAVENTURE SCC

1ST

SUNDAY - LENTEN SEASON

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SCC MEETINGS @14:00HRS

CHRIST THE REDEEMER CHURCH

Christ the King SCC: Mr/Mrs Chipulu St. Anthony SCC: Mr/Mrs Chempausha St. Augustine SCC: Ms Gloria Chanda

St. Bakhita SCC: Mr/Mrs Mpundu St. Francis SCC: Not Submitted

St. Joseph SCC: Mrs E Mpaka St. Kizito SCC: Mrs J Nkowane

St. Lucia SCC: Mr/Mrs Phiri St. Martin SCC: Lt. Col. Lungu St. Mary SCC: Mr/Mrs Chileshe St. Michael SCC: Mr/Mrs Ziba St. Monica SCC: Mr L. Mutale St. Paul SCC: Mrs Ruth Ndopu

Bl. M. Theresa SCC: Mr/Mrs Banda St Joanna Youth SCC: MACSON College (Thur. 17:30)

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ST JOSEPH MUKASA

St. Bonaventure SCC: Mr/Mrs Mushinge St. Clare SCC: Mr/Mrs Malama

St. John Bosco SCC: Not Submitted St. Pope.John Paul II SCC: Not Submitted

St. Maximilian Kolbe SCC: Mr/Mrs Kabalukila

MARRIAGE BANNS Third Announcement (Christ the Redeemer)

BREZY MWEEMBA son of Lawrence Mweemba and Agness Hacigonta wishes to bless his marriage with SERAPHINA S. SOKO daughter of Isaac Soko and Mary Soko, both of ZNS Camp, St Martin SCC.

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Any objections to the above marriage should be re-ported to the Parish Priest immediately.