2nd Sunday in Advent - We Remember St. John the Baptist

Brothers and Sisters of Madina have set aside the 2nd Sunday in Advent as a special day.  Here we see members after Holy Mass with their Parish Priest, Rev Father Charles Owusu-Ansah and Mrs Nancy Campbell from the United States of America

New Juniors Initiated

On the 6th of November 2011, 23 young ladies were initiated into the Junior Auxiliary #143.  Their President,  Jnr Sister Rosalyn  Paintsil was assisted by two priests, The Deputy Organiser, Sister Sabina Armah, The District Directress, Sister Marcia Koranteng, their Directress Sister Faustina Kodjo, the President of the Ladies Auxiliary, Sister Veronica Jackson and a number of senior Sisters witnessed the joyous event.

Fallen Sister laid to rest

Sister Janet Yaa Ansah was laid to rest peacefully on the 29th October 2011.  The burial Mass was held at Queen of Peace Catholic Church.  She was interred at the Shiashie Cemetary, East Legon, Accra.  Brothers and Sisters came in their numbers to pay their last respects.

Sympathies

The Respected President of the Queen of Peace Junior Auxiliary #143, Junior Sister Roselyn Paintsil lost her father last month, he has since been buried. Mr. Paintsil was a catechist in our Parish. We mourn with her and her family and pray that they be comforted in their time of sorrow.

Goodbye Rev Father Lt. Guy Amedee

The spiritual Director of Battalion 4 and Queen of Peace Commandery #604 and Ladies Auxiliary #510 attended the farewell Mass of Rev Father Lt. Guy Amedee SMA, who has been transferred to Canada.  There was a full military turnout at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, where he was the Parish Priest. In  the top two pictures we see  the Auxiliary and Commandery making a presentation to him and in the bottom picture we see Battalion 4 making their presentation of a beautiful plaque.  Goodbye Father and thank you for all you have done for us.

Loss of a Beloved Sister

Sister Janet Yaa Ansah
Past 1st Vice President

1st November 1957 - 11th September 2011

A true Sister, Dedicated to God, Dedicated to the Order, Dedicated to the Auxiliary, A kind Sister, willingness to serve in all positions, An Advisor and Role Model, Efficient and Loving and Kind, Patient and Understanding - We have lost the best, A mighty Oak has fallen, What shall we do without you,

Celebration of 86 years

One of our Senior Knights, Brother Constance Senoo, seen here in white, celebrated his 86th Birthday on the 3rd September 2011. He celebrated his thanksgiving Mass on the 4th September 2011 at the Queen of Peace Catholic Church and Brothers and Sisters joined him on this special day. Happy Birthday, to our mentor, adviser, guide and teacher.

National Health Cards Donated to Needy

On Sunday 4Th September 2011 the Respected President of Auxiliary # 510, Sister Veronica Jackson presented fully paid up National Health Insurance Cards to 15 needy members of the Church. Here we see her with her fellow Officers making the presentation to one of the recipients.

The Feast of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist 29th August 2011

Brothers and Sisters of Queen of Peace Commandery #604, Aux #510, Cadet Commandery # 510 and Junior Auxiliary #143 celebrated Holy Mass on the actual Feast Day, the 29th August, 2011 at 7pm. Rev. Father Nimorious, also a Brother was the Celebrant. Here we see pictures of the remembrance day. In the Homily we were reminded that our Patron Saint was a man of courage and strength and he did not fear speaking the truth even if it cost him his life. We were asked to emulate this great man and Saint by always telling the truth and living in humility and faithfulness. Bidding prayers were said for our departed Brothers and Sisters who have joined the ranks of the dead. A beautiful collection of offertory items were presented to the Altar.

Birthday Presentation

On the 6th of August 2011, we presented a Birthday gift to Sister Prudence Danku, our Third Trustee who clocked 60 this year. As part of our by-laws all Sisters who celebrate their 60th birthday are presented with a gift from the Auxiliary. The presentation was made by Sisters who were over the age of 60. Here we see Sister Danku being presented with her gift by the Past President Sister Felicia Klu, supported by Noble Sister Maud Asamoah, Noble Sister Susanna Mahama, and Noble Sister Cecilia Wilson

2010-2012 OFFICERS AT WORKSHOP

On the 19th February 2011, Officers of Queen of Peace attended a Leadership Workshop, themed "Effective Leadership, Team-Building and Communication" organised by District 4 under the direction of Sister Felicia Klu, The District 4 President and Past President of Queen of Peace Aux #510. The workshop was held at the University of Ghana, Legon (Noguchi Medical Research Institute Conference Room). The main resource person was Dr. Jerome Awortwe-Abban, Deputy Director of the Management, Development and Productivity Institute.

