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Dear Parishioners,
Please find some historical and interesting information regarding the music for the Fifth Sunday of Easter . . .
Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year B
Procession Hymn:
4:00, 11:00—“Praise to the Lord”
Text: Joachim Neander, 1680
St. 1: Ps 103:1
St. 2: Ps 17:8
St. 3: Ps 23:6
St. 4: Ps 106:48, Ps 150:6
Tune: LOBE DEN HERREN
Based on a German folk tune
9:00—“I Come With Joy, a Child of God”
Text: Brian Wren, 1971
Adapted from 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Tune: DOVE OF PEACE
Southern Harmony, 1835
Gloria: Missa Pacem—L. Randolph Babin (2004, ed. 2010)
Responsorial Psalm—Psalm 22:26-28, 30-32
4:00, 11:00—T. Marier: Hymns, Psalms, and Spiritual Canticles (1974)
9:00—Steven Warner (1999)
Gospel Acclamation
Text: John 15:4a, 5b
4:00 and 11:00: VICTORY
9:00: CELTIC ALLELUIA
Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass for the City—Richard Proulx (1991, rev. 2010)
Lamb of God: Holy Cross Mass—David Isele (1979)
Communion Antiphon (4:00, 11:00)—Normand Gouin (2013)
“I Am the Vine and You Are the Branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit. Alleluia, alleluia.”
Refrain: John 15:1, 5
Verse: Psalm 80
Communion Hymn: “How Great Thou Art”
Text: Carl Gustav Boberg
Translation: Stuart K. Hine, 1949
Choir Anthem: “The Heavens Are Declaring”—L. van Beethoven (1770-1827)
transcribed for choir by Dudley Buck (1839-1909)
Recessional Hymn
4:00, 11:00: “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”
Text: Edward Perronet (1780)
Tune: CORONATION—Oliver Holden (1765-1844)
Holden was born in Shirley, MA and died in Charlestown, MA.
9:00: “Sing With All the Saints in Glory”
Text: William J. Irons (1873)
Tune: HYMN TO JOY (1824)
Thank you,
Kyle Bertulli
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Adult Choir (16 years and older)
The St. Mary’s Adult Choir has a rich history and has served St. Mary’s Parish for several decades, including several Funerals and Weddings. This ensemble is a mixed choir consisting of both female and male singers, represented by a wide range of age groups, abilities and experiences in music and choral singing. The ability to read music is not a requirement but is certainly welcome. No prior choral experience is required to join! Musical literacy skills are taught and encouraged during rehearsal, which are helpful when learning new pieces of music. The Adult Choir’s repertoire consists of a variety of musical periods, ranging from the Renaissance era to the present. No audition is required to join, although the director reserves the right to assign new members to a particular section or voice part. The only requirements to join are that you are able to carry a tune and you work well in a group environment. Each section is represented by at least one experienced singer. This choir is supportive of fellow members. The choir and the director are willing to assist newcomers when necessary. Most singing is done from the choir loft and accompanied by organ. Occasionally, the choir sings at the front of the church with piano accompaniment, and at other times unaccompanied. Whether you have prior choral/musical experience, or you would be attempting to sing in a choir for the first time, we welcome your participation! Give us a try!
The Adult Choir sings on Sundays at the 11:00am Mass from September through the first Sunday of June and rehearses on Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 and Sunday mornings from 10:15 to 10:45.
Junior Choir (Grades 6-10)
This ensemble builds upon the skills taught in the Children’s Choir, and especially builds on the concept of part singing. Most of the repertoire for this ensemble is in two-part harmony, and occasionally three-part harmony. The Junior Choir rehearses the last three weeks of every month (with exceptions) from September through May and sings at approximately 5-6 Masses per year. An end of the year day trip to Canobie Lake Park is planned every June. Parents and siblings are also invited. If your child expresses an interest in music or enjoys singing, we strongly encourage them to sign up for this ensemble. Rehearsals are the last three Tuesdays of each month from 4:30-5:30 pm.
Children’s Choir (Grades 2-5)
Children learn the foundations of music, ensemble singing, and team building skills. The Children’s Choir sings mostly unison repertoire and occasionally repertoire in two-part harmony. Children sing for approximately 6-8 Sunday Masses per year, as well as the 4:00pm Christmas Eve Mass, and First Communion Masses in May. We try to make this ensemble an enjoyable experience for everyone, both in rehearsal style, and through musical games where possible. Team building skills, which are taught and promoted in this group, are valuable tools in other areas of our lives. It is a priority of the director to maintain strong relationships with both children and their parents/guardians, and communication takes place regularly in an effort to maintain an organized but enjoyable ensemble experience. An end of the year day trip to Canobie Lake Park is planned every June, and we all have a wonderful time. If your child expresses an interest in music or enjoys singing, we strongly encourage their enrollment. Many friendships have developed in this choir over the years and has been rather enjoyable for many. We rehearse beginning in mid to late September and conclude at the beginning of June. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm.
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