The Junior Auxiliary, under the guidance of their assistant Directoress, Sister Regina Teiko Kayi held a cooking competition between three groups within the Junior Auxiliary 143.
Three separate dishes were prepared and garnished,and the method of preparation of the food,the hygiene and presentation were marked.
Group one prepared Banku (a dumpling like dough made from ground fermented milled corn) and grilled fresh Tilapia and a hot pepper mix. Group Two prepared Palava Sauce -Kontommre (Spinach like green leaf from the cocoyam family) mixed with ground pumpkin seed,cooked in palm oil with fish,and meat and served with boiled yam and boiled green plantain and Group Three prepared a savory rice mix served with coated fried chicken, and a spicy tomato gravy. They also made a fresh fruit drink of pineapple and coconut. Ice cream was served as dessert.
To be honest all the meals were delicious and well garnished and it was difficult to decide an overall winner. Majority voted for the Banku and Tilapia but it was a very close race. Judges gave their comments and advice on cooking techniques and presentation and all were happy about the results.
Senior Sisters and Cadets were invited to enjoy the prepared food after the judging and all enjoyed the afternoon and the Juniors had their special catering lesson.
On the 28th to 31st August 2008 the Cadets and Junior Auxiliary of Queen of Peace Commandery and Ladies Auxiliary attended a Youth Seminar that was held at Tema Senior High School.
Cadets from the 3rd District Commandery and Districts 3 & 4 Junior Auxiliary attended the event. The theme of the programme was "Godliness, the way of a Catholic Youth". Full details of the event will be published later. But I am pleased to say that our Cadets came first in the Quiz Competition held on the second day.
On the 7th of May 2008 our Commandery and Auxiliary was 3 years old. We had planned a grand function but because of the loss of our Brother we had a simple Anniversary Thanksgiving Mass on Sunday 11th May 2008. We all turned out in our John's cloth uniform. After that a small get together was held in the school complex to celebrate the day. Attendance was great and some visiting Brothers and Sisters, who were also involved in our formation attended in support of our day.
On the 24th May 2008, a Marian Rally was organised by the Third District Commandery and joint District 3 & 4 Ladies Auxiliary of the Order.
This took place at the Our Lady of Knock Grotto in Adenta, Accra.There was full participation of Commandery#604 and Ladies Aux #510, together with our Cadets of #604 and Junior Auxiliary #143.
The Rosary was recited during the procession from one part of the town ,banners were carried and songs were sung to our Mother Mary. After the procession which lasted about 2 hours all assembled for Holy Mass at the Grotto and more songs were sung. The resident Parish Priest , Rev Fr. Anthony Oppong , welcomed us and the Regimental Chaplain, Rev, Fr. Benjamin Ohene, District 3 Chaplain Rev Fr. Samuel Filton Mensah and the Assistant Parish Priest, Rev Fr. John Patrick Tindana were all there to lead in the celebration.We ended with the Litany of the blessed Virgin Mary and after that all were refreshed and we socialised and met up with old friends.
It was a wonderful day, the the sun shining bright and everybody happy and glad. We can only say Thank You Mother Mary for being there for us all.
On the 11th April Brother Akwesi Oteng-Asamoah murdered, he was 49. Brother Oteng Asamoah was an active Brother in the Queen of Peace Commandery #604 and was also the 2nd Vice President. His death sent shock waves through the Commandery, Auxiliary and the Parish as a whole. Our Brother was given a full military burial on Saturday 21st June 2008 at St. Josephs Catholic Church, Mamponteng, Ashanti Region and over 60 Brothers and Sisters from Accra and over 40 Brothers and Sisters from Kumasi Commanderies and Auxiliaries attended his funeral to pay their last respects to this honourable Brother. Brother Oteng-Asamoah, may you rest in perfect peace. (After reading this please say one Our Father and one Hail Mary for Brother Oteng-Asamoah)