LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS: “O God Beyond All Praising” - Thaxted

Verse 1 - O God beyond all praising, We worship you today And sing the love amazing that songs cannot repay For we can only wonder at every gift you send.

At blessings without number and mercies without end: We lift our hearts before you and wait upon your word

We honor and adore you, our great and mighty Lord

Verse 2 - Then hear, O gracious Savior, accept the love we bring, That we who know your favor may serve you as our king And whether our tomorrow be filled with good or ill, We’ll triumph through our arrows and rise to bless you still: To marvel at your beauty and glory in your ways, And make a joyful duty our sacrifice of praise.

Offertory Procession - The Parents/Guardians of Graduating Seniors

Holy, Holy, Holy Eucharistic Acclamation

Great Amen

Lamb of God “Mass of Creation” - Marty Haugan

Communion Hymn: “There is a Longing” - Anne Quigley

Choral Anthem: “All Shall Be Amen and Alleluia”

— Vince Peterson, Commissioned by St. Augustine for the 2023 Baccalaureate Mass

Meditation Hymn: “Coming Home” — Rev. Joseph A. Genito, O.S.A.

RECESSIONAL HYMN: “Christ Be Our Light” — Bernadette Farrell

Refrain - Christ, be our light! Shine in our hearts. Shine through the darkness. Christ, be our light! Shine in your church gathered today.

Verse 1 - Longing for light, we wait in darkness. Longing for truth, we turn to you. Make us your own, your holy people, light for the world to see.

Verse 2 - Longing for peace, our world is troubled. Longing for hope, many despair. Your word alone has the power to save us. Make us your living voice.

Verse 3 - Longing for food, many are hungry. Longing for water, many still thirst. Make us your bread, broken for others, shared until all are fed.

Vocalists under the direction of Fine Arts Department Chair and Choral Director, Mr. Erik Stenswold

Musical accompaniment provided by the St. Augustine Preparatory School Band under the direction of Band Director, Mrs. Mary Lou Newnam P’06 ’08 ’13