Holy Thursday, April 17, 2014

We'll be playing at Mass on Holy Thursday, April 17, 2014, at 7:00 p.m.

We'll be having a practice for Holy Thursday on the morning of Saturday April 12, at 10:30 a.m.  We will also practice 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.

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

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

Entrance:  #583 As We Gather At This Table

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.

Washing of the Feet:  #67 Ubi Caritas

Preparation of the Gifts:  #427 At The Name of Jesus (alternate music but use CBW lyrics)

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

Communion:
#599 No Greater Love
#605 I Am The Living 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.

Sunday April 6, 2014 - Fifth Sunday of Lent

Hello:

We'll be meeting tomorrow at the usual time for practice before Mass.  Here are the songs for the Fifth Sunday of Lent that I've chosen:

Entrance:  CBW #561 O God Beyond All Praising

Kyrie:  Matt Maher's
Gloria:  (No Gloria During Lent)

Psalm:  Psalm 129(130)

Gospel Acclamation:

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:  Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:  CBW #611 Take and Eat
CBW #602 Eat This Bread

Recessional:  CBW #352 Again We Keep This Solemn Fast

Sunday March 30th, 2014, 4th Sunday In Lent

We will be singing at the 11:00 o'clock Mass on Sunday, March 30.  Stay tuned to your email regarding a practice(s) during the week.  However, we will practice as usual before the 11:00 a.m. Mass, starting shortly before 10:00 a.m.

Here's the music I've selected:

Entrance:  Children of the Light (Fr. Eugene O'Reilly, CSSR)

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

Psalm:  Psalm 22(23), The Lord Is My Shepherd (Bill's - see link)

Gospel Acclamation:

I am the light of the world, say the Lord;
whoever follows me will have the light of life.

Preparation of the Gifts:  CBW #372 Shelter Me O God

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

Communion:  CBW #373 Tree of Life
CBW #374 With Our God

Recessional:  CBW #353 Take Up Your Cross

Sunday March 16, 2014 - 2nd Sunday In Lent

We will be singing at the 11:00 o'clock Mass on Sunday, March 16.  We will not have a practice this Wednesday (spring break) but we will practice before the 11:00 a.m. Mass, starting shortly before 10:00 a.m.

Here's the music I've selected:

Entrance:  Come Now Is The Time To Worship (Brian Doerksen, CCLI Song # 2430948)

Kyrie:  Matt Maher's
Gloria:  spoken

Psalm:  Psalm 32, Lord Let Your Mercy Be Upon Us (Bill's - see link)

Gospel Acclamation:

From the bright cloud the Father's voice is heard:
This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him.

Preparation of the Gifts:  CBW #516 Only This I Want

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

Communion:  CBW #432 Jesus, the Lord
CBW #370 Salvator Mundi (if time permits)

Recessional:  CBW #435 Lift High The Cross

Sunday March 2, 2014 - 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time

We will be singing at the 11:00 o'clock Mass on Sunday, March 2 (tomorrow).  We will practice before the 11:00 a.m. Mass, starting shortly before 10:00 a.m.

Here's the music I've selected:

Entrance:  CBW #582 Praise the One Who Breaks The Darkness

Kyrie:  spoken
Gloria:  spoken

Psalm:  Psalm 61(62) My Soul Waits In Silence (Karl Kohnhase - music link here, Youtube link here,
composer's original music here)

Gospel Acclamation:

The word of God is living and active;
it judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Preparation of the Gifts:  G&P #30 Isaiah 49

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

Communion:  Remembrance (The Communion Song) (Matt Maher CCLI Song #5484616)
Seek Ye First (CCLI Song # 1352)

Recessional:  CBW #533 Sent Forth By God's Blessing

February 9, 2014 - 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

We will be singing at the 11:00 o'clock Mass on Sunday, February 9 (tomorrow).  We will practice before the 11:00 a.m. Mass, starting shortly before 10:00 a.m.

Here's the music I've selected:

Entrance:  CBW #435 Lift High The Cross

Kyrie:  spoken
Gloria:  spoken

Psalm:  Psalm 111(112) A Light Rises In The Darkness (Bill's - link here)
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:  G&P #93 The Cry of the Poor

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

Communion:  Remembrance (The Communion Song) (Matt Maher CCLI Song #5484616)

Recessional:  CBW #591 God Is Alive

February 2, 2014 - Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

We will be singing at the 11:00 o'clock Mass on Sunday, February 2 (tomorrow).  We will practice before the 11:00 a.m. Mass, starting shortly before 10:00 a.m.

Here's the music I've selected:

Entrance:  CBW #660 Blessed Be the God of Israel (Verses 1-4)

Kyrie:  spoken
Gloria:  spoken

Psalm:  Psalm 23(24) Here Is The King of Glory (Bill's - see link)
Gospel Acclamation:

A light for revelation to the Gentiles,
and for glory to your people Israel.

Preparation of the Gifts:  Forever (Chris Tomlin - CCLI Song No. 3148428)

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

Communion:  Refiner's Fire (Brian Doerksen - CCLI Song No. 426298)
The Power of Your Love (Geoff Bullock CCLI Song # 917491)

Recessional:  Glory & Praise # 236 Sing Alleluia Sing