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Roman Catholic Diocese of Lubbock

PO Box 98700, Lubbock, TX 79499

4620 4th Street, Lubbock, TX 79416

(806) 792-3943

www.catholiclubbock.org

DIACONAL ORDINATION

May 16, 2020

St. Joseph catholic

church, Lubbock

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Seth Ryan Lorenz will first minister as deacon of the Mass on May 17, 2020 at

Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 9821 Frankford Ave. Lubbock, TX.

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Diocesan Prayer for Vocations

Lord Jesus, we ask your blessing on those preparing for

priesthood in the Diocese of Lubbock.

We pray that they will grow in faith, hope and love.

May their hearts overflow with your compassion,

understanding and generosity and may their desire to

follow you inspire others to the answer the call to

ministry.

Give them perseverance and be their constant

companion as they prepare to serve you and your

people with faithfulness.

Jesus, meek and humble of heart, fill the hearts of our

seminarians with the fire of your love.

Make them holy as you are holy.

Amen.

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Rite of Ordination to the Diaconate

Principal Celebrant Most Rev. Robert M. Coerver Bishop of Lubbock Concelebrating Clergy Rev. Rene Perez Deacon of the Mass Deacon Wesley Beal Vesting Clergy Deacon Wesley Beal Deacon Jeremy Trull Candidate for Ordination to the Diaconate Seth Ryan Lorenz Altar Server Dylan Crawley Lector Deacon Wesley Beal Master of Ceremonies B. Marty Martin, Chancellor Diocese of Lubbock Music Minister Deacon Jeremy Trull

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Introit for the day

Entrance Hymn Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr. God, Who at the Font Once Named us

1. God, who at the font once named us Sons and daughters, born of grace, bathed us in baptismal waters, bound our lives in love’s embrace: Make us one in Christ’s vast family drawn from every land and race.

2. God, who in the water washed us, cleansing us from sin’s deep stain, raised us up, a new creation, freed, forgiven, whole again: Fill us with your gracious Spirit; Let Christ’s life within us reign!

3. God, with Christ’s own cross you marked us, made us yours eternally. By that sign you chose and claimed us for Christ’s work of ministry. When he calls us, where he leads us, help us follow faithfully.

4. God, whose flaming, whirlwind Spirit touched your people while they prayed, kindle faith and love among us; Make our witness unafraid, serving all with Christ’s compassion, seeking justice, long delayed.

5. Father, Son and Holy Spirit, hear the grateful hymns we raise! You have blessed, upheld and led us from the font through all our days. Yours the honor, yours the glory, Triune God, to you be praise!

Introductory Rites Penitential Rite

Cantor: Kyrie, eleison All: Kyrie, eleison Cantor: Christe, eleison All: Christe, eleison Cantor: Kyrie, eleison All: Kyrie, eleison Gloria Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, only begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, 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. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

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Special thanks to….. my family for all their prayers, support and

encouragement. the priests and deacons who have guided me over

the years. the Diocese of Lubbock Office for Vocations &

Seminarian Education. my hometown and parish of Westphalia, TX. the Serra Ministry of Lubbock. all the supportive Knights of Columbus Councils. all the Catholic Faithful who have prayed for me

and for more vocations in the Diocese of Lubbock.

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Meditation after Communion Salve Regina– Chanted Salve, Regina, mater misericordiae: Vita, dulcedo, et spes nostra, salve. Ad te clamamus, exsules, filii Hevae. Ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentes In hac lacrimarum valle. Eia ergo, Advocata nostra, Illos tuos misericordes oculos Ad nos converte. Et Jesum, benedictum fructum ventris tui, nobis, post hoc exsilium ostende. O clemens! O pia! O dulcis Virgo Maria!

Final Prayer and Blessing The bishop blesses the Assembly and the Assembly receives the blessing by making the Sign of the Cross. All: Amen. Recessional Hymn

Alabaré Manuel José Alonso y José Pagán Alabaré (alabaré) alabaré (alabaré) alabaré a mi Señor (2)

Juan vio el numero de los redimidos y todos alababan al Señor. Unos oraban, otros cantaban y todos alababan al Señor

Alabaré (alabaré) alabaré (alabaré) alabaré a mi Señor (2)

Todos unidos, alegres cantamos gloria y alabanzas al Señor. Gloria al Padre, Gloria al Hijo y Gloria al Espíritu de amor.

Alabaré (alabaré) alabaré (alabaré) alabaré a mi Señor (2)

Somos tus hijos Dios padre eterno, Tú nos has creado por amor. Te adoramos, te bendecimos y todos cantamos en tu honor

Alabaré (alabaré) alabaré (alabaré) alabaré a mi Señor (2)

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Liturgy of the Word

First Reading Numbers 3:5-9

A reading from the Book of Numbers

The Lord said to Moses: “Summon the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest, as his assistants. They shall discharge his obligations and those of the whole community before the meeting tent by serving at the Dwelling. They shall have custody of all the furnishings of the meeting tent and discharge the duties of the children of Israel in the service of the Dwelling. You shall give the Levites to Aaron and his sons; they have been set aside among the children of Israel as dedicated to me.”

