Confirmation Celebration

Saint John the Evangelist Parish . North Chelmsford, Massachusetts 5:00 in the evening of Sunday, October 26th, 2014

Come, Holy Spirit, into my heart that I might see the things that are of God Come, Holy Spirit, into my mind that I might know the things that are of God. Come, Holy Spirit, into my soul that I might belong only to God. Sanctify all that I think, say and do that all will be for the Glory of God. Amen.

2014 Confirmandi Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts Alejandro “Alejandro” Barranco Laura “Laura” Barranco of your faithful Rebecca “St. Julia” Barulli Jessica “Aurea” Beechin and kindle in them Ciara “St. Marie” Burns Jillian “Silvio” Caruso the fire of your love. Carolina “Cecilia” Colgan James “Arthur” Connelly Send forth Your Spirit Thomas “Patrick” Connolly Nicholas “Paul” Coppa and they shall be created. A. Ryan “Stanislaus” Cove Alexander “Alexander” Cutter Tea “Clare” Dellanno And You shall renew the Gavin “Luke” Gamache Leah “Dorothy” Gamache face of the earth. Jamie “Cecilia” Groele Emily “Cecilia” Hall Stephanie “Nancy” Harris Most Rev. Robert Francis Hennessey Devlin “St. Homobonus” Higginbottom Lauren “Agnes” LeMay Auxiliary Bishop-Merrimack Region

Christopher “John” Lewis Robert “Andrew” MacPherson Rev. Martin Dzengeleski Lauren “St. Catherine of Alexandria” Mahoney Administrator Erin “Ingrid” Masson Julia “Valerie” Masson Mrs. Fran Anderson Grant “Albert” McEnaney Thomas “St. Thomas of Aquinas” McLarney Coordinator of Religious Education Kyle “Patrick” McNally and Faith Formation Ruby-Lee “Kateri” Ndouop Kaila “Maura” Philbrook Mr. Luis Nieto, Rachel “Catherine” Pontbriant Youth Minister Coordinator Steven “Christopher” Quigley Kevin “Michael” Quinn Dr. Paul Ciotti, Michelle “St. Elizabeth” Ryan Austin “Dominic” Santana Director of Worship

Daniel “Sebastian” Savage Michael “Michael” Scaplen Altar Servers: Mario “Mario Joseph” Serra Nicholas Anderson, Emilie Brush, Emily “Margaret” Severance Luke “David” Sheehan Andrew Dolan, Shanelle Mendes Nikki “Nikki” Sullivan & Matt Seitter

Welcome & Introductory Rites The church gathers on the Lord’s Day to listen to the Scriptures, to offer prayers, to give thanks and praise to God while recalling God’s gifts in creation and saving deeds of Jesus, and to share in Holy Communion. All those who gather constitute the assembly. One member of the assembly, who has been ordained to the presbyterate or episcopate, leads all in the prayers of the church and presides over the whole assembly. Today we welcome our Bishop of the Merrimack Region, Bishop Robert Francis Hennessey, as our presider at today’s celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation. Welcome Bishop Hennessey! TO KEEP OUR C HURCH SACRED , PLEASE TURN OFF ALL COMMUNICATION DEVICES AND REFRAIN FROM TAKING PHOTOGRAPHY OR VIDEOS DURING M ASS . BISHOP H ENNESSEY WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PHOTOS AFTER M ASS TODAY

Gathering Song: Send Us Your Spirit BY DAVID HAAS

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Penitential Act from the Storrington Mass MARTY HAUGEN CANTOR SINGS FIRST , THEN ALL SING

Gloria from the Storrington Mass MARTY HAUGEN

† Collect (Opening Prayer) Liturgy of the Word The first reading is from the Old Testament, the second reading is from the letters of the New Testament, and the third from the Book of Gospels. After the first reading, the singing of the psalm takes place. A homily brings together the Scriptures and the life of the community, follows the Gospel. The Liturgy of the Word concludes with the Universal Prayers.

