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Mass of Dedication Sunday, the twenty-fifth of March, two thousand and twelve
Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church
Woodinville, Washington
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OUR PATRONESS, BLESSED TERESA OF CALCUTTA
With the witness of her life, Mother Teresa reminds everyone that the evangelizing mission of the Church passes through char-
ity, nourished by prayer and listening to God's word. Emblematic of this missionary style is the image that shows the new Blessed clasping a child's hand in one hand while moving her Rosary beads with the other.
Contemplation and action, evangelization and human promotion: Mother Teresa proclaimed the Gospel living her life as a total gift to the poor but, at the same time, steeped in prayer.
Whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant" (Mk 10: 43). With particular emotion we remember today Mother Teresa, a great servant of the poor, of the Church and of the whole world. Her life is a testimony to the dignity and the privilege
of humble service. She had chosen to be not just the least but to be the servant of the least. As a real mother to the poor, she
bent down to those suffering various forms of poverty. Her greatness lies in her ability to give without counting the cost, to give "until it hurts". Her life was a radical living and a bold proclamation of the Gospel.
The cry of Jesus on the Cross, "I thirst" (Jn 19: 28), expressing the depth of God's longing for man, penetrated Mother Teresa's soul and found fertile soil in her heart. Satiating Jesus' thirst for love and for souls in union with Mary, the Mother of Jesus, had
become the sole aim of Mother Teresa's existence and the inner force that drew her out of herself and made her "run in haste" across the globe to labour for the salvation and the sanctification of the poorest of the poor.
"As you did to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me" (Mt 25: 40). This Gospel passage, so crucial in under-standing Mother Teresa's service to the poor, was the basis of her faith-filled conviction that in touching the broken bodies of the
poor she was touching the body of Christ. It was to Jesus himself, hidden under the distressing disguise of the poorest of the poor, that her service was directed. Mother Teresa highlights the deepest meaning of service - an act of love done to the hungry,
thirsty, strangers, naked, sick, prisoners (cf. Mt 25: 34-36) is done to Jesus himself.
Recognizing him, she ministered to him with wholehearted devotion, expressing the delicacy of her spousal love. Thus, in total
gift of herself to God and neighbour, Mother Teresa found her greatest fulfilment and lived the noblest qualities of her feminin-ity. She wanted to be a sign of "God's love, God's presence and God's compassion", and so remind all of the value and dignity of
each of God's children, "created to love and be loved". Thus was Mother Teresa "bringing souls to God and God to souls" and satiating Christ's thirst, especially for those most in need, those whose vision of God had been dimmed by suffering and pain.
"The Son of man also came... to give his life as a ransom for many" (Mk 10: 45). Mother Teresa shared in the Passion of the cru-cified Christ in a special way during long years of "inner darkness". For her that was a test, at times an agonizing one, which she
accepted as a rare "gift and privilege".
In the darkest hours she clung even more tenaciously to prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. This harsh spiritual trial led her to identify herself more and more closely with those whom she served each day, feeling their pain and, at times, even their rejec-
tion. She was fond of repeating that the greatest poverty is to be unwanted, to have no one to take care of you.
“Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you". How often, like the Psalmist, did Mother Teresa call on her Lord in
times of inner desolation: "In you, in you I hope, my God!".
Let us praise the Lord for this diminutive woman in love with God, a humble Gospel messenger and a tireless benefactor of hu-
manity. In her we honour one of the most important figures of our time. Let us welcome her message and follow her example.
Virgin Mary, Queen of all the Saints, help us to be gentle and humble of heart like this fearless messenger of Love. Help us to
serve every person we meet with joy and a smile. Help us to be missionaries of Christ, our peace and our hope. Amen!
From a Homily of Blessed Pope John Paul II given on the occasion of Mother Teresa of Calcutta’s beatification, October 19, 2002.
