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FEBRUARY 2019
D IOCESE OF J INJA
The Newsletter Editorial
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2019 TO YOU
ALL.
2019 is another year of opportunity to
everyone. Alertness will keep our prospects
alight. May God keep us on track in every
prospect. Towards the close of the year
there were still a lineup of events that were
of diocesan and national character namely:
Nebbi youth conference that ended
successfully, the men’s guild at bishop’s
home where many of us gathered to pray for
BK MK and Bishop Oyanga among others.
In Kiyunga we had a very enterprising youth
conference as well as Wesunire that were
completed successfully. There was the
seminarians gathering that took place at
Buluba and that concluded with a vocation
promotion by the seminarians where the
young ones made a choice from the
seminarians that they went to talk to them
after mass.
January as full of events was as usual
blessed with professions and jubilees of the
Sisters. In Iganga there was the parish event
arranged for Sr Perpetua Namwende
LSOSF, for final profession, Sr Justine
Nanzala LSOSF, -Butamira, Kagoma parish;
Sr Nakyesa LSOSF Nabirere,
Namunyumya; Sr Rose Dhabikoba LSOSF
whose function will take place in May 2019
at Bugodi Iganga parish. We also had
Sr Namuganza DOM in Kidera, In
December meanwhile we had had those of
Irundu that was blessed with fresh 6 Srs for
final professions at Fatima parish.
While the year has opened with good
prospects, events and activities, we have had
some sad moments along the new year in the
making, death struck us hard on the little Srs
of St Francis (LSOSF) for a lineup of them
have departed from us. Among them was Sr
Hildergard Tibarindeka, Sr Sebastian . Most
recent too at the close of January the death
of the Mother of Fr Isaak Kirunda Parish
priest Buluba, the mother of Mr Matthias
Isabirye and others. May God give them
eternal rest.
Ongoing already are the elections of the
diocesan leadership inform of Parish
Pastoral Councils from the grassroots .
This year we are braced with the opening of
New Parishes: Bugaya parish April 07, and
Namirali in May (18th) as we look forward
to getting services near us. Last year
Buluguyi got going and many things have
happened to the parish. At least a perimeter
wall is in the making around the presbytery.
New Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda:
Pope Francis has appointed His
Excellency Most Rev. Luigi Bianco,
Titular Archbishop of Falerone, as
new Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda.
Formally in Ethiopia and Djibouti and Apostolic delegate to Somalia.
Fr. Musana Paul
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Bishop’s Schedule 02nd — Day of Religious Kagoma Parish 08th — Finance Meeting UEC
09th — Day of Sick Walukuba
10th — Installation of Bishop Santos Wanok 14th — Deans Meeting
21st — Presbyteral Council
23rd — St Gonzaga Seminary Iganga
24th — Kagoma Parish Pastoral Visit
02nd — Day of Religious Kagoma Parish
09th — Day of Sick Walukuba
FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF KALAMIRA PARISH It was on 27th January as they were celebrating the day of St. Francis de sales (supposed
to be 24th). The function was presided over by Fr. Musana Paul, the Vicar General of the
Diocese of Jinja. There was a fundraising in which 100 bags of cement were contributed
by the area MP of Busiki, Akamba Paul and 100 bags were promised by the women MP
Naigaga Mariam and a series of others with pledges and cash. Namunyumya parish as
the mother parish contributed 10 bags of cement . All this added to the materials the
bishop had already delivered on site. Fr. Joby Antony, the parish priest of Kalamira
Parish thanked those who contributed and invited the people in advance for the next
year's parish day.
Death Occurred to Mary Francis Taleeme, the Mother of Fr. Isaac Kirunda on the
24th of January 2019.and was buried on the 26th of January 2019 at Bulamuka Village,
Kiyunga west in Nawanyago Parish.
Death Occurred to Kyaliki Tedola Nabirye, the Mother of Mr. Matthias Isabirye,
Head teacher of Jinja College on the 25th of January 2019 and was buried on the 27th
January 2019.
May their Souls rest in peace
VALENTINE SPECIAL 2019 Holy Cross Family Ministries in Conjunction with the Diocesan Bafumbo Desk has
organized a Valentine Special 2019 on 16th February 2019 at Holy Cross Jubilee House in Njeru. Each couple is required to contribute Thirty Thousand Shillings
(30,000/=) only to cater for everything including transport from Holy Cross Family Offices. Payments can be effected through Sr. Nancy R. Njeri (0705 567360)
For more information contact; 0785 894379, 0772 936599
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LITURGY CORNER
DANCING
In the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy there is no mention of Liturgical dances. But
in No. 30 of the same constitution, to promote active participation of the people, the text
suggests to use “actions, gestures and bodily attitudes.” Liturgical dancing could be
very well included in these actions and gestures.
In Africa particularly, as a way of promoting enculturation, liturgical dances have widely
developed, bringing joy and enthusiasm in the celebrations. Unfortunately in many
cases, people promoting these dances were not filled with the true spirit of liturgy, so
that liturgical dances have become more a show than a help to the people’s participation,
and sometimes dances are taking place in times when it is not proper to dance.
