Dear Partners in Ministry,
Four days until Gaudete; Twelve days until Christmas... Safe to say the proverbial pedal is to the proverbial metal! Two items for you:
This Weekend: "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel"
In lieu of "The Summons," and at Fr. Terry's request, we've invited cellist David Londoño to join us for all three Masses this weekend, to join me for the Piano Guys arrangement of "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel."
Gaudete: This Is It!
We're in the home stretch before we invite the community to join us for Gaudete! I've assembled a concert order, seating/setup chart, and scores for two sing-alongs into a downloadable packet (click here to download); I'll have paper copies ready for you tomorrow night at rehearsal as well. Please take a look at the information so you're fully prepared for a productive and (relatively) stress-free rehearsal.
REHEARSAL AGENDA: DECEMBER 14
This is our final rehearsal before Gaudete and Christmas!
PICK UP: TEMP · Gaudete concert packet
WEEKEND REP · TEMP · Luke 1: My Soul Rejoices (Ward)
CONCERT REHEARSAL · All pieces and readings in concert order
THIS WEEK IN LITURGY
ADVENT 2024
RITUAL AND SERVICE MUSIC
Gospel Acclamation: JS 261 · Christmas Season Gospel Acclamation, Barbara Bridge
Prayer of the Faithful: JS 268 · O God, Hear Us, Bob Hurd
Eucharistic Acclamations: JS 248–253 · Mass of Glory, Ken Canedo and Bob Hurd
DECEMBER 17 · Third Sunday of Advent · Gaudete! Concert, Sunday at 4:00 pm
Gathering: BB 57 · JS 284 · Christ, Circle Round Us (Schutte)
Responsorial Psalm: WA · 2.019 · Luke 1: My Soul Rejoices (Ward)
Preparation of the Gifts: [INSTRUMENTAL] O Come, O Come, Emmanuel · David Londoño, cello
Communion: WA · 3.059 · I Received the Living God (French carol, arr. Ward)
Sending Forth: BB 58 · JS 299 · Emmanuel (Angrisano)
LOOKING AHEAD
DECEMBER 24 · Fourth Sunday of Advent · Masses Saturday 5 pm, Sunday 10 am
Gathering: BB 57 · JS 284 · Christ, Circle Round Us (Schutte)
Responsorial Psalm: · JS 66 · Ps 89: Forever I Will Sing (Modlin)
Preparation of the Gifts: BB 52 · 4.014 · The Angel Gabriel (GABRIEL’S MESSAGE, arr. Ward)
Communion: BB 347 · JS 789 · Lamb of God/Taste and See (Kendzia)
Sending Forth: BB 39 · JS 274 · O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (VENI VENI EMMANUEL)
CHRISTMAS SEASON 2024
RITUAL AND SERVICE MUSIC
Glory to God: 1.001 · Mass of Creation, Marty Haugen
Gospel Acclamation: JS 261 · Christmas Season Gospel Acclamation, Barbara Bridge
Prayer of the Faithful: JS 268 · O God, Hear Us, Bob Hurd
Eucharistic Acclamations: JS 248–253 · Mass of Glory, Ken Canedo and Bob Hurd
DECEMBER 24/25 · CHRISTMAS: THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD
Christmas Vigil: Sunday, 4:30 pm and 7:00 pm
Christmas Night: Sunday, 10:00 pm
Christmas Day: Monday, 11:00 am
Music selections are for all Masses unless otherwise indicated.
Prelude: instrumentals, as time permits
Gathering: JS 300 · O Come, All Ye Faithful (ADESTE FIDELES)
Responsorial Psalm: JS 75 · Ps 96: Today Is Born Our Savior/Alleluia (Inwood)
Preparation of the Gifts:
Christmas Night: JS 306 · It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (CAROL)
All other Masses: JS 308 · Angels We Have Heard on High (GLORIA)
Communion: 5.015 · O Tidings (GOD REST YE MERRY/Ward)
Postcommunion (Vigil/Night only): JS 309 · SIlent Night (STILLE NACHT)
Sending Forth: JS 303 · Joy to the World (ANTIOCH)
DECEMBER 31 · The Holy Family
Gathering: BB 84 · JS 308 · Angels We Have Heard on High (GLORIA)
Responsorial Psalm: TEMP · Psalm 105: The Lord Remembers (Ward)
Preparation of the Gifts: BB 86 · JS 317 · Of the Father’s Love Begotten (DIVINUM MYSTERIUM)
Communion: BB 308 · JS 777 · Here At This Table (Whitaker)
Sending Forth: BB 83 · JS 314 · Good Christian Friends, Rejoice (IN DULCE JUBILO)
NOTE: Because January 1 is on a Monday, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year. Therefore, we will not celebrate Mass that day, and the church campus will be closed.
JANUARY 7· The Epiphany of the Lord
Gathering: BB 111 · JS 332 · Angels, from the Realms of Glory (REGENT SQUARE)
Responsorial Psalm: BB 789 · JS 59 · Ps 72: Justice Shall Flourish/Lord, Every Nation (Cooney)
Preparation of the Gifts: BB 95 · 5.022 · Child of the Poor/What Child Is This (Soper)
Communion: BB 112 · JS 328 · The First Nowell (English carol)
Postcommunion: [Choral] · 3.074 · Blest Be the Star (Willcock)
Sending Forth: BB 102 · JS 313 · Hark! the Herald Angels Sing (Mendelssohn)
RESOURCES
MUSIC SELECTIONS: Advent and Christmas (December 3, 2023–January 7, 2024)
MUSIC SELECTIONS: Ordinary Time I (Winter: January 14–February 11, 2024)