The Holy Eucharist with The Ordination and Consecration of Morris King Thompson, Jr.

As a Bishop in the Church of God and Eleventh Bishop of Louisiana

Saturday, May 8, 2010 10:00 AM

Christ Church Cathedral New Orleans, Louisiana The People of God and Their Bishop

In Christianity’s early centuries, bishops presided over urban churches, functioning as pastors to the Christians of their city and the surrounding countryside. Everyone came into the city on Sunday to participate in the urban liturgy as presided over by the local bishop. These bishops were also our chief theologians, reflecting on the faith in the context of their people’s lives and experiences. It was not until between the eleventh and thirteenth centuries that the parish priest became the usual person to preside over the Eucharistic assembly.

The Greek word episcopacy (επισϰοπή) provides the origin of the word “episcopal.” In Greek, the word is related to the idea of visitation, specifically a divine revelation. It came to mean “overseer.” In English, the word means “of or relating to bishops.” In our scriptures, “overseer” was used somewhat interchangeably with the word “elder” (πϱϵσβυτέϱουϛ, presbyteros, from which comes the word priest), for one who leads the fledgling Christian community and holds to sound doctrine despite the danger presented by false teachers (see I Timothy 3:1-7, II Timothy 1:6-10, Titus 1:5-9 and I Peter 5:1-11).

The images of a bishop in our Book of Common Prayer are derived from this history. As you will hear in this ordination liturgy, the bishop is understood to be our chief priest and presider of the diocese as well as its chief pastor. The bishop is to proclaim the resurrection, teach, guard the faith, and exercise leadership. In this ordination liturgy you will also hear phrases such as “be one with,” “join in,” “share,” “encourage and support,” and “share with.” These phrases, together with images of community, assembly, and Church, express the communal nature of the Episcopate. The Shepherd’s work is defined by his or her flock. The life and ministry of the Church is enacted by the whole Christian assembly, gathered around its bishop, living its collective life as the Body of Christ given for the world. It is little wonder, then, that Bishop Selwyn, elected Bishop of New Zealand in 1841, would say to his people, “neither will I act without you, nor can you act without me.”

Adapted from the Service Leaflet of the Ordination of Jeffrey Dean Lee, Bishop of Chicago. It is the tradition of the Episcopal Church to maintain silence in the worship area so that people may pray. Please help us preserve an atmosphere of quiet reverence before worship, remembering to turn pagers and cell phones off.

Opening Voluntary ~ Fantaisie in A Major César Franck

Anthem O Redeemer divine, our sole hope of salvation, Eternal Light of the earth and the sky, we kneel in adoration, O Savior, turn on us Thy loving eye! Send down on us the fire of Thy grace all-consuming, whose wondrous might dispersed the powers of hell, and rouse our slumbering souls with Thy radiance, that they may waken Thy mercy to tell! O Christ bestow Thy blessing on us, we implore Thee, who here are gathered on penitent knee. Accept the hymns we chant to Thine eternal glory and these Thy gifts we return unto Thee! Words: Cantique de Jean Racine - English text by Harold Heiberg Music: Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924)

Remain Seated. During the singing of the following hymn (sung as directed by choir and congregation), banners from parishes and organizations around the diocese are carried through the cathedral.

Hymn 1 People and Choir 2 People and Choir All people that on earth do dwell The Lord, ye know, is God indeed, Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice; Without our aid he did us make; Him serve with fear, his praise forth tell, We are his folk, he doth us feed, Come ye before him, and rejoice. And for his sheep he doth us take. 3. Choir only 4 Choir only O enter then his gates with praise, For why? the Lord our God is good: Approach with joy his courts unto; His mercy is for ever sure; Praise, laud, and bless his name always, His truth at all times firmly stood, For it is seemly so to do. And shall from age to age endure. 5 People and Choir To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God whom heaven and earth adore, From men and from the angel host Be praise and glory ever more. Amen.

Music: The Old Hundredth Psalm Tune, Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) Words: Paraphrase of Psalm 100 by W. Kethe in Daye’s Psalter

 The Procession

Please stand and sing Hymns



Opening Acclamation Presiding Bishop Alleluia. Christ is risen. People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.

The Presiding Bishop then says Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. The Presentation The bishops and people sit. Representatives of the diocese, both Priests and Lay Persons, standing before the Presiding Bishop, present the bishop-elect, saying Katharine, Bishop in the Church of God, the clergy and people of the Diocese of Louisiana, trusting in the guidance of the Holy Spirit, have chosen Morris King Thompson, Jr. to be a bishop and chief pastor. We therefore ask you to lay your hands upon him and in the power of the Holy Spirit to consecrate him a bishop in the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church.

