Issue
No. 35 May 2006
The
Truth: Machakos Link Newsletter
An organ
of communication of the Catholic Diocese of Machakos
Hail
Mary full of grace the lord is with you
SUNDAY COMMENTARIES – MAY 2006
BISHOP’S VISIT TO CHEPARERIA
PARISH KITALE DIOCESE
CONFIRMATION – MAKAVETI PARISH
It was on 1st May
2006 when the Christians from all over Machakos Diocese gathered together at
our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral Machakos to celebrate the sacrament of Ordination
of our eight brothers. Seven of them
were Diocesan priests and one who was born in Kyale parish in Machakos Diocese
is a Capuchin Franciscan Friars. It was
joys and jubilations as they prostrated before the altar to surrender their
lives to Christ. “Nivo niniyumbanitye
na ningwenda” Hongera Mapadri Wapya.
1. Rev. Fr.
Sebastian Mulandi Musau
He
was born on 21st March 1977.
He comes from
Seminary
Life
In
1996 he joined St. Mary’s Mololo Seminary for his spiritual year. 1997 – 1998 his philosophical studies at
2. Rev. Fr.
Boniface Kioko Nyamai
He
was born on 2nd February 1975.
He comes from Kasikeu Parish in Machakos diocese. He joined chokaa for his primary education
and later joined Enguli for his secondary education.
Seminary
Life
1997 he joined for his
spiritual year at St. Mary’s Molo Seminary.
1998 – 1999 philosophical studies at
4th
Sunday of Easter
Acts:
4:8-12; Ps: 117:1:8-9, 21-23. 28-29.
I Jn
3: 1-2 JN: 10:11-18
In
today’s readings Peter and Jesus use the same method to confront their leaders
by referring to the Hebrew Scriptures, while reflecting on Jesus’ death and
rising. The good shepherd continues his
argument with some of the Pharisees, following the healing of the man born
blind. In Ezekiel, God dismissed the shepherds of Israel for posturing
themselves and not their sheep (34:1-6) so unlike the hired hand who works for
pay and has no concern for the sheep, Jesus will lay down his life for
them. Peter too exposes the leaders who
wounded and punish him for healing a cripple!
In Ps: 117 he proclaims Jesus “the stone rejected by the builders” for
the salvation of all. Whether we think
ourselves as sheep or as living stone, the message of Easter is that because of
Jesus resurrection, we are God’s beloved children even now.
5th
Sunday of Easter
Acts:
9:26-31; Ps: 21:26-28, 30-32 I Jn: 3:18-24; JN 15:1-8
Today’s
readings are concerned with the vitality of the Christian community. In the gospel Jesus borrows an image from the
Hebrew scripture the image of the vine, often used in
6th
Sunday of Easter
Acts:
10:25-26. 34-35. 44-48 Ps 97:1-4 1Jn 4:7-10. Jn 15:19-17
Today’s
first reading, Peter begins the mission to the Gentiles by baptizing the
house-hold of Cornelius, but only after being persuaded that God shows no
partiality” The story gives historical
expression to the theology of the Johannine readings for today. Beginning with the promise that God is love,
1 John make the sacrifice of Jesus the touchstone of God’s love.” In this way the love of God was revealed to
us” he says, “God sent his only son into the world so that we might have life
through him.” Jesus in the gospel makes
the same claim when he says, “No one has greater love than this to lay down
one’s life for one’s friends.” The gifts
of God’s love, revealed in Jesus is just that; to be loved by God as chosen
friends!
Ascension
Day
Acts:
1:1-11; Ps: 46:2-3. 6-9; Eph: 4:1-13 Mt: 16:15-20
The
ascension we celebrate today is the last act of the cycle of Jesus Life death
resurrection and his return to the father.
It also marks a new beginning for the apostles as they come to terms
with the fact, that Jesus will never walk with them again the gospel missioned
them “Go out to the whole world, proclaim the good News to all creation” We
must continue this mission today and bring the same message of the kingdom of
God to our generation. This story can
best be told by our example, living as Jesus commanded us to live for each
other. The preface confirms that he has
not abandoned us, but he is our hope, our beginning, the head of the church;
and ‘WHERE HE HAS GONE, WE HOPE TO FOLLOW’.
