ORDINATION THE SOLEMNITY OF TO THE SACRED ORDER OF DEACON THE MOST SACRED HEART OF The Order of Mass

BEFORE THE MASS

CHORAL PRELUDE Marian Antiphon: “Salve Regina” Chant, Mode V THE INTRODUCTORY RITES Please stand

Entrance Hymn CONCERTATO ON “O GOD BEYOND ALL PRAISING”

DIOCESE OF SYRACUSE

OST EVEREND OUGLAS UCIA M R D J. L Bishop of Syracuse

MISTER JOHN LEO ODUOR Ordinand

OUR LADY OF HOPE CHURCH, SYRACUSE

JUNE 20, 2020 10:00 AM

SIGN OF THE CROSS

GREETING Penitential Act Heritage Mass

Gloria Missa VIII (Missa de Angelis)

COLLECT

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD Please be seated.

FIRST READING Isaiah 61:9-11 A reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah

Thus says the Lord: The descendants of my people shall be renowned among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples; All who see them shall acknowledge them as a race the Lord has blessed. I rejoice heartily in the Lord, in my God is the joy of my soul; For he has clothed me with a rode of salvation, and wrapped me in a mantle of justice, like a bridegroom adorned with a diadem, like a bride bedecked with her jewels. Whom we shall appoint to this task, As the earth bring forth its plans and a garden makes its growth spring Whereas we shall devote ourselves to prayer up, so will the Lord God make justice and praise spring up before all the And to the ministry of the word.” nations. The proposal was acceptable to the whole community, so they chose Stephen, a man filled with faith and the Holy Spirit, The Word of the Lord. also Philip, , Nicanor, Timon, , Thanks be to God. And Nicholas of , a convert to Judaism. They presented these men to the Apostles Responsorial Psalm 1 Samuel 2:1,4-7, 8abcd;℟.: Cf. 1 Samuel 2:1 Who prayed and laid hands on them. The word of God continued to spread, And the number of the disciples in Jerusalem increased greatly.

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

My heart exults in the LORD, The LORD puts to death and gives life; my horn is exalted in my God. he casts down to the nether world; I have swallowed up my enemies; Please stand. he raises up again. I rejoice in my victory. ℟. The LORD makes poor and makes rich,

he humbles, and also exalts. ℟.

The bows of the mighty are broken, ALLELUIA VERSE Matthew 11: 29ab while the tottering gird on strength. He raises the needy from the dust; The well-fed hire themselves out for bread, from the dung heap he lifts up the poor, while the hungry batten on spoil. To seat them with nobles The barren wife bears seven sons, and make a glorious throne their heritage. ℟. while the mother of many languishes. ℟. Blessed is the Virgin Mary who kept the word of God and pondered it in her heart.

SECOND READING 6:1-7b Matthew 11: 25-30 A reading from the Acts of the Apostles The Lord be with you.

And with your Spirit. As the number of disciples continued to grow, A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew. the Hellenists complained against the Hebrews Glory to you, O Lord. because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution.

So the Twelve called together the community of the disciples and said, Each year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the feast of Passover, “It is not right for us to neglect the word of God to serve at table. and when he was twelve years old, Brothers, select from among you seven reputable men, they went up according to festival custom. Filled with the Spirit and wisdom, After they had completed its days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, THE RITE OF ORDINATION OF A DEACON but his parents did not know it. Thinking that he was in the caravan, ELECTION OF THE CANDIDATE they journeyed for a day and looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances, The Deacon invites the candidate for ordination to come forward. Reverend Joseph but not finding him, O’Connor, Director of Seminarian Formation, presents the candidate to Bishop they returned to Jerusalem to look for him. Lucia, who inquires about his worthiness and then elects him for ordination. All After three days they found him in the temple, present express their consent with applause and the acclamation “Thanks be to sitting in the midst of the teachers, God.” listening to them and asking them questions, and all who heard him were astounded at his understanding and his answers. HOMILY Most Reverend Douglas J. Lucia When his parents saw him, Bishop Lucia instructs the candidate concerning the Office of Deacon and its duties. they were astonished, and his mother said to him, “Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been looking for you with great anxiety.” And he said to them, “Why were you looking for me? PROMISE OF THE ELECT Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?” But they did not understand what he said to them. After the homily, the elect alone rises and stands before the Bishop, who asks him to He went down with them and came to Nazareth, declare his intention of undertaking the Office of Deacon. and was obedient to them; • The elect promises to fulfill the Office of Deacon with humble charity in order to and his mother kept all these things in her heart. assist the priestly Order and to benefit the Christian people. • The elect promises to hold fast to the mystery of faith and to proclaim this faith in The Gospel of the Lord. word and deed according to the Gospel and the Church’s tradition. Praise to you Lord, Jesus . • The elect promises to embrace the state of celibate chastity and resolves to keep this

commitment as a sign of dedication to Christ the Lord in service of the people of God. Please be seated. • The elect promises to maintain and deepen the spirit of prayer, in particular, by praying the Liturgy of the Hours. • The elect promises, with the help of God, to conform his way of life to the example of Christ. • The elect kneels before the Bishop and promises respect and obedience to him and to his successors.

LITANY OF SUPPLICATION All kneel and the elect prostrates himself as the Litany is sung, invoking the aid of the on his behalf.

