RAISED UP TO A NEW HOPE

51st National Meeting

October 1, 2020
 THE FIFTY-FIRST ANNUAL
NATIONAL MEETING OF
THE FEDERATION OF
DIOCESAN LITURGICAL COMMISSIONS

OCTOBER 1, 2020

RAISED UP
TO A NEW HOPE

SPONSORED BY THE
FEDERATION OF DIOCESAN LITURGICAL COMMISSIONS
AND THE
BISHOPS’ COMMITTEE ON DIVINE WORSHIP

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October 1, 2020

Welcome to a very different FDLC National Meeting.

Over the past six months, we’ve all heard hundreds of times that this period of time is unparalleled, unique, ex-
traordinary, unprecedented, bizarre and exceptional. It has certainly not been like anything any of us have lived
through. None of us ever expected that we would have to plan for the Triduum without a congregation or move
the Chrism Mass to October; ordinations with only the parents of the ordinand in attendance, and Masses held
outside. Processions, the Sign of Peace, Communion under both Species, and singing have all been sup-
pressed, and in many dioceses the faithful have been dispensed from the obligation to go to Mass for more
than six months, with no end in sight. And at the same time we have been confronted with the racial inequality
and injustice throughout our country.

During this time I have been more grateful than ever for the FDLC. The prayer services and access to Vatican
and USCCB pronouncements have been helpful, but more important has been the support of the members for
one another, answering each other’s questions on the listserve, and sharing resources – particularly for how to
creatively reopen churches and have Masses in a time of pandemic and social distancing.

Our theme for today is “Raised up to a New Hope” from the fourth Eucharistic Prayer for Masses for Various
Needs. May today allow all of us to be renewed in hope, faith and love as we continue to serve God’s people.

Laura Bertone
Chair, 2020 National Meeting
Director of the Office of Worship
Archdiocese of San Francisco

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 Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions
415 Michigan Avenue, NE, Suite 70
Washington, DC 20017
202-635-6990

October 1, 2020
Dear Colleagues,

When we gathered in Chicago to celebrate the FDLC’s fiftieth anniversary, we reminisced about our accomplishments, as-
sessed the present state of liturgy, and dreamed about the future work of the Federation. We made plans to see each other
again in San Diego and to study the role of sacred architecture and the rite with which we dedicate our sacred spaces.

And then things changed. Overnight, the world was faced with a dangerous pandemic, pastoral practices were reimagined,
and our usual plans were shelved. With the health and safety of our members as priority, we renegotiated hotel contracts,
designed a whole new program, and learned all new technologies.

So our fifty-first gathering will look and feel a little differently. We have telescoped a three-day meeting into one; we have
moved regional caucuses to another day; and we will meet over a computer screen instead of at a distant hotel. But still,
we gather. Still, we applaud the value of networking and the gifts of our members. Still, we appreciate the need for study
and the duty to praise God in prayer.

I extend my sincere gratitude to everyone who made this possible. Thank you to the Core Planning Team who met over
countless Zoom meetings and e-mails to prepare every detail and every minute of this online event – Laura Bertone, San-
dra Kearney, Michael Poradek, John Michael Reyes, and Tony Varas. Many thanks to our corporate sponsors and individual
donors -- in these difficult financial times, they made it possible to offer free registration when many could not have other-
wise attended. I remain grateful for the continued collaboration of the Bishops’ Committee on Divine Worship and to the
Secretariat staff. Thank you to all the speakers and liturgical ministers who have tackled new challenges, have generously
given their time, and have graciously shared their gifts.

Yes, our Federation, our country, and our world have faced many challenges. But we have never been alone -- our God has
been with us every step of the way. So we are, indeed, “raised up to a new hope.” May this time together, in His presence,
equip us to bring that hope to a world in need of it.

Blessings,
Rita A. Thiron
Executive Director

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 2020 NATIONAL MEETING
Thursday, October 1
Memorial of St. Therese of the Child Jesus

MORNING SESSION — 11:00 AM (Eastern)

INTRODUCTION
Welcome, Laura Bertone
Overview of the Meeting, Rita Thiron
OPENING PRAYER
ADDRESSES
Rita Thiron, Executive Director
Fr. Jim Bessert, Chair, FDLC Board of Directors
SURVEY RESULTS, Rita Thiron
PLENARY I
Msgr. Kevin Irwin
PRAYER

AFTERNOON SESSION — 1:45 PM (Eastern)

PRAYER
PLENARY II & QUESTIONS
Msgr Kevin Irwin
BISHOPS’ COMMITTEE ON DIVINE WORSHIP
Archbishop Blair, Chair, BCDW
Fr. Andrew Menke, Executive Director of Secretariat
LITURGY OF REMEMBRANCE
BUSINESS SESSION
REPORTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ON LINE DISCUSSION
CLOSING PRAYER

