Mass of Ordination

Mass of Ordination Most Reverend Austin Anthony Vetter As the Eleventh Bishop of Helena + November 20, 2019 The Catholic Church in the Diocese of Helena gathers to offer Praise and Thanksgiving to God on the occasion of the ordination of the Most Reverend Austin Anthony Vetter as the Eleventh Bishop of Helena In the presence of Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States; His Eminence Cardinal Roger Mahoney, Archbishop Emeritus of Los Angeles; His Eminence Cardinal Edwin O’Brien, Grand Master, Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem Welcome! Please remember to “turn off” or silence all electronic devices. Please refrain from flash photography and/or photography in the aisles.

Restrooms, including handicap access and baby changing facilities, are located in the Brondel Center, in the lower level of the Cathedral. Elevator access is available at the north transept of the Cathedral. 2 His Holiness Pope Francis

3 Most Reverend Christophe Pierre Apostolic Nuncio to the United States Personal Representative of the Holy Father

4 Most Reverend Alexander K. Sample Archbishop of Portland in Oregon Metropolitan of the Portland Province Principal ordaining Archbishop

5 Most Reverend David D. Kagan Bishop of Bismark Co-ordaining Bishop

6 Most Reverend James F. Checchio Bishop of Metuchen Co-ordaining Bishop

7 Bishop-elect Austin Anthony Vetter was born in Lin- ton, North Dakota, on September 13, 1967, the youngest of 12 children of August and Loretta Vetter. He was raised on a farm and educated in the Linton Public School System.

After graduation, he attended North Dakota State University and Cardinal Muench Seminary in Fargo, North Dakota. After receiving his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy, he studied at the Pontifical North Amer- ican College and the University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome, Italy.

He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Bismark by Bishop John F. Kinney at the Cathe- dral of the Holy Spirit in Bismark, North Dakota, on June 29. 1993.

Father Vetter’s first assignment was serving as Parochial Vicar at the Ca- thedral of the Holy Spirit. Father Vetter was a religion instructor at St. Mary’s Central High School in Bismark from 1994- 1999. He then served as pastor of St. Martin’s in Center, North Dakota; St. Patrick’s in Dickinson, North Dakota; and St. Leo the Great in Minot, North Dakota.

From 2004-2007, Father Vetter was an adjunct faculty member for the Institute for Priestly Formation at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, where he taught The Spirituality of the Diocesan Priest.

Father Vetter has held various roles in the Diocese of Bismark including serving on the Presbyteral Council, Priest Personnel Board, Vicar for the Permanent Diaconate, Master of Ceremonies to the Bishop, and Director of Continuing Education of the Clergy.

Father Vetter served as Director of Spiritual Formation at the Pontifical North American College in Rome, Italy, from July 2012 through June 2018. He currently serves as Rector of the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit and is a Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Light of Christ Catholic Schools in Bismark.

On October 8, 2019, our Holy Father, Pope Francis appointed Father Vetter as the eleventh Bishop of Helena. 8 The Parishes of the Church in the Diocese of Helena "Parish means: Christ's presence among people. Parish means a set of persons, a community in which and with which Jesus Christ reconfirms the presence of God. The parish is a living part of the people of God. It is through the parish as the presence of Christ that we are directed towards good in order to lead lives really worthy of human beings...in order that the fundamental require- ments of social justice may be respected, and in order that real culture may be developed beginning with the culture of everyday life." Pope John Paul II

