Mass for the Church event programme

MASS FOR THE CHURCH

FOR THE CATHEDRAL OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

Thursday 27th March 2014 at 7:30 pm Westminster Cathedral

Hosted by High Commission for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, London His Excellency Garvin Nicholas, High Commissioner for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

H.E. Garvin Nicholas arrived in the United Kingdom as High Commissioner for Trinidad and Tobago on 5th December 2010. His Excellency is also Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Denmark, Finland, Germany, Norway and Sweden. He was educated at Trinity College, Moka, Trinidad and Tobago and Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, England where he read law. His Excellency continued his legal training at the Inns of Court School of Law, London and was called to the Bar of England and Wales at the Inner Temple, London.

His Excellency served as Press Secretary, Government of Trinidad and Tobago 2010, Political Leader of the Movement for National Development 2007-2010, Temporary Senator, Upper House of Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago 2003, Local Government Councillor, Chairman of the Finance and General Purposes Committee and Convenor of the By-Laws Committee, and Diego Martin Regional Corporation 1992-1996.

His Excellency is currently a Member of the Bar of England and Wales, Member of the Law Association of Trinidad and Tobago and Member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of the Easter Caribbean (Anguilla).

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Mass for the Church is celebrated by: The Most Reverend Joseph Harris, Archbishop of Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

Archbishop Joseph Harris was born in Arouca, Trinidad on the 19th March 1942. He took perpetual vows on the 20th October 1967 and received his priestly ordination on the 14th July 1968.

Archbishop Harris worked as a missionary in Paraguay until 1982, after which he travelled to the United States to pursue a Masters in Spirituality and a Doctorate in Church Administration, writing principally on the ministry of formation. In 1993 he was appointed Rector of the Regional Seminary of St John Vianney and the Uganda Martyrs, a post he held for six years. In 1997 he was elected Provincial Superior and fulfilled this responsibility until 2003.

After this he went to Ottawa, Canada to study Canon Law, returning to Trinidad in 2005 as Juridical Vicar in the Archdiocese of Port of Spain, as well as being in charge of St Anne’s Parish, Vicar for the Clergy, lecturer at the senior seminary and minister in the Spanish-speaking community.

Archbishop Joseph Harris was ordained in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Port of Spain, Trinidad on Wednesday the 14th September 2011.

Father Emmanuel H. Pierre, Archdiocesan Legal Consultant Archdiocese, Port of Spain

Father Emmanuel H. Pierre was ordained in the Archdiocese, Port of Spain on 21st June 1981.

Served in several parishes within the Archdiocese, most recently the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Read Law at University of London, England; Eugene Dupuch Law School, Nassau Bahamas. Admitted to the Bar in Trinidad and Tobago in November 2004. Worked as Advocate Attorney at the Office of the Attorney General in Trinidad and Tobago from 2005 - 2013.

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Archbishop Of Westminster

Cardinal Vincent Nichols Archbishop Of Westminster

Apostolic Nuncio

Archbishop Antonio Mennini Apostolic Nuncio

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Order of Service Congregation stands

INTRODUCTORY RITES Processional Hymn: ‘IMMACULATE MARY’ Immaculate Mary!

Our hearts are on fire.

That title so wondrous Fills all our desire.

Ave, ave, ave Maria!

Ave, ave, ave Maria!

In grief and temptation, In joy or in pain, We’ll ask thee, our Mother, Nor seek thee in vain.

O bless us, dear Lady, With blessings from heaven, And to our petitions Let answer be given.

We pray for God’s glory, May his kingdom come!

We pray for his Vicar, Our Father in Rome.

And crown thy sweet mercy With this special grace, To behold soon in heaven God’s ravishing face.

We pray for our Mother The Church upon earth, And bless, sweetest Lady, The land of our birth.

Now to God be all glory And worship for aye, And to God’s virgin mother An endless Ave.

For poor, sick, afflicted, Thy mercy we crave; And comfort the dying – Thou light of the grave.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Peace be with you.

