SATURDAY OF THE WORD OF GOD (SATWOG, DECEMBER 2ND, 2023) INSPIRING REFLECTIONS OF MEMBERS

LAITY REFLECTIONS FOR THE 1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT, YEAR B

First Reading: Isaiah 64:16d-17;64:1-3b-8
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 80:2ac and 3b;15-16a;18-19 (R. 4)
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Gospel Acclamation: Psalm 85:7
Gospel: Mark 13:33-37

SOCIAL FRIDAY (Celebrating Our November Celebrants Across The Forums)

NOVEMBER CELEBRANTS

At OCCF, we celebrate our members' collectively at the end of the month, collate their intentions and have our Spiritual Director (Fr. Chinaka Justin Mbaeri, OSJ) and his Assistant (Fr. Toby Ndiukwu) offer the Holy Mass for them.

We wish them many happy and fruitful returns...

Parabéns, dear members, and many blessings!

Fr. Chinaka Justin Mbaeri, OSJ
Spiritual Director
(On behalf of OCCF Council)

SATURDAY OF THE WORD OF GOD (SATWOG, NOVEMBER 25TH, 2023) INSPIRING REFLECTIONS OF MEMBERS

LAITY REFLECTIONS FOR THE SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST THE KING, YEAR A

First Reading: Ezekiel 34:11-12;15-17
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 23:1;2a;2b;3;5;6 (R. 1)
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26;28
Gospel Acclamation: Mark 11:9b;10a
Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46

SOLEMNIZATION OF HOLY MATRIMONY OF MR. & MRS. PAUL NDUBUISI

SOLEMNIZATION OF HOLY MATRIMONY OF MR. & MRS. PAUL NDUBUISI

On November 23, 2023, Mr. Paul Ndubuisi and his wife, Bibiana, a dedicated OCCF Council member, united in Holy Matrimony at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Oke-Afa, Lagos State. Their vows marked the success of this beautiful union.

We extend our heartfelt felicitations, praying that their journey is filled with enduring love, support, abundant blessings, and cherished memories. May their bond strengthen with each passing day as they embark on this new chapter. Amen.

Join in celebrating their joy by perusing the attached images from their wedding ceremony and offering prayers for their happiness.

Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ndubuisi.

Shalom!

CELEBRATING THE PRIESTLY ORDINATION OF FR. JOSEPH ODERINDE

We rejoice and celebrate with Rev. Fr. Joseph Oderinde who was ordained a Catholic Priest of Auchi Diocese by His Lordship, Most Rev. Dr. G.G. Dunia. This wonderful event took place at Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Auchi, Edo State on 12th November 2023.

Our brother has embraced the noble call to serve God and humanity through the Priestly ministry, and we are grateful for the grace of Priesthood bestowed upon him.

OCCF by her Constitution has reached out to him with a token of support in obtaining some Priestly items. 

Let's celebrate and pray for him as we glance through the photos of his ordination below

        Invitation Card of Rev. Fr. Joseph

Fr. Joseph greeting his Bishop after the rites of ordination had been concluded

Reception of the Chalice and Paten - Sacred tools of the Priestly Ministry 

           Fr. Joseph and his mother

                     Rev. Fr. Joseph 

       Fr. Joseph with members of CWO

                     Cutting of the cake 

SATURDAY OF THE WORD OF GOD (SATWOG, NOVEMBER 18TH, 2023) INSPIRING REFLECTIONS OF MEMBERS

LAITY REFLECTIONS FOR THE 33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR A

First Reading: Proverbs 31:10-13;19-20;30-31
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 128:1-2;3;4-5 (R. 1a)
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6
Gospel Acclamation: John 15:4a;5b
Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30

OCCF CEMETERY VISITATION FOR PLENARY INDULGENCE (NOVEMBER, 2023)

 

Below are the photos describing the visit to the cemetery by our members from different geographical regions.

The visitation was aimed at obtaining a plenary indulgence for oneself and for the souls in purgatory.

May the good Lord continually bless and reward all those who have prayed for the dead during this period and particularly our members who have gone extra miles in visiting the cemetery, to obtain Plenary Indulgence for themselves and for the souls of the Faithful departed in purgatory. May y'all continually have intercessors praying for you at the hour of your own death and afterwards, Amen.

SATURDAY OF THE WORD OF GOD (SATWOG, NOVEMBER 11TH, 2023) INSPIRING REFLECTIONS OF MEMBERS

LAITY REFLECTIONS FOR THE 32ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR A

First Reading: Wisdom 6:12-16
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 63:2;3-4;5-6;7-8 (R.cf.2b)
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Gospel Acclamation: Matthew 24:42a;44
Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13

SATURDAY OF THE WORD OF GOD (SATWOG, NOVEMBER 4TH, 2023) INSPIRING REFLECTIONS OF MEMBERS

LAITY REFLECTIONS FOR THE 31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR A

First Reading: Malachi 1:14b-2:2b;8-10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 131:1;2;3
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-9;13
Gospel Acclamation: Matthew 23:9b;10b
Gospel: Matthew 22:1-12

SATURDAY OF THE WORD OF GOD (SATWOG OCTOBER 28TH, 2023) INSPIRING REFLECTIONS OF MEMBERS

LAITY REFLECTIONS FOR THE 30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR A

First Reading: Exodus 22:21-27
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 18:2-3a; 3bc-4; 57 and 51ab (R.2)
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10
Gospel Acclamation: John 14:23
Gospel: Matthew 22:34-40