THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD

THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD – 16^TH MAY 2010 …….. YEAR C

Entrance: Yezu Leero Asinze

1. Yezu leero asinze! Ffenna tusanyuke n’emmeme ekube ejjebe,

Yezu leero asinze, asinze sitaani n’olumbe, munsi ne ggulu,

Munnaku enkulu lwazukiddemu lwelusingamu ssanyu;

Tumubbiremu, tuyimbe wamu; Alleluia mu nsi n’eggulu.

2. Olumbe sikyalutya, Yezu yalusinga Yezu yaluwangula,

Olumbe sikyalutya, kwe nsinziira okukkiriza, kyeyalanga

edda nti: Ndizuukira, akituusizza, n`avaayo n`ekitiibwa,

bwe tutyo ffenna, oluvanyuma edda tulimugoberera.

Kyrie: Lord have mercy....

Gloria: Glory to God

Sol: Glory to God in the highest

Sop: Lord we praise

All: Lord we praise you we adore you; we glorify you we give you thanks.

1. And on earth peace to men, peace to men who are God’s friends (Lord….)

2. God Almighty Father, heavenly king we praise and we bless you………….

3. We adore you we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory…….

4. Lord Jesus Christ son of the Father, lamb of God Jesus Christ …………...

5. You who take away the sins of the world, have mercy receive our prayer..

6. You are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy Lord Jesus Christ..

7. You alone are holy, you alone are Lord, you alone are the most high…………

8. Glory to the Father, glory to the Son to the Spirit now and ever more…………

1^st Reading: A reading from the Acts of the Apostles 1:1-11

He was lifted up while they looked on.

In my earlier work, Theophilus, I dealt with everything Jesus had done and taught from the beginning until the day he gave his instructions to the apostles he had chosen through the Holy Spirit, and was taken up to heaven. He had shown himself alive to them after his Passion by many demonstrations: for forty days he had continued to appear to them and tell them about the kingdom of God. When he had been at table with them, he had told them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait there for what the Father had promised. ‘It is,' he had said, 'what you have heard me speak about: John baptised with water but you, not many days from now, will be baptised with the Holy Spirit.'

Now having met together, they asked him, 'Lord, has the time come? Are you going to restore the kingdom to Israel?' He replied, 'It is not for you to know times or dates that the Father has decided by his own authority, but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and then you will be my witnesses not only in Jerusalem but throughout Judaea and Samaria, and indeed to the ends of the earth.'

As he said this he was lifted up while they looked on, and a cloud took him from their sight. They were still staring into the sky when suddenly two men in white were standing near them and they said, 'Why are you men from Galilee standing here looking into the sky? Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven, this same Jesus will come back in the same way as you have seen him go there.'

This is the word of the Lord.

Med: Great is thy faithfulness

1. Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father / there is no shadow of turning with thee,

Thou chang-est not. Thy compassions, they fail not, / As Thou hast been Thou for ever will be.

Great is Thy faithfulness, Great thy faithfulness / storming by morning new mercies see

all I have needed Thy hand hath provided, Great is thy faithfulness Lord unto me.

2. Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest / sun, moon and stars in their courses above

Join with all nature in manifold witness / to Thy great faithfulness mercy and love.

3. Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth / thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide

Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow / blessings all mine with ten thousand beside.

2^nd Reading: A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Ephesians 1:17-23

He made him sit at his right hand in heaven.

May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, give you a spirit of wisdom and perception of what is revealed, to bring you to full knowledge of him. May he enlighten the eyes of your mind so that you can see what hope his call holds for you, what rich glories he has promised the saints will inherit and how infinitely great is the power that he has exercised for us believers. This you can tell from the strength of his power at work in Christ, when he used it to raise him from the dead and to make him sit at his right hand, in heaven, far above every Sovereignty, Auth­ority, Power, or Domination, or any other name that can be named, not only in this age, but also in the age to come. He has put all things under his feet, and made him, as the ruler of everything, the head of the Church; which is his body, the fullness of him who fills the whole creation.

