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From the Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Ask the Liturgist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

How Firm the Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Bulletin Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Full, Conscious, and Active Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

The Joy of the Gospel: Pope Francis the Evangelizer . . . . . . . 10 Owen Cummings

The Challenge of Ordinary Time: Art and Environment for Weddings, First Communion, and Confirmation . . . . . . . . 12Rev. Matt Pennington

Introducing Glory & Praise, Third Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Singing and Celebrating God’s Word: Scripture Commentaries for Year C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Glenn CJ Byer

Repeats, Ending Brackets, and Other Musical Road Maps: Technical Advice on Music in the Liturgy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Rick Modlin

Cantate: Choral Music for the Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Angela Westhoff-Johnson

Cantor Avenue: Weekly Reflections for Cantors on the Responsorial Psalm and More . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26James Hansen and Melanie Coddington

Seasonal Ritual Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Paul Covino

Featured Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 “Ave Maria” by Eleazar Cortés

“Make Your Home in Me” by Ben Walther

Cover: Alexander K. Sample, Archbishop of Portland, Oregon, celebrates Mass at Mill Creek Correctional Facility © Jon DeBellis/Catholic Sentinel

34 | The Most Holy Trinity

36 | The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)

38 | Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

40 | Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

42 | Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

44 | Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

46 | Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

48 | Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

50 | Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

52 | Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

54 | Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

56 | Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

58 | Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

60 | The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Vigil

62 | The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Day

64 | Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

66 | Abbreviations used in music suggestions

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From the Editor

Elaine Rendler-McQueeney

Greetings, fellow music ministers!

In the liturgical year, Ordinary Time is a specific season. But we all know there is no such thing as ordinary time in the workweek of a music minister. Besides Sunday liturgies, there are usually additional celebrations, such as baptisms, first Communions, ordinations, first Masses, and commencement celebrations (not to be confused with the sacrament of confirmation. See Father Matt Pennington’s article, p.12). That’s the nature of our ministry and we do what we must. We work nights. We work weekends. The heaviest burden of this ministry is the relentlessness of it, wouldn’t you say? It’s a constant, weekly commitment. I just completed a music ministry session for a parish that has fourteen Masses per Sunday. I don’t know how they do it! How do you do it?

Liturgy preparation for Ordinary Time can be more challenging than Christmastide or Eastertide because the readings and prayers are painted in such broad strokes. Let us help you work efficiently and beautifully. We invite you to rejoice, refresh, and replenish using this issue of Today’s Liturgy. Whether you are seasoned or new to ministry, there is something here for you.

Rejoice• We’re very excited about our new hymnal Glory and Praise, Third Edition. Read the

preface (p. 15) to learn more about its history. Music suggestions from Glory and Praise, Third Edition are included in this issue (pgs. 34–64).

• A revised edition of Chanting on Our Behalf—now in e-book format—is available, too. See page 9 for more information. Priests and future priests will love the convenience of this new format.

Refresh• Glenn Byer’s article (p. 18) suggests keywords and some hallmark songs to capture

your attention when preparing these Ordinary Sundays.

• Deacon Owen Cummings considers both the progressive and the conservative ecclesiology of Pope Francis’ papacy (p. 10).

Replenish• “Ask the Liturgist” (p. 6) offers the second in a two-part series on the role of lay liturgical

ministers. Pass this piece on to your minsters. There’s a new generation out there.

• How’s your liturgical library? Paul Covino makes a list of essentials and offers suggestions for summer reading and continuing education (p. 30).

• Angela Westhoff-Johnson offers help for choir directors who are starting out and recommends repertoire for newer choirs in “Cantate” (p. 22).

Don’t forget to make time for vacation this summer! We’ll be more creative artists and certainly more fun if we take some time away, whether it’s for a professional musical event with friends or colleagues, a retreat, or summer study. Just do it. And may the wind be at your back!

Respectfully,

Dr. ElaineRendler-McQueeney

Editor; Liturgical & Music Suggestions

Eric SchumockMusic Development & Outreach Director

AngelaWesthoff-Johnson

Choral Suggestions

Bari ColombariSenior Research Editor

Paul CovinoRitual Suggestions

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Ask the Liturgist

The Role of Lay Ministers in the Liturgical Life of the Church: Part 2 of 2While all members of the faithful truly participate in the liturgy in an im-portant variety of ways … certain lay men and women fulfill necessary roles to ensure its orderly running.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion In circumstances where a “truly large number of commu-nicants” is anticipated, and where there are not enough priests or deacons on hand to assist adequately in the dis-tribution of Holy Communion, the priest may call upon instituted acolytes or even other members of the faithful to be deputed for this service (GIRM 162). Under normal cir-cumstances, these extraordinary ministers of Holy Com-munion are selected, trained, and commissioned in accor-dance with policies of individual dioceses and parishes. In cases of genuine need, however, a priest may even designate such an extraordinary minister for a single occasion….

The need for extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion tends to be more pronounced in communities where Com-munion is shared under both species…. The 2002 document Norms for the Distribution and Reception of Holy Commu-nion under Both Kinds in the Dioceses of the United States of America adds some helpful language on this ministry: “Ex-traordinary ministers of Holy Communion should receive sufficient spiritual, theological, and practical preparation to fulfill their role with knowledge and reverence [and] should follow the guidance of the Diocesan Bishop” (28).

Sacristan The sacristan is a lay person who “diligently arranges the liturgical books, the vestments, and other things that are necessary for the celebration of Mass” (GIRM 105a). Working from the sacristy, he or she should be well trained in the complexities of the liturgical actions, as well as those of special Masses or those of greater solemnity, so as to make appropriate provisions.

Some parishes organize the sacristans and their assistants into “altar societies.” These groups are dedicated to the maintenance of the vestments, altar linens, and sacred ves-sels; they also occasionally help the parish in making or purchasing replacements.

Commentator Although not in common use in most communities of the United States, another liturgical role that exists is the com-mentator. He or she “provides the faithful briefly with ex-

planations and exhortations so as to direct their attention to the celebration and ensure that they are better disposed for understanding it. The commentator’s remarks should be thoroughly prepared and notable for their restraint. In performing this function the commentator stands in a suit-able place within sight of the faithful, but not at the ambo” (GIRM 105b). In many parishes, the reader carries out the functions of the commentator….

Strong liturgical catechesis over the past number of years has allowed the faithful to understand and appreciate the various parts of the ritual actions.… Nonetheless, there may be rare occasions when a commentator may be called for….

Ushers, Greeters, and Collections Staff “A liturgical function is also exercised by…those who take up the collections in the church; those who, in some re-gions, welcome the faithful at the church doors, seat them appropriately, and marshal them in processions” (GIRM 105c–d). As the priest and other ministers prepare for Mass in the sacristy, lay persons have a valuable role to play in welcoming their brothers and sisters to the church and en-suring that all have a place to sit….

Master of Ceremonies In cathedrals and some larger churches, “it is desirable…to have some competent minister or master of ceremonies, to see to the appropriate arrangement of sacred actions and to their being carried out by the sacred ministers and lay faithful with decorum, order, and devotion” (GIRM 106). Indeed, in any church where the solemnity of the occasion warrants it…a well-trained master of ceremonies can bring the benefits of expertise and preparation to any liturgy…. The master of ceremonies should not perform the func-tions designated to other ministers, nor should he or she become a distracting presence…. An effective master of ceremonies will see to the correct and orderly flow of the liturgy by assisting the other ministers in the execution of their designated liturgical functions.

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In the past, it often took years to establish a liturgical resource library. Typically it consisted of Church docu-ments, commentaries, Scripture, the Roman Missal, the Lectionary for Mass, and various others. Although many of the resources can now be accessed digitally, there are li-turgical ministers who like to have print editions on hand. In this issue of Today’s Liturgy we offer a list of printed resources; soon we will focus on digital resources.

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This fifth edition has been updated to include the revised documents found in the third edition of the Roman Missal, recent documents from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), and important encyclical let-ters. Pastoral overviews are provided for each document. It provides ready access to the following primary docu-ments: Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Dies Domini, General Instruction of the Roman Missal, Norms for the Distribution and Reception of Holy Communion Under Both Kinds, Universal Norms on the Liturgical Year and the General Roman Calendar, Ecclesia de Eucharistia, Re-demptionis Sacramentum, Lectionary for Mass: Introduc-tion, Book of the Gospels: Introduction, Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship, Built of Living Stones, Fulfilled in Your Hearing, Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest, Directory for Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest, and Gathered in Steadfast Faith.

Also see page 30 of this issue for more information on this publication.

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Volume two has been revised to include more of the es-sential liturgical documents and commentaries needed to prepare the sacred liturgy (many of the documents orig-inally published in volume two are available in volume three). The documents included are Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Christian Initiation: General Introduc-tion, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Introduction, National Statutes for the Catechumenate, Rite of Baptism for Children: Introduction, Rite of Confirmation: Intro-duction, Rite of Penance: Introduction, Rite of Marriage:

Introduction, Pastoral Care of the Sick: Rites of Anointing and Viaticum, Introductions, Order of Christian Funer-als: General Introduction, Ordo Exsequiarum, Appendix for Cremation, Guidelines for Celebrating the Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities, Directory for Masses with Children: Introduction, Collection of Masses for the Blessed Virgin Mary: Introductions, Holy Communion and Wor-ship of the Eucharist Outside Mass: Introduction, General Instruction of the Liturgy of the Hours, Book of Blessings: General Introduction, and Paschale Solemnitatis.

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Volume four includes supplemental liturgical documents that are necessary for the smooth execution of parish devotions and provide grounding for ongoing liturgical formation and catechesis. The included documents ad-dress the following topics: the Eucharist as the source and summit of Christian life, the Word of God in the life and mission of the Church, the Universal Prayer, concelebra-tion, inculturation, African American Catholic worship, Catholic preaching and Judaism, ecumenical concerns, pi-ety and the liturgy, the Virgin Mary and the rosary, liturgy and art, catechesis and the liturgy, use of Latin chants, and the Latin Mass of the 1962 missal.

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BULLETINNotes

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Baptismal Womb of the ChurchHappy is she who bore the Son of God. Still happier are those who hear God’s word and keep it! Today’s solemnity is for all of us because Mary has accomplished what the Church hopes and expects to have happen to us, too. As Jesus was born of sinless Mary, so we are born anew sinless from the womb of the Church in baptism. The Lord God’s promise to us will be fulfilled. For this we, too, can justly proclaim the greatness of the Lord who has looked upon his lowly servants and raised them up!

Text, Philip J. Sandstrom © 1999, OCP. All

rights reserved.Assumption of the Blessed

Virgin Mary, Year ABC. Illustration © 2008, M. Erspamer, OSB.

Sacred HeartJesus is the Good Shepherd who knows his sheep (John 10:27). God’s love is poured into our hearts through the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 5:5). It is the wounded heart of Jesus that brings us forgiveness, love, and grace. He “poured out blood and water from his pierced side, the wellspring of the Church’s sacraments” (Roman Missal). “Heart of Jesus, holy myst’ry, beat within our hearts, we pray. / May we mirror your compassion, let your mind be ours today. / Make us vessels of your glory, in our weakness show your strength. / Make this Church a bold sign of your powerful grace” (Bob Hurd “Heart of Jesus”).

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Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Year C. Illustration © 2007,

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Cloud of WitnessesJesus brings blazing fire into creation. This fire destroys all that is not of God and purifies us for our real life. God’s Spirit produces “clouds of witnesses” surrounding and joining us in worship before our creator. Jesus leads us in our faith and brings it to fullness. By his cross, he pulls us after him. The hard and continuous work of the Trinity leads us to a life of grace and a share in the family life of God. It is the exacting joy of salvation!

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rights reserved.Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year

C. Illustration © 2000, M. Erspamer, OSB.

DiscipleshipDisciples are called to give themselves completely over to Christ. Today the disciples move to another stage of learning as they journey to Jerusalem. The way of discipleship involves the same process for all believers: detachment, self-denial, taking up the cross. Yet the mystery remains. Why must Jesus suffer and die? Will you go away like Jesus to pray in solitude and answer the question posed by Jesus, “Who do you say that I am?”

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New E-Book Available NowChanting on Our Behalf, Revised Edition is now available—exclusive-ly in e-book format. A must-have resource for seminaries, it shows priests and deacons how to chant or sing the parts of the Mass. Thanks to Paulist Father Ricky Manalo’s sim-ple but effective teaching method, even those with no musical training

or experience—and those afraid to sing in public—can learn to sing the presider’s parts from the Roman Missal. Father Manalo uses a familiar childhood chant as the basis for learning the key pitches and intervals and offers easy ways and practical tips for memorizing them. The e-book includes practice exercises and audio samples. The book makes an excellent gift for parish priests. For more infor-mation, visit ocp.org/30130900.

Renew Your Spirit This SummerIt’s easy to get burned out in pastoral ministry. God calls us to service, and we give until we run out of gas. What then? Better yet, how can we prevent burnout? Here are some ideas for spiritual renewal this summer. It’s a great time for it since ministry schedules and parish event calen-dars are often lighter—except for all the weddings!

Is there a monastery or convent in your area with a guest house or retreat center? Find one and spend a weekend there praying with the religious community, reading, journ-aling, entering into silence, and listening for God’s voice. If you can’t get away for a weekend, how about a half day or a few hours at a local shrine, chapel, or other sacred space?

Consider the healing power of creation. A couple hours hiking along a stream in the dappled sunlight of a wooded trail can be transformative. Sometimes what we need most is to unplug and take a break from the noise, machines, and busyness of our world. Find a quiet place where the birds can preach to you of God’s providential care.

Or consider going to the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) annual convention in Houston this July

to connect with colleagues in ministry and attend inspiring talks and workshops. A little side trip to the Galveston beaches wouldn’t hurt.

Find a new book, one that lifts your spirits and, perhaps, changes your perspective on ministry. One good option is Jesuit Father Gregory Boyle’s Tattoos on the Heart. Oth-er ideas include Grayson Warren Brown’s The Transfor-mative Power of Faith (ocp.org/30130539), In the Midst of Our Storms by Jesuit Father Roc O’Connor (ocp.org/30133185), and Pope Francis’ The Joy of the Gospel and On Care for Our Common Home.

NPM Live Streaming Hundreds of people from all over the world tuned in to last year’s live-streaming video of the OCP showcase at the annual NPM convention in Grand Rapids. Hundreds more visited the OCP website afterward to watch the re-cording. OCP will once again be streaming live video of this year’s showcase in Houston (the NPM convention runs July 11–15). Just head to ocp.org/showcase and click on the live stream link. There will be an interactive, down-loadable showcase book available again so you can follow along and buy sheet music or MP3s of the showcase songs. Watch for announcements with more detailed information on Facebook and in the OCP e-news.

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Deacon Owen Cummings is

the Regent’s Chair of Theology

at Mount Angel Seminary in

Saint Benedict, Oregon. He is

the author of Mystical Women,

Mystical Body (ocp.org/6130) and

numerous other books. A native

of Glasgow, Scotland, he received

a doctor of divinity degree

during the course of his studies

in theology in Dublin, Ireland.

Owen Cummings No one has an absolutely impartial, neutral view of reality. We bring to our seeing of things all manner of presuppositions and preconceptions. My seeing of Pope Francis, for example, is colored by age and experience. Now in my late 60s, I remember the Church before Vatican II well. I recall with excitement the renewal of the Church cat-alyzed by the council as I finished high school and entered university, and I have lived and worked through the papal ministries of Popes Paul VI, John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and now Francis.

More than anything else, Pope Francis gives me hope, hope for the Church and per-sonal hope. There are so many quotable words from this man, like his statement to priests gathered in the Basilica of Saint John Lateran in which he insisted that the conflict inside the Church is to be expected, that a Church with no internal tensions is dead. “The only place where there are no arguments is the cemetery,” he joked. In a Church so often polarized as our American Catholic Church, remarks such as this one generate hope because they refuse the death-dealing pessimism that tends to surround us. Bad news always gets the headlines.

Having read the fine biographies of Paul Vallely, the English journalist (Pope Francis, Un-tying the Knots, London: Bloomsbury, 2013), and Austin Ivereigh, an expert on recent Argentinian political and Church history (The Great Reformer: Francis and the Making of a Radical Pope, New York: Henry Holt, 2014), I think it’s fair to say that Pope Francis is doctrinally and devotionally conservative but ecclesiologically more progressive, even as one acknowledges the inadequacy of the terms “conservative” and “progressive.”

This “progressive ecclesiology” has been expressed by a friend, Msgr. Francis Mannion of the Diocese of Salt Lake City, in six themes he finds in Pope Francis: the end of the imperial papacy, more effective communication, initial reform of the Roman Curia, his evangelical style, a spirit of openness, and his emphasis on mercy, charity, forgiveness, solidarity, and compassion. That is a fine summary of what Pope Francis is all about.

Perhaps we may capture these Franciscan themes in thinking of Pope Francis as the Evangelizer. The term “New Evangelization” or “evangelization” occurs some four-teen times in his 2013 apostolic exhortation The Joy of the Gospel. Turning to some of the paragraphs in this text will show how this is so.

Paragraph 49 provides us with his very practical progressive ecclesiology: “I prefer a Church which is bruised, hurting and dirty because it has been out on the streets, rather than a Church which is unhealthy from being confined and from clinging to its own security. I do not want a Church concerned with being at the center and then ends by being caught up in a web of obsessions and procedures.”

This may make those of us who teach ecclesiology a little uneasy. But the Pope is not denouncing formal theologies of the Church. What he is saying is that classroom

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ecclesiology is parasitic upon the practical ecclesiology of the local parishes and ministries. That is where the ordi-nary people of God are bruised, hurting, and dirty, and that is where our pastoral en-ergies must go. This way of thinking about the Church is Augustinian. Saint Augustine, thinking about an alternative to the perfectionist Donatist view of the Church in the fifth cen-tury, speaks of the Church as a hospital for sinners to be made well and to be made saints, not a rest home for the perfect.

This ecclesiology has practical consequences for all Catholics, especially those in public and formal ministry. In paragraph 24 we read: “An evange-lizing community gets involved by word and deed in peo-ple’s daily lives; it bridges distances, it is willing to abase itself if necessary, and it embraces human life, touching the suffering flesh of Christ in others. Evangelizers thus take on the ‘smell of the sheep’ and the sheep are willing to hear their voice. An evangelizing community is also supportive, standing by people at every step of the way, no matter how difficult or lengthy this may prove to be.”

Notice some of the key words in this paragraph: “evange-lizing,” “involved,” “bridges,” “embraces,” “standing by.” These verbs mark a Church that is immersed in mission, fundamentally the mission that is Jesus, sent by the Father to be the love of the Trinity made visible. The Church that evangelizes, is involved, bridges, embraces, and stands by makes the missioned Jesus visible to the people of our day.

This evangelizing, missionary Church founded on the mis-sioned Jesus is, of course, also a teaching Church. While all doctrinal truths retain their place within the integrity of the whole of the faith, some are of more pressing and per-suasive urgency than others. The Second Vatican Council’s Decree on Ecumenism, paragraph 11, reminds us that, “in Catholic doctrine there exists a ‘hierarchy’ of truths, since they vary in their relation to the fundamental Christian faith.” This important point finds recognition in para-graphs 35–36 of The Joy of the Gospel: “Pastoral ministry in a missionary style is not obsessed with the disjointed transmission of a multitude of doctrines to be insistently imposed. When we adopt a pastoral goal and a mission-ary style which would actually reach everyone without exception or exclusion, the message has to concentrate on essentials.” The Pope then refers to paragraph 11 of

Decree on Ecumenism and proceeds to add this sentence: “This holds true as much for the dogmas of faith as for the whole corpus of the Church’s teaching, including her mor-

al teaching.” What a profound, pastoral-ecclesiological intu-ition! One Catholic theologian, Richard Gaillardetz, describes Pope Francis’s approach here as “the pastorality of doctrine,” that is to say, doctrine under-stood as leading us further into the mystery of God’s love and, so, doctrine that is transforma-tive of personal and ecclesial life and is not regarded simply as strictly regulative and informa-

tional (“The ‘Francis Moment’: A New Kairos for Catho-lic Ecclesiology,” Catholic Theological Society of America Proceedings 69, 63–80).

This understanding does not disregard the regulative and informative nature of Christian doctrine. This Franciscan understanding of doctrine, rather, sees its final purpose as leading believers into deeper communion in and with the Triune God. That is what Pope Francis is also speaking about in slightly different terms in paragraph 27 of his apostolic exhortation: “I dream of a ‘missionary option,’ that is, a missionary impulse capable of transforming ev-erything, so that the Church’s customs, ways of doing things, times and schedules, language and structures can be suitably channeled for the evangelization of today’s world rather than for her self-preservation.”

Finally, some words on the sacraments and especially the Eucharist from Pope Francis the Evangelizer. We have come to appreciate in recent years the truth of the apho-rism that “the Eucharist makes the Church.” That being so, the Eucharist takes on a particular aspect in this practical/progressive ecclesiology. We find this aspect reflected in paragraph 47 of the exhortation: “The Eucharist, although it is the fullness of sacramental life, is not a prize for the perfect but a powerful medicine and nourishment for the weak. These convictions have pastoral consequences that we are called to consider with prudence and boldness…. But the Church is not a tollhouse; it is the house of the Father, where there is a place for everyone, with all their problems.” Pope Francis the Evangelizer gives me great hope as a Catholic and as a theologian.


Pope Francis the Evangelizer gives me great hope as a

Catholic and as a theologian


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Father Matt Pennington serves

as pastor for Nativity of Our Lady

Catholic Church in San Luis Obispo,

California. His Sunday homilies

can be found at frmattshomilies.

podcastpeople.com, and his

weekly reflections are available

on journalofacountrypriest.com.

Rev. Matt Pennington Once upon a time I was a newly ordained priest and believed that my most im-portant task was to extend kindness. That affability was defined by never ut-

tering the ugly word “no.” Kindness is all about the “yes,” don’t you agree? Just say, “Yes!” and everyone will love you. Who cares how insane or destructive the request?

I was assigned to a community with a large Romanesque church that had a long main aisle, altarpieces made of rose marble, and stunning stained glass windows. In other words, it was the perfect setting for a modern bride.

The parish phone lines were jammed with determined young women with spe-cific wedding demands regarding flowers, music, and ritual. On one particularly nerve-wracking occasion, a young bride with unwavering concentration informed me that she had ordered beribboned glass hurricanes with candles to be placed along the main passageway of the church. As if telling a child a story, she detailed the candlelit atmosphere where she would float into the arms of her future hus-band. As I listened I felt a stab of apprehension; that aisle was not very wide and would those hurricanes be anchored? Would her guests notice them in the hubbub of seating? What about her dress? Was it long? Was this plan safe? There was a distinct voice in my head saying, “No!” But “no” is not kind. And wasn’t this my chance to evangelize?

On the day of the wedding, the church was packed with so many flower arrange-ments it was impossible to see, much less access, the sanctuary. And just as the bride had envisioned, pencil slim metal rods supporting crystal hurricanes with fat pillar candles bracketed the main aisle. In front of each hurricane were even more flowers, ribbons, and tiny paper mache doves. As the wedding party pro-cessed into the church, the candles wobbled dangerously. And then came the bride wearing a voluminous gown. She stepped into the aisle with her parents, each of them twisting, turning, and crushing into her to sidestep the hurricanes. It was like watching a trio attempting to avoid land mines.

No sooner had the bride passed the first pair of lamps than her train caught the bottom of the hurricane stand and they came toppling. The bride moved forward unaware of the catastrophe unfolding behind her. Some helpful guests attempted to grab the candles as they went flying this way and that. As one hurricane went down, the pillar candle remained lit and landed directly on the bride’s train, ignit-ing the tulle. The guests gasped, and the father of the bride had to shove his daugh-ter to the side and stamp out the flaming dress. By the time she finally reached the sanctuary of the church, the bride was in tears and in a smoldering gown.

As the years have passed and my experience has expanded, I have learned a valuable lesson: saying “yes” to an unrealistic request is not only foolish but also unkind. Consider the following when preparing parishioners to receive the sacrament of marriage, first Eucharist, or confirmation in your parish.

The Challenge of Ordinary Time

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MarriageThrough the many years of meeting with engaged couples, brides, and their mothers, I have come to understand that we are functioning in the midst of conflicting metaphors. The bride comes to the parish with visions implanted by magazines and movies that describe her “perfect day” while, at the church, we schedule that introductory meeting with the catechetical idea of sacrament and how this individual is continuing a spiritual journey that began with baptism, Eucharist, and confirmation. We want the couple to cele-brate their connection to God and the community, and we want to design a liturgy that celebrates the history and the-ology of our faith. Understanding the fundamental conflict of these metaphors is the beginning of enabling a dialogue where we can discuss the appropriate and significant ways to decorate the church on this great celebratory day.

