St. Joseph Centenary Church, Ndeeba Parish

Mother’s Day (CWG)
2025-07-20
Mother’s Day, celebrated by the Catholic Women’s Guild (CWG), is a special day dedicated to honoring mothers and mother figures for their love, dedication, and contributions to their families and communities. The celebration typically includes a special Mass where prayers and blessings are offered for mothers. During the service, mothers may receive flowers or tokens of appreciation. The day often features speeches, performances, and activities organized by the CWG to highlight the vital role of mothers and to express gratitude for their selfless care and nurturing.

Good Shepherd Sunday/ Vocations (Bayigisa)
2025-07-20
Good Shepherd Sunday, also known as Vocations Sunday, is celebrated on the Fourth Sunday of Easter. It focuses on Jesus Christ as the Good Shepherd who cares for His flock and lays down His life for them. This day is also dedicated to praying for vocations to the priesthood and religious life, emphasizing the need for dedicated shepherds to guide and serve the faithful. The celebration includes special prayers, homilies, and activities that highlight the importance of vocations and encourage the faithful to support and nurture those called to serve in the Church

Deanery (Ndeeba)
2025-07-19 08:00 - 17:00 (Africa/Kampala)
The Ndeeba Deanery is part of the Kampala Archdiocese and includes several parishes, such as St. Joseph Parish in Ndeeba. Deaneries are administrative divisions within a diocese, grouping several parishes together for better coordination and support. The Ndeeba Deanery, like others, plays a crucial role in organizing events, facilitating communication, and providing resources to its member parishes.

Omusomo gw’Eby’entendereza
2025-07-19 08:00 - 17:00

Easter Concert (Lord’s Servants Choir & St. Francis Choir Arusha)
2025-07-13 08:00 - 17:00

Men’s Guild Day (Najja)
2025-07-13
Men’s Guild Day in Najja is a special event organized by the Catholic Men’s Guild to celebrate and recognize the contributions of men within the church community. The day typically includes a Mass, where members participate in various liturgical roles such as singing, ushering, and the offertory procession. The event also features speeches, discussions, and activities aimed at strengthening the bonds among members and encouraging them to be exemplary husbands, fathers, and leaders in their communities. The celebration emphasizes the importance of faith, service, and unity among the men of the parish

Ndeeba Centre Day
2025-07-10 08:00 - 17:00

Sappule etandika (Mwezi gwa Nnyaffe)
2025-07-10

St. Joseph the Worker (Labour Day)
2025-07-10
St. Joseph the Worker, celebrated on May 1st, honors St. Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus and the patron saint of workers. The feast day was established by Pope Pius XII in 1955 to emphasize the dignity of labor and the importance of St. Joseph as a model for all workers. It coincides with International Labour Day, highlighting the church’s support for workers’ rights and social justice. The day often includes special Masses, prayers, and reflections on the value of work and the contributions of all laborers.

Parish Choir Executive Meeting
2025-07-07

Youth Pastoral Visit (Kabowa)
2025-07-06 | kabowa church, kampala, Uganda

Divine Mercy Sunday
2025-07-06
Divine Mercy Sunday is celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter, also known as the Second Sunday of Easter. This feast day is dedicated to the Divine Mercy devotion, which emphasizes God’s boundless mercy and compassion. It was established by Pope John Paul II in the year 2000, inspired by the visions and writings of Saint Faustina Kowalska, a Polish nun who received revelations about God’s mercy.
On Divine Mercy Sunday, special prayers, hymns, and readings focus on the theme of mercy. Many churches offer the Divine Mercy Chaplet, a series of prayers asking for God’s mercy on the world. The day is an opportunity for the faithful to reflect on and seek God’s forgiveness, trust in His mercy, and extend mercy to others in their daily lives.

Marie Salome LTV Graduation
2025-07-04
The Marie Salome Leadership Vocational Training Centre (LTV) plays a vital role in empowering young people with practical skills and leadership training. The graduation ceremony is a significant event that celebrates the achievements of students who have completed their vocational training programs. It marks the culmination of their hard work and dedication, preparing them for successful careers and meaningful contributions to their communities. The event typically includes speeches, the awarding of certificates, and various performances, highlighting the students’ talents and accomplishments

Earth Day (Caritas)
2025-07-01
Earth Day, observed on April 22nd, is a global event dedicated to raising awareness about environmental issues and promoting actions to protect our planet. Caritas, a Catholic organization, actively participates in Earth Day by advocating for ecological justice and encouraging sustainable practices. They emphasize the importance of caring for our common home, as highlighted in Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’. Caritas organizes events, educational programs, and community initiatives to inspire individuals and communities to take meaningful steps towards environmental stewardship

EASTER MONDAY
2025-06-30
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and is a continuation of the celebration of Jesus Christ’s resurrection. It is a public holiday in many countries, offering a time for rest, family gatherings, and outdoor activities. In some cultures, special traditions and events are observed, such as egg rolling races, parades, and community meals. Easter Monday extends the joy of Easter Sunday, allowing for reflection on the significance of the resurrection and the renewal it brings.

