December 24th, 2014 - Christmas Eve Mass at 5:00 p.m.

Here are the songs for the Christmas Eve, Family Mass at 5:00 p.m.

We will be practising after Mass on Sunday December 21st, and also at 3:45 p.m. on Christmas Eve to run through a few things.  We will also likely sing a few common Christmas carols before Mass.

Music selection is tentative at this time, and may be subject to change at Fr. Terry's request.

Entrance:  Go Tell It On The Mountain (Sheet)

Kyrie:  Matt Maher's
Gloria:  Bill's Gloria

Psalm:  Psalm 95(96) - link here

Gospel Acclamation: Celtic Alleluia

Good news and great joy to all the world:
today is born our Saviour, Christ the Lord.

Pageant:

CBW #320 Angels We Have Heard On High
Away In A Manger (Sheets)

Preparation of the Gifts:  CBW #330 Of the Father’s Love Begotten

Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation:  Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:   CBW #338 What Child Is This
CBW # 332 Silent Night (English and at least 1 French Verse)
CBW #340 Gloria, Gloria


Recessional: Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee
(Charlie Hall, Henry van Dyke, Ludwig van Beethoven, Trent Austin, CCLI Song # 4255585)
or CBW #328 Joy To The World

December 21, 2014, 4th Sunday in Advent

We'll be singing on Sunday December 21, meeting at the usual time (~9:45 a.m.)  before Mass.

Here are the songs for this Sunday:

Entrance:  CBW # 312 O Come O Come Emmanuel

Kyrie:  Matt Maher's
Gloria:  (No Gloria During Lent)

Psalm:  Psalm 88(89) - link here (REVISED)

Gospel Acclamation:

A virgin shall be with child and bear a son;
and they shall name him Emmanuel:  God is with us.

Preparation of the Gifts:  CBW #316 The Angel Gabriel

Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation:  Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:   CBW #305 Be Light For Our Eyes
CBW #319 Wait For The Lord


Recessional: CBW #557 Let Heaven Rejoice (Vs. 1-3)

December 7, 2014, 2nd Sunday in Advent

We'll be singing tomorrow, Sunday December 7, meeting at the usual time (~9:45 a.m.)  before Mass.

Here are the songs for this Sunday:

Before Mass:  

Entrance:  CBW # 308 Every Valley

Kyrie:  Matt Maher's
Gloria:  (No Gloria During Lent)

Psalm:  Psalm 84(85) (link to psalm)

Gospel Acclamation:

CBW #317 Prepare The Way (modified to include "make straight his paths")
(link to choir version) (link to guitar version)

Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths:
all people shall see the salvation of God.

Preparation of the Gifts:  CBW #310 O Come Divine Messiah

Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation:  Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:   CBW #608 Now In This Banquet
CBW #319 Wait For The Lord


Recessional: G&P #45 Rise Up Jerusalem

November 16, 2014 - 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

We'll be singing on Sunday, November 16, meeting at the usual time (~9:45 a.m.)  before Mass.

Here are the songs for this Sunday:

Entrance:  CBW # 587 Gather Us In

Kyrie:  Matt Maher's
Gloria:  Bill's Gloria

Psalm:  Psalm 127(128)

Gospel Acclamation:

Abide in me as I in you, says the Lord;
my branches bear much fruit.

Preparation of the Gifts:  CBW #497 Lord of All Hopefulness

Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation:  Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:   CBW #305 Be Light For Our Eyes
CBW #491 O Lord Hear My Prayer (if needed)


Recessional: #345 CBW City of God

November 2, 2014, All Souls, 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

We'll be singing on Sunday, November 2, meeting for practise at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, and at the usual time (~9:45 a.m.)  before Mass.

Here are the songs for All Souls Day, the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time:

November 2, 2014, All Souls, 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Entrance:  CBW # 644 O God Our Help In Ages Past

Kyrie:  Matt Maher's
Gloria:  Bill's Gloria

Psalm:  Psalm 102(103) (view here (the original) or published quality here)

Gospel Acclamation:

If we have died with Christ,
we will also live with him;
and if we endure,
we will also reign with him.

