Dear Partners in Ministry,

This is a bare-bones update, as I am now the not-so-proud owner of the illness that made my son Eli's weekend in the title role of Shrek! The Musical so challenging. We've taken to calling it "ogre flu." And I'm grateful that I didn't turn the same color as he was. Now to make sure I don't share it with the other three Ward kids, as they prepare for opening weekend of Jersey Boys.

One of the very few downsides of living in a house full of artsy people is that, sometimes, we breathe on each other.

Peace be with you,

Tony

NEWS

MUSIC MINISTRY

Rehearsal Agenda: March 13

IN YOUR FOLDERS (some of you may have these pieces already; if not, and if they don't show up in your folder tomorrow, let a librarian know)

• 2.017 · Psalm 23: Complete Setting (Ward)
• 2.018 · Psalms, Volume I (Ward)
• 2.023 · Psalm 34: Taste and See (Ward)
• 2.024 · Psalm 126: The Lord Has Done (Ward)
• 3.045 · I Am the Bread of Life (Toolan)
• 3.061 · Take and Eat (Joncas)
• 3.068 · With You, O Lord (Taizé)
• 3.069 · In the Lord I'll Be Ever Thankful (Taizé)
• 3.084 · Lord Jesus Christ (Taizé)
• 6.008 · Bless the Lord (NETTLETON/Ward/St. Noel)

REHEARSAL AGENDA (in order)

• 3.068 · With You, O Lord (Taizé)              
• 2.018c · Psalm 27: The Lord Is My Light (Ward), p. 10              
• JS 345 · Turn to Me (Foley)              
• JS 360 · Beyond the Days (Manalo)              
• 3.048 · Ubi Caritas (Gjello)              
• 6.010 · We Adore You, O Christ (Proulx)              
• 3.082 · It Would Have Been Enough (Ward)               

THIS WEEK IN LITURGY

Mar 16 · Second Sunday of Lent

Readings

• Read online at usscb.org
• Lectionary for Mass: 27
• 2025 Workbook: p. 83
• Breaking Bread 2025: p. 83

Cantors: Rich W (5:00), Karin O (9:00), Mary P (11:00)

Music Selections

• Gathering: WA · 3.068 · With You, O Lord (Taizé)  
• Penitential Act · Kyrie: BB 398 · 1.005 · Kyrie Litany (Rosen)
• Responsorial Psalm: WA · 2.018c · Psalm 27: The Lord Is My Light (Ward), p. 10  
• Gospel Acclamation: BB 860 · JS 178 · Mass of Renewal (Stephan)
• Preparation of the Gifts: BB 649 · JS 345 · Turn to Me (Foley)      
• 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 364 · 3.061 · Take and Eat (Joncas)    
• Sending Forth: BB 518 · JS 824 · Christ, Be Our Light (Farrell)      

LOOKING AHEAD                   

Mar 23 · Third Sunday of Lent · Scrutiny of the Elect, 9:00 a

Readings

On the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Sundays of Lent at 9:00 a, we celebrate the Scrutinies with our catechumen, Samantha. The readings for these Masses come from Year A. The Year C readings will be proclaimed at the other two Masses. 

• Read online at usscb.org:
  • Year A Readings (9:00 a)
  • Year C Readings (5:00 p, 11:00 a)
• Lectionary for Mass:
  • Year A Readings (9:00 a): 28
  • Year C Readings (5:00 p, 11:00 a): 30
• 2025 Workbook:
  • Year A Readings (9:00 a): p. 90
  • Year C Readings (5:00 p, 11:00 a): p. 86
• Breaking Bread 2025
  • Year A Readings (9:00 a): p. 88
  • Year C Readings (5:00 p, 11:00 a): p. 85

Cantors: Tony W (5:00), Greg E (9:00), Kathy P (11:00)

