Rite of Election Call to Continuing Conversion - and the DIOCESE OF SCRANTON
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DIOCESE OF SCRANTON
Rite of Election
and the
Call to
Continuing Conversion
The First Sunday in Lent
March 6, 2022 at 2:30 p.m.
Cathedral of Saint Peter
Scranton, Pennsylvania
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Ministers of the Liturgy
Presider and Homilist
The Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L.
Bishop of Scranton
Masters of Ceremony
Monsignor Dale R. Rupert
Pastor, Cathedral of Saint Peter
Deacon Gerard L. Carpenter Deacon Stephen B. Frye
Deacon Andrew A. Fazio Deacon Matthew G. Lorent
Deacons of the Liturgy
Deacon Donald J. Crane Deacon Florian J. Gyza
Deacon Joseph Sudano
Lectors
Lisa Marie Boesze Wenceslo De la Cruz
Servers
Deacon Candidates of the Diocese of Scranton
Presenter of the Catechumens and Candidates
Mary C. Hallman
Diocesan Secretary for Parish Life
Liturgical Music
Choir of the Cathedral of Saint Peter
Linda Phillips Orseck
Director of Liturgical Music, Cathedral of Saint Peter
Michael Sowa Gina Pascolini
Organist Cantor
Cathedral of Saint Peter Instrumentalists
Liturgical Art and Environment
William J. Manley
Ministers of Hospitality
Staff of the Diocesan Office for Parish Life
3Introductory R ites
STAND
Entrance Hymn “Enter the Journey/Sigue el Camino”
Friendman/Vogt
4Sign of the Cross and Greeting
Bishop: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
All: Amen.
Bishop: Peace be with you.
All: And with your spirit.
Penitential Act Mass of Spirit and Grace
Manalo
Collect
SIT
L i t u r g y o f t h e Wo r d
First Reading (Spanish translation) Deuteronomy 26:4-10
Lectura del libro del Deuteronomio.
En aquel tiempo, dijo Moisés al pueblo: “Cuando presentes las primicias de tus cosechas,
el sacerdote tomará el cesto de tus manos y lo pondrá ante el altar del Señor, tu Dios. En-
tonces tú dirás estas palabras ante el Señor, tu Dios: ‘Mi padre fue un arameo errante, que
bajó a Egipto y se estableció allí con muy pocas personas; pero luego creció hasta conver-
tirse en una gran nación, potente y numerosa. Los egipcios nos maltrataron, nos oprimi-
eron y nos impusieron una dura esclavitud. Entonces clamamos al Señor, Dios de nuestros
padres, y el Señor escuchó nuestra voz, miró nuestra humillación, nuestros trabajos y
nuestra angustia. El Señor nos sacó de Egipto con mano poderosa y brazo protector, con
5un terror muy grande, entre señales y portentos; nos trajo a este país y nos dio esta tierra,
que mana leche y miel. Por eso ahora yo traigo aquí las primicias de la tierra que tú, Se-
ñor, me has dado’. Una vez que hayas dejado tus primicias ante el Señor, te postrarás ante
él para adorarlo”.
The word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God.
Responsorial Psalm Psalm 91: 1-2, 10-15
McKinley
Second Reading (English translation) Romans 10:8-13
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Romans
Brothers and sisters: What does Scripture say? The word is near you, in your mouth and
in your heart —that is, the word of faith that we preach—, for, if you confess with your
mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you
will be saved. For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with
the mouth and so is saved. For the Scripture says, No one who believes in him will be put to
shame. For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all, en-
riching all who call upon him. For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be
saved.”
Palabra de Dios. Todos: Gracias a Dios.
STAND
Gospel Acclamation Mass of the Resurrection
DeBruyn
6Gospel (Spanish translation) Luke 4: 1-13
Lectura del santo Evangelio segun san Lucas
En aquel tiempo, Jesús, lleno del Espíritu Santo, regresó del Jordán y conducido por el
mismo Espíritu, se internó en el desierto, donde permaneció durante cuarenta días y fue
tentado por el demonio. No comió nada en aquellos días, y cuando se completaron, sintió
hambre. Entonces el diablo le dijo: “Si eres el Hijo de Dios, dile a esta piedra que se con-
vierta en pan”. Jesús le contestó: “Está escrito: No sólo de pan vive el hombre”.
