Eburumiri: Bishop Onah installs Blessed Sacrament at
St. Jude’s parish
By Alphonsus N. Ogili
It was cheers and jubilation
by the Catholic Faithful of St. Jude’s Catholic Church, Eburumiri, Ibagwa-Aka in
Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area, Enugu State on 29th September,
2016, following the installation of the Blessed Sacrament in the parish chapel by
the Catholic Bishop of Nsukka Diocese, Most Rev. Prof. Godfrey Igwebuike Onah.
The parish wore a colourful
and cheery atmosphere as the pastoral visit was marked by jubilations and
unquantifiable songs of praise to God by members of the parish and the entire community
who happily turned out en masse at the parish-centre to witness the epoch-making
installation.
Delivering a homily during
the celebration of the Holy Mass that marked the beginning of the installation
ceremony, Bishop Onah, who was accompanied by no fewer than 15 Rev. Frs. remarked
that the day’s service is symbolic because it was specially aimed at showing
respect for the Holy Eucharist.
He said: “His Angels are the
first to worship Christ in the Holy Eucharist; but in the presence of the
Angels, we adore our Lord. Therefore, let us be thankful to God who gave us the
gift of His son who is now with us in the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist.”
Still on the sermon, Father
Bishop continued: “Since it is His wish that we will have a place where Christ
will abide forever, let us truly accept His coming; let us truly accept this
blessing and pray Him to effect remarkable changes not only in our midst as
Christians, but also, in the midst of all the people of Eburumiri community.”
Bishop Onah further noted that
the parishioners do no longer have to travel far and wide in search of the
Blessed Sacrament as it is now installed in their parish chapel.
"Our Lord Jesus Christ
is now here with you in Eburumiri; He will abide here forever,” he said.
Rev. Fr. Athanasius Emeka
Agbo - the Parish Priest, in a vote of thanks, expressed happiness for the
peaceful installation and was grateful to God and Bishop Onah for the visit, praying
God to bless all who contributed to the success of the occasion.
A welcome address was also
presented by the Catholic Community. The Parish, through the address, extolled Father
Bishop Onah for the installation.
"This day, according to
the Psalmist, is indeed a day of joy, divinely planned; a day that the Lord has
made that we shall rejoice and be glad. Today, history has been made in St.
Jude’s Catholic Parish, Eburumiri, Ibagwa-Aka. Therefore, it is with great joy
and gratitude to God that we welcome everybody here today.
“The journey of the parish
house building which started 5 years ago is coming to an end with the blessing
of the parish house and the installation of the Blessed Sacrament. This has
brought about the fulfilment of the long dreams and aspirations of the founding
fathers of this parish,” the address added.
The Parish Parish, Rev. Fr.
Athanasius Emeka Agbo spoke with our reporters.
“We thank God for giving us
life and strength to continue to strive to see the fulfllment of this
aspiration and dream. I am very glad and happy that Christ is now fully with
us. We now have a place to pray and consult him in times of difficulties.
“Our Father Bishop, in his
homily, made us to understand that the source of our strength is in the Holy
Eucharist and as friends Christ, we have the power to overcome satan because
Christ is superior. I advice my parishioners to continue to adore Christ in the
Holy Eucharist,” Fr. Athanasius said.
Towards the end of the
installation ceremony, a grand reception was held for Bishop Onah and his
entourage. During this period, refreshments and dances by various cultural troops
were used to spice up the event. Various gift items were also presented to
Father Bishop by members of the community.
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