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Heaven Is Singing for Joy / El Cielo Canta Alegria G3 599

This song from Gather 3rd edition was written way back in 1958 by Pablo Sosa from Argentina. GIA say it is a choral piece but it does sound such a fun song to sing, if your assembly wishes to express … Continue reading

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Praise Our God and Saviour G3 597

This TAIZE chant from Gather 3 is attributed to the TAIZE community, rather than Jacques Berthier, for a change. The text is based on Psalm 136 and Luke 1:68-79. It has Polish, Spanish and English texts with many alternative verses … Continue reading

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God Is Still Speaking G3 595

Goodness, a Marty Haugen song I haven’t heard before. This is an uplifting song of joy for times when that might be hard to find. The verses are designed as call and response between a cantor and assembly but it … Continue reading

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We Are the Light of the World G3 592

This is an interesting take on the Beatitudes with the sort of positive affirmation that doesn’t seem to be about much any more. Ah the 60s… It would make a great song for sending forth even when the text from … Continue reading

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Music for the Feast of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop 7th/8th August 2021

This is only for Australia. Entrance: Summoned By Love (O’Brien/Watts) AOV 2/18 Psalm 63 (McKenna) My soul clings to you; your right hand holds me fast. Gifts: The Cry of the Poor (Foley) AOV 1/83   Communion:  Come to the … Continue reading

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Music for the Eighteenth week of Ordinary Time Year B 31st July / 1st August 2021

Entrance: Gather As One  (McKenna) AOV NG 48 Psalm 77 (McKenna) The Lord gave them bread from heaven. Gifts: Bread Broken, Wine Shared Bread  (Horner) AOV 2/155 Communion:  In the Breaking of the Bread  (Hurd) AOV 1/58 Thanksgiving: My Soul … Continue reading

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Music for the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time Year B July 24th/25th 2021

Entrance: Gather Your People (Hurd) AOV 1/71 Psalm 144 (McKenna) The hand of the Lord feeds us, he answers all our needs. Gifts: Take and Eat (Russell) AOV 2/162 Communion:  Gift of Finest Wheat  (Westendorf/Kreutz) CWB II 651 Thanksgiving:  One Body (O’Brien- … Continue reading

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Music for the Sixteenth Week in ordinary Time Year B July 17th/18th 2021

We are also observing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday. Entrance: A Place at the Table  (Shirley Erena Murray – Lori True) AOV NG 1 Psalm 22 (McKenna) The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. Gifts: … Continue reading

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Music for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B July 10th/11th 2021

Entrance: The Summons  (Maule-Bell) AOV NG 149 Psalm 84 (McKenna) Lord, show us your mercy and love, and grant us your salvation. Gifts: A Trusting Psalm (Bates) AOV 1/115 Communion: Our Supper Invitation (Bates) AOV 1/185 Thanksgiving:  A Voice in the … Continue reading

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Music for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B July 3rd/4th 2021

Entrance: A New Heart for a New World   (O’Brien/Watts) AOV 1/158 Psalm 122 (McKenna) Our eyes are fixed on the Lord, pleading for his mercy. Gifts: Open My Eyes  (Manibusan) AOV 1/166 Communion: In the Breaking of the Bread  (Hurd) … Continue reading

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