Goodness Blooms
175th Anniversary | Eucharistic Liturgy Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph
APRIL 17, 2026
Gathering Rite
WELCOME
CALL TO PRAYER | The Notre Dame Creation Story
BLOOM | Mōriah Peters
GATHERING PROCESSION All stand. Lead Me, Lord | John D. Becker
BISHOP’S GREETING All stand. Bishop: Peace be with you. All: And with your spirit.
COLLECT
A brief moment of silence gathers our intentions and prayers. All are seated.
Liturgy of the Word
We share stories of our faith that call to mind the many ways that God speaks to us and guides us in our spiritual journey.
FIRST READING
Wisdom 7: 21-26
“For she is the reflection of eternal light, the spotless mirror of the power of God, the image of his goodness.”
Lector: The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God!
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
This is The Day (Psalm 118) | Bobby Fisher
SECOND READING
Philippians 1:3-11
I give thanks to my God at every remembrance of you, praying always with joy in my every prayer for all of you, because of your partnership for the gospel from the first day until now.
Lector: The Word of the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God!
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION All stand. Alleluia! Raise the Gospel! | Bernadette Farrell
GOSPEL PROCLAMATION
Luke 1:39-46
Deacon: The Lord be with you.
All: And with your Spirit.
Deacon: A reading from the holy gospel according to Luke.
All: Glory to you, O Lord.
Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out... “Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.”
And Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord!”
Deacon: The gospel of the Lord.
All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ!
HOMILY
All are seated.
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL
The intercessions will be read in various languages. Translations are provided. Please speak the response at the lector’s invitation.
All stand.
English | God of Love, we have known you in the faces of Sisters, Associates, teachers, supporters, and friends who have shown us the witness of the women who have embraced the charism of St. Julie in California over the past 175 years. We give thanks for these models of faith. For this we pray,
All: God of Goodness, hear us!
Spanish | God of Wisdom, as the prophets of old sometimes questioned your words, so too do we sometimes question the path you have set for us. May we trust in your guidance as our community continues to flourish. For this we pray,
All: God of Goodness, hear us!
Japanese | God of Compassion, may we stand in solidarity with our sisters and brothers in our global community to celebrate the dignity of each person. We pray especially for peace amidst conflict. For this we pray,
All: God of Goodness, hear us!
French | God of Knowledge, St. Julie Billiart urged her sisters to, “Teach them what they need to know for life.” May all students in Notre Dame learning communities be inspired to fulfill her mission. May we use this to improve the lives of those in our global community. For this we pray,
All: God of Goodness, hear us!
Arabic | God of Justice, we have learned the importance of service and leadership. Help us walk alongside others with the power of our work and prayer to bring your light and love to the world. For this we pray,
All: God of Goodness, hear us!
Tagalog | God our Guide, fill our hearts with passion as we continue the mission of the Sisters and all Notre Dame de Namur learning communities. May we continue to grow in purpose and look toward a future filled with exciting possibilities. For this we pray,
All: God of Goodness, hear us!
Hindi | God of Healing, soothe with your presence all those who are sick or struggling. And for those who have died, may they enjoy their eternal rest with God. In a special way, we remember all those in the Notre Dame family who have passed and have left a lasting impact on the congregation and our school community. For this we pray,
All: God of Goodness, hear us!
All are seated.
Liturgy of the Eucharist
We gather around the Lord’s Table to share in our Eucharistic meal, Christ’s own body and blood, broken and shared to nourish us as we share God’s love with a world in need of peace.
PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS & THE LORD’S TABLE
The Good God is So Very Good | Mildred Rieth
INVITATION TO PRAY
All stand.
Presider: Pray my brothers and sisters that our sacrifice may be acceptable to God our Father.
All: May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands, for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church.
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER
Presider: The Lord be with you.
All: And with your spirit.
Presider: Lift up your hearts.
All: We lift them up to the Lord.
Presider: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All: It is right and just.
EUCHARISTIC ACCLAMATIONS
Mass of Renewal |Curtis Stephan
Holy
The Mystery of Faith
The Amen
Communion Rite
THE LORD’S PRAYER
All: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Presider: Deliver us Lord…
All: For the kingdom, the power and glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.
EXCHANGE OF PEACE
BREAKING OF THE BREAD
Lamb of God | Curtis Stephan
Presider: Behold the Lamb of God, Behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those who are called to the supper of the Lamb.
All: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.
