8th Grade Liturgy of Thanksgiving

Eighth Grade Liturgy of Thanksgiving Thursday, June 1, 2023

Acknowledgements

Special thanks to Rev. Donald Reilly, OSA, Dr. Laura M. Hotchkiss, Mrs. Bridget Bonner, Mrs. Rosana Fox, Mrs. Kathleen McGuiness, Mrs. Kathryn Shaheen, Ms. Hannah Tobinus, 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 their eighth graders toward this day!

Celebrant Rev. Donald Reilly, OSA Procession Eighth Grade Class of 2023 Please remain seated.

Entrance Procession Kaela Marie Rosa, cross Anne Katherine Bellopede, lectionary Riley Faith Mackey, candle Aubrey Barnes, candle Mass Processional Song Here I Am, Lord

Upper School Women’s Chorale & Cantors: Emma Rae Lange & Noelle Jayne Pinto

I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry, all who dwell in dark and sin, My hand will save.

I who made the stars of night, I will make their darkness bright, who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send?

Refrain: Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard You calling in the night.

I will go, Lord if You lead me, I will hold Your people in my heart.

I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have borne my people’s pain, I have wept for love of them, They turn away.

I will break their hearts of stone, give them hearts for love alone. I will speak my word to them, whom shall I send? (R) I, the Lord of wind and flame, I will tend the poor and lame,I will set a feast for them, My hand will save.

Finest bread I will provide, til their hearts be satisfied, I will give my life to them, Whom shall I send? (R)

Introductory Rites & Greeting

Penitential Rite

I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; therefore, I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God.

Liturgy of the Word Please be seated.

First Reading Sirach 1:1-10

Mia Suneva Gjorven

Response: “Thanks be to God.”

Psalm

This Day Was Made By The Lord This day was made by the Lord! Let us rejoice, let us be glad.

This day was made by the Lord! Let us rejoice in salvation!

Second Reading 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Caroline Alice Daniel

Response: “Thanks be to God.”

Gospel Acclamation: Celtic Alleluia Please stand if you are able.

Lorna Petrizzo ’23

Fiona Mairín Frohner

Gospel: Matthew 5:13-16 Response: “Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.”

Homily

Please be seated.

Prayers of the Faithful

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Presentation of the Gifts

Lillian Baxter Margaret Mary Kelly Mae Addison Hinckle Sophia Marie Labate

Offertory Song: Like a Sunflower 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)

Paige Moran

Sanctus

Sarah Deeney ’23 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 Emily Morley ’25 & Mary Kate Zaffarese ’25 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 Blessing

Recessional Hymn: Christ, Be Our Light

Longing for light, we wait in darkness Longing for truth, we turn to You Make us Your own, Your holy people Light for the world to see

Erin May ’23 & Piper Catherine May

Christ, be our light Shine in our hearts Shine through the darkness Christ, be our light Shine in Your church gathered today Longing for shelter, many are homeless Longing for warmth, many are cold Make us Your building, sheltering others Walls made of living stone Christ, be our light Shine in our hearts Shine through the darkness Christ, be our light Shine in Your Church, gathered today.

Distribution of Awards & Diplomas Opening Remarks Dr. Laura M. Hotchkiss Head of School Distribution of Medals and Diplomas Dr. Laura M. Hotchkiss Head of School

Mrs. Bridget Bonner Director of Middle School Mrs. Erin Pratt Director of Upper School

Alma Mater Lyrics on back

Academy of Notre Dame de Namur Eighth Grade Graduates Farrah Khami Amenra Madyn Arata Caitlin Elizabeth Barker Aubrey Barnes Lillian Baxter Anne Katherine Bellopede Blake Alexandra Benson Sadie Elizabeth Birdsall Kiersten Marie Bodge Emma Ann Boles Maya Erika Breh Quinn Margaret Carpenter Audrey Falcone Ciarmoli Irene Coll de San Simon Sara Coll de San Simon Jocelyn Rose Cooleen Noe Maureen Crane Creighton Rose Czajkowski Caroline Alice Daniel Nicole Hope Deltergo Carina Rose Demchyk Eleanor DiGiacomo Claire Marie Doran Elanna Ashley Duff Ava Catherine Fitzgerald Fiona Mairín Frohner Mia Suneva Gjorven Jordan Olivia Hartley Mae Addison Hinckle Grace Houder Alexis Grace Hutchinson

Whitney Marie Judge Amelia Ann Kane Gabriella Rose Kasser Margaret Mary Kelly Sophia Marie Labate Emma Rae Lange Marguerite B. Lilley Riley Faith Mackey Piper Catherine May Lila Carol McCormick Maeve A. McDonald Shelby Ann McGowan Ellen Martina McKeever Ella Grace McKernan Emma Jane McNeill Katherine Rae Mooney Paige Moran Sofia Luz Mulligan Catherine Alyse Naylor Madison Marie Olenoski Meghan Elizabeth Owen Reagan Elizabeth Parsons Fiona Quinn Peterson Noelle Jayne Pinto Mia Plocinik Julia Grace Romani Kaela Marie Rosa Jessica Joan Sharer Johanna Elizabeth Spicer Carly Sabrina Stubits Cora Elizabeth Witcher

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