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Thursday 21 February 2013

2nd Sunday of Lent 23rd Feb 2013

(UPDATE: LIST HAS BEEN FINALIZED)

Entrance  470 God is here! As we his people
Psalm   Psalm 26 (27) hymn#44 by Stephen Dean
Gospel Acclamation #185 Gospel Acclamation 2 for Lent or #200 Praise to you  (Farrell)
Offertory  604 Lord accept these gifts
Holy Holy  German Mass/plainchant
Mem. Acc plainchant
Communion  209  How good, Lord, to be here!
994  May you walk with Christ beside you (instrumental or vocal solo with solo keyboard/guitar)
final 970 Be thou my vision

Entrance  470 God is here! As we his people (Tune: Blaenwern)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljrz_bAhUk4

1) God is here! As we your people meet to offer praise and prayer,
May we find in fuller measure what it is in Christ we share.
Here, as in the world around us, all our varied skills and arts
Wait the coming of the Spirit into open minds and hearts.

2) Here are symbols to remind us of our lifelong need of grace;
Here are table, font, and pulpit, here the cross has central place.
Here in honesty of preaching, here in silence, as in speech,
Here in newness and renewal, God the Spirit comes to each.

3) Here our children find a welcome in the shepherd's flock and fold;
Here as bread and wine are taken, Christ sustains us as of old.
Here the servants of the Servant seek in worship to explore
What it means in daily living to believe and to adore.

4) Sovereign God, of earth and heaven, in an age of change and doubt,
Keep us faithful to the gospel, help us work your purpose out.
Here, in this day's dedication, all we have to give, receive;
We, who cannot live without you, we adore you! We believe!

Tune: "Abbot's Leigh", Cyril V. Taylor, 1941

Psalm   Psalm 26 (27) hymn#44 by Stephen Dean 

The Lord is my light and my help;
it is He who protects me from harm.
The Lord is the strength of my days;
before whom should I tremble with fear? (Refrain)

There is one thing I ask of the Lord;
that He grant me my heartfelt desire.
To dwell in the courts of our God
ev'ry day of my life in His presence. (Refrain)

O Lord, hear my voice when I cry;
have mercy on me and give answer.
Do not cast me away in you anger,
for you are the God of my help. (Refrain)

I am sure I shall see the Lord's goodness;
I shall dwell in the land of the living.
Hope in God, stand firm and take heart,
place all your trust in the Lord. (Refrain)

Gospel Acclamation #185 Gospel Acclamation 2 for Lent or #200 Praise to you  (Farrell)

185 Gospel Acc. 2 for Lent 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNq04R3FF-0

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ,
Word of the Father, Son of God

From the bright cloud
the Father's voice was heard:
"This is my Son, the Beloved.
Listen to him!"

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ,
Word of the Father, Son of God

200 Praise to you  (Farrell)
http://www.ocp.org/compositions/1478

Praise to you, O Christ, our Saviour,
Word of the Father, calling us to life;
Son of God who leads us to freedom:
glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ!

(verse)

Offertory 604  Lord, accept the gifts we offer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxmzn84i7dQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46FDDHsQUIY

Lord accept the gifts we offer
at this Eucharistic feast,
bread and wine to be transformed now
through the action of thy priest.
Take us, too, Lord, and transform us,
be thy grace in us increased.

May our souls be pure and spotless
as the host of wheat so fine;
may all stain of sin be crushed out,
like the grape that forms the wine,
as we, too, become partakers
in this sacrifice divine.

Take our gifts, almighty Father,
living God, eternal, true,
which we give through Christ, our Saviour,
pleading here for us anew.
Grant salvation to all present,
and our faith and love renew.

Tune: St. Thomas (Tantum Ergo) from S. Webbe's Motetts or Antiphons
Lyrics: Sister M. Teresine Fonder (1897-1988)

Holy Holy  German Mass/plainchant
Mem. Acc plainchant

Communion 209  How good, Lord, to be here!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGhvagNim_g

How good, Lord, to be here!
Your glory fills the night;
Your face and garments, like the sun,
Shine with unborrowed light.