Music Selections

• Gathering: WA · 3.069 · In the Lord I'll Be Ever Thankful (Taizé)  
• Penitential Act · Kyrie: BB 398 · 1.005 · Kyrie Litany (Rosen)
• Responsorial Psalm
  • Year A Readings (9:00 a): BB 779 · JS 71 · Ps 95: If Today You Hear His Voice (Soper)    
  • Year C Readings (5:00 p, 11:00 a): BB 653 · JS 532 · Loving and Forgiving (Soper)      
• Gospel Acclamation: BB 860 · JS 178 · Mass of Renewal (Stephan)
• Preparation of the Gifts: WA · 6.008 · Bless the Lord (NETTLETON/Ward/St. Noel)
• 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 625 · JS 829 · The Cry of the Poor (Foley)    
• Sending Forth: BB 458 · JS 692 · I Heard the Voice of Jesus (KINGSFOLD/Bonar)           

Mar 30 · Fourth Sunday of Lent · Scrutiny of the Elect, 9:00 a

Readings

On the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Sundays of Lent at 9:00 a, we celebrate the Scrutinies with our catechumen, Samantha. The readings for these Masses come from Year A. The Year C readings will be proclaimed at the other two Masses. 

• Read online at usscb.org:
  • Year A Readings (9:00 a)
  • Year C Readings (5:00 p, 11:00 a)
• Lectionary for Mass:
  • Year A Readings (9:00 a): 31
  • Year C Readings (5:00 p, 11:00 a): 33
• 2025 Workbook:
  • Year A Readings (9:00 a): p. 99
  • Year C Readings (5:00 p, 11:00 a): p. 95
• Breaking Bread 2025
  • Year A Readings (9:00 a): p. 91
  • Year C Readings (5:00 p, 11:00 a): p. 93

Cantors: Kathy H (5:00), Anthony S (9:00), Ken H (11:00)

Music Selections

• Gathering: WA · 3.084 · Lord Jesus Christ (Taizé)
• Penitential Act · Kyrie: BB 398 · 1.005 · Kyrie Litany (Rosen)
• Responsorial Psalm
  • Year A Readings (9:00 a): WA · 2.017 · Psalm 23: Complete Setting (Ward)  
  • Year C Readings (5:00 p, 11:00 a): WA · 2.023 · Psalm 34: Taste and See (Ward)
• Gospel Acclamation: BB 860 · JS 178 · Mass of Renewal (Stephan)
• Preparation of the Gifts: BB 131 · JS 360 · Beyond the Days (Manalo)
• 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 502 · JS 739 · O Beauty, Ever Ancient (O’Connor)
• Sending Forth: BB 571 · JS 680 · Amazing Grace (NEW BRITAIN)           

Apr 6 · Fifth Sunday of Lent · Scrutiny of the Elect, 9:00 a

Readings

On the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Sundays of Lent at 9:00 a, we celebrate the Scrutinies with our catechumen, Samantha. The readings for these Masses come from Year A. The Year C readings will be proclaimed at the other two Masses. 

• Read online at usscb.org:
  • Year A Readings (9:00 a)
  • Year C Readings (5:00 p, 11:00 a)
• Lectionary for Mass:
  • Year A Readings (9:00 a):
  • Year C Readings (5:00 p, 11:00 a):
• 2025 Workbook:
  • Year A Readings (9:00 a): p.
  • Year C Readings (5:00 p, 11:00 a): p.
• Breaking Bread 2025
  • Year A Readings (9:00 a): p.
  • Year C Readings (5:00 p, 11:00 a): p.

Cantors: 

Music Selections

• Gathering: WA · 3.067 · Bless the Lord (Taizé)           
  
• Penitential Act · Kyrie: BB 398 · 1.005 · Kyrie Litany (Rosen)
• Responsorial Psalm
  • Year A Readings (9:00 a): BB 798 · JS 108 · Ps 130: With the Lord There Is Mercy (Modlin)
    
  • Year C Readings (5:00 p, 11:00 a): WA · 2.024 · Psalm 126: The Lord Has Done (Ward)
  • Gospel Acclamation: BB 860 · JS 178 · Mass of Renewal (Stephan)
• Preparation of the Gifts: BB 397 · JS 652 · This Alone (Manion)
• 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 355 · 3.045 · I Am the Bread of Life (Toolan)
• Sending Forth: BB 663 · JS 547 · Be Still, My Soul (FINLANDIA/von Schlegel)           

RESOURCES

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

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