Welcome back 5:30 Choir! (or should I say 5:00 Choir? We'll have to figure that out :-).
Who would have ever guessed that we'd be on hiatus for 14 months!? I'm very much looking forward to getting the band back together, although it'll be awhile before anything feels truly 'normal' again. A huge thanks as well to those who sang/played for 10 AM Masses -- it was greatly appreciated!
As part of our 'New Normal', please note the change in Mass schedule effective this week. There will now be two weekend Masses, rather than three: 5 PM Saturday & 10:15 AM Sunday. Obviously, lots is still being sorted out with how this will work long-term, especially on the choir side.
There's also been a change to how Saturday music selections are handled. Long story short, Father will now select Gathering & Closing songs, while I'll pick everything else. Given the many compromises with the schedule change, this is something I think we can definitely work with.
You may have noticed quite a few updates to our website. Do take advantage of these resources. New security has also been added for members-only & copyrighted material (see email for password).
If you're planning to sing or play for Masses, please sign up HERE. It'll help with planning and logistics until things stabilize a bit. This was our 'old' signup for 10 AM Sunday Masses.
Since the Bishop has lifted most restrictions, masking and distancing is no longer required; however, please feel free to still do so if desired. We should have plenty of space to spread out. And if you're not comfortable joining us yet, that's totally fine. There's absolutely no pressure.
Finally, this week's music is below. My plan is to ease back into things, but don't be surprised if Father introduces new music. Stay tuned for the rest of June (and possibly July/August too).
See you Saturday at 4:00 PM (not 4:30)!
UPDATE: 06/10: Here's the audio from our last Sunday 10 AM Mass on 06/06. It was nice to have a small group for this one :-).
(All Mass Parts are from Mass of Creation, including Gloria, Alleluia, Holy, Eucharistic Acclamation "A", Doxology & Lamb of God)
Prelude:
Instrumental
Gathering:
GC3 #743 - Sing a New Church
Materials (**links removed**)
(Penitential Rite - Recited)
Response:
SS #061 - Ps 27 - The Lord is My Light
Materials (**links removed**)
Offertory:
SS #196 - Open My Eyes
Materials (**links removed**)
Communion:
SS #149 - As One Unknown
Materials (**links removed**)
Sending:
GC3 #744 - As a Fire is Meant for Burning
Materials (**links removed**)
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