Everything hinges on the initial moment when the en-gaged couple walks in the door of the parish office. In this meeting, it is vital to extend enthusiasm for their story and attentiveness in listening to their dreams for the wedding. I always hand them a copy of Paul Covino’s excellent Cel-ebrating Marriage (ocp.org/30106208). However, in this day of Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest, handing a young couple a 135-page workbook is akin to inviting them to view prehistoric cave paintings. I start by using the book as a bridge to verbally define the sacrament of matrimony and how the sacrament is connected and interdependent upon the sacraments of initiation. Once that foundation is verbally established it becomes possible for me to describe the appropriate use of symbol and ritual as we celebrate modern marriage in the Church.

At this juncture, I pull a volume of photographs that vi-sually present ways in which our particular church envi-ronment can be decorated appropriately and respectfully. This initial conversation is crucial to accomplishing the ul-timate goals of hospitality, evangelization, and celebration.

I encourage the couple to consider the two main aspects of the liturgy—word and table—and how any floral decora-tion, candles, or textiles should enhance and not obscure these two profound architectural elements. We consider ap-propriate decoration of the baptismal font, paschal candle, and entry vestibule where guests will be arriving. We study the floor plan of the worship space and the choreography of the wedding as well as how certain elements, while charm-ing, could create awkwardness in the necessary movement. To merely recite these details in this age of the visual learner is courting misunderstanding; having specific visual images on hand is the beginning of enabling the Church’s meta-phor of wedding to become more comprehensible.

First Eucharist and Confirmation Many years ago I heard a story about a neighboring par-ish celebrating first Eucharist with an elaborately planned Presentation and Preparation of the Gifts. All of the first communicants were to select a symbol of gratitude from their lives, and these objects were to be processed up to the sanctuary and placed around the altar in a pleasing tableau. When the day came, there were baseball mitts, pompoms, soccer balls, teddy bears… I could go on, but you get the picture. As the procession came to an end, the presider rose to receive the essential gifts of bread and wine, but those elements were unprepared in the flurry of organiz-ing the parade of objects.

Such stories reinforce my assertion that we are muddying the metaphor of celebrating the sacraments of initiation. Increasingly, I am witnessing first Eucharist and confirma-tion celebrations decorated in the style of commencement ceremonies. But for confirmation and first Eucharist it is necessary to reinforce our ongoing connection to baptism, Eucharist, and the Word of God.

Consider highlighting the altar, ambo, paschal candle, and font with simply arranged seasonal flowers, church light-ing, and fabric. My favorite first Eucharist adornment in-volves the designing of banners. Each year our catechists invite the young students to create an imaginative banner depicting their life with God. Children naturally gravitate to dynamic hues and, once completed, the first Eucharist banners are hung about the church on the day of the litur-gy. If suspended effectively, the small banner shapes create a kaleidoscope of brilliant color throughout the church. I always leave the banners for a couple of weeks and invite the parishioners to study them, for they often reveal re-markable insights into the spiritual lives of our children.

When celebrating confirmation, continue to strengthen the environmental emphasis on those significant church elements by adding a dignified stand in the sanctuary for the Chrism vessel. If possible, direct your church lighting in such a way to emphasize the sacred oil.

In ClosingIf possible, resist the urge to diffuse and distract from the primary symbols of table, ambo, candle, and font. On these celebratory days when we gather to be nourished, joined, sealed, and transformed, strive to enhance and re-inforce those places in your church that clearly indicate the great ongoing story of our sacramental life with the God who lives among us.




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Introducing Glory & Praise, Third Edition

LEARN MORE

Selections from Glory & Praise, Third Edition (GP3) are listed in the music suggestions of this issue of Today’s Liturgy, beginning on page 34. Two sample songs, reprinted as they appear in the hymnal, appear on pages 16 and 17.

Learn all about Glory & Praise, Third Edition online at ocp.org/gp3.

Glory & Praise is a name that resonates in the fif-ty-year history of con-temporary Catholic litur-gical music. Originally published in 1977 by North American Liturgy Resources (NALR), the first volume was a col-lection of songs by the remarkable group of pas-toral musicians who made up the second wave of “folk” composers of the

post-Conciliar era, most notably Carey Landry and the composers who came to be known as the St. Louis Je-suits—Bob Dufford, John Foley, Tim Manion, Roc O’Con-nor, and Dan Schutte, whose song “Glory and Praise to Our God” inspired the publication’s title.

In an era when periodical missals were still trying to define a common repertoire, Glory & Praise helped to establish the guitar-based “folk” style as mainstream, and it played an important role in reducing the need for parishes to cre-ate their own home-printed songbooks, the prevailing cus-tom at the time.

As Glory & Praise grew in popularity, new music publish-ing prompted NALR to release volumes 2, 3, and 4, which included songs by Grayson Warren Brown, Rory Cooney, the Dameans, Michael Joncas, Tom Kendzia, and many more. These were eventually followed by a comprehen-sive hardbound edition that included an Order of Mass and a modest selection of well-known traditional hymns.

OCP acquired the NALR copyrights in 1994 and pub-lished its own version three years later: the bestselling Glory & Praise, Second Edition. That version reflected the growth in Catholic liturgical repertoire with the in-clusion of Spanish and bilingual songs, new complete Mass settings, a comprehensive psalter, and a number of songs by newer composers, such as Jaime Cortez, Bernadette Farrell, Bob Hurd, Paul Inwood, Scott Soper, Christopher Walker, and others.

Now, almost twenty years later, OCP is proud to release Glory & Praise, Third Edition, which reflects the continu-ing growth and development of liturgical music in North America. The Mass settings utilize the official texts of the Roman Missal, Third Typical Edition and the Order of Mass features the ICEL chants as required by the Bishops’ Committee on Divine Worship. In addition, the assembly

edition with Lectionary readings features verbatim settings of the responsorial psalms and Gospel acclamations from OCP’s very popular Respond & Acclaim series.

Spanish and bilingual songs have been carefully select-ed to serve those occasions such as Christmas and the Easter Triduum when the diverse communities of a parish come together for liturgy. Many songs popular with youth from the Spirit & Song repertoire are likewise includ-ed, especially those that have crossed over into main-stream usage. And, in this third edition, OCP is pleased to include songs by such composers as David Haas and Marty Haugen that were not included in the second edi-tion, as well as a significant number of traditional hymns, some with contemporary guitar arrangements.

In short, Glory & Praise, Third Edition presents a common repertoire for the cross-generational, English-speaking communities of the Church today.

We want to acknowledge the dedicated work of our litur-gical composers, both past and present, without whom the various editions of this hymnal would not be possi-ble. We also express our gratitude to the internal staff and external consultants who worked so diligently on this project. Without the talents and hard work of these ded-icated individuals, this new edition would not have seen the light of day.

May the Lord “who gives light to our days” unite our di-verse communities into one! May our song ever be, “Glo-ry and praise to our God!”

John J. Limb, Publisher Exaltation of the Holy Cross September 14, 2015

Excerpted from Glory & Praise, Third Edition (ocp.org/30131331).






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Glenn CJ Byer has written widely

on the liturgy. He earned a sacred

liturgy doctorate (SLD) from San

Anselmo in Rome in 1994.

Co-author of Hospitality Basics

(ocp.org/6147), he recently

served as the associate publisher

for Novalis in Toronto, Canada.

Glenn CJ Byer There is so much to explore in the readings for these weeks, but at the start let us consider that wonderful moment when the widow of Zarephath makes her

confession of faith: “Now indeed I know that you are a man of God” (10th Sunday first reading). The lesson is that we should be attentive to the many ways in which God presents a word of change. The miracle at Zarephath is just one way that God creates the space in which we can change. We need to stand in awe.

We should be in awe of when God is both teacher (see especially the Gospel for the 19th Sunday) and wisdom (Holy Trinity first reading). So, too, when God feeds us (look to the Body and Blood of Christ but also 12th–14th, 17th, and 21st Sundays). On the other hand, we should be in awe when God helps us to see that the physical world as we know it is not the ultimate reality (especially in the Gospel for the 18th Sunday). We have to be careful in treating words of suffering (10th, 15th–18th, and 20th Sundays) since we don’t want to affirm that God sends a specific woe to cure a specific ill (more on that later). Still, we need to get at and celebrate the exhor-tations from Saint Paul where he calls on us to boast in our sufferings and not to live in the flesh. This is a key theme of Paul’s that we find in almost every second reading in these weeks. So, with so much to do, let us make a start.

The Word of Teaching and Wisdom Jesus is called “teacher” some forty times in the English translation of the Gospels. While many of us are taking a break from schooling it may seem odd that the sum-mer Scriptures from the 15th to the 21st Sundays all refer in some way to teaching and learning. Sometimes it is obvious, like in the first of those Sundays: “Teacher what must I do?” Other times it is more subtle, like the court official teaching king Zedekiah that it was wrong to put Jeremiah in the cistern. The point is that we can change as a result of someone simply sitting us down and talking to us. The teach-ing power of words is such that in the liturgy we need to ensure that the important words truly stand out.

It is interesting to note that before the reforms, the more important words were recited in such a way that no one could hear them. Now we run the risk of having the most important words lost in a sea of commentary. We need to be sure that the words of the Mass, prayers (including the acclamations), readings (including the psalm), and preaching stand out and are given the space they need to have their impact. Silence after the readings should be natural and long enough to do its job.

Singing and Celebrating God’s WordScripture Commentaries for Year C

Part 3 of 4: The Most Holy Trinity–21st Sunday in Ordinary Time




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In a conference by Elaine Rendler-McQueeney, I learned that music ministers should be alert to those times when a homily or scrutiny is so powerful that people may need instrumental music or a well-known hymn that we had not planned during the preparation of the gifts to help the assembly take it all on board. Or if the priest suddenly gets up the courage to sing the preface dialogue, we need to be ready to respond with the traditional responses. This cannot always be planned ahead; we need the humility to react to what is actually going on at Mass. Liturgy is live. We also need to rediscover the principle that singing adds solemnity to ritual texts, and we should encourage the chanting of those prayers and readings (especially the Good Friday Passion) that are central to the liturgy.

The Word of the BanquetIn a season filled with cookouts and picnics, at least in the Northern Hemisphere, it is good to sing of the banquet. Whether it is the metaphor of thirsting for God, as in the psalm for the 12th Sunday, or full-on banqueting imag-ery of the end times, as in the sequence and Gospel for the Body and Blood of Christ, there must always be this sense of banqueting in the kingdom, of being nourished by Christ in word and sacrament.

This is a perfect time of year to examine our banquet rep-ertoire, as the language around feasting, especially on the Eucharist, has changed over the years. Are any of your Eu-charistic hymns wearing a bit thin? Maybe a fresh look at this core element of our faith is in order. Curtis Stephan’s moving “Bread of Angels” (BB/MI 371) would make a great addition to any repertoire since it adds English texts to the well-known Latin of the “Panis Angelicus.” Or, for a great word of teaching on the sacrificial aspect of the Mass, take a look at “One Sacrifice of Christ” (BB 188) by Rick Modlin and Robert Feduccia.

The Word of SufferingWe really need to get this right. Sometimes when we hear Saint Paul talk about his suffering it can sound like he is seeking out suffering, that it is somehow a gift. This can translate into some pretty poor pastoral praxis. To be clear, God does not rejoice in our suffering, nor does God in-flict specific tragedies as a result of specific sins. We hold as true that God just loves us, that we live in a broken world where people suffer through no fault of their own, that we do stupid things that cause suffering for ourselves and those around us. And when suffering happens for whatever

reason, we can seize this moment as a time of growth, which is what leads Saint Paul to both boast in his sufferings (sec-ond reading for Holy Trinity and 16th Sunday) and to ask to have his sufferings taken away (2 Corinthians 12:7–10. Not in this series of readings). So it is with our song.

We should sing songs of healing, asking God to ease our sorrow. At the same time we can celebrate the strength that comes from perseverance. Ken Canedo has craft-ed a beautiful meditation on this truth, “For the Sake of Christ” (BB/MI 519). Ultimately we celebrate that our life of faith takes us even now beyond living in the flesh to a place where we are living in the Spirit, waiting for the resurrection of our bodies and the new life of the world to come. For this reason, consider Scot Crandal’s beauti-ful treatment of Benedictine Sister Genevieve Glen’s text “You Gather in the Outcast” (BB/MI 627).

The Word of ChangeWe celebrate God’s place in our lives as a teacher, with the wisdom of God as a living force from the creation of the world (Holy Trinity first reading). We celebrate God’s presence in this physical world, feeding our senses with the wonders of creation (15th Sunday second reading) and yet are constantly aware that this world is not free from suf-fering, that the destination of our lives is a world to come (18th Sunday Gospel). This is a view of life that is filled with nuance, that is in keeping with our lived experience.

With all of this richness, I can’t resist turning to a theme close to the core of my writings. To quote a cleaned-up version of Auntie Mame, “Life’s a banquet and most poor [people] are starving to death.” Or, in terms of faith, God dispenses grace with a bucket, not an eyedropper. The prof-ligate nature of God’s love for us is seen in these myriad ways in which God reaches out to us. In creation, in our suffering, in our teachers and family and friends, in the fast food we buy because we are just too worn out to cook. All of this has a point, and the point is that we should not be afraid to embrace the word of change. With God’s grace we can become more than what we are today. Whatever comes, God is there for us if we have the courage to try. And so we end up where we started. What comes next is up to us.


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Rick Modlin is manager of music

development for OCP. He has

recorded a jazz album (Joy to the

World, ocp.org/10993), written

liturgical and choral music, and

arranged many OCP compositions.

He is an active parish musician

in the Archdiocese of Portland.

Rick Modlin If you grew up studying classical music, regardless of the instrument you played, you probably encountered repeats only seldom, and ending brackets may be

something you never saw. I’ve witnessed quite visible confusion on the faces of ex-tremely accomplished instrumentalists when handed a piece of music with ending brackets, a D.S., and a Coda. While the notational techniques and elements used in liturgical music are neither new nor unique to the genre, they’re nonetheless sometimes unfamiliar to musicians whose primary experience is in other genres.

Let’s look at the various types of musical road map symbols you are likely to en-counter in music printed for liturgical use.

RepeatsRepeat signs come in pairs. When you encounter this sign , often called a for-ward repeat, you don’t need to do anything except note where it occurs. When you arrive at the backward repeat , you jump immediately back to the forward repeat. Occasionally, the repeat signs may also have an instruction like, for exam-ple, “repeat three times.” In the absence of that sort of extra guidance, however, one would simply play the measures enclosed by the repeat signs twice and then proceed with the rest of the piece. (Note that although repeats always come in pairs, sometimes the forward repeat may not be shown if it is at the very beginning of the music.)

There is no difference between this and this . They are simply different styles for drawing the sign.

Ending BracketsSomething of a misnomer, ending brackets do not necessarily denote where the music ends; they indicate that one time through the music you play certain mea-sures, and on another pass you play different measures. Each ending bracket con-tains three pieces of information:

1. The measures affected (those enclosed by the brackets)

2. When to “take” the ending; in other words, when to play the measures contained by it

3. What to do after playing the measures within the ending bracket

Here are a few examples:

Technical Advice on Music in the Liturgy

Repeats, Ending Brackets, and Other Musical Road Maps

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When arriving at the music bracketed with the numeral 1, play or sing that measure. At the backward repeat sign, jump immediate-ly back to the forward repeat sign and continue. On the second pass, skip over the first ending to the measure bracketed with the numeral 2 and continue playing or singing from there.

In this example, there will be four passes through the music. Take the first ending on the first three passes and, each time, jump ahead in the music to the measure marked “VERSES” and con-tinue from there. The final time through the music (the fourth

time), skip over the 1–3 ending and take the “Final” ending, which is marked both with a final bar line and the directive “Fine,” which is Italian for “end.”

This example is about as complicated as you will likely encounter. On the first pass through the music, the first ending bracket directs you back to wherever the

paired forward repeat sign is. On the second, third, and fourth passes, you take the second bracketed measure and then jump to the place in the music where the verses begin. On the fifth pass, you jump to the bridge. On the sixth pass, you take the first bracketed measure again, since it is also marked with the numeral 6. And on the seventh pass of music, with all numerals exhausted, you take the “Final” ending.

Other Musical Road MapsA few other musical road maps that are helpful to know are D.S., D.C., and Coda.

D.S.An abbreviation of dal segno, Italian for “from the sign,” this term means to jump immediately to the segno, or sign, a unique musical character that looks like this: %. Then you play or sing from there. You may also see the indication D.S.S., which is less common and looks like this: % %. I’ve never yet seen a D.S.S.S., though!

D.C.An Italian abbreviation for da capo, literally “from the head,” D.C. means starting from the top of the piece, the beginning. When you see this instruction, you jump back to the beginning of the song and play or sing from there.

CodaThe term Coda, Italian for “tail,” is used to identify a sec-tion of music at the end of a piece. It can be one measure long or dozens. It can be a few bars of music after the lyr-ics end to close the song, or it can include a whole oth-er verse and refrain or more. It is almost always marked with the sign fi, often includes the word (fi Coda), and usually appears at the beginning of an indented system of music (merely to help musicians find it easily). It is paired somewhere else in the music with “to Coda,” “to Coda fi,” “last time to Coda,” “al fi,” or sometimes simply a smaller

version of the sign fi, all of which mean to jump from that place in the music to the section marked Coda and play or sing to the end of the piece.

What’s tricky about jumping to the Coda is knowing when to do so. Unlike ending brackets, which often have a nu-merical indication as to when to take them, one will always skip over the “to Coda” indication at least once. And it might be twice or ten times; it depends on what else is hap-pening in the music. The only way to know when to jump to the Coda is to look at the music ahead of time or to take a cue from the director.

Combining Directives

It is also quite common to combine some of these direc-tives. We’ve already seen how ending brackets and repeat signs are combined. Text directives may be combined as well. For example, “D.S. al fine” means to go first to the sign (dal segno) and, after having done so, to then go to the end (fine). What would you do if you encountered this?


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antateCChoral Music for the Season

Discover more resources related to “Cantate” at ocp.org/choral-music. Angela uses that web page to highlight two songs from her columns. Each song features sound samples, quick links to downloadable and print versions of the octavos, and more. Sign up for the email newsletter (announcing when new content is posted online) at ocp.org/choral-music.

Angela Westhoff-Johnson is the

manager of Music Editorial for

OCP and director of music at the

Cathedral of the Immaculate

Conception in Portland, Oregon.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in

music from Simpson College in

Indianola, Iowa, and a master’s

degree in conducting from

the University of Oregon.

Angela Westhoff-Johnson Starting a new job of any kind is stressful. It is a time of unknowns and uncertain-ties. If the job is one you’ve never done before, it is even more worrying. Begin-

ning a new position as a music director is taxing at best. Building a choral program, in particular from scratch, can be overwhelming and challenging.

If you find yourself in this position, know that being organized is essential for building a choral program. Incorporating rudiments of music that will raise the level of the choir’s ability is important for building a foundation that will grow be-yond the first few years. And perhaps the most important and time-consuming task is choosing repertoire. You’ll want to find the right choral music for your choir and their ability. There are many wonderful pieces that, if poorly matched to a choir’s ability, will flop! Choose music that will make them sound good and will also help them grow. Don’t forget there is beauty in the sound of the human voice at each level of a choir’s progress!

Here are some excellent pieces that will serve the developing choir as well as the developed choir throughout the liturgical year.

Song to the Trinity by Carmen Scialla

OCP Choral Series, octavo 30106750 | Voicing: unison, descant | Difficulty: easy/medium | Time: 3:51 | ocp.org/30106750

This simple setting for unison choir and descant is ideal for Trinity Sunday. “Song to the Trinity” is well crafted, both musically and textually. What I most like about this composition is the chant-like phrases that demand free legato execution. While this is one of the greatest challenges for new choirs, it is also one of the greatest rewards, once mastered. It is a skill that will translate into beautiful choral singing at every level.

Structured in verse-refrain format, the added descant and solo instrument on the re-frain enhances its beauty without being distracting or overly challenging. Have the choir sing this alone, although there is an assembly edition. Strive for unified vowels, clean cutoffs, and chant-like legato phrases to capture the beauty of this choral work.

Take, Lord, and Receive by Anne Quigley

Saint Thomas More Choral Series, octavo 20776 | Voicing: two part | Difficulty: easy/medium | Time: 3:40 | ocp.org/20776The Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius of Loyola is a set of meditations, prayers, and mental exercises designed to be used throughout a period of 28–30 days to discern Jesus in one’s life. The intent of the author, Saint Ignatius (1491–1556), was to lead one to a personal commitment to follow Jesus. These exercises remain an integral part of Jesuit formation and have become popular among Catholics and

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other denominations. Toward the end of a retreat based on the exercises, one often prays Saint Ignatius’ famous “Suscipe” prayer.

This contemplative setting by Anne Quigley captures the text of the “Suscipe” beautifully and takes the sing-er and listener to a deeper spiritual place. I love unison music; there’s simply no hiding with it. “Take, Lord, and Receive” is scored primarily for unison choir and piano with a final coral line that divides into two-part texture. Both parts (voice and piano) are equal in this setting and a skilled pianist is a must because of the cry for artistry and interpretation. The beginning choir has much to gain from an artistically accomplished pianist. Accomplished choirs should not overlook the beauty of this song for inclusion in liturgy and prayer services.

Peace I Leave with You by Robert G. Farrell

OCP Choral Series, octavo 30130966 | Voicing: SATB | Difficulty: easy/medium| Time: 4:15 | ocp.org/30130966See music for review, pages 24–25. Repetition throughout a piece makes its initial learning more accessible for a choir of any ability. This setting of “Peace I Leave with You” by Robert Farrell has enough repetition to be beneficial without becoming monotonous. Robert Farrell, composer in residence at Saint Paul Cathedral in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, effectively uses unison and two-part writing with moments of four-part accessible texture, making this manageable for small and lesser skilled choirs.

Beginning with unison women’s voices, which only divide for two notes, the men respond in a similar way, in unison with only one note of divisi, perhaps due to range. The piece continues in this fashion until all voices join together for three measures to end the first section of the anthem, the A section. The second section, the B section, remains melodically similar to the A section, but it is composed ca-nonically. While not overly challenging, the compositional changes add interest and variety. As with all simple ternary forms, “Peace I Leave with You” returns as it began, a re-capitulation of the first (ABA), resulting in less material to learn and, therefore, more accessibility.

This setting is somewhat orchestral in feel; I often tell my choir to sing like a string section. Musically appeal-ing both to sing and to hear, Farrell’s offering is not to be overlooked by choirs of varying abilities. At just over four minutes in length, it is perfect during the Preparation and Presentation of the Gifts at any liturgy. Based on John 14:27 and 16:33, “Peace I Leave with You” is most appro-priate in late Eastertide or any time the readings focus on the peace Christ gives us.

Bread of Angels by Curtis Stephan

OCP Choral Series, octavo 30126357 | Voicing: SATB | Difficulty: easy/medium | Time: 4:00 | ocp.org/30126357When a choir loves a piece of music, it shows. As choir di-rectors we carefully select music that will stretch our choir and introduce them to new musical styles. Some may not be initially met with great enthusiasm, but that’s okay! They don’t have to like every piece of music. However, when they love a piece and feel good singing it, great things happen. “Bread of Angels” by Curtis Stephan is one of those pieces.

Perfect for small choirs growing in skill, this piece is mu-sically accessible and pleasing. Composed mainly of two-part writing, there are eight measure of four-part texture to bring this anthem to an expressive end. “Bread of Angels” is a blend of new composition and the traditional Latin setting of Panis Angelicus, reminiscent of the popular set-ting by César Franck (1822–1890). This eucharistic text is fitting for any celebration of the Eucharist, in particular the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.

There is great flexibility in this piece, given the simple-part writing, making this easily sung as a solo or duet (soprano and tenor) and ideal for weddings and funerals. There is a solo instrument part (flute) included in the octavo as well. Choirs of less skill will feel great reward when singing this inspiring anthem; moderate to skilled choirs will approach this effortlessly and, when sung with passion and musical-ity, “Bread of Angels” will be the perfect, moving medita-tion after Communion.

O Sweet and Sacred Feast by Michael McCabe Trinitas Choral Series, octavo 4551 | Voicing: SATB, a cappella | Difficulty: medium | Time: 2:25 | ocp.org/4551Set in English to the Latin text O Sacrum Convivium at-tributed to Saint Thomas Aquinas, this little gem begins with the men intoning in unison an almost incipit-like theme; the women join in time to finish the first phrase. The basses begin the next phrase, which calls us to look back to Christ’s Passion and our renewal through it. The pattern of one section beginning the phrase and the other sections joining in occurs throughout much of the piece but never becomes predictable or redundant. This gentle, short, unaccompanied anthem for SATB choir is fitting for the solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ and after Communion at any Mass. The ranges for all four parts are not terribly demanding, though the last measure does require the altos to go down to a low F.






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James Hansen and Melanie

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Revised Edition (ocp.org/11837),

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James Hansen and Melanie Coddington

The Most Holy TrinityPolls abound assessing restless waves of opinion and preference. Data drives politics and the marketplace. But can we depend on the shifting tide of public opinion to point the way to a meaningful life? Not likely. Those seeking more reliable guidance can find a clue in today’s psalm and first reading.

