January 19, 2014 - 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

We will be singing at the 11:00 o'clock Mass on Sunday, January 19 (tomorrow).  We will practice before the 11:00 a.m. Mass, starting shortly before 10:00 a.m.

Here is the music that I've selected.

Entrance:  Shine Jesus Shine (CCLI Song # 30426)

Kyrie:  Bill's (?)
Gloria:  Bill's (?)

Psalm:  Psalm 39(40) Here I Am Oh Lord (Bill's copy - see link)
Gospel Acclamation:

The Word became flesh and lived among us.
To all who received him, he gave the power to become children of God.

Preparation of the Gifts:  CBW # 344 Veni Sancte Spiritus

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

Communion:  CBW # 520 Here I Am Lord
The Power of Your Love (CCLI Song # 917491)

Recessional:  Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You - Charlie Hall | Henry van Dyke | Ludwig van Beethoven - CCLI Song #4255585

Sunday January 5, 2014 - Feast of the Epiphany

We will be singing at the 11:00 o'clock Mass on Sunday, January 5 (tomorrow).  We will practice before the 11:00 a.m. Mass, starting shortly before 10:00 a.m.

Here is the music that I've selected.

Entrance:  CBW #342 Arise Shine Forth, Your Light Has Come

Kyrie:  Bill's
Gloria:  Bill's

Psalm:  Psalm 71(72) - Bill's (see link, harmony may be found here)
Gospel Acclamation:

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

Preparation of the Gifts:  CBW # 344 The First Noel

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

Communion:  CBW # 337 Twas In The Moon of Wintertime
CBW #338 What Child is This

Recessional:  CBW #343 As With Gladness

Christmas Day, December 25, 2013

We will be singing at the 10:00 o'clock Mass on Wednesday, December 25.  Hopefully, we will practice some of these songs at the practice (tentative) on Thursday, December 12, at 7:30 p.m. following the evening Mass.  I would also like to have one additional practice before Christmas Day but we can decide this on December 15th.  We will practice before the 10:00 a.m. Mass on Wednesday, December 25, starting at 9:00 a.m.

Here is the music that I've selected.  This may be subject to change if there are requests from the choir.

Entrance:  CBW #320 Angels We Have Heard On High
Verse 1 in French, Verses 2 and 3 in English

Kyrie:  Bill's
Gloria:  Bill's

Psalm:  Psalm 97 (98) - Bill's
Gospel Acclamation:

A holy day has dawned upon us.
Come you nations and adore the Lord.

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

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

Communion:  CBW #338 What Child is This
1st verse in using French lyrics, then English verses 1-3
CBW #340 Gloria, Gloria

Recessional:  CBW #328 Joy To The World

Sunday December 15, 2013, 3rd Sunday In Advent

We will be singing at the 11:00 o'clock Mass on Sunday, December 15.  We will not have a practice this Thursday, December 5, but will have one (tentatively) the following Thursday, December 12, at 7:30 p.m. following the evening Mass.  We will practice before the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, as usual, starting about 9:45 a.m.

Here is the music that I've selected.  This may be subject to change if there are requests from the choir.

Entrance:  CBW #351 When Jesus Comes to be Baptized

Kyrie:  Spoken
Gloria:  Spoken

Psalm:  Psalm 145 (146) - Bill's
Gospel Acclamation: 

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

Preparation of the Gifts:  CBW # 301 Advent Antiphon

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

Communion:  CBW #312 O Come Divine Messiah
1st verse in French, then English verses

Recessional:  CBW #345 City of God

Sunday December 1, 2013 - 1st Sunday in Advent

We will be singing at the 11:00 o'clock Mass this Sunday, December 1.  We will practice before the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, as usual, starting about 9:45 a.m.

Here is the music that I've selected.

Entrance:  Come Now Is The Time To Worship (CCLI Number: 2430948)

Kyrie:  Spoken
Gloria:  Spoken

Psalm:  Psalm 121 (122) - Bill's
Gospel Acclamation: 

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

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

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

Communion:  CBW #310 O Come Divine Messiah
CBW # 301 Advent Antiphon

Recessional:  CBW #305 Be Light For Our Eyes

Sunday November 3, 31st Sunday In Ordinary Time

We will be singing at the 11:00 o'clock Mass this Sunday, November 3.  We will not be practicing on Thursday evening due to Halloween, but will practice before the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, as usual, starting about 9:45 a.m.

Here is the music that I've selected.

Entrance:  CBW #449 For All The Saints

Kyrie:  Spoken
Gloria:  Spoken

Psalm:  Psalm 144 (145) - Bill's (see link - revised)
Gospel Acclamation: 

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

Preparation of the Gifts:  CBW #480 Amazing Grace (using CBW harmony and this jazz harmony)

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

Communion:  CBW #522 Blest Are They
CBW # 570 Laudate, Omnes Gentes

Recessional:  Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You - Charlie Hall | Henry van Dyke | Ludwig van Beethoven - CCLI Song #4255585

OR

CBW #345 City of God

Sunday October 20th - 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Hello:

We will be singing at the 11:00 o'clock Mass this Sunday, October 20.  We will be practising before the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, as usual, starting about 9:45 a.m.

Here is the music that I've selected.

Entrance:  CBW #583 As We Gather At Your Table

Kyrie:  Spoken
Gloria:  Spoken

Psalm:  Psalm 120 (121) - Bill's (see link)
Gospel Acclamation: 

The word of God
is living and active;
it probes the thoughts and motives of our heart.

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:  Remembrance (The Communion Song) (Matt Maher - CCLI Song No. 5484616)
CBW # 491 O Lord Hear My Prayer
CBW # 570 Laudate, Omnes Gentes

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