THE RITE OF

LITURGICAL RECEPTION,
EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION
and
CANONICAL POSSESSION

His Excellency
The Most Reverend
ROBERTO ORENDAIN GAA
Diocese of Novaliches

24 August 2019
Good Shepherd Cathedral Shrine
Fairview, Quezon City
 HIS EXCELLENCY
MOST REV. ROBERTO ORENDAIN GAA
BISHOP OF NOVALICHES
 THE EPISCOPAL COAT OF ARMS OF

MOST REV. ROBERTO ORENDAIN GAA

BISHOP OF NOVALICHES
 EXPLANATION OF THE COAT OF ARMS

On the dexter side is the seal of the Roman Catholic Diocese of

Novaliches. The star depicts the original settlement in Hacienda Tala
which was established by Governor General Manuel Pavia y Lacy,
Marquez de Novaliches. The light shining from the star is, according to
the words of Fr. Horacio de la Costa, SJ, pagus novae lucisor place of the
new light. The chalice and the host symbolize the first parish church
founded by the Augustinians which was dedicated to the Blessed
Sacrament. The light blue color background is emblematic of the La
Mesa Dam reservoir, main source of water for the whole Metro Manila,
and also represents the Marian character surrounding the presence of the
Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.

At the sinister side are the Bishop’s personal symbols pertaining to

his life and ministry. The upper field shows where the Bishop was formed
as a priest. Against the red background, a color associated with the
apostles, atop three wavy lines in blue, the heraldic symbol for water, is
depicted a fishing boat that represents the Holy Apostles and their
mission as fishers of men (cf. Matthew 4: 18-20). The sail is depicted as
the Greek letter Chi- Ro taken from the logo of the Holy Apostles Senior
Seminary in Makati City where the Bishop undertook his seminary
formation and later on assigned as a formator and eventually its rector. At
the upper corner of the field is a crescent moon (cf. Revelation 12: 1),
taken from the seal of the Archdiocese of Manila that signifies the
Immaculate Conception, patroness of the Archdiocese where the Bishop
comes from.
 EXPLANATION OF THE COAT OF ARMS

The lower field with the white background, a symbol of prayer and
holiness, pertains to the saints who greatly influenced the Bishop’s spiritual
life. The sword marked with AMDG (ad majorem Dei gloriam) signifies the
sword that St. Ignatius offered in Montserrat that reflects his self-surrender to
God. The Bishop as seminary formator regularly facilitates retreats according
to the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises. The Tau cross imposed on a sun signifies
St. Francis of Assisi and the date of his Transitus, October 4, which is also the
Bishop’s birthday. According to accounts, on that same day, St. Francis asked
his brothers to pray with him the Canticle of the Sun, a prayer which he
himself composed, praising God and His creation. Through St. Francis’
example, the Bishop strives to follow the virtues of poverty, humility, and
simplicity.

The motto of the Bishop, FINEM FIDEI SALUTEM ANIMARUM, is

taken from 1 Peter 1:8-9, “Although you have not seen him you love him;
even though you do not see him now yet believe in him, you rejoice with an
indescribable and glorious joy, as you attain the goal of faith, the salvation of
your souls;” and inspired also by St. Ignatius’ first principle and foundation,
“God created human beings to praise, reverence, and serve God, and by doing
this, to save their souls.”
 CURRICULUM VITAE
MOST REV. ROBERTO ORENDAIN GAA
THIRD BISHOP OF NOVALICHES

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Birthdate: October 4, 1962

Birthplace: Manila
Name of Father: Agapito A. Gaa, Jr.
Name of Mother: Priscila Orendain

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

1968-1976 Elementary Ateneo de Manila University

Loyola, Heights, Quezon City

1976-1980 High School Ateneo de Manila University

Loyola, Heights, Quezon City

1980-1985 College University of the Philippines

Diliman, Quezon City
B.S. Mechanical Engineering

1995-2000 Seminary Formation Holy Apostles Senior Seminary

Guadalupe, Makati City

1995-2000 Graduate Studies San Carlos Graduate School of Theology

Guadalupe, Makati City
M.A. Theology

2003-2005 Licenciate Pontifical Gregorian University

Rome, Italy
Licentiate in Spirituality

ORDINATION

Diaconate: March 17, 2000

Manila Metropolitan Cathedral
Intramuros, Manila

Presbyterate: September 23, 2000

Manila Metropolitan Cathedral
Intramuros, Manila
POSITION & OFFICES

Holy Apostles Senior Seminary Dean of Studies 2012 – 2019

Guadalupe, Makati
Rector 2008 – 2019

Dean of Seminarians 2005 – 2012

Vice-Rector 2005 – 2008

Dean of Studies 2002 – 2012

Spiritual Director 2002 – 2012

Acting Dean of Studies 2002

Presbyteral Council Member 2008 – 2015

Archdiocese of Manila

Holy Spirit Parish Parish Priest 2001 – 2002

Tala, Caloocan City

Saint Anthony of Padua Parish Parochial Vicar June 2001 to

Singalong , Manila City August 2001

Presentation of the Child Jesus Parish Parochial Vicar April 2001

BF Homes, Parañaque City to June 2001

Immaculate Conception Parish Parochial Vicar February 2001

Cubao, Quezon City to April 2001

Saint John the Baptist Parish Parochial Vicar December 2000

Quiapo, Manila City to February 2001
 RECEPTION OF THE BISHOP IN THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH

The new Bishop in choral vesture enters the main door of the Cathedral. At the door,
Bishops, the clergy, the religious, and the laity of the Diocese of Novaliches receive
formally the new Bishop.

