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THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: March 19, 2025

Dear Partners in Ministry,

The hive is buzzing today, so this is just a quick update and agenda.

Peace be with you,

Tony

NEWS

ALL MINISTRIES

Scrutinies Begin This Weekend

A reminder that, starting this Sunday, we'll celebrate the Scrutinies of the Elect with Samantha at the 9 am Mass. If you are a lector  or cantor for the 9 am, you'll be proclaiming the Year A Reading, or singing the Year A Psalm and Gospel Acclamation verse.

MUSIC MINISTRY

Rehearsal Agenda: March 20

IN YOUR FOLDERS (unless you have picked them up already over the weekend)

  • 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)

  • 3.069 · In the Lord I'll Be Ever Thankful (Taizé)            
  • 6.008 · Bless the Lord (NETTLETON/Ward/St. Noel)            
  • JS 829 · The Cry of the Poor (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 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)                

LOOKING AHEAD                   

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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