Dear Partners in Ministry,
There are six days 'til Christmas, with plenty to prepare before that first Mass on Christmas Eve— and plenty of help needed, too. Read on!
Peace be with you,
Tony
NEWS
USHERS AND EMHC: Help Needed for Christmas Masses!
We are still several people short for our four Christmas Masses, especially of ushers and EMHC's. If you are at all able to pitch in, please do so by visiting MSP as soon as possible... we really do need all those positions filled to keep these celebrations running smoothly. Thank you!
Cantors: Ordinary Time Schedule Complete; Ready for Lent Notes; Assignments Included Below
I finally finished up cantor assignments for Jan 12–Mar 2; please take a look in the Master Schedule (link below) to see when you're on. If you can't make an assignment, please email me as soon as possible.
While you're there, visit the sheet for Lent and Holy Week, and list any conflicts you may have. I'd like to get at least the first two Sundays of Lent assigned before I leave the office. Thanks!
One other note: Anthony S suggested listing cantors in "This Week in Liturgy" (the last section of these blog posts). It's a great idea, and it's now included. Thank you, sir.
Music Ministry: Rehearsal Agenda, December 19; Concert Poll
New in your folders: refrains for the Jan 5 and 12 Responsorial Psalms (cantor versions will have full verses and accompaniment)
REHEARSAL AGENDA:
- JS 293 · Litany of the Word (Advent Litany) (Farrell)
- JS 284 · Christ, Circle Round Us (Schutte)
- WA · TEMP · Come, O Lord, and Set Us Free (Ward)
- 4.022 · Unexpected and Mysterious (Hampton)
- 2.013 · Psalm 98: Complete Setting (Ward)
- 5.015 · O Tidings (GOD REST YE MERRY/Ward)
- 5.022 · Child of the Poor/What Child Is This (Soper)
- TEMP · Psalm 72: Every Nation on Earth (Ward)
- TEMP · Psalm 104: O Bless the Lord, My Soul (Ward)
CONCERT POLL: Watch your email this week for a poll about concerts and Music Ministry. I'd like to run some thoughts by you and get a sense of where we are as a ministry. Thanks.
THIS WEEK IN LITURGY
Dec 22 · Fourth Sunday of Advent
Readings
- Read online at usscb.org
- Lectionary for Mass: 12
- 2025 Workbook: p. 14
- Breaking Bread 2025: p. 41
Cantors: Kathy H (5:00 p), Pam P (9:00 a), Greg E (11:00 a)
Music Selections
- Gathering: BB 39 · 5.100-11 · ACH 11 · O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (plainchant)
- Penitential Act: WA · TEMP · Kyrie (Comfort, Comfort) (Ward)
- Responsorial Psalm: WA · TEMP · Come, O Lord, and Set Us Free (Ward) Verses: Psalm 126
- Gospel Acclamation: BB 106 · JS 261 · Christmas Season Gospel Acclamation (Bridge)
- Prayer of the Faithful: WA · JS 268 · O God, Hear Us (Hurd)
- Preparation of the Gifts: WA · 4.022 · Unexpected and Mysterious (Hampton)
- Eucharistic Acclamations: BB 884–889 · JS 248–253 · Mass of Glory (Canedo/Hurd)
Holy · We Proclaim Your Death · Amen · Lamb of God - Communion: BB 65 · JS 293 · Litany of the Word (Advent Litany) (Farrell)
- Sending Forth: BB 57 · JS 284 · Christ, Circle Round Us (Schutte)
Dec 24/25 · The Nativity of the Lord
Readings
- Read online at usscb.org
- Lectionary for Mass: 14 (for all Masses)
- 2025 Workbook: p. 22
- Breaking Bread 2025: p. 46
Cantors: Kathy H (4:30 p); Karin O (7:00 p); Pam P (10:00 p); Dave R (11:00 a)
Music Selections
- Gathering: BB 102 · 5.100-10 · ACH 10 · O Come, All Ye Faithful (ADESTE FIDELES)
- Glory to God: BB 867 · 1.001 · Mass of Creation: Glory to God (Haugen)
- Responsorial Psalm: WA · 2.013 · Psalm 98: Complete Setting (Ward)
- Gospel Acclamation: BB 106 · JS 261 · Christmas Season Gospel Acclamation (Bridge)
