Entrance 653 May God Bless and Keep You
GLORIA 489 Glory to God (Mass of Creation)
Resp. Psalm
Alleluia 710 Celtic Alleluia
Offertory 144 In the bleak midwinter
Holy Holy 553s New Celtic Liturgy
Mem. Acc 1. 554s New Celtic Liturgy
Great Amen 555 Celtic Liturgy
Lamb of God 591 O Lamb of God
Communion
329 O Mary when our God chose you
343 Where are you bound, Mary?
Final 366 Holy Virgin, by God's decree
-----------------lyrics and links ------------------
Entrance 653 May God Bless and Keep You
http://www.ocp.org/compositions/1850
May God bless and keep you.
May God's face shine on you.
May God be kind to you
and give you peace.
Gloria 489s Gloria (Mass of Creation - REVISED SETTING)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZmzLbmMfoU
Refrain:
Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to people
of good will. (repeat first time)
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, Only Begotten Son,
Lord God, Lamb of God,
Son of the Father,
you take away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us;
you take away the sins of the world,
receive our prayer;
you are seated at the right hand
of the Father,
have mercy on us. (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 of God the Father.
Amen. (refrain)
Resp. Psalm (spoken)
Alleluia 710 Celtic Alleluia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoaZq5eorpo
Alleluia, alleluia
Alleluia, alleluia
Offertory 144 In the bleak midwinter (lyrics in video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRobryliBLQ
Holy Holy 553 Holy Holy Holy (New Celtic Liturgy)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9kEc5YBzHA same melody but first line has different words.
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord
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.
Memorial Acclamation 554a Memorial Acclamation 1 (New Celtic Liturgy)
We proclaim your Death, O Lord,
and profess your Resurrection
until you come again, until you come again.
Great Amen: 555s (New Celtic Liturgy)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9kEc5YBzHA (start at 1:29)
Amen, Amen, Amen (repeat)
Lamb of God 591 O Lamb of God
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TSkAGtRSlw
O Lamb of God, O Lamb that was slain
O Lamb of God, have mercy on us
O Lamb of God, O Lamb that was slain
O Lamb of God, grant us your peace.
Communion hymns:
329 O Mary when our God chose you
http://youtu.be/8XpbNlauKas
O Mary, when our God chose you
to bring his dear Son to birth,
a new creation made in you
gave joy to all the earth.
Refrain:
Alleluia, alleluia,
Alleluia, alleluia
a new creation made in you
gave joy to all the earth.
When he was born on Christmas night
and music made the rafters ring,
the stars were dancing with delight;
now all God's children sing. (Refrain)
One winter's night, a heap of straw
becomes a place where ages meet
when kings come knocking at the door
and kneeling at your feet. (Refrain)
In you, our God confounds the strong
and mikes the crippled dance with joy
and to our barren world belong
his mother and her boy. (Refrain)
In empty streets and broken hearts
you call to mind what he has done;
where all his loving kindness starts
in sending you a son. (Refrain)
And Mary, while we stand with you,
may once again his Spirit come,
and all his brothers follow you
to reach our Father's home. (Refrain)
343 Where are you bound,Mary?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BIUiC9eaG0 (start at 7:30)
(Refrain)
Where are you bound, Mary, Mary ?
Where are you bound, Mother of God ?
Beauty is a dove sitting on a sunlit bough, b
beauty is a prayer without the need of words.
Words are more than sounds, falling off an empty tongue:
let it be according to his word. (Refrain)
Mary heard the word spoken in her inmost heart;
Mary bore the word and held him in her arms.
Sorrow she has known, seeing him upon the cross
-greater joy to see him rise again. (Refrain)
Where are we all bound, carrying the Word of God ?
Time and place are ours to make his glory known.
Mary bore him first, we will tell the whole wide world ;
Let it be according to his word. (Refrain)
Final hymn: 366 Holy Virgin, by God's Decree
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSgRLaTSAdM
Holy Virgin by God’s decree
You were called eternally
That he could give his son to our race
Mary, we praise hail full of grace
Refrain:
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria
By your faith and loving accord
As the handmaid of the Lord
You undertook God’s plan to embrace
Mary, we thank you, hail full of grace
Joy to God you gave and expressed,
of all women none so blessed,
when in mankind your Son took his place,
Mary, we love you, hail full of grace.
Refuge for your children so weak,
sure protection all can seek.
Problems of life you help us to face.
Mary, we trust you, hail full of grace.
To our needy world of today
love and beauty you portray,
showing the path to Christ we must trace.
Mary, our mother, hail full of grace.
Friday, 30 December 2011
Tuesday, 20 December 2011
CHRISTMAS DAY 1030 AM MASS 2011
Entrance 164 Go, tell it on the mountain
GLORIA 120 Christmastide Gloria
Resp. Psalm 121 Psalm 97
Alleluia 710 Celtic Alleluia
Offertory 145 What Child is this
Holy Holy 553s New Celtic Liturgy
Mem. Acc 1. 554s New Celtic Liturgy
Great Amen 555 Celtic Liturgy
Lamb of God 495s Agnus Dei (Mass of Creation)
Communion O Holy night
136 Silent Night
Final 155 Hark the herald angels sing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKj0Zoj5dqE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd02dhWBV3w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKE8AJikvmk
Refrain
Go, tell it on the mountain,
Over the hills and everywhere
Go, tell it on the mountain,
That Jesus Christ is born.
While shepherds kept their watching
Over silent flocks by night
Behold throughout the heavens
There shone a holy light.
Refrain
The shepherds feared and trembled,
When lo! above the earth,
Rang out the angels chorus
That hailed the Savior’s birth.
Refrain
Down in a lowly manger
The humble Christ was born
And God sent us salvation
That blessèd Christmas morn.
Refrain
GLORIA 120 Christmastide Gloria 2: Joyful News (tune of Angels we have heard on high)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw-sFhuCnxA
Joyful news to you I bring
Christ the Lord is here on earth,
our Redeemer and our King
sing with gladness at his birth.
Refrain:
Glo----ria in excelsis Deo,
Glo----ria in excelsis Deo.
Joyful news to you I bring:
Jesus Christ is born tonight,
Now let all the heavens ring:
praises to the Lord of light.
Joyful news to you I bring:
Jesus Christ, a living sign,
for our human ransoming
comes to us through love divine.
Joyful news we sing today:
incarnation, living bread,
passion, taking sin away,
resurrection from the dead.
Resp. Psalm 121 Christmastide Psalm 97
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0CsV-AVts8 (START AT 0:20)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJyBGfmIWak (START AT 1:00)
Refrain/Response:
All the ends of the earth have seen the power of God.
All the ends of the earth have seen the power of God. (repeat)
Sing to the Lord a new song,
for God has done wondrous deeds;
whose right hand has won the vict'ry for us,
God's holy arm.
The Lord has made his salvation known,
and justice revealed to all.
Remembering kindness and faithfulness
to Israel.
All the ends of the earth
have seen salvation by our God.
Joyfully sing out, all you lands,
break forth in song.
Sing to the Lord with harp and song,
With trumpet and with horn.
Sing in your joy before the King,
the King, our Lord.
Alleluia 710 Celtic alleluia (Te Deum)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoaZq5eorpo
Alleluia, alleluia
Alleluia, alleluia
Offertory 145 What child is this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oz44GJlSPeo
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:
come, greet the infant Lord,
The Babe, the Son of Mary!
