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
Response: “Thanks be to God.”
Psalm
Mia Suneva Gjorven
This Day Was Made By The Lord Lorna Petrizzo ’23
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
Response: “Thanks be to God.”
Gospel Acclamation: Celtic Alleluia
Please stand if you are able.
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
Offertory Song: Like a Sunflower
Caroline Alice Daniel
Fiona Mairín Frohner
Lillian Baxter
Margaret Mary Kelly
Mae Addison Hinckle
Sophia Marie Labate
Paige Moran
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 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
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.
Erin May ’23 & Piper Catherine May
Distribution of Awards & Diplomas
Opening Remarks
Distribution of Medals and Diplomas
Alma Mater
Lyrics on back
Dr. Laura M. Hotchkiss Head of School Dr. Laura M. Hotchkiss Head of School Mrs. Bridget Bonner Director of Middle School Mrs. Erin Pratt Director of Upper School