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 OPENING PRAYER
Archbishop Blair, Presider

INTRODUCTORY RITE

OPENING HYMN JESUS IS A ROCK IN A WEARY LAND

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 THE WORD OF GOD

FIRST READING Philippians 4:4-9

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 90

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

GOSPEL John 17:20-26

HOMILY Reverend Joseph Brown, SJ

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 INTERCESSORY PRAYER

That all members of the Church may heed their baptismal call to serve God and one another, we pray…

That those who govern cities, states, and nations may be mindful of the needs of the least among us, we
pray…

That the members of this Federation may continue to serve your Holy People and to worship you in
Spirit and truth, we pray…

For all who are burdened by racial injustice, by economic hardship, and by natural disasters, that they
may experience the love of God through the love we show them, we pray…

For all who are ill, especially all those worldwide, who have been sickened by COVID19, we pray…

For all who have died, especially those who are victims of the pandemic and of violence, we pray…

LORD’S PRAYER

CONCLUDING PRAYER

CONCLUDING RITE
GREETING

BLESSING

DISMISSAL

Music reprinted and broadcasted with permission from One License under agreement number S-921045. All rights reserved.
Jesus Is a Rock in a Weary Land. Text: Traditional. Tune: WEARY LAND, 6 6 8 6 with refrain; traditional, arr. by Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker, b.
1929. © 1993. Administered by GIA Publications, Inc.
Psalm 90. Text: The Revised Grail Psalms, ©2010, Conception Abbey and The Grail, admin. By GIA Publications, Inc. Refrain, Lectionary for
Mass, ©1969, 1981, 1997, ICEL. Music: Nicholas Palmer, ©2012, GIA Publications, Inc.
Gospel Acclamation: Unity Mass, Norah Duncan IV, ©2010, GIA Publications, Inc.
Intercessory Prayer. Text: Ray East. Music: Ray East. ©1987, GIA Publications, Inc.

Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States, second typical edition, Copyright © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine. All rights reserved.
Prepared by the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions (2020).

The English translation of The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) ©1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy. All rights
reserved.

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 A LITURGY OF REMEMBRANCE
Monsignor Anthony Sherman, Presider

INTRODUCTORY RITE
GREETING & INTRODUCTION

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OPENING PRAYER
NAMING THE DECEASED

PEACE BE WITH THOSE

Carol Browning

CONCLUDING RITE

COMMENDATION

BLESSING

DISMISSAL

Music reprinted and broadcasted with permission from One License under agreement number S-921045. All rights reserved.
Gospel Canticle of Simeon. Michael Joncas. Words Copyright ©2018 by Conception Abbey, admin GIA Publications, Inc. Music Copyright
©2018 by GIA Publications, Inc.
Peace Be with Those. Words and Music by Carol Browning. Based on a text from the 1969 Rite of Funeral. Copyright © 2008 by GIA
Publications, Inc.
Prayer for the Dead adapted from Order of Christian Funerals © 1985, International Commission on English in the Liturgy
Corporation (ICEL). All rights reserved.
Prepared by the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions (2020).

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 CLOSING PRAYER
Reverend Marcus McFadin, Presider

A CALL TO PRAYER
OPENING SONG STILL WE SING ALLELUIA
1. Through flowing tears: Alleluia.
Through growing fears: Alleluia.
Through the weariness of now,
we still find the voice somehow
to sing Alleluia.
Still we sing Alleluia.

2. When joy runs thin: Alleluia.

When hurt sets in: Alleluia.
When our days are long and rough,
still, our faith is cause enough
to sing Alleluia.
So we sing Alleluia.

Bridge
For the Lord has risen and conquered sin,
in him we know
that light and life and love shall win.
And so,

3. with one thing sure, Alleluia,

one word endures: Alleluia!
What gives meaning to our days
but to lift our hearts in praise
as we sing Alleluia?
Yes, we sing Alleluia!

4. In fading light: Alleluia.

In deep’ning night: Alleluia.
At the hour of our death,
with our last remaining breath,
let us sing, Alleluia! Alleluia!
Still we sing Alleluia.