Bozeman Deanery Holy Rosary Parish in Bozeman; Resurrection Parish in Bozeman; Holy Family Parish in Three Forks; Our Lady of the Pines Parish in West Yellowstone with St. Joseph Mission at Big Sky; St. John Vianney Parish in Belgrade. Butte Deanery Anaconda Catholic Community with the Georgetown Lake Mission; St. Catherine Parish in Boulder with St. John Mission; Butte Catholic Community North (St. Patrick Parish, Immaculate Conception Parish); Holy Spirit Parish in Butte; St. Ann Parish in Butte; St. John Parish in Butte; St. Joseph Parish in Butte; Immaculate Conception Parish in Deer Lodge with St. Theodore Mission in Avon; St. Rose of Lima Parish in Dillon with St. John the Apostle Mission in Melrose and the Lima Mis- sion; Madison County Catholic Community (St. Patrick Parish in Ennis, St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Laurin, and St. Joseph Parish in Sheridan) with Notre Dame Mission in Twin Bridges; St. Teresa of Avila Parish in Whitehall; Chaplains to St. James Healthcare in Butte, Montana State Prison and Montana State Hospital; Butte Central Catholic Schools. Conrad Deanery St. Teresa of the Little Flower Parish in Browning, with Chapel of the Ascension Mission in East Glacier, St. Mary Mission in Babb, Sacred Heart Mission at Starr School; St. Joseph Parish in Choteau; St. Michael Parish in Conrad; St. Margaret Parish in Cut Bank; St. William in Dutton, with Guardian Angel Parish in Power; St. John the Evangelist Parish in Fairfield with St. Mat-thias Mission in Augusta; St. Anne Parish in Heart Butte with Holy Family Mission on the Blackfeet Reservation; St. William Parish in Shelby with St. Thomas the Apostle Mission in Sunburst; St. Francis parish in Valier with Holy Cross Mission in Dupuyer; De la Salle Blackfeet School, Browning.

Helena Deanery Sts. Cyril and Methodius Parish in East Helena, with St. John the Baptist Mission in Clancy and Our Lady of the Lake Mission at Canyon Ferry; Cathedral of St. Helena Parish; St. Mary Catholic Community in Helena; Our Lady of the Valley Parish in Helena, with Sacred Heart Mission at Wolf Creek and the historic Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Marysville; St. Joseph Par- ish in Harlowton with Blessed Sacrament Church in Shawmut and Immaculate Conception Mission in Judith Gap; St. Thom- as Parish in Helmville with St. Jude Mission in Lincoln; Holy Cross Parish in Townsend with the historical Canton Church; St. Bartholomew Parish in White Sulphur Springs; Carroll College Campus Ministry.

Kalispell Deanery St. John Paul II Parish in Bigfork with Our Lady of Swan Valley Mission in Condon; St. Richard Parish in Columbia Falls with the West Glacier Mission; Our Lady of Mercy Parish in Eureka; St. Matthew Parish in Kalispell; Risen Christ Parish in Ka- lispell; St. Joseph Parish in Libby with Immaculate Conception Mission in Troy; St. James Parish in Plains with Sacred Heart Mission in Hot Springs; Immaculate Conception Parish in Polson; Sacred Heart Parish in Ronan with St. Joseph Mission in Charlo; St. William Parish in Thompson Falls with the Noxon Mission; St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Whitefish; Sycamore Prayer Center.

Missoula Deanery St. Ann Parish in Bonner with Living Water Mission in Seeley Lake; Flint Creek Catholic Community (St. Michael Parish in Drummond with St. Mary Mission in Gold Creek, and St. Philip Parish in Philipsburg); St. John the Baptist Parish in French- town with St. Albert the Great Mission in Alberton and St. Mary Queen of Heaven Mission in Superior; St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Hamilton with St. Philip Benizi Mission in Darby; Christ the King Parish in Missoula; Blessed Trinity Parish in Missoula with Spirit of Christ Mission in Lolo; St. Anthony Parish in Missoula; St. Francis Xavier Parish in Missoula; St. Ig- natius Mission Parish in St. Ignatius with Sacred Heart Mission in Arlee and St. John Berchmans Mission in Jocko; St. Mary Mission Parish in Stevensville with St. Joseph Mission in Florence; Chaplaincy at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula; Missoula Catholic Schools.