The rector of the Cathedral presents a crucifix to be kissed by the new Bishop. A deacon
hands in a sprinkler of holy water to the new Bishop, who then blesses himself and
those present. All the people in the assembly stand.

The new Bishop kneels for a moment in adoration before the Blessed Sacrament. A
fitting hymn is sung. After which he goes to the vesting area to prepare for Mass. All sit.
 THE CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST
AND THE RITE OF CANONICAL INSTALLATION

THE INTRODUCTORY RITES

SOLEMN PROCESSION

While the Entrance Hymn is sung, the procession through the church takes place.
The servers lead the procession followed by the deacon carrying the Book of the
Gospels, the concelebrating Bishops and the new Bishop. The Cardinal or Bishop,
wearing a cope, is the last in the order of procession. The other Cardinal or
Bishop present takes their place at the sanctuary before the procession begins.

ENTRANCE HYMN

JUBILEMUS, EXULTEMUS

JUBILEMUS, EXULTEMUS, RESONET COELUM PLAUSIBUS.

JUBILEMUS, EXULTEMUS, RESONET COELUM PLAUSIBUS.
(JUBILEMUS, ET CANTEMUS, RESONET COELUM PLAUSIBUS.)
JUBILEMUS, ET CANTEMUS,JUBILEMUS, ET CANTEMUS, RESONET COELUM
PLAUSIBUS
JUBILEMUS, ET CANTEMUS, RESONET COELUM PLAUSIBUS
RESONET, RESONET, RESONET COELUM, RESONET COELUM PLAUSIBUS
RESONET COELUM, RESONET, RESONET, RESONET COELUM,
RESONET, RESONET, RESONET, RESONET COELUM PLAUSIBUS
RESONET COELUM PLAUSIBUS

RESONET,RESONET,RESONET COELUM PLAUSIBUS

RESONET COELUM PLAUSIBUS, RESONET COELUM PLAUSIBUS,

RESONET COELUM PLAUSIBUS, RESONET COELUM PLAUSIBUS,
RESONET COELUM PLAUSIBUS,RESONET COELUM PLAUSIBUS,
RESONET, RESONET, RESONET, RESONET,
RESONET COELUM PLAUSIBUS.
 PRAISE OUR GOD

PRAISE OUR GOD IN HIS HOLY PLACE

(PRAISE OUR GOD IN HIS HOLY PLACE)
PRAISE HIM, ALL YOU PEOPLE
(PRAISE HIM, ALL YOU PEOPLE)
HIS LOVE FOR US IS UNENDING, HE IS FAITHFUL FOREVER.

ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA (ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA)

ALLELUIA (ALLELUIA), ALLELUIA (ALLELUIA)

ALL THE EARTH SING OUT TO THE LORD.

SERVE THE LORD WITH JOY IN YOUR HEART,
COME INTO HIS PRESENCE WITH SONG.

ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA (ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA)

ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA.

COME AND BRING YOUR GIFT TO THE LORD.

COME BEFROE HIM, SINGING YOUR PRAISE;
HE IS LORD, AND HE IS OUR GOD.

ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA (ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA)

ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA.

GOD IS GOOD, HIS LOVE NEVER ENDS;

HE IS ALWAYS TRUE TO HIS WORDS, HE IS FAITHFUL, AGE UPON AGE.

PRAISE OUR GOD IN HIS HOLY PLACE

(PRAISE OUR GOD IN HIS HOLY PLACE)
PRAISE HIM, ALL YOU PEOPLE
(PRAISE HIM, ALL YOU PEOPLE)
HIS LOVE FOR US IS UNENDING, HE IS FAITHFUL FOREVER.

ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA (ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA)

ALLELUIA (ALLELUIA), ALLELUIA (ALLELUIA)
GREETING

The Cardinal, the new Bishop and the concelebrating Bishops give reverence to the
altar and proceed to their respective places. The altar and the cross are incensed.
At the Cathedra, the Bishop greets the people, introduces the celebration, and
bids the Apostolic Letter to be shown andread.

Cardinal Tagle:

In the name of the Father, and of the Son,

and of the Holy Spirit.

All: Amen.

Cardinal Tagle:

Peace be with you.

All: And with your spirit.

THE RITE OF CANONICAL INSTALLATION

Cardinal Tagle:

Let the Apostolic Letter from the Holy See be read.

READING OF THE APOSTOLIC LETTER

The Chancellor, shows the Apostolic Letter to the college of consultors and to all
those present.

At the ambo, The Priest reads in English the Apostolic Letter to which all listen.
After the Chancellor has read the Apostolic Letter the Acclamation is sung as a
joyous response.

Thanks to the Lord AlmightyGod

All the angels sing halleluiah
Halleluiah, Halleluiah!

O Lord Almighty King! We give you thanks

Halleluiah, Halleluiah
 FRANCIS, BISHOP, SERVANT OF THE SERVANTS OF GOD,
To our beloved son ROBERTO ORENDAIN GAA, from the clergy of the Archdiocese of
Manila and up to now Rector of the Holy Apostles Senior Seminary, nominated Bishop of
Novaliches, greetings and Apostolic Blessing!

