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THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: April 2, 2025

Dear Partners in Ministry,

This Friday night, we'll celebrate a Taizé Prayer service at 7:30 p. We've focused on mercy and justice this year, as so many people and places around the world are suffering amid violence, persecution, anxiety, and fear. We'll reflect on God's unbounded mercy, and what this calls us to as Christ's disciples.

Music Ministry: If you're at all able to join me that night, I'd love to sing this prayer service with you. You won't sit as a choir, but with all those who attend in the pews. Nearly all the music is familiar and recent, so joining in should be relatively easy.

Peace be with you,

Tony

NEWS

MUSIC MINISTRY

Triduum and Easter Selections

Selections for Triduum and the entire Easter season are now ready for you at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DUC8MB4cZFnO92C4TLGZkF0mbRvWRRESYBTDOtnvBwk/edit?usp=sharing. 

Survey Says...

Thanks to everyone who contributed to our concert survey. Since we're all a little busy at the moment, I'll wait to dive into the data until we're on the other side of Easter Sunday.

Final Triduum Rehearsal Added

I would like us to gather on Tuesday of Holy Week (April 15) to put the finishing touches on all things Triduum. Please mark your calendars and join us if at all possible.

6:00 p: I'll be available to cantors for last-minute help with psalms.

7:00 p: Choir rehearsal, focused on the three anthems and any last touch-ups.

Rehearsal Agenda: April 3

Tomorrow night's rehearsal will focus on Holy Thursday and Good Friday. Not much has changed for these liturgies from last year, but there are some pieces that need a little dusting off.

IN YOUR FOLDERS: All of these are pieces for Easter Vigil and Sunday. I've purchased choral scores of the psalms and canticle we sing from JourneySongs, so you can have it all in a binder rather than going back and forth between binder and hymnal.

  • 2.021 · Isaiah 12: You Shall Draw Water (Rosen)
  • 2.026 · Psalm 33: The Goodness of the Lord (Ward)
  • 2.032 · Exodus 15: Canticle of the Free (Whitaker)
  • 2.033 · Psalm 42/43: As the Deer Longs (Hurd)
  • 3.070 · The Blessed and Broken (Ward)

REHEARSAL AGENDA (in order):

  • 2.024 · Psalm 126: The Lord Has Done (Ward)      
  • JS 108 · Ps 130: With the Lord There Is Mercy (Modlin)      
  • JS 372 · As I Have Done for You (Schutte)
  • JS 93 · Ps 116: Our Blessing-Cup/ I Will Walk with the Lord/ The Cup of Salvation (Soper)      
  • 3.048 · Ubi Caritas (Gjello)       
  • Singing break: talk through orders for Holy Thursday, Good Friday                       
  • JS 35 · Ps 31: Father, Into Your Hands (Foster)       
  • 6.010 · We Adore You, O Christ (Proulx)       
  • 3.082 · It Would Have Been Enough (Ward)       

THIS WEEK IN LITURGY

April 6 · Fifth Sunday of Lent · Scrutiny of the Elect, 9:00 a

Readings

On the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Sundays of Lent at 9:00 a, we celebrate the Scrutinies with our catechumen, Samantha. The readings for these Masses come from Year A. The Year C readings will be proclaimed at the other two Masses. 

  • Read online at usscb.org:
    • Year A Readings (9:00 a)
    • Year C Readings (5:00 p, 11:00 a)
  • Lectionary for Mass:
    • Year A Readings (9:00 a): 34
    • Year C Readings (5:00 p, 11:00 a): 36
  • 2025 Workbook:
    • Year A Readings (9:00 a): p. 109
    • Year C Readings (5:00 p, 11:00 a): p. 105
  • Breaking Bread 2025
    • Year A Readings (9:00 a): p. 98
    • Year C Readings (5:00 p, 11:00 a): p. 96

Cantors: Jack G (5:00), Charlie M (9:00), Rich W (11:00)

