Liturgy & Music Planning Guide November 29: First Sunday of Advent November 29, 2020 to February This is Year B in the liturgical calendar which means 14, 2021 we will hear the Gospel of Mark proclaimed semi-continuously through 2021. Mark’s Gospel is the oldest, composed perhaps First Sunday of Advent through before 70 A.D. and the threat of persecution loomed over 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Christians. This Gospel consists of two parts: the first eight Cycle B/Year I chapters are dedicated to Jesus’ ministry in and around Galilee.
The suggestions for hymns and songs below are primarily from The next eight chapters are about Jesus’ journey and arrival in GIA(WLP) and OCP resources. Most songbooks provide indices Jerusalem – his destiny. with even more ideas. Choose a selection of music that brings In Advent, we will only hear from Mark’s Gospel on forth treasures, both the old and the new. Our worship brings us the first two Sundays. together to send us forth! The Liturgical Year: Volume I, Advent, Christmas, (© (The titles in ALL CAPS are the tunes to which the texts have 1977 ed. litpress) a classic by the late Benedictine Adrian Nocent (1913-1996) described the messages of the Four Sunday been wedded.) In this time of pandemic, be aware of the diocesan protocols as you select music for your faith community. of Advent thus: First Sunday – “Vigilant waiting for the Lord;” Second Sunday: “The warning of John the Baptist: Prepare the E=Entrance, O=Offertory, C=Communion, S=Sending way of the Lord.” Nocent suggests that the Third Sunday’s message has a transitional function: “The messianic age is here. Rejoice!” and the Fourth Sunday’s liturgy proclaims that we now prepare for “The Incarnation of the Word.” (pp.95-97). This volume has been revised and updated by liturgical scholar Father Paul Turner and is even more of a jewel to our ministry. As we complete this year of global suffering and death, let the words of Isaiah from the late M. D. Ridge’s “In the Day of the Lord: offer comfort: “on that day will all be free; free from want, free from fear, free to live! (Verse 1). There is no Gloria recited or sung on Sundays of Advent, but the Alleluia is retained. – Elaine Rendler- McQueeney (OCP – Today’s Liturgy)
Gathering Song: Antiphon: To you, I lift up my soul, O my God. In you, I have trusted; let me not be put to shame. Nor let my enemies exult over me; and let none who hope in you be put to shame.
A Season of Light - Lisicky - O/C/S Ábranse los Cielos - O Awake to the Day - Bolduc/Barker - O/S Behold, O Zion, God Will Come - Tietze - O/S Come, Emmanuel - Light/Tate Come, Light of the World - Inwood - O/S Come Now, Almighty King ITALIAN HYMN Find Us Ready – Booth In the Day of the Lord – Ridge Now Is the Time Approaching WEBB - O/S O Lord of Light CREATOR ALME SIDERUM - O/S ¡Oh Ven! ¡Oh Ven, Emanuel! – O Open Up the Heavens – O/S Prepare Ye – Hess – O/S Preparen el Camino - S Save Us, O Lord - Dufford Sing Out, Earth & Skies - Haugen The Advent of Our God POTSDAM - O/S The Advent of Our King ST. THOMAS / WILLIAMS The King Shall Come – Mattingly, MORNING SONG – O/S To You, O Lord - Soper, Haugen - C The King Shall Come - ST. STEPHEN - O/S This Is Your Justice - Colson - O/C/S Song of Praise or Sending Forth: To You, O God, I Lift Up My Soul – Hurd Tu Pueblo Te Espera - O/C Bearers of Peace SOMERSTOWN Vamos a la Casa del Señor City of God – Schutte Vamos Peregrinos/Sing Out, Pilgrim People - S Come and Set Us Free – Thomson Ven, Señor - Rubalcava - S Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus STUTTGART Wake, O Wake, & Sleep No Longer WACHET AUF For the Healing of the Nations ST. THOMAS Let Heaven Rejoice - Dufford Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7 Isaiah prophesied, “all our good deeds Let the King of Glory Come – Joncas are like polluted rags; we have all withered like leaves…We are the clay and Let Your Love Come Down you are the potter: we are the work of your hands.” Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord - Louis Soon & Very Soon SOON AND VERY SOON Psalm 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19: Venga Tu Reino Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved. OTHER:
1 Corinthians 1:3-9 Paul wrote, “God is faithful, and by him you were City of God, Jerusalem called to fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. You are not lacking Come, Lord, and Tarry Not! in any spiritual gift as you wait for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Eye Has Not Seen From the Father’s Throne on High Gospel Verse: God Is Working His Purpose Out Show us, Lord, your love; and grant us your salvation. God of All People People of the Night Mark 13:33-37 Jesus said, “Be watchful! Be alert! You do now know Prepare! Prepare! when the time will come…Watch, therefore” whether at sunset, midnight, Sign Me Up cock crow, or sunrise. “Watch!” Wait for the Lord We Await the Wakeful Cry Preparation of Gifts: When the Lord in Glory Comes
Al Partir el Pan - C Come, Lord Jesus - Ridge Day of Prayer - November 30th El Señor Es Mi Luz: Sal 27(26) – C I Rejoiced – Thomson Bishop Hoeppner Anniversary of Episcopal Jesu, Joy of Our Desiring WERDE MUNTER Ordination Lord, Show Us Your Mercy & Love - Bogdan – C
Maranatha – Chiusano 1 Muéstranos, Señor: Sal 85(84) - Rubalcava – C From the Ceremonial of Bishops O Word of God – Manalo “Each year in the cathedral church and in all the Te Esperamos, Oh Señor – S churches and communities of the diocese there is to The King Shall Come – Thomson be a celebration of the anniversary of the bishop’s Turn to Me - Foley episcopal ordination.” Since Bishop Hoeppner’s Ven, Salvador EL DIOS DE PAZ - S anniversary day is the Feast of the Apostle Andrew, the Mass formula for Various Needs and Occasions (“I. For Communion Song: the Church, 3. For the Bishop, on the anniversary of Antiphon: The Lord will bestow his bounty, and our earth ordination”) is not to be celebrated. shall yield its increase. Bishop Hoeppner will preside at the 7:45 AM Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Advent Litany - Prendergast of Mary on Monday, November 30th.
Bread of Life - Farrell Christ, Be Our Light – Farrell Question of the Week: In this time of pandemic, in what Come to Us – Walton Emmanuel, Come to Set Us Free experiences of your life have you come to realize the Jesus, Hope of the World - Light/Tate preciousness and limits of time? Let Us See Your Kindness – MacAller Letanía de Adviento/Advent Litany - Cortez Pope’s Intention for December: Lord, Let Us See Your Kindness – Soper Evangelization: For a Life of Prayer Meditation – Brown Steal Away to Jesus We pray that our personal relationship with Jesus Christ be nourished by the Word of God and a life of prayer.
1 Ceremonial of Bishops [hereafter, CB], no. 1167. December 6: Second Sunday of Advent Calendar November Today we will hear the beginning of the Gospel of 30 Feast of St. Andrew, apostle Mark (1:1-8), wherein the mandate of John the Baptist is December proclaimed. In fact, every year on this Second Sunday, we hear 3 Memorial of St. Francis Xavier, priest the mandate of John the Baptist: Prepare the way of the Lord! 4 Opt. Mem. of St. John Damascene, priest Repent! But the end of the reading today brings hope: “One & doctor mightier than I is coming after me.” About Liturgical Music The coronavirus pandemic has caused many to fear and As I prepare this guide in October 2020, we are living repent. So where is our hope? Should we focus our music on and worshipping under COVID-19 protocols which hope? Personally, I will be choosing music that is less strident right now in the Diocese of Crookston has still this year. Unless you think your people are feeling up for one of suspended singing by the congregation. Even still, these my personal favorites, “On Jordan’s Banks,” consider “O Come, reflections from “Living Liturgy” present worthwhile Divine Messiah” which may have the textual feel of a lament in reflections on music’s place in the liturgy especially as instrumentals and for our cantors. this unusual Advent 2020. It’s listed as a Christmas carol, but certainly might add a different dimension to your Advent. The Sound of Advent Regarding locusts and wild honey: there are two kinds Advent in the best of times has a sobriety that is about of definitions for the word, locust. One is an insect. The other is intense focus on what matters most. During this time of a bean from the carob plant. The insect is mentioned in Leviticus pandemic…how much more so. It calls us to strip away and was eaten as a delicacy by the upper/priestly class. The extraneous practices or bad habits and return to the core of our ministry. Advent’s music needs to reflect this carob bean pod was the diet of the lower class and those leading joyful anticipation and humble repentance. Remember a rugged life. It is probable that John the Baptist ate the pods that the way you perform and prepare the music is just from the carob tree. Mixed with some wild honey, this was as important as the music you choose. Before diving probably nutritious enough to sustain John in the desert. We’ll right into learning notes, take and “break open the save the camel’s hair garment for a different evangelist’s hymn” on the text that you will sing and proclaim, account. – Elaine Rendler-McQueeney (OCP – Today’s Liturgy) especially the Psalm and Gospel Verse.
Gathering Song: Antiphon: O people of Sion, behold, the Lord will come to save the nations, and the Lord will make the glory of his voice heard in the joy of your heart.