Preparation of the Gifts:  CBW #403 Now The Green Blade Rises

Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation:  Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:   Remembrance (Matt Maher | Matt Redman - CCLI Song # 5484616)
#629 CBW Lord Make Us Servants of Your Peace

Recessional: #576 CBW You Are The Voice

October 5, 2014 - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

We'll be singing on Sunday, October 5, meeting at the usual time (~9:45 a.m.) for practice before Mass.

Here are the songs for the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Entrance:  CBW # 497 Lord of All Hopefulness

Kyrie:  Matt Maher's
Gloria:  Bill's Gloria

Psalm:  Psalm 79(80) (view here)

Gospel Acclamation:

I have chosen you from the world,
says the Lord,
to go and bear fruit that will last.

Preparation of the Gifts:  G&P #40 Peace Prayer

Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation:  Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:   G&P # 12 Dwelling Place
Matt Maher's Kyrie - only the 3 verses

Recessional: As It Is In Heaven (CCLI Song # 4669748, Ed Cash & Matt Maher)

September 7, 2014 - 23rd Sunday In Ordinary Time

We'll be singing on Sunday, September 6, meeting at the usual time (~9:45 a.m.) for practice before Mass.

Here are the songs for the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Entrance:  CBW # 587 Gather Us In

Kyrie:  Matt Maher's
Gloria:  Bill's Gloria

Psalm:  Psalm (to be determined)

Gospel Acclamation:

In Christ, God was reconciling the world to himself,
and entrusting the message of reconciliation to us.

Preparation of the Gifts:  See Ye First (Karey Lafferty - CCLI Song # 1352)

Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation:  Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:   Remembrance (Matt Maher | Matt Redman - CCLI Song # 5484616)
CBW #491 O Lord Hear My Prayer

Recessional: Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee (Charlie Hall | Henry Van Dyke | Ludwig van Beethoven | Trent Austin - CCLI Song # 4255585) 

August 3, 2014 - 18th Sunday In Ordinary Time

We'll be singing on Sunday, August 3, meeting at the usual time (~9:45 a.m.) for practice before Mass.

Here are the songs for the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Entrance:  CBW # 561 O God Beyond All Praising

Kyrie:  Matt Maher's
Gloria:  Bill's Gloria

Psalm:  Psalm  144(145) (Bill's - link here)

Gospel Acclamation:

Man does not live by bread alone,
but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.

Preparation of the Gifts:  CBW #497 Lord of All Hopefulness

Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation:  Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:   G&P #92 Come To The Water
CBW #491 O Lord Hear My Prayer

Recessional:  #534 Let All Things Now Living

June 29, 2014 - Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul

We'll be singing this coming Sunday at the 11:00 Mass, meeting at the usual time (~9:45 a.m.) for practice before Mass.  There will be no practise during the week.

Here are the songs for Feast of Saints Peter and Paul that I've chosen:

Entrance:  God of Wonders (Marc Byrd and Steve Hindalong, CCLI Song #3118757)

Kyrie:  Matt Maher's
Gloria:  Bill's Gloria

Psalm:  Psalm  33(34) (Bill's - link here)

Gospel Acclamation:

Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit:
to God who is, who was, and who is to come.

Preparation of the Gifts:  CBW #480 Amazing Grace (Jazz version)

Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation:  Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:   CBW #601 Gather Us Together
CBW #516 Only This I Want

Recessional:  #533 Sent Forth By God's Blessing

June 15th, 2014 - Trinity Sunday

We'll be singing Sunday at the 11:00 Mass, meeting at the usual time (~9:45 a.m.) for practice before Mass.

Here are the songs for Trinity Sunday that I've chosen:

Entrance:  CBW #555 Holy God We Praise Your Name

Kyrie:  Matt Maher's
Gloria:  Bill's Gloria

Psalm:  Psalm  (Daniel 3 - link here)

Gospel Acclamation:

Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit:
to God who is, who was, and who is to come.

