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MUSIC SUGGESTIONS
SOLEMNITIES, FEASTS AND MEMORIALS
 

25 December

THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (CHRISTMAS)
Solemnity with Octave, Day of Obligation

CHRISTMAS VIGIL MASS

Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25
First Reading: Isaiah 62:1-5
Second Reading: Acts 13:16-17. 22-25

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm (88) 89 - For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.

Common Psalm: Psalm (95) 96 - Today is born our Saviour; Christ the Lord.
Common Psalm:
Psalm (97) 98 - All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.

Songs and Hymns

A Child is Born
A Child is Born in Bethlehem
All the Ends of the Earth
Angels We Have Heard on High
Away in a Manger
Bread of Life (Christmas verses)
Come to Set Us Free
Do Not Be Afraid
Dwelling Place
Earthen Vessels
Gloria
God, Beyond All Names
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Here I Am, Lord
In the Bleak Midwinter
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
Joy to the World
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
Like a Child Rests
Love Came Down at Christmas
O Come, All Ye Faithful/Adeste Fideles
O Come, Divine Messiah
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
O Holy Mary
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Of the Father's Love Begotten
Once in Royal David's City
Silent Night
Sing A New Song
Today is Born Our Saviour
The First Nowell
What Child is This

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CHRISTMAS MASS DURING THE NIGHT

Gospel: Luke 2:1-14
First Reading: Isaiah 9:1-7
Second Reading: Titus 2:11-14

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm (95) 96 - Today is born our Saviour; Christ the Lord.

Common Psalm:
Psalm (97) 98 - All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.

Songs and Hymns

A Child is Born
A Child is Born in Bethlehem
All the Ends of the Earth
Angels from the Realms of Glory
Angels We Have Heard on High
Away in a Manger
Bread for the World Broken (Christmas Verses)
Bread of Life (Christmas verses)
Child of Mercy
Come to Set Us Free
From Heaven Above
Gloria
Go, Tell It On the Mountain
God, Beyond All Names
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
Good Christians, All, Rejoice
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
He Came Down
Here I Am, Lord
Holy is God
How Beautiful
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
Joy to the World
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
O Come, All Ye Faithful/Adeste Fideles
O Holy Mary
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Of the Father's Love Begotten
Once in Royal David's City
Silent Night
The First Nowell
Wake From Your Sleep
While Shepherds Watched their Flocks

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CHRISTMAS DAWN MASS

Gospel: Luke 2:15-20
First Reading: Isaiah 62:11-12
Second Reading: Titus 3:4-7

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm (96) 97 - A light will shine on us this day: the Lord is born for us.

Common Psalm: Psalm (95) 96 - Today is born our Saviour; Christ the Lord.
Common Psalm:
Psalm (97) 98 - All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.

Songs and Hymns

All That We Have
All the Ends of the Earth
All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name
Baptised in Water
Bread of Life (Christmas Verses)
Centre of My Life
Come Holy Ghost, Creator, Come
Come to the Water
For the Beauty of the Earth
For You Are My God
Hail to the Lord's Anointed
He Has Anointed Me
He is the Lord
Here Am I
I Have Loved You
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
Joy to the World
Now in This Banquet
O Christ, the Great Foundation
O God of Love, O King of Peace
O Healing River
On Jordan's Bank
One Bread, One Body
Out of Darkness
Praise to You, O Christ Our Saviour
Priestly People
River of Glory
Send Down the Fire
Song over the Waters
Springs of Salvation
The Church's One Foundation
The Light of Christ
The Spirit of God
The Voice of God
There is a Balm in Gilead
There Is One Lord
Water of Life
We Shall Draw Water
You Are Mine
You Are Near
You Are the Voice

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CHRISTMAS DAY MASS

Gospel: John 1:1-18
First Reading: Isaiah 52:7-10
Second Reading: Hebrews 1:1-6

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm (97) 98 - All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.

Songs and Hymns

A Child is Born
Angels From the Realms of Glory
Angels We Have Heard on High
Away in a Manger
Bread of Life (Christmas verses)
Christmas Psalm
Come to Set Us Free
Gloria
Go, Tell It On the Mountain
God, Beyond All Names
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
Good Christians All, Rejoice
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
He Came Down
Here I Am, Lord
Jesus, You Are Bread for Us
Joy to the World
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
Let Heaven Rejoice
Lord, Today
My Heart is a Stable
O Come, All Ye Faithful/Adeste Fideles
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Of the Father's Love Begotten
Once in Royal David's City
Open the Heavens
Praise to You, O Christ, Our Saviour
Sing to the Lord
Sing We, Sing We Noel
The First Nowell
This Is All Our Joy
Today is Born Our Saviour
Wake From Your Sleep
What Child is This

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Sunday between 2 and 8 January

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
Solemnity

Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12
First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6
Second Reading: Ephesians 3:2-3. 5-6

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm (71) 72 - Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm (97) 98 - All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.