Having been profusely empowered by spiritual gifts through the Spirit, may we have a mind
that is pleasing to God and may we be befitting of the will of the Lord, so that from him “we may
receive mercy and find grace for timely help” (cf. Hebrews 4, 16).

Nurtured by great trust in God and supported in the solemn task of looking after the good of the
sheep, as we govern the universal Church, we are led by them to careful consideration, so that
through them the welfare of Christ’s faithful is cared for.

It is with kind affection, therefore, that we turn Our heart and soul to the ecclesial community
in NOVALICHES, which has been vacant following the resignation of her last Bishop, our
Venerable Brother Antonio Realubin Tobias, and is awaiting a new Pastor and leader in
diocesan life. We therefore thought of you, our beloved Son, who are learned in spirituality and
who in the exercise of your responsibilities have outstandingly shown yourself to be of human
and priestly virtues, and so we deem you well-suited for undertaking the mission at hand.

Therefore, having heard the advice of the Congregation for Bishops, by the fullness of our
Apostolic authority, we appoint you Bishop of Novaliches, granting you the rights that are due
to this office and imposing upon you the obligations related to it. You may receive episcopal
ordination anywhere outside the city of Rome, the liturgical norms being observed, from any
catholic Bishop, after having made the profession of faith and taken the oath of fidelity to Us
and to Our Successors, in accordance with the sacred canons. We desire that you make this
decree of Ours known to the clergy and the people of the said ecclesial community, whom we
wholeheartedly encourage to welcome you as steward and teacher.

Dear Son, hold Christ’s faithful in your heart so that, in being molded by your leadership, they
may be abundantly replenished from the overflowingfont of the Gospel and, by being
exemplars of mutual charity, they may be brought to unity.

Given in Rome, at Saint Peter’s, on the sixth day of June in the year of our Lord two thousand
and nineteen, the seventh of Our Pontificate.
SEATING OF THE NEW BISHOP
The Cardinal invites the new Bishop to sit on the Cathedra.
EPISCOPAL BLESSING
As the Choir sings the Te deum, Bishop Gaa will pass through the Nave of the
Church and will Bless everyone.
HOLY GOD WE PRAISE THY NAME
1. Holy God, we praise Thy Name;
Lord of all, we bow before Thee!
All on earth Thy scepter claim,
All in Heaven above adore Thee;
Infinite Thy vast domain,
Everlasting is Thy reign.
2. Hark! the loud celestial hymn
Angel choirs above are raising,
Cherubim and seraphim,
In unceasing chorus praising;
Fill the heavens with sweet accord:
Holy, holy, holy, Lord.
3. Lo! the apostolic train
Join the sacred Name to hallow;
Prophets swell the loud refrain,
And the white robed martyrs follow;
And from morn to set of sun,
Through the Church the song goes on.
4. Holy Father, Holy Son,
Holy Spirit, Three we name Thee;
While in essence only One,
Undivided God we claim Thee;
And adoring bend the knee,
While we own the mystery.
5. Thou art King of glory, Christ:
Son of God, yet born of Mary;
For us sinners sacrificed,
And to death a tributary:
First to break the bars of death,
Thou has opened Heaven to faith.
6. From Thy high celestial home,
Judge of all, again returning,
We believe that Thou shalt come
In the dreaded doomsday morning;
When Thy voice shall shake the earth,
And the startled dead come forth.
7. Therefore do we pray Thee, Lord:
Help Thy servants whom, redeeming.
By Thy precious blood out poured,
Thou hast saved from Satan’s scheming.
Give to them eternal rest
In the glory of the blest.
8. Spare Thy people, Lord, we pray,
By a thousand snares surrounded:
Keep us without sin today,
Never let us be confounded.
Lo, I put my trust in Thee;
Never, Lord, abandon me.
GREETING AND HOMAGE

The Clergy of the Diocese of Novaliches and designated representatives of the

religious and the various sectors in the Diocese give homage and offer a sign of
obedience and reverence to the new Bishop. During the greeting and homage,
appropriate hymns are sung.

After the homage, the Bishop will deliver a short greeting.

Bishop Gaa:

My dear people of God,

there is so much to be thankful for.
My heart is overflowing with gratitude to the Lord
for entrusting this Diocese to
my humble pastoral care
and for giving me this new opportunity
of expressing my love for him by serving his people.
I thank God for all of you,
my brother bishops, my beloved priests,
the religious men and women and the lay faithful
in the Diocese of Novaliches.
I am here before you as one who serves.
You are God’s precious gifts to me
as I start my ministry here.
God has indeed been so good.
Let us therefore join our hearts and voices
in glorifying our gracious God.

Bishop Gaa then intones the Gloria.

GLORIA

REFRAIN
GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST,
AND ON EARTH PEACE TO PEOPLE OF GOOD WILL.
GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST,
AND ON EARTH PEACE TO PEOPLE OF GOOD WILL.