The Presiding Bishop then directs that the testimonials of the election be read.

Certificate of Election - Secretary of the Diocese, Valerie Hendrickson

Canonical Testimonial - Chancellor of the Diocese, Cove Geary

Evidence of Ordination - Commission on Ministry Chair, The Reverend Drew Rollins

Consents of the Standing Committees - Standing Committee President, The Reverend Henry Hudson

Consents of the Bishops - The Right Reverend Don Johnson, Bishop of West Tennessee

When the reading of the testimonials is ended, the Presiding Bishop requires the following promise from the Bishop-elect

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, I, Morris King Thompson, Jr., chosen Bishop of the Church in Louisiana, solemnly declare that I do believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be the Word of God, and to contain all things necessary to salvation; and I do solemnly engage to conform to the doctrine, discipline, and worship of The Episcopal Church.

The Bishop-elect then signs the above Declaration in the sight of all present. The witnesses add their signatures.

All stand.

The Presiding Bishop then says the following and asks the response of the people Brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus, you have heard testimony given that Morris King Thompson, Jr. has been duly and lawfully elected to be a bishop of the Church of God to serve in the Diocese of Louisiana. You have been assured of his suitability and that the Church has approved him for this sacred responsibility. Nevertheless, if any of you know any reason why we should not proceed, let it now be made known. If no objections are made, the Presiding Bishop continues Is it your will that we ordain Morris a bishop? People That is our will. Presiding Bishop Will you uphold Morris as bishop? People We will.

 The Presiding Bishop invites all to prayer, saying The Scriptures tell us that our Savior Christ spent the whole night in prayer before he chose and sent forth his twelve apostles. Likewise, the apostles prayed before they appointed Matthias to be one of their number. Let us, therefore, follow their examples, and offer our prayers to Almighty God before we ordain Morris for the work to which we trust the Holy Spirit has called him.

All kneel. The Litany for Ordinations

For all members of your Church in their vocation and ministry, that they may serve you in a true and godly life, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. For Katharine, our Presiding Bishop, and for all bishops, priests, and deacons, that they may be filled with your love, may hunger for truth, and may thirst after righteousness, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. For Morris, chosen bishop in your Church, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. That he may faithfully fulfill the duties of this ministry, build up your Church, and glorify your Name, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. That yb the indwelling of the Holy Spirit he may be sustained and encouraged to persevere to the end, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. For his family, Rebecca, Virginia and Trey, that they may be adorned with all Christian virtues, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. For all who fear God and believe in you, Lord Christ, that our divisions may cease and that all may be one as you and the Father are one, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

 For the mission of the Church, that in faithful witness it may preach the Gospel to the ends of the earth, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. For those who do not yet believe, and for those who have lost their faith, that they may receive the light of the Gospel, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. For the peace of the world, that a spirit of respect and forbearance may grow among nations and peoples, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. For those in positions of public trust especially Barack our President and Bobby our Governor, that they may serve justice and promote the dignity and freedom of every person, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. For a blessing upon all human labor, and for the right use of the riches of creation, that the world may be freed from poverty, famine, and disaster, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. For the poor, the persecuted, the sick, and all who suffer; for refugees, prisoners, and all who are in danger; that they may be relieved and protected, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. For ourselves; for the forgiveness of our sins, and for the grace of the Holy Spirit to amend our lives, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. For all who have died in the communion of your Church, and those whose faith is known to you alone, that, with all the saints, they may have rest in that place where there is no pain or grief, but life eternal, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. Rejoicing in the fellowship of the ever-blessed Virgin Mary, blessed Julian of Norwich, and all the saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another

Presiding Bishop The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Presiding Bishop Let us pray. O God of unchangeable power and eternal light: Look favorably on your whole Church, that wonderful and sacred mystery; by the effectual working of your providence, carry out in tranquillity the plan of salvation; let the whole world see and know that things which were cast down are being raised up, and things which had grown old are being made new, and that all things are being brought to their perfection by him through whom all things were made, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. The Ministry of the Word The First Lesson ~ Isaiah 61:1-8 The spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me; he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to the prisoners; to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn; to provide for those who mourn in  Zion— to give them a garland instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the mantle of praise instead of a faint spirit. They will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, to display his glory. They shall build up the ancient ruins, they shall raise up the former devastations; they shall repair the ruined cities, the devastations of many generations. Strangers shall stand and feed your flocks, foreigners shall till your land and dress your vines; but you shall be called priests of the Lord, you shall be named ministers of our God; you shall enjoy the wealth of the nations, and in their riches you shall glory. Because their shame was double, and dishonor was proclaimed as their lot, therefore they shall possess a double portion; everlasting joy shall be theirs. For I the Lord love justice, I hate robbery and wrongdoing; I will faithfully give them their recompense, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them. Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Psalm 99 Dominus regnavit (Please join in singing the refrain.)

