Uganda Martyrs Commissions
Commissions for all sorts of things
SSVP
The Society of St Vincent de Paul serves as church's almsgiving. Formed in 1888 by a group of young catholic university students in Paris,it has spread all over the world including to Uganda Martyrs Parish. Uganda Martyrs Conference (as each parish branch is called) was Aggregated to the SSVP International body in 2000. SSVP maintains a policy of respecting the dignity of their clients by not publicly revealing assistance they may have provided. This policy of concealment sometimes makes them appear as being inactive. However, since being established in the parish in the late 90s,many needy have been assisted with food,medical fees,school fees,housing fees and clothing,amongst other help.
CCJP
Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace formed in Rome in the 70s was established at Uganda Martyrs in more recent years. CCJP has been aiding those denied justice by providing legal advice and support. They have also been involved in fighting the scourge of drug abuse.
CCR
The Catholic Charismatic Renewal Commission has been a part of the parish for many years. They continue to inspire devotion to a spiritual life with their weekly gatherings.
Commision for Non Guild Members
The Non-Guild Members Commission formed 2025 as the name suggests is a grouping for those who feel satisfied without belonging to any Guild. There are several of them and they have an executive structure that leads. They participate in supporting the parish within their means.
Health Commission
The Health Commission is composed of parishioners who work in the health sectors. They provide awareness on health issues and are also on standby to assist anyone who may become sick during parish activities.
Education Committee
The Education Committee, first introduced at the parish in 1996 by the late Archbishop Chakaipa . It's task then was to assist parents enrol their children at Catholic schools. The current committee has now brought together all Education professionals.
Extraordinary Ministers
The Extraordinary Ministers are lay people each chosen from their various small community or section. They play a very important role of taking the Holy Eucharist to parishioners who cannot attend Mass due to illness. Some of the sick have been infirm for years and are kept spiritually active by these Ministers. Every week during a chosen day,the Ministers move door to door at each sick person's home. This exercise has helped the sick not to feel forgotten and it is an occasion they weekly look forward to.
Liturgy Committee
The Liturgy Committee is a driving force in the parish. This Committee plans and leads all liturgical events in the parish. They are responsible for keeping parishioners aware of the various stages of the Church's calendar. When extraordinary events like Ordinations and Church themes like the current Jubilee are celebrated, the Committee is there to lead.
