INTRODUCTORY RITES Greeting Priest: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

All: Priest: All: Amen. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.

Penitential Rite Priest: My dear brothers and sisters, to prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries, let us call to mind our sins: A pause for silent reflection follows All: I confess to Almighty God, and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned through my own fault (strike breast) in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done, and in what I have failed to do; and I ask blessed Mary, ever virgin, all the angels and saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God. Priest: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.

All: Kyrie

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Opening Prayer Priest: Let us pray. pause Lord, may this Lenten observance of the suffering, death and resurrection of Christ bring us to the full joy of Easter. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, you Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. All: Amen.

LITURGY OF THE WORD First Reading Responsorial Psalm Verse before the Gospel Gospel Reading Homily Blessings of Graduates Medals and Diplomas Post. Paul Abarcar: Reverend Father, we, the graduating students, present with joy these diplomas and medals for which we worked during our college years. We ask you to pray that they will always remind us of our duty to serve God and country with zeal and loyalty. Priest: God our Father, you are the foundation of knowledge and virtue. Grant that these your sons whom you filled
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with divine and human gifts may dedicate themselves to you and the people with unfailing generosity and love. Grant this through Jesus Christ our Lord. All: Amen.

In silence the Father Provincial makes the sign of the cross on the graduation symbols and sprinkles them with holy water. General Intercessions Priest: Let us pray to the Lord to forgive us our sins and to help us avoid them the future. Full of confidence, we pray. Lord, hear our prayers.
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For the Holy Father Benedict XVI, for all the bishops, priests and deacons that the good Lord may give them long life. Let us pray to the Lord. For the Church, that the coming celebration of the Lords Paschal mystery may profoundly influence the lives of the faithful during this holy season. Let us pray to the Lord. For our parents, relatives, loved ones and friends, that they may continue to be our support and inspirations to pursue Gods call. Let us pray to the Lord. For the graduating, class of the Saint Thomas of Villanova Institute of Philosophy Academic Year 20092010 that the merciful Lord who once inspired them to follow the footsteps of His Son, continue to guide in their long arduous journey towards the fullness of religious life. Let us pray to the Lord. We also remember in our prayers the needs of our less fortunate brothers and sisters, the sick and the housebound, and those afflicted with all kinds of difficulties, that their hope in the suffering Christ may be for them and inspiration to move on and celebrate life. Let us pray to the Lord.
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For all of us gathered here today, that we may be given the grace and perseverance to always act according to Gods will. Let us pray to the Lord. For all our departed brethren, that Christ, the Lord of the living, may grant them a share in his eternal life. Let us pray to the Lord. Father of mercy, hear the prayers of your people. Strengthen us to avoid sin, to rise each time we fall. We ask this in the name of Jesus our Lord. Amen.

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LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST Preparation of the Gifts Priest: Lord, By your grace you enable us to come to these mysteries with renewed lives. May this Eucharist give you worthy praise. We ask this in the name of Jesus our Lord. All: Amen.

Eucharistic Prayer Priest: All: Priest: All: Priest: All: The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise.
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Preface of the Santo Nio Priest: [Lent II] Father, all-powerful and ever-living God, we do well always and everywhere to give your thanks. This great season of grace is your gift to your family to renew us in spirit. You give us strength to purify our hearts, to control our desires, and so to serve you in freedom. You teach us how to live in this passing world that will never end.

Now with all the saints and angels, We praise you forever. Sanctus Consecration Priest: Lord, you are holy indeed, the foundation of all holiness. Let your Spirit come upon these gifts to make them holy, so that they may become for us the body and blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Before he was given up to death a death he freely accepted, he took bread and gave you thanks. He broke the bread, gave it to his disciples, and said. TAKE THIS ALL OF YOU, AND EAT IT: THIS IS MY BODY, WHICH WILL BE GIVEN UP FOR YOU. When supper was ended, he took the cup. Again he gave you thanks and praise, gave the cup to his disciples, and said: TAKE THIS ALL OF YOU, AND DRINK FROM IT: THIS IS THE CUP OF MY BLOOD, THE BLOOD OF THE NEW AND EVERLASTING COVENANT. IT WILL BE SHED FOR YOU AND FOR ALL SO THAT SINS MAY BE FORGIVEN. DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME. Deacon: Let us proclaim the mystery of faith.
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All: Dying you destroyed our death, rising, you restore our life. Lord Jesus, come in glory. [Celebrants with Concelebrants] In memory of his death and resurrection, we offer you Father, this life-giving bread, this saving cup. We thank for counting us worthy to stand in your presence and serve you. May all of us who share in the body and blood of Christ be brought together in unity by the Holy Spirit. [Concelebrants I] Lord, remember your Church throughout the world; make us grow in love, together with Benedict XIV our People, Honesto our bishop, and all the clergy. [Concelebrants II] Remember our brothers and sister who have gone to their rest in the hope of rising again; bring them and all the departed into the light of your presence. Have mercy on us all; make us worth to share eternal life with Mary, the virgin Mother of God, with the apostles, Saints Augustine, Monica, Thomas of Villanova and with all the saints who have done your will throughout the ages. May we praise you in union with them, and give you glory through your son, Jesus Christ. [Celebrants with Concelebrants] Through him, with him, in him in the unity of the Holy Spirit. All glory and honor is yours Almighty Father forever and ever. All: Amen.