Songs and Hymns

A Child is Born
A Child is Born in Bethlehem
All the Ends of the Earth
Angels, from the Realms of Glory
Angels We Have Heard on High
As With Gladness Men of Old
Away in a Manger
Born in the Night
Bread for the World, Broken
Brightest and Best
Carol at the Manger
Child of Mercy
Christ, Be Our Light
City of God
Earth Has Many a Noble City
Gloria
Go, Tell it on the Mountain
Good Christian Friends, Rejoice
Good Christians All, Rejoice
Hail to the Lord's Anointed!
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
He Came Down
I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light
In the Bleak Midwinter
Jesus Shall Reign
Joy to the World
Laudate Dominum
Laudate Omnes Gentes
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
Let God's Dream Be Born
Let Heaven Rejoice
Lord, Today
O Come, All Ye Faithful
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Of the Father's Love Begotten
On Eagle's Wings
One Bread, One Body
Silent Night
Sion, Sing
Song for Epiphany
Song of Gathering
Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
Speak From Your Heart
Summoned by Love
Take Christ to the World
The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came
The First Nowell
The Light of Christ
The Summons
The Voice of God
We Three Kings of Orient Are
What Child is This
You Are the Voice

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25 January

THE CONVERSION OF ST PAUL
Feast

Gospel: Mark 16:15-18
First Reading: Acts 22:3-16
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 (for 2009 Pauline Year only, from Ordinary Time III)

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm (116) 117 - Go out to all the world, and tell the Good News.

Songs and Hymns

Amazing Grace
As a Fire Is Meant for Burning
Baptised in Water
Be Not Afraid
Bring Forth the Kingdom
Dwelling Place
Glory and Praise to Our God
God Has Chosen Me
God Has Spoken by His Prophets
He Has (You Have) Anointed Me
I Say, "Yes," Lord
I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light
I Will Be with You
I Will Choose Christ
Lift High the Cross
Lord, When You Came
Lord, You Give the Great Commission
O Love of God
Only This I Want
Take the Word of God with You
The Kingdom of God
The Spirit of God
The Summons
The Voice of God
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
We Are Many Parts
With One Voice
You Walk Along Our Shoreline
Your Word Went Forth

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February/March

ASH WEDNESDAY
Day of Fast and Abstinence

Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6. 16-18
First Reading: Joel 2:12-18
Second Reading: 2Corinthians 5:20-6:2

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm (50) 51 - Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned.

Gospel Acclamation: Lenten Gospel Acclamation (D Schutte) - Verse 1

Lamb of God: Jesus, Lamb of God (B Farrell, 1990) - Verses 1, 2, 3

Songs and Hymns

A New Heart for a New World
A Trusting Psalm
Again We Keep This Solemn Fast
Amazing Grace
Ashes
Be Reconciled as One
Create in Us
Deep Within
Dust and Ashes
Eternal Lord of Love
From Ashes to the Living Font
Gather Your People
Grant to Us, O Lord
Have Mercy, Lord, on Us
Have Mercy, O Lord
Hear Us, Almighty Lord
Hosea
Lead Me, Guide Me, Great Redeemer
Let Justice Roll Like a River
Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days
O Lord, Hear My Prayer
O Son of Justice
On Eagle's Wings
Our Acceptable Time
Parce Domine
Praise to You, O Christ, Our Saviour
Remember Your Love
Renew Your People
Return to God
Seek the Lord
Somebody's Knockin' at Your Door
The Glory of These Forty Days
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
This is the Time
Though the Mountains May Fall
Turn to Me
Unless a Grain of Wheat
We Are Called
Without Seeing You
Yes, I Shall Arise

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March/April

PASSION SUNDAY
Solemnity, Commencement of Holy Week

COMMEMORATION OF THE LORD'S ENTRY INTO JERUSALEM

Gospel: Matthew 21:1-11 (A); Mark 11:1-10/John 12:12-16 (B); Luke 19:28-40 (C)

Songs for the Procession/Gathering Song for Mass

All Glory, Laud [Praise] and Honour
Blessings on the King
Hosanna
Hosanna to the Son of David
Lift Up Your Heads, You Mighty Gates
Palm Sunday Procession
Ride On, Jesus, Ride
Who is This King

MASS OF THE DAY

Gospel: Matthew 26:14-27:66 (A); Mark 14:1-15:47 (B); Luke 22:14-23:56 (C)
First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7
Second Reading: Philippians 2:6-11

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm (21) 22 - My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?

Common Psalm: Psalm (90) 91 - Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble.

