Children’s Christmas party
The Maria Auxiliadora parish in Gbenyedzi, in view of bringing joy to children, organized an evening party named “Miss Christmas Party” on 25 December in the parish and on 27 December in Dékadjevi, one of the outstations of the parish. Before the event, a word of welcome was addressed to guests and parishioners by the parish priest, Father Jacques NAGALO. The Christmas party is traditionally organized by the missionary children’s office in collaboration with its chaplain, Father Fritz NII EKUE. The aim of this activity, organized with the children, was to enable them to familiarize themselves with others and to experience the joy of the Savior born. After the parish priest’s words, it was time for the Miss competition, in which 12 candidates from Gbenyedzi and 9 from Dékadjévi took part. At the end of the competition, the various judges proclaimed Ametognissee Charlène as Miss Gbenyedzi and Segbe Améyo Alida as Miss Dékadjévi.
Triduum of prayer and celebration of Woezon 2025
To enhance our pastoral action and live a holy year, the Maria Auxiliadora parish of Gbenydzi organized a triduum of prayer for all the faithful. The triduum was organized around three themes, one for each day. The first day’s theme, “Increase our faith” (Luke 17:5), was led by Assumptionist Father Yves Atidepe, who urged the faithful to remain solid in their faith, which is a pillar for overcoming difficult times. The last two themes, “Abide in me” (John 15:17) and “Love one another” (John 13:34), were led by Father Marie Athanase Attignon, parish priest of Sagbado Agotsimé. He strongly encouraged the faithful to commit themselves to making activities more visible, and to loving one another as Christ has loved us.
Along the same line, the youth coordination, in agreement with its chaplain, Father Raoul Agbeninou, organized a New Year’s Eve party on 31 December called Woezon 2025, after mass. The event took place in the three outstations of the parish: Ablogame, Dékadjevia, and Gbenyedzi. After the mass, various food and drink stands were set up in the courtyard of each of the three parish outstations. These stands were manned by various youth groups and movements. The aim of Woezon 2025 was to enable the faithful to safely celebrate the coming of the year 2025 as a Christian family, in an atmosphere of prayer.
Celebration of the Epiphany of the Lord
In the spirit of Christmas festivities, the missionary children’s office of the Maria Auxiliadora parish of Gbenyedzi gathered the children of the parish for the Epiphany celebration on Sunday 5th January 2025. The day before, a float was organized with the children from all over the parish, accompanied by the brass band. The float began in Ablogame and ended in Gbenyedzi. On the feast day, there was a eucharistic celebration presided over by Fr. Fritz Nii Ekue, chaplain of the Missionary Childhood. In his homily, Fr. Fritz Nii Ekue invited the children to the gift of service, which must be practiced with love. He also explained to the children the meaning of the Solemnity of the Epiphany, which is the manifestation of Christ in our humanity. From this manifestation emerge the simplicity and humility of Christ; values that the children are all invited to adopt in their lives. After the mass, it was the time for games and performances. This great activity aimed to enable the children to live as a family while seeking to consolidate their bonds of friendship. This rich experience ended with the sharing of a fraternal meal.
Lomé-Gbenyedzi – Maria Auxiliadora Parish celebrates the end-of-year festivities with young people and children