9 Introductory Rites Prelude Procession of ministers, wives of the deacons, deacons, priests, archbishops, bishops. Gathering Hymn: Exultate Justi

As the gathering hymn begins the entrance procession continues with the two former bishops of Helena, Archbishop Elden Curtiss and Bishop George Thomas; and Bishop Michael Warfel, Bishop of Great Falls-Billings; Monsignor Kevin O’Neill; Bishop-Elect Vetter; co-consecrating Bishops Kagan & Checchio; Archbishop Sample; Archbishop Christophe Pierre; Cardinal Roger Mahoney; Cardinal Edwin O’Brien.

Knights of Columbus Honor Guard: Glenn Wagner, Vice Supreme Master, South Heart, ND; Christopher Curtis, District Master, Helena, MT; Sylvester Barros, District Marshal, Great Falls, MT; James Powell, Faithful Navigator 585 Anaconda/Deer Lodge, MT; Darvin Eckert, Faithful Navigator 585 Helena, Helena, MT; Gerard Heivillin, Faithful Navigator 590 Missoula, Missoula, MT; Rod Samdahl, Faithful Navigator 595 Kalispell, Whitefish, MT; Phillip Williams, Faithful Navigator 3289 Bozeman, Belgrade, MT

10 Exultate, Justi Composed by Fr. Jan Michael Joncas for the Diocese of Helena Crossing the Threshold to the Third Millennium 1997

We acclaim the Lord Jesus Christ All repeat the invocations following the Deacon Lord have mercy; Christ have mercy; Lord have mercy

11 Gloria

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12 The Word of the Lord

A reading from the Prophet Jeremiah 1:4 - 9 To whomever I send you, you shall go.. Reader: Pati Heath, Risen Christ Parish, Kalispell

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 84: How Lovely is Your Dwelling Place

A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to Timothy 4:12b -16 Do not neglect the gift you have, which was conferred on you with the imposition of hands... Reader: Dr. Maria Velasquez, Resurrection Parish, Bozeman

Proclaimed in Spanish

Beloved: Set an example for those who believe, in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity. Until I arrive, attend to the reading, exhortation, and teaching. Do not neglect the gift you have, which was conferred on you through the prophetic word with the imposition of hands by the presbyterate. Be diligent in these matters, be absorbed in them, so that your progress may be evident to everyone. Attend to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in both tasks, for by doing so you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.

Reader: La Palabra del Sen or ALL: Gracias a Dios.

13 Gospel Acclamation-Alleluia

The Gospel of Matthew 10:1-5a Jesus chose twelve Apostles and sent them out. Deacon Doug Cordier, St. Richard Parish, Columbia Falls

Following the Gospel Proclamation, all are SEATED for a time of SILENCE. Then ALL STAND and sing:

Refrain text, Latin, 12th cent. Verses text based on the Pentecost Sequence, Veni, Sancte Spiritus; adapt. by Christopher Walker. Music and verses text © 1981, 1982, Christopher Walker. Published by OCP. All rights reserved. Used with permission, OneLicense A-709972.

Presentation of Bishop-Elect Vetter

The Apostolic Mandate from the Holy See The Mandate from the Holy See, naming Most Reverend Austin Vetter the eleventh Bishop of Helena is read by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, who will then present the mandate to Monsignor O’Neill and the Diocesan College of Consultors. He will then present it to Bishop-Elect Vetter.

The Consent of the People: All sing Laudate Dominum During this time Bishop-Elect Vetter will move throughout the Cathedral “showing the mandate to the people.”

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The Homily Archbishop Alexander Sample, Metropolitan Archbishop of Portland in Oregon Principal ordaining Bishop

All remain SEATED

Promise of Bishop-elect Austin Vetter

Litany of Supplication Bishop-elect Vetter lies prostrate on the floor. All are invited to kneel as the whole Church calls upon the Saints to “pray for us.”

15 Litany of Supplication/ Litany of the Saints

All in the assembly KNEEL, as all join in the “Litany of the Saints.” . The Assembly responds...