This is the word of the Lord.

(Optional Second Reading for Year C )

A reading from the letter to the Hebrews 9:24-28.10:19-23

Gospel Acclamation: Good news…….

Gospel: A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke 24:46-53

As he blessed them he was carried up to heaven.

Jesus said to his disciples: ‘You see how it is written that the Christ would suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that, in his name, repentance for the forgiveness of sins would be preached to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witness to this.

‘And now I am sending down to you what the Father has promised. Stay in the city then, until you are clothed with the power from high.’ Then he took them out as far as the outskirts of Bethany, and lifting up his hands he blessed them. Now as he blessed them, he withdrew from them and was carried up to heaven. They worshipped him and then went back to Jerusalem full of joy; and they were continually in the Temple praising God.

This is the Gospel of the Lord.

Credo: Profession of Faith

We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father.

Through Him all things were made, for us men and for our salvation, He came down from heaven

all bow) by the power of the Holy Spirit, He became incarnate from the Virgin Mary and was made man.

For our sake, He was crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered death and was buried.

On the third day He rose again in accordance with the scriptures; He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and His Kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son He is worshiped and glorified.

He has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy Catholic and Apostolic Church.

We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come, AMEN.

Petitions: Ggwe tuyambe……..

Offertory: Let us break bread together

1. Let us break bread together on our knees (2)

When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, Oh Lord, have mercy on me

2. Let us drink wine together………..

3. Let us praise God together……….

Off: 2: Tukwanjulira amakula go

Ref: Tukwanjulira ebirabo bye tuleese Ddunda; twagala tusiime Ddunda ffe by’otuwadde.

Tweyanzizza tweyanzeege Ssebo okutukkiriza okukika Taata mu maaso go

Olwaleero // tunaakuwa ki Ddunda tunaakuwaki (tunakuwa) tunaakuwaki ki

Ddunda ekikugyamu // Ddunda mugabi wa byonna.

1. Tukuweereza ensi eno gye watuwa n’ebigirimu, tukuweereza ebyessanyu n’ebyennaku

ebibaddemu.

Bisibuka mu mikono gyo Taata omusaasizi byonna bikuwe ekitiibwa Ddunda Nnantalemwa.

2. Tukuweereza abazadde be watuwa olw’ekitiibwa kyo, tukuweereza ebyessanyu n’ebyennaku

by’obalaze bisibuka mu mikono gyo Taata omusaasizi. Bonna Ggwe bawe okunywera ku ggwe

Nnantalemwa.

3. Tukuweereza abakozi buli lukya abaweereza, tukuweereza ebyessanyu n’ebyennaku

ebibaddewo.

Ggwe olabirira bye bakoze Taata n’obagumya. Bonna bakuwe ekitiibwa mu ebyo bye bakoze.

Sanctus: Ha ha Mukama …..

Our Father: Recited.

Peace: Give me peace in my heart……

Agnus: O Lamb of God …….

Communion: Come let’s share

1. Come let’s share in the banquet of the Lord, / in the Blessed Sacrament.

Come let’s share in the supper of the Lord, / in the Blessed Sacrament.

Eat the bread and drink the wine /Flesh and Blood of the Lord Divine.

Share his life it is yours and mine, / for we are one in his design.

2. Come let’s share in the passion of the Lord, / in the Blessed Sacrament,

Come let’s share the resurrection of the Lord, / in the Blessed Sacrament.

3. Come let’s share the Ascension of the Lord, / in the Blessed Sacrament.

Come let’s share our union with the Lord, / in the Blessed Sacrament.

Communion 2: Instrumental..............

Thanks Giving: All hail the power

1. All hail the power of Jesus’ Name / Let Angels prostrate fall x2

Bring forth the royal diadem.

And crown Him / Crown Him x3, and crown Him Lord of all.

2. Ye chosen seed of Israel’s race / Ye ransomed from the fall x2

Hail Him who saves you by His grace.