And with your spirit.

Brethren, let us acknowledge our sins, and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries.

You were sent to heal the contrite of heart: Lord, have mercy.

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Lord, have mercy.

You came to call sinners: Christ, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

You are seated at the right hand of the Father to intercede for us: Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life.

Amen.

Collect Let us pray, We implore your majesty most humbly, O Lord, that, as the feast of our salvation draws ever closer, so we may press forward all the more eagerly towards the worthy celebration of the Paschal Mystery.

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.

Amen.

Congregation sits for the Readings

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD The First Reading: Isaiah 56:1, 6-7 Read by Jennifer Lee, The Archbishop’s Appeal Team A Reading from the Book of Isaiah Thus says the Lord: Have a care for justice, act with integrity, for soon my salvation will come and my integrity be manifest.

Foreigners who have attached themselves to the Lord to serve him and to love his name and to be his servants – all who observe the sabbath, not profaning it, and cling to the covenant – these I will bring to my holy mountain. I will make them joyful in my house of prayer. Their holocausts and their sacrifices will be accepted on my altar, for my house will be called a house of prayer for all the peoples.

The word of the Lord.

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Responsorial Psalm: 67:1-2, 4, 6-7 R. Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you.

O God, be gracious and bless us and let your face shed its light upon us.

So will your ways be known upon earth and all nations learn your saving help.

R. Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you.

Let the nations be glad and exult for you rule the world with justice.

With fairness you rule the peoples, you guide the nations on earth.

R. Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you.

The earth has yielded its fruit for God, our God, has blessed us.

May God still give us his blessing till the ends of the earth revere him.

R. Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you.

The Second Reading: 1 Peter 2: 4-9 Read by His Excellency Garvin Nicholas, High Commissioner for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago A reading from the first Letter of Saint Peter The Lord is the living stone, rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him; set yourselves close to him so that you too, the holy priesthood that offers the spiritual sacrifices which Jesus Christ has made acceptable to God, may be living stones making a spiritual house. As scripture says: See how I lay in Zion a precious cornerstone that I have chosen and the man who rests his trust on it will not be disappointed. That means that for you who are believers, it is precious; but for unbelievers, the stone rejected by the builders has proved to be the keystone, a stone to stumble over, a rock to bring men down. They stumble over it because they do not believe in the word; it was the fate in store for them.

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people set apart to sing the praises of God who called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God. Congregation stands

Gospel Acclamation Praise to you, O Christ, king of eternal glory.

Make your home in me, as I make mine in you, says the Lord; whoever remains in me bears fruit in plenty.

Praise to you, O Christ, king of eternal glory.

GOSPEL: JOHN 15: 1-8 Read by Father Emmanuel H. Pierre The Lord be with you.

And with your spirit.

A reading from the holy Gospel according to John.

Glory to you, O Lord.

Jesus said to his disciples: ‘I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser.

Every branch in me that bears no fruit he cuts away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes to make it bear even more.

You are pruned already, by means of the word that I have spoken to you.

Make your home in me, as I make mine in you.

As a branch cannot bear fruit all by itself, but must remain part of the vine, neither can you unless you remain in me.

I am the vine, you are the branches.

Whoever remains in me, with me in him, bears fruit in plenty; for cut off from me you can do nothing.

Anyone who does not remain in me is like a branch that has been thrown away – he withers;

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these branches are collected and thrown on the fire, and they are burnt.

If you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask what you will and you shall get it.

It is the glory of my Father that you should bear much fruit, and then you will be my disciples.’ The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Congregation sits

THE HOMILY The Most Reverend Joseph Harris, Archbishop of Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago Congregation stands

The Prayer of the Faithful Read by Father John Metivier, Ms. Donella Clapperton, The Archbishop’s Appeal Team and Ms. Bianca Beddoe, Trinidad and Tobago High Commission, London Response; Lord, graciously hear us Heavenly Father, you called us to be a priestly nation, we ask dear Lord that where ever we may be that you bless your Church abundantly with YOUR Mercy and Love. Shine the Light of your Face on your children Lord. Let Your saving power be manifested in us. Bind us together with cords that cannot be broken so that together we can sing your praises.

