January 6th, 2019, The Epiphany of Our Lord

Hello:

The Family Choir will be singing this coming Sunday, January 6th, which is also the Feast of the Epiphany or also called The Epiphany of the Lord.  We will meet at the usual time at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday, January 6th, to get organized for the practice and then begin rehearsal at 10:00 a.m.  The Mass time for this Sunday is the usual 11:00 a.m.

The songs selected for the Feast of the Epiphany are listed below.

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

Entrance:  GP 255 We Three Kings

Kyrie:  GP  92 Kyrie, Eleison
Gloria: Bill's Gloria

Psalm:  Psalm - link here, harmony for the refrain - link here.

Response:  Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.  Alleluia!

Gospel Acclamation:  Celtic Alleluia

We observed his star,
at its rising,
and have come to pay homage to the Lord.

Preparation of the Gifts:  CBW 342 Arise, Shine Forth, Your Light Has Come

Holy Holy:  GP 96

Memorial Acclamation A - GP 97 We Proclaim Your Death

Amen:  GP 100 (New, but simple!)
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:  GP 257 Child Of The Poor (Song 1) & What Child Is This (Song 2)

Note:  Child of the Poor is a counter melody to What Child Is This.  In the notes for the song in my music it indicates that Vs. 1 of Song 1 is done first, followed by Vs. 1 of Song 2, then Vs 2 of Song 1, then Vs. 2 of Song 2, then the choir splits with half doing Vs. 3 of Song 1 while the other half does Vs. 3 of Song 2.

This version of the two hymns on YouTube is almost the same as the music in the hymnal - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEkdr62eVMY.  Please listen to it a few times before next Sunday if possible.
                       
Recessional:  CBW 344 The First Nowell

December 30, 2018, Feast of the Holy Family

Hello:

The Family Choir will meet at the usual time at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday, December 30th, to get organized for the practice and then begin rehearsal at 10:00 a.m.  The Mass time for this Sunday is the usual 11:00 a.m.

The songs selected for the Feast of the Holy Family are listed below.

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

Entrance:  CBW 323 Hark the Herald Angels Sing

Kyrie:  GP  92 Kyrie, Eleison
Gloria: Bill's Gloria

Psalm:  Psalm - link here

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 word of your son.

Preparation of the Gifts:  CBW 330 Of The Father's Love Begotten

Holy Holy:  GP 96

Memorial Acclamation B - GP 97 We Proclaim Your Death

Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:  CBW  337 Twas in the Moon of Wintertime
                         GP 244 O Little Town of Bethlehem

Recessional:  CBW 346 In The Darkness Shines the Splendor

December 25, 2018, Christmas Mass During The Day

Hello:

The Family Choir will meet one hour earlier at 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday, December 25th, to get organized for the practice and then begin rehearsal at 9:00 a.m.  Christmas Day Mass starts at 10:00 a.m., one hour earlier than our usual Sunday Mass.

The songs selected for Christmas Day are listed below.

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

Entrance:  CBW 329 O Come All Ye Faithful

Kyrie:  GP  92 Kyrie, Eleison
Gloria: Bill's Gloria

Psalm:  Psalm 98 - linked here.

Response:  All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

Gospel Acclamation:  Celtic Alleluia - music here.

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:  GP 242 Go Tell It On The Mountain

Holy Holy:  GP 96

Memorial Acclamation B - GP 98 When We Eat This Bread

Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:  CBW  338 What Child Is This
                         CBW 332 Silent Night

Recessional:  CBW 328 Joy To The World

December 16, 2018, 3rd Sunday In Advent - Gaudete Sunday

Hello:

The Family Choir meets at its usual time of 9:45 a.m. this Sunday (tomorrow) to get organized for the practice and Mass and begin rehearsal at 10:00 a.m.

The songs selected for the Third Sunday of Advent - Gaudete (Rejoice) Sunday - are listed below.

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

Entrance:  GP 218 On Jordan's Bank

Kyrie:  GP  92 Kyrie, Eleison
Gloria: No Gloria During Advent

Psalm:  Isaiah - Bill's - link

Response:  Shout aloud and sing for joy;
great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.