3. Let every kindred every tribe / On this terrestrial ball x2

To Him all majesty ascribe.

4. Oh that yonder sacred throng / We at His feet may fall x2

We’ll join the everlasting song.

Exit: The Spirit leaves to set us free

1. The Spirit leaves to set us free - walk, walk in the light

He binds us all in unity - “

Chorus: Walk in the light x 3 / walk in the light of God.

2. He died in pain on Calvary - walk, walk in the light

To save the lost like you and me - “

3. Jesus promised life to all - walk, walk in the light

The dead were wakened by His call - “

4. He knew his dead was not the end - walk, walk in the light

He gave His Spirit to be our friend -

6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER

– 9^TH MAY 2010 …….. YEAR C

Entrance: Come to the Lord

Come to the Lord with a song in your heart / for the Lord our God is good,

Shout out your praises for all that he’s done / give him glory as you should.

1. Come before his alter rejoicing, beat the drum and strum the guitar,

Let cymbals sound out the news we’ve found out, he loves us as we are.

2. Praise him for his loving kindness, praise him for his outstretched arm,

He shields us from any kind of foe, and keeps us safe from harm.

3. Dwelling in his shadow is comfort, loneliness we need not fear,

We are the sheep whom the shepherd keeps, safe and warm and ever near.

Kyrie: Kyrie eleison....

Gloria: Song of glory

Ref: Glory, glory , sing glory to God

1. God’s own Son has come to earth - - /Celebrate His wonderful birth - -

Hear the Good News of this word - - /Share the sound of hope we’ve heard - -

God of love, glory to God, / God of splendour, glory to God, / God of life, glory----

2. All the love since time began - - / Lives within this wonderful man - -

Everything that was and is - - / Finds new life in this love of His - -

God of earth, glory to God, / God of splendour, glory to God, God of peace, glory ----

3. Praise to the God who sets us free - - / Praise to the God who lets us be - -

Praise to the Father and the Son - - / Praise to the Spirit in every one - -

Let us sing, glory to God, / Sing His praise, glory to God, / Sing of peace, glory ------

1^st Reading: A reading from the Acts of the Apostles 15:1-2, 22-29

Med: The Lord is my Shepherd

1. The Lord is my shepherd, I’ll not want, he makes me down to lie,

in pastures green. He leadeth me, the quiet waters by.

2. My soul he doth restore again, and me to walk doth make,

within the paths of righteousness, e’en for his own name’s sake.

3. Yea, though I walk in death dark vale, yet will I fear none ill.

For thou art with me, and thy rod and staff me comfort still.

4. My table though hast furnished, in presence of my foes,

My head thou dost with oil anoint, and my cup overflows.

5. Goodness and mercy all my life, shall surely follow me

And in God’s house, for evermore, my dwelling place shall be.

2^nd Reading: A reading from the book of the Apocalypse 21:10-14, 22-23

Gospel Acclamation: Goog news…….

Gospel: A reading from the holy Gospel according to John 14:23-29

Credo: Profession of Faith

We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father.

Through Him all things were made, for us men and for our salvation, He came down from heaven

(all bow) by the power of the Holy Spirit, He became incarnate from the Virgin Mary and was made man.

For our sake, He was crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered death and was buried.

On the third day He rose again in accordance with the scriptures; He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and His Kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son He is worshiped and glorified.

He has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy Catholic and Apostolic Church.

We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come, AMEN.

Petitions: Father hear our prayer……..

Offertory: Watyero Tyerwa

1. Tyerwa wan watyero iri / Wonwa game ki yom cwiny ( x 2 )

Watyero mugati, watyero vini, watyero cente.

Yao – yao – yao wawoto yao – yao – yao / Watyero tyer maleng ki Rubanga won,

Wun Ladongo, wun a wobe, wun anyira.

2. Tyerwa wan watyero iri / Wonwa game ki yom cwiny

Watyero camwa, watyero cwinywa, watyero ticwa.

