Dear Partners in Ministry,
Thanks so much to all of you for the consoling beauty you shared with our community this All Souls' weekend!
Another jam-packed week here at the parish means I'll need to be brief (go ahead… applaud!), but there are a few key items to share.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE CHANGE: A reminder that I've made a switch in our rehearsal schedule (the Music Ministry Calendar has been updated to reflect this; as always, you'll find the link below).
- Tomorrow (11/6) will be a regular choir rehearsal
- Next Thursday (11/13) will be a Cantor Night
GRUCA WHITE THIS FRIDAY NIGHT! Join us Friday night at 7:30 for a terrific evening of ecclectic and engaging music by classical guitarist Robert Gruca and flautist Linda White. As with all Concert Series events, Friday's concert is free and open to the public. Stop on by and bring a friend!
THANKSGVING DAY: A first notice that we will celebrate Mass on Thanksgiving Day (November 27) at 9:00 am. While readings and music need to be chosen, it's definitely decided that all of you are welcome to join me in ministry that morning.
Peace be with you,
Tony Ward
REHEARSAL AGENDA: NOVEMBER 6
AGENDA:
- Weekend Rep (talk though all pieces and/or rehearse key sections)
- TEMP · Psalm 46: The Waters of the River (Ward) Cantors: Tony (5:00); Kathy P (9:00); Marie P (11:00)
- 3.063 · Hear Our Prayer (Ward)
- Gaudete Rep:
- 5.062 · Christmas Day (Holst): Review [F] to the end!
- 4.020 · E'en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come (Manz): Work m. 29–end
- 4.022 · Unexpected and Mysterious (Hampton)
THIS WEEK IN LITURGY
NOVEMBER 9 · F: The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
READINGS: Read online at usscb.org
Lectionary for Mass: 671
2025 Workbook: p. 286
Breaking Bread 2025: p. 230
Cantors: Tony (5:00); Kathy P (9:00); Marie P (11:00)
MUSIC SELECTIONS:
- Gathering: BB 301 · JS 771 · Our God Is Here (Muglia)
- Glory to God: WA · 1.004 · Mass of Encounter (Ward)
- Responsorial Psalm: WA · TEMP · Psalm 46: The Waters of the River (Ward)
- Gospel Acclamation: WA · 1.004 · Mass of Encounter (Ward)
- Preparation of the Gifts: WA · 3.063 · Hear Our Prayer (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 364 · 3.061 · Take and Eat (Joncas)
- Sending Forth: BB 396 · JS 821 · Celtic Alleluia: Sending Forth (O’Carroll/C. Walker)
LOOKING AHEAD
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)
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)
NOVEMBER 27 · Thanksgiving Day · Mass at 9:00 am
Selections to be determined.
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)