St. Mbaaga Tuzinde
Catholic Church Kiwatule
Second Sunday of Easter Sunday (Year B) 8th
April, 2018
Preparing the worship
space.
Colour: White
Theme: Peace
The dove
represents PEACE.
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7:03 =3===
Entrance Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAdRk9c1R1o
Chorus: Do not be afraid, For I have redeemed you.
I have called you by your name; You are mine.
When you walk through the waters I'll be with you,
You will never have to sink beneath the waves.
Chorus
When the fire is burning all around you,
You will never be consumed by the flames.
Chorus
When the fear of loneliness is looming,
Then remember I am at your side.
Chorus
When you dwell in the exile of a stranger,
Remember you are precious in my eyes.
Chorus
Ask: What was last week’s theme <“Easter
Sunday”>. The season of Easter began last week. <we remembered Christ raised from the dead> What’s going on
now? In the Easter season, we are waiting for something new> Does
anyone know what that might be? <Pentecost>
Welcome: Today we are going to hear about
how the disciples were hiding and afraid, but Jesus appeared to them and gave
them courage. Jesus told them, ” Peace be with you” Let’s think about what we are
scared of, who makes us feel better, and how we can help other people around us
who are afraid.
//V// In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and
of the Holy Spirit,
//R// Amen.
//V// May The Grace of
our Lord Jesus Christ,
And the love of God,
And the fellowship of the Holy Spirit,
be with you all.
//R// And with Your Spirit.
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NEWS TIME :-)
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Penitential Rite
Dear little children, let us acknowledge our sins,
and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries.
Confession of our
sins
I confess to the Almighty God,
and to you, my brothers and sisters,
that I have greatly sinned
in my thoughts and in my words
in what I have done and In what I have failed to
do
-strike
the breast 3 times as you say-
through my fault
through my fault
through my most grievous fault
THEREFORE I ask Blessed Mary Ever Virgin
all the Angels and Saints
and you, my brothers and sisters
to pray for me to the Lord our God…
Have Mercy on us oh
Lord
For we have sinned against
you.
Show us, Oh Lord, your
mercy
And grant us your
salvation.
You were sent to heal the
contrite of heart.
Lord have Mercy
Lord have Mercy
You came to sinners
Christ have mercy
Christ have mercy
You are seated at the
right hand of the father to intercede for us.
Lord have mercy.
Lord have mercy.
May the almighty God have
mercy on us, forgive us our sins and bring us to life everlasting?
AMEN
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7:11 - 7:14 ====
With a
loud voice lets sing the Gloria!
GLORIA - Eco
Glory
to God, Glory to God, Glory to the
Father...x2 To Him be glory forever!!x2 Alleluia Amen x2
Glory
to God, Glory to God, Glory to the Son...x2
To Him be glory forever!!x2 Alleluia Amen
x2
Glory
to God, Glory to God, Glory to the
Spirit...x2 To Him be glory forever!!x2 Alleluia Amen x2
Opening
Prayer:
Loving God, you sent
your Son Jesus to the disciples when they were scared. Help us to bring hope to
other people who are hiding, or afraid, so they may know peace Amen.
=== 7:14 - 7:19
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Liturgy of the Word
Introduce the first reading.
Say:
Today’s first reading is from the first New Testament book of Acts of the Apostles and it tells us all about
the days after Easter and how the Apostles lived.
A prepared child/children come and take the
reading.
First Reading is from the book of
Acts
4:32-35(GNT)
The Believers Share
Their Possessions
32 The group of believers
was one in mind and heart. None of them said that any of their belongings were
their own, but they all shared with one another everything they had. 33 With
great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus,
and God poured rich blessings on them all. 34 There was no one in the group who
was in need. Those who owned fields or houses would sell them, bring the money
received from the sale, 35 and turn it over to the apostles; and the money was
distributed according to the needs of the people.
“This is the word of the Lord”
All say “Thanks be to God”.
Ask: How did they live? <they
shared everything they owned> Do
you think that you could do that?….
Let us focus on our responsorial Psalm:
< Give praise to the Lord, for He is
good; His mercy endures forever...>3x
Introduce the Gospel
Say: Today’s Gospel reading comes from the book of
the Apostle John. We hear about the
night after the Apostles discovered that Jesus’ body was missing from the
tomb. Jesus’ friends were gathered
together in a locked room. They were
sad, confused and frightened. The
story is about one of the Apostles who didn’t believe that Jesus had actually
risen from the dead.....