Sr.
Anne Dennehy - R.N.D.M.
3.. Rev.
Fr. Joseph Mutiso Musau
He
was born on 12th November 1975.
He comes from Kyale Parish in Machakos Diocese. He studied for his primary education in
Seminary
Life
In
1996 he went for his spiritual Year to Christ the King Seminary Nyeri. 1997 – 1998 Philosophical studies in Christ
the King Seminary. 1999 – 2000
Theological studies (Theology I & II) at Christ the King Seminary. 2001 he was posted to Mavoloni Parish for his
pastoral Year. 2002 – 2003 he went back
to Christ the King Seminary for his III & IV theology studies.2004 April
2005 he was at Makueni Parish for Pastoral Year. On 8th December 2005 he was
ordained Deacon at our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral and then posted to Ngunga
parish for his Pastoral experience. On 1st
May 2006 he was ordained as a priest at our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral
Machakos. Congratulations and wishing
you blessings in your new apostolate.
4. Rev. Fr. Paul
Sila Nzomo
He
was born on 15th May 1972. He
comes from Kyale Parish in Machakos Diocese.
He went for his primary education at Kyale primary School and then
joined Matuu Memorial for his secondary education.
Seminary
Life
1995
– 1997 he joined the Capuchin Franciscan Friars for his aspirant/postulant
formation at Mpeketoni Lamu. 1998 he
joined Novitiate – Kasita in
5. Rev. Fr. Martin
Kilonzo Nzioki
He
was born on 27th November 1874.
He comes from Katheka Parish in Machakos diocese. He studied his primary education in Katheka
primary and later joined Katheka Secondary.
Seminary
Life
1996 he joined Christ the
King for his spiritual year. 1997 – 1998
his philosophical studies in Christ the king seminary. 1999 – 2000 his theological studies (theology
I & II) at Christ the king seminary.
2001 his pastoral year at Tala Parish.
2002 – 2003 his theological studies at Christ the King Seminary (III
& IV) 2004 April – 2005 for his pastoral experience at Masinga parish,
September 2005 – December 2005 Pastoral experience at Mbitini parish. On 8th December 2005
he was ordained Deacon at our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral Machakos and then
posted for his pastoral experience at Muthetheni Parish. On 1st May he was ordained as a
priest at our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral Machakos. Congratulations and wishing you Gods
blessings in your new apostolate.
6. Rev. Fr. Cosmas Kyambi Mutiso
He
was born on 19th March 1973.
He comes from Misyani in Kanzalu Parish in Machakos diocese. He joined Ituusya for his primary education
and then joined Tala Boys for his secondary education.
Seminary
Life
In 1996 he joined Christ the King seminary for
his spiritual year. 1997 – 1998 his philosophical
studies at Christ the King seminary.
1999 – 2000 theological studies (theology I & Ii) at Christ the King
seminary. 2001 Pastoral year at Machakos
Cathedral. 2002 – 2003 theology III
& IV at Christ the King Seminary.
2004 April – December 2005 pastoral experience at Machakos
Cathedral. On 8th December
2005 he was ordained Deacon at our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral and then posted to
Thatha Parish for his pastoral experience.
On 1st May he was ordained as a priest at our Lady of Lourdes
Cathedral Machakos. Congratulations and
wishing you Gods blessings in your new apostolate.
7. Rev. Fr. Mark
Nzuki Kasia
He
was born on 7th July 1975. He
comes from Machakos parish in Machakos diocese.
He went for his primary education at Kusyomuomo and then later joined
Mulala for his secondary education.
Seminary
Life
In
1996 he went for his spiritual year at Christ the king major seminary. 1997 – 1998 philosophical studies at Christ
the king seminary. 1999 – 2000
theological studies (theology I & II) at Christ the king seminary. 2001 pastoral year at Masinga Parish. 2002 – 2003 theology III & IV at Christ
the king seminary. 2004 april – December
2005 pastoral experience at Ikalaasa parish.
