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Candidate for Ordination to the Order of the Diaconate
Matthew Christopher Colle
The Rite of Ordination
“Deacons are ordained by the laying on of hands, a tradition handed down from the Apostles, so that through sacramental grace they may effectively fulfill their ministry. Therefore, even from early Apostolic times, the Catholic Church has held the holy Order of the Diaconate in high honor.
“Insofar as competent authority assigns them, it pertains to the Deacon: to administer Baptism solemnly; to protect and distribute the Eucharist, assist at and bless marriages in the name of the Church, bring Viaticum to the dying; read the Sacred Scriptures to the faithful, instruct and exhort the people; preside over the prayer and worship of the faithful, administer sacramentals, and officiate at funeral and burial rites. Dedicated to duties of charity and administration, Deacons should be mindful of the admonition of Saint Polycarp: ‘Be merciful and zealous, walking according to the truth of the Lord, who made himself the minister of all’” (Lumen Gentium).
The Church’s work of praising God and interceding with Christ, and through him, with the Father, for the salvation of the whole world, is entrusted to Deacons in the celebration of Ordination, in such a way that they are to celebrate the Liturgy of the Hours on behalf of the entire People of God, indeed of the entire human race.”
- The Roman Pontifical
3 THE INTRODUCTORY RITES
Entrance Antiphon
Please stand.
Entrance Procession God We Praise You
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Greeting
Penitential Act Kyrie
5 Gloria
6 THE LITURGY OF THE WORD Please be seated.
First Reading ...... Job 38:1, 8-11
The Lord addressed Job out of the storm and said: Who shut within doors the sea, when it burst forth from the womb; when I made the clouds its garment and thick darkness its swaddling bands? When I set limits for it and fastened the bar of its door, and said: Thus far shall you come but no farther, and here shall your proud waves be stilled!
Responsorial Psalm ...... 107:23-24, 25-26, 28-29, 30-31
Music: Owen Alstott, © 1977, 1990, OCP Publications. All rights reserved. Test: © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Committee on English in Liturgy, Inc. (ICEL).
Second Reading ...... 2 Corinthians 5:14-17
Brothers and sisters: The love of Christ impels us, once we have come to the conviction that one died for all; therefore, all have died. He indeed died for all, so that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. Consequently, from now on we regard no one according to the flesh; even if we once knew Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know him so no longer. So whoever is in Christ is a new creation: the old things have passed away; behold, new things have come.
7 Gospel Acclamation Luke 7:16 Please stand.
Gospel Mark 4:35-41
On that day, as evening drew on, Jesus said to his disciples: “Let us cross to the other side.” Leaving the crowd, they took Jesus with them in the boat just as he was. And other boats were with him. A violent squall came up and waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was already filling up. Jesus was in the stern, asleep on a cushion. They woke him and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” He woke up, rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Quiet! Be still!” The wind ceased and there was great calm. Then he asked them, “Why are you terrified? Do you not yet have faith?” They were filled with great awe and said to one another, “Who then is this whom even wind and sea obey?”
Please remain standing for Bishop to reverence the Book of the Gospels.
Please be seated.
8 RITE OF ORDINATION
Presentation of the Candidate Rev. Mark Mleziva
Bishop: … relying upon the Help of the Lord God and our Savior Jesus Christ, we chose this man, our brother, for the Order of the Diaconate.
All: Thanks be to God. (The Assembly gives their assent with applause.)
Homily Bishop Ricken
Promises of the Elect for Ordination The elect (candidate) is asked if he is willing to be ordained for the Church’s ministry, to discharge the office of Deacon with humility and love, to hold the mystery of faith and to proclaim this faith in word and action, and to pray for the Church and the whole world. The elect also promises chastity as well as obedience to the Bishop and his successors.
Invitation to Prayer The Bishop invites the assembly to pray for the elect. The cantor invokes the saints and proclaims various petitions to which the people respond.
The elect prostrates himself while the litany is sung.
Please kneel.
