Inauguration Mass of the Holy Spirit - Event Program

The Inauguration of

WALTER IWANENKO, PH.D.

EIGHTH PRESIDENT OF GANNON UNIVERSITY

Mass of the Holy

Spirit

SAINT PETER CATHEDRAL

ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

How to Participate in a Catholic Mass

We’ve provided the following guidance for those who are not familiar with the traditions or symbolism of a Catholic Mass:

SING Music is a wonderful addition to Catholics’ spiritual participation in Mass. Don’t worry if you don’t know the songs, we’ve provided the lyrics for you to follow along.

LISTEN Mass contains two readings from the Bible and a homily from the priest or bishop with connection and meaning to our daily lives.

SIT, KNEEL and STAND The different postures at Mass are meant to help participants stay actively engaged and to reflect respect, humility and reverence. All are welcome to stand, sit or kneel when the assembly does so, but do not feel pressure to do any of these. It is recommended, however, to stand when the assembly stands and sit when they are sitting or kneeling.

COMMUNION In the Catholic tradition, only regularly practicing Catholics may receive the consecrated host. This reflects the belief that the consecrated host is the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ and that the celebration of the Eucharist is a sign of the oneness of faith, life and worship.

You may get in line for communion no matter what your faith tradition (or non-tradition). But, instead of receiving the host, put your arm or arms across your chest and the priest will give you a blessing instead of the Eucharist. If you don’t want to get in line, feel free to simply stay at your seat, but be sure to let people by who want to get in line for Communion. You may sit or kneel at your seat during and after the communion procession.

SAY “HELLO” Once Mass is over, Bishop Persico will stay around to greet attendees at the entrance of the Cathedral. If you don’t know him, he is always thrilled to greet people at Mass and would be happy to meet you.

Mass of the Holy Spirit for the Inauguration of the Eighth President of Gannon University

Presided by:

The Most Rev. Lawrence T. Persico, J.C.L.

Bishop of Erie

Chairperson of the Gannon University Board of Trustees

R. And with your spirit.

R. We lift them up to the Lord. Lord our God.

R. It is right and just.

The Communion

Our Father, who art in heaven Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Give us this day our daily bread And forgive us our trespasses As we forgive those who trespass against And lead us not into temptation for the coming

For the kingdom, the power and the glory

please kneel or be seated as you are able

we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, your Death, O Lord, until you come again

Response: Amen, Amen, Amen All stand

The Peace of the Lord be with you always

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world Have mercy on us

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world Grant us peace

Lord, I am not worthy that but only say the word

Edward M. Lohse, J.C.D. ’84 Bishop of Kalamazoo

The Most Reverend Lawrence T. Persico, JCL Bishop of Erie

Rite

The Most Reverend Edward M. Lohse, JCD, ‘84 Bishop of Kalamazoo

HISTORY This tradition is more than 450-years-old and marks the beginning of the academic year in Catholic universities throughout the world. Students and employees are represented at this gathering to call upon the Holy Spirit for the gift of wisdom. The red vestments worn by the Bishop and the priests signify the honor to the Holy Spirit.

THE MASS This is the central public prayer for Catholics and for any Catholic university such as Gannon. In the readings from Scripture– and in the consecration of bread and wine– we believe that we encounter the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and its transformative power in our lives.

THE BISHOP He is the chief pastor of the Diocese of Erie, the territory that comprises the 13 counties of northwest Pennsylvania. He is also the Chairperson of the University Board of Trustees. His presence is a sign of unity among believers. He wears a distinctive head piece (the miter) and carries a staff (the crosier), which signifies his rank and his leadership in the call to holiness and in governance of the Church.

THE CATHEDRAL The principal church building in a Diocese is a “Cathedral” because it is the church that holds the Bishop’s Chair (Cathedra), a symbol of his authority and leadership of the Diocese. Our Cathedral is under the patronage of St. Peter, the Apostle.

