Diocese of Kalamazoo Diaconate Ordination of

David Alexander Pinto

The Most Reverend Paul J. Bradley Bishop of the Diocese of Kalamazoo, Presider

Saturday, June 6, 2020

10 O’Clock in the morning

St. Ann Parish, Augusta

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Prelude “Here I am Lord” Rory Cooney Entrance Hymn “The Church’s One Foundation”�

Greeting Bishop: Peace be with you. And with your spirit. Penitential Act

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Gloria

Collect/Opening Prayer

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Liturgy of the Word First Reading A reading from the Acts of the Apostles As the number of disciples continued to grow, the Hellenists complained against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. So the Twelve called together the community of the disciples and said, “It is not right for us to neglect the word of God to serve at table. Brothers, select from among you seven reputable men, filled with the Spirit and wisdom, whom we shall appoint to this task, whereas we shall devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” The proposal was acceptable to the whole community, so they chose Stephen, a an filled with faith and the Holy Spirit, also Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, a convert to Judaism. They presented these men to the Apostles who prayed and laid hands on them. The word of God continued to spread, and the number of the disciples in Jerusalem increased greatly. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God Responsorial Psalm

Second Reading A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians I, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live in a manner worthy of the call you have received, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another through love, striving to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace: one Body and one Spirit, as you were also called to the one hope of your call; one Lord, One faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. But grace was given to each of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift. And he gave some as Apostles, others as prophets, others as evangelists, others as pastors and teachers, to equip the holy ones for the work of ministry, for building up the Body of Christ, until we all attain the unity of faith and knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the extent of the full stature of Christ. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God

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Gospel Acclamation

Gospel A reading from the holy Gospel according to John Jesus said to his disciples: “As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. “I have told you this so that joy may be in you and your joy may be complete. This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. I no longer call you slaves, because a slave does not know what his master is doing. I have called you friends, because I have told you everything I have heard from my Father. It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name he may give you. This I command you: love one another.” The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

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The Rite of Ordination Calling of the Candidates Presentation of the Candidates Election by the Bishop and Consent of the People

After being assured that the candidate has been found worthy the Bishop chooses him for ordination to the Order of Deacons. The assembly in turn gives their consent.

Homily Promise of the Elect

The Bishop examines the candidate by asking a series of questions. Then the candidate makes a commitment to celibacy and promises obedience to the Bishop as successor to the Apostles.

Invitation to Prayer

The candidate lays prostrate while we implore Christ and call on the holy men and women of the Old and New Covenants to pray for him.

Litany of Supplication

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Laying on of Hands A deacon is ordained by the Laying on of Hands and the Prayer of Ordination. In awesome silence the Spirit of God is invoked upon the candidate.

Prayer of Ordination

The Bishop prays that God will grant the dignity of the diaconate to the candidate. By the holy gesture of Laying on of Hands, ancient in Scripture and Church Tradition, and by the Prayer of Ordination, the Office of Deacon is conferred through the sacrament of Holy Orders.

Investiture with Stole and Dalmatic

The newly ordained is vested with stole and dalmatic, thus outwardly showing the liturgical ministry he will carry out.

Psalm 84

Handing Over the Book of the Gospels Deacons are called to proclaim the Gospel and preach the faith in word and deed.

The Fraternal Kiss By the fraternal kiss, the Bishop seals the deacon’s entry into the Order of Deacons. All deacons present welcome the newly Ordained into the Order of Deacons.

Psalm 146

Liturgy of the Eucharist Preparation of the Altar

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Hymn “Whatsoever You Do” Willard F. Jabusch

Preface Dialogue The Lord be with you. And with your Spirit Lift up your heart. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks… It is right and just. Holy, Holy, Holy “Mass of St. Benedict” Robert LeBlanc

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Memorial Acclamation

The Great Amen

The Communion Rite The Lord’s Prayer The Sign of Peace Lamb of God

Behold the Lamb of God… Lord, I am not worthy that You should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

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Communion Procession Hymn “Take and Eat” Michael Joncas

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Prayer after Communion Concluding Remarks Solemn Blessing Dismissal Recessional Hymn “Go Make of All Disciples” Leon M. Adkins