December 31st, 2017, Feast of the Holy Family

Hello:

Our choir sings tomorrow at the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 31st (the usual time).  We will be assembling to get ready at 95:45 a.m. on Sunday morning and then begin our practise around 10:00 a.m.

The songs selected for Christmas Day are as follows:

CBW - Catholic Book of Worship III
GP - Glory and Praise III

Entrance:  CBW #320 Angels We Have Heard On High

Kyrie:  GP #92 Kyrie, Eleison

Gloria: Bill's Gloria

Psalm:  Psalm #128 - see link.

Response:  May the Lord bless us, all the days of our lives.

Gospel Acclamation:  Celtic Alleluia

Open our hearts, O Lord,
to listen to the words
of your Son, Alleluia!

Preparation of the Gifts: CBW #330 Of the Father's Love Begotten
Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation C - Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:  GP #257 What Child Is This? (same tune as in CBW #338 but slightly different arrangement)

Recessional:  GP #243 God Rest You Merry Gentlemen

December 25, 2017 - Christmas Day Mass

Hello:

Our choir sings on Christmas Day Mass at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 25th.  We will be assembling to get ready at 8:45 a.m. on Christmas morning and then begin our practise around 9:00 a.m.

The songs selected for Christmas Day are as follows:

CBW - Catholic Book of Worship III
GP - Glory and Praise III

Entrance:  CBW #317 Prepare the Way of the Lord

Kyrie:  GP #92 Kyrie, Eleison

Gloria: Bill's Gloria

Psalm:  Psalm #98 - see link.

Response:  My soul rejoices, My soul rejoices, My soul rejoices in my God.

Gospel Acclamation:  Celtic Alleluia

A holy day has dawned upon us. Come you
nations and adore the Lord.
Today a great light has come down upon the earth.

Preparation of the Gifts: CBW #338 What Child Is This
Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation B - Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:  CBW #337 Twas In The Moon
                         CBW #332 Silent Night
                         CBW #340 Gloria, Gloria

Recessional:  GP #242 Go Tell It On The Mountain

December 17, 2017, 3rd Sunday in Advent

Hello:

Our choir sings this Sunday.  We will be assembling to get ready at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday morning and then begin our practise around 10:00 a.m.

The songs selected for this Sunday are as follows:

CBW - Catholic Book of Worship III
GP - Glory and Praise III

Entrance:  CBW #317 Prepare the Way of the Lord

Kyrie:  GP #92 Kyrie, Eleison

Gloria: No Gloria

Psalm:  The Magnificat - see link, for descant see this link.

Response:  My soul rejoice, My soul rejoices, My soul rejoices in my God.

Gospel Acclamation:  Bill's Gospel Acclamation

The Spirit of the Lord
is upon me;
he has sent me to bring good news
to the poor.

Preparation of the Gifts: GP #221 Every Valley

Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation B - Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:  CBW #310 O Come O Come Emmanuel

Recessional:  CBW #312 O Come Divine Messiah

December 3, 2017, 1st Sunday In Advent

Hello:

Our choir sings this Sunday.  We will be assembling to get ready at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday morning and then begin our practise around 10:00 a.m.

The songs selected for this Sunday are as follows:

CBW - Catholic Book of Worship III
GP - Glory and Praise III

Entrance:  CBW #304 Awake, Awake, Fling Off the Night

Kyrie:  GP #92 Kyrie, Eleison

Gloria: No Gloria

Psalm:  Psalm 80 - Bill's - see link.

Response:  Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that we may be saved.

Gospel Acclamation:  Bill's Gospel Acclamation

Show us your steadfast love,
O Lord,
and grant us your salvation.
Alleluia!

Preparation of the Gifts: CBW #307 Creator of the Stars of Night

Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation A - Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:  CBW #611 Take And Eat
                         CBW #310 O Come Divine Messiah

Recessional:   GP #305 Be Light For Our Eyes

November 19th, 2017, 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Hello:

Our choir sings this Sunday.  We will be assembling to get ready at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday morning and then begin our practise around 10:00 a.m.