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Ministers of the Liturgy
Celebrant and Homilist The Most Reverend J. Peter Sartain, DD, STL Archbishop of Seattle Concelebrants The Most Reverend Alex J. Brunett
Archbishop Emeritus of Seattle
Reverend Frank Schuster, STL Pastor
Reverend K. Scott Connolly
Reverend David Rogerson
Reverend James Northrop Priests of the Archdiocese
Master of Ceremonies Reverend James Johnson
Deacon of the Mass Deacon David Olsen
Relic Bearers Deacon Samuel Basta
Deacon Roy Harrington Lectors Janet O’Neil Robert Phelan
Altar Servers Jacob Brevard
Amy Camilleri Jonathan Elmenhurst
Maren Kilmer
Robert Kinsfather
Music Ministers Gregor Nitsche, Choir Director Patrick Mass, Choir Director
Lana Hampson Cox, Parish Music Coordinator
Eric Bradler, Guest Organist
Cantors Heather Brevard
Lana Hampson Cox
Dan Geels Joanne Geels
Susan Lampe
Celine O’Connor
Zachary Oropesa Rowan Sanders
Charles Schilling
Marie Murray
Gregor Nitsche Mike Rice
John Rothrock Jeanmarie Shelton
Presentation of the Church Kevin Broderick John Foley
Architects
Blaise Goudy
Builder
Mike Monda Chair of Building Committee
Mike Rice
Chair of Finance Committee
Sealing of the Relics Luis Martinez Superintendent
Placing of the Altar Cloths Cheryl Hungate
Mary Landmann Gail Schenck
Judith White
Placing of Candles Ken Fabrizio Steve Grabicki
Patrick Koeplin Joe Schick
Greg Schmidt
Placing of the Flowers Sue Campbell Kathy Grabicki
Karen Luhn
Terri Malinowski
Gift Bearers Meg Nafziger
Julie Rice Michael Sztajno
Mary Williams
Honor Guard Knights of Columbus Our Lady of the Americas Assembly #3123
Charles F McLean Assembly #2621
Ushers Sanjay Fernandes George Guzman
Brian Lampe
George Smeby
Mark Straley Chris Yetman
Pete Zuccaro
Janet Monda
Noreen Muresan Trudy Smeby
Jean Zucarro
Delita Camilleri, Server Master of Ceremonies
Roddy Rodriguez
Greg Schmidt
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Psalm 122
Approaching the closed door, and putting aside the pastoral staff and miter, the Archbishop greets the people, saying: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
R: Amen. The grace and peace of God be with all of you in his holy Church.
R: And with your spirit.
Representatives hand over the building to the Archbishop. Kevin Broderick, the architect, presents a set of plans; Mike Monda, the Chair of the Building Committee presents a framed photo of the church; Mike Rice, the Chair of the Finance Committee presents a book with the names of the donors; and Blaise Goudy, the builder, presents the keys to the church. The Archbishop then gives the keys to the Father Schuster, the Pastor, and invites him to open the doors of the church. The Archbishop takes the pastoral staff and invites the people to enter the church, saying: Go within his gates giving thanks, enter his courts with songs of praise. LIFT UP YOUR HEADS, YE MIGHTY GATES
PROCESSION to the DOORS of the CHURCH ANTIPHON GREETING HANDING OVER of the CHURCH INVITATION to ENTER ENTRANCE SONG
MASS OF DEDICATION Introductory Rites
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The Archbishop goes to the font and blesses water with which to sprinkle the people and to purify the walls and altar of the new church. After the prayer of blessing, while the congregation sings the sprinkling antiphon, the Archbishop passes through the main body of the church, sprinkling the people and the walls with the holy water; then when he has returned to the sanctuary, he sprinkles the altar.
When finished, the Archbishop says: May God, the Father of mercies, dwell in this house of prayer. May the grace of the Holy Spirit
cleanse us, for we are the temple of his presence. R: Amen.
BLESSING & SPRINKLING OF WATER SPRINKLING ANTIPHON GLORIA in EXCELSIS OPENING PRAYER PRESENTA-TION of the LECTIONARY
Mass of Renewal by William Gokelman and David Kauffman (adapted by LH Cox)
Mass of Renewal by William Gokelman and David Kauffman
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Nehemiah 8:1-4a, 5-6, 8-10
After the reading, the lector says, The Word of the Lord.