Why lies He in such mean estate
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christian, 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!
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, the song on high,
The Virgin sings her lullaby:
Joy joy for Christ is born,
The Babe, the Son of Mary!
553 Holy Holy HOly (New Celtic Liturgy) (revised setting)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9kEc5YBzHA same melody, first line is different words.
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.
554a Memorial Acclamation 1 (New Celtic Liturgy)
we proclaim your Death, O Lord,
and profess your Resurrection
until you come again, until you come again.
Doxology and Great Amen: 555s (New Celtic Liturgy)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9kEc5YBzHA (start at 1:29)
Amen, Amen, Amen (repeat)
Communion
Oh Holy Night -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPcecW357RE
O holy night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of our dear Saviour's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
'Til He appear'd and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees! O hear the angels' voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born;
O night divine, O night, O night Divine.
Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming,
Here come the wise men from Orient land.
The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger;
In all our trials born to be our friend.
He knows our need, to our weakness is no stranger,
Behold your King! Before Him lowly bend!
Behold your King, Before Him lowly bend!
Truly He taught us to love one another;
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother;
And in His name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
Let all within us praise His holy name.
Christ is the Lord! O praise His Name forever,
His power and glory evermore proclaim.
His power and glory evermore proclaim.
136 Silent Night
melody http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n036kBC1HEw
Alto/boys: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yww9fwTfvKY
tenor: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLrwT6l648w
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.
137 Away in a 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.
Recessional Hymn 155 Hark! the herald angels sing
melody: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWlgDARDPzo
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
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."
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."
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."
GLORIA 120 Christmastide Gloria
Resp. Psalm 121 Psalm 97
Alleluia 710 Celtic Alleluia
Offertory 145 What Child is this
Holy Holy 553s New Celtic Liturgy
Mem. Acc 1. 554s New Celtic Liturgy
Great Amen 555 Celtic Liturgy
Lamb of God 495s Agnus Dei (Mass of Creation)
Communion O Holy night
136 Silent Night
Final 155 Hark the herald angels sing
----------LYRICS and LINKS ------------
Entrance 164 Go, tell it on the mountainhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKj0Zoj5dqE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd02dhWBV3w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKE8AJikvmk
Refrain
Go, tell it on the mountain,
Over the hills and everywhere
Go, tell it on the mountain,
That Jesus Christ is born.
While shepherds kept their watching
Over silent flocks by night
Behold throughout the heavens
There shone a holy light.
Refrain
The shepherds feared and trembled,
When lo! above the earth,
Rang out the angels chorus
That hailed the Savior’s birth.
Refrain
Down in a lowly manger
The humble Christ was born
And God sent us salvation
That blessèd Christmas morn.
Refrain
GLORIA 120 Christmastide Gloria 2: Joyful News (tune of Angels we have heard on high)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw-sFhuCnxA
Joyful news to you I bring
Christ the Lord is here on earth,
our Redeemer and our King
sing with gladness at his birth.
Refrain:
Glo----ria in excelsis Deo,
Glo----ria in excelsis Deo.
Joyful news to you I bring:
Jesus Christ is born tonight,
Now let all the heavens ring:
praises to the Lord of light.
Joyful news to you I bring:
Jesus Christ, a living sign,
for our human ransoming
comes to us through love divine.
Joyful news we sing today:
incarnation, living bread,
passion, taking sin away,
resurrection from the dead.
Resp. Psalm 121 Christmastide Psalm 97
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0CsV-AVts8 (START AT 0:20)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJyBGfmIWak (START AT 1:00)
Refrain/Response:
All the ends of the earth have seen the power of God.
All the ends of the earth have seen the power of God. (repeat)
Sing to the Lord a new song,
for God has done wondrous deeds;
whose right hand has won the vict'ry for us,
God's holy arm.
The Lord has made his salvation known,
and justice revealed to all.
Remembering kindness and faithfulness
to Israel.
All the ends of the earth
have seen salvation by our God.
Joyfully sing out, all you lands,
break forth in song.
Sing to the Lord with harp and song,
With trumpet and with horn.
Sing in your joy before the King,
the King, our Lord.
Alleluia 710 Celtic alleluia (Te Deum)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoaZq5eorpo
Alleluia, alleluia
Alleluia, alleluia
Offertory 145 What child is this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oz44GJlSPeo
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:
come, greet the infant Lord,
The Babe, the Son of Mary!
Why lies He in such mean estate
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christian, 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!
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, the song on high,
The Virgin sings her lullaby:
Joy joy for Christ is born,
The Babe, the Son of Mary!
553 Holy Holy HOly (New Celtic Liturgy) (revised setting)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9kEc5YBzHA same melody, first line is different words.
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.
554a Memorial Acclamation 1 (New Celtic Liturgy)
we proclaim your Death, O Lord,
and profess your Resurrection
until you come again, until you come again.
Doxology and Great Amen: 555s (New Celtic Liturgy)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9kEc5YBzHA (start at 1:29)
Amen, Amen, Amen (repeat)
Communion
Oh Holy Night -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPcecW357RE
O holy night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of our dear Saviour's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
'Til He appear'd and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees! O hear the angels' voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born;
O night divine, O night, O night Divine.
Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming,
Here come the wise men from Orient land.
The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger;
In all our trials born to be our friend.
He knows our need, to our weakness is no stranger,
Behold your King! Before Him lowly bend!
Behold your King, Before Him lowly bend!
Truly He taught us to love one another;
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother;
And in His name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
Let all within us praise His holy name.
Christ is the Lord! O praise His Name forever,
His power and glory evermore proclaim.
His power and glory evermore proclaim.
136 Silent Night
melody http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n036kBC1HEw
Alto/boys: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yww9fwTfvKY
tenor: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLrwT6l648w
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.
137 Away in a 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.
Recessional Hymn 155 Hark! the herald angels sing
melody: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWlgDARDPzo
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
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."
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."
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."
Friday, 16 December 2011
4th Sunday of Advent 18 Dec 2011
4th Sunday of Advent Yr A - 18 Dec 2011
Entrance: 112 O come O come Emmanuel
Penitenial Rite Advent candle song
Resp. Psalm
Gosp. Acc. 64 Gospel Acclamation
Offertory 607 Let all mortal flesh keep silence
Holy Holy 578 German Mass (revised setting by Richard Proulx)
Mem. Acc. (spoken)
Great Amen (spoken)
Lamb of God 591 O Lamb Of God (Berthier)
Communion
113 The Angel Gabriel
338 Magnificat (My soul proclaims)
Final 366 Holy Virgin, by God's Decree
--------------------------
Entrance: 112 O come, O come Emmanuel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWLltU9ayFc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxPynSu2LGE
O come, O come, Emmanuel
And ransom captive Israel
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear
Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel.