THE MASS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Presider .......................................... The Most Rev. Lawrence T. Persico, J.C.L. Bishop of Erie Chairperson of the Gannon University Board of Trustees

Homilist The Most Rev. Edward M. Lohse, J.C.D. ’84 Bishop of Kalamazoo

Master of Ceremonies ............................ Rev. Christopher J. Singer, J.C.L. ’99

Principal Concelebrants ...................... Very Rev. Nicholas J. Rouch, S.T.D. ’83 Vicar General, Diocese of Erie

Rev. Michael T. Kesicki ’83 Chaplain, Gannon University

Priests of Gannon University and Diocese of Erie Rev. Scott W. Jabo

Rev. T. Shane Mathew ’01

Rev. Casimir J. Wozniak

Rev. Msgr. David A. Rubino

Rev. David M. Renne ’09

Priests of the Diocese of Buffalo

Rev. Msgr. Paul J.E. Burkard

Rev. David Baker

Rev. Aaron F. Kulczyk ’13

Rev. Joseph W. Tokasz ’17

Representing St. Mary’s Seminary, Baltimore, Md.

Rev. Msgr. Fredrik Hansen

Reader of Sacred Scripture

Joseph Pfleger President, Gannon University Student Government Association

Presentation of the Gifts .................................................

Candace Battles ’93

Susan Forquer ’66VMC

Gannon University Board of Trustees

Readers of the Universal Prayer Chinyere Ogbuka

Erika Rey Castro

Lisa Chambugong

Rithin Jacob Subin

Kiran Khadka

Olga Bovkun

My Nguyen

Music Ministry ....................................................................

Pamela Verity ’76

Bianca Morris ’17

Mathew Depinet

Nathan Habursky

Julia Johnson

Brian Tarbuk

Alyssa Tulli

Kaitlyn Tulli

Altar Servers ..................................................................

St. Mark Seminarians

INTRODUCTORY RITES

Holy Wisdom, lamp of learning bless the light that reason lends. Teach us judgment as we kindle sparks of thought your Spirit sends. Sanctify our search for knowledge and the truth that sets us free. Come, illumine mind and spirit joined in deepest unity.

Vine of truth, in you we flourish; by your grace we learn and grow. May the word of Christ among us shape our life, our search to know. Joined to Christ in living, dying, may we help the church convey witness to the saving gospel, bearing fruit of faith today.

The Sign of the Cross

Greeting Response: And with your Spirit

Welcome Bishop Persico

Penitential Act C

Bishop: Lord, have mercy... (repeat after Bishop)

Christ, have mercy...

Lord, have mercy.

Collect Prayer

LITURGY OF THE WORD

PROFESSION OF FAITH

Upon assuming office, the President of a Catholic university makes the Profession of Faith and takes the Oath of Fidelity in the presence of the Bishop. Bishop Persico invites Dr. Iwanenko to lead the assembly in the Symbol of Faith, the Nicene Creed.

President: I, Walter Iwanenko Jr., with firm faith believe and profess each and everything that is contained in the Symbol of faith, namely: I believe in one God, (All) the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made.

For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Dr. Iwanenko continues with the profession of adherence to the teaching of the Church as handed on by the Magisterium.

OATH OF FIDELITY

With his hand on the Book of the Gospels, Dr. Iwanenko takes the Oath of Fidelity before the Bishop and the assembly. In this oath, the new president, on assuming his office, expresses his commitment to the university’s Catholic identity and his promise to preserve communion with the Catholic Church.

Dr. Iwanenko will sign the Oath of Fidelity, which is then witnessed by the Bishop.

UNIVERSAL PRAYER

For the Pope and the Leaders of the Church...

Reader: (in Igbo) O Lord, make your Church firm in true faith, especially our Holy Father, Pope Francis, and all the bishops so that they may preach the gospel with courage and strength.

For Leaders of Nations...

Reader: (in Spanish) May the Lord of history grant our rulers the wisdom of humility, the constant search for dialogue, care for the common good and the will to extinguish any outbreak of war.

For the Grace of Forgiveness...

Reader: (in Bengali) O God, sustained by the Holy Spirit, may we open our hearts to justice and peace and overcome conflict and division with the healing power of forgiveness.

