Saturday | June 6, 2020 St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral Minneapolis | Minnesota

THE ORDINATION & CONSECRATION

of The Very Reverend Craig Loya Tenth Bishop of the Episcopal Church in Minnesota

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Preface to the Ordination Rites

The Holy Scriptures and ancient Christian writers make it clear that from the apostles' time, there have been different ministries within the Church. In particular, since the time of the New Testament, three distinct orders of ordained ministers have been characteristic of Christ's holy Catholic Church. First, there is the order of bishops who carry on the apostolic work of leading, supervising, and uniting the Church. Secondly, associated with them are the presbyters, or ordained elders, in subsequent times generally known as priests. Together with the bishops, they take part in the governance of the Church, in the carrying out of its missionary and pastoral work, and in the preaching of the Word of God and administering his holy Sacraments. Thirdly, there are deacons who assist bishops and priests in all of this work. It is also a special responsibility of deacons to minister in Christ's name to the poor, the sick, the suffering, and the helpless. The persons who are chosen and recognized by the Church as being called by God to the ordained ministry are admitted to these sacred orders by solemn prayer and the laying on of episcopal hands. It has been, and is, the intention and purpose of this Church to maintain and continue these three orders; and for this purpose these services of ordination and consecration are appointed. No persons are allowed to exercise the offices of bishop, priest, or deacon in this Church unless they are so ordained, or have already received such ordination with the laying on of hands by bishops who are themselves duly qualified to confer Holy Orders. It is also recognized and affirmed that the threefold ministry is not the exclusive property of this portion of Christ's catholic Church, but is a gift from God for the nurture of his people and the proclamation of his Gospel everywhere. Accordingly, the manner of ordaining in this Church is to be such as has been, and is, most generally recognized by Christian people as suitable for the conferring of the sacred orders of bishop, priest, and deacon.

Book of Common Prayer, p. 510

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The Ordination of a Bishop PRELUDE Prelude and Fugue in C J.S. Bach

(1685-1750)

PROCESSIONAL HYMN

The God of Abraham Praise

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The people standing, the Chief Consecrating Bishop says

Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

The Chief Consecrating Bishop then says

Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE PRESENTATION

The bishops and people sit. Representatives of the Episcopal Church in Minnesota, both Priests and Lay Persons, standing before the Chief Consecrating Bishop, present the bishop-elect, saying

Brian, Bishop in the Church of God, the clergy and people of the Episcopal Church in Minnesota, trusting in the guidance of the Holy Spirit, have chosen Craig Loya to be a bishop and chief pastor. We therefore ask you to lay your hands upon him and in the power of the Holy Spirit to consecrate him a bishop in the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church.

The Chief Consecrating Bishop then directs that the testimonials of the election be read.

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READING OF TESTIMONIALS

The Certificate of Election The Canonical Testimony

The Evidence of Ordination The Consents of the Standing Committees

The Consents of the Bishops

When the reading of the testimonials is ended, the Chief Consecrating Bishop requires the following promise from the Bishop-elect

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, I, Craig Loya, chosen Bishop of the Episcopal Church in Minnesota, solemnly declare that I do believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be the Word of God, and to contain all things necessary to salvation; and I do solemnly engage to conform to the doctrine, discipline, and worship of the Episcopal Church.

The Bishop-elect then signs the above Declaration in the sight of all present. The witnesses add their signatures, and all stand. The Chief Consecrating Bishop then says the following, and asks the response of the people

Brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus, you have heard testimony given that Craig Loya has been duly and lawfully elected to be a bishop of the Church of God to serve in the Episcopal Church in Minnesota. You have been assured of his suitability and that the Church has approved him for this sacred responsibility. Nevertheless, if any of you know any reason why we should not proceed, let it now be made known.

If no objection is made, the Chief Consecrating Bishop continues and the people respond

Is it your will that we ordain Craig a bishop? That is our will. Will you uphold Craig as bishop? We will.

The Chief Consecrating Bishop then says The Scriptures tell us that our Savior Christ spent the whole night in prayer before he chose and sent forth his twelve apostles. Likewise, the apostles prayed before they appointed Matthias to be one of their number. Let us, therefore, follow their examples, and offer our prayers to Almighty God before we ordain Craig for the work to which we trust the Holy Spirit has called him.

