Jubilee Liturgy booklet August 15, 2020

My soul proclaims your greatness, O my God, and my spirit has rejoiced in you my savior. – Luke 1, 46-55

Eucharistic Liturgy August 15, 2020 Ministers of the Liturgy

Main Celebrant

Reverend Anthony Pizzo, OSA

Homilist Reverend Raymond Flores, OSA

Concelebrants Reverend Joseph Stobba, OSA Reverend Jaunius KelpĹĄas Welcome Sister Regina Dubickas, SSC

Cross Bearer Mary Niego-McNamara

Candle Bearers Erika Ramirez-Abadie Kryzia McField

Lectors

Sister Elizabeth Ann Yocius, SSC Sister Margaret Zalot, SSC Intercessions

Sister Immacula Wendt, SSC

Cantor/Organist Giedre (Gia) Sokas/Richard Sokas

Jubilarian and General Administration:

Sister Regina Dubickas, SSC, General Superior

Sister M. Immacula Wendt, SSC

Sister Elizabeth Ann Yocius, SSC

Sister Margaret Zalot, SSC

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Religious P rofession

Sister M argaret Zalot

Prelude: With One Voice

Sister Joan McClusker, IHM

Entrance Hymn: Come, Thou Chosen of the Lord This hymn was sung at the first profession ceremony of the Sisters of Saint Casimir in 1907 and at each profession and many jubilee ceremonies since then. It is part of the heritage we received from the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Scranton, PA, who prepared Venerable Mother Maria Kaupas and our early Sisters for religious life.

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Welcome

Glory to God

(Mass of Christ the Savior)

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Dan Schutte

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Opening Prayer Celebrant:

Almighty ever-living God, who assumed the Immaculate Virgin Mary, the Mother of your Son, body and soul into heavenly glory, grant we pray, that, always attentive to the things that are above, we may merit to be sharers of her glory.

Faithful God we give you thanks for your kindness toward our Sister Margaret, who today is eager to renew the gift received from you; strengthen in her a spirit of perfect charity, so that each day she may fervently serve your glory and the work of your salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

All: Amen

Liturgy Of The Word

First Reading Rev. 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab Responsorial Psalm Psalm 45:10, 11, 12, 16

The queen takes her place at your right hand in gold of Ophir. Refrain Hear, O daughter, and see; turn your ear, forget your people and your father’s house. Refrain So shall the king desire your beauty; for he is your lord. Refrain They are borne in with gladness and joy; they enter the palace of the king. Refrain

Second Reading

1 Corinthians 15:20-27

Gospel Acclamation

Celtic Alleluia

Fintan O’Carroll and Christopher Walker

Verse Mary is taken up to heaven: a chorus of angels exults.

Gospel Luke 1:39-56

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RENEWAL OF VOWS CEREMONY Sister Regina: It is with great joy and thanksgiving to God that I call forth Sister Margaret Zalot, who is celebrating her Golden Jubilee today.

Sister Margaret, called by God and inspired by the charism of Venerable Servant of God Maria Kaupas, you have lived your vocation faithfully for the past 50 years. We unite with you in a spirit of praise and thanksgiving as you renew your commitment to God as a Sister of Saint Casimir.

Invocation of the Holy Spirit

All kneel for the first verse of “Come, Holy Spirit,� then stand.

The assembly is invited to join the cantor in singing verses 2, 4 and 6.

Verse 1- Cantor Come Holy Spirit, creator blest, And deign within our souls to rest.

Come with thy grace and heavenly aid And fill the hearts which thou has made.

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All join in singing verses 2, 4 and 6.

Verse 3- Cantor The sevenfold gifts of grace are thine, O finger of the hand divine, True promise of the Father, thou, Who dost the tongue with speech endow.

Verse 5- Cantor Our mortal foe afar repel, Grant us henceforth in peace to dwell If thou be our preventing guide No evil can our steps betide.

Verse 7- Cantor To God the Father let us sing, To God the Son, our risen King And equally let us adore The Spirit, God forever more. Amen.

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Sister Regina: Sister Margaret, I invite you to renew your dedication to God and to our way of life in a public renewal of your vows.

Sister Margaret: Most loving God, our Father, I thank you for calling me to follow your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, as a Sister of Saint Casimir. Through this consecration, I unite myself in complete surrender of heart and will to the total offering he made of his life in love for you and for the world.

In the presence of the blessed Virgin Mary, the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, Saint Casimir, and all the saints, I, Sister Margaret Zalot, renew to you, my God, the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience according to the Constitutions of the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Casimir.

Together with my Sisters in community, I promise to live these vows in the spirit of our Foundress, Mother Maria Kaupas, and to dedicate my life to the service of your Church.

Father, I humbly ask for the grace to remain faithful to you in all the circumstances of my life. Grant me a firm belief in your presence and an unshakable trust in your Providence and your love. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, may Christ live in me and work through me so that my life may draw others to union with you in love, for your glory and the good of the Church.