Gospel Acclamation: Lenten Gospel Acclamation (D Schutte) - Verse 4

Lamb of God: Jesus, Lamb of God (B Farrell, 1990) - Verses 1, 3, 7
Lamb of God: Jesus, Lamb of God (B Farrell, 1991) - Verses 1, 3, 4

Songs and Hymns

Adoramus Te Christe
All People That On Earth Do Dwell
All You Who Pass This Way
At the Name of Jesus
Be My Refuge
Behold the Wood
Blessings on the King
Bread of Life
Calvary
Crown Him with Many Crowns
Crucem Tuam/O Lord, Your Cross
God of Mercy and Compassion
Hail Redeemer, King Divine
His State Was Divine
How Firm a Foundation
How Long, O Lord
I Will Not Die
Jesus, Remember Me
Jesus the Lord
Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley
Keep in Mind
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Lord, We Come to Your Table
My Soul is at Rest
No Greater Love
Now We Remain
O Sacred Head Surrounded
Only This I Want
Praise to You, O Christ, Our Saviour
Sing, My Tongue, the Saviour's Glory
Song of the Body of Christ
Stay Here and Keep Watch
Take Up Your Cross
The Cry of the Poor
The King of Glory
Tree of Life
Unless a Grain of Wheat
We Remember
We Who Once Were Dead
Were You There
What Wondrous Love Is This
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
When the Son of God Was Dying

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March/April

THE EASTER TRIDUUM

HOLY THURSDAY: MASS OF THE LORD'S SUPPER

Gospel: John 13:1-15
First Reading: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14
Second Reading: 1Corinthians 11:23-26

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm (115) 116 - Our blessing-cup is a communion with the blood of Christ.

Washing of Feet:

As I Have Done for You (D Schutte)
Jesu, Jesu (Traditional Ghanan)
Jesus Took a Towel (C Waddell)
Song of the Lord's Command (D Haas)

Songs and Hymns

A New Commandment
Adoramus Te Christe
An Upper Room
At the Lamb's High Feast we Sing
At the Name of Jesus
Blessed Are You
Bread for the World
Bread of Life
Bread of Life and Cup of Blessing
By Your Priestly Power, O Risen Lord
Christians, Let Us Love One Another
Communion Song
Dayenu Litany
Father, Lord of Earth and Heaven
Feed Us Now
Gather Your People
Gift of Finest Wheat
God is Love
God of Our Life
Glory in the Cross
Hail, our Saviour's Glorious Body
Holy Is God/Pange Lingua
I Am the Bread of Life
I Am the Living Bread
In Perfect Charity
In Remembrance of You
In the Breaking of the Bread
Jesus, You Are Bread for Us
Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Love is His Word
No Greater Love
Now We Remain
O Sacred Head Surrounded
Pange Lingua
Praise to You, O Christ, Our Saviour
Seed, Scattered and Sown
Sing My Tongue, the Saviour's Glory
Song of the Body of Christ
Song of the Lord's Supper
Speak From Your Heart
Stay Here and Keep Watch
Stay With Me
Table of Plenty
Take and Eat
Taste and See
The Lord Jesus
The Servant Song
The Song of the Supper
This Body Will Be Given for You
This is My Will
To Be A Servant
Ubi Caritas
We Are Many Parts
We Have Been Told
We Have No Other Boast
We Remember
We Should Glory in the Cross
We Who Once Were Dead
What Wondrous Love is This
Where Love is Found
Where There is Charity and Love
Where True Love and Charity Are Found

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GOOD FRIDAY: CELEBRATION OF THE LORD'S PASSION
Day of Fast and Abstinence

Gospel: John 18:1-19:42
First Reading: Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Second Reading: Hebrews 4:14-16. 5:7-9

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm (30) 31 - Father, I put my life in your hands.

Songs and Hymns

Adoremus Te Christe
All You Who Pass This Way
Ashes
At the Cross Her Station Keeping
At the Name of Jesus
Behold the Cross
Behold the Wood
Bread for the World
Bread of Life
Contemporary Reproaches
Crucem Tuam (O Lord, Your Cross)
Eat This Bread
From Heaven You Came (The Servant King)
Glory in the Cross
Good Friday Intercessions
Icon of Grace
Into Your Hands
Jesus, Remember Me
Jesus the Lord
Keep in Mind
Lord by Your Cross
My God, My God
My People
No Greater Love
Now We Remain
O God, Hear Us
O Jesus Crucified
O Lord, Hear My Prayer
O My People
O Sacred Head Surrounded
On Eagle's Wings
Our Blessing Cup
Praise to the Holiest in the Height
Processional Song of the Cross
See His Hands
Shelter Me, O God
Stay Here and Keep Watch
Stay With Me
The Church's One Foundation
There is a Balm in Gilead
This Body Will be Given for You
This is the Wood of the Cross
Tree of Life
Ubi Caritas
Unless a Grain of Wheat
We Have No Other Boast
Were You There
What Wondrous Love is This
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
When the Son of God Was Dying
Whence Comes This Fire?
Wherever You Go
Will You Love Me
Without Seeing You

