Author Archives: maddg

This is a song by Stephen Kirk for Holy Thursday. It is another lovely song, but your cantor will need a fair old range to cope, especially in the third stanza. The assembly should be fine singing the refrain. You … Continue reading →

Stephen Kirk, a Catholic musician from Canberra, is coming to Tasmania in November and barring unforeseen circumstances I hope to attend his workshop. I have not heard of him, but his site shows years of activity. He has lots of … Continue reading →

This is another song from Adelaide, by Peter and Lauren Bierer. While written for the 2022 Diocesan Assembly it has a use as a gathering song or for Pentecost. I didn’t get fooled into Dm7 chords this time. The sheet … Continue reading →

I was at a small songwriter’s workshop last weekend arranged by Monica O’Brien and I am still decompressing a little. I met some wonderful talented songwriters and was inspired by what they are all up to. Peter and Lauren Bierer … Continue reading →

Entrance: Christ Be Near Us (Ogilvy/O’Brien) AOV NG 21 Psalm 92 (McKenna) The Lord is king, he is robed in majesty. Gifts: A Place at the Table  (Shirley Erena Murray – Lori True) AOV NG 1 Communion: Hymn to Christ … Continue reading →

Entrance: Come to Set Us Free (Farrell) AOV 1/39 Psalm 15 (McKenna) Keep Me Safe, O God; you are my hope. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope. Gifts: Centre of My Life (Inwood) AOV 2/170 Communion: Bread Broken, … Continue reading →

Entrance: Christ Be Near Us (Ogilvy/O’Brien) AOV NG 21 Psalm 145 (McKenna) Praise the Lord my soul! Praise the Lord my soul! Gifts: Harvest (Grant) AOV Digital Communion: Bread of Life (Farrell) AOV 1/164 Recessional: Sing of the Lord’s Goodness … Continue reading →

Entrance: Glory and Praise to Our God (Schutte) AOV 1/16 Psalm 17 (McKenna) I love you, Lord, my strength. I love you, Lord, my strength. Gifts: Centre of My Life (Inwood) AOV 2/170 Communion: I Have Loved You (Joncas) AOV 1/126 … Continue reading →

Entrance: All the Ends of the Earth (Dufford) AOV 1/76) Psalm 125 (McKenna) The Lord has done great things for us, we are filled with joy. Gifts: Bless Our Gifts (Grant) AOVD Communion: Table of Plenty (Schutte) AOV 2/20 Recessional: Hearts … Continue reading →

Entrance: Christ be Our Light  (Farrell) AOV 2/3 Psalm 32 (McKenna) Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you. Gifts: A Trusting Psalm (Bates) AOV 1/115 Communion: From the Many Make Us One (Huck/Alonso) … Continue reading →