R: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 19B:8-9, 10, 15
I Peter 2:4-9
After the reading, the lector says, The Word of the Lord.
R: Thanks be to God.
Before the gospel, the deacon says, The Lord be with you.
R: And with your spirit
A reading from the gospel of Matthew.
R: Glory to you, O Lord.
Matthew 16:13-19
At the end of the reading, the deacon says, The gospel of the Lord. R: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
The Most Reverend J. Peter Sartain, DD, STL, Archbishop of Seattle
FIRST READING RESPONSORIAL PSALM SECOND READING GOSPEL ACCLAMATION GOSPEL HOMILY
Liturgy of the Word
Mass of Renewal by William Gokelman and David Kauffman
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PROCESSION of FAITH
I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all
things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of
the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from True God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things
were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by
the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and
was buried, and rose again on the third day 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. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from
the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism
for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Litany of the Saints & Depositing of the Relics
INVITATION to PRAYER LITANY of the SAINTS
All respond:
Holy Mary, Mother of God
Saint Michael, Holy Angels of God,
Saint John the Baptist Saint Joseph,
Saint Peter and Saint Paul,
Saint Andrew, Saint John,
Saint Mary Magdelene, Saint Stephen,
Saint Lawrence Saint Perpetua and Saint Felicity
Saint Agnes
Saint Gregory Saint Augustine
Saint Athanasius
Saint Basil Saint Martin
Saint Benedict Saint Francis and Saint Dominic
Saint Francis Xavier
Saint John Vianney Saint Catherine of Siena
Saint Teresa of Avila Saint Therese of Lisieux
Saint Beatus Saint Fausta
Saint Blaise
Blessed Teresa of Calcutta All holy men and women, Saints of God
Archbishop: Let us ask the saints to support our prayers to God the Father almighty, who has made the hearts of his people faithful temples of his Spirit.
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DEPOSITING of the RELICS ANTIPHON
The Archbishop places the relics of the saints beneath the altar. This is one of the oldest portions of the rite, dating back to the early fourth century and referenced in the writing of Saint Ambrose: “Let the triumphant victims take their place where Christ is the victim. He who suffered for all is above the altar; those redeemed by his sufferings are beneath the altar.”
Archbishop: I place beneath this altar a relic of Saint Blaise, a Bishop and Martyr, and relics of Saints and Martyrs Beautus and Fausta which were previously entombed in the Altar to Mary Queen of the Clergy at St. Thomas Seminary.
Prayer of Dedication
The Archbishop offers this prayer to almighty God as a sign of the intention to dedicate the altar and the church to the Lord for all times and as a petition for his blessing. Father in heaven, source of holiness and true purpose,
it is right that we praise and glorify your name.
For today we come before you, to dedicate to your lasting service
this house of prayer, this temple of worship, this home in which we are nourished by your word
and your sacraments.
Here is reflected the mystery of the Church.
The Church is fruitful,
made holy by the blood of Christ: a bride made radiant with his glory,
a virgin splendid in the wholeness of her faith, a mother blessed through the power of the Spirit.
The Church is holy,
your chosen vineyard: its branches envelop the world,
its tendrils, carried on the tree of the cross, reach up to the kingdom of heaven.
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PRAYER of DEDICATION (cont.)
The Church is favored,
the dwelling place of God on earth: a temple built of living stones, founded on the apostles
with Jesus Christ its corner stone.
The Church is exalted,
a city set on a mountain:
a beacon to the whole world, bright with the glory of the Lamb,
and echoing the prayers of her saints
Lord,
send your spirit from heaven to make this church an ever-holy place,
and this altar a ready table for the sacrifice of Christ.
Here may the waters of baptism overwhelm the shame of sin;
here may your people die to sin and live again through grace as your children.
Here may your children,
gathered around your altar, celebrate the memorial of the Paschal Lamb,
and be fed at the table of Christ’s word and Christ’s body.
