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.