Gathering:
"All the Ends of the Earth," Bob Dufford, S. J.
Gloria: Mass of Renewal,
Gokelman/Kauffman
Responsorial Psalm: "15: They Who Do Justice," David Haas
Alleluia: Jubilation Mass,
James Chepponis
Preparation of Gifts:
"Center of My Life," The Grail/Inwood
Eucharistic Acclamations:
Mass of Renewal, Gokelman/Kauffman
Communion: "Where Your
Treasure Is," Marty Haugen
Communion 2: "Only in God,"
John Foley, S. J.
Sending: "We Are Called," David Haas
St. Margaret Mary Parish, Algonquin IL (50 miles from
downtown Chicago, Rockford Diocese). Parish size - 3500
families. Four English Masses, 2 Polish.
Music ministry: 40 voice SATB choir, several small vocal
ensembles, two children’s choirs (55 K-2, 30 3-5), 20
voice youth choir, 2 Polish singing groups, one 30+
voice Filipino family choir, also Polish and Filipino
children’s choirs, and 10+ volunteer cantors.
Piano is always used, organ where needed – especially at
Polish Masses. Other instrumentation at various times:
flute, oboe, cello, brass, guitars, bass and drums. 35
piece Parish Orchestra for special occasions.
A variety of styles of music are used for worship.
Hymnals used are Gather Comp 2nd ed., a Polish hymnal,
and Spirit & Song I for monthly Youth/Family
Masses.
Saint Margaret Mary Parish web site
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