Class of 2023 Baccalaureate

BACCALAUREATE LITURGY Friday, June 2, 2023

Acknowledgements

Special thanks to Fr. Robert Hagan, Dr. Laura M. Hotchkiss, Mrs. Erin Pratt, Mrs. Bridget Bonner, Mrs. Lindsay Miller, Ms. Julia Tully, the Upper School Women’s Chorale, all Liturgical ministers, the faculty and staff of the Academy, and our loving parents who have journeyed with us toward this day.

Celebrant

Fr. Robert Hagan, OSA

Entrance Procession

Cecilia Marie Massaua, Cross Madeline Margaret Gleeson, Lectionary Maura Ann McGeary, Candle Margo Rodgers Kemp, Candle

Gathering Song

Gather Us In Here in this place new light is streaming Now is the darkness vanished away See in this space our fears and our dreamings Brought here to you in the light of this day Gather us in, the lost and forsaken Gather us in, the blind and the lame Call to us now and we shall awaken We shall arise at the sound of our name We are the young, our lives are a mystery We are the old who yearn for your face We have been sung throughout all of history Called to be light to the whole human race Gather us in, the rich and the haughty Gather us in, the proud and the strong Give us a heart so meek and so lowly Give us the courage to enter the song

Introductory Rites & Greeting

Lorna Elizabeth Anne Petrizzo

Liturgy of the Word Please be seated.

1st Reading

Sirach 42:15-25 Response: “Thanks be to God.”

Rachel Elizabeth Swan

Psalm

This Day Was Made by the Lord In every age, O God, you have been our refuge.

In every age, O God, you have been our hope.

Grace Elizabeth Morley

2nd Reading

Ephesians 4:1-16 Response: “Thanks be to God.”

Cecilia Marie Massaua

Gospel Acclamation Celtic Alleluia

Emily Morley ’25 & Grace Elizabeth Morley

Please stand if you are able.

Gospel

Mark 10:46-52 Response: “Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.”

Homily

Please be seated.

Prayers of the Faithful

Response: “Lord, hear our prayer.”

Lauren Elizabeth Margerison Ava Kehoe Del Vescovo

Liturgy of the Eucharist Presentation of Gifts

Offertory Song: Like a Sunflower

Devin Janet Tegler Isabel Janine Zozaya Stephanie Ann Bramwell

Olivia Johanna Mulligan Refrain:Like a sunflower that follows every 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)

Sanctus

Sarah Maria Deeney 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.

Eucharistic Prayer The Lord’s Prayer Sign of Peace Lamb of God Communion Hymns

Table of Plenty/Lord I Need You

Erin Ashley May

Table of Plenty Refrain: Come to the feast of heaven and earth, come to the table of plenty God will provide for all that we need, here at the table of plenty O come and sit at my table, where saints and sinners are friends I wait to welcome the lost and lonely, To share the cup of my love (R) O come and eat without money, come to drink without price My feast of gladness will feed your spirit, with faith and fullness of life (R) My bread will ever sustain you, through days of sorrow and war My wine will flow like a sea of gladness, to flood the depths of your soul (R) Lord, I Need You Lord, I come, I confess. Bowing here, I find my rest. And without you, I fall apart. You’re the One that guides my heart.

R: 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. And 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 Presentation and Reading of Letter from Archbishop Perez Blessing of the Medals Blessing of the Graduates

At this time, we invite all family members to extend your right hands over your graduates, as we bless them together.

Let us unite our hearts in prayer and entrust to the hands of the Lord these women of the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur.

May God who began this good work in you carry it through to completion, enabling you to use your talents to the fullest.

May God give you the grace to make wise choices and to be faithful to your commitments, always confident in the support of those who love you.

May God bless you with discomfort at easy answers, half-truths, and superficial relationships, so that you will continue to seek excellence for yourself and others.

May God bless you with anger at injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people, so that you will work for justice, equality, and peace.

May God bless you with tears to shed for those who suffer from pain, rejection, starvation, and war, so that you will reach out your hand to comfort them and change their pain into joy.

May God bless you with the confidence to know that you can make a difference in the world, so that you will do the things which others tell you cannot be done.

May your integrity be a gift to the world and may the Spirit of God be with you always.

May you have the wisdom and courage to always proclaim by your lives even more than by your words the goodness of God.

Recessional Song: A Clare Benediction May the Lord show His mercy upon you May the light of His presence be your guide May He guard you and uphold you May His spirit be ever by your side When you sleep, may His angels watch over you When you wake, may He fill you with His grace May you love Him and serve Him all your days Then in Heaven may you see His face Then in Heaven may you see His face May you see His face

Reflection

Katherine Devlin Halligan

Awards Presentation Mrs. Erin Pratt Director of Upper School

Notre Dame Alumnae Award Given to a member of the graduating class who exemplifies the philosophy portrayed in the words of the school song, “Love, Courage, High Ideals, Loyalty to the Standards of the School” Aimee Willard Scholar Athlete Award The Aimee Willard Scholar Athlete Award is given in memory of Aimee Willard, star athlete and team player of the Class of 1992. The recipient of this award, selected by the members of the Physical Education Department, is an honor student and an outstanding athlete.

Sister Rose Carmel Award Awarded to a member of the graduating class who, in the opinion of the faculty, has served the community quietly and effectively, with a mature sense of responsibility Sister Mary Augusta Award for French Presented to a graduating student who, throughout her study of French, has demonstrated consistent effort, enthusiasm, and a true love of the French language and culture Irma Alonso Award for Spanish Awarded to a member of the graduating class who, throughout her study of Spanish at Notre Dame, has consistently demonstrated a love of and enthusiasm for the Spanish language and culture Rittenhouse Square Award Bestowed on the President of the Student Council in recognition of her outstanding leadership and service to the Notre Dame community Distinguished Service Award The Distinguished Service Award recognizes a student who embodies the mission of the Academy throughout her Upper School years by her “passion for justice and love for the poor.” In the spirit of St. Julie, with simplicity and joy, she has lived the gospel mandate of service with integrity and compassion.

Alma Mater Lyrics on back

Alma Mater With hearts and minds attuned to praise, your standards wrought in faith, Nobility, love and courage, too--the guiding spirit of our youth, Your high ideals that never swerve, your work so nobly planned, The friendships formed ’neath the gold and blue will unite us, Notre Dame.

Your labors blessed by the Almighty Hand of the loving Architect Are as a symbol of noble life where love and sanctity gleam bright.

O Seat of Wisdom, Mother mild, we place our hope in you.

Undying loyalty we pledge, O beloved Notre Dame.

“Teach them what they need to know for life.”

St. Julie Billiart