The Saints are named…

...from all evil…

Be merciful to us sinners, govern and protect your holy Church…

Christ, hear us.

16 The Laying on of Hands Through the laying on of hands by the Bishops and the Prayer of Ordination, the gift of the Holy Spirit for the office of Bishop is conferred on the Bishop-Elect. Rite of Ordination of a Bishop #25 Archbishop Sample first lays hands on Bishop-elect Vetter. The co-ordaining Bishops Kagan and Checcio follow. This is done in SILENCE.

Then as all the Cardinals, Archbishops, and bishops Lay on Hands all sing..

Hymn to the Holy Spirit Verses 1, 2, 3 sung by choir ALL: Randall Currie

© 1986 by G.I.A Publications, Inc. 7404 S Mason Ave,, Chicago, IL 60638. International Copyright secured. All Rights Reserved. OneLicense A-709972 17 The Book of the Gospels The open Book of the Gospels is placed on the head of Bishop-Elect Vetter during the Prayer of Ordination. This illustrates that the faithful preaching of the Word of God is the pre-eminent obligation of the Bishop. Rite of Ordination of a Bishop #26 The Prayer of Ordination Archbishop Sample, in the name of the whole Church, chants the Prayer of Ordination over Bishop-elect Vetter. Through this prayer and the Laying on of Hands, the gift of the Holy Spirit is conferred.

“Pour out now upon this chosen one that power which is from you, the governing Spirit, whom you gave to your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, the Spirit whom he bestowed upon the holy Apostles, who established the Church in each place as your sanctuary for the glory and unceasing praise of your name.” The Prayer of Ordination for a Bishop

At conclusion of the prayer:

All are SEATED.

Anointing of the Head with the Sacred Chrism; ALL SING:

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18 The Handing on of the Book of the Gospels Archbishop Sample presents Bishop Vetter with the Book of the Gospels

Investiture with Ring, MITER and Pastoral Staff/Crosier Our new Bishop, Austin Vetter is now invested with the symbols of his office:

The Ring, the seal of fidelity; The MITER, that the splendor of holiness will shine forth in him; The Crosier, the sign of his pastoral office as a “good shepherd.” The Crosier presented is the crosier of Bishop John P. Carroll, the second Bishop of Helena.

Seating in the Cathedra Bishop Austin Vetter, the Bishop of Helena, is led to his Cathedra, the Chair from which he is to teach. As he is seated in the “Cathedra” all join in applause.

The Fraternal “Kiss of Peace” is offered by all the bishops to Bishop Vetter, as all in the assembly SING:

19 Choral Meditation: Ave Maria

Preparation of the Altar Presentation of the Gifts of Bread and Wine Members of Bishop Vetter’s family present the gifts Austin and Katie Vetter and children: Grace and Olivia The Liturgy of the Eucharist The Great Prayer of Thanksgiving and Praise Acclamations of the Assemby:

20 The Mystery of Faith:

The Great Amen:

21 The Communion Procession (guided by ushers)

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Choral: Ubi Caritas…………………...………………….M. Durufle

Taste and See Jason Philipps

23 Sendin g Forth Final Blessing

Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord! All: Thanks be to God.

Recessional: Organ Postlude

24 Attending Members of the Hierarchy

His Eminence Cardinal Roger M. Mahoney, Archbishop Emeritus of Los Angeles His Eminence Cardinal Edwin F. O’Brien, Grand Master, Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem His Excellency Most Reverend Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States