...with Alleluia!! –
We sing while standing and
welcome the gospel!!
Alle-lu Alle-lu, Alle-lu Alle-lluia!!
Lets praise the Lord….
Alle-lu Alle-lu Alle-lu Alle-lluia!!,
Lets praise the Lord….
Alle-luia, Lets Praise the Lord!
Alle-luia, Lets Praise the Lord!
Alle..lluia Lets praise the Lord….!!!
The leader reading the gospel, silently
says: “Cleanse my heart and my lips, almighty God, that
I may worthily proclaim your Holy Gospel”.
The Leader starts: The Lord be with You,
And with your Spirit.
A reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. John.
Glory to You, O Lord
John 20:19-29 (GNT)
Jesus Appears to His Disciples
19 It was late that Sunday evening, and the disciples were gathered together behind locked doors, because they were afraid of the Jewish authorities. Then Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you,” he said. 20 After saying this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples were filled with joy at seeing the Lord. 21 Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father sent me, so I send you.” 22 Then he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive people's sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”
Jesus and Thomas
24 One of the twelve disciples, Thomas (called the Twin), was not with them when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord! ”Thomas said to them, “Unless I see the scars of the nails in his hands and put my finger on those scars and my hand in his side, I will not believe.” 26
A week later the disciples were together again indoors, and Thomas was with them. The doors were locked, but Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and look at my hands; then reach out your hand and put it in my side. Stop your doubting, and believe!”
28 Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!
29 Jesus said to him, “Do
you believe because you see me? How happy are those who believe without seeing
me!
”The Gospel of the Lord”
“Praise to you
Lord Jesus Christ”
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(*) Tell your prepared reflecting
story to motivate the children, but according to the Gospel and children’s
level of understanding like in the suggestions below…
Gospel
reflection:
Ask: What is the name of the Apostle who didn’t
believe about Jesus without seeing for himself?
<Thomas> Jesus told him that the people who were really blessed
were the ones who believed without seeing.
Do you know who are the people Jesus was talking about? <the other Apostles AND US!> Jesus was talking about US! We can’t see for ourselves. We have to believe.
Memory Verse: John 20:29 “…,Jesus said to him, “Do you believe because you see me? How happy are
those who believe without seeing me!
Let us stand up and we
profess our faith.
Profession of our faith
I
believe in God the Father, Almighty,
creator
of heaven and earth:
And
in Jesus Christ, his only begotten Son, our Lord:
--bow
down--
Who
was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary:
Suffered
under Pontius Pilate;
was
crucified, died and was buried:
He
descended into hell:
The
third day he rose again from the dead:
He
ascended into heaven,
and
sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty:
From
there He will come to judge the living and the dead:
I
believe in the Holy Spirit:
the
holy catholic church:
the
communion of saints:
The
forgiveness of sins:
The
resurrection of the body:
And
the life everlasting.
Amen.
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Prayers of the Faithful Now is the time to
pray for our stuff :-)Intercessions.
You may want to ask the children to offer
their own prayers or you can use the suggestions here.
Leader: We are filled with joy that Jesus rose from the
dead, bringing peace and hope for the future. Let’s think about this as we pray
together:
Prayer 1. We pray for the Church all over the world: that it
may continue God’s work, reaching out to those who are afraid. We pray to the Lord...
Prayer2. We pray for people who are frightened all over the
world: that they may be filled with courage and come to know peace and
happiness.
We
pray to the Lord...
Prayer 3. We pray for our parish, family and friends: that we
may have courage and show our faith in Jesus in all that we do.
We
pray to the Lord....
Prayer 4. Loving Jesus, you came to your friends when they
had lost hope. Help us always to believe in you and to spread your hope all
over the world, especially to those people who are frightened..... We pray to the Lord...
==== 7:26 - 7:28 ====
Silently, each one tells God your petition.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ your Son, who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, for ever and ever.
Amen
==== 7:28 - 7:30 ====
Song Interlude: Walk Walk in the light, walk walk in the light, Sing
as we give in our offertory and we walk to the big church... NOTE--
after the song, is being sung, we pick
the children that will perform next Sunday....