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† Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 18; I Love You Lord My Strength

† The Second Reading read by Erin Masson A reading from the 1st Letter of St. Paul to the Thessalonians 1THESSALONIANS 1: 5-10

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† Presentation of Candidates by Luis Nieto

† Homily by the Most Reverend Robert Francis Hennessey

† Renewal of Baptismal Promises

Bishop… Do you reject Satan and all his works and all his empty promises? Candidates… I do

Bishop… Do you believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth? Candidates… I do

Bishop… Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was born of the Virgin Mary, was crucified, died and was buried, rose from the dead, and is now seated at the right hand of the Father? Candidates...I do

Bishop… Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who came upon the apostles at Pentecost and today is given to you sacramentally in Confirmation? Candidates… I do

Bishop… Do you believe in the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting? Candidates… I do

Bishop… T his is our faith. This is the faith of the church. We are proud to profess it in Christ Jesus, our Lord.

† Imposition of Hands

Bishop Hennessey will pray over the candidates. He will then stand at the head of the center aisle. The candidates will come forward, stand before him and the sponsor will say their Confirmation name. The sponsor’s right hand will be placed on the shoulder of the candidate. As confirms, he will say:

Bishop… Be Sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit Candidates… Amen

Bishop… Peace be with you Candidates: And with your spirit

† Universal Prayers read by Rebecca Barulli

Reader… We pray to the Lord Assembly… Lord, hear our prayer

Liturgy of the Eucharist To celebrate the Eucharist means to give God thanks and praise. When the table has been prepared with the bread and wine, the assembly joins the presider in remembering the gracious gifts of God in creation and God’s saving deeds. The center of this is the paschal mystery, the death of our Lord Jesus Christ which destroyed the power of death and his rising which brings us life.

† Preparation of the Altar and the Gifts : Carolina Colgan, Rachel Pontbriant & Ruby-Lee Ndouop

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† Preface Dialogue

Bishop… The Lord be with you Assembly… And with your spirit

Bishop… Lift up your hearts Assembly… We lift them up to the Lord

Bishop… Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God Assembly… It is right and just

Eucharistic Acclamations: Land of Rest RICHARD PROULX

Memorial Acclamation RICHARD PROULX

Great Amen RICHARD PROULX

Communion Rite † Our Father

† Sign of Peace

Bishop… The Peace of the Lord be with you always Assembly… And with your spirit

Bishop… Let us offer each other the sign of peace

Lamb of God TOM KENDZIA

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† Invitation to Communion

Bishop… Behold the Lamb of God, behold Him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.

Assembly… Lord, I am not worthy that You should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

† Communion Taste and See TOM KENDZIA

Table Song JEFFREY H ONORE

† Silence

† Prayer after Communion

† Greeting & Blessing

Bishop… The Lord be with you Assembly… And with your spirit

Bishop… Blessed by the name of the Lord Assembly… Now and forever

Bishop… Our help is in the name of the Lord Assembly… Who made heaven and earth

† Sending Forth

We Are Called DAVID HAAS

Congratulations to All of our Confirmandi…

Heavenly Father, You sent your Spirit to transform the Apostles into heroes of evangelical strength on the day of Pentecost.

Thank You for granting that same Spirit to our children in the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Pour down upon them the sevenfold Gifts of the Spirit* that they may more closely resemble Jesus and be an intrepid witness in the world to You and your Divine Son. - Amen

* Sevenfold Gifts of the Spirit

Wisdom … allowing us judge things in the way that God does Understanding … helping us to understand all that God has told us Right Judgment … helping us to know what to do, especially when faced with difficult situations Courage … giving us the strength to do what is right no matter how hard Knowledge … allowing us to see the world as it really is Reverence … giving us the power to love God and our neighbor as we should Wonder & Awe … giving us the power to remember the greatness of God, and the horror of offending God who has loved us so much

Thank you to… and a special Thank you to…

Most Rev. Robert Francis Hennessey, Our Confirmation Catechists

St. John’s Staff, Parents & Sponsors Bob Beechin, Scott Davidson & Ron Trznadel

Each and every one of you played an important Our Coordinator of Youth Ministry

role in making this already special evening Luis Nieto MORE special by your participation, presence and prayer. Our Music Ministry

May our Lord continue to bless you abundantly! under the direction of Dr. Paul Ciotti