Gospel Acclamation:  GP 94 Alleluia

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

Preparation of the Gifts:  CBW 310 O Come Divine Messiah

Holy Holy:  GP 96
Memorial Acclamation B - GP 98 When We Eat This Bread
                                            (NEW! but the same basic melody as GP 97 We Proclaim Your Death)

Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:  CBW 317 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
                         CBW 319 Wait For The Lord

Recessional:  GP 325 And The Father Will Dance

December 2, 2018, 1st Sunday In Advent

Hello:

The Family Choir meets at its usual time of 9:45 a.m. this Sunday to get organized for the practice and Mass and begin rehearsal at 10:00 a.m.

The songs selected for the First Sunday of Advent (Happy New Year! - Church Calendar Year C) are listed below.

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

Entrance:  GP 212 Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus

Kyrie:  GP  92 Kyrie, Eleison
Gloria: No Gloria During Advent

Psalm:  Psalm 25 - Bill's - see link

Response:  To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.

Gospel Acclamation:  GP 94 Alleluia

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

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

Holy Holy:  GP 96
Memorial Acclamation B - GP 98 When We Eat This Bread
                                            (NEW! but the same basic melody as GP 97 We Proclaim Your Death)

Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:  GP 657 Christians Let Us Love One Another
                         GP 130 I Lift Up My Soul

Recessional:  CBW 305 Be Light For Our Eyes

November 18, 2018, 33rd Sunday In Ordinary Time

The Family Choir meets at its usual time of 9:45 a.m. this Sunday, Nov. 18, to get organized for the practice and Mass and begin rehearsal at 10:00 a.m.

The music selected for this Sunday is as follows:

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

Entrance:  GP 712 All The Ends of the Earth

Kyrie:  GP  92 Kyrie, Eleison
Gloria: Bill's Gloria
Psalm:  Psalm 16 - Keep Me Safe, O God

Response:  Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.

Gospel Acclamation:  GP 94 Alleluia

Be alert at all times,
praying that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man.

Preparation of the Gifts:  GP 613 Seek Ye First
Holy Holy:  GP 96
Memorial Acclamation:  A - GP 97 We Proclaim Your Death (NEW!)
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:  GP 657 You Are Near
                       GP 130 I Lift Up My Soul

Recessional:  GP 538 City of God

November 4, 2018, 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Hello:

The 11:00 a.m. choir meets at its usual time of 9:45 a.m. this Sunday to get organized for the practice and Mass and begin rehearsal at 10:00 a.m.

The songs selected for the 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time are listed below.

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

Entrance:  GP 731 Praise The Lord, Ye Heavens (Beethoven's Hymn to Joy)

Kyrie:  GP  92 Kyrie, Eleison
Gloria: Bill's Gloria

Psalm:  Psalm 18 (link)

Response:  I love you, O Lord, my strength.

Gospel Acclamation:  GP 94 Alleluia

Whoever loves me will keep my word,
and my Father will love him, and we will come to him.

Preparation of the Gifts:  GP 361 Alleluia! Sing To Jesus

Holy Holy:  GP 96
Memorial Acclamation A - GP 97 We Proclaim Your Death (NEW!)
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:  GP657 Christians Let Us Love One Another
                         GP 671 Dona Nobis Pacem (if needed)

Recessional:  GP 388 For All The Saints

October 21, 2018, 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Hello:

The 11:00 a.m. choir meets at its usual time of 9:45 a.m. to get organized for the practice and Mass and begin rehearsal at 10:00 a.m.

The songs selected for the 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time are listed below.

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

Entrance:  GP 606 On Eagle's Wings

Kyrie:  GP  92 Kyrie, Eleison
Gloria: Bill's Gloria

Psalm:  Psalm 33 (online at link)

Response:  Lord let your mercy be upon us, as we place our trust in you.

Gospel Acclamation:  GP 94 Alleluia

The Son of Man came to serve
and to give his life as a ransom for many.