O come, thou wisdom from on high,
and order all things mightily;
to us the path of knowledge show,
and teach us in her ways to go. (Refrain)
O come, O come, Thou Lord of might,
Who to Thy tribes, on Sinai's height,
In ancient times did'st give the Law,
In cloud, and majesty and awe. (Refrain)
O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, free
Thine own from Satan's tyranny
From depths of Hell Thy people save
And give them victory o'er the grave (Refrain)
O come, Thou Key of David, come,
And open wide our heavenly home;
Make safe the way that leads on high,
And close the path to misery. (Refrain)
O come, Thou dayspring, come and cheer
Our spirits by Thine advent here
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night
And death's dark shadows put to flight. (Refrain)
O come, desire of nations, bind
in one the hearts of humankind,
bid every sad division cease,
and be thyself our Prince of Peace. (Refrain)
Penitenial Rite Advent candle song (tune of Frere Jacques/Are you sleeping)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1VrABqUHio
Advent candle (Advent candle)
Burning slow (Burning slow)
Soon it will be Christmas (Soon it will be Christmas)
not long now (not long now)
We are waiting (We are waiting)
watching too (watching too)
Soon it will be Christmas (Soon it will be Christmas)
for me and you (for me and you)
Resp. Psalm
Gospel Acclamation: 64 Litany of the Word
http://www.ocp.org/compositions/2002
Cantor: Word we long for,
All: Alleluia
Cantor: Word we thirst for,
All: Maranatha!
Cantor: Key of David,
All: Alleluia
Cantor: Son of Mary,
All: Maranatha!
(reader says antiphon)
Cantor: Promised Saviour,
All: Alleluia
Cantor: True Messiah,
All: Maranatha!
Cantor: Cry of Prophets,,
All: Alleluia
Cantor: hope of ages,
All: Maranatha!
Offertory 607 Let all mortal flesh keep silence
Fernando Ortega http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wl4u8lnDQs
Let all mortal flesh keep silence,
And with fear and trembling stand;
Ponder nothing worldly minded,
For with blessing in His hand
Christ our God to Earth descendeth,
Our full homage to demand.
King of Kings, yet born of Mary,
As of old on Earth He stood,
Lord of Lords in human vesture,
in the Body and the Blood.
He will give to all the faithful
his own self for heav’nly food.
Rank on rank the host of heaven
preads its vanguard on the way,
as the Light of Light descendeth
from the realms of endless day,
that the pow’rs of hell may vanish
as the darkness clears away.
At His feet the six-winged Seraph,
Cherubim with sleepless eye,
veil their faces to the Presence,
as with ceaseless voice they cry,
‘Alleluia, alleluia,
Alleluia, Lord, most High!’
Holy Holy 578 German Mass (revised setting by Richard Proulx)
First line revised http://www.giamusic.com/search_details.cfm?title_id=11204 (Pls just click on preview #3)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsLLZ3sKQZo 2nd line onwards
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
Memorial Acclamation (spoken)
Lamb of God 591 O Lamb Of God (Berthier)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TSkAGtRSlw
O Lamb of God, O Lamb that was slain
O Lamb of God, have mercy on us
O Lamb of God, O Lamb that was slain
O Lamb of God, grant us your peace.
Communion
113 The Angel Gabriel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKQIomtXXkc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF2BzUDeTkY
The angel Gabriel from Heaven came,
His wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame;
“All hail,” said he, “thou lowly maiden Mary,
Most highly favored lady,” Gloria!
“For know a blessèd mother thou shalt be,
All generations laud and honor thee,
Thy Son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold,
Most highly favored lady,” Gloria!
Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head,
“To me be as it pleaseth God,” she said,
“My soul shall laud and magnify His holy Name.”
Most highly favored lady, Gloria!
Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ, was born
In Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn,
And Christian folk throughout the world will ever say—
“Most highly favored lady,” Gloria!
338 Magnificat (My soul proclaims) - Bernadette Farell -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15AccZAcdpk
(soloist-female)
1. My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord.
My spirit sings to God, my saving God,
Who on this day above all others favored me
And raised me up, a light for all to see.
(women/children)
2. Through me great deeds will God make manifest,
And all the earth will come to call me blest.
Unbounded love and mercy sure will I proclaim
For all who know and praise God's holy name.
(enter tenor/bass)
3. God's mighty arm, protector of the just,
Will guard the weak and raise them from the dust.
But mighty kings will swiftly fall from thrones corrupt.
The strong brought low, the lowly lifted up.
4. Soon will the poor and hungry of the earth
Be richly blest, be given greater worth.
And Israel, as once foretold to Abraham,
Will live in peace throughout the promised land.
5. All glory be to God, Creator blest,
To Jesus Christ, God's love made manifest,
And to the Holy Spirit, gentle Comforter,
All glory be, both now and evermore.
Final 366 Holy Virgin, by God's Decree
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSgRLaTSAdM
Holy Virgin by God’s decree
You were called eternally
That he could give his son to our race
Mary, we praise hail full of grace
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria
By your faith and loving accord
As the handmaid of the Lord
You undertook God’s plan to embrace
Mary, we thank you, hail full of grace
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria
Joy to God you gave and expressed,
of all women none so blessed,
when in mankind your Son took his place,
Mary, we love you, hail full of grace.
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria
Refuge for your children so weak,
sure protection all can seek.
Problems of life you help us to face.
Mary, we trust you, hail full of grace.
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria
To our needy world of today
love and beauty you portray,
showing the path to Christ we must trace.
Mary, our mother, hail full of grace.
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria
Entrance: 112 O come O come Emmanuel
Penitenial Rite Advent candle song
Resp. Psalm
Gosp. Acc. 64 Gospel Acclamation
Offertory 607 Let all mortal flesh keep silence
Holy Holy 578 German Mass (revised setting by Richard Proulx)
Mem. Acc. (spoken)
Great Amen (spoken)
Lamb of God 591 O Lamb Of God (Berthier)
Communion
113 The Angel Gabriel
338 Magnificat (My soul proclaims)
Final 366 Holy Virgin, by God's Decree
--------------------------
Entrance: 112 O come, O come Emmanuel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWLltU9ayFc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxPynSu2LGE
O come, O come, Emmanuel
And ransom captive Israel
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear
Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel.
O come, thou wisdom from on high,
and order all things mightily;
to us the path of knowledge show,
and teach us in her ways to go. (Refrain)
O come, O come, Thou Lord of might,
Who to Thy tribes, on Sinai's height,
In ancient times did'st give the Law,
In cloud, and majesty and awe. (Refrain)
O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, free
Thine own from Satan's tyranny
From depths of Hell Thy people save
And give them victory o'er the grave (Refrain)
O come, Thou Key of David, come,
And open wide our heavenly home;
Make safe the way that leads on high,
And close the path to misery. (Refrain)
O come, Thou dayspring, come and cheer
Our spirits by Thine advent here
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night
And death's dark shadows put to flight. (Refrain)
O come, desire of nations, bind
in one the hearts of humankind,
bid every sad division cease,
and be thyself our Prince of Peace. (Refrain)
Penitenial Rite Advent candle song (tune of Frere Jacques/Are you sleeping)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1VrABqUHio
Advent candle (Advent candle)
Burning slow (Burning slow)
Soon it will be Christmas (Soon it will be Christmas)
not long now (not long now)
We are waiting (We are waiting)
watching too (watching too)
Soon it will be Christmas (Soon it will be Christmas)
for me and you (for me and you)
Resp. Psalm
Gospel Acclamation: 64 Litany of the Word
http://www.ocp.org/compositions/2002
Cantor: Word we long for,
All: Alleluia
Cantor: Word we thirst for,
All: Maranatha!
Cantor: Key of David,
All: Alleluia
Cantor: Son of Mary,
All: Maranatha!
(reader says antiphon)
Cantor: Promised Saviour,
All: Alleluia
Cantor: True Messiah,
All: Maranatha!