Psalm 8 speaks of divine order and perspective. We begin with the heavens, shaped by God’s fingers, and the moon and stars set in place by God. This raises the eternal rhetorical question: What is humankind and why does the creator care? “Angels” get a brief mention (sounding here like the divine council presided over by Yahweh in Psalm 82). A notch below, we find humans, honored, gifted, and charged with the exercise of God’s rule. (God’s hands and human feet correspond in artful parallel-ism.) The creatures placed underfoot—sheep, oxen, and “beasts of the field” (upon which humans depend for clothing, cultivation of plant foods, and meat)—remind the humans of their God-given role: stewardship. A pair and spare round out the divine order: birds in the air, fish in the sea, and the mysterious others (mammals, monsters) that move in the depths.

As Greek culture spread in the wake of Alexander the Great, devout Jews resisted the surging tide. Jewish thinkers chose to explore the meaning of life not through (popular) Greek philosophy but in the rich discourse that became Wisdom litera-ture. Wisdom, they proclaimed, was the master plan used by God to establish the divine order. Thus, Wisdom was God’s first creation.

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)Many of us know something of Israel’s prehistory. We may recall the stories of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebecca, and Jacob, Leah, and Rachel. “Patriarchs” may ring a bell as a designation for our nomadic ancestors in faith, and the issues of old age and fertility may spring to mind. That said, today’s first reading recounts a lesser-known episode early in the saga (before Abram’s name change).

Abram assumed responsibility for the safety of Lot, his deceased brother’s son, who had come along from Haran. Thus, when his nephew fell into enemy hands during a local war, Abram mustered a strike force from his household and set out in hot pursuit. A savvy nighttime raid resulted in Lot’s rescue as well as the recovery of stolen possessions, women, and other captives. The welcome home party included

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Melchizedek, king of the territory of Salem (later Jerusa-lem), who also served as the local priest. To express the city’s gratitude to Abram for his courageous and effective action, the priest-king went out to present ceremonial bread and wine to the returning hero.

“Bread and wine” reminds us of Eucharist and of nourish-ment. For our ancestors in faith, these gifts constituted a symbolic gesture, from the priest-king to Abram, of hos-pitality and gratitude. These meanings also resonate (along with that of nourishment) in our celebration of the Eucha-rist. Christ invites us. He feeds us. We join him in offer-ing praise and thanksgiving to the Father, for we ourselves have been rescued.

10th Sunday in Ordinary TimeWe know the story of the demanding guest in the widow’s house. The widow acceded to the guest’s needs and, thank-fully, he kept to his room. The jar of flour and cruet of oil continued to supply their daily bread without emptying, just as the prophet had said. Despite the sustenance pro-vided, however, the widow’s son sickened. In today’s first reading we hear how, after months of decline, lying qui-etly, the son had simply stopped breathing. The presence of the man of God, it appeared, had done nothing to help. Angry in her loss, the widow told him so.

In response, Elijah lifted the young body, carrying it higher to the level of his place in the house and pleaded the wid-ow’s case and her son’s full bore. Three times he cried out to God for the return of the child’s life breath. The Lord heard and revived the boy. Elijah brought him down from the upper room and back to his mother, saying, “Your son is alive.” Her grief and doubt gave way, displaced by relief and trust in the prophet and the Lord God who spoke and acted through him.

The situation of drought and famine that forms the back-drop for today’s account persists in the real lives of so many of our sisters and brothers on this earth. Basic hu-man needs for water, food, shelter, healthcare, and com-munity go unmet, even close to home. Sing Psalm 30 in solidarity with those who suffer alone, who die nameless, who know trouble without relief.

11th Sunday in Ordinary TimeFalling on one’s sword is never easy. Admission of guilt has consequences, as does concealment. In the Mediter-ranean world, out of which the Bible emerges, honor is public recognition of one’s worth and value, and individ-ual identity apart from the collective is unthinkable. To be “put to shame” affects more than one person’s reputation;

it tarnishes family and community, tribe and people, com-promising one’s identity and personhood. Even with such strong cultural motivation, King David falls headlong into the folly of his sins, and the honor and reputation of Isra-el’s kingship (and Israel) goes down with him.

Nathan knows of David’s transgressions but knows better than to accuse the royal person directly. He weaves a tale, a parable, that draws David in and tricks him into pro-nouncing his own doom. When Nathan cries, “You are the man!” David has no recourse but full disclosure. His confession prompts Nathan’s assurance of God’s forgive-ness but also the prophet’s warning: David will suffer the consequences of his sin in loss and grief.

We find ample evidence for God’s mercy as we sing Psalm 32. The selected verses put forth our own full disclosure and admission of guilt. There are no secrets here. One need not be a royal to confess with such candor; the psalm serves equally well on every level of society. The final vers-es go the distance, expressing the new orientation to which the penitent has come through forgiveness: sheltered, pre-served, and rung round with “with glad cries of freedom.”

12th Sunday in Ordinary TimeOur first reading from Zechariah envisions the people in Jerusalem filled with “a spirit of grace and petition,” mourning and grieving over “him whom they have pierced,” as for “an only son.” The Tanakh translation of the Jewish Publication Society fills the people with “a spirit of pity and compassion,” lamenting and wailing over “those who are slain,” as for a “favorite son.” Both transla-tions use “first-born” as a parallel. (“Tanakh” comes from the letters t, n, and k, which stand for the three sections of the Hebrew Scriptures in their Jewish order: Torah, Ne-vi’im, and Ketuvim.)

In Psalm 63, “soul” translates the Hebrew word nefesh. This single word refers to both the throat (physical) and the soul (non-physical). Our ancestors in faith rejected the separation of body and soul (flesh and spirit) popu-larized by Greek philosophy. Body and soul, physical and non-physical aspects of personhood, remained mysteri-ously and unequivocally bound together, presumably by divine breath, which passed in and out through the throat. Nefesh can be translated “soul” or “throat” depending on context clues, and each usage adds shades of meaning to the other. The two meanings blend in today’s refrain: “My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.”

Our ancestors in faith remembered their desert wander-ings. Images of parched land and parched throats resonat-ed with their experience of utter dependence upon God.


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Likewise, poetic prayer built on these metaphors served to draw them back into the desert, restoring the original intimacy of their cove-nant relationship with YHWH.

13th Sunday in Ordinary TimePerhaps you, too, have been experiencing the graduation season, as commencement ceremonies mark both a com-pletion and a new beginning of life-testing experiences. Today’s reading from 1 Kings 19 portrays a similar turning point, which brings together the veteran prophet Elijah with the one who will become his protégé and eventual successor, Elisha. Note: The two names are easily con-fused unless the lector pays particular attention to the dis-tinct consonant sounds.

The prophet’s gesture of throwing his cloak over the shoulders of his chosen apprentice may not strike us as familiar or particularly definitive. (Other calls to succes-sion in the biblical record favor the pouring of oil.) While the symbolism of this act may not be clear to us, Elisha grasps its meaning instantly. He runs after the prophet, asking him to wait. Reassured by Elijah’s brusque retort, he moves immediately to prepare a ritual meal for those he must leave behind.

Elijah’s famous cloak will prove significant at another mo-ment in the relationship of prophet and protégé. As he makes his fiery departure in a whirlwind (2 Kings 2), be-fore the eyes of his faithful follower, Elijah’s cloak will fall from his shoulders to the ground. Elisha will tear his own garment in two, crying out at the mighty vision, and then take up the fallen mantle of his mentor, calling on the name of the Lord to empower him for the prophet’s role, even as he did Elijah. Today’s ritual act of clothing by the prophet foreshadows the future passing of the mantle.

14th Sunday in Ordinary TimeSomething magical floats about in the mid-summer air, indeed in the fabled mid-summer nights. The easing of structures and limits (daily schedules, bedtimes) seems to stimulate the imagination, even as fireflies dot the darkness with sudden sparks of illumination. In the giddy spirit of the season, I encourage you to gather the cantors and in-strumentalists from your parish (and even a few others) for a special sort of sing-along; call it cantor camp.

Based on my own experience, I suspect that most of us get too little refreshment of our vocal skills as we buzz through our busy lives. We can all use more frequent prompts to do the right thing when we open our mouths to

sing. A summer evening of fun vo-cal exercises and rounds, accompa-nied by body motions (marching, reaching, swinging, clapping) can free our inner sprites and nymphs as we rediscover and recapture the art and joy of full-bodied bel canto (beautiful singing).

Tap the expertise in your group and around the neighbor-hood. (School music teachers know lots of clever vocal exercises designed to keep twitchy kids engaged as well as where to find more online.) Think outside the box for activities that build up the body for singing. Try a lip-trill-ing or bubble-blowing contest to condition the lower abs for a perfect pianissimo. Sing a favorite round on a sus-tained z to regulate the breath for smooth legato and clear tone. Ask various folks to lead the different exercises and activities. Close with a campfire and sticky s’mores and watch the fireflies.

15th Sunday in Ordinary TimeOur first reading from Deuteronomy speaks of God’s command as accessible, near at hand, already on the tip of one’s tongue and in one’s heart. This notion of the spirit of the law directing the person toward just action from within points forward to the Gospel reading.

Jesus spoke in parables. He used the mundane and familiar to set up his audience for surprises. Our familiarity with these stories has rendered them far too benign. It takes some work to listen anew and recognize their shock value.

In today’s tale of the traveler attacked by robbers, a priest and Levite (purified and ready for worship) passed by the wounded man on the other side. First-century Jewish listeners would have understood their choosing the safe course, what with pressing temple responsibilities and the real possibility of a trap (involving this supposedly wounded man and two or three accomplices waiting to ambush). The road from Jerusalem to Jericho was, after all, notorious for peril and foul play.

While Jesus cast religious leaders as apathetic passersby, he cast the lowest scoundrel, a Samaritan, as the hero. Our typical descriptor, “the Good Samaritan,” would have sounded as an oxymoron in first-century Jewish ears. Yet in this yarn with a twist, only this despicable outcast dared to take a closer look and, moved with pity, helped the wounded man. He alone embodied the spirit of the law.

Sing Psalm 69 with the wounded man in mind and recog-nize in the story the surprising bearer of God’s mercy.

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16th Sunday in Ordinary Time“If I knew you were comin’ I’d’ve baked a cake, hired a band, good-ness sake! If I knew you were com-in’ I’d’ve baked a cake…spread the welcome mat for you” (“If I Knew You Were Comin’ I’d’ve Baked a Cake,” re-corded by Eileen Barton in January 1950). Imagine Abra-ham humming this under his breath as three strangers ap-proached his tent in the sleepy midday.

The harshness of desert life made hospitality a cultural im-perative. Openness toward visitors, especially travelers and, most especially, complete strangers, created a culture-wide pay-it-forward system that ensured that anyone in trouble on the road would receive help. Today it’s you; tomorrow it could be me! A practice so essential to survival could not be left entirely to subordinates (women and servants). In-stead, the head of household himself (Abraham) stepped in to preside over the preparations and serve the guests.

Our own liturgy relies on hospitality as profoundly as ritual meals of the past. The difference for us lies in the exercise of that hospitality by every minister in the room. Cantors, indeed all music ministers, must offer the hospi-tality of every possible musical advantage to the assembly, to facilitate “that fully conscious, and active participa-tion” (Sacrosanctum Concilium 14) of all members. Such hospitality begins with the right notes, the right tempo, a comfortable pitch range, and familiar music; it moves on toward a consummate attitude of support. I call it the preferential option for the assembly. For more on this top-ic, see Hospitality Basics by Glenn CJ Byer and Michael Prendergast (ocp.org/6147).

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Linda reached out to me with a personal problem. Feeling at once overextended and perpetually behind, she feared she had lost the real point of her ministry at Sunday Mass. With practice habits less disciplined, breathing more shal-low, and even her posture slipping, her “poor, aging voice” (her words, not mine) was increasing the demands on her focus, energy, and musicianship. To my ears, the vocal is-sues masked her deeper question: What, really, is the point?

I believe that in liturgy, being fully present in the ritual is our primary job. Years ago, a teacher of mine put it sim-ply: a) God’s word, proclaimed in a life-giving manner in the midst of the congregation, is a primary symbol, and b) God’s word, calling us to prayer and to worship, de-serves our full attention. Whenever I encounter symptoms like those Linda described, I do whatever it takes to shift

the focus to A and B. That means resetting the mental furniture and starting over.

With A and B in mind, I suggest two questions for cantors to ponder each Sunday. 1) What is the point of today’s first reading? 2) How does the psalm make this point real? For today, I offer the following: 1) God wants to pardon, show mercy to, and meet Abra-ham (and us) in intimate, covenant conversation. 2) The psalmist testifies to a concrete experience of God’s faithful love: I called, and you answered. You built up my strength. Amid distress, you preserve. Your right hand saves. Your kindness endures.

18th Sunday in Ordinary TimeAt the start of the Book of Ecclesiastes, the author iden-tifies himself with a famously wise figure, saying, “The words of David’s son, Qoheleth, king in Jerusalem.” This pronouncement associates the author with Solomon but does not mean that the king himself wrote the text. Attri-bution to a patron, teacher, or other exemplary figure was a common literary device in ancient times meant to imbue an otherwise anonymous work with authority. Wisdom literature bearing Solomon’s name might remind us of psalms credited to David.

Today’s first reading from Ecclesiastes opens with a teas-er, a pithy phrase meant to grab our attention: “Vanity of vanities…! All things are vanity!” (If the author were alive today, he might have his own reality TV show.) Though it uses the word six times, the reading does not make clear what “vanity” means. Lest we confuse this sort of vanity with excessive mirror gazing or the ego-centric adventures of reality stars, let me clarify: we speak here of futility, of useless, pointless effort, like something made of air (per-haps even hot air) or, as Qoheleth puts it a few verses after this passage, “a chase after wind.” The author’s repetitive use of “vanity” creates a kind of loop that brings the reader back, and back again and again. Thus, he puts into words the meaningless cycle of human activity not anchored in covenant relationship with God.

Psalm 90 explores the same existential reality—the fleeting nature of human life—and resolves to keep the covenant conversation going.

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Paul Covino received his master’s

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in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Paul Covino For sixteen years, I had the pleasure of teaching at the annual Pastoral Liturgy Institute sponsored by the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM).

Most of the people who attended this week-long summer institute were parish mu-sic directors who wanted to deepen their knowledge of liturgy. While they weren’t in the market for a graduate degree in liturgy, they recognized that a better under-standing of liturgy and the rites of the Church would enhance their ministry as pastoral musicians. The somewhat quieter pace of work in the summer gave them an opportunity to step back and explore what Sing to the Lord describes as “The ritual dimension of sacred music,” that is, “those ways in which [music] is ‘connect-ed with the liturgical action’ so that it accords with the structure of the Liturgy and expresses the shape of the rite” (68).

While the Pastoral Liturgy Institute is no longer offered by NPM, many pastoral musicians take time in the summer for continuing education and formation in lit-urgy. The annual NPM convention always has multiple sessions devoted to liturgy. If you cannot travel, several Catholic colleges and universities offer online cours-es in liturgy; see, for example, STM Online: Crossroads, a program of the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry (bc.edu/schools/stm/crossroads.html). If your continuing education budget is used up or non-existent, spend some quality time with a borrowed book or two. There are a few titles that you may want to borrow at first but that really deserve a permanent place by your desk.

The Liturgy Documents, Volume One, Fifth Edition Liturgy Training Publications | ltp.org This resource brings together fifteen of the most important Church documents dealing with liturgy. Each is introduced by a helpful overview that addresses the theological, liturgical, and pastoral issues that appear in the document. These doc-uments provide the theological vision and practical directives that guide Roman Catholic liturgy today. Anyone who is responsible for the music and/or liturgy of a Catholic community should be familiar with these documents.

Most of the documents apply to Catholic liturgy around the world; some, like Sing to the Lord, are guidelines from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and apply only to the United States. Three of the documents address Sunday worship in the absence of a priest.

If you are unfamiliar with liturgical documents, begin with the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, the first document approved at the Second Vatican Council. As a document of an ecumenical council of the Church, it has the highest teaching au-thority of any current liturgical document. Here is where you will find major theo-logical principles that are the foundation of Catholic liturgy, such as the multiple ways in which Christ is present in liturgy (7) and the primacy of the full, conscious, and active participation of the entire assembly at liturgy (14).

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Next, move on to the General Instruction of the Roman Missal, which provides the official directives for celebrat-ing Mass, including a number that relate to music, such as singing the responsorial psalm from the ambo (61, 309) and beginning the Communion song while the priest is re-ceiving Communion (86).

Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship is a document from the USCCB. It applies liturgical music guidelines from universal Church documents to the particular situa-tion of Catholic communities in the US. Its 259 paragraphs address theological and liturgical principles (e.g., why we sing, progressive solemnity) as well as practical directives (e.g., what parts of the Mass the cantor sings, copyright permissions). In addition to providing guidelines for mu-sic at Mass (137–99), Sing to the Lord summarizes the place of music in other liturgical celebrations, such as the vari-ous rites for the Christian Initiation of Adults, marriage, and funerals (200–57). There are sections on the location of musicians and their instruments and on acoustics, some of which is also addressed in another USCCB document in the volume, Built of Living Stones: Art, Architecture, and Worship (221–27).

Also see page 7 of this issue for more information on this publication.

The Roman Missal Available from various publishers This book contains all the texts and directives for celebrat-ing Mass, except for the Scripture readings. It is a large and relatively expensive book that could be borrowed from the parish sacristy when not in use, but it is also available in a smaller and less expensive size (often referred to as a “chapel edition”) that would be worth purchasing and keeping at one’s desk.

While some think of this as a book that is only used by priests, it also contains a host of directions for musicians and other ministers. For example, in addressing the Pen-itential Act (“The Order of Mass” 6), the Roman Missal notes that the invocations may be sung or said by the priest, a deacon, or another minister. Similarly, it notes that the Easter Proclamation at the Easter Vigil may be sung by a cantor “because of necessity” (“The Easter Vigil” 19).

The Lectionary Available from various publishers This four-volume series contains the Scripture readings for Mass and other rites. The hardcover editions of the Lec-tionary are available from several publishers. A handy pa-perback study edition from Liturgy Training Publications is great for use at one’s desk and comes in two volumes: one for Sundays, solemnities, and major feasts of the Lord

and saints and one for weekdays, saints, ritual and votive Masses, various needs, and Masses for the dead.

The introduction to the Lectionary, which may be found at the front of the Lectionary and in The Liturgy Docu-ments, Volume One, addresses the role of the Word of God in Mass and the structure of the order of readings for Mass. Of particular interest to musicians are the sections on the responsorial psalm (19–22), the acclamation before the Gospel (23), silence after the Scripture readings (28), and the psalmist (56).

The Rites of the Catholic Church, Volume One Liturgical Press | litpress.org This resource is a compilation of some of the most fre-quently celebrated rites other than Mass, including the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, the Rite of Baptism for Children, the Rite of Marriage, and the Order of Christian Funerals. (A new edition of this volume will contain the Order of Celebrating Matrimony, which was approved in 2015 and will replace the Rite of Marriage.) The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, for example, notes a couple of places during the scrutinies where music might be used (154–55, 168, 175).

Like the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, the Order of Christian Funerals provides not a single liturgy but a series of rites to mark different moments. The general in-troduction to the Order of Christian Funerals addresses the place of music at the vigil, the funeral liturgy, the pro-cession, and the rite of committal (30–33). The only refer-ence to music in the Rite of Marriage is in relation to the entrance procession (20), but the revised Order of Cele-brating Matrimony will introduce an acclamation after the consent to allow the assembly to express their joy at the marriage of the couple.

In ClosingPastoral musicians are integral to the celebration of liturgy. To be effective, they need to have a basic understanding of the theology of the liturgy and a sense of each rite at which they will lead the assembly in music. Liturgical documents and rites may not make for exciting summer reading at the beach, but they are well worth the time you put into read-ing and reflecting on them this summer. Familiarize your-self with what they say, note how they affirm practices in your community, and don’t be afraid to face the challenges they may offer in terms of your community’s practices or your own habits. This is part of the formation to become a competent and skilled pastoral musician “with the mu-sical, liturgical, and pastoral skills to serve the Church at prayer” (Sing to the Lord 50).


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Composer refleCtion—The “Ave Maria” and “Glory to God” are essential prayers in the Catholic faith, and I decided to use them to complete the theme of the Word in Pueblo de Dios.

Through the works and grace of the Holy Spir-it, Mary carried the Son of the eternal Father in her heart. She was the chosen one, the one full of grace, the blessed one who rocked the Word-made-flesh in his crib. She was the first to see his divine face and the one who kept in her heart all the mysteries he showed to the humble and sim-ple. That is why the Church venerates Mary and honors her with many church dedications and through devotions, like the Rosary.

We are used to hearing the “Ave Maria” sung in Latin by a cantor. I wrote a melody that can easily be sung by the entire assembly in Latin, Spanish, or English. It can be sung a cappella or with in-strumental accompaniment; the piece is written for guitar, organ, piano, and even a string quar-tet. But the most important thing when using this song is the voice of all of God’s people. The choir of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels sings this piece on the recording and beautifully brings to life Rick Modlin’s arrangement.

—Eleazar CortésTranslated by Monica Rodríguez.

Ave Maria by Eleazar Cortés

Featured on: Pueblo de Dios (CD 30114670)

Octavo: 30114056 (print), 30128214 (downloadable)

Voicing: SATB, unison

Instrumentation: keyboard, guitar, string quartet

Difficulty level: easy/medium

Topics/season: Mary, including Our Lady of Guadalupe and Immaculate Conception

Missals and hymnals: BB/MI 708 (see page 66 for abbreviation key)

Sound samples, downloadable sheet music, and more: ocp.org/compositions/86272

& b 44 ˙ .œ JœHail, hail,English

Verse/Estrofa

œ .˙Ma ry,

.œ jœ œ œ œMa ry full of

.˙ œ œgrace, the- -

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.˙ Œyou.

œ œ œ œ œ œ œBless ed are you a mong- -

& b œ œ ˙ œ œwom en, and

jœ .œ œ œ œ œbless ed, bless ed is the

œ œ œ œ œfruit of your womb,- - -

& b œ ˙ ŒJe sus.

˙ .œ JœO ho ly

œ .˙Ma ry,

œ œ Jœ œjœ

Ma ry, Moth er of- - - - -

& b .˙ ŒGod,

œ œ œ œ œ œpray for us, pray for us

œ œ .˙sin ners-

& b œ œ œ œ œ œ œnow and at the hour of our

˙ œ œdeath. A

wmen.

to Verses/a las Estrofas (Fine/Fin)

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Ave MAriA (Trilingual) Eleazar Cortés

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Verse/Estrofa

œ .˙Ma ry,

.œ jœ œ œ œMa ry full of

.˙ œ œgrace, the- -

& b ˙ œ œLord is with

.˙ Œyou.

œ œ œ œ œ œ œBless ed are you a mong- -

& b œ œ ˙ œ œwom en, and

jœ .œ œ œ œ œbless ed, bless ed is the

œ œ œ œ œfruit of your womb,- - -

& b œ ˙ ŒJe sus.

˙ .œ JœO ho ly

œ .˙Ma ry,

œ œ Jœ œjœ

Ma ry, Moth er of- - - - -

& b .˙ ŒGod,

œ œ œ œ œ œpray for us, pray for us

œ œ .˙sin ners-

& b œ œ œ œ œ œ œnow and at the hour of our

˙ œ œdeath. A

wmen.


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Composer refleCtion—One sun-ny afternoon in the middle of the Gospel of Matthew (8:20), under a subheading entitled “The Would-Be Followers of Jesus,” some star-

struck fan of Jesus shouts across the crowd his intention to follow Jesus wherever he might go. Jesus’ response is more than curious. He says that foxes and birds have homes, but he does not. Why so cryptic, Jesus?

Maybe Jesus reads the fan’s heart and does not trust his intentions. Perhaps this scribe, already a member of one of the most respected groups of religious leadership in first-century Palestine, thought hanging out with Jesus could elevate him to a more exalted status. After all, he catches Jesus in the middle of performing great miracles. May-be Jesus saw in this scribe’s heart an unhealthy ambition or doubted his resolve. We don’t know because Matthew ends the encounter there. All we know is that this fellow is a “would-be” fol-lower of Jesus. He didn’t make the cut. But not

Make Your Home in Me by Ben Walther

Featured on: Make Your Home in Me (CD 30113531)

Octavo: 30129320 (downloadable)

Voicing: two part, unison

Instrumentation: keyboard, guitar, solo instrument in C, solo instrument in B flat, solo instrument in E flat

Difficulty level: easy/medium

Topics/season: comfort, love of God, social concern, offertory, Communion, meditation

Missals and hymnals: BB/MI 628, S&S 324, Choose Christ 2016 192 (see page 66 for abbreviation key)

Sound samples, downloadable sheet music, and more: ocp.org/compositions/86284

Make Your HoMe in Me Ben Walther

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Bridge

Where there is love, there is no fear. So, make your home and residence here.

I’m so alive when you are near,so, make your home in me.

