Collection of historic Monthly Mass gathering images that were shot in the first quarter of the year 2023 at each of the monthly mass services that were performed for the Nigerian Igbo Catholic Community – San Jose, a thriving Igbo-Catholic community.
Each of these services captured in this gallery was held at the Church of Transfiguration, which can be found at 4325 Jarvis Avenue, San Jose, California, 95118.
Swipe through the photo gallery to get a better understanding of the collection.
Following each of the monthly mass services performed in the Church of Transfiguration in the first quarter of the year 2023, a cross-section of the congregation and guests of the Nigerian Igbo Catholic Community – San Jose, gathered in the hall for some merriment which can be seen in the picture gallery below.
The assembly of brethren in the unity of the spirit, the promotion of peace in both the family and society, and love for one another encapsulate belief in God, life in Christ, service to humanity, and devotion to prayer. All of the different activities that took place within the first quarter added a beautiful sense of bliss to the atmosphere, to name a few: the provision of a conducive ambiance for some refreshment, bonding, and leisure; and, most importantly, for the promotion of the expansion of God's kingdom.
Traditionally, the legendary Nigerian jollof rice made it onto the menu among the other African delicacies.
Venue: 4325 Jarvis Avenue, San Jose, CA 95118
More fun images are displayed in the gallery to keep the celebration of the Mother’s Day memories alive which was held on Sunday, May 14th, 2023.
The events as they unfolded were remarkable as both the fathers and the rest of the community stood firm beside the mothers to render both their services and treasures which ensured that the historic event got delivered successfully. As observed, the legendary Nigerian jollof rice equally made it to the menu amongst many assorted drinks and food items.
Venue: The Auditorium of Church of the Transfiguration, 4343 Jarvis Avenue, San Jose, CA 95118.
As part of the tradition of the NICCSJ, members of the community and visitors alike joined together in the atrium just a few moments after the final blessing that concluded the Easter Sunday mass service celebration on April 9th, 2023.
Everyone got together and enjoyed the different delicacies in the company of family and friends. As can be seen from the picture gallery, people of all ages had a good time celebrating the belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ which was hosted in a lovely atmosphere of joy in a conducive environment.
The renowned Nigerian Jolof rice was among many other African dishes that were offered during the event. Also on the menu was a selection of both appetizers and continental dishes.
Please check out the gallery to see the different historical picture collections as the NICCSJ celebrated Easter Sunday, also known as Resurrection Sunday or Pascha Sunday, on April 9, 2023.
According to the New Testament, Easter is one of the most significant days in the Christian faith, particularly among the Catholic community globally, given that it commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the tomb. This day was significant for the community since it coincided with the once-a-month mass service, which takes place on the second Sunday of every other month.
Furthermore, the day is significant for the community because Baptism, the first sacrament received when entering the Catholic faith, was performed. Baptism is the sacrament of initiation in the Catholic Church, which signifies that once accepted, you formally become members of the body of Christ.
Venue: Church of the Transfiguration, 4325 Jarvis Avenue, San Jose, CA 95118
Collection of historic images shot at the church of Transfiguration in San Jose, California, during each of the monthly mass services that were held for the Nigerian Igbo Catholic Community – San Jose,, a vibrant Igbo-Catholic community withinthe first quarter of the year 2023.
The Church of Transfiguration is situated at 4325 Jarvis Avenue, San Jose, California 95118.
We thank God for another successful retreat. Special thanks to Fr. James and Ada Jesus for their leadership and guidance in making this very spiritual uplifting weekend a success.
Children's day celebration has come and gone. What a blessing it was to celebrate our children. Congratulations to all the honorees and their families for the various awards presented during the mass.
The golden girls from the Regina Pacis Secondary School in Onitsha, Nigeria paid the Igbo catholic community San Jose a surprise visit after winning the Gold medals in the World Technovation Challenge in the united State of America.
They developed an App called "FD Detector" that can detect fake drugs in Nigeria. The Nigerian girls defeated more than 2000 other entries from the rest of the world . They started by winning the national contest in Nigeria, won the African contest, and has now beat the whole world!
This young girls has made history and we as Igbo catholic community in San Jose are happy to have them in our midst. We are proud of you. Congratulations once again.