GREETING

INTRODUCTION

INVITATION

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 READINGS & REFLECTIONS
A READING FROM SCRIPTURE Romans 8:22-27

RESPONSORIAL

REFLECTION Deacon Jose Reyes

REFLECTION Dr. Dolores Martinez

RESPONSORIAL

A READING FROM TRADITION Leo Joseph Cardinal Suenens (1904-1989)

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RESPONSORIAL

REFLECTION Matt Miller

REFLECTION Reverend Matthew Ernest

RESPONSORIAL

CONCLUDING PRAYER

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 CONCLUDING RITE
BLESSING & DISMISSAL

CLOSING HYMN BEARER OF HOPE

1. Lost in the desert, you find us there,

You’re the word of mercy we long to hear.
Your life, you give; heal us to live as…
2. In times of sorrow and despair,
Violence surrounds us, greed and fear;
We trust not in vain; In you we remain.
3. Your word is written, on our hearts,
Your Spirit changes who we are.
In word and deed, empower us to be…
4. Kindness and mercy are your ways
Let all creation sing your praise!
Holy are you! Blessed are You!

Music reprinted and broadcasted with permission from One License under agreement number S-921045. All rights reserved.
Still We Sing Alleluia. © 2020, Vicente Paulo K. Tirol, Jr. Published by OCP.
These Alone Are Enough. Text: Based on “Suscipe” prayer of Ignatius of Loyola. Dan Schutte; Vietnamese tr. by Nguyên Đinh Diên;
Spanish tr. by Pedro Rubiclava. Text and Music ©2004, 2012, 2013, Daniel L. Schutte. Published by OCP.
Bearer of Hope. Vietnamese text by Phan Hoàng and Fr. Anh Trân. Spanish text by Estela Garcia, Rodolfo Lopez and Pedro Rubiclava.
English text by Jesse Manibusan and Michael Avolicini. Text ©2002. Jesse Manibusan and Michael Avolicino. Music ©2002, Jesse
Manibusan. Text and music published by Spirit & Song®, a division of OCP.
Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States, second typical edition, Copyright © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine. All rights reserved.
Prepared by the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions (2020).

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 THE BISHOPS’ COMMITTEE ON DIVINE WORSHIP
Most Rev. Leonard P. Blair
Archbishop of Hartford, Committee Chairman
Most Rev. Paul S. Coakley
Archbishop of Oklahoma City
Most Rev. Samuel J. Aquila
Archbishop of Denver
Most Rev. Joseph M. Siegel
Bishop of Evansville
Most Rev. Christopher J. Coyne
Bishop of Burlington
Most Rev. John T. Folda
Bishop of Fargo
Most Rev. Daniel E. Garcia
Bishop of Monterey
Most Rev. Timothy C. Senior
Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia
Most Rev. Danel H. Mueggenborg
Auxiliary Bishop of Seattle

CONSULTANTS SECRETARIAT OF DIVINE WORSHIP

Right Rev. Gregory J. Polan, OSB
Rev. Andrew V. Menke
Abbot Primate of the Benedictine Confederation Executive Director
Right Rev. Jeremy Driscoll, OSB Carmen F. Aguinaco
Abbot of Mount Angel Abbey, Oregon Multicultural Specialist
Rev. James W. Bessert Matthew M. Godbey
Chairman, FDLC Administrative Assistant
Rev. Ryan T. Ruiz David K. Ringwald
Professor of Liturgy, Mount St. Mary's Seminary Staff Assistant
and School of Theology, Cincinnati, Ohio

Sr. Marilú Covani, SP

VP, National Hispanic Institute of Liturgy

Christopher J. Carstens
Director of Sacred Worship, Diocese of La Crosse

Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka

Director of Sacred Music, St. Joseph's Seminary,
Yonkers, New York

Rita A. Thiron
Executive Director, FDLC
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 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
REGIONAL MEETING SCHEDULE

Region I (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT) .................10am ET

Region II (NY) .................................................12pm ET
Region III (NJ, PA)...........................................11am ET
Region IV (DC, DE, MD, PR, VA, VI, WV).......2pm ET
Region V (AL, KY, LA, MS, TN) .......................3pm ET
Region VI (MI, OH) ..........................................2pm ET
Region VII (IL, IN, WI) .....................................2pm ET
Region VIII (MN, ND, SD) ...............................11am ET
Region IX (IA, KS, MO, NE) ............................3pm ET
Region X (AR, OK, TX) ...................................2pm ET
Region XI (CA, HI, NV) ...................................2pm ET
Region XII (AK, ID, MT, OR, WA) ....................4pm ET
Region XIII (AZ, CO, NM, UT, WY) .................2pm ET
Region XIV (GA, FL, NC, SC) .........................10am ET

PLEASE CONTACT YOUR REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR A LINK TO YOUR MEETING.