Cantor: Cry of Prophets,,
All: Alleluia
Cantor: hope of ages,
All: Maranatha!
Offertory 607 Let all mortal flesh keep silence
Fernando Ortega http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wl4u8lnDQs
Let all mortal flesh keep silence,
And with fear and trembling stand;
Ponder nothing worldly minded,
For with blessing in His hand
Christ our God to Earth descendeth,
Our full homage to demand.
King of Kings, yet born of Mary,
As of old on Earth He stood,
Lord of Lords in human vesture,
in the Body and the Blood.
He will give to all the faithful
his own self for heav’nly food.
Rank on rank the host of heaven
preads its vanguard on the way,
as the Light of Light descendeth
from the realms of endless day,
that the pow’rs of hell may vanish
as the darkness clears away.
At His feet the six-winged Seraph,
Cherubim with sleepless eye,
veil their faces to the Presence,
as with ceaseless voice they cry,
‘Alleluia, alleluia,
Alleluia, Lord, most High!’
Holy Holy 578 German Mass (revised setting by Richard Proulx)
First line revised http://www.giamusic.com/search_details.cfm?title_id=11204 (Pls just click on preview #3)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsLLZ3sKQZo 2nd line onwards
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
Memorial Acclamation (spoken)
Lamb of God 591 O Lamb Of God (Berthier)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TSkAGtRSlw
O Lamb of God, O Lamb that was slain
O Lamb of God, have mercy on us
O Lamb of God, O Lamb that was slain
O Lamb of God, grant us your peace.
Communion
113 The Angel Gabriel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKQIomtXXkc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF2BzUDeTkY
The angel Gabriel from Heaven came,
His wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame;
“All hail,” said he, “thou lowly maiden Mary,
Most highly favored lady,” Gloria!
“For know a blessèd mother thou shalt be,
All generations laud and honor thee,
Thy Son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold,
Most highly favored lady,” Gloria!
Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head,
“To me be as it pleaseth God,” she said,
“My soul shall laud and magnify His holy Name.”
Most highly favored lady, Gloria!
Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ, was born
In Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn,
And Christian folk throughout the world will ever say—
“Most highly favored lady,” Gloria!
338 Magnificat (My soul proclaims) - Bernadette Farell -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15AccZAcdpk
(soloist-female)
1. My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord.
My spirit sings to God, my saving God,
Who on this day above all others favored me
And raised me up, a light for all to see.
(women/children)
2. Through me great deeds will God make manifest,
And all the earth will come to call me blest.
Unbounded love and mercy sure will I proclaim
For all who know and praise God's holy name.
(enter tenor/bass)
3. God's mighty arm, protector of the just,
Will guard the weak and raise them from the dust.
But mighty kings will swiftly fall from thrones corrupt.
The strong brought low, the lowly lifted up.
4. Soon will the poor and hungry of the earth
Be richly blest, be given greater worth.
And Israel, as once foretold to Abraham,
Will live in peace throughout the promised land.
5. All glory be to God, Creator blest,
To Jesus Christ, God's love made manifest,
And to the Holy Spirit, gentle Comforter,
All glory be, both now and evermore.
Final 366 Holy Virgin, by God's Decree
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSgRLaTSAdM
Holy Virgin by God’s decree
You were called eternally
That he could give his son to our race
Mary, we praise hail full of grace
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria
By your faith and loving accord
As the handmaid of the Lord
You undertook God’s plan to embrace
Mary, we thank you, hail full of grace
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria
Joy to God you gave and expressed,
of all women none so blessed,
when in mankind your Son took his place,
Mary, we love you, hail full of grace.
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria
Refuge for your children so weak,
sure protection all can seek.
Problems of life you help us to face.
Mary, we trust you, hail full of grace.
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria
To our needy world of today
love and beauty you portray,
showing the path to Christ we must trace.
Mary, our mother, hail full of grace.
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria
Saturday, 10 December 2011
NOTICEBOARD: Christmas Eve Children's Mass 6 PM
SCHEDULE OF REHEARSALS:
11th December 2011 Sunday 12-2 or 3 PM PARISH CENTRE
18th December 2011 Sunday 12- 3 PM (Singers) PARISH CENTRE
Tuesday, 20th Dec at 2:15pm - 4 pm PARISH CENTRE
Thursday, 22nd Dec at 2:15pm - 4 pm (church - to practice with Nativity play actors)
Please arrive at church at 5:15pm to set up on Christmas Eve for 6 pm mass. Thanks!
Musicians: Nathan M. (guitar), Clam H. (keyboards), Eliza D. (flute), Franco(?) (guitar)
Singers: Children: Gio, Gerolyn, Anderson, Emily, Josie, Mishaela, Melissa, Stacey (?)
Adults: May, Piret, Jeney, Selvam, Cynthia, Louise, Lavina(?)
COSTUME:
Singers: White top (long-sleeved if possible) + Black trousers (or skirt). Accessories: anything red (e.g. bows on hair (girls) or red bow ties)
Musicians: All black with Red or White accessories
Entrance hymn: Calypso Carol
Gloria: 120 Christmastide Gloria
1st reading
Responsorial Psalm (spoken)
Nativity play
1. The Annunciation (The Angel Gabriel – No. 113 verses 1-2)
2. The Visitation (The Angel Gabriel – No. 113 verses 3-4)
3. Joseph's Dream (O come, O come Emanuel – No. 112 verses 1 and 5)
4. The birth of Jesus (O little town of Bethlehem – No. 127 verses 1 and 4)
5. The announcement to the Shepherds (The First Nowell – No. 150 verses 1 and 2)
6. The Wise Men follow the star (The First Nowell – No. 150 verses 3 and 5)
7. Mary’s joy (What child is this – No. 145 verses 1-3)
Homily
Blessing of the Crib:
Procession to the crib (Come, come, come to the manger – No 139 Chorus, Verse 1 and Chorus)
Procession from the crib (Away in the manger – No 137)
Bidding prayers : 121 Christmastide Psalm 97 (sung response)
Offertory hymn We three kings – No. 170
Our Father (sung) - Stanley and Boyce version
Communion hymns:
Immanuel
Silent Night – No. 137
(optional) O Holy Night
Recessional hymn Joy to the world – No. 156
-------------------- LYRICS and LINKS -------------------
Entrance hymn: See Him Lying On A Bed Of Straw (Calypso Carol)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FUav5VjPV4 (Royal Albert Hall)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7Yukt2LiI8
See Him lying on a bed of straw
A draughty stable with an open door
Mary cradling the Babe she bore
The Prince of Glory is His name
Chorus :
O now carry me to Bethlehem
To see the Lord of love again
Just as poor as was the stable then
The Prince of Glory when He came
Star of silver, sweep across the skies
Show where Jesus in the manger lies
Shepherds swiftly from your stupor rise
To see the Saviour of the world (chorus)
Angels, sing again the song you sang
Sing the glory of God's gracious plan
Sing that Bethlehem's little Baby can
Be The Saviour of us all (chorus)
Mine are riches from Your poverty
From Your innocence, eternity
Mine, forgiveness by Your death for me
Child of sorrow for my joy (chorus)
GLORIA 120 Christmastide Gloria 2: Joyful News (tune of Angels we have heard on high)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw-sFhuCnxA
Joyful news to you I bring
Christ the Lord is here on earth,
our Redeemer and our King
sing with gladness at his birth.
Refrain:
Glo----ria in excelsis Deo,
Glo----ria in excelsis Deo.
