Balaka Parish has been blessed with a Priest

Mwalimba mtima zoona
Indee!
Kutumikira Ambuye!
Indee!
Mwalimba mtima zoona
Indee!

This was the song that was being sung upon arrival at the parish for the first time with Fr. Kizito Khauya as a priest.

It was a colorful priestly ordination of Deacons Kizito Khauya of Balaka and Bazilio Msuli of Mpiri which took place on 16th August, 2008 at Utale 1 Parish. It was also taken as a blessing in disguise hence the ordination took place on the day when people were celebrating 100 years existence of Utale 1 parish. There is along story behind this parish. Meanwhile, it is the first parish to be established in Mangochi Diocese hence the mother of all. The celebration was masterminded by his Lordship, Bishop Alessandro Pagani of Mangochi in conjunction with Bishop Thomas Msusa of Zomba.

Having finished in Utale, the Balaka crew which was accompanied by with their newly ordained Khauya, went to their parish were they celebrated benediction soon after their arrival. The following day, it was when the climax was reached as Fr. Khauya was getting to know what to celebrate Eucharist mass is all about when he had his first experience. The mass started at 9:00am and the whole function was being spaced with ululations. People expressed their joy and happiness by showering gifts at the end of the mass.

It was now in the afternoon when people could wish if they had spare legs. It was Alleluya Band which made the people to paint like dogs with their rhythms. The participation was featured by the Leggie Ambassador, Charles Sinetre from the same squared.

The second Eucharist mass of Fr. Khauya is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 23rd August, 2008. The function will take place at Sosola village where he comes from.

By Paul Sefasi


 









   


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