Preparation of the Gifts:  CBW #421 O God Almighty Father

Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation:  Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:   CBW #603 Gift of Finest Wheat
CBW #491 Lord Hear Our Prayer

Recessional:  G&P #236 Sing Alleluia Sing

May 25th, 2014 - 6th Sunday of Easter

We'll be singing this Sunday (May 25th) at the 11:00 Mass, meeting at the usual time (~9:45 a.m.) for practice before Mass.  We've exchanged this Sunday with the traditional choir who will do the Mass on June 1st.

Here are the songs for the Sixth Sunday of Easter that I've chosen:

Entrance:  CBW #576 You Are The Voice

Kyrie:  Matt Maher's
Gloria:  Bill's Gloria

Psalm:  Psalm 65/66 (music in progress)

Gospel Acclamation:

All who love me will keep my word,
and my Father will love them, and we will come to them.

Preparation of the Gifts:  G&P #30 Isaiah 49 (I Will Never Forget You)

Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation:  Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:   Remembrance (The Communion Song) (Matt Maher CCLI Song #5484616)
We Fall Down (Chris Tomlin CCLI Song #2437367)

Recessional:  CBW #437 Crown Him With Many Crowns

May 18th, 5th Sunday of Easter

We'll be singing tomorrow (May 18th) at the 11:00 Mass, meeting at the usual time (~9:45 a.m.) for practice before Mass.

Here are the songs for the Fifth Sunday of Easter that I've chosen:

Entrance:  CBW #566 Sing A New Song To The Lord

Kyrie:  Matt Maher's
Gloria:  Bill's Gloria

Psalm:  Psalm 32/33 (link here)

Gospel Acclamation:

I am the way, the truth, and the life, says the Lord;
No one comes to the Father, except through me.

Preparation of the Gifts:  G&P #12 Dwelling Place

Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation:  Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:   G&P #8 Be Not Afraid
The Power of Your Love (Geoff Bullock CCLI Song # 917491)

Recessional:  CBW #406 Sing With All The Saints In Glory

May 4, 2014 - Third Sunday of Easter

Hello:

We'll be singing tomorrow (May 4th) at the 11:00 Mass, meeting at the usual time (~9:45 a.m.) for practice before Mass.

If you read this early enough, Angela's NET team, Encounter Team #2, from NET Ministries of Canada will be providing the music for the 4:30 Saturday afternoon Mass today (May 3rd).  A couple of members from the team will be giving brief testimonies at the end of Mass.  If you'd like to see them in action, here's your opportunity to do so.

Here are the songs for the Third Sunday of Easter that I've chosen:

Entrance:  CBW #392 That Easter Day With Joy Was Bright

Kyrie:  Matt Maher's
Gloria:  Bill's Gloria

Psalm:  Psalm 15/16 (see link for choir music, this link for guitar music)

Gospel Acclamation:

Lord Jesus, open the Scriptures to us;
make our hearts burn with love when you speak.

Preparation of the Gifts:  CBW #403 Now The Green Blade Rises

Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation:  Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:   Remembrance (The Communion Song) (Matt Maher CCLI Song #5484616)
You Are My King (Amazing Love) (Billy Foote CCLI Song # 2456623)

Recessional:  CBW #389 Jesus Christ Is Risen Today

Holy Thursday, April 17, 2014

We'll be playing at Mass on Holy Thursday, April 17, 2014, at 7:00 p.m.

We'll be having a practice for Holy Thursday on the morning of Saturday April 12, at 10:30 a.m.  We will also practice before the Mass on Holy Thursday at 6:00 p.m. (Mass is at 7:00 p.m.) to go over some of the songs.

Here's the songs I've chosen for Holy Thursday.

