This Saturday is the 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Thanks to those who were able to make the Lent music rehearsal on Friday! We ended up meeting in the Chapel since we weren't able to get the lights on in the Church (Sacristy was locked). We made it through most of Storrington Mass (sans the Gloria and Alleluia), as well as a few other songs.
Things were a bit chaotic at times, but hopefully, this gave everyone an idea of how this new Mass Setting will flow. Also, like Eva mentioned, learning the voice parts would really add quite a bit to this Setting, even if we start with the simpler pieces and work our way up. We'll start using this Setting next week, 03/04.
Mass on Saturday was one of our strongest in a while. The closing song, We Will Serve the Lord, was definitely a highlight and one we should do more often (remind me to program it every now and then :-). If you missed it, you can check it out here.
I also wanted to pass along compliments from several folks who approached us afterward. An older couple even commented that they've never seen a Mass conducted before, and found this really helpful for following along, knowing when to come in, etc.. Nice job all around!
Keep an eye out for a new page on the website that will combine all the Mass Setting materials under one roof. I'm hoping to make this live later this week.
For Morning Has Broken, a reminder that we typically use the Cat Stevens version, which includes a different intro/interlude, and a key change for the third verse (not in the book).
We're still looking for a cantor for My Soul Is Thirsting. If interested, let me know.
Tim is
Gathering:
SS 120 – Morning Has Broken
Materials (audio) (sheet music)
Glory to God:
Mass of Joy & Peace
Response:
SS #068 – Ps 63 – My Soul is Thirsting
Materials (audio) (sheet music)
Gospel Acclamation:
Mass of Joy & Peace
Offertory:
GC3 #658 – Seek Ye First
Materials (audio) (sheet music)
Holy, Holy, Holy:
Mass of Joy & Peace
Eucharistic Acclamation:
Mass of Joy & Peace
Eucharistic Doxology:
Mass of Joy & Peace
Lamb of God:
Mass of Joy & Peace
Communion:
SS #150 – Bread of Life
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Closing:
GC3 #689 – Though the Mountains May Fall
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