Joyful news to you I bring:
Jesus Christ is born tonight,
Now let all the heavens ring:
praises to the Lord of light.
Joyful news to you I bring:
Jesus Christ, a living sign,
for our human ransoming
comes to us through love divine.
Joyful news we sing today:
incarnation, living bread,
passion, taking sin away,
resurrection from the dead.
Nativity play
1. The Annunciation (The Angel Gabriel – No. 113 verses 1-2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKQIomtXXkc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF2BzUDeTkY
The angel Gabriel from Heaven came,
His wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame;
“All hail,” said he, “thou lowly maiden Mary,
Most highly favoured lady,” Gloria!
“For known a blessèd mother thou shalt be,
All generations laud and honour thee,
Thy Son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold,
Most highly favoured lady,” Gloria!
2. The Visitation (The Angel Gabriel – No. 113 verses 3-4)
Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head,
“To me be as it pleaseth God,” she said,
“My soul shall laud and magnify His holy Name.”
Most highly favoured lady, Gloria!
Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ, was born
In Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn,
And Christian folk throughout the world will ever say
“Most highly favoured lady,” Gloria!
3. Joseph's Dream (O come, O come Emanuel – No. 112 verses 1 and 5)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWLltU9ayFc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxPynSu2LGE
O come, O come, Emmanuel
And ransom captive Israel
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear
Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel.
O come, Thou Key of David, come
And open wide our heavenly home;
Make safe the way that leads on high,
And close the path to misery. (Refrain)
4. The birth of Jesus (O little town of Bethlehem – No. 127 verses 1 and 4)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql0CnTY49mc
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
O holy Child of Bethlehem
Descend to us, we pray
Cast out our sin and enter in
Be born in us today
We hear the Christmas angels
The great glad tidings tell
O come to us, abide with us
Our Lord Emmanuel
5. The announcement to the Shepherds (The First Nowell – No. 150 verses 1 and 2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mItWsC8RtM
The First Nowell, the Angels did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
On a cold winter's night that was so deep.
Refrain:
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell
Born is the King of Israel!
They looked up and saw a star
Shining in the East beyond them far
And to the earth it gave great light
And so it continued both day and night. (Refrain)
6. The Wise Men follow the star (The First Nowell – No. 150 verses 3 and 5)
And by the light of that same star
Three Wise men came from country far
To seek for a King was their intent
And to follow the star wherever it went. (Refrain)
Then entered in those wise men three
Full reverently upon their knee
And offered there in His presence
Their gold and myrrh and frankincense. (Refrain)
7. Mary’s joy (What child is this – No. 145 verses 1-3)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oz44GJlSPeo
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:
come, greet the infant Lord,
The Babe, the Son of Mary!
Why lies He in such mean estate
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christian, 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!
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, the song on high,
The Virgin sings her lullaby:
Joy joy for Christ is born,
The Babe, the Son of Mary!
Homily
Blessing of the Crib:
Procession to the crib (Come, come, come to the manger – No 139 Chorus, Verse 1 and Chorus)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4DUvf7O6Us
Chorus:
Come, come, come to the manger,
Children, come to the children's King;
Sing, sing, chorus of angels,
Stars of morning, o'er Bethlehem sing.
He lies 'mid the beasts of the stall
Who is Maker and Lord of us all;
The wintry wind blows cold and deary,
See, He weeps, the world is weary;
Lord, have pity and mercy on me! (Chorus)
Procession from the crib (Away in the manger – No 137)
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.
Bidding prayers- Response (sung): 121 Christmastide Psalm 97
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0CsV-AVts8 (START AT 0:20)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJyBGfmIWak (START AT 1:00)
All the ends of the earth have seen the power of God (x2)
Offertory hymn We three kings – No. 170
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3KdCDtbrRo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx35_DRIZ8g
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 plain,
Gold I bring, to crown Him again,
King forever, ceasing never,
Over us all to reign. (Refrain)
Frankincense to offer have I,
Incense owns a Deity nigh.
Pray'r and praising, all are raising
Worship Him, God most high. (Refrain)
Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume
Breathes a 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 heaven replies. (Refrain)
Our Father (Boyce and Stanley version)
Communion hymns:
Immanuel (byMichael Card)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE_tuMpIOho Beautiful version by children's choirs (Songs of Praise)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSEqXbnOrQU
A sign shall be given, a virgin will conceive
A human baby bearing undiminished deity
The glory of the nations a light for all to see
That hope for all who will embrace His warm reality
Refrain:
Immanuel, our God is with us
And if God is with us
Who could stand against us
Our God is with us, Immanuel
Bridge:
For all those who live in the shadow of death
A glorious light has dawned
For all those who stumble in the darkness
Behold your light has come! (refrain)
So what will be your answer? Will you hear the call?
Of Him who did not spare His son but gave him for us all
On earth there is no power, there is no depth or height
That could ever separate us from the love of God in Christ (refrain)
Silent Night – No. 136 Silent Night
melody http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n036kBC1HEw
Alto/boys: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yww9fwTfvKY
tenor: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLrwT6l648w
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.
(optional) Oh Holy Night - I can sing solo if no one else is interested - May
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPcecW357RE
O holy night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of our dear Saviour's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
'Til He appear'd and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees! O hear the angels' voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born;
O night divine, O night, O night Divine.
Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming,
Here come the wise men from Orient land.
The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger;
In all our trials born to be our friend.
He knows our need, to our weakness is no stranger,
Behold your King! Before Him lowly bend!
Behold your King, Before Him lowly bend!
Truly He taught us to love one another;
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother;
And in His name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
Let all within us praise His holy name.
Christ is the Lord! O praise His Name forever,
His power and glory evermore proclaim.
His power and glory evermore proclaim.
Recessional hymn Joy to the world – No. 156
MELODY: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlF8XYWsNmQ
ALTO/BOYS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DC-xr5qT4LM
TENOR: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ug5GSi7fp4M
BASS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKAgQTYD2nQ
Joy to the world, the Lord has come!
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 heav'n and nature sing.
Joy to the earth, the Saviour reigns;
Let all their songs employ,
While fields and flocks,
rocks, hills, and plains
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.
No more let sins and sorrows grow,
nor thorns infest the ground;
He comes to make his blessings flow
far as the curse is found,
far as the curse is found,
far as, far as the curse is found.
He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness,
the wonders of His love,
the wonders of His love,
the wonders, wonders of His love.
11th December 2011 Sunday 12-2 or 3 PM PARISH CENTRE
18th December 2011 Sunday 12- 3 PM (Singers) PARISH CENTRE
Tuesday, 20th Dec at 2:15pm - 4 pm PARISH CENTRE
Thursday, 22nd Dec at 2:15pm - 4 pm (church - to practice with Nativity play actors)
Please arrive at church at 5:15pm to set up on Christmas Eve for 6 pm mass. Thanks!
Musicians: Nathan M. (guitar), Clam H. (keyboards), Eliza D. (flute), Franco(?) (guitar)
Singers: Children: Gio, Gerolyn, Anderson, Emily, Josie, Mishaela, Melissa, Stacey (?)
Adults: May, Piret, Jeney, Selvam, Cynthia, Louise, Lavina(?)
