Easter VigilApril 15, 2017

8:15 pm

Cathedral of Saint John the BaptistC h a r l e s t o n , S o u t h C a r o l i n a

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Tonight we joyfullywelcome into the Catholic Church

Melissa Chan Dayton Colie

William EasterlinLinda Easterlin

George Frederick Randall Gay

Benjamin HiltonChristopher Newman

Kristin NewmanDeborah ReevesMatthew Roberts

William Bruce RobbChase Williams Cody Williams

The Easter Vigil in the Holy NIght8:15 pm

March 26, 2016

Diocese of CharlestonCathedral of Saint John the BaptistC h a r l e s t o n , S o u t h C a r o l i n a

His ExcellencyThe Most Reverend Robert E. Guglielmone, d.d.

Bishop of Charleston, South Carolina

THE SOLEMN BEGINNING OF THE VIGIL: LUCERNARIUM

Blessing of the Fire and Preparation of the Candle

Procession - Lumen Christi

Bishop:

(Christ our light)

All:

(Thanks be to God)

The Easter Proclamation - Exsultet

All: Amen

CONCLUDING RITE

Recessional - Jesus Christ Is Risen TodayTune: Easter Hymn

Postlude - Hallelujah Chorus (from ‘Messiah)George Frederick Handel (1685-1759)

LITURGY OF THE WORDFirst Reading - Genesis 1: 1 - 2: 2

Psalm 104 - Lord Send Out Your SpiritMichel Guimont

Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD, my God, you are great indeed!You are clothed with majesty and glory, robed in light as with a cloak.

You fixed the earth upon its foundation, not to be moved forever;with the ocean, as with a garment, you covered it; above the mountains the waters stood.

You send forth springs into the watercourses that wind among the mountains.Beside them the birds of heaven dwell; from among the branches they send forth their song.

You water the mountains from your palace; the earth is replete with the fruit of your works.You raise grass for the cattle, and vegetation for man’s use, Producing bread from the earth.

How manifold are your works, O LORD! In wisdom you have wrought them all—the earth is full of your creatures. Bless the LORD, O my soul! Alleluia.

[Psalm 104 : 1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35]

Prayer

Second Reading - Exodus 14: 15 - 15: 1

Psalm - Exodus 15 - Let Us Sing to the LordMichel Guimont

COMMUNION RITE

Lord’s Prayer & Rite of Peace

Fraction Rite - Agnus Dei Richard Proulx

Communion Procession

Communion Chant - Pascha nostrumChant-Mode VI

(Cathedral Choir)

Christ, our Paschal Lamb, has been sacrificed, alleluia;therefore, let us keep the feast by sharing the unleavened bread of

uprightness and truth, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

Communion Motets - Sicut cervusGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1526-1594)

(Cathedral Choir)

As the deer yearns for the water springs: so longs my soul for thee, O God!

Most Glorious Lord of LifeEdmund Spencer (1522-1599)

(Cathedral Choir)

Most glorious Lord of Life, that on this dayDidst make Thy triumph over death and sin,And having harrowed hell, didst bring away

Captivity thence captive, us to win.This joyous day, dear Lord, with joy begin, And grant that we for whom Thou didst die,

Being with Thy dear blood clean washed from sin,May live forever in felicity.

And that Thy love we weighing worthily,May likewise love Thee for the same again;

And for Thy sake, for Thy sake, that all like dear didst buy,With love may one another entertain.

So let us love, dear Love, like as we ought;Love is the lesson which the Lord us taught.

I will sing to the LORD, for he is gloriously triumphant; horse and chariot he has cast into the sea.My strength and my courage is the LORD, and he has been my savior.

He is my God, I praise him; the God of my father, I extol him.

The LORD is a warrior, LORD is his name!Pharaoh’s chariots and army he hurled into the sea;

the elite of his officers were submerged in the Red Sea.

The flood waters covered them, they sank into the depths like a stone.Your right hand, O LORD, magnificent in power, your right hand, O LORD, has shattered the enemy.

You brought in the people You redeemed and planted them on the mountain of Your inheritance—the place where You made your seat, O LORD, the sanctuary, LORD, which Your hands established.

The LORD shall reign forever and ever.

[Psalm 15: 1-2, 10,12, 13-14, 24,35]

Preface

Sanctus - Community MassRichard Proulx

Mystery of Faith

AmenMass of Creation - Marty Haugen

Third Reading - Isaiah 55 : 1-11

Psalm - Isaiah 12 - You Will Draw Water JoyfullyMichel Guimont

God indeed is my savior; I am confident and unafraid. My strength and my courage is the Lord,and he has been my savior. With joy you will draw water at the fountain of salvation.

Give thanks to the Lord, acclaim his name; among the nations make known his deeds,proclaim how exalted is his name.

Sing praise to the Lord for his glorious achievement; let this be known throughout all the earth.Shout with exultation, O city of Zion, for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel!

[Isaiah 12: 2-3, 4, 5-6]

Prayer

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

Preparation of the Altar and Gifts

Chant - Dextera DominiChant-Mode II

(Cathedral Choir)

The Lord’s right hand has shown the strength, the Lord’s right hand has exalted me.I shall not die, but live; and I shall declare the works of the Lord.

[Psalm 117 : 16-17]

Motet - Exultate JustiLudovico Viadana (1560-1627)

Cathedral Choir)

Rejoice in the Lord, O ye just; praise befits the upright.Give praise to the Lord on the harp; sing to him with the psaltery,

the instrument of ten strings. Sing to him a new canticle,sing well unto him with a loud noise. Rejoice in the Lord,

O ye just; praise becometh the upright.

[Psalm 33 : 1]

[Ful bert of Chartre (952-1028)]

Gloria John Lee

Epistle - Romans 6 : 3-11

Guidelines for the Reception of Holy CommunionIn the Sacred Liturgy, Catholics in a state of grace who have fasted for one hour (except for water and medication) come forward at the Communion Procession to receive Holy Communion. Thereception of Holy Communion is an outward sign of the unity in the Catholic faith. Pleaseremember that the Sacred Host must be consumed immediately in front of the minister.

We do not have intercommunion with other Christian communities. However,we are very grateful for your presence here and suggest that those members ofother Christian communities use this time for quiet prayer, especially for Christian unity.

Solemn AlleluiaChant

Bishop sings:

All sing: Alleluia

Bishop sings: Alleluia

All sing: Alleluia

Bishop sings: Alleluia

All sing: Alleluia

Choir sings:

Give thanks to the Lord for he is good;his mercy endures forever.

[Psalm 118 : 1]

All sing: Alleluia

Gospel - Matthew 28 : 1-10

HomilyHis Excellency

The Most Reverend Robert E. Guglielmone, D.D.

Bishop of Charleston, South Carolina

RITE OF RECEPTION INTO FULL COMMUNIONAND THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

Invitation

Laying On of Hands

Anointing with Chrism

Veni Creator SpiritusChant - Mode VIII

(Cathedral Choir)

Clothing with the White Garment

Presentation of the Lighted Candle

Renewal of Baptismal Promises

Sprinkling with Baptismal Water - Vidi AquamChant--Mode VIII

I saw water flowing from the right side of the Temple.It brought God’s life and his salvation, and the people sang in joyful praise: Alleluia. Alleluia.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION

Presentation of Catechumens for Baptism

Litany

Blessing of Water - Springs of Water, Bless the Lord

Renunciation of Sin and Profession of Faith

Baptism - AlleluiaChant