Mengo Archdeaconry hosts the crowning of Namirembe Diocesan CWF events

October 12, 2014 all roads led to St. Luke Kibuye the seat of Mengo Archdeaconry to crown the CWF events in Namirembe Diocese.

Ven Gitta hands over a certificate to one of the past CWF leaders

The whole area was painted by a human sea of green and yellow, the colours of the Christian Women's Fellowship (CWF) in Namirembe Diocese. The ladies were clad in their green gomesi's with a yellow waist sash. while the young ladies wore green dresses with yellow collars. From a distance you would think that the green plants had blossomed yellow flowers. It was a sight worth seeing. The clergy also put on green stoles to march the colours of the day.

It was a service of praising and worshipping the Lord God and above all to remember the patron of the Christian Women Fellowship (CWF) Mary Magdalene.  According to BBC Mary Magdalene travelled with Jesus as one of his followers. She was present at the two most important moments in the story of Jesus: The Crucifixion and the resurrection. 

Ven John Gitta Kavuma welcomes guests

During the service led by the Archdeacon of Mengo Archdeaconry Ven. John Gitta Kavuma, assisted by the Assistant Archdeacon Rev. Kezekiah Walusimbi, the Coordinator of CWF in the Diocese Rev. GBK Buwembo, Rev. Moses Kayimba, Rev. James Kaana and Rev. Fred Lubega, Christians sang their voices horse in praise of the Lord Jesus Christ.

CWF members from Mengo Archdeaconry, Lutikko Deanery, Luzira Archdeaconry, Entebbe Archdeaconry, Kazo Archdeaconry, Nateete Archdeaconry and Gayaza Archdeaconry attended in big numbers. The number of attendants were close to 3000. This number couldn't fit in the small St. Luke Church at Kibuye, so the organisers  decided to have the service in the Church Gardens.

In her sermon, the guest of honour who is also the President of the Christian Women's Fellowship in Namirembe Diocese, Mrs. Male based her sermon on 2 Tim 3:1 which talks about people loving themselves.

She said that these days people are no longer working as a team because amongst the women folk many of them are ever engaging in rumours. She was not happy that men had shied away from the festivities leaving them to women.

The congregation at Kibuye. At the front are the wives of the priests

The Clergy

Part of the congregation

Mrs. Male in the middle with Mrs. Kasaato (right) Chairperson of MU
 and Mr. Sam Kalanzi Chairman of the Christian Men's Fellowship

She said that nowadays women spend 80% of their time engaging in idle talk and rumor mongering. She requested women to always be straight forward instead of talking ill of their friends.

She said that there’s a group of women who are busy engaging in abusing others as if that is their profession. And she went on to say that some women in the villages are hired to abuse others. She said that as members of the Christian Women’s Fellowship, women ought to be an example to the rest of the people like their patron Mary Magdalene used to be.  

Dancing to the Lord

She thanked her boss at Kitebi Secondary School Haji Ssebijjo who is a Muslim for always allowing her to leave office and go to attend CWF meetings at Namirembe.

Mrs. Margaret Magumba- Head of Laity Mengo Archdeaconry 

She also said that women today have become traitors because they no longer love one another. She said that it was high time they stopped being traitors and turned back to God. 

At the same occasion, the chairperson of CWF in Mengo Archdeaconry, Mrs Nanfuka called upon women to ensure that they entice the young ladies to join CWF because they are the leaders of tomorrow. This call was further echoed by the Head of Laity Mrs. Margaret Magumba and the Archdeacon of Mengo Ven. John Gitta Kavuma.

They said that it was important to have the girls in the organization so that they are well nurtured to become leaders of the church now and in the future.

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St. Apollo Namasuba breaks the ground for a 1billion shilling project

An Artistic impression of the multi-storied  building for Namasuba St. Apollo Kiveebulaaya

Christians of St. Apollo Kiveebulaaya Namasuba in Mengo Archdeacony, Namirembe Diocese on Sunday 28th September 2014 held a fundraising drive to start on a mega church project of a commercial building that will be an income generating project for the Church.

They collected worth 57,000,000= in cash and pledges for the construction of a multi-storied building in Namasuba. The money from renting this building will help the Church to realise its development projects.
The Guest preacher was the assistant Archdeacon of Mengo Archdeaconry Rev. Kezekiah Kaweesa Walusimbi the Parish priest of Katwe Martyrs Church, in his sermon, Rev. Kaweesa said that a church without an income generating project will face it rough in the near future because Christians are fed up with Sunday collections and many have decided to run away from Church. He appealed to Christians to ensure that they fight poverty at personal level.