9 Litany of Supplication
Holy Mary, Mother of God Saint Gregory Saint Michael Saint Augustine Holy angels of God Saint Athanasius Saint John the Baptist Saint Basil Saint Joseph Saint Ephrem Saint Peter and Saint Paul Saint Martin Saint Andrew Saint Benedict Saint John Saint Francis Saint Mary Magdalene Saint Dominic Saint Stephen Saint Francis Xavier Saint Ignatius of Antioch Saint John Vianney Saint Lawrence Saint Catherine of Sienna Saint Vincent Saint Teresa of Jesus Saint Perpetua and Saint Felicity Saint Teresa of Calcutta (Patron of Candidate) Saint Agnes All holy men and women, Saints of God
From all evil By your incarnation From every sin By your death and resurrection From everlasting death By the outpouring of the Holy Spirit 10 Govern and protect your holy Church Bring all peoples together in peace and true Keep the pope and all the ordained in harmony faithful service to your Church Comfort with your mercy the troubled and Bless this chosen man the afflicted Bless and sanctify this chosen man Strengthen all of us and keep us in your Bless, sanctify, and consecrate this chosen holy service man Jesus, Son of living God
Laying on of Hands Along with the Prayer of Ordination, the Laying on of Hands by the Bishop is the oldest element in the ordination of deacons. At this time the elect will kneel as the Bishop lays his hands on his head in silence. By imposing hands, the Bishop and the whole Church call down the Holy Spirit to fill the elect with His gifts. After the Laying on of Hands, the Bishop offers the Prayer of Ordination.
Veni Creator Spiritus (Instrumental)
11 Prayer of Ordination
Investiture with Stole and Dalmatic The vesture of the deacon is a visible sign of his office in the community. He is to serve the needs of the poor and to encourage the faithful to minister to others in Christ’s name. By virtue of these responsibilities, the deacon offers the prayer of the community at Mass in the Universal Prayer and assists at the Altar. The deacon also animates the faithful in calling them to prayer and to offer each other the peace of Christ.
Deacon Matthew Colle will be vested by Deacon Patrick Costello.
Handing on the Book of the Gospels As herald of the Good News, the Deacon is instructed to believe what he reads, teach what he believes, and practice what he teaches.
Kiss of Peace The Bishop greets the newly ordained with the Sign of Peace, followed by those who also serve in the Order of Deacons.
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Nicene Creed
I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven,
(bow) and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day 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. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Please be seated.
13 THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
Presentation and Preparation of the Gifts Come Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain
14 Prayer Over the Offerings
The Eucharistic Prayer
Holy Please kneel.
Memorial Acclamation
Text © 2010, ICEL. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Music © 1988, 2009, OCP. All rights reserved.
15 Amen
Please stand.
The Lord’s Prayer
Sign of Peace
Lamb of God
Please kneel.
Communion Procession
Communion Antiphon
16 Guidelines for the Reception of Holy Communion
For Catholics As Catholics, we fully participate in the celebration of the Eucharist when we receive Holy Communion. We are encouraged to receive Communion devoutly and frequently. In order to be properly disposed to receive Communion, participants should not be conscious of grave sin and normally should have fasted for one hour. A person who is conscious of grave sin is not to receive the Body and Blood of the Lord without prior sacramental confession except for a grave reason where there is no opportunity for confession. In this case, the person is to be mindful of the obligation to make an act of perfect contrition, including the intention of confessing as soon as possible (Code of Canon Law, canon 916). A frequent reception of the Sacrament of Penance is encouraged for all.
For our fellow Christians We welcome our fellow Christians to this celebration of the Eucharist as our brothers and sisters. We pray that our common baptism and the action of the Holy Spirit in this Eucharist will draw us closer to one another and begin to dispel the sad divisions which separate us. We pray that these will lessen and finally disappear, in keeping with Christ’s prayer for us “that they may all be one” (John 17:21). Because Catholics believe that the celebration of the Eucharist is a sign of the reality of the oneness of faith, life, and worship, members of those churches with whom we are not yet fully united are ordinarily not admitted to Holy Communion. Eucharistic sharing in exceptional circumstances by other Christians requires permission according to the directives of the diocesan bishop and the provisions of canon law (canon 844 §4). Members of the Orthodox Churches, the Assyrian Church of the East, and the Polish National Catholic Church are urged to respect the discipline of their own Churches. According to Roman Catholic discipline, the Code of Canon Law does not object to the reception of communion by Christians of these Churches (canon 844 §3).
