Developing a mission church

Father Charles sent us this short “The Story of Developing a Mission Church:”

All three mission churches have taken over ten years to arrive at this stage, for which they are seeking financial assistance to plaster the walls. The existence of a mission/dub parish church begins with the “fatigue” of people walking/traveling to the main church.

With the permission of the parish priest and under the guidance of an appointed catechist, the community begins gathering in a home for prayer service without a priest. Occasionally, a priest makes a pastoral visit to this community. 

As numbers increase, the community then moves its assembly respectively to a) a tree shade, b) a constructed mud and wattle shelter with grass and reed thatched roof, c) an iron sheet roof. (We note that from a-c, worshippers provide their own seats. The majority sit on the ground.) d) a “permanent” brick structure with windows, doors, iron roofing sheets, and altar is built.

Lastly, the community embarks on raising funds for a cement floor and plastering of walls and the “proper pews.” (Photo: St. Jude Mission Church)

Uganda Mission Trip

Father Charles has extended an invitation for parishioners to visit St. Matia Mulumba, Uganda. The board is discussing plans and feasibility for a trip in 2025 or 2026. Email us if you are interested in going to Uganda.