Sister Regina: Sister Margaret, I receive your renewal of the vows you have made to God in our religious community, the Sisters of Saint Casimir. With joy and love, I commend you to God on this, your jubilee day. May you continue to live your vowed life with the same generosity of spirit and joy with which you once responded to God’s call. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

All: Amen

All Sing: Celtic Alleluia Blessing With Holy Water 9

Universal Intercessions Response:

Presentation Hymn: O Mary My Joy

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Prayer over the gifts Celebrant: May this oblation, our tribute of homage, rise up to you, O Lord, and, through the intercession of the most Blessed Virgin Mary, whom you as­sumed into heaven, may our hearts, aflame with the fire of love, constantly long for you.

Receive with our oblation, O Lord, the offering of herself which our Sister Margaret desires to reaffirm today, and by the power of the Holy Spirit graciously conform her more fully to the image of your beloved Son. Who lives and reigns for ever and ever.

All: Amen

Holy (Mass of Christ the Savior)

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Dan Schutte

When We Eat This Bread

(Mass of Christ the Savior)

Amen (Mass of Christ the Savior)

The Lord’s Prayer/Doxology

Dan Schutte

(Chanted)

Lamb of God (Mass of Christ the Savior)

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Dan Schutte

Dan Schutte

Communion Hymn: Pan de Vida

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Bob Hurd

Communion Meditation: All Is Gift The colors of a sunrise, a morning surprise, The love that you find in another’s eyes.

The hand that helps you up when you’ve fallen down; All is gift, my friend, all is gift from a loving God. The changing of the seasons, life is born anew.

Laughter and smiles and birds that sing; The hope that we cling to when the darkness comes; All is gift, my friend, all is gift from a loving God. Memories of a yesterday, tears that flow, Broken dreams, broken hearts we learn to grow.

A God who will let us know we’re not alone, we’re not alone.

All is gift, my friend, all is gift from a loving God.

2003 Kathy Sherman, CSJ- Sisters of St. Joseph of LaGrange, IL www.ministryofthehearts.org

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Prayer after Communion

Celebrant: Having received the Sacrament of salvation, we ask you to grant, O Lord, that, through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, whom you assumed into heaven, we may be brought to the glory of the resurrection and that our Sister Margaret, refreshed with heavenly food and drink, may proceed happily on the journey toward you already long begun. Through Christ our Lord.

All: Amen.

Solemn Blessing

Celebrant: God inspires all holy desires and brings them to fulfillment.

May God protect you, Sister Margaret, always, so that you may fulfill the duties of your vocation with a faithful heart.

All: Amen.

Celebrant: May God make you, Sister Margaret, a witness and a sign of love for all people.

All: Amen.

Celebrant: May God make those bonds with which God has bound you, Sister Margaret, to Christ on earth endure forever in heavenly love.

All: Amen.

Celebrant: May almighty God bless all of you who have taken part in this celebration. In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

All: Amen.

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Recessional Hymn: God, We Praise You God, we praise you! God, we bless you!

God, we name you, sovereign Lord!

Mighty King whom angels worship, Father, by your Church adored; All creation shows your glory, Heaven and earth draw near your throne, Singing “holy, holy, holy,�

Lord of hosts and God alone!

Music: Nettleton Text for third verse written

by Sister Margaret Zalot

True apostles, faithful prophets, Saints who set their world ablaze Martyrs, once unknown, unheeded Join one growing song of praise While your Church on earth confesses One majestic Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, God our hope eternally.

God, we praise you! God, we thank you!

God, we call you, God of Love!

You, our God, all good and faithful Ever with us from above.

Now we sing with jubilation You have loved us all our days Calling us to love and service We are filled with thanks and praise.

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Thank You All is gift, my friend, all is gift from a loving God.

Sister Kathy Sherman, CSJ

My heart is full of gratitude to God for the gift of this day, the gift of these past fifty years as a Sister of Saint Casimir, and the gift of all who have touched and shaped my life in so many ways over the years. Some of you are here in St.Rita’s beautiful shrine chapel, some will join me later at Palos Country Club, and many more are joining me through live streaming. You have all been a part of my life, and I am ever so grateful. Thank you to each of you for sharing the joy of my celebration.

Special thanks to all who helped make this day possible, especially Sister Elizabeth Ann Yocius, SSC Jubilee planner, Daina Cyvas, SSC Communications Coordinator, and the welcoming staff of St. Rita Shrine Chapel.

May the faith of Venerable Servant of God Maria Kaupas and the faith our God has in each of us continue to deepen and inspire us to live our lives for God alone. May you continue celebrating the gift of your own life, for all is gift!

With an abundance of love, joy, and peace,

Sister Margaret Zalot

Cover design by Sister Kathleen Smith, SSC