The Catholic Diocese of Sekondi-Takoradi
has paid glowing tribute to the late Obaapanin Agatha Ama Sarfo-Ababio for her dedicated service, exemplary leadership, and support to the growth of the Church and the entire Diocese.
Very Rev. Fr. Francis Kofi Lamaire, Vicar General of the Diocese who presided over the memorial and thanksgiving Mass for the late Obaapanin Ama Sarfo-Ababio and her son Kwame Sarpong Sarfo-Ababio at the St. Matthew Catholic Church, Tarkwa extolled her devotion to the Catholic faith and commitment to the growth of the Church.
“She was a mother to the Priests in the Diocese and beyond” he stated, adding that “most of the Priests, Religious and faithful could attest to her care, support and generosity”.
Preaching the homily, Fr Lamaire noted that as the Church awaits the coming of the holy spirit, the faithful should continue praying for the Church and for more people to convert.
To be effective witnesses to Christ, the Vicar General reiterated the need for Christians to personally encounter and know Christ, to proclaim goodness to the world.
“We cannot witness to Christ without knowing him” he stressed.
Stating that Christians have the responsibility of making Christ the centre and focus of their worship, Fr. Lamaire charged the faithful to remain steadfast in their faith, stay united, and focus on Christ at all times.
While condoling with the bereaved family, the Vicar General recounted the faith and enthusiasm of the late Mrs. Ama Sarfo-Ababio, her commitment, and dedication to the St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Society.
He said it was not surprising that after joining the society in 1992 at the St. Matthew Parish, Tarkwa Branch, Obaapayin rose through the ranks to become the National President of the Society in November 2011.
Similarly, at a thanksgiving Mass after her burial at the St. Martha Catholic Church, Antoa in the Konongo- Mampong Diocese, Rev. Fr. Michael Owusu, Parish Priest of the St. Matthew Parish, Tarkwa urged the bereaved family not to fear but to stand firm in faith and believe in Christ Jesus.
He urged the family to stay united and keep praying just as the Apostles did when they were awaiting the coming of the holy spirit.
A tribute by the St. Theresa of Child Jesus Society celebrated the unique leadership style and keenness of the late Obaapanin Sarfo-Ababio, who they stated was committed to the ideals of the group, as well as her passion, foresight,t, and contributions that made the society an exceptional and attractive one in the Dioceses and to those in the diaspora.
Besides her immense contributions to the growth and development of the St. Matthew Parish, Mrs. Ama Sarfo-Ababio served on the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC), Harvest Committees, and Laity Council among others. As a staunch member of the Knights and Ladies of Marshal, she was elevated to the rank of the Past Grand Lady of the Order.
Prayers were said for the family and the repose of the soul of the late Obaapanin Ama Sarfo-Ababio and her son Kwame Sarpong Sarfo-Ababio.
In attendance were scores of Priests and religious as well as a high-powered delegation of the National Council as well as hundreds of members of the St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Society who attended the funeral and thanksgiving Masses.
Others included the Knights and Ladies of Marshal, the faithful of the St. Matthew Catholic Parish who attended the Mass, relatives, friends, and well-wishers.
The family expressed gratitude to the Priests, Religious, and well wishes who journeyed and supported the family during their moment of grief.
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