Lord hear us Response; Lord, graciously hear us Almighty ever-living Father, we bring before you our leaders and those you have chosen to guide your flock. We beg You send your Holy Spirit to be with them. Give them your peace that surpasses all understanding so that they in turn may minister to your people with justice and fairness in the Name of your Son, Jesus Christ.

Lord hear us Response; Lord, graciously hear us

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Merciful ever loving Father, we pray for our world Help us dear Lord to live with one another in the way that Jesus taught us. We are in need of your Divine assistance as only you can provide. In a special way Lord we pray for the nation of Trinidad and Tobago, a land named after your Divine Trinity, cast you Holy Spirit upon your children so that we may live in peace and harmony, offering thanksgiving to Your Holy Name.

Lord hear us Response; Lord, graciously hear us

Hear our prayer.

After the concluding prayer all say; Amen Congregation sits whilst a collection is taken

‘Here I am Lord’ performed by Ebony Steelband

THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST The offerings are brought to the ALTAR

Offertory Songs: ‘He Still Reigns (Burton)’ and ‘Come And Go With Me, (arr Burton)’ sung by Croydon SDA Gospel Choir led by Mr. Ken Burton Congregation stands

Pray, brethren, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father.

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.

Prayer over the Offerings Cleanse your people, Lord, we pray, from every taint of wickedness, that their gifts may be pleasing to you; and do not let them cling to false joys, for you promise them the rewards of your truth.

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Through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Preface The Lord be with you.

And with your spirit.

Lift up your hearts.

We lift them up to the Lord.

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

It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation, always and everywhere to give you thanks, Lord, holy Father, almighty and eternal God. For you will that our self denial should give you thanks, humble our sinful pride, contribute to the feeding of the poor, and so help us imitate you in your kindness.

And so we glorify you with countless Angels, as with one voice of praise we acclaim: 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.

The Congregation kneels

Eucharistic Prayer II You are indeed Holy, O Lord, the fount of all holiness.

Make holy, therefore, these gifts, we pray, by sending down your Spirit upon them like the dewfall, so that they may become for us the Body and Blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

At the time he was betrayed and entered willingly into his Passion, he took bread and, giving thanks, broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take this, all of you, and eat of it, 12

for this is my Body, which will be given up for you.

In a similar way, when supper was ended, he took the chalice and, once more giving thanks, he gave it to his disciples, saying: Take this, all of you, and drink from it, for this is the Chalice of my Blood, the Blood of the new and eternal covenant, which will be poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins.

Do this in memory of me.

The mystery of faith; We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again.

Therefore, as we celebrate the memorial of his Death and Resurrection, we offer you, Lord, the Bread of life and the Chalice of salvation, giving thanks that you have held us worthy to be in your presence and minister to you.

Humbly we pray that, partaking of the Body and Blood of Christ, we may be gathered into one by the Holy Spirit.

Remember, Lord, your Church, spread throughout the world, and bring her to the fullness of charity, together with Francis our Pope and Vincent our Bishop and all the clergy.

Remember also our brothers and sisters who have fallen asleep in the hope of the resurrection, and all who have died in your mercy: welcome them into the light of your face.

Have mercy on us all, we pray, that with the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, with the blessed Apostles, and all the Saints who have pleased you throughout the ages, we may merit to be coheirs to eternal life, and may praise and glorify you through your Son, Jesus Christ.

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Through him, and with him, and in him, O God, almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honour is yours, for ever and ever.

Amen.

Congregation stands

COMMUNION RITE At the Saviour’s command and formed by divine teaching, we dare to say: 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.

Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil, graciously grant peace in our days, that, by the help of your mercy, we may be always free from sin and safe from all distress, as we await the blessed hope and the coming of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.

For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and for ever.

