April 7th, 2013 - 2nd Sunday of Easter and Divine Mercy Sunday

It seems that the first Sunday of the month almost slipped through ... if it wasn't for Grace reminding me that we do Mass tomorrow!

So, as usual we'll be meeting to start warming up and practise around 9:45 a.m. with Mass at 11:00 a.m.

Here's the songs I've chosen for this Sunday.

(Note:  All hymns are from CBW III except as noted)

Entrance:  #572 Jubilate, Servite 

Kyrie:  Matt Maher Kyrie
Gloria: Gloria - Bill's

Psalm:  117 (118) - Bill's (link here)

Gospel Acclamation:  Celtic Alleluia

You believed, Thomas,
because you have seen me;
blessed are those who have not seen, and yet believe.

Preparation of the Gifts:  #393 Something Which Is Known

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

Communion:
#305 Be Light For Our Eyes
Be Unto Your Name (Gary Sadler, Lynn DeShazo, CCLI Song # 2177476)

Recessional: Forever (Chris Tomlin, CCLI Song 3148428)


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March 31st - Easter Sunday

As you already know, we're playing at Mass on Easter morning at 11:00 a.m.  We'll meet at the usual time before Mass - approximately 9:45 a.m. - to get organized and run through the songs.

Here's the songs I've chosen for Easter.

(Note:  All hymns are from CBW III except as noted)

Entrance:  Christ is Risen (CCLI Song # 5242683 by Matt Maher and Mia Fieldes)

Kyrie:  Matt Maher Kyrie
Gloria: Gloria - Bill's

Psalm:  117 (118) - Bill's (link to psalm)

No Sequence
Gospel Acclamation:  Celtic Alleluia

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

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

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

Communion:
#404 O Sons and Daughters
The Power of Your Love (CCLI Song # 917491 by Geoff Bullock)

Recessional: #389 Jesus Christ is Risen Today

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March 28th - Holy Thursday

We'll be playing at Mass on Holy Thursday, March 28, 2013, at 7:00 p.m.

We'll be having two practises for Holy Thursday.  The first will be on Sunday March 24 at approximately 12:30 p.m. - after the 11:00 a.m. Mass.  The second practise will be before the Mass on Holy Thursday at 6:00 p.m. (Mass is at 7:00 p.m.) to go over some of the songs.

We'll be meeting at approximately 9:45 a.m. to get organized, and start practising at 10:00 a.m.

Here's the songs I've chosen for Holy Thursday.

(Note:  All hymns are from CBW III except as noted)

Entrance:  #424 I Come With Joy

Kyrie:  Matt Maher Kyrie
Gloria: Gloria - Bill's

Psalm:  116 - Bill's (link to psalm)

Gospel Acclamation:  Bill's Lenten Gospel Acclamation

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

Preparation of the Gifts:  #432 At The Name of Jesus (alternate music but use CBW lyrics)

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

Communion:
#603 Gift of Finest Wheat
#602 Eat This Bread

Transfer of Blessed Sacrament:  #68B - Hail Our Saviour's Glorious Body
(Verses 1-4)

Followed by the traditional English verses of Tantum Ergo


Down in adoration falling,
Lo! the sacred Host we hail,
Lo! oe'r ancient forms departing
Newer rites of grace prevail;
Faith for all defects supplying,
Where the feeble senses fail.

To the everlasting Father,
And the Son Who reigns on high
With the Holy Spirit proceeding
Forth from each eternally,
Be salvation, honor, blessing,
Might and endless majesty.

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Sunday March 17th - 5th Sunday in Lent

This blog would be much more useful if I posted information well in advance of the Mass and practises!

We'll be playing at Mass tomorrow, Sunday, March 17, 2013, at 11:00 a.m..  We'll be meeting at approximately 9:45 a.m. to get organized, and start practising at 10:00 a.m.

Here's the songs I've chosen for the 5th Sunday in Lent.

(Note:  All hymns are from CBW III except as noted)

Entrance:  #583 As We Gather At Your Table

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

Psalm:  125(126) - Bill's (posted here)

Gospel Acclamation:  Bill's Lenten Gospel Acclamation

Return to me with all your heart, says the Lord,
I am gracious and merciful.

Preparation of the Gifts:  Glory & Praise #224 Only This I Want

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

Communion:
#608 I Will Sweep Away Your Transgressions
You Are My King (CCLI Song # 2456623)

Recessional:  #480 Amazing Grace (see attached harmonization)

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March 3, 2013 - 3rd Sunday in Lent

We'll be playing at Mass on Sunday, March 3, 2013, at 11:00 a.m..  We'll be meeting at approximately 9:45 a.m. to get organized, and start practising at 10:00 a.m.

Here's the songs I've chosen for the 3rd Sunday in Lent.

(Note:  All hymns are from CBW III except as noted)

Entrance:  Be Unto Your Name (CCLI Song #2177476)

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

Psalm:  102(103) - Bill's (to be posted later)

Gospel Acclamation:  Bill's Lenten Gospel Acclamation

Repent, says the Lord;
The kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Preparation of the Gifts:  Glory & Praise #262 Come Back to Me

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

Communion:
#608 Now In The Banquet (Lenten Chorus)
Holy Ground (CCLI Song # 19526)

Recessional:  #353 Take Up Your Cross

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February 17, 2013 - 1'st Sunday in Lent

We'll be playing at Mass tomorrow, Sunday, February 17, 2013, at 11:00 a.m..  We'll be meeting at approximately 9:45 a.m. to get organized, and start practising at 10:00 a.m.

Here's the songs I've chosen for February 17, the first Sunday in Lent.

(Note:  All hymns are from CBW III except as noted)

Entrance:  Forever by Chris Tomlin (CCLI Song #3148428)

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

Psalm:  90(91) - #496 CBW My Refuge, My Fortress (Guimont)  Vs. 1,6,7,8

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:  #427 At The Name of Jesus (same words as CBW but different music)

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

Communion:
#126 Glory and Praise - On Eagle's Wings
CCLI The Power of Your Love by Geoff Bullock (CCLI Song # 917491)

Recessional:  #367 O Lord, Throughout These Forty Days

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February 10, 2013 - 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

We'll be playing at Mass this coming Sunday, February 10, 2013, at 11:00 a.m..  We'll be meeting at approximately 9:45 a.m. to get organized, and start practising at 10:00 a.m.

Here's the songs I've chosen for February 10, the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - the last Sunday before Lent begins Wednesday February 13th.

(Note:  All hymns are from CBW III except as noted)

Entrance:  #555 Holy God We Praise Your Name

Kyrie:  Matt Maher Kyrie
Gloria:  Bill's Gloria

Psalm:  137(138) - To Be Determined

Gospel Acclamation:  Celtic Alleluia

Come follow me, says the Lord,
and I will make you fishers of people.

Preparation of the Gifts:  Be Unto Your Name (Lynn DeShazo and Gary Sadler)

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

Communion:
#481 Be Not Afraid
CCLI The Power of Your Love (Geoff Bullock)


Recessional:  #533 Sent Forth By God's Blessing


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