THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: October 8, 2025

Dear Partners in Ministry,

A series of quick but helpful bits of information for you this week!

ANOINTING OF THE SICK THIS WEEKEND: We celebrate the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick at each of our Masses this weekend. Musically, there are a few additions and alterations to note, so here's an overview of the rite (we'll walk through this tomorrow night in rehearsal):

After the homily, we'll pray the Apostles' Creed instead of the Nicene.
A litany of intercessions follows (which takes the place of the Prayer of the Faithful), with a simple chanted response: "Lord, have mercy."
The Laying on of Hands takes place in silence.
We then say a prayer of thanksgiving for the Oil of the Sick, which was blessed at the Chrism Mass during Holy Week. This also features a sung response: "Blessed be God who heals us in Christ."
After Fr. Terry offers some instruction, we'll proceed with the Anointing, which will flow like a regular Communion procession. If you will be staying behind in the choir area, Fr. Terry will come to you after he anoints those in line, but please line up in the aisle between the bell tables if at all possible. During the Anointing, we'll sing "Most Holy One."
A Prayer After Anointing follows; Mass then continues with the Preparation of Gifts.

PARISH FEAST DAY NEXT WEEKEND: A reminder that our parish family celebrates its namesake next weekend, as we mark the Memorial of the "North American Martyrs," Jesuit missionaries (including Noel Chabanel) and their companions. The 9:00 am Mass is considered an "All Choir" Mass. The Bellflower String Quartet will join us for all Masses.

GAUDETE REHEARSAL TRACKS: Pam P has added another set of tracks for you— this time, for "E'en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come." (Thanks again, Pam!) [UPDATE] Links are now available at the bottom of this post.

CONCERT SERIES BROCHURES: Season brochures for the Concert Series are now available in the narthex kiosk. Take a few and share away! If you'd like a digital copy (PDF), email me.

ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS EVE/DAY SELECTIONS NOW AVAILABLE: The link to our selections for the Advent Season and Christmas Eve/Day is now active; visit the bottom of this post to see what's in store. I hope to add selections for the remainder of the Christmas Season (Dec 28–Jan 11) in the next week or so.

Peace be with you,
Tony Ward

REHEARSAL AGENDA: OCTOBER 9

IN FOLDERS

Nothing new this week.

AGENDA:

Weekend Rep:
- JS 626 · Come to the Water (Foley)
- 2.013 · Psalm 98 Complete (Ward): Psalm, Oct 12 (Refrain II)
- 3.076 · Most Holy One (Ward)
Gaudete Rep:
- 4.020 · E'en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come (Manz): continuing on to mm. 11-20
- 4.022 · Unexpected and Mysterious (Hampton): run and review
- 5.062 · Christmas Day (Holst): dig into the "Old Breton Carol" section, reviewing to [L]

THIS WEEK IN LITURGY

OCTOBER 12 · Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

READINGS: Read online at usscb.org
Lectionary for Mass: 144
2025 Workbook: p. 268
Breaking Bread 2025: p. 220
Cantors: Tony (5:00); Jack G (9:00); Mary P (11:00)

MUSIC SELECTIONS:

Gathering: BB 653 · JS 532 · Loving and Forgiving (Soper)
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)
Anointing of the Sick: WA · 3.076 · Most Holy One (Ward)
Preparation of the Gifts: BB 663 · JS 547 · Be Still, My Soul (FINLANDIA/von Schlegel)
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 611 · JS 626 · Come to the Water (Foley)
Sending Forth: BB 546 · JS 574 · Glory and Praise to Our God (Schutte)

LOOKING AHEAD

OCTOBER 19 · Memorial of Ss. John de Brébeuf, Isaac Jogues, and Companions (incl. Noel Chabanel) · Parish Feast Day Masses

READINGS will differ from those assigned for Sunday:
Is 52:7–10 · Ps 16 · 2 Cor 4:7–15 · Mt 28:16–20
Cantors: Rich W (5:00); Carolyn C (9:00); Anthony S (11:00)

MUSIC SELECTIONS:

Gathering: BB 468 · JS 620 · All the Earth (Deiss)
Glory to God: WA · 1.004 · Mass of Encounter (Ward)
Responsorial Psalm: WA · 2.027 · Psalm 16: You Are My Inheritance (Ward, p. 3)
Gospel Acclamation: WA · 1.004 · Mass of Encounter (Ward)
Preparation of the Gifts: BB 418 · JS 639 · Earthen Vessels (Foley)
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 358 · JS 789 · Taste and See (Kendzia)
Sending Forth: WA · 3.071 · Sent Forth as Light (Ward)

OCTOBER 26 · Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

READINGS: Read online at usscb.org
Lectionary for Mass: 150
2025 Workbook: p. 277
Breaking Bread 2025: p. 224
Cantors: Dave R (5:00); Charlie M (9:00); Anthony S (11:00)

MUSIC SELECTIONS:

Gathering: BB 655 · 6.011 · Seek the Lord (O'Connor)
Glory to God: WA · 1.004 · Mass of Encounter (Ward)
Responsorial Psalm: BB 625 · JS 829 · The Cry of the Poor (Foley)
Gospel Acclamation: WA · 1.004 · Mass of Encounter (Ward)
Preparation of the Gifts: BB 502 · JS 739 · O Beauty, Ever Ancient (O’Connor)
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 309 · 3.081 · Here At This Table (Whitaker)
Sending Forth: BB 571 · JS 680 · Amazing Grace (NEW BRITAIN)