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The Ordination of

Diocese of Saint Petersburg May 19, 2018 Office of Vocations Web: www.dosp.org/vocations

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Vesting Clergy Rev. Juan Carlos Rios Mark your calendars for next year’s Most Rev. Robert N. Lynch ordination date: Rev. Jacob Monteleone Saturday, May 18, 2019

Vestment Bearers Timothy & Linda Bell John Turcotte & Yvette Nowak Danny Williford You are invited to a light reception Readers in the Cathedral Parish Center Heidi Varley immediately following the . Alexander Sánchez Father Kyle Bell, Gift Bearers Father Lou Turcotte & Ryan Bell Sean Bell Father Tim Williford Corinne Turcotte will greet their guests and offer their blessings. Madeleine Turcotte Katie Fabrizio Ryan Williford

Music Acknowledgements for the Go Up to the of God by James J. Chepponis, © 1986; Sprinkling Song by Leo Nestor, © 2011; the Gloria (A Rev. Mr. Anthony Astrab New Mass for Congregations) by Carroll T. Andrews, revised by Ron Krisman, © 1970, 2010; Psalm 110: You Rev. Mr. John Campbell Are a Forever, by Tonly Alonso, © 2012; Heart of a Shepherd by Rory Cooney, ©2005; A Community Mass Eucharistic Prayer acclamations by Richard Proulx, © 1971, 1977, 2010; and I Am the Bread of Life by Suzanne Rev. Mr. Joshua Hare Toolan, © 1966, 1993, are all published by GIA Publications, Inc., Chicago, IL. Festival by James J. Chep- ponis, © 2000, published by Morningstar Music/Birnamwood Publications, St. Louis, MO. O God, You Search Me by Bernadette Farrell, © 1992 and Oh Señor, Delante de Ti by Carmelo Erdoza in, © 1985, are published by OCP, Portland, OR. The text to O God, Beyond All Praising by Michael Perry, © 1987, Hope Publishing, Carol Special Acknowledgement: Stream, IL. All are reprinted with permission under One License A-702116. All rights reserved. The new being worn today by Parkes, the honored concelebrants, the deacons for the Mass, and the ordination candidates were purchased as part of the 50th Anniversary of the Diocese of St. Petersburg by the Litany of the Saints © 2010, International Committee on English in the Liturgy (ICEL). Used with permission. Knight of Columbus councils within the diocese. We thank the Knights for their generosity and service. 2 19 Hymn O God, Beyond All Praising Himno Tune: THAXTED LITURGY OF PRIESTLY ORDINATION

Most Reverend Gregory L. Parkes, J.C.L. Fifth Bishop of Saint Petersburg

Ordination Candidates Rev. Mr. Kyle Patrick Bell Rev. Mr. Louis Gonzague Turcotte Rev. Mr. Timothy Robert Williford

CATHEDRAL OF SAINT JUDE THE APOSTLE Saint Petersburg, Florida

May 19, 2018 11:00 a.m.

18 3 The Candidates for Ordination (2018) Comunión Oh Señor, Delante de Ti Kyle Patrick Bell was born in Tampa and was baptized as a baby and nurtured in the faith at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church in Tampa. Though he always believed in God, his relationship with took time to develop, and by the time he attended Florida State University, our Lord was starting to really work on his heart. It was at FSU that Kyle first felt a call to minis- try. Upon graduation he enrolled at Asbury Theological Seminary – a small Methodist seminary in Kentucky. However, through his studies at Asbury, Kyle began to fall in with the and the Roman . He enrolled in a local parish RCIA program and was received into full communion in the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil in 2007. Kyle left Asbury and went on to receive a Masters in Theology from the Franciscan University of Steubenville; but that original call to ministry he had felt at FSU still tugged at his heart. Eventually, Kyle entered the seminary for the Diocese of St Petersburg and on April 1, 2017 was ordained to the Transitional Diaconate. As a seminarian for the Diocese of St. Petersburg, Kyle has served in the following parishes: St. Raphael (St. Petersburg), Nativity (Brandon), and St. John Vianney (St. Pete Beach). Reverend Kyle Bell will begin his first priestly assignment as the Parochial Vicar at St. Ignatius of Antioch Parish in Tarpon Springs.

