The Ascension of the Lord (Year A) May 24th, 2020
Preparing the worship space.
- Colour: White
Theme: The Ascension of our Lord
Jesus Christ goes back to heaven.
Welcome: Today we have a special feast. Did anyone hear what it is? It is the Feast of the Ascension. Can anyone tell me what Ascension means? <when Jesus Christ our Lord went back to heaven>
Ask: What was last week’s theme? < “The Dove, Representing the Holy Spirit.”> “Jesus promised, He would send an advocate (Holy Spirit) to be with us after He left the earth.
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Entrance Song
Lord I lift your name on High
Lord I lift your name on high
Lord I love to sing your praises
I’m so glad you’re in my life
I’m so glad you came to save us.
You came from heaven to earth to show the way
From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay
from the cross to the grave
from the grave to the sky
Lord I lift your name on high.
//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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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:
O God, Whose Son today ascended to heaven as the Apostles looked on, grant we pray that in accordance with His promise, we may be worthy for him to live with us on earth, and we with him in heaven. Amen.
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Liturgy of the Word
Introduce the first reading.
Say: Today’s first reading is from the New Testament book of the Acts of the Apostles. (Acts 1:8-11) Jesus is talking to the Apostles and telling them to do something. Then he rose up into heaven. Listen closely and see if you can hear what Jesus told his friends to do.
A prepared child/children come and take the reading.
Acts 1:8-11 GNT
Jesus ascends into heaven.
8 But when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, you will be filled with power, and you will be witnesses for me in Jerusalem, in all of Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” 9 After saying this, He was taken up to heaven as they watched Him, and a cloud hid Him from their sight.
10 They still had their eyes fixed on the sky as He went away, when two men dressed in white suddenly stood beside them 11 and said, “Galileans, why are you standing there looking up at the sky? This Jesus, who was taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way that you saw him go to heaven.”
“This is the word of the Lord”
All say “Thanks be to God”.
Ask: what did Jesus tell his friends to do? <to go out into the world and tell everyone about Him>Then what happened after Jesus rose up into heaven? <two men dressed in white appeared and told the Apostles that Jesus would come back in the same way> Do you know when Jesus will come back? <at the end of the world>
Say: Let us now focus on our responsorial Psalm:
< God mounts the throne to shouts of joy> 3x
Introducing the Gospel
Say: Today’s Gospel reading comes from the book of Matthew. (Matt 28:16-20). Matthew clearly retells the instructions that Jesus left to his followers. While you listen to St. Matthew’s Gospel, remember that you are one of Jesus’ followers and think about what his instructions mean in your life.…
...with Alleluia!! –
We sing while standing and welcome the gospel!!
You are welcome Lord of Lords
You are welcome King of Kings
You are welcome Lord of Hosts
You are welcome Prince of Peace
You are welcome here,
Allelu-u-uia, Allelu-u-uia
Mighty God x2
The leader reading the gospel, silently says: “Cleanse our hearts and our lips almighty God, that we 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. Matthew.
Glory to You, O Lord
Matthew 28:16-20 (GNT)
Jesus Appears to His Disciples 16 The eleven disciples went to the hill in Galilee where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him, even though some of them doubted. 18 Jesus drew near and said to them, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. 19 Go, then, to all peoples everywhere and make them my disciples: baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, 20 and teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And I will be with you always, to the end of the age.”
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:
What did Jesus tell His followers to do? <let the children respond> Is there anything here that you can do? <tell your friends about Jesus, be kind and show people the love of Jesus> What can you do today? <let the children respond>
Memory Verse: Matthew 28:18
“18 Jesus drew near and said to them, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth..”
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 know that Jesus is with us always and hears us as we pray:
Prayer 1. We pray for all people that they may know that Jesus is always with them. We pray to the Lord...
Prayer2
We pray for our parish, family and friends: that we may see Jesus in all people and treat them as we would wish to be treated. We pray to the Lord...
Prayer 3.
We pray that we may help others to see that Jesus is with them and that we may share God’s love in all that we do. We pray to the Lord....
Closing prayer: God of mercy and truth, shine through each and every one of us – helping us to see that all people are made in your image and to know that your Son Jesus is with us always. We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen.
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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
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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....