1 The LORD is King; let the people tremble; * he is enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth shake. 2 The LORD is great in Zion; * he is high above all peoples. 3 Let them confess his Name, which is great and awesome; * he is the Holy One. [Refrain] 4 “O mighty King, lover of justice, you have established equity; * you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.” 5 Proclaim the greatness of the LORD our God and fall down before his footstool; * he is the Holy One. [Refrain] 6 Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among those who call upon his Name, * they called upon the LORD, and he answered them. 7 He spoke to them out of the pillar of cloud; * they kept his testimonies and the decree that he gave them. [Refrain] 8 “O LORD our God, you answered them indeed; * you were a God who forgave them, yet punished them for their evil deeds.” 9 Proclaim the greatness of the LORD our God and worship him upon his holy hill; * for the LORD our God is the Holy One. [Refrain]

The Second Lesson ~ Hebrews 5:1-10 Every high priest chosen from among mortals is put in charge of things pertaining to God on their behalf, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He is able to deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is subject to weakness; and because of this he must offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does not presume to take this honor, but takes it only when called by God, just as Aaron was. So also Christ did not glorify himself in becoming a high

 priest, but was appointed by the one who said to him, “You are my Son, today I have begotten you”; as he says also in another place, “You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.” In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Although he was a Son, he learned obedience through what he suffered; and having been made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him, having been designated by God a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek. Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Please stand and sing after the cantor Alleluia & Verse

V. Go and make disciples of all nations; I am with you always, to the close of the age. [Alleluia]

The Gospel ~ John 20:19-23 Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “ Peace be with you.” After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “ Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “ Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon ~ The Right Reverend Stacy Sauls, Bishop of Lexington

Please stand and sing Hymn

10 The Examination

All now sit, except the bishop-elect, who stands facing the bishops. The Presiding Bishop addresses the bishop-elect

My brother, the people have chosen you and have affirmed their trust in you by acclaiming your election. A bishop in God’s holy Church is called to be one with the apostles in proclaiming Christ’s resurrection and interpreting the Gospel, and to testify to Christ’s sovereignty as Lord of lords and King of kings. You are called to guard the faith, unity, and discipline of the Church; to celebrate and to provide for the administration of the sacraments of the New Covenant; to ordain priests and deacons and to join in ordaining bishops; and to be in all things a faithful pastor and wholesome example for the entire flock of Christ. With your fellow bishops you will share in the leadership of the Church throughout the world. Your heritage is the faith of patriarchs, prophets, apostles, and martyrs, and those of every generation who have looked to God in hope. Your joy will be to follow him who came, not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many. Are you persuaded that God has called you to the office of bishop? Answer I am so persuaded.

The following questions are addressed to the bishop-elect by the Right Reverend Clay Matthews

Bishop Will you accept this call and fulfill this trust in obedience to Christ? Answer I will obey Christ, and will serve in his name. Bishop Will you be faithful in prayer, and in the study of Holy Scripture, that you may have the mind of Christ? Answer I will, for he is my help. Bishop Will you boldly proclaim and interpret the Gospel of Christ, enlightening the minds and stirring up the conscience of your people? Answer I will, in the power of the Spirit. Bishop As a chief priest and pastor, will you encourage and support all baptized people in their gifts and ministries, nourish them from the riches of God’s grace, pray for them without ceasing, and celebrate with them the sacraments of our redemption? Answer I will, in the name of Christ, the Shepherd and Bishop of our souls. Bishop Will you guard the faith, unity, and discipline of the Church of God? Answer I will, for the love of God.

11 Bishop Will you share with your fellow bishops in the government of the whole Church; will you sustain your fellow presbyters and take counsel with them; will you guide and strengthen the deacons and all others who minister in the Church? Answer I will, by the grace given me. Bishop Will you be merciful to all, show compassion to the poor and strangers, and defend those who have no helper? Answer I will, for the sake of Christ Jesus.

All stand. The Presiding Bishop then says Morris, through these promises you have committed yourself to God, to serve his Church in the office of bishop. We therefore call upon you, chosen to be a guardian of the Church’s faith, to lead us in confessing that faith.