COMMUNION RITE Lord's Prayer

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Priest:

Jesus taught us to call God our Father, and so we have the courage to say. Our Father(To be sung) Deliver us, Lord, from every evil, especially from the evil of hatred; and grant us peace in our day, so that in freedom and justice, our society may prosper and serve You better, as we await in joyful hope for the coming of our King, Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

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All: For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Sign of Peace Priest: Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles: I leave you peace, my peace I give you. Look not on our sins, but on the faith of your Church, and grant us the peace and unity of your kingdom where you live for ever and ever. Amen. The Peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you. Let us offer each other a sign of peace.

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Breaking of the Bread Agnus Dei Priest: Behold Jesus, the Lamb of God who died that we might have life anew. Happy are we who are called to receive him. All: Lord I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I shall be healed.
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Communion Prayer after Communion Priest: Let us pray. God of mercy, may the holy gifts we receive help us to worship you in truth, and to receive your sacrament with faith. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. All: Amen.

CONCLUDING RITE Final Blessing Priest: All: The Lord be with you. And also with you.

Deacon: Bow your head and pray for Gods blessings. (Pause) Lord, protect your people always, that they may be free from every evil and serve you with sincerity. We ask this thought Christ our Lord. All: Priest: Amen. And the blessings of the Almighty God the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, come upon you and remain with you forever. Amen.

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Deacon: Go in peace and love and serve the Lord. All: Thanks be to God.

RECESSIONAL HYMN.
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PART TWO: GRADUATION MARCH

Saint Thomas of Villanova Institute Faculty Members Augustinian School Officials Graduates with their Parents

PART THREE: GRADUATION RITES

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A.National Anthem B. Welcome Address

Post. Jeofrrey Ocat Decano, College Seminarians

C. Address of Petition
Post. Christian Paul Abarcar Decano, Graduating Class Post. Abarcar: I, Post. Paul Abarcar, on behalf of the Graduating Class of the Saint Thomas of Villanova Institute of Philosophy, in this year of our Lord, 2011, humbly petition your good office to confer upon us the respective Academic Degree, symbolized by the Academic Hood, certifying and confirming the completions of our studies leading to the Degree of Bachelor of Arts, major in Philosophy.

D.Imposition of Academic Hoods

Very Rev. Fr. Eusebio B. Berdon, OSA Prior Provincial/Chairman, University of San Agustin Board of Trustees To be assisted by: Very Rev. Fr. Raul Marchan, OSA Prisident, Univeristy of San Agustin-Iloilo Rev. Fr. Michael Alvin Sequio, OSA Director, STVI

E. Giving Awards
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This award is given to the students who got an Average score of 96 percent and above in their theses. Recepient/s: Distinction in Philosophy Award This is given to a student who got the highest average In all philosophy subjects. Academic Award This is given to a student who have an average of 1.50 and Above but did not qualify for Latin Honors. Recepient/s: Prior Provincials Award for Academic Excellence This award is given to the class valedictorian and Should have the general of at least 1.50 and above.

F. Proclamation of the Candidates Eligibility for Graduation

Rev. Fr. Michael Alvin Sequio, OSA STVI Director Fr. Sequio: Very Rev. Fr. Eusebio B. Berdon, OSA, Prior Provincial and Very Rev. Fr. Raul Marchan, OSA, President of the University of San Agustin-Iloilo, it is my privilege to report to you that there are 7 candidates for graduation for Academic year 2010-2011. These candidates have compiled with all the requirements of the Commission on Higher Education for the degree Bachelor of Arts, major in Philosophy and theu have been recommended to be awarded such degree in recognition of their academic accomplishments.

Fr. Sequio: Graduating class form the Bachelor of Arts, major in Philosophy, please rise. Very Reverend Fathers Prior Provincial and Father President, I have the honor to present to you 7 candidates for graduation for the degree of Bachelor of Arts major in Philosophy.

G.Conferment of the Degree ( AB Philosophy)

Very Rev. Fr. Raul Marchan, OSA Prisident, Univeristy of San Agustin-Iloilo Fr. Marchan: I, Fr. Fr. Raul Marchan, OSA, Prisident, Univeristy of 11

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San Agustin-Iloilo by the virtue of the authority vested upon me by the University of San Agustin Board of Trustees and the Commission on Higher Education, confer upon you the degree, Bachelor of Arts, major in Philosophy as recommended by the Director of the St. Thomas of Villanova Institute of Philosophy

H.Distribution of Diplomas
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Transfer of Tassels (Candidates for Graduation are requested to stand up. The Prior Provincial will transfer the tassel, while they stand near the stage)

I. Valedictory Address J. Graduation Song K. Hymn of the Province L. Picture Taking

Order of Picture taking School Officials and Faculty Members Augustinian Solemn and Simple Professed Friars Parents SACS Community STVI Collegium Community

Part Four: Dinner and Program A Glimpse of our Journey Song Number by the 12th
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Villanovans 1st Year Aspirant STVI Dancers Awarding Ceremony: Sports Committee 2nd Year Aspirant 3rd Year Aspirants Video Presentation Augustinian Song (Restless is my Heart)

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