Music Selections

  • Gathering: WA · 3.067 · Bless the Lord (Taizé)           
  • Penitential Act · Kyrie: BB 398 · 1.005 · Kyrie Litany (Rosen)
  • Responsorial Psalm
    • Year A Readings (9:00 a): BB 798 · JS 108 · Ps 130: With the Lord There Is Mercy (Modlin)
    • Year C Readings (5:00 p, 11:00 a): WA · 2.024 · Psalm 126: The Lord Has Done (Ward)
    • Gospel Acclamation: BB 860 · JS 178 · Mass of Renewal (Stephan)
  • Preparation of the Gifts: BB 397 · JS 652 · This Alone (Manion)
  • Eucharistic Acclamations: BB 861–865 · JS 179–183 · Mass of Renewal (Stephan)      
    Holy · We Proclaim Your Death · Amen
  • Lamb of God: BB 846 · JS 174 · Chant Mass: Agnus Dei   
  • Communion: BB 355 · 3.045 · I Am the Bread of Life (Toolan)
  • Sending Forth: BB 663 · JS 547 · Be Still, My Soul (FINLANDIA/von Schlegel)

           

LOOKING AHEAD                   

April 13 · Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion

Readings

Cantors: David R (5:00), Greg E (9:00), Jerry G (11:00)

Music Selections

  • Procession with Palms: WA · 6.007 · Hosanna! (O'Brien)           
  • Penitential Act · Kyrie: BB 398 · 1.005 · Kyrie Litany (Rosen)
  • Responsorial Psalm: WA · 2.016 · Psalm 22: My God, My God/Dios Mío, Dios Mío (Cosas)
  • Gospel Acclamation: BB 860 · JS 178 · Mass of Renewal (Stephan)
  • Preparation of the Gifts: BB 419 · JS 467 · Jesus the Lord (O’Connor)
  • Eucharistic Acclamations: BB 861–865 · JS 179–183 · Mass of Renewal (Stephan)      
    Holy · We Proclaim Your Death · Amen
  • Lamb of God: BB 846 · JS 174 · Chant Mass: Agnus Dei   
  • Communion: BB 157 · JS 386 · Behold the Lamb of God (Dufford)  
  • Sending Forth: We go forth in sacred silence.           

HOLY THURSDAY: Mass of the Lord's Supper · April 17, 7:00 p

Readings

Cantor: Jerry G

Music Selections

  • Gathering: Triduum Extras · Glory to the Christ, Our Savior (HYFRYDOL/Ward) 
  • Penitential Act · Kyrie: 1.005 · Kyrie Litany (Rosen)
  • Presentation of the Oils: Triduum Extras · Acclamation: "Blessed be God forever"
  • Glory to God: JS 176 · Mass of Renewal: Glory to God (Stephan)  
  • Responsorial Psalm: JS 93 · Ps 116: Our Blessing-Cup/ I Will Walk with the Lord/ The Cup of Salvation (Soper)
  • Gospel Acclamation: JS 178 · Mass of Renewal (Stephan)
  • Washing of Feet: JS 372 · As I Have Done for You (Schutte)    
  • Preparation of the Gifts (Choir): 3.048 · Ubi Caritas (Gjello)
  • Eucharistic Acclamations: JS 179–183 · Mass of Renewal (Stephan)      
    Holy · We Proclaim Your Death · Amen
  • Lamb of God: JS 174 · Chant Mass: Agnus Dei   
  • Communion: 3.070 · The Blessed and Broken (Ward)           
  • Procession with the Blessed Sacrament: Triduum Extras · Jesus, Remember Me (Taizé)
  • Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Triduum Extras · Humbly Let Us Voice Our Homage (ST. THOMAS)           

GOOD FRIDAY: Commemoration of the Lord's Passion · April 18, 3:00 p

Readings

Cantor: Karin O

Music Selections

  • Responsorial Psalm: JS 35 · Ps 31: Father, Into Your Hands (Foster)
  • Gospel Acclamation: BB 860 · JS 178 · Mass of Renewal (Stephan)
  • Veneration of the Cross: JS 388 · Behold the Wood (Schutte)  
  • Reflection (Choir): 6.010 · We Adore You, O Christ (Proulx)
  • Communion: JS 467 · Jesus the Lord (O’Connor)
  • Sending Forth: We go forth in sacred silence.

RESOURCES

MUSIC SELECTIONS: Lent and Holy Week · Mar 5–April 13, 2025

MUSIC SELECTIONS: Triduum and Easter · April 17–June 8, 2025

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