Ábranse los Cielos - O Awake to the Day - Bolduc/Barker - O/S Behold, O Zion, God Will Come - Tietze - O Christ, Be Our Light - Farrell - O/C Come, Emmanuel – Thomson Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus STUTTGART
Comfort, Comfort, O/You My People GENEVA, FREU DICH SEHR - O/S Creator of the Stars of Night – Bolduc – O/C Look to the One – O/C ¡Oh Ven! ¡Oh Ven, Emanuel! – O On Jordan’s Bank WINCHESTER NEW - O/S On That Holy Mountain - Mattingly - O/S Open Up the Heavens – O/S People, Look East BESANÇON CAROL - O/S Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord - Louis - O/C/S Preparen el Camino - S Proclaim the Joyful Message - Marchionda - O/C/S Ready the Way - B. Hurd The Advent of Our King ST. THOMAS/WILLIAMS This Is Your Justice - Colson - O/C/S Tu Pueblo Te Espera - O/C Ven, Señor - Rubalcava - S Wade in the Water - Ridge
Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Speaking for God, Isaiah said, “Comfort, give comfort OTHER: to my people,’ says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her service is at an end.” Christ Is Surely Coming City of God, Jerusalem Psalm 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14: Come, Lord, and Tarry Not! Lord, let us see your kindness, Jesus, Hope of the World and grant us your salvation. Let Justice Roll like a River Prepare! Prepare! 2 Peter 3:8-14 Peter wrote that God does not want anyone to perish but Prepare the Way of the Lord wants all to repent, for the day of the Lord comes like a thief in the night. The King Shall Come when Morning Dawns Wait for the Lord Gospel Verse: When the King Shall Come Again Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths: all flesh shall see the salvation of God. Question of the Week: Who are the prophets among us who
Mark 1:1-8 Fulfilling what Isaiah foretold, John appeared in the desert as a proclaim the presence of God in our midst? messenger making ready the way of the Lord and proclaiming a baptism of repentance. Calendar December Preparation of Gifts: 7 Memorial of St. Ambrose, bishop & Doctor A Voice Cries Out - Joncas 8 Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception All That Is Hidden Come to Us – Walton of Mary Down to the River to Pray – Crandal 9 Opt. Mem. of St. Juan Diego Like a Shepherd Cuauhtlatoatzin Maranatha I – Westphal 11 Opt. Mem. of St. Damasus I, pope Muéstranos, Señor: Sal 85(84) - Rubalcava - C Jewish: Hannukah, 1st Day of 8 Days ¡Oh Jesús! ¡Oh Buen Pastor! - C 12 Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe ¡Oh Ven! ¡Oh Ven, Emanuel! - O Te Esperamos, Oh Señor - S Focusing the Responsorial Psalm Ven, Salvador EL DIOS DE PAZ - S The exiles have returned to God’s city of Jerusalem and Ven y Sálvanos – S begin the hard work of rebuilding both their nation and You Have Anointed Me – Balhoff identity as the people of God. The psalmist sings of the promise of a restored Israel, a people God brings home Communion Song: to Jerusalem. In Psalm 85, the singer imagines a new Antiphon: Jerusalem, arise and stand upon the heights, and thriving Israel, the kingdom of God, built on justice, and behold the joy which comes to you from God. kindness, truth, and mercy. God promises peace, the
A Place at Your Table – Walther Old Testament ideal of shalom: not just the absence of Bread of Life – Farrell war but a wholeness in relationships between God and Emmanuel, Come to Save Us his people, among neighbors, and with the whole of Emmanuel, Come to Set Us Free creation. Gusten y Vean: Sal 34(33) – Rubalcava I Have Loved You – Joncas Seasons with a focus on Mary Jesus, Hope of the World - Light/Tate Mary gives to Advent a quality of joy and confidence. Litany of the Word - Farrell She makes of the season a call not only to repentance but Look Beyond – Ducote to a confident self-giving, a time of trusting acceptance Lord, Let Us See Your Kindness (Ps. 85) - Soper that, whatever form the coming of the Lord may take, Ubi Caritas – Rosania whenever it happens, it will be good… Your Light Will Come, Jerusalem - B. Hurd The Word of God comes to each of us no less insistently
Song of Praise or Sending Forth: than it came to Mary, no less demandingly. We too are asked to accept the values of Christ, to internalize them, Benedictus - Angrisano, Farrell to make them completely our own, with no reservation, Come and Set Us Free – Thomson no compromise. Mary was asked to do that very much Every Valley – Dufford in contradiction to the values and morals of her time. So Let the King of Glory Come - Joncas are we. Mary was assured that she would be asked Let the Valleys Be Raised – Schutte nothing beyond her ability to respond. So are we. Lord of Glory – Manion – Fr. John Sandell in Give Us This Day [Collegeville, MN: Oh, Our Lord Liturgical Press, 4:12, December 2014], 95. The Name of Jesus Venga Tu Reino
December 8: Immaculate Conception of Mary Today we celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. It is Roman Catholic dogma (belief) that Mary, the Mother of Jesus, was preserved from original sin – the sin of Adam – from the time of her conception. An easy way to remember that we celebrate her conception at this feast, and not Jesus’ conception is quite simple: it takes about nine months to have a baby. This is December and Jesus is born the month. Mary’s birth is celebrated on September 8. The Catholic bishops of the United States at the First Council of Baltimore in 1846 chose Mary under this title to be patroness of the land. By pontifical decree the Immaculate Conception is also designated patroness of Argentina, Brazil, Korea, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Philippines, Spain, Uruguay, Italy, and Portugal. Many are familiar with the story of the apparition at Lourdes, France. There is a connection with the Immaculate Conception and Bernadette Soubirous – Bernadette of Lourdes. When Bernadette asked “the Lady” of the apparitions to identify th herself on March 25 , 1858, Mary replied, “I am the Immaculate Conception.” Various images of the Immaculate Conception in art taken from Revelation 12:1 include Mary with twelve stars around her head; wearing a white tunic and mantle; a crescent moon under her feet; the sun surrounding her. The Magnificat and Benedictus are both New Testament canticles which are part of morning and evening prayer in the liturgy. Freshen your repertoire with a recent setting by Steve Angrisano and Curtis Stephen (OCP). – Elaine Rendler-McQueeney (OCP – Today’s Liturgy)
Gathering Song: Antiphon: I rejoice heartily in the Lord, in my God is the joy of my soul; for he has clothed me with a robe Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of salvation, and wrapped me in a mantle of “It is no wonder therefore that the usage prevailed justice, like a bride adorned with her jewels. among the Fathers whereby they called the Mother Blessed One - Thompson - O/C/S of God entirely holy and free from all stain of sin, Buenos Días, Paloma Blanca as though fashioned by the Holy Spirit and formed Canto de María - O/C as a new creature” (Origen, Tertullian, et al). Elevamos Nuestros Cantos - S Embracing God's salvific will with a full heart and Hymn to Mary Immaculate MUNDO CORDE - O/S impeded by no sin, she devoted herself totally as a Immaculate Mary/Ave de Lourdes LOURDES HYMN - O/S Las Guadalupanas handmaid of the Lord to the person and work of Las Mañanitas (Para Celebraciones Generales) her Son, under Him and with Him, by the grace of Las Mañanitas Tapatías almighty God, serving the mystery of redemption. Magnificat – Farrell Rightly therefore the holy Fathers see her as used Mary, Woman of the Promise DRAKES BROUGHTON by God not merely in a passive way, but as freely Mary’s Song – Rieth My Soul Rejoices - François cooperating in the work of human salvation Sing “Ave!” ALLE TAGE SING UND SAGE - O/S 2 through faith and obedience. Sing of Mary PLEADING SAVIOR - O/S
2 Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Dogmatic Constitution on the Church [Lumen Gentium] no. 56. Song of Mary SONG OF MARY I Rejoiced – Thomson Stainless the Maiden SEDECZNA MATKO - O/S Let Heaven Rejoice - Dufford The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came GABRIEL’S MESSAGE Magnificat FINLANDIA The God Whom Earth and Sea and Sky EISENACH Santa Maria del Camino/Come as We Journey – Espinosa See How the Virgin Waits – Jabusch Genesis 3:9-15,20 Adam and Eve ate from the tree that the LORD God forbade. Enmity would rise up between the serpent and the woman. OTHER:
Psalm 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4: Canticle of the Turning Sing to the Lord a new song, Creator of the Stars of Night for he has done marvelous deeds. Holy Is Your Name/Luke 1:46-55 I Say “Yes,” Lord/Digo “Sí,” Señor Ephesians 1:3-6,11-12 Christians received “every spiritual blessing in I Sing a Maid the heavens” through Jesus. Through Christ, God freely chose and adopted Litany of Mary/Letanía de al Santísima Virgen María the faithful as children. Mary, First among Believers No Wind at the Window Gospel Verse: Praise We the Lord This Day Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you; Savior of the Nations, Come blessed are you among women. Sing We of the Blessed Mother
Luke 1:26-38 The angel greeted Mary, “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with Question of the Day: When have you encountered “Gabriel” in you.” The angel told Mary she would conceive a son by the power of the Holy your life, “announcing” to you God’s call to do something Spirit. She answered, “May it be done to me according to your word.” surprising and unexpected, something that challenged your Preparation of Gifts: confidence or stretched your abilities?
Ave Maria - Cortés, Chant, Kantor, Norbet, Palazón - C/S Canticle of Mary - King – C Canticle of Our Lady – C Hail Mary: Gentle Woman - Landry - O/C/S Holy Is His Name - Talbot – C Holy Mary, Revealing Your Son – Manalo Magnificat – Angrisano/Stephan Mary’s Song NEW BRITAIN - S
Mary’s Song of Praise PLEADING SAVIOR - S O Sanctissima/O Most Holy One/Mary, Full of Grace – Hagan - S Of the Father’s Love – Hart/Ubowski – C Of the Father’s Love Begotten – Neale – C Oh María, Madre Mía Pilgrim Prayer - Moriarty Servant Song - McGargill The Hail Mary - Marchionda - C/S There Is Nothing Told - Willcock
Communion Song : Antiphon : Glorious things are spoken of you, O Mary, for from you arose the sun of justice, Christ our God.
Ave Maria Litany – Booth I Received the Living God LIVING GOD Let It Be Done to Us/Tu Voluntad, Señor – Hurd My Soul Rejoices - Alstott O Holy Mary/María, Madre del Señor - Alstott Pan de Vida – Hurd Taste & See – Moore The Cry of the Poor - Foley
Song of Praise or Sending Forth:
Adiós, Reina del Cielo As It Is in Heaven God Has Chosen Me – Farrell God, We Praise You NETTLETON Hail, Holy Queen SALVE REGINA COELITUM December 12: Our Lady of Guadalupe Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary, the baby in Elizabeth’s womb There’s a lot to celebrate this week… “leaped.” Mary said, “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior.” Today’s feast celebrates another apparition of the Virgin Mary, the Virgin of Guadalupe, also know as Nuestra Preparation of Gifts: Senora de Guadalupe, and La Morenita. She is the patroness of Ave Maria – Cortés, Norbet the Americas. Her shrine is in Mexico City’s Basilica. Nearby is Make Your Home in Me - Walther Tepeyac Hill where the Virgin appeared five times to Juan Open My Eyes – Manibusan Diego, now Saint Juan Diego, the first indigenous saint of the Pescador de Hombres/Lord, You Have Come – Gabaráin Americas, whose feast was celebrated on December 9. Juan Prayer of St. Francis – Temple Sol de Este Pueblo – S Diego was born in 1474, and was baptized at the age of 50. The Su Nombre Es Santo: Lc/Lk 1 0 C/S apparitions took place in 1531. The Lord Is My Shepherd – Reza The entrance suggestion for today, Pedro Rubalcava’s You Will Draw Water Joyfully – Reza
“Amanecer/At the Break of Day,” strengthens and renews our Communion Song: faith in the light that is Christ. The English translation praises Antiphon: The Lord has cast down the mighty from their God at daybreak – a mystical time when sun and moon are thrones, and has lifted up the lowly. OR usually both visible. Verse 4 is evocative of a morning offering: God has not acted thus for any other nation; to no other “…to you, O God, we dedicate our living, our thoughts and all people had he shown his love so clearly. our works – our very being…” Thank you, Pedro, for this lovely Al Partir el Pan/In the Breaking of the Bread – Fuertes musical morning offering. Amén. El Cuerpo de Cristo - Schiavone For today, consider Booth/Manibusan’s “Ave Maria El Cáliz que Bendecimos/Our Blessing Cup - Cortez Litany,” based on a traditional Portuguese song, “A Trieze de Gusten y Vean/Taste & See - Reza Maio.” The invocation calls out to the Virgin Mary in her Let It Be Done – Muglia O Holy Mary – Alstott universal titles such as Our Lady of Guadalupe, of Angels, of One Bread, One Body – Foley Fatima to “pray for us.” An awareness of our unity through our Our Blessing Cup – Cortez universal mother, Mary, can empower us to share and care for Taste and See – Reza our beautiful earth. Help shape that future. Ubi Caritas - B. Hurd
– Elaine Rendler-McQueeney (OCP – Today’s Liturgy) Song of Praise or Sending Forth:
Gathering Song: Christ, Be Our Light – Farrell Antiphon: A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman Deo Gratias – Rubalcava clothed with the sun, with the moon under her Dona Nobis Pacem – Norbet feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. Envía Tu Espíritu – Hurd I Rejoiced – Cortez Amanecer/At the Break of Day – Rubalcava Let Us Go Rejoicing – Hurd Del Cielo Ha Bajado AVE DE LOURDES Magnificat – Rubalcava Laudes: Salmo 62/Morning Prayer: Psalm 63 - Rubalcava Mi Virgen Ranchera Letanía de Adviento/Advent Litany - Cortez Para Amar como Tú – Fernández/Manibusan O Love of God/Anor de Dios - B. Hurd Somos el Cuerpo de Cristo/We Are the Body of Christ - Cortez O Sanctissima/O Most Holy One/Mary, Full of Grace – Hagan There Is Nothing Told – Willcock Our God Is Here – Muglia Sing of Mary PLEADING SAVIOR Ven al Banquete/Come to the Feast – Hurd
Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab After the woman and her child were saved from the dragon, a loud voice sounded from heaven: “Now have salvation and power come, and the Kingdom of our God and the authority of his Anointed.”
Judith 13:18bcde, 19 You are the highest honor of our race.
Gospel Verse: Blessed are you, holy Virgin Mary, deserving of all praise; from you rose the sun of justice, Christ our God.
