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The Reverend Alan Mcintosh Gates 16Th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts A BISHOP FOR GOD’S PEOPLE Ordination and Consecration of The Reverend Alan McIntosh Gates 16th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts September 13, 2014 The Liturgy for the Ordination and Consecration of The Reverend Alan McIntosh Gates as a Bishop in the Church of God for the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts Agganis Arena Boston University Saturday, September 13, 2014 The Diocese of Massachusetts expresses its gratitude to the Right Reverend Stephen T. Lane, Bishop of Maine, who in his capacity as President of Province I of The Episcopal Church stands in today for the Presiding Bishop. Presiding Bishop Jefferts Schori is prevented from attending due to a family memorial. As we prepare for God’s presence in worship, take a moment to silence your cell phone and other devices that may interrupt the community. Offer a prayer for all who gather here, that God may bless our efforts today and strengthen our ministries in the future. Please refrain from flash photography and any audio or video recordings during the service. In case of a medical concern or any other emergency, please contact an usher. The Ordination of a Bishop The Entrance At 10:30 a.m., the initial processions, led by Marshals, begin to enter the arena. The People remain seated. Order of Processions First Procession Marshal Transitional Deacons of the Diocese Priests of the Diocese Visiting Clergy Members of Religious Orders Marshal Ecumenical and Interfaith Representatives Representatives of the Episcopal Divinity School Other Seminary Representatives Civic and Government Representatives Second Procession Marshal Members of Diocesan Staff The Council of Deans The Commission on Ministry Officers of the Diocese Marshal Postulants and Candidates for Holy Orders The Diocesan Youth Council The Cathedral Chapter The Discernment Committee The Transition Committee The Diocesan Council The Standing Committee Music During the Processions “Happy” Pharrell Williams, arr. Kalea Polmann (2014) The St. Mary’s Steel Pan Ensemble of St. Mary’s Church, Dorchester Kalea Polmann and Shaquan Gabriel, Directors 1 Hymn: Remain seated. The Hymnal 1982, #488 “Be thou my vision” Slane Anthem: “Draw Us In the Spirit’s Tether” Harold Friedell (1905-1958) The Massed Choir Draw us in the Spirit’s tether; As the brethren used to gather for when humbly, in thy name, in the name of Christ to sup, two or three are met together, then with thanks to God the Father thou art in the midst of them; break the bread and bless the cup, Alleluya! Touch we now thy garment’s hem. 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! We will serve thee faithfully. —Percy Dearmer (1867-1936) “Renewed Spirit” Michael Mazzatenta The Handbell Choir of All Saints’ Church, Chelmsford, Debbie Psilopoulos, Director 2 Hymn: Remain seated. “Come down, O Love Divine” Down Ampney Anthem: “Come, Renew Us” Eleanor Daley (b. 1955) The combined Adult and Evensong Choirs of Christ Church, Cambridge Stuart Forster, Director Come, Lord, come to us, In our fearfulness, come as hope, Enter our darkness with your light. In our darkness, come as light, Fill our emptiness with your presence, In our frailty, come as strength, Come, refresh, restore, renew us. In our loneliness, come as love. In our sadness, come as joy, Come, refresh, restore, renew us. In our troubles, come as peace, —David Adam 3 Anthem: “Thou Wilt Keep Him in Perfect Peace” Samuel Sebastian Wesley (1810-1876) The Choir of Men and Boys of All Saints’ Church, Ashmont, Andrew Sheranian, Director; and the Choir of Trinity Church, Boston, Richard Webster, Director. Conducted by Mr. Webster. Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee. The darkness is no darkness with Thee, but the night is as clear as the day. The darkness and the light to Thee are both alike. God is light and with Him is no darkness at all. Oh let my soul live and it shall praise Thee. For Thine is the Kingdom, the power and the glory, for evermore. —Isaiah 26:3, Psalm 139:11, I John 1:5, Psalm 119:175, The Lord’s Prayer Hymn: Remain seated. “Amazing grace! how sweet the sound” New Britain 4 As the principal liturgical procession enters the arena, the People stand as able. Third Procession Verger Torch Cross Torch Gospel Bearer The Deacon of the Gospel Marshal Bishops from other Provinces of the Anglican Communion Bishops Marshal The Litanists The Readers of Testimonials The Registrar and Deputy Registrar of The Episcopal Church The Lectors The Preacher Marshal Banner—St. Stephen’s Memorial Church, Lynn, Massachusetts Banner—Church of the Holy Spirit, Lake Forest, Illinois Banner—Trinity Episcopal Church, Ware, Massachusetts Presenters of the Bishop-elect The Family of the Bishop-elect Chaplain to the Bishop-elect The Bishop-elect Banner—Church of St. John the Evangelist, Hingham, Massachusetts Banner—St. Paul’s Church, Cleveland Heights, Ohio Verger Torch Cross Torch Marshal Attending Presbyters Deacons The Retired Bishops Suffragan of Massachusetts Marshal Masters of Ceremonies The Deacons of the Table The Co-consecrating Bishops Chaplain to the Bishop Suffragan of Massachusetts The Bishop Suffragan of Massachusetts Chaplain to the Bishop of Massachusetts The Bishop of Massachusetts Chaplain to the Chief Consecrator The Chief Consecrator 5 Anthem: “I Was Glad” Charles Hubert Hastings Parry (1848-1918), arr. John Rutter The Massed Choir I was glad when they said unto me, O pray for the peace of Jerusalem, we will go into the house of the Lord. they shall prosper that love thee. Our feet shall stand in thy gates, O Jerusalem. Peace be within thy walls, Jerusalem is builded as a city and plenteousness within thy palaces. that is at unity in itself. —Psalm 122:1-3, 6-7 Hymn: Wonder, Love and Praise, #780 “Lord, you give the great commission” Abbott’s Leigh 6 At the conclusion of the hymn, with the People standing as able, the Chief Consecrator says Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. The Chief Consecrator 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. 7 The Presentation The Bishops and People sit. Representatives of the diocese, both Priests and Lay Persons, standing before the Chief Consecrator, present the Bishop-elect, saying Stephen, Bishop in the Church of God, the clergy and people of the Diocese of Massachusetts, trusting in the guidance of the Holy Spirit, have chosen Alan McIntosh Gates 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 Chief Consecrator then directs that testimonials of the election be read. Evidence of Election: The Secretary of the Diocese Canonical Testimonial: The Chancellor of the Diocese Evidence of Ordination: The Vice President of the House of Deputies Consents of the Standing Committees: The President of the Standing Committee Consents of the Bishops: The Bishop of Western Massachusetts When the reading of the testimonials is ended, the Chief Consecrator requires the following promise from the Bishop-elect In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, I, Alan McIntosh Gates, chosen Bishop of the Church in the Diocese of Massachusetts, 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, presented by the Registrar of The Episcopal Church, in the sight of all present. The witnesses add their signatures. All stand as able. The Chief Consecrator then says the following words and asks the response of the people Brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus, you have heard testimony given that Alan McIntosh Gates has been duly and lawfully elected to be a bishop of the Church of God to serve in the Diocese of Massachusetts. 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 objection is made, the Chief Consecrator continues Is it your will that we ordain Alan a bishop? The People respond That is our will. Chief Consecrator Will you uphold Alan as bishop? The People respond We will. 8 The Chief Consecrator then says 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 Alan for the work to which we trust the Holy Spirit has called him. All remain standing as the Persons appointed lead the Litany for Ordinations. 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. 9 For Katharine, our Presiding Bishop; for Tom and Gayle, our Bishops; for Barbara and Bud, retired Bishops of this Diocese; and for all bishops, priests, and deacons, that they may faithfully minister your Word and Sacraments, we pray to you, O Lord.
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