COSTUME:
Singers: White top (long-sleeved if possible) + Black trousers (or skirt). Accessories: anything red (e.g. bows on hair (girls) or red bow ties)
Musicians: All black with Red or White accessories
Entrance hymn: Calypso Carol
Gloria: 120 Christmastide Gloria
1st reading
Responsorial Psalm (spoken)
Nativity play
1. The Annunciation (The Angel Gabriel – No. 113 verses 1-2)
2. The Visitation (The Angel Gabriel – No. 113 verses 3-4)
3. Joseph's Dream (O come, O come Emanuel – No. 112 verses 1 and 5)
4. The birth of Jesus (O little town of Bethlehem – No. 127 verses 1 and 4)
5. The announcement to the Shepherds (The First Nowell – No. 150 verses 1 and 2)
6. The Wise Men follow the star (The First Nowell – No. 150 verses 3 and 5)
7. Mary’s joy (What child is this – No. 145 verses 1-3)
Homily
Blessing of the Crib:
Procession to the crib (Come, come, come to the manger – No 139 Chorus, Verse 1 and Chorus)
Procession from the crib (Away in the manger – No 137)
Bidding prayers : 121 Christmastide Psalm 97 (sung response)
Offertory hymn We three kings – No. 170
Our Father (sung) - Stanley and Boyce version
Communion hymns:
Immanuel
Silent Night – No. 137
(optional) O Holy Night
Recessional hymn Joy to the world – No. 156
-------------------- LYRICS and LINKS -------------------
Entrance hymn: See Him Lying On A Bed Of Straw (Calypso Carol)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FUav5VjPV4 (Royal Albert Hall)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7Yukt2LiI8
See Him lying on a bed of straw
A draughty stable with an open door
Mary cradling the Babe she bore
The Prince of Glory is His name
Chorus :
O now carry me to Bethlehem
To see the Lord of love again
Just as poor as was the stable then
The Prince of Glory when He came
Star of silver, sweep across the skies
Show where Jesus in the manger lies
Shepherds swiftly from your stupor rise
To see the Saviour of the world (chorus)
Angels, sing again the song you sang
Sing the glory of God's gracious plan
Sing that Bethlehem's little Baby can
Be The Saviour of us all (chorus)
Mine are riches from Your poverty
From Your innocence, eternity
Mine, forgiveness by Your death for me
Child of sorrow for my joy (chorus)
GLORIA 120 Christmastide Gloria 2: Joyful News (tune of Angels we have heard on high)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw-sFhuCnxA
Joyful news to you I bring
Christ the Lord is here on earth,
our Redeemer and our King
sing with gladness at his birth.
Refrain:
Glo----ria in excelsis Deo,
Glo----ria in excelsis Deo.
Joyful news to you I bring:
Jesus Christ is born tonight,
Now let all the heavens ring:
praises to the Lord of light.
Joyful news to you I bring:
Jesus Christ, a living sign,
for our human ransoming
comes to us through love divine.
Joyful news we sing today:
incarnation, living bread,
passion, taking sin away,
resurrection from the dead.
Nativity play
1. The Annunciation (The Angel Gabriel – No. 113 verses 1-2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKQIomtXXkc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF2BzUDeTkY
The angel Gabriel from Heaven came,
His wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame;
“All hail,” said he, “thou lowly maiden Mary,
Most highly favoured lady,” Gloria!
“For known a blessèd mother thou shalt be,
All generations laud and honour thee,
Thy Son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold,
Most highly favoured lady,” Gloria!
2. The Visitation (The Angel Gabriel – No. 113 verses 3-4)
Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head,
“To me be as it pleaseth God,” she said,
“My soul shall laud and magnify His holy Name.”
Most highly favoured lady, Gloria!
Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ, was born
In Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn,
And Christian folk throughout the world will ever say
“Most highly favoured lady,” Gloria!
3. Joseph's Dream (O come, O come Emanuel – No. 112 verses 1 and 5)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWLltU9ayFc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxPynSu2LGE
O come, O come, Emmanuel
And ransom captive Israel
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear
Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel.
O come, Thou Key of David, come
And open wide our heavenly home;
Make safe the way that leads on high,
And close the path to misery. (Refrain)
4. The birth of Jesus (O little town of Bethlehem – No. 127 verses 1 and 4)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql0CnTY49mc
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
O holy Child of Bethlehem
Descend to us, we pray
Cast out our sin and enter in
Be born in us today
We hear the Christmas angels
The great glad tidings tell
O come to us, abide with us
Our Lord Emmanuel
5. The announcement to the Shepherds (The First Nowell – No. 150 verses 1 and 2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mItWsC8RtM
The First Nowell, the Angels did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
On a cold winter's night that was so deep.
Refrain:
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell
Born is the King of Israel!
They looked up and saw a star
Shining in the East beyond them far
And to the earth it gave great light
And so it continued both day and night. (Refrain)
6. The Wise Men follow the star (The First Nowell – No. 150 verses 3 and 5)
And by the light of that same star
Three Wise men came from country far
To seek for a King was their intent
And to follow the star wherever it went. (Refrain)
Then entered in those wise men three
Full reverently upon their knee
And offered there in His presence
Their gold and myrrh and frankincense. (Refrain)
7. Mary’s joy (What child is this – No. 145 verses 1-3)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oz44GJlSPeo
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:
come, greet the infant Lord,
The Babe, the Son of Mary!
Why lies He in such mean estate
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christian, 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!
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, the song on high,
The Virgin sings her lullaby:
Joy joy for Christ is born,
The Babe, the Son of Mary!
Homily
Blessing of the Crib:
Procession to the crib (Come, come, come to the manger – No 139 Chorus, Verse 1 and Chorus)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4DUvf7O6Us
Chorus:
Come, come, come to the manger,
Children, come to the children's King;
Sing, sing, chorus of angels,
Stars of morning, o'er Bethlehem sing.
He lies 'mid the beasts of the stall
Who is Maker and Lord of us all;
The wintry wind blows cold and deary,
See, He weeps, the world is weary;
Lord, have pity and mercy on me! (Chorus)
Procession from the crib (Away in the manger – No 137)
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.
Bidding prayers- Response (sung): 121 Christmastide Psalm 97
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0CsV-AVts8 (START AT 0:20)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJyBGfmIWak (START AT 1:00)
All the ends of the earth have seen the power of God (x2)
Offertory hymn We three kings – No. 170
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3KdCDtbrRo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx35_DRIZ8g
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 plain,
Gold I bring, to crown Him again,
King forever, ceasing never,
Over us all to reign. (Refrain)
Frankincense to offer have I,
Incense owns a Deity nigh.
Pray'r and praising, all are raising
Worship Him, God most high. (Refrain)
Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume
Breathes a 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 heaven replies. (Refrain)
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.
Immanuel (byMichael Card)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE_tuMpIOho Beautiful version by children's choirs (Songs of Praise)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSEqXbnOrQU
A sign shall be given, a virgin will conceive
A human baby bearing undiminished deity
The glory of the nations a light for all to see
That hope for all who will embrace His warm reality
Refrain:
Immanuel, our God is with us
And if God is with us
Who could stand against us
Our God is with us, Immanuel
Bridge:
For all those who live in the shadow of death
A glorious light has dawned
For all those who stumble in the darkness
Behold your light has come! (refrain)
So what will be your answer? Will you hear the call?
Of Him who did not spare His son but gave him for us all
On earth there is no power, there is no depth or height
That could ever separate us from the love of God in Christ (refrain)
Silent Night – No. 136 Silent Night
melody http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n036kBC1HEw
Alto/boys: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yww9fwTfvKY
tenor: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLrwT6l648w
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.
