Prison Apostulate
Brief Description Of Our Organization
Who Are We?
The devotion to the Sacred Heart is one of the most widely practiced and well-known Catholic devotions, wherein the heart of Jesus is viewed as a symbol of “God’s boundless and passionate love for mankind.
The Immaculate Heart of Mary is a devotional name used to refer to the interior life of the Blessed Virgin Mary, her joys and sorrows, her virtues and hidden perfections, and, above all, her virginal love for God the Father, her maternal love for her son Jesus, and her compassionate love for all people.
We are devoted to both the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary
Meeting Days:
Thursdays (Adoration) 5:30pm – Venue: Inside Church
Last Sundays of every Month (General Meeting) Venue: Beside the Parish Grotto (Immediately after the 8:00am Mass.
Mission Statement: To propagate the Social Reign of the Sacred Heart of Jesus by helping the faithful to:
- Live a life of payer and love for the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
- Achieve Christian perfection.
To encourage and promote perpetual adoration and enthronement of the Sacred Heart in the homes of the members so that they may:
- Repay HIS great love with gratitude.
- Render HIS love for love.
- Strive to please HIM by exemplary Catholic life.
- Entrust all their cares to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary both for spiritual and material needs.
Inauguration:
Our Parish Association of SHJ &IHM was inaugurated on 9th Nov. 2008 under the then Isolo Deanery.
The Parish Priest In Charge
Very Rev. Fr. Stephen Enearu
Executives & Tenure.
Below are names of elected executive members their position and tenure of the above name association. Election was conducted on Sunday 27th February, 2022.
|
S/N |
Names |
Designation |
Year Elected/Tenure |
|
1 |
Sunday Ogbuanya |
President |
2022-2025 |
|
2 |
Felix Eremena
|
Vice President |
2022-2025 |
|
3 |
Lucy Ukpeyogwa |
General Secretary |
2022-2025 |
|
4 |
Mike ifeyinwa Eze |
Asst. Secretary |
2022-2025 |
|
5 |
Uche Chukwura |
Promoter |
2022-2025 |
|
6 |
Blessing Aniebema
|
Night Adoration Coordinator |
2022-2025 |
|
7 |
Agboebina Oluwakemi |
Financial Secretary |
2022-2025 |
|
8 |
Bukola Nzelu |
Treasurer |
2022-2025 |
|
9 |
Nebeolisa Rebecca
|
Registrar |
2022-2025 |
|
10 |
Oghenetega Ukpedjor
|
PRO
|
2022-2025 |
|
11 |
Fumi Coker
|
Internal Auditor
|
2022-2025 |
|
12 |
Onyemenu Blessing
|
Welfare
|
2022-2025 |
|
13 |
Harrison Ukpeyogwa |
Ex-Officio (President)
|
2022-2025 |
Center Membership Strength
MEMBERSHIP STRENGTH: 75
ACTIVE MEMBERS: 45
INACTIVE MEMBERS: 31
Membership Welfare
Achievements.
The welfare and well-being of our members are of paramount importance to us. We strive to create a supportive and nurturing environment that encourages spiritual growth and a sense of belonging within our community. We offer guidance, support, and opportunities for personal and spiritual development.
Below are some welfare supports carried out within the covered period (2023) for both Deanery & Parish:
1-Special Sent- forth financial support to one of our member
2-Financial Support to two of our members during Easter celebration
üFamily prayer visitation to the elderly and sick members
3-Voluntary financial support to the Deanery towards the medical bills of a sick member’s son (Diagnosed with an organ defects)
Achievements.
During the covered period, we have achieved remarkable success in our mission to promote devotion to the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. Some of our notable achievements and ongoing programs include:
|
Achievement/Program |
Description |
|
Weekly Adoration Before the Blessed Sacrament |
Regular adoration sessions held at the parish in devotion to the Sacred Hearts. |
|
Enthronement of the Sacred Heart in Family Homes |
Placing of Altar of the Sacred Heart in Catholic family homes. |
|
Night Adoration Promotion |
Encouraging members and their families to participate in night adoration sessions. |
|
League of Tarcisians |
The formation of the League dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary. |
|
Deanery Annual Workshop/Retreat and Quiz Competition |
Hosted a successful event where the parish achieved first place in a quiz competition for the league of Tarcisians. |
|
Deanery Tarcisian Solemn Reception |
Participation in the Deanery Tarcisian event to foster community and devotion. |
|
Financial Contribution for the Training of Priest & Ordination |
Supported the training of priests, particularly in Iperu, through financial contributions. We also contributed financially towards the ordination reception of Rev. Fr. Promise Chie |
|
Monthly Family Prayer Visitation Activities |
Regular visits to families for prayer sessions, promoting devotion in the home. |
|
Feast of the Sacred Heart and Immaculate Heart |
Celebrated these important feasts with enthusiasm and special devotion. |
|
“Sacred Heart and Immaculate Heart Week” Programs |
Observed special programs at various hierarchical levels to honor these devotions. |
|
Solemn Admission of New Members |
We welcome 6 new members into the group with a special and solemn ceremony. |
|
Deanery Workshops, Seminars, and Retreats |
Attended leadership and training events organized at the Deanery level. |
|
Fundraising |
we successfully raised funds to support the renovation of our church’s worship space, making it more inviting and conducive for worship.
|
|
Annual Family Harvest |
Family harvest thanksgiving was well attended and stipulated levy for the harvest is been raised to support this year’s HPC. |
|
Parish Health Checks |
Organized health checkups for parishioners, focusing on malaria, blood pressure, and blood sugar. |
Future Programs
FUTURE PLANS/UPCOMING PROGRAMMES:
Looking ahead, we have exciting plans for the future to further our mission and strengthen our association. Some of our upcoming programs and initiatives include:
1-Intensifying our efforts to encourage perpetual adoration and enthronement of the Sacred Heart in more homes.
2-Host workshops and seminars to educate parishioners about the significance of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Catholic tradition.
3-Share literature and resources explaining the history and meaning behind these devotions.
4-Planning in engagement with local public, private schools and communities to promote the devotion to the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary.
5-Organize events that celebrate the feast days of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Invite guest speakers or theologians to give talks on these devotions.
6-Organize youth retreats and family-focused activities that incorporate devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Challenges And Way Forward
While we have achieved significant progress, we also face some challenges in our mission. The ongoing economic challenges have made it more difficult to raise funds for our charitable activities. These challenges may include:
1-financial constraints,
2-logistical issues in planning events in the Parish,
and the need for additional resources to sustain and expand our programs.
Way Forward
To address these challenges, we are committed to seeking support from our members, partner organizations, and well-wishers to secure the necessary resources. We will continue to adapt and innovate to meet the evolving needs of our community and stay focused on our core mission of promoting devotion to the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. Our determination and faith in our mission will guide us in overcoming challenges and continue our work with dedication and love. Together, we are moving forward with a sense of purpose and unity to spread the message of love and devotion to the Sacred Hearts throughout Nigeria and beyond.
Contact Details
CONTACT DETAILS:
Mr. Sunday Ogbuanya (President) 08166050276
Mr. Uche Chukwura (Promoter) 08033273857
Email address: sthildaobadoreshj@gmail.com