September 6th, 2015 - 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Hello:

We will meet for practise on Sunday at the usual time around 9:45 a.m. to set up for Mass and then practise.  Unfortunately, we're busy this Thursday evening, and Wednesday's probably a little too soon for everyone with so little notice.

Here's the suggested music for September 6th - with some choices built in.  Let me know what your preferences are before Saturday if you'd like a vote.

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

OR

Blessed Be Your Name (CCLI Song # 3798438 - Beth and Matt Redman)

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

Psalm:  Psalm 145(146) Praise The Lord My Soul (see link)

Refrain:  Praise the Lord, O my soul!

Gospel Acclamation:  Bill's Alleluia

Jesus proclaimed the good news of the kingdom,
and cured every sickness among the people.

Preparation of the Gifts:  CBW #480 Amazing Grace (Jazz Version, Flute Version)

OR

CBW #630 Lord Make Us Servants of Your Peace

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

Communion:

CBW # 481 Be Not Afraid
Open The Eyes of My Heart (CCLI Song # 2298355, Paule Baloche)

Recessional:

Shine Jesus Shine (CCLI Song #30426, Graham Kendrick)

OR

CBW # 345 City of God

June 21, 2015 - 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Hello:

We will meet for the last time this season at the usual time around 9:45 a.m. to set up for Mass and then practise on Sunday June 21st.

Here's the suggested music for June 21st.

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

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

Psalm:  Psalm 107 Give Thanks To The Lord (see link)

Refrain:  Give thanks to the Lord; his steadfast love endures forever.

Gospel Acclamation:  Celtic Alleluia

A great Prophet has risen among us;
God has looked favourably on his people.

Preparation of the Gifts:  CBW #554 How Great Thou Art

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

Communion:

Glory & Praise #210 Jesus The Lord
Be Unto Your Name (CCLI Song # 2177476, Gary Sadler & Lynn DeShazo)

Recessional:

Glory & Praise #55 Though the Mountains May Fall

June 7, 2015 - Solemnity of The Feast of The Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)

Hello:

We will be having a practise for the Feast of Corpus Christi on Wednesday evening in the Church starting around 7:30 p.m. (after the Parish BBQ).  June 7th is also First Communion for a number of young people in our parish.

We will also meet at the usual time around 9:45 a.m. to set up for Mass and then practise on Sunday June 7th.

Here's the suggested music for June 7th.

Entrance:  CBW #305 Be Light For Our Eyes 

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

Psalm:  Psalm 115 (116) - Our Blessing Cup (see link)
Refrain:  Our blessing cup is a communion with the blood of Christ.

Gospel Acclamation:  Celtic Alleluia

I am the living bread from heaven,
says the Lord;
whoever eats this bread will live for ever.

Preparation of the Gifts:  CBW #480 Amazing Grace (Jazz Version, Flute Version)

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

Communion:

Remembrance (The Communion Song) CCLI Song #5484616 by Matt Maher
The Power of Your Love CCLI Song #917491 by  Geoff Bullock

Recessional: G&P #101 Get Me To The Promised Land

May 31, 2015 - Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

Hello:

We will likely have a practise (date to be announced) for this Mass.  On May 30th, the Knights will be doing this same music for a celebration of their 50th anniversary in the parish.  We'll try and organize a practise with the Knights that will be singing at the Saturday evening Mass.

We will also meet at the usual time around 9:45 a.m. to set up for Mass and then practise on Sunday May 31st.

Here's the suggested music for May 31st.

Before Mass:  CBW # 463 Immaculate Mary (after the decade of the Rosary and before the entrance hymn - likely only 1 or 2 verses)

Entrance:  CBW #421 O God Almighty Father 

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

Psalm:  CBW #109
Refrain:  Happy are the people that the Lord has chosen as his own.

Gospel Acclamation:  Celtic Alleluia

Glory to the Father,
the Son, and the Holy Spirit:
to God who is, who was, and who is to come.

Preparation of the Gifts:  CBW #561 O God Beyond All Praising

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

Communion:

Remembrance (The Communion Song) CCLI Song #5484616 by Matt Maher
CBW #491 O Lord Hear My Prayer

Recessional: CBW #555 Holy God We Praise Thy Name

May 17, 2015 - Feast of the Ascension

Hello:

Our choir sings tomorrow, Sunday May 17th at the 11:00 a.m. Mass.  We will meet at the usual time - around 9:45 - to prepare and begin the practise at 10:00 a.m.

Here are the songs I've selected for the Feast of the Ascension:

Entrance:  CBW #426 Alleluia Sing to Jesus

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

Psalm:  Psalm 46 - Bill's - see link for choir, link for guitar.

Gospel Acclamation:  Celtic Alleluia

Go make disciple of all nations.
I am with you always,
to the end of the age.

Preparation of the Gifts:  G&P #127 One Bread One Body

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

Communion:

CBW #605 I Am The Living Bread
Light The Fire Again (Brian Doerksen, CCLI Song No. 1346920)

Recessional: CBW #399 Hail The Day That Sees Him Rise

May 3, 2015 - Fifth Sunday of Easter

We'll be playing at tomorrow 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 the 5th Sunday of Easter.

Entrance:  CBW #563 Sing A New Song 

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

Psalm:  Psalm 22 - CBW #101

Gospel Acclamation:  Celtic Alleluia

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

Preparation of the Gifts:  Seek Ye First (CCLI Song #1352) by Karen Lafferty

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

Communion:

CBW #403 Now The Green Blade Rises
CBW #67 Ubi Caritas

Recessional: CBW #389 Jesus Christ Is Risen Today

April 19, 2015 - 3rd Sunday of Easter

We'll be playing at tomorrow 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 the 3rd Sunday of Easter.

Entrance:  CBW #426 Alleluia Sing To Jesus

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

Psalm:  4 - Bill's (link to psalm)

Gospel Acclamation:  Celtic Alleluia

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

Preparation of the Gifts:  #424 I Come With Joy

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

Communion:

CBW #587 You Are The Voice
The Power of Your Love (CCLI Song # 917491 by Geoff Bullock)

Recessional: CBW #392 That Easter Day With Joy Was Bright (Transposed down to C major)