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Saint Margaret Mary Parish
Algonquin, Illinois
This Sunday's Readings
6th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Year A
February 12, 2023

Gathering: “Blest Be the Lord,” Dan Schutte

GloriaMass of Renewal, Curtis Stephan

Responsorial Psalm: “119: Blessed Are They Who Follow the Law of the Lord,” Tony Alonso

Gospel AcclamationsMass for the Life of the World, David Haas

Preparation of Gifts: “Open My Eyes,” Jesse Manibusan

Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of Renewal, Curtis Stephan

Communion: “Ubi Caritas,” Bob Hurd

“Make Me a Channel of Your Peace, ” Sebastian Temple

Sending: “Rain Down,” Jaime Cortez




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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