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THE VIGIL OF THE LORD'S RESURRECTION

Gospel: Matthew 28:1-10 (A); Mark 16:1-7 (B); Luke 24:1-12 (C)
First Reading: Genesis 1:1-2:2
Second Reading: Genesis 22:1-18
Third Reading: Exodus 14:15-15:1
Fourth Reading: Isaiah 54:5-14
Fifth Reading: Isaiah 55:1-11
Sixth Reading: Baruch 3:9-15, 32-4:4
Seventh Reading: Ezekiel 36:16-28
Epistle Reading: Romans 6:3-11

Responsorial Psalm 1: Psalm (103) 104 - Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth.

Responsorial Psalm 2: Psalm (15) 16 - Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.

Responsorial Psalm 3: Exodus 15 - Let us sing to the Lord: he has covered himself in glory.

Responsorial Psalm 4: Psalm (29) 30 - I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me.

Responsorial Psalm 5: Isaiah 12 - You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation.

Responsorial Psalm 6: Psalm (18) 19 - Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.

Responsorial Psalm 7: Psalm (41/42) 42/43 - Like a deer that longs for running streams, my soul. longs for you, my God.

Epistle Psalm: Psalm (117) 118 - Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

Common Psalms:

Easter Vigil: Response to the Word (J Wood)
On This Most Holy Day (D Schutte)

Exsultet:

Exsultet (Roman Missal)
Light of Christ/Exsultet (M Haugen)
Most Holy Night (D Schutte)

Litany of the Saints:

Litany of the Saints (J Becker)
Litany of the Saints (Gregorian)
Litany of the Saints (D Schutte)
Saints of God in Glory (B Farrell)

Sprinkling Rite:

Baptised in Water (Traditional/M Saward)
Come to the River (D Schutte)
Flow River Flow (B Hurd)
River of Glory (D Schutte)
Song Over the Waters [Sprinkling Rite] (M Haugen)
Springs of Water (R Proulx)
There is One Lord (O Alstott)
Water of Life (S Dean)
Water of Life (D Haas)
We Shall Draw Water (P Inwood)

Songs and Hymns

Alleluia No. 1
At the Lamb's High Feast We Sing
Baptised in Water
Behold the Glory of God
Blessings on the King
By Your Kingly Power, O Risen Lord
Celtic Alleluia
Christ, Be Our Light
Christ is Alive! With Joy we Sing
Christ the Lord is Risen Again
Christ the Lord is Risen Today
Christus Resurrexit
Come to the Feast
Do Not Be Afraid
Easter Alleluia
Easter Glory Fills the Sky
Easter People
Eat This Bread
Glory in the Cross
Good Christians All, Rejoice
Halle, Halle, Halle (Alleluia: Halle, Halle)
I Am the Bread of Life
I Know that My Redeemer Lives
Jesus Christ is Risen Today
Join in the Dance
Keep in Mind
Let Us Go Rejoicing
Lift Up Your Hearts
Make Us New
Morning Has Broken
Now the Green Blade Rises
Now We Remain
O Sons and Daughters
Our Darkness
Out of Darkness
Paschal Procession
People of God/Alleluia
Praise the Lord, My Soul
Receive the Light of Christ
Sing to the Mountains
Song of the Body of Christ
Surrexit Christus
Take and Eat
The Light of Christ
The Strife is O'er, the Battle Done
There is One Lord
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
This Day Was Made by the Lord
This is our Faith
This is the Day
Up From the Earth
We are Born of the Water
We Have no Other Boast
We Who Once Were Dead
Welcome the Light
What Wondrous Love is This
You Are God's Work of Art
You Are Mine
You Have Put on Christ

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March/April

EASTER SUNDAY
Solemnity with Octave

Gospel: John 20:1-9
First Reading: Acts 10:34, 37-43
Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-4

Sprinkling Rite:

Mass of Creation: Blessing and Sprinkling of Holy Water (M Haugen)
River of Glory (D Schutte)
Springs of Salvation (F Andersen)
There is One Lord (O Alstott)
There is One Lord (M Balhoff et al)
Water of Life (S Dean)
Water of Life (D Haas)
We Shall Draw Water (P Inwood)

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm (117) 118 - This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad or Alleluia.

