National and Papal flags

National and Papal flags

The Knights Emblem

The Knights Emblem

Ladies Auxiliary Emblem

Ladies  Auxiliary Emblem

Cadets Emblem

Cadets Emblem

Junior Auxiliary Emblem

Junior Auxiliary Emblem

A K W A A B A - W E L C O M E - Inaugurated 7th May 2005


THIS IS FOR YOU TO SHARE, ENJOY AND FOLLOW WHAT THE QUEEN OF PEACE COMMANDERY #604, LADIES AUXILIARY #510, CADET COMMANDERY #604 AND JUNIOR AUXILIARY # 143, MADINA, ACCRA, GHANA are doing.
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25 September 2008

Junior Auxiliary news

The Junior Auxiliary, under the guidance of their assistant Directoress, Sister Regina Teiko Kayi held a cooking competition between three groups within the Junior Auxiliary 143.

Three separate dishes were prepared and garnished,and the method of preparation of the food,the hygiene and presentation were marked.

Group one prepared Banku (a dumpling like dough made from ground fermented milled corn) and grilled fresh Tilapia and a hot pepper mix. Group Two prepared Palava Sauce -Kontommre (Spinach like green leaf from the cocoyam family) mixed with ground pumpkin seed,cooked in palm oil with fish,and meat and served with boiled yam and boiled green plantain and Group Three prepared a savory rice mix served with coated fried chicken, and a spicy tomato gravy. They also made a fresh fruit drink of pineapple and coconut. Ice cream was served as dessert.

To be honest all the meals were delicious and well garnished and it was difficult to decide an overall winner. Majority voted for the Banku and Tilapia but it was a very close race. Judges gave their comments and advice on cooking techniques and presentation and all were happy about the results.

Senior Sisters and Cadets were invited to enjoy the prepared food after the judging and all enjoyed the afternoon and the Juniors had their special catering lesson.

10 September 2008

Youth Seminar 2008

On the 28th to 31st August 2008 the Cadets and Junior Auxiliary of Queen of Peace Commandery and Ladies Auxiliary attended a Youth Seminar that was held at Tema Senior High School.
Cadets from the 3rd District Commandery and Districts 3 & 4 Junior Auxiliary attended the event. The theme of the programme was "Godliness, the way of a Catholic Youth". Full details of the event will be published later. But I am pleased to say that our Cadets came first in the Quiz Competition held on the second day.

8 September 2008

3rd Anniversary of Queen of Peace Madina,, KSJI,


On the 7th of May 2008 our Commandery and Auxiliary was 3 years old. We had planned a grand function but because of the loss of our Brother we had a simple Anniversary Thanksgiving Mass on Sunday 11th May 2008. We all turned out in our John's cloth uniform. After that a small get together was held in the school complex to celebrate the day. Attendance was great and some visiting Brothers and Sisters, who were also involved in our formation attended in support of our day.

Marian Rally 2008


On the 24th May 2008, a Marian Rally was organised by the Third District Commandery and joint District 3 & 4 Ladies Auxiliary of the Order.

This took place at the Our Lady of Knock Grotto in Adenta, Accra.There was full participation of Commandery#604 and Ladies Aux #510, together with our Cadets of #604 and Junior Auxiliary #143.

The theme of the Rally was "Do whatever he tells you to do" from John 2:5.

The Rosary was recited during the procession from one part of the town ,banners were carried and songs were sung to our Mother Mary. After the procession which lasted about 2 hours all assembled for Holy Mass at the Grotto and more songs were sung. The resident Parish Priest , Rev Fr. Anthony Oppong , welcomed us and the Regimental Chaplain, Rev, Fr. Benjamin Ohene, District 3 Chaplain Rev Fr. Samuel Filton Mensah and the Assistant Parish Priest, Rev Fr. John Patrick Tindana were all there to lead in the celebration.We ended with the Litany of the blessed Virgin Mary and after that all were refreshed and we socialised and met up with old friends.

It was a wonderful day, the the sun shining bright and everybody happy and glad. We can only say Thank You Mother Mary for being there for us all.

LOSS OF A BROTHER


On the 11th April Brother Akwesi Oteng-Asamoah murdered, he was 49. Brother Oteng Asamoah was an active Brother in the Queen of Peace Commandery #604 and was also the 2nd Vice President. His death sent shock waves through the Commandery, Auxiliary and the Parish as a whole. Our Brother was given a full military burial on Saturday 21st June 2008 at St. Josephs Catholic Church, Mamponteng, Ashanti Region and over 60 Brothers and Sisters from Accra and over 40 Brothers and Sisters from Kumasi Commanderies and Auxiliaries attended his funeral to pay their last respects to this honourable Brother. Brother Oteng-Asamoah, may you rest in perfect peace. (After reading this please say one Our Father and one Hail Mary for Brother Oteng-Asamoah)

The Knights,The Ladies Auxiliary, The Cadets and Junior Auxiliary

THE KNIGHTS - 14th District Commandery



THE LADIES AUXILIARY - Accra East District 3

The Ladies Co-ordinating Committee was established to co-ordinate the activities of the three Grand Ladies Auxiliaries in Ghana with Sis. Josephine Sey as the first Chairperson.

The Ladies Auxiliary have been very active in organising in all the five countries in West Africa. The first Ladies Auxiliary was organised in Liberia followed by Philomena's Auxiliary at Sekondi, then Kumasi, Keta and Denu respectively all in Ghana. The ladies are a strong support of the Knights whenever they turnout.(A turnout is when the Order appears for an event in full military uniform)

JUNIOR ORDER
Running concurrently with the Knights and Ladies are the Cadet Commanderies & Junior Auxiliaries. These are the nursery stages of the Order where young boys and girls, as future leaders, are groomed to take over from the older Knights and Ladies.


Meeting Days of Commandery and Auxilliary of Queen of Peace, Madina - All meetings are held at the Queen of Peace Catholic School premises.

The Knights Commandery meet the 2nd Saturday of the month at 9.00 am.
The Ladies Auxiliary meet the 2nd Saturday of the month at 8.00 am.
The Cadet Commandery meet the 1st Sunday of the month at 9.30 a.m. after First Mass.
The Junior Auxiliary meet the 1st Sunday of the month at 9.30 a.m. after the First Mass.



The Patron Saint of the Ladies Auxiliary is The Blessed Virgin Mary and her colours are Blue for love and White for purity

The Patron Saint of the Knights is St. John the Baptist

The Order is involved in the following activities:

Religious/Catholic Action
Spiritual Growth
Education
Charitable Benevolence
Social/Fraternal Activity
Athletics/Military Drill
Community/Patriotism
Youth Development/Sport and games