St. Bridget College Alitagtag Inc.

Alitagtag, Batangas

Baccalaureate Mass
Graduation and Moving-Up Ceremonies
July 3, 2023 @ 8:30 AM

Theme: “Bridgetines: Growth in Faith,

Grace of Resilience”

Rev. Msgr. Edgardo Pagcaliuangan

Officiating Priest

Introduction to the Mass (Adelord )

Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.’ True
faith in God is believing without seeing and believing without seeing is
blessedness.

It has been 16 years of molding Bridgetines after the values and character
taught by St. Mary Euphrasia, St. John Eudes and St. Bridget leading these
young lives to follow the will of our Shepherd God. As we celebrate the
graduation and moving up ceremonies of Batch 2023, we open the tabernacle
of God’s blessings for the past fruitful years. We are gathered today to
entrust our Completers and Graduating Class to our Lord, and as an act of
thanks giving for the success of this Academic Year.

Every moment, the Lord is providing us a new beginning –to encourage

everyone to face what the future may bring and is calling us to use all
situations in our lives whether positive or negative as chances for learning
and reflection. Let us thank God our heavenly Father for giving us a life full
of love, hope, faith and grace of resilience in the midst of many challenges
we are facing.

For all of us Bridgetines present today, let us always be grateful to God for
giving us St. Bridget College Alitagtag and to the people who have
contributed to us to become better persons especially for their endless support
and guidance. Together, let us go forth with our lamp lighted with hope, love,
faith and resilience.

Let us all rise and sing the entrance hymn.

Entrance Hymn
MAGALAK, BAYANG TINUBOS!
(Koro)
Sumigaw ka ng papuri bayan ng Dios.
 Sapagkat ikaw ang bayang tinubos.
Magalak kayong lumapit sa Kanya,
Siya ang Dios ng hapis at tuwa.
(1)
H’wag kayong mangamba, buong pusong manalig sa Kanya.
Siya’y hindi tatahimik hanggat hindi kayo lumaya.
(Koro)
Sumigaw ka ng papuri bayan ng Dios.
Sapagkat ikaw ang bayang tinubos.
Magalak kayong lumapit sa Kanya,
Siya ang Dios ng hapis,
Siya ang Dios ng hapis,
Siya ang Dios ng hapis at tuwa.

Priest: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the
Holy Spirit.
People: Amen.
Priest: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God
and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
People: And with your spirit.

PENITENTIAL RITE
The priest introduces the celebration and leads the people to the penitential
rite.
Priest: Brothers and sisters, let us prepare ourselves to celebrate
the sacred mysteries.

After moments of silence, together we say;

People: I confess to Almighty God, and to you, my brothers

and sisters, that I have greatly sinned in my thoughts
and in my words, in what I have done and in what I
have failed to do, through my fault, through my fault,
through my most grievous fault; therefore 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.

KYRIE
PANGINOON KAAWAAN MO KAMI
Panginoon, kaawaan Mo kami
Panginoon, kaawaan Mo kami
Kristo, kaawaan Mo kami
Kristo, kaawaan Mo kami
Panginoon, kaawaan Mo kami
Panginoon, kaawaan Mo kami

Priest: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us

our sins, and bring us to everlasting life.

People: Amen.

COLLECT
Priest: Grant, almighty God, that we may glory in the Feast of
the blessed Apostle Thomas, so that we may always be
sustained by his intercession and, believing, may have
life in the name of Jesus Christ your Son, whom Thomas
acknowledged as the Lord. Who lives and reigns with
you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and
ever.

People: Amen.

Commentator: Let us all be seated and listen to the word of God.

LITURGY OF THE WORD

Reader (Edrian):

Edrian: First Reading: Ephesians 2, 19-22

A reading from the Letter of Paul to the Ephesians
Brothers and sisters:
19
You are strangers and aliens no longer. No, you are fellow
citizens of the saints and members of the household of God.
20
You form a building which rises on the foundation of the
apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the
capstone.
21
Through him, the whole structure is fitted together and take
shape as a holy temple in the Lord;
22
in him, you are being built into this temple, to become a
dwelling place for God in the Spirit.

The word of the Lord

People: Thanks be to God

Responsorial Psalm – Psalms 117:1BC, 2

R. Go out to all the world and tell the Good News

Praise the LORD, all you nations;

glorify him, all you peoples!

R. Go out to all the world and tell the Good News.

For steadfast is his kindness for us,

and the fidelity of the LORD endures forever.

R. Go out to all the world and tell the Good News.

Commentator: Let us all rise to honor the Gospel.

Gospel Acclamation:

Alleluia, alleluia.
You believe in me, Thomas, because you have seen me, happy those who
have not seen me, but still believe!

R. Alleluia, alleluia.
 ALELUYA
ALELUYA.
ALELUYA.
ALELUYA.
ALELUYA.

Priest: The Lord be with you

People: And with your spirit.

Gospel John 20, 24-29

Priest: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. John

All: Glory to you, O Lord.

Priest: The Gospel of the Lord.

People: Praise to you, O Lord Jesus Christ.

Commentator: Please be seated for the homily.