Louis (“Lou”) Gonzague Turcotte, was born on June 8, 1990, and grew up in Clearwater, Florida with his parents and two sisters. Raised Catholic, he is a parishioner of Light of Christ Church and attended St. Cecelia Interparochial School from kindergarten through 8th grade. He graduated from Clearwater High School in 2008 and studied at the University of Florida, where he became very involved with the Catholic Student Union and the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS). As his faith life continued to deepen, he felt God pulling him toward the priesthood, and entered seminary in 2011 after graduating with a degree in Marketing. Through his seven Refrain: I Am the Bread of Life years of formation, Lou has had amazing experiences in hospitals, prisons, foreign countries, and the amazing parishes of our diocese. With a heart full of gratitude for his life’s journey, and the people who have been a part of it, Lou is looking forward to his priesthood with great hope and joy. As a seminarian for the Diocese of St. Petersburg, Lou has served in the following parishes: Most Holy Redeemer (Tampa), St. Paul (St. Petersburg) and St. Ignatius of Antioch (Tarpon Springs). Reverend Lou Turcotte will begin his first priestly assignment as the Parochial Vicar at St. Timothy Parish in Lutz.

4 17 B A Community Mass, 2010 Aclamación Conmemorativa B The Candidates for Ordination (2018)

Timothy Robert Williford was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida. Tim is the oldest of three. He has a brother and a sister. While growing up, Tim attended elementary and middle school at St. Paul’s Catholic School in St. Petersburg. After middle school, he entered a special magnet program at Gibbs High School called Pinellas County Center for the Arts. Tim practiced and performed piano during his high school years. It was also during this time that he started working as a professional church musician in several parishes throughout the diocese. Tim worked as the Director of Music for Light of Christ parish in Clearwater and has been actively involved in the parish since 2003. Tim first thought about becoming a priest as a young child, but Great Amen A Community Mass, 2010 the thought went away for a while during high school. After high school, he began studying as a Gran Amén student at the University of South Florida and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management. The thought of priesthood reoccurred strongly during his college career. Upon graduation from college, Tim finally made the decision to enter the seminary. He was ordained as a transitional on April 1st, 2017. As a seminarian, Tim has served in the following parishes: St. Timothy (Lutz), St. Paul (Tampa), St. Cecelia (Clearwater) and Christ the King (Tampa). Rev- erend Tim Williford will begin his first priestly assignment as the Parochial Vicar at St. Stephen The Lord’s Prayer Traditional Chant Parish in Riverview. Padrenuestro

Sign of Signo de la Paz

Lamb of God A Community Mass, 2010 Cordero de Dios

16 5 Introductory Rites Liturgy of the Eucharist Ritos Iniciales Liturgia de la Eucaristía

Please silence all electronic devices. Preparation of the Altar & Gifts Ubi Caritas by Ola Gjeilo (b. 1978) Favor de mantener en silencio sus celulares/aparatos electrónicos. Preparación del Altar y de las Ofrendas The Diocesan

Text: Where charity and love are, God is there. Prelude Achieved is the Glorious Work from “The Creation” Christ’s love has gathered us into one. Preludio Franz Josef Haydn (1732-1809) Let us rejoice and be pleased in Him. The Diocesan Choir Let us fear, and let us love the living God. And may we love each other with a sincere heart. Procession of Clergy Go Up to the Altar of God Procesión del Clero Based on 43:4 & 116:13 Holy, Holy, Holy A Community Mass, 2010 Santo, Santo, Santo Please stand as the liturgical procession enters. Join in singing the refrain as directed.

6 15 of Peace (cont.) Greeting Beso de la Paz Saludo O God, You Search Me

Welcoming Remarks Palabras de Bienvenida

Rite for the Blessing & Sprinkling of Water Rito para la Bendición y Aspersión del Agua

As a reminder of our baptism, it is appropriate at an ordination to replace the customary penitential rite with the blessing and sprinkling of .