Lamb of God: Jesus, Lamb of God (B Farrell, 1991) - Verses 1, 10, 11
Lamb of God:
Jesus, Lamb of God (B Farrell, 1990) - Verses 1, 8, 9

Songs and Hymns

Alleluia No. 1
At the Lamb's High Feast We Sing
Baptised in Water
Behold the Glory of God
Blessings on the King
By Your Kingly Power, O Risen Lord
Celtic Alleluia
Christ is Alive!
Christ the Lord is Risen
Christ the Lord is Risen Again
Christ the Lord is Risen Today
Come to the Water
Crown Him with Many Crowns
Darkness is Gone
Do Not Be Afraid
Easter Alleluia
Easter Glory Fills the Sky
Easter People
Glory in the Cross
Good Christians All, Rejoice
Halle, Halle, Halle (Alleluia: Halle, Halle)
I Am the Bread of Life
In Remembrance of You
Jesus Christ is Risen Today
Join in the Dance
Keep in Mind
Let Us Go Rejoicing
Lift Up Your Hearts
Lord of the Dance
Morning Has Broken
Now the Green Blade Rises
Now We Remain
O Sons and Daughters
Paschal Procession
People of God/Alleluia
Praise the Lord, My Soul
Receive the Light
Regina Caeli
Resucito
River of Glory
Sing to the Mountains
Sing With All the Saints in Glory
Song of the Body of Christ
Surrexit Christus
Surrexit Dominus Vere II
Take and Eat
That Easter Day with Joy was Bright
The Light of Christ
The Strife is O'er, the Battle Done
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
This Day Was Made by the Lord
This is the Day
Up From the Earth
We Believe
We Shall Draw Water
What Wondrous Love is This
You Make All Things New

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May/June

PENTECOST SUNDAY
Solemnity

Gospel: John 20:19-23
First Reading: Acts 2:1-11
Second Reading: 1Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm (103) 104 - Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth or Alleluia.

Sequence:

Holy Spirit, Lord of Light (J Cruger)
The Sequence of Pentecost (P Sarcich)
Veni Sancte Spiritus (J Berthier)
Veni Sancte Spiritus (C Walker)

Lamb of God: Jesus, Lamb of God (B Farrell, 1990) - Verses 1, 8, 9
Lamb of God: Jesus, Lamb of God (B Farrell, 1991) - Verses 1, 10, 11

Songs and Hymns

All Those Who Love Me
As A Fire is Meant for Burning
Awake, O Sleeper
Baptised in Water
Be Not Afraid
Breathe on Me, Breath of God
Bring Forth the Kingdom
Christ, Be Our Light
City of God
Come Holy Ghost, Creator Come
Come Holy Spirit
Come Now, Holy Spirit
Come Spirit of God
Confitemini Domino
Creator Spirit, By Whose Aid
Diverse in Culture, Nation, Race
Dwelling Place
Enemy of Apathy
Envia Tu Espiritu
Everyone Moved By the Spirit
Firmly I Believe, and Truly
Forth in the Peace of Christ We Go
Gather Your People
Gifts of the Spirit
He Has Anointed Me
Healer of our Every Ill
Here I Am, Lord
Holy God, We Praise Thy Name
Holy Sacred Spirit
If God is For Us
Make Us New
Many are the Light Beams
O Breathe on Me, O Breath of God
O Christ, the Great Foundation
O Holy Spirit, Lord of Grace
One Body
One Bread, One Body
Our Blessing Cup
Peace, My Friends
Peace I Leave With You, My Friends
Peace is Flowing Like a River
Prayer of St. Francis
Receive the Light of Christ
Send Down the Fire
Send Forth Your Spirit
Send Us As Your Blessing, Lord
Send Us Your Spirit
Sing of the Lord's Goodness
Song of St. Patrick
Song Over the Waters
Spirit Blowing Through Creation
Spirit, Come
Spirit of God
Spirit-Friend
Splendour of Creation
Take Christ to the World
Take the Word of God with You
The Light of Christ
The Spirit is A-Movin'
The Spirit of God
The Voice of God
There is One Lord
They'll Know We Are Christians
Veni Creator Spiritus
Veni Sancte Spiritus
We Are Born of the Water
We Are Many Parts
Whence Comes This Fire

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May/June

THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
Solemnity

Year A | Year B | Year C

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May/June

THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST
Solemnity

Year A | Year B | Year C

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24 June

THE BIRTH OF JOHN THE BAPTIST
Solemnity

Vigil Mass

Gospel: Luke 1:5-17
First Reading: Jeremiah 1:4-10
Second Reading: 1Peter 1:8-12

Responsorial Psalm:
Psalm (70) 71 - Since my mother's womb, you have been my strength.

Note: For pastoral reasons, the texts of the vigil need not be used at an evening Mass to celebrate the Solemnity.

Mass of the Day

Gospel: Luke 1:57-66. 80
First Reading: Isaiah 49:1-6
Second Reading: Acts 13:22-26

Responsorial Psalm:
Psalm (138) 139 - I praise you for I am wonderfully made.