The Guest of honour at the ground breaking ceremony was the LC5 Chairperson of Wakiso District Matia Lwanga Bwanika, who promised to waive off plan approval fees from this building.

Mengo Archdeaconry Council sits at St. Paul's Church Katwe II

Mengo Archdeaconry has held its Archdeaconry Council today Saturday 20th September 2014 at St. Paul's Church Katwe II. Before the meeting, there was a holy communion service led by Rev. Godfrey Buwembo the Parish Priest of Munyonyo Parish, assisted by Rev. Fredrick Lubega, the Parish Priest of Katwe II Parish.

Ven. John Gitta Kavuma addresses the Archdeaconry Council at Katwe II
Second left is the Head of Laity, Mrs. Margaret Magumba,
first Left Eng. Waiswa (Treasurer) and right is Mr. Nalukoola (Vice Head of Laity)

In His sermon, during the Communion service, Rev. Godfrey Buwembo said that there was need to do a lot in our archdeaconry. 

"God has called us to be leaders in this Church. God wants us to lead this archdeaconry from one level to another. The group of disciples will increase as we continue doing what is Good." He noted

Rev. Buwembo Preaching before the meeting

The meeting was well attended by all Council members including the Lay Readers from all the sub-parishes that comprise of the Archdeaconry.

Mengo Archdeaconry Council in session

In his address to the Council, Ven. John Gitta Kavuma pointed out that the work Christians had done for the renovation of Namirembe Cathedral was commendable. He reminded them that on Sunday 21st September 2014, in all the Churches, all collections were to go towards the completion of Namirembe Cathedral (Ttegula Campaign).

Council

Cross section of members attending the Mengo Archdeaonry Council

Ven. Gitta addressing the Archdeaconry members

Ven. Gitta reads his speech during the  Archdeaconry Council
Second left is the Head of Laity, Mrs. Margaret Magumba,
first Left Eng. Waiswa (Treasurer) and right is Mr. Nalukoola (Vice Head of Laity)
 and first right is Rev. Buwembo the Secretary

He thanked Christians for turning up in very big numbers during the last Musa Mukasa Celebrations at Munyonyo and the Uganda Martyrs' day at Namugongo. He said that on the issue of the land at Munyonyo where Musa Mukasa was martyred, he had gone with Bishop Luwalira to meet the Buganda Land Board team to see that they give Mengo Archdeaconry a lease to develop that place into a modern worship centre and were still waiting for communication from the Buganda Land Board Offices.

From the Main Entrance of Katwe II Church,
you can see the city of Kampala's skyline

On the issue of the Archdeacon's house, he said that Mrs. Magumba's Committee was about to give a report on the progress and how they would close that project.

Rev. Herbert Zziwa Ssalongo prays during the meeting

St. Paul Katwe II Church of Uganda

He called upon members to encourage christians from their churches to participate in the Diocesan Convention  to be held in October 2014.

The Archdeacon also appealed to members to encourage members of the Christian Women's Fellowship to attend the closure of St. Mary Magdalene's feast on 12th October 2014 at St. Luke Kibuye starting at 10:30am.

Mengo Archdeaconry staff hold their meeting at Katuuso Buziga

Mengo Archdeaconry Staff meeting held at Katuuso Parish on  Wednesday 17^th September 2014

The meeting was preceded by a communion service led by Rev. Herbert Zziwa Ssalongo the Parish Priest of Kabowa Parish. His sermon was based on Luke 10:23  Then turning to the disciples he said privately, “Blessed are the eyes that see what you see!  For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it.”

Rev. Herbert Zziwa Ssalongo preaching at Katuuso

He said that Jesus said these words as he was talking to his Disciples before they started their ministry. He said that these people were from diverse backgrounds. Some were fishermen who were used to beach life which has a lot of filths. The other group belonged to revenue collection, which group was used to people who were ever complaining about over taxation and people who were defaulting taxes. He went on to say that other people like Luke the physician, were used to sick people who were ever wailing and suffering from incurable and curable diseases.

Rev. Zziwa brought the point home to the church ministers to try and reflect on their ministry and remember where they have come from and relate it to the ministry today.

Mengo Archdeaconry priests outside St. Paul Katuuso after
the communion service before their staff meeting

He challenged the Church ministers present to ask themselves “what are my eyes blessed to see today?” he said “that once you realize what you are seeing spiritually, you will be able to minister to the people what God is making you to see”

Mr. Kisinde welcomes the priests at his home

He went on to narrate that some Christians these days might not be able to see the fruits of the Holy Spirit in the work of the Priest and Lay Reader. He therefore challenged fellow priests to be able to do what God has called them to do. He then gave them advice to spare sometime daily to seek God’s face so that people see something different whenever they preach the gospel.