Preparation of the Gifts:  CBW 630 Lord Make Us Servants of Your Peace

Holy Holy:  GP 96
Memorial Acclamation A - Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:  CBW 610 Taste and See
                        GP 671 Dona Nobis Pacem

Recessional:  GP 769 Lord of Glory

October 14th, 2018, 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Hello:

The 11:00 a.m. choir meets at its usual time of 9:45 a.m. to get organized for the practice and Mass and begin rehearsal at 10:00 a.m.

The songs selected for the 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time are listed below for the each Mass.

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

Entrance:  GP 633 Be Thou My Vision

Kyrie:  GP  92 Kyrie, Eleison
Gloria: Bill's Gloria

Psalm:  Psalm 90 (online at link1 (choice #1) or link2 (choice #2))

Response:  Fill us with your love, O Lord, that we may rejoice and be glad.

Gospel Acclamation:  GP 94 Alleluia

Blessed are the poor in spirit;
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven!

Preparation of the Gifts:  GP 275 With The Lord

Holy Holy:  GP 96
Memorial Acclamation C - Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:  GP 757 Beatitudes
                         CBW #491 O Lord Hear My Prayer

Recessional:  GP 769 Lord of Glory

September 30, 2018, 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Hello:

I'm holding down two jobs this weekend - leading the Contemporary Choir at the 4:30 p.m. Mass today (Saturday September 29th) and the Family Choir at the 11:00 a.m. Mass tomorrow (Sunday September 30th).

The 4:30 choir will meet at its usual time of 3 p.m. today to setup for the practice and the Mass and begin the rehearsal at 3:15 p.m.

The 11:00 a.m. choir will meet at its usual time of 9:45 a.m. to get organized for the practice and Mass and begin rehearsal at 10:00 a.m.

The songs selected for the 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time are listed below for the each Mass.

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

4:30 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass

Entrance:  GP 766 Your Grace Is Enough (preferred) or
                   CBW 555 Holy God We Praise Thy Name (alternate)

Kyrie:  GP 48 Kyrie
Gloria: GP 49 (we'll practice it if we have time and then decide whether to do it during the Mass)

Psalm:  Psalm 18 (Bill's music online at link)

Response:  The precepts of the Lord are right, and give joy to the heart.

Gospel Acclamation:  Celtic Alleluia

Your word, O Lord, is truth.
Sanctify us in the truth.

Preparation of the Gifts:  GP 768 If God Is For Us

Holy Holy:  GP 52
Memorial Acclamation B GP 54
Amen:  GP 56
Lamb of God:  GP 57

Communion:  CBW  603 Gift of Finest Wheat
                         GP  613 Seek Ye First (if required)

Recessional:  CBW  571 Praise the Lord With The Sound of Trumpet

11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass

Entrance:  GP 766 Your Grace Is Enough

Kyrie:  GP  92 Kyrie, Eleison
Gloria: Bill's Gloria

Psalm:  Psalm 18 (Bill's music online at link)

Response:  The precepts of the Lord are right, and give joy to the heart.

Gospel Acclamation:  GP 94 Alleluia

Your word, O Lord, is truth.
Sanctify us in the truth.

Preparation of the Gifts:  GP 768 If God Is For Us

Holy Holy:  GP 96 (Bill's as an alternate if the Mass of Renewal Holy doesn't work this week)
Memorial Acclamation C - Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:  CBW  603 Gift of Finest Wheat
                         GP  613 Seek Ye First (if required)

Recessional:  CBW  571 Praise the Lord With The Sound of Trumpet

September 16, 2018, 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Hello:

Our choir sings at the 11:00 a.m. Mass tomorrow on September 16th.  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 the 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time are as follows:

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


Entrance:  CBW #587 Gather Us In

Kyrie:  GP #92 Kyrie, Eleison
Gloria: Bill's Gloria

Psalm:  Psalm #116 (music online at link - Psalm tone at link)

Response:  O I will walk in the presence of the Lord, in the land of the living.

Gospel Acclamation:  GP #94 Alleluia

My only glory is the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ,
which crucifies the world to me and me to the world..

