Rest in Peace Junior Sister Lucy Sedem Ampim

On 10th February 2014 Queen of Peace Junior Auxiliary #143, Madina lost Junior Sister Lucy Sedem Ampim.  She passed away at the age of 16 and was buried on 14th March 2014 with full military honours.  Rest in perfect peace sweet daughter of the Auxiliary

1st Anniversary and unveiling of Tomb of our Dear Sister Lucy Nimoh Obeng

On the 4th-6th November 2013, the first anniversary  of the death of our Sister Lucy Nimoh Obeng who died on the 4th October 2012 was celebrated by the family with the unveiling of her tomb, Holy Mass and presentation of a statue of Mother Mary to the St. Mary's Catholic Church Besease, Ashanti Region.  Rest in Peace Sister Lucy Obeng - You feared not to join the ranks of the dead.  We see her husband Sir Knight Joseph Obeng paying his last respects and making the presentation of the beautiful statue to the Parish Priest.

Welcome new Junior Auxiliary Members

On Sunday 10th November  2013 Thirteen new members were admitted into the Queen of Peace Junior Auxiliary #143.  They had been well prepared and Rev Father Anthony gave them good advice and blessed them.  They were welcomed by all including the President of the Ladies Auxiliary, The Directress and Assistant Directress and Sis Marvel Amakyi whose second daughter is now part of this noble Order. They were refreshed and given advice by other members of the Junior Auxiliary 

Six New Brothers initiated into Comm #604

On the 2nd November 2013, Six Brothers were initiated into our Noble Order at Queen of Peace Commandery #604, Madina.  The Brothers had gone through intense lectures and drills and were well prepared to be received into the Order.We see them proudly standing for the group photograph immediately after the initiation.  From left to right we have:

1. Solomon Mosogu, 2. Enock Odoi-Anim, 3. Francis Messiga Ofori-Attah, 4. George Fiashide, 5. Anthony Afanyade, 6. Daniel Dombadoh. CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME!

Cadet and Juniors retreat at the Franciscan Valley of Prayer and Silence

Our Cadets and Juniors were at a retreat from the 25th to the 27th October at the Franciscan Valley of Prayer and Silence in Saltpond.  They were taken through the Rosary prayers, The way of the Cross, Meditation and Prayer and talks.  On the final day they turned out in their military uniforms at Mass presented two wonderful hampers to the Friars and gave a military display to the delight of the Friars.  They
came back refreshed and renewed.The were accompanied by the Assistant Cadet Organiser Brother Raymond Dzandu, Brother Joseph Adelmar and Assistant Directress, Sister Mercy Bayuo

 

Our Member takes her perpetual vows

Sister Gertrude Sitsofe Ahegbebu SSpS took her perpetual vows on Saturday 24th August 2013 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Derby Avenue, Accra.  We welcomed her on her return to our meeting and presented her with a congratulatory gift.  We see the 2nd Vice President, Sister Victoria Kussi making the presentation.  Congratulations Rev Sister Gertrude!

Commissioning of 9 Sisters of Aux #510

Nine sisters were commissioned on Saturday 12th October.  Our Spiritual Director, Rev Father (Brother) Nimorius Domazuing gave a wonderful talk to them about dedication to the Auxiliary and knowing that that they had received a call to join the order.  He made them promise to be dedicated and live as a Lady Knight should. He was presented with a token gift from the Auxiliary.  The Commissioned group leader presented a brand new ice chest to the Auxiliary. We see the 1st Trustee and President receiving the gift.  We later ended with some light refreshment

Commissioning of members of Junior Auxiliary #143, Madina

Twenty five Juniors were commissioned on the 8th September 2013.  They had waited anxiously for this day and there were smiles of joy all around.  We see them here with the Deputy Organiser Noble Sister Oppong, Their President, Junior Sister Rosalyn Paintsil and other officers. Also present was the former District 8 Directress, Sister Marcia Koranteng and the Senior Auxiliary President. Senior Sisters were witnesses to this event.

Juniors preparing for Commissioning

After months of dedication and active membership, our Juniors are preparing for their commissioning.  Here we see them just after their first lecture.  They also had drill practice to end the day.

