Thanks for another solid Mass last week! I would say the new Psalm was a highlight -- Father seemed to be a fan and it was a fun piece to pull off. This would probably be worth doing again.
The sound board and mixer were replaced early last week with the current equivalents. Chris W. purchased and installed the new equipment for the Church. He was on-site before practice last Saturday to make sure everything was working properly. Chris' theory is that the old equipment overheated/short-circuited from being left on all the time in a contained space. Moving forward, the board/mixer will only be powered on when needed. Barb posted written directions in the choir section, but let me know if you'd like any training on this.
As you know, we're covering three (3) different liturgies this week. Needless to say, things are going to be a bit busy, so please bear with me and feel free to email or call/text with any questions. If you're available to help with any of these, it would be greatly appreciated (we could especially use more singers for the funeral).
All Saints Vigil Mass
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Rehearsal @ 6 PM | Mass @ 7 PM
**Holy Day of Obligation**
**Holy Day of Obligation**
Like last year, we've been asked to head up the music for All Saints. The program is below. The Mass setting will be Mass of Creation. As it stands now, Bev and I are onboard, as well as Ginny and Maggie (tentative). Please review any less-familiar songs. If I don't see you, Happy Halloween!
Gathering:
GC3 #790 (SS #137) - The Summons
Response (Cris):
GC3 #037 – Ps 24 – We Long to See Your Face
Materials (audio) (sheet music)
Offertory:
GC3 #735 – Blest Are They
Communion:
GC3 #873 – Shall We Gather at the River
Materials (audio) (sheet music)
Closing:
GC3 #884 – For All the Saints (verses 1-3)
Materials (audio) (sheet music)
Gathering:
SS #104 (GC3 #645) - Amazing Grace
Response (Davis's):
GC3 #035 (SS #059) - Ps 23 - Shepherd Me, O God
Offertory:
GC3 #484 - Hosea
Materials (audio) (sheet music)
Communion:
SS #153 - I Am the Bread of Life
SS #096 (GC3 #102) - Holy Is Your Name
Materials (audio) (sheet music)
Closing:
GC3 #871 - We Shall Rise Again
Materials (audio) (sheet music)
Saturday Mass
Jim is tentatively out.
UPDATE: 11/01: Our music for November has been approved with no changes. Stay tuned for the cantor schedule.
Thanks once again for your dedication to our Ministry! After we get through this week, things should mostly be normal(-ish) until Advent/Christmas.
GC3 #790 (SS #137) - The Summons
Response (Cris):
GC3 #037 – Ps 24 – We Long to See Your Face
Materials (audio) (sheet music)
Offertory:
GC3 #735 – Blest Are They
Communion:
GC3 #873 – Shall We Gather at the River
Materials (audio) (sheet music)
Closing:
GC3 #884 – For All the Saints (verses 1-3)
Materials (audio) (sheet music)
Funeral Liturgy
Saturday, November 3, 2018
Setup @ 8:30 AM | Rehearsal @ 9 AM | Mass @ 10 AM
**Funeral Luncheon to follow**
**Funeral Luncheon to follow**
About a month ago, we were asked by Theresa and Sam to play for their son Emmanuel's funeral liturgy. The music selections were finalized last week (songsheet can also be found here). The Mass setting will be Mass of Creation. Please review any songs that are less familiar ahead of time. As it stands now, Bev, Jim, Maggie, Joe, Ken, Lisa (tentative) and I are able to make it.
I'm planning to be there around 8:30 AM to get set up. If instrumentalists could arrive a bit early as well, that'll save us some time. Just want to make sure we have a chance to thoroughly rehearse everything and go over logistics, as some elements of the Mass will be different. My goal is to keep the music as upbeat as possible, while remaining respectful of what's being celebrated. Please keep Emmanuel's family in your prayers this week.
SS #104 (GC3 #645) - Amazing Grace
Response (Davis's):
GC3 #035 (SS #059) - Ps 23 - Shepherd Me, O God
Offertory:
GC3 #484 - Hosea
Materials (audio) (sheet music)
Communion:
SS #153 - I Am the Bread of Life
SS #096 (GC3 #102) - Holy Is Your Name
Materials (audio) (sheet music)
Closing:
GC3 #871 - We Shall Rise Again
Materials (audio) (sheet music)
Saturday Mass
Saturday, November 3, 2018
Rehearsal @ 4:30 PM | Mass @ 5:30 PM
Finally, below are the selections for regular 5:30 Mass. The music for November was just sent to the Office for approval earlier today. Will let you know of any changes. Please take a look at the Communion song if unfamiliar. We last did this piece about a year ago -- the refrain is pretty straight-forward, but the verses are a bit tricky.
Jim is tentatively out.
Gathering:
GC3 #835 – They’ll Know We Are Christians
Response:
SS #068 – Ps 63 – My Soul Is Thirsting
Materials (audio) (sheet music)
Offertory:
SS #116 – Holy Spirit
Communion:
GC3 #930 – Taste and See
Materials (audio) (sheet music)
Closing:
GC3 #854 – We Arise
GC3 #835 – They’ll Know We Are Christians
Response:
SS #068 – Ps 63 – My Soul Is Thirsting
Materials (audio) (sheet music)
Offertory:
SS #116 – Holy Spirit
Communion:
GC3 #930 – Taste and See
Materials (audio) (sheet music)
Closing:
GC3 #854 – We Arise
Thanks once again for your dedication to our Ministry! After we get through this week, things should mostly be normal(-ish) until Advent/Christmas.