How good, Lord, to be here,
Your beauty to behold
Where Moses and Elijah stand,
Your messengers of old.

Fulfiller of the past
And hope of things to be!
We hail your body glorified
And our redemption see.

Before we taste of death,
We see your kingdom come;
We long to hold the vision bright
And make this hill our home.

How good, Lord, to be here!
Yet we may not remain;
But since you bid us leave the mount,
Come with us to the plain.


994  May you walk with Christ beside you (instrumental or vocal solo with solo keyboard/guitar)
http://www.ocp.org/compositions/15776

final 970 Be Thou my Vision
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EYYbwEqDlg

Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart;
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art.
Thou my best thought in the day and the night,
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.

Be Thou my wisdom, be Thou my true Word;
I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord;
Thou my great Father, I Thy true son;
Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.

Be Thou my breastplate, my sword for the fight;
Be Thou my armour, and be Thou my might;
Thou my soul’s shelter, and Thou my high tower:
Raise Thou me heav’nward, O Power of my power.

Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise,
Thou mine inheritance through all of my days;
Thou and Thou only, the first in my heart,
High King of Heaven, my treasure Thou art!

High King of Heaven, when battle is done,
Grant Heaven’s joys to me, O bright heaven’s sun!
Christ of my own heart, whatever befall,
still be my Vision, O Ruler of all.
Irish, c.8th C, tr. Mary Byrne (1881-1931)
Versified byb Eleanor Hull (1860-1935)

Thursday 14 February 2013

1st Sunday of Lent 17th Feb 2013

(UPDATE: NEW LIST BELOW. Entrance and Final hymns are changed )


Entrance  180  Led by the Spirit
Gloria:  (spoken)
Psalm
Alleluia  200 Praise to you  (Farrell)
Offertory  198 Ashes
Holy Holy  plainchant
Mem. Acc plainchant
Communion  842  Come back to me (Hosea)
994  May you walk with Christ beside you (Musicians only)
final  960 Guide me, O thou great Redeemer


Entrance  180  Led by the Spirit  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77Mq-WbeHjk
http://www.ocp.org/compositions/16149 (tune: Kingsfold)
tune only: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGmlaAbH9Vs

1. Led by the Spirit of our God, we go to fast and pray
With Christ into the wilderness; we join his paschal way.
"Rend not your garments, rend your hearts. Turn back your lives to me."
Thus says our kind and gracious God, whose reign is liberty.

2. Led by the Spirit, we confront temptation face to face,
And know full well we must rely on God's redeeming grace.
On bread alone we cannot live, but nourished by the Word
We seek the will of God to do: this is our drink and food.

3. Led by the Spirit, now draw near the waters of rebirth
With hearts that long to worship God in spirit and in truth.
"Whoever drinks the drink I give shall never thirst again."
Thus says the Lord who died for us, our Savior, kindred friend.

4. Led by the Spirit, now sing praise to God the Trinity:
The Source of Life, the living Word made flesh to set us free,
The Spirit blowing where it will to make us friends of God:
This mystery far beyond our reach, yet near in healing love.

Gloria:  (spoken)

Psalm  

Gospel Acc  200 Praise to you  (Farrell)
http://www.ocp.org/compositions/1478

Praise to you, O Christ, our Saviour,
Word of the Father, calling us to life;
Son of God who leads us to freedom:
glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ!

Offertory  198 Ashes
http://www.spiritandsong.com/compositions/1392

1. We rise again from ashes,
from the good we’ve failed to do.
We rise again from ashes,
to create ourselves anew.
If all our world is ashes,
then must our lives be true,
an offering of ashes, an offering to you.

2. We offer you our failures,
we offer you attempts,
the gifts not fully given,
the dreams not fully dreamt.
Give our stumblings direction,
give our visions wider view,
an offering of ashes, an offering to you.

3. Then rise again from ashes,
let healing come to pain,
though spring has turned to winter,
and sunshine turned to rain.
The rain we’ll use for growing,
and create the world anew
from an offering of ashes, an offering to you.

4. Thanks be to the Father,
who made us like himself.
Thanks be to his Son,
who saved us by his death.
Thanks be to the Spirit
who creates the world anew
from an offering of ashes, an offering to you.

Holy Holy  plainchant
Mem. Acc plainchant

Communion  842  Come back to me (Hosea)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKw3YUuj6Pg

1. Come back to me with all your heart,
don't let fear keep us apart.
Trees do bend, tho' straight and tall;
so must we to others' call.

Refrain:
Long have I waited for your coming home to me
and living deeply our new life.

2. The wilderness will lead you
to your heart where I will speak.
Integrity and justice
with tenderness you shall know. (Refrain)

3. You shall sleep secure with peace;
faithfulness will be your joy. (Refrain)

(interlude)
repeat verse 1 and refrain

994  May you walk with Christ beside you (Musicians only)
http://www.ocp.org/compositions/15776

Final  960 Guide me, O thou great redeemer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3NmfmVGblw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwvpTl88jwI

Guide me, O thou great redeemer,
pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but thou art mighty,
Hold me with thy powerful hand:
Bread of heaven, Bread of heaven
feed me till I want no more;
feed me till I want no more.

Open now the crystal fountain
whence the healing stream doth flow;
let the fire and cloudy pillar
lead me all my journey through;
strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer;
be thou still my strength and shield;
be thou still my strength and shield.

When I tread the verge of Jordan,
bid my anxious fears subside,
Death of death, and hell's destruction
Land me safe on Canaan's side:
Songs of praises, songs of praises,
I will ever give to thee; I will ever give to thee.

Wednesday 6 February 2013

5th Sunday OT Yr A 10th Feb. 2013

UPDATE: (8/2/13) hymn list has been finalized now

Entrance 708 Holy God we praise thy name
Gloria:  (spoken)
Psalm  62 Haas
Alleluia  Celtic
Offertory 871 Lord you have come to the seashore
Holy Holy 553 Holy, Holy, Holy (New Celtic Liturgy)
Mem. Acc 554s-a Memorial Acclmation 1 (New Celtic Liturgy)
Communion  218 Deep within
699 Holy is God
final  865 here I am lord

Entrance  708 Holy God we praise Thy name....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOdicitiAEc

Holy God, we praise Thy name;
Lord of all, we bow before Thee.
All on earth Thy sceptre claim
All in heaven above adore Thee.
Infinite Thy vast domain;
Everlasting is Thy reign.

Hark! The loud celestial hymn,
Angel choirs above are raising;
Cherubim and seraphim,
In unceasing chorus praising,
Fill the heavens with sweet accord:
Holy, holy, holy Lord!

All th'apostles join the strain
As thy sacred Name they hallow;
Prophets swell the loud refrain
And the white-robed martyrs follow;
And from morn to set of sun,
Through the Church the song goes on

Holy Father, holy Son,
Holy Spirit, three we name thee,
While in essence only one
Undivided God we claim thee;
And, adoring, bend the knee
While we own the mystery.

Spare Thy people, Lord we pray,
By a thousand snares surrounded;
Keep us without sin today;
Never let us be confounded.
Lo, I put my trust in thee,
Never, Lord, abandon me.

Gloria:  spoken

Psalm  no 62  Haas (Refrain 2)
http://www.mycatholicvoice.com/media/tpFyHy

Refrain:
In the presence of the angels, O Lord,
may we praise your name,
may we praise your name. (All: repeat)

I will thank you, Lord, with all of my heart:
you have heard the words of my mouth.
In the presence of the angels I will bless you.
I will adore before your holy temple.

I will thank you, Lord, for your faithfulness and love
beyond all my hopes and dreams.
On the day that I called you answered;
you gave life to the strength of my soul.

All who live on earth shall give you thanks
when they hear the words of your voice.
And all shall sing of your ways:
‘How great is the glory of the Lord!’

Alleluia  710 Celtic 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoaZq5eorpo
http://www.spiritandsong.com/compositions/622

Alleluia, alleluia
Alleluia, alleluia

Offertory  871 Lord, You have come to the seashore
http://youtu.be/NPaq5gDo6Ak
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqKAGphtV3c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWddmjGFl-o

Lord, You have come to the seashore
Neither searching for the rich nor the wise
desiring only that I should follow.

Refrain:
O Lord, with Your eyes set upon me,
gently smiling, You have spoken my name;
All I longed for I have found by the water.
At your side, I will seek other shores.

Lord, see my goods, my possessions;
in my boat you find no power, no wealth
Will you accept then my nets and labour?
(Refrain)

Lord, take my hands and direct them
Help me spend myself in seeking the lost
returning love for the love you gave me.
(Refrain)

Lord, as I drift on the waters
be the resting place of my restful heart
my life's companion, my friend and refuge
(Refrain)

553 Holy, Holy, Holy (New Celtic Liturgy)
http://youtu.be/dfXvECqgHyc

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord
Lord God of hosts.
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna, hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Hosanna in the highest.

Mem. Acc. 554s-a Memorial Acclmation 1 (New Celtic Liturgy)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF61UA-bkhg

We proclaim your Death, O Lord,
and profess your Resurrection
until you come again, until you come again.

Great Amen:
http://youtu.be/c9kEc5YBzHA (start at 1:30)
Amen, amen, amen, amen.

Communion  

218 Deep Within
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sho7HigrOs8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dtwctFvzgA

Refrain:
Deep within, I will plant my law,
not on stone, but in your heart.
Follow me; I will bring you back.
You will be my own, and I will be your God.

1. I will give you a new heart, a new spirit within you,
for I will be your strength.

2. Seek my face, and see your God,
for I will be your hope.

3. Return to me, with all your heart,
and I will bring you back.


699 Holy is God - NEW
http://jubal.mobi/compositions/1648
http://www.ocp.org/compositions/1648

Refrain
Holy is God, holy and strong!
God ever living, alleluia!

1. Sing the Lord’s praise, ev’ry nation,
give him all honor and glory.
Strong is his love for his people,
his faithfulness is eternal.

2. Praise to the Father almighty;
praise to his Son, Christ the Lord;
praise to the life-giving Spirit;
both now and forever. Amen.

Final    865 Here I am, Lord
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GINNh15cT08
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=100961495540

I, the Lord of sea and sky,
I have heard my people cry.
All who dwell in dark and sin,
My hand will save.
I who made the stars of night,
I will make their darkness bright.
Who will bear My light to them?
Whom shall I send?

Refrain:
Here I am Lord, Is it I Lord?
I have heard You calling in the night.
I will go Lord, if You lead me.
I will hold Your people in my heart.

I, the Lord of snow and rain,
I have born my peoples pain.
I have wept for love of them, They turn away.
I will break their hearts of stone,
Give them hearts for love alone.
I will speak My word to them,
Whom shall I send? (Refrain)

I, the Lord of wind and flame,
I will tend the poor and lame.
I will set a feast for them,
My hand will save
Finest bread I will provide,
Till their hearts be satisfied.
I will give My life to them,
Whom shall I send? (Refrain)




Friday 1 February 2013

Hymns for 4th Sunday OT Yr A 3rd Feb. 2013

READINGS HERE

Entrance: 472  Open your ears, O Christian people
Gloria: (Spoken)
Gospel Acclamation : 261 Alleluia
Offertory: 803  Love is his word
Sanctus : 556 Mass of Peace Holy
Mem. acc: 557 Mem Acc. 1 & Amen
Communion:
979 O the word of my Lord
 918  Where there is love
Final: 964 Be Not Afraid

Entrance: 472  Open your ears, O Christian people
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2UcxOKDofI (faster tempo than my video)

Open your ears, O Christian people,
Open your ears,and hear good news.
Open your hearts, O royal priesthood,
God has come to you.

Refrain:
God has spoken to His people, Alleluia!
And His words are words of wisdom, Alleluia!

Israel comes to greet the Saviour,
Judah is glad to see His day.
From East and West the people travel,
He will show the way.

Those who have ears to hear His message,
Those who have ears then let them hear.
Those who would learn the way of wisdom,
Let them hear God’s words.

Gloria: (Spoken)
Psalm: (read)

Gospel Acclamation :261 Alleluia (Gospel Acclamation for Easter) 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaGyFmb-Ta8


Offertory: 803  Love is his word
partial:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiiVbFVq6cg
instrumental: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcqVV2nmthQ

Love is His word, Love is His way,
Feasting with kin, fasting alone,
Living and dying, rising again
Love only love is His way.

Refrain:
Richer than gold
Is the love of my Lord.
Better than splendour and wealth.

Love is His way, love is His mark,
Sharing His last Passover feast.
Christ at the table, host to the Twelve
Love, only love, is His mark.

Love is his mark, love is His sign,
Bread for our strength,
wine for our joy,
This is my body, this is my blood
Love, only love is His sign.

Love is His sign, love is His news,
Do this He said Lest you forget
All my deep sorrow, all my dear blood,
Love, only love, is His news.

Love is His news, Love is His name,
We are His own, chosen and called,
Family, brethren, cousins and kin.
Love, only love is His name.

Love is His name, love is His law,
Hear His command, all who are His,
Love one another, I have loved you
Love, only love, is His law.

Love is His law, Love is His word,
Love of the Lord, Father, and Word,
Love of the Spirit, God ever one,
Love, only love, is His word.

Holy Holy: 556s Holy, Holy Holy (revised- Mass of Peace)

Holy, holy, holy Lord,
Lord God of hosts.
Heaven and earth are filled with your glory
Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord
Hosanna in the highest

Mem Acc 3.: 557c Revised Mass of Peace

Save us, Saviour of the world,
for by your Cross and Resurrection
you have set us free.

Great Amen:  (optional) 558  Revised Mass of Peace

Amen, amen,
amen, amen.

Communion: 
979 O the word of my Lord
(musicians, note we normally play this a little faster, with a bossa nova tempo (note: Nelson)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q512Bh-4Jws (transition from refrain to chorus is wrong)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71CDSxRNrw0

Chorus
Oh the Word of my Lord,
Deep within my being.
Oh The Word of my Lord,
You have filled my mind.

Verse 1
Before I formed you in the womb,
I knew you thru’ and thru’
I chose you to be mine
Before you left your mother’s side
I called to you my child
To be my sign.

Verse 2
I know that you are very young,
But I will make you strong
I will fill you with my word,
and you will travel through the land
Fulfilling my command
Which you have learned.

Verse 3
And everywhere you are to go,
My hand will follow you
You will not be alone.
In all the danger that you fear
You’ll find me very near,
Your words my own

918  Where there is love NEW SONG
http://www.ocp.org/compositions/610
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPsWI8b8yEE
Please note: Refrain is in 4/4 time, verse is mostly 3/4 time until last 2 bars. Choir can sing refrain only for first 2 times then join in 3rd verse if we are unable to rehearse properly on Sunday.

Refrain: Where there is love, there is God.
The love of God has gathered us together: Alleluia
(repeat refrain first time only)

1. Love is patient, love is kind,
Never jealous, never proud,
Never seeking for one's self,
Love never leads to anger.

2. Love is gracious and forgiving
Find More lyrics at www.sweetslyrics.com
Taking no delight in wrong
Love rejoices in the truth
Love will endure

3. Many things will pass away,
There are but three things that last;
Faith, Hope and Love;
The greatest of these is Love.

Final: 964 Be not afraid
http://youtu.be/MLjM8IlrVrk (Boyce and Stanley)
http://www.spiritandsong.com/compositions/1389 (click on on the MP3/bottom sample clip)
Since this is a final hymn, I suggest we do the Boyce & Stanley version or the pop-jazz version (without intro refrain).

You shall cross the barren desert
But you shall not die of thirst
You shall wander far in safety
Though you do not know the way
You shall speak your words in foreign lands
And all will understand
You shall see the face of God and live

Refrain:
Be not afraid
I go before you always
Come, follow me
And I will give you rest

If you pass the raging waters in the sea
You shall not drown
If you walk amid the burning flames
You shall not be harmed
If you stand before the power of hell
And death is at your side
Know that I am with you
Through it all (Refrain)

Blessed are the poor
For the kingdom shall be theirs
Blessed are you that weep and mourn
For one day you shall laugh
And if wicked tongues insult and hate you
All because of me
Blessed, blessed are you! (Refrain)