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BlessedJohn Paul IIHigh School

Class of 2011Graduation Liturgy

and Commencement ExercisesCorpus Christi Cathedral

505 North Upper Broadway • Corpus Christi, Texas

May 28, 2011 • 1:00 p.m.

BLESSED JOHN PAUL II

HIGH SCHOOL

Class of 2011

Graduation Liturgy

&

Commencement Exercises

Corpus Christi Cathedral

505 North Upper Broadway

Corpus Christi, Texas

May 28, 2011

1:00 PM

Blessed John Paul II High School

2010-2011

The Most Reverend Wm. Michael Mulvey, STL, DD

Bishop of the Diocese of Corpus Christi

Most Reverend Edmond Carmody, DD

Bishop Emeritus

Most Reverend Rene H. Gracida, DD

Bishop Emeritus

Reverend Joseph A. Lopez, JCL

Chancellor

René Gonzalez

Superintendent of Catholic Schools

Anna Lozano

Associate Superintendent of Catholic Schools

Nannette Quintanilla-Hatch

Associate Superintendent of Catholic Schools

Father Peter Marsalek

President

Perry Le Grange

Principal

Patricia C. Flores

Assistant Principal

2010-2011 Advisory Board Members

Mr. H. C. “Chuck” Cazalas, President

Mr. Mike McClellan, Vice President

Ms. Janie Bell, Secretary

Mrs. Patti Hubert Booth

Mr. Arthur Haas

Mrs. Michelle Hayes

Rev. Msgr. Michael Heras

Mrs. Catalina Longoria

Dr. Rebecca Palacios

Mr. Alfonso Ramirez

Rev. Msgr. Morgan Rowsome

Rev. Msgr. Roger Smith

Mr. Darrell Thompson

BLESSED JOHN PAUL II HIGH SCHOOL

Class of 2011

Mission Statement

Blessed John Paul II High School provides an accessible quality Catholic education serving families in the

Diocese of Corpus Christi.

Philosophy

Blessed John Paul II High School is committed to the development and formation of all aspects of the

student’s life. Based on the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, Blessed

John Paul II High School exists to radiate Jesus Christ in all things by encouraging those who learn, worship

and work within this community to serve others and to strive toward the highest ideals of Christian

spiritual, moral and intellectual perfection.

The moral and spiritual life of Blessed John Paul II High School is based on Pope John Paul II’s Apostolic

Exhortation: The Church in America, and strives to:

• enable our students to encounter Jesus Christ through personal and liturgical prayer;

• foster within our students a desire for holiness and a life of continuous conversion to Jesus Christ

despite imperfections;

• provide opportunities for our students to fully share in the Church as a sign of communion to each

other and Jesus Christ; and

• promote opportunities for our students to live out the Gospel of Jesus Christ in solidarity with their

brothers and sisters in the community through acts of charity and works of mercy.

Recognizing their varied backgrounds and abilities, Blessed John Paul II High School provides a college

preparatory education requiring diligence, rigor and consistent effort in order to develop each student’s

personal potential for scholastic achievement. In their course work, students engage in the pursuit of

excellence and learn to become critical thinkers. Students are challenged to become witnesses to the

Christian virtues so as to become true disciples of the Lord Jesus not only in their family life but also in the

community.

In addition to moral, spiritual and academic growth, Blessed John Paul II High School seeks to cultivate

physical, social and emotional growth. These areas are addressed through the school’s academic

curriculum, retreats, student services, extracurricular activities and competitive sports.


