T H E F A M I LY A P O S T O L A T E · W H E R E F A I T H A N D F A M I LY M E E T
Every child deserves to be seen,
known, and loved.
“I love being cheerful.”
T R I N I TA S , AG E 6
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children cared for at
Emeka’s House
2025
the year the home was
completed
12
sessions in the marriage
formation
T H E N A M E O N T H E D O O R
Why the home is called Emeka’s House
Emeka is Fr. Vin’s cousin. He was born blind. As a child he sat by the
fireplace, mostly on the ashes, while his twin sister was treated as
though she belonged and he did not. He was rarely spoken to. He was
often left unkempt and alone.
That memory never left Fr. Vin. Emeka’s House was built for children
the world tends to overlook, so that no child sits on the ashes again,
unseen. On a return to Nigeria in 2024, Emeka was found, now in his
forties, living with his mother. A blessing, after all those years.
The walls are up. The beds are not.
The building is complete: fenced, roofed, wired, and waiting. What it
needs now is furnishing. Beds for the children, a kitchen that can cook,
and power that does not fail. Help us carry it across the last stretch
S P O N S O R A C H I L D
Walk with one Child, by Name
Every child here has a name, a face, and a small joy of their own. A set
gift each month feeds, treats, and schools one child. You receive a photo
when you begin, and an honest update twice a year. Choose your
amount, and write to us with the name.
Godwin
The Sunday Homily
6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER: The Peace of Christ is unique.
“Peace, I leave with you; my peace I give to you.” What does peace mean for our time? With Christian persecution, kidnapping, killing, socio-political unrest, mental health challenges, and psychological insecurity? What does peace mean in the face of starvation? Is there a standard for measuring peace?
Join the Conversation
Fr. Vin's Mind and Body YouTube talk series blends deeper dives into the Scriptures with sound advice on counseling and psychotherapy topics, such as overcoming the trauma of rejection. How do you heal from childhood wounds that show up in adult relationships?
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Kids Helping Kids
The St. Philip Neri and St. Clement Faith Formation kids donated $275 in alms for Emeka's House this Lent. What a great gift they gave indeed. It is not how much we give but the love we put into the giving! Many thanks to these sweet children.
Christmas Shopping!
Like any of us, shopping for Christmas is fun for the kids at the orphanage. It is a time to hang out like other kids. Unsurprisingly, there's fun both in moving and riding in the shopping cart for kids. Marylyn and Chibuike have a sanguine personality and always kickstart fun. Above all, they know that something special will happen after their shopping trip. Ice cream galore!!!
Merry Christmas!!!
The kids at the orphanage love outing. Christmas is a time they look forward to having some good time.