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Chaplaincy
The Catholic Chaplaincy organises talks, seminars, meetings for worship and fellowship on a regular basis. This aims at encouraging thinking on matter of a social, theological and ethical nature. The chaplaincy can organise and/or provide counselling and advisory services for those who request it.
The Church of Uganda community has a visiting Chaplain. Every Sunday, the Chaplain conducts a Sunday Service for the Church of Uganda members of the University. WHAT DOES THE CHAPLAINCY AT UMU DO? Provides spiritual guidance and a “listening ear” to all who need it. Organises Catholic Worship i.e., Mass & other prayer opportunities for staff & students of the University! Collaborates with Church of Uganda Minister(s) to provide pastoral services to Uganda Martyrs University Christian Union (UMUCU), especially on Sundays Acts as a liaison between students &staff of the Islamic faith with the Imam of the area to provide the necessary pastoral care to the Moslems! Enhances the spiritual growth of students &staff by organising events such as; Retreats, Recollections, Candle Light Services, etc! Co-ordinates the activities of Religious Movements and Associations, e.g. Legion of Mary, Charismatic Renewal, Young Christian
Students, etc. which deepen the faith of students Organises Outreach Programmes through Movements and Associations to contribute to the betterment of the lives of people in the surrounding Community! Makes arrangements to instruct students & staff who are preparing to receive any of the Sacraments: Baptism, Penance, Holy Communion, Confirmation,…….!
UMU CHAPLAINCY IS FOR YOU, PLEASE SEE THE CHAPLAIN IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF HELP! THE CHAPLAINCY WORKS AS A TEAM Composed of:
PROGRAM OF SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES AT UMU SUNDAYS 7.00am – Holy Mass 8.30am – UMUCU Service in Room 11 9.00am – Holy Mass 11.00am to 1pm – Choir Practice 5.30pm – Charismatic Renewal Prayer Meeting
MONDAYS TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS 7.00am – Mass & Morning Prayers 1.00am – Lunch Hour Fellowship/CCR/Chapel 6.45pm – Mass followed by ADORATION up to 10pm
FRIDAYS SATURDAYS PASTORAL COUNCIL Meets monthly to plan for pastoral activities as shown on the Pastoral Program of the Semester Acts as a link between the students’ Community and the Chaplaincy Organises spiritual activities, e.g. Mass at Halls of Residence through Hall Representatives
COUNSELLING TEAM Provides counselling to the bereaved, the depressed and those who are experiencing problems like; alcoholism, misuse of drugs, & relationships. Members of the team include: the Chaplain, Bro Aloysius Byaruhanga, Sr. Lucy Akello, Mrs Laura Otaala
MOVEMENTS/ASSOCIATIONS & OUTREACH PROGRAMS CHARISMATIC RENEWAL MOVEMENT Carries out outreach program every Saturday To join, see Mama/Papa Charismatic or attend one of the prayer sessions
GOOD SAMARITAN FAMILY As the name suggests, the major aim of the Group is to act as Good Samaritans (Lk. 10/29-37) to the many underprivileged people in the surroundings of UMU, most especially the Orphanage at Kankobe In addition to several other activities, the Group organises regular visits to the Orphanage, to socialise with the children, pray with them, and to contribute to their material & financial welfare The activities of the Good Samaritans are co-ordinated by the Mama and Papa Good Samaritan in conjunction with the Chaplain Please, don’t hesitate to contact Mama or Papa to join and see how exciting it is to be a Good Samaritan
LEGION OF MARY MOVEMENT (LEGIONARIES) The Major objective of the Movement is to promote the devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of Jesus & the Church Through their activities, Legionaries try to emulate the good qualities of Mother Mary who is: the comfort of the Afflicted, Refuge of sinners, health of the sick, and mirror of justice Activities include: visiting the sick, in and outside the Community, Weekly Meetings on Monday at 5.30pm, and organising the
recitation of the rosary at the Grotto on Wednesdays at 5.00pm To join, speak to the President/Legion of Mary or the Chaplain
COMMUNITY OF SANT’EGIDIO Intercedes and takes care of the vulnerable people in the neighbourhood of UMU: These include – the young, the aged, the poor, the sick, orphaned and disabled Members of this Community carry out visits to the neighbourhood to find out who are most affected and thus donate to them financially and materially Besides financial and material donations, members pray and socialise with their hosts! By joining SANT’EGIDIO Community, you seize an opportunity to serve the Lord through the needy – Mt. 25/40 To join, please contact leader of Community of SANT’EGIDIO or the Chaplain
YOUNG CHRISTIAN STUDENTS YCS YCS is a school of life…. in which students learn to see, to judge and to act so that the student world can become a better and happier place to live in As a student belonging to YCS Movement, one begins to develop a deeper Christian and social awareness of the problems facing students at school and society today YCS helps members to acquire a solid and balanced personality so that they are capable of undertaking responsibilities at school and in society YCS has basic teams & holds weekly meetings! To join, contact the section leader or the Chaplain
UGANDA MARTYRS UNIVERSITY CHURCH CHOIR (UMUCC) UMUCC provides a wonderful opportunity to students who want to broaden their music horizons; as singers, drummers, & conductors, through lessons from a dedicated trainer The rehearsals which last 90 minutes each, on Wednesdays and Sundays fit easily into the programmes of graduate and undergraduate academic schedules There are opportunities for members of the choir to meet regularly outside rehearsals and have fun while getting to know each other Come and join the choir to share your talent with the Community while praising God
Fr. Matthias Mulumba Kizito Office is located at the Chaplain’s House Mob: 0774488542 Email:
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