Announcements

As we make our final preparations for our parish feast, to be celebrated on Sunday, 15 November 2026, all parishioners are encouraged to participate actively and wholeheartedly in making the celebration a joyful expression of our faith, unity and communion. Particular attention is drawn to the communal feeding, which will be provided collectively by all parishioners. Every family, Small Christian Community and parish group is therefore invited to contribute food or other necessary provisions according to its means, so that everyone can share in the celebration. Let us work together in a spirit of generosity, ownership and solidarity, making our parish feast a true celebration of our belonging to Christ and to one another. May Christ, our Universal King, reign in our hearts, families and community through truth, love, justice and peace.

The Priests and Religious of Binju-Nkambe Deanery will hold their meeting and recollection in Nkambe Town from Sunday, 15 to Tuesday, 17 November 2026. This gathering provides an opportunity for prayer, spiritual renewal, fraternity and reflection on our pastoral mission. All parishioners are warmly invited to join the Priests and Religious for Mass on Tuesday, 17 November, at 6:00 a.m. in Christ the King Parish Church. Let us come together in prayer and thanksgiving, and pray for the sanctification and fruitful ministry of our Priests and Religious.

The Diocesan Programme for the Training of Pastoral Counsellors will take place at Binju from 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 25 November, to 12:00 noon on Saturday, 28 November 2026. Couples, individual Christians, teachers, catechists, religious and members of prayer and action groups are strongly encouraged to register at the Parish Office and participate in this valuable formation programme. Candidates should have at least the GCE Ordinary Level or its equivalent. The annual course fee is 40 000 F CFA, payable in instalments. Parishes, religious communities, associations, schools and other groups are encouraged to identify and send suitable candidates to participate in the programme. Let us invest in building healthy marriages, stronger families and compassionate communities through effective counselling and support for persons facing terminal illness.

The next meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) will take place at St. Martin of Porres Mission, Moh, on Saturday, 21 November 2026, beginning with the celebration of Holy Mass at 8:00 a.m. All PPC members and SCC Coordinators are strongly encouraged to make every effort to attend. Your presence, active participation and valuable contributions are essential to effective pastoral planning, coordination and the growth of our parish. Let us demonstrate our commitment to the life and mission of the parish by giving this important meeting the priority it deserves.

The Catholic Men’s Association (CMA) of Binju-Nkambe Deanery will hold its General Meeting in Nkambe Town from Saturday, 28 to Sunday, 29 November 2026. All CMA members, especially parish and branch executives, are strongly encouraged to participate actively and ensure their presence. This gathering will provide an opportunity for fellowship, spiritual renewal, evaluation of activities and planning for the effective growth of the Association and its contribution to the mission of the Church. Let us all make the necessary arrangements to attend and strengthen our unity and commitment to Christian service.

The text for Bible Sharing this week is Matthew 25:14–30.