Dear Partners in Ministry,

Happy Lent! We're off to a beautiful start thanks to a wonderfully prayerful Ash Wednesday Mass this morning (and the promise of an equally fabulous Mass at 7 pm). We have a packed but powerful season planned for the parish, culminating in what I know will be a gorgeous Triduum. 

NOTE: While writing this post, I accidentally deleted last week's post, which is irreversible. I plan on giving that mistake up for Lent.

Rite of Sending

Thanks to the 11 am crew for your part in welcoming our catechumens and candidates last weekend. Their journey takes them to the cathedral this weekend, but before then, we'll send them with our love and blessings.

Comparatively, the Rite of Sending is far simpler than the Rite of Acceptance. Just a few notes:

• The entire Rite takes place after the homily.
• The only musical piece is a little piano improv (I'm thinking "The Summons") as our catechumens sign the Book of the Elect.
• The intercessions are woven into the Rite, but our procedure and response stay the same.
• We will dismiss them after the intercessions and immediately begin the song for Prep of Gifts, "Shelter Me, O God," as they depart.

Triduum Updates

While I didn't come close to my goals of finishing the Easter Season this weekend, I am committed to getting all lectors and cantors for Triduum wrapped up by Friday. Stay tuned...

Save the Date: March 31

I would love to have as many of you as possible join me on Friday, March 31 for a Taizé service "around the cross." Taizé prayer services are wonderfully spiritual experiences, and with the Parish Choir leading it, it can't help but be exquisite. More information to come!

REHEARSAL NOTES: February 23

• I've started alternating between "pick up" rehearsals and "turn in" rehearsals, which should make things easier on all of us. It's a "pick up" week, so be sure to check your folder for new music when you arrive. 

Pick up:

• 2.010 Shepherd Me, O God (Haugen)
• 2.016 Psalm 22: My God, My God/Dios Mío, Dios Mío (Cosas)
• 3.060 In Your Dwelling Place (Ward)
• Song sheets for Feb 26 and Mar 5 are on the music stand.

Agenda: 

• score · Taizé ostinatos for Lent
• 2.015 · Psalm 51: Complete Setting (Ward) 
• 3.061 · Take and Eat (Joncas)
• 7.006 · O vos omnes (Casals)
• 8.011 · Alleluia (Manuel)
• JS 38 · Ps 33: Lord, Let Your Mercy (Dufford)
• JS 351 · Led by the Spirit (KINGSFOLD/Hurd)
• JS 689 · Shelter Me, O God (Hurd)
• JS 739 · O Beauty, Ever Ancient (O’Connor)

THIS WEEK IN LITURGY

RITUAL AND SERVICE MUSIC · ORDINARY TIME

Glory to God: BB 935 · 1.003 · Mass of St. Mary Magdelene: Glory to God

Children’s Dismissal (Sundays): WA · [score] · The Word of God (Ward)

Gospel Acclamation: BB 936 · 1.003 · Mass of St. Mary Magdelene: Alleluia (Hart)

Holy: BB 938 · 1.003 · Mass of St. Mary Magdelene: Holy (Hart)

Mystery of Faith: BB 939 · 1.003 · Mass of St. Mary Magdelene: We Proclaim Your Death (Hart)

Amen: BB 942 · 1.003 · Mass of St. Mary Magdelene: Amen (Hart)

Lamb of God: BB 943 · 1.003 · Mass of St. Mary Magdelene: Lamb of God

RITUAL AND SERVICE MUSIC · LENT

Penitential Act: BB 5 · JS 168 · Chant Mass: Kyrie

Children’s Dismissal (Sundays): WA · [score] · The Word of God (Ward)

Gospel Acclamation: BB 877 · JS 178 · Mass of Renewal: Lenten Gospel Acclamation (Stephan)

Holy: BB 878 · JS 179 · Mass of Renewal: Holy (Stephan)

Mystery of Faith: BB 879 · JS 180 · Mass of Renewal: We Proclaim Your Death (Stephan)

Amen: BB 882 · JS 183 · Mass of Renewal: Amen (Stephan)

Lamb of God: BB 863 · JS 174 · Chant Mass: Agnus Dei

FEBRUARY 26 · First Sunday of Lent

Gathering Song: Taizé chants: With You, O Lord  Recorded tempo is too fast but still well sung...

Responsorial Psalm: WA · 2.015 · Psalm 51: Complete Setting (Ward)

Preparation of the Gifts: BB 477 · JS 689 · Shelter Me, O God (Hurd)

Communion: BB 438 · JS 673 · Be Not Afraid (Dufford)

Sending Forth: BB 126 · JS 351 · Led by the Spirit (KINGSFOLD/Hurd)

MARCH 5 · Second Sunday of Lent

Gathering Song: WA · Taizé chants: Bless the Lord

Responsorial Psalm: BB 770 · JS 38 · Ps 33: Lord, Let Your Mercy (Dufford)

Preparation of the Gifts: BB 359 · 3.061 · Take and Eat (Joncas)

Communion: BB 404 · JS 652 · This Alone (Manion)

Sending Forth: BB 601 · JS 824 · Christ, Be Our Light (Farrell) Verses 1, 2, 5

MARCH 12 · Third Sunday of Lent

Gathering Song: Taizé chants: With You, O Lord

Responsorial Psalm: BB 797 · JS 71 · Ps 95: If Today You Hear His Voice (Soper)

Preparation of the Gifts: BB 517 · JS 739 · O Beauty, Ever Ancient (O’Connor)

Communion: BB 355 · JS 788 · Bread of Life (Farrell)

Sending Forth: BB 662 · JS 535 · Change Our Hearts (Cooney)

MORE SELECTIONS

Lent and Holy Week (February 22–April 2, 2023)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1puLpj-2bsZkcuurIa9l1lPrOmsO7v5mlEKJyX6PxtSc/edit?usp=sharing

Triduum and Easter Season (April 6–May 28, 2023)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1y3Q2-1D6_ZZ_w3GUSwLsWtjp0oxELCNn2RgyqeQUtNg/edit?usp=sharing