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Mass of Installation of

Fr Paul Sireh OCarmFr Paul Sireh OCarmFr Paul Sireh OCarmFr Paul Sireh OCarm

as Parish Priest of

Wentworthville

Fifth Sunday of Lent

10 April 2011

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Wentworthville

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Wentworthville

Installation of Fr Paul Sireh OCarm as Parish Priest

Rite of ReceptionRite of ReceptionRite of ReceptionRite of Reception

Commentary

As this is his first visit to the Parish of Wentworthville, Bishop Anthony

was formally received at the church this morning for today’s Mass. The

Rite of Reception mirrors that which took place at St Patrick’s Cathedral

on 3 March 2010, when he arrived at the Cathedral for his installation as

Bishop of the Diocese.

Bishop Anthony was met at the entrance to the church by a gathering of

clergy and parishioners, and was greeted by Fr Paul. He was then

presented a crucifix, which he venerated. Before entering the church, he

sprinkled himself and those gathered with holy water, blessing them as we

usually bless ourselves at the church doors. Fr Paul then led Bishop

Anthony to the tabernacle, where they prayed in silent adoration before

moving to the sacristy to prepare for Mass.



Introductory RitesIntroductory RitesIntroductory RitesIntroductory Rites

Entrance Procession

Music From Ashes to the Living Font

Text: Alan J Hommerding; Tune: ST ANNE, William Croft

Greeting

Penitential Act

Kyrie

Music Mass Shalom

Tune: Colin D Smith CFC and Paul Mason

Opening Prayer



Liturgy of the WordLiturgy of the WordLiturgy of the WordLiturgy of the Word

First Reading

Ezekiel 37:12-14

Reader: Lyn Craddy, Lay Carmelite

Responsorial Psalm

All With the Lord there is mercy

and fullness of redemption

Text: Psalm 130, The Grail; Music: Christopher Willcock SJ

Cantor: Robert Barden

Second Reading

Romans 8:8-11

Reader: Marisa Brattoni

Gospel Acclamation

Music Lenten Gospel Acclamation

Text: Dan Schutte; Music: Dan Schutte

Gospel

John 11:1-45

Reader: Deacon Joseph Ledang



Rite of InstallationRite of InstallationRite of InstallationRite of Installation

Commentary

The Rite of Installation is the liturgical celebration through which Fr

Paul is appointed as Parish Priest of Wentworthville. Fr Paul was

nominated for the role of Parish Priest by the Carmelite Prior Provincial,

Fr Denis Andrew OCarm. Bishop Anthony then, as the Bishop

responsible for the pastoral care of our parish, confirms this nomination

and appoints Fr Paul.

While Fr Paul is already known to the parish of Wentworthville, the rite

still retains several elements that bear liturgical importance. Like in

other rites (such as the Rites of Christian Initiation and the Rite of

Ordination), the parish priest elect is formally presented to the

community, and testimony is given that Fr Paul is suitably prepared to

serve as parish priest. He is also presented to the parish’s clerical and lay

leadership so he may be formally welcomed for the first time as parish

priest. He also publically declares his faith and his commitment to

uphold the teachings of the Church.

Presentation of the Parish Priest Elect

Homily Most Rev Anthony Fisher OP

Renewal of Promises

Commentary

As a sign of his willingness to fulfil the role of Parish Priest, Bishop

Anthony invites Fr Paul to renew his commitment to priestly ministry.

At the same time, Bishop Anthony invites the parishioners to support Fr

Paul in his ministry.



Introduction to the Sacred Sites of the Church

Commentary

Bishop Anthony then leads Fr Paul around the church to several sacred

sites. While Fr Paul is already familiar with our parish church, Bishop

Anthony now formally entrusts it to Fr Paul’s care.

Bishop Anthony entrusts to Fr Paul, in order, the sacred sites pertinent to

our lives as Christians:

Baptismal Font

The procession around the church begins at the font, the place where we

first enter into the life, death and resurrection of Christ through the

waters of baptism.

Ambo

For most Christians, baptised in infancy, we hear the word of God for

several years before we receive the other sacraments. In the Rite of

Baptism for Children, the priest performs the Ephephetha Rite. He marks

the ears and mouth of the child with the sign of the cross, saying: “The

Lord Jesus made the deaf hear and the dumb speak. May he soon touch

your ears to hear God’s word, and your mouth to proclaim his faith, to

the praise and glory of God the Father.”

