FRIENDLY LIONS VISIT NAGGULU

On September 4th, 2021, the Lions Club of Kampala East visited our Parish and brought some gifts to  senior citizens in our community. The District Governor Lion John Bosco Ntangaare and the President of Lions Club Kampala East Lion Patrick Mugenyi gave out the donations, on behalf of the rest of the Lions. The guests were received by; the Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Ministry, Fr Joseph Kaseeta; Mrs. Grace Kariisa , Chairperson of the Ministry and other members of the  team.

We thank the Lions Club for their demonstration of care and love towards the needy, especially in these challenging times of the Covid-19 pandemic. May God reward them abundantly.

Mon 06, Sep 2021 13:09 pm

NOTE OF APPRECIATION FROM THE GOOD SAMARITAN MINISTRY

Greetings dear Parishioners of Our Lady and St Jude Naggulu Parish and all people of God.

We are undergoing a challenging time where we cannot congregate together and pray to our Lord due to restrictions caused by the Covid 19 Pandemic. We have lost some of our Parishioners, many of us have lost loved ones and by God’s Grace others are recovering though this stage also needs serious management. The Good Samaritans offer condolences to all who have been affected in one way or another and we pray to the Lord for His mighty blessings.

We have come to you in thanksgiving for all the support we receive from you Parishioners that enables us to look after the needy people in our community. During this lock-down we have been able to supply food stuffs to 115 parishioners who are in dire need. We specifically convey our appreciation to the families of Mrs. Betty Ocwet, Dr. Vinand Nantulya and Mrs Nkurukenda for their overwhelming financial support. We also thank those people who in their own volition directly offer financial and physical support to some people in our community.

To the members of the Good Samaritan Ministry of the Parish, thank you for the extra effort you put in ensuring that the Ministry accomplishes its responsibilities. This is calling that you have done quite well and please continue. Our members take extra responsibility to know the people in their communities which enables us to care for those in need.

Being a Good Samaritan is one of the best ways of evangelization and in particular fulfills Jesus commandment of loving our neighbour.  We therefore call upon you for your support whether in kind by offering food stuffs; or financially to cater for the needs and requirements of the ministry in looking after the poor and/or physically join the Ministry. We visit the sick, the vulnerable, the poor, the physically handicapped, and all in any kind of need. We also carry out counseling when approached.

Any kind of Support to the needy may be channeled through the leaders of the Ministry, the Priests and our Centenary Bank account,

ACCOUNT NAME: ST JUDE NAGGULU GOOD SAMARITAN

ACCOUNT NUMBER: 3620600001

Tobit 12: 8 “Prayer and fasting are good, but better than either is alms giving accompanied by righteousness.”

We thank you all and pray to the Lord for your good health and financial stability.

For and on behalf of the Good Samaritan Ministry.

Wed 28, Jul 2021 11:07 am

SECOND SOLEMN ANNUAL NOVENA TO ST. JUDE IS CONCLUDED

My dear parishioners of Naggulu, friends and devotees of St. Jude Thaddeus, Greetings and best wishes from the National Shrine of St. Jude Devotion.

Like it was last year (2020), because of the covid-19 pandemic, we have again had our novena remotely. We have not gathered here at the National Shrine to say our prayers as a family of devotees.

Nonetheless, I wish to congratulate you upon getting to this last and ninth day of this second annual National Solemn Novena to St. Jude Thaddeus.

My thanks go to all the Main celebrants: - Fr. Jude Kyekulidde, Fr. Joseph Kaseeta, Fr. Nyansio Mbaziira, and Fr. Bonaventure Ssebyanzi. Not to be left out is the concelebrant, Fr. Edward Muwanga.

I thank Radio Maria for broadcasting the novena Mass daily at 1:00 P. M. from here at National Shrine. I also wish to thank our social media team for streaming this Mass live, particularly through Facebook. May I extend another vote of thanks to Radio Sapientia for relaying this (recorded) Mass in the evenings for the spiritual benefit of those who for one reason or other, would not "attend” the Mass live.

The ‘General Secretary’ of the Devotion, Ms. Winnie Namatovu, the choir that led the liturgical singing during Mass and all the organizers on all levels also deserve a big thank you for a job well done. 

At the moment, we are living under challenging conditions that have been imposed onto us by covid-19. Many of us, our friends and relatives have suffered from this sickness in different ways. Some of our friends and relatives have lost jobs, have had their businesses closed and others have died. I wish to sincerely commiserate with you all during these desperate times. Most recently, we lost Mrs. Regina Naluyima Mukiibi Mugongo, a devotee to St. Jude and member of the Building Committee of Our Lady and St Jude City. She was laid to rest yesterday. To her and to all our departed dear ones, may the Lord show them His Merciful eyes and admit them to His right hand side.