COMMUNION PROCESSION
All are welcome in procession to the table of the Lord. Catholic faithful are invited to share in the Body of Christ. Community members of all faith traditions and friendship with Notre Dame may receive a blessing. Indicate this desire by crossing your hands over your heart as you approach the minister. Please remain singing and standing throughout the Communion Procession.
Here at This Table | Janèt Sullivan Whitaker; Max Whitaker
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Room at The Table | Carrie Newcomer
Crowded Table | The Highwomen
Concluding Rite
CLOSING REMARKS
MAGNIFICAT OF ST. JULIE AND FRANÇOISE
Adapted from the Gospel of Luke by Sr. Sharon McMillan, SNDdeN
All:
May our souls magnify the good God and our spirits rejoice together in God our savior, who has looked upon you, And led us gently by the hand.
We, servants and friends, We, sisters and companions, marked by the cross, marked by courage.
All generations will call us blessed: for the God of compassion has done great things for us in God’s name.
This is the power we proclaim with our lives, this is the tenderness that sets us singing, this is the goodness that burns in our hearts:
that God lifts up the lowly, that God shelters the poor and the desolate, that God feeds the hungry and nurtures the lost, while those who rely on pride and might, righteousness and security are scattered, for God remembers those who serve, God is close to those who wait, God is faithful to those who trust.
And we, one in mind, one in heart, we friends, we sisters, we remember God’s promises, promises made to all people, and we hold tight to the love that fulfills them all, who is faithful forever.
In joy and confidence, we together magnify the good God. Amen.
HAIL, NOTRE DAME! (ALMA MATER) | Maude Campbell-Jansen ‘30
FINAL BLESSING AND DISMISSAL
Presider: The Lord be with you.
All: And with your spirit.
RECESSIONAL
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Celebrant: Bishop Oscar Cantú, Diocese of San José Assisting Clergy: Msgr. Francis V. Cilia (St. Clare Parish), Fr. Ernesto Orci (Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph), Fr. Jeff Fernandez (Diocese of San José), Deacon Steve Herrera (Notre Dame High School), Deacon Ruben Solorio (Diocese of San Jose, ND Alum Parent)
Various Ministries: Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, Notre Dame High School students, alums, faculty, and staff
SNDdeN Planning Committee Members: Sr. Kathryn Keenan, SNDdeN, Sr. Kathy Camacho, SNDdeN, Sr. Georgianna Coonis, SNDdeN, Sr. Nancy O’Shea’61, SNDdeN, Sr. Rosalie Pizzo’52, SNDdeN, Sr. Louise O’Reilly’65, SNDdeN, Kathy Terranova’62 Noether, AND, Linda Micciche, Bethany Silvestri, Liz Hughes. 175th Liturgy Planning Team: Alicia Aguilar, Liz Hughes, Julianne Johnston, Sr. Sharon McMillan, SNDdeN, Tina Paulson, Kathleen Quiazon
SNDdeN U.S. East-West Province Leadership Team: Sr. Maria Delaney, SNDdeN, Sr. Kathryn Keenan, SNDdeN, Sr. Patricia O’Brien, SNDdeN, Sr. Roberta Rzeznik, SNDdeN, Sr. Ginny Scally, SNDdeN Notre Dame High School, San Jose Administrative Team: Ashley Rae Mathis (Head of School), Amy Battisti (Director of Student Life), John Bracco (Director of Co-curricular Programs & Campus Operations), Jennifer Glasser (Executive Director of Advancement), Bob Mason (Chief Financial Officer), Kathleen Quiazon (Director of Mission & Ministry), Leah Rome-Floyd (Director of Teaching & Learning)
MANY THANKS TO...
• The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur for their presence today (in person and online) and 175 years of witness in California.
• Bishop Cantú and the Diocese of San José for their spiritual leadership and friendship over many years.
• The Cathedral staff for their warm hospitality and assistance in this liturgy.
• The MANY liturgical ministers for this celebration, including Sisters, Notre Dame alums, faculty, staff, and students – peer ministry leadership team, campus ministry community programming representatives, music ministry, ASB School and Class Council leaders, student representatives and groups from Diversity Council – for their partnership in ministering for this celebration.
• The Notre Dame High School administration, faculty and staff, for your presence here this morning, and, more importantly, for your presence and guidance over the years.
• Family, friends, supporters, and benefactors of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and Notre Dame San Jose. Because of you, the joy of God’s goodness continues to grow in our world. All music reprinted with permission of One License.net 7343 S. Mason Ave. Chicago, IL 60638, Annual License, A-716146