Class of 2011

Highest Ranking Students

Leslie Hernandez

Valeria Guerra

Meagan Aguirre

Joe Barrera

Emily Carpenter

Jacob Cosme

Celina Gonzalez

Emily Kimmel

Katherine Mitchan

Joseph Riojas

recipients

of

Bishop Edmond Carmody Distinguished Achievement Award

Meagan Aguirre

Leslie Hernandez

Emily Kimmel

National Honor Society Members

Meagan Aguirre

Pedro Bañuelos

Joe Barrera

Emily Carpenter

Jacob Cosme

Candace Flores

Julian Godoy

Celina Gonzalez

Joseph Gonzalez

Valeria Guerra

Leslie Hernandez

Emily Kimmel

Monica Megee

David Mirabal

Katherine Mitchan

Melanie Plata

Joseph Riojas

Clay Thompson


Class of 2011

Valedictorian

Leslie Hernandez

Salutatorian

Valeria Guerra


Class of 2011

Valedictorian

Leslie Hernandez

Salutatorian

Valeria Guerra


Class of 2011

Valedictorian

Leslie Hernandez

Salutatorian

Valeria Guerra


Class of 2011

Valedictorian

Leslie Hernandez

Salutatorian

Valeria Guerra


Class of 2011

Meagan Aguirre Lauro Almaraz Allison Alvarado Danielle Atkinson

Michael Ballesteros Pedro Bañuelos Joe Barrera Jonathan Bosquez

Christopher Cantu Emily Carpenter Sabrina Cisneros Jacob Cosme


Class of 2011





Class of 2011





Class of 2011

Mario DeLaGarza Belinda DeLeon Nathan DeLosSantos Jonathan Dugosh

Paige Duke Andrew Falcon Candace Flores Ednay Flores

Alexander Fuentes Juan Gamboa Katelyn Gaitan Julian Godoy


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Class of 2011





Class of 2011

Antonio Gonzalez Veronica Garcia Celina Gonzalez Alejandro Gonzalez

Joseph Gonzalez Valeria Guerra Adriana Gutierrez Victoria Gutierrez

Andrue Haywood Leslie Hernandez Samantha Hernandez Brian Hill


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Class of 2011





Class of 2011

Emily Kimmel Alexander Klaven Lawrence Longoria John Lopez

Gilbert Martinez Melanie Martinez Monica Megee Anessa Mendez

David Mirabal Katherine Mitchan Lissette Monroy Kyle Munguia


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Class of 2011





Class of 2011





Class of 2011

Vianca Muñiz Edward Montez Oscar Nuñez Melanie Plata

Joshua Poor Donald Ramsey Joseph Riojas John Rodarte

Jamie Rodriguez Ryan Rodriguez Brian Salinas Cynthia Salinas


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Class of 2011





Class of 2011

Ruben Sanchez Miranda Silva Gabriel Skrobarczyk Brandi Soliz

Michael Clayton Speed William Stone Clay Thompson Jose Treviño

Viktoria Vasquez Joshua Villalobos Breanna Villarreal Jonathan Viveros


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Class of 2011





Graduation Liturgy*All Join in Song

Principal Celebrant

Most Reverend Wm. Michael Mulvey, STL, DD

Bishop of the Diocese of Corpus Christi

Con-celebrants

Bishop Emeritus Edmond Carmody, DD

Rev. Peter Marsalek, Rev. Peter Martinez

Priests of the Diocese of Corpus Christi

Procession of Seniors……………………………………………………………………………..…………….….Pomp and

Circumstance

Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934)

Welcome………………………………………………………………………………………….……..…………………Michael Clayton Speed

*Opening Hymn……...…………………………………………………………………………….………….………..……Laudate Dominum

TAIZE

Liturgy of the Word

First Reading (1 Kings 3:11-14)………………………………………………………………………….…………………………Joe Barrera

A Reading from Book from the first Book of Kings:

The Lord said to Solomon: “Because you have asked for this – not for a long life for yourself, nor for riches,

nor for the life of your enemies, but for understanding so that you may know what is right – I do as you

requested.”

“I give you a heart so wise and understanding that there has never been anyone like you up to now, and

after you there will come no one to equal you. In addition, I give you what you have not asked for, such

riches and glory that among kings there is not your like. And if you follow me by keeping my statutes and

commandments, as your father David did, I will give you a long life.”

Lector: The Word of the Lord Response: Thanks be to God

*Responsorial Psalm (24)25, 4-5. 8-9. 10. 14

Second Reading (2 Timothy 1:13-14; 2:1-3)………….……………………………………….…………………………Emily Kimmel

A Reading from the second Letter of St. Paul to Timothy:

Beloved: Take as your norm the sound words that you heard from me, in the faith and love that are in

Christ Jesus. Guard this rich trust with the help of the Holy Spirit that dwells within us.

