The Ring Day Liturgy and Ceremony for the Class of 2023 was a bit delayed this year due to supply issues, but a memorable and much-anticipated ceremony took place nonetheless on Tuesday, February 22.
Class officer Morgan Ryan began the liturgy by reminding those gathered of all the memories the Class of 2023 has already made. She said that the friends they have made and will continue to make at STA will truly last a lifetime. And despite the difficulties that pandemic times has presented each of them, the Ring Day liturgy and ceremony reminded each one that they are all in this together.
With the support of one another as a class, the members of the Class of 2023 were able to get through difficult times and emerged with a stronger bond than before. The liturgy and ceremony emphasize the bond between each of them and how special their gifts truly are, along with honoring the things that they have accomplished because of those gifts.
The Ring Day Mass was and celebrated by Father Keith Cervine and Father Michael Tabernero and liturgical music was provided by Mr. Joseph Cullinan ’02 along with members of the Liturgical Choir. The liturgy was prepared by Sister Cynthia Marie, the class officers, Ms. Amy Kate Byrne, class moderator, and member of the Campus Ministry Department Mr. Kevin McCarthy.
Following the liturgy, the class officers read the history of the St. Thomas Aquinas Class Ring, followed by blessing the rings by Fr. Keith. Each junior was called by name to come forward to receive his or her ring. The ceremony concluded with the class of 2023 reciting together the class pledge.'
The Ring Day Liturgy and Ceremony once again proved to be a true celebration of unity, memories, and what is to come!