Text based on Matthew 8:20; 11:30; Luke 9:58. Text and music © 2012, Ben Walther. Published by Spirit & Song®, a division of OCP. All rights reserved.


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because he wasn’t talented or articulate enough. It’s probably be-cause this scribe had a complicated devotion to Jesus, but Jesus is simple. It’s probably because this scribe had a tainted affection of the rabbi, but Jesus is pure love.

“Make Your Home in Me” is very simple and approachable, much like the Jewish carpenter we worship. Jesus wants us to make this in-vitation, this invitation to come and live within us, that his light might shine in us. It is at once a childlike response to the person of Jesus and a mature declaration of discipleship. It is easily learned and a constant reminder to be the hands and feet of Christ today. Verse 1 is a med-itation on the homeless Jesus, the vagabond, the rogue. Verse 2 is a challenge to serve him in the poor. Within the liturgy, this song is most appropriately sung at offertory or during Communion or meditation.

I pray that this song inspires a new and fervent devotion to Jesus in the hearts of our congregations. As he makes his home in us, may he find a pure and humble abode there.

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MUSIC SUGGESTIONSSee page 66 for an abbreviation key.

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ENTRANCE CHANTGod, We Praise You nettleton A 220 BB 207 CP3 401 GP3 719

H 480 J2 594 J3 567 TM 40All Hail, Adored Trinity old hundredth A 40 BB/MI 716 CM 79

CP2 302 CP3 309 GP2 416 GP3 354 H 296 J2 467 J3 446 TM 20 UC 416 VOZ 507

Canticle of the Sun (Haugen) A 110 BB/MI 421 CM 152 CP2 386 CP3 412 H 459 R2 242 R3 188 UC 745

I Sing the Mighty Power of God ellacombe A 270 BB/MI 423 CP2 390 CP3 417 GP2 668 GP3 699 H 460 J2 635 J3 618 R2 236 R3 191 UC 750 VOZ 598

Give Us, O Lord (B. Hurd) A 917 BB/MI 317 OCP 30130636Holy, Holy, Holy nicaea A 247 BB 209 CM 78 CP2 299 CP3 306

GP2 414 GP3 358 H 295 J2 469 J3 448 R2 162 R3 115 TM 38 UC 414 VOZ 505 OCP 30106572

All Creatures of Our God and King lasst uns erfreuen A 37 BB/MI 539 CM 122 CP2 358 CP3 380 GP2 672 GP3 714 H 499 J2 600 J3 578 R2 245 R3 153 UC 747 VOZ 563

Holy, Holy, Holy Cry (Modlin) A 889 BB 182 J3 423 NTY 193 S&S 183 SS2 320 OCP 20034

How Wonderful the Three-in-One (Wren) J3 449

RESPONSORIAL PSALM AND GOSPEL ACCLAMATIONRespond and Acclaim (Alstott) 96–97A Lectionary Psalter (Schiavone) 88, 235

PRESENTATION AND PREPARATION OF THE GIFTSAll My Days (Schutte) A 44 BB/MI 592 CP2 381 CP3 406 GP2 701

GP3 707 H 455 J2 637 J3 604 UC 638 VOZ 606 OCP 11456In Perfect Charity (DeBruyn) A 284 BB/MI 482 GP2 547 GP3 660

J2 757 J3 721 OCP 8413Alle, Alle, Alleluia (Ho Lung) A 51 BB/MI 563 CP2 368 CP3 390

GP3 713 H 488 J2 627 J3 596 NTY 2 UC 711 VOZ 574 OCP 10555How Great Thou Art (Hine) A 258 BB/MI 420 CM 154 CP2 387

CP3 413 GP2 665 GP3 694 H 463 J2 628 J3 614 UC 749 VOZ 595 OCP 12136

Abba! Father (Landry) A 27 BB/MI 536 CP2 365 CP3 387 GP2 696 GP3 716 H 485 J2 615 J3 600 UC 695 VOZ 568 OCP 5519

In Every Age (Whitaker) A 282 BB/MI 463 CP3 473 GP3 653 H 448 J2 727 J3 696 NTY 134 S&S 317 SS2 242 OCP 11579

COMMUNION CHANTAmazing Grace new britain A 58 BB/MI 428 CM 146 CP2 423

CP3 452 GP2 615 GP3 614 H 519 J2 713 J3 680 NTY 214 R2 219 R3 221 SS1 104 UC 723 VOZ 639

When We Eat This Bread (Joncas) A 634 BB/MI 338 GP2 510 J2 823 OCP 10252

Come to Me and Drink (B. Hurd) A 142 BB/MI 362 J3 797 OCP 20331Amén. El Cuerpo de Cristo (Schiavone) A 59 BB/MI 336 GP3 479

J2 824 J3 783 UC 515 VOZ 809 OCP 10528Peace (Norbet) A 445 BB/MI 530 CP2 450 CP3 482 GP2 649 GP3 681

H 425 J2 741 J3 700 VOZ 722 OCP 8892Lord, Who at Thy First Eucharist unde et memores A 348

BB/MI 370 CM 109 CP2 498 CP3 547 GP2 511 GP3 476 H 385 J2 826 J3 804 UC 519 VOZ 828

Vine and Branches (Thomson) A 925 BB/MI 364 GP3 514 S&S 261One Bread, One Body (Foley) A 420 BB/MI 342 CM 114 CP2 490

CP3 536 GP2 499 GP3 498 H 381 J2 820 J3 793 NTY 72 R2 189 R3 299 S&S 249 SS1 161 UC 526 VOZ 824 OCP 9494

I Will Lift Up My Eyes (Conry) GP2 709 J2 646 OCP 8806

SONG OF PRAISE OR SENDING FORTHHoly God, We Praise Thy Name grosser gott A 246 BB 195 CM 124

CP2 355 CP3 377 GP2 681 GP3 721 H 482 J2 593 J3 566 NTY 95 R2 255 R3 195 TM 24 UC 688 VOZ 590

All Praise and Glad Thanksgiving gott vater sei gepriesen A 46 BB/MI 712 CM 76 CP2 301 CP3 308 GP2 415 GP3 355 H 297 J2 466 J3 445 UC 412 VOZ 504 OCP 11926

Go Out, Go Out (Stephan) A 888 BB/MI 374 GP3 536 S&S 212 OCP 30108742

Now Thank We All Our God nun danket A 379 BB 198 CM 132 CP2 382 CP3 403 GP2 700 GP3 704 H 456 J2 636 J3 603 R2 297 R3 169 TM 27 UC 644 VOZ 611 OCP 10237

Grateful (Tomaszek) A 227 BB/MI 589 GP3 708 J3 602 NTY 140 S&S 242 SS2 361 OCP 12130

The Spirit Sends Us Forth azmon A 565 BB/MI 377 H 546 J2 835 J3 817

God Is Love abbot’s leigh A 211 BB/MI 485 J2 749 J3 715Let Us Rejoice in the Lord (Fisher) S&S 325 SS2 329We Ever Will Praise You (McDonell) NTY 111 S&S 363 SS2 399

OCP 12166

CHORALSong to the Trinity (Scialla) OCP 30106750

The Light of the Trinity (Mawby) OCP 4602God in Trinity (Wright) OCP 20921

This month most musicians prepare music for graduations, ordinations, first Eucharist, and weddings. All celebrate arrivals and departures. Preparations for the long-awaited events are completed and the celebration days are full of festivity, sometimes even into the wee hours of the next day. All of these celebrations require the parish musician’s time and effort. If your plate is full of festive activities, let us help you reduce your workload to a healthy portion. This issue of Today’s Liturgy should make Sunday liturgy preparation easier for you.

The second part of this split season of Ordinary Time begins today, but it hardly seems ordinary for these first weeks as it starts off with two extraordinary liturgies: today’s solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity and next Sunday’s solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)!

In a noon Angelus talk on June 15, 2014, Pope Francis linked these two great feasts: “The Eucharist is like the

‘burning bush’ in which the Trinity humbly dwells and communicates” (tinyurl.com/June-15-Angelus).

On May 31, 2015, he spoke of the Trinity as a model for all of us: “We are not called to live without the other, above or against the other, but with the other, for the other and in the other” (tinyurl.com/May-31-Angelus).

Looking over the music suggestions with these thoughts in mind, you will find a variety of music to suit your pastoral needs for these busy days of solemn celebration.

For your choir, consider Colin Mawby’s easy but impressive octavo “Bless Me, God the Father” (ocp.org/4600, ocp.org/30112768) for solo, three-part choir, and organ. It can be used with treble or men’s choir.

— Elaine Rendler-McQueeney

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Time ______________________________________________ Priest Celebrant ____________________________________________________

Music Rehearsal/Liturgical Catechesis _______________________________________________________________________________________

Introduction, see Prayer of the Faithful, page 51 _______________________________________________________________________________

THE INTRODUCTORY RITES

Entrance Chant _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Blessing and Sprinkling of Water/Penitential Act ______________________________________________________________________________

Gloria ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

First Reading ________________________________________ Responsorial Psalm _________________________________________________

Second Reading ______________________________________ Gospel Acclamation ________________________________________________

Gospel ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Homily ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Dismissal of the Catechumens and Elect _________________________________________________________________________________

Universal Prayer, see Prayer of the Faithful, page 51 _______________________________________________________________________

THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

Presentation and Preparation of the Gifts _________________________________________________________________________________

Eucharistic Acclamations _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Holy, Holy, Holy ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Mystery of Faith _____________________________ Amen ____________________________________________________________

The Communion Rite

The Lord’s Prayer ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Lamb of God _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Communion Chant __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Psalm or Hymn of Praise/Instrumental or Silence ___________________________________________________________________________

THE CONCLUDING RITES

Sending Forth ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Choral Anthem of the Day _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Prelude/Postlude ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

ENTRANCE ANTIPHON Blest be God the Father, and the Only Begotten Son of God, and also the Holy Spirit, for he has shown us his merciful love.

FIRST READING Proverbs 8:22–31 (166C)Before God created the earth or made the waters and the skies, Wisdom was there. Wisdom stood with God before the world was made.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 8:4–5, 6–7, 8–9O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!

SECOND READING Romans 5:1–5We have been justified by faith and have been given hope in tri-als and hardships. This hope will not leave us disappointed, for we have received God’s love through the Holy Spirit.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION cf. Revelation 1:8Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; to God who is, who was, and who is to come.

GOSPEL John 16:12–15Jesus told his disciples that he had much more to teach them. They would come to know all truth through the Holy Spirit. What belongs to Jesus in the Father is attested by the Spirit.

COMMUNION ANTIPHON Galatians 4:6Since you are children of God, God has sent into your hearts the Spirit of his Son, the Spirit who cries out: Abba, Father.

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ENTRANCE CHANTHere at This Table (Whitaker) A 241 BB/MI 312 CP3 510 GP3 464

H 374 J2 807 J3 777 NTY 68 S&S 248 SS2 362 UC 483 OCP 11560At the Lamb’s High Feast salzburg A 73 BB 169 CM 66 CP2 284

CP3 290 GP2 394 GP3 319 H 273 J2 424 J3 407 TM 35 UC 398 VOZ 480 OCP 30105747

Ven al Banquete/Come to the Feast (B. Hurd) A 143 BB/MI 307 CP2 477 CP3 519 GP3 458 H 376 J2 795 J3 763 NTY 80 R2 204 R3 297 SS1 164 UC 480 VOZ 779 OCP 10336

Christ before Us (Whitaker) A 119 BB/MI 410 GP3 586 J3 640 OCP 20463

Give Us, O Lord (B. Hurd) A 917 BB/MI 317 OCP 30130636In This Place (Thomson) A 289 BB/MI 308 CP3 517 GP3 467 H 371

J3 770 NTY 18 R2 302 R3 295 S&S 219 SS1 122O Love of God/Amor de Dios (B. Hurd) A 403 BB/MI 301 GP2 541

GP3 466 NTY 30 S&S 225 SS2 354 UC 601 VOZ 760 OCP 10151Now as We Gather (Castillo) A 376 BB/MI 313 GP3 469 OCP 9547Behold the Lamb (Willett) A 89 BB/MI 333 CP2 481 CP3 523

GP2 524 GP3 492 H 394 J2 809 J3 785 UC 505 VOZ 799 OCP 8737


SEQUENCE SETTING (Optional)

PRESENTATION AND PREPARATION OF THE GIFTSGod’s Holy Gifts (Schutte) A 223 BB/MI 347 H 583 J3 792

OCP 20690The Sacrifice of Praise (Joncas) A 559 BB/MI 552 OCP 20615Song of the Body of Christ no ke ano’ ahi ahi A 515 BB/MI 321

CM 113 CP2 480 CP3 522 H 402 SS1 131 UC 522Bread of Life (Fisher) A 104 BB/MI 369 CP3 545 GP2 522 GP3 478

H 410 J3 805 NTY 225 S&S 243 SS1 150 OCP 10152One Bread, One Body (Foley) A 420 BB/MI 342 CM 114 CP2 490


Ang Katawan ni Kristo/Behold, the Body of Christ (Manalo) A 62 BB/MI 354 GP3 481 OCP 20041

Jesus, the Bread of Life (Brown) A 303 BB/MI 339 GP2 527 GP3 515 J2 817 OCP 10490

COMMUNION CHANTBread of Angels (Stephan) A 914 BB/MI 371 GP3 484 OCP 30126357Gift of Finest Wheat (Kreutz) A 196 BB/MI 324 CM 107 CP2 484


Taste and See (Kendzia) A 311 BB/MI 350 GP3 504 OCP 20324I Am the Living Bread (Haas) A 263 BB/MI 365 CP2 493 CP3 537

GP2 519 GP3 495 H 406 J2 822 J3 794 UC 516 VOZ 819 OCP 8730Miracle of Grace (Stephan) A 876 BB/MI 363 GP3 497 S&S 254

OCP 30100701The Supper of the Lord (Rosania) A 568 A 568 BB/MI 355 CM 112

CP2 486 CP3 527 GP2 518 GP3 513 H 399 J3 774 UC 534 VOZ 803 OCP 10048

Eat This Bread (Berthier) A 164 BB/MI 331 CM 108 CP2 491 CP3 538 GP3 505 H 400 R2 201 UC 530

Our Blessing Cup (B. Hurd) A 430 BB/MI 319 CP2 489 CP3 535 GP2 513 GP3 500 H 391 J2 92 J3 778 UC 508 OCP 9102

Remembrance (Maher) S&S 258

SONG OF PRAISE OR SENDING FORTHTake Christ to the World (Inwood) A 527 GP2 549 J2 836 OCP 7199Lord, You Give the Great Commission abbot’s leigh A 351

BB/MI 375 CP2 291 CP3 299 GP2 401 GP3 339 H 283 J2 452 J3 431 UC 573 VOZ 738

Somos el Cuerpo de Cristo/We Are the Body of Christ (Cortez) A 613 BB/MI 582 GP2 589 GP3 547 J2 852 J3 826 NTY 31 R2 89 SS1 136 UC 593 VOZ 763 OCP 9887

Eternal Father, Strong to Save melita A 169 BB/MI 633 CP2 523 CP3 567 GP3 746 H 568 J2 865 J3 848 VOZ 758

God of the Hungry (Soper) A 218 BB/MI 629 GP2 560 GP3 518 OCP 9567

God of Our Fathers national hymn A 217 BB/MI 634 CP3 571 GP3 748 H 567 J2 867 J3 847

For the Healing st. thomas (tantum ergo) A 184 BB/MI 435 CP3 463 GP3 517 H 522 J3 844

Table of Life (Angrisano) NTY 76 S&S 260 SS2 375Halleluya! We Sing Your Praises (South African) A 873 BB/MI 560

J3 599

CHORALBread of Angels (Stephan) OCP 30126357

Ave Verum Corpus (Crandal) OCP 30130597Panis Angelicus (Franck) OCP 12776

With Pope Francis’ incarnational comments linking the solemnities of the Most Holy Trinity and Corpus Christi in mind, here are a few thoughts for your preparation for May 22 and 29 (hopefully you plan ahead).

Bob Hurd’s new addition to Breaking Bread/Music Issue, “Give Us, O Lord” is an ideal selection for both celebrations. Verse one echoes the Holy Father’s words on the Trinity and asks the Lord to “gather us to yourself…gather us each to each…bound by love…” If new to your assembly, it could be introduced for Presentation and Preparation of Gifts on Trinity Sunday (5/22) and for entrance today.

Corpus Christi is Latin for “Body of Christ.” See Jaime Cortez’s “We Are the Body of Christ/Somos El Cuerpo de Cristo”—a must for bilingual communities. Panis is the Latin word for “bread,” from which we have lovely words such as companion and compañero—meaning those with whom we share bread. Curtis Stephan’s “Bread of Angels” incorporates Cesar Franck’s popular Panis Angelicus melody (great for weddings) and bilingual text (Latin and English). Carey Landry’s “Companions on the Journey” (BB/MI 584) is an obvious choice for recessional.

When welcoming the community before Mass begins, consider using Pope Francis’ thoughts on the Trinity and/or the meaning of “panis” as part of the welcome. Remember the “Three B Formula” for the welcome: be prepared, be brief, be gone!

Friday, June 3, is the solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (Gloria and Creed said).

The US celebrates Memorial Day this weekend. “Eter-nal Father, Strong to Save” can be found in various worship resources. — Elaine Rendler-McQueeney

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The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ(CORPUS CHRISTI) 5/29/2016 YEAR C

ENTRANCE ANTIPHON cf. Psalm 81 (80):17He fed them with the finest wheat and satisfied them with honey from the rock.

FIRST READING Genesis 14:18–20 (169C)Melchizedek, king of Salem and priest of God Most High, brought bread and wine, blessing Abram and the creator of heaven and earth, who delivered Abram’s enemies into his hands.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 110:1, 2, 3, 4You are a priest for ever, in the line of Melchizedek.

SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 11:23–26Paul handed on the tradition that the Lord Jesus broke bread with his disciples and drank the cup of the new covenant in his blood. Paul wrote, “As often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the death of the Lord until he comes.”

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION John 6:51I am the living bread that came down from heaven, says the Lord; whoever eats this bread will live forever.

GOSPEL Luke 9:11b–17After teaching about God’s reign and healing those in need, Jesus took five loaves and two fish, raised his eyes to heaven, and blessed and broke them for his disciples to distribute to the crowd. After-ward, leftover fragments filled twelve wicker baskets.

COMMUNION ANTIPHON John 6:57Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him, says the Lord.


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ENTRANCE CHANTSing, O Sing (Schutte) A 505 BB/MI 553 GP2 689 GP3 744 TM 39

OCP 9904Come, Christians, Join to Sing madrid A 131 BB/MI 556 CP2 361

CP3 383 GP2 684 GP3 711 H 498 J2 608 J3 571 UC 692 VOZ 577For You Are My God (Foley) A 186 BB/MI 429 CP2 425 CP3 454


God Is Love abbot’s leigh A 211 BB/MI 485 J2 749 J3 715Sing of the Lord’s Goodness (Sands) A 507 BB/MI 557 CP2 357


Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven lauda anima A 450 BB/MI 561 CP2 367 CP3 389 GP2 685 GP3 735 H 490 J2 612 J3 586 UC 709 VOZ 562

Be Still, My Soul finlandia A 83 BB/MI 691 CP3 361 GP3 419 H 368 J2 575 J3 547

Come, Now Is the Time to Worship (Doerksen) A 136 BB/MI 550 GP3 457 H 582 NTY 81 S&S 284 SS2 383

Glory and Praise to Our God (Schutte) A 201 BB/MI 540 CM 128 CP2 359 CP3 381 GP2 671 GP3 723 H 481 J2 596 J3 574 R2 249 R3 149 UC 708 VOZ 576 OCP 9491


PRESENTATION AND PREPARATION OF THE GIFTSYou Gather In the Outcast (Crandal) A 927 BB/MI 627 OCP 30126384The Lord Is My Hope (Ridge) A 555 BB/MI 469 GP2 631 J2 730

OCP 9271Prayer of St. Francis/Oración de San Francisco (Temple) A 455

BB/MI 527 CM 160 CP2 452 CP3 484 GP2 651 GP3 679 H 426 J2 738 J3 702 NTY 136 R2 222 R3 209 S&S 339 SS1 199 UC 541 VOZ 720 OCP 10762

Eye Has Not Seen (Haugen) A 171 BB/MI 457 CM 163 CP2 439 CP3 469 GP3 645 H 444 UC 672

There Is a Balm in Gilead balm in gilead A 570 BB/MI 471 CP2 440 CP3 470 GP2 634 GP3 654 H 447 J2 723 J3 688 UC 664 VOZ 723 OCP 4536

I, the Lord (Kendzia) A 271 BB/MI 688 GP2 480 GP3 433 J2 584 J3 552 OCP 5905

Gracious God (Manibusan) GP3 265 S&S 157 OCP 30106571

COMMUNION CHANTThe Lord Is My Light (C. Walker) A 556 BB/MI 682 CP2 348

CP3 366 GP2 486 GP3 443 H 354 J2 587 J3 557 R2 305 S&S 357 SS1 61 UC 254 VOZ 339 OCP 10448

The Goodness of the Lord (Soper) A 674 BB/MI 755 CP2 19 CP3 19 GP2 190 GP3 133 H 107 J2 30 J3 30 VOZ 158 OCP 9587

Psalm 103: The Lord Is Kind and Merciful (Manalo) A 724 BB/MI 799 CP3 66 GP3 182 H 148 J3 87

The Cry of the Poor (Foley) A 542 BB/MI 622 CM 159 CP2 510 CP3 559 GP2 203 GP3 526 H 551 J2 847 J3 829 NTY 278 R3 248 S&S 340 SS1 63 UC 598 VOZ 836 OCP 9498

The Lord Is My Light (DeBruyn) A 675 BB/MI 754 CP2 18 CP3 17 GP2 188 GP3 134 H 106 J2 29 J3 31 VOZ 157

I Love You, Lord, My Strength (Honoré) A 661 BB/MI 742 CP2 4 CP3 4 GP3 119 H 95 J2 19 J3 18

You Are Mine (Haas) A 651 BB/MI 454 CM 164 CP2 435 CP3 465 GP3 651 H 445 UC 671

In the Breaking of the Bread (B. Hurd) A 285 BB/MI 332 CP2 479 CP3 521 GP2 508 GP3 489 H 398 J2 808 J3 779 UC 528 VOZ 806 OCP 8776

Amén. El Cuerpo de Cristo (Schiavone) A 59 BB/MI 336 GP3 479 J2 824 J3 783 UC 515 VOZ 809 OCP 10528

SONG OF PRAISE OR SENDING FORTHHealing River of the Spirit beach spring A 237 BB/MI 693 CP3 362

GP3 422 H 369 J3 545I Know That My Redeemer Lives duke street A 267 BB/MI 576

CP2 344 CP3 370 GP2 388 GP3 318 H 263 J2 131 J3 129 UC 397 VOZ 671

How Can I Keep from Singing endless song A 256 BB/MI 434 CP2 431 CP3 460 GP2 616 GP3 607 H 526 J2 721 J3 686 NTY 116 S&S 216 SS1 117 UC 727 VOZ 638 OCP 9202

Lord of All Hopefulness slane A 343 BB/MI 396 CM 103 CP2 406 CP3 421 GP2 622 GP3 623 H 469 J2 690 J3 647 NTY 121 R2 291 R3 280 UC 776 VOZ 654

I Know That My Redeemer Lives (Soper) A 268 BB/MI 684 CP2 345 CP3 363 GP2 482 GP3 431 H 353 J2 586 J3 556 R2 317 R3 199 S&S 131 SS1 154 UC 263 VOZ 346 OCP 9564

Companions on the Journey (Landry) A 152 BB/MI 584 CP2 514 CP3 563 GP2 566 GP3 545 H 561 J2 851 J3 835 UC 603 VOZ 762 OCP 5539

We Ever Will Praise You (McDonell) NTY 111 S&S 363 SS2 399 OCP 12166

CHORALO Sacred Banquet (Joncas) OCP 30130609

If You Bring Your Gift to the Altar (Hillert) OCP 30126037The Grace of God (C. Walker) OCP 30127200

After all the feasts and festivities of the paschal season and its post-paschal solemnities, you will find today’s prepa-ration is straightforward and almost easy.

The first reading from the First Book of Kings and our Gospel reading from Luke (the widow of Nain) tell stories of people being raised from the dead. In the second reading, Saint Paul tells of his own conversion and spiritual healing. Responsorial Psalm 30, a psalm of thanksgiving, praises God for the healings. Psalm 30 may sound familiar since it is used at the Easter Vigil to express praise for the great things God did in that night’s readings.

The antiphons for entrance and Communion serve as most appropriate bookends for the liturgy. The entrance antiphon, taken from Psalm 27, describes our God: “The Lord is my light and my salvation…” The Communion antiphon, taken from Psalm 18, adds to the description with words such as “rock,” “fortress,” “deliverer,” and “sav-ing strength.” The creative refrain of Scott Soper’s setting of Psalm 27, “The Goodness of God,” affirms the deliver-ance-from-death theme of Psalm 30 as well: “I believe I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.”