“People should be led to that full, active and conscious participation in liturgical
celebrations, which is demanded by the very nature of liturgy,” Therefore dancing in
liturgical celebrations must be participated by the people who are celebrating together by
clapping hands, or swinging in harmony with dancers, or following in the procession led
by the dancers or participating in any other appropriate way. The congregation should
never stay passively looking at the dancers as if they are being entertained in a
show and even other go to the extent of giving money to the dancers. There is no
room for shows in liturgy. Whenever a gesture or movement is used, all in the assembly
should participate.
When should dancing be appropriate during the liturgical celebrations?
Dancing usually expresses joy, and the moments of joy in liturgical celebrations are the
moments fit for dancing. These moments are:
The entrance procession: People joyfully gather for the celebration of the
resurrection of the Lord. The dancers may dance and the people can participate by
clapping hands.
The singing of the “Gloria: The “Glory to God” is a song celebrating the might
and love of the Lord. We adore him and joyfully praise his power and mercy. The
dancers may dance and the people can participate by clapping hands, and, if they
like, by swinging as they sing.
The Gospel acclamation: Before the proclamation of the Gospel, we welcome
Christ who will talk to us. The dancers may dance and the people participate by
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clapping hands as they sing the acclamation. The Gospel procession may be
replaced by the word of God procession but not having both processions in the
same celebration. The one carrying the Book of the Gospel or the Lectionary
should not dance but should walk in a prayerful and composed way. It is the
minister who receives the Book of the Gospels or Lectionary to show it to the
congregation but not the one who brings it in the procession.
The procession of gifts: People come happily to offer their gifts to the Lord. The
dancers lead the procession dancing, and the people participate by joining in the
procession.
The Sanctus: During the singing of the “Holy, holy, holy” some gestures may
accompany the singing.
In thanks giving song after communion people may dance to thank the Lord.
The concluding song: The celebration is ending. People are joyfully thanking
God. The dancers may dance and the people participate by clapping hands, as they
all stand to conclude the celebration together.
When dancing is not appropriate during liturgical celebrations
In some places in our Diocese, when a song is started, automatically some begin
dancing. They dance for any song, even for the singing of the creed or Kyrie. This shows
that they don’t understand the meaning of liturgical dancing. There should be no dancing
while singing the following:
The Kyrie, the Responsorial Psalm, the Creed, the prayers of the faithful, the
acclamations of the Eucharistic prayer, the Lord’s prayer, the Lamb of God and
the Communion song. There is no reason for dancing during these moments even if
there is singing. However during the singing of the “Lord have mercy” some gestures of
supplication may be accepted, like rising hands and lowering them in asking mercy, if all
the people participate in doing it. During the singing of “Our Father” a slow swinging of
hands or joining hands together may be proper, if the people participate in doing it.
Position of the dancers in the church
When the dancers are part of a procession, they usually lead the procession, and when
they reach the altar they should quickly go to the sides, without obstructing the liturgy
and the view of the people. When there is no procession, they may dance in front of the
people, to encourage them to participate, but being careful not to shade the position of
the presider, the altar or the ambo. When they are not dancing, they should take a
place in the assembly, where they should fully participate in the celebration with the
other Christians.
Question to ponder about:
Are all the body movements of the dancers fit for praise of the sacred or do some
movements seem inappropriate?
Fr. John Baptist Kaddu Mukwaya
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FR MICHAEL ORTNER MEMORIAL CUP Wesunire Parish through the Youth Chaplain Fr. Antony Kabaka organized a Parish
Youth Conference under the theme "You are the light" held from 11th -13th January 2019. The youth had a chance to be addressed by many people for instance Area
RDC, District Education Secretary Ms. Bernadette Kumwidhirawo, priests like
Fr. Benedict Wakabi, Fr. Tom Tumwebaze, Fr. Richard Gwotanakuza among others.
OUR LADY OF ASSUMPTION KIYUNGA CATHOLIC PARISH
There was a three days youth camp at Our Lady of Assumption Kiyunga Catholic parish from 10th-12thJanuary. The theme was “Be the light in faith and development
to the nations”. The camp commenced with the Holy mass that was led by Rev. Fr. Baalaswaamy cmf, the assistant parish priest and the youth chaplain of Our
Lady of Assumption Kiyunga Catholic parish being assisted by Sem. Kyaligonza
Bazilo cmf. The different animators educated and nourished the youth spiritually, economically socially and politically.
The animators were; the DPC Luuka district on crime prevention and security,
Rev. Fr. Jude Ssekyanzi animated on spiritual and moral formation and the medical
team from Luuka referral hospital sensitized on health related issues and awareness of various diseases and prevention. The program also involved in many activities
like sports, music, dance and drummer and general cleaning of the parish premises
and the surrounding areas which was aimed at talent development and physical fit-ness. There were 350 youth who participated. The program ended on 12th January
2019 02nd – Bernard Fr. Waiswa 17th – Fr. Simon Jude Owori 24th – Fr. John Baptist Kitimbo
“Sons are a birthright from Yahweh, children are a reward from
him.” Psalm 127:3
“If you want real peace in the world, start with children.”
Mahatma Gandhi