The Rev. Patrick James Greene was ordained to the Sacred Order of Priests on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at St. Paul’s Wickford, RI by The Right Reverend Geralyn Wolf, Bishop of Rhode Island
 Dr Mark Steinbach and choir prepare |
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 Entrance Procession |
 Blessed be God Father, Son and Holy Spirit |
 We present to you Patrick James Greene |
 ... and I solemnly declare ... |
 First Reading - Isiah 6:1~8 |
 Psalm 132:8~19 |
 Second Reading - Philippians 4:4~9 |
 Holy Gospel - John 6:35~38 |
 Ordination Sermon - The Rev. Alan Gates |
 We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, |
 My brother, do you believe that you are truly called by God and his Church to this priesthood? |
 Therefore, Father, through Jesus Christ your Son, give your Holy Spirit to Patrick; fill him with grace and power, and make him a priest in your Church. |
 Receive this Bible ...... |
 We welcome Patrick in his new capacity as priest |
 The Peace of the Lord be with you |
 Passing the Peace |
 Offering the gifts of bread and wine |
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 Take, eat: This is my Body which is given for you. Do this for the rememberance of me. |
 Drink this all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenent, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the rememberance of me. |
 The gifts of God for the people of God .... |
 Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us, therefore let us keep the feast |
 Communion |
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 The blessing by Fr. Greene |
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