Don’t be perpetual complainants, Msgr. Kalumba tells Christians
He said it was wrong for a Christian believer to frequent the church for prayers in times of difficulty, but when they are prosperous, they forget about God, who remains their creator and sustainer even when they are in trouble
The Vicar-General of Kampala Archdiocese, Msgr. Gerald Kalumba delivers his homily during the thanksgivng mass for the launching of the Ssabasumba Annual Appeal Fund, Mitala-Maria Chapter, at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church, Mitala-Maria, in Mpigi District on Sunday, October 5, 2025. (Photos by Mathias Mazinga)
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The Vicar General of Kampala Archdiocese (and also parish-priest of Christ the King Church, Kampala), Msgr. Gerald Magella Kitatta Kalumba has encouraged Christians to nurture a culture of gratitude, which he said must stand in all situations.
He said it was wrong for a Christian believer to frequent the church for prayers in times of difficulty, but when they are prosperous, they forget about God, who remains their creator and sustainer even when they are in trouble.
Fr. Timothy Lukananso (extreme right) blesses Christians as they made procession to donate money for SAAFU.
“God is always faithful. He cannot abandon His people. Don’t turn to him only when you have problems. Even in times of serious challenges and troubles, be mindful to thank Him. After all, He is the one who gave you life,” Kalumba said.
He was presiding over the launching of the Ssabasumba Annual Appeal Fund (SAAFU), Mitala-Maria Vicariate Chapter at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church, Mitala-Maria, in Mpigi district on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
The Episcopal Vicar of Mitala-Maria Vicariate, Fr. Francis Xavier Kikomeko (right) announcing the cash collection from Mitala-Maria parish. With him are some of the leaders of the laity of the parish. 
SAAFU is a special self-reliance cash pool, which the Archbishop of Kampala uses to do various activities/projects of the archdiocese without necessarily depending on foreign aid.
According to Msgr. Kalumba, the money collected this year will be used to construct a home for elderly and sickly priests. The facility will also benefit lay people, who will need its services.
The Secretary of the SAAFU Commitee, Annet Katende (behind microphone) delivers her message. With her are members of the commitee, who include the Director Fr. Timothy Lukananso (left), the Chairman Edward Kanyike (third-left), Michael Ssebbowa Mukasa (fourth-keft) and the head of the Laity of Kampala Archdiocese Emily Kitto Mwaka. 
During the function, the Christians of Mitala-Maria Vicariate donated sh75m. The donations came from the various parishes in the vicariate, including Bujuuko (sh2.5m), Ggoli (sh3m), Jjanya (sh2.5m), Katende (sh40.5m), Kibanga (sh2.5m), Kkonge (sh2m), Muduuma (sh10m) and Mpigi (sh3.5m).
The other donor-parishes include Mitala-Maria (sh12m), Kankobe (sh5.2m), Nkozi (sh4m), Bulo-Butambala (sh2.5m), Gombe (sh2.5), and Kibibi (sh3.3m). Msgr. Kalumba also donated sh3m.
The students from Prime SS Buwama leading the singing during mass.
The Episcopal Vicar of Mitala-Maria Vicariate, Fr. Francis Xavier Kikomeko, promised to continue mobilising the Christians in his vicariate to donate more money towards the SAAFU project.