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THE LITANY FOR ORDINATIONS God the Father, Have mercy on us. God the Son, Have mercy on us. God the Holy Spirit, Have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, one God, Have mercy on us. We pray to you, Lord Christ. Lord, hear our prayer. For the holy Church of God, that it may be filled with truth and love, and be found without fault at the Day of your Coming, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. For all members of your Church in their vocation and ministry, that they may serve you in a true and godly life, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. For Michael, our Presiding Bishop, and for all bishops, priests, and deacons, that they may be filled with your love, may hunger for truth, and may thirst after righteousness, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. For Craig chosen bishop in your Church, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. That he may faithfully fulfill the duties of this ministry, build up your Church, and we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. That by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit he may be sustained and encouraged to persevere to the end, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. For his family, that they may be adorned with all Christian virtues, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. For all who fear God and believe in you, Lord Christ, that our divisions may cease and that all may be one as you and the Father are one, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

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For the mission of the Church, that in faithful witness it may preach the Gospel to the ends of the earth, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. For those who do not yet believe, and for those who have lost their faith, that they may receive the light of the Gospel, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. For the peace of the world, that a spirit of respect and forbearance may grow among nations and peoples, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. For those in positions of public trust, that they may serve justice and promote the dignity and freedom of every person, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. For a blessing upon all human labor, and for the right use of the riches of creation, that the world may be freed from poverty, famine, and disaster, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. For the poor, the persecuted, the sick, and all who suffer; for refugees, prisoners, and all who are in danger; that they may be relieved and protected, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. For ourselves; for the forgiveness of our sins, and for the grace of the Holy Spirit to amend our lives, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. For all who have died in the communion of your Church, and those whose faith is known to you alone, that, with all the saints, they may have rest in that place where there is no pain or grief, but life eternal, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. Rejoicing in the fellowship of the ever-blessed Virgin Mary, and all the saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life to Christ our God. To you, O Lord our God. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

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THE COLLECT OF THE DAY The Chief Consecrating Bishop continues and the people respond

The Lord be with you And also with you. Let us pray. O God of unchangeable power and eternal light: Look favorably on your whole Church, that wonderful and sacred mystery; by the effectual working of your providence, carry out in tranquility the plan of salvation; let the whole world see and know that things which were cast down are being raised up, and things which had grown old are being made new, and that all things are being brought to their perfection by him through whom all things were made, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Ministry of the Word

THE FIRST LESSON Isaiah 61:1-3

The spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me; he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to the prisoners; to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn;

to provide for those who mourn in Zion— to give them a garland instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the mantle of praise instead of a faint spirit. They will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, to display his glory.

The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God.

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PSALM 40:1-14 Simplified Anglican Chant S410

I waited patiently upon the LORD; * he stooped to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the desolate pit, out of the mire and clay: * he set my feet upon a high cliff and made my footing sure. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God; * many shall see and stand in awe, and put their trust in the LORD. Happy are they who trust in the LORD! * they do not resort to evil spirits or turn to false gods. Great things are they that you have done, O LORD my God! how great your wonders and your plans for us! * there is none that can be com-pared with you. Oh, that I could make them known and tell them! * but they are more than I can count. In sacrifice and offering you take no pleasure * (you have given me ears to hear you); Burnt-offering and sin-offering you have not re-quired, * and so I said, “Behold, I come. In the roll of the book it is written con-cerning me: * ‘I love to do your will, O my God: your law is deep in my heart.’” I proclaimed righteousness in the great congre-gation; * behold, I did not restrain my lips; and that, O LORD, you know.

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Your righteousness have I not hidden in my heart; I have spoken of your faithfulness and your de-liverance; * I have not concealed your love and faithfulness from the great congre-gation.

You are the LORD; do not withhold your compassion from me; * let your love and your faithfulness keep me safe for ever, For innumerable troubles have crowded upon me; my sins have overtaken me, and I cannot see; * they are more in number than the hairs of my head, and my heart fails me. Be pleased, O LORD, to de-liver me; * O LORD, make haste to help me.

THE SECOND LESSON Revelation 22:1-5

Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb through the middle of the street of the city. On either side of the river is the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, producing its fruit each month; and the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. Nothing accursed will be found there any more. But the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship him; they will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. And there will be no more night; they need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they will reign forever and ever.

The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God.

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THE SEQUENCE HYMN Take My Life and Let it Be #707

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THE GOSPEL John 15:1-17 The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John Glory to you Lord Christ

“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower. He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit. You have already been cleansed by the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me. I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing. Whoever does not abide in me is thrown away like a branch and withers; such branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples. As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete. “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. I do not call you servants any longer, because the servant does not know what the master is doing; but I have called you friends, because I have made known to you everything that I have heard from my Father. You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name. I am giving you these commands so that you may love one another.