Bishop-elect We believe in one God. Then all say together We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again 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. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

12 The Consecration of the Bishop

All continue to stand, except the bishop-elect, who kneels before the Presiding Bishop. The other bishops stand to the right and left of the Presiding Bishop.

Hymn

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13 A period of silent prayer follows, the people still standing.

The Presiding Bishop then begins this Prayer of Consecration God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Father of mercies and God of all comfort, dwelling on high but having regard for the lowly, knowing all things before they come to pass: We give you thanks that from the beginning you have gathered and prepared a people to be heirs of the covenant of Abraham, and have raised up prophets, kings, and priests, never leaving your temple untended. We praise you also that from the creation you have graciously accepted the ministry of those whom you have chosen.

The Presiding Bishop and other Bishops now lay their hands upon the head of the bishop-elect, and say together Therefore, Father, make Morris a bishop in your Church. Pour out upon him the power of your princely Spirit, whom you bestowed upon your beloved Son Jesus Christ, with whom he endowed the apostles, and by whom your Church is built up in every place, to the glory and unceasing praise of your Name.

The Presiding Bishop continues To you, O Father, all hearts are open; fill, we pray, the heart of this your servant whom you have chosen to be a bishop in your Church, with such love of you and of all the people, that he may feed and tend the flock of Christ, and exercise without reproach the high priesthood to which you have called him, serving before you day and night in the ministry of reconciliation, declaring pardon in your Name, offering the holy gifts, and wisely overseeing the life and work of the Church. In all things may he present before you the acceptable offering of a pure, and gentle, and holy life; through Jesus Christ your Son, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and power and glory in the Church, now and for ever.

The People in a loud voice respond Amen.

The new bishop is now vested according to the order of bishops.

After this other symbols of office may be given.

A Bible is presented with these words

Receive the Holy Scriptures. Feed the flock of Christ committed to your charge, guard and defend them in his truth, and be a faithful steward of his holy Word and Sacraments.

The Presiding Bishop presents to the people their new bishop. The Clergy and People offer their acclamation and applause.

14 The Peace The new Bishop says The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you. The Presiding Bishop and other Bishops greet the new bishop. The People greet one another. The new Bishop also greets other members of the clergy, family members, and the congregation.

The Liturgy of the Table

The offering today will go to The Bishop’s Fund. Anthem The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He hath anointed me to preach the Gospel to the poor: He hath sent me to heal the broken-hearted, to preach deliverance to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to preach the acceptable year of the Lord; to give unto them that mourn a garland for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He might be glorified. For as the earth bringeth forth her bud, and as the garden causeth the things that are sown in it to spring forth; So the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to spring forth before all the nations. The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He hath anointed me to preach the Gospel. Music: Edward Elgar (1857-1934) Words: Isaiah 61

15 Offertory Hymn

The Great Thanksgiving ~ Eucharistic Prayer B Prayer Book, Page 367

16 Sursum Corda

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Through the great shepherd of your flock, Jesus Christ our Lord; who after his resurrection sent forth his apostles to preach the Gospel and to teach all nations; and promised to be with them always, even to the end of the ages. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

Sanctus and Benedictus

We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life. On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

17 After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.” Therefore, according to his command, O Father, Celebrant and People We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;

The Celebrant continues And we offer this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine. We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with the ever-blessed Virgin Mary, blessed Julian, Philander Chase, Frances Gaudet and all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer Celebrant: And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Breaking of the Bread

18 The Fraction Anthem

The Invitation to and Distribution of Holy Communion Please proceed to a Communion station as directed by the ushers.

Hymn

19 Anthem Draw us in the Spirit’s tether; For when humbly, in thy name, Two or three are met together, Thou art in the midst of them: Alleluya! Alleluya! Touch we now thy garment’s hem. As the brethren used to gather in the name of Christ to sup, Then with thanks to God the Father break the bread and bless the cup, Alleluya! Alleluya! So knit Thou our friendship up. All our meals and all our living make as sacraments of thee, That by caring, helping, giving, we may true disciples be. Alleluya! Alleluya! We will serve thee faithfully. Words: Percy Dearmer (1867-1936) Music: Harold Friedell (1905-1958)

Hymn

20 Please join the Presiding Bishop in saying Post-Communion Prayer Prayer Book, Page 523 Almighty Father, we thank you for feeding us with the holy food of the Body and Blood of your Son, and for uniting us through him in the fellowship of your Holy Spirit. We thank you for raising up among us faithful servants for the ministry of your Word and Sacraments. We pray that Morris may be to us an effective example in word and action, in love and patience, and in holiness of life. Grant that we, with him, may serve you now, and always rejoice in your glory; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The Blessing The new Bishop blesses the people, first saying Our help is in the Name of the Lord; People The maker of heaven and earth. New Bishop Blessed be the name of the Lord; People From this time forth for evermore. New Bishop The blessing, mercy, and grace of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you, and remain with you for ever. Amen.