EASTER SUNDAY
2025-06-29
Easter Sunday is the most important and joyful day in the Christian calendar, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. It marks the culmination of Holy Week and the end of Lent, a period of fasting and penance. On this day, Christians around the world attend special church services, often including the singing of hymns, the reading of scriptures, and the celebration of the Eucharist. Easter Sunday is a time of joy, renewal, and hope, symbolizing Jesus’ victory over sin and death and the promise of eternal life for believers.

HOLY SATURDAY
2025-06-28 08:00 - 17:00
Holy Saturday is the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, observed by Christians as a time of reflection and waiting. It commemorates the day Jesus’ body lay in the tomb after his crucifixion. This day is marked by a sense of solemnity and quiet anticipation. Many churches hold a Vigil service, also known as the Easter Vigil, which is one of the most significant liturgical events of the year. The vigil typically begins after sunset and includes the lighting of the Paschal candle, readings from the Old Testament, the celebration of baptisms, and the first celebration of the Easter Eucharist, marking the transition from sorrow to the joy of the Resurrection.

Divine Mercy Novena Begins
2025-06-27 - 2025-07-05
The Divine Mercy Novena begins on Good Friday and continues for nine days, culminating on Divine Mercy Sunday, the Sunday after Easter. This novena involves daily prayers and meditations focusing on God’s mercy, inspired by the visions and writings of Saint Faustina Kowalska. Each day of the novena has a specific intention, such as prayers for all sinners, priests, and religious, or the souls in purgatory. The novena is a powerful spiritual practice for seeking God’s mercy and reflecting on the boundless love and forgiveness offered to humanity.

GOOD FRIDAY
2025-06-27
Good Friday is a solemn day observed by Christians to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. It takes place on the Friday before Easter Sunday during Holy Week. The day is marked by special church services, prayers, and fasting. Many churches hold a three-hour service, known as the “Three Hours’ Agony,” reflecting on the final hours of Jesus’ suffering on the cross. Good Friday is a time for reflection on the sacrifice of Jesus and the meaning of his passion and death for believers.

BASAMALIYA WEEK
2025-06-23 08:00 - 2025-06-29 17:00

Indoor Games at Najjanankumbi
2025-06-22 08:00 - 17:00

PALM SUNDAY
2025-06-22
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week in the Christian liturgical calendar and commemorates Jesus Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem, where followers greeted him with palm branches. This event is recounted in all four Gospels of the New Testament. Churches often distribute palm fronds to congregants, who may carry them in processions or use them to create crosses. The day reflects both joy and the beginning of the solemn events leading up to Jesus’s crucifixion and resurrection on Easter Sunday.

Youth Executive Meeting
2025-06-20

Parish Executive Meeting
2025-06-17

Ndeeba Centre Council Meeting
2025-06-13 08:00 - 17:00

Catechists Meeting
2025-06-13

Parish Choir Executive Meeting
2025-06-09

Catechists Workshop
2025-06-06

Saint Joseph, husband of Mary
2025-05-28
As we honor Saint Joseph as the husband of Mary today, ponder the effect of that unique marriage bond. Saint Joseph was not perfect, but his absolute obedience to the Father’s will and his unity in marriage to the Mother of God makes him our father, just as he was the father of Jesus. As a loving father, he will direct us with the authority of God the Father, will protect us in times of trouble as he did for Jesus and Mary, and must always be seen as one uniquely chosen to be the father of the family to which we belong.
Prayer: Saint Joseph, you were obedient to the will of the Father in Heaven as it was revealed to you by an angel. You took Mary as your wife and Jesus as your Son. You raised Him, protected Him, and exercised a fatherly authority over Him. Please exercise that same fatherly authority, given to you by the Father in Heaven, over my life. I entrust myself to your intercession and authority and pray that you protect me always, guiding me to your Son in Heaven. Saint Joseph, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.