I
WE PRAISE YOU, WE BLESS YOU,
WE ADORE YOU, WE GLORIFY YOU,
WE GIVE YOU THANKS FOR YOUR GREAT GLORY,
LORD GOD, HEAVENLY KING,
O GOD, ALMIGHTY FATHER. (REFRAIN)

II
LORD JESUS CHRIST, ONLY BEGOTTEN SON,
LORD GOD, LAMB OF GOD, SON OF THE FATHER,
YOU TAKE AWAY THE SINS OF THE WORLD,
HAVE MERCY ON US;
YOU TAKE AWAY THE SINS OF THE WORLD,
RECEIVE OUR PRAYER;
YOU ARE SEATED AT THE RIGHT HAND OF THE FATHER,
HAVE MERCY ON US. (REFRAIN)

III
FOR YOU ALONE ARE THE HOLY ONE,
YOU ALONE ARE THE LORD,
YOU ALONE ARE THE MOST HIGH,
JESUS CHRIST,
WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT,
IN THE GLORY OF GOD THE FATHER. (REFRAIN)
AMEN.
COLLECT

Bishop:

Let us pray.

Pause for silent prayer.

Strengthen in us, O Lord, the faith,

By which the blessed Apostle Bartholomew
clung wholeheartedly to your Son,
and grant that through the help of his prayers
your church may become for all the nations
the sacrament of salvation.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
One God, for ever and ever.

All: Amen.
 THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

READINGIRevelation 21:9b-14

On the foundation of the city were inscribed the name of the Twelve Apostles of the Lamb.

A reading from the Book of Revelation

he angel spoke to me, saying,

T “Come here.
I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb.”
He took me in spirit to a great, high mountain
and showed me the holy city Jerusalem
coming down out of heaven from God.
It gleamed with the splendor of God.
Its radiance was like that of precious stone,
like jasper, clear as crystal.
It had a massive, high wall,
with twelve gates where twelve angels were stationed
and on which names were inscribed,
the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel.
There were three gates facing east,
three north, three south, and three west.
The wall of the city had twelve courses of stones as its foundation,
on which were inscribed the twelve names
of the twelve Apostles of the Lamb.

The word of the Lord.

Psalm 23

Refrain:
The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want.
The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want.

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.

In verdant pastures, He gives me repose.
Beside restful waters He leads me.
He touches my soul.
(Refrain)

He guides me in right paths for His name's sake.

In the dark valley I fear no evil
for He is at my side.
His rod and His staff give me courage.
(Refrain)

And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord

all the days of my life.
(Refrain)

The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

After the new Bishop has blessed the Deacon, the latter takes the Book of the
Gospel from the altar and raises it aloft.

Meanwhile, the Alleluia is sung by the assembly led by the choir as the deacon
processes to the ambo for the proclamation of the gospel.
GOSPEL John 1:45-51

Deacon:

The Lord be with you.

All: And with your spirit.

Philip found Nathanael and told him,

“We have found the one about whom Moses wrote in the law,
and also, the prophets, Jesus son of Joseph, from Nazareth.”
But Nathanael said to him,
“Can anything good came from Nazareth?”
Philip said to him “Come and see.”
Jesus saw Nathanael coming forward him and said of him,
“Here is a true child of Israel.
There is no duplicity in him.”
Nathanael said to him, “How do you know me?”
Jesus answered and said t him,
“Before Philip called you, I saw you under the fig tree.”
Nathanael answered him,
“Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel.”
Jesus answered and said to him,
“Do you believe
Because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree?
You will see greater things than this.”
And he said to him, “Amen, amen, I say to you,
you will see heaven opened and the angels of God
ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”

The Gospel of the Lord.

The deacon brings the book of the Gospels to the new Bishop. TheBishop
kisses the book and blesses the people with it as the choir sings the Alleluia.

HOMILY
PROFESSION OF FAITH

Bishop invites the people to renew their baptismal promises:

Dear brothers and sisters,

through the paschal mystery
we have been buried with Christ in baptism,
so that we may rise to a new life.
Now, after hearing the Word of God,
let us renew the profession of faith made at our baptism
and recommit ourselves
to love and serve faithfully God
and our brothers and sisters in his holy Church.

Bishop:

Do you believe in God the Father Almighty, creator of

heaven and earth?

R./ Credo, credo, credo, Amen.

Bishop:

Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,

who was born of the Virgin Mary,
was crucified, died, and was buried,
rose from the dead,
and is now seated at the right hand of the Father?

R./ Credo, credo, credo, Amen.

Bishop:

Do you believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body,
and life everlasting?

R./ Credo, credo, credo, Amen.

Bishop:

This is our faith.

This is the faith of the Church.
We are proud to profess it in Christ Jesus our Lord.

R./ Amen, amen, amen, amen.

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND INTERCESSIONS

Bishop:

My dear People of God,

let us offer to our loving Father our grateful hearts
for every blessing that He continues to bestow upon us.
Join me also in thanking the Father for the gift of this new
office of service in the Diocese of Novaliches.
Let us also thank God for gathering us as His family
making us His children with Him as our Father.

Cantor: Let us pray to the Lord.(sung)

R./ Glory and praise to you, Lord.(sung)

The representatives from the sectors of the Diocese of Novaliches read the prayer
of thanksgiving and general intercessions. The assembly, led by the choir, sings
the response.

