This Saturday is the 5th Sunday of Lent.
The Holy Week schedule has been confirmed (barring any last-minute changes). I've only heard from one or two people regarding availability for Good Friday/Easter Sunday, though. I know we're still a couple of weeks out, but I'd like to finalize the music selections and logistics sooner rather than later. If we can get an idea of who will be singing/playing at each liturgy, that would be a huge help. Thanks!
I found out last week that a new family is joining the Parish, and their daughter may be interested in getting involved with the Music Ministry (voice/guitar). She's been given an open invitation to come sing with the choirs and see which group is the best fit.
Ken's idea of forming a sub-group that focuses on choral singing is still on the table. Several folks have been doing this informally for a while now, and I'm hoping to move forward when things quiet down post-Easter. I bring this up because some people have expressed interest in learning voice parts during rehearsal. I'm happy to stop and look at parts, but please keep in mind that it's not always practical due to time constraints (that's especially been true the past couple of weeks). Alternatively, I'm usually available before rehearsal or after Mass if there's something you'd like to go over.
It looks like I had the wrong psalm/page number listed for Be Merciful, O Lord. The correct info is below. Sorry for any confusion.
Remember Your Love is most effective when it gradually gets faster and picks up more energy. We may need to accelerate the process a bit for Offertory, but it should still be doable. We'll end the song with an a capella repeat of the refrain.
We have a new Closing song this week, River of Glory. If you haven't already, please take a look. Assuming this goes well, we'll likely use it again later in the Easter season.
Jim, Joe and Maggie (?) are out this week.
Gathering:
GC3 #493 – Change Our Hearts
Materials (audio) (sheet music)
Penitential Rite:
Mass of Remembrance
(no Gloria)
Response (Lisa):
SS #066 – Ps 51 – Be Merciful, O Lord
Materials (audio) (sheet music)
Lenten Gospel Acclamation (Ginny):
Mass of Remembrance
RCIA Rite of Dismissal:
A Lamp for Our Feet
Materials (audio) (sheet music)
Offertory:
GC3 #961 – Remember Your Love
Materials (audio) (sheet music)
Holy, Holy, Holy:
Mass of Remembrance
Eucharistic Acclamation:
Mass of Remembrance
Eucharistic Doxology:
Mass of Remembrance
Lamb of God:
Mass of Remembrance
Communion:
GC3 #662 – Make Us Worthy
Closing:
SS #135 – River of Glory [NEW]
Materials (audio) (sheet music)
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