Song and Hymns

A Voice Cries Out
All That is Hidden
Be Not Afraid
Be Thou My Vision
Before the Sun Burned Bright
Benedictus
Blest Are They
Blest Be the Lord
By Name I Have Called You
Christ, Be Our Light
City of God
Every Valley
Eye Has Not Seen
Glory and Praise to Our God
God Has Chosen Me
God it Was
God, We Praise You
Guide Me, Lord
Here I Am, Lord
How Rich Are the Depths of God
Let the Valleys Be Raised

My Soul in Stillness Waits
O God, You Search Me
Prepare the Way of the Lord
Rejoice, the Lord is King!
Seek the Lord
Song of the Body of Christ
Taste and See
The Cry of the Poor
The Great Forerunner of the Morn
To You, O God, I Lift Up My Soul
Trust in the Lord
We Are Called
What Is Our Service to Be?
When Jesus Came to Jordan
When John Baptised by Jordan 's River
Who Calls You By Name
Without Seeing You
You Are Mine
You Are Near
You Have [He Has] Anointed Me
You Know Me, Lord

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29 June

SAINTS PETER AND PAUL
Solemnity

Vigil Mass

Gospel: John 21:15-19
First Reading: Acts 3:1-10
Second Reading: Galatians 1:11-20

Responsorial Psalm:
Psalm (18) 19 – Their message goes out through all the earth.

Note: For pastoral reasons, the texts of the vigil need not be used at an evening Mass to celebrate the Solemnity.

Mass of the Day

Gospel: Matthew 16:13-19
First Reading: Acts 12:1-11
Second Reading: 2 Timothy 4:6-8. 17-18

Responsorial Psalm:
Psalm (33) 34 – The Lord set me free from all my fears.

Responsorial Psalm:
Psalm (33) 34 - Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.

Song and Hymns

A Mighty Fortress is Our God
A New Heart for a New World
Abba! Father
As a Fire Is Meant for Burning
Be Not Afraid
Be Thou My Vision
Behold, I Make All Things New
Blest Be the Lord
Bring Forth the Kingdom
Canticle of the Sun
Centre of My Life
Christ is Made the Sure Foundation
Christ's Church Shall Glory
Church of God
Day is Done
Eat this Bread
Eye Has Not Seen
Faith of Our Fathers!
For the Healing of the Nations
For You Are My God
Give Me Jesus
Glory in the Cross
Go
God Has Chosen Me
God, We Praise You
Here I Am, Lord
How Firm a Foundation
I Want to Walk As a Child of the Light
In This Place
Keep in Mind
Lift High the Cross
Lift Up Your Hearts

Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Many Are the Lightbeams
My Heart Belongs to You
Now We Remain
O Christ, the Great Foundation
One Body
Only This I Want
Out of Darkness
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Prayer of St. Francis
Send Down the Fire
Send Me, Jesus/Thuma Mina
Shelter Me, O God
Sing With All the Saints in Glory
Siyahamba (We Are Marching)
Take Christ to the World
Take Up Your Cross
The Church’s One Foundation
The Cry of the Poor
The Love of the Lord
The Spirit of God
The Summons
Though the Mountains May Fall
Unless A Grain of Wheat
We Are Called
We Are Many Parts
We Have Been Told
We Walk By Faith
Whatsoever You Do
You Are Called to Tell the Story
You Are Mine
Your Words Are Spirit and Life

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16 July (or the date nominated by the Prior & Parish Priest in Carmelite Parishes)

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL
Optional Memorial (General Calendar); Solemnity (Carmelite Calendar)

Carmelite Lectionary

Gospel: John 19:25-27
First Reading: 1Kings 18:42-45
Second Reading: Galatians 4:4-7

Roman Lectionary

Gospel: Matthew 10:34 - 11:1
First Reading: Exodus 1:8-14. 22
Second Reading:

   

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm (14) 15 - Draw us after you, Virgin Mary; we shall follow in your footsteps.

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm (122) 123 - Our help is in the name of the Lord.

Common Psalm: Psalm (112) 113 - May the name of the Lord be blessed for evermore.

Common Psalm: Luke 1 - The Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name.

Sequence:

Flos Carmeli (Flower of Carmel)

Songs and Hymns

All Who Claim the Faith of Jesus
At the Cross Her Station Keeping
Ave Maria
Blessed Mary of Mount Carmel
Flower of Carmel
For You Are My God
Gather Us In
Gather Your People
Hail, Holy Queen, Enthroned Above
Hail Mary: Gentle Woman
Hail, Queen of Heaven
Here At This Table

Here I Am, Lord
How Blessed Is This Place
I Sing A Maid
Magnificat
Magnificat (Mary’s Song)
One Bread, One Body
Our Lady of the Southern Cross
Regina Caeli/O Queen of Heaven
Salve, Regina/Hail, Queen of Heaven
Song of the Body of Christ
There is Nothing Told
You Are Called to Tell the Story

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6 August

THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD
Feast

Gospel: Mark 9:2-10
First Reading: Daniel 7:9-10. 13-14
Second Reading: 2 Peter 1:16-19

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm (96) 97 - The Lord is king, the most high over all the earth.

