GOSPEL DURING PROCESSION

Lk 19:28 - 40

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke

Jesus went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. When he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples, saying, “Go into the village opposite, where on entering you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever yet sat; untie it and bring it here. If any one asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ you shall say this, ‘The Lord has need of it.” So those who were sent went away and found it as he had told them. And as they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, “Why are you untying the colt?” And they said, “The Lord has need of it.” And they brought it to Jesus, and throwing their garments on the colt they set Jesus upon it. And as he rode along, they spread their garments on the road. As he was now drawing near, at the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen, saying, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” And some of the Pharisees in the multitude said to him, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples.” He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.” The Gospel of the Lord

FIRST READING

Is 50:4 - 7

A reading from the Book of Isaiah The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of those who are taught, that I may know how to sustain with a word him that is weary. Morning by morning he wakens,

he wakens my ear to hear as those who are taught. The Lord GOD has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, I turned not backward. I gave my back to those who struck me, and my cheeks to those who pulled out the beard; I hid not my face from shame and spitting. For the Lord GOD helps me; therefore I have not been confounded; therefore I have set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame. The word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm

Ps 22:8—9, 17—20, 23—24

My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? 1. All who see me deride me; they curl their lips, they toss their heads: “He trusted in the LORD, let him save him; let him release him, for in him he delights.” (R) 2. For dogs have surrounded me; a band of the wicked besets me. They tear holes in my hands and my feet; I can count every one of my bones.(R) 3. They divide my clothing among them, they cast lots for my robe. But you, O LORD, do not stay afar off; my strength, make haste to help me!(R) 4. I will tell of your name to my kin, and praise you in the midst of the assembly; “You who fear the LORD, give him praise; all descendents of Jacob, give him glory; revere him, all you descendents of Israel.”(R)

SECOND READING

Phil 2:6 - 11 A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Philippians

Christ Jesus, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself; taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form he humbled himself and became obedient unto death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. The word 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.

1. HOLY WEEK PROGRAM HOLY THURSDAY – 24th MARCH Mass 6. 00 pm Animator: ST. FRANCIS DE SALES 1st Reading: ST. MARY MAZZARELO 2nd Reading: ST. MONICA Prayers of the faithful: ST. JOACHIMST.ANNE Washing of the feet: CMA Ushers CMA & CWA Adoration 8.00 – 9.00 pm: ST. FAUSTINA/ ST. JOHN BOSCO CHOIR/ ST. VALENTINE /YOUTH/BLESSED LAURA VICUNA 9.00 – 10.00 pm: ST. ANTHONY/ BLESSED PHILLIP RINALDI/ ST. J. BAKHITA /CFC /BLESSED IRENE STEFANI 10.00 – 11.00 pm: SFDS/ST. MARY MAZARELLO/ST. MONICA/ ST. M. RUA/GXT

11.00 – 12.00 pm: ST. AUGUSTINE/ ST. ANNE/ST. JOACHIM/B. MOTHER THERESA/ ST. CLARE/CWA /CMA CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY TO BE SANG GOOD FRIDAY – 25TH MARCH 2016 USHERING WAY OF THE CROSS: CMA Confessions - from 9 o’clock – no confessions during the way of the cross Stations of the Cross – 12.00 NOON st

1 Station 2nd Station 3rd Station 4th Station 5th Station 6th Station 7th Station 8th Station 9th Station 10th Station 11th Station 12th Station 13th Station 14th Station

YOUTH BLESSED IRENE STEFANI ST. FAUSTINA ST. MARY MAZZARELO ST. FRANCIS DE SALES BLESSED PHILLIP RINALDI ST. JOACHIM ST.ANNE ST. CLARE BLESSED MOTHER TERESSA ST. AUGUSTINE ST.MONICA ST. ANTHONY ST. MICHAEL RUA

Note: Recitation of the Holy Rosary – GXT Divine Mercy will be done in between the stations CFC

SHRINE OF MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS Upper Hill

Passion of Christ- 3 pm Animation - LITURGICAL MINISTRY Liturgy of The Word Readings: 1st Reading 2nd

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ST. JOSEPHINE BAKHITA BLESSED LAURA VICUNA

Passion of Christ:

Shrine Bulletin

Veneration of The Cross: CWA will organize people movement during the veneration of the cross.

PALM SUNDAY

The collection on Good Friday will be done after veneration of the Cross

Year C

20th March, 2016

SATURDAY, 26TH MARCH 2016 Rosary of the Seven sorrows 9.30 am – 10.30 am Crypt Rehearsal for Catechumen 10.30 am – Main Church; Confessions for Catechumen 12pm EASTER VIGIL - from 7 pm Ushers/Candle distribution: CWA/CMA Animators: - LITURGICAL MINISTRY

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ST. MICHAEL RUA

ST. SFDS ST. JOACHIM BLESSED LAURA VICUNA ST. FAUSTINA ST. JOSEPHINE BAKHITA BLESSED PHILLIP RINALDI BLESSED IRENE STEPHANI

Prayers of the faithful to be said by the newly baptized..

EASTER SUNDAY – 27TH MARCH Masses will be as usual. There will be no Sunday school, children’s Mass & catechism classes.

“ ..Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!…” Shrine of Mary Help of Christians Salesians of Don Bosco, Upper Hill Road, P.O. Box 62322 Nrb. Shrine of 00200,City Mary Help ofSquare, Christians Tel: 2714622, Fax: 2726278 Salesians of Don Bosco, Upper Hill Road, Office 331 662, 0733Square, 620 568Nrb. P.O. No: Box0722 62322 00200,City E-Mail: [email protected] Tel: 2714622, Fax: 2726278 [email protected] Office No: 0722 331 662, Parish Priest/Shrine Director: 0727 305 787 E-mail: [email protected] Website www.donboscochurch.org [email protected] Parish Priest/Shrine Director: 0703 891 312 Website www.donboscochurch.org

Please switch off your phone.

2. The PMC children aged ( 5-13) will be having an Easter concert here in the parish on Sunday 10th April, 2016, at 2 pm in the main hall. Charges are Ksh 100/-. All are invited. Tickets will be on sale from 27th March, 2016.

Kindly take a copy home. One per family.