October Novena marks the end of the 2011 Novena season with two profound Preachers from the United State - Rev. Fr. Brian Guadalupe Walker, OP (a Dominican Friar) accompanied by a Franciscan Friar - Rev. Fr. John-Paul Cafiero, OFM (Both from the Archdiocese of Chicago).

Turnout for the Novena was quite remarkable, especially for having a happy and visiting African American, the friendly disposition of the preachers to Parishioners as-well-as their Counselling, inspiring homily with melodeus tunes in each day of the Novena Masses.

Fr. Brian, OP and John-Paul, OFM. were thankful to the Lord, Bro. Stephen Lucas O.P. as-well-as the Pastor of St. Dominic's Parish (Rev. Fr. Felix Onemheghie OP) for the wonderful opportunity given to them to Preach the October Novena. They described their experiences as loving / memorable that will never extinquish in their hearts as Nigerians were good and loving people. According to them, their visit to Nigeria totally negates their thoughts, hence, they love to visit Nigeria some other time in the future.

Also part of the activity fo mark the 2011 Novena season was the St. Jude Feast Day Celebration / Luncheon organised by the Apostolate cum the St. Jude Advisory Council.

The celebration was held at the YCC Reception Hall, on Saturday 29th October, 2011, under the distinquished Chairmanship of Engr. Eseka, who described the program as a new introduction for the development of the Apostolate; and should be happily embraced.

He congratulated Rev. Bro. Stephen Lucas, O.P. for his selfless and worthy contribution towards the growth of the Dominicans as-well-as the Catholic faith in Nigeria.

He further expressed gratitude to Fr. Brian Walker, OP and John-Paul Cafiero, OFM for their notable visits, which he described as soul lifting Novena Masses and thereafter presented them with a gift.

Some prominent attendees who graced the occasion were Chief & Mrs. Halim (Father and Mother of the Day), Dame Felicia Ngozi Okoli, Mr. Bayo Fatusin, Princess Funmi Oyelana, Mrs. Helen Hunt and a hosts of other dignitaries and friends of Dominicans.

Also worthy to mention is the presence of the Pastor of St. Dominic's Parish, Rev. Fr. Felix Onemheghie, OP as-well-as Rev. Fr. Jude Njoku, OP who spoke at length on the wonders of St. Jude Thaddeus including personal life experiences.