The songs selected for this Sunday are as follows:

CBW - Catholic Book of Worship III
GP - Glory and Praise III

Entrance:  GP #457 Come Now Is The Time To Worship

Kyrie:  GP #92 Kyrie, Eleison

Gloria: No Gloria

Psalm:  Psalm 128 - GP #195

Response:  O blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways.

Gospel Acclamation:  Bill's Gospel Acclamation

Abide in me as I in you,
says the Lord;
my branches bear much fruit.
Alleluia!

Preparation of the Gifts: CBW #576 You Are The Voice

Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation A - Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:  GP #601 Gather Us Together
                         Jesus Lover of My Soul (CCLI Song # 1545484, by Paul Oakley)

Recessional:   GP #726 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You
                        (We will be using the CCLI version of the music, i.e. CCLI Song 4255585, Music by                             Ludwig van Beethoven, Henry van Dyke, Charlie Hall and Trent Austin,
                         YouTube link.  However, we will use the lyrics for the verses from GP #726)

November 5th, 2017, 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Hello:

Our choir sings again this Sunday (since it's the first Sunday of the month - last week it was the fifth Sunday of the month, and our choir usually plays the first, third and fifth Sundays of the month).  We will be assembling to get ready at 9:45 a.m. and then begin our practise.  Remember the time change this Sunday and set your clocks back an hour before you go to bed on Saturday November 4th.

The songs selected for this Sunday are as follows:

CBW - Catholic Book of Worship III
GP - Glory and Praise III

Entrance:  CBW #449 For All The Saints

Kyrie:  No Kyrie

Gloria: No Gloria

Psalm:  Psalm 130 - Bill's Psalm  (link)

Response:  In you Lord, I have found my peace.

Gospel Acclamation:  Bill's Gospel Acclamation

You have one Father,
your Father in heaven;
you have one teacher,
the Lord Jesus Christ!

Preparation of the Gifts: CBW #564 Praise To The Lord, the Almighty

Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation A - Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:  GP #631 This Alone
                         GP #477 See Us, Lord, About Your Altar

Recessional:   CBW #576, You Are The Voice

October 15th, 2017, 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Hello:

Our choir sings at the 11:00 a.m. Mass tomorrow.  We'll be gathering at 9:45 to set up for Mass and then practise.

The songs selected for this Sunday are as follows:

CBW - Catholic Book of Worship III
GP - Glory and Praise III

Entrance:  GP #769, Lord of Glory

Kyrie:  No Kyrie

Gloria: No Gloria

Psalm:  Psalm 23 - music from Living With Christ Missal (pg 518) (link)

Response:  I shall dwell in the house of the Lord my whole life long.

Gospel Acclamation:  Bill's Gospel Acclamation

May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ
enlighten the eyes of our heart,
that we might know the hope
to which we are called.

Preparation of the Gifts: CBW #483, For You Are My God

Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation A - Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:  CBW #605, I Am The Living Bread
                         Open The Eyes of My Heart (CCLI Song # 2298355, Paule Baloche)

Recessional:   CBW #561, O God Beyond All Praising

October 4th, 2017, Healing Mass

Hello:

There will be a special Healing Mass in our parish this Wednesday evening (October 4th) at 7:00 PM at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church.  Anyone who wishes to join in providing music for the Mass please join us at 6:00 PM to go over the hymns.

Here is the music selected for the Healing Mass from the new Glory and Praise hymnals (unless indicated otherwise):

Entrance:  #600 Be Not Afraid

Preparation of the Gifts:  #649 Shelter Me O God

Communion:  #610 You Are Near

Anointing of the Sick (if needed):  #770 Come to the Water
                                                     CBW #491 O Lord Hear My Prayer
                                                     #421 Lay Your Hands

Recessional:  #605 Blest Be The Lord

October 1st, 2017, 26th Sunday In Ordinary Time

Hello:

Our choir will be singing this Sunday (October 1st) at the 11:00 a.m. Mass.  We will meet at the church at 9:45 and start practise at 10 a.m.  We'll be starting to use the new Glory and Praise III hymnal this weekend.  All the songs are ones that we know well with the exception of "Be Thou My Vision" which is an old one you've probably heard.

Here are the songs chosen for this Sunday.

