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Rededication
of
newly
remodeled
St.
Henry’s Church
Watertown,
WI
Celebrant
Most
Reverend William H. Bullock
Bishop
of Madison
Concelebrant
Reverend
Bernard E. Rott
INTRODUCTORY RITE:
Prelude Music: St. Henry Music Ministry
Call to Worship: Shofar Fanfare: Todd Weissenbom
Welcome: Karen Till, Pastoral Associate
Gathering Song: "We Gather Together"
Greeting: Bishop Bullock
Presentation of Plans: Tom Gleason Joe Coughlin
Blessing of water in Baptistry;
Sprinkling Rite: Bishop Bullock
Gloria: Heritage Mass
Opening Prayer: Bishop Bullock
LITURGY OF THE WORD:
First Reading: Sharon Hass (Malachi 1: 14b-2:2b, 8-10)
Psalm: Missalette p. 84
Second Reading: Dale Werner (Thessalonians 2:7b-9,13)
Gospel Acclamation: "Alleluia”
Gospel: Father Bernie Rott
Homily: Bishop Bullock
Profession of Faith:
Litany of the Saints: Sung
Prayer of Dedication: Bishop Bullock
The
bishop prays a prayer of dedication to God.
Anointing of the Altar: Bishop Bullock
The
bishop pours the holy oil Chrism on the middle of the altar and each of the
four corners. Then spreads it over the whole altar.
Incensation of the Altar: Bishop Bullock
A
brazier with burning coals is placed on the altar. The bishop goes to the altar, places incense
into the brazier. He then puts incense into a censer and incenses the altar.
Father Bernie then incenses the Bishop and the congregation.
Setting of Altar Table:
Mr.
and Mrs. Wayne Simon, Romilda Rohr & Pat
Geoghegan
The
altar is covered with a white altar cloth and decorated with flowers.
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST:
Presentation of Gifts: Mr. And Mrs. Edward Wanke
Presentation Song: "City of God "
Holy, Holy, Holy: Heritage Mass
Memorial Acclamation
Amen
Our Father
Lamb of God: Heritage Mass
Blessing and Dismissal: Bishop Bullock
Closing Song: "Joyful, Joyful"
Many people
were involved in making this remodeling project a success. Our sincere and
heartfelt thanks are extended to all: Bishop Bullock, for his approval; Father
Bernie Rott, Pastor; St. Henry’s Staff; E. J. Potente Design Studio; Chris Burgess, Architect; All
contractors and subcontractors; and All parishioners who either worked on the
project or who have donated to it in some way.