Most Reverend Samuel J. Aquila, Archbishop of Denver Most Reverend Steven R. Biegler, Bishop of Cheyenne Most Reverend Tod David Brown, Bishop Emeritus of Orange in California Most Reverend Liam S. Cary, Bishop of Baker Most Reverend James F. Checchio, Bishop of Metuchen Most Reverend Peter F. Christensen, Bishop of Boise Most Reverend Elden Francis Curtiss, Archbishop Emeritus of Omaha (seventh Bishop of Helena) Most Reverend Thomas A. Daly, Bishop of Spokane Most Reverend Eusebio L. Elizondo, M.SP.S., Auxiliary Bishop of Seattle Most Reverend John T. Folda, Bishop of Fargo Most Reverend Bernard Hebda, Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis Most Reverend David D. Kagan, Bishop of Bismarck Most Reverend Jeffrey Marc Monforton, Bishop of Steubenville Most Reverend Daniel H. Mueggenborg, Auxiliary Bishop of Seattle Most Reverend Adam J. Parker, Auxiliary Bishop of Baltimore Most Reverend Alexander K. Sample, Metropolitan Archbishop of Portland-in-Oregon Most Reverend Paul D. Sirba, Bishop of Duluth Most Reverend Peter L. Smith, Auxiliary Bishop of Portland-in-Oregon Most Reverend George Leo Thomas, Bishop of Las Vegas (tenth Bishop of Helena) Most Reverend Bishop Gerald L. Vincke, Bishop of Salina Most Reverend John G. Vlazny, Archbishop Emeritus of Portland-in-Oregon Most Reverend Michael W. Warfel, Bishop of Great Falls-Billings

25 The Ministers of the Liturgy Attending members of the Hierarchy (see previous page) Former bishops of Helena Archbishop Elden F. Curtiss + Bishop George L. Thomas Bishop of Great Falls-Billings Bishop Michael Warfel Administrator, Diocese of Helena Monsignor Kevin O’Neill The Bishop-Elect MOST REVEREND AUSTIN ANTHONY VETTER with assisting priests: Monsignor Thomas Richter; Fr. William Byrne Co-ordaining bishops Bishop David Kagan, Bishop of Bismark Bishop James Checchio, Bishop of Metuchen Primary ordaining bishop Archbishop Alexander Sample, Metropolitan Archbishop of Portland in Oregon Diocese of Helena Board of Consultors Fr. Brian Bergeron, Fr. Thomas Haffey, Fr. Edward Hislop, Fr. Gary Reller, Fr. Bart Tolleson, Fr. Val Zdilla, Fr. Patrick Beretta, Fr. Roderick Ermatinger. Priests of the Diocese of Helena + Priests of the Diocese of Bismark Deacon of the Gospel Deacon Doug Cordier, St. Richard Parish, Columbia Falls Deacons of the Mass Deacon Steven Buckner, Resurrection Parish, Bozeman Deacon Bob Fishman, St. Helena Cathedral, Helena Readers Pati Heath, Risen Christ Parish, Kalispell Dr. Maria Velasquez, Resurrection Parish, Bozeman Presentation of the Gifts Austin and Katie Vetter and children Grace and Olivia Choir Jason Philipps, Organist, St. Helena Cathedral, Helena S. Mary Jo Quinn, SCL, Choral director, Blessed Trinity, Missoula Cantors: Joseph Licitra, Beau Yamasaki, Blessed Trinity, Missoula; Janette Reget, Immaculate Conception/Saint Patrick, Butte. Servers: Seminarians of the Diocese of Helena Dillon Armstrong, Matthew Christiaens, Tyler Frohlich, Riley Helgoe, Kaleb Mitchell, Kyle Tannehill; Nicholas Vetter and Steven Vetter; Senior Servers, St. Helena Cathedral, Helena Master of Ceremonies Michael Vreeberg, St. Helena Cathedral Liturgical Preparation Fr. Ed Hislop, Chair Diocesan Liturgical Commission; S. Mary Jo Quinn SCL, Diocesan Liturgical Commission; Daniel Hampson, Blessed Trinity, Missoula; Chancery staff; Jason Philipps, Diocesan Liturgical Commission; St. Helena Cathedral, Helena