Sing the following refrain as directed.

Sprinkling Song Tune: surgit in haec dies

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14 7 Gloria A New Mass for Congregations, 2011 Anointing of the Hands Gloria Unción de las Manos

The bishop anoints the hands of the new priests with Chrism that had been consecrated at the Chrism Mass during 2018.

Presentation of the Gifts Presentación de las Ofrendas

A deacon assists the bishop in receiving the gifts of bread and wine from the people. The and that have been prepared for the celebration of Mass are then presented to the newly ordained priests by the bishop.

Kiss of Peace Beso de la Paz

The bishop exchanges the traditional sign of peace with the new priests. Then all the concelebrating priests who are present come forward and exchange the sign of Choir verse: peace with the newly ordained priests. During this ritual , the assembly is invited to join in singing the following: Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, , Son of the Father, Refrain: Heart of a Shepherd you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.

Opening Prayer

Oración Colecta Next page for second song  8 13 Litany of the Saints (cont.) Letanía de los Santos Liturgy of the Word Liturgia de la Palabra

First Reading Hebrews 5:1-10 Primera Lectura . . . . . Strengthen all of us and keep us in your holy service, Lord we ask you, hear our prayer. Christ was acclaimed by God as high priest, according to the order of Melchizedek.

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 110 Salmo Responsorial

Sing at the ’s direction:

Imposition of Hands All Sit / Sentados Imposición de las Manos

Following the ancient custom found in Scripture, the bishop places his hands up- on the head of the elect, praying in solemn silence for the gift of the Holy Spirit. Second Reading 1 Peter 4:7b-11 Then all of the concelebrating priests who are present lay hands upon the elect. Segunda Lectura During this ritual gesture, Veni Creator Spiritus will be sung by the Diocesan Translation: Choir. rothers and sisters: Prayer of Ordination B Be serious and sober-minded All Stand / De Pie so that you will be able to pray. Oración Consecratoria Above all, let your love for one another be intense,

The bishop extends his hands over the elect who are kneeling before him and because love covers a multitude of sins. prays that they may be worthy of the ministry upon which they will embark. Be hospitable to one another without complaining. As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace. Investiture with & All Sit / Sentados Whoever preaches, let it be with the words of God; Imposición de la Estola y la Casulla whoever serves, let be with the strength that God supplies, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, Assisted by members of the presbyterate, the newly ordained priests are vested to whom belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. with the stole and chasuble, the outer vestments worn by the priest during the celebration of the Eucharist. Reader: Palabra de Dios. All: Te alabamos, Señor.

12 9 Acclamation Festival Alleluia Examination of the Candidates Aclamación del Evangelio Examen de los Candidatos

Cantor first time, then All: By a series of questions, the bishop asks the elect to express their desire and will- ingness to be ordained a priest and to fulfill the responsibilities that come with ordination.

Promise of Obedience Promesa de Obediencia

Kneeling before the bishop, each of the elect places his hands between those of the bishop and promises him respect and obedience.

Litany of the Saints All Stand / De Pie Letanía de los Santos Gospel John 21:15-17 Evangelio The elect prostrate themselves as the intercession of the saints is invoked. The Lord said to Peter, “Feed my lambs, feed my sheep”

Rite of Ordination Rito de la Ordenación

Call & Presentation of the Candidates Llamado y Presentación de los Candidatos . . . . .

All holy men and women, Saints of God, pray for us. A deacon, on behalf of the community, summons the candidates by name. The director of vocations and the rector of the seminary present the candidates to the bishop and testify to their worthiness.

Election by the Bishop & Consent by the People Elección por parte del Obispo y Consentimiento del Pueblo

The bishop, on behalf of the entire Church, accepts the candidates and calls them to ordination as priests. The community responds with applause and then repeats the Festival Alleluia...... By the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, Lord, deliver us, we pray. Most Reverend Gregory L. Parkes Homilía Continue next page 

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