The Season of Christmas – Year “A”

Ordinary
Penitential Act: Lord, Have Mercy – [PDF]
Gloria: Andrews – [PDF]
Acclamation before the Gospel: Alleluia – In Dulce Jubilo – [PDF]
Eucharistic Acclamations: A Community Mass – Cantor [PDF]
– Sanctus
– When We Eat This Bread
– Amen
– Lamb of God

NOTES: We are switching to the “Grail Translation” of the Responsorial Psalm. Please take a moment to read this post about the Revised Grail Psalter and our transition to that Psalter.

Sunday Instrumental Scores

December 28 – The Feast of the Holy Family– Worship Aid
Cantor: Bekki
Notes:

Reflection: In the Holy Family, we see harmony shaped by love, patience, and obedience to God’s will. May our ministry mirror that harmony, helping the community encounter Christ through unity of voice and spirit.
 
Hymn: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Psalm 128: Blessed are Those – [PDF]
Preparation: Angels From the Realms of Glory
Communion Antiphon: The Word Became Flesh (Refrain ONLY) – [PDF]
Verses sound like THIS (0:05-0:20)
Communion II: What Child is This
Hymn: Joy to the World

January 1 – Mary, Mother of God – Worship Aid
Psalmist: Martha
Notes:
 
Hymn: Immaculate Mary/ Del Cielo ha Bajado
Penitential Act: Kyrie, Eleison
Gloria: Missa Simplex
Salmo 66/Psalm 67: El Señor tenga piedad/ O God be Gracious – [PDF]
Acclamation: Christmas Alleluia … arr. mw – [PDF]
Preparation: Stainless the Maiden/ Serdeczna Matko – (English only!)
Euch. Acc’s: Mass of Creation/Misa Melodica/Misa Popular
Communion : Come to the Banquet/ Ven al Banquete
Hymn: Angels We Have Heard/ Ángeles Cantando Están

January 4 – The Epiphany of the Lord – Worship Aid
Cantor: Bernadette
Notes: We are switching to the “Grail Translation” of the Responsorial Psalm. Please take a moment to read this post about the Revised Grail Psalter and our transition to that Psalter.

Reflection: Just as the star guided the Magi, our sung prayer guides the assembly toward the presence of Christ among us. May our music become a gift we lay before the Lord with reverence and awe.
 
Hymn: What Star is This
Psalm 72: Lord, Every Nation – [PDF]
Preparation: The First Nowell
Communion Antiphon: The Word Became Flesh  – [PDF]
Communion II: We Three Kings
Hymn: Go Tell it on the Mountain 

January 11 – Baptism of the Lord – Worship Aid
Cantor: Ali
Notes: Renewal of Baptismal Promises/Sprinkling in place of Creed

Reflection: As the heavens open over the Jordan, our music helps reveal the Father’s voice still speaking His love to His people. May our service strengthen the community’s awareness of their baptismal calling and dignity.
 
Hymn: When Jesus Came to Jordan – [Tune: AURELIA]
Psalm 29: The Lord Will Bless – [PDF]
Sprinkling Acclamation: I Saw Water – [PDF}
Preparation: Shall We Gather at the River
Communion Antiphon: The Word Became Flesh  – [PDF]
Hymn: Joy to the World