On 8th December 2005 he was ordained Deacon at our lady of
Lourdes Cathedral and then posted to Makaveti Parish for his pastoral
experience. On 1st may he was
ordained as a priest at our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral Machakos. Congratulations and wishing you Gods
blessings in your new apostolate.
8. Rev. Fr. Peter
Muthenya Ndone
He
was born in 1974. He comes from Kyale
parish in Machakos Diocese. He joined
Nduu Primary and then later joined Kiongwani for his secondary education.
Seminary
Life
In 1996 he joined Christ the
king seminary for his spiritual year.
1997 – 1998 philosophical studies at Christ the king seminary. 1999 – 2000 theological studies (theology I
& II) at Christ the king seminary.
2001 Pastoral year at Mbooni Parish.
2002 – 2003 theology III & IV at Christ the king seminary. 2004 April – December 2005 pastoral
experience at Tawa parish. On 8th
December 2005 he was ordained Deacon at our lady of Lourdes Cathedral and then
posted to Kanzalu Parish for his pastoral experience. On 1st may he was ordained as a
priest at our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral Machakos. Congratulations and wishing you Gods
blessings in your new apostolate.
Rev. Fr. Sebastian Mulandi Musau
He
was born on 21st march 1977. He
comes from Uviluni village, Mbeletu sub-location, Kyemundu location in Makueni
district. This lies in Mbitini parish in
Machakos Diocese. He joined Mulala for
his primary education then later joined Makueni boys for his secondary
education.
Seminary
Life
In 1996 he joined St. mary’s
Mololo Seminary for spiritual year. 1997
– 1998 his philosophical studies at
By
Communication office - Machakos
His
Lordship Bishop Martin Kivuva blessed Chepareria Parish with a successful visit
on 19/3/2006. The Parish is situated in
West Pokot District, Kapenguria –
It
was on Sunday 19th March 2006 the feast of
The
Bishop had a chance of seeing various projects in the parish. These projects include Mercy Centre, St.
Michael Nursery and primary School.
Lastly he visited the Parish farm and commended the good soil and
environment for farming.
On
the way the Bishop met the parish chairman who is the Headmaster of a nearby
primary school. The chairman expressed
the Christian’s wish to send more priests to serve in Kitale Diocese. We encourage them to work closely with the
two priests so that all may be one. The
Bishop noted that although the parish is situated in a semi arid region it can
sustain it self if the resources are well utilized.
Fr.
Joseph was encouraged to work hard for the people of
Finally
the Bishop had supper with the Priest and Sisters of Mercy. The Bishop encouraged the fraternity of the
fathers to support the Sisters. He urged
them to sacrifice their wealth, energy, Education and indeed everything for
development and service of the people of God.
May
God bless the Bishop of Machakos for his generosity to the people of Kitale
Diocese.
By.
Fr, Joseph Mutuku
Chepareria
Parish - Kitale
We wish to congratulate Rev.
Fr. Simon Mutuku for his new post as the Fr.in charge of Mukuyuni Parish.
We thank you for the good
work you have accomplished in Ndithini Parish since your appointment there and
hope that the same good work will be continued in Mukuyuni
Parish.
Wishing you God’s blessings
and a very fruitful apostolate.
CONGRATULATIONS
The
long waited day for Makaveti Parishioners at last dawned. It was a red letter day for us all having our
shepherd with us. The day was very calm,
with luxurious weather after previous night’s showers, a sign of graces of
having his Lordship Rt. Rev. Martin Kivuva in our midst.
The
three days visit by our beloved Bishop, he visited the three Zones which make
up our parish that is Kalama Zone with five outstations – Mulaani, Kyangala,
Mutuyu, Kalama and a station to be Kanyongo.
