THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: October 29, 2025

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Apologies for the belated post; quite a lot happening at once this week! We're preparing for this weekend's celebrations of All Souls, for which we've invited the families of all those we've buried from St. Noel to join us. Immediately following the Mass, we'll show our annual video tribute to those we remember from this past year (we're working out the logistics tomorrow, so I may email you asking for volunteers... stay tuned).

A few bits of bulleted briefs for you:

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE CHANGE: After reviewing what we need to rehearse and when over the next few weeks, 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).

Next Thursday (11/6) will be a regular choir rehearsal
Thursday (11/13) will be a Cantor Night

I'll remind you of this change throughout the weekend.

NEW RESOURCE FOR "CHRISTMAS DAY:" Greg happened on a recently-posted series of YouTube practice videos for "Christmas Day," and shared them with all of you via me (thanks Greg!). One major caveat— the tempo is far too fast on the 2/4 sections and in the final few measures— but they're excellent otherwise.

Peace be with you,
Tony Ward

REHEARSAL AGENDA: OCTOBER 30

IN FOLDERS

3.026 · The Summons (KELVINGROVE)
3.082 · It Would Have Been Enough (Ward)

AGENDA:

Weekend Rep (talk though all pieces and/or rehearse key sections):
- 3.077 · Confitemini Domino (Taizé)
- 3.060 · In Your Dwelling Place (Ward)
- JS 30 · Ps 27: The Goodness of the Lord (Soper)
- JS 406 · Three Days (THAXTED/Ridge)
- TEMP · Psalm 46: The Waters of the River (Ward) (time permitting)
Gaudete Rep:
- 5.062 · Christmas Day (Holst): Review beginning to [E]
- 4.020 · E'en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come (Manz): Work mm. 21–28
- 4.022 · Unexpected and Mysterious (Hampton)

THIS WEEK IN LITURGY

NOVEMBER 2 · Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls)

READINGS selected from options contained in the Order of Christian Funerals:
Is 25:6a, 7–9 · Psalm 16 · Rom 8:31b–35, 37–39 · Lk 7:11–17
Readings will be provided for lectors.
Cantors: Pam P (5:00); Karin O (9:00); Kathy H (11:00)

MUSIC SELECTIONS:

Gathering: WA · 3.077 · Confitemini Domino (Taizé)
Glory to God: WA · 1.004 · Mass of Encounter (Ward)
Responsorial Psalm: BB 748 · JS 30 · Ps 27: The Goodness of the Lord (Soper)
Gospel Acclamation: WA · 1.004 · Mass of Encounter (Ward)
Preparation of the Gifts: WA · 3.060 · In Your Dwelling Place (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 355 · 3.045 · I Am the Bread of Life (Toolan)
Sending Forth: BB 185 · JS 406 · Three Days (THAXTED/Ridge)

LOOKING AHEAD

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)

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)