Baccalaureate Mass

Welcome to the Baccalaureate Mass for the Class of 2020 and 2021!

T he precise origins of this tradition are lost to history. However, it is

believed the Baccalaureate Service originated at Oxford University
in 1432 when each bachelor was required to deliver a sermon in Latin
as part of his academic exercise. Since the earliest universities in this
country were founded primarily to educate ministers, the British
practice of the Baccalaureate Service was continued. Not surprisingly,
Roman Catholic secondary schools and higher education institutions
placed the Baccalaureate within the context of the Mass. Baccalaureate
thus becomes the “bookend” of our academic year; the Mass of the Holy
Spirit welcomes the community in September, and the Baccalaureate
Mass asks for God’s blessing upon the graduates, as the community
sends them forth with the commission in the words of St. Ignatius to “go
and set the world on fire.”
Every Mass follows the same general form and the Baccalaureate
Mass is no exception. We gather to listen to some portion of the sacred
story handed down in the gospels and other sacred writings. Then we
bring forward bread and wine, symbols of our gifts received and shared
with all those in need. The priest, an ordained representative of the
entire church community, prays over and shares those gifts in a holy
communion with God and with one another. In the “missa,” or
“sending,” at the end of the Mass, the people return to their everyday
lives strengthened for the task of carrying what they have heard and
shared to the rest of the world in loving service.
As we conclude the 2020–2021 academic year, let us pray that the
Holy Spirit continues to bless our community and our students who will
be graduated tomorrow.
Baccalaureate Mass Ministers
Class of 2021
Presider & Homilist
The Reverend Brian F. Linnane, S.J., Ph.D.

Director of Liturgy and Music

Mr. George P. Miller, ’76

Liturgical Ministers
Master of Ceremonies
Justin Doo* & Scott Guetens*

Sacristans
Mary LaVigne,’20
Mairead James

Thurifier
Josh Fitzgerald

Cross Bearer
Connor Short*

Candle Bearers
Katie Garisto*
Maureen Dormer*

Scripture Readers
Ryan Devillier*
Flor Paniagua-Peart*

* Class of 2021
 Intercessions
Brendan Sweeney*
Julianna Bono*
Hannah Christou*
Brittany Bonin*
Cathryn Martinez*
Lily Kase*

Gift-Bearers
Spencer Blair*
Helena Sanders*

Affirmation of Service
Francisco Echaniz*

Hospitality Ministers:
Kristen Glass*
Megan Kaiser*

Chapel Choir:
Luke Alexander*
Brian Chan*
Liz Delfeld*
Dani Dompor *
Brendan Sweeney*
Jaime Wehr*
Emily Zimmerman*

Instrumentalists
Adric Macsisak – Organ
Peter David – Flute

* Class of 2021
 The basic “shape” of the › Introductory Rites
ritual of the Mass is similar
to a festive family dinner:
gathering together, sharing
stories about our family and Processional Hymn
friends, culminating in the “O Spirit, All Embracing”..................................................................................... Thaxted
sharing of food and drink.

Coming together, assembling,

is at the heart of our Sunday
worship. The reason behind
each of the ritual actions
of the first part of the Mass
can be found in this word:
“gathering.” The purpose
of these rites is to bring us
together into one body,
ready to listen and to break
bread together.
Greeting

Presider: The grace of the Lord, Jesus Christ,

and the love of God,
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit
be with you all.
Assembly: AND WITH YOUR SPIRIT.

Penitential Rite

Presider: You raise the dead to life in the Spirit: Lord, have mercy.
Assembly: LORD, HAVE MERCY.

Presider: You bring pardon and peace to the sinner. Christ, have mercy.
Assembly: CHRIST, HAVE MERCY.

Presider: You bring light to those in darkness. Lord, have mercy.

Assembly: LORD, HAVE MERCY.

Presider: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins,
and bring us to everlasting life.
Assembly: AMEN!
 When we gather at a friend’s › Liturgy of the Word
home for a meal, we usually
begin with conversation,
sharing and telling our stories.
At Mass, after we have been First Reading
gathered together, we sit Jeremiah 29:11-14
down and listen as readings
from the Word of God are proclaimed by Ryan DeVillier*
proclaimed. We listen to
wisdom from both the
Hebrew and Christian
For surely I know the plans I have for you,
traditions. These are the says the Lord, plans for your welfare and
stories of God’s people not for harm, to give you a future with hope.
down through the ages. Then when you call upon me and come
and pray to me, I will hear you.
When you search for me, you will fnd me;
if you seek me with all your heart,
I will let you fnd me, says the Lord,
and I will restore your fortunes
and gather you from all the nations and
all the places where I have driven you,
says the Lord, and I will bring you back
to the place from which I sent you into exile.

Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 146: “I Will Praise the Lord” ......................................................... Michael Joncas

* Class of 2021
Second Reading
Romans 8:22-27
proclaimed by Flor Paniagua*

We know that the whole creation has been groaning

in labor pains until now; and not only the creation,
but we ourselves, who have the frst fruits of the Spirit,
groan inwardly while we wait for adoption, the
redemption of our bodies. For in hope we were saved.
Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for
what is seen? But if we hope for what we do not see,
we wait for it with patience.

Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do

not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit
intercedes with sighs too deep for words. And God,
who searches the heart, knows what is the mind of
the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints
according to the will of God.

Gospel Acclamation
“Celtic Alleluia” ................................................................................. Christopher Walker

* Class of 2021
 After having listened to › Gospel Reading
the proclamation of the
Matthew 5:13-16
scriptures, the assembly is
invited into sit down and proclaimed by Rev. Jack Dennis, S.J.
“break open” this wisdom.
The homilist invites us to
reflect on what we have Jesus told his disciples; “You are the salt of the earth;
just heard and think about but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness
how these ancient readings
be restored? It is no longer good for anything,
speak to us in our own
time and situation. but is thrown out and trampled underfoot.

“You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill

cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts
it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand,
and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way,
let your light shine before others, so that they may see
your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

Homily
The Reverend Brian F. Linnane, S.J.

We stand for the Prayer › General Intercessions .............. Brendan Sweeney*, Julianna Bono*, Hannah Christou*,
of the Faithful. Brittany Bonin*, Cathryn Martinez* , Lily Kase*
This is our opportunity to “Te Rogamos” ......................................................................................................Peter Kolar
bring our concerns as a
community of faith to God.

These prayers include our

concerns for the Church, the
world, including political
policies and leaders, those in
any form of need, and our
particular Loyola community.

* Class of 2021
 Liturgy of the Eucharist ‹ The Liturgy of the Eucharist
is paired with the Liturgy of
the Word as the central focus
of the Mass.
Preparation of the Gifts and the Table
Here we are brought to
“With Great Love”........................................................................................ Chris DeSilva the table, to share bread
and wine, to feast together.
This part of the Mass is
reminiscent of the Jewish
Passover meal; the meal
that Jesus shared with his
followers before his death.
Our prayers over the bread
and wine echo the ancient
blessings over bread and wine
from the Jewish tradition,
blessings that are still spoken
today. We offer up the bread
and wine as a gift to God,
who then transforms that gift
into something more. We are
offering up, symbolically in
the bread and wine, the work
of our human hands. Before
the bread and wine is brought
forward, the altar is prepared;
1. Use us as instruments, simple vessels of your peace. the table must be set. The
Inspire in us pure hearts of understanding, gift-bearers bring them up
to know that in your warm embrace, our beings will find rest. from through midst of the
assembly; showing that
they are representing the
2. Lord, make us instruments, quiet vessels of your love. entire community.
Create in us clean hearts of concentration
to see your face in those we serve, in all who search for you.

3. Choose us as instruments, sacred vessels of your will.

Transform in us new hearts of God’s compassion
to live true lives of readiness: we listen to your call.
 Presentation of Gifts ................................................. Spencer Blair*, Helena Sanders*

The long prayer which follows › Eucharistic Prayer

brings us to the very center of
the Mass and the heart of the
faith. While the words of the
prayer may vary, the prayer Eucharistic Acclamations
always has this structure:
“Mass of Creation” ..................................................................................... Marty Haugen
1) We call upon God to
remember all the wonderful
saving deeds of our history.

2) We recall the central event

in our history, Jesus Christ,
and in particular the memorial
he left us on the night before
he died. We recall his passion,
death, and resurrection.

3) After gratefully calling

to mind all the wonderful
saving acts God has done
for us in the past, we petition
God to continue those deeds
of Christ in the present: We
pray that we may become
one body, one spirit in Christ.

* Class of 2021
Memorial Acclamation
Assembly:

Great Amen
Assembly:

Lord’s Prayer

Sign of Peace

Breaking of the Bread

“Mass of Angels & Saints” ............................................................................ Steven Janco
 It all comes down to this: › Communion Processional
The Communion Rite is the
climax of this gathering, the
“With This Bread” .........................................................................................Kate Cuddy
center of our ritual.

We are now called to the

feast. Before we partake in this
feast, we are asked to pray
together in the words given
to us by Jesus as the way
to pray. The Lord’s Prayer is
followed by the Sign of Peace.
When Christ first broke bread
with his followers after his
resurrection, he said to them,
“peace be with you.”

We ask for that gift of peace

before we share in the Lord’s
meal in the Mass.

