Good Friday, April 15, 2022

The Family Choir will be singing Friday, April 15, 2022 for the  3 p.m. Service.  We will meet at 1:15 p.m. on Friday afternoon to get organized for the practice and then begin rehearsal at 1:30 a.m.  The practice will end at 2:30 p.m. to leave a period of quiet before the Service begins.

 

The transparent vinyl sheet in front of the choir area at the front has been removed.  There are no longer any social distancing requirements, and no mask requirements.  Choir members are welcome to join in singing for this service.  Those who may prefer to sing with the choir from the pews in front of the choir are welcome to do so.  If you are still concerned about COVID, please feel free to join us from the congregation.

The Good Friday Service is not a Mass.  Instead, it consists of three components: the Liturgy of the Word, the Adoration of the Holy Cross, and Holy Communion.  Therefore, we won't be singing the usual parts of the Mass for Lent (except for the Gospel Acclamation), and there will be no Entrance or Recessional hymns.

The music selections for this Good Friday Service are listed below.

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

Mass Parts - Please see the 2021 Mass Setting available online.

Entrance:  No entrance hymn.  The priest and servers enter in silence.

First Reading:

Psalm:  Psalm 31 - link to PDF, link to audio

Response:  Father into your hands, I commend my spirit.

Second Reading:

Gospel Acclamation:  2021 Mass Setting - Lenten Gospel Acclamation

Christ became obedient for us to death, even death on a Cross.

Therefore God exalted him and gave him the name above every name.

Solemn Intercessions:  Fr. Mitch will be intoning the intercessions.  He will first intone the intention.  There will be a brief pause.  Then he will say (or sing) the prayer response.  The choir will respond with a simple sung Amen.  There are 10 intercessions in total.

Adoration of the Cross:  Fr. Mitch will process in from the back of the church with a cross veiled in a violet covering.    He will first uncover a little of the upper part of the cross.  Then he will sing, "Behold the wood of the Cross, on which hung the salvation of the world."  The choir and congregation responds "Come, let us adore."   The second time more of the cross is exposed and the refrains repeated.  Similarly, the same thing is done the third time and the entire veil is removed.  Fr. Mitch will venerate the cross and then be seated.  There will not be any veneration of the cross by the congregation at this time.  The hymn will be sung after Fr. Mitch is seated.

Hymn During Adoration of the Cross:  CBW #378 O Sacred Head Surrounded

Communion:  Fr. Mitch will prepare the bare altar for Holy Communion.  The Our Father will be receited along with additional prayers.  There will be no Lamb of God said or sung.

Communion:  CBW #379 Behold The Wood
                         CBW #380 Jesus Remember Me
                         G&P #300 Were you There

Recessional:  No recessional hymn.  The priest and servers leave in silence.

March 20, 2022, 3rd Sunday of Lent,

The Family Choir will be singing Sunday, March 6, 2022 at the 11:00 a.m. Mass.  We will meet at 9:15 a.m. on Sunday morning to get organized for the practice and then begin rehearsal at 9:30 a.m.  Rosary will begin at 10:30 a.m., and Mass will begin at at 11:00 a.m.

The transparent vinyl sheet in front of the choir area at the front has been retained for now.  There are no longer any social distancing requirements, but everyone must still wear a mask.  Cantors are allowed to sing without masks if they're 3 m away from anyone.  However, with the choir area available singing 3 m apart from each other isn't practical.  Singing and wearing a mask don't go very well together, so we're going to continue to go unmasked behind the barrier and limiting attendance to two family groups that can distance themselves 2 m apart from each other behind the transparent vinyl sheet at the front of the church.

An alternative for anyone who wishes to join, would be to sit in the front rows directly in front of the choir area.

 Hopefully, things will improve soon so that we can accomodate everyone who would like to attend in the choir area.

The music selections for this Sunday are listed below.

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

Mass Parts - Please see the 2021 Mass Setting available online.

Entrance:  CBW 435 - Lift High The Cross
Kyrie:  2021 Mass Setting
Gloria:  No Gloria During Lent

Psalm:  Psalm 103 - link to PDF, link to audio

Response:  The Lord is merciful and gracious.