Lord Jesus Christ, who said to your Apostles: Peace I leave you, my peace I give you, look not on our sins, but on the faith of your Church, and graciously grant her peace and unity in accordance with your will.

Who live and reign for ever and ever.

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Amen.

The peace of the Lord be with you always.

And with your spirit.

Let us offer each other the sign of peace.

Congregation greets each other

‘Lamb of God’ performed by Ebony Steelband 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.

Behold the Lamb of God behold him who takes away the sins of the world.

Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.

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

Congregation sits Those who are not Roman Catholic or do not wish to receive Holy Communion are welcome to come forward for a blessing. Please cross your arms across your chest to indicate to the priest that you wish to receive a blessing.

Communion ‘Panis Angelicus’ by Cesar Franck sung by Neil Latchman - Tenor accompanied by Cecilia De Maria - Harp and Tania Lisboa - Cello

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Congregation remains seated

Meditation ‘He’s Worthy (Crouch, arr Fettke)’ sung by Croydon SDA Gospel Choir led by Mr. Ken Burton Congregation stands

Prayer after Communion Graciously raise up, O Lord, those you renew with this Sacrament, that we may come to possess your salvation both in mystery and in the manner of our life.

Through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Congregation sits

Address by Father Emmanuel Pierre on the Restoration of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Port of Spain, Trinidad.

CONCLUDING RITES The Lord be with you.

And with your spirit.

May almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Go forth, the Mass is ended.

Thanks be to God.

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Congregation remains standing for

THE NATIONAL ANTHEM OF THE REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO performed by Ebony Steelband Forged from the love of liberty In the fires of hope and prayer With boundless faith in our Destiny We solemnly declare; Side by side we stand, Islands of the blue Caribbean Sea This our Native Land, We pledge our lives to thee Here every creed and race find an equal place, And may God bless our Nation Here every creed and race find an equal place, And may God bless our Nation Congregation remains standing

Recessional ‘HOW GREAT THOU ART’ O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder Consider all the worlds thy hand has made, I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy pow’r throughout the universe displayed.

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God to thee: How great thou art, how great thou art.

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God to thee: How great thou art, how great thou art.

When through the woods and forest glades I wander And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees, When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze: When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart; When I shall bow in humble adoration, And there proclaim: my God, how great thou art.

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The Congregation is asked to remain standing while the National Flag bearer proceeds down the aisle followed the Celebrants and the High Commissioner for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.

END OF SERVICE The Retiring Collection (2nd collection) after the Mass will be for the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

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(Participants) H.E Garvin Nicholas, High Commissioner for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago The Most Reverend Joseph Harris, Archbishop of Port of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago Father Emmanuel H. Pierre, Archdiocesan Legal Consultant, Archdiocese, Port of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago Father John Metivier The Archbishop’s Appeal Team (Archdiocese, Port of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago): Jennifer Lee, Project Cordinator Donella Clapperton, Project Officer Ms. Bianca Beddoe, Trinidad and Tobago High Commission, London Mr. Neil Latchman - Tenor Accompanists:

Ms. Cecilia De Maria - Harp Ms. Tania Lisboa - Cello Croydon SDA Gospel Choir led by Mr. Ken Burton Ebony Steelband

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Port of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago has been closed since 2012. With the continuous support of generous patrons, work has been progressing smoothly with a projected completion date of May 2015.

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Restoration works at The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

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The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago is one of the oldest in the English speaking Caribbean. It was revered as a leading institution in British colonial Trinidad and remains, at 161 years old, one of the country’s treasured historical landmarks.

The National Trust of Trinidad and Tobago has listed the Cathedral as a significant heritage site. Catholicism was introduced to Trinidad with the coming of Columbus in 1498.

The Cathedral is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and is the Mother Church of the Archdiocese. In 1857 Pope Pius IX decreed that the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception be raised to the dignity of a Minor Basilica, giving it special spiritual privileges.

Information source: http://www.appealtnt.org

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