Common Psalm: Psalm (97) 98 - All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.

Songs and Hymns

Abba! Father!
All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name
All That is Hidden
All That We Have
All the Ends of the Earth
Alleluia! Sing to Jesus
Be Thou My Vision
Christ, Be Our Light
Crown Him with Many Crowns
Eye Has Not Seen
Glory and Praise to You
He is the Lord
How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place
I Will Lift Up My Eyes
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Jesus Christ, Yesterday, Today and Forever
Jesus, Come to Us
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
Lord of Glory
Open My Eyes
Out of Darkness
Praise to You, O Christ, Our Saviour
Priestly People
Rejoice, the Lord Is King
Remember Your Love
Take and Eat
The Head That Once Was Crowned with Thorns
The Lord is My Light
The Name of God
The Path of Life
This Alone
This is My Son
We Remember
What Is This Place
With One Voice
You Are the Voice
You Are The Way

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15 August

THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Solemnity, Day of Obligation

Vigil Mass
Gospel: Luke 11:27-28
First Reading: Chronicles 15:3-4. 15-16; 16:1-2
Second Reading: 1Corinthians 15:54-57

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm (131) 132 - Lord, go up to the place of your rest, you and the ark of your holiness

Mass of the Day
Gospel: Luke 1:39-56
First Reading: Revelation (Apocalypse) 11:19; 12:1-6. 10
Second Reading: 1Corinthians 15:20-26

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm (43) 44 - The queen stands at your right hand, arrayed in gold

Common Psalm: Psalm (112) 113 - May the name of the Lord be blessed for evermore.

May the Name of the Lord Be Blessed (C Willcock)

Songs and Hymns

All the Ends of the Earth
Ave Maria
Be It Done Unto Me
Canticle of Mary
Flower of Carmel
Hail, Holy Queen
Hail Mary: Gentle Woman
Hail, Queen of Heaven
I Am the Bread of Life
Immaculate Mary
In Remembrance of You
Let Heaven Rejoice
Magnificat
Magnificat (Mary's Song)
My Soul Rejoices
O Holy Mary
Salve Regina
Sing of the Lord's Goodness
The Cry of the Poor
There Is Nothing Told
You Are the Honour

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14 September

THE TRIUMPH OF THE CROSS
Feast

Gospel: John 3:13-17
First Reading: Numbers 21:4-9
Second Reading: Philippians 2:6-11

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm (77) 78 - Do not forget the works of the Lord!

Common Psalm: Psalm (102) 103 - The Lord is kind and mericful

Songs and Hymns

A New Heart for A New World
Adoramus Te, Christe
Adoramus Te, Domine
All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name
Alleluia! Sing to Jesus
At the Cross Her Station Keeping
At the Name of Jesus
Behold the Wood
Bread for the World
Calvary
Christ is Made the Sure Foundation
Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain
Crown Him with Many Crowns
Crucem Tuam/O Lord, Your Cross
Glory in the Cross
God is Love
Hail Redeemer, King Divine
Healer of Our Every Ill
Here I Am, Lord
How Great Thou Art
I Am the Bread of Life
I Am the Light of World
I Danced in the Morning/Lord of the Dance
I Know that My Redeemer Lives
I Will Not Die
In the Breaking of the Bread
Jesus the Lord
Keep in Mind
Laudate Dominum
Lift High the Cross
Lord, By Your Cross and Resurrection
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Lord of the Dance
Now We Remain
O Christ the Great Foundation
One Bread, One Cup
Only This I Want
Praise to You, O Christ, Our Saviour
Priestly People
Singing of the Candidates With the Cross
Sing A New Song
Sing My Tongue the Saviour's Glory
Sing, My Tongue, the Song of Triumph
Siyahamba (We Are Marching)
Song of the Body of Christ
Song of the Cross
Take Up Your Cross
The Church's One Foundation
The Head that Once Was Crowned With Thorns
The Love of the Lord
The Servant Song
Tree of Life
Unless A Grain of Wheat
We Praise You
We Remember
Were You There
What Wondrous Love is This
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

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Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (October)

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
Mass for Special Need (the Spread of the Gospel)