For Those in Need...

Reader: (in Malayalam) May God, who came to announce the Good News to the poor and to all those who suffer, bring healing and strength to the hungry, the sick, and to all those going through difficult times and painful moments.

For the Gannon Family...

Reader: (in Nepali) May the Holy One who created us guide us all to live and work with dedication and integrity, seeking wisdom and understanding in all that we do.

For Dr. Iwanenko as he begins his tenure as University President...

Reader: (in Ukrainian) For our new president, Dr. Iwanenko, as he begins his leadership as president of Gannon University, may the Holy Spirit strengthen him with health, wisdom and holiness as he leads this community in faith and service.

For the Faithful Departed...

Reader: (in Vietnamese) May God, who raised Jesus from the dead, raise up those who have died and grant that we may share eternal glory with them.

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Preface Dialogue

The Lord be with you. R. And with your spirit.

Lift up your hearts. R. We lift them up to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. R. It is right and just.

Sanctus

Eucharistic Prayer please kneel or be seated as you are able

Mystery of Faith Sung

When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again

Doxology Sung Response: Amen, Amen, Amen

THE COMMUNION RITE

The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven

Hallowed by 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.

Bishop: Deliver us, O Lord,... for the coming of our Sacior, Jesus Christ

For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and forever.

The Sign of Peace

The Peace of the Lord be with you always

Agnus Dei Sung

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world

Have mercy on us

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world

Have mercy on us

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world

Grant us peace

R. And with your spirit

R. Have mercy on us

R. Have mercy on us

R. Grant us peace

please kneel or be seated as you are able

Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

Litany for the Earth

Cantor sings verse

Cantor sings verse

Holy Spirit, Come to Us

Don’t be afraid, my love is stronger

My love is stronger than your fear

Don’t be afraid, my love is stronger

And I have promised, promised to be always near

Prayer After Communion

Remarks Walter Iwanenko, Ph.D

Blessing of the President Bishop Persico

Final Blessing Bishop Persico

Recessional Hymn Go to the World

THANK YOU

To Mr. William Pituch, ’05 and the students of Cathedral Preparatory School, and to Mr. Jason Ladouceur,’12 and the students of Mother Teresa Academy who assisted with welcoming our guests to the Cathedral.

To the Music Ministry of Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel under the direction of Pamela Verity with the assistance of Christopher Petit and Bianca Morris and to the student singers and instrumentalists for their work to assure of a prayerful Liturgy.

To our trustees who participated in the Mass in presenting the gifts and representing the heritage of Gannon and Villa Maria College.

To the Gannon University students who served as cantor, readers of scripture and of the petitions, bringing the many languages of our Gannon family to the unity of our prayer.

To the Masters of Ceremonies, Office of the Chaplain, The Office for Divine Worship, and the St. Mark Seminarians for planning and executing the Liturgy.

Copyrights:

Holy Wisdom, Lamp of Learning, Words © 1996, The Pilgrim Press, Contributor: Ruth C. Duck; Psalm Response, If Today You Hear His Voice - ©2017, Contributor: Ben Walther, OCP; Lord, Hear Our Prayer, Words and Music ©1994 WLP, Contributor: Mike Hay; You Have Anointed Me, Words and Music-Mike Balhoff, Gary Daigle, Darryl Ducote ©1981 Daemean Music, distributed by GIA; Litany for the Earth, Words and Music-Barbara Bridge © OCP: Holy Spirit, Come to Us, Text and MusicJacques Berthier © Les Presses de Taizé, distributed by GIA; Don’t Be Afraid, Words and Music-John L. Bell © 2008, Iona Community, distributed by GIA; Go to the World, Words-Sylvia G. Dunstan ©1991, GIA, Music-Ralph Vaughan Williams, SINE NOMINE ©Oxford University Press; Alleluia, Eucharistic Acclamations and Lamb of God: Mass of the Angels and Saints, Stephen R. Janco, © 2010, GIA. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-729967.