On his part, the parish priest of Katuuso Rev. James Kaana and Maama Edith Kaana welcomed the Archdeacon and the entire archdeaconry staff to Katuuso and asked them to feel at home.

The Archdeacon of Mengo, Ven. John Gitta Kavuma welcomed the priests to the meeting and thanked Rev. Kaana for accepting to host the staff meeting in his Parish. In a special way, he welcomed the wives of the priests and thanked them for sparing time to come and support their husbands in God’s work. He said that the wives of the priests contribute 90% of the whole Ministry and without them, the pastoral work generally becomes difficult.

Mr. Kisinde (left) introduces his wife to the priests

He thanked Rev. Kezekia Kaweesa the Assistant Archdeacon for standing in the gap, when he was away in Turkey. He said that during the tour to Turkey, he was able to see the churches John wrote about in the book of Revelations up to the Island of Patmos. He said that Turkey is regarded as the second most holy place but out of the 140,000 churches that used to be in that Country, non is still functional, they were either turned into Mosques or museums and called on the Church to pray to see that Christianity flourishes in that country.

After the service, the priests and their wives drove to Buziga Hill, in a serene environment at the home of Mr. Johnson & Mrs. Mukasa Kisinde for a sumptuous breakfast and thereafter, to have their meetings in the green gardens of the Kisindes.

The Mengo Archdeaconry priests and their wives pose for a group photo
with Mr & Mrs. Kisinde at their home in Buziga

Mr. Kisinde was happy to receive the priests in their family home. He said that it was a blessing for them to have such a great number of priests in their home. He introduced the members of his family to the priests.

The Mengo Archdeaconry priests and their wives pose for a group photo
with Mr & Mrs. Kisinde at their home in Buziga

On his part, the Archdeacon of Mengo, Ven. John Gitta, thanked Mr & Mrs. Kisinde for accepting to open their home to the Church. He said that God’s blessings would remain in this home for generations to come.

From Left; Ven. John Gitta Kavuma, Maama Margaret Gitta,
Mr. Kisinde and Mrs. Kisinde

Rev. Herbert Zziwa Ssalongo who stood in for Rev. James Kaana the parish priest of Katuuso extended the apology of Rev. Kaana for not having come with the rest of the priest but he was to join them at mid-day after dropping a patient to Mulago Hospital.

Later on the priests had their meeting in the lawns of the Kisinde gardens and the wives of the priests had their own meeting in a tent near the house.

The Priests' wives attend their meeting at Katuuso Buziga

The priests in their monthly meeting at Katuuso

Ven. John Gitta Kavuma chairs the meeting of priests at
Katuuso at the home of Mr. Johnson Kisinde

St. Stephen's Church Kabowa sends off former Mothers Union President Ruth Mutaawe to Glory

On Tuesday, 9th September 2014, mourners from all walks of life thronged St. Stephen's Kabowa to send off Maama Ruth Mutaawe to Glory.

Maama Ruth Mutaawe

Maama Mutaawe, wife to Mr. Charles Mutaawe  both members of the saved brethren of Kitende Fellowship, breathed her last on Monday and a service to celebrate the life of Maama Mutaawe was held at St. Stephen's Church of Kabowa.

People from all walks of life came from far and near to celebrate the life of this lady whose actions touched many through her preachings and words of wisdom.

The service was attended among others the Bishop of Namirembe Diocese Rt. Rev. Wilberforce Kityo Luwalira and Maama Faith Luwalira who once served in this Church as a parish priest in 1987.

The retired Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda, Prof Apolo Nsibambi, the Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Katumba Wamala, the Mayor of Rubaga Municipality, Mrs. Joyce Nabbosa SSebuggwawo, the Archdeacon of Mengo Ven. John Gitta Kavuma, the Archdeacon of Kazo Ven. Can. Magala Musiwuufu, the Assistant Archdeacon of Mengo Rev, Kezekia Walusimbi and a host of other clergy attended the requiem service.

We thank taata for looking after our mother. She has loved us so much. We thank for the lufe of mama. We kabowa that she has gone to heaven.” Paul Mutaawe  son to the late Ruth talked of her mum.