CBW - Catholic Book of Worship III
GP - Glory and Praise III

Entrance:  GP #457, Come, Now Is The Time To Worship

Kyrie:  Matt Maher's

Gloria: Bill's Gloria

Psalm:  Psalm 24 (Bills) (link)

Response:  Remember your mercies, O Lord.

Gospel Acclamation:  Bill's Gospel Acclamation

My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord;
I know them, and they follow me.

Preparation of the Gifts: GP #705, For The Beauty of the Earth

Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation C - Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:  CBW #427, At The Name Of Jesus (words from CBW III, alternate music by Jim Cowan - CCLI License # 2483232)
                         GP #633 Be Thou My Vision

Recessional:  GP #532, Sent Forth By God's Blessing

September 24th, 2017, 25th Sunday In Ordinary Time

Hello:

Our choir will be singing tomorrow (September 24th) at the 11:00 a.m. Mass.  We will meet at the church at 9:45 and start practise at 10 a.m.

Here are the songs chosen for this Sunday.

Entrance:  Glory and Praise #46 Seek The Lord (link)

Kyrie:  Matt Maher's

Gloria: Bill's Gloria

Psalm:  Psalm 144 (Bills) (link)

Response:  Praise the Lord, Jerusalem.

Gospel Acclamation:  Bill's Gospel Acclamation

Open our hearts, O Lord,
to listen to the words of your Son.

Preparation of the Gifts: Glory and Praise #11 Come With Me Into The Fields (link)

Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation C - Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:  CBW #610 Taste and See (link)
                         Open The Eyes of My Heart (link) (CCLI Song # 2298355 by Paul Baloche)

Recessional:  CBW #542 Canticle of the Sun (link)

June 18, 2007, Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ

Hello:

Our choir will be singing this Sunday at the 11:00 a.m. Mass - the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, also known as the Feast of Corpus Christi.  It is also First Communion Sunday at Our Lady of Good Counsel.  We will meet at the church at 9:45 and start practise at 10 a.m.

Here are the songs chosen for this Sunday.

Entrance:  CBW #424 I Come With Joy

Kyrie:  Matt Maher's

Gloria: Bill's Gloria

Psalm:  Psalm 147 (Bills) (link)

Response:  Praise the Lord, Jerusalem.

Gospel Acclamation:  Celtic Alleluia

I am the living bread that came down
from heaven, says the Lord;
whoever eats of this bread will live forever.

Preparation of the Gifts: G&P #127 One Bread One Body

Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation A - Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:  CBW #605 I Am The Living Bread
                         CBW #611 Take and Eat

Recessional:  CBW #498 Lord of Creation, to You Be All Praise

June 4, 2017, Pentecost Sunday

Hello:

Our choir will be singing this Sunday at the 11:00 a.m. Mass.  We will meet at the church at 9:45 and start practise at 10 a.m.

Here are the songs chosen for Pentecost:

Entrance:  CBW #416 Come Holy Ghost

Kyrie:  Matt Maher's

Gloria: Bill's Gloria

Psalm:  Psalm 104 (Bills) (link)

Response:  Lord, send forth you Spirit, and renew the face of the earth!

Sequence:  Bill's (link) (this may be sung before Mass instead of before the Gospel Acclamation)

Gospel Acclamation:  Celtic Alleluia

Come, Holy Spirit,
fill the hearts of your faithful
and kindle in them the fire of your love.

Preparation of the Gifts: CBW #610 Spirit Blowing Through Creation

Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation C - Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:  CBW #610 Taste & See
                         CBW #419 Veni Sancte Spiritus

Recessional:  CBW #561 O God Beyond All Praising

May 21st, 2017, 6th Sunday of Easter and Confirmation

Hello:

Our choir will be singing this Sunday at the 11:00 a.m. Mass.  This Sunday is also confirmation for a number of children from our parish.  We will meet at the church a little bit earlier than usual - 9:30 to setup and then start practise at 9:45 before Mass.

Here are the songs chosen for the 6th Sunday of Easter:

Entrance:  CBW #562 O Bless The Lord

Kyrie:  Matt Maher's

Gloria: Bill's Gloria

Psalm:  Psalm 65(66) (Bills) (link)

Response:  Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth!