(Note:  All hymns are from CBW III except as noted)

Entrance:  #583 As We Gather At This Table

Kyrie:  Matt Maher Kyrie
Gloria: Gloria - Bill's

Psalm:  116 - Bill's (link to psalm)

Gospel Acclamation:  Bill's Lenten Gospel Acclamation

I give you a new commandment:
love one another as I have loved you.

Washing of the Feet:  #67 Ubi Caritas

Preparation of the Gifts:  #427 At The Name of Jesus (alternate music but use CBW lyrics)

Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation B - Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:
#599 No Greater Love
#605 I Am The Living Bread

Transfer of Blessed Sacrament:  #68B - Hail Our Saviour's Glorious Body
(Verses 1-4)

Followed by the traditional English verses of Tantum Ergo


Down in adoration falling,
Lo! the sacred Host we hail,
Lo! oe'r ancient forms departing
Newer rites of grace prevail;
Faith for all defects supplying,
Where the feeble senses fail.

To the everlasting Father,
And the Son Who reigns on high
With the Holy Spirit proceeding
Forth from each eternally,
Be salvation, honor, blessing,
Might and endless majesty.

Sunday April 6, 2014 - Fifth Sunday of Lent

Hello:

We'll be meeting tomorrow at the usual time for practice before Mass.  Here are the songs for the Fifth Sunday of Lent that I've chosen:

Entrance:  CBW #561 O God Beyond All Praising

Kyrie:  Matt Maher's
Gloria:  (No Gloria During Lent)

Psalm:  Psalm 129(130)

Gospel Acclamation:

I am the resurrection and the life, says the Lord;
whoever believes in me will never die.

Preparation of the Gifts:  CBW #373 Tree of Life

Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation:  Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:  CBW #611 Take and Eat
CBW #602 Eat This Bread

Recessional:  CBW #352 Again We Keep This Solemn Fast

Sunday March 30th, 2014, 4th Sunday In Lent

We will be singing at the 11:00 o'clock Mass on Sunday, March 30.  Stay tuned to your email regarding a practice(s) during the week.  However, we will practice as usual before the 11:00 a.m. Mass, starting shortly before 10:00 a.m.

Here's the music I've selected:

Entrance:  Children of the Light (Fr. Eugene O'Reilly, CSSR)

Kyrie:  Matt Maher's
Gloria:  (no Gloria during Lent)

Psalm:  Psalm 22(23), The Lord Is My Shepherd (Bill's - see link)

Gospel Acclamation:

I am the light of the world, say the Lord;
whoever follows me will have the light of life.

Preparation of the Gifts:  CBW #372 Shelter Me O God

Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation:  Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:  CBW #373 Tree of Life
CBW #374 With Our God

Recessional:  CBW #353 Take Up Your Cross

Sunday March 16, 2014 - 2nd Sunday In Lent

We will be singing at the 11:00 o'clock Mass on Sunday, March 16.  We will not have a practice this Wednesday (spring break) but we will practice before the 11:00 a.m. Mass, starting shortly before 10:00 a.m.

Here's the music I've selected:

Entrance:  Come Now Is The Time To Worship (Brian Doerksen, CCLI Song # 2430948)

Kyrie:  Matt Maher's
Gloria:  spoken

Psalm:  Psalm 32, Lord Let Your Mercy Be Upon Us (Bill's - see link)

Gospel Acclamation:

From the bright cloud the Father's voice is heard:
This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him.

Preparation of the Gifts:  CBW #516 Only This I Want

Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation:  Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:  CBW #432 Jesus, the Lord
CBW #370 Salvator Mundi (if time permits)

Recessional:  CBW #435 Lift High The Cross

Sunday March 2, 2014 - 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time

We will be singing at the 11:00 o'clock Mass on Sunday, March 2 (tomorrow).  We will practice before the 11:00 a.m. Mass, starting shortly before 10:00 a.m.