Luke 1:39-47 Mary went to Zechariah’s house in the hill country to visit Day of Prayer & Special Offering December 13: Third Sunday of Advent National Day of Prayer for Retired Religious Today is Gaudete Sunday, Gaudete is Latin for “rejoice,” which also happens to be the initial word of today’s Retirement Fund for Religious (RFR). entrance antiphon. The Need The phrase “joyful expectation” captures the Across the United States, hundreds of religious imagination for the season of Advent for ministers and communities lack financial resources sufficient to meet worshipping communities especially today. For reasons beyond the retirement and health-care needs of aging members. our control, perhaps this Advent we might need to be cautious as Lack of funds to the temperament of our local communities. Where do you find Of 531 communities providing data to the National yourself? Where is your community? In the midst of poverty, Religious Retirement Office (NRRO), only 29 are unemployment, sickness…or is your community beginning to adequately funded for retirement. (See chart.) thrive? How are your musicians? At this writing, all is hidden! Historically, Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order My hunch is that all will be more somber than usual. priests—known collectively as women and men religious— The responsorial today is unusual when used at the received small stipends that just met the needs of the day. responsorial because it is not a Psalm. The Magnificat is a Any surplus funds were reinvested in ministry and the canticle – a biblical song not part of the book of Psalms. Among education of younger members. As a result, hundreds of various settings found in the missals and hymnals, several US religious communities lack adequate retirement savings. versions are set with antiphons. Antiphons can allow people to At the same time, the income available to support older sing and move about freely. religious is decreasing. Currently, earnings from the Liturgically, the “O” Antiphons begin on December 17. ministries of younger religious cover a significant portion There is no reason to abstain from using the refrain to “O Come, of eldercare expenses, but the number of religious able to O Come, Emmanuel,” before then. Sing it in its entirety next serve in compensated ministry is rapidly diminishing. Sunday (19 Dec) [perhaps as a prelude]. The invocations will Rising costs strike a common chord with all Christians this year. Like many Americans, religious communities face the – Elaine Rendler-McQueeney (OCP – Today’s Liturgy) monumental challenge of funding eldercare. Currently, the average annual cost of care for women and men Gathering Song: religious past age 70 is nearly $47,000 per person. Skilled Antiphon: Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice. care is roughly $72,000. The total cost of care for senior Indeed, the Lord is near. women and men religious in the United States has exceeded $1 billion annually for each of the last 12 years. Bendeciremos por Siempre: Sal 145(144) (O/S) Canto de María (O/C) Changing demographics Come, Emmanuel - Light/Tate During the early and mid-twentieth centuries, the Catholic Come, O Long-Awaited Savior ST. HILARY (O/S) Church in the United States experienced a surge in Comfort, Comfort O My People GENEVA vocations to religious life, with numbers peaking in the Emmanuel - Angrisano mid-1960s. Care for elderly members was provided Isaiah 61 - Maher largely by younger ones. Over time, however, the number Let the King of Glory Come - Joncas of vocations decreased while lifespans increased. The Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates TRURO O Come, Divine Messiah VENEZ, DIVIN MESSIE (O/C/S) result is far fewer younger members available to support ¡Oh Ven! ¡Oh Ven, Emanuel! (O) the retirement and eldercare needs of senior members. On Jordan’s Bank WINCHESTER NEW (O/S) Currently, 72 percent of the religious communities On That Holy Mountain - Mattingly (O/S) providing data to the NRRO have a median age of 70 or People, Look East BESANÇON CAROL (O/S) older. Preparen el Camino (C/S) For more information, visit https://retiredreligious.org/ Ready the Way – Stephan, Hurd The Advent of Our King ST. THOMAS/WILLIAMS The Spirit of God – Deiss (O/C) Tu Pueblo Te Espera (O/C) Vamos Alegres/Let Us Go Rejoicing: Sal 122(121) Vamos Peregrinos/Sing Out, Pilgrim People (S)
Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11 The spirit of the Lord God enables Isaiah to proclaim good news to the poor, healing to the brokenhearted, liberty to captives, and freedom to prisoners.
Luke 1:46-48, 49-50, 53-54 OTHER: My soul rejoices in God. A Morning Star Draws Near 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 Paul exhorted the faithful of Thessalonica Be Light for Our Eyes to “rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for I Have Been Anointed this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.” My Soul in Stillness Waits/En el Silencio Te Aguardo People of the Night Gospel Verse: Prepare the Way of the Lord The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has Rejoice, the Lord Is King! anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. The Moon with Borrowed Light Wait for the Lord John 1:6-8, 19-28 John the Baptizer was not the light but testified to it. Wild and Lone the Prophet’s Voice He declared himself “the voice of one crying out in the desert, make straight You Have Anointed Me the way of the Lord.” Question of the Week: What images of light and darkness speak Preparation of Gifts: to you this Advent? Ábranse los Cielos As Christ Is for Us – Whitaker Calendar Awake, Awake (O/S) December Christ, Circle Round Us – Schutte 14 Memorial of St. John of the Cross, priest Come, Lord Jesus – Ridge & doctor Come to Us – Angrisano 17 Late Advent Begins Creator of the Stars of Night CONDITOR ALME SIDERUM God, Beyond All Names – Farrell Focusing the Responsorial Psalm Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming ES IST EIN’ ROS’ ENTSPRUNGEN Today’s response to the first reading is not from the Su Nombre Es Santo: Lc/Lk1 (C/S) psalms but a weaving of Mary’s song of praise in Luke’s The King Shall Come – Thomson gospel upon her greeting from Elizabeth with images ¡Ven, Salvador! EL DIOS DE PAZ (C) Ven y Sálvanos (S) from the prophet Isaiah’s canticle of hope for the returning exiles (Isaiah 61, today’s first reading). Both Communion Song: Mary’s song and Isaiah’s prophecy celebrate that God is Antiphon: Say to the faith of heart: Be strong and do not recreating humankind in his goodness and mercy. fear. Behold, our God will come, and he will save us.
A Voice Cries Out - Joncas Be the Light Come, Lord! Maranatha – Manalo Come to Us – Walton El Pan de la Vida - Cortés Gusten y Vean/Taste & See: Sal 34(33) Jesus, Hope of the World - Light/Tate Litany of the Word – Farrell My Soul Rejoices – Alstott, Hart Patience, People – Foley Rejoice in the Promise of Jesus – Crandal Say to the Frightened Heart – Hurd
Song of Praise or Sending Forth:
Benedictus – Angrisano Canticle of Zachary FOREST GREEN God Has Chosen Me – Farrell Let Your Love Come Down Lord of Glory - Manion My Deliverer O Come, O Come, Emmanuel VENI EMMANUEL (O/C/S) Sing Out, Earth and Skies – Haugen The Great Forerunner of the Morn WINCHESTER NEW The Name of Jesus Ven, Señor – Rubalcava
December 20: Fourth Sunday of Advent Today, in the civil calendar, is International Human Solidarity Day. One of the great signs of solidarity in our liturgies is congregational singing. Not only are we united by the rhythm of the texts, but we sing on the same pitch (well, mostly), and even breathe together. COVID-19 has restricted our community song severely and has wreaked havoc with musicians. Pray for musicians everywhere. Tomorrow is the shortest day of the year. Darkness fades and the light lengthens as we approach the birth of the Son! Take the pulse of your community when preparing for liturgy. This Advent is unusual and a challenge to prepare in advance. Look beyond the usual music in the Advent/Christmas section of your missals and hymnals. For a post-COVID-19 suggestion that is not in the initial suggestions, consider Bernadette Farrell’s “All That Is Hidden” (OCP). The refrain resonates with the solstice: “…All that is dark now, will be revealed…” Here is a prayer from the Book of Blessings, or Chapter 29 for you and yours (it comes from the household blessing of a Christmas tree, but summarizes our season: Lord our God, we praise you for the light of creation: the sun, the moon, and the stars of the night. We praise you for the light of Israel: the Law, the prophets, and the wisdom of the Scriptures. We praise you for Jesus Christ, your Son: he is Emmanuel, God-with-us, the Prince of Peace, who fills us with the wonder of your love. -Elaine Rendler-McQueeney (OCP – Today’s Liturgy)
Gathering Song: Antiphon: Drop down dew from heaven above, you heavens, and let the clouds rain down the Just One; let the earth be opened and bring forth a Savior. A Light to the Nations – Walther Behold a Virgin Bearing Him O HEILAND, REISS DIE HIMMEL AUF (O/S) Blessed One - Thompson (O/C/S) Come, Emmanuel - Light/Tate (O/C/S) Come, O Long-Awaited Savior ST. HILARY (O/S) Elevamos Nuestros Cantos (S) Emmanuel - Angrisano/Ambrosetti (O/C/S) Magnificat – Farrell Mary’s Song – Rieth O Come, Divine Messiah VENEZ, DIVIN MESSIE (O/S) O Come, O Come, Emmanuel VENI, VENI, EMMANUEL (O/C/S) O Lord of Light CREATOR ALME SIDERUM (O/S) ¡Oh Ven! ¡Oh Ven, Emanuel! (O) Preparen el Camino (C/S)
Savior of the Nations, Come NUN KOMM, DER HEIDEN HEILAND (O/S) See How the Virgin Waits – Jabusch She Will Show Us the Promised One PROMISED LAND (O/S) Sing Out, Earth and Skies – Haugen The Advent of Our King ST. THOMAS (WILLIAMS) Tu Pueblo Te Espera (O/C)
2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 With help from the prophet Nathan, God of Mystery, God of Mercy MOUNT ST. MARY’S King David decided to build a house for the Lord to dwell in. “Your house and My Soul Magnifies the Lord – Romer your kingdom shall endure forever before me; your throne shall stand firm People, Look East BESANÇON forever.” Soon & Very Soon SOON AND VERY SOON Ven, Señor - Rubalcava Psalm 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29: You Are the Light – Blakesley For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord. OTHER: Romans 16:25-27 According to Paul, the gospel reveals the mystery hidden for long ages but now, at God’s command, is made manifest in Christ All Who Claim the Faith of Jesus Jesus. Ave Maria – chant Awake! Awake! And Greet the New Morn Gospel Verse: Creator of the Stars of Night Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. Gift of God May it be done to me according to your word. I Sing a Maid Immaculate Mary Luke 1:26-38 The angel addressed Mary, “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is Mary, First among Believers with you.” When Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord,” she Maranatha, Come became a model for all. My Soul in Stillness Waits/ En el Silencio Te Aguardo
Preparation of Gifts: No Wind at the Window Praise We the Lord This Day Ábranse los Cielos (O) When, to Mary, the Word Alegría, Alegría, Alegría (S) Question of the Week: In what ways can a family home be Alma Redemptoris Mater – Contractus Aquí Estoy, Señor/I Say Yes, My Lord (C) transformed into a “house” of God? Be the Light (C) Bienaventurados/Blessed and Beloved – Montgomery Calendar Canticle of Mary - King (C) December Canticle of Our Lady (C) 21 Opt. Mem. of St. Peter Canisius, priest & Christ, Shine in Our Lives – Muglia Doctor Digo Sí, Señor/I Say Yes, My Lord (C) 23 Opt. Mem. of St. John of Kanty, priest Dime, Señor (C) 25 Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord Hail Mary: Gentle Woman – Landry 26 Feast of St. Stephen, first martyr Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming ES IST EIN’ ROS’ ENTSPRUNGEN (S) Canada: Boxing Day Marantha - Chiusano My Soul Rejoices in the Lord - Thatcher (C) Focusing the Responsorial Psalm Of the Father’s Love – Hart/Ubowski (C) The psalmist takes up the theme of God’s favor Of the Father’s Love Begotten – Neale (C) toward David in today’s responsorial psalm. Psalm 89 is Te Esperamos, Oh Señor (S) a song of thanksgiving for what God has done for Israel The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came GABRIEL’S MESSAGE from its beginning in the Sinai to the raising up of David The Road of Mercy – Briare as king, and a profession of hope in what is to come for ¡Ven, Salvador! EL DIOS DE PAZ (C) God’s people. (It’s repeated as the chosen psalm for the Communion Song: Christmas Mass for the Vigil.) Antiphon: Behold, a Virgin shall conceive and bear a son; and his name will be called Emmanuel. Question for Christmas Day: In what concrete ways have you transformed “peace” in your family and Amen, Let It Be Done – Stephan community from an absence of conflict into God’s peace Banquete de Unidad of generosity, forgiveness, and humility? Holy Mary, Revealing Your Son – Manalo How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place – DeBruyn I Rejoice – Hart Let It Be Done to Us/Tu Voluntad, Señor - B. Hurd Patience, People – Foley Servant Song – McGargill The Whole World Is Waiting for Love – Misetich There Is a Longing – Quigley
Song of Praise or Sending Forth:
Alleluia! Raise the Gospel – Farrell Christ, Circle Round Us - Schutte Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus STUTTGART December 24-25: Christmas (ABC) Matthew 1:1-25 OR 1:18-25 In Matthew, Jesus’ lineage is traced to As we re-enter the world of public worship, to manage Abraham, father of believers. The birth of Jesus fulfilled Isaiah’s prophecy: “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him seating, social distancing, and masks will be a challenge. At the Emmanuel.” time of this writing, handling musical texts with the assembly is a challenge, and who knows how soon it will end. It’s a good Communion Antiphon: The glory of the Lord will be thing that we have maintained the custom of Christmas carols. revealed, and all flesh will see the salvation of our For tonight’s liturgy, consider using Christmas carols that have a God. refrain such as “The First Nowell”, “Angels We Have Heard on Mass at Midnight High” and “Go Tell It on the Mountain.” Choose the eucharistic For Advent, our motto in ministry may have been “be acclamations that are the most familiar to your people [if they ready!” If history repeats itself, our Christmas liturgy motto will are allowed to sing]. continue to be, “here comes everybody.” Sometimes when a song has finished, there may be a Author and poet, John Shea draws from the Church’s need for a musical extension. Invite the assembly to hum. This mystical tradition that Christmas celebrates three births: God can be very effective after Communion. The music will begets the Son, the Son is born of Mary, and the Son is born in mysteriously segue into a reflection time…a welcome quiet for the soul; “…we must begin by struggling inwardly, pulling away this normally boisterous liturgy. from everything that would dissipate our mind and will…this For a liturgy that is often filled with a large number of includes both detaching from the outer world and, as we draw Children, consider Jaime Cortez’s charming setting of Psalm 96, back, taking with us all our powers of body and mind…we “Today Our Savior Is Born,” with its simple refrain for disengage from any other desires, especially those that our egos responsorial. It is one of the royal Psalms often used are continually manufacturing. We are now empty and waiting, interchangeably with Psalms 97 and 98. Be sure to check with have made room for the birth of the Son, room that was not the homilist. made for him in the inn at Bethlehem. We only dimly see that Use organ bells lavishly. Peal them before the opening we are beloved children who give their lives as food for the hymn. Chime them during the preface dialogue to call the people world.” (Following Love into Mystery, Liturgical Press, © 2010, to attention and signal the beginning of the eucharistic prayer. If pp.25-29) Elaine Rendler-McQueeney (OCP – Today’s Liturgy) your parish uses sanctuary bells, the organ bells should be careful not to compete. Entrance Antiphon: The Lord said to me: You are my Son. You have helped so many through this difficult It is I who have begotten you this day. OR season. Stay safe. Be will. Merry Christmas! Let us all rejoice in the Lord, for our Savior has been born Elaine Rendler-McQueeney (OCP – Today’s Liturgy) AND ME! in the world. Today true peace has come down to us from heaven.
