Eighth Grade
Liturgy of Thanksgiving
Thursday, June 5, 2025
5:00 pm
Acknowledgements
Special thanks to Fr. Joe Mostardi, Dr. Laura M. Hotchkiss, Mrs. Bridget Bonner, Mrs. Kathleen McGuiness, Mrs. Kathryn Shaheen, Mrs. Michele Slattery, Ms. Julia Tully ’08, Ms. Jackie Cattie, Mr. Nicholas Burbo, Liturgical Ministers, the Women’s Chorale, the faculty and staff of the Academy, and our loving parents, who have journeyed with their eighth graders toward this day!
Celebrant
Fr. Joe Mostardi, OSA
Procession
Academy of Notre Dame de Namur Class of 2029
Entrance Procession
Cross: Marion Haas
Lectionary: Ruby Cetera
Candle: Berkley Daggett
Candle: Helena England
Altar Preparation: Addison Lile, Madelyn Tallon, Mary Shevlin
Processional Hymn: Here I Am, Lord
I,theLordofseaandsky, Ihaveheardmypeoplecry Allwhodwellindarkandsin Myhandwillsave.
Iwhomadethestarsofnight, Iwillmaketheirdarknessbright. Whowillbearmylighttothem? WhomshallIsend?
Refrain:HereIam,Lord.IsitI, Lord?
IhaveheardYoucallinginthe night.
Iwillgo,LordifYouleadme. IwillholdYourpeopleinmyheart.
Introductory Rites & Greeting
Liturgy of the Word
First Reading Sirach 1:1-10
Response: “Thanks be to God.”
Cantor: Ava Choonrat
I,theLordofsnowandrain,Ihave bornemypeople’spain,Ihaveweptfor loveofthem,theyturnaway.
Iwillbreaktheirheartsofstone,give themheartsforlovealone.Iwillspeak mywordtothem,whomshallIsend? (R)
I,theLordofwindandflame,Iwilltend thepoorandlame,Iwillsetafeast forthem,myhandwillsave.
FinestbreadIwillprovide,tiltheir heartsbesatisfied,Iwillgivemylifeto them,whomshallIsend?(R)
Murphy
Responsorial Psalm: In Every Age Emilia Danifo
Refrain: In ev’ry age, O God, you have been our refuge. In ev’ry age, O God, you have been our hope.
Second Reading
1 Corinthians 1:4-9
Response: “Thanks be to God.”
Ella Gjorven
Gospel Acclamation: Celtic Alleluia Gianna Roselli
Refrain: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
Gospel: Matthew 5:13-16
Response: “Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.”
Homily
Prayers of the Faithful Alexia Bilgram Gianna Robustelli
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Presentation of the Gifts
Offertory Hymn: Like a Sunflower
Elle Bellew Isabella Brennan Marin McFadden Josephine Sabo
Jane McNevin
Refrain: Like a sunflower that follows ev’ry movement of the sun, So I turn towards You, to follow You my God.
In simplicity, charity I follow (2) (R)
In simplicity, honesty I follow (2) (R)
In simplicity, fidelity I follow (2) (R)
Eucharistic Prayer Cantor: Emilia Danifo
Sanctus
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts, heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the highest!
Mystery of Faith
When we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim your death, oh Lord, until you come again.
Amen
The
Lord’s Prayer
Lamb of God
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. (x2)
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace.
Communion Hymns: Table of Plenty & Lord & Lord, I Need You
Cantors: Gianna Roselli and Mary von Hoyer
Table of Plenty
Refrain:Cometothefeastofheavenandearth!Cometothetableofplenty; Godwillprovideforallthatweneed,hereatthetableofplenty!
O,comeandsitatmytable,wheresaintsandsinnersarefriends. Iwaittowelcomethelostandlonelytosharethecupofmylove(R) O,comeandeatwithoutmoney;cometodrinkwithoutprice.
Myfeastofgladnesswillfeedyourspiritwithfaithandfullnessoflife(R)
Mybreadwilleversustainyouthroughdaysofsorrowandwoe.
Mywinewillflowlikeaseaofgladnesstofloodthedepthsofyoursoul.(R)
Lord, I Need You
Lord, I come, I confess, bowing here, I find my rest. Without You, I fall apart. You’re the One that guides my heart.
Refrain: Lord, I need You, oh, I need you. Every hour I need You.
My one defense, my righteousness, oh, God, how I need you. Where sin runs deep, Your grace is more. Where grace is found is where You are.
Where you are, Lord I am free. Holiness is Christ in me. (R)
So teach my song to rise to You when temptation comes my way. And when I cannot stand I’ll fall on You.
Jesus, you’re my hope and stay. (R)
Concluding Rites
Blessing
Recessional Hymn: Rightful Place
Refrain: Let us live our lives so that all might see that our hearts are restless till they rest in thee. Let us build your kingdom in truth and grace so that all might know they have a rightful place.
Beauty ever ancient and new, breaking through our deafness so we hear you. Shattering the darkness of night, a new dawn is rising to bring your light to all the world. (R)
To gather in your presence we came to be one in spirit, in truth and name; strengthened by the body of Christ, taking up the call now to share your light with all the world. (R)
Presentation of Awards and Diplomas
Opening Remarks Dr. Laura M. Hotchkiss Head of School
Distribution of Awards and Diplomas
Mrs. Bridget Bonner Director of Middle School
Mrs. Erin Pratt Director of Upper School