(optional) Oh Holy Night - I can sing solo if no one else is interested - May
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPcecW357RE
O holy night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of our dear Saviour's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
'Til He appear'd and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees! O hear the angels' voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born;
O night divine, O night, O night Divine.
Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming,
Here come the wise men from Orient land.
The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger;
In all our trials born to be our friend.
He knows our need, to our weakness is no stranger,
Behold your King! Before Him lowly bend!
Behold your King, Before Him lowly bend!
Truly He taught us to love one another;
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother;
And in His name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
Let all within us praise His holy name.
Christ is the Lord! O praise His Name forever,
His power and glory evermore proclaim.
His power and glory evermore proclaim.
Recessional hymn Joy to the world – No. 156
MELODY: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlF8XYWsNmQ
ALTO/BOYS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DC-xr5qT4LM
TENOR: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ug5GSi7fp4M
BASS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKAgQTYD2nQ
Joy to the world, the Lord has come!
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 heav'n and nature sing.
Joy to the earth, the Saviour reigns;
Let all their songs employ,
While fields and flocks,
rocks, hills, and plains
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.
No more let sins and sorrows grow,
nor thorns infest the ground;
He comes to make his blessings flow
far as the curse is found,
far as the curse is found,
far as, far as the curse is found.
He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness,
the wonders of His love,
the wonders of His love,
the wonders, wonders of His love.
NOTICEBOARD: West Middlesex Hospital Carolling (on 16th Dec. 6-8 pm)
UPDATES: (15 Dec: )
Final Rehearsal at Parish Centre confirmed for 16 Dec 4 PM . Parking arrangements have been confirmed with West Mid as well. I've also asked for some light refreshments for us since the children especially will be tired and hungry by the time we finish. But please do bring a bottle of water and some snacks for rehearsal to be safe. We'll be performing either in the main atrium or in the restaurant.
TIMETABLE: 16th Dec:
SCHEDULE OF REHEARSALS:
16th December 2011 Friday 4 PM PARISH CENTRE (CONFIRMED!!!)
Musicians: Albert (violin), Clam H. (keyboards), Franco (guitar), Nathan M. (TBC)
Singers:
Children: Emily, Josie, Kyra, Mishaela and sister, Gio and Gerolyn, Stacey (TBC),
Adults: May, Lavina, Fr. Derek, Simon, Gertrude and daughter, Cynthia S (TBC),
Car pool (CONFIRMED with West Mid'x Hosp)-
Fr. Derek - 3 spaces available
Clamantine - 3 spaces available
Gertrude - 3 spaces available to West Mid only
Simon - 3-4 spaces available
Needing a ride: May, Gio, Gerolyn and mum, (who else needs a ride?)
(Note: *rehearsed last Sunday 11/12/11)
* 112 O come, O come Emmanuel
*Immanuel (by Michael Card)
*113The Angel Gabriel
*159 O come all ye faithful
*139 Come to the manger
* 127 O little town of Bethlehem
* 137 Away in a Manger
*145 What child is this
*136 Silent Night
150 The first Nowell
*130 Angels we have heard in heaven
*155 Hark! the herald angels sing
* 156 Joy to the world
170 We three Kings of Orient are
Oh Holy night (sheet music)
Ding Dong merrily on high (sheet music)
Deck the halls (sheet music)
I saw three ships (sheet music)
The twelve days of Christmas (sheet music)
Frosty the snow man (sheet music)
We wish you a merry Christmas (sheet music)
---------------------- LYRICS/VIDEOS/SHEET MUSIC----------------
* 112 O come, O come Emmanuel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxPynSu2LGE
*Immanuel (by Michael Card)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE_tuMpIOho
A sign shall be given, a virgin will conceive
A human baby bearing undiminished deity
The glory of the nations a light for all to see
That hope for all who will embrace His warm reality
Refrain:
Immanuel, our God is with us
And if God is with us
Who could stand against us
Our God is with us, Immanuel
Bridge:
For all those who live in the shadow of death
A glorious light has dawned
For all those who stumble in the darkness
Behold your light has come! (refrain)
So what will be your answer? Will you hear the call?
Of Him who did not spare His son but gave him for us all
On earth there is no power, there is no depth or height
That could ever separate us from the love of God in Christ (refrain)
*113 The Angel Gabriel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sa3SIp_GcUo (click on video details to see lyrics)
*159 O come all ye faithful
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVOKYb6EsL8
* 127 O little town of Bethlehem
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql0CnTY49mc
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
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
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.
O holy Child of Bethlehem
Descend to us, we pray
Cast out our sin and enter in
Be born to us today
We hear the Christmas angels
The great glad tidings tell
O come to us, abide with us
Our Lord Emmanuel
* 137 Away in a Manger
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9v8vBmbGlis (lyrics in video)
*145 What child is this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oz44GJlSPeo
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:
come, greet the infant Lord,
The Babe, the Son of Mary!
Why lies He in such mean estate
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christian, 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!
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, the song on high,
The Virgin sings her lullaby:
Joy joy for Christ is born,
The Babe, the Son of Mary!
*136 Silent Night
melody http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n036kBC1HEw
Alto/boys: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yww9fwTfvKY
tenor: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLrwT6l648w
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
150 The first Nowell
*130 Angels we have heard in heaven
*155 Hark! the herald angels sing
melody: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWlgDARDPzo
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."
* 156 Joy to the world
MELODY: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlF8XYWsNmQ
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
1.Joy to the world! the Lord is come;
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.
170 We three Kings of Orient are
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3KdCDtbrRo(lyrics in video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx35_DRIZ8g (lyrics in video details)
Oh Holy night (sheet music)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5n6X9sUznI
O holy night, the stars are brightly shining;
It is the night of the dear Savior’s birth!
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope, the weary soul rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born!
O night, O holy night, O night divine!
Led by the light of faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming,
Here came the wise men from Orient land.
The King of kings lay thus in lowly manger,
In all our trials born to be our friend!
Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born!
O night, O holy night, O night divine!
Truly He taught us to love one another;
His law is love and His Gospel is peace.
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother
And in His Name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
Let all within us praise His holy Name!
Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born!
O night, O holy night, O night divine!
Calypso Carol (if we can practise on time)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7Yukt2LiI8
Ding Dong merrily on high (sheet music) - (lyrics in video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWYa6qfl90Q
Deck the halls (sheet music)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihwLr4iyRPE (lyrics in video)
I saw three ships (sheet music)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXtBm5B2y2E
The twelve days of Christmas (sheet music)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8Jbi-BBp3c (alvin & chipmunks with lyrics in video)
Frosty the snow man (sheet music)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1RoN3CnxFw (lyrics in video details)
We wish you a merry Christmas (sheet music)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOe1RVuDJDk (lyrics in video)
Final Rehearsal at Parish Centre confirmed for 16 Dec 4 PM . Parking arrangements have been confirmed with West Mid as well. I've also asked for some light refreshments for us since the children especially will be tired and hungry by the time we finish. But please do bring a bottle of water and some snacks for rehearsal to be safe. We'll be performing either in the main atrium or in the restaurant.
TIMETABLE: 16th Dec:
- 4 PM Rehearsal at Parish Centre.