Here's the music I've selected:

Entrance:  CBW #582 Praise the One Who Breaks The Darkness

Kyrie:  spoken
Gloria:  spoken

Psalm:  Psalm 61(62) My Soul Waits In Silence (Karl Kohnhase - music link here, Youtube link here,
composer's original music here)

Gospel Acclamation:

The word of God is living and active;
it judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Preparation of the Gifts:  G&P #30 Isaiah 49

Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation:  Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:  Remembrance (The Communion Song) (Matt Maher CCLI Song #5484616)
Seek Ye First (CCLI Song # 1352)

Recessional:  CBW #533 Sent Forth By God's Blessing

February 9, 2014 - 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

We will be singing at the 11:00 o'clock Mass on Sunday, February 9 (tomorrow).  We will practice before the 11:00 a.m. Mass, starting shortly before 10:00 a.m.

Here's the music I've selected:

Entrance:  CBW #435 Lift High The Cross

Kyrie:  spoken
Gloria:  spoken

Psalm:  Psalm 111(112) A Light Rises In The Darkness (Bill's - link here)
Gospel Acclamation:

I am the light of the world, says the Lord;
whoever follows me will have the light of life.

Preparation of the Gifts:  G&P #93 The Cry of the Poor

Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation:  Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:  Remembrance (The Communion Song) (Matt Maher CCLI Song #5484616)

Recessional:  CBW #591 God Is Alive

February 2, 2014 - Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

We will be singing at the 11:00 o'clock Mass on Sunday, February 2 (tomorrow).  We will practice before the 11:00 a.m. Mass, starting shortly before 10:00 a.m.

Here's the music I've selected:

Entrance:  CBW #660 Blessed Be the God of Israel (Verses 1-4)

Kyrie:  spoken
Gloria:  spoken

Psalm:  Psalm 23(24) Here Is The King of Glory (Bill's - see link)
Gospel Acclamation:

A light for revelation to the Gentiles,
and for glory to your people Israel.

Preparation of the Gifts:  Forever (Chris Tomlin - CCLI Song No. 3148428)

Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation:  Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:  Refiner's Fire (Brian Doerksen - CCLI Song No. 426298)
The Power of Your Love (Geoff Bullock CCLI Song # 917491)

Recessional:  Glory & Praise # 236 Sing Alleluia Sing

January 19, 2014 - 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

We will be singing at the 11:00 o'clock Mass on Sunday, January 19 (tomorrow).  We will practice before the 11:00 a.m. Mass, starting shortly before 10:00 a.m.

Here is the music that I've selected.

Entrance:  Shine Jesus Shine (CCLI Song # 30426)

Kyrie:  Bill's (?)
Gloria:  Bill's (?)

Psalm:  Psalm 39(40) Here I Am Oh Lord (Bill's copy - see link)
Gospel Acclamation:

The Word became flesh and lived among us.
To all who received him, he gave the power to become children of God.

Preparation of the Gifts:  CBW # 344 Veni Sancte Spiritus

Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation:  Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:  CBW # 520 Here I Am Lord
The Power of Your Love (CCLI Song # 917491)

Recessional:  Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You - Charlie Hall | Henry van Dyke | Ludwig van Beethoven - CCLI Song #4255585

Sunday January 5, 2014 - Feast of the Epiphany

We will be singing at the 11:00 o'clock Mass on Sunday, January 5 (tomorrow).  We will practice before the 11:00 a.m. Mass, starting shortly before 10:00 a.m.

Here is the music that I've selected.

Entrance:  CBW #342 Arise Shine Forth, Your Light Has Come

Kyrie:  Bill's
Gloria:  Bill's

Psalm:  Psalm 71(72) - Bill's (see link, harmony may be found here)
Gospel Acclamation:

We have observed his star at its rising,
and have come to pay homage to the Lord.

Preparation of the Gifts:  CBW # 344 The First Noel

Holy Holy:  Bill's
Memorial Acclamation:  Bill's
Amen:  Bill's
Lamb of God:  Bill's

Communion:  CBW # 337 Twas In The Moon of Wintertime
CBW #338 What Child is This

Recessional:  CBW #343 As With Gladness