The distribution of communion

is a time of reception and
reflection. When we go to
receive the Eucharist, we are
welcoming Christ into our
hearts and selves. The Church
reminds us that we should be
“properly disposed” to receive
the Eucharist. Saint Cyril, in 1. To offer assistance when others are blind to the need, to give loving care
the 4th century, said that
to each other is planting God’s seed. Walking the promise and falling on mercy,
the Christian who consumes
the Bread of Life becomes a believing we’ll walk with you.
“Christbearer,” one body
and blood with him and the 2. Washing the wounds of division, we seek to ease pain. Sharing the burden
covenant is sealed. Then
we are sent out of the church
of others, like God’s gentle rain. Befriending the one who is lonely and lost,
to be what we are called to believing we’ll walk with you.
be—a sacrament, a visible
sign of God’s invisible grace 3. We hold the key to our future as we share our souls, nurturing love in a time
for the whole world to see, and
know and draw closer to him.
when compassion unfolds. Dancing in joy, sharing in wonder the prayer that
This is the proper disposition. we sing to you.
All are invited forward at this
time. If you are not disposed
to receive the eucharistic
elements, we invite you
to come forward to receive a
simple blessing as a sign of
our unity in the faith.
 Closing Rites

Concluding Prayer

Affirmation of Service
introduced by Erin O’Keefe, Director of The Center for Community Service and Justice

Student Government President, Fancisco Echaniz:

I now invite all members of the graduating class to stand and state
together your intent to apply Jesuit values in your personal and
professional lives.

All Graduating Students Recite:

As a member of the graduating Class of 2021 of Loyola University

Maryland, I have heard the call and the challenge to live for and with
others. I am committed to justice and service, and therefore will strive:
• To use my knowledge, my time, and my material resources for the
betterment of society;
• To build community wherever I am, drawing from my experience of
community at Loyola; and
• To maintain an attitude of respect toward all people and protect the
inherent dignity of God’s creation.

Graduates who will be enrolled in a full-time post-college service program:

Maureen S. Dormer . . . . Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest Tacoma, Washington
Lily A. Kase . . . . . . . . . . . Mercy Volunteer Corps Savannah, Georgia
Cecelia L. McGrath . . . . Jesuit Volunteer Corps Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Dawn Elizabeth Rice . . . City Year Miami, Florida
Final Blessing and Dismissal

O God of wisdom,
grant to these graduates the gift of your wisdom
as they finish their course of study
and prepare for a new step in their lives.
Help them to know
not only the things that will help them earn a living,
but the things that will lead them to eternal life.
Give them the courage and the love to put this wisdom into action
for the good of other people,
for the welfare of the less fortunate,
and for the building up of your Kingdom on earth.
May their studies at Loyola
and their worship serve as a lasting foundation
as they strive to live a Christian life in the world.

Through the intercession of St. Ignatius Loyola,

the patron of this university, and all who seek wisdom,
and through the intercession of all your people,
especially those gathered here,
may they be blessed in abundance.
And as they prepare to go forth from us,
may the friendship that we share with them
be not only a memory,
but a blessing which continues in the days to come.
Bless them with your Presence.
Bless us in their absence.
We make this prayer as well as all prayers,
in the name of your Son, Jesus, our Lord and Savior,
forever and ever. Amen.

Presider: Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord.

Assembly: THANKS BE TO GOD!
Recessional Hymn
“I Send You Out” ........................................................................................... John Angotti

1. I baptize you in the name of the Father. I baptize you in the name of the Son.
I baptize you with the Holy Spirit. Go out and spread Good News! (Refrain)

2. Well, it’s time for us to become people with spirit. It’s time for us to become
people of love. It’s time for us to know that Jesus Christ is risen, forgives our sins,
and brings us new life! (Refrain)

Postlude
“Nun Danket Alle Gott” ...................................................................................... J.S. Bach
 Organizations and Programs
of Service and Engagement
“I am sure of this much: That the one who has begun the good work in you will carry it on
to completion.” (Philippians 1:6)

Many community organizations have invited our students to take part in their
work, and we thank them for being co-educators with us, offering students a
community-based opportunity to extend their education. We recognize all of the
members of the graduating class who have taken time to listen and learn through
work with the following organizations and programs:

