The Season of Advent ::
The Liturgical Year 2010

SERVICE AND RITUAL MUSIC

Gospel Acclamation:  Mass of God's Promise, Dan Schutte
Prayers of the Faithful: O God, Hear Us, Bob Hurd
Eucharistic Prayer Acclamations:  Mass of Hope, Bernadette Farrell
Breaking of the Bread::  Mass of Hope, Bernadette Farrell

November 29, 2009 :: First Sunday of Advent

Opening Song: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, plainchant (v. 1, 4)
Responsorial Psalm: 25: To You, O Lord, Scott Soper
Prep of Gifts: This Alone, Tim Manion
Communion: Love One Another, Bob Dufford, SJ
Sending Forth: My Soul in Stillness Waits, Marty Haugen

December 6, 2009 :: Second Sunday of Advent

Opening Song: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, plainchant (v. 6, 7)
Responsorial Psalm: 126: The Lord Has Done, Tony Ward
Prep of Gifts: Comfort, Comfort, O My People, Geneva, 17th c
Communion: Taste and See, James E. Moore, Jr
Sending Forth: City of God, Dan Schutte (v. 1, 3)

December 8, 2009 :: Immaculate Conception

Opening Song: Luke 1: Holy Is Your Name, David Haas
Responsorial Psalm: 98: All the Ends of the Earth, David Haas/ Marty Haugen
Prep of Gifts: instrumental
Communion: Servant Song, Donna Marie McGargill, OSM
Sending Forth: instrumental

December 13, 2009 :: Third Sunday of Advent

Opening Song: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, plainchant (v. 2, 5)
Responsorial Canticle: Isaiah 12: Cry Out With Joy and Gladness, Tony Ward
Prep of Gifts: The Lord Is Near, Mike Balhoff/Gary Daigle/ Darryl Ducote
Communion: Gift of Finest Wheat, Robert E. Kreutz
Sending Forth: Now My Heart, John Foley, SJ

December 20, 2009 :: Fourth Sunday of Advent

Opening Song: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, plainchant (v. 3, 1)
Responsorial Psalm: 80: Lord, Make Us Turn to You, Tony Ward
Prep of Gifts: Now We Remain, David Haas
Communion: Luke 1: Holy Is Your Name, >David Haas
Sending Forth: My Soul in Stillness Waits, Marty Haugen