(Updates: 19/12: Since practice yesterday was cancelled, we'll just meet earlier on Tuesday, 1:30 pm at the church, then practice with the actors at 3 pm. Please check out the new videos below. We'll also meet at 5 pm for Christmas eve mass for last rehearsal.
For Christmas Eve Children's Mass 6 PM
Rehearsals for the children’s choir:
Sunday, 12 Dec 1-2 pm, parish centre
Saturday, 18 Dec 1:30-4pm, parish centre
Tuesday, 21 Dec 3:00pm in the Church
Rehearsals for readers and actors for the play:
Thursday, 16 Dec 3:45pm in the Church
Tuesday, 21 Dec 3:00pm in the Church
Entrance hymn: No. 159 (O come all ye faithful)
Gloria: No. 480 (Gathering Mass)
(Christmas Play) Glory All Around verses 1-6
Gloria: No. 480 (Gathering Mass)
(Christmas Play) Glory All Around verses 1-6
Homily
Blessing of the Crib: Hymn No. 137 Away in the manger
Offertory hymn – No. 170 (We three Kings of Orient are)
Holy Holy - No. 481 (Gathering Mass)
Memorial Acclamation – No. 484 (Gathering Mass)
Our Father (sing Boyce & Stanley version)
Communion hymns
No. 127 - O little town of Bethlehem
No. 136 – Silent Night
No. 155 – Hark the herald angels sing
No. 145 - What child is this?
Blessing of the Crib: Hymn No. 137 Away in the manger
Offertory hymn – No. 170 (We three Kings of Orient are)
Holy Holy - No. 481 (Gathering Mass)
Memorial Acclamation – No. 484 (Gathering Mass)
Our Father (sing Boyce & Stanley version)
Communion hymns
No. 127 - O little town of Bethlehem
No. 136 – Silent Night
No. 155 – Hark the herald angels sing
No. 145 - What child is this?
Recessional hymn - No. 15 (Joy to the world)
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Entrance hymn: No. 159 (O come all ye faithful)
MELODY: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXyKDmOuVzU
ALTO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJO_CYMik4g
TENOR:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGVLcNqd9X4
MELODY: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXyKDmOuVzU
ALTO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJO_CYMik4g
TENOR:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGVLcNqd9X4
O come all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant,
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem.
Come and behold Him, Born the King of Angels;
Refrain:
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem.
Come and behold Him, Born the King of Angels;
Refrain:
O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
God of God, Light of light,
lo! he abhors not the virgin's womb;
very God, begotten not created; (refrain)
O Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation,
Sing all that hear in heaven God's holy word.
Give to our Father glory in the Highest; (refrain)
Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning,
Jesu, to thee be glory given;
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing; (refrain)
Gloria: No. 480 (Gathering Mass)
http://www.ocp.org/compositions/8800
Refrain (first time choir, then all)
Glory, glory to God,
glory to God in the highest heav'ns
Peace, peace, peace on the earth,
peace to God's people, all people on earth
1. Lord God, heavenly King,
almighty God and Father
we worship you, we give you thanks,
we praise you for your glory (Refrain)
2. Lord Jesus Christ, Lord Jesus Christ,
only Son of the Father
Lord God, Lamb of God
You take away the sin of the world:
Have mercy, mercy on us. (All: repeat)
You are seated at the right hand,
at the right hand of the Father:
Receive, Lord, receive our prayer. (All: repeat)
(Refrain)
3. For you alone are the Holy One,
You alone are the Lord
You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
In the glory, glory of God,
the glory of God the Father. (Refrain)
Cantor: Amen
All: Amen
O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
God of God, Light of light,
lo! he abhors not the virgin's womb;
very God, begotten not created; (refrain)
O Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation,
Sing all that hear in heaven God's holy word.
Give to our Father glory in the Highest; (refrain)
Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning,
Jesu, to thee be glory given;
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing; (refrain)
Gloria: No. 480 (Gathering Mass)
http://www.ocp.org/compositions/8800
Refrain (first time choir, then all)
Glory, glory to God,
glory to God in the highest heav'ns
Peace, peace, peace on the earth,
peace to God's people, all people on earth
1. Lord God, heavenly King,
almighty God and Father
we worship you, we give you thanks,
we praise you for your glory (Refrain)
2. Lord Jesus Christ, Lord Jesus Christ,
only Son of the Father
Lord God, Lamb of God
You take away the sin of the world:
Have mercy, mercy on us. (All: repeat)
You are seated at the right hand,
at the right hand of the Father:
Receive, Lord, receive our prayer. (All: repeat)
(Refrain)
3. For you alone are the Holy One,
You alone are the Lord
You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
In the glory, glory of God,
the glory of God the Father. (Refrain)
Cantor: Amen
All: Amen
(Christmas Play) Glory All Around verses 1-6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsAOvsPMol8
Choir: Tell us, O tell us, what do you see?
