For many people, Christmas shopping feels like an emergency because they wait too long to start. Even though we know Christmas comes at the same time every year, it’s easy to delay preparing. This last-minute rush can be stressful and overwhelming, making it harder to find thoughtful gifts or enjoy the season. Starting early helps avoid the panic and makes Christmas more meaningful.
At St. Charles Lwanga Parish, we, the youth working with Cynesa, want to help you avoid last-minute stress and prepare for Christmas in a special way. We’re offering vegetable seedlings for you to plant now. In just three weeks, you’ll have fresh veggies ready to add flavour to your Christmas meals.

This program not only helps you but also shows care for the environment. Here’s how Mother Earth is both faithful and generous:
- When you plant something, like a mango tree, you’ll enjoy its fruit for years. Plant sukuma wiki (collard greens) today, and you’ll harvest fresh veggies by Christmas.
- One mango seed can produce thousands of mangoes over time. Similarly, sukuma wiki keeps growing, providing plenty of food for you and your family.

No matter how much space you have, we can teach you to grow plants in vertical or horizontal gardens.
What We’re Offering:
- One tree seedling of your choice.
- Vegetable seedlings to plant now and harvest for Christmas.
How to Get Started:
- Call us: +256765559410 or +237680425650.
- Visit the Parish office and ask the secretary for help.
- Share this message with friends and family.
We, the Mill Hill Missionaries, are here to care for our shared home and help our community grow together. Planting today means you are not just preparing for Christmas—it’s a way to show love for the Earth and celebrate its gifts.
Let’s make this Christmas meaningful, sustainable, and abundant!
Contact us now—our youth team is ready to assist!
Phone: +256765559410 / +237680425650
Location: St. Charles Lwanga Parish
Together, let’s prepare for a fruitful and eco-friendly Christmas!
By Fr. Placide, MHM


