The first thing our parents taught us about our religion was most probably the sign of the cross. The last thing a priest will do at our graveside is make the sign of the cross over our body. A Christian’s life is marked in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

The Sunday Bible readings often speak to us about the Father (as originator of all life related to creation), sending his Son or Word (for our salvation) and communicating the Spirit (related to our rebirth from water and the Spirit). The revelation of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit tells us first of all what God is for us. But as for the mysterious unity of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, we can only stammer with inadequate human concepts, which are not able to express the ineffable mystery of God in himself.

We want to know. But we must realize that more important than knowing about God is knowing God, the way two beloved know one another! An intimate person-to-person relationship gives a knowledge which cannot possibly be expressed in human terminology. It is that kind of knowledge of God which ultimately satisfies a human being.

In those days, Moses rose early in the morning and went up on Mount Sinai, as the Lord had commanded him, and took in his hand two tables of stone. And the Lord descended in the cloud and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the Lord. The Lord passed before him, and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.”

And Moses made haste to bow his head toward the earth, and worshipped. And he said, “If now I have found favour in your sight, O Lord, let the Lord, I beg you, go in the midst of us, although it is a stiff-necked people; and pardon our iniquity and our sin, and take us for your inheritance.”

Brethren, rejoice. Mend your ways, heed my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints greet you. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him. He who believes in him is not condemned; he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only-begotten Son of God.

1. Parish Priest (Misa Pro Populo) — For the intentions of all parishioners.
2. Akofors Family — Thanking God for bringing them into this new month; praying for the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary for spiritual, academic, physical and financial blessings, and for all the clergy especially the Parish Priest.
3. Kenneth Simo and Family — Thanksgiving to God for His many blessings on their children, and praying for good health and success in their end of year public exams.
4. Kenneth Simo and Family — Praying for the peaceful repose of the soul of Dr. Mrs. Belinda Assam. May God grant strength to her husband and children left behind and find her worthy of His Heavenly Kingdom.
5. Florence Ndikum — Thanksgiving to God for His continuous guidance, protection and for answered prayers.
6. Gladys Ndikum Ngoua — Thanking God for an additional year in her life and praying for more of God’s Grace and Divine Favours.
7. St Kizito BCC Bakoko — RIP of Mama Emmercial Fombon.
8. Mrs Che Mirabel and Family — Thanking God for additional plus one year today of their daughter Ngum Mary Queen.

1. Parish Priest (Misa Pro Populo) — For the intentions of all parishioners.

1. Marriage Banns — 2nd Publication: Emmanuel Akunaeme (son of Ferdinand Osuagwu and Augustina Osuagwu, from Ibeku) wishes to marry Immaculata Anuli (daughter of Julius Onuoha and Gladys Julius, from Ezuhu / Amadi). If there are any reasons why this couple cannot marry in the Catholic Church, let the Parish Priest know immediately.
2. Parish Seed Sowing 2026 has been scheduled for Sunday, June 28 and Sunday, July 5, 2026. Members of our Parish Family are advised to prepare appropriately both spiritually and financially.
3. Infant Baptism for June will take place on June 6, 2026. Choose Christian or good native names for your children. Doctrine class for godparents and parents is on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM. Godparents must be practicing Catholics who are communicants.
4. First Thursday Prayer, Adoration and Ministration will be on June 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM. Parishioners are encouraged to come with their prayer intentions, sacramentals and other articles for blessing.
5. Important Meeting for catechists and Doctrine Teachers on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 5:30 PM in the parish.
6. Choir Rotation: St. Rita Kom Choir will sing at the 1st Mass, Sunday June 7, 2026; St. Anselm Choir will sing at the 2nd Mass.
7. BCC Doctrine Classes will hold on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at St. Mulumba Cocotee, St. Anthony of the Desert Grand Hangar. Also tomorrow (Monday) at St. Charles Lwanga & Comp Martyrs Sodiko II, St. Catherine of Alexandria Bamboutous, St. Cyprian of Carthage Rail, Pope St. Gelasius I Carrefour Mutzig. Wednesdays: St. Peter Claver Minkwelle. Thursdays: St. Simon of Cyrene Cibec I.
8. Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus will begin on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 behind the grotto. Petition forms available next Sunday at the Parish Secretariat. New members and lovers of the Sacred Heart of Jesus are welcome.
9. Oblata Procession: Sun. 31 (7:00 AM — St. Monica Lycée); Sun. 07 (7:00 AM — Ss. Perpetua and Felicity Beseke & Augustine of Hippo Mabanda I).
10. Members of Ss. Perpetua and Felicity Beseke & Augustine of Hippo Mabanda I will clean the church compound on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
11. Let us assist the poor, sick and needy of our Parish by dropping alms in the Help-the-Poor Box as you go out. May the favour of the Lord shine on you as you put smiles on the faces of the needy.