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Responsorial Psalm 84:3-4,5,11

R. Blessed are they who dwell in your house, O Lord.

Second Reading 2Cor 5:14-20

A reading from the second Letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians

Brothers and sisters: The love of Christ impels us, once we have come to the conviction that one died for all; therefore, all have died. He indeed died for all, so that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. Consequently, from now on we regard no one according to the flesh; even if we once knew Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know him so no longer. So whoever is in Christ is a new creation: the old things have passed away; behold, new things have come. And all this is from God, who has reconciled us to himself through Christ and given us the ministry of reconciliation, namely, God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting their trespasses against them and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. So we are ambassadors for Christ, as if God were appealing through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

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Gospel Acclamation

Gospel John 12:24-26

A reading from the holy Gospel according to John

Jesus answered Andrew and Philip, saying: “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remained just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit, whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will preserve it for eternal life. whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there also will my servant be. The Father will honor whoever serves me.

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

All sit

Rite of Ordination The Rite of Ordination begins after the proclamation of the Gospel. The rite contains these elements: the candidate is “elected” by the Church; the bishop then preaches the homily; those who have been elected for ordination to the diaconate make solemn promises to serve the Church; the community prays for the candidate using the Litany of the Saints; the candidate is then ordained through the laying on of hands and the prayer of ordination; the newly ordained is vested with stole and dalmatic; the ordained deacon is presented with the Book of the Gospels; the newly ordained shares a sign of peace with the bishop and with members of the Order of Deacons.

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Communion Hymn Communio for the Day Humbly We Adore Thee Humbly we adore thee, Christ, Redeemer, King; Thou art Lord of heaven, thou to whom we sing. God, the Mighty, thou has come, bearing gifts of grace; Son of Adam still thou art: Savior to our race. Jesus, Lord, we thank thee for this wondrous bread; In our land thou dwellest, by thee we are fed. We who share this mystery in thee are made one; Ev’ry act we offer thee in thy name is done. Thou who died to save us livest as our light; Though our eyes are blinded, yet our faith gives sight. Christ, do thou be merciful, Lamb for sinners slain, We in grief confess our guilt; cleanse our souls of stain. Christ, our God and brother, hear our humble plea; By this holy banquet keep us joined to thee. Make us one in loving thee, one in mind and heart, Till in heaven we are thine, never more to part. Hail, thou Word Incarnate, born from Mary’s womb; Hail, thou Strength immortal, risen from the tomb. Share with us thy victory, Savior ever blest: Live more fully in our hearts; be our constant quest. Faith alone reveals here bread of Paradise; Faith alone may witness Jesus’ sacrifice. Therefore, Lord, as once of old Thomas gained his sight, Now increase our feeble faith; shed thy healing light. Christ, at his last supper, breaking bread, decreed: “This, my Body, take and eat;” heav’nly food indeed! Then he blessed the cup of wine; “Take ye this,” he said: “Drink the chalice of my Blood, soon for sinners shed.” Now with glad thanksgiving, praise Christ glorified; He in us is present; we in him abide. Members of his body, we in him are one; Hail this sacred union, heav’n on earth begun!

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Memorial Acclamation

Amen

The Lord’s Prayer Chanted

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.

Lamb of God

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Calling and Presentation of the Candidate The candidate is called by the deacon. He is presented to the Bishop by the Director of Seminarian Education. Election by the Bishop and Consent of the People Bishop: Relying on the help of the Lord God and our Savior Jesus Christ, we choose our brother, for the Order of the Diaconate. All present say: Thanks be to God. Homily The bishop addresses the people and the elect. Promises of the Elect After the homily, the Bishop questions the candidate standing before him. All stand. Litany of Supplication All stand while the candidate prostrates himself. Bishop stands and faces the people.

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Litany of the Saints Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Holy Mary, Mother of God pray for us (Many additional saints are invoked) pray for us All holy men and women pray for us Lord, be merciful Lord, deliver us, we pray (6 additional petitions follow) Be merciful to us sinners Lord, we ask you, hear our prayer (9 additional petitions to follow) Christ, hear us Christ, hear us Christ, graciously hear us Christ, graciously hear us After the singing of the Litany, the Bishop standing with hands extended and prays. All: Amen. Laying on of Hands & Prayer of Ordination With the elect kneeling before him, the Bishop says the Prayer of Ordination. All: Amen. All sit. Vesting of the Newly Ordained After the Prayer of Ordination, all sit. The newly ordained deacon stands. The deacons or priests put a diaconal stole and a dalmatic on the ordained. Handing On of the Book of the Gospels Vested as deacon, the newly ordained goes to the Bishop and kneels before him. The Bishop places the Book of the Gospels in the hands of the newly ordained deacon. Sign of Peace The Bishop gives the newly ordained the a fraternal sign of welcome into the order of ordained ministry and all deacons present do likewise.

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Liturgy of the Eucharist Presentation of the Gifts

Hymn Come, Holy Ghost

Come, Holy Ghost, Creator blest, and in our hearts take up thy rest; come with thy grace and heav’nly aid to fill the hearts which thou hast made, to fill the hearts which thou hast made.

O Comforter, to thee we cry, thou heav’nly gift of God most high, Thou fount of life, and fire of love, and sweet anointing from above and sweet anointing from above.

O Holy Ghost, through thee alone know we the Father and the Son; be this our firm unchanging creed, that thou dost from them both proceed, that thou dost from them both proceed.

Praise we the Lord, Father and Son, and Holy Spirit with them one; and may the Son on us bestow all gifts that from the Spirit flow, all gifts from the Spirit flow.

Holy, Holy, Holy