Yes, we are in difficult, desperate and almost hopeless times. However; let us not forget the timeless promise of the Lord:" When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown... (Isaiah 43:2-4). This is an assurance from the Lord himself. This promise of the Lord's love is brought closer to us by St. Jude Thaddeus, the patron of all those who are desperate and hopeless (just like many of us today). The pain that we are going through is not permanent, it will last only for a moment; our God of great and timeless promises will deliver us from our pain at His appropriate time.

In spite of the difficult times that we find ourselves in, kindly permit me to make an appeal to all of you. For so many years as St. Jude devotees and friends of Naggulu Parish, we have been known to be compassionate to the needy (Bakateyamba). We have been donating assorted items; this time however, during this covid-19 lockdown, I wish to request you to support the needy with food. You may make your donation in cash or in-kind. As the headquarters of the devotion, we know where to direct the donations. I will be very grateful for your support towards the starving needy.

Let us continue to seek God's mercy through St. Jude Thaddeus. May God bless you all.

Rev. Fr. Joseph Mary Bbuye,

Parish Priest of Naggulu and National Director of St Jude Devotion

Tel: 0752 049 333 / 0787365640

Sat 10, Jul 2021 15:07 pm

NAGGULU PARISH AT  67 YEARS!

As we are all aware, we are living in a challenging situation, where we cannot congregate as a family, to give thanks to God for our Parish, and also to celebrate the Feast Day of our Patron Saint, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, like we normally do. Nevertheless, allow me to congratulate you all upon the 67 years of our Parish existence! 

I wish to thank each one of you, Parishioners and Friends of Naggulu Parish, for your selfless spiritual, social and financial support that you continuously render towards the development of our beautiful Parish.

I invite each one of us, to take a moment to reflect on the sublime legacies of our departed Priests which will forever remain dear in our hearts.

Let’s take a minute of silence to remember all our dear departed Priests, parishioners, family members and friends of Naggulu Parish, who have returned back to the Lord.

Eternal rest grant unto them Oh Lord and let your perpetual light shine upon them, may they Rest in Peace, Amen. 

I would like to thank our Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Joseph Mary Bbuye, his Assistants, Rev. Fr. Joseph Kaseeta and Rev. Fr. Ignatius Mbaziira, together with our team of Catechists, headed by Sr. Immaculate Namakula, for your spiritual nourishment and guidance which you altruistically offer to us.

Bakulu tweyanza nnyo omulimu omulungi gwe mutukolamu! 

May the good Lord continue to guide you and bless you as you work in his Vineyard.

Not forgetting the entire Parish Administration and Support Staff, thank you so much for always taking good care of our Parish.

Our 2021 Parish Day Theme is: 

MY PARISH, MY RESPONSIBILITY, TAKE COURAGE AND BUILD!

“I AM WITH YOU.”

Haggai 2:4

PARISH YANGE BUVUNANYIZIBWA BWANGE.

MUGUME MUZIMBE!

“KUBANGA NDI NAMMWE.”

Haggai 2:4

We are in the final preparations stage regarding the commencement of the construction of our Church. It is our Church, it is our Parish, so let us all get on board to build this magnificent House of the Lord! 

Thank you very much for your continued prayers and selfless contributions made towards this project. 

I wish to encourage you not to lose hope, but rather maintain our steadfast resolve to ensure that we successfully complete our project as per schedule.

I have no doubt, by the grace of God, that if we work as a team, we shall undoubtedly achieve our goal. 

Wishing you all a peaceful day full of blessings! 

May Mother Mary of Perpetual Help and St. Jude Thaddeus, our Patron Saints, continue to intercede for each one of us, especially during these unprecedented times as we battle with the gruesome Covid-19 pandemic.

We are each other’s keeper, so kindly endeavor to check on one other, to give emotional support in terms of prayer, encouragement, re-assurance and compassion, by sharing the little we have with one another.

Please keep safe and take good care of yourselves. 

May God bless you all and comfort you!

Margaret Sheila Matovu

Head of Laity, Our Lady and St. Jude Parish, Naggulu

Tue 06, Jul 2021 15:07 pm

LET US BE UNITED WITH THE RISEN CHRIST

My dear parishioners of Naggulu Parish and all devotees to St. Jude Thaddeus, I cordially greet you; the Lord is risen “Alleluia!, Alleluia!”  As your newly appointed Pastor , today I feel very joyful that I am communicating to you through this platform for the first time.

It was on the 01^st of February 2021 when I officially stepped on the soils of Naggulu Parish as the newly appointed Parish Priest taking over from my immediate predecessor the late Rev. Fr. Godfrey Kyeyune, Snr (RIP). May he rest in eternal peace. I would like to thank you all for the warm welcome that you accorded me that evening. 

I wish to appreciate my predecessors, both living and deceased for their dedication to serving and growing  of Naggulu Parish in all aspects. It is because of their selfless and tireless efforts that Naggulu Parish is what it is today. For those that have passed on to the next life, may they share in the life after with the risen Lord.