The Gospel of the Lord Praise to you, Lord Christ

THE SERMON The Right Reverend J. Scott Barker

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HYMN King of Glory, King of Peace #382

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The Examination All now sit, except the bishop-elect, who stands facing the bishops. The Chief Consecrating Bishop addresses the bishop-elect My brother, the people have chosen you and have affirmed their trust in you by acclaiming your election. A bishop in God's holy Church is called to be one with the apostles in proclaiming Christ's resurrection and interpreting the Gospel, and to testify to Christ's sovereignty as Lord of lords and King of kings. You are called to guard the faith, unity, and discipline of the Church; to celebrate and to provide for the administration of the sacraments of the New Covenant; to ordain priests and deacons and to join in ordaining bishops; and to be in all things a faithful pastor and wholesome example for the entire flock of Christ. With your fellow bishops you will share in the leadership of the Church throughout the world. Your heritage is the faith of patriarchs, prophets, apostles, and martyrs, and those of every generation who have looked to God in hope. Your joy will be to follow him who came, not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many. Are you persuaded that God has called you to the office of bishop?

Answer: I am so persuaded.

The following questions are then addressed to the bishop-elect by one or more of the other bishops Bishop: Will you accept this call and fulfill this trust in obedience to Christ? Answer: I will obey Christ, and will serve in his name. Bishop: Will you be faithful in prayer, and in the study of Holy Scripture, that you may

have the mind of Christ? Answer: I will, for he is my help. Bishop: Will you boldly proclaim and interpret the Gospel of Christ, enlightening the

minds and stirring up the conscience of your people? Answer: I will, in the power of the Spirit. Bishop: As a chief priest and pastor, will you encourage and support all baptized

people in their gifts and ministries, nourish them from the riches of God's grace, pray for them without ceasing, and celebrate with them the sacraments of our redemption?

Answer: I will, in the name of Christ, the Shepherd and Bishop of our souls.

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Bishop: Will you guard the faith, unity, and discipline of the Church? Answer: I will, for the love of God. Bishop: Will you share with your fellow bishops in the government of the whole

Church; will you sustain your fellow presbyters and take counsel with them; will you guide and strengthen the deacons and all others who minister in the Church?

Answer: I will, by the grace given me. Bishop: Will you be merciful to all, show compassion to the poor and strangers, and

defend those who have no helper? Answer: I will, for the sake of Christ Jesus.

All stand. The Chief Consecrating Bishop then says

Craig, through these promises you have committed yourself to God, to serve his Church in the office of bishop. We therefore call upon you, chosen to be a guardian of the Church's faith, to lead us in confessing that faith.

Bishop-Elect introduces the Nicene Creed

We believe in one God.

Then all say together We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures;

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he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

The Consecration of the Bishop

Veni Sancte Spiritus

All continue to stand, except the bishop-elect, who kneels before the Chief Consecrating Bishop. A period of silent prayer follows, the people still standing.

THE PRAYER OF CONSECRATION The Chief Consecrating Bishop then begins this Prayer of Consecration

God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Father of mercies and God of all comfort, dwelling on high but having regard for the lowly, knowing all things before they come to pass: We give you thanks that from the beginning you have gathered and prepared a people to be heirs of the covenant of Abraham, and have raised up prophets, kings, and priests, never leaving your temple untended. We praise you also that from the creation you have graciously accepted the ministry of those whom you have chosen.

The Chief Consecrating Bishop and other Bishops now lay their hands upon the head of the bishop-elect, and say together

Therefore, Father, make Craig a bishop in your Church. Pour out upon him the power of your princely Spirit, whom you bestowed upon your beloved Son Jesus Christ, with whom he endowed the apostles, and by whom your Church is built up in every place, to the glory and unceasing praise of your Name.

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The Chief Consecrating Bishop continues

To you, O Father, all hearts are open; fill, we pray, the heart of this your servant whom you have chosen to be a bishop in your Church, with such love of you and of all the people, that he may feed and tend the flock of Christ, and exercise without reproach the high priesthood to which you have called him, serving before you day and night in the ministry of reconciliation, declaring pardon in your Name, offering the holy gifts, and wisely overseeing the life and work of the Church. In all things may he present before you the acceptable offering of a pure, and gentle, and holy life; through Jesus Christ your Son, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and power and glory in the Church, now and for ever.