21 Hymn at the Retiring Procession

The Dismissal Deacon Alleluia, Alleluia. Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia.

Voluntary ~ Prelude & Fugue in B Major, Opus 7, No. 1...... Marcel Dupré

The flowers on the high altar are given to the glory of God in thanksgiving for the Consecration of Morris K. Thompson, Jr. as the Eleventh Bishop of Louisiana by the Diocesan Altar Guild.

A reception in Stuart Hall follows the service. Flowers for the reception are given to the glory of God by the Bishop’s Staff in New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

The Welcoming and Seating of Bishop Thompson will be on Ascension Day, Thursday, May 13, at 6 PM.

22 Copyrights

Psalm from A HymnTune Psalter, Revised Common Lectionary Edition Copyright © 2007 by Carl P. Daw, Jr. & Kevin R. Hackett. Church Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Alleluia From Gradual Psalms for the Revised Common Lectionary Edition by Bruce E. Ford. Church Publishing Incorporated. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Mass ~ Sanctus & Benedictus, Christ our Passover Richard Proulx (1937-2010) Reprinted under OneLicense.net #712212. All hymns are reprinted from The Hymnal 1982 unless otherwise noted. Hymn: Christ is made the sure foundation Words: Latin, ca. 7th cent.; tr. Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1861, after John Mason Neale (1818-1866), alt. Music: Westminster Abbey, Henry Purcell (1959-1695), adapt.; descant James Gillespie (b. 1929) Hymn: Alleluia! sing to Jesus! Words: William Chatterton Dix (1837-1898) Music: Hyfrydol, Rowland Hugh Prichard (1811-1887) Hymn: King of glory, King of peace Words: George Herbert (1593-1633) Music: General Seminary, David Charles Walker (b. 1938) Hymn: Come, Holy Ghost Words: Latin, 9th cent,; tr. John Cosin (1594-1672); para. of Veni Creator Spiritus. Music: Come Holy Ghost, John Henry Hopkins Jr. (1820-1891); adapt. and harm. David Hurd (b. 1950) Hymn: Now let us rise and hymn the grace Words: John L. Hooker (b. 1944) Music: Owen, John L. Hooker (b. 1944) Copyright © 1993 John L. Hooker Reprinted from Wonder, Love, and Praise. Hymn: I come with joy to meet my Lord Words: Brian A. Wren (b. 1936), alt., Copyright © 1971 by Hope Publishing Co. Music: Land of Rest, American folk melody; adapt. and harm. Annabel Morris Buchanan (1889-1983) Hymn: I am the bread of life Words: Suzanne Toolan (b. 1927); adapt. of John 6 Music: I am the Bread of Life, Suzanne Toolan (b. 1927); arr. Betty Pulkingham (b. 1928), Copyright © 1970, 1975, Celebration. Hymn: Lift high the cross Words: George William Kitchin (1827-1912); alt. Michael Robert New bolt (1874-1956) Music: Crucifer, Sydney Hugo Nicholson (1875-1947); descant Richard Proulx (1937-2010)

23 Chief Consecrator The Most Reverend Katharine Jefferts Schori Presiding Bishop and Primate

Presenters The Reverend Canon E. Mark Stevenson David Pitts Harriet Murrell Steve Specht

Co-Consecrating Bishops The Right Reverend Duncan M. Gray III,Bishop of Mississippi The Right Reverend Stacy Sauls,Bishop of Lexington The Right Reverend Michael Rinehart,ELCA Bishop of Texas and Gulf Coast

Examining Bishop The Right Reverend Clay Matthews,Office of Pastoral Development for The Episcopal Church

Retired Bishops of the Diocese of Louisiana The Right Reverend Charles E. Jenkins III,Tenth Bishop The Right Reverend James B. Brown,Ninth Bishop

Preacher The Right Reverend Stacy Sauls,Bishop of Lexington

Deacons The Reverend Deacon Michael Hackett The Reverend Deacon Priscilla Maumus

Lectors Stewart Cook, Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington Joe Wallace, Diocesan Seminarian