Yao – yao – yao wawoto yao – yao – yao / Watyero tyer malenge ki Rubanga won,

Wun lonyondo, wun lotino, wun loKristo.

3. Tyerwa wan watyero iri / Wonwa game ki yom cwiny,

Tyer pa lotino, Tyer pa awobe, tyer pa anyira.

Yao – yao – yao wawoto yao – yao – yao / Watyero tyer malenge ki Rubanga won,

Off: 2: Bringing in the sheaves

1. Sowing in the morning, sowing seed of kindness, sewing in the noon tide and the dewy eve;

Waiting for the harvest, and the time of reaping, we shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves.

Refrain: Bringing in the sheaves, bringing in the sheaves,

we shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves x2

2. Sowing in the sun-shine, sewing in the shadows; fearing neither clouds nor winter’s chilling

breeze;

By and by the harvest and the labour ended, we shall come rejoicing bringing in the sheaves.

3. Going forth with weeping, sewing for the master, the less sustained our spirit often grieves;

When our weeping is over, He will bid you a welcome, we shall come rejoicing bringing in

the sheaves

Sanctus: Muhikirire …..

Our Father: Recited.

Peace: Bind us together……

Agnus: Lamb of God (Mubiru)…….

Communion: Jjangu obwedda nkulinda

Ekidd: Jjangu jjangu eno, Ggwe Yezu omwagalwa wange

Jjangu jjangu eno, Jjangu jjangu obw’edda nkulinda.

1. Osaanide ettendo, osaanidde okwagalwa / N’okutendereza. Yezu Jjangu obw’edda nkulinda.

2. Yezu oli muteefu, oli muwombeefu, / oli mukkakkamu. Yezu Jjangu obw’edda nkulinda.

3. Yezu oli Katonda ggwe tofuukafuuka, / Ggwe totwabulira. Yezu Jjangu obw’edda nkulinda.

4. Nnakuyimbiranga, nnakiziniranga, / nga nkutendereza. Yezu jjangu obw’edda nkulinda.

5. Ggwe mulungi wekka, ggwe osobola byonna, / ggwe omatiza bonna,. Yezu jjangu obw’edda nkulinda.

6. Ggwe mugenyi wange, ggwe muganzi wange / ggwe mutiibwa wange. Yezu obwedda nkulinda.

Communion 2: I am the bread of life

I am the bread of life, he who comes to me will never be hungry.

I will raise him up, I will raise him up, I will raise him up, to eternal life.

I am the bread of life.

I am the spring of life, he who hopes in me will never be thirsty.

I will raise him up……….

I am the spring of life.

I am the way of life, he who follows me will never be lonely.

I will raise him up…………

I am the way of life.

I am the truth of life, he who looks for me will never seek blindly.

I will raise him up …………..

I am the truth of life.

Thanks Giving: Musiime Mukama .

Chrs: Musiime Mukama, murungi engonzi ze tizirihwaho

Musiime Mukama, murungi; engonzi ze z’ebiro n’ebiro

1. Ihanga lya Ruhanga ligamba; engonzi ze tizirihwaho

Leka engabwa abahaire zirange; engonzi ze z’ebiro n’ebiro

2. Enyo h’akatihwa kirange; …..

Enganda z’akasinga zirange; ….

3. Omunaku naboine nkamweta;….

Muchankomo akahurra yatamba;…….

4. Muhiira oba ali naye, nganyenta?.......

Abantu timbatiine: baraija;……….

Exit: Pilgrims united in Christ

1. Pilgrims united in Christ to our home / firm ahead we stride

Christ is the way that will lead to our goal / now our hopes range high.

Chorus: Long ago we walked in darkness / now we have the light

Yes, with faith we search in brightness / faith in Jesus Christ.

2. Christ is the truth and rule of our thought / as we strive for piece.

Mind, then and heart, we belong to the Lord / “Truth shall make us free”

3. Christ is our light; the horizon is bright / all aglow, right now

Walk with the cross in pursuit of the right / Christ has shown us how.