For those not receiving Holy Communion All who are not receiving Holy Communion are encouraged to express in their hearts a prayerful desire for unity with the Lord Jesus and with one another.
For non-Christians We also welcome to this celebration those who do not share our faith in Jesus Christ. While we cannot admit them to Holy Communion, we ask them to offer their prayers for the peace and the unity of the human family.
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The Sisters of the Missionaries of the Word Anima Christi
Magnificat
18 THE CONCLUDING RITES Closing Song O God Beyond All Praising
“O God, Beyond All Praising” Words Copyright © 19 1982, 1987 Hope Publishing Co., Carol Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Setting Published 1988 by GIA Publications, Inc. Acknowledgements
Principle Celebrant ...... Most Rev. David L. Ricken, DD, JCL Bishop of Green Bay
Concelebrants...... Very Rev. John Girotti Very Rev. Luke Ferris Very Rev. Brian Belongia Very Rev. Richard Getchel Very Rev. Matthew Simonar Rev. Mark Mleziva Rev. Adam Bradley Rev. Daniel Schuster Rev. Luke Strand
Deacons of the Mass ...... Dcn. Patrick Costello Dcn. Robert Miller Dcn. Thomas Mahoney
Master of Ceremonies ...... Dcn. Shaun Johnson
Assistant Masters of Ceremonies ...... Mr. Gabriel Walker
Sacristan ...... Ms. Caitlyn Trader
Seminarian Servers ...... Mr. Nicholas Stellpflug Mr. Nathan Budde Mr. Jacob Bovee Mr. Nicholas Vande Hey Mr. Nicholas Huza
Pontifical Server ...... Mr. Thomas Coyle
Readers ...... Mother Mary Catherine of the Divine Word, MW Dr. Michael Colle
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Gift Bearers ...... Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Susan Colle
Musicians ...... Sr. Marie Bernadette, MW, Vocalist Sr. Maria Lucia, MW, Vocalist Sr. Marie Therese, MW, Vocalist Sr. Miriam, Vocalist Sr. Marie Veronica, Vocalist Sr. Marie Von Rueden, Vocalist Ms. Jody Strnad, Organist
Ministers of Hospitality ...... Mr. Ken Nier Ms. Jackie Lemmons Ms. Patty Scasny
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral & Staff ...... Very Rev. Brian Belongia, Rector
Office of Vocations ...... Rev. Mark Mleziva, Director Rev. Adam Bradley, Director of the Kairos Year Mr. Taylor Geiger, Vocations Coordinator Ms. Jennie Huettl, Administrative Assistant
In Support of the Office of Vocations ...... Seminarian Collection Donors Serra Clubs of the Diocese of Green Bay The Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites - St. Joseph Chapter Knights of Columbus Councils Fiat Prayer Society
Office of the Divine Worship ...... Dcn. Shaun Johnson, Director Mrs. Arvilla Rusnak, Administrative Assistant
Pontifical North American College ...... Very Rev. Peter Harman, Rector
St. Francis de Sales Seminary ...... Very Rev. John Hemsing, Rector Rev. Luke Strand, Representative
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Preludes
RUBRICS – a liturgical suite or organ in five movements “The Peace may be exchanged.” Dan Locklair e.c. kerby ltd. – Hal Leonard
Vater unser im Himmelreich (BWV 636) J.S. Bach G. Schirmer
Toccata XII B flat major Georg Muffat Apparatus musico-organisticus C.F. Peters Corporation
Postlude
Toccata: “Lobe den herren, den mächtigen könig der Ehren” Hans Friedrich Micheelsen Choralmusik Für Orgel Bärenreiter – Ausgabe 1311
Cover Art: Uccella, Paolo. Stoning of St. Stephen. Cover Design: Sarah Gietman, Coordinator, Office of Communications, Diocese of Green Bay.
Excerpts from the English translation of The Roman Pontifical © 2012, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation, (ICEL); excerpts from the English translation of The Roman Missal © 2010, ICEL. All rights reserved.
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