Litanist The Reverend Canon S. Chad Jones

Bearer of the Gospel Book Jane Ball

Thurifer Brad Copeland, St. Luke’s, Baton Rouge

Registrar The Reverend David Seger

Principal Master of Ceremonies Steven Smith

Assisting Masters of Ceremonies Alan Brackett Diane Piret

24 Acolytes

Christ Church Cathedral Sam Buckley IV, Crucifer Marcia Molloy, Torchbearer Verna Barnett, Torchbearer Austin Brackett, Crucifer

Baton Rouge, North Deanery Taylor Robertson, Crucifer Myriana Coverson, Torchbearer Brittany Mills, Torchbearer

Baton Rouge, South Deanery Sherrill Lane, Crucifer Norma Rutledge, Torchbearer Kathy Chittom, Torchbearer

Jefferson Deanery Kevin Owens, Crucifer Andrew Devall, Torchbearer Cindy Scalia, Torchbearer

New Orleans, Downtown Deanery Angel Roberto Vallejo, Crucifer Kenyote Burton, Torchbearer Eric Rayford, Torchbearer

New Orleans, Uptown Deanery Caroline M. Bland, Crucifer Katherine Turner, Torchbearer Grace Rivers, Torchbearer

Northshore Deanery Lucy Miller, Crucifer Gus Michel III, Torchbearer Judy Bruce, Torchbearer

Southwest Deanery Chelsea Rivero, Crucifer Alexander Gilbert, Torchbearer Thomas Hofer, Torchbearer

Chaplain to The Presiding Bishop The Reverend Deacon Joyce Jackson

Ushers Wyatt Blankingship Sam Buckley III Betty Foster Arthur Nead

25 Banner Bearers Bob Carrow, Christ Church Cathedral, New Orleans Robby Slicho, St. Paul’s, New Orleans Vaki Nikitopoulos, St. James’, Baton Rouge Russell Bourgoyne, St. Andrew’s, Clinton Dianne Gutherie, St. John’s, Thibodaux Jane L. Bowles, St. Mary’s, Franklin Luigi Mandile, St. Anna’s, New Orleans Fred Bruce, Christ Church, Covington Lily Warner, Mount Olivet, New Orleans James Chauvin, St. Matthew’s, Houma Caleb Kent, Church of the Nativity, Rosedale Lori Alexander, All Saints’, Ponchatoula Katherine Sharp, Grace Memorial, Hammond Trevor Bryan II, St. Luke’s, New Orleans Nancy Delahaye, Holy Communion, Plaquemine Samuel Rivera, Grace Episcopal Church/Iglesia Episcopal de la Gracia, New Orleans Colin Sharpe, St. Andrew’s, New Orleans Marina Wilson, Christ Church, Slidell Alan Wilson, St. Matthew’s, Bogalusa Tommy Thompson, St. Alban’s Chapel, Baton Rouge Ebuka Eweni, Chapel of the Holy Comforter, New Orleans Michael P. Massarini, St. Martin’s, Metairie Skip Smart, Trinity Church, Baton Rouge Jacob Picou, St. Francis’, Denham Springs Jennifer Schmidt, St. John’s Church, Kenner Martha Craft, St. Philip’s, New Orleans Shelby Noustens, St. Augustine’s, Metairie Christopher Saporito, St. Luke’s, Baton Rouge Dr. John Osborne, Trinity Church, Morgan City James Payne, St. Mark’s, Harvey Aine Muhumuza, Church of the Holy Spirit, Baton Rouge John Croxton, St. Michael’s, Mandeville James Tomkins, Church of the Beloved, Covington Keith Jones Jr., All Souls’, New Orleans Emily Anne Sharpe, St. Andrew’s School, New Orleans William White, St. James’ Day School, Baton Rouge Katherine Brown, St. Martin’s School, Metairie Elizabeth Schreiber, Trinity Episcopal School, New Orleans Emily Heine, Diocesan Youth Lyn Gladney, Advent House Brad Powers, Jericho Road Housing Initiative James Pfeiffer,The Diocese of Louisiana

Marshals Kathy Boyd, Alan Brackett, Les Bradfield, Jennifer Buckley Jan Carr, John Chatterton, Ted duCharm, Boyd Fink, Bill Forman Bryan Gilbert, Liz Glidewell, Henry Jackson, Mary Baldwin Kennedy Jay Miller, Earl Moreau, David O’Leary, Diane Piret, Steve Smith, Agatha Townsend

