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Saint Margaret Mary Parish
Algonquin, Illinois
This Sunday's Readings
7th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Year A
February 19, 2023

Gathering: “Alleluia! Sing to Jesus,” William Dix

GloriaMass of Renewal, Curtis Stephan

Responsorial Psalm: “103: The Lord is Kind and Merciful,” Marty Haugen

Preparation of Gifts: “Seek Ye First,” Karen Lafferty

Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of Renewal, Curtis Stephan

Communion: “Loving and Forgiving,” Scott Soper

“You Alone, ” S. Hart/D. Liles

Sending: “City of God,” Dan Schutte




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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