Everyone who has lost a child, whether in youth or as an adult, should leave comforted by today’s celebration. The pain may diminish but it doesn’t go away. Pope Francis calls us to a universal compassion that, like Jesus, leads us to action. That action could be anything from compassion for those who grieve to helping put a stop to human trafficking.


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ENTRANCE ANTIPHON cf. Psalm 27 (26):1–2The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; whom should I dread? When those who do evil draw near, they stumble and fall.

FIRST READING 1 Kings 17:17–24 (90C)The word of the Lord came through the mouth of Elijah. The wid-ow’s son received “life breath.” Elijah’s prayer was heard and he said to the widow, “See! Your son is alive.”

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 30:2, 4, 5–6, 11, 12, 13I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me.

SECOND READING Galatians 1:11–19Paul was called to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Luke 7:16A great prophet has risen in our midst. God has visited his people.

GOSPEL Luke 7:11–17In the city of Nain, Jesus was moved with pity for a widow who lost her only son. Jesus said “Young man, I tell you, arise!”

COMMUNION ANTIPHON Psalm 18 (17):3The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God is my saving strength.Or 1 John 4:16God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God in him.


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ENTRANCE CHANTChrist before Us (Whitaker) A 119 BB/MI 410 GP3 586 J3 640

OCP 20463There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy in babilone A 574 BB/MI 488


Here at This Table (Whitaker) A 241 BB/MI 312 CP3 510 GP3 464 H 374 J2 807 J3 777 NTY 68 S&S 248 SS2 362 UC 483 OCP 11560

Christ in Me Arise (Thomson) A 121 BB/MI 513 GP3 573 H 590 S&S 278 UC 564 OCP 30104536


Lead Me, Guide Me (Akers) A 313 BB/MI 392 GP3 621 J3 654In Christ There Is No East or West mckee A 281 BB/MI 583 CP2 515

CP3 564 GP2 565 GP3 548 H 560 J2 850 J3 831 UC 602 VOZ 761For the Beauty of the Earth dix A 182 BB/MI 590 CM 133 CP2 383

CP3 404 GP2 704 GP3 705 H 457 J2 642 J3 609 NTY 139 R2 293 R3 171 UC 636 VOZ 602

Alleluia! Love Is Alive (Angrisano) A 884 BB 161 GP3 314 S&S 177


PRESENTATION AND PREPARATION OF THE GIFTSThe Servant Song (Gillard) A 560 BB/MI 386 CP2 502 CP3 556

GP3 537 H 541 J2 829 J3 816 UC 580 VOZ 748In Perfect Charity (DeBruyn) A 284 BB/MI 482 GP2 547 GP3 660

J2 757 J3 721 OCP 8413You Gather In the Outcast (Crandal) A 927 BB/MI 627 OCP 30126384The Lord Is Kind and Merciful (Modlin) A 554 BB/MI 467 J3 85

NTY 56 S&S 87 SS1 77These Alone Are Enough (Schutte) A 575 BB/MI 393 GP3 632 H 575

J3 655 OCP 20356All Is Well with My Soul (Landry/ville du havre) A 43 BB/MI 465

GP3 643 H 579 OCP 30104966Love One Another (Dufford) A 353 BB/MI 483 GP2 645 GP3 665

J2 752 J3 718 VOZ 685 OCP 10347

COMMUNION CHANTMany and One (Angrisano) A 357 BB/MI 414 GP3 551 S&S 331

OCP 30103396The Lord Is My Light (C. Walker) A 556 BB/MI 682 CP2 348

CP3 366 GP2 486 GP3 443 H 354 J2 587 J3 557 R2 305 S&S 357 SS1 61 UC 254 VOZ 339 OCP 10448

With the Lord There Is Mercy (Modlin) A 744 BB/MI 817 CP3 82 J3 108 NTY 60 S&S 95 SS2 280 OCP 20768

Loving and Forgiving (Soper) A 354 BB/MI 671 CP2 74 CP3 356 GP2 251 GP3 413 H 364 J2 560 J3 532 UC 216 VOZ 226 OCP 9893

The Lord Is My Light and My Salvation (Manibusan) NTY 46 S&S 360 SS2 253

Pan de Vida (B. Hurd) A 437 BB/MI 340 CP2 482 CP3 525 GP2 500 GP3 501 H 395 J2 813 J3 784 NTY 74 R2 195 R3 294 UC 506 VOZ 796 OCP 9110

One Bread, One Body (Foley) A 420 BB/MI 342 CM 114 CP2 490 CP3 536 GP2 499 GP3 498 H 381 J2 820 J3 793 NTY 72 R2 189 R3 299 S&S 249 SS1 161 UC 526 VOZ 824 OCP 9494

If I, Your Lord and Master (Dean) J3 373 OCP 30105759

SONG OF PRAISE OR SENDING FORTHWe Are the Light of the World (Greif) A 614 BB/MI 603 CM 169

CP2 396 CP3 430 GP2 657 GP3 687 H 516 J2 660 J3 629 NTY 35 S&S 237 SS1 143 UC 736 VOZ 621 OCP 11111


Psalm 23 (Conry) A 458 BB/MI 470 GP2 636 GP3 652 J2 736We Belong to You (Thomson) A 615 BB/MI 649 GP3 405 H 577

J3 523 NTY 269 S&S 368 UC 592 OCP 20188Let the Heavens Be Glad (Feiten) A 323 BB/MI 577 CP2 467 GP3 751

J2 684Companions on the Journey (Landry) A 152 BB/MI 584 CP2 514


Grateful (Tomaszek) A 227 BB/MI 589 GP3 708 J3 602 NTY 140 S&S 242 SS2 361 OCP 12130

City of God (Schutte) A 130 BB/MI 385 CM 119 CP2 509 CP3 558 GP2 548 GP3 538 H 540 J2 830 J3 813 NTY 9 R2 278 R3 263 SS1 106 UC 576 VOZ 742 OCP 9739

Blessed by Your Sacrifice st. elizabeth A 94 BB 199 CM 121 CP2 360 CP3 382 GP3 717 H 493 J2 619 J3 572 R3 262 TM 28 UC 690 VOZ 591

CHORALYou Gather In the Outcast (Crandal) OCP 30126384Make Us One with You (Modlin) OCP 30105765

Give Us a Pure Heart (Willcock) OCP 4529

In today’s first reading we hear of King David, who arrogantly misused his power but in the end was forgiven. In the Gospel, Mary Magdalene, once known as a public sinner, shows herself as a disciple (see Welcoming the Word In Year C: With Burning Hearts by Good Samaritan Sister Verna Holyhead, [Collegeville: Liturgical Press] p. 110).

Both the entrance antiphon and Communion verse for today’s liturgy again quote Psalm 27 (cf. p 36). Consid-er Christopher Walker’s setting of Psalm 27, “The Lord Is My Light,” for the entrance chant today. While the Roman Missal quotes verses 7 and 9, Walker’s setting quotes the verses used when this psalm is a responsorial psalm, basically, 1, 4, 13–14. In the Roman Missal, the word

“chant” also means “song.” For those interested in singing the exact verses of the text, consider the acclaimed versions of the entrance and Communion antiphons by Benedictine Father Columba Kelly, Saint Meinrad Entrance and Com-munion Antiphons for the Church Year (ocp.org/30128557). With over sixty-five years in monastic life at Saint Meinrad Archabbey in Indiana, plus a doctorate in Church music from Musica Sacra in Rome, Father Kelly brings a wealth of experience and expertise in this area. He is fortunate to have lived the Church’s liturgy in both Latin and English. Father Kelly has completed six volumes of this work. His efforts have brought healing to various liturgical musicians who had previously felt alienated by the recent direction of church music. There are editions for assembly, cantor/keyboard, and CDs. Instructions included! OCP’s mission has always been to serve the liturgy of the Church.







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11th Sunday in Ordinary Time 6/12/2016 YEAR C

ENTRANCE ANTIPHON cf. Psalm 27 (26):7, 9O Lord, hear my voice, for I have called to you; be my help. Do not abandon or forsake me, O God, my Savior!

FIRST READING 2 Samuel 12:7–10, 13 (93C)David sinned against the Lord, but Nathan answered him: “The Lord on his part has forgiven your sin: you shall not die.”

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 32:1–2, 5, 7, 11Lord, forgive the wrong I have done.

SECOND READING Galatians 2:16, 19–21Paul preached to the Galatians “I have been crucified with Christ; yet I live, no longer I, but Christ lives in me.”

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION 1 John 4:10bGod loved us and sent his Son as expiation for our sins.

GOSPEL Luke 7:36—8:3 or 7:36–50Jesus said to Simon the Pharisee of the women who washed and anointed his feet, “I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven be-cause she has shown great love.”

COMMUNION ANTIPHON Psalm 27 (26):4There is one thing I ask of the Lord, only this do I seek: to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.Or John 17:11Holy Father, keep in your name those you have given me, that they may be one as we are one, says the Lord.


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ENTRANCE CHANTGlory and Praise to Our God (Schutte) A 201 BB/MI 540 CM 128

CP2 359 CP3 381 GP2 671 GP3 723 H 481 J2 596 J3 574 R2 249 R3 149 UC 708 VOZ 576 OCP 9491

O God, Almighty Father gott vater sei gepriesen A 392 BB/MI 714 CP3 311 GP3 357 H 294 J3 451

Take Up Our Cross (Stephan) A 530 BB/MI 721 GP3 383 J3 502 S&S 354 UC 552 OCP 21076

For the Beauty of the Earth dix A 182 BB/MI 590 CM 133 CP2 383 CP3 404 GP2 704 GP3 705 H 457 J2 642 J3 609 NTY 139 R2 293 R3 171 UC 636 VOZ 602

Praise to the Lord lobe den herren A 452 BB 197 CM 125 CP2 356 CP3 378 GP2 686 GP3 732 H 487 J2 597 J3 585 R2 253 R3 164 TM 26 UC 704 VOZ 588


Lift High the Cross crucifer A 329 BB/MI 720 CM 81 CP2 305 CP3 314 GP2 444 GP3 384 H 300 J2 522 J3 500 R2 163 UC 553 VOZ 707

Come to the Lord (Angrisano) J3 795 NTY 66 S&S 244 SS1 151 OCP 12085

The King of Love My Shepherd Is st. columba A 551 BB/MI 466 CP2 438 CP3 468 GP2 632 GP3 648 H 440 J2 733 J3 690 NTY 33 R2 208 R3 180 UC 665 VOZ 724 OCP 11563


PRESENTATION AND PREPARATION OF THE GIFTSAll Is Well with My Soul (Landry/ville du havre) A 43 BB/MI 465

GP3 643 H 579 OCP 30104966Of the Father’s Love Begotten divinum mysterium A 414 BB 89

CP3 241 H 221 J2 349 J3 317 UC 303 VOZ 395Father of Peace (Lynch) A 176 BB/MI 518 GP3 572 H 417 VOZ 717God of Adam, God of Joseph stuttgart J2 361 J3 326I Will Choose Christ (Booth) A 273 BB/MI 515 CP3 497 GP2 459

GP3 574 H 464 J2 775 J3 736 NTY 261 S&S 220 SS1 119 UC 206 OCP 10592

Make Your Home in Me (Walther) A 894 BB/MI 628 GP3 521 S&S 324God, My Father (François) S&S 301In Every Age (Whitaker) A 282 BB/MI 463 CP3 473 GP3 653 H 448

J2 727 J3 696 NTY 134 S&S 317 SS2 242 OCP 11579

COMMUNION CHANTPan de Vida (B. Hurd) A 437 BB/MI 340 CP2 482 CP3 525 GP2 500

GP3 501 H 395 J2 813 J3 784 NTY 74 R2 195 R3 294 UC 506 VOZ 796 OCP 9110

Shepherd Me, O God (Haugen) A 495 BB/MI 464 CM 165 CP2 11 CP3 474 GP3 642 H 441 S&S 128 SS1 59 UC 661

Abba! Father (Landry) A 27 BB/MI 536 CP2 365 CP3 387 GP2 696 GP3 716 H 485 J2 615 J3 600 UC 695 VOZ 568 OCP 5519


Psalm 63: My Soul Is Thirsting/As Morning Breaks (Angrisano) A 698 BB/MI 777 CP2 40 CP3 42 GP3 156 H 126 J3 52 NTY 120 S&S 71 SS1 68 UC 117 VOZ 188 OCP 10897

Unless a Grain of Wheat (Farrell) A 601 BB/MI 509 CP2 456 CP3 489 GP2 579 GP3 563 H 419 J2 760 J3 725 UC 545 VOZ 710 OCP 7115

I Will Praise Your Name (Psalm 145) (Soper) A 747 BB/MI 819 CP3 87 GP3 199 H 164 J3 115 UC 170 OCP 20166

Song of the Cross (HooKong-Taylor) NTY 198 S&S 167 SS2 315 OCP 11773

SONG OF PRAISE OR SENDING FORTHLift High the Cross crucifer A 329 BB/MI 720 CM 81 CP2 305

CP3 314 GP2 444 GP3 384 H 300 J2 522 J3 500 R2 163 UC 553 VOZ 707

Thanks Be to God (Dean) A 535 BB/MI 593 J2 638 J3 605 OCP 10162Christ in Me Arise (Thomson) A 121 BB/MI 513 GP3 573 H 590

S&S 278 UC 564 OCP 30104536Tell the Good News gelobt sei gott A 896 BB/MI 373 TM 43God of Our Fathers national hymn A 217 BB/MI 634 CP3 571

GP3 748 H 567 J2 867 J3 847Rejoice, the Lord Is King darwall’s 148th A 465 BB/MI 728

CP3 321 H 308 J2 478 J3 459 UC 427 VOZ 508Renew (Hart) S&S 344Eternal Father, Strong to Save melita A 169 BB/MI 633 CP2 523

CP3 567 GP3 746 H 568 J2 865 J3 848 VOZ 758Faith of Our Fathers st. catherine A 173 BB/MI 493 CM 137


CHORALO Come, Let Us Worship (Sturk) OCP 30121271

My Soul Longs for You (C. Walker) OCP 20990Stand by Me (Lee) OCP 30113339

Summer begins tomorrow in the US and the rest of the Northern Hemisphere. Today’s Liturgy readers “down under” are entering winter. Plus, today is Father’s Day!

To break open the Gospel and the prophetic first reading from Zechariah will take some preparation on the part of the preacher. The second reading from Saint Paul to the Galatians, however, is easily understood and has something to say to us about fatherhood and belonging. The text of re-sponsorial Psalm 63 is one of longing and is immediately followed by the Galatians reading, which offers comfort and binds us as children of God in Christ Jesus. There are no fatherless children in the kingdom. Consider singing one of OCP’s musical settings of the Lord’s Prayer today.

The Gospel acclamation refers to the Good Shepherd, a paternal image. Consider “Of the Father’s Love Begotten,”

“Abba, Father,” “Faith of Our Fathers,” “God of Our Fathers,” “Eternal Father, Strong to Save,” “Renew,” and “Father of Peace” (all available in BB/MI except “Renew,” which is in Choose Christ and Spirit & Song). Also see “God of Adam, God of Joseph.” It is in Journeysongs, Third Edition (326) and it can be downloaded from OCP (ocp.org/30117678).

For inspiration on fatherhood from Pope Francis, go to tinyurl.com/society-of-orphans.

Is there is a father with whom you need to reconcile? Call him today! Make the first move, even if you might be rejected. It’s the price of discipleship, so just do it!

The solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist is this Friday (Gloria and Creed are said). See “By All Your Saints Still Striving” (BB 196, TM 25), especially verse 7.






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ENTRANCE ANTIPHON cf. Psalm 28 (27):8–9The Lord is the strength of his people, a saving refuge for the one he has anointed. Save your people, Lord, and bless your heritage, and govern them for ever.

FIRST READING Zechariah 12:10–11; 13:1 (96C)Zechariah prophesied that God would pour out on the citizens of Jerusalem a spirit of favor and supplication. God would bring about in them a new inner peace and reconciliation.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 63:2, 3–4, 5–6, 8–9My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.

SECOND READING Galatians 3:26–29There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female. All are “one in Christ Jesus. If you belong to Christ…you are heirs…according to the promise.”

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION John 10:27My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; I know them, and they follow me.

GOSPEL Luke 9:18–24Some thought Jesus was John the Baptizer, some considered him Elijah, while others said he was a dead prophet returned to life. Peter called him Messiah, but Jesus said, “The Son of Man must suffer greatly and…on the third day be raised.”

COMMUNION ANTIPHON Psalm 145 (144):15The eyes of all look to you, Lord, and you give them their food in due season.Or John 10:11, 15I am the Good Shepherd, and I lay down my life for my sheep, says the Lord.


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ENTRANCE CHANTSing to the Mountains (Dufford) A 509 BB/MI 546 CM 123 CP2 376

CP3 398 GP2 673 GP3 722 H 494 J2 601 J3 580 R2 258 R3 150 UC 697 VOZ 570 OCP 9497

Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven lauda anima A 450 BB/MI 561 CP2 367 CP3 389 GP2 685 GP3 735 H 490 J2 612 J3 586 UC 709 VOZ 562

For You Are My God (Foley) A 186 BB/MI 429 CP2 425 CP3 454 GP2 612 GP3 601 H 520 J2 710 J3 675 UC 726 VOZ 645 OCP 10477

Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise st. denio A 279 BB/MI 565 J2 621 J3 594

O Bless the Lord, My Soul st. thomas (williams) A 384 BB/MI 538 CP2 364 CP3 386 H 361 J2 599 J3 576 VOZ 593

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow old hundredth A 449 BB/MI 545 CM 127 CP2 371 CP3 393 H 501 UC 703 VOZ 592

Be Thou My Vision slane A 84 BB/MI 394 CP3 427 GP3 633 H 468 J3 646

Bless the Lord (K. Canedo) NTY 7 S&S 205 SS2 340 OCP 11980Shouts of Joy (K. Canedo) S&S 190 SS1 65


PRESENTATION AND PREPARATION OF THE GIFTSMake Your Home in Me (Walther) A 894 BB/MI 628 GP3 521

S&S 324The Summons kelvingrove A 567 BB/MI 383 CM 118 CP2 507

CP3 555 GP3 529 H 542 S&S 230 SS1 137 UC 570 OCP 10502Dwelling Place (Foley) A 161 BB/MI 494 CP3 441 GP2 591 GP3 596

H 512 J3 664In Every Age (Whitaker) A 282 BB/MI 463 CP3 473 GP3 653 H 448

J2 727 J3 696 NTY 134 S&S 317 SS2 242 OCP 11579With All the Saints (B. Hurd) A 641 BB/MI 417 J3 744 UC 586

OCP 30100247Abba! Father (Landry) A 27 BB/MI 536 CP2 365 CP3 387 GP2 696

GP3 716 H 485 J2 615 J3 600 UC 695 VOZ 568 OCP 5519Open My Eyes (Manibusan) A 429 BB/MI 391 CP2 410 CP3 426

GP3 636 H 475 J2 695 J3 659 NTY 122 R2 292 R3 287 S&S 337 SS1 196 UC 202 VOZ 289 OCP 11902

Holy Wisdom, Lamp of Learning beach spring A 252 BB/MI 524 CP3 496 H 581 J2 774 J3 741

COMMUNION CHANTWith the Lord There Is Mercy (Modlin) A 744 BB/MI 817 CP3 82

J3 108 NTY 60 S&S 95 SS2 280 OCP 20768Center of My Life (Inwood) A 113 BB/MI 491 CP2 414 CP3 439

GP2 593 GP3 591 H 511 J2 697 J3 665 UC 633 VOZ 678 OCP 7136Eat This Bread (Berthier) A 164 BB/MI 331 CM 108 CP2 491

CP3 538 GP3 505 H 400 R2 201 UC 530Ubi Caritas (B. Hurd) A 598 BB/MI 337 CP2 497 CP3 531 GP3 510

H 386 J2 805 J3 776 S&S 259 SS2 367 UC 495 VOZ 804 OCP 10539

Ubi Caritas (Rosania) A 599 BB/MI 478 CP2 444 CP3 476 GP2 364 GP3 664 H 255 J2 754 J3 710 UC 624 VOZ 687 OCP 9661

Psalm 103: The Lord Is Kind and Merciful (Manalo) A 724 BB/MI 799 CP3 66 GP3 182 H 148 J3 87

Lord, By Your Cross and Resurrection (Foley) A 341 BB/MI 366 OCP 10698

I Sought the Lord (Booth) NTY 70 S&S 245 SS2 368Come to Me and Drink (B. Hurd) A 142 BB/MI 362 J3 797 OCP 20331

SONG OF PRAISE OR SENDING FORTHA Rightful Place (Angrisano) A 911 BB/MI 638 GP3 756 S&S 202

OCP 30130906Church of God, Elect and Glorious hyfrydol A 129 BB/MI 416

CP3 501 H 434 J2 533 J3 508We Are Called (Haas) A 611 BB/MI 625 CP2 511 CP3 560 GP3 524

H 552Now Is the Time (Kendzia) A 378 BB/MI 516 GP3 578 J2 767

NTY 196 SS2 352 OCP 11073I Sing the Mighty Power of God ellacombe A 270 BB/MI 423

CP2 390 CP3 417 GP2 668 GP3 699 H 460 J2 635 J3 618 R2 236 R3 191 UC 750 VOZ 598

Lead Me, Guide Me (Akers) A 313 BB/MI 392 GP3 621 J3 654By All Your Saints Still Striving st. theodulph A 108 BB 196 J2 784

J3 748 TM 25Isaiah 61 (Maher) S&S 222 SS2 348 OCP 12141Sing Hosanna (Blakesley) S&S 166

CHORALMay Christ Support Us (Joncas) OCP 30130955

Simple Gifts (Olivier) OCP 30130622Two Communion Anthems (C. Walker) OCP 20992

In today’s Gospel, Jesus begins his pilgrimage to his destiny, Jerusalem, where eventually he will be handed over to the authorities and killed for claiming to be the Son of God. The text of Ben Walther’s “Make Your Home in Me” is taken from today’s Gospel and reinforces Saint Paul’s message to serve one another in Christ.

Responsorial Psalm—The USCCB music guideline Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship states that in addition to using the psalm of the day or a common psalm of the season, “the Responsorial Psalm…may be an antiphon and Psalm from another collection...including Psalms arranged in paraphrases or in metrical form” (158), that is, one set in a metered, poetic format and sung as a hymn by all. Christopher Walker’s Psalm 27, “The Lord Is My Light” (BB/MI 682), and Bernadette Farrell’s Psalm 139, “O God, You Search Me” (BB/MI 433), are exam-ples of psalm settings in metrical form. If there is no cantor available, the people are able to sing together a metrical psalm setting. It is always good to check with your diocesan Office of Worship as some bishops have directed that only verbatim psalms (i.e., from the Lectionary) are to be used.

This week there are two festive liturgical occasions: • Wednesday, June 29: solemnity of Saints Peter and

Paul, Apostles. Both the Gloria and the Creed are to be included in the liturgy. See “By All Your Saints Still Striving” (BB 196, TM 25), especially verse 8.

• Friday, July 1: optional memorial of Saint Junípero Serra, who was canonized during Pope Francis’ 2015 US visit.






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ENTRANCE ANTIPHON Psalm 47 (46):2All peoples, clap your hands. Cry to God with shouts of joy!

FIRST READING 1 Kings 19:16b, 19–21 (99C)The Lord instructed Elijah to anoint Elisha as a prophet to succeed him. Elijah went to Elisha and threw his cloak over him. Receiving this sign, Elisha slaughtered his oxen for his people to eat. Then he left to follow Elijah.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 16:1–2, 5, 7–8, 9–10, 11You are my inheritance, O Lord.

SECOND READING Galatians 5:1, 13–18Paul preached the freedom of Christ to the Galatians. He encour-aged them not to take on the burden of slavery a second time. “I say, then: live by the Spirit.”

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION 1 Samuel 3:9; John 6:68cSpeak, Lord, your servant is listening; you have the words of ev-erlasting life.

GOSPEL Luke 9:51–62As Jesus proceeded toward Jerusalem, he encouraged passersby to break with the past and follow him. “Go and proclaim the kingdom of God,” he invited. “No one who…looks to what was left behind is fit for the kingdom of God.”

COMMUNION ANTIPHON cf. Psalm 103 (102):1Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all within me, his holy name.Or John 17:20–21O Father, I pray for them, that they may be one in us, that the world may believe that you have sent me, says the Lord.