Here may prayer, the Church’s banquet, resound through heaven and earth
as a plea for the world’s salvation.
Here may the poor find justice, the victims of oppression, true freedom.
From here may the whole world, clothed in the dignity of the children of God,
enter with gladness your city of peace.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
R: (sung) Amen.
The anointing with chrism makes the altar a symbol of Christ, who, before all others, is and is called “the Anointed One;” for the Father anointed him with the Holy Spirit and constituted him the High Priest so that on the altar of his body he might offer the sacrifice of his life for the salvation of all. Archbishop Sartain first anoints the altar; then Archbishop Sartain, Archbishop Brunett, and Father Schuster anoint the walls of the church in twelve places to recall the twelve gates of the Heavenly City of Jerusalem. The Archbishop says: We now anoint this altar and this building. May God in his power make them holy, visible signs of the mystery of Christ and his Church.
ANOINTING of the ALTAR and the WALLS
Rites of Anointing, Incensing, Covering and Lighting the Altar
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ANOINTING ANTIPHON INCENSATION of the ALTAR and the CHURCH INCENSATION ANTIPHON
Psalm 83
Incense is burned on the altar to signify that Christ’s sacrifice, there perpetuated in mystery, ascends to God as a fragrant offering; and also to signify that the people's prayers rise up pleasing and acceptable, reaching the throne of God. The incensation of the nave of the church indicates that the dedication makes it a house of prayer for all people. The Archbishop prays: Lord, may our prayer ascend as incense in your sight. As this building is filled with fragrance
so may your Church fill the world with the fragrance of Christ.
Revelation 5:8, 8:3–4 with Psalm 138
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COVERING of the ALTAR LIGHTING of the ALTAR and the CHURCH LIGHTING ANTIPHON
This rite indicates that the Christian altar is the altar of the eucharistic sacrifice and the table
of the Lord; around it priests and people, by one and the same rite, but with a difference of
function, celebrate the memorial of Christ’s death and resurrection and partake of his supper.
For this reason the altar is prepared as a table of the sacrificial banquet and adorned as for a
feast. Thus the dressing of the altar clearly signifies that it is the Lord’s table at which all
God’s people joyously meet to be refreshed with divine food, namely, the Body and Blood of
Christ’s sacrifice. Members of the parish place the altar cloths, arrange the candles around
the altar and decorate the sanctuary with flowers.
The lighting of the altar and the lighting of the church remind us that Christ is “a light to enlighten the nations.” His brightness shines out in the church and through it in the whole human family. The Archbishop gives the deacon a lighted candle, saying: Light of Christ, shine forth in the Church and bring all nations to the fullness of truth.
The altar candles are lit and then the deacons light the candles at the twelve dedication
crosses on the walls of the church.
Isaiah 60:1-3; Canticle of Tobias 13:10, 13–14ab; 14c–15; 17 (adapted by G Nitsche)
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PREPARATION of the GIFTS
THIS ALONE
Liturgy of the Eucharist
The Eucharistic Prayer
The Eucharistic Prayer begins with a dialogue between the Archbishop and the assembly. The Lord be with you.
R: And with your spirit.
Lift up your hearts.
R: We lift them up to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. R: It is right and just.
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SANCTUS MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION
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Mass of Renewal by William Gokelman and David Kauffman
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GREAT AMEN
THE LORD’S PRAYER SIGN of PEACE AGNUS DEI
The Archbishop: Behold the Lamb of God,
Behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.
R: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.
Communion Rite
SPECIAL NOTE: The Eucharistic bread and wine given during Mass have great significance
for Catholics: they are the Body and Blood of Christ, our Lord and God. We invite those who do not share our Catholic faith to come forward with arms crossed and ask for a
blessing or simply to be seated at this time.
Mass of Renewal by William Gokelman and David Kauffman
Mass of Renewal by William Gokelman and David Kauffman
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COMMUNION SONG—1 COMMUNION SONG—2
HOLY IS HIS NAME (John Michael Talbot)
GIFT OF FINEST WHEAT (Westendorf/Kreutz)
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COMMUNION SONG—2 (cont.) COMMUNION SONG—3
GIFT OF FINEST WHEAT (cont.)