Solo: I see angels singing glorious sound
Choir: angels singing glorious sound
Glory, glory, glory around
Choir: Tell us, O tell us, what do you see?
Solo: I see shepherds dancing, Bethlehem bound
Choir: shepherds dancing, Bethlehem bound
Glory, glory, glory around
Choir: Tell us, O tell us, what do you see?
Solo: I see a manger where a baby is found
Choir: a manger where a baby is found
Glory, glory, glory around
Choir: Tell us, O tell us, what do you see?
Solo: I see Kings kneeling on the ground
Choir: Kings kneeling on the ground
Glory, glory, glory around
Choir: Tell us, O tell us, what do you see?
Solo: I see Mary’s joy where love is crowned
Choir: Mary’s joy where love is crowned
Glory, glory, glory around
Choir: Tell us, O tell us, what do you see?
Solo: I see Jesus come, the world to astound
Choir: Jesus come, the world to astound
Glory, glory, glory around
Blessing of the Crib
Hymn No. 137 Away in the manger
Choir: Tell us, O tell us, what do you see?
Solo: I see angels singing glorious sound
Choir: angels singing glorious sound
Glory, glory, glory around
Choir: Tell us, O tell us, what do you see?
Solo: I see shepherds dancing, Bethlehem bound
Choir: shepherds dancing, Bethlehem bound
Glory, glory, glory around
Choir: Tell us, O tell us, what do you see?
Solo: I see a manger where a baby is found
Choir: a manger where a baby is found
Glory, glory, glory around
Choir: Tell us, O tell us, what do you see?
Solo: I see Kings kneeling on the ground
Choir: Kings kneeling on the ground
Glory, glory, glory around
Choir: Tell us, O tell us, what do you see?
Solo: I see Mary’s joy where love is crowned
Choir: Mary’s joy where love is crowned
Glory, glory, glory around
Choir: Tell us, O tell us, what do you see?
Solo: I see Jesus come, the world to astound
Choir: Jesus come, the world to astound
Glory, glory, glory around
Blessing of the Crib
Hymn No. 137 Away in the manger
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9v8vBmbGlis
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed
The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay,
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes
But little Lord Jesus no crying He makes
I love Thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky,
And stay by my side until morning is nigh.
Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask Thee to stay
Close by me forever, and love me, I pray.
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care
And fit us for heaven, to live with Thee there.
Offertory hymn – No. 170 (We three Kings of Orient are)
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed
The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay,
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes
But little Lord Jesus no crying He makes
I love Thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky,
And stay by my side until morning is nigh.
Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask Thee to stay
Close by me forever, and love me, I pray.
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care
And fit us for heaven, to live with Thee there.
Offertory hymn – No. 170 (We three Kings of Orient are)
We three kings of Orient are
Bearing gifts we traverse afar
Field and fountain, moor and mountain
Following yonder star
Refrain:
O Star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to thy Perfect Light
Born a King on Bethlehem's plain
Gold I bring to crown Him again
King forever, ceasing never
Over us all to rein (Refrain)
Frankincense to offer have I
Incense owns a Deity nigh
Pray'r and praising, all men raising
Worship Him, God most high (Refrain)
Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume
Breathes of life of gathering gloom
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying
Sealed in the stone-cold tomb (Refrain)
Glorious now behold Him arise
King and God and Sacrifice
Alleluia, Alleluia
Earth to heav'n replies (Refrain)
Holy Holy - No. 481
http://www.ocp.org/compositions/53767
Holy, holy, holy Lord
God of pow'r and God of might:
heaven and earth, heaven and earth
are full of your glory, your pow'r and might
Refrain:
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest heav'ns.
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest heav'ns.
Blessed, blessed is he who comes; (2x)
Blessed, blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord
(Refrain)
Memorial Acclamation – No. 484
When we eat this living bread,
when we drink this saving cup
we proclaim your death Lord Jesus
until you come in glory
(rep. refrain - Hosanna)
Our Father (Boyce and Stanley version)
Our Father, who art in heaven
hallowed be Your name,
Your kingdom come, Your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread
And forgive our weaknesses,
and those who fail us,
trespass against us,
as you forgave let us forgive.
Deliver us, from every evil,
let us not be led astray.
Your kingdom come, your will be done,
as you taught us, Lord, we pray.
For the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory, Lord are Yours.
As they are today, will be tomorrow
and shall be forever more
we sing amen, we lift our voices;
with the heavens we proclaim.
Your kingdom come, your will be done,
We sing amen in Jesus' name.
We sing amen in Jesus' name.
hallowed be Your name,
Your kingdom come, Your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread
And forgive our weaknesses,
and those who fail us,
trespass against us,
as you forgave let us forgive.
Deliver us, from every evil,
let us not be led astray.
Your kingdom come, your will be done,
as you taught us, Lord, we pray.
For the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory, Lord are Yours.
As they are today, will be tomorrow
and shall be forever more
we sing amen, we lift our voices;
with the heavens we proclaim.
Your kingdom come, your will be done,
We sing amen in Jesus' name.
We sing amen in Jesus' name.
Communion hymns
No. 136 – Silent Night (3vs)
Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ, the Saviour is born
Christ, the Saviour is born
Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ, the Saviour is born
Christ, the Saviour is born
Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
No. 155 – Hark the herald angels sing
melody: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDPwNPAV6tA
alto: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGTTwwTKwOk
TENOR: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxF5TSHd0_4
BASS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUygOASW-Dg
1. Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the new-born King;
Peace on earth, and mercy mild;
God and sinners reconciled."
Joyful, all ye nations, rise,
Join the triumph of the skies,
With angelic hosts proclaim,
"Christ is born in Bethlehem!"
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the new-born King."
2. Christ, by highest heav'n adored,
Christ, the everlasting Lord:
Late in time, behold Him come,
Offspring of a virgin's womb.
Veiled in flesh the God-head see,
Hail th'incarnate Deity!
Pleased as man with men to dwell,
Jesus, our Emmanuel.
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the new-born King."
3. Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Sun of righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings,
Ris'n with healing in His wings.
Mild He lays His glory by,
Born that man no more may die,
Born to raise the sons of earth,
Born to give them second birth.
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the new-born King."
No. 127 - O little town of Bethlehem (3vs)
tune 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3f6BDy0EYA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql0CnTY49mc
1 O little town of Bethlehem!
How still we see thee lie;
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
The silent stars go by;
Yet in thy dark streets shineth,
The everlasting Light;
The hopes and fears of all the years
Are met in thee tonight.
2 For Christ is born of Mary,
And gathered all above,
While mortals sleep, the angels keep
Their watch of wondering love.
O morning stars, together
Proclaim the holy birth!
And praises sing to God the King
And peace to men on earth.
3 How silently, how silently,
The wondrous gift is given!
So God imparts to human hearts
The blessings of His heaven.
No ear may hear His coming,
But in this world of sin,
Where meek souls will receive Him still,
The dear Christ enters in.
4 O holy Child of Bethlehem!
Descend to us, we pray;
Cast out our sin, and enter in,
Be born in us to-day.
We hear the Christmas angels
The great glad tidings tell;
Oh come to us, abide with us,
Our Lord Emmanuel!
No. 145 - What child is this? (3vs)
1 What Child is this who, laid to rest
On Mary’s lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,
While shepherds watch are keeping?
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing;
Haste, haste, to bring Him laud,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
2 Why lies He in such mean estate,
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christians, fear, for sinners here
The silent Word is pleading.
Nails, spear shall pierce Him through,
The cross be borne for me, for you;
Hail, hail the Word made flesh,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
3 So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh,
Come peasant, king to own Him;
The King of kings salvation brings,
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.
Raise, raise a song on high,
The virgin sings her lullaby;
Joy, joy for Christ is born,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
Recessional hymn - No. 15 (Joy to the world)
ALTO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DC-xr5qT4LM
TENOR: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ug5GSi7fp4M
BASS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKAgQTYD2nQ
Let earth receive her King;
Let ev'ry heart prepare Him room,
And heav'n and nature sing,
And heav'n and nature sing,
And heav'n and nature sing.
2. Joy to the earth! the Savior reigns;
Let men their songs employ;
While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy.
3. He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders of His love.
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Christmas Day 10:30 AM Mass
Practice schedules TBC depending upon who's available.
Musicians:
Keyboards: May (if needed)
Violins: Albert, Felix
Singers:
Children: Stacey S
Adults: Cynthia S.
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