Today, is exactly two months and four days since I assumed office. It has been a time to learn and study how things are done around here and I am still learning. Among the things I am supposed to lead is the construction of the new church. I wish to thank each one of you for your continued contributions, i.e., financial, technical and prayers. May the Almighty God richly bless you all. I have faith and confidence that through the intercession of our Patron Saints; Our Lady of Perpetual Help and St. Jude Thaddeus, we shall accomplish this project successfully.

Our Lenten journey, and all the ceremonies of the three Great Days of our faith, the Paschal Triduum, are now behind us. Let us rejoice and be glad, not because we have finally come to the end of a period of mortification and self-discipline, but because we now see more clearly what the suffering, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ brings to all who share in it. By dying he has destroyed our death and by rising restored our life. Death has no power over Him anymore and by extension, it cannot subdue us, His followers.

Naggulu Parish is a multicultural Parish. May the presence of the risen Lord in our midst cement our appreciation of one another, bring to the fore the numerous gifts found in every culture and help us to build a vibrant and united Parish. United with Mother Mary and St. Jude, may we remain strong in faith.

I and my brother Priests here at Naggulu wish you all a happy and blessed Easter.

Sun 04, Apr 2021 11:04 am

FIRST NATIONAL SOLEMN NOVENA TO ST.JUDE THADDEUS 2021

From Saturday 06th March to Sunday 14th March 2021, we shall have our first national novena to St. Jude for the year 2021.

1. The main Mass for the novena will be broadcast live on Radio Maria Uganda, daily at 1PM.

2. Then, for those who can come to Naggulu, the novena will be said in the morning as here below:

a) At 6:20A. M, novena prayer, followed by Mass at 6:30A.M.

b) The usual 7A.M Mass, followed by the novena prayer at 7:30 A. M.

3. On Sunday 07th March, will be the 2nd day of the novena. That day, the mass of the novena will be at 7A.M. It will be live on Radio Maria.

4. The Last day (9) of the novena will be Sunday 14th March. Mass that day will be at 10AM. It will be on Radio Maria.

Please share this program with a friend. We wish you a fruitful journey with St Jude Thaddeus.

Sat 06, Mar 2021 10:03 am

ASH WEDNESDAY PROGRAM

The Holy Season of Lent will begin with Ash - Wednesday on 17th February 2021. We shall have the following Masses on Ash Wednesday:

At 6:15 A.M (Here at Church)

At 7:00 A.M (Here at Church )

At. 10:00 A.M (For students)

At. Midday  (In Nakawa Market)

At 1:00 P.M here at Church

At 3:00 P.M (at Naggulu Hospital)

At. 5:00 P.M ( Here at Church)

Mon 15, Feb 2021 14:02 pm

OUR NEW PARISH PRIEST

Following the demise of our former Parish Priest, Rev.Fr.Godfrey Kyeyune , Snr. on 13th December 2020; the Archbishop of Kampala, The Most Reverend Dr. Cyprian Kizito Lwanga, has appointed Rev.Fr.Joseph Mary Bbuye as our new Parish Priest here at Naggulu.

Father reported for duty on 01st February 2021. We welcome him.

Previously, he served as Administrator at Sacred Heart Cathedral Lubaga, Paster at Kansanga, and Bbiina Parishes, all of Kampala Archdiocese. 

Wed 03, Feb 2021 16:02 pm

MOTHER OF THE WORD, WELCOME TO NAGGULU!

Last Sunday, 24^th January 2021, we were privileged as Naggulu Parish to receive the statue of the Mother of the Word – Our Lady of Kibeho. We shall host her up to the 28^th of February, 2021.

Those of you who can make it here, please come and pray with the Mother of the Word, she is waiting for you. Those who are distant, she will still give you company wherever you are.

Thu 28, Jan 2021 14:01 pm

IN LOVING MEMORY OF REV.FR.GODFREY KYEYUNE,SNR.

We wish to share with you the sad news of the death of our Parish Priest, Rev.Fr.Godfrey Kyeyune, Snr. Father was called to the Lord on 13th December 2020. He was laid to rest here at Naggulu on the 17th of December,2020. The requiem Mass for his send-off was led by The Most Rev.Dr.Cyprian Kizito Lwanga, Archbishop of Kampala. 

On the 13th of January,2021, it will be exactly a month since Father passed on. To mark that date, we have started a novena to pray for Father's soul and the souls of all our departed relatives and friends. The novena is running from the 4th to the 13th of January,2021. The novena starts daily at 5:00 PM ( E.A.T) with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the Holy Rosary, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and Holy Mass. 

This novena is streamed live on our Facebook page: Our Lady and St. Jude Parish Naggulu.

Tue 05, Jan 2021 13:01 pm