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Saint Margaret Mary Parish
Algonquin, Illinois
This Sunday's Readings
Fourth Sunday of Easter C
May 12, 2019

Gathering: “All Things New,” Rory Cooney

Gloria: Mass of St. Frances Cabrini, Kevin Keil

Responsorial Psalm: “We Are His People,” David Haas

Gospel Acclamation: “Celtic Alleluia,” Christopher Walker

Preparation of Gifts: “Worthy Is the Lamb,” Ricky Manalo, CSP

Eucharistic AcclamationsMass of St. Frances Cabrini, Kevin Keil

Communion: “We Will Rise Again,”David Haas

“The King of Love My Shepherd Is,” ST. COLUMBA

Sending: “I Know That My Redeemer Lives,” 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.

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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