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 FDLC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
October 2020 to October 2021

REGION 1 REGION 5
Archdiocese of Boston Archdiocese of New Orleans
Richard J. Clark Mrs. Betty-Ann Hickey
Cathedral of the Holy Cross Office of Worship
1400 Washington Street 7887 Walmsley Avenue
Boston, MA 02118 New Orleans, LA 70125
Office: (617) 542-5682 x32 Office: 504-861-6300
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

REGION 2 REGION 6
Diocese of Rockville Centre Diocese of Saginaw
Mr. Christopher Ferraro Rev. James W. Bessert
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Office of Worship
210 South Wellwood Avenue 5800 Weiss Street
Lindenhurst, NY 11757 Saginaw, MI 48603-2762
Office: 631-226-7725 Office: 989-799-7910
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

REGION 3 REGION 7
Diocese of Metuchen Archdiocese of Chicago
Mr. Tony Varas Mr. Todd Williamson
Office of Worship Office of Divine Worship
146 Metlars Lane 3525 South Lake Park Ave.
Piscataway Township, NJ 08854 Chicago, IL 60653
Office: 732-562-1990 Office: 312-534-8008
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

REGION 4 REGION 8
Diocese of Arlington Diocese of Crookston
Dr. James Starke Mrs. Mary Dahl
Office of Divine Worship Office of Worship
200 North Glebe Road, Suite 265 1200 Memorial Drive, P.O. Box 610
Arlington, VA 22203 Crookston, MN 56716
Office: 703-224-1653 Office: 218-281-4533, ext 455
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

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REGION 9 REGION 13
Diocese of Kansas City –St. Joseph Diocese of Cheyenne
Mrs. Carol Mathews Rev. Cliff Jacobson
Liturgical Commission St. Matthew Church
1 NE Douglas Street 1000 Butler Spaeth Road
Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 Gillette, WY 82716
E-mail: [email protected] Office: 307-682-3319
E-mail: [email protected]

REGION 10 REGION 14
Diocese of El Paso Diocese of Orlando
Rev. Marcus McFadin Mrs. Lisa Weis
St. Luke Church St. Margaret Mary Church
930 E. Redd Road 526 North Park Avenue
El Paso, TX 79912 Winter Park, FL 32789
Office: 915-585-0255 Office: 407-647-0726
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

REGION 11 EX-OFFICIO
Archdiocese of San Francisco Rev. Andrew Menke, Executive Director
Ms. Laura Bertone Secretariat for Divine Worship
Office of Worship U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
One Peter Yorke Way 3211 Fourth Street NE
San Francisco, CA 94109 Washington, DC 20017-1194
Office: 415-614-5586 Office: 202-541-3063
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

REGION 12 Mrs. Rita Thiron, Executive Director

Diocese of Boise Federation of Diocesan Liturgical
Ms. Tish Thornton Commissions
Office of Worship and Music Formation 415 Michigan Avenue NE, Suite 70
1501 S. Federal Way, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20017
Boise, ID 83705 Office: 202-635-6990
Office: 208-342-1311 Fax: 202-529-2452
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

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 2020 NATIONAL MEETING

CORE COMMITTEE
Rita Thiron
Laura Bertone, Chair
Sandra Kearney
Michael Poradek
John Michael Reyes
Tony Varas

PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Rita Thiron
Laura Bertone
Fr. Robert Kennedy
Fr. Tom Ranzino
Todd Williamson

LITURGICAL MINISTERS
OPENING RITE
Archbishop Leonard Blair, Presider
Joanna Haston
Deacon Frank Agnoli
Music Ministers
Joseph Balistreri, Director of Music, Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Detroit
Elizabeth Esqueda (Psalm, Universal Prayer)
Anna Armstrong
Antona Yost
Eric Taylor
Matthew Konopacki (Alleluia Verse)

PRAYERS
Sr. Sandra DeMasi, SSJ
Leticia Thornton

LITURGY OF REMEMBRANCE
Msgr. Anthony Sherman, Presider
Matt Reichert, GIA, Music Director
John Michael Reyes, Graphics

CLOSING PRAYER
Rev. Marcus McFadin, Presider
Ruth Dillon & Kim Mandelkow, Readers
Deacon Jose Reyes, Dolores Martinez, Matthew Miller & Rev. Matthew Ernest, Reflections
Pedro Rublacava or Rufino Zaragrosa, Music

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 The FDLC thanks
Reverend
Tom Ranzino
for his ongoing
support and
service.

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 Open our eyes
to the needs of our brothers and sisters;
inspire in us words and actions
to comfort those who labor and are burdened.
Make us serve them truly,
after the example of Christ and at his command.
And may your Church stand as a living witness
to truth and freedom,
to peace and justice,
that all people may be raised up to a new hope.

Eucharistic Prayer for Masses for Various Needs and Occasions – IV

© 2010 ICEL

With thanks to
Msgr. Rich Groncki,
Founding Member of the FDLC

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 52nd National Meeting
of the
Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions

September 28-30, 2021

San Diego, California

For updated meeting information, please visit www.fdlc.org

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