Gospel Acclamation:  2021 Mass Setting - Lenten Gospel Acclamation

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

Preparation of the Gifts:  CBW 374 With Our God There is Mercy

Holy Holy:  2021 Mass Setting

Memorial Acclamation: C - Save Us Savior of the World...

Amen:  2021 Mass Setting
Lamb of God: 2021 Mass Setting

Communion:  GP 511 Taste & See
                         CBW 491 O Lord Hear Our Prayer

Recessional:  GP 672 Let There Be Peace on Earth

March 6, 2022, 1st Sunday of Lent

The Family Choir will be singing Sunday, March 6, 2022 at the 11:00 a.m. Mass.  We will meet at 9:15 a.m. on Sunday morning to get organized for the practice and then begin rehearsal at 9:30 a.m.  Rosary will begin at 10:30 a.m., and Mass will begin at at 11:00 a.m.

The transparent vinyl sheet in front of the choir area at the front has been retained for now.  There are no longer any social distancing requirements, but everyone must still wear a mask.  Cantors are allowed to sing without masks if they're 3 m away from anyone.  However, with the choir area available singing 3 m apart from each other isn't practical.  Singing and wearing a mask don't go very well together, so we're going to continue to go unmasked behind the barrier and limiting attendance to two family groups that can distance themselves 2 m apart from each other behind the transparent vinyl sheet at the front of the church.  Hopefully, things will improve soon so that we can accomodate everyone who would like to attend.

The music selections for this Sunday are listed below.

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

Mass Parts - Please see the 2021 Mass Setting available online.

Entrance:  GP 266 - Again We Keep This Solemn Fast (YouTube Link)
Kyrie:  2021 Mass Setting
Gloria:  No Gloria During Lent

Psalm:  Psalm 91 - link to PDF, link to audio

Response:  Be With Me Lord, when I am in trouble.

Gospel Acclamation:  2021 Mass Setting - Lenten Gospel Acclamation

Man does not live on bread alone,

    but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.

Preparation of the Gifts:  GP 261 Ashes (YouTube Link)

Holy Holy:  2021 Mass Setting

Memorial Acclamation: C - Save Us Savior of the World...

Amen:  2021 Mass Setting
Lamb of God: 2021 Mass Setting

Communion:  GP 649 Shelter Me O God (YouTube Link)
                         GP 606 On Eagles Wings (YouTube Link)

Recessional:  #552 Take Up Your Cross (YouTube Link)

February 13th, 2022, 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

A subset (a total of 4) of the Family Choir will be singing February 13, 2022 at the 11:00 a.m. Mass.  We will meet at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday morning to get organized for the practice and then begin rehearsal at 10:00 a.m.  Mass will begin at at 11:00 a.m.

Attendance is limited to 4 members since it involves two family groups that can distance themselves 2 m apart from each other behind the transparent vinyl sheet at the front of the church.  Hopefully, things will improve soon so that we can accomodate everyone who would like to attend.

The music selections for this Sunday are listed below.

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

Mass Parts - Please see the 2021 Mass Setting available online.

Entrance:  GP 613 - Seek Ye First  (YouTube link) vs. 1 & 2
Kyrie:  2021 Mass Setting
Gloria:  2021 Mass Setting

Psalm:  Psalm 1 - link to PDF, link to audio

Response:  Blessed the one who trusts in the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation:  2021 Mass Setting

Rejoice and leap for joy;

for surely your reward is great in heaven.

Preparation of the Gifts:  GP 618 Only In God (YouTube link) 

Holy Holy:  2021 Mass Setting

Memorial Acclamation: C - Save Us Savior of the World...

Amen:  2021 Mass Setting
Lamb of God: 2021 Mass Setting

Communion:  GP 757 Beatitudes (YouTube link)
                         GP 511 Taste and See (YouTube link)

Recessional:  O God Our Help In Ages Past - O God, Our Help, Our Hope, link to PDF, link to audio  Note:  Same words as CBW 644 except that I've added a chorus based on first verse of the hymn.

February 6, 2022, 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

A subset (a total of 4) of the Family Choir will be singing February 6, 2021 at the 11:00 a.m. Mass.  We will meet at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday morning to get organized for the practice and then begin rehearsal at 10:00 a.m.  Mass will begin at at 11:00 a.m.

