BAccAlAUReATe MASS

Main Celebrant

Very Rev. Robert P. Hagan, O.S.A., J.D. Prior Provincial, Province of St. Thomas of Villanova Chair, Board of Directors, St. Augustine Preparatory School

The Augustinian Friars

PROCESSION: “Pomp and Circumstance” — Edward Elgar

ENTRANCE HYMN: “All Creatures of Our God and King” — Geistliche Kirchengesänge

Verse 1 - All creatures of our God and King, Lift up your voices, let us sing. Alleluia! Alleluia! Bright burning sun with golden beams, Soft silver moon that gently gleams, O praise him!

Refrain: O Praise Him! O Praise Him! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Verse 2 - Great rushing winds who are so strong, Your clouds above that sail along, O praise him! Alleluia! Fair rising morn, with praise rejoice, Stars nightly shining, find a voice, O praise him!

Refrain: O Praise Him! O Praise Him! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Verse 3 - Swift flowing water, pure and clear, Make music for your Lord to hear, Alleluia! Fire so intense and fiercely bright, Who gives to us both warmth and light, O praise him!

Refrain: O Praise Him! O Praise Him! Alleluia! Alleluia!

WELCOME ADDRESS - Andreas Joseph LaRosa ’23

Liturgy Of The Word

GLORIA: Anonymous, Peru

Opening Prayer

FIRST READING: Proverbs 2:1-15, Aidan Matthew Farrell ’23

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Psalm 118 “Give Thanks to The Lord for he is good, His love is everlasting”

SECOND READING: Romans 12: 9-12, Vincent Patrick Polistina ’23

ALLELUIA: “Mass of Creation” - Marty Haugan

GOSPEL: Mt 28 :16-20

HOMILY: Rev. Robert J. Murray, O.S.A., Ph.D., Head of School

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL: John Michael Rynkiewicz III ’23

RESPONSE: “Lord, Hear our Prayer”