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Saint Margaret Mary Parish
Algonquin, Illinois
This Sunday's Readings
7th Sunday of Ordinary Time
February 19, 2017
Gathering: “Holy, Holy, Holy!,” Reginald Heber

Gloria: Mass of Renewal, Gokelman/Kauffman

Responsorial Psalm: “103: The Lord Is Kind and Merciful,” Jeanne Cotter

Gospel Acclamation: Mass of Angels and Saints, Steven Janco

Preparation of Gifts: “Dwelling Place,” John Foley, SJ

Holy: Mass of Renewal, Gokelman/Kauffman

Mystery of Faith: Mass of Renewal, Gokelman/Kauffman

Amen: Mass of Creation, Marty Haugen

Lamb of God: Mass of Renewal, Gokelman/Kauffman

Communion I: “Faith, Hope and Love,” Francis Patrick O'Brien

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

Sending: “Send Down the Fire,” Marty Haugen




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
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