Lay Leader:

Thank you, Father, for the gift of Jesus,

your only Son, whom you anointed Messiah and Lord,
and by the power of the Holy Spirit,
has instituted the Church
to be a sign and sacrament of communion with God
and unity among all humanity.
We pray for the Church.
May God guide the work of His Church
and help it to be united with Christ,
from whom we go forth, through whom we live,
and towards whom our whole life is directed:

Cantor: Let us pray to the Lord.(sung)

R./ Glory and praise to you, Lord.(sung)
Religious:

We glorify you, Father, and we bless you,

because by the grace of the Holy Spirit
you have chosen men to continue
to discharge to the end of their lives
the office the apostles entrusted to the Church.
We pray for the Pope, the successor of Peter,
called to preside over the communion of all the Church,
for all the Bishops, the successors of the Apostles.
May they be wise leaders of our Church,
zealously witnessing to the love of Christ, the Good Shepherd:

Cantor: Let us pray to the Lord.(sung)

R./ Glory and praise to you, Lord. (sung)

Seminarian:

Thank you, Father, for the gift of Jesus Christ,

the Teacher, Priest and Shepherd.
Today, we thank God for our new Bishop Roberto who will
shepherd your flock in the Diocese of Novaliches by
ministering to you day and night
with the heart of the Good Shepherd.
May he always gain the blessing of your favor
and offer the gifts of your holy Church.
May he continue to be faithful and constant
in proclaiming the Gospel of Christ,
and in maintaining the deposit of faith,
entire and uncorrupt,
as handed down by the apostles
and professed by the Church
everywhere and at all times:

Cantor: Let us pray to the Lord.(sung)

R./ Glory and praise to you, Lord.(sung)
RCBN Employee:

Niluluwalhati at pinupuri ka namin, Ama,

Sa pamamagitan ni Hesukristo, ang tunay na
Pastol. Idinadalangin namin ang aming bagong
Obispo upang maging butihin siyang ama,
Na mangangalaga sa bayang ipinagkaloob
mo sa kanyang pagkalinga.
Magingkawangis nawa siya ni Hesus,
ang MabutingPastol
Na matiyagang humahanap sa mga tupang
naliligaw at tumitipon sasambayanan bilang isang
kawan.
Ipagkaloob mo rin sakanya ang biyaya ng
malusog na pag-iisip at katawan upang magampanan
niya ang iyong kalooban sa kaganapan ng pag-ibig:

Cantor: Let us pray to the Lord.(sung)

R./ Glory and praise to you, Lord. (sung)

Youth:

Salamat po Ama, sa kaloob mong si Hesus, ang Punong Pari.

Idinadalangin naming patatagin mo ang aming Obispo
sakanyang paggabay sa iyong mga anak
Patungo sa kaligtasan at kaganapan ng buhay
sa pakikiisa niya sa mga pari at diyakono,
Silang nakikibahagi sa kanya sa Ministeryo ni
Kristo. Matapat niya nawang ipanalangin ang iyong
bayan, at isakatuparan ang mga gampanin
ng isang hinirang sa kaganapan ng pagkapari:

Cantor: Let us pray to the Lord.(sung)

R./ Glory and praise to you, Lord.(sung)
Catechist:

Niluluwalhati ka at pinupuri ka namin, Ama,

sapagkat kay Hesukristo, Anak ng Mahal naBirheng Maria,
ipinagkaloob mo ang isangkatangi-tanging
huwaran ng pagtalima.
Hinihiling naming pagpalainmo
ang dati naming Obispo, si Antonio.
Pinasasalamatan ka naming sa
pagbibigay mo sa kanya
Upang maging ama naming sa Diyosesis ng Novaliches.
Salamat sakanyang pangunguna bilang pastol
sa pagdiriwang ng mga Banal mong Misteryo,
sa pangangaral niya
Sa mga di-lumilipas na katotohanan ng
Ebanghelyo, at sa mahusay niyang pangangalaga at
pamumuno sa iyong Simbahang Banal:

Cantor: Let us pray to the Lord.(sung)

R./ Glory and praise to you, Lord. (sung)

Differently-abled:

Salamat po Ama, sa kaloob mong si Hesukristo,

ang minamahal mong Anak.
Idinadalangin ang lahat na nagkakatipon ngayon
Sa pagdiriwang ng pananampalataya, pag-asa at pag-
ibig, upang sa pagpapadalisay ng Espiritu Santo,
Aming makamtan ang biyayang magpapabanal sa amin
at tanggapin namin ang lahat mong kaloob na may pananalig,
at sa pagtalima sa kalooban mong banal
maipahayag naming sa sangkatauhan
ang pag-ibig mong ipinadama sa amin:

Cantor: Let us pray to the Lord.(sung)

R./ Glory and praise to you, Lord.(sung)
Bishop:

Look with love, Father,

on your family here gathered
who offers you praise and thanksgiving.
Make our whole lives pleasing to you,
a fragrant offering in your sight.
Keep us close to you always
and unite us in communion with you
so that we may be a people united with you
through Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever.

R./ Amen.
 THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS

In the presentation of gifts, some members of the faithful bring forward the gifts
to the altar.

PREPARATION OF THE ALTAR AND THE GIFTS

During the preparation of the gifts, an Offertory Hymn is sung and the altar table
is prepared by the deacons and the acolytes.

SING A NEW SONG (SCHUTZ)

SING A NEW SONG TO GOD THE LORD,

SING AND GIVE PRAISE WITH ONE ACCORD.
FOR HIS SALVATION HE DOTH GIVE,
THAT, THROUGH HIS MERCY, WE MAY LIVE.

WORSHIP THE LORD IN HOLINESS,

HYMNS OF GREAT JOY TO HIM ADDRESS.
HONOR HIS WORKS AND BLESS HIS NAME,
HIS GRACE AND TRUTH TO ALL PROCLAIM.

