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Saint Margaret Mary Parish
Algonquin, Illinois
This Sunday's Readings
Third Sunday of Advent A
December 11, 2022

Gathering: “Come, Lord Maranatha,” Ricky Manalo, CSP

Responsorial Psalm: “85: Lord, Let Us See Your Kindness,” Marty Haugen

Gospel Acclamations: “Advent Alleluia,” Stephen Pishner

Preparation of Gifts: “Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming,” Es ist ein' Ros' entsprungen

Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of Creation, Marty Haugen

Communion: “The Cry of the Poor,” John Foley, SJ

Sending: “God Has Chosen Me,” Bernadette Farrell




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.


Art by Martin Erspamer, OSB
from Religious Clip Art for the Liturgical Year (A, B, and C). This art may be reproduced only by parishes who purchase the collection in book or CD-ROM form. For more information go http://www.ltp.org

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