Gospel Acclamation:  Celtic Alleluia

All who love me will keep my word,
and my Father will love them,
and we will come to them.  Alleluia!

Confirmation: CBW #419 Veni Sancte Spiritus

Preparation of the Gifts: CBW #415 Spirit Blowing Through Creation

Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation C - Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion: Remembrance (The Communion Song) CCLI Song #5484616 by Matt Maher
                        CBW #572 Jubilate Servite

Recessional:  Joyful, Joyful
(Music by Ludwig van Beethoven, Henry van Dyke, Charlie Hall and Trent Austin, CCLI Song 4255585 )
(YouTube link)

April 30th, 2017, 3rd Sunday of Easter

Hello:

Our choir will be singing this Sunday at the 11:00 a.m. Mass.  We will meet at the church at the usual time at 9:45 a.m. to setup and then practise before Mass.

Here are the songs chosen for the 3rd Sunday of Easter:

Entrance:  CBW #305 Light For Our Eyes

Kyrie:  Matt Maher's

Gloria: Bill's Gloria

Psalm:  Psalm 16 (Bills) (link)

Response:  Lord you will show me the path of life.

Gospel Acclamation:  Celtic Alleluia

Lord Jesus, open the Scriptures to us;
make our hearts burn with love when you speak.

Preparation of the Gifts: CBW #385 Christ The Lord Is Risen Today

Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation A - Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion: CBW #610 Taste and See
                        The Power of Your Love CCLI Song #917491 by  Geoff Bullock

Recessional: CBW #426 Alleluia Sing To Jesus

April 16th, 2017, Easter Sunday

Hello:

Our choir will be gathering to prepare Easter Sunday at 9:45 a.m.  Practice will start at 10:00 a.m.

Here are the songs chosen for Easter Sunday (updated):

Entrance:  CBW #389 Jesus Christ Is Risen Today

Kyrie:  Matt Maher's

Gloria: Bill's Gloria

Psalm:  Psalm 117 (Bills) (link) (Bb instrument - link)

Response:  This day was made by the Lord, we rejoice and are glad.

Gospel Acclamation:  Celtic Alleluia (link)

Christ, our Pascal Lamb,
has been sacrificed;
let us feast with joy in the Lord.

Preparation of the Gifts: CBW #373 Tree of Life

Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation C - Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion: CBW #403 Now The Green Blade Rises
                        CBW #610 Taste and See

Recessional: CBW #392 That Easter Day With Joy Was Bright
(Music from #544 but we'll be doing it in the key of C) (music)

April 13th, 2017, Holy Thursday

Hello:

Our choir will be gathering to go prepare for Holy Thursday at 5:30 p.m.  Practice will start at 5:45 p.m.

Here are the songs chosen for the Holy Thursday Mass:

Entrance:  CBW #435 Lift High The Cross

Kyrie:  Matt Maher's

Gloria: Gloria (with bells)

Psalm:  Psalm 116 (Bills) (link)

Response:  Our blessing cup is a communion with the blood of Christ.

Gospel Acclamation:  Bill's Lenten Alleluia

I give you a new commandment:
love one another as I have loved you.

Preparation of the Gifts: CBW #373 Tree of Life

Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation B - Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion: CBW #610 Taste and See
CBW #597 Bread of Life

Transfer of the Holy Eucharist: Sing My Tongue The Savior's Glory (choir music, guitar music, Bb instrument)
Note:  We will sing verses 1 - 4 continuously until all the congregation have processed into the hall.  The choir will be the last ones in.  Either a solo instrument (flute or recorder) or a guitar will accompany the choir in the church hall for verses 5 and 6.

FINAL NOTE:  Our choir will also be singing for the 11:00 a.m. Mass for Easter Sunday.  Stay tuned for the music for that Mass.

April 2nd, 2017, The Fifth Sunday in Lent

Here is the music that I've selected for Sunday April 2nd, 2017, the fifth Sunday in Lent.

Entrance:  CBW #367 Lord Who Throughout These Forty Days

Kyrie:  Matt Maher's (check with Father)

Gloria: No Gloria during Lent.

Psalm:  Psalm 130 (version 1 or version 2)

The response depends on which  setting is used.