People in a loud voice respond

AMEN.

THE PRESENTATION OF GIFTS

The new bishop is now vested according to the order of bishops, and additional symbols of office are presented as described on pages 26 and 27 of this bulletin. After this, a Bible is presented with these words

Receive the Holy Scriptures. Feed the flock of Christ committed to your charge, guard and defend them in his truth, and be a faithful steward of his holy Word and Sacraments.

The Chief Consecrating Bishop presents to the people their new bishop. Everyone offers acclamation and applause.

THE PEACE

The new Bishop offers the peace, and the people respond.

The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.

Those gathered greet one another with a sign of peace.OFFERTORY If Ye Love Me Thomas Tallis (1505 – 1585)

Today’s offering will be designated for the Bishop’s discretionary fund, and will be used by Bishop Loya

to support organizations working for racial justice and reconciliation throughout Minnesota.

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The Holy Communion THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Eucharistic Prayer B

The Lord be with you And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise.

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and every-where to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Through the great shepherd of your flock, Jesus Christ our Lord; who after his resurrection sent forth his apostles to preach the Gospel and to teach all nations; and promised to be with them always, even to the end of the ages. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

SANCTUS S130 Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

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We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life. On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, "Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me."

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After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, "Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me." Therefore, according to his command, O God,

Celebrant and People

We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory; And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.

We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

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THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept before saying

Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

THE INVITATION

Facing the people, the Celebrant says

The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

THE DISTRIBUTION OF COMMUNION

Spiritual Communion

Those watching at home may, if they wish, say this prayer during the time of Communion. In union, blessed Jesus, with the faithful gathered at every altar of your Church where your blessed Body and Blood are offered this day, and remembering particularly my own parish and those worshiping there, I long to offer praise and thanksgiving for creation and all the blessings of this life, for the redemption won for us by your life, death, and resurrection, for the means of grace and the hope of glory. And particularly for the blessings given me: (Here, those watching at home may add particular blessings for which they wish to give thanks). I believe that you are truly present in the Holy Sacrament, and, since I cannot at this time receive communion, I pray you to come into my heart. I unite myself with you and embrace you with all my heart, my soul, and my mind. Let nothing separate me from you; let me serve you in this life until, by your grace, I come to your glorious kingdom and unending peace. Amen.

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COMMUNION ANTHEM Be Thou My Vision John Rutter (b. 1945)

POST COMMUNION PRAYER

Let us pray. Almighty Father, we thank you for feeding us with the holy food of the Body and Blood of your Son, and for uniting us through him in the fellowship of your Holy Spirit. We thank you for raising up among us faithful servants for the ministry of your Word and Sacraments. We pray that Craig may be to us an effective example in word and action, in love and patience, and in holiness of life. Grant that we, with Craig, may serve you now, and always rejoice in your glory; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

THE BLESSING

The new Bishop then blesses the people.

Our help is in the Name of the Lord; The maker of heaven and earth. Blessed be the Name of the Lord; From this time forth for evermore. The blessing, mercy, and grace of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you, and remain with you for ever. Amen.

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RECESSIONAL HYMN Love Divine, All Loves Excelling #657

THE DISMISSAL

A Deacon dismisses the people

Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. Thanks be to God.

POSTLUDE Tuba Tune Norman Cocker (1889-1953)

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Concerning the Service h g

Chief Consecrator

Ì The Right Reverend Brian Prior, President of Province VI and Bishop of the Episcopal Church in Minnesota

Co-Consecrating Bishops Ì The Right Reverend J. Scott Barker XI Bishop of Nebraska

Ì The Right Reverend Bruce Caldwell VIII Bishop of Wyoming

Presenters of the Bishop-Elect

Ì The Reverend Deborah Brown

President of the Standing Committee Ì The Reverend Susan Moss

Chair of Bishop Search Committee Ì Ms. Emma King

St. Columba’s, White Earth Ì Melissa Tubbs Loya

Mari Loya Asa Loya

Readers of Testimonials

The Certificate of Election: The Right Reverend Brian Prior The Canonical Testimony: The Reverend Deborah Brown The Evidence of Ordination: The Reverend Susan Moss The Consents of the Standing Committees: The Reverend Deborah Brown The Consents of the Bishops: The Right Reverend Bruce Caldwell

Musicians

Ì Director Ms. Karla Cole Music Director, St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, Roseville

Ì Organist Raymond Johnson Canon Musician, St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, Minneapolis

Ì Cantor Kristi Bergland Ì Quartet Ingrid Elzey, Kristi Bergland, Rick Moon & Bryan Waznik

Litanist Rick Moon

Preacher The Right Reverend J. Scott Barker

Deacon The Reverend Margaret Thor

St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church, St. Paul

Lectors Melissa Tubbs Loya and Mari Loya

All music reprinted under OneLicense.net 735246-A Audio Visual Resources (AVR) has provided the technology for livestreaming and recording this service.