All stand at the conclusion of the prayer after the Litany.

LAYING ON OF HANDS AND PRAYER OF ORDINATION OFFERTORY ANTIPHON Psalm 119(118):47-48 The elect kneels before the Bishop who, in silence, lays his hands on him. The Bishop I shall meditate upon your commandments which I greatly love; I will extend my hands then prays the Prayer of Ordination. At the conclusion of the Prayer of Ordination towards your commandments which I love. all respond “Amen.” OFFERTORY SONG INVESTITURE WITH THE STOLE AND DALMATIC All are seated. The newly ordained Deacon is vested with the stole and dalmatic, the Méditation sur le Premier Prélude de Piano de S. Bach (“Ave Maria”) liturgical vestments of his Office. Reverend Mister John Leo Oduor will be vested by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) and Charles Gounod (1818-1893) Reverend Christopher Ballard.

Please stand when the Deacon begins to incense the assembly. Antiphon Psalm 84 (83): 5; Psalm 84 (83) PRAYER OVER THE OFFERINGS Blessed are they who dwell in your house, O Lord. THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER Handing on of the Book of PREFACE The newly ordained Deacon kneels before the Bishop, who places the Book of the

Gospels in his hands. HOLY, HOLY, HOLY Heritage Mass FRATERNAL KISS

The Bishop, along with all of the Deacons present, give the newly ordained Deacon the fraternal kiss of peace.

ANTIPHON Cf. John 12: 26; Psalm 146 (145)

Whoever serves me, says the Lord, my Father in heaven will honor. Please kneel.

MYSTERY OF FAITH Heritage Mass THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST Please be seated.

PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS AMEN Heritage Mass

COMMUNION ANTIPHON PSALM 9:2-5, 10-15 I will recount all your wonders, I will rejoice in you and be glad, and sing psalms to HE OMMUNION ITE T C R your name, O Most High. Please stand.

THE LORD’S PRAYER

EMBOLISM & DOXOLOGY

FRACTION OF THE BREAD

LAMB OF GOD Heritage Mass COMMUNION SONG “Here I am, Lord”

Please kneel.

INVITATION TO COMMUNION An Act of Spiritual Communion Those who are not receiving Holy Communion are invited to offer the following prayer. My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things, Please kneel until the Blessed Sacrament has been reposed. Then, be seated. and I desire to you receive You into my soul. Since I can not at this moment receive You sacramentally, Please stand. come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen. The Concluding Rites RECESSIONAL HYMN “Go Make of All Disciples”

GREETING Bishop Lucia: The Lord be with you. ℟. And with your spirit. Deacon: Bow down for the blessing.

Solemn Blessing Bishop Lucia: May God, who has called you to the service of others in

his Church, give you great zeal for all, especially the afflicted and the poor. ℟. Amen. Bishop Lucia: May he, who has entrusted you with preaching the

Gospel of Christ, help you, as you live according to his word, to be its sincere and fervent witnesses. ℟. Amen. Bishop Lucia: May he, who has appointed you a steward of his

mysteries, make you an imitator of his Son, Jesus Christ, and a minister of unity and peace in the world. ℟. Amen. Bishop Lucia: And may almighty God bless all of you, who are gathered

here, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. ℟. Amen.

DISMISSAL Deacon: Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord. ℟. Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE

THE MINISTERS OF THE LITURGY May the Lord bless all those who have worked tirelessly

PRINCIPAL CONCELEBRANTS to make our worship this day give fitting praise to God! Most Reverend Robert J. Cunningham Special thanks to the parish community of Our Lady of Hope, Reverend Christopher Ballard and to all those who have prayerfully supported and journeyed Reverend Joseph O’Connor with John Leo and his classmates throughout their ongoing Reverend John Manno formation. Please continue to pray for them, and for an increase in

vocations to the priesthood and consecrated religious life in the

DEACONS Diocese of Syracuse! Deacon Daniel Caughey, Reverend Mr. Malachi Clark

MASTERS OF CEREMONIES

Reverend Christopher Seibt, Reverend Jason Hage

SEMINARIAN SERVERS Mr. John Brusa III, Mr. James Buttner, Mr. Benjamin Schrantz

SERVER Ms. Olivia Prince Excerpts from Missale Romanum, editio typico tertia © Administration of the Patrimony of the

Apostolic See (A.P.S.A.), Vatican City State, 2002. READERS Mrs. Mary Catalano, Dr. Louise Prince Excerpts from the English translation of the Roman Missal, Third Typical Edition © 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States of America, second typical ORGANIST edition © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC. Mr. Steven W. Medicis Director of Music of Our Lady of Hope Parish Used with permission. All rights reserved. No portion of this text may be reproduced by any means without permission in writing from the copyright owner.

SCHOLA CANTORUM Excerpts from Abbey Psalms and Canticles, prepared by the monks of Conception Abbey © 2010, Mrs. Katherine Dee Medicis, Ms. Megan Field, Mr. Nicholas Godzak, 2018 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC (USCCB). All rights reserved. Ms. Amy Zubieta All copyrighted musical scores herein exclusive of scores published by the International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation and those licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 3.0 Unported License are reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-700728. All rights reserved.