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THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: February 19, 2025

Dear Partners in Ministry,

It was wonderful to be back with you in worship this weekend, especially for our catechumen Samantha's Rite of Introduction at the 9 am.... the sight of nearly the entire assembly gathered with her and her sponsor, welcoming her wholeheartedly into our family of faith, was deeply moving and joyful. If you were part of that assembly, thank you for answering the call to bring Christ to others.

Lots to discuss as we reach the 14-day mark to Ash Wednesday. Read on!

Peace be with you,

Tony

NEWS

All Ministries: A Look at Lent 2025

Lent begins on March 5 with Ash Wednesday. We'll celebrate Masses with distribution of ashes at 8:30 a and 7:00 p; please take a look at MSP and see where you might be able to serve in your ministries. Our forty days lead us to Palm Sunday (April 13) and Holy Week, and ultimately to our celebrations of the Sacred Paschal Triduum (April 17–19) and Easter Sunday (April 20).

READINGS: Our Lenten scriptures for Year C call us to reflect on manifestion's of God's love, might, and mercy: we explore the temptation of Christ in the desert, Christ's transfiguration, Moses' encounter with God at Horeb, the parable of the Prodigal Son, and Christ rescuing the woman accused of adultery.

The 9:00 Masses, however, will encounter a different set of readings for the last three Sundays, as we celebrate the Scrutinies with Samantha. For these Masses, we will hear the readings of Year A: the Samaritan woman at the well, the healing of the man born blind, and the resurrection of Lazarus.

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL: As we did last year, our petitions will take on a much more reflective character. A short intercession will be read, followed by a moment of silence for each of us to pray and reflect on it, and concluded with a simple chanted response.

MUSIC: Selections for the season are now available on Google Sheets; I'll have the first two sheets (March 5–16) printed for you by Thursday night.

  • You'll see a new section on your song sheets, beginning this Lent: a list of pieces you'll be able to turn in after your Mass each weekend. This should help all of us manage our binders more efficiently and will help our librarians keep things organized and moving along smoothly.
  • We'll begin our Lenten Masses with the meditative ostinatos of the Taizé community, a mix of the familiar ("Bless the Lord," "In the Lord I'll Be Ever Thankful," "With You, O Lord," and new additions to our repertoire ("In God Alone My Soul" and "Lord Jesus Christ.")
  • Our Penitential Act (Form B) culminates in Luke Rosen's haunting "Kyrie Litany."
  • With two sets of readings (see above) come two sets of Responsorial Psalms, both of which are provided for you on each Sunday's song sheet when applicable.
  • Our Lenten Gospel Acclamation and Eucharistic Acclamations come from Curtis Stephan's Mass of Renewal, and the Agnus Dei chant from the Roman Missal.
  • We'll introduce a new Lenten song this year, Ricky Manalo's "Beyond the Days." (JS 360)

Music Ministry: Triduum Octavos; Rehearsal Agenda, February 20

Note: Next Thursday (February 27) will be a Cantor Night.

I've finalized the choral meditations we'll sing for each day of the Triduum, a trio of diverse contemporary pieces that I can't wait to hear you sing! Titles are linked to audio/video recordings for your reference.

REHEARSAL AGENDA:

In Your Folders: *new pieces; be sure to add your folder number to them!

  • 2.010 · Shepherd Me, O God (Haugen)
  • 3.048 · Ubi Caritas (Gjeilo)
  • 3.067 · Bless the Lord (Taizé)
  • *3.068 · With You, O Lord (Taizé)
  • *3.083 · In God Alone My Soul (Taizé)
  • TEMP · It Would Have Been Enough (Ward), melody reprint (regular scores should arrive by March 1)

Agenda (in numerical order):

  • JS 345 · Turn to Me (Foley)
  • JS 531 · Seek the Lord (O'Connor)
  • TEMP · Psalm 91: Be With Me, Lord (Ward)
  • 3.048 · Ubi Caritas (Gjeilo)
  • 3.058 · O God, You Search Me (Farrell)
  • 6.008 · Bless the Lord (NETTLETON/Ward/St. Noel)
  • 6.010 · We Adore You, O Christ (Proulx)
  • TEMP · It Would Have Been Enough (Ward)

THIS WEEK IN LITURGY

Feb 23 · Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Readings

Cantors: Jerry G (5:00 p), Karin O (9:00 a), Jack G (11:00 a)

Music Selections

  • Gathering: BB 548 · JS 593 · Lift Up Your Hearts (O’Connor)  
  • Glory to God: BB 867 · 1.001 · Mass of Creation: Glory to God (Haugen)    
  • Responsorial Psalm: BB 653 · JS 532 · Loving and Forgiving (Soper)
  • Gospel Acclamation: BB 930 · JS 264 · Celtic Alleluia (O'Carroll/C. Walker)
  • Preparation of the Gifts: WA · 6.008 · Bless the Lord (NETTLETON/Ward/St. Noel)  
  • Eucharistic Acclamations: BB 868–870 · 1.001 · Mass of Creation (Haugen)         
    Holy · We Proclaim Your Death · Amen
  • Lamb of God: BB 933 · JS 789 · Lamb of God (Kendzia)  
  • Communion: BB 354 · JS 776 · Ubi Caritas (Hurd)
  • Sending Forth: WA · 3.071 · Sent Forth as Light (Ward)

LOOKING AHEAD            

Mar 2 · Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Bell Choir, 9:00 a and 11:00 a

Readings

Cantors: Anthony S (5:00 p), Greg E (9:00 a), Mary P (11:00 a)

Music Selections

  • Gathering: BB 304 · JS 245 · Alleluia! Give the Glory (Canedo/Hurd)
  • Glory to God: BB 867 · 1.001 · Mass of Creation: Glory to God (Haugen)    
  • Responsorial Psalm: WA · 2.022 · Psalm 92: Lord, It Is Good (Ward)
  • Gospel Acclamation: BB 930 · JS 264 · Celtic Alleluia (O'Carroll/C. Walker)
  • Preparation of the Gifts: BB 566 · 3.058 · O God, You Search Me (Farrell)
  • Eucharistic Acclamations: BB 868–870 · 1.001 · Mass of Creation (Haugen)         
    Holy · We Proclaim Your Death · Amen
  • Lamb of God: BB 933 · JS 789 · Lamb of God (Kendzia)  
  • Communion: WA · 3.059 · I Received the Living God (French carol, arr. Ward)      
  • Sending Forth: BB 396 · JS 821 · Celtic Alleluia: Sending Forth (O’Carroll/C. Walker)     

Mar 5 · Ash Wednesday · Masses at 8:30 a, 7:00 p

Readings

Cantors: Kathy H (8:30 a), Karin O (7:00 p)

Music Selections

  • Gathering: WA · 3.067 · Bless the Lord (Taizé)
  • Responsorial Psalm: WA · 2.015 · Psalm 51: Complete Setting (Ward)
  • Gospel Acclamation: BB 860 · JS 178 · Mass of Renewal (Stephan)
  • Distribution of Ashes: BB 649 · JS 345 · Turn to Me (Foley)
  • Preparation of the Gifts: BB 655 · JS 531 · Seek 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 451 · 2.010 · Shepherd Me, O God (Haugen)    
  • Sending Forth: We go forth in sacred silence.

RESOURCES

MUSIC SELECTIONS: Ordinary Time I (Winter) · Jan 19–Mar 2, 2025

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

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