HEAVEN ABOVE AND EARTH BELOW,

OCEAN AND FIELD HIS GLORY SHOW.
ALL OF GOD’S CREATURES SING HIS PRAISE
LET US NOW TO OUR VOICES RAISE.
GLORY AND THANKS TO HIM BELONG,
HONOR HIM EVERMORE IN SONG.
TINAPAY AT ALAK NAMING HATID (DELGADO)

AMING HATID ALAY NA ITO

ANG TINAPAY NA NAGMULA SA PAGPAPALA MO.
AT TANGGAPIN ANG ALAK NA ITO
INUMING INIHAIN SA'YO

MAHAL NAMING D'YOS INYONG TANGGAPIN

ANG MUNTING ALAY MULA SA AMIN
BUONG PUSO NAMING HIHINTAYIN
PAGPAPALA NA AMING HILING
(REPEAT ALL)

MAHAL NAMING D'YOS INYONG TANGGAPIN

ANG MUNTING ALAY MULA SA AMIN
BUONG PUSO NAMING HIHINTAYIN
PAGPAPALA NA AMING HILING

WE OFFER OUR LIVES (BENITEZ)

WE OFFER OUR LIVES TO THE LORD UP ABOVE

WE OFFER OUR HEARTS FOR ITS JESUS WE LOVE
AND NOW AS WE PRAY
MAY THE LORD COME AND SAY
THAT WE'LL SHARE IN HIS GLORY ONE DAY.

WE OFFER OUR HOPES FOR EACH DAY THAT WE LIVE

WE KNOW WITHOUT CHRIST WE HAVE NOTHING TO GIVE

(CODA:)
SO NOW AS WE PRAY MAY THE LORD COME AND SAY
THAT WE'LL SHARE IN HIS GLORY ONE DAY.

(REPEAT CODA)
 When the Altar and the gifts have been prepared, Bishop takes the paten with
the bread and holding it slightly raised above the altar says:

Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation.

Through your goodness we have this bread to offer,
Which earth has given and human hands have made.
It will become for us the bread of life.

R./ Blessed be Godforever

The deacon pours wine and a little water into the chalice saying inaudibly:

By the mystery of this water and wine

may we come to share in the divinity of Christ,
who humbled himself to share in our humanity.

Then the Bishop takes the chalice and, holding it slightly raised above the altar
says:

Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation.

Through your goodness we have this wine to offer,
fruit of the vine and work of human hands.
It will become our spiritual drink.

R./ Blessed be God forever

The Bishop bows and says inaudibly:

Lord God, we ask you to receive us

and be pleased with the sacrifice we offer you
with humble and contrite hearts.

He now incenses the offerings and the altar. Afterwards, the deacon or a minister
incenses the Bishop, then the Concelebrants and the faithful.
Next the Bishop stands at the side of the altar and washes his hands saying
inaudibly:

Lord, wash away my iniquity;

cleanse me from my sin.

Bishop:

Pray, brethren that our sacrifice may be

acceptable to God, the Almighty Father.

R./ May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your

hands for the praise and glory of Hisname,
for our good, and the good of all His Church

PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS

As we celebrate anew
the feast day of Saint Bartholomew, O Lord,
we pray that we may obtain your help
through the intercession of the Apostle,
in whose honor we bring you this sacrifice of praise.
Through Christ our Lord.

R./ Amen.
PREFACE

Bishop:

The Lord be with you.

R./ And with your spirit.

V./ Lift up yourhearts.

R./ We lift them up to theLord.

V./ Let us give thanks to the Lord, ourGod.

R./ It is right and just.

It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation,

always and everywhere to give you thanks,
Lord, holy Father, almighty and eternal God.

For you, eternal Shepherd, do not desert your flock,

but through
the blessed Apostles
watch over it and protect it always,
so that it may be governed
by those you have appointed shepherds
to lead it in the name of your Son.

And so, Angels and Archangels,

with Thrones and Dominions,
and with all the host and Powers of heaven
we sing the hymn of your glory,
as without end we acclaim:
SANCTUS

The Choir and the assembly sing the Sanctus.

HOLY (FRANCISCO)

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY

LORD GOD OF HOSTS.
HEAVEN AND EARTH ARE FULL OF YOUR GLORY,
FULL OF YOUR GLORY.

HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST.

HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST.

BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME

OF THE LORD.

HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST.

HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST.
 EUCHARISTIC PRAYER III

Bishop, with hands extended, says:

You are indeed Holy, O Lord,

and all you have created rightly gives you praise,
for through your Son our Lord Jesus Christ,
by the power and working of the Holy Spirit,
you give life to all things and make them holy,
and you never cease to gather a people to yourself,
so that from the rising of the sun to its setting
a pure sacrifice may be offered to your name.

He joins his hands and holding the mextended over the offerings, says:
Celebrant with concelebrants

Therefore, O Lord, we humbly implore you:

by the same Spirit graciously make holy
these gifts we have brought to you for consecration,

He joins his hands

and makes the Sign of the Cross once over the bread and chalice together, saying

that they may become the Body and Blood

of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ,

He joins his hands.

at whose command we celebrate these mysteries.

In the formulas that follow, the words of the Lord should be pronounced clearly
and distinctly, as the nature of these words requires.