Después lo llevó el diablo a un monte elevado y en un instante le hizo ver todos los reinos
de la tierra y le dijo: “A mí me ha sido entregado todo el poder y la gloria de estos reinos, y
yo los doy a quien quiero. Todo esto será tuyo, si te arrodillas y me adoras”. Jesús le re-
spondió: “Está escrito: Adorarás al Señor, tu Dios, y a él sólo servirás”. Entonces lo llevó a
Jerusalén, lo puso en la parte más alta del templo y le dijo: “Si eres el Hijo de Dios, arrójate
desde aquí, porque está escrito: Los ángeles del Señor tienen órdenes de cuidarte y de sos-
tenerte en sus manos, para que tus pies no tropiecen con las piedras”. Pero Jesús le re-
spondió: “También está escrito: No tentarás al Señor, tu Dios”.
Concluidas las tentaciones, el diablo se retiró de él, hasta que llegara la hora.
The Gospel of the Lord. All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Please remain standing
until the Bishop blesses the congregation with the Book of the Gospels.
Homily The Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D, J.C.L.
SIT
C e l e b r at i o n o f E l e c t i o n
Presentation of the Catechumens
Mary C. Hallman, Diocesan Secretary for Parish Life,
presents the catechumens to the Bishop.
Bishop Bambera: Those who are to be chosen in Christ, please stand as your name is called.
The catechumens are called by name by the RCIA Coordinators.
7Affirmation by the Godparents and the Assembly
Bishop Bambera: God’s holy Church wishes to know whether these catechumens
are sufficiently prepared to be enrolled among the elect
for the coming celebration of Easter.
And so, I speak first of all to you their godparents.
The Bishop addresses the Godparents.
Bishop Bambera: Have they faithfully listened to God’s word proclaimed by the Church?
Godparents: They have.
Bishop Bambera: Have they responded to that word and begun to walk in God’s presence?
Godparents: They have.
Bishop Bambera: Have they shared the company of their Christian brothers and sisters and
joined with them in prayer?
Godparents: They have.
The Bishop addresses the entire assembly.
Bishop Bambera: And now I speak to you, my brothers and sisters in this assembly:
Are you ready to support the testimony expressed about these catechumens
and include them in your prayer and affection as we move toward Easter?
All: We are.
Invitation and Enrollment of Names
Bishop Bambera: And now, my dear catechumens, I address you. Your own godparents and
this entire community have spoken in your favor. The Church in the name
of Christ accepts their judgment and calls you to the Easter sacraments.
Since you have already heard the call of Christ, you must now express your
response to that call clearly and in the presence of the whole Church.
Therefore, do you wish to enter fully into the life of the Church through the
sacraments of baptism, confirmation, and the eucharist?
Catechumens: We do.
Bishop Bambera: Then offer your names for enrollment.
The Bishop is presented with the names of the catechumens
as inscribed in each Book of the Elect. The Bishop then signs each Book of the Elect.
8Hymn “Tesoros Ocultos”
Revering
Act of Admission or Election
Bishop Bambera: My dear friends, I now declare you to be members of the elect,
to be initiated into the sacred mysteries at the next Easter Vigil.
Catechumens: Thanks be to God.
Bishop Bambera: God is always faithful to those he calls: now it is your duty, as it is ours,
both to be faithful to him in return and to strive courageously to reach the
fullness of truth, which your election opens up before you.
The Bishop addresses the godparents.
Godparents, you have spoken in favor of these catechumens: accept them
now as chosen in the Lord and continue to sustain them through your lov-
ing care and example, until they come to share in the sacraments of God’s
life.
9Celebration of the Call to Continuing Conversion
Presentation of the Candidates
Mary C. Hallman, Diocesan Secretary for Parish Life
presents the parishes who have candidates.
Affirmation by the Sponsors and Assembly
Bishop Bambera: The Christian life and the demands that flow from the
Sacraments cannot be taken lightly. Therefore, before granting these can-
didates their request to share fully in the Church’s sacraments, it is im-
portant that the Church hear the testimony of their sponsors about their
readiness.