26 Organist Jarrett Follette, Christ Church Cathedral, New Orleans

Conductor Dr. Caroline Carson, Director of Music, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, New Orleans

Organist for the Opening Voluntary Jacob Benda, Director of Music, Grace Episcopal Church, St. Francisville

Choir Members from Christ Church Cathedral, New Orleans; Trinity Church, New Orleans; St. Paul’s, New Orleans St. Andrew’s, New Orleans; St. Augustine’s, Metairie; St. George’s, New Orleans St. Luke’s, New Orleans; St. Luke’s, Baton Rouge; St. Michael’s, Baton Rouge; St. Anna’s, New Orleans

Cantor Michael Cammarata, Christ Church Cathedral

Standing Committee The Reverend Henry Hudson, President The Very Reverend Ken Ritter Lauranel Bates Frances Webb Dennis Edmon The Reverend Karen Gay The Reverend Canon S. Chad Jones Jim Evans

Executive Board Fred Smith, The Reverend Townsend Waddill, Judy Weber The Reverend Fred Devall, Michael Willis, Margaret Lawhon Schott Les Bradfield, John Craft, The Very Reverend Susan Gaumer John Musser, The Reverend William Morris Ex Officio: The Reverend Henry Hudson,President of the Standing Committee Valerie Hendrickson, Secretary of the Diocese Lucius Butts, Treasurer of the Diocese Cove Geary, Chancellor of the Diocese Susan Talley, William Wilson, Marsha Wade & Mary Tharp,Vice-Chancellors Kay Betts, Head of School, Episcopal High School Lolly Martin, School Board Chair, Episcopal High School Jeffrey Beedy,Head of School, St. Martin’s School Alan Brackett, School Board Chair, St. Martin’s School

Officers of the Diocese The Reverend Henry Hudson,President of the Standing Committee Valerie Hendrickson, Secretary of the Diocese Lucius Butts, Treasurer of the Diocese

Board of Trustees Lucius Butts, Treasurer of the Diocese Robert Petit, John Wilson, Bob Rust, Ed Starns

27 Deans of the Diocese The Very Reverend J. Mark Holland,Baton Rouge, North The Very Reverend Ken Ritter,Baton Rouge, South The Very Reverend A. J. Heine,Jefferson The Very Reverend Jean Meade,New Orleans, Downtown The Very Reverend Susan Gaumer, New Orleans, Uptown The Very Reverend Paul Bailey,Northshore The Very Reverend Ed Robertson, Southwest The Very Reverend David duPlantier,Christ Church Cathedral

Episcopate Committee David Pitts, St. Luke’s, Baton Rouge, Chair The Reverend Hill Riddle,New Orleans, Vice-Chair Compensation Committee, Chair The Reverend eaD con Linda Armstrong, St. Alban’s, Baton Rouge The Very Reverend A. J. Heine, St. Augustine’s, Metairie Walkabout Arrangements Sub-Committee, Chair The Reverend Phoebe Roaf, Trinity Church, New Orleans The Reverend Canon E. Mark Stevenson,Baton Rouge Diocesan Profile Sub-Committee, Chair The Reverend Lonell Wright, All Souls’, New Orleans Marty Stroble, Mt. Olivet, New Orleans Marsha Wade, St. James’, Baton Rouge Moderators Sub-Committee, Chair Louise Bruce, Trinity Church, Baton Rouge Communications Sub-Committee, Chair John Musser, Trinity Church, New Orleans Nominating Process Sub-Committee, Chair The iR ght Reverend James B. Brown, New Orleans Background Verification Sub-Committee, Chair Holly Heine, Metairie & The Very Reverend Mark Holland, St. James’, Baton Rouge Tours for Candidates Sub-Committee

Transition Committee The Very Reverend David duPlantier, Christ Church Cathedral, Chair The Reverend Canon S. Chad Jones,St. Patrick’s, Zachary, Vice-Chair Logistics Planning Sub-Committee, Chair The Very everendR Paul Bailey, Grace Memorial, Hammond Liturgy Planning Sub-Committee, Chair The Reverend Stephen Craft, St. Philip’s, New Orleans The Reverend Francis Daunt, St. Mary’s, Franklin The Reverend Deacon Michael Hackett, St. Augustine’s, Metairie Liz Taurman, Christ Church, Covington Bonnie Siegrist, St. Matthew’s, Houma Harriet Murrell, Trinity Church, New Orleans Hospitality Planning Sub-Committee, Chair Sherrill Lane, Trinity Church, Baton Rouge Jim Evans, St. Mary’s, Franklin

