BSA TROOP 428
Mt. Airy, Maryland
Religious Emblem Award "Ad Altare Dei" Medal
March 8, 2004
hosted at St. Michaels Church
58TH Annual Archdiocesan Scout Mass
Presider: Most Reverend William C. Newman
Concelebrants:
Father Thomas Phillips, Archdiocesan Chaplain
Father Michael Ruane, Pastor
Altar Servers: Alex Sturm and Matthew Gulotta
Musicians: Anna Esposito
Order of Ceremonies
Entrance Processional (silent)
Carrier of the Cross ...Zachary Schmid
Presentation of Colors/Pledge of Allegiance
Cub Scouts.. Forrest Schmid & Gregory Sturm
Boy Scouts.. Chris Bowser, Brian Frantz, Kyle Neuman, Jay Vette
Cub Scout Promise.. .. Forrest Schmid & Gregory Sturm
Boy Scout Oath Chris Bowser, Brian Frantz
Boy Scout Law . Kyle Neuman, Jay Vette
Penitential Rite
Opening Prayer
Liturgy of the Word
Reading (1st) .. Dominick Gulotta
Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18
Responsorial Psalm
"Be Merciful O Lord"
Reading (2nd) Ricky OSteen
Philippians 3:17-4:1
Gospel (stand) .. Bishop Newman
Luke 9:28b-36
Homily (sit) . .. Bishop Newman
Profession of Faith (stand)
General Intercessions .. Ryan Burkett, Brian Frantz, Derek Frantz, Jason Gregory
Collection (sit) .. Scouts from Troop 428
Liturgy of the Eucharist
"Christ Be Our Light" .. Music Issue #557
Presentation of Gifts . Chris Bowser, Brian Frantz, Kyle Neuman, Jay Vette
Lords Prayer
Sign of Peace
Communion
"Abba Father" Music Issue #592
Blessing of Awards .. Bishop Newman
Recognition of Scouts . Vicki DeRuggiero
Recognition of Adults/Units .. Vicki DeRuggiero
Installation of Catholic Committee on Scouting Officers
. . Bishop Newman
Introduction of CCS Committee .. Marilyn Potter
Closing/Blessing
Sending Forth Hymn
"Though the Mountain May Fall" ..Music Issue #435
Ushers: Sean Boldt, Cole Hasson, Derek Schmid, Nate Simon
** The Ushers are Boy Scouts from troop 428 of
St. Michaels Church