Bishop Dedicates Parish House

The Metropolitan Arch Bishop, Most Rev Charles Palmer Buckle dedicated the new Parish House of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, an outstation of Queen of Peace. Brothers,Sisters,Cadets and Juniors turned out for the dedication of the Parish House on the 10th August and the Thanksgiving Mass which was held on the 11th of August 2013.  Our Cadets and Juniors had their pictures taken with the Arch Bishop

Brothers & Sisters attend the 9th Biennial Accra Grand Convention

From the 17th to the 21st of July 2013, Brothers and Sisters participated in the 9th Biennial Accra Grand Convention which was a historic one since it marked the end of the Accra Grand Commandery & Ladies Auxiliary as we know it.  De-centralisation has taken place and we now have Accra East Grand Commandery & Ladies Auxiliary, Accra West Grand Commandery & Ladies Auxiliary and Koforidua-Ho Grand Commandery and Ladies Auxiliary.(we see some of the participants from Queen of Peace and above we have a birds eye view of the Convention Auditorium during the Memorial Mass

CONGRATULATIONS - 2ND AND 3RD DEGREE RECEPIENTS

On the 20th July 2013, ten Brothers received their  2nd and 3rd Degree  at the last Accra Grand Convention held at Ho.  We see them here standing proud after the Holy Mass celebrated by the Bishop of Ho, His Lordship Most Reverend Francis Kofi Anani Lodonu-from left to right we have 1. Selorm Klu, 2. Joseph Adelmar, 3. Emmanuel Ahiavih, 4. (behind)George Bapule, 5. Albert Adjeyi, 6. Jacob Folivi, 7.(behind) Paschal Kaba, 8.William Gembar, 9. John Chang-Naah, 10. George Torgbor CONGRATULATIONS

Wedding of a Sister

On the 6th of July 2013 a past Officer of the Queen of Peace Ladies Auxiliary #510, Sister Jacinta Ganye tied the knot with Brother Bernard Moro, a past Grand Knight of the Knights of Marshall.  The wedding took place at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Ashaley Botwe and was followed with a reception at the Institute of Local Government, Madina.

Present to assist with the cutting of the cake were the Past Accra Grand Presidents, Noble Sister Elizabeth Sackey and Noble Sister Perpetual Marie Kplomodo

8TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED AT ST BARNABAS CATHOLIC CHURCH

Our  8th Anniversary fell on the 7th May 2013.  We celebrated the Thanksgiving Mass on the 19th May 2013  at St. Barnabas Catholic Church, Haatso.  A presentation of Ghc5,000 was made towards the Church's purchase of a tabernacle.The Parish Priest Rev Fr. Yaw Osei and the Parish Pastoral Council Chairman - Mr. Owusu received the donation on behalf of the Church. We also used the occasion to boost our membership.  A wonderful Lunch was served at the Queen of Peace Hall complex which was enjoyed by all who attended. 

ELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF NEW OFFICERS

After a successful election in October 2012, the new officers were installed.  We see some of them here after our thanksgiving mass and turn out held on the 2nd Sunday of Advent which is a special day for us since the readings of the day focus on St. John the Baptist

Death of a Sister - Noble Sister Cecilia Pouwele Karbo

Queen of Peace Ladies Auxiliary#510 announce with sorrow the death of Noble Sister Cecilia Pouwele Karbo on the 4th December 2012 after a short illness. She received her Queen of Saints Award in October this year. She was one of our elder Sisters who sometimes gave spiritual reflections and was always there to listen to sisters.  She was a nurse and in between her busy work schedule still found time to attend our meetings. We see her above flanked by District 8 Officers  who visited her after her illness. You will be sadly missed.  Rest in peace Noble Sister

CADET AND JUNIORS HOLD COOKING DAY

On the 23rd December 2012 the Cadet and Juniors held a cookout where they prepared some local dishes for each other, most of the ingredients coming from senior Sisters and Brothers. The menue consisted of Jolloff Rice, Waakye (Rice and beans) Banku, Okro stew, Gravy, Fried Red Fish, Fried chicken and Chilli Sauce.  The day was very successful as we can see from the pictures.  On hand were the Directress and Assistant Directress together with some senior sisters. We also see the immediate Past President about to sample the first dish

Loss of a Sister - Sis Lucy Nimoh Obeng

 
On the 4th October 2012, Queen of Peace Auxiliary and Commandery lost a member, Sister Lucy Nimo Obeng  and she was interred on the 3rd November 2012 with full honours in Ejisu-Bisease nr Kumasi.  Sister Obeng, a nurse donated and maintained our First Aid box and was always present at programmes until her illness made it difficult for her to attend events. She was the wife of Cadet Organiser Brother J.D. Obeng. Rest in perfect Peace Sister until we meet again in Paradise.