Then Kimutwa Zone with four outstations – Kiundwani, Love, Mang’auni and
Kimutwa. Finally Makaveti Zone with four
stations – Mbukuni, Makakoi, Kamweleni and Makaveti. It was from 24th
– 26th March 2006 in those three days visit with climax being on
Sunday, our beloved Bishop was given a red carpet welcome by Fr. In charge Fr.
Raphael Ndile, Deacon Rev. Mark Kasia Seminarian Maurice Nzioka, C.W.A, C.M,A,
youth and Sunday school children. Their
joy couldn’t be hidden as was clear from their singing and dancing.
Before
the beginning of Eucharistic celebration, Rev. Fr. Raphael Ndile welcomed the
Bishop in a special way and talked of the events which were to take place. Within those three days, Bishop had a very
busy schedule administering the sacraments of Confirmation, Matrimony and
couples renewed their marriage vows. He
also officially opened and blessed the newly constructed parish office.
In
those three days, 132 Christians were confirmed, 58 couples renewed their
marriage vows and 5 were newly wedded.
In his homily, Bishop challenged the newly confirmed and earlier
confirmed Christians to be true soldiers of Christ and by the gifts of Holy
Spirit; we have our firearms to fight in the battle field against the devil.
“We ought not to be cowards and corrupt, “let your will be retrenched” The
Bishop warned the Christ soldiers being in Lenten Season, Bishop rejunivated
the spirit of lent to rid off the so called “Mimiasis” disease ie self
centeredness.
He
said, though our self denial, we need to assist the suffering for it is through
giving that we receive. This message got
an immediate response when Hon. Daudi Mwanzia, MP Machakos Town and other
visitors from SIKH community donated 130 bundles of unga. The Bishop
Inconjuction with his host Rev. Fr. Raphael Ndile thanked the Parishioners for
their generous Diocesan collection which had risen tremendously.
The
Bishop thanked the Christians for their co-operation with Fr. in fighting the
enemy of Christ “Maji Marefu” witchdoctor who had invaded a certain part of the
parish. Bishop’s words were very clear; “Going to witchdoctor is to say No to
Christ” hence one receives a direct excommunication”. Bishop also warned
the parishioners against sand harvesting which destroys our environment. “Let us safeguard our environment and we will
get rid of our perennial problem of poverty, it’s our hidden treasure’ Bishop
urged the Christians. Fr. Raphael pinpointed the importance of education the
responsibility of educating their sons and daughters
The
Bishop encouraged the youth to conquer the secular world and he pointed out
that, illiteracy is the main cause of poverty and moral decadence in our
society, hence ought to work hard ii their academic work.
Thank you for coming and please come back
again.
By
Maurice K. Nzioka
Seminarian Makaveti Parish
To: All Diocesan Pastoral Co-ordinators
Easter
Greetings.
I
write to kindly invite you to the above mentioned occasion to be held as follows:
VENUE:
DATE: May 20th 2006 at 10.00 a.m
Theme: “Our Lady Queen of Peace”
Wishing
you God’s blessings.
Yours
Sincerely
Rt.
Rev. Salesius Mugambi
CHAIRMAN
COMMISSION FOR PASTORAL & LAY APOSTO
1st Ordinations Machakos Cathedral
2-15 Congress –
16th Permanent Council –
17th K.E.C
18th Silver Jubilee Ukweli
19-21 Kalawa
Parish – Confirmation
26th Education Board
27th
YCS Diocesan Machakos
28th
T.T.C. Mass
JUNE
2ND T.T.C Meeting
3rd Martyrs Mass
4th
Kithimani
5th A.G.M – all Priests
9-11 Mbiuni
Parish – Confirmation
17th Final Profession
20-25 Makindu
Parish -
Confirmation
29th Peter & Paul Mass Basilica
A loving
person lives in a loving world. A hostile person lives in a hostile world:
everyone you meet is your mirror.
Ken Keyes
Jr.
Catholic Diocese of
Machakos
P.O. Box – 344 - 90100, Machakos
Tel. +254-044-20484; Fax-254-044-21308
E-mail: bishopsomks@wananchi.com
Website: http//www.machakosdiocese.org