- 5 PM ETD to West Mid Hospital
- 6 -630 PM setup
- 6:30-7:40 PM performance - I was thinking we can sing for 30 minutes then take a 10 min break, then last half-hour set.
SCHEDULE OF REHEARSALS:
16th December 2011 Friday 4 PM PARISH CENTRE (CONFIRMED!!!)
Musicians: Albert (violin), Clam H. (keyboards), Franco (guitar), Nathan M. (TBC)
Singers:
Children: Emily, Josie, Kyra, Mishaela and sister, Gio and Gerolyn, Stacey (TBC),
Adults: May, Lavina, Fr. Derek, Simon, Gertrude and daughter, Cynthia S (TBC),
Car pool (CONFIRMED with West Mid'x Hosp)-
Fr. Derek - 3 spaces available
Clamantine - 3 spaces available
Gertrude - 3 spaces available to West Mid only
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Needing a ride: May, Gio, Gerolyn and mum, (who else needs a ride?)
(Note: *rehearsed last Sunday 11/12/11)
Hymns/carols:
* 112 O come, O come Emmanuel
*Immanuel (by Michael Card)
*113The Angel Gabriel
*159 O come all ye faithful
*139 Come to the manger
* 127 O little town of Bethlehem
* 137 Away in a Manger
*145 What child is this
*136 Silent Night
150 The first Nowell
*130 Angels we have heard in heaven
*155 Hark! the herald angels sing
* 156 Joy to the world
170 We three Kings of Orient are
Oh Holy night (sheet music)
Ding Dong merrily on high (sheet music)
Deck the halls (sheet music)
I saw three ships (sheet music)
The twelve days of Christmas (sheet music)
Frosty the snow man (sheet music)
We wish you a merry Christmas (sheet music)
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* 112 O come, O come Emmanuel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxPynSu2LGE
O come, O come, Emmanuel
And ransom captive Israel
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear
Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel.
O come, thou wisdom from on high,
and order all things mightily;
to us the path of knowledge show,
and teach us in her ways to go. (Refrain)
O come, O come, Thou Lord of might,
Who to Thy tribes, on Sinai's height,
In ancient times did'st give the Law,
In cloud, and majesty and awe. (Refrain)
O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, free
Thine own from Satan's tyranny
From depths of Hell Thy people save
And give them victory o'er the grave (Refrain)
O come, Thou Key of David, come,
And open wide our heavenly home;
Make safe the way that leads on high,
And close the path to misery. (Refrain)
O come, Thou dayspring, come and cheer
Our spirits by Thine advent here
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night
And death's dark shadows put to flight. (Refrain)
O come, desire of nations, bind
in one the hearts of humankind,
bid every sad division cease,
and be thyself our Prince of Peace. (Refrain)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE_tuMpIOho
A human baby bearing undiminished deity
The glory of the nations a light for all to see
That hope for all who will embrace His warm reality
Refrain:
Immanuel, our God is with us
And if God is with us
Who could stand against us
Our God is with us, Immanuel
Bridge:
For all those who live in the shadow of death
A glorious light has dawned
For all those who stumble in the darkness
Behold your light has come! (refrain)
So what will be your answer? Will you hear the call?
Of Him who did not spare His son but gave him for us all
On earth there is no power, there is no depth or height
That could ever separate us from the love of God in Christ (refrain)
*113 The Angel Gabriel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sa3SIp_GcUo (click on video details to see lyrics)
*159 O come all ye faithful
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVOKYb6EsL8
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, 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)
*139, Come, come, come to the manger
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4DUvf7O6Us
Refrain:
Come, come, come to the manger,
Children, come to the children's King;
Sing, sing, chorus of angels,
Stars of morning, o'er Bethlehem sing.
He lies 'mid the beasts of the stall
Who is Maker and Lord of us all;
The wintry wind blows cold and deary,
See, He weeps, the world is wearY;
Lord, have pity and mercy on me! (Refrain)
He leaves all His glory behind;
To be born and to die for mankind.
With grateful beasts His cradle chooses,
Thankless man His love refuses;
Lord, have pity and mercy on me! (Refrain)
To the manger of Bethlehem come,
To the Saviour Emmanuel's home;
The heav'nly hosts above are singing,
Set the Christmas bells a-ringing,
Lord, have pity and mercy on me. (Refrain)
*139, Come, come, come to the manger
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4DUvf7O6Us
Refrain:
Come, come, come to the manger,
Children, come to the children's King;
Sing, sing, chorus of angels,
Stars of morning, o'er Bethlehem sing.
He lies 'mid the beasts of the stall
Who is Maker and Lord of us all;
The wintry wind blows cold and deary,
See, He weeps, the world is wearY;
Lord, have pity and mercy on me! (Refrain)
He leaves all His glory behind;
To be born and to die for mankind.
With grateful beasts His cradle chooses,
Thankless man His love refuses;
Lord, have pity and mercy on me! (Refrain)
To the manger of Bethlehem come,
To the Saviour Emmanuel's home;
The heav'nly hosts above are singing,
Set the Christmas bells a-ringing,
Lord, have pity and mercy on me. (Refrain)
* 127 O little town of Bethlehem
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql0CnTY49mc
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
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
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.
O holy Child of Bethlehem
Descend to us, we pray
Cast out our sin and enter in
Be born to us today
We hear the Christmas angels
The great glad tidings tell
O come to us, abide with us
Our Lord Emmanuel
* 137 Away in a Manger
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9v8vBmbGlis (lyrics in video)
*145 What child is this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oz44GJlSPeo
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:
come, greet the infant Lord,
The Babe, the Son of Mary!
Why lies He in such mean estate
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christian, 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!
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, the song on high,
The Virgin sings her lullaby:
Joy joy for Christ is born,
The Babe, the Son of Mary!
*136 Silent Night
melody http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n036kBC1HEw
Alto/boys: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yww9fwTfvKY
tenor: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLrwT6l648w
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
150 The first Nowell
*130 Angels we have heard in heaven
*155 Hark! the herald angels sing
melody: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWlgDARDPzo
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."
* 156 Joy to the world
MELODY: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlF8XYWsNmQ
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
1.Joy to the world! the Lord is come;
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.
170 We three Kings of Orient are
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3KdCDtbrRo(lyrics in video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx35_DRIZ8g (lyrics in video details)
Oh Holy night (sheet music)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5n6X9sUznI
O holy night, the stars are brightly shining;
It is the night of the dear Savior’s birth!
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope, the weary soul rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born!
O night, O holy night, O night divine!
Led by the light of faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming,
Here came the wise men from Orient land.
The King of kings lay thus in lowly manger,
In all our trials born to be our friend!
Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born!
O night, O holy night, O night divine!
Truly He taught us to love one another;
His law is love and His Gospel is peace.
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother
And in His Name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
Let all within us praise His holy Name!
Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born!
O night, O holy night, O night divine!
Calypso Carol (if we can practise on time)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7Yukt2LiI8
Ding Dong merrily on high (sheet music) - (lyrics in video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWYa6qfl90Q
Deck the halls (sheet music)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihwLr4iyRPE (lyrics in video)
I saw three ships (sheet music)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXtBm5B2y2E
The twelve days of Christmas (sheet music)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8Jbi-BBp3c (alvin & chipmunks with lyrics in video)
Frosty the snow man (sheet music)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1RoN3CnxFw (lyrics in video details)
We wish you a merry Christmas (sheet music)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOe1RVuDJDk (lyrics in video)
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