I N T H E. Society of Jesus. Thomas William Biegler, S.J. Timothy Robert Matthias Breen, S.J. Gregory Sean Celio, S.J.

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4 MASS OF RELIGIOUS PROFESSION I N T H E Society of Jesus Thomas William Biegler, S.J. Timothy Robert Matthias Breen, S.J. Gregory Sean Celio, S.J. Justin Edmund Cecilio Claravall, S.J. Martin Huynh Ngo, S.J. Marc Andrew Ortiz, S.J. Phillip David Romero, S.J. S A C R E D H E A R T C H A P E L L O S A N G E L E S 1 3 A U G U S T

5 Jesuit Formation The training, education and preparation of Jesuit brothers and priests is a rigorous process that spans 10 to 12 years. Currently, about 50 Jesuits in the California Province are at various stages of their formative journey. NOVITIATE is the first stage of a Jesuit s formation as a religious and as a minister. Novices engage in a variety of experiments to help them deepen their understanding of themselves and their vocation. They make the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius in a silent 30-day retreat, and they serve the Church in diverse ministries such as prisons, hospitals and schools. The novitiate concludes with the novice pronouncing his First Vows perpetual vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. FIRST STUDIES, usually lasting three years, integrates intellectual and spiritual growth. Some men may finish work on a bachelor s degree, while others may work on a Master s degree in Philosophy, and all begin theology study. While study is their principal apostolate during these years, scholastics spend part of their time serving in a particular ministry for the local church. REGENCY. During this two- to three-year period, Jesuit scholastics work in ministries while living in community. Typically, Jesuits are assigned to teach at high schools or universities, but some might work in parishes or other ministries. Regency is all about finding fulfillment in the life and work of the Society of Jesus. THEOLOGY STUDIES. At this stage, Jesuits pursue a Master of Divinity degree. Jesuit brothers study a course in theology that prepares them for a specific ministry, while Jesuits entering the priesthood prepare for ordination. Saint Ignatius Loyola TERTIANSHIP. After three to five years in active ministry, a Jesuit spends several months in preparation for Final Vows. St. Ignatius called this period of prayer and reflection the school of the heart. The tertian, as he is called, makes the Spiritual Exercises again, studies the Constitutions of the Society, and spends some time in a ministry different than his typical work. FINAL VOWS. After tertianship, the Superior General invites men to pronounce their Final Vows, marking their full membership in the Society of Jesus and concluding the formal process of formation. In another sense, though, their formation never ends since Jesuits commit themselves to continual education and spiritual renewal in dialogue with their superiors.

6 PRELUDE Gabriel s Oboe Morricone MEDITATION Take Lord, Receive Foley, SJ I N T R O D U C T O R Y R I T E S ENTRANCE O God Beyond All Praising Thaxted PENITENTIAL RITE

7 GLORIA Mass of Light Haas Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory! Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer! For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father! OPENING PRAYER L I T U R G Y O F T H E W O R D FIRST READING I John 4:7-21 We love because he first loved us. Derek Stevens

8 RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 62 Talbot ALLELUIA Mass of a Joyful Heart Agrisano GOSPEL Luke 5:1-11 Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men. Very Rev. Michael Weiler, S.J.

9 CALL TO VOWS HOMILY Rev. Chi Ngo, S.J. Provincial Assistant for Formation Very Rev. Michael Weiler, S.J. Provincial of the California Province PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Lauren Claravall & Maria Ngo L I T U R G Y O F T H E E U C H A R I S T PREPARATION OF THE ALTAR Lead Kindly Light Lux Benigna Lead, kindly Light, amid th encircling gloom, lead Thou me on! The night is dark, and I am far from home; lead Thou me on! Keep Thou my feet; I do not ask to see The distant scene; one step enough for me. I was not ever thus, nor prayed that Thou shouldst lead me on; I loved to choose and see my path; but now lead Thou me on! I loved the garish day, and, spite of fears, Pride ruled my will. Remember not past years! So long Thy power hath blest me, sure it still will lead me on. O er moor and fen, o er crag and torrent, till the night is gone, And with the morn those angel faces smile, which I Have loved long since, and lost awhile! Meantime, along the narrow rugged path, Thyself hast trod, Lead, Savior, lead me home in childlike faith, home to my God. To rest forever after earthly strife In the calm light of everlasting life. John Henry Cardinal Newman, 1833 SANCTUS Gregory Celio, S.J. Holy, holy, holy Lord God of hosts! Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest!

10 MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION Celio, S.J. When we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim your death, O Lord, until you come again. AMEN Celio, S.J. LORD S PRAYER SIGN OF PEACE BREAKING OF THE BREAD Agnus Dei 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. P R O F E S S I O N O F V O W S The vovendi kneel before Father Provincial who holds the Blessed Sacrament, and profess vows of chastity, poverty and obedience in the midst of the gathered community and the entire heavenly court. (Constitutions of the Society of Jesus 540): ALMIGHTY AND ETERNAL GOD, I, N., understand how unworthy I am in your divine sight. Yet I am strengthened by your infinite compassion and mercy, and I am moved by a desire to serve you. I vow to your Divine Majesty, before the most holy Virgin Mary and the entire heavenly court, perpetual poverty, chastity and obedience in the Society of Jesus. promise I shall enter the same Society in order to lead my entire life in it, understanding all things according to the Constitutions. Therefore, by your boundless goodness and mercy and through the blood of Jesus Christ, I humbly ask that you judge this total commitment of myself acceptable; and as you have freely given me the desire to make this offering, so also may you give me the grace to fulfill it. I

11 COMMUNION Holy is Your Name Haas

12 COMMUNION MEDITATION Salve Regina 12 th cent. PRESENTATION OF VOW CRUCIFIXES At an earlier celebration, the vow crucifixes were blessed, and entrusted to one of the family members or friends of those taking vows. Now the crucifixes are presented to the recently professed Jesuits as a sign of support and a symbol of the gift of their vocations. C O N C L U D I N G R I T E S ANNOUNCEMENTS DISMISSAL & FINAL BLESSING PROCESSION In the Sanctuary Carr

13 Acknowledgments PRESIDER Very Rev. Michael Weiler, S.J. PRINCIPAL CONCELEBRANTS Rev. Chanh Nguyen, S.J. Rev. Chi Ngo, S.J. MASTER OF CEREMONIES Rev. James Erps, S.J. DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Julian Climaco, S.J. MUSIC LMU Choir & Instrumentalists Jesuit Scholastics & Novices GIFT-BEARERS Robert Biegler Kathleen Mazzone Carmelo Ortiz Elizabeth Romero Join us for a reception following the liturgy.