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With Gratitude This is a culmination of a many months of reflection, discernment, seeking, and transition which would not be possible without the whole of ECMN and the Standing, Search, and Transition Committees. Many thanks to all who have stewarded this process. Standing Committee

The Rev. Debbie Brown, President

(St. David’s Minnetonka) Ms. Laura Bathke, Vice President

(St. Matthew’s, St. Paul) The Rev. Amelia Arthur (St. Stephen’s, Edina)

The Rev. Devon Anderson (Trinity, Excelsior)

Mr. Chris Commers (Trinity, Excelsior)

Ms. Sue Grove (Christ Church, Austin) The Rev. Siri Hustad

(St. Mark’s Cathedral, Minneapolis) Ms. Julia New-Landrum

(Church of the Holy Trinity, St. Paul) The Rev. Blair Pogue

(St. Matthew’s, St. Paul) Mr. Rich Simons

(St. Mark’s Cathedral, Minneapolis) Ms. Alexis Roy

(St. John’s, St. Cloud) The Rev. Ramona Scarpace

(St. Mary’s, St. Paul)

Search Committee

The Rev. Susan M. Moss, Chair (Misión Santo Niño Jesús, St. Paul) Mr. George Thompson, Vice Chair (Church of the Holy Trinity,St. Paul)

Ms. Emma King (St. Columba’s, White Earth)

The Rev. Bao Moua (Church of the Holy Apostles, St. Paul)

The Rev. Dana Emery (St. Luke’s, Detroit Lakes) The Rev. Tom Garrison

(Ss. Martha & Mary, Eagan) The Rev. Dawnlynn Greeney

(St. James, Marshall) Mr. Jim Huber

(St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, Minneapolis)

Mr. Patrick Hunner (St. Christopher’s, Roseville)

Ms. Enid Kivuti-Kariuki (Nativity, Burnsville) The Rev. Julie Luna

(St. Nicholas, Richfield) Mr. Andrew Piper

(St. Luke’s, Minneapolis) Ms. Barbara Swan

(St. Clement’s, St Paul) The Rev. Margaret Thor

(St. John the Evangelist, St. Paul) The Rev. Michael Tippett, Chaplain

(St. Paul’s Church, Owatonna)

Transition Committee

The Rev. Beth Royalty, Chair (Calvary, Rochester)

The Rev. Maggie Nancarrow, Vice Chair (St. Matthew’s, St. Paul)

Mr. Benjamin Amundson (St. John the Evangelist, St. Paul)

The Rev. Chris Beebe (St. John’s, Mankato)

The Rev. Jackie Bernacchi (Episcopal Faith Communities

of White Earth) The Rev. Joy Caires, Chaplain

(St. Clement’s, St. Paul) The Rev. Judith DesHarnais

(Messiah, St. Paul) Ms. Denise Graber

(St. Mark’s, Minneapolis) Ms. Emma King

(St. Columba’s, White Earth) The Rev. Julie Luna

(St. Nicholas, Richfield) The Rev. Colin Maltbie

(Shattuck-St. Mary’s School, Faribault) Ms. Minnie Steele

(St. Mark’s, Minneapolis) Ms. Lee Stewart

(Spirit of the Wilderness, Grand Marais)

The Rev. John Sullivan (Christ Church, Austin)

Ms. Susan Travis (St. Mark’s, Minneapolis)

Special thanks also to: ECMN Missioners Kelsey Schuster and Jessica Ricardo for assistance in planning and executing this service,

Kim Bowden of the St. Mark’s Cathedral Flower Guild for the flower arrangements, and the Very Rev. Paul Lebens-Englund, Dean of St. Mark’s Cathedral, for logistical support.

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Gifts Presented in Today’s Service

h g Bishop Loya’s ministry as our bishop derives from the indissoluble bond God forms with each of us in the sacrament of Holy Baptism. The gifts we present to Bishop Loya represent his promise to encourage the participation of all baptized persons in God’s church, nourish them with the riches of Christ's grace, and celebrate the sacraments in the name of Christ, Pastor and Bishop of souls.

