18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Thanks for a fun, upbeat liturgy last week! We were very light on vocalists, but didn't run into any major issues. After a week of 'classics', we switched to mostly contemporary selections, which seemed to be well-received. Check out the audio HERE.
Our music for August (HERE) has been sent to the Office for approval. Will let you know of any changes. The cantor schedule will be finalized shortly (have to make some tweaks).
Just a quick heads up that we won't be singing the Gloria until further notice (Father would like to omit it from Mass during the hottest part of the summer). The Penitential Rite will also be spoken rather than sung. These Mass Parts will likely be restored in September.
It may seem super early, but I'm starting to think about music for Advent/Christmas. For example, we talked about trying the BNL arrangement of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/We Three Kings; I'd also like to give Finale for Christmas another try, but with proper prep this time. Brightest and Best and Sing Noel (aka African Noel) are some possibilities for choral pieces. Nothing's set in stone, though, so if you have any thoughts, I'd love to hear them :-).
Lisa is out for the next two weeks; Jim and Ken are tentatively out as well.
I'm tied up with a concert, so Maggie is in charge. Please feel free to call/text or email if any questions/concerns. Otherwise, see you on 08/10 for a Baptism!
UPDATE: 07/31:
UPDATE: 07/31: Our August music has been approved with no changes. Next week's Baptism has also been rescheduled due to logistics with the family, so it won't be held during Mass.
Gathering:
GC3 #592 – We Are the Light of the World (vs 1-4)
Materials (audio) (sheet music)
(no Penitential Rite - spoken)
(no Glory to God)
Response (cantor?):
SS #074 – Ps 95 – If Today
Materials (audio) (sheet music)
Gospel Acclamation (cantor?):
Mass of Creation
Offertory:
SS #139 – We Are Called to Serve
Materials (audio) (sheet music)
Holy, Holy, Holy:
Mass of Creation
Eucharistic Acclamation "B":
Mass of Creation
Eucharistic Doxology:
Mass of Creation
Lamb of God:
Mass of Creation
(repeat 'lamb of god' verse - no alt. tropes)
Communion:
SS #157 – Bread for the World
Materials (audio) (sheet music)
Closing:
GC3 #592 – We Are the Light of the World (vs 5-8)
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