Dear Partners in Ministry,
Those of you who were part of this year's fabulous Easter Vigil this year remember well the joy of celebrating the Sacraments of Initiation, but we were missing one of our catechumens that night. Dyllan (whose mother and little sister—the one whose feet floated out of the font— were fully initiated) was unable to join us. She is back with us now, though, and we want to celebrate her initiation with as much of that Vigil gusto as we can! This Sunday at 11 am, Dyllan will be baptized, confirmed, and will receive her First Communion. If any of you are able to join us for a second Mass this weekend, I'd love to add you to the 11 am crew.
Here's an overview of these rites when they take place outside of the Vigil:
- After the homily, we will sing the extended version of the chanted Litany of the Saints as Dyllan and her family process to the font, led by the Paschal Candle. (Note that the Creed is not said.)
- Fr. Terry will lead us in a prayer of thanksgiving over the waters of the font, which were blessed at the Vigil.
- Dyllan will then make her Profession of Faith and Renunciation of Sin; she is then anointed with the Oil of Catechumens.
- Then, like her buoyant sister before her, Dyllan will be baptized by immersion. As she emerges from the font a third time, we'll sing an Alleluia as a community.
- Her explanatory rites (receiving the baptismal garment and candle) take place.
- She will then move to the altar steps as we celebrate her Confirmation: Fr. Terry will invoke the Holy Spirit through the Laying On of Hands, then anoint Dyllan with Chrism.
- Dyllan will be introduced to us as the newest member of our Church family, and we'll welcome her with joyous applause!
- She will then join us for the first time in the Prayer of the Faithful.
- The Liturgy of the Eucharist follows as normal; however, we'll sing the Taizé "Veni Sancte Spiritus" instead of "Love One Another" at the Preparation of Gifts.
- Dyllan will be the first to receive Communion, after which you'll receive as normal.
SUMMER MUSIC SELECTIONS
Music selections for July have now been added to the sheets for Summer, and I'm hoping to complete the collection with August selections next week. You'll find the link below.
NOW THROUGH MAY 2: THE ULTIMATE MUSIC TURN-IN!
One week to go! 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)
REHEARSAL AGENDA: April 25
IN YOUR FOLDERS (if your copy is with us in the library):
- 8.010 · Spirit of Our God (Ward)
- 8.012 · Veni Sancte Spiritus (Taizé)
REHEARSAL ORDER:
- Warmup: Set B (let me know if you need a copy)
- JS 718 · Love One Another (Dufford)
- 3.069 · In the Lord I'll Be Ever Thankful (Taizé)
- 3.026 · The Summons (KELVINGROVE/Bell, arr. Fisher)
- TEMP · Psalm 22: I Will Praise You (Ward)
- 2.013 · Psalm 98: Complete Setting (Ward)
- 8.010 · Spirit of Our God (Ward)
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 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:
5 pm/9am: BB 482 · JS 718 · Love One Another (Dufford)
11 am: 8.012 · Veni Sancte Spiritus (Taizé)
Communion: BB 337 · JS 789 · Taste and See (Kendzia)
Sending Forth: BB 387 · 3.026 · The Summons (KELVINGROVE/Bell, arr. Fisher)
LOOKING AHEAD
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)
MAY 19 · Pentecost Sunday
Gathering: WA · 8.012 · Veni Sancte Spiritus (Taizé)
Responsorial Psalm: BB 803 · JS 88 · Ps 104: Send Forth Your Spirit, O Lord (C. Walker)
Sequence: TEMP · Come, Holy Spirit: A Pentecost Litany (Ward)
Preparation of the Gifts: WA · 8.010 · Spirit of Our God (Ward)
Communion: WA · 3.059 · I Received the Living God (French carol, arr. Ward)
Solemn Dismissal: JS 165 · Order of Mass: Easter Solemn Dismissal
Sending Forth: BB 425 · JS 745 · One Spirit, One Church (Keil)
RESOURCES
MUSIC SELECTIONS: Triduum and Easter · Mar 28–May 19, 2024
MUSIC SELECTIONS: Ordinary Time II (Summer) · May 26–Aug 25, 2024
May, June, and July selections now available