Preparation of the Gifts:  CBW #353 Take Up Your Cross

Holy Holy:  GP #96 (Bill's as an alternate if the Mass of Renewal Holy doesn't work this week)
Memorial Acclamation A - Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:  CBW #610 Taste and See
                         CBW #480 Amazing Grace

Recessional:  CBW #435 Lift High The Cross

September 2nd, 2018, 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Hello:

Our choir sings at the 11:00 a.m. Mass tomorrow on September 2nd.  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 the 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time are as follows:

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


Entrance:  GP #766 Your Grace Is Enough

Kyrie:  GP #92 Kyrie, Eleison
Gloria: No Gloria

Psalm:  Psalm #15 (music online at link)

Response:  O Lord, who may abide in your tent?

Gospel Acclamation:  Celtic Alleluia

The Father gave us birth by the word of truth,
that we would become first fruits of his creation.

Preparation of the Gifts:  GP # 594 We Walk By Faith

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

Communion:  CBW #610 Taste and See
                        CBW #491 O Lord Hear My Prayer

Recessional:  CBW #534 Let All Things Now Living

June 3rd, 2018, Solemnity of Corpus Christi

Hello:

This Sunday, June 3rd, is the Solemnity (Feast) of Corpus Christi, or the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.  It is also First Communion Sunday for our Parish.  Our choir is privileged to sing at the 11:00 a.m. Mass this Sunday.  We will be assembling to get ready at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday morning and then begin our practice around 10:00 a.m.

The songs selected for the Solemnity 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: Bill's (tentative - Fr. Terry must confirm)

Psalm:  Psalm #116 (link - here)

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

Gospel Acclamation:  GP # 94

I am the living bread which has come down from heaven, says the Lord.
Anyone who eats this bread will live for ever.

Note:  An acclamation already used in GP #94 may be substituted if the above is too unwieldy to fit into the music.

Preparation of the Gifts:  CBW # 601 Gather Us Together

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

Communion:  CBW #610 Taste and See
                         GP #561 Take Lord Receive
                         CBW #491 O Lord Hear My Prayer (if needed instead of GP #561)

Recessional:  CBW #561 O God Beyond All Praising

May 6th, 2018, 6th Sunday of Easter

Hello:

Our choir sings at the 11:00 a.m. Mass tomorrow on May 6'th.  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 the 6th Sunday of Easter are as follows:

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

Entrance:  GP #712 All The Ends of the Earth

Kyrie:  GP #92 Kyrie, Eleison

Gloria: Bill's

Psalm:  Psalm #98 (link - here)

Response:  The Lord has revealed his victory in the sight of the nations.

Gospel Acclamation:  GP # 94

Those who love me will keep my word,
and my father will love them, and we will come to them.

Preparation of the Gifts:  GP # 611 Only In God

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

Communion:  CBW #67 Ubi Caritas
                         GP #681 Peace

Recessional:  CBW #392 That Easter Day With Joy Was Bright

April 29th, 2018, 5th Sunday of Easter

Hello:

Our choir sings at the 11:00 a.m. Mass tomorrow on April 29'th.  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 the 5th Sunday of Easter are as follows:

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

Entrance:  GP #566 Sing a New Song to the Lord

Kyrie:  GP #92 Kyrie, Eleison

Gloria: Bill's

Psalm:  Psalm #22 (TBD)

Response:  Lord, from you comes my praise in the great congregation.

Gospel Acclamation:  TBD or GP # 94

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

Preparation of the Gifts:  CBW #403 Now The Green Blade Rises

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

Communion:  GP #596 Dwelling Place
                         CBW #403 Now The Green Blade Rises (if required)

Recessional:  CBW #383 Alleluia! Give Thanks to the Risen Lord

April 15, 2018, 3rd Sunday of Easter

Hello:

Our choir sings at the 11:00 a.m. Mass on April 15'th.  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 the 3rd Sunday of Easter are as follows:

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

Entrance:  GP #330 Jesus Christ is Risen TOday

Kyrie:  GP #92 Kyrie, Eleison

Gloria: Bill's

Psalm:  Psalm #4 (link)

Response:  Let the light of your face shin on us, O Lord.