Ì The red chasuble, stole, cope, and mitre were designed by Bramante Studios in Ontario, Canada, and are a gift from the Clergy of the Episcopal Church in Minnesota.

Ì The gold mitre is a gift from the Cope family of Denver, Colorado.

Ì The rochet and chimere are a gift from the family and friends of Bishop Loya.

Ì The Episcopal Ring was designed by Holtan Jewelers in Winona, Minnesota and is a gift from the Standing Committee, the Search Committee, and the Transition Committee.

Ì The bible is a gift from the Most Reverend Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church.

Ì The travel crozier, made from a blend of native Minnesota and native Nebraska wood, was designed by Trevor Floyd and Company, and is a gift from the people of Trinity Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska.

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ABOUT THESE GIFTS

The Alb, the long white garment that is already being worn, is the garment that all the baptized receive at the baptism, and it is a reminder that we are all, in our baptisms, first Children of God and co-heirs with Christ, in whom we all share in Christ’s royal priesthood.

The Stole, is worn by bishops, priests, and deacons when officiating at the Eucharist or other sacramental celebrations. The stole is linked to the towel used by Christ while washing the feet of his disciples, and is a fitting symbol of the yoke of Christ, the yoke of service.

The Chasuble, is the outermost vestment in an oval or circular shape covering the other vestments worn by bishop and priests during the celebration of the Eucharist. The original Latin name of the chasuble, casual, or “little house,” reminds us of the universality of the Eucharist as Christ’s eternal feast for all in the household of God.

A Pectoral Cross is worn by bishops as a symbol of their office both to the Church and to the world. And is a daily reminder of the duty they now carry. At the ordination of each successive Bishop in Minnesota, the new Bishop receives the original pectoral cross of Bishop Henry Benjamin Whipple, the first Bishop of Minnesota.

The Episcopal Ring is a sign of the bishop’s office, and a symbol of the bishop’s faithfulness to God and to the Church. The ring is used to imprint an official wax seal on documents. Each bishop at the ordination of Bishop Loya impressed a wax seal on the ordination certificate.

The Mitre is shaped like a flame in reference to the tongues of fire that rested on Jesus’ first followers on the Day of Pentecost when they were filled with the Holy Spirit. Attached to the back of the mitre are two strips of cloth, called fanons, which are symbolic of the spirit and authority of the Old and New Testaments. The mitre is a reminder of a bishop’s apostolic authority and ministry of “proclaiming Christ’s resurrection and interpreting the Gospel” to the Church and world.

A Bible is given as a reminder to feed the flock with the Word of God, and to be a faithful steward of God’s holy Word and Sacraments.

The Crozier has a curved hook and resembles a shepherd’s staff. It symbolizes the bishop’s role as Chief Pastor who leads his flock with mercy and compassion, and the firmness necessary to uphold the justice, peace, and dignity of all God’s Beloved. Bishop Loya receives two crosiers: one for his use at formal liturgical celebrations, and one that belonged to Bishop Henry Benjamin Whipple and is given to each successive Bishop of the Episcopal Church in Minnesota.

The Cope: The cope is a long cloak, open in the front and fastened across the front. It is liturgical garment worn on various occasions.

The Rochet and Chimere are worn by bishops in non-Eucharistic liturgies, or when a bishop is not part of the altar party (for example if they are preaching but not presiding at the Eucharist). A rochet is a vestment of white linen with long sleeves that often end in ruffles or pleated cuffs. It is worn under a chimere, which is a red, sleeveless vestment.

The explanation of bishop vestments and gifts was adapted from the liturgy of ordination of Brian Lee Cole, Bishop Diocesan of East Tennessee.

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Special Thanks

I want to offer my deepest gratitude to all those who have given their time, talent, and treasure to help make today’s celebration possible in these challenging times. When we first began to plan this liturgy in February, we had imagined a day that would affirm our common identity and shared ministry in baptism, as well as lift up and celebrate Minnesota’s rich ethnic, cultural, and geographic diversity. The COVID-19 pandemic required us to limit the number of in person participation to a very small number, and I regret that we weren’t able to have a day that fully expresses the gift of our diversity. I look forward to a day in the future when we can gather to celebrate all that the Holy Spirit has given to us, and all the Holy Spirit is calling us to, in this season God as given us to be together. I thank God for each one of you, and I am more grateful than words can say for the great gift of having been called to be your bishop.

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