HOMILY

Commentator: Let us all rise for the prayer of the faithful.

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL

Priest: The Lord is our shepherd who knows each of us--- his flock
by name. Through the intercession of St. Mary Euphrasia,
let us turn to him in prayer, reassured that we will be
gifted with love and compassion.

Response: Our Good Shepherd, keep us to grow in faith and in

grace of resilience.
Judiel
1. That Pope Francis, bishops, priests, nuns and religious may always be
empowered by God, the Father, as they do their missions with joy,
energy, and fidelity. Let us pray to the Lord.

2. That God the Holy Spirit may enlighten the minds and hearts of leaders
as they uphold the common good of people and that we may refrain
 from passing judgment on others but look instead at our own lives in
the eyes of God. Let us pray to the Lord.

3. That the Religious of the Good Shepherd, SBCA teaching and non-
teaching personnel may continue deepening loving relationship with
Jesus our Good Shepherd as we shepherd the children under our care.
Let us pray to the Lord.

4. That Bridgetines graduates and completers 2023 may embrace the

loving heart of St. John Eudes, the burning zeal of St. Mary Euphrasia,
and the compassionate actions of St. Bridget. Let us pray to the Lord.

5. That parents may become channels of God’s goodness and extension of

the Lord’s merciful love and that the Lord may strengthen those who
have been unjustly accused and that the deceased may find happiness
and peace in God’s embrace. Let us pray to the Lord.

Priest: Most generous Father, you guide us along the right path;
your Son is always there beside us. Comfort us by
granting these prayers through Christ our Lord.

People: Amen

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

Commentator: Let us all be seated and sing the offertory hymn.

OFFERTORY
ALAK AT TINAPAY NAMING HATID
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
 Mahal naming D'yos inyong tanggapin
Ang munting alay mula sa amin
Buong puso naming hihintayin
Pagpapala na aming hiling

Priest: 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
bread of life.

People: Blessed be God forever.

Priest: 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.

People: Blessed be God forever.

Commentator: Please all rise.

Priest: Pray, brethren, that my sacrifice and yours may be

acceptable to God, the Almighty Father.

People: May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands

for the praise and glory of His name, for our good,
and the good of all His Holy Church.

PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS

Priest: We render you, O Lord, the service that is your due,

humbly imploring you to keep safe your gifts in us, as we
honor the confession of the Apostle Saint Thomas and
offer a sacrifice of praise through Christ our Lord.

People: Amen

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER
Priest: The Lord be with you.

People: And with your spirit.

Priest: Lift up your hearts

People: We lift them up to the Lord

Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

People: It is right and just.

Priest: 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 who
have appointed shepherds to lead it in the name of
your Son.

And so, with the Angels and Archangels, with Thrones

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

SANTO
Santo, Santo, Santo
Panginoong D'yos ng mga hukbo.
Napupuno ang langit at lupa
Ng kadakilaan Mo.

Osana sa kaitaasan.
Pinagpala ang naparirito sa ngalan ng Panginoon.
Osana sa kaitaasan.
Osana sa kaitaasan.
Commentator: Please all kneel.
CONSECRATION

Priest: Lord you are holy indeed, the fountain of 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.

For when the hour had come for him to be

glorified by you, Father most holy, having loved his
own who were in the world, he loved them to the
end: and while they were at supper, he took bread,
blessed and broke it and gave it to his disciples,
saying: TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND EAT OF IT;
THIS IS MY BODY WHICH WILL BE GIVEN UP FOR YOU.

In similar way, taking the chalice filled with the fruit

of the vine, he gave thanks, and gave the chalice
to his disciples, saying: 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 WILL BE POURED OUT FOR YOU AND
FOR MANY FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS. DO THIS IN
MEMORY OF ME.

Priest: The Mystery of Faith.

ACCLAMATION

SA KRUS MO AT PAGKABUHAY
Sa Krus Mo at pagkabuhay
kami'y natubos Mong tunay.
Poong Hesus naming mahal,
iligtas mo kaming tanan.
Ngayon at magpakailanman.

Priest: In memory of his death and resurrection, we offer

 you Father, this life-giving bread, this saving cup.
We thank you 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. Lord,
remember your church throughout the world; make
us grow in love, together with Francis, our Pope,
with our Bishop Gilbert and all the clergy.

Remember our brothers and sisters who have gone to

their rest in the hope of rising again; bring them all the
departed into the light of your presence.

Have mercy on us all; make us worthy to share eternal life

with the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Caysasay
Mother of God and all Batangueños, with St. Joseph, her
spouse, patron of the diocese, with the blessed apostles,
and 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.

Through him, with him, in him in the unity of the

Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, almighty
Father, forever and ever.
People:
DAKILANG AMEN
Amen. Amen. Amen.
A-men. Amen. Amen.
Ame-n. A—men

Priest: Jesus taught us to call God our Father, and so we

have the courage to say:

People:
 AMA NAMIN
Ama Namin, sumasalangit Ka.
Sambahin ang ngalan Mo.
Mapasa-amin ang kaharian Mo.
Sundin ang loob Mo.
Dito sa lupa para nang sa langit.