Gospel Acclamation:  GP # 94

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

Preparation of the Gifts:  CBW #403 Now The Green Blade Rises

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

Communion:  CBW #427 At The Name of Jesus
                         CBW #491 Lord Hear My Prayer (if required)

Recessional:  GP #552 Take Up Your Cross

March 18, 2018, 5th Sunday In Lent

Hello:

Our choir sings at the 11:00 a.m. Mass on March 18th.  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 the 5th Sunday of Lent are as follows:

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

Entrance:  GP #329 I Am The Resurrection

Kyrie:  GP #92 Kyrie, Eleison

Gloria: No Gloria During Lent

Psalm:  Psalm #51 (link)

Response:  Create in me a clean heart, O God.

Gospel Acclamation:  GP # 95

Whoever serves me must follow me, says the Lord;
where I am, there will my servant be also.

OR

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

Preparation of the Gifts:  CBW #373 Tree of Life

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

Communion:  CBW #432 Jesus The Lord
                         CBW #570 Laudate Omnes Gentes (if required)
                         CBW #491 Lord Hear My Prayer (if required)

Recessional:  GP #623 Lord of All Hopefulness

March 4th, 2018, 3rd Sunday In Lent

Hello:

Our choir sings at the 11:00 a.m. Mass on March 4th.  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 the first Sunday of Lent are as follows:

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

Entrance:  CBW #353 Take Up Your Cross OR
                   GP #552 Take Up Your Cross

Kyrie:  GP #92 Kyrie, Eleison

Gloria: No Gloria During Lent

Psalm:  Psalm #19 (link)

Response:  Lord, you have the words of eternal life.

Gospel Acclamation:  GP # 95

God so love the world that he gave his only Son,
that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.

OR

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

Preparation of the Gifts:  GP #260 Ashes to Ashes

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

Communion:  CBW #601 Gather Us Together
                         CBW #491 Lord Hear My Prayer

Recessional:  GP #279 Seek The Lord

February 18th, 2018, 1st Sunday of Lent

Hello:

Our choir sings at the 11:00 a.m. Mass on February 18th (tomorrow).  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 the first Sunday of Lent are as follows:

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

Entrance:  CBW #352 Again We Keep This Solemn Fast

Kyrie:  GP #92 Kyrie, Eleison

Gloria: No Gloria During Lent

Psalm:  Psalm #25 - link.

Response:  Your paths, Lord, are love and faithfulness for those who keep your covenant.

Gospel Acclamation:  GP # 95

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

One does not live on bread alone
but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.  (acclamation in GP#95)

Preparation of the Gifts:  GP #260 Ashes to Ashes

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

Communion:  CBW #597 Bread of Life (Lenten Vs 1 & 2 first, then others)

Recessional:  CBW #435 Life High The Cross

February 4th, 2018, 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Hello:

Our choir sings at the 11:00 a.m. Mass on February 4th (tomorrow).  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 the fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time 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: Bill's Gloria

Psalm:  Psalm #147 - link.

Response:  Praise the Lord who heals the broken hearted.

Gospel Acclamation:  Bill's Alleluia

He bore our sickness,
and endured our suffering.

Preparation of the Gifts: GP #275 With The Lord

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

Communion:  CBW #610 Taste and See
                         CBW #491 O Lord Hear My Prayer

Recessional:  GP #729 O Bless the Lord

January 7, 2018, Feast of the Epiphany

Hello:

Our choir sings at the 11:00 a.m. Mass on January 7th (tomorrow).  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 the Feast of the Epiphany are as follows:

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

Entrance:  GP #255 We Three Kings

Kyrie:  GP #92 Kyrie, Eleison

Gloria: Bill's Gloria

Psalm:  Psalm #72 - link.  Harmony - link.

Response:  Lord every nation on earth will adore you, Alleluia!

Gospel Acclamation:  Celtic Alleluia

We observed his star
at its rising,
and have come to pay homage to the Lord.

Preparation of the Gifts: CBW #342 Arise Shine Forth
Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation A - Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:  CBW #342 The First Nowell

Recessional:  CBW #328 Joy To The World