ACLU Barclay Youth Safe Haven Dewees Recreation Center

Acts 4 Youth BARCS Don Miller House
Advocates for Children and Beans & Bread Center Delegate Maggie
Youth Best Buddies of America McIntosh’s Office
AIDS Interfaith Residential Blue Water Baltimore Delegate Regina T. Boyce’s
Services (AIRS) BMore Clubhouse Office
American Red Cross BRIDGES Elmwood Elementary
Appalachian Institute of Bon Secours Enoch Pratt Free Library
Wheeling University Cardinal Sheehan School Episcopal Community
Arc of Maryland CARES Food Pantry & Services
Archbishop Borders School Career Connection Esperanza Center
Archdiocese of Baltimore CASA of Maryland Evesham Park
Artesanos Don Bosco Catholic Charities Neighborhood
Asylee Women’s Centro de los Derechos del Association
Enterprises Migrante Featherstone Foundation
Asylum Seekers Housing Community Development Franciscan Center
Network Network of Front Porch Church
Back On My Feet MarylandCouncilman Gallagher Mansion
Baltimore Algebra Project Zeke Cohen’s Office Gallagher Services
Baltimore Antioch Chesapeake Climate Action Gateway School
Leadership Movement Network GEDCO (Govans
Baltimore CASH Campaign Child First Authority Ecumenical Development
Baltimore City Health City Life Community Corporation)
Dept. - B’More Fit Builders Glenwood Life Counseling
Program CityLit Center
Baltimore City Public Civic Works – Real Food Govans Elementary School
Schools Farm Govans Presbyterian
Baltimore City Rec & Parks Community Development Church
Baltimore Digital Equity Network of Maryland Grassroots Crisis
Coalition Clean Water Action Intervention Center
Baltimore Improv Group Community Law in Action Guilford Elementary/
Baltimore Furniture Bank Community Wealth Middle School
Baltimore SquashWise Builders – Maryland Habitat for Humanity of
Baltimore Teachers Union Neighborhood Exchange the Chesapeake
Baltimore Toolbank Creative City Public Habitat ReStore
Barclay Elementary/Middle Charter School Harford House
School CRISPAZ (Christians for Health Care for the
Baltimore Racial Justice Peace in El Salvador) Homeless
Action Cristo Rey Jesuit High
Baltimore Votes School
Helping Other People Mercy Medical Center Selma Center for
Through Empowerment Mergethaler Vocational Nonviolence, Peace, and
(HOPE) Wellness and Technical High School Reconciliation
Recovery Center Micah House Soccer Without Borders
Health Outreach Baltimore Mid-Govans Neighborhood Southeast Baltimore Early
Hope CommUnity Center Association Head Start
House of Ruth Mother Seton Academy Special Olympics Maryland
Ignatian Solidarity Network My Sister’s Place Lodge St. Dominic Formation
Immigration Outreach My Sister’s Place Women’s Center
Service Center Center St. Elizabeth School
Institute for Islamic, National Alliance on St. Frances Academy
Christian, and Jewish Mental Illness (NAMI) St. Francis Neighborhood
Studies Oak Crest Senior Living Center
Italian Cultural Center of Community St. Ignatius Loyola
Baltimore Office of the 4th District Academy
The Intersection Councilperson St. Jerome’s Head Start
Jessup Correctional Office of the 43rd District St. Mary’s Church of the
Institution - JCI Scholars State Delegates and Assumption
Program Senators St. Paul Bridges Program
Kennedy Krieger Early Oliver Senior Center St. Vincent de Paul of
Head Start - American Heart Baltimore
Keswick Multi-Care Center AssociationOrtus Starfish Foundation
Lake Evesham Academy Steinbruck Center
Neighborhood Our Daily Bread Strong City Baltimore
Association Employment Center Strong Schools Maryland
Leaders of a Beautiful Outrider USA Symphony Manor
Struggle Parks and People The Choice Program
League of Women Voters Foundation
Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Patterson High ESOL Thread
Center Program The Stories Between
Living Classrooms - Patterson Park Public Tunbridge Public Charter
Kennedy Krieger Early Charter School School
Head Start Philemon Ministry Turnaround
Living Classrooms - PIEL Program – Guilford US Dream Academy -
Patterson Park Youth Elementary and Medfield Pimlico Elementary/
Development Center Elementary Middle School
Living Classrooms – Project Powell Recovery Center Viva House (Catholic
Serve Public Justice Center Worker)
Living Classrooms - Radnor Winston Walter P. Carter
Workforce Development Neighborhood Elementary/Middle School
Loyola Early Learning Association Waverly Elementary School
Center Rebuilding Together Weinberg Housing and
Margaret Brent Elementary Baltimore Resource Center
Maryland Legal Aid Reconcile Baltimore Whitelock Farm
Mariposa Refugee Youth Project Wilson Park Northern
Maryland CASH Campaign/ (of Baltimore City Neighborhood
VITA Tax Prep Community College) Association
Maryland Food Bank Reservoir Hill Winston Govans
Maryland New Directions Improvement Council Neighborhood
Maryland School for the Richnor Springs Improvement Association
Blind Neighborhood Woodbourne McCabe
Marylanders Against Association Neighborhood
Poverty Safe House of Hope Association
Mayor’s Office of Samaritan Women Wraparound Maryland Inc.
Baltimore City Second Chance, Inc York Road Partnership