FIRST READING

Acts 1:1-11

A reading from the Acts of the Apostles

In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commandment through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. To them he presented himself alive after his passion by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days, and speaking of the kingdom of God. And while staying with them he charged them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, “ you heard from me, for John baptized with water, but before many days you shall he baptized with the Holy Spirit.” So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has fixed by his own authority. But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and to the end of the earth.” And when he had said this, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.” The word of the Lord

Responsorial

Ps. 47:2-3.6– 9

God has gone up with shouts of joy. The Lord goes up with trumpet blast.

Lk. 24:46-53

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke

1. All peoples, clap your hands.

Cry to God with shouts of joy! For the Lord, the Most High, is awesome, the great king over all the earth. (R) 2. God goes up with shouts of joy. The Lord goes up with trumpet blast. Sing praise for God; sing praise! Sing praise to our king; sing praise! (R) 3. God is king of all the earth. Sing praise with all your skill. God reigns over the nations. God sits upon his holy throne. (R)

SECOND READING

GOSPEL

Eph. 1:17-23

A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians

Brethren: May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, give you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power in us who believe, according to the working of his great might which he accomplished in Christ when he raised him from the dead and made him sit at his right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authorityand power and dominion and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come; and he has put all things under his feet and has made him the head over all things for the Church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.

The word of the Lord

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Alleluia. Alleluia. Go and make disciples of all nations, says the Lord; I am with you always, to the close of the age. Alleluia.

At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be preached in his name o all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. And behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you; but stay in the city, until you are clothed with power from on high.” Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands he blessed them. While he blessed them, he parted from them and was carried up into heaven. And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, and were continually in the temple blessing God. The Gospel of the Lord PRAYER FOR THE YEAR OF JUBILEE OF MERCY

Lord Jesus, you are the visible face of the invisible Father, who manifests his power above all by forgiveness and mercy: let the Church be your visible face in the world, its Lord risen and glorified. You willed that your ministers would also be clothed in weakness, in order that they may feel compassion for those in ignorance and error: let everyone who approaches them feel sought after, loved, and forgiven by God. Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us with its anointing, so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace from the Lord, and your Church with renewed enthusiasm, may bring good news to the poor, proclaim liberty to captives and the oppressed, and restore sight to the blind. We ask this through the intercession of Mary, Mother of Mercy.

Amen.

ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Parents of children attending First Holy Communion classes will have a meeting today, at 11.30 am in the main hall. 2. The book entitled “Africa my Destiny” will be sold outside the church for Ksh. 2500/. 3. The Youth of our parish are hosting a Pentecost Vigil for the Deanery youth on Saturday, 14 th May, 2016, from 7 pm till dawn. Parents are requested to allow their youths to participate. 4. Corporal works of Mercy are charitable actions by which we respond to the basic needs of humanity. It includes feeding the hungry, visiting the sick & giving alms to the poor. Our parish in conjunction with CWA group are appealing for donations of various items which will benefit; Mother Teresa home in Huruma & Langata, Kwetu home of Peace, Don Bosco Boys Kuwinda, Kenyatta Hospital & Spinal injury. Donations/pledges will be received at the tent outside today, 15th, 22nd & 29th. During the week drop them at the Shrine office. NOT TO BE READ IN CHURCH 5. The organizing Committee for Deacon Eric’s Thanks Giving Mass wishes to update parishioners of the following: - Thanksgiving Mass will be on Sunday 22nd May 2016 at 11:30 am. - Thanks giving Mass at home will be announced at later date. - A budget of Ksh 500,000 has been proposed for the two masses and accompanying celebrations. The parish office is open to receive contributions from parishioners who may wish to directly hand-over their contribution. We would like to receive all forms of support by today, 8th May, 2016. 6. The Shrine of Mary Help of Christians, Don Bosco - Upperhill is organizing a pilgrimage to Kibeho, Rwanda and Namugongo, Kampala Shrines in marking the Jubilee Year of Mercy from July 15th to July 21st 2016. The cost of the pilgrimage is Kshs. 45,000.00 per person sharing. Registration is ongoing at the Shrine office with nonrefundable down payment of Kshs. 5,000.00. The spaces available are Eighty (80) only and will be on first come first served basis on completion of payment but not later than 15th June, 2016. Payments to be made through Account Name: Don Bosco Shrine Pilgrimage Bank: Cooperative Bank Branch: Upper Hill The deposit slip submitted at the Shrine Office.

Kindly take note of the following events:1. Pick and fill in the Infant Baptism application form and submit it before attending any sessions for Baptism. 2. Instructions for Parents/Godparents for Infant Baptism will be on Wednesday, 22nd June, 2016, at 5.30 pm, in the Conference room. 3. Recollection/Retreat will be on Saturday, 25th June 2016, at 9 am in the Crypt.

SHRINE OF MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS Upper Hill

4. Infant Baptism will be on Saturday, 2nd

July, 2016, at 8. 45 am.

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Shrine Bulletin

ASCENSION OF THE LORD

8th

Year C

May, 2016

The Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confessions

There will be a priest available every Saturday, from 12 noon to 1 pm.

UPCOMING EVENTS Jumuiya Masses at 6.30 pm: a) Bl. Michael Rua - 10/5/16 b) St. Mary Mazarello — 13/5/16 c) Josephine Bakhita— 17/5/16 d) Bl. Mother Teresa— 18/5/16 *For more events visit the website: www.donboscochurch.org

Animating Group on Sunday 15/05/ 2016 07.30 am Mass: Bl. Michael Rua/St. Monica 9.15 am Mass: Youth 11.30 am Mass: Bl. Irene Stefani Readings: 1: Act: 2 : 1—11

Ps: 104

2: Rom: 8: 8—17 Gospel: Jn: 14: 15 –16. 23 –26

PPC Members on duty 15/05/ 2016 - Paul Wachira - Margaret Wakwabubi - Gideon Kyengo - Wahome Ngare

―...Go and make disciples of all nations, says the Lord…‖ Shrine of Mary Help of Christians Salesians of Don Bosco, Upper Hill Road, P.O. Box 62322 00200,City Square, Nrb. of Mary Help of Christians Tel:Shrine 2714622, Fax: 2726278 Salesians of 331 Don662, Bosco, Upper Hill Road, Office No: 0722 0733 620 568 Box 62322 00200,City Square, Nrb. E-Mail:P.O. [email protected] Tel: 2714622, Fax: 2726278 [email protected] Office No: 0722 331 662, 0733 Parish Priest/Shrine Director: 0727 305620 787568 E-mail: [email protected] Website www.donboscochurch.org [email protected] Parish Priest/Shrine Director: 0703891312 Website www.donboscochurch.org

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