My child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And what you heard from me through many

witnesses entrust to faithful people who will have the ability to teach others as well. Bear your share of

hardship along with me like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

Lector: The Word of the Lord Response: Thanks be to God

*Gospel Acclamation (Festival Alleluia)

Gospel (Matthew 5:13-19):

A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew:

Jesus said to his disciples: “You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be

seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the

light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and then put it

under a bushel basket; it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light to all in the house. Just so, your light

must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father. “Do not

think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. Amen, I

say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or the smallest part of a letter will pass

from the law, until all things have taken place. Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these

commandments and teaches others to do so will be called least in the kingdom of heaven. But whoever

obeys and teaches these commandments will be called greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”

Priest/Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord Response: Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ

Homily……………………………………………………………………………..……………..….…..……….Bishop Wm. Michael Mulvey

General Intercessions………………………………………….………………………………………………………...….…Meagan Aguirre

Katherine Mitchan

Jacob Cosme

Offertory Procession.…………………………………………….……………………………………………..……..……….Emily Carpenter

Celina Gonzalez

Joseph Riojas

John Rodarte

Choral Offertory Anthem: “Come Follow Me” – Joseph Martin

Cathedral Chapel Choir

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Invitation to Prayer

Bishop: Pray, brethren, that our sacrifice may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father.

Response: May the Lord accept this sacrifice at your hands, for the praise and glory of His name, for our

good, and the good of all His church.

Eucharistic Prayer

Bishop: The Lord be with you. Response: And also with you.

Bishop: Lift up your hearts. Response: We lift them up to the Lord.

Bishop: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. Response: It is right to give Him thanks and praise.

*Sanctus – Mass of Creation

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power, God of might, Heaven and earth are full of Your glory. Hosanna

in the highest. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna

in the highest.

*Memorial Acclamation – Mass of Creation

Bishop: Let us proclaim the mystery of faith.

Response: Christ has died, Christ is Risen, Christ will come again.

*Great Amen – Mass of Creation

The Lord’s Prayer

Sign of Peace

Agnus Dei - "Mass of Mary Magdalene" - DuFay

Cathedral Youth Singers

Communion Choral Meditation – "The Lord is My Shepherd" - Allen Pote

Cathedral Youth Singers

*Communion Processional Hymn…………………………………….………….………………………………………….…Ubi Caritas

Bob Hurd

Mass Closing & Blessing by Bishop

Bishop: The Lord be with you Response: And also with you.

Bishop: Blessed be the name of the Lord. Response: Now and forever.

Bishop: Our help is in the name of the Lord. Response: Who made heaven and earth.

Bishop’s Blessing Response: Amen

Dismissal

Choral Recessional………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Exultate Justi

John Williams

Please be seated and remain in your pews for the graduation ceremony

Special Presentation to Parents

Sabrina Cisneros


Class of 2011Graduation Ceremony

Opening RemarksFather Peter Marsalek, President

Salutatorian AddressValeria Guerra

Valedictorian AddressLeslie Hernandez

Certification of ClassMr. Rene Gonzalez, Superintendent

Presentation of DiplomasBishop Wm. Michael Mulvey

Bishop Emeritus Edmond Carmody

Father Peter Marsalek

Closing Remarks

Bishop Wm. Michael Mulvey

Recessional – “March” – Noel Goemanne (1926 – 2010)

Lee Gwozdz, Cathedral Titular Organist

We respectfully ask that you please remain in your pews during the recessional.

Blessed John Paul II High School is accredited by the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department

(TCCED) and is a member of the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA).

Acknowledgments

The Blessed John Paul II High School community would like to thank Bishop Mulvey, Father Pete Elizardo,

con-celebrating priests, Lee Gwozdz, Director/Organist, the Cathedral Youth Singers, the staff of Corpus

Christi Cathedral, and altar servers for helping make this day a memorable one for the Class of 2011.

The school administration, faculty and staff also wish to acknowledge and thank the Office of Catholic

Schools, School Advisory Board members, parents, volunteers, benefactors and parishes of the Diocese

of Corpus Christi who have supported Blessed John Paul II High School through various school events and

activities this year. Together, you have helped us reach a very important milestone in the lives of our

2011 Centurions.

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