28 Executive Board of Episcopal Church Women Noretta Stackel, President Barbara Owens, President-Elect Laurel McCartney, Vice-President Jane Rainey, Treasurer Fay Atkinson, Recording Secretary Rosemary Sullivan, United Thank Offering Coordinator Sharon Edmon, Immediate Past President Suzanne Beckley, Church Periodical Club Director

Diocesan Altar Guild Board Members Carolyn Douglas, Directress Ruth Martinusen, Secretary Charlotte Fanz, SECC Coordinator JoAnn Ziller, Treasurer

Episcopal Gifts & Symbols Episcopal Ring: Given by Bishop Thompson’s Family Pectoral Cross: Given by the Congregation of Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington, Kentucky Crozier: Given by the Clergy of the Diocese of Louisiana Rabat: Given by Bishop Charles and Louise Jenkins Rochet: Given by the Diocese of Mississippi Tippet: Given by Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington, Kentucky Black chimere + wristbands: Given by the Diocese of Mississippi Red chimere + wristbands: Given by Trinity Church, Baton Rouge Simple mitre: Given by James & Cynthia Ware, Bill & Dana Davis, Bob & Becky Horine Red Vestment set: Given by Congregation of Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington, Kentucky Compostela stole: Given by Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington, Kentucky Ivy stole: Given by ECW of Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington, Kentucky BCP/Hymnal: Given by Daughters of the King, Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington, Kentucky White Vestment set: Given by St. James’ Church, Baton Rouge Zucchetto (Bishop’s Skull Cap): Given by the Community of Deacons, Diocese of Louisiana Other gifts given by: The Very Reverend David duPlantier Grace Church, St. Francisville, Louisiana

Reception: Olive Forman Bulletin preparation: Laurie Bailey and Jarrett Follette Cathedral Staff support: Carol Butcher, Suzette Follette, Avery Montgomery, Charles Franklin, Joyce Dunbar Remote broadcast: Eric Murrell

Music for the Reception provided as a gift from Cathedral Concerts The Muscrat Ramblers James Westfall, Vibes Rex Gregory, Reeds Matt Johnson, Guitar Robert Snow, Bass

29 CONSECRATION PROCESSION

I. Crucifer Torchbearers (Christ Church Cathedral) Master of Ceremonies Cathedral Banner Banners of Parishes, Missions, Schools, and other Diocesan Organizations

II. Thurifer Crucifer Torchbearers (Baton Rouge, North Deanery) Master of Ceremonies Assistant Clergy from other denominations Members of Episcopal Religious Communities Clergy from other Episcopal Dioceses Seminary representatives

III. Crucifer Torchbearers (Baton Rouge, South Deanery) Diocese of Louisiana Banner The Clergy of the Diocese of Louisiana Crucifer Torchbearers (Jefferson Deanery) The Diocesan Deans The Canons of the Cathedral The Dean of the Cathedral

IV. Crucifer Torchbearers (New Orleans, Downtown Deanery) The Bishops of the Episcopal Church

30 V. Crucifer Torchbearers (New Orleans, Uptown Deanery) Registrar The Examiner Secretary of the Diocese The Chancellor of the Diocese The Chair of the Commission on Ministry The President of the Standing Committee Consents of Bishops The Litanist The Old Testament Reader The Epistle Reader Crucifer Torchbearers (Northshore Deanery) The Lay Presenters The Clergy Presenter The Bishop-Elect

VI. Crucifer Torchbearers (Southwest Deanery) Master of Ceremonies Assistant Bearer of the Gospel Book The Deacons Preacher Crucifer Co-Consecrating Bishops Retired Bishops of Louisiana Chaplain to the Presiding Bishop Presiding Bishop

31 The Succession of Bishops in the Diocese of Louisiana

The Right Reverend Leonidas Polk 1841-1864

The Right Reverend Joseph P. B. Wilmer 1866-1878

The Right Reverend John N. Galleher 1880-1891

The Right Reverend Davis Sessums 1891-1929 (Coadjutor 1891)

The Right Reverend James C. Morris 1930-1939

The Right Reverend John L. Jackson 1940-1948

The Right Reverend Girault M. Jones 1949-1969

The Right Reverend Iveson B. Noland 1969-1975 (Suffragan 1952-61; Coadjutor 1961-69)

The Right Reverend James B. Brown 1976-1998

The Right Reverend Charles E. Jenkins III 1998-2010 (Coadjutor January-March 1998)

The Right Reverend Morris K. Thompson, Jr. 2010-