St. Michael SCC

About St. Michael

St. Michael is the Chief of the Angel and the Archangels. He is a spiritual warrior in the battle of good
and evil. He is considered a champion of justice, a healer of the sick and the guardian of the Church. In art St. Michael is depicted with a sword, scales and is often shown vanquishing Satan in the form of a dragon.

Key Stories:

The Book of Revelation (12:7-9): St. Michael leads the angels in a battle against Satan and his
followers, casting them out of heaven.

The Book of Daniel: Michael is described as the protector of Israel and a figure who will stand
up during times of great tribulation.

Patronages:
St. Michael is considered the patron saint of:

  • Soldiers and police officers (symbolizing his protective and combative roles).
  • The sick and dying (as he is believed to assist souls in their final journey).
  • Grocers and mariners in some traditions.

Feast Day:

  • The Feast of St. Michael, also known as Michaelmas, is celebrated on September 29th in the Western Christian tradition.

St. Michael’s enduring symbolism represents courage, justice, and the triumph of good over evil,
making him a revered figure across cultures and faiths.

MODERATOR

Geoffrey Kariuki

ST. MICHAEL JUMUIYA

It was founded in early 1995 as the third of the only three Jumuiyas of St. Mary Mihang’o Catholic Church, an outstation of Divine Word Parish Kayole. The name was suggested by Mrs. Teresia Mungai from her previous Jumuiya in Malindi after she settled here in October 1994. The original members were:

  • Mama Kabau
  • Simon Kamau family
  • Edwin Kigera family
  • Jacinta Mwaura family
  • Peter Koigu family
  • Mama Gitau (the late)
  • Jacinta Wangui family
  • Nicholas Mucunga family

In year 2000 a new Outstation was started by the Ruai Parish on Katua farm. This Outstation was nearer to us than Mihang’o and we naturally shifted. St. Michael became the second of the only two Jumuiyas the other one being St. Lucia. Later St. Michael was dissolved after formation of a new Jumuiya – St. Paul and members joined. Jumuiya boundary review was carried out resulted into formation of new Jumuiyas these being St. Gabriel and St. Michael once again. 

A new Outstation was later founded in Amani Court Utawala and once again we shifted together with St. Paul and St. Gabriel. However, it was later discovered that we had encroached on Holy Family Embakasi zone and soon it was reversed. Some families didn’t revert to Katua, but resolved to join Comboni an Outstation of St. Mary Immaculate Parish. St. Michael was back to Katua up to date. It is composed of the following families:

  • Teresia Mungai
  • Cecilia Okumu
  • Edwin Kigeras
  • Fidelis Mutuku
  • Kennedy Moriasi
  • Boniface Ogero
  • Fidelis Munyao
  • Ephantus Wachira
  • Joseph Ngereki
  • Francis Mbue
  • Protus Salasia
  • Geoffrey Kariuki
  • Faith Makena
  • Carol Ogaro
  • Linah Bosibori

Former Moderators were:

  • Mr. Wilson Gitonga
  • Mr. Kennedy Moriasi
  • Mr. Fidelis Munyai.

The immediate former office was composed of:

  • Boniface Ogero – Moderator
  • Geofrey Kariuki – Vice Moderator
  • Fidelis Mutuku – Treasurer
  • Teresia Karari – Secretary
  • Sarah Salasia – Assistant Secretary.

The current office holders elected in May 2023 is made up of:

  • Moderator – Geofrey Kariuki
  • Vice Moderator – Edwin Kigera
  • Secretary – Cecilia Okumu
  • Vice Secretary – Sarah Salasia
  • Treasurer – Flora Ogero

We hold weekly Jumuiya meetings by rotation on Sundays from 2.00pm – 4.00pm. We pray it grows
from strength to strength. Amen