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ENTRANCE CHANTHere at This Table (Whitaker) A 241 BB/MI 312 CP3 510 GP3 464

H 374 J2 807 J3 777 NTY 68 S&S 248 SS2 362 UC 483 OCP 11560All Are Welcome (Haugen) A 36 BB/MI 415 CP2 462 CP3 499

GP3 570 H 431 UC 591Table of Plenty (Schutte) A 525 BB/MI 310 CM 99 CP2 475 CP3 518

GP2 530 GP3 463 H 378 J2 793 J3 761 NTY 75 S&S 233 SS1 163 UC 489 VOZ 786 OCP 9846

Come to the Water (Foley) A 145 BB/MI 609 CM 149 CP2 400 CP3 434 GP2 706 GP3 770 H 422 J2 650 J3 626 UC 656 VOZ 613 OCP 9489

Come, Now Is the Time to Worship (Doerksen) A 136 BB/MI 550 GP3 457 H 582 NTY 81 S&S 284 SS2 383

God, We Praise You nettleton A 220 BB 207 CP3 401 GP3 719 H 480 J2 594 J3 567 TM 40

Ven al Banquete/Come to the Feast (B. Hurd) A 143 BB/MI 307 CP2 477 CP3 519 GP3 458 H 376 J2 795 J3 763 NTY 80 R2 204 R3 297 SS1 164 UC 480 VOZ 779 OCP 10336

Sing of the Lord’s Goodness (Sands) A 507 BB/MI 557 CP2 357 CP3 379 GP2 690 GP3 740 H 496 J2 605 J3 582 UC 682 VOZ 566 OCP 7100

Canticle of the Sun (Haugen) A 110 BB/MI 421 CM 152 CP2 386 CP3 412 H 459 R2 242 R3 188 UC 745


PRESENTATION AND PREPARATION OF THE GIFTSAll Is Well with My Soul (Landry/ville du havre) A 43 BB/MI 465

GP3 643 H 579 OCP 30104966Amazing Grace new britain A 58 BB/MI 428 CM 146 CP2 423

CP3 452 GP2 615 GP3 614 H 519 J2 713 J3 680 NTY 214 R2 219 R3 221 SS1 104 UC 723 VOZ 639

’Tis the Gift to Be Simple simple gifts A 880 BB/MI 514 GP3 583 H 592 J2 772 J3 735

O Word of God (Manalo) A 413 BB/MI 600 GP3 690 J3 645 OCP 11817

Christ the Lord (Hart) A 869 BB/MI 607 GP3 686 S&S 194 OCP 30107973

Come to Me (Norbet) A 141 BB/MI 456 CP2 442 CP3 472 GP2 629 GP3 644 H 443 J2 728 J3 695 UC 669 VOZ 730

COMMUNION CHANTBread of Angels (Stephan) A 914 BB/MI 371 GP3 484 OCP 30126357Like a Child Rests (C. Walker) A 332 BB/MI 453 CP2 434 CP3 464

GP2 635 GP3 640 H 446 J2 734 J3 691 R2 212 R3 226 UC 677 VOZ 734 OCP 9139

Taste and See (B. Hurd) A 533 BB/MI 341 CP2 492 CP3 539 GP2 199 GP3 507 H 405 J2 821 J3 796 NTY 78 SS1 62 UC 499 VOZ 797 OCP 9106

Blest Are They (Haas) A 97 BB/MI 635 CM 167 CP2 397 CP3 431 GP3 759 H 478 R3 140 UC 560

Be Not Afraid (Dufford) A 81 BB/MI 427 CM 143 CP2 424 CP3 453 GP2 602 GP3 600 H 518 J2 706 J3 673 NTY 213 R2 214 R3 225 S&S 271 SS1 170 UC 725 VOZ 647 OCP 9527

Give Us, O Lord (B. Hurd) A 917 BB/MI 317 OCP 30130636I Sought the Lord (Booth) NTY 70 S&S 245 SS2 368When We Eat This Bread (Joncas) A 634 BB/MI 338 GP2 510 J2 823

OCP 10252

SONG OF PRAISE OR SENDING FORTHCity of God (Schutte) A 130 BB/MI 385 CM 119 CP2 509 CP3 558

GP2 548 GP3 538 H 540 J2 830 J3 813 NTY 9 R2 278 R3 263 SS1 106 UC 576 VOZ 742 OCP 9739

Eternal Father, Strong to Save melita A 169 BB/MI 633 CP2 523 CP3 567 GP3 746 H 568 J2 865 J3 848 VOZ 758

Vayan al Mundo/Go Out to the World (Cortez) A 603 UC 571 VOZ 751 OCP 10494


Love Has Come (Maher) A 874 BB/MI 484 GP3 669 J3 711 NTY 155 S&S 329 SS2 297 OCP 11919

Blest Be the Lord (Schutte) A 98 BB/MI 426 CM 145 CP2 426 CP3 455 GP2 599 GP3 605 H 529 J2 708 J3 677 UC 724 VOZ 640 OCP 9488

Lord, You Give the Great Commission abbot’s leigh A 351 BB/MI 375 CP2 291 CP3 299 GP2 401 GP3 339 H 283 J2 452 J3 431 UC 573 VOZ 738

The Church of Christ in Every Age dunedin J2 843 J3 823Go Make of All Disciples ellacombe A 205 BB 187 H 285 J2 828

J3 430

CHORALPeace I Leave with You (R. Farrell) OCP 30130966Prayer for Peace (Thatcher) OCP 20609Bearers of Peace (B. Farrell) OCP 11351

Tomorrow is Independence Day. The music suggestions can help you prepare for today and tomorrow.

The National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) will hold its 39th annual convention, “The Church Sings/La Iglesia Canta,” in Houston, Texas, July 11–15, 2016. All musicians who serve worshipping communities are encouraged to attend. Kudos go to all the volunteers and professionals who come to learn more about their ministry. The convention is being held purposely in a huge multicultural diocese. There is a substantial effort to include multicultural talks, music, sessions, and many OCP composers as presenters.

Quoting the lyrics of Bill Staines (b. 1947), “All God’s creatures got a place in the choir.” Recently I gave a workshop in a parish where the Anglo musicians made a special effort to include the Hispanic music ministry. Unfortunately, there wasn’t much interaction due to language barriers. Consider reading Liturgy in a Culturally Diverse Community (ocp.org/30113818).

In a Church where we emphasize welcoming the stranger—especially in this Holy Year of Mercy—can we do better? Understanding that there are two sides to these situations, here’s a rule of thumb: regardless of origin, color, or culture, whoever is the minority among us should be welcomed and embraced by the larger group, but the group must be open to it as well.

Spending money on attending a pastoral music convention is not exactly a priority for a person who is struggling financially. Perhaps in this Holy Year of Mercy, parishes, choirs, and NPM chapters could lend financial support (for convention attendance) to someone who is try-ing to lead people to God through music. OCP partners with NPM on convention development.







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ENTRANCE ANTIPHON cf. Psalm 48 (47):10–11Your merciful love, O God, we have received in the midst of your temple. Your praise, O God, like your name, reaches the ends of the earth; your right hand is filled with saving justice.

FIRST READING Isaiah 66:10–14c (102C)The prophet said, “Rejoice with Jerusalem and be glad because of her, all you who love her….As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you.”

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 66:1–3, 4–5, 6–7, 16, 20Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.

SECOND READING Galatians 6:14–18Paul boasted only in his acceptance of the cross of the Lord Jesus Christ, for upon those who embrace the cross flow the peace and mercy of God.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Colossians 3:15a, 16aLet the peace of Christ control your hearts; let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.

GOSPEL Luke 10:1–12, 17–20 or 10:1–9Jesus sent out an additional seventy-two disciples to spread the good news and care for the sick. They were to take nothing with them but to rely on those they served. They were to bring the peace and goodness of God’s reign.

COMMUNION ANTIPHON Psalm 34 (33):9Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed the man who seeks refuge in him.Or Matthew 11:28Come to me, all who labor and are burdened, and I will refresh you, says the Lord.


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ENTRANCE CHANTI Heard the Voice of Jesus kingsfold A 266 BB/MI 460 CP2 437


O Breathe on Me, O Breath of God st. columba A 385 BB/MI 656 CP2 332 CP3 345 GP3 399 H 335 J2 551 J3 521 UC 214 VOZ 293

Give Us, O Lord (B. Hurd) A 917 BB/MI 317 OCP 30130636In Christ There Is No East or West mckee A 281 BB/MI 583 CP2 515

CP3 564 GP2 565 GP3 548 H 560 J2 850 J3 831 UC 602 VOZ 761The Church’s One Foundation aurelia A 540 BB/MI 412 CM 120


O God beyond All Praising thaxted A 393 BB/MI 537 CP3 402 GP3 733 H 489 J2 614 J3 589 UC 706


Christ in Me Arise (Thomson) A 121 BB/MI 513 GP3 573 H 590 S&S 278 UC 564 OCP 30104536

Better Is One Day (Redman) S&S 279 SS2 381Alleluia! Give the Glory (Canedo) A 812 BB/MI 890 CP2 164

CP3 146 GP2 70 GP3 39 H 22 J3 245 NTY 3 SS1 5 UC 61 VOZ 113 OCP 9788


PRESENTATION AND PREPARATION OF THE GIFTSYou Gather In the Outcast (Crandal) A 927 BB/MI 627 OCP 30126384The Lord Is My Hope (Ridge) A 555 BB/MI 469 GP2 631 J2 730

OCP 9271There Is a Balm in Gilead balm in gilead A 570 BB/MI 471 CP2 440


The Eyes and Hands of Christ (Kendzia) A 545 BB/MI 520 GP3 585 H 584 J3 738 NTY 77 S&S 234 SS2 376 OCP 12072

Alleluia No. 1 (Fishel) A 55 BB/MI 573 CP2 290 CP3 296 GP2 389 GP3 313 H 275 J2 439 J3 413 R2 143 R3 107 UC 650 VOZ 668

Christians, Let Us Love One Another picardy A 126 BB/MI 476 CM 135 CP2 447 CP3 479 GP2 646 GP3 657 H 536 J2 751 J3 717 UC 620 VOZ 695

Give Me Ears to Listen (Smith) A 197 BB/MI 658 GP3 397 J3 525 NTY 258 S&S 298 OCP 20792

COMMUNION CHANTShelter Me, O God (B. Hurd) A 494 BB/MI 468 CP2 441 CP3 471

GP2 626 GP3 649 H 437 J2 724 J3 689 UC 673 VOZ 732 OCP 8836Christ, Be Our Light (Farrell) A 118 BB/MI 601 CM 168 CP3 428

GP2 656 GP3 683 H 517 NTY 8 S&S 207 SS1 105 UC 737 VOZ 625 OCP 10087

I, the Lord (Kendzia) A 271 BB/MI 688 GP2 480 GP3 433 J2 584 J3 552 OCP 5905

How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place (Joncas) A 705 BB/MI 783 CP2 49 CP3 47 GP2 222 GP3 163 H 132 J2 59 J3 61 UC 125 VOZ 197 OCP 10756

Love One Another (Dufford) A 353 BB/MI 483 GP2 645 GP3 665 J2 752 J3 718 VOZ 685 OCP 10347

I Am the Bread of Life (Toolan) A 261 BB/MI 349 CM 111 CP2 478 CP3 520 GP3 493 H 393 R2 196 R3 304 UC 510

Precious Lord, Take My Hand (Dorsey) A 456 BB/MI 692 CP2 343 CP3 359 GP2 478 GP3 424 H 367 J3 548 UC 678 VOZ 726

Do This in Memory of Me (Muglia) S&S 246

SONG OF PRAISE OR SENDING FORTHAlleluia! Raise the Gospel (Farrell) A 56 BB/MI 626 GP3 525 J3 827

NTY 273 R3 250 OCP 11978Lord, You Give the Great Commission abbot’s leigh A 351

BB/MI 375 CP2 291 CP3 299 GP2 401 GP3 339 H 283 J2 452 J3 431 UC 573 VOZ 738

Change Our Hearts (Cooney) A 114 BB/MI 665 CP2 338 CP3 352 GP2 349 GP3 264 H 363 J3 535 UC 219 VOZ 310 OCP 5269

We Belong to You (Thomson) A 615 BB/MI 649 GP3 405 H 577 J3 523 NTY 269 S&S 368 UC 592 OCP 20188

The King of Love My Shepherd Is st. columba A 551 BB/MI 466 CP2 438 CP3 468 GP2 632 GP3 648 H 440 J2 733 J3 690 NTY 33 R2 208 R3 180 UC 665 VOZ 724 OCP 11563

Now Thank We All Our God nun danket A 379 BB 198 CM 132 CP2 382 CP3 403 GP2 700 GP3 704 H 456 J2 636 J3 603 R2 297 R3 169 TM 27 UC 644 VOZ 611 OCP 10237

Stand by Me (Kendzia) A 523 BB/MI 639 GP3 629 H 534 J3 653 S&S 352 OCP 12093

With One Voice (Manalo) A 642 BB/MI 384 GP3 535 J3 814 NTY 38 S&S 232 SS1 147 OCP 11872

CHORALO Sacrum Convivium (Parker) OCP 4625

Christ before Us (Whitaker) OCP 20463Renew Me, Lord (Farrell) OCP 30129763

After many years of teaching and training cantors, there are certain things I have learned to look for in a cantor and it’s not just musical talent. A music degree is not required although voice lessons can be very helpful. With few exceptions, it seems logical that the cantor ministry grows out of the choir. A weekly choir rehearsal teaches musician-ship, choral techniques, liturgical prayer, and Scripture and provides community. Choirs rehearse weekly, and they don’t sing solos.

Correct notes are a given for a cantor. Breath control and pitch accuracy (which go hand in glove) are absolutely essential! Commitment and dedication make the work holy. Besides having musical skill, a cantor must learn to enable and enhance the assembly’s song, which is different from singing a song for them. Reward for a leader of song should come from hearing the assembly sing! The cantor/leader of song must be able to dialogue musically with the assembly, not sing all their parts for them. Gestures must be purposeful and professional.

The psalm must be so well rehearsed that the psalmist becomes a conduit of prayer, taking the psalm to the hearts of the worshipping community, prompting them to respond in like fashion—in prayer! This doesn’t happen when only minimal preparation is given to the psalm. Trust me, the community knows the difference!

Lastly, “work the microphone.” There’s only one thing more distracting than poor diction from the psalmist, and that is not being able to hear him/her. Plus, it’s annoying. Prepare carefully today’s Psalm 69. It’s a mouthful.






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ENTRANCE ANTIPHON cf. Psalm 17 (16):15As for me, in justice I shall behold your face; I shall be filled with the vision of your glory.

FIRST READING Deuteronomy 30:10–14 (105C)Moses encouraged the people to follow the law of the Lord their God with all their hearts and all their souls. This command is not “mysterious and remote” but “already in your mouths and in your hearts.”

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 69:14, 17, 30–37Turn to the Lord in your need, and you will live.

SECOND READING Colossians 1:15–20Christ Jesus is the new image of God; Before anything came to be, he was. In him resides the fullness of power to restore to God all things: in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION cf. John 6:63c, 68cYour words, Lord, are Spirit and life; you have the words of ever-lasting life.

GOSPEL Luke 10:25–37A lawyer asked Jesus what a person must do to gain eternal life. Reminded of the command to love God and neighbor, the man inquired, “Who is my neighbor?” Jesus replied by telling him the story about the good Samaritan.

COMMUNION ANTIPHON cf. Psalm 84 (83):4–5The sparrow finds a home, and the swallow a nest for her young: by your altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God. Blessed are they who dwell in your house, for ever singing your praise.Or John 6:57Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him, says the Lord.


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ENTRANCE CHANTAll Are Welcome (Haugen) A 36 BB/MI 415 CP2 462 CP3 499

GP3 570 H 431 UC 591As We Gather at Your Table nettleton A 69 BB/MI 311 GP3 473

H 586 J2 792 J3 760Gather the People (Schutte) A 192 BB/MI 303 CP3 514 GP3 460

H 373 J3 766 UC 490 OCP 20122Now as We Gather (Castillo) A 376 BB/MI 313 GP3 469 OCP 9547Gather Us Together (Alstott) A 194 BB/MI 316 CP2 472 CP3 512

GP2 534 GP3 455 H 375 J2 801 J3 765 UC 485 VOZ 783 OCP 8725Here at This Table (Whitaker) A 241 BB/MI 312 CP3 510 GP3 464

H 374 J2 807 J3 777 NTY 68 S&S 248 SS2 362 UC 483 OCP 11560All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name coronation A 41 BB/MI 732

CM 88 CP2 313 CP3 325 GP2 421 GP3 364 H 315 J2 482 J3 462 UC 421 VOZ 510

My Shepherd Will Supply My Need resignation J2 732 J3 699With All the Saints (B. Hurd) A 641 BB/MI 417 J3 744 UC 586

OCP 30100247


PRESENTATION AND PREPARATION OF THE GIFTSBe Still and Know That I Am God (C. Walker) A 82 BB/MI 459

J3 694 OCP 20672In Every Age (Whitaker) A 282 BB/MI 463 CP3 473 GP3 653 H 448

J2 727 J3 696 NTY 134 S&S 317 SS2 242 OCP 11579Speak, Lord (Uszler) A 519 BB/MI 599The Servant Song (Gillard) A 560 BB/MI 386 CP2 502 CP3 556

GP3 537 H 541 J2 829 J3 816 UC 580 VOZ 748All Is Well with My Soul (Landry/ville du havre) A 43 BB/MI 465

GP3 643 H 579 OCP 30104966All That Is Hidden (Farrell) A 47 BB/MI 504 GP2 585 GP3 553 J2 762

J3 728 OCP 7161Only in God (Talbot) A 427 BB/MI 438 CP2 430 CP3 459 GP2 610

GP3 618 H 527 J2 712 J3 679 UC 722 VOZ 636 OCP 10492

COMMUNION CHANTThis Alone (Manion) A 577 BB/MI 399 CP2 405 CP3 420 GP2 621

GP3 631 H 474 J2 689 J3 652 UC 771 VOZ 657 OCP 9937Center of My Life (Inwood) A 113 BB/MI 491 CP2 414 CP3 439

GP2 593 GP3 591 H 511 J2 697 J3 665 UC 633 VOZ 678 OCP 7136Eye Has Not Seen (Haugen) A 171 BB/MI 457 CM 163 CP2 439

CP3 469 GP3 645 H 444 UC 672Like a Child Rests (C. Walker) A 332 BB/MI 453 CP2 434 CP3 464

GP2 635 GP3 640 H 446 J2 734 J3 691 R2 212 R3 226 UC 677 VOZ 734 OCP 9139

Here I Am (Booth) A 242 BB/MI 437 CP2 428 CP3 457 GP2 625 GP3 604 H 531 J2 717 J3 684 NTY 92 S&S 307 SS1 180 UC 715 VOZ 635 OCP 10662

O God, You Search Me (Farrell) A 397 BB/MI 433 CP2 427 CP3 456 GP2 601 GP3 620 H 530 J2 711 J3 678 R3 228 S&S 334 UC 733 VOZ 646 OCP 10057

You Are Near (Schutte) A 652 BB/MI 430 CM 141 CP2 417 CP3 446 GP2 619 GP3 610 H 532 J2 722 J3 687 R2 218 R3 222 UC 716 VOZ 631 OCP 9503

To You, O Lord (Alstott) A 591 BB/MI 436 J2 718All I Ask of You (Norbet) A 42 BB/MI 486 CP2 448 CP3 480 GP2 641

GP3 656 H 538 J3 713 UC 617 VOZ 697

When We Eat This Bread (Joncas) A 634 BB/MI 338 GP2 510 J2 823 OCP 10252

SONG OF PRAISE OR SENDING FORTHIn Christ Alone (Getty) A 280 BB/MI 407 GP3 584 H 580 J3 637

S&S 320Beautiful Savior st. elizabeth A 86 BB 200 CM 153 CP2 520

CP3 418 GP2 669 GP3 696 H 461 J2 859 J3 841 R2 263 TM 29 UC 687 VOZ 560

A Rightful Place (Angrisano) A 911 BB/MI 638 GP3 756 S&S 202 OCP 30130906

Let All Things Now Living ash grove A 321 BB/MI 591 CP3 407 GP3 706 H 458 J2 641 J3 608

Tell the Good News gelobt sei gott A 896 BB/MI 373 TM 43Come, Lord Jesus (Angrisano) A 133 BB/MI 512 GP3 579 J3 656

NTY 146 S&S 283 SS1 174 OCP 11316Companions on the Journey (Landry) A 152 BB/MI 584 CP2 514


Come, Follow Me (Berberick) A 870 BB/MI 507 GP3 558 OCP 20063Christ Is Alive truro A 915 BB 183 J2 441 J3 418How Great Thou Art (Hine) A 258 BB/MI 420 CM 154 CP2 387


CHORALWhat Does the Lord Require? (Sturk) OCP 30103389

Act Justly (Farrell) OCP 30130827Ave Verum Corpus (Mallory) OCP 4596

Jim Hansen opens “Cantor Avenue” for today with the lyrics to an old song: “If I knew you were comin’, I’d’ve baked a cake!” (Eileen Barton 1950). Good food and song are probably as old as Abraham.

Preparing a special meal can be a pleasurable, even memorable endeavor. Do you have childhood memories from the kitchen? One of my enduring recollections is that of helping bake hundreds of different Christmas cookies with my grandmother. As students we retained more lessons from my mentor as he cooked dinner for us than we did in the classroom. How many joyous times we have all shared around the table with food and friends!

Today’s Gospel is the familiar story about Martha and Mary and poses the question: which is better—to cook or to sit and listen? In this Holy Year of Mercy, perhaps both are possible.

Choirs share food and hospitality more than most! Has your music ministry ever sung at a soup kitchen? Most are a far cry from dining in the kingdom! What about the other ministries? Do lectors dine together ever? Make it happen! Consider inviting someone who is grieving to dinner. (Weekends were extremely difficult after I lost my husband.) How about preparing meals for families with new babies, especially those who can’t afford to go out to dinner? You know what a joy that can be for new mothers.

Today’s Scripture lessons, with their hospitality and food aspects, may be a way to respond to the Holy Year of Mercy. These are all acts of mercy. The fruit of mercy is joy. If we’re not feeling enough joy, perhaps we’re not showing enough mercy! — Elaine Rendler-McQueeney





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ENTRANCE ANTIPHON Psalm 54 (53):6, 8See, I have God for my help. The Lord sustains my soul. I will sacrifice to you with willing heart, and praise your name, O Lord, for it is good.

FIRST READING Genesis 18:1–10a (108C)The Lord appeared to Abraham in the form of three visitors. Abra-ham invited them to his home, and he and Sarah prepared them a generous meal.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 15:2–3, 3–4, 5He who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.

SECOND READING Colossians 1:24–28The apostle Paul found suffering a joy, in order to build up the body of Christ, the church. By preaching the fullness of God’s revelation, Paul hoped every person might become complete in Christ.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION cf. Luke 8:15Blessed are they who have kept the word with a generous heart and yield a harvest through perseverance.

GOSPEL Luke 10:38–42Martha became angry with her sister Mary who sat down and lis-tened to Jesus rather than help with housework. Jesus told Martha, however, that Mary had made the better choice: “There is need of only one thing.”

COMMUNION ANTIPHON Psalm 111 (110):4–5The Lord, the gracious, the merciful, has made a memorial of his wonders; he gives food to those who fear him.Or Revelation 3:20Behold, I stand at the door and knock, says the Lord. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door to me, I will enter his house and dine with him, and he with me.


