Solemnity of Mary,
the Holy Mother of God
January 1, 2023
Gathering: “Angels We Have Heard on High,” GLORIA
Gloria: Mass of Renewal, Curtis Stephan
Responsorial Psalm: “67: May God Bless Us in His Mercy,” Owen Alstott
Gospel Acclamation: Mass for the Life of the World, David Haas
Preparation of Gifts: “I Sing a Maid,” MD Ridge
Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of Renewal, Curtis Stephan
Communion: “What Child is This,” GREENSLEEVES
Communion II: “Holy is Your Name,” David Haas
Sending: “Joy to the World,” ANTIOCH
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.
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