St Patrick’s Youth celebrate bash in style. By Wachira Njenge

Sunday 25th January 2015, was a special day for us, the long awaited and most anticipated event of the year as part and parcel of our tradition was upon us and what a way to kick off the year with an AGM which later culminated into a Bash.

Members of St Patrick’s Youth-Thika come out in large numbers at the 14 Falls Lodge in Thika located off Garissa Rd this venue provided ample space for the various activities planned for the day and not even the scorching “Njaanuary” sun could dampen their spirits, food and drinks were available in plenty, the entertainment was on point members also got a chance to show case their swimming skills as the dived into the pool to cool off after a tedious first part of the day that was dominated with slaughtering of the mbuzi and preparing food.

The highlight of the was the speeches delivered by the invited guests among them various youth leaders from our neighboring parish such as St. Matia Mulumba-Thika, Holy Rosary Witeithie, St Francis Xavier-Parklands and Murang’a Deanery every leader called upon the youth to keep the commitment alive and yearn to continue serving God through various gifts and talents and also in attendance was our Patron Stano Njiiri, Parish Council Treasurer Madam Kellen Wanja who spoke addressed the youth on behalf of the Church Council and Mrs Njenge who spoke on behalf of the parents.

Rev Fr Silferius (Chaplain) also offered his word of advice to the youth,and called upon them to be risk takers, 

“I urge all of you seated here today in 2015 to be risk takers, try something new and different just like we read in the bible, disciples were ready to follow Christ and left everything they were doing.”  

Munga,Joe and AntoNeo preparing chicken for the bash. Photo Credit: Wachira Njenge

Nduati our treasurer kept vigil at the cooking place making sure. Photo Credit :Wachira Njenge

Achy and Nge'ndo were almost crying from the effects of the onions as the chopped them one by one Photo || Wachira Njenge

Them boys took time off to pose for this shot. Photo || Wachira Njenge

Carrots had to be added to balance the diet Photo|| Wachira Njenge

Look here guys this Mbuzi is far from ready so Keep Calm!! Photo|| Wachira Njenge

Potatoes had to peeled as the ladies enjoyed some music. Photo|| Wachira Njenge

Meanwhile on the other side of this vast field the stew was ready and it was all hands on here as members led by Carol Wanjugu helped out. Photo|| Wachira Njenge

Two hands are better than one as witnessed here as members work hard to prepare that meal for the bash. Photo|| Wachira Njenge

This moment was dubbed the 'Mateke' moment as even blogger (Wachira Njenge) jumped in to join his peers in posing. Photo|| AntoNeo

Led by Mugo members return from a small expedition at the Banks of River Chania. Photo|| Wachira Njenge

Led by Clare the ladies are putting their final touches on the kachumbari. Photo|| Wachira Njenge

It was time to prepare these fruits to make the diet complete by adding these Water Melons. Photo|| Wachira Njenge

We are having the time of our life. Photo|| Wachira Njenge

It was time to cool down at the pool side. Photo|| Wachira Njenge

Collo,Kibuch and Kababa doing the finger salute to indicate that they were among the first three to join the queue for food. Photo|| Wachira Njenge

And it was time to get served with the delicious meal. Photo|| Wachira Njenge

DJ Marik of Bsounds ENT, was busy entertaining the crowd with his dope mixx. Photo|| Wachira Njenge

The Service crew was on stand by led by Rosetta Gichohi (L) they made sure the food was well served. Photo|| Mike Mutisya

Eric (L),Chao,Judie,and Arthur devouring their meal. Photo||Mike Mutisya

Mrs Njenge (L) and Madam Kellen Wanja join in the singing of a chorus. Photo|| Wachira Njenge

Youth Leaders couldn't resist a laugh. Photo||Wachira Njenge

Members paying undivided attention. Photo|| Wachira Njenge

Word of advice from the National Secretary Photo|| Wachira Njenge

It was time for some word of advice from our Chaplain Rev. Fr Silferius. Photo|| Wachira Njenge

Stanley Njiiri (L) and Rev. Fr Silferius join in praise and worship. Photo|| Wachira Njenge

Youth Leader from St Francis Xavier Parkland's delivers his speech. Photo Credit|| Wachira Njenge

Rev Fr Sil our Chaplain delivering his speech. Photo|| Wachira Njenge

Take advantage of your youthfulness to do God's work,Bishop Kamau tells youth.By Wachira Njenge

Archdiocese of Nairobi Auxillary Bishop His Lordship David Kamau has asked young people within the church and across the nation to make good use of their youthfulness in order to serve God and the church.
"When you are young you have the energy to do a lot of things but you need to be guided by God's spirit," said His Lordship David Kamau.

         

His Lordship Bishop David Kamau delivers his homily during the Archdiocese of Nairobi Music and Cultural festivals mass.

He spoke during mass at Regina Caeli Catholic Parish Karen where the Archdiocese of Nairobi Music and Culture Festivals were held this past weekend.

 His Lordship Bishop Kamau called upon the youth to utilize their talents in a positive way, he said the Catholic church has put in place various measures to help young people to discover themselves and events such the music and culture festivals.

Youths drawn from various deaneries and regions within the Archdiocese of Nairobi listen attentively to the homily.

Trophies and Certificates donated by the Government of Kenya through the Ministry of State for National  Heritage and Culture.

While making his speech on behalf on the Government of Kenya, a Ministry of State for National Heritage and Culture, Mr Mboya said, "that the government is working towards empowering the youth in the entertainment and arts industry by encouraging to use their talents as a source of earning income."
The government will soon embark on a plan to incorporate items presented during music and cultural festivals organised by the church to the Kenya National Drama and Music Festivals that way artists will have a platform to showcase their work to a much larger audience and larger market.

Mr.Mboya from the Ministry of State for National Heritage and Culture delivers his speech on behalf of the government.

He also called upon the youth to take advantage of the digital migration experience that the country is currently undergoing in building content for digital broadcast.
While quoting Article 11 of the Constitution of Kenya he urged the youth to embrace the traditional values and value system in yearning to be come responsible and reasonable members of the society.

His Lordship Bishop David Kamau blesses the trophies and certificates looking on is Rev. Fr Hunja Youth Chaplain.

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