Consult your hymnal indices for hymn suggestions; each Isaiah 9:1-6 “For a child is born to us, a son is given us,” prophesied one has a section dedicated to this feast. Isaiah. “They name him Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father-Forever, Prince of Peace. His dominion is vast.” PROPERS & READINGS: Nativity of the Lord - Vigil Psalm 96:1-2, 2-3, 11-12, 13 Entrance Antiphon: Today you will know that the Lord will Today is born our Savior, Christ the Lord. come, and he will save us, and in the morning you will see his glory. Titus 2:11-14 God’s grace appeared in the savior Christ Jesus, offering salvation to all people. Paul told Titus that the appearance of Christ trains us Isaiah 62:1-5 God’s city Jerusalem will shine forth like the dawn. The Lord “to live temperately, justly and devoutly.” delights in Jerusalem. God rejoices in the people of the great city as a groom rejoices in the bride. The Lord God will protect and vindicate the people of Gospel Verse: Zion. I proclaim to you good news of great joy: today a Savior is born for us, Christ the Lord. Psalm 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29 For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord. Luke 2:1-14 Mary gave birth to her firstborn and laid him in a manger. The angel of the Lord appeared to shepherds nearby to tell them the good news. Acts 13:16-17, 22-25 The Lord chose Israel and led the people out of An angelic choir sang, “Glory to God in the highest.” the land of Egypt, promising the Messiah. When the time came, God sent John to prepare the way. John told all, “Behold, one is coming after me.” Communion Antiphon: The Word became flesh, and we have seen his glory. Gospel Verse: Tomorrow the wickedness of the earth will be destroyed: the Savior of the world will reign over us.
Mass at Dawn Mass during the Day The Mass at Dawn is the most overlooked of the four There is a pattern to the time and messages of our Masses for Christmas. And that’s too bad. First, the history of Christmas Masses. The entrance antiphon of the Vigil Mass this Eucharist reminds us of the intercultural feast that is bridges the end of Advent, “Today you will know that the Lord Christmas. The celebration revolves around the specific will come, and he will save us…” and the beginning of circumstances of Christmas in Rome. Centuries ago, the pope, Christmas: “…and in the morning, you will see his glory.” These on his way home from celebrating Midnight Mass at Saint Mary are the words of Moses and Aaron to the people who hungrily Major on the Esquiline Hill, would pass by the church of Saint cried out to YHWH to be fed just before YHWH rains bread Anastasia, just off the Circus Maximus and on the way to the from the sky (manna). Vatican. Saint Anastasia had been martyred on December 25. At the Mass in the Night, the antiphon from Psalm 2 is Moreover, the church was home to the Greek community in one of the royal Psalms used for the enthronement of the king Rome, so the pope, passing nearby, stopped to celebrate with the who was considered to be of divine lineage: “The Lord said to Greeks. When we celebrate Christmas, people of all cultures me: You are my Son. It is I who have begotten you this day.” come together. In recent years, [many annual issues from Notice the Father/Son relationship? publishers have] included Spanish lyrics…and German lyrics… The Mass at Dawn’s antiphon proclaims that the Lord The Dawn Mass deserves our attention because of the is here! “Today a light will shine upon us, for the Lord is born texts associated with it. The Entrance Antiphon, Collect, and the for us; and he will be called Wondrous God, Prince of Peace, Psalm bring the powerful image of the dawning of Christ in our Father of future ages: and his reign will be without end.” lives. The Gospel focuses on some of the humblest actors in the By the Mass During the Day, it is clear that the Lord is account of the birth of Jesus: the shepherds and the Blessed here, and that, at last, the Word has become flesh. God sent not Mother. Forget the Angels, forget the decrees from Caesar; this only manna from heaven, but also his Son. “A Child is born for is Christmas for the poor and the humble. I know how busy these us, and a son is given to us; his scepter of power rests upon his days are, but having an actual dawn celebration, with the church shoulder, and his name will be called Messenger of great lit by candles, expressly for those who have to work on counsel.” Christmas Day might be a highlight for our ministry, and May Christ be born in your soul! Elaine Rendler- certainly a highlight for those who too often, feel left out of the McQueeney (OCP – Today’s Liturgy) Christmas celebrations. Elaine Rendler-McQueeney (OCP – Today’s Liturgy) Entrance Antiphon: A child is born for us, and a son is given to us; his scepter of power rests upon his Entrance Antiphon: Today a light will shine upon us, for shoulder, and his name will be called Messenger the Lord is born for us; and he will be called of great counsel. Wondrous God, Prince of peace, Father of future Isaiah 52:7-10 The ends of the earth will see God’s salvation. Break forth ages: and his reign will be without end. together in song, Jerusalem, for the good news of peace has come. God redeems Jerusalem and gives comfort to all people. Isaiah 62:11-12 God proclaimed to the whole world, “Your savior comes!” The city of Zion will be called “Frequented.” God’s people are holy people. Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6
Psalm 97:1, 6, 11-12 All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God. A light will shine on us this day: the Lord is born for us.
Hebrews 1:1-6 “In times past, God spoke in partial and various Titus 3:4-7 The kindness and generous love of God appeared and saved ways…through the prophets,” but now we have God’s own heir, the Lord us, “Not because of any righteous deeds we had done but because of his who sustains all things. Let all angels worship God’s first-born, God’s heir, mercy.” God’s son.
Gospel Verse: Gospel Verse: Glory to God in the highest, A holy day has dawned upon us. and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests. Come, you nations, and adore the Lord.
Luke 2:15-20 The shepherds said, “Let us go, then, to Bethlehem to see John 1:1-18 OR 1:1-5, 9-14 “The Word became flesh and made his this thing that has taken place.” They went to see the child and then dwelling among us, and we saw his glory…full of grace and truth.” We all understood everything. When they returned home to tell everyone what they have partaken of this fullness: love following love. saw, all were astonished.
Communion Antiphon: Rejoice, O Daughter Sion; lift up Communion Antiphon: All the ends of the earth have seen praise, Daughter Jerusalem: Behold, your King the salvation of our God. will come, the Holy One and Savior of the world.
December 27: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph It seems like only yesterday was Christmas! Oh, that’s right! It WAS only yesterday when you’re scheduled for the Vigil Mass! In today’s Gospel story Mary and Joseph bring the child to the temple (as was the tradition of the ancestors) where a holy man, Simeon, declares Jesus the promised one. Simeon proclaims the Nunc Dimittis. There are several settings of the “Nunc Dimittis/ Canticle of Simeon” in the hymnals/missals. [Check your indices!] Why is it important to add a setting of this canticle to your repertoire? Well, it is used daily in the Liturgy of the Hours; it can be used at funerals anytime; and it will be used today and for the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (also known as Candlemas), and the Purification of Mary on Tuesday, February 2, this year. Today’s Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph displaces the usual December 26 Feast of St. Stephan – the first martyr. Many remember that Saint Stephen was the first martyr, but did you know he was a Christian deacon as well? Indeed, he is the patron of deacons and (wait for it) stonemasons.
Elaine Rendler-McQueeney (OCP – Today’s Liturgy)
Entrance Antiphon: The shepherds went in haste, and found Mary and Joseph and the Infant lying in a manger.
Genesis 15:1-6; 21:1-3 Abram and Sarah put faith in the Lord, and gave the name Isaac to their son. Your descendants shall be as numerous as the stars in the heavens. OR Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14
Psalm 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9 The Lord remembers his covenant for ever.
Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19 The descendants of Abraham and Sarah are “as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sands on the seashore.” Abraham’s faith was tested. OR Colossians 3:12-21 OR 3:12-17
Gospel Verse: Let the peace of Christ control your hearts; let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.
Luke 2:22-40 Joseph and Mary brought Jesus to the temple to be consecrated. Simeon, a holy and pious man, took the child in his arms, and Anna, the prophetess, gave thanks to God.
Communion Antiphon: Our God has appeared on earth, and lived among us.