- Prayer of the Faithful: WA · JS 268 · O God, Hear Us (Hurd)
- Preparation of the Gifts: BB 109 · 5.100-2 · ACH 2 · Angels We Have Heard on High (GLORIA)
- Eucharistic Acclamations: BB 884–889 · JS 248–253 · Mass of Glory (Canedo/Hurd)
Holy · We Proclaim Your Death · Amen · Lamb of God - Communion: WA· 5.015 · O Tidings (GOD REST YE MERRY/Ward)
- Postcommunion (Christmas Eve Masses): BB 84 · 5.100-15 · ACH 15 · Silent Night (Grüber)
- Sending Forth: BB 90 · 5.100-8 · ACH 8 · Joy to the World (ANTIOCH)
LOOKING AHEAD
Dec 29 · The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
Readings
- Read online at usscb.org
- Lectionary for Mass: 17 (1 Sam · Ps 128 · 1 John · Luke 2)
- 2025 Workbook: p. 32
- Breaking Bread 2025: p. 52
Cantors: Rich W (5:00 p); Karin O (9:00 a); Marie P (11:00 a)
Music Selections
- Gathering: BB 105 · 5.100-5 · ACH 5 · Hark! the Herald Angels Sing (Mendelssohn)
- Glory to God: BB 867 · 1.001 · Mass of Creation: Glory to God (Haugen)
- Responsorial Psalm: · JS 105 · Ps 128: O Blessed Are Those (Inwood)
- Gospel Acclamation: BB 106 · JS 261 · Christmas Season Gospel Acclamation (Bridge)
- Prayer of the Faithful: WA · JS 268 · O God, Hear Us (Hurd)
- Preparation of the Gifts: · JS 609 · For the Beauty of the Earth (Kocher/Dix)
- Eucharistic Acclamations: BB 884–889 · JS 248–253 · Mass of Glory (Canedo/Hurd)
Holy · We Proclaim Your Death · Amen · Lamb of God - Communion: · 3.081 · Here At This Table (Whitaker)
- Sending Forth: BB 109 · 5.100-2 · ACH 2 · Angels We Have Heard on High (GLORIA)
LOOKING AHEAD
Jan 1 · Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God · Mass at 11:00 a
Readings
- Read online at usscb.org
- Lectionary for Mass: 18
- 2025 Workbook: p. 38
- Breaking Bread 2025: p. 54
Cantor: TBD
Music Selections
- Gathering: BB 687 · JS 472 · Sing of Mary (PLEADING SAVIOR)
- Glory to God: BB 867 · 1.001 · Mass of Creation: Glory to God (Haugen)
- Responsorial Psalm: BB 770 · JS 58 · Ps 67: O God, Let All the Nations (Smith)
- Gospel Acclamation: BB 106 · JS 261 · Christmas Season Gospel Acclamation (Bridge)
- Prayer of the Faithful: WA · JS 268 · O God, Hear Us (Hurd)
- Preparation of the Gifts: WA · JS 121 · Luke 1: Magnificat (Whitaker)
- Eucharistic Acclamations: BB 884–889 · JS 248–253 · Mass of Glory (Canedo/Hurd)
Holy · We Proclaim Your Death · Amen · Lamb of God - Communion: BB 354 · JS 776 · Ubi Caritas (Hurd)
- Sending Forth: BB 90 · 5.100-8 · ACH 8 · Joy to the World (ANTIOCH)
Jan 5 · The Epiphany of the Lord
Readings
- Read online at usscb.org
- Lectionary for Mass: 20
- 2025 Workbook: p. 40
- Breaking Bread 2025: p. 56
Cantors: Dave R (5:00 p); Kathy P (9:00 a); Charlie M (11:00 a)
Music Selections
- Gathering: BB 105 · 5.100-5 · ACH 5 · Hark! the Herald Angels Sing (Mendelssohn)
- Glory to God: BB 867 · 1.001 · Mass of Creation: Glory to God (Haugen)
- Responsorial Psalm: · JS 105 · Ps 128: O Blessed Are Those (Inwood)
- Gospel Acclamation: BB 106 · JS 261 · Christmas Season Gospel Acclamation (Bridge)
- Prayer of the Faithful: WA · JS 268 · O God, Hear Us (Hurd)
- Preparation of the Gifts: · JS 609 · For the Beauty of the Earth (Kocher/Dix)
- Eucharistic Acclamations: BB 884–889 · JS 248–253 · Mass of Glory (Canedo/Hurd)
Holy · We Proclaim Your Death · Amen · Lamb of God - Communion: · 3.081 · Here At This Table (Whitaker)
- Sending Forth: BB 109 · 5.100-2 · ACH 2 · Angels We Have Heard on High (GLORIA)
RESOURCES
MUSIC SELECTIONS: Advent and Christmas · Dec 1, 2024–Jan 12, 2025
MUSIC SELECTIONS: Ordinary Time I (Winter) · Jan 19–Mar 2, 2025