For on the night he was betrayed,

He takes the bread and, holding it slightly raised above the alter, continues:

he himself took bread,

and, giving you thanks, he said the blessing
broke the bread and gave it to his disciples, saying:
He bows slightly.

TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND EAT OF IT:

FOR THIS IS MY BODY,
WHICH WILL BE GIVEN UP FOR YOU.

He shows the consecrated host to the people, places it again on the paten, and
genuflects in adoration.

After this, he continues:

In a similar way, when the supper was ended.
He takes the chalice and, holding it slightly raised above the altar, continues:
he took the chalice,
and giving you thanks, he said the blessing
and give the chalice to his disciples, saying:

He bows slightly.
TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND DRINK FROM IT,
FOR THIS IS THE CHALICE OF MY BLOOD,
THE BLOOD OF THE NEW AND ETERNAL COVENANT,
WHICH WIL BE POURED OUT FOR YOU AND FOR
MANY FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS.

DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME.

He shows the chalice to the people, places it on the corporal, and genuflects in
adoration.

Bishop:

The mystery of faith.

The assembly led by the choir sings the acclamation:

Then the bishop, with hands extended, says:

Therefore, O Lord,as we celebrate the memorial

of the saving Passion of your Son,
his wondrous Resurrection
and Ascension into heaven,
and as we look forward to his second coming,
we offer you in thanksgiving
this holy and living sacrifice.

Look, we pray,upon the oblation of your Church

and, recognizing the sacrificial Victimby whose death
you willed to reconcile us to yourself,
grant that we,who are nourished
by the Body and Blood of your Son
and filled with his Holy Spirit,
may become one body, one spirit in Christ.

One of the Concelebrants:

May he make of us
an eternal offering to you,
so that we may obtain an inheritance with your elect,
especially with the most Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God,
with blessed Joseph, her Spouse,
with your blessed Apostles and glorious Martyrs
with Saint Bartholomew
and with all the Saints,
on whose constant intercession in your presence
we rely for unfailing help.
One of the Concelebrants:

May this Sacrifice of our reconciliation, we pray, O Lord,

advance the peace and salvation of all the world.

Be pleased to confirm in faith and charity

Your pilgrim Church on earth,
with your servant Francis our Pope and Roberto our Bishop,
the order of Bishops, all the clergy,
and the entire people you have gained for your own.

One of the Concelebrants:

To our departed brothers and sisters

and all who were pleasing to you
at their passing from this life,
give kind admittance to your kingdom.
There we hope to enjoy forever the fullness of your glor
He joins his hands.

through Christ our Lord,

through whom you bestow on the world all that is good.

The Bishop takes the paten with the host and the deacon takes the chalice, lifting
them up, and together with the Concelebrants say:

THROUGH HIM, AND WITH HIM, AND IN HI,

O GOD, ALMIGHTY FATHER,
IN THE UNITY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT,
ALL GLORY AND HONOR IS YOURS,
FOR EVER AND EVER.
The assembly led by the choir sings the Great Amen.
 COMMUNION RITE

THE LORD’S PRAYER

Bishop:

At the savior’s command

and formed by divine teaching,
we dare to say:

The assembly led by the choir sings the Lord’s Prayer.

Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.

Bishop:

Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil,

Graciously grant peace in our days,
that, by the help of your mercy,
we may be always free from sin
and safe from all distress,
as we await the blessed hope
and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

R./ For the Kingdom,

the power and the glory are yours,
now and forever.
SIGN OF PEACE

Lord Jesus Christ, You said to Your Apostles:

Peace I leave you peace, my peace I give you,
look not on our sins, but on the faith of Your Church,
and graciously grant her peace and unity
in accordance with your will.
Who live and reign for ever and ever.

All: Amen.

Bishop:

The peace of the Lord be with you always

All: And with your spirit.

Deacon:

Let us offer each other the sign of peace.

BREAKING OF THE BREAD AND AGNUS DEI

Then he takes the host, breaks it over the paten, and places a small piece in the
chalice, saying quietly:

May this mingling of the body and blood

of our Lord Jesus Christ
bring eternal life to us who receive it.

Meanwhile the following is sung or said:

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have
mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have
mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant
us peace.
 Then the Bishop, with hands joined, says quietly:

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God,

who, by the will of the Father
and the work of the Holy Spirit,
through your Death gave life to the world,
free me by this, your most holy Body and Blood,
from all my sins and from every evil;
keep me always faithful to your commandments,
and never let me be parted from you.

COMMUNION

The Bishop genuflects. Takes the host and, holding it slightly raised above the
paten or above the chalice, while facing the people, says aloud:

Behold the Lamb of God,

behold him who takes away the sins of the world.
Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.

R./ Lord, I am not worthy

That you should enter under my roof,
But only say the word
And my soul shall be healed.

He says inaudibly:

May the body of Christ keep me safe for eternal.

He reverently consumes the body of Christ. Then takes the chalice and says
inaudibly;

May the blood of Christ keep me safe for eternal.

He reverently drinks the blood of Christ.

After this, he takes the paten or other vessel and goes to the communicants. He
takes a host for each one, raises it a little, and shows it, saying:

The Body of Christ.

R./ Amen

While the faithful receive Holy Communion, Eucharistic Hymns are sung.

SALMO 23 (DELA ROSA)

ANG PANGINOON ANG AKING PASTOL

AKO’Y HINDI MANGANGAILANGAN PA.
AT SA SARIWANG PASTULAN N’YA KO PINAHIHIMLAY
AT INAAKAY SA TAHIMIK NA BATISAN.