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Abba! Father – Landry (C) All Is Well with My Soul – Landry/VILLE DU HAVRE (O) Ang Katawan ni Kristo/Behold, the Body of Christ – Manalo (C) Angels from the Realms of Glory Question of the Week: What have you learned about yourself Angels We Have Heard on High GLORIA (S) from raising, teaching, or working with children? Awake! Awake, & Greet the New Morn Away in a Manger (O) Build a Family (C) Pope’s Intention for January: Bread of Life – Cooney (C) Evangelization: Human Frailty Can We Love? (C) May the Lord give us the grace to live in full fellowship Canticle of Simeon – DeBruyn (O,S) with our brothers and sisters of other religions, praying Carol at the Manger for one another, open to all. Children, Run Joyfully – Dufford (E) Come, Sing a Home & a Family MOZART (E/O/S) Calendar Come to the Lord – Angrisano (C) December Companions on the Journey – Landry (S) 28 Feast of the Holy Innocents Dichosos Los Que Temen a Dios: Sal: 128(127) (E/C) 29 Opt. Mem. of St. Thomas Becket, bishop Faithful Family – Cooney (E) & martyr Go, Tell It on the Mountain GO TELL IT (S) 31 Opt. Mem. of St. Sylvester I, pope God Made from One Blood January God of Adam, God of Joseph 1 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God God of Eve, & God of Mary STUTTGART (C) Good Christian Friends, Rejoice IN DULCI JUBILO (E/O/S) New Year’s Day Here at This Table – Whitaker (E) World Day of Prayer for Peace Hoy a la Tierra (E) 2 Memorial of Sts. Basil the Great & I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light (C) Gregory Nazianzen, bishops & doctors In Perfect Charity (O) Join in the Dance – Schutte (S) Focusing on the Responsorial Psalm La Virgen y San José (O) The covenant God has made with Abraham for Let It Be Done – Muglia (E) “a thousand generations” is celebrated in this hymn. The Like a Child Rests (C) singer/composer of Psalm 105 calls the descendants of Live the Love of Jesus (S) Abraham to remember all that God has done for them Love Goes On – Farrell (O) and to celebrate his continued presence in their midst. Love One Another - Alonso, King (O/C) Miracle of Grace – Stephan (C) Noche de Paz (O) O Blessed Are Those – Inwood (C) O Come, Little Children (O) Oh, Pueblecito de Belén (E) Once in Royal David’s City IRBY (E/O/S) Pastorcitos del Monte, Venid (E/C) Paz en la Tierra (E/S) Sing a Joyful Song – Farrell (S) Sing a New Song – Schutte (S) Sing of Mary, Pure & Lowly PLEADING SAVIOR (O) Sing of the Lord’s Goodness – Sands (S) Song of Simeon – Whitaker (S) The Aye Carol The First Nowell THE FIRST NOWELL The Greatest Gift - Marchionda (O/C) The Light of Christmas Morn – Hart (O) The Snow Lay on the Ground VENITE, ADOREMUS (E/O/S) The Table of Emmanuel (C) The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy Ubi Caritas –Various (O/C) Vamos, Pastocillos (C/S) Vamos, Pastores, Vamos (O) Venid, Pastorcillos (O) We Gather in Love - Angotti (E/O) What Child Is This (E/O/C/S) Where Charity & Love Prevail - Benoit, Hill (O) Where Charity Is True - Thatcher (O/C) Within the Father’s House
January 1: Communion Antiphon: Jesus Christ is the same Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God yesterday, today, and for ever. The Church greets the New Year with blessings from the ancestors! In the First Reading, the Lord instructs Moses OTHER how Aaron and his sons should bless the Israelites. Benedictine A Blessing (E,O,D) Sister Irene Nowell whose book, Sing a New Song: The Psalms A Light to the Nations – Walther (G) in the Sunday Lectionary (Liturgical Press, © 1993) has been a Abba! Father – Landry (C) treasure for church musicians, explains that the blessing formula All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name CORONATION (S) All Who Claim the Faith of Jesus given by God is meant to strengthen the Israelites for their Angels from the Realms of Glory (E/O/C/S) journey to the promised land. Angels We Have Heard on High We respond with Responsorial Psalm 67, “May God As It Is in Heaven (S) bless us in his mercy.” This Psalm of thanksgiving praises God At the Name of Jesus – Various (O/C/S) Ave Maria – Cortés, Norbet (O) to and from the ends of the earth. “The two New Testament Away in a Manger – Various (O/C) readings describe the ultimate physical sign of God’s life-giving Blessed One (E/O/C/S) blessing – the incarnation” (p.102). Born This Day – Canedo (S) There are various blessing prayers through the hymnals Bright as the Sun, Fair as the Moon TRURO (S) Christ, Be Our Light – Farrell (C) and missals. Consult the blessing sections. Select one that suits Christ, Our Light, Has Come – Angrisano (S) your assembly, memorize the refrains, and use it to dismiss, send City of God – Schutte (S) forth, and to bless one another. Dona Nobis Pacem (C) Today we also celebrate Mary, “Woman clothed with For All the Blessings of the Year (E/S) Gentle Mary Laid Her Child the sun, crowned with the stars, the moon at her feet. Daughter God of Eve and God of Mary Mary, Woman Mary, Mother Mary, Woman of confidence, God, We Praise You NETTLETON (G) Woman of hope, Woman of strength, Woman of integrity, Greet Now the Swiftly Changing Year Woman of peace, Woman of prayer…Be with us, Mother of Hail, Holy Queen SALVE REGINA COELITUM (G) Jesus.” If you resonate with these invocations to Mary, you may Hail Mary: Gentle Woman – Landry (O) Holy Mary, Revealing Your Son – Manalo (O) want to consider the late James Hansen’s “Litany of Mary,” for I Rejoice – Hart (C) use today and for other feasts of Mary through the year. It is I Sing a Maid [published through OCP]. – Elaine Rendler-McQueeney In the Light – Peacock (E/S) Jesus Is Here – Ray (O) Entrance Antiphon: Hail, Holy Mother, who gave birth to Let There Be Peace on Earth – Miller (S) the King, who rules heaven and earth for ever. OR Litany of Peace – Bridge (C) Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming (O/C) Today a light will shine upon us, for the Lord is born for Love Has Come UN FLAMBEAU us; and he will be called Wondrous God, Prince of Magnificat – Farrell (G) peace, Father of future ages: and his reign will be Mary, First among Believers without end. Mary, Woman of the Promise (G) Mary’s Song – Rieth (G) Numbers 6:22-27 “The LORD bless you and keep you! The LORD let his May God Bless and Keep You face shine upon you, and be gracious to you! The LORD look upon you My Soul Magnifies the Lord – Romer (S) kindly and give you peace!” My Soul Rejoices – Alstott (C) Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 No Wind at the Window O Holy Mary – Alstott (C) May God bless us in his mercy. O Mary of Promise
O Sanctissima/O Most Holy One O DU FRŐEHLICHE (G) Galatians 4:4-7 When the time had come, God sent the beloved Son Of the Father’s Love – Hart/Ubowski (O/C) born of a woman so that we might become adopted children. We are no longer slaves but heirs of God whom we call, “Abba, Father!” Of the Father’s Love Begotten DIVINUM MYSTERIUM (O/C) Once in Royal David’s City (E/O/C/S) Gospel Verse: Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow RISE UP, SHEPHERD (E/O/S) In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the Santa María del Camino/Come as We Journey – Espinosa (S) prophets; in these last days, he has spoken to us Sing a New Song – Schutte (G) Sing of Mary, Pure and Lowly (E/O/S) through the Son. The Aye Carol The First Nowell (E/O/C/S) Luke 2:16-21 On the eighth day, Mary’s child was circumcised and was given the name Jesus, that is, “God saves.” Mary “kept all these things, The God of All Eternity reflecting on them in her heart.” The God Whom Earth and Sky and Sea The Lord Is My Light – DeBruyn (C) The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy January 3: Epiphany of the Lord (ABC) There Is Nothing Told – Willcock (O) Although the readings for the Vigil Mass and the Mass Virgin-born, We Bow before You During the Day are the same, the Entrance Antiphons and We Praise You – Jones (G) We Sing with Holy Mary (E/O/S) Collects differ. The evening Mass is vigilant, urging us to What Child Is This (E/O/C/S) “Arise…and look to the East…” Although we love gifts at Christmas (or any time), and there are certainly some attractive Question of the Day: How is the Mary of the gospels a wise, gifts in today’s Gospel, the focus of the story is the Magi. In compelling companion for us on our journey through the year fact, they ARE the message because they are outsiders. Jesus ahead? Christ is the Savior of all peoples and nations. Not just the peoples and nations we prefer.
Christmas carols are an important way of extending the
Christmas season, but perhaps not the only way. Choose perhaps
a Communion processional about gifts such as Dan Schutte’s
“God’s Holy Gifts,” Curtis Stephan’s “Amen! Let It Be Done”,
or Dean’s “Holy Gifts”. Another important symbol for today is light. Not in the title, but pertinent, is verse 3 of “The First Nowell,” which mentions the wise men from the East; and “Sing We Now of Christmas,” dedicates verses 4 and 5 to the Magi. There’s quite a variety of choices in the music suggestions [below]. Life as we knew it has changed – particularly for those who have lost loved ones. Is there a place to commemorate those who have been taken from us this past year? Designate a space where pictures of loved ones lost could be placed perhaps near the baptismal font to remain throughout the season. It’s not too late. Suggest that people bring them for the Baptism of the Lord next week. – Elaine Rendler-McQueeney, Today’s Liturgy (OCP) Entrance Antiphon: (Vigil) Arise, Jerusalem, and look to the East and see your children gathered from the rising to the setting of the sun. (Day) Behold, the Lord, the Mighty One, has come; and kingship is in his grasp, and power and dominion.
Isaiah 60:1-6 Darkness covers the earth, and heavy clouds hang over the people. But the light has come, and the glory of the Lord shines bright.
Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.
Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 In Christ Jesus, Gentiles and Jews are co-heirs of the family fortune and co-sharers in the saving promise.
Gospel Verse: We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage. Matthew 2:1-12 The magi from the east followed the star until it stopped still over the house. They entered, found the child with Mary, prostrated themselves, and did him homage.
