Dear Partners in Ministry,
Happy Saint Cecilia's Day! As you may know, Cecilia is the most prominent patron saint of music (there are others, including Gregory the Great, Ambrose, and the recently canonized Hildegard von Bingen). From the days of Henry Purcell, St. Cecilia's Day has been an occasion to celebrate music (and musicians) as a gift and blessing from God; so, on this Thanksgiving-adjacent feast day, please know that I'm giving thanks for all of you!
Thanksgiving Day Mass
A reminder that you're all welcome to join me in ministry for our annual Thanksgiving Day Mass at 9:00 am. Please arrive by 8:30 to prepare. You'll find the music selections on the other side of the November 26 music selection sheet, and in the Fall selections online.
Breaking Bread Switchout Day this Sunday
With the celebration of Christ the King this weekend, we come to the end of the 2023 liturgical year, and the 2023 Breaking Bread missals. At the 11 am Mass, I'll ask the congregation to remove the missals from the pew pockets and place them at the ends of their rows, but I'll need at least six volunteers to help me remove the rest, make the switch, and get the 2024 edition in place. If you're able to help, please let me know.
Music Turn-In Next Week!
A reminder that we'll turn in a TON of music next Thursday, November 30...
To make things easier until then, feel free to safely store the following scores at home for now:
- 2.018 · Psalms, Volume I (Ward)
- 3.010 · Canticle of the Turning (Cooney)
- 3.026 · The Summons (KELVINGROVE/Bell, arr. Fisher)
- 3.060 · In Your Dwelling Place (Ward)— Resurrection Choir keeps their copy
- 3.064 · May We Praise You (Foley)
- 3.078 · Nunc dimittis (Taizé)
- 6.008 · Bless the Lord (NETTLETON/Ward/St. Noel)
- 8.010 · Spirit of Our God (Ward)
You still need these scores, but we'll turn them in with the rest on November 30:
- 1.004 · Mass of Encounter (Ward)
- 2.014 · Psalm 24: Complete Setting (Ward)
- 2.017 · Psalm 23: Complete Setting (Ward)
- 3.058 · O God, You Search Me (Farrell)
- 3.066 · Bread for the World (Farrell)
- 3.061 · Take and Eat (Joncas)
- 3.065 · Laudate Dominum (Taizé)
- 3.069 · In the Lord I'll Be Ever Thankful (Taizé)
You may safely assume that any piece I didn't list here needs to stay with you for the time being.
Reminder: Mass of Encounter Survey
This is the last weekend to take my Mass of Encounter survey. The survey can be taken online at stnoel.org/massofencounter, or on paper in the narthex. Thanks to everyone who've already responded!
REHEARSAL AGENDA: NOVEMBER 23
NONE! We will not rehearse tomorrow. Enjoy your respective celebrations and food comas!
THIS WEEK IN LITURGY
RITUAL AND SERVICE MUSIC · ORDINARY TIME (FALL)
1.004 · Mass of Encounter · Hear melody demos now at stnoel.org/massofencounter.
NOVEMBER 23 · Thanksgiving Day: Mass at 9:00 am
Gathering: BB 305 · JS 766 · Gather the People (Schutte)
Responsorial Psalm: WA · JS 92 · Ps 113: Blessed Be the Name of the Lord (Mayernik)
Preparation of the Gifts: BB 612 · JS 609 · For the Beauty of the Earth (Kocher/Dix)
Communion: BB 347 · JS 789 · Taste and See (Kendzia)
Sending Forth: WA · 3.069 · In the Lord I'll Be Ever Thankful (Taizé)
NOVEMBER 26 · Christ the King
Gathering: WA · 3.065 · Laudate Dominum (Taizé)
Responsorial Psalm: WA · 2.017 · Psalm 23: Complete Setting (Ward)
Preparation of the Gifts: WA · 3.066 · Bread for the World (Farrell)
Communion: BB 359 · 3.061 · Take and Eat (Joncas)
Sending Forth: WA · 3.071 · Sent Forth as Light (Ward)
LOOKING AHEAD
ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS 2024
RITUAL AND SERVICE MUSIC
Gospel Acclamation: JS 261 · Christmas Season Gospel Acclamation, Barbara Bridge
Prayer of the Faithful: JS 268 · O God, Hear Us, Bob Hurd
Eucharistic Acclamations: JS 248–253 · Mass of Glory, Ken Canedo and Bob Hurd
DECEMBER 3 · First Sunday of Advent
Gathering: BB 57 · JS 284 · Christ, Circle Round Us (Schutte)
Responsorial Psalm: BB 790 · JS 60 · Ps 80: The Vineyard of the Lord/ Lord, Make Us Turn to You (Keil)
Preparation of the Gifts: BB 47 · JS 282 · The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns (MORNING SONG)
Communion: BB 355 · JS 788 · Bread of Life (Farrell)
Sending Forth: BB 43 · JS 297 · People, Look East (BESANÇON)
DECEMBER 8 · Immaculate Conception · Masses at 8:30 am, 7:00 pm
Gathering: BB 52 · JS 280 · The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came (Basque trad.)
Responsorial Psalm: WA · 2.013 · Psalm 98: Complete Setting (Ward)
Preparation of the Gifts: BB 706 · JS 481 · Hail Mary: Gentle Woman (Landry)
Communion: WA · 3.059 · I Received the Living God (French carol, arr. Ward)
Sending Forth: WA · 3.072 · Magnificat (Taizé) albeit a simpler version than you hear here
DECEMBER 10 · Second Sunday of Advent
Gathering: BB 57 · JS 284 · Christ, Circle Round Us (Schutte)
Responsorial Psalm: BB 792 · JS 62 · Ps 85: Let Us See Your Kindness (MacAller)
Preparation of the Gifts: BB 60 · JS 295 · Comfort, Comfort, O My People (GENEVA)
Communion: BB 65 · JS 293 · Litany of the Word (Advent Litany) (Farrell)
Sending Forth: BB 580 · JS 753 · In the Day of the Lord (Ridge)
DECEMBER 17 · Third Sunday of Advent · Gaudete! Concert, Sunday at 4:00 pm
Gathering: BB 57 · JS 284 · Christ, Circle Round Us (Schutte)
Responsorial Psalm: WA · 2.019 · Luke 1: My Soul Rejoices (Ward)
Preparation of the Gifts: BB 387 · 3.026 · The Summons (KELVINGROVE/Bell, arr. Fisher)
Communion: WA · 3.059 · I Received the Living God (French carol, arr. Ward)
Sending Forth: BB 58 · JS 299 · Emmanuel (Angrisano)
RESOURCES
MUSIC SELECTIONS: Ordinary Time III (Fall: September 3–November 26, 2023)
MUSIC SELECTIONS: Advent and Christmas (December 3, 2023–January 7, 2024)
MUSIC SELECTIONS: Ordinary Time I (Winter: January 14–February 11, 2024)