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ENTRANCE CHANTGod, We Praise You nettleton A 220 BB 207 CP3 401 GP3 719

H 480 J2 594 J3 567 TM 40O Bless the Lord, My Soul st. thomas (williams) A 384 BB/MI 538

CP2 364 CP3 386 H 361 J2 599 J3 576 VOZ 593O Bless the Lord (Michaels) A 383 BB/MI 543 CP2 362 CP3 384

GP2 679 GP3 729 H 505 J2 623 J3 568 R2 243 UC 699 VOZ 575Let Us Go to the Altar (Schutte) A 328 BB/MI 315 CP3 509 GP2 539

GP3 470 H 370 J2 800 J3 767 UC 487 VOZ 773 OCP 10509Christ in Me Arise (Thomson) A 121 BB/MI 513 GP3 573 H 590

S&S 278 UC 564 OCP 30104536Christ before Us (Whitaker) A 119 BB/MI 410 GP3 586 J3 640

OCP 20463Come, Now Is the Time to Worship (Doerksen) A 136 BB/MI 550

GP3 457 H 582 NTY 81 S&S 284 SS2 383Bless the Lord (Canedo) NTY 7 S&S 205 SS2 340 OCP 11980Mighty King (Angrisano) S&S 197 SS2 328We Gather Here to Worship (Joncas) A 616 J3 772 OCP 20613


PRESENTATION AND PREPARATION OF THE GIFTSAll Good Gifts (Keil) A 39 BB/MI 595 GP3 703 J2 644 J3 611

OCP 9967God’s Holy Gifts (Schutte) A 223 BB/MI 347 H 583 J3 792

OCP 20690God Be in My Head (Brown) A 207 BB/MI 404 GP3 628 J2 686

J3 651 OCP 11356Who Is the Crucified? (Keil) A 926 BB 157 OCP 30128110Seek the Lord (O’Connor) A 486 BB/MI 666 CP2 258 CP3 263


Turn to Me (Foley) A 596 BB/MI 667 CM 56 CP2 252 CP3 258 GP2 342 GP3 280 H 244 J2 377 J3 345 UC 222 VOZ 314 OCP 10484

In Perfect Charity (DeBruyn) A 284 BB/MI 482 GP2 547 GP3 660 J2 757 J3 721 OCP 8413

Holy Gifts (Dean) J3 790 OCP 20413

COMMUNION CHANTOn the Day I Called (Cooney) A 745 BB/MI 818 CP2 92 CP3 84

GP2 279 GP3 198 H 163 J2 109 J3 110 VOZ 255 OCP 10474Spirit and Grace (Manalo) A 520 BB/MI 344 GP3 496 H 578 J3 798

UC 535 OCP 20319With the Lord There Is Mercy (Modlin) A 744 BB/MI 817 CP3 82

J3 108 NTY 60 S&S 95 SS2 280 OCP 20768Hear the Prayers That Rise (Bridge) A 239 BB/MI 403Voice of Christ (Smith) GP3 576 J3 743 S&S 231 SS1 138 OCP 10923Beatitudes (Ducote) A 85 BB/MI 637 GP2 717 GP3 757 J2 657Blest Are They (Haas) A 97 BB/MI 635 CM 167 CP2 397 CP3 431

GP3 759 H 478 R3 140 UC 560Jesus, Remember Me (Berthier) A 302 BB/MI 409 CM 105 CP2 270

CP3 275 H 260 R2 206 R3 229Christ Be beside Me (Wasson) A 117 BB/MI 397 CP2 407 CP3 422

GP3 625 H 471 J2 687 J3 650 UC 770 VOZ 656 OCP 9907Abba! Father (Landry) A 27 BB/MI 536 CP2 365 CP3 387 GP2 696

GP3 716 H 485 J2 615 J3 600 UC 695 VOZ 568 OCP 5519

Gift of Finest Wheat (Kreutz) A 196 BB/MI 324 CM 107 CP2 484 CP3 526 GP2 525 GP3 487 H 388 J2 803 J3 791 UC 529 VOZ 807 OCP 8005

SONG OF PRAISE OR SENDING FORTHCanticle of the Sun (Haugen) A 110 BB/MI 421 CM 152 CP2 386

CP3 412 H 459 R2 242 R3 188 UC 745From All That Dwell Below the Skies duke street A 189 BB/MI 542

CP2 370 CP3 392 H 502 UC 686 VOZ 586Grateful (Tomaszek) A 227 BB/MI 589 GP3 708 J3 602 NTY 140

S&S 242 SS2 361 OCP 12130A Mighty Fortress ein’ feste burg A 24 BB/MI 441 CM 140 CP2 421

CP3 450 GP3 616 H 513 UC 728 VOZ 641May God Bless and Keep You (C. Walker) A 365 BB/MI 388 GP2 623

GP3 638 J2 827 J3 811 R2 310 R3 307 OCP 9225Come, Lord Jesus (Angrisano) A 133 BB/MI 512 GP3 579 J3 656

NTY 146 S&S 283 SS1 174 OCP 11316We Are the Light of the World (Greif) A 614 BB/MI 603 CM 169

CP2 396 CP3 430 GP2 657 GP3 687 H 516 J2 660 J3 629 NTY 35 S&S 237 SS1 143 UC 736 VOZ 621 OCP 11111


He Is Exalted (Paris) NTY 94 S&S 196 SS1 179Sing a Joyful Song (Farrell) A 500 BB/MI 541 CP2 354 CP3 376

GP2 688 GP3 743 H 497 J2 616 J3 595 VOZ 582 OCP 9292

CHORALPrayer of Commitment (Wright) OCP 4615

Be Still and Know That I Am God (C. Walker) OCP 20672Did You Know (Farrell) OCP 30108028

A pilgrimage is a spiritual journey of people looking for a deeper reality. Anyone who has made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land will agree that it is a life-changer. The Meccan pilgrimage, the haj, is a requirement of the Muslim faith. The Way, a film starring Martin Sheen, is about a father’s journey on the Camino de Santiago (the Way of Saint James) from France to Spain. The difference between a tour or a visit to these places is the intention of the trip. Pope Francis

“visited” the United States and it was called an apostolic visit. For us, it seemed more of a pilgrimage. Were we ready to receive him? Did we, as a Catholic people, prepare ourselves to deepen our faith? (Certainly many walked for miles to see the Pope!)

This year’s long-awaited World Youth Day will be held in Krakow, Poland. More than 30,000 youth and young adults will travel from our country to join young folks from around the world for a week of pilgrimage, catechesis, prayer, devotions, and liturgies culminating on World Youth Day itself, next Sunday, July 31, 2016. The catechetical sessions are held with participating bishops. Spirit & Song composers from OCP will be there to evangelize through music.

These young folks will walk for miles with new compan-ions to the place of the papal Mass next Sunday in Krakow. The sacrament of reconciliation will be offered, the Stations of the Cross will take place in the evening, and, hopefully, they will meet Christ along the way!

In today’s Gospel Jesus teaches the disciples how to pray. That’s where we should begin. Consider chanting the Lord’s Prayer at Mass. — Elaine Rendler-McQueeney





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ENTRANCE ANTIPHON cf. Psalm 68 (67):6–7, 36God is in his holy place, God who unites those who dwell in his house; he himself gives might and strength to his people.

FIRST READING Genesis 18:20–32 (111C)The Lord was outraged at the sinfulness of Sodom and Gomorrah and was determined to destroy them, but Abraham interceded on be-half of the innocent who lived in those towns, and the Lord relented.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 138:1–2, 2–3, 6–7, 7–8Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me.

SECOND READING Colossians 2:12–14The author of Colossians wrote, “You were buried with him in bap-tism,…also raised with him.” God has forgiven all our transgres-sions and “removed it from our midst, nailing it to the cross.”

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Romans 8:15bcYou have received a Spirit of adoption, through which we cry, Abba, Father.

GOSPEL Luke 11:1–13Jesus taught his disciples the “Abba” prayer. He encouraged them to pray with persistence and to keep knocking on the door. “For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds.”

COMMUNION ANTIPHON Psalm 103 (102):2Bless the Lord, O my soul, and never forget all his benefits.Or Matthew 5:7–8Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Blessed are the clean of heart, for they shall see God.


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ENTRANCE CHANTLet Us Go to the Altar (Schutte) A 328 BB/MI 315 CP3 509 GP2 539

GP3 470 H 370 J2 800 J3 767 UC 487 VOZ 773 OCP 10509Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven lauda anima A 450 BB/MI 561


Morning Has Broken bunessan A 370 BB/MI 641 CM 172 CP2 527 CP3 572 GP2 728 GP3 778 H 563 J2 871 J3 851 R2 178 R3 137 SS1 120 UC 755 VOZ 840

Sing a New Song (Brown) A 502 BB/MI 559 CP2 378 CP3 400 GP2 692 GP3 742 H 503 J3 592 UC 685 VOZ 585

Steal Away to Jesus (Spiritual) J2 787 J3 757Holy, Holy, Holy nicaea A 247 BB 209 CM 78 CP2 299 CP3 306

GP2 414 GP3 358 H 295 J2 469 J3 448 R2 162 R3 115 TM 38 UC 414 VOZ 505 OCP 30106572

Our God Is Here (Muglia) A 432 BB/MI 305 GP3 459 H 591 J3 771 NTY 29 S&S 226 SS2 395 UC 470 OCP 20091

All the Earth (Deiss) A 48 BB/MI 419 CP2 369 CP3 391 GP3 695 H 506 J3 620 VOZ 594


PRESENTATION AND PREPARATION OF THE GIFTSIn Every Age (Whitaker) A 282 BB/MI 463 CP3 473 GP3 653 H 448

J2 727 J3 696 NTY 134 S&S 317 SS2 242 OCP 11579Restless Is the Heart (Farrell) A 468 BB/MI 687 GP2 483 GP3 441

OCP 9283We Walk by Faith (Haugen) A 622 BB/MI 490 CM 139 CP2 416

CP3 445 GP3 594 H 507 UC 635With All the Saints (B. Hurd) A 641 BB/MI 417 J3 744 UC 586

OCP 30100247All That Is Hidden (Farrell) A 47 BB/MI 504 GP2 585 GP3 553 J2 762

J3 728 OCP 7161O Word of God (Manalo) A 413 BB/MI 600 GP3 690 J3 645

OCP 11817Voice of Christ (Smith) GP3 576 J3 743 S&S 231 SS1 138 OCP 10923

COMMUNION CHANTPan de Vida (B. Hurd) A 437 BB/MI 340 CP2 482 CP3 525 GP2 500

GP3 501 H 395 J2 813 J3 784 NTY 74 R2 195 R3 294 UC 506 VOZ 796 OCP 9110

We Are Many Parts (Haugen) A 612 BB/MI 586 CM 156 CP2 516 CP3 565 GP3 550 H 559 UC 606

Remember Your Love (Ducote) A 466 BB/MI 668 CP2 337 CP3 358 GP2 474 GP3 417 H 362 J2 561 J3 533 UC 221 VOZ 317


Blest Are They (Haas) A 97 BB/MI 635 CM 167 CP2 397 CP3 431 GP3 759 H 478 R3 140 UC 560


Only This I Want (Schutte) A 428 BB/MI 510 CP2 454 CP3 487 GP2 575 GP3 562 H 416 J2 766 J3 732 UC 555 VOZ 701 OCP 10486

Make Us One with You (Modlin) A 875 BB/MI 325 OCP 30105765This Bread That We Share (MacAller) A 578 BB/MI 330 OCP 9148Tâm Tình Hiên Dâng/A Gift of Love (Sông Lam) A 883 BB/MI 521

OCP 30108087

SONG OF PRAISE OR SENDING FORTHMany and One (Angrisano) A 357 BB/MI 414 GP3 551 S&S 331

OCP 30103396O God, Our Help in Ages Past st. anne A 396 BB/MI 442 CM 142


Lead Me, Lord (Becker) A 314 BB/MI 636 CP2 398 CP3 432 GP2 715 GP3 760 H 479 J2 659 J3 733 NTY 19 R2 284 S&S 221 SS1 107 UC 561 VOZ 619 OCP 8831

With One Voice (Manalo) A 642 BB/MI 384 GP3 535 J3 814 NTY 38 S&S 232 SS1 147 OCP 11872

We Are Called (Haas) A 611 BB/MI 625 CP2 511 CP3 560 GP3 524 H 552

For the Beauty of the Earth dix A 182 BB/MI 590 CM 133 CP2 383 CP3 404 GP2 704 GP3 705 H 457 J2 642 J3 609 NTY 139 R2 293 R3 171 UC 636 VOZ 602


Church of God, Elect and Glorious hyfrydol A 129 BB/MI 416 CP3 501 H 434 J2 533 J3 508

CHORALGod Is Music, God Is Life (French) OCP 30113361

Jesus, Savior, Friend and Brother (Keil) OCP 30128107Hush (Arr. S. Lee) OCP 30113338

Let’s see where we are and where we’re going on this journey with Jesus to Jerusalem. The Benedictine authors of Days of the Lord: The Liturgical Year, Volume 6 (Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 1991) suggest that the Sunday Gospels of 18, 19, 20, and 21 (Year C) can be connected by the heading: “In all things, consider the End [capital E]” (p. 147). Each Sunday’s Gospel gives catechesis on how to live the Christian life. We are fortunate to be living in a Holy Year of Mercy, with Gospels and an encyclical to inspire us. These Sundays present an opportunity to preach on Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’ (On Care of Our Common Home). It may also be an opportunity for us to break open this encyclical with our musicians. For help, go to tinyurl.com/ReeseGuide for “A Readers’ Guide to Laudato Si’” by Jesuit Father Thomas Reese. It includes a summary of each chapter and questions for discussion. By the time you read this, there will be plenty more resources online as well.

As you plan for the next four Sundays, thumb back and forth over several Sundays in the music suggestions and consolidate. Use overlapping music to unite the four Sundays. At least one music selection with a creation motif will be most appropriate for all four weeks.

The 19th Sunday calls us to be responsible stewards.— Elaine Rendler-McQueeney





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ENTRANCE ANTIPHON Psalm 70 (69):2, 6O God, come to my assistance; O Lord, make haste to help me! You are my rescuer, my help; O Lord, do not delay.

FIRST READING Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21–23 (114C)“All things are vanity!” Some people have labored skillfully a whole

lifetime, but the fruits of their labor go to others who did nothing. What good comes from hard work? Everything is vanity.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 90:3–4, 5–6, 12–13, 14 & 17If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.

SECOND READING Colossians 3:1–5, 9–11Since you now belong to Christ, set your heart on things above rather than on things of earth. For in Christ there is not Greek or Jew, slave or free person. “Christ is all and in all.”

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Matthew 5:3Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

GOSPEL Luke 12:13–21Jesus told a parable about the rich man who stored up all his wealth in order to eat, drink and be merry. God told him, “You fool, this night your life will be demanded of you.” In this way Jesus encour-aged people to grow rich, not for themselves, but in God’s sight.

COMMUNION ANTIPHON Wisdom 16:20You have given us, O Lord, bread from heaven, endowed with all delights and sweetness in every taste.Or John 6:35I am the bread of life, says the Lord; whoever comes to me will not hunger and whoever believes in me will not thirst.


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ENTRANCE CHANTRain Down (Cortez) A 461 BB/MI 614 CP2 401 CP3 435 GP2 713

GP3 771 H 423 J2 651 J3 627 NTY 25 S&S 228 SS1 134 UC 659 VOZ 616 OCP 9771


For You Are My God (Foley) A 186 BB/MI 429 CP2 425 CP3 454 GP2 612 GP3 601 H 520 J2 710 J3 675 UC 726 VOZ 645 OCP 10477

Our God Is Here (Muglia) A 432 BB/MI 305 GP3 459 H 591 J3 771 NTY 29 S&S 226 SS2 395 UC 470 OCP 20091

To You, O God, I Lift Up My Soul (B. Hurd) A 590 BB/MI 401 CP2 408 CP3 423 GP2 302 GP3 630 H 470 J2 691 J3 648 NTY 123 S&S 138 SS1 60 UC 773 VOZ 653 OCP 9706

There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy in babilone A 574 BB/MI 488 CP2 445 CP3 477 GP2 639 GP3 670 H 438 J2 748 J3 712 UC 626 VOZ 690


All People That on Earth Do Dwell old hundredth A 45 BB/MI 309 CM 101 CP2 473 CP3 513 GP2 535 GP3 456 H 372 J2 604 J3 570 UC 478 VOZ 785

O Love of God/Amor de Dios (B. Hurd) A 403 BB/MI 301 GP2 541 GP3 466 NTY 30 S&S 225 SS2 354 UC 601 VOZ 760 OCP 10151

Wake, O Wake, and Sleep No Longer wachet auf A 609 BB 53 J2 332 J3 298


PRESENTATION AND PREPARATION OF THE GIFTSWe Walk by Faith (Haugen) A 622 BB/MI 490 CM 139 CP2 416

CP3 445 GP3 594 H 507 UC 635The Summons kelvingrove A 567 BB/MI 383 CM 118 CP2 507

CP3 555 GP3 529 H 542 S&S 230 SS1 137 UC 570 OCP 10502The Sacrifice of Praise (Joncas) A 559 BB/MI 552 OCP 20615Give Me Jesus (Spiritual) A 198 BB/MI 680 CP2 349 CP3 367

GP2 484 GP3 435 H 348 J2 583 J3 554 VOZ 332 OCP 9709Litany of Peace (Bridge) A 334 BB/MI 528 J3 707 OCP 20373God’s Holy Gifts (Schutte) A 223 BB/MI 347 H 583 J3 792

OCP 20690You Are the Healing (Soper) A 653 BB/MI 395 GP3 624 OCP 9892This Alone (Manion) A 577 BB/MI 399 CP2 405 CP3 420 GP2 621

GP3 631 H 474 J2 689 J3 652 UC 771 VOZ 657 OCP 9937

COMMUNION CHANTI Want to Walk as a Child of the Light (Thomerson) A 272 BB/MI 605

CP3 429 GP3 682 H 515 J3 632 R2 308 R3 202Vine and Branches (Thomson) A 925 BB/MI 364 GP3 514 S&S 261Lord, Let Your Mercy (Dufford) A 683 BB/MI 762 CP2 26 CP3 26

GP2 196 GP3 140 H 114 J3 38 UC 101 VOZ 166Amén. El Cuerpo de Cristo (Schiavone) A 59 BB/MI 336 GP3 479

J2 824 J3 783 UC 515 VOZ 809 OCP 10528This Body of Christ (Rosania) A 897 BB/MI 358 OCP 30106754The Cry of the Poor (Foley) A 542 BB/MI 622 CM 159 CP2 510

CP3 559 GP2 203 GP3 526 H 551 J2 847 J3 829 NTY 278 R3 248 S&S 340 SS1 63 UC 598 VOZ 836 OCP 9498

Gusten y Vean/Taste and See (Reza) A 228 A 228 BB/MI 356 GP3 145 J2 39 J3 39 R2 58 UC 102 VOZ 168

Eat This Bread (Berthier) A 164 BB/MI 331 CM 108 CP2 491 CP3 538 GP3 505 H 400 R2 201 UC 530

All That Is Hidden (Farrell) A 47 BB/MI 504 GP2 585 GP3 553 J2 762 J3 728 OCP 7161

Whatsoever You Do (Jabusch) A 629 BB/MI 624 CM 158 CP2 512 CP3 561 GP2 558 GP3 519 H 554 J2 846 J3 828 R3 249 UC 597 VOZ 833 OCP 8310

SONG OF PRAISE OR SENDING FORTHIn the Day of the Lord (Ridge) A 286 BB/MI 579 CP2 466 CP3 504

GP2 722 GP3 752 H 450 J2 685 J3 753 R2 314 SS1 121 UC 765 VOZ 673 OCP 9889

Tell the Good News gelobt sei gott A 896 BB/MI 373 TM 43God of the Hungry (Soper) A 218 BB/MI 629 GP2 560 GP3 518

OCP 9567Christ Is the King gelobt sei gott J2 848 J3 833We Will Follow (Canedo) NTY 272 S&S 239 SS2 358Go Out, Go Out (Stephan) A 888 BB/MI 374 GP3 536 S&S 212

OCP 30108742Lead Me, Guide Me (Akers) A 313 BB/MI 392 GP3 621 J3 654Bearers of Peace (Farrell) J2 743 J3 704 OCP 11351Jerusalem, My Happy Home land of rest A 294 A 294 BB/MI 618

GP3 775 H 555 J2 788 J3 758 UC 251 VOZ 333Your Grace Is Enough (Maher) A 656 A 656 BB/MI 611 GP3 766

H 588 J3 624 NTY 112 S&S 374 SS2 403 OCP 12143

CHORALO Loving Lord (Barton) OCP 30106441

Christ Be Near at Either Hand (Wright) OCP 30107493Bread of Angels (Stephan) OCP 30126357

Today’s Gospel from Saint Luke offers us another oppor-tunity to take action in this the Holy Year of Mercy. It can’t be much clearer: “Sell your belongings and give alms.” A New York Times best seller introduced readers to a Japanese philosophy that encouraged people to de-clutter and keep only belongings that are necessary and/or spark joy (Marie Kondo, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Jap-anese Art of Decluttering and Organizing [Ten Speed Press, 2014]). It’s become a movement. I read somewhere that for a family of three there can be over fifty bags of clutter to discard. The book also shows us how to live simply.

Perhaps your community might organize a garage sale and give the money to a worthy cause. There are plenty of people who truly need and cannot afford Christmas and birthday gifts for their families, clothes for growing children and, of course, housewares. My youngest brother who died of cancer was unmarried. My brothers and sisters emptied his apartment. Instead of discarding his belongings, they decided to have a garage sale and give the money to the “Wounded Warrior Project,” a cause dear to his heart.

The list of projects can go on. Musicians are creative peo-ple. That’s what we do and that’s who we are. What projects best suit your parish, your ministry? The question is whether or not we have made up our minds to live differently. For inspiration, if you haven’t already done so, take time to read Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’. It’s not just for the so-cial justice committee! — Elaine Rendler-McQueeney





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ENTRANCE ANTIPHON cf. Psalm 74 (73):20, 19, 22, 23Look to your covenant, O Lord, and forget not the life of your poor ones for ever. Arise, O God, and defend your cause, and forget not the cries of those who seek you.

FIRST READING Wisdom 18:6–9 (117C)The people of God awaited the salvation of the just with strong faith. They constantly offered sacrifice according to divine laws and carried out God’s word with one accord.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 33:1, 12, 18–19, 20–22Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own.

SECOND READING Hebrews 11:1–2, 8–19 or 11:1–2, 8–12God approves people because of their faith. Abraham obeyed God out of faith. As a result, God assured that Abraham’s descendants would be “numerous as the stars in the sky.”

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Matthew 24:42a, 44Stay awake and be ready! For you do not know on what day your Lord will come.

GOSPEL Luke 12:32–48 or 12:35–40Jesus encouraged the disciples to place their trust in God’s reign and live less anxiously about things that don’t really matter. He warned them to be prepared for the return of the master who would come when least expected.

COMMUNION ANTIPHON Psalm 147:12, 14O Jerusalem, glorify the Lord, who gives you your fill of finest wheat.Or cf. John 6:51The bread that I will give, says the Lord, is my flesh for the life of the world.


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ENTRANCE CHANTAll the Ends of the Earth (Dufford) A 49 BB/MI 547 CP2 363



Sing a New Song (Brown) A 502 BB/MI 559 CP2 378 CP3 400 GP2 692 GP3 742 H 503 J3 592 UC 685 VOZ 585

Take Up Our Cross (Stephan) A 530 BB/MI 721 GP3 383 J3 502 S&S 354 UC 552 OCP 21076

Lift High the Cross crucifer A 329 BB/MI 720 CM 81 CP2 305 CP3 314 GP2 444 GP3 384 H 300 J2 522 J3 500 R2 163 UC 553 VOZ 707

Glory in the Cross (Schutte) A 202 BB/MI 719 CP3 313 GP3 289 H 302 J2 523 J3 375 S&S 170 SS2 313 VOZ 439 OCP 11484

Come, Follow Me (Berberick) A 870 BB/MI 507 GP3 558 OCP 20063Come, Lord Jesus (Angrisano) A 133 BB/MI 512 GP3 579 J3 656

NTY 146 S&S 283 SS1 174 OCP 11316Christ in Me Arise (Thomson) A 121 BB/MI 513 GP3 573 H 590

S&S 278 UC 564 OCP 30104536Saints of God (B. Hurd) A 477 GP3 387 J3 751 S&S 348 SS2 332

OCP 12091


PRESENTATION AND PREPARATION OF THE GIFTSThe Lord Is My Hope (Ridge) A 555 BB/MI 469 GP2 631 J2 730

OCP 9271How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place (DeBruyn) A 259 BB/MI 689

GP2 488 GP3 430 H 355 J2 581 J3 551We Will Rise Again (Haas) A 623 BB/MI 440 CP2 429 CP3 458

GP2 603 GP3 609 H 523 J2 714 J3 681 UC 720 VOZ 629 OCP 8731Psalm 42: As the Deer Longs o waly waly, alt. A 459 BB/MI 492

CP2 415 CP3 440 GP3 590 H 350 J2 696 J3 663 VOZ 337For the Sake of Christ (Canedo) A 185 BB/MI 519 GP3 575 J3 658

S&S 296 SS2 409 OCP 20825Tâm Tình Hiên Dâng/A Gift of Love (Sông Lam) A 883 BB/MI 521

OCP 30108087The Eyes and Hands of Christ (Kendzia) A 545 BB/MI 520 GP3 585

H 584 J3 738 NTY 77 S&S 234 SS2 376 OCP 12072

COMMUNION CHANTWith the Lord (Joncas) A 643 BB/MI 669 GP2 344 GP3 275 J2 393

J3 361 VOZ 307Here I Am/God, My God, Come to My Aid (Cooney) A 688

BB/MI 768 CP2 31 CP3 31 GP2 204 GP3 147 H 118 J2 41 J3 43 UC 106 VOZ 172 OCP 5291

Miracle of Grace (Stephan) A 876 BB/MI 363 GP3 497 S&S 254 OCP 30100701

Come unto Me (B. Hurd) A 146 BB/MI 517 GP2 418 GP3 580 J2 770Now We Remain (Haas) A 381 BB/MI 506 CP2 455 CP3 488 H 414

SS1 158 UC 544I Will Choose Christ (Booth) A 273 BB/MI 515 CP3 497 GP2 459

GP3 574 H 464 J2 775 J3 736 NTY 261 S&S 220 SS1 119 UC 206 OCP 10592

As the Deer Longs (B. Hurd) A 690 BB/MI 770 CP2 32 CP3 32 GP2 207 GP3 149 H 119 J2 42 J3 44 UC 108 VOZ 175 OCP 9103

Psalm 40 (Angrisano) S&S 66Take and Eat (Joncas) A 526 BB/MI 360 H 587

SONG OF PRAISE OR SENDING FORTHStand by Me (Kendzia) A 523 BB/MI 639 GP3 629 H 534 J3 653

S&S 352 OCP 12093O God, Our Help in Ages Past st. anne A 396 BB/MI 442 CM 142


In the Day of the Lord (Ridge) A 286 BB/MI 579 CP2 466 CP3 504 GP2 722 GP3 752 H 450 J2 685 J3 753 R2 314 SS1 121 UC 765 VOZ 673 OCP 9889

Anthem (Conry) A 65 BB/MI 503 CP2 459 CP3 492 GP2 578 GP3 556 H 415 J2 761 J3 727 UC 549 VOZ 705



Stand by Me (Kendzia) A 523 BB/MI 639 GP3 629 H 534 J3 653 S&S 352 OCP 12093

Alleluia! Raise the Gospel (Farrell) A 56 BB/MI 626 GP3 525 J3 827 NTY 273 R3 250 OCP 11978

Tell the Good News gelobt sei gott A 896 BB/MI 373 TM 43Psalm 23 (Conry) A 458 BB/MI 470 GP2 636 GP3 652 J2 736

CHORALPeace I Leave with You (Helvey) OCP 30130620

I Waited for the Lord (Farrell) OCP 30130830God Be in My Head (Healey) OCP 12734

When Jesus speaks of setting the earth on fire, he is speaking with a sense of urgency about the world. He calls the disciples to change the world—to set the world on fire with love. One has to understand the culture of the times to grasp the implications of this sermon. It is baptismal!

