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Saint Margaret Mary Parish
Algonquin, Illinois
This Sunday's Readings
The Third Scrutiny
RCIA: April 7, 2019
Gathering: “Tree of Life,” (Lenten Verses), Marty Haugen

Penitential Act: Mass of St. Francis Cabrini, Kevin Keil

Responsorial Psalm: “130: With the Lord There Is Mercy,” Marty Haugen

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

Preparation of Gifts: “Mercy, O God,” Francis Patrick O'Brien

Holy: Mass of St. Francis Cabrini, Kevin Keil

Mystery of Faith: Mass of St. Francis Cabrini, Kevin Keil

Amen: Mass of St. Francis Cabrini, Kevin Keil

Lamb of God: Mass of St. Francis Cabrini, Kevin Keil

Communion I: “Am the Bread of Life,” Suzanne Toolan

Communion II: “ Crucem Tuam,” Taizé Communit

Sending: “ I Know That My Redeemer Lives,” John Newton


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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