BEHOLD THE LAMB (Martin Willet)
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COMMUNION SONG—4 PRAYER after COMMUNION INAUGURATION of the TABERNACLE
BREAD OF LIFE (Bernadette Farrell)
All kneel as the Archbishop incenses the Blessed Sacrament upon the altar, for Christ is truly present, Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. The Archbishop then carries the Blessed Sacrament through the church in procession honoring the Lord’s presence. When the procession reaches the tabernacle the Archbishop incenses the Holy Eucharist once again and then places the ciborium in the tabernacle, thus inaugurating the tabernacle. The Holy Eucharist is reserved here to be taken to the sick, and for prayer and adoration.
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INAUGURATION ANTIPHON
CLOSING REMARKS
PANGE LINGUA (Hail Our Savior’s Glorious Body)
2. Nobis datus, nobis natus / Ex intacta Virgine
Et in mundo conversatus, / Sparso verbi semine, Sui moras incolatus / Miro clausit ordine.
3. In supremae nocte coenae / Recumbens cum fratribus, Observata lege plene / Cibis in legalibus,
Cibum turbae duodenae / Se dat suis manibus
4. Verbum caro, panem verum / Verbo carnem efficit:
Fitque sanguis Christi merum, / Et si sensus deficit,
Ad firmandum cor sincerum / Sola fides sufficit.
(Verses 1-4 are repeated until the Archbishop reaches the tabernacle.)
5. Tantum ergo Sacramentum / Veneremur cernui: Et antiquum documentum / Novo cedat ritui:
Praestet fides supplementum / Sensuum defectui.
6. Genitori, Genitoque / Laus et iubilatio, Salus, honor, virtus quoque / Sit et benedictio:
Procedenti ab utroque / Compar sit laudatio.
Amen.
Father Frank Schuster
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CONCLUDING RITES
CLOSING SONG
Prelude in Classical Style (Gordon Young) POSTLUDE
Archbishop: The Lord be with you. R: And with your spirit.
Deacon: Bow down for the blessing.
Archbishop: May God the Lord of heaven and earth, who has gathered you today for the dedication of the church, make you abound in heavenly blessings.
R: Amen.
Archbishop: May God, who has willed that all his scattered children be gathered in his Son, grant that you become his temple and the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit.
R: Amen. Archbishop: May you be made thoroughly clean, so that God may dwell within you and you may possess with all the Saints the inheritance of eternal happiness. R: Amen.
Archbishop: May almighty God bless you, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. R: Amen.
Deacon: Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life. R: Thanks be to God.
O GOD, BEYOND ALL PRAISING (Perry/Holst)
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Building Committee Ron Braun Gary Dunn
Carol Fabrizio William Gockel
Steve Grabicki
Peter Janiszewski Mike Monda
Tom O’Brien Sally Sanders
Paul Schuler Trudy Smeby
Finance Committee Eric Bassier
Maureen Blum Terry Depolo
Joe Doyle
Mike Rice Joe Schick
George Smeby Ann Taylor
Chris Yetman
Music Copyrights & Permissions This Alone ©1981 OCP Publications; Holy Is His Name © 1980 Bird Wing Music/BMG Songs, Inc., OCP Publications; Gift of Finest Wheat © 1977 Archdiocese of Philadelphia, OCP Publications; Behold The Lamb © 1984 OCP Publications; Bread of Life © 1982 OCP Publications; O God Beyond All Praising © 1982, 1987 Jubilate Hymns, Ltd., OCP Publications. Reproduced with permission of LicenseSingOnline.
Mass of Renewal by William Gokelman and David Kauffman used with permission of Good For The Soul Music, LC. Responsorial Psalm and dedication chants © 1995 Paul F. Ford. Used with permission.
Chant for Anointing of the Altar by Father Samuel F. Weber, O.S.B. © 2012 St. Meinrad Archabbey, used with permission.
Acknowledgements