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Saint Margaret Mary Parish
Algonquin, Illinois
This Sunday's Readings
The Fifth Sunday of Lent
March 18, 2018

Gathering: “Tree of Life,” Marty Haugen

Kyrie: Mass of St. Frances Cabrini, Kevin Keil

Responsorial Psalm: “51: Be Merciful, O Lord,” Stephen Pishner

Gospel Acclamation: Mass of St. Frances Cabrini, Kevin Keil

Preparation of Gifts: “Behold the Wood,” Dan Schutte

Eucharistic Acclamations:Mass of St. Frances Cabrini, Kevin Keil

Communion: “As the Deer Longs,” Bob Hurd

Communion II: “Jesus, the Lord,” Roc O’Connor, SJ

Sending: “Save Us, O Lord,” Bob Dufford


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.

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