Communion Antiphon: (Vigil) The brightness of God illumined the holy city, Jerusalem, and the nations will walk by its light. (Day) We have seen his star in the East, and have come with gifts to adore the Lord. OTHER: Question of the Week: What was the most satisfying and A Child Is Born in Bethlehem PUER NATUS (O) rewarding gift you gave this Christmas? What made it so? A Stable Lamp Is Lighted Adore (C) Calendar All the Ends of the Earth – Dufford (E) 4 Memorial of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Angels from the Realms of Glory REGENT SQUARE (E/O/C/S) religious Angels We Have Heard on High GLORIA (E) 5 Memorial of St. John Neumann, bishop As with Gladness Men of Old DIX (E/O/S) 6 Opt. Mem. of St. André Bessette, religious Beyond the Moon and Stars – Schutte (O) 7 Opt. Mem. of St. Raymond of Peñafort, Born This Day – Canedo (E) priest Brightest & Best Child of Mercy Orthodox Christmas Christ, Our Light Has Come – Angrisano (S) City of God Focusing the Responsorial Psalm Del Oriente Somos (E/C/S) This royal psalm envisions the king as the vicar of God, Epiphany Carol the embodiment of the justice and peace of the Creator, the Gift of Finest Wheat BICENTENNIAL (C) premier leader of the world, to who, all nations and peoples Go, Tell It on the Mountain GO TELL IT (S) come for wisdom and guidance. In the light of today’s feast, this God Rest You, Merry Gentlemen GOD REST YOU MERRY (S) God So Loved the World (O/C) “divine kingship” is perfected in the Child born of Mary. (Could God’s Holy Gifts – Schutte (C) Matthew have had Psalm 72 in mind in composing his story of Hail to the Lord’s Anointed ELLACOMBE (E/O/S) the Magi?) Hark! The Herald Angels Sing MENDELSSOHN (S)
How Brightly Beams the Morning Star WIE SCHÖEN LEUCHTET (E/O/S) I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light Jesus Christ, the Long-Awaited CORDE NATUS (E/O/S) Joy to the World ANTIOCH (E/O/S) Let Me Be Your Bethlehem (O/C) Litany for the Earth – Bridge (C) Lord, Today Los Magos Que Llegaron a Belén (O) Love Has Come – Maher (O) Lux Mundi (C) Many and One – Angrisano (C) Miracle of Grace – Stephan (C) O God, beyond All Praising THAXTED (S) Of the Father’s Love Begotten DIVINUM MYSTERIUM (O) Oh, Pueblecito de Belén (E) Once in Royal David’s City IRBY (E) One Bread, One Body – Foley (C) Pan de Cielo (C) Pan de Vida – Hurd (C) Pastores, a Belén (E/S) Paz en la Tierra (E/S) ¿Qué Niño Es Éste? (O/C) Rise Up in Splendor (E/O/C) Rise Up, Shepherd, & Follow RISE UP, SHEPHERD (S) Shine Through Us (C) Sing a Joyful Song – Farrell (E) Songs of Thankfulness & Praise SALZBURG (E/O/S) The First Nowell THE FIRST NOWELL (O/C) The People Who Walked in Darkness The Table of Emmanuel (C) The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy Vamos, Pastores, Vamos (O) Venid, Fieles Todos (E) Wake from Your Sleep – Schutte (O) We Bring Our Gifts to Your Altar – Flynn (O) We Three Kings of Orient Are (E/O/C/S) What Child Is This (O/C) What Star Is This PUER NOBIS (E/O/S) Ya Viene la Vieja (O) January 10: The Baptism of the Lord (ABC) Pueblo de Reyes (C) Today’s feast marks the end of the Christmas season Rain Down – Cortez for Year B. The emphasis on this Gospel story of Jesus’ baptism River of Glory – Schutte Songs of Thankfulness and Praise (O/S) comes at the end of the reading with a voice from the heavens, To Jordan Jesus Humbly Came (O/S) “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” Both the Vamos Peregrinos/Song Out, Pilgrim People (S) feast of the Baptism of the Lord as well as Epiphany are Wade in the Water – Ridge occasions for the celebration of Baptism. It will be the end of the When John Baptized by Jordan’s River RENDEZ À DIEU (O/S) When Jesus Comes to Be Baptized WINCHESTER NEW singing of Christmas music, and probably the end of the poinsettias or whatever flowers are customary for Christmas Is 60:1-6 “All who are thirsty, come to the water!... I will renew with you the where you live. Get them out of the church. Send them home everlasting covenant, the benefits assured to David.” with the avid plant people of your community. Today is about Isaiah 12: new beginnings. Everything should be fresh. Be sure the You will draw water, joyfully, from the springs of salvation. baptismal font/immersion pool is clean and [if the protocols allow by this point in the pandemic] filled with fresh water. Eph 3:2-3,5-6 The Spirit, the water and the blood all testify. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came through water and blood. The spirit is truth. By now, everyone know that there is a renewed Order of Baptism for Children. Sometimes change makes us see things Gospel Verse: From the cloud the Fathers voice was differently. Baptism is the doorway to salvation. It makes sense, heard: This is my beloved Son, listen to him. where possible, for the liturgy to begin at the entryway of the Matthew 2:1-12 When John baptized Jesus, the sky opened and the worship space where parents are asked, “What name do you give Spirit descended like a dove. A heavenly voice said, “You are my beloved your child?” Then the celebrant says, “What do you ask of Son; with you I am well pleased.” God’s Church for N.?” The parents respond: “Baptism.” But Preparation of the Altar and Gifts: there are options for this second response. The parents may choose other words. They may say “e.g. faith, or the grace of Come to the Water – Foley Christ, or entrance into the Church, or eternal life.” If they’re Envía Tu Espíritu – Hurd Flow, River, Flow – Hurd only asking for Baptism, and receive it, why should they come Fuente de Agua Viva back? Maybe it’s time to enlist other options. – Elaine Rendler- Lord, Send Out Your Spirit – Canedo McQueeney, Today’s Liturgy OCP Of the Father’s Love Begotten DIVINUM MYSTERIUM Seek the Lord – O’Conner Entrance Antiphon: After the Lord was baptized, the Send Out Your Spirit – Farrell heavens were opened, and the Spirit descended The Servant Song (C) upon him like a dove, and the voice of the Father Un Solo Señor – Deiss (C) Water of Life – Dean thundered: This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased. Communion Antiphon: Behold the One of whom John said: I have seen and testified that this is the Son Alabado Sea el Señor: Sal 29(28) (S) Alabemos a Dios (S) of God.
Awake, O Sleeper, Rise from Death (O/C) As the Deer Longs – Hurd Baptized in Living Waters (O/S) Breathe Behold the Lamb of God (O) Come, Christ’s Beloved – Foster Bendeciremos por Siempre: Sal 145(144) I Believe This Is Jesus Canten a Dios con Alegría (S) I Have Loved You – Joncas Come to the River (Mass of Glory) – Hurd Lord, Send Out Your Spirit – Canedo Cry Out with Joy/You Will Draw Water – Blakesley One Lord – Soper Down to the River to Pray – Crandal Spirit and Grace – Manalo Estamos Reunidos The Eyes and Hands of Christ – Kendzia Every Day (S) Fieles, Te Alabamos (O/C) Ustedes Sacarán Agua/You Will Draw Water Joyfully – Reza Glory and Praise to You (O/S) We Shall Draw Water – Inwood Hail to the Lord’s Anointed (O/S) We, the Body of Christ – Hillebrand Here I Am to Worship (O) Hoy Nos Reunimos (C) Song of Praise or Sending Forth:
I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light HOUSTON (O/S) Baptized in Water BUNESSAN Jesus Christ, by Faith Revealed (O/C/S) Companions on the Journey – Landry Jesus Christ, the Long-Awaited (O) Go Out, Go Out – Stephan Jesus to Jordan’s Waters Came BROTHER JAMES AIR Hallelujah Is Our Song – Hart Joy to the World (O/S) Hymn of Praise (Te Deum) – Schutte I Send You Out – Angotti Sing of the Lord’s Goodness – Sands 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) – Myrin Un Solo Señor – Rubalcava We Belong to You – Thomson Yo Tengo un Gozo en Mi Alma
OTHER
Come to the Feast – Haugen God Has Chosen Me Good News I’ve Just Come from the Fountain On Jordan’s Bank Praise to You, O Christ, Our Savior Shall We Gather at the River Song over the Waters The Strong and Gentle Voice There Is One Lord When Jesus Came to Jordan You Have Anointed Me
Question of the Week: What do you see as the largest barrier separating you from someone else, the deepest chasm between your family or community or church or nation and others?
Calendar 12 Canada: Memorial of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys 13 Opt. Mem. of St. Hilary, bishop & doctor 16 Opt. Mem. of the Blessed Virgin Mary
What Did Jesus Look Like? – excerpt from AIM Winter 2020 – Pastor Al …We are living in a time of increased awareness of the diversity of our world, and the limitations of our history. Regarding skin color and appearances, for centuries we have been blind to the effect the [prevailing] culture has had on the way this Jewish Middle Eastern family has been portrayed. Fortunately, we are growing aware of this. Good for you for realizing the historical implausibility of these depictions [fair skin and blue eyes]. Let’s join together in praying we continue to find better, more accurate, and more inclusive ways to depict the holy people of this holy season.
January 17: 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19 Samuel thought Eli was calling him but then There’s a lot going on this week. Monday, January 18, recognized the Lord. He said, “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.” He heard the Lord and followed. Martin Luther Kings, Jr. Day, Wednesday, January 20 is Inauguration Day, and Friday, January 22, is the Day of Prayer Psalm 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10 for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. These are all Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will. important days in the lives of Catholics. Discuss priorities with 1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20 Paul told his friends that their bodies your liturgy committee and clergy. Musicians can’t be expected are “Members of Christ…a temple of the Holy Spirit within you.” He said, to pull out a song for every occasion – some of the occasions can “You are not your own…Glorify God in your body.” be addressed through various part of the liturgy. Gospel Verse: Our task as musicians is to facilitate the prayer of the We have found the Messiah: people of God. Our first priority, of course, should be liturgical Jesus Christ, who brings us truth and grace. texts. Here are a few suggestions to make that happen. Composers Bob Dufford, Matt Maher, and Martin John 1:35-42 Andrew sought out his brother Simon to tell him, “We found the Messiah” (the Christ). Jesus met Simon and renamed him Cephas Willett have set texts for today’s Gospel where, as Jesus walked (Peter). by, John the Baptist said, “Behold the Lamb of God.” The First Reading is the familiar story of the call of Preparation of Gifts:
Samuel. Besides Gail Berberick’s “Come, Follow Me,” Dan Aquí Estoy, Señor/Here Am I, Lord: Sal 40(39) (C) Schutte’s “Here I Am, Lord,” Cesáreo Gabarain’s “Pescador de Come, Follow Me – Berberick Hombres,” Ken Canedo’s “Fish with Me,” and “The Summons” Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life THE CALL (KELVINGROVE), see Barbara Bridge’s new…addition… Come to Us, O God/Stay with Us, O Lord – Bridge Digo Sí, Señor/I Say Yes, My Lord (C) “Come to Us, O God/Stay with Us, O Lord” for the journey. Dime, Señor (C) We need to pray for our country and our planet. Fish with Me – Canedo Consider “God of Our Fathers,” (NATIONAL HYMN), “For the Here I Am, God - Howard (C) Healing of the Nations,” “Tend the Ground,” “Litany for the Here I Am, Lord - Schutte, Ward (C) Earth,” “In God Alone,” and “Laudato Si! Be Praised, O God!” Hold On to Love – Manibusan (S) Quiero Servirte, Mi Señor Consult www.usccb.org for the Intercessions for Life: Shepherd of Souls ST. AGNES Children – Born and Unborn. There are 14 [to choose from]. – Take, Lord, Receive – Foley Elaine Rendler McQueeney, Today’s Liturgy OCP Take My Life – Underwood (C) The House That Love Is Building – Hart Entrance Antiphon: All the earth shall bow down before The Summons KELVINGROVE (E/S)
you, O God, and shall sing to you, shall sing to Communion Antiphon: You have prepared a table before your name, O Most High! me, and how precious is the chalice that
Alabado Sea el Señor: Sal 29(28) (S) quenches my thirst. OR Alabemos a Dios (S) We have come to know and to believe in the love that God Behold the Lamb of God – Maher has for us. Bendeciremos por Siempre: Sal 145(144) (O/S) Gather Your People – Hurd Adore Gathered In HARK MY SOUL Banquete de Unidad God Is Here! As We Are His People ABBOT’S LEIGH Behold the Lamb – Willett God, We Praise You NETTLETON Called to the Supper of the Lamb Here I Am to Worship – Hughes Estamos Reunidos Hoy Nos Reunimos Eye Has Not Seen – Haugen I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say – Bolduc, KINGSFOLD (O/S) Gusten y Vean: Sal 34(33) Jesus Christ, the Long-Awaited CORDE NATUS (O/S) I Am the Bread of Life (Come and Follow Me) – Angrisano/Booth Jesus, Messiah (O/C) I Will Follow Journey of Faith LOBE DEN HERREN (O/S) Jesus, the Bread of Life – Brown Our God Is Here - Muglia Like a Child Rests – Walker Pescador de Hombres/Lord, You Have Come - Gabaráin (O/C/S) My Shepherd Is the Lord – Gelineau Pueblo de Reyes (C) One Bread, One Body – Foley Sing All Creation – Crandal Pan de Vida – Rubalcava Sing the Lord a New Song ALAINE (O/S) Pastures of the Lord – Stephan The King of Love My Shepherd Is ST. COLUMBA Pescador de Hombres/Lord, You Have Come – Gabaráin Vamos a la Casa del Señor (S) Shepherd Me, O God – Haugen Solitude Song (Follow Me) – Booth
Song of Praise or Sending Forth:
Behold the Lamb of God – Dufford (E) Con la Cruz Forth in the Peace of Christ We Go – Rosen Go Make of All Disciples ELLACOMBE Go Out, Go Out – Stephan Hallelujah Is Our Song – Hart I Send You Out – Angotti Id y Enseñad Lead Me, Guide Me – Akers Thanks Be to God CHARIS We Will Follow – Brennan
OTHER:
Bread of Life from Heaven/Pan de Vida Eterna God Has Chosen Me Here Am I – Wren Here I Am, Lord – Valentine I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light Praise to You, O Christ, Our Savior Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God Sing Yes for the Carpenter Take, O Take Me as I Am The Baptist Bore Witness Those Who Love and Those Who Labor You Walk along Our Shoreline
Question of the Week: Have you ever been the means of “inviting” someone to “behold” God’s love in their lives? Has someone ever been an Andrew or John the Baptist for you?
