
Dear Partners in Ministry,
Lots on our radar as we approach this last green-clad weekend of the liturgical year! I hope to have Thanksgiving Day selections to you over the weekend, and a final concert order for Gaudete by month's end. Of course, Advent is right around the corner, and that means Christmas isn't too far behind! Stay healthy and keep up the great work!
CANTOR NIGHT TOMORROW: A last reminder that tomorrow night's rehearsal is a Cantor Night; only our cantors need to attend. We'll work on psalms for the next two weeks, Advent, and Christmas.
MUSIC TO PICK UP: Nothing to grab before tomorrow night, but the librarians and I will be adding several pieces to your folders ahead of the weekend. Be sure to stop by the folder cart and grab your scores before settling in.
Peace be with you,
Tony Ward
CANTOR NIGHT AGENDA: NOVEMBER 13
AGENDA:
- 2.013 · Psalm 98: Complete Setting (Ward)
- 2.012 · Psalm 122: Let Us Go Rejoicing (Ward)
- 2.000 · Psalm 72: Every Nation on Earth (Ward)
- 4.023 · Advent Psalm: Come, O Lord (Ward)
- JS 261 · Christmas Season Gospel Acclamation (Bridge)
- JS 105 · Ps 128: O Blessed Are Those (Inwood)
- JS 58 · Ps 67: O God, Let All the Nations (Smith)
- JS 32 · Ps 29: The Lord Will Bless His People with Peace (Canter)
THIS WEEK IN LITURGY
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NOVEMBER 16: Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
READINGS: Read online at usscb.org
Lectionary for Mass: 671
2025 Workbook: p. 289
Breaking Bread 2025: p. 232
Cantors: Dave R (5:00); Jack G (9:00); Greg E (11:00)
MUSIC SELECTIONS:
- Gathering: BB 391 · 3.026 · The Summons (KELVINGROVE/Bell, arr. Fisher)
- Glory to God: WA · 1.004 · Mass of Encounter (Ward)
- Responsorial Psalm: WA · 2.013 · Psalm 98: Complete Setting (Ward)
- Gospel Acclamation: WA · 1.004 · Mass of Encounter (Ward)
- Preparation of the Gifts: BB 569 · JS 686 · How Can I Keep from Singing (Lowry)
- Eucharistic Acclamations: WA · 1.004 · Mass of Encounter (Ward)
- Holy · When We Eat This Bread · Amen I
- Lamb of God: WA · 1.004 · Mass of Encounter (Ward)
- Communion: BB 475 · JS 665 · Center of My Life (Inwood)
- Sending Forth: BB 595 · JS 753 · In the Day of the Lord (Ridge)
LOOKING AHEAD
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NOVEMBER 23 · Christ the King
READINGS: Read online at usscb.org
Lectionary for Mass: 162
2025 Workbook: p. 292
Breaking Bread 2025: p. 234
Cantors: Tony (5:00); Kathy P (9:00); Marie P (11:00)
MUSIC SELECTIONS:
- Gathering: BB 549 · JS 573 · All the Ends of the Earth (Dufford)
- Glory to God: WA · 1.004 · Mass of Encounter (Ward)
- Responsorial Psalm: WA · 2.012 · Psalm 122: Let Us Go Rejoicing (Ward)
- Gospel Acclamation: WA · 1.004 · Mass of Encounter (Ward)
- Preparation of the Gifts: WA · 3.082 · It Would Have Been Enough (Ward)
- Eucharistic Acclamations: WA · 1.004 · Mass of Encounter (Ward)
- Holy · When We Eat This Bread · Amen I
- Lamb of God: WA · 1.004 · Mass of Encounter (Ward)
- Communion: BB 157 · JS 386 · Behold the Lamb of God (Dufford)
- Sending Forth: BB 714 · JS 458 · Alleluia! Sing to Jesus (HYFRYDOL)
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NOVEMBER 27 · Thanksgiving Day · Mass at 9:00 am
Selections to be determined.
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NOVEMBER 30 · First Sunday of Advent · The Liturgical Year 2026 (A)
READINGS: Read online at usscb.org
Lectionary for Mass: 1
2026 Workbook: p. 1
Breaking Bread 2025: p. 31
Cantors: Anthony S (5:00); Karin O (9:00); Jerry G (11:00)
MUSIC SELECTIONS:
- Gathering: 58 · 4.012 · Emmanuel (Angrisano) Verse 2
- Penitential Act: WA · 1.004 · Mass of Encounter (Ward)
- Responsorial Psalm: WA · 4.023 · Advent Psalm: Come, O Lord (Ward) Set 8 (Ps 122)
- Gospel Acclamation: 106 · JS 261 · Christmas Season Gospel Acclamation (Bridge)
- Prayer of the Faithful: 1010 · JS 268 · O God, Hear Us (Hurd)
- Preparation of the Gifts: 528 · JS 696 · In Every Age (Whitaker)
- Eucharistic Acclamations: 881–886 · JS 248–253 · Mass of Glory: Lamb of God (Canedo/Hurd)
- Holy · We Proclaim Your Death · Amen · Lamb of God
- Communion: 337 · 3.080 · Taste and See (Moore)
- Sending Forth: 382 · JS 813 · City of God (Schutte)
RESOURCES
GAUDETE PRACTICE TRACKS:
CHRISTMAS DAY:
Pam's Rehearsal Tracks: Soprano · Alto · Tenor · Bass
YouTube Links: Soprano · Alto · Tenor · Bass
E'EN SO, LORD JESUS, QUICKLY COME: Soprano · Alto · Tenor · Bass
MUSIC SELECTIONS: Ordinary Time III (September 7–November 27, 2025)
MUSIC SELECTIONS: Advent and Christmas (November 27, 2025—January 11, 2026)