Ordination to the Diaconate

ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON

His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo Archbishop of Galveston-Houston Ordaining Bishop

Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Houston, Texas February 20, 2021

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.'"1

Rite of Ordination, nos. 173-174

1 Second Vatican Council, Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen Gentium, no 29. Candidates for Ordination

David Carrasco Eduardo Alberto Mejia

Frank Joseph Claydon Joseph John Millhouse

Timothy Patrick Cullen Joseph Son Manh Nguyen

Ferdinand De Jesus Alejandro Arturo Padilla Valdes

Bruce Andrew Flagg Russell Glenn Pasket

John Mark Goodly Miguel Rodriguez Jr.

Michael Arthur Jones Jose Gregorio Romay Inciarte

Franco Javier Knoepffler Jose Daniel Ruvalcaba

William Lasalle Thomas Alvin Spicer

Gustavo Macha Jason Paul Sulak

Burt Michael Martin Pascual Guillermo Velasquez

Carlin Walters

Prelude The Spirit of the Lord Phillip W.J. Stopford

Introductory Rites

Processional Laudate, Laudate Dominum

{Choir Only 1. In the Church we answer the 2. In the name of Christ we baptize Savior’s call, serving, as he and teach, truth upon our lips in showed us, both great and the way we preach, raising the small, sharing the Lord’s cup of blessing for each: in the compassion for all: in the name Christ Jesus. name of Christ Jesus.

Return to God /Volvamos Hoy a Nuestro Dios

Penitential Act

Gloria Mass of Creation

Collect

Liturgy of the Word

First Reading Jeremiah 1:4-9

En tiempo de Josías, el Señor me dirigió estas palabras: "Desde antes de formarte en el seno materno, te conozco; desde antes de que nacieras, te consagré como profeta para las naciones". Yo le contesté: "Pero, Señor mío, yo no sé expresarme, porque apenas soy un muchacho". El Señor me dijo: "No digas que eres un muchacho, pues irás a donde yo te envíe y dirás lo que yo te mande. No tengas miedo, porque yo estoy contigo para protegerte", palabra del Señor. El Señor extendió entonces su brazo, con su mano me tocó la boca y me dijo: "Desde hoy pongo mis palabras en tu boca".

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 117

Second Reading Acts 6:1-7

As the number of disciples continued to grow, the Hellenists complained against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. So the Twelve called together the community of the disciples and said, “It is not right for us to neglect the word of God to serve at the table. Brothers, select from among you seven reputable men, filled with the Spirit and wisdom, whom we shall appoint to this task, whereas we shall devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” The proposal was acceptable to the whole community, so they chose Stephen, a man filled with faith and the Holy Spirit, also Phillip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, a convert to Judaism. They presented these men to the Apostles who prayed and laid hands on them. The word of God continued to spread, and the number of the disciples in Jerusalem increased greatly.

Gospel Acclamation (Please repeat after cantor)

Gospel Matthew 20:25-28

En aquel tiempo, Jesús dijo a sus discípulos: “Ya saben que los jefes de los pueblos los tiranizan y que los grandes los oprimen. Que no sea así entre ustedes. El que quiera ser grande entre ustedes, que sea el los sirva, y el que quiera ser primero, que sea su esclavo; así como el Hijo del hombre no ha venido a ser servido, sino a servir y a dar la vida por la redención de todos”.

Rite of Ordination

Through the laying on of hands by the Bishop and the Prayer of Ordination, the gift of the Holy Spirit for the office of deacon is conferred on the candidate. The following words belong to the nature of the rite and are consequently required for the validity of the act: “Send forth upon them\him, Lord, we pray, the Holy Spirit, that they\he may be strengthened by the gift of your sevenfold grace for the faithful carrying out of the work of the ministry.”

Rite of Ordination, no. 187

Calling of the Candidates

Presentation of the Candidates

Election by the Bishop and Consent of the Faithful

All respond: Thanks be to God (applause is appropriate)

Homily

Promise of the Elect

Invitation to Prayer Litany of Supplication (please kneel)

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Imposition of Hands Let Thy Holy Presence Tschesnokoff

Prayer of Ordination Investiture with Stole and Dalmatic

Immediately after the Prayer of Ordination, the newly Ordained are invested with the diaconal stole and the dalmatic. By this investiture the liturgical ministry they will henceforth fulfill is outwardly manifested.

These Alone Are Enough

Handing On of the Book of Gospels Instrumental

The Handing On of the Book of Gospels signifies the office of the deacon to proclaim the Gospel in liturgical celebrations and to preach the faith of the Church in word and in deed.

Fraternal Kiss

By the fraternal kiss the Bishop seals, so to speak, the deacon’s admittance into his ministry. By the fraternal kiss the deacons present welcome the newly Ordained to a common ministry in the Order. Rite of Ordination, no. 188

If Anyone Serves Me Paul Ford

Liturgy of the Eucharist

In the Liturgy of the Eucharist the newly Ordained exercise their ministry for the first time as they assist the Bishop by preparing the altar, by giving Communion to the faithful, particularly by offering the chalice, and giving them directions.

Rite of Ordination, no. 189

Preparation of the Gifts Whenever You Serve Me Steven R. Janco

Eucharistic Acclamations Mass of Creation Holy, Holy, Holy

Mystery of Faith

Amen

Lamb of God

Communion O Sacrum Convivium James Biery

Pan de Vida

Continued…

Take and Eat

Communion Meditation Ave Maria Jacques Arcadelt

Prayer after Communion

Concluding Rites

Blessing

Dismissal

Recessional Go Make of All Disciples/ ¡Discipulos Han de Ganar!

Continued…

Please take this worship aid with you as you exit the Co-Cathedral.

Special thanks to: Very Rev.Jeffrey L. Bame and the staff of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart

Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States of America, second typical edition © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC.