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Friday 25 October 2013

30th Sunday 0T 27th Oct 2013

Entrance:  934  Dear Lord and Father of Mankind
Gloria:  Said
Psalm:  892 the Cry of the Poor
Acc:  Celtic
Offertory : 872 My God Accept my heart
Holy: Celtic
Communion:  814  Blest are they
976 In the land there is a hunger
End:  764  Colours of Day

Entrance:  934  Dear Lord and Father of Mankind
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neAdT1SLR10 Please take note how last lines are arranged
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faNij71hh7o (lyrics in video)

Dear Lord and Father of mankind,
forgive our foolish ways;
reclothe us in our rightful mind,
in purer lives thy service find,
in deeper reverence, praise.

In simple trust like theirs who heard,
beside the Syrian sea,
the gracious calling of the Lord,
let us, like them, without a word,
rise up and follow thee.

(optional: omit this verse)
O Sabbath rest by Galilee,
O calm of hills above,
where Jesus knelt to share with thee
the silence of eternity,
interpreted by love!

Drop thy still dews of quietness,
till all our strivings cease;
take from our souls the strain and stress,
and let our ordered lives confess
the beauty of thy peace.

Breathe through the heats of our desire
thy coolness and thy balm;
let sense be dumb, let flesh retire;
(crescendo)
speak through the earthquake, wind, and fire,
(a capella)
O still, small voice of calm.

Gloria:  Said

Psalm:  892 the Cry of the Poor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QI9h7B8L71U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-k8iV2gp0eU

Refrain:
The Lord hears the cry of the poor.
Blessed be the Lord

I will bless the LORD at all times;
 with praise ever in my mouth.
Let my soul glory in the LORD;
Who will hear the cry of the poor
(refrain)

Let the lowly hear and be glad:
the Lord listens to their pleas;
and to hearts broken, God is near,
Who will hear the cry of the poor (refrain)

Ev'ry spirit crushed God will save;
will be ransom for their lives;
will be safe shelter for their fears,
and will hear the cry of the poor (refrain)

We proclaim your greatness, O God,
your praise ever in our mouth;
ev'ry face brightened in your light
for you hear the cry of the poor (refrain)

Acclamation:  710 Celtic alleluia (Te Deum)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoaZq5eorpo
http://www.spiritandsong.com/compositions/622

Alleluia, alleluia
Alleluia, alleluia

Offertory : 872 My God accept my heart this day
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFdjpgbf_ms

My God, accept my heart this day,
And make it wholly Thine,
That I from Thee no more may stray,
No more from Thee decline.

Before the cross of Him Who died,
Behold, I prostrate fall;
Let every sin be crucified,
And Christ be all in all.

Anoint me with Thy heavenly grace,
And seal me for Thine own,
That I may see Thy glorious face,
And worship at Thy throne.

Let every thought, and work, and word,
To Thee be ever given;
Then life shall be Thy service, Lord,
And Death the gate of Heaven.

All glory to the Father be,
All glory to the Son,
All glory, Holy Ghost, to thee,
while endless ages run.

Sanctus:  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.

Communion:  814 Blest Are They
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDLow3rQFPo

Blest are they, the poor in spirit,
theirs is the kingdom of God.
Blest are they, full of sorrow,
they shall be consoled.

Chorus
Rejoice and be glad!
Blessed are you, holy are you!
Rejoice and be glad!
Yours is the kingdom of God!

Blest are they, the lowly ones
they shall inherit the earth.
Blest are they, who hunger and thirst,
they shall have their fill.

Blest are they who show mercy,
mercy shall be theirs.
Blest are they, the pure of heart,
they shall see God!

Blest are they who seek peace;
they are the children of God.
Blest are they who suffer in faith,
the glory of God is theirs.

Blest are you who suffer hate,
all because of me.
Rejoice and be glad,
yours is the kingdom;
shine for all to see.

976 In the Land there is a hunger
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKr-B9K9Ozs

Refrain:
In the Land there is a hunger, in the land there is a need,
not for the taste of water, not for the taste of bread.
In the Land there is a hunger, in the land there is a need,
for the sound of the word of God upon ev'ry word we feed

Hear, O Lord, my cry.
Day and night I call.
My soul is thirsting
for you my God. (refrain)

Your word, O Lord,
is spirit and life.
You have the words, Lord,
of everlasting life. (refrain)

Only in God
is my soul at rest.
He is my rock and my salvation. (refrain)

End:  764  Colours of Day
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=IMHltavlVs4

Colours of day dawn into the mind,
The sun has come up, the night is behind.
Go down in the city, into the street,
And let's give the message to the people we meet

So light up the fire and let the flame burn,
Open the door, let Jesus return,
Take seeds of His Spirit, let the fruit grow,
Tell the people of Jesus, let His love show.

Go through the park, on into the town;
The sun still shines on, it never goes down.
The light of the world is risen again;
The people of darkness are needing a friend.

Refrain

Open your eyes, look into the sky,
The darkness has come, the sun came to die,
The evening draws on, the sun disappears,
But Jesus is living, His Spirit is near.

Refrain

Thursday 17 October 2013

29th Sunday in OT Year C - 20th Oct 2013

(Update: 18 Oct: Uploaded video for 2nd comm hymn There is a time for praying)

Entrance:   970 Be thou my vision  (pls read performance notes)
Gloria    spoken
Acclamation  178  Caribbean Alleluia
Prayers of the Faithful:  929 O Lord Hear my prayer
Offertory   (silence)
Holy Holy:  490s  Holy Holy  Creation
Mem. Acc: 491s Mem Acc. 1 -Mass of Creation
Lamb of God: 496 Mass of Creation (optional)
Communion   In His Time (sheet music)
 995  There is a time for Praying
Final   954 Blest be the Lord

Entrance:   970 Be Thou my Vision - (marching tempo/arrangement)
Robin Mark: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EYYbwEqDlg

(very light guitar & percussion/beat on guitar)
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.

(enter violin & 2nd guitar)
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.

(enter keyboards, flute descant + harmonica)
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.

(a capella + percussion/beat on guitar)
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 (enter all instruments) 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.

Gloria    spoken

Acclamation  178 Caribbean Alleulia (Halle, Halle, Halle)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXaKJs1rP1M (refrain only)
Style only http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFBMBkmGPXo
Refrain:

Halle halle Halle–luia ( 3 x)
Halle-luia! Halle-luia!

Prayers of the Faithful:  929 O Lord Hear my prayer
SATB: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMSr_dO_9TA
Alto: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DE2YyWTWQ4w
Tenor: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2_7A1nX5SI
Bass: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hs1tRVv2LCM

O Lord, hear my prayer
O Lord, hear my prayer
When I call answer me
O Lord, hear my prayer
O Lord, hear my prayer
Come and listen to me

Offertory   (silence)

Holy Holy:  490s  Holy Holy     Mass of Creation (revised setting)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZmzLbmMfoU  start at 5:28

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
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: 491s Memorial Acc. 1 -Mass of Creation (revised setting)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZmzLbmMfoU  start at 8:15
We proclaim your Death, O Lord,
and profess your Resurrection
until you come again, until you come again.

Lamb of God: 496 Mass of Creation (optional)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZmzLbmMfoU  start at 2:41
Lamb of God, you take away the sins
of the world, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins
of the world, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins
of the world, grant us peace.

Communion   In His Time (sheet music)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gTQvpMeh1A

In his time, in his time
He makes all things beautiful in his time
Lord, please show me everyday
As you're teaching me your way
And i'll do just what you say
In your time.

B:in your time, in your time
You make all things beautiful in your time
Lord, my life to you i bring
May each song i have to sing
Be to you a lovely thing
In your time

Be to you a lovely thing
in Your time

995  There is a time for praying  - (4-part canon)
4-part canon http://youtu.be/MS79D-BmM-g
melody: http://youtu.be/OOU1hxeVlDM (singers, you can practice the canon part with the melody).
Alto/Female 2: http://youtu.be/ZS2i2Cl21MA
Tenor/Men 1:  http://youtu.be/GTNy5tdvers
Bass/Men 2:  http://youtu.be/jevPY0dSZCg
If the choir can't sing this as a round song, could the flute and violins play the canon parts? Thanks!

There is a time for praying
and a place in our hearts for everyone.
(repeat)

Final   954 Blest be the Lord
http://youtu.be/BW5DHXIU43Y

Chorus:
Blest be the Lord; blest be the Lord,
The God of mercy, the God who saves.
I shall not fear the dark of night,
Nor the arrow that flies by day.

He will release me from the nets of all my foes,
He will protect me from their wicked hands,
Beneath the shadow of His wings I will rejoice,
To find a dwelling place secure.

I need not shrink before the terrors of the night,
Nor stand alone before the light of day.
No harm shall come to me,
No arrow strike me down,
No evil settle in my soul.

Although a thousand strong have fallen at my side,
I'll not be shaken with the Lord at hand.
His faithful love is all the armour that I need
To wage my battle with the foe.

Friday 11 October 2013

28th Sunday 0T 13th Oct 2013

Entrance:   697 Sing a New song
Gloria    Gathering Mass (revised)
Acclamation  Bernadette's?
Offertory   620  Lord how can I repay
Holy Holy:  570s Holy, Holy, Holy (The Revised Gathering Mass)
Mem. Acc:   571b Memorial Acc. 2 (The Revised Gathering Mass)
Lamb of God:
Communion  941  There is a longing in our hearts
436  Jesus heal us
Final 946  Thanks be to God

Entrance:   697 Sing a new song
http://youtu.be/-wu_FVc9xEs

Refrain:
Sing a new song unto the Lord;
let your song be sung from mountains high.
Sing a new song unto the Lord, singing alleluia.

1. Yahweh's people dance for joy.
O come before the Lord.
And play for him on glad tambourines,
and let the trumpet sound. (Refrain)

2. Rise, O children, from your sleep;
your Saviour now has come.
He has turned your sorrow to joy
and filled your soul with song. (Refrain)

3. Glad my soul for I have seen
the glory of the Lord.
The trumpet sounds; the dead shall be raised.
I know my Saviour lives. (Refrain)

Gloria    Gathering Mass (revised)  -
http://youtu.be/gLGE2pRRa8c

REFRAIN
Glory, glory to God,
glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace, on earth
peace to people of good will.
(All: repeat)

We praise you, we bless you,
we adore you, we glorify you,
we give you thanks for your great glory,
Lord God, heavenly King,
O God, almighty Father.
(Refrain)

Lord Jesus Christ, Lord Jesus Christ,
Only    Begotten Son,
Lord God, Lamb of God,
Son of the Father,
you take away the sins of the world,
have mercy, mercy on us;
(All: have mercy, mercy on us;)
you take away the sins of the world,
receive our prayer;  receive our prayer
(All: receive our prayer; receive our prayer)
you are seated at the right hand
at the right hand of the Father,
have mercy, mercy on us
(All: have mercy, mercy on us)

(Interlude:)
(REFRAIN)

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.

Amen  All: Amen.

Acclamation Alle, Alleluia (Bernadette's Alleluia)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgzsYa6A2wY

Refrain:
Alle, alleluia!
Alle, alleluia!
Alle, alleluia!
Alleluia! (repeat)

Offertory   620 Lord, how can I repay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Srph2MJZLw

Refrain:
Lord, how can I repay
All you ever give to me?
Your endless love an eternal flame:
Lord, if you say the word,
I will take your blessing cup
And I will call on your holy name

1.I trusted, went on trusting,
Through the night of pain
In my anguish and affliction
Human help was vain (refrain)

2. In the service of your people
I will spend my days
Giving freely of my life-blood
As I walk your ways (refrain)

3. You unbound me, gave me freedom
You I gladly serve.
In thanksgiving I will offer
Praise without reserve (refrain)

4. In the service of your people
I will spend my days
In your temple, in your Church, Lord,
Singing endless praise (refrain)

Holy Holy:  570s Holy, Holy, Holy (The Revised Gathering Mass)
http://www.ocp.org/compositions/53767 - melody only

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord,
Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.
Heaven and earth, Heaven and earth
are full of your glory, Lord God of hosts.
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.

Blessed, blessed is he who comes,
Blessed, blessed is he who comes,
Blessed is he, blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest

Mem Acc.: 571b Memorial Acc. 2 (The Revised Gathering Mass)
http://www.ocp.org/compositions/54180

When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup,
we proclaim your Death, O Lord,
we proclaim your Death, O Lord,
until you come again.
(repeat refrain)

Lamb of God: spoken or plainchant

Communion  941  There is a longing in our hearts
http://www.spiritandsong.com/compositions/13226
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QV4_Cfye2o

Refrain
There is a longing in our hearts, O Lord,
for you to reveal yourself to us.
There is a longing in our hearts
for love we only find in you, our God.

1. For justice, for freedom,
for mercy: hear our prayer.
In sorrow, in grief:
be near, hear our prayer, O God.

2. For wisdom, for courage,
for comfort: hear our prayer.
In weakness, in fear:
be near, hear our prayer, O God.

3. For healing, for wholeness,
for new life: hear our prayer.
In sickness, in death:
be near, hear our prayer, O God.

4. Lord save us, take pity,
light in our darkness.
We call you, we wait:
be near, hear our prayer, O God.

436 Jesus, heal us
Original: http://www.myspace.com/davidhaasmusic/music/songs/jesus-heal-us-53171461
my version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlQA9Pfdf6U

Refrain:
Jesus,heal us; Jesus.
Jesus, hear us now.

All who fear the Lord:
Wait for God's mercy.
All who love the Lord:
come, he will fill you.

All who fear the Lord:
Follow the way.
All who love the Lord:
hope in God's goodness.

All who fear the Lord:
Keep your hearts prepared.
All who love the Lord:
be humbled in God's presence.

All who trust the Lord:
God will uphold you.
Let us cling to our God;
let us fall in the arms of the Lord!

Final 946  Thanks be to God
http://www.ocp.org/compositions/15169

Thanks be to God whose love has gathered us today.
Thanks be to God who helps and guides us on our way;
Thanks be to God who gives us voice, that we may thank him:
Deo gratias, Deo gratias, thanks be to God most high.

Thanks be to God for all the gifts of life and light;
Thanks be to God whose care protects us, day and night;
Thanks be to God who keeps in mind us who forget him:
Deo gratias, Deo gratias, thanks be to God most high.

Thanks be to God who knows our secret joys and fears;
Thanks be to God who when we call him, always hears;
Thanks be to God our rock and strength, ever sustaining:
Deo gratias, Deo gratias, thanks be to God most high.

Thanks be to God who never turns his face away;
Thanks be to God who heals and pardons all who stray;
Thanks be to God who welcomes us into the Kingdom:
Deo gratias, Deo gratias, thanks be to God most high.

Thanks be to God who made our world and all we see;
Thanks be to God who gave his Son to set us free;
thanks be to God whose Spirit brings warmth and rejoicing:
Deo gratias, Deo gratias, thanks be to God most high.

Monday 7 October 2013

Funeral for Kevin Nicholson (Maya's dad)

(NOTE: Please come to the church at 1 pm for Final Rehearsals before the Mass. Please note the Holy Holy has been added to the list.

(Hymn numbers are from Laudate hymnal)

Gathering: Ave maria – solo by cantor
Entrance hymn:   671Morning has broken
Offertory: 964 be not afraid
Sanctus: Holy Holy:  570s (481) revised Gathering Mass
Mem. Acc: 571b Mem.Acc. 2 (Gathering Mass)
Communion hymns:
952  On Eagle's Wings
865 Here I am, Lord (I, the lord of sea and sky)
Blessing of the coffin:  443 Song of Farewell (may the choirs of angels)
Final hymn:  956 I watch the sunrise

Gathering: Ave maria – solo by cantor
Ave Maria (set to music of Bach by Gounod)  

Entrance hymn: 671 Morning Has Broken 
Cat Stevens: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0TInLOJuUM
Hayley Westenra http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZ6ZuEek7Pg
choral: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbWcREDW0Jc

Morning has broken,
Like the first morning,
Blackbird has spoken
Like the first bird;
Praise for the singing,
Praise for the morning,
Praise for them springing
Fresh from the Word.

Sweet the rain's new fall,
Sunlit from heaven,
Like the first dewfall
On the first grass;
Praise for the sweetness,
Of the wet garden,
Sprung in completeness

Where his feet pass.
Mine is the sunlight,
Mine is the morning,
Born of the one light
Eden saw play;
Praise with elation,
Praise every morning,
God's re-creation
Of the new day.

Offertory: 964 Be not afraid 
http://youtu.be/MLjM8IlrVrk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeTpISSA5x8

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)

Holy Holy:  570s Holy, Holy, Holy (The Revised Gathering Mass)
http://www.ocp.org/compositions/53767 - melody only

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord,
Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.
Heaven and earth, Heaven and earth
are full of your glory, Lord God of hosts.
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.

Blessed, blessed is he who comes,
Blessed, blessed is he who comes,
Blessed is he, blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest

Mem Acc.: 571b Memorial Acc. 2 (The Revised Gathering Mass)
http://www.ocp.org/compositions/54180 - melody only

When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup,
we proclaim your Death, O Lord,
we proclaim your Death, O Lord,
until you come again.
(repeat refrain)

Communion hymns:
952 On Eagles’ Wings
SATB: http://youtu.be/kzA8B7XprU8
Soprano+Alto+Tenor: http://youtu.be/gt3B2RnB4dQ
Soprano: http://youtu.be/k8yCsIiISS4
Alto: http://youtu.be/JvSizG6iaFA
Tenor: http://youtu.be/UJf8xa7RQvQ
Bass: (to be recorded tomorrow)

You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord,
who abide in His shadow for life,
say to the Lord: "My refuge,
my rock in whom I trust!"

Refrain:  And He will raise you up on eagles’ wings,
bear you on the breath of dawn,
make you to shine like the sun,
and hold you in the palm of His hand.

The snare of the fowler will never capture you,
and famine will bring you no fear:
under His wings your refuge,
His faithfulness your shield.  (Refrain)

You need not fear the terror of the night,
nor the arrow that flies by day;
though thousands fall about you,
near you it shall not come. (Refrain)

For to His angels He's given a command
to guard you in all of your ways;
upon their hands they will bear you up,
lest you dash your foot against a stone. (Refrain)

And hold you in the palm of His hand.

865 Here I am, Lord (I, the lord of sea and sky)
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)

Blessing of the coffin– 443 Song of Farewell (may the choirs of angels)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4eAM3WEA7g

Refrain:
May the choirs of angels come to greet you.
May they speed you to paradise.
May the Lord enfold you in His mercy.
May you find eternal life.

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)


Final hymn:  956 I watch the sunrise 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiiWpYuT6tg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-u2Jtikd78

I watch the sunrise lighting the sky,
Casting its shadows near.
And on this morning bright though it be,
I feel those shadows near me.

Refrain:
But you are always close to me
Following all my ways.
May I be always close to you
Following all your ways, Lord.

I watch the sunlight shine through the clouds,
Warming the earth below.
And at the mid-day, life seems to say:
I feel your brightness near me.
(Refrain)

I watch the sunset fading away,
Lighting the clouds with sleep.
And as the evening closes its eyes,
I feel your presence near me.
(Refrain: For you are always . . .)

I watch the moonlight guarding the night,
Waiting till morning comes.
The air is silent, earth is at rest
Only your peace is near me.
(Refrain: Yes, you are always...)

Friday 4 October 2013

27th Sunday 0T 6th Oct 2013

(UPDATE: Video for Gathering Mass has been uploaded)

Entrance:   869  Lord of Creation  (in 4/4 time)
Gloria    Gathering Mass (revised)
Acclamation  Melchizedek Alleluia
Offertory   608 Take my hands
Holy Holy:  570s Holy, Holy, Holy (The Revised Gathering Mass)
Mem. Acc:   571b Memorial Acc. 2 (The Revised Gathering Mass)
Lamb of God:
Communion  792  Eye has not seen
284 We walk by Faith
Final 966 Walk with me O my Lord

Entrance:   869  Lord of Creation  (Tune of 970 Be thou my vision - in 4/4 time)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkcOOCwojoo - my version but we'll do it slightly slower
(slightly faster than this) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rT0K05RcIIA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYuhFBQDv00

Lord of Creation, to you be all praise!
Most mighty your working, most wondrous your ways!
You reign in a glory no tongue e'er can tell;
you deign in the heart of the humble to dwell.

Lord of all power, I give you my will,
in joyful obedience your tasks to fulfill.
Your bondage is freedom, your service is song;
and, held in your keeping, my weakness is strong.

Lord of all wisdom, I give you my mind,
rich truth that surpasses our knowledge to find.
What eye has not seen and what ear never heard
is taught by your Spirit and shines from your Word.

Lord of all bounty, I give you my heart;
I praise and adore you for all you impart;
your love to inspire me, your counsel to guide,
your presence to cheer me whatever betide.

Lord of all being, I give you my all;
if e'er I disown you, I stumble and fall;
but, sworn in glad service your word to obey,
I walk in your freedom to the end of the way.

Gloria    Gathering Mass (revised)  -
http://youtu.be/gLGE2pRRa8c

REFRAIN
Glory, glory to God,
glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace, on earth
peace to people of good will.
(All: repeat)

We praise you, we bless you,
we adore you, we glorify you,
we give you thanks for your great glory,
Lord God, heavenly King,
O God, almighty Father.
(Refrain)

Lord Jesus Christ, Lord Jesus Christ,
Only    Begotten Son,
Lord God, Lamb of God,
Son of the Father,
you take away the sins of the world,
have mercy, mercy on us;
(All: have mercy, mercy on us;)
you take away the sins of the world,
receive our prayer;  receive our prayer
(All: receive our prayer; receive our prayer)
you are seated at the right hand
at the right hand of the Father,
have mercy, mercy on us
(All: have mercy, mercy on us)

(Interlude:)
(REFRAIN)

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.

Amen  All: Amen.

Gospel Acclamation:  Melchizedek Alleluia
Refrain only: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r89sQi85tz8

G C D     G
   Alleluia! Alleluia, Alleluia!
G C D     G
Alleluia! Alleluia, Alleluia!

Offertory   608 Take my hands
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnYzagXbJ3k

Take my hands and make them as your own,
And use them for your kingdom here on earth,
Consecrate them to your care,
Anoint them for your service where,
You may need your Gospel to be sown.

Take my hands they speak now for my heart,
And by their actions they will show their love,
Guard them on their daily course,
Be their strength and guiding force,
To ever serve the Trinity above.

Take my hands I give them to you Lord,
Prepare them for the service of your name,
Open them to human need,
And by their love they'll sow your seed,
So all may know the love and hope you give,

Take my hands, take my hands O Lord.

Holy Holy:  570s Holy, Holy, Holy (The Revised Gathering Mass)
http://www.ocp.org/compositions/53767 - melody only

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord,
Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.
Heaven and earth, Heaven and earth
are full of your glory, Lord God of hosts.
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.

Blessed, blessed is he who comes,
Blessed, blessed is he who comes,
Blessed is he, blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest

Mem Acc.: 571b Memorial Acc. 2 (The Revised Gathering Mass)
http://www.ocp.org/compositions/54180

When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup,
we proclaim your Death, O Lord,
we proclaim your Death, O Lord,
until you come again.
(repeat refrain)

Lamb of God: spoken

Communion  
792  Eye has not seen
http://youtu.be/rRyOS0nZr7s

Refrain:
Eye has not seen, ear has not heard
what God has ready for those who love him.
Spirit of love, come, give us the mind of Jesus;
teach us the wisdom of God.

When pain and sorrow weigh us down,
be near to us, O Lord;
Forgive the weakness of our faith,
and bear us up within your peaceful word. (Refrain)

Our lives are but a single breath,
we flower and we face;
Yet all our days are in your hands,
so we return in love what love has made. (Refrain)

To those who see with eyes of faith,
the Lord is ever near,
Reflected in the faces
of all the poor and lowly of the world. (Refrain)

We sing a mystery from the past
in halls where saints have trod;
Yet ever new the music rings
to Jesus living Song of God. (Refrain)

284 We walk by Faith
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hk_7EUvwv8

We walk by faith, and not by sight;
no gracious words we hear
of Him who spoke as none e'er spoke;
but we believe Him near.

We may not touch his hands and side,
nor follow where he trod;
yet in his promise we rejoice;
and cry, "My Lord and God!"

Help then, O Lord, our unbelief;
and may our faith abound,
to call on you when you are near,
and seek where you are found:

that, when our life of faith is done,
in realms of clearer light
we may behold you as you are,
with full and endless sight.

We walk by faith, and not by sight;
no gracious words we hear
of Him who spoke as none e'er spoke;
but we believe Him near.


Final 966 Walk with me O my Lord
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8UinjcUWhc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qug1yqeJQ0Y

refrain
Walk with me, oh my Lord,
Through the darkest night and brightest day
Be at my side, oh Lord,
Hold my hand and guide me on my way.

1. Sometimes the road seems long,
My energy is spent.
Then, Lord, I think of you
And I am given strength (refrain)

2. Stones often bar my path,
And there are times I fall,
But you are always there
To help me when I call. (refrain)

3. Just as you calmed the wind
And walked upon the sea
Conquer, my living Lord
The storms that threaten me. (refrain)

4. Help me to pierce the mists
That cloud my heart and mind,
So that I shall not fear
The steepest mountain-side. (refrain)

5. As once you healed the lame
And gave sight to the blind
Help me when I'm downcast
To hold my head up high. (refrain)