After gathering together for the Mass, we listen to the proclamation of the

God’s word before celebrating the Liturgy of the Eucharist.



Altar

Christian Initiation, begun at baptism, is brought to fulfilment through

participation in the Eucharistic celebration and the reception of Holy

Communion. As Catholics, we believe that the celebration of the

Eucharist is both the summit of Christian life, and the fount from which

all the Church’s power flows.

Front of the Altar

Standing before the altar is a symbolic act which is part of several

sacramental rituals, most notably the vocation sacraments. Many

couples have stood before the altar of this church to declare their love and

commitment to each other in the Sacrament of Marriage. Carmelites

have also prostrated themselves before this altar in the Rite of

Ordination.

Tabernacle

In the tabernacle is reserved the Blessed Sacrament, which is taken to the

sick and the housebound, and given to those who are dying as viaticum

(“food for the journey”).

Confessional

The reconciliation chapel is central to the Rite of Penance. Through this

sacrament, our sins are forgiven, and the freedom from sin made possible

through Christ in baptism is restored.

Church Doors

Many of the rites of the Church begin with a greeting by the priest at the

entrance. It is also through the doors of the Church that we pass through

for the final time, and through which the community farewells us, in the

Funeral Rite.



Presidential Chair

The cathedra, the presidential chair of the Cathedral, symbolises the

authority of the bishop as the leader, chief teacher and liturgist of the

Diocese. The presidential chair does likewise, reminding us also of how

the bishop entrusts to his brother priests the responsibility of sharing in

this role with him in their respective parishes. When Fr Paul leads

liturgical celebrations from the presidential chair, he now does so as the

eleventh parish priest of Wentworthville.

Presentation of the Parish Clergy

Presentation of the Pastoral Council and Finance Committee

Profession of Faith and Oath

Commentary

Fr Paul then, as a sign of his faith, recites the creed with his parishioners.

On this occasion, as it is a statement of his personal faith, the Nicene

Creed is recited with the statement “I believe…” Afterwards, he makes an

oath to uphold the teachings of the Church.

Prayer of the Faithful



Liturgy of the EucharistLiturgy of the EucharistLiturgy of the EucharistLiturgy of the Eucharist

The first collection will be taken at this time, followed immediately by the

second collection.

Offertory

The gifts will be brought forward by a family from Manus Island, Fr

Paul’s homeland.

Music We Have Been Told

Text: David Haas; Tune: David Haas

Preparation of the Gifts

Prayer Over the Gifts

Eucharistic Prayer

Music Mass Shalom


Lord’s Prayer

Sign of Peace

Breaking of the Bread

Music Mass Shalom




Communion

Music Now We Remain

Text: David Haas; Tune: David Haas

Prayer After Communion

Please be seated after the Prayer After Communion while Fr Paul and

Bishop Anthony address the assembly.

Concluding RiteConcluding RiteConcluding RiteConcluding Rite

Prayer Over the People

Recessional

Music Flower of Carmel

Text: Traditional; Tune: Traditional



Installation of Fr Paul Sireh OCarm

as Eleventh Parish Priest of Wentworthville

Principal Celebrant Most Rev Anthony Fisher OP, Bishop of Parramatta

Concelebrants Rev John Powell OCarm, Prior

Rev Paul Sireh OCarm, Parish Priest-Elect

Priests of Wentworthville Priory and the Diocese of Parramatta

Deacon Rev Joseph Ledang

Master of Ceremonies Rev Andrew Bass

Acolyte John O’Loughlin

Servers Alfio Bonanno, Anne Casha, Timothy Hatton,

Kayli Brackenbury, Anthony Sheehan Das,

Janelle Miranda, Anne Chithraanjan

Readers Lyn Craddy, Marisa Brattoni

Commentator Elaine Gutierrez

Music The Combined Choirs of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Parish, accompanied by Lucia Pringadi (Organ),

Kathy Lyon (Piano), Monika Pringadi, Lisa Prettyman

and Delores D’Souza (Violin)

Directed by Robert Barden

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