26 Description of the Coat of Arms of The Most Reverend Austin A. Vetter Eleventh Bishop of Helena, MT In accordance with the Roman Catholic Church’s heraldic tradition, the Coat of Arms of a Bishop is normally composed of: a shield with its charges (symbols) representing family, geographic, religious and historical meanings and/or referring to the name of the Bishop; a golden processional cross, with one traversal bar, to represent the rank of the Bishop, “impaled” (vertically) behind the shield; a green hat (galero) with 12 (six on each side) attached tassels, graded 1; 2; 3; from top to bottom; a banderole (banner) with the motto, printed generally in black, located beneath the shield. Here was chosen a gothic shaped shield, frequently used in Roman Catholic Church heraldry and a processional bottony cross with five red stones to represent the Five Wounds of Our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Motto: “Fiat” Luke 1:38 For his episcopal motto, Bishop Vetter has chosen just this one word, taken directly from the Angelus Prayer found in the Gospel of St. Luke, when Mary says her “Yes,” thus beginning the mystery of the Incarnation. By this choice, Bishop Vetter wants to express that in his entire priestly life, and especially now, he is called to assume the fullness of the priesthood with the episcopate. He places his pastoral service in total trust and obedience to the will of God, as did the Blessed Mother. Blazonry (heraldic description)o f the Coat of Arms of Bishop Vetter “Arms impaled. Dexter: chevronny of eight Argent and Vert, a latin cross enfiling an open crown Or. Sinister: Azure, a chevronwise gemel between a garb Or in dexter chief, a crescent Argent in sinister chief and a wavy barrulet of the last in base” Interpretation In the right side of the shield (in heraldry, right and left are exchanged from the observer point of view since it is customary to consider the right and the left side from the perspective of the soldier who, in ancient times, held his own shield), we find represented the Coat of Arms of the Diocese of Helena: a field of alternat- ing silver (Argent) and green (Vert) chevrons, a figure best described as an inverted “V”, to heraldically por- tray the mountain peaks in the diocese. On this field we find the crown of Saint Helen Empress, titular patroness of the See’s Cathedral-Church, con- joined to the Cross which her son, the young Emperor Constantine, saw in the sky above the sun, with the inscription that said 'Conquer by This' attached to it, before the battle against his enemies. In the left side of the shield upon a blue (Azure) field is Bishop Vetter’s personal coat of arms which blends images representing his origins: the crescent moon for the Blessed Mother, the Immaculate Conception, patroness of the United States, the Diocese of Bismarck, and the Pontifical North American College (Bishop Vet- ter’s alma mater where he also later served on faculty); the sheaves of wheat which combines the concept of the Eucharistic symbol and the principle product of the farm where Bishop Vetter grew up; a “wavy barrulet,” the water representing “the spring of water welling up to eternal life” (John 4:14) and the Missouri River which begins in Montana and flows through Bismarck, North Dakota; and a “gemel in chevronwise,” one of them recalling the rafter holding the roof of the church which is set upon the foundation of the apostles with Christ Jesus as the cornerstone (having the meaning of protection) and the second representing the Rocky Mountains of Montana. The color blue (Azure) symbolizes the separation from the worldly values and the ascent of the soul toward God, therefore the run of the Celestial Virtues which raise themselves from the things of the earth toward the sky. It also represents the Blessed Mother and the “Big Sky” of Montana. The silver (Argent) of the crescent symbolizes the transparency and the purity of the Virgin Mary. The garb, sheaves of wheat, is in gold (Or), the first among the noble metals, then the symbol of the first of the Virtues, the Faith which enables us to believe in the Eucharistic Host, fruit of wheat, real body of Christ. Then Mary said, “Here I am, the servant of the Lord; let it be done with me according to your Word.” The Gospel of Luke 1:38 27 Diocese of Helena

Graphic Art by Linda McCray, Clancy, MT The Chrism Mass logo draws from rich symbolism in our Catholic tradition. To capture the flowing grace of spiritual blessing, I have used the following symbols: a dove for the Spirit, olive leaves for anointing with precious olive oil, and a crosier for our Bishop’s pastoral guidance. © 2009 Diocese of Helena Liturgical Commission. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.