The Season of Easter 2026

April 5 – Easter Sunday Worship Aid
Cantor: Bekki
Notes:

Reflection: Today your song proclaims the Church’s greatest joy: Christ is risen. May what you sing with your voices take root in your hearts, and overflow in the way you live.
 
Hymn: Jesus Christ is Risen Today
Penitential Act: Lord, Have Mercy[PDF]
Psalm 118: This is the Day – [PDF]
Sequence: Christians To the Paschal Victim[PDF]
Sprinkling: I Saw Water – [PDF]
Preparation: This is the Day … Deiss[PDF]
Communion: Gusten y Vean / Taste and See (Bilingual Refrain/English Vss)
Communion II: I am the Bread of Life
Hymn: Sing with All the Saints


April 12 – The Second Sunday of Easter Worship Aid
Cantor: Joe
Notes: “Quasimodo Sunday”

Reflection: As you give voice to the Church’s prayer, you help others encounter the peace of the Risen Christ. May that same peace dwell within you, even in moments of uncertainty.
 
Hymn: Like Newborn Souls – [Tune; NETTLETON]
Psalm 118: Give Thanks to the Lord – [PDF]
Preparation: O Sons and Daughters
Communion 9:30/11: Gusten y Vean / Taste and See (Bil Ref./Eng. Vss) – [PDF]
Communion 5 pm: I am the Bread of Life
Hymn: Jesus Christ is Risen Today


April 19 – The Third Sunday of Easter Worship Aid
Cantor: Bekki
Notes:

Reflection: Through your singing, hearts are led to recognize Christ present among us. May you also come to know him more deeply in the music you offer and the prayer you share.
 
Hymn: All People of the Earth Rejoice – [Tune: TRURO]
Psalm 16: Lord, You Will Show Us[PDF]
Preparation: Two Were Bound for Emmaus[PDF]
Communion: Gusten y Vean / Taste & See – [PDF Vss]
Hymn: Alleluia, Alleluia, Hearts to Heaven’s Voices Raise


April 26 – The Fourth Sunday of Easter Worship Aid
Cantor: Sophie
Notes:

Reflection: As you lead the sung prayer of the Church, you echo the voice of the Good Shepherd who gathers his people. May you continue to listen for his call in your own lives.
 
Hymn: The Mercy of the Lord – [Tune: ST. THOMAS, Williams]
Psalm 23: The Lord is My Shepherd – [PDF]
Preparation: Eye Has Not Seen
Communion: Gift of Finest Wheat
Hymn: God We Praise You


May 3 – The Fifth Sunday of Easter Worship Aid
Cantor: Joe
Notes: First Communion at 11 am, see below

Reflection: Your ministry flows from your connection to Christ, the true vine. May your song be a living expression of that unity, bearing fruit in the life of the Church.
 
Hymn: O Sing a New Song – [Tune: AZMON]
Psalm 33: Lord, Let Your Mercy – [PDF]
Preparation: I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light
Communion: I Received the Living God – [PDF]
Hymn: Celtic Alleluia: Sending Forth – [PDF]

May 3 – The Fifth Sunday of Easter – 11 am Worship Aid
Cantor: Joe
Notes: First Communion at 11 am
 
Hymn: All You Nations … Deiss – [PDF]
Psalm 118: Give Thanks to the Lord – [PDF]
Preparation: I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light
Communion: I Received the Living God
Communion II: Gusten y Vean / Taste and See – [PDF]
Hymn: Celtic Alleluia: Sending Forth – [PDF]


May 10 – The Sixth Sunday of Easter Worship Aid
Cantor: Bekki
Notes:

Reflection: In your singing, the Spirit continues to animate the prayer of the Church. May that same Spirit guide and sustain you in your ministry and your daily lives.
 
Hymn: Come Spread the News – [Tune: DUKE STREET]
Psalm 66: Let All the Earth – [PDF]
Preparation: The Spirit of God … Deiss – [PDF]
Communion: (9:30 & 11) No Greater Love[PDF]
(5 pm) Eat This Bread
Hymn: Christ the Lord is Risen Today


May 15 – Confirmation Worship Aid
Cantor: Rosetta
Notes: 6:30 pm @ St. Hedwig

Hymn: All You Nations … Deiss – [PDF]
Sprinkling Acc: I Saw Water – [PDF]
Gloria: Andrews – [PDF]
Psalm 118: Give Thanks to the Lord – [PDF]
Acc: Easter Alleluia, arr. White – [PDF]
Confirmation: Lord, Send Out Your Spirit … Bowers – [PDF]
Confirmation II: Instrumental
Preparation: Spirit of God … Moore – [PDF]
Communion: Gusten y Vean / Taste and See – [PDF]
Hymn: Celtic Alleluia: Sending Forth – [PDF]


May 17 – The Ascension of the Lord Worship Aid
Cantor: Rosetta
Notes:

Reflection: Your voices help send the Church forth in mission, proclaiming Christ’s victory and presence. May you be strengthened in that mission, both in song and in life.
 
Hymn: O Men of Galilee – [Tune: SWABIA]
Psalm 47: God Mounts His Throne – [PDF]
Preparation: The Summons
Communion: I Will See You Again – [PDF]
Hymn: Tell it! Tell it, out with Gladness


May 24 – The Solemnity of Pentecost Worship Aid
Cantor: Bekki
Notes: Memorial Day Weekend

Reflection: At Pentecost, the Church finds its voice through the power of the Spirit. May your song be filled with that fire, proclaiming the mighty works of God.
 
Hymn: Come, Holy Ghost
Psalm 104: Lord, Send Out Your Spirit – [PDF]
Sequence:
Preparation: The Spirit of God … Deiss – [PDF]
Communion: Come to Me and Drink – [PDF]
Hymn: Eternal Father


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