Calendar 18 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – Holiday Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins 19 Opt. Mem. of St. Fabian, pope & martyr Opt. Mem. of St. Sebastian, martyr 21 Memorial of St. Agnes, virgin & martyr 22 US: Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children Elsewhere: St. Vincent, deacon & martyr 23 Opt. Mem. of the Blessed Virgin Mary Opt. Mem. of St. Marianne Cope, virgin US: Opt. Mem. of St. Vincent, deacon & martyr
Focusing the Responsorial Psalm The antiphon to today’s responsorial psalm mirrors the response of the young Samuel to the Lord’s call (first reading). The psalm is a song of thanksgiving from one who has been rescued by God and now sings the “new song” of hope and mercy of God that he has experienced. The psalmist stands before the Lord ready to speak his word. For the psalmist, the perfect offering for God’s blessing is not ritual sacrifice but obedience [holy listening] and trust.
January 24: 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time To You, O God, I Lift Up My Soul - B. Hurd If last week’s Gospel story and this week’s sound Vamos a la Casa del Señor (S) familiar, it’s because they are. Last week we listened to John’s Venimos ante Ti (O/C) You Walk along Our Shoreline (O/S) version of the call of the disciples. This week we will hear Mark’s version. Simon and Andrew were followers of John the Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Jonah told the Ninevites that God would destroy Nineveh Baptist and attracted to his message about the coming Messiah because of their wickedness. They repented. God relented and did not destroy their city. and the new world order. It is John the Baptist who tells them to follow Jesus, and they did! Imagine how much they must have Psalm 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 trusted John! Teach me your ways, O Lord. Second, the fact that Jesus was named the Lamb of God 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Paul warned the Corinthians of the shortness of by John is a significant passing on of the torch to build the new time because the world is passing away. They should, therefore, conduct kingdom. Both the First and Second Readings today have a themselves accordingly. sense of urgency that show that “…the times, they were a- Gospel Verse: The kingdom of God is at hand. changin’…” as Bob Dylan wrote. Repent and believe in the Gospel. All that being said, it is still mystifying that the disciples – successful men – simply walked away from their Mark 1:14-20 Jesus appeared in Galilee preaching the good news and instructing the people: “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is fishing business to follow Jesus. Imagine how compelling and at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” charismatic Jesus must have been. It is so important that ministers are vibrant, compelling, servants of both the musical Preparation of Gifts: and spoken word – to speak, sing, and preach with conviction in Be Not Afraid - Dufford (C) the model of Jesus. By Our Love – Kendzia This year, the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity runs Christ, Be Our Light – Farrell January 18-25. Consider using a new addition to Breaking Come, Follow Me – Berberick Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life THE CALL Bread, Tom Kendzia’s “By Our Love.” The text of the refrain is El Señor Es Mi Luz: Sal 27(26) (C) “They’ll know we are Christians by our love.” Eye Has Not Seen – Haugen Use these few weeks of Ordinary time to teach new Pan de Vida – Hurd (C) acclamations for Lent, or a new Gloria for Easter. [Of course, Por Tu Misericordia (S) The Summons KELVINGROVE that’s if we are actually able to sing by this time as a Tomado de la Mano congregation again.] – Elaine Rendler-McQueeney, Today’s Un Mandamiento Nuevo (C) Liturgy 2021, OCP We Will Follow – Brennan
Entrance Antiphon: O sing a new song to the Lord; sing to Communion Antiphon: Look toward the Lord and be the Lord, all the earth. In his presence are majesty radiant; let your faces not be abashed. OR and splendor, strength and honor in his holy I am the light of the world, says the Lord; whoever follows place. me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) – Redman (O/S) All Are Welcome – Haugen Al Partir el Pan Arise, O Church, Arise ARISE Estamos Reunidos Bendeciremos por Siempre: Sal 145(144) (O/S) Here I Am, Lord – Schutte Called to Be Christ (O) I Am the Bread of Life (Come and Follow Me) – Angrisano/Booth Christ before Us SUO GÂN I Am Yours, Consume Me Completely Fish with Me – Canedo I Will Follow Gather Us Together – Alstott Many and Great – Manalo Hoy Nos Reunimos (C) One Heart – Stephan Journey of Faith LOBE DEN HERREN (O/S) Pescador de Hombres/Lord, When You Came – Gabaráin (E/O/S) Let Us Stand - Villalobos/Leon/Leon Servant Song – McGargill Pescador de Hombres/Lord, You Have Come - Gabaráin (O/C/S) Song of the Body of Christ NO KE ANO’ AHI AHI Pueblo de Reyes (C) The Goodness of the Lord – Soper Siempre Unidos (S) To You, O Lord - Joncas, Soper Sing a New Song - Schutte (O/S) Ubi Caritas – Rosania Sing a New Song – Brown We Are Many Parts – Haugen Sing All Creation – Crandal Yo Soy el Pan de Vida The Church’s One Foundation AURELIA There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy IN BABILONE (O/S) Song of Praise or Sending Forth:
Anthem – Conry Companions on the Journey – Landry Con la Cruz Forth in the Peace of Christ We Go – Rosen God Has Chosen Me - Farrell In Christ There Is No East or West MCKEE Laudato Si! Be Praised, O God! – Manalo O Bless the Lord – Michaels See, I Make All Things New – Booth They’ll Know We Are Christians ST. BRENDAN’S To Live with Him Forever – Hart/Feduccia Un Pueblo Que Camina Venga Tu Reino
OTHER:
Come and Journey with a Savior I Say “Yes,” Lord/Digo “Sí,” Señor
I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light Jesus, Lead the Way Return to God/Volvamos Hoy a Nuestro Dios Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God Take, O Take Me as I Am The Kingdom of God LAUDATE DOMINUM Those Who Love and Those Who Labor Two Fishermen
Question of the Week: How have Jesus’ teachings on forgiveness, compassion, and healing been the beginnings of new possibilities in your life?
Calendar 24 Ecumenical Sunday 25 Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle 26 Memorial of Sts. Timothy & Titus, Bishops 27 Opt. Mem. of St. Angela Merici, virgin & religious foundress 28 Memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas, priest & doctor 30 Opt. Mem. of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Focusing the Responsorial Psalm We can imagine a repentant Jonah praying Psalm 25 in the wake of his disastrous attempt to escape God’s call to be his prophet to the Ninevites. The psalmist prays for wisdom that he might humbly walk the path God has set him on. The psalm acknowledges (as Jonah come to realize) that God extends his mercy and salvation to all who turn to him.
January 31: 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time The Spirit of God - Deiss (O/C) For today, and the next two Sundays of Ordinary Time Word of God, Come Down on Earth LEIBSTER JESU (O) Your Hands, O Lord, in Days of Old (O/S) until Lent, we hear Chapter 1 of Mark’s Gospel. In today’s account, the four fishermen have followed Jesus to Capernaum Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Moses told all the people that the Lord would where he spends his days teaching, preaching, healing, and raise up a prophet among them and put words into his mouth. Whoever does not listen must answer to the Lord. praying. His first public teaching took place at the synagogue in that larger town. According to commentaries on Mark’s Gospel, Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 7-9 it’s not what Jesus said, but how he said it – with authority! If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. Jesus’ authority is a distinctive feature of Mark’s Gospel. 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 Paul encouraged the Corinthians, in view of the What a morning! After the drama at the synagogue, he times, to remain free of worry and devoted to God. A virgin is anxious about goes to the house of Simon (Fifth Sunday) and his brother the things of the Lord, that she may be holy. Andrew, and cures Simon’s mother-in-law followed by, “here comes everybody.” The next day he preached, and prayed Gospel Verse: The people who sit in darkness have seen a great light; on those dwelling in a land through many villages in Galilee. These Sundays conclude with overshadowed by death, light has arisen. (Sixth Sunday) the healing of a leper whom he bound to secrecy. Of course, the fellow ran away and told everybody, and Jesus Mark 1:21-28 Jesus entered the synagogue to teach. All were amazed had to hide. because he spoke with such great authority. When unclean spirits obeyed Jesus, the crows stood in awe. The Second Readings for these few weeks are from the First Letter to the Corinthians and they don’t really correspond Preparation of Gifts: to the Gospels, so don’t try to connect them. The only Age to Age – Vogt connection is that time is short! All Is Well with My Soul - Landry/VILLE DU HAVRE Any settings of the Beatitudes are appropriate for these Anémonos de Corazón (C) Sundays. Although they are not proclaimed in the Gospels of Bendigamos al Señor these Sundays, they are part of the Communion antiphons of the Cantemos al Amor de los Amores Dwelling Place – Foley Fourth and Fifth Sunday. Besides the usual favorites, a new Gusten y Vean: Sal 34(33) (C) addition is “Bienaventurados/Blessed and Beloved,” by Lourdes Healer of Our Every Ill (C) Montgomery (Spanish and English) and “By Our Love”, by Tom I Will Choose Christ – Booth Kendzia. – Elaine Rendler-McQueeney, Today’s Liturgy OCP O Word of God – Manalo This Is How (C)
Tomado de la Mano Entrance Antiphon: Save us, O Lord our God! And gather You Are the Healing - Soper us from the nations, to give thanks to your holy Your Words Are Spirit & Life - Farrell name, and make it our glory to praise you. Communion Antiphon: Let your face shine on your 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) - Redman servant. Save me in your merciful love. O Lord, let Ablaze – Walther me never be put to shame, for I call on you. OR Alabemos a Dios (S) Alaben Todos: Sal 148 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of Alleluia! Give the Glory – Canedo heaven. Blessed are the meek, for they shall At the Name of Jesus (O/C) possess the land. Bendeciremos por Siempre: Sal 145(144) (O/C) Blest Be the Lord – Schutte Al Partir el Pan Caminaré: Sal 116(114) (O/C/S) Be Not Afraid – Dufford Gathered in Your Name Bienaventurados/Blessed and Beloved – Montgomery How Firm a Foundation FOUNDATION Cristo Sáname/Jesus, Heal Me – García-López Hoy Nos Reunimos (C) Do This in Memory of Me – Muglia Jesus Christ, by Faith Revealed DIX (O) Eat This Bread – Berthier Jesus Heard with Deep Compassion PLEADING SAVIOR (O/S) Give Us, O Lord – Hurd Let All Things Now Living ASH GROVE (O/S) Look Beyond – Ducote Let Us Go to the Altar - Schutte O Lord, I Am Not Worthy NON DIGNUS O Bless the Lord – Michaels (S) Rejoice in the Promise of Jesus – Crandal Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven LAUDA ANIMA Take & Eat - Joncas Praise We the Lord This Day SWABIA Venimos ante Ti Save Us, O Lord – Dufford We Are the Light of the World - Greif
Shout to the North
Song of Good News YSRAEL V’ORAITA (O/C/S) The King of Glory KING OF GLORY (O/C/S) Song of Praise or Sending Forth: in the Liturgy of the Hours). The first verses sung today praise God for his continued saving action in our midst; Beautiful Savior ST. ELIZABETH the final verses are a painful reminder to Israel of its Con la Cruz revolt against God in the wilderness during the exodus Hallelujah Is Our Song – Hart and the consequences of their lack of trust in God’s He Is Jesus word. Lead Me, Lord - Becker
Now Is the Time – Kendzia
Sent Forth by God’s Blessing ASH GROVE The God of All Grace – Manalo The Name of Jesus The Spirit Sends Us Forth AZMON We Ever Will Praise You – McDonell
OTHER:
All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name God Has Spoken by the Prophets God, We Praise You! God, Whose Purpose Is to Kindle Good News In Every Age Nada Te Turbe/Nothing Can Trouble O Breathe on Me, O Breath of God O Christ the Great Foundation – Lew O Lord, the Guardian of My Heart Praise to You, O Christ, Our Savior Silence! Frenzied Unclean Spirit The Church’s One Foundation There Is a Balm in Gilead We Cannot Measure How You Heal When Jesus Came Preaching the Kingdom of God
Question of the Week: What “unclean spirits” do we hear “speaking” today that can be silenced or driven out, not by anger and retribution, but by the example of Jesus’ compassionate outreach?