Accra Grand 8th Bienniel Convention held on the 6th -10th July 2011

Queen of Peace Aux #510 sent 4 delegates to the Convention in 2011. The Convention was a success and apart from the business sessions there was much to do during the social/entertainment sessions. We also had Delegates from Commandery #604.  Cadet Commandery #604 and Junior Auxiliary#143 were also present seen here together with their Assistant Cadet Organiser and Junior Auxiliary Directress

6th Anniversary

The 6th Anniversary was celebrated with a low key event. Brothers and Sisters turned out before Holy Mass held at the Parish on the 15th May 2011. Present at the event was Col William Adjei, the Commander of the 3rd District Commandery. The newly initiated Sisters and Brothers were blessed and presented to the Church. Two Brothers had their new military uniforms blessed at the Altar by The Very Rev. Father Daniel Louh, the Parish Priest. After the Mass we gathered with some special invited guests for light refreshment.

New Brothers and Sisters Initiated

Commandery #604 initiated six Brothers into the Commandery include one priest, Rev. Father Nimorious Domanzing SMA on 2nd April 2011. On the same day twenty four new Sisters were welcomed into Auxiliary#510. They consisted of 10 new members and 14 Junior Auxiliary members who were promoted to the Senior Auxiliary. We bid them welcome into our midst.

Election of new Officers for Commandery #604 and Ladies Auxiliary #510

New Officers for Commandery #604 were installed on Saturday 8th January 2011 after elections held in December 2010. Their term ends in 2010. They are as follows:-

Bro James Ndor Agbeko Klu -Worthy President
Bro Albert Gyaney -1st Vice President
Bro Joseph Gati -2nd Vice President
Bro Kafui Akali -Rec/Secretary
Bro Richard Atiegah -Ass. Rec/Secretary
Bro Joshua Agbo -Financial Secretary
Bro Joseph Doggu -Treasurer
Bro Sylvanus Dogbe -1st Trustee
Bro Ronald Kaaku -2nd Trustee
Bro James Nordu Jakalia -3rd Trustee
Capt David A. d’Almeida -Commander
Bro Gabriel Kofi 1st Vice -Commander
Bro Frederick Ashiagbor -2nd Vice Commander
Bro Iyke E.P. Uzonwanne- Messenger
Bro Kenneth Agamah -Sgt-at-arms
Bro Julius Ghary-Wawa -Guard
Bro Joseph Obeng -Cadet Organiser

Brother Iyke Uzonwanne was later on appointed as the Assistant Cadet Organiser

New Officers for the Ladies Auxiliary #510 were installed on 13th November 2010 after elections held in October 2010.  Their term ends October 2012.  They are as follows:-

Sister Veronica Jackson- Respected President
Sister Felicia Klu -Past President
Sister Taylor-Darko --1st Vice President
Sister Vivian Ludwine Klu -2nd Vice President
Sister Doris Saadogr -Recording/Corresponding Secretary
Sister Doris Anthonia Ayitevi -Financial Secretary
Sister Rita Kaaku -Treasurer
Sister Susanna Mahama -1st Trustee
Sister Sylvia Apekey -2nd Trustee
Sister Prudence Danku -3rd Trustee
Sister Cyndi Agbalegah - Messenger
Sister Genevive Danyo - Sentinel
Sister Jacinta Ganye - Guard
Sister Faustina Kodjo - Jnr Directress
Sister Evelyn Amankwa - District Delegate

Sister Annie Mortty was later on appointed as the Assistant Junior Directress

Carols Evening

Queen of Peace took part in a Carols Evening organised by District 4 Ladies Auxiliary on the 18th of December 2010. This took place at the Holy Spirit Cathedral, Adabraka, Accra. We took the 5th Lesson and our Song was "Once in Royal David City". Brothers, Cadets and Juniors supported us on this spirit filled memorable day.

FUN GAMES WITH THE KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF MARSHALL

On the 16th of November 2010, we organised fun games to be held jointly with the Knights and Ladies of Marshall of Queen of Peace. We all left the parish compound around 8 a.m. in a large bus and headed towards the Atomic Sports field. All were excited because Brothers and Sisters had been training towards this. On arrival our Spiritual Director Rev. Fr. Lt. Guy Amedee gave us his blessing and we divided into groups. Games played were Football (Soccer) Volly Ball, Basket Ball, Hand Ball, Skipping, Ludo, Dominoes etc.

There was excitement when teams were in the peak of play. There was a mini agape with lots of food and drink and the day ended on a joyful note. Both the groups enjoyed the day and promised to repeat it again.

New Benches for Queen of Peace Grotto

As part of the 5th Anniversary celebrations, the Order presented 8 blue and white benches to the Queen of Peace Church Grotto. These were received by the Parish Chairman, Mr.Michael Kwarteng after Mass and were very much appreciated by all. We also donated large laminated stations of the cross pictures and GHC700.00.

Beheading of St. John the Baptist

Thanksgiving Mass was held on the 29th of August at Queen of Peace Church to remember this day. Members of Commandery #604, Cadet Commandery #604, Ladies Auxiliay #510 and Junior Auxiliary #143 attended second Mass in their Numbers.

We remembered our Patron Saint with prayers and requested Holy Mass for him. May we live to follow in his footsteps to proclaim the coming of our Lord.

Supreme Convention 2010

On the 18th of July 2010 to the 24th of July 2010, some Sisters of Queen of Peace Ladies Auxiliary #510 and a Junior of #143 attended the Supreme Convention in the United states. Here is a picture from the memorable event.