On May 21, 2011 at 11:00 a.m, God willing, there will be a Mass for the ordination of Saint Alban’s own Dcn. Robert McMillion to the sacred order of the priesthood with The Rt. Rev. William McClean celebrating. As well, Mr. Jeffrey Johnson will be ordained to the diaconate. Please offer prayers and intentions for these newest ordinands.
For those who are to be admitted into Holy Orders.
¶ To be used in the Weeks preceding the stated Times of Ordination.
ALMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, who hast purchased to thyself an universal Church by the precious blood of thy dear Son; Mercifully look upon the same, and at this time so guide and govern the minds of thy servants the Bishops and Pastors of thy flock, that they may lay hands suddenly on no man, but faithfully and wisely make choice of fit persons, to serve in the sacred Ministry of thy Church, And to those who shall be ordained to any holy function, give thy grace and heavenly benediction; that both by their life and doctrine they may show forth thy glory, and set forward the salvation of all men; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
¶ Or this.
ALMIGHTY God, the giver of all good gifts, who of thy divine providence hast appointed divers Orders in thy Church; Give thy grace, we humbly beseech thee, to all those who are to be called to any office and administration in the same; and so replenish them with the truth of thy doctrine, and endue them with innocency of life, that they may faithfully serve before thee, to the glory of thy great Name, and the benefit of thy holy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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