Pope’s Intention for February: Universal – Violence against Women We pray for women who are victims of violence, that they may be protected by society and have their sufferings considered and heeded.
Calendar January 31 National Catholic Schools Week begins February 2 Feast of the Presentation of the Lord World Day for Consecrated Life 3 Opt. Mem. of St. Blasé, bishop & martyr Opt. Mem. of St. Ansgar, bishop 5 Memorial of St. Agatha, virgin & martyr 6 Memorial of St. Paul Miki & Companions, martyrs
Focusing the Responsorial Psalm For more than twenty-five hundred years, Psalm 95 has invited God’s people to worship at the beginning of each day (it is still the first psalm sung each morning February 7: 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Cristo Sáname/Jesus, Heal Me – García-López There’s a resource that sometimes, I take for granted: El Señor Es Mi Luz: Sal 27(26) (C) Respond and Acclaim. During these months when singing and Eye Has Not Seen (C) For the Sake of Christ – Canedo choirs have been limited, this resource as well as other God of Mercy – Manalo collections of arrangements of psalms, are treasures at your How Great Thou Art – Hine fingertips for seeing us musically through situations with only O Jesus, Healer of Wounded Souls – Rubalcava limited musical resources. – Elaine Rendler-McQueeney, O Word of Christ – Hart One Heart – Stephan Today’s Liturgy, OCP Pan de Vida (C) Tomado de la Mano Entrance Antiphon: O come, let us worship God and bow You Are the Healing – Soper low before the God who made us, for he is the Lord our God. Communion Antiphon: Let them thank the Lord for his mercy, his wonders for the children of men, for he Acudamos Jubilosos satisfies the thirsty soul, and the hungry he fills Alabado Sea el Señor: Sal 29(28) (O/C) with good things. OR Aleluya, Cantemos al Señor (S) Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be consoled. Bearers of Peace SOMERSTOWN Bendeciremos por Siempre: Sal 145(144) (O/C) Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for Christ, Be Our Light - Farrell (O/C) righteousness, for they shall have their fill. Christ in Me Arise – Thomson Al Partir el Pan Come, Let Us Ring Out – Smith All Is Well with My Soul – Landry/VILLE DU HAVRE Come, Now Is the Time to Worship Amen, Let It Be Done – Stephan Drawn by His Word VAN SLOUN As Christ Is for Us – Whitaker Estamos Reunidos I Am Yours, Consume Me Completely Healing River of the Spirit BEACH SPRING If Today You Hear His Voice - Soper Here I Am to Worship In the Breaking of the Bread – Smith Holy, Holy, Holy NICAEA Lay Your Hands – Landry Hoy Nos Reunimos (C) Litany for the Earth – Bridge Jesus Christ, be Faith Revealed DIX (O) On the Day I Called – Cooney Jesus Heard with Deep Compassion PLEADING SAVIOR (O/S) The Beatitudes Laudate, Laudate Dominum – Walker We Remember – Haugen Lift Up Your Hearts – O’Connor Your Words Are Spirit and Life – Farrell Make the Love of God Known – Modlin
Morning Hymn – Joncas Song of Praise or Sending Forth: O Christ, the Healer, We Have Come ERHALT UNS, HERR (O) Tend the Ground – Stephan All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name CORONATION The Spirit of God - Deiss (O/C) Alleluia! Raise the Gospel – Farrell Venimos ante Ti (O/C) Con la Cruz We Cannot Measure How You Heal (O) For the Healing ST. THOMAS/TANTUM ERGO We Gather as The Body of Christ (O) Give Thanks to the Lord – Schutte Go – Patillo Job 7:1-4, 6-7 Job lamented his “months of misery and troubled nights.” Go Now in Peace – Keil Could human life on earth be no more than drudgery? Shall he never see Id y Enseñad happiness again? Lead Me, Lord – Becker Psalm 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Sound of Hope – Ndolo Praise the Lord who heals the brokenhearted. Stand by Me – Kendzia Te Den Gracias 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23 By preaching the good news, Paul said, The Wondrous News – Schutte he willingly made himself a slave to all in order to win them over. He did Trading My Sorrows everything for the sake of the good news. We Are the Light of the World GREIF (E/O)
Gospel Verse: Christ took away our infirmities and bore OTHER: our diseases. Come to Me – Joncas Mark 1:29-39 Jesus healed ill people and exorcised possessed people. God Has Chosen Me So many sought him that he had to seek out deserted places for prayer and God, Whose Almighty Word rest. Healer of Our Every Ill How Can I Keep from Singing? Preparation of Gifts: I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say Jesus, Heal Us Amar Es Entregarse Lord of All Nations, Grant Me Grace O Christ, Your Heart Compassionate O Christ, the Healer O God, Why Are You Silent? Praise to You, O Christ, Our Savior Quietly, Peacefully Rest Now in Me The Lord Will Heal the Broken Heart There Is a Balm in Gilead There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy We Cannot Measure How You Heal When Jesus Came Preaching the Kingdom of God Your Hands, O Lord, in Days of Old
Question of the Week: How would you respond to Job’s lament in today’s first reading?
Calendar 8 Opt. Mem. of St. Jerome Emiliani Opt. Mem. of St. Josephine Bakhita, Virgin 10 Memorial of St. Scholastica, virgin 11 Opt. Mem. of Our Lady of Lourdes World Day of the Sick 12 Lincoln’s Birthday 13 Opt. Mem. of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Focusing the Responsorial Psalm The first third of Psalm 147, today’s responsorial, is a hymn of praise to God who heals those broken in body or spirit, the God who brings home the scattered and exiled, the God who lifts up the poor and powerless.
February 14: 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Hoy Nos Reunimos (C) Alas! We arrive at the ends of this Advent/Christmas Jesus Heard with Deep Compassion PLEADING SAVIOR (O/S) planning guide on Valentine’s Day. How appropriate! Hearts Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You HYMN TO JOY Lead Me, Guide Me – Akers (O/S) and flowers, I love you’s, and lots of Alleluias to everyone. Lent Love Divine, All Loves Excelling HYFRYDOL comes too quickly and Ash Wednesday is this week. O Bless the Lord, My Soul ST. THOMAS/WILLIAMS Advent has afforded us a time to hope, to move to the O God, beyond All Praising THAXTED light of Christmas, and to dream and gaze at the stars. All of us O Love of God/Amor de Dios – Hurd Our Hope and Our Salvation – Stephan have worked from home or at the office, months ahead of time, Rejoice, the Lord Is King DARWALL’S 148TH not knowing what the world would be like on this Sixth Sunday Vamos a la Casa del Señor (S) of NO ORDINARY TIME! In my letter from the editor, I Venga Tu Reino (S) mentioned that we must look for the richness hidden in every Venimos ante Ti (O/C) tragedy. I leave you with a few words from poet Kitty O’Meara, We Cannot Measure How You Heal (O) Word of God, Come Down on Earth LIEBSTER JESU (O) from Madison, WI, that I think point out the richness of this terribly difficult time in our lives. Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46 According to the law of Moses, people with leprosy had to live alone, outside the camp. Aaron or another priest declared them unclean as long as they had a disease. In the Time of Pandemic By Kitty O’Meara Psalm 32:1-2, 5, 11 I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble, And the people stayed home. and you fill me with the joy of salvation. And they listened, and read books, and rested, and exercised, and made art, and played games, 1 Corinthians 10:31 – 11:1 Paul wrote to the Corinthians, “Do everything for the glory of God. Avoid giving offense, whether to the Jews or and learned new ways of being, and were still. Greeks or the church of God…Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.” And the listened more deeply. Some meditated, some prayed, some danced. Some met their Gospel Verse: A great prophet has arisen in our midst, shadows. And the people began to think God has visited his people.
differently. Mark 1:40-45 A leper said to Jesus, “If you wish, you can make me And the people healed. clean.” Moved with pity, Jesus touched him: “I do will it. Be made clean.” The And, in the absence of people living in ignorant, leprosy left him, and he was healed.
dangerous, and heartless ways, the earth Preparation of Gifts: began to heal. And when the danger passed, and the people joined Age to Age – Vogt Al Partir el Pan (C) together again, they grieved their losses, and All I Need (C) made new choices, and dreamed new images, All Is Well with My Soul – Landry/VILLE DU HAVRE and created new ways to live and heal the Bless the Lord – Brennan earth fully, as they had been healed. Eye Has Not Seen (C) Healing Waters (C) Together in a Sudden Strangeness: America’s Poets Respond to Help Me, Lord – Galipeau the Pandemic, © 2020, A. Knopf Love Goes On – Farrell O Jesus, Healer of Wounded Souls – Rubalcava Virtual hugs and happy Valentine’s Day. Love you. ¡Oh Buen Jesús! (C) -Elaine Rendler-McQueeney, Today’s Liturgy, OCP, AND ME! Pan de Vida (C) Perdona a Tu Pueblo
Que Grande Es Mi Dios Entrance Antiphon: Be my protector, O God, a mighty Quiero Servirte, Mi Señor (C) stronghold to save me. For you are my rock, my There Is a Balm in Gilead BALM IN GILEAD stronghold! Lead me, guide me, for the sake of Un Mandamiento Nuevo (C) your name. Vaso Nuevo Whatever You Do Acudamos Jubilosos When We Are Living/Pues Si Vivimos (S) All Are Welcome (All Belong) – Manibusan Where True Love Abides – Norbet Amazing Grace NEW BRITAIN (O/S) Without You – Kendzia Bendeciremos por Siempre: Sal 145(144) (O/C) Come to Jesus (O/C) Communion Antiphon: They ate and had their fill, and Come, Worship the Lord – Talbot what they craved the Lord gave them; they were God Is Love ABBOT’S LEIGH not disappointed in what they craved. OR Healer of Our Every Ill (O/C) God so loved the world that he gave his Only Begotten Focusing the Responsorial Psalm Son, so that all who believe in him may not The second of the seven penitential psalms, perish, but may have eternal life. Psalm 32 expressed the joy of forgiveness and of being reconciled to God and the community. The psalmist Banquete de Unidad sings his gratitude for the grace to confront one’s sins Gift of Finest Wheat and the faith to trust in God’s mercy to recreate one’s life God So Loved the World – Tate in God’s peace. In the Breaking of the Bread – Smith Love One Another – Dufford Lord, You Have the Words – Joncas Miracle of Grace – Stephan Taste and See – Angrisano Ubi Caritas – Hurd Yo Soy el Pan de Vida Your Words Are Spirit & Life – Farrell
Song of Praise or Sending Forth:
Con la Cruz Give Thanks to the Lord – Schutte Go Make a Difference – Angrisano Grateful – Tomaszek Hope to Carry On Let All Things Now Living ASH GROVE Make the Love of God Known – Modlin Malo! Malo! Thanks Be to God (Misa del Mundo) - Manibusan Te Den Gracias Thanks Be to God CHARIS To Live with Him Forever – Hart/Feduccia With One Voice – Manalo
OTHER:
Center of My Life How Can I Keep from Singing? In the Arms of God Jesus, Heal Us O Christ, the Healer O God, You Are My God Alone Praise to You, O Christ, Our Savior Precious Lord, Take My Hand The King of Glory The Kingdom of God LAUDATE DOMINUM There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy We Cannot Measure How You Heal We Remember Your Hands, O Lord, in Days of Old
Question of the Week: Have you ever felt like a “leper” – segregated, isolated, estranged, misunderstood?
Calendar 15 Presidents’ Day – Holiday Canada: Family Day 17 ASH WEDNESDAY Fast & Abstinence 18 Thursday after Ash Wednesday 19 Friday after Ash Wednesday Abstinence 20 Saturday after Ash Wednesday