Response:  With the Lord there is steadfast love and great pow'r to redeem.
OR
With the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption.

Gospel Acclamation:  Bill's Lenten Alleluia

I am the resurrection and the life, says the Lord;
whoever believes in me will never die.

Preparation of the Gifts: CBW #378 O Sacred Head Surrounded

Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation B - Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion: CBW #576 You Are The Voice
CBW #487 You Are Near

Recessional: CBW #435 Lift High The Cross

March 19th, 2017, 3rd Sunday in Lent

Here's the music that I've selected for March 19th, the 3rd Sunday in Lent.

Entrance: G&P #92 Come To The Waters

Kyrie: Matt Maher
Gloria: (no Gloria during Lent)

Psalm:  Psalm 95 (Link here)

Gospel Acclamation:  Bill's Lenten Acclamation

Lord, you are truly the Saviour of the world;
give me living water, that I may never be thirsty.

Preparation of the Gifts: The Lord Is My Shepherd (Bill's psalm - here)

Holy Holy: Bill's

Memorial Acclamation:  Bill's Memorial Acclamation B

Amen: Bill's

Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:
CBW #373 Tree of Life
CBW #370 Salvator Mundi


Recessional:  CBW #582 Praise The One Who Breaks The Darkness (link here)

March 5, 2017, 1st Sunday of Lent

Entrance:  #367 O Lord Throughout These 40 Days

Psalm:  Psalm 51

Gospel Acclamation:  Bill's Lenten Gospel Acclamation

Man does not live
by bread alone,
but by every word that
comes from the mouth of God.

Preparation of the Gifts:  #369 O Merciful Redeemer

Memorial Acclamation C

Communion:  #374 With Our God
#570 Laudate Omnes Genes

Recessional:  #441 You Are The Way

February 19th, 2017, 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Entrance: CBW #580 - Rejoice In God (to the melody of Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow)

Psalm 103:  The Lord is Merciful and Gracious

Gospel Acclamation:

Whoever obeys
the word of Christ,
grows perfect in
the love of God.

Preparation of the Gifts: CBW #480 Amazing Grace (jazz version attached)

Memorial Acclamation:  Acclamation A

Communion:  CBW #374 WIth Our God
You Are My King CCLI 2456623 (Youtube link)

Recessional:  CBW #555 Holy God We Praise Thy Name

February 5, 2017 - 5th Sunday In Ordinary Time

Entrance:  Come Now Is The Time To Worship (CCLI Song # 2430948) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBczkmLHdVo

Psalm #111/112 - A Light Rises in the Darkness​
​
Gospel Acclamation:
I am the light of the world, says the Lord;
whoever follows me will have the light of life.

Preparation of the Gifts:  CBW #583 As We Gather At Your Table

Communion:  Your Grace Is Enough (CCLI Song # ) https://youtu.be/Kvw6SkZ4cGI
CBW #370 Salvator Mundi

Recessional CBW #535 Now We Thank We All Our God

Sunday January 29th - 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Entrance:  #498 Lord of Creation

Prep of the Gifts:  Seek Ye First (CCLI)

Communion:   G&P 182 The Beatitudes
The Power of Your Love (CCLI)

Recessional:  #533 Sent Forth By God's Blessing

Sunday January 15, 2017, 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Hello:

We'll be playing at Mass tomorrow Sunday, January 15 at 11:00 a.m.  We will meet together at the usual time at approximately 9:45 a.m. to get organized and practise the music.

Here are the songs that have been selected.

Entrance:  Come, Now is the Time to Worship (CCLI Song # 2430948) - Youtube Link

Kyrie:  No Kyrie

Gloria: Gloria - Bill's

Psalm:  Psalm 40 - link

Response:  Here I am O Lord, I've come to do your will.

Gospel Acclamation:  Bill's Alleluia

The Word became flesh and lived among us.
To all who received him,
he gave the power to become children of God.

Preparation of the Gifts: CBW #576 You Are The Voice - Youtube link

Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation C - Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion: Remembrance (Matt Maher & Matt Redman - CCLI Song # 5484616) - Youtube link
CBW #572 Jubilate, Servite - Youtube link

Recessional: CBW #351 On Jordan's Bank (Choir and Guitar music)