Attendance is limited to 4 members since it involves two family groups that can distance themselves 2 m apart from each other behind the transparent vinyl sheet at the front of the church.  Hopefully, things will improve soon so that we can accomodate everyone who would like to attend.

The music selections for this Sunday are listed below.

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

Mass Parts - Please see the 2021 Mass Setting available online.

Entrance:  GP 457 - Come Now is the Time to Worship  (YouTube link)
Kyrie:  2021 Mass Setting
Gloria:  2021 Mass Setting

Psalm:  Psalm 138 - link to PDF, link to audio

Response:  Before the Angels I sing your praise, O Lord.

Gospel Acclamation:  2021 Mass Setting

Come follow me, says the Lord,

and I will make you fishers of people.

Preparation of the Gifts:  Amazing Grace (Jazz Harmony) link to PDF, link to audio

Holy Holy:  2021 Mass Setting

Memorial Acclamation: B - When we eat this Bread...

Amen:  2021 Mass Setting
Lamb of God: 2021 Mass Setting

Communion:  GP 539 Here I Am Lord (YouTube link)
                         GP 511 Taste and See (YouTube link)

Recessional:  Holy Holy Holy - Here I Am, link to PDF, link to audio  Note:  This the same as #358 except that I've added a chorus (based on the verse Isaiah 6:8 - "Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I; send me!") at the end of the hymn.

December 5, 2021 - 2nd Sunday of Advent (Year C)

A subset (a total of 4) of the Family Choir will be singing December 5, 2021 at the 11:00 a.m. Mass.  We will meet at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday morning to get organized for the practice and then begin rehearsal at 10:00 a.m.  Mass will begin at at 11:00 a.m.

Attendance is limited to 4 members since it involves two family groups that can distance themselves 2 m apart from each other behind the transparent vinyl sheet at the front of the church.  Hopefully, things will improve so that we can accomodate everyone who would like to attend.

The music selections for this Sunday are listed below.

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

Mass Parts - Please see the 2021 Mass Setting available online.

Entrance:  GP 218 - On Jordan's Bank (Vs. 1&2) (YouTube link)
Kyrie:  2021 Mass Setting
Gloria:  No Gloria said or sung during Advent

Psalm:  Psalm 126 - link to PDF, link to mp3

Response:  The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.

Gospel Acclamation:  2021 Mass Setting

Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths:

all flesh shall see the salvation of God.

Preparation of the Gifts:  GP 216 Ready the Way (YouTube link)

Holy Holy:  2021 Mass Setting

Memorial Acclamation: B - When we eat this Bread...

Amen:  2021 Mass Setting
Lamb of God: 2021 Mass Setting

Communion:  GP 478 Bread of Life (YouTube link)
                         GP 499 O Sacrament Most Holy (YouTube link)

Recessional:  GP 218 - On Jordan's Bank (Vs. 3&4) (YouTube link)

November 21, 2021, Feast of Christ the King

A subset (a total of 4) of the Family Choir will be singing November 21, 2021 at the 11:00 a.m. Mass.  We will meet at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday morning to get organized for the practice and then begin rehearsal at 10:00 a.m.  Mass will begin at at 11:00 a.m.

Attendance is limited to 4 members since it involves two family groups that can distance themselves 2 m apart from each other behind the transparent vinyl sheet at the front of the church.  Hopefully, things will improve so that we can accomodate everyone who would like to attend.

The music selections for this Sunday are listed below.

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

Mass Parts - Please see the 2021 Mass Setting available online.

Entrance:  GP 360 - To Jesus Christ Our Sovreign King (YouTube link)
Kyrie:  2021 Mass Setting
Gloria:  2021 Mass Setting

Psalm:  Psalm 93 - link

Response:  The Lord is King; he is robed in majesty.

Gospel Acclamation:  2021 Mass Setting

Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David;

blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!

Preparation of the Gifts:  GP 740 Sing of the Lord's Goodness (YouTube link)

Holy Holy:  2021 Mass Setting

Memorial Acclamation: A - We proclaim your Death, O Lord...

Amen:  2021 Mass Setting
Lamb of God: 2021 Mass Setting

Communion:  GP 511 or CBW 610 Taste and See (with Bill's mods) (YouTube link)
                         GP 478 Bread of Life (YouTube link)

Recessional:  GP 361 Alleluia Sing to Jesus (YouTube link)