Mary Help Of Christians Parish, Odumase-Cds

12/02/2026

01/02/2026

A New Dawn for Young Missionaries: Catholic Diocese of Sunyani Launches "Year of the Youth"

SUNYANI, GHANA – Today, Sunday, February 1, 2026, the Catholic Diocese of Sunyani vibrated with youthful energy as it officially launched the Year of the Youth across all its parishes, schools, and out-stations.

Under the inspiring theme "Catholic Youth on Mission: Youthful, Empowered, and Sent," based on Jeremiah 1:4-8, the Diocese has embarked on a year-long journey dedicated to the spiritual renewal and active engagement of its young members.

A Unified Launch
The day was marked by simultaneous celebrations led by the local clergy. While His Lordship, Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, performed the Diocesan launch at the Christ the King Cathedral in Sunyani, pastors and chaplains spearheaded similar ceremonies in rectorates and educational institutions throughout the region.

The launching program followed a structured spiritual path:
* The Proclamation: An Episcopal letter from the Bishop was read during Holy Mass, officially declaring the year open.
* Youth Leadership: In a symbolic move, youth leaders themselves performed the formal launch and presented the Year of the Youth artifacts, including the new logo, banners, and "T" shirts.
* Public Witness: In many communities, the celebration spilled into the streets with floats and processions following the benediction, signaling the Church's presence in the public square.

Why Now?
The declaration of 2026 as the Year of the Youth is a strategic response to several local and global influences. Bishop Gyamfi noted that the initiative is informed by the 2018 Synod of Bishops on Youth and the recent Synod on Synodality.

Closer to home, the Diocese is addressing a "troubling trend" of young people drifting away from the faith and a decrease in the Catholic population according to government data. This year aims to move beyond talking about young people to talking with them, treating them as active "co-responsible agents" of the Church's mission.

The Roadmap Ahead
The Year of the Youth is not merely a celebration but a structured pastoral mission divided into three key areas:
* Identity: Focusing on the "Youthful" nature of the participants.
* Formation: Ensuring they are "Empowered" through spiritual and social programs.
* Mission: Sending them out as "Sent" disciples to proclaim the Gospel.

The year will culminate in a Diocesan Synod on the Youth, which will result in new Synodal Decrees and a formal Diocesan Policy on Youth.

"May we challenge our youth to discover their calling as God's chosen ones... ready to go out on a mission to proclaim, live, and renew the Catholic Christian faith in our time."

Following today's launch, parishes will observe a dedicated week of structured spiritual and social youth programs.

The Year of the Youth will officially run until January 31, 2027, the Memorial of St. John Bosco.

26/01/2026

📣 YEAR OF THE YOUTH 2026

The Year of the Youth 2026 will be officially launched on Sunday, 1st February 2026, in all parishes across the Diocese.

🕊️ Theme: Catholic Youth on Mission: Youthful, Empowered & Sent (Jer 1:6–8)

Let us journey together as a youthful and missionary Church.

21/12/2025

RITE OF INITIATION AND INVESTITURE OF CHILDREN MASS SERVERS
Mary Help of Christians Parish

Mary Help of Christians Parish today joyfully celebrated the Rite of Initiation and Investiture of Mass Servers during Holy Mass.

The ceremony was presided over by our Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Fred Okusu, and marked a significant milestone in the lives of seventeen (17) children — two (2) ladies and fifteen (15) knights — who have been trained and prepared to serve at the altar of the Lord. Their names were called individually, and they publicly made their promises to serve faithfully and reverently, in good times and in bad times, rain or shine.

As part of the investiture, the children were formally presented with their cassocks, a sign of the responsibility entrusted to them and their commitment to serve God and His Church with humility, discipline, and joy.

In his exhortation, Rev. Fr. Fred Okusu reflected on St. Joseph, the Silent Saint, reminding the newly initiated Mass Servers that true service is often quiet and faithful. He encouraged them not to be afraid of making mistakes, but to learn from them, grow in confidence, and continually improve in their service at the altar.

The parish community rejoiced as these young servers were officially welcomed into the ministry of Mass serving. We pray that God will guide and protect them as they grow in faith, obedience, and love for the Holy Eucharist.

Mary Help of Christians, pray for

23/11/2025

Join us at Mary Help of Christians Parish – Odumase for our 3-Day Advent Revival as we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ.

Theme: “Advent, A Time for Revival, Renewal and Restoration”
Scripture: Isaiah 40:31
Date: 24th – 26th November 2025
Time: 7:00pm each night
Venue: Church Premises

Come and experience a time of prayer, worship, renewal, and divine encounter. Let us enter this Advent season with strengthened faith and renewed hope in the Lord.

All are warmly invited.

11/11/2025

We joyfully celebrated the Canonical Installation of Rev. Fr. Fred Kwame Okusu as Parish Priest of Mary Help of Christians Parish, Odumase on Sunday.
The rite of installation was conducted by the Vicar General, Very Rev. Fr. Thomas Oppong Febiri.

Although Rev. Fr. Okusu has been with us and faithfully serving since last year, this ceremony marks the official entrustment of pastoral leadership of our parish to him.

We pray that the Holy Spirit will continue to strengthen and guide him in this mission of shepherding our community in faith, love, and service.
Let us continue to support him with our prayers, love, and cooperation.

Mary Help of Christians, Pray for Us.

04/11/2025

04/11/2025

Through Him and with Him and in Him…..

31/10/2025

Climax of Month of Rosary