SA MATUWID NA LANDASIN
ALANG-ALANG SA KANYANG PANGALAN

CHORUS:
KAHIT NA AKO’Y LUMALAKAD SA DILIM
AKO’Y WALANG DAPAT NA IKABAHALA,
‘PAGKAT IKAW AY KASAMA KO
ANG PAMALO MO’T TUNGKOD ANG SA AKI’Y UMAALIW

NAGHANDA KA NG ‘SANG DULANG SA ‘YONG LIGKOD

SA HARAPAN NG AKING MGA KAAWAY.
NALULUGOD KANG ANG ULO KO’Y PAHIRAN NG LANGIS
MAGING AN SARO KO’Y IYONG PINAPAAPAW.
PAG-IBIG MO AT KABUTIHA’Y TAGLAY KO HABANG BUHAY
AT DO’N SA TEMPLO MO AKO NANINIRAHAN. (CHORUS)
GOD SPEAKS

GOD SPEAKS, AND MY STEPS MOVE SLOWLY TOWARD THE EDGE;

THE EDGE OF MY CONTROL, AND MY HEART POUNDS OUT THE
QUESTIONS,
“CAN GOD? CAN I?”

CHORUS:
LORD, I BELIEVE, HELP THOU MY UNBELIEF.
LORD, I HAVE FAITH, HELP THOU MY LACK OF FAITH.
LORD, I WOULD WALK WITH YOU,
HELP ME TAKE THIS STEP.

GOD’S SPEAKS, AND MY THOUGHTS BEGIN TO WEIGH THE RISK;

THE RISK OF LETTING GO, AND MY MIND BEGINS TO WONDER,
“CAN GOD? CAN I?” (CHORUS)

GOD SPEAKS, AND MY LOVE COMPELS A FEEBLE “YES:”

A “YES” THAT GOD CAN BLESS, AND MY SOUL POURS OUT WITH SINGING,
“GOD CAN! GOD CAN!” (CHORUS)

HE WILL LIFT YOU UP

HE WILL LIFT YOU UP IN THE DARKEST NIGHT

WHEN YOU HAVE NO SONG TO SING;
HE WILL LIFT YOU UP AND WILL GIVE YOU REST
IN THE SHELTER OF HIS WING.

AND HE WILL COMMAND HIS ANGELS

TO GUARD YOU IN ALL YOUR WAYS,
WHEN YOU CALL UPON HIS NAME.
HIS PRECIOUS HOLY NAME,
HE WILL GIVE YOU PEACE,
AND HE WILL LIFT YOU UP.

LORD LIFT ME UP AND LET ME STAND,

BY FAITH, ON HEAVEN'S TABLE LAND,
A HIGHER PLANE THAT I HAVE FOUND;
LORD, PLANT MY FEET ON HIGHER GROUND.
 POST-COMMUNION PRAYER

All stand.

Let us pray.

Pause for silent prayer.

As we celebrate the feast day

of the blessed Apostle Bartholomew,
we have received the pledge of eternal salvation, O Lord,
and we pray that it may be of help to us,
both now and for the life to come.
Through Christ our Lord.

All: Amen.

Commentator: Please be seated

FINAL BLESSING

Bishop Gaa:

The Lord be with you.

All: And with your spirit

Bishop Gaa:

Blessed be the name of the Lord

All: Now and for ever

Bishop Gaa:

Our help is in the name of the Lord.

All: Who made heaven and earth.

Then Bishop Gaa receives the pastoral staff, and says:

Bishop:

May the Almighty God blessyou,

theFather,
and the Son,
and the Holy Spirit.
R./ Amen.

DISMISSAL

Deacon:

Go forth, the Mass is ended.

R./ Thanks be toGod.

I WILL SING FOREVER (FRANSICO)

I WILL SING FOREVER OF YOUR LOVE, O LORD

I WILL CELEBRATE THE WONDER OF YOUR NAME
FOR THE WORD THAT YOU SPEAK
IS A SONG OF FORGIVENESS
AND A SONG OF GENTLE MERCY AND OF PEACE

LET US WAKE AT THE MORNING

AND BE FILLED WITH YOUR LOVE
AND SING SONGS OF PRAISE ALL OUR DAYS
FOR YOUR LOVE IS AS HIGH AS THE HEAVENS ABOVE US
AND YOUR FAITHFULNESS AS CERTAIN AS THE DAWN

I WILL SING FOREVER OF YOUR LOVE, O LORD

I WILL CELEBRATE THE WONDER OF YOUR NAME
FOR THE WORD THAT YOU SPEAK
IS A SONG OF FORGIVENESS
AND A SONG OF GENTLE MERCY AND OF PEACE

I WILL SING FOREVER OF YOUR LOVE, O LORD

FOR YOU ARE MY REFUGE AND MY STRENGTH
YOU FILL THE WORLD WITH YOUR LIFE-GIVING SPIRIT
THAT SPEAKS YOUR WORD
YOUR WORD OF MERCY AND OF PEACE

AND I WILL SING FOREVER OF YOUR LOVE, O LORD

YES I WILL SING FOREVER OF YOUR LOVE, O LORD
 A MESSAGE OF GRATITUDE FROM
MOST REV. ROBERTO ORENDAIN GAA
BISHOP OF NOVALICHES