NOVENA TO THE UGANDA MARTYRS FOR 3RD JUNE 2011

1. Vision:

Making the Uganda Martyrs’ Shrine an International place of Holistic Renewal in Jesus Christ (cf.Eph.3:13-19) through the new evangelization.

2. Theme:

“Let us be rooted in and built upon Jesus Christ, on the model of the Uganda Martyrs”. (cf.Col.2:6-15)

3. The Origin of the Theme

-Pope John Paul II’s message in Haiti, 1983

-Pope John Paul II’s encyclical: Redemptoris Missio (The Mission of the Church 1990)

-Pope John Paul II’s Apostolic Letter 2001, 29:Let us start afresh on Jesus Christ.

-Cardinal Wamala’s bold and prophetic message 2002, Saturday 10th August at Lubaga Cathedral.

-Synodal resolution 2006: Grassroot evangelization

-Archbishop Dr. C.K. Lwanga: revival and innovation of the Uganda Martyrs Guild.

4. Order of the celebrations

DAY ONE: WEDNESDAY 25TH MAY 2011

St. Denis Ssebugwawo Wasswa:

  1. Patron of Church Choirs, Musicians and Instrumentalists
  2. Animating groups: Choirs, Musicians, Instrumentalists,
  3. Main Celebrant: Rev. Fr. Dr. James Kabuye
  4. Animating Choir:Kamwokya Parish
  5. Chief Pilgrim:Mr. Joseph Mayanja (Chameleon)
  6. Readings:1st Rom. 1:18-32,

Psalm 85:1-9,

GospelMt. 10:16-20

DAY TWO:THURSDAY 26TH MAY 2011

St. Andrew Kaggwa (Kahwa), St. Adolfu Ludigo, Blessed Daudi Okello and Jildo Irwa

  1. Patrons of Catechists, teachers, Farmers, Herdsmen and Hunters.
  2. Animating groups: Catechists, teachers, Farmers, Herdsmen and Hunters, St. Daniel Comboni’s Family, GuluEcclesiasticalProvince and all people from Bunyoro.
  3. Main Celebrant: Rev. Fr. Peter Alenyo
  4. Animating Choir: Mbuya Parish
  5. Chief Pilgrim: Mr. Tony Mukasa Lusambu
  6. Readings: 1st 1Pt. 1:22-25, 2:1-10

Psalm 119:97-106

GospelMt. 5:3-16

DAY THREE: FRIDAY 27TH MAY 2011

St. Ponsiano Ngondwe

  1. Patron of Police, Prison Wardens and Army
  2. Animating groups: UgandaPolice, Uganda Prisons, UPDF, members of Nnyonyi clan, members of Mbogo clan (mothers of the Saint), and Lugazi Diocese.
  3. Main Celebrant: Rev. Msgr. Dr. Richard Kayondo
  4. Animating Choir: Lugazi Cathedral Choir
  5. Chief Pilgrim: Lt. Col. Felix Kuraigye
  6. Readings:1st Col. 1:3-14

Psalm 119:129-135

GospelMt. 10:22-33

DAY FOUR: SATURDAY 28TH MAY 2011

St. Joseph Mukasa Balikuddembe and St. Athanasias Bazzekuketta

  1. Patrons of Politicians, chiefs, Lawyers, Magistrates, Treasurers, Banks and Co-operatives
  2. Animating Groups: Politicians, chiefs, Bankers, Treasurers, Lawyers, Magistrates, members of Nkima andKayozi clans.
  3. Main Celebrant: Rev. Fr. Isdore Mbaleeba
  4. Animating Choir: CACEMCHO
  5. Chief Pilgrim: Lt. Hon. Edward K. Ssekandi
  6. Readings:1st Eph. 4:1-16

Psalm 68:1-12

GospelMt. 14:1-12

DAY FIVE: SUNDAY 29TH MAY 2011

St. Yoanna Maria Muzeeyi

  1. Patron of Doctors, Nurses, Hospitals and Dispensaries.
  2. Animating groups: Medical Personnel (both traditional and conventional), Kitukukutwe Sub-Parish, Good Samaritans, Uganda Martyrs Support Centre and members of Mbogo and Nkima clans.
  3. Main Celebrant: Rev. Fr. Musisi / Rev. Fr. Bro. Anatoli Wasswa
  4. Animating Choir: NsambyaHospital Choir
  5. Chief Pilgrim: Dr. Martin Nsubuga
  6. Readings: 1st 1Cor. 12:1-11

Psalm 119:33-40

Gospel Lk. 4:14-22

DAY SIX: MONDAY 30TH MAY 2011

St. Matia Mulumba Kalemba

  1. Patron of Chiefs and Families
  2. Animating groups: Catholic Families, Old Kampala Parish and all Basoga.
  3. Main Celebrant: Rt. Rev. Charles Wamika
  4. Animating Choir: Mbikko Parish
  5. Chief Pilgrim: Archdiocesan Ssabafumbo and Nnabafumbo
  6. Readings:1st 1:14-31

Psalm 8:1-19

Gospel Jn. 19:1-3. 28-30

DAY SEVEN: MONDAY 31ST MAY 2011

St. Kizito and St. Noe Mawaggali

  1. Patrons of children, Primary Schools, Workers, the poor, Artists and Technicians.
  2. Animating groups: Bannakizito, children in Schools and outside schools, workers, artists, technicians, members of Mmamba and Ffumbe clans.
  3. Main Celebrant: Rev. Fr. Joseph Luzindana
  4. Animating Choir: NamugongoGirlsBoardingPrimary School
  5. Chief Pilgrim: Mr. Aloysius Matovu Joy
  6. Readings: 1st Jer. 18:1-8

Psalm 139:1-4. 13-16

Gospel Lk. 2:41-52

DAY EIGHT: TUESDAY 1ST JUNE 2011

St. Gonzaga Gonza

  1. Patron of Prisoners and the Afflicted.
  2. Animating groups: Infected and Affected by HIV, singles searching for partners and those suffering in any way.
  3. Main Celebrant: Prisons Chaplain
  4. Animating Choir: Namugongo Shrine Choir
  5. Chief Pilgrim: Maj. Rubaramira Ruranga
  6. Readings:1st 1Cor. 1:1-14

Psalm 7:1-12

Gospel Jn. 1:40-51

DAY NINE: WEDNESDAY 2ND JUNE 2011

St. Charles Lwanga

  1. Patron of Youth and Catholic Action.
  2. Animating groups: Youths, Karolines, Young Professionals, St. Peter the Apostle, members of Ngabi and Akasimba clans, Catholics from Masaka.
  3. Main Celebrant: Rev. Fr. Charles Ssengendo
  4. Animating Choir: St. Augustine Makerere
  5. Chief Pilgrim: Hon. Jessica Alupo
  6. Readings:1st 1Pt. 4:12-19

Psalm 27:1-4. 12-14

Gospel Lk. 10:1-3. 17-20

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