The Bishop addresses the sponsors:
Have they faithfully listened to the apostles’ instruction proclaimed by the
Church?
Sponsors: They have.
Bishop Bambera: Have they come to a deeper appreciation of their baptism, in which they
were joined to Christ and his Church?
Sponsors: They have.
Bishop Bambera: Have they reflected sufficiently on the tradition of the Church, which is
their heritage, and joined their brothers and sisters in prayer?
Sponsors: They have.
Bishop Bambera: Have they advanced in a life of love and service of others?
Sponsors: They have.
The Bishop addresses the entire assembly.
Bishop Bambera: And now I speak to you, my brothers and sisters in this assembly: Are you
ready to support the testimony expressed about these candidates and in-
clude them in your prayer and affection as we move toward Easter?
All: We are.
Act of Recognition
10Bishop Bambera: My friends, the Church recognizes your desire to be sealed with the gift of
the Holy Spirit and to have a place at Christ’s Eucharistic table. Join with
us this Lent in a spirit of repentance. Hear the Lord’s call to conversion
and be faithful to your baptismal covenant.
Candidates: Thanks be to God.
The Bishop addresses the sponsors.
Bishop Bambera: Sponsors, continue to support these candidates with your guidance and
concern. May they see in you a love for the Church and a sincere desire for
doing good. Lead them this Lent to the joys of the Easter mysteries.
STAND
Intercessions for the Elect and Candidates “Trilingual Intercessions”
Hay
Prayer over the Elect and the Candidates
After the intercessions, the Bishop prays over the elect and the candidates.
artwork by Sr. Jeanne Ambre, SS. C.M.
11Conclud in g Rites
Final Blessing
Bishop: The Lord be with you.
All: And with your spirit.
Bishop: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
All: Now and forever.
Bishop: Our help is in the name of the Lord.
All: Who made heaven and earth.
Bishop: May almighty God bless you,
the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
All: Amen.
Dismissal
Deacon: Go in peace, and may the Lord remain with you always.
All: Thanks be to God.
artwork by Sr. Jeanne Ambre, SS. C.M.
12Song of Sending Forth “Church of God, Elect and Glorious”
HYFRYDOL
13Pa r t i c i pat i n g Pa r i s h e s
Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish Brodheadsville
Saint Gregory Parish Clarks Green
Saint John Bosco Parish Conyngham
Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish Dickson City
Saint Matthew Parish East Stroudsburg
Saint John Parish East Stroudsburg
Holy Name of Jesus Parish Hazleton
Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Peace Parish Hawley
Saint John the Evangelist Parish Honesdale
Saint Vincent de Paul Parish Milford
Saint Jude Parish Mountain Top
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Montoursville
Saint Patrick Parish Nicholson
Prince of Peace Parish Old Forge
Epiphany Parish Sayre
Mary, Mother of God Parish Scranton
Cathedral of Saint Peter Scranton
Saint Ann Basilica Parish Scranton
Saint John Neumann Parish Scranton
Saint Luke Parish Stroudsburg
Our Lady of Victory Parish Tannersville
Saints Peter and Paul Parish Towanda
Saint Nicholas Parish Wilkes-Barre
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish Williamsport
Saint Ann Parish Williamsport
Saint Boniface Parish Williamsport
Saint Joseph the Worker Parish Williamsport
We apologize if we inadvertently missed any participating parish.
14Ackn owledgments
Catholic Television of the Diocese of Scranton
Eric Deabill
Diocesan Secretary for Communications
James Brennan
Manager, Catholic Television
We gratefully acknowledge the composers and publishers
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Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States of America,
second typical edition © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc.,
Washington, DC. Used with permission. All rights reserved. No portion of this text may be
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15“When they are chosen
who are set apart to receive baptism,
let their lives be examined whether
they lived piously as catechumens,
whether they honored the widows,
whether they visited the sick,
whether they have fulfilled
every good work.
If those who bring them bear witness
to them that they have done thus,
then let them hear the gospel.
Moreover,
from the day they are chosen,
let a hand be laid upon them
and let them be exorcized daily.”
Saint Hippolytus
Third century
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