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November 21-22, 2009 • Christ the King

READINGS
Reading I:
Daniel 7:13-14
Psalm 93: The Lord is king; he is robed in majesty.
Reading II: Revelation 1:5-8
Gospel: John 18:33b-37

MUSIC PLANS
SJSC
Gathering Song: The King of Glory (G 486)
Gloria: Mass of Rememberance (G 197)
Psalm: The Lord is King (G 88, RS 126 **alternate version)
Gospel Acc: Alleluia in 7/8 (G 262)
Preparation: All the Ends of the Earth (G 520)
Eucharistic Prayers & Agnus Dei: Mass of Rememberance (G 201-206)
Communion 1: Now the Feast and Celebration
(G 742, RS 853)
Communion 2: Ride On, Jesus, Ride (G 405);
Malawi Thanksgiving (HTPTR 78)
Sending Forth: Crown Him with Many Crowns
(G 485, RS 626)

STA
Gathering Song: This is the Feast (G 429)/Christ the King
Gloria: Chepponis, Melodic Gloria (RS 390)
Psalm: The Lord is King (G 88, RS 126)
Gospel Acc: Alleluia Mode VI