Dear Partners in Ministry,
As I said to you after Mass, "Every kid deserves that First Communion Mass." You all were fantastic, and we were inundated with praise for your minstry! Thank you all so much for your part in such a beautiful liturgy.
BACK TO BUSINESS...
We're back to our regularly scheduled programming for rehearsal tomorrow night... see you then.
SUMMER MUSIC SELECTIONS
I have music selected for the first six weeks of our upcoming stretch of Ordinary Time, from May 26 through the end of June. The link is posted below, and I hope to add at least July's music by next Wednesday.
NOW THROUGH MAY 2: THE ULTIMATE MUSIC TURN-IN!
Our giant turn in project continues! With the exception of the specific pieces listed below, please return every score belonging to the parish that you currently have. Now, through May 2, there will be a drop box next to the music folders
If you can, please alphabetize your stack of music beforehand, as it'll help us sort them out later.
THE KEEP LIST! Everyone needs hold on to the following pieces, as we're using them this Easter season:
- 2.013 · Psalm 98 Complete (Ward)
- 3.026 · The Summons (Bell, arr. Fisher)
- 3.033 · Gift of Finest Wheat (Keil)
- 3.057a · Hear Our Prayer (Prayer of the Faithful)
- 3.059 · I Received the Living God (arr. Ward)
- 3.069 · In the Lord I'll Be Ever Thankful (Taizé)
- 3.079 · Bread of Life (Farrell)
- 8.010 · Spirit of Our God (Ward)
- 8.012 · Veni Sancte Spiritus (Taizé)
- TEMP · The Blessed and Broken (Ward)
Additionally, if you're in Resurrection Choir, hang on to these pieces:
- 1.001 · Mass of Creation (Haugen)
- 1.100 · Two Antiphons for Funerals (Keil)
- 2.017 · Psalm 23 Complete
- 3.060 · In Your Dwelling Place
- Funeral Gospel Acclamations (Ward)
The drop box will be available for you next Thursday as well.
REHEARSAL AGENDA: April 18
IN YOUR FOLDERS (if your copy is with us in the library):
- REVISED: Music Ministry Guide to Baptism in the Mass
- 2.013 · Psalm 98: Complete Setting (Ward)
- 3.033 · Gift of Finest Wheat (Kreutz, arr. Keil)
- 3.069 · In the Lord I'll Be Ever Thankful (Taizé)
- 3.026 · The Summons (KELVINGROVE/Bell, arr. Fisher)
REHEARSAL ORDER:
- Warmup: Set A (let me know if you need a copy)
- JS 184 · Mass of Renewal: Lamb of God (Stephan) Cleaning up cutoffs and harmony
- JS 99 · Ps 118: This Is the Day (Soper) Running with cantors and learning v 3
- TEMP · Psalm 22: I Will Praise You, Lord (Ward) Learning refrain
- JS 458 · Alleluia! Sing to Jesus (HYFRYDOL) SATB review
- JS 718 · Love One Another (Dufford) verses 3–6
THIS WEEK IN LITURGY
EASTER SEASON 2024: SERVICE AND RITUAL MUSIC
Glory to God: BB 876 · JS 176 · Mass of Renewal: Glory to God (Stephan)
Gospel Acclamation: BB 877 · JS 177 · Mass of Renewal: Alleluia (Stephan)
Prayer of the Faithful: WA · 3.057a · Hear our Prayer (Ward)
Eucharistic Acclamations: BB 879–884 · JS 179–184 · Mass of Renewal (Stephan)
Holy · We Proclaim Your Death · Amen · Lamb of God
APRIL 21 · Fourth Sunday of Easter
Gathering: BB 732 · JS 458 · Alleluia! Sing to Jesus (HYFRYDOL)
Responsorial Psalm: BB 810 · JS 99 · Ps 118: This Is the Day (Soper)
Preparation of the Gifts: instrumental on ST. COLUMBA (Tony, piano)
Communion: BB 344 · 3.033 · Gift of Finest Wheat (Kreutz, arr. Keil)
Sending Forth: BB 447 · JS 686 · How Can I Keep from Singing (Lowry)
LOOKING AHEAD
APRIL 28 · Fifth Sunday of Easter
Gathering: WA · 3.069 · In the Lord I'll Be Ever Thankful (Taizé)
Responsorial Psalm: TEMP · Psalm 22: I Will Praise You (Ward)
Preparation of the Gifts: BB 482 · JS 718 · Love One Another (Dufford)
Communion: BB 337 · JS 789 · Taste and See (Kendzia)
Sending Forth: BB 387 · 3.026 · The Summons (KELVINGROVE/Bell, arr. Fisher)
MAY 5 · Sixth Sunday of Easter
Gathering: BB 566 · JS 593 · Lift Up Your Hearts (O’Connor)
Responsorial Psalm: WA · 2.013 · Psalm 98: Complete Setting (Ward)
Preparation of the Gifts: BB 356 · JS 776 · Ubi Caritas (Hurd)
Communion: BB 617 · JS 626 · Come to the Water (Foley)
Sending Forth: BB 319 · JS 245 · Alleluia! Give the Glory (Canedo/Hurd)
MAY 12 · Ascension of the Lord
Gathering: BB 301 · JS 771 · Our God Is Here (Muglia)
Responsorial Psalm: BB 780 · JS 47 · Ps 47: God Mounts His Throne (Inwood)
Preparation of the Gifts: TEMP · The Blessed and Broken (Ward)
Communion: BB 328 · 3.079 · Bread of Life (Farrell)
Sending Forth: WA · JS 599 · Halleluya! We Sing Your Praises (South African)
RESOURCES
MUSIC SELECTIONS: Triduum and Easter · Mar 28–May 19, 2024
MUSIC SELECTIONS: Ordinary Time II (Summer) · May 26–Aug 25, 2024
May and June selections now available