Songs and Hymns

Be Not Afraid
Blest Be the Lord
Bring Forth the Kingdom
Christ, Be Our Light
City of God
Common Psalm
Gather Us In
Gift of Finest Wheat
God Has Chosen Me
Here Am I
Here I Am, Lord
How Blessed is This Place
Let Justice Roll Like A River
Micah's Theme
On Eagle's Wings
Our Supper Invitation
Peace Prayer
Prayer of St. Francis
Seek First the Kingdom
Seek Ye First
Song of the Body of Christ
Take Christ to the World
The Cry of the Poor
The Servant Song
They'll Know We Are Christians
To Be A Servant
Ubi Caritas
We Are Called
We Have Been Told
Where There is Charity and Love
Who Will Speak

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2 November

ALL SOULS (COMMEMORATION OF THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED)
Solemnity

Gospel: Mark 15: 33-39. 16:1-6
First Reading: Isaiah 25:6-9
Second Reading: Romans 5:5-11

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm (26) 27 - The Lord is my light and my salvation or
I believe that I shall see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living
.

Songs and Hymns

Alleluia No. 1
Amazing Grace
Be Not Afraid
Because the Lord is My Shepherd
Blest Are They
Canticle of Simeon
Centre of My Life
Christ the Lord is Risen Today
City of God
Come to Me
Crimond
Do Not Be Afraid
Eat This Bread
Eye Has Not Seen
For All Your Saints, O Lord
Gather Us In
Give Me Jesus
Give Thanks to God on High
Glory in the Cross
God of Day and God of Darkness
Healer of Our Every Ill
Holy Darkness
How Firm A Foundation
I Am the Bread of Life
I Have Loved You
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
I Know That My Redeemer Lives
I Received the Living God
In Faith and Hope and Love
In Paradisum/May Choirs of Angels
Jerusalem, My Happy Home
Jesus Christ is Risen Today
Jesus, Remember Me
Keep in Mind
Like A Child Rests
Like A Little Child
Litany of the Saints
Lord of All Hopefulness
Mass of Creation: Rite of Blessing and Sprinkling Holy Water
May Saints and Angels Lead You On

May the Angels
May the Angels Lead You
My Shepherd Will Supply My Need
Nearer, My God, to Thee
Now the Green Blade Rises
Now We Remain
O God, Our Help in Ages Past
O Lord, Hear My Prayer
On Eagle's Wings
Only in God
Only This I Want
Onward to the Kingdom
Our Blessing Cup
Out of Darkness
Praise the Lord, Ye Heavens, Adore Him
Restless is the Heart
Saints of God
Shelter Me, O God
Shepherd Me, O God
Sing A New Song
Song of Farewell
Song of the Body of Christ
Soul of My Saviour
Steal Away
The Beatitudes
The King of Love My Shepherd Is
The Lord is My Shepherd
The Spirit Lives to Set Us Free (Walk in the Light)
The Strife is O'er, the Battle Done
There is a Balm in Gilead
There's A Wideness in God's Mercy
This Alone
Unless a Grain of Wheat
We Have Been Told
We Shall Rise Again
We Walk by Faith
We Will Rise Again
You Are Mine
You Are Near
You Make All Things New

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9 November

DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA
Feast

Gospel: John 2:13-22
First Reading: Ezekiel 47:1-2. 8-9. 12
Second Reading: 1Corinthians 3:9-11. 16-17

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm (45) 46 - The waters of the river gladden the city of God.

Common Psalm: Psalm (121) 122 - Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.

Songs and Hymns

A Mighty Fortress is Our God
All Are Welcome
All People That on Earth Do Dwell
All the Earth Proclaim the Lord
All Who Hunger
An Upper Room Did Our Lord Prepare
As We Gather At Your Table
Be Not Afraid
Christ, Be Our Light
Christ is Made the Sure Foundation
Church of God
City of God
Come, Host of Heaven's High Dwelling Place
Come to the Water
Dwelling Place
Easter Alleluia
Faith of Our Fathers!
For Builders Bold
Gather Us In
Gather Your People
Gift of Finest Wheat
Glory and Praise to Our God
God, Beyond All Names
God is Here! As We His People
How Blessed is This Place
How Firm a Foundation
How Lovely is Your Dwelling Place
I Received the Living God
I Rejoiced
Jerusalem, My Happy Home
Let All the World in Ev'ry Corner Sing
Let Justice Roll Like A River
Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory
Moved by the Gospel, Let us Move
Now Thank We All Our God
O Christ the Great Foundation
On Eagle's Wings
Only This I Want
Out of Darkness
Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
Priestly People
River of Glory
Song At the Centre
Song of the Body of Christ
Song Over the Waters
The Church's One Foundation
There Is One Lord
They'll Know We Are Christians
This Alone
This is the Day
Though the Mountains May Fall
We Are Many Parts
We Are the Church
We Gather Together
We Walk By Faith
What is This Place
When We Eat This Bread

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