Paul Mutaawe and his sisters thanking God for the life of their mother

He taught us to give kivumbi

Twebaza Katonda nti babadde abalokole abatambula. Yalokoka dda. Abadde asanyukira mu Mukama. Abadde mulwadde azaamu amaanyi. Atuwadde essuubi nga abaalokoka. Abadde wa musana. Tobikkiriza kibi. Mrs. Kiwalabye Ezereesi

Abadde mukyala mukozi. Abavubuka bangi baagala betting. Man u, arsenal nebaleka okukola emirimu  neebaza katonda olw'obulamu bwange. Akuzizza agasajja gano nagakazi. Nze nali simanyi Yesu. Nava Bulemeezi nengenda e buddo nenfuna emikwano era gyenaggya Ruth atafunika nga prof. Nsibambi bwagambye. Dawudi yabuuza ekibuuzo nti mukiyita kintu kitono? Neebaza Katonda nze eyava e Bulemeezi okusobola okufuba Ruth okuva mu Nsibambi family.

Mbeebaza mmwe okujja okusiibula ruth. Abaana bano bakoze kinene nyo okujjabjaba maama. Mutwale mu maaso ekigamvo ekyobukozi. Oli mwavu lwaki ggwe tokola.  charles Mutaawe

Bishop Luwalira. Tusaaliddwa nnyo maama mutaawe omukozi omulokole abadde alina okwagala. Abadde aweereza mu mothers union nga pulezidenti ate nemu nkiiko zobulabirizi. Tukkiriza nti aweerezza nobwesigwa. Nanye okulwana okulungi n'olugendo ndutuusizza.

Paulo ebyp yabyogera akyali mulamu. Omuntu ngaakoze bulungi ebimugwanira olwo tuba tugamba nti yesiimye okuwunguka. Katonda wange bwenkyama.

We thank Ruth for being a very good president of the Mothers Union in the 1980s. Her presence put Kabowa and Mengo archdeaconry on the map. Mrs. Masembe

Maama Mutawwe was very instrumental in builsing the church. Kasenye.

Sam mwanje she was a strong pillar in the church, the choir. She has fought a good fight it is now our turn.

Rev. Zziwa said they were very strict you had to go to their home on appointment.

We mourn the death of Retired Luweero Bishop Misusera Bugimbi

Rt. Rev. Misusera Bugimbi

The pioneer Bishop of Luweero Diocese, Rt. Rev. Misusera Bugimbi, died on Wednesday. The  news of his sudden death has sent shock waves among Christians.
Bishop Bugimbi was consecrated as Bishop of Luweero Diocese in 1991 and served up to 1996 when he retired. He first served as a Dean at Namirembe Diocese before his consecration. 

May his soul rest in eternal peace.

St. Thomas Church Of Uganda, Kibutika (Anglican)

Sunday 3rd August 2014 will always remain an historical day for the people of Kibutika Church of Uganda in Kabowa Parish. It is the day, the Archdeacon of Mengo Ven. John Gitta Kavuma officially opened this Church as the newest in the Archdeaconry.


Brief Report 

1. HISTORICAL BACK GROUND OF THE CHURCH

An evangelistic team from St. John’s Church, Ndejje (South of Kampala, Uganda, East Africa) organized an evangelistic outreach in this area and discovered that the area was remote and far away from the existing church. One Christian couple Mr. and Mrs. Kityo offered their compound temporarily to begin a church. On Sunday 8^th September 2013, the first service was conducted under a tree shade and was attended by 9 people. The following Sunday a small tent was hired together with chairs. Later as more people joined, funds were raised to buy a 100 seater tent.

2. ACHIEVEMENTS

a. Evangelism
More people have received Christ and more have joined the church. We now have about eighty
(80) Christians on the church list with about sixty (60) in children’s church.
b. Giving
The few available Christians have worked had, bought a tent, church chairs and are now raising money to buy land for construction of a church.
c. A vibrant church choir has been formed.
3. APPRECIATION
We thank all Christians who have given sacrificially towards this church ministry. We also thank Rev. Hebert Zziwa, the parish priest, Mr. Mayombwe, the lay leader and the Christians of St. John Church. We thank Mr. and Mrs. Kityo for offering their home where Christians fellowship. we also thank the management and staff of Abesther primary school for offering a class which is used as children church every Sunday.

Dancing to the Lord

Sunday School children

Maama Margaret Gitta with Sunday School children

Cross section of the congregation

The Choir

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the congregation

Ven. John Gitta Talks to those who had accepted Christ as their personal Lord and savior

Ven. John Gitta prays for the Christians of Kibutika

Holy Communion

Ven. John Gitta blesses the Children flanked by Rev. James Kaana

Holy Communion

4. FUTURE PLANS
a. Continuing preaching the gospel to Christians.
b. Looking for funds to raise at least 40,000,000 to buy land for the church.
c. A need to mobilize More Christian to join the church choir.