Mass Program

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by the

Most Rev. Allen H. Vigneron, Ph.D.
Bishop of the Diocese of Oakland

Prelude Br. James Moore, Organist

Processional Hymn: Today’s Missal Music Issue (TM) 723
All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name

Blessing and Sprinkling of Holy Water: Springs of Water

Gloria (separate handout) A Community Mass

Opening Prayer

First Reading Jeremiah 1:4-9
To whomever I send you, you shall go. Dr. John Le

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 96: 1-2a, 2b-3, 10
R/. Go out to the world and teach all nations, Alleluia!

Second Reading 1 Peter 4:7b-11
Beloved be good stewards of God’s varied grace. Ms. Anna May Regan, OPL

Gospel Acclamation Matthew 28: 19a, 20b
Go and teach all nations, says the Lord;
I am with you always, until the end of the world.

Gospel John 12:24-26
Whoever serves me must follow me. Dcn. Andrew Younan

Calling and Presentation of the Candidates Fr. Roberto Corral
After the candidates present themselves, a representative of all those concerned with the candidates’ formation testifies to their readiness for ordination.

Election and Consent
After receiving the representative’s testimony, Bishop Vigneron elects the candidates for ordination to the presbyterate.

Bishop We rely on the help of the Lord God and our Savior Jesus Christ, and we choose these men, our brothers, for priesthood in the presbyteral order.

All Thanks be to God.

Homily: Bishop Allen Vigneron

Examination of the Candidate
The bishop questions the candidates about their willingness to accept the responsibilities of the office of the presbyterate.

Promise of Obedience
Kneeling before the bishop, the candidates promise respect and obedience to their local ordinary.

Invitation to Prayer (please stand)
The bishop invites all to pray for the gifts of heaven on these servants.

Litany of the Saints TM 715
Acknowledging their dependence upon God, the candidates lay prostrate as an expression of their surrender to the will of God.

Laying on of Hands and Prayer of Consecration (please be seated)
Together the imposition of hands and the prayer of consecration are the heart of the Ordination Rite. The bishop asks the Lord to send forth the Holy Spirit upon the candidates.

Investiture with Stole and Chasuble
The newly ordained priests are vested in the proper vestments for their ministry.
Fr. Francis vested by Mrs. Tawny Wattles (sister), and Fr. Martin Walsh, OP;
Fr. John vested by Mrs. Amelia Evans (mother), and Fr. Janko Zagar, OP.

Anointing of Hands
The palms of each new priest are anointed with chrism oil.

Bishop The Father anointed our Lord Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. May Jesus preserve you to sanctify the Christian people and to offer sacrifice to God.

Offertory, Trans. Praise the Lord all nations. Laudate Dominum

Gift Bearers Geoff, Tawny, Dylan and Heather Wattles

Presentation of the Gifts

The bishop presents the gifts to the newly ordained.

Bishop Accept from the holy people of God the gifts to be offered to him. Know what you are doing, and imitate the mystery you celebrate: model your life on the mystery of the Lord’s cross.

Sanctus A Community Mass

Memorial Acclamation A Community Mass

Amen A Community Mass

Agnus Dei A Community Mass

Communion Hymn: I Received the Living God

Meditation: Non Nobis Domine Schola
Trans.: Not for us Lord, but for the glory of your Name.

Blessing and Dismissal

Recessional Hymn: God, We Praise You

Postlude Br. James Moore, Organist

We sincerely thank all those who have supported us and who pray for the friars. We especially thank our families, the friars, and our friends for their love, support, and share in our vocations. We thank the laity for their prayers and integral part in forming us through our ministerial experiences within the life of the Church. We thank the Knights of Columbus and our many benefactors for helping to support our vocations, and making possible a Dominican presence in the Western United States. Most importantly we thank almighty God for the opportunity to serve Him and the People of God, for the blessings received, and for His divine assistance in our pursuit of holiness.

First Blessings

The newly ordained will offer first blessings during the reception at St. Albert Priory.

Reception

Everyone is invited to a light luncheon at

St. Albert Priory, 6172 Chabot Road, Oakland, CA 94618