Bigyan Mo Kami ngayon ng aming kakanin sa araw-araw.

At patawarin Mo Kami sa aming mga sala. Para ng
pagpapatawad namin sa nagkakasala sa amin.
At huwag Mo kaming ipahintulot sa tukso
at iadya Mo kami sa lahat ng masama.

Priest: Deliver us, Lord, from every evil, and 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.

People:
SAPAGKAT

Sapagka't sa iyo ang kaharian,

ang kapangyarihan at ang kapurihan
magpakailanman. Amen

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 forever and ever.
People: Amen
Priest: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
People: And with your spirit.

Priest: Let us offer each other the sign of peace.

BREAKING OF THE BREAD

KORDERO NG DIYOS

Kordero ng Diyos na nag-aalis

ng mga kasalanan ng sanlibutan,
maawa Ka sa amin.

Kordero ng Diyos na nag-aalis

ng mga kasalanan ng sanlibutan,
maawa Ka sa amin.

Kordero ng Diyos na nag-aalis

ng mga kasalanan ng sanlibutan,
ipagkaloob Mo sa amin ang kapayapaan

COMMUNION

Commentator: Please remain standing with reverence.

Priest: Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the
world. Happy are those who are called to His supper.

People: Lord, I am not worthy that You should enter under my

roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.
Priest: The body of Christ
People: Amen
Communion Songs
AWIT NG PAGHAHANGAD

O Diyos, Ikaw ang laging hanap

Loob ko'y Ikaw ang tanging hangad
Nauuhaw akong parang tigang na lupa
Sa tubig ng 'Yong pag-aaruga.

Ika'y pagmamasdan sa dakong banal

Nang makita ko ang 'Yong pagkarangal
 Dadalangin akong nakataas aking kamay
Magagalak na aawit ng papuring iaalay.

Gunita ko'y Ikaw habang nahihimlay

Pagkat ang tulong Mo sa tuwina'y taglay
Sa lilim ng Iyong mga pakpak
Umaawit akong buong galak.

Aking kaluluwa'y kumakapit sa 'Yo

Kaligtasa'y tiyak kung hawak Mo ako
Magdiriwang ang hari, ang Diyos, S'yang dahilan
Ang sa Iyo ay nangako, galak yaong makamtan
Gunita ko'y Ikaw habang nahihimlay.

Pagkat ang tulong Mo sa tuwina'y taglay

Sa lilim ng Iyong mga pakpak
Umaawit akong buong galak
Umaawit, umaawit
Umaawit akong buong galak.

Commentator: Let us all rise for the prayer after communion.

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
Priest: Let us pray.
O God, as we truly receive in this Sacrament the Body of your Only
Begotten Son, grant, we pray that we may recognize Him with the
Apostle Thomas by faith as our Lord and our God and proclaim Him by
your deeds and by our life. Who lives and reigns for ever and ever.
People: Amen.
Commentator: Our officiating priest is Rev. Msgr. Edgardo
Pagcaliuangan. Thank
you very much, Msgr. Ed. We will now proceed
with the blessing
of diplomas to be followed by the blessing of
graduates and
completers.

Blessing of Certificates and Diplomas

(The priest blesses the certificates and diplomas.)

Priest: I bless these certificates and diplomas which symbolize
God’s sacred blessings to the Graduates and Completers
and symbols of their covenant with Him. The covenant
they promise… to act justly, love tenderly, and walk
humbly with God and be bearers of light, compassion,
justice and peace in the name of the Father and of the
Son and of the Holy Spirit . Amen.

Blessing of Graduates and Completers

Commentator: We request the parents, teachers and Sisters to

lay their hands to the graduates and completers.

(The priest blesses the graduates and completers.)

Priest: Loving Father, we bring before You all these young lives
that will soon to be graduating and completing Kinder-
garten, Elementary and High School. Studies are hard yet
the reward is great. They were led to a knowledge of the
world and of You. Continue bringing them the light to
make their own light brilliantly shine. Amen

CONCLUDING RITE

Priest: The Lord be with you

People: And with your spirit.

Priest: May God, who has granted you to stand firm on

apostolic foundations, graciously blessed you through
the glorious merits of the holy Apostles Thomas.

People: Amen.

Priest: And may he, who endowed you with the teaching and
examples of the Apostles, make you, under their
protection, witnesses to the truth before all.
People: Amen.
Priest: So that through the intercession of the Apostles, you may
inherit the eternal homeland, for their teaching you
possess firmness of faith.

People: Amen.

Priest: And may the blessings of almighty God, the Father, and
the Son, and the Holy Spirit come down on you and
remain with you for ever.

People: Amen.

Priest: We have celebrated the saving love in the

Eucharist. Go in peace and serve the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.

RECESSIONAL:
MAGSIAWIT SA PANGINOON

Koro: Magsiawit kayo sa Panginoon,

Aleluya! Magsiawit sa Panginoon!
Purihin, Purihin ang Kanyang pangalan.
Ipahayag, Ipahayag ang dulot N'yang kaligtasan.
MAGSIAWIT, MAGSIAWIT
MAGSIAWIT SA PANGINOON!