Psalms. Some assemblies may still think that they can only sing a psalm when it’s led by a cantor. Others think that the assembly is permitted to sing only the antiphon. Not true. Metrical psalms can be most helpful, especially in small communities. They enable the entire assembly to sing the psalm.

One metrical example is Christopher Walker’s poetic setting of Psalm 27, “The Lord Is My Light” (BB/MI 682). It is handy as a substitute common responsorial psalm if, for example, the cantor doesn’t show up for whatever reason. Yes, it happens everywhere! Metrical psalms can be very utilitarian for funerals, too. Both Psalm 27 and Psalm 139 (see Bernadette Farrell’s setting, “O God, You Search Me” [BB/MI 433]) are included in the Order of Christian Funerals. The Walker and Farrell settings can be found in your worship resources.

Tonight and tomorrow the Church celebrates the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. There is no Mass obligation this year for the solemnity since it falls on the day after Sunday. But there’s no reason why we shouldn’t acknowledge this during today’s liturgy with a Marian hymn after Communion. The entrance antiphon for the Vigil Mass sets the tone: “Glorious things are spoken of you, O Mary, who today were exalted above the choirs of Angels into eternal triumph with Christ.” — Elaine Rendler-McQueeney





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ENTRANCE ANTIPHON Psalm 84 (83):10–11Turn your eyes, O God, our shield; and look on the face of your anointed one; one day within your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere.

FIRST READING Jeremiah 38:4–6, 8–10 (120C)The princes were eager to kill Jeremiah because he constantly chal-lenged them to follow God’s law. The king allowed them to throw Jeremiah into a cistern. A friend interceded with the king and res-cued Jeremiah.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 40:2, 3, 4, 18Lord, come to my aid!

SECOND READING Hebrews 12:1–4Let us repent of our sin and fix our eyes on the Lord. Jesus gave us an example of endurance and courage in the midst of struggle. In that way he inspires and perfects our faith.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION John 10:27My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; I know them, and they follow me.

GOSPEL Luke 12:49–53Jesus announced to his disciples that he came to bring a hard mes-sage indeed, and some have not listened to it. That is why friends and families divide.

COMMUNION ANTIPHON Psalm 130 (129):7With the Lord there is mercy; in him is plentiful redemption.Or John 6:51–52I am the living bread that came down from heaven, says the Lord. Whoever eats of this bread will live for ever.


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ENTRANCE CHANTMary’s Song (Rieth) A 364 BB/MI 707 CP2 324 CP3 337 GP2 436

GP3 375 H 329 J2 495 J3 480 R2 175 R3 128 UC 435 VOZ 542 OCP 8305

Magnificat (Farrell) A 752 BB/MI 826 CP2 106 CP3 93 GP3 210 H 171 J2 11 J3 11 R3 22 UC 183 VOZ 528 OCP 10370

Sing a New Song (Schutte) A 503 BB/MI 558 CM 130 CP2 372 CP3 394 GP2 670 GP3 739 H 495 J2 607 J3 598 R2 252 R3 154 UC 691 VOZ 564 OCP 9496

Mary, Woman of the Promise drakes broughton A 363 CP3 340 H 331 J2 496 J3 477

Immaculate Mary lourdes hymn A 278 BB 201 CM 94 CP2 321 CP3 334 GP2 430 GP3 370 H 320 J2 535 J3 512 NTY 203 R2 173 R3 133 TM 30 UC 454 VOZ 553 OCP 9070

O Sanctissima/O Most Holy One/Mary, Full of Grace (Hagan) A 408 BB/MI 704

The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came gabriel’s message A 538 BB 42 GP2 441 GP3 378 J2 513 J3 280

Mary’s Song new britain A 772 BB/MI 844 CP2 316 CP3 329 GP3 112 H 182 J2 501 J3 474 UC 440 VOZ 522

Sing of Mary pleading savior A 506 BB/MI 705 CM 90 CP2 322 CP3 335 GP2 432 GP3 380 H 326 J2 490 J3 472 UC 451 VOZ 532 OCP 9005


PRESENTATION AND PREPARATION OF THE GIFTSDay of Peace (Whitaker) A 885 BB/MI 529 GP3 673 S&S 287

SS2 405In God Alone (Farrell) A 891 BB/MI 619 GP3 776 OCP 30128974Ave Maria (Cortés) A 913 BB/MI 708 OCP 30114056Ave Maria (Chant, Mode I) A 76 BB/MI 710 CP2 318 CP3 331 H 323

J2 493 J3 486 UC 441 VOZ 526’Tis the Gift to Be Simple simple gifts A 880 BB/MI 514 GP3 583

H 592 J2 772 J3 735Ave Maria (Norbet) A 77 BB/MI 703 GP2 429 GP3 369 H 317 J2 504

J3 483 OCP 10001There Is Nothing Told (Willcock) A 572 BB/MI 697 GP2 431 GP3 377

J2 502 J3 478 OCP 10157

COMMUNION CHANTI Will Praise the Lord (Farrell) A 274 BB/MI 621 CP2 98O Holy Mary (Alstott) A 398 BB/MI 706 J2 494 J3 511 UC 437

OCP 8724On Eagle’s Wings (Joncas) A 415 BB/MI 432 CM 144 CP2 418



My Soul Rejoices (Alstott) A 755 BB/MI 825 CP2 104 CP3 92 H 170 J2 503 J3 120 UC 181 VOZ 272 OCP 8727

Miracle of Grace (Stephan) A 876 BB/MI 363 GP3 497 S&S 254 OCP 30100701

Hail Mary: Gentle Woman (Landry) A 230 BB/MI 711 CM 91 CP2 319 CP3 332 GP2 426 GP3 372 H 318 J2 489 J3 481 NTY 202 R2 174 S&S 305 SS2 336 UC 442 VOZ 521 OCP 5554

Let It Be Done to Us/Tu Voluntad, Señor (B. Hurd) J3 473 OCP 20185

O Word of God (Manalo) A 413 BB/MI 600 GP3 690 J3 645 OCP 11817

SONG OF PRAISE OR SENDING FORTHHail, Holy Queen salve regina coelitum A 229 BB 203 CM 92


Salve, Regina/Hail, Mary, Mother and Queen (Chant, Mode V) A 479 BB/MI 698 CP2 317 CP3 330 H 322 J2 499 J3 485 UC 439 VOZ 525 OCP 20185


In the Day of the Lord (Ridge) A 286 BB/MI 579 CP2 466 CP3 504 GP2 722 GP3 752 H 450 J2 685 J3 753 R2 314 SS1 121 UC 765 VOZ 673 OCP 9889

Be Joyful, Mary, Heavenly Queen regina caeli A 80 BB 174 CM 93 CP2 285 CP3 291 GP2 398 H 269 J2 432 J3 409 UC 390 VOZ 477

The Strife Is O’er victory A 566 BB/MI 566 CM 63 CP2 283 CP3 289 GP2 384 GP3 336 H 272 J2 431 J3 408 UC 648 VOZ 665


Sing with All the Saints in Glory hymn to joy A 510 BB/MI 617 CP3 507 GP3 774 H 556 J2 789 J3 759

CHORALAve Maria (Kingsley) OCP 4547

Song of the Virgin Mary (Willcock) OCP 10540Mary, Mother of Good Counsel (Mawby) OCP 11305

Don’t miss praying Psalms 132 and 45 from the liturgies of the Assumption Masses, even though it’s not a holy day of obligation. Psalm 132 is a psalm of ascent and 45 is a wedding psalm. Both give insight into the feast. Psalm 132 speaks of the pact that God made with David to make him king. Psalm 45 is about an adorned bride who is brought to her king on her wedding day. The analogy of the bride and the Blessed Virgin Mary is a vivid and memorable one.

Communion Song/Chant. Now, for a few words about the Communion Rite and, in particular, the Communion chants, processionals, and songs.

My OCP colleagues and I periodically receive questions from readers about the Communion music suggestions in Today’s Liturgy. A recurring question asks why music for the Communion suggestions isn’t taken exclusively from the Communion section of the worship resource. In order to respond, let’s first look to Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship, the USCCB guidelines on liturgical music.

The section on the Communion Chant or Song in Sing to the Lord extends from paragraph #189 to #197. What it says influences the choice of music in the Communion section of the music suggestions. Here are a few excerpts:

189. [The Communion song’s] purpose [is] to express the spiritual union of the communicants by means of the unity of their voices, to show gladness of heart, and to bring out more clearly the ‘communitarian’ character of the procession to receive the Eucharist (cf. GIRM 86). (Continued on page 62.)


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The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Vigil 8/14/2016

ENTRANCE ANTIPHON Glorious things are spoken of you, O Mary, who today were exalted above the choirs of Angels into eternal triumph with Christ.

FIRST READING 1 Chronicles 15:3–4, 15–16; 16:1–2 (621)With celebration and music, David brought the ark into the tent pitched for it. He offered up burnt offerings and blessed the people in the name of the Lord.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 132:6–7, 9–10, 13–14Lord, go up to the place of your rest, you and the ark of your holiness.

SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 15:54b–57Death has no hold over the faithful because of the Lord’s victory. Death lost its sting. Sin lost its power through faith in Christ.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Luke 11:28Blessed are they who hear the word of God and observe it.

GOSPEL Luke 11:27–28From the crowd a woman called to Jesus, “Blessed is the womb that carried you and the breasts at which you nursed.” Jesus put her compliment in perspective by answering, “Blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.”

COMMUNION ANTIPHON cf. Luke 11:27Blessed is the womb of the Virgin Mary, which bore the Son of the eternal Father.


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ENTRANCE CHANTSong of Mary (Schutte) A 514 BB/MI 699 CP3 341 GP3 374 H 321

J2 498 J3 482 OCP 11034My Soul Rejoices (Alstott) A 755 BB/MI 825 CP2 104 CP3 92 H 170

J2 503 J3 120 UC 181 VOZ 272 OCP 8727Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven lauda anima A 450 BB/MI 561


Mary, Woman of the Promise drakes broughton A 363 CP3 340 H 331 J2 496 J3 477

Magnificat (Farrell) A 752 BB/MI 826 CP2 106 CP3 93 GP3 210 H 171 J2 11 J3 11 R3 22 UC 183 VOZ 528 OCP 10370

Sing a New Song (Schutte) A 503 BB/MI 558 CM 130 CP2 372 CP3 394 GP2 670 GP3 739 H 495 J2 607 J3 598 R2 252 R3 154 UC 691 VOZ 564 OCP 9496

O Sanctissima/O Most Holy One/Mary, Full of Grace (Hagan) A 408 BB/MI 704

Be Joyful, Mary, Heavenly Queen regina caeli A 80 BB 174 CM 93 CP2 285 CP3 291 GP2 398 H 269 J2 432 J3 409 UC 390 VOZ 477

Immaculate Mary lourdes hymn A 278 BB 201 CM 94 CP2 321 CP3 334 GP2 430 GP3 370 H 320 J2 535 J3 512 NTY 203 R2 173 R3 133 TM 30 UC 454 VOZ 553 OCP 9070



PRESENTATION AND PREPARATION OF THE GIFTSThere Is Nothing Told (Willcock) A 572 BB/MI 697 GP2 431 GP3 377

J2 502 J3 478 OCP 10157Regina Caeli/O Queen of Heaven chant, mode vi A 464 BB 165

J2 436 J3 416 R3 132Servant Song (McGargill) A 492 BB/MI 376 CM 116 CP2 506


Ave Maria (Chant, Mode I) A 76 BB/MI 710 CP2 318 CP3 331 H 323 J2 493 J3 486 UC 441 VOZ 526

Mary’s Song (Rieth) A 364 BB/MI 707 CP2 324 CP3 337 GP2 436 GP3 375 H 329 J2 495 J3 480 R2 175 R3 128 UC 435 VOZ 542 OCP 8305

The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came gabriel’s message A 538 BB 42 GP2 441 GP3 378 J2 513 J3 280

Hymn of Praise (Te Deum) (Schutte) A 890 BB/MI 713 GP3 356 OCP 30106526

COMMUNION CHANTMiracle of Grace (Stephan) A 876 BB/MI 363 GP3 497 S&S 254

OCP 30100701O Holy Mary (Alstott) A 398 BB/MI 706 J2 494 J3 511 UC 437

OCP 8724One Love Released (Frenzel) A 423 BB/MI 359 CP3 543 GP3 508

H 382 J2 814 J3 802 OCP 11287Hail Mary: Gentle Woman (Landry) A 230 BB/MI 711 CM 91

CP2 319 CP3 332 GP2 426 GP3 372 H 318 J2 489 J3 481 NTY 202 R2 174 S&S 305 SS2 336 UC 442 VOZ 521 OCP 5554

Bread for the World (Farrell) A 100 BB/MI 353 CP3 540 GP2 528 GP3 483 H 389 J2 810 J3 780 NTY 64 S&S 240 SS1 157 OCP 11727

SONG OF PRAISE OR SENDING FORTHHail, Holy Queen salve regina coelitum A 229 BB 203 CM 92


Benedictus (Farrell) A 756 BB/MI 828 CP3 95 GP3 205 J2 122 J3 4 R3 24 S&S 104 UC 753 VOZ 841

Sing of Mary pleading savior A 506 BB/MI 705 CM 90 CP2 322 CP3 335 GP2 432 GP3 380 H 326 J2 490 J3 472 UC 451 VOZ 532 OCP 9005

Sing with All the Saints in Glory hymn to joy A 510 BB/MI 617 CP3 507 GP3 774 H 556 J2 789 J3 759

Salve, Regina/Hail, Mary, Mother and Queen (Chant, Mode V) A 479 BB/MI 698 CP2 317 CP3 330 H 322 J2 499 J3 485 UC 439 VOZ 525 OCP 20185

Mary, Full of Grace o du fröhliche A 362 H 332 VOZ 520Jerusalem, My Happy Home land of rest A 294 A 294 BB/MI 618

GP3 775 H 555 J2 788 J3 758 UC 251 VOZ 333

CHORALAve María (Mawby) OCP 4571

There Is Nothing Told (Willcock) OCP 10157Mary, Crowned with Living Light (Mawby) OCP 11115

Today’s Liturgy Communion suggestions and Sing to the Lord Continued

190. There are several options for the Communion song or chant, including the proper antiphon from the Graduale Romanum, a seasonal antiphon from the Graduale Simplex, an antiphon and Psalm from collection approved for liturgical use, or another appropriate liturgical song (cf. GIRM 87).191. ...One should look for texts that have themes of joy, wonder, unity, gratitude, and praise. Following ancient Roman liturgical tradition, the Communion processional song might reflect themes of the Gospel reading of the day. It is also appropriate to select a Communion processional song that reflects the liturgical action, i.e., eating and drinking the Body and Blood of Christ. 192. (Recommends the use of psalms during Com-mu-nion)193. (Affirms the place of instrumental music)194. During the various seasons of the year, the Psalm or song during Communion should be chosen with the spirit of that season in mind.

Most of you are competent and experienced ministers. You know what you are doing. The Communion section of your worship resource is always there for you and you will be absolutely within your parameters in choosing from there. But Communion music is not limited to only those songs in the Communion section as Sing to the Lord tells us. Every week doesn’t have to be the same. Vary your approaches.

There is such a broad audience of readers that it’s dif-ficult to meet everyone’s needs—but we really strive to do that at OCP. You are welcome to bring to our attention any questions or concerns you may have regarding the music or the liturgy to us. We will assist if we can.


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The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Day8/15/2016

ENTRANCE ANTIPHON cf. Revelation 12:1A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon beneath her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.OrLet us all rejoice in the Lord, as we celebrate the feast day in honor of the Virgin Mary, at whose Assumption the Angels rejoice and praise the Son of God.

FIRST READING Revelation 11:19a; 12:1–6a, 10ab (622)A great sign appeared in the sky: a woman clothed with the sun and her newborn child. A dragon stood ready to devour the child, but the child was taken to safety in heaven, and God protected the woman.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 45:10, 11, 12, 16The queen stands at your right hand, arrayed in gold.

SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 15:20–27Christ is risen from the dead, the “firstfruits” of those who have died. All who belong to Christ also will rise. Christ hands over the reign to God.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Mary is taken up to heaven; a chorus of angels exults.

GOSPEL Luke 1:39–56Mary went to Zechariah’s house to visit with Elizabeth. The baby in Elizabeth’s womb “leaped.” Mary gave praise to the Lord for all God’s marvelous deeds of justice and love.

COMMUNION ANTIPHON Luke 1:48–49All generations will call me blessed, for he who is mighty has done great things for me.


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ENTRANCE CHANTGather Us In (Haugen) A 193 BB/MI 302 CM 102 CP2 471 CP3 511

GP3 471 H 377 UC 481Christ before Us (Whitaker) A 119 BB/MI 410 GP3 586 J3 640

OCP 20463Sing a New Song (Brown) A 502 BB/MI 559 CP2 378 CP3 400

GP2 692 GP3 742 H 503 J3 592 UC 685 VOZ 585Alleluia! Give the Glory (Canedo) A 812 BB/MI 890 CP2 164

CP3 146 GP2 70 GP3 39 H 22 J3 245 NTY 3 SS1 5 UC 61 VOZ 113 OCP 9788

Now as We Gather (Castillo) A 376 BB/MI 313 GP3 469 OCP 9547Gather Your People (B. Hurd) A 195 BB/MI 314 CP2 474 CP3 516

GP2 529 GP3 465 H 379 J2 798 J3 768 NTY 10 SS1 111 UC 477 VOZ 782 OCP 9699

Gather the People (Schutte) A 192 BB/MI 303 CP3 514 GP3 460 H 373 J3 766 UC 490 OCP 20122

All Creatures of Our God and King lasst uns erfreuen A 37 BB/MI 539 CM 122 CP2 358 CP3 380 GP2 672 GP3 714 H 499 J2 600 J3 578 R2 245 R3 153 UC 747 VOZ 563

Here I Am to Worship (Hughes) NTY 93 S&S 309 SS2 386


PRESENTATION AND PREPARATION OF THE GIFTSIn God Alone (Farrell) A 891 BB/MI 619 GP3 776 OCP 30128974Make Your Home in Me (Walther) A 894 BB/MI 628 GP3 521

S&S 324Envía Tu Espíritu (B. Hurd) A 168 BB/MI 449 GP2 407 GP3 347

J2 463 J3 440 NTY 231 R2 159 SS1 78 UC 405 VOZ 499 OCP 9104How Great Thou Art (Hine) A 258 BB/MI 420 CM 154 CP2 387


God Is Love (Joncas) A 212 BB/MI 480 GP3 655 J3 723 OCP 20617Many and Great (Manalo) A 356 BB/MI 585 GP3 546 J3 834

OCP 10872Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life the call J2 693 J3 662Day of Peace (Whitaker) A 885 BB/MI 529 GP3 673 S&S 287

SS2 405

COMMUNION CHANTBread of Angels (Stephan) A 914 BB/MI 371 GP3 484 OCP 30126357Saints of God (B. Hurd) A 477 GP3 387 J3 751 S&S 348 SS2 332

OCP 12091Ang Katawan ni Kristo/Behold, the Body of Christ (Manalo) A 62

BB/MI 354 GP3 481 OCP 20041I Received the Living God living god A 269 BB/MI 343 CP3 542

H 383 J2 815 J3 786Psalm 117 (Canter) A 732 BB/MI 808 CP3 73 H 154 UC 155

OCP 30101704Jesus, the Bread of Life (Brown) A 303 BB/MI 339 GP2 527 GP3 515

J2 817 OCP 10490Bread of Life (Farrell) A 102 BB/MI 320 GP2 498 UC 512 VOZ 814

OCP 7152Shelter Me, O God (B. Hurd) A 494 BB/MI 468 CP2 441 CP3 471

GP2 626 GP3 649 H 437 J2 724 J3 689 UC 673 VOZ 732 OCP 8836One Bread, One Body (Foley) A 420 BB/MI 342 CM 114 CP2 490


SONG OF PRAISE OR SENDING FORTHGo Out, Go Out (Stephan) A 888 BB/MI 374 GP3 536 S&S 212

OCP 30108742Laudate, Laudate Dominum (C. Walker) A 312 BB/MI 562 J2 598

J3 597 OCP 10704A Rightful Place (Angrisano) A 911 BB/MI 638 GP3 756 S&S 202

OCP 30130906Take the Word of God with You (C. Walker) A 529 BB/MI 381

CP2 503 CP3 551 GP2 543 GP3 543 H 549 J2 838 J3 812 R2 187 R3 266 UC 577 VOZ 743 OCP 9847


All People That on Earth Do Dwell old hundredth A 45 BB/MI 309 CM 101 CP2 473 CP3 513 GP2 535 GP3 456 H 372 J2 604 J3 570 UC 478 VOZ 785

Vayan al Mundo/Go Out to the World (Cortez) A 603 UC 571 VOZ 751 OCP 10494

Companions on the Journey (Landry) A 152 BB/MI 584 CP2 514 CP3 563 GP2 566 GP3 545 H 561 J2 851 J3 835 UC 603 VOZ 762 OCP 5539

CHORALGo into All the World (Hillert) OCP 30129118

Go in Peace to Love and Serve the Lord (Inwood) OCP 30129921Ave Verum Corpus (Wright) OCP 30121265

In this Year of Mercy during Pope Francis’ pontificate, we leave you with this excerpt from the Canticle of Saint Francis of Assisi, “Brother Sun, Sister Moon,” for your summer prayer:

Praised be you, my Lord, with all your creatures, especially Sir Brother Sun, who is the day through whom you give us light.

And he is beautiful and radiant with great splendor; of you Most High, he bears the likeness.

Praised be you, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars, in the heavens you have made them bright, precious, and fair.

Praised be you, my Lord, through Brothers Wind and Air, and fair and stormy, all weather’s moods, by which you cherish all that you have made.

Praised be you, my Lord, through Sister Water, so useful, humble, precious and pure.

Praised be you, my Lord, through Brother Fire, through whom you light the night and he is beautiful and playful and robust and strong.

Praised be you, my Lord, through our Sister, Mother Earth, who sustains and governs us, producing varied fruits with colored flowers and herbs.

Praise be you, my Lord, through those who grant pardon for love of you and bear sickness and trial.

Blessed are those who endure in peace, by you Most High, they will be crowned.

Praised be you, my Lord, through Sister Death, from whom no one living can escape. Woe to those who die in mortal sin! Blessed are they she finds doing your will.

No second death can do them harm. Praise and bless my Lord and give him thanks, and serve him with great humility.


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21st Sunday in Ordinary Time8/21/2016 YEAR C

ENTRANCE ANTIPHON cf. Psalm 86 (85):1–3Turn your ear, O Lord, and answer me; save the servant who trusts in you, my God. Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I cry to you all the day long.

FIRST READING Isaiah 66:18–21 (123C)The prophet spoke of the Lord’s coming to gather all nations togeth-er. They would proclaim God’s glory, bringing offerings to Jerusa-lem in clean vessels. The Lord chose some as priests.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 117:1, 2Go out to all the world and tell the Good News.

SECOND READING Hebrews 12:5–7, 11–13The author of Hebrews offered encouragement: “Do not disdain the discipline of the Lord….Make straight…that what is lame may not be disjointed but healed.”

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION John 14:6I am the way, the truth and the life, says the Lord; no one comes to the Father, except through me.

GOSPEL Luke 13:22–30Jesus told the people, “Strive to enter through the narrow gate.” Make yourself known to the Lord so that the door will open for you. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and the prophets will be safe in God’s reign.

“Some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last.”

COMMUNION ANTIPHON cf. Psalm 104 (103):13–15The earth is replete with the fruits of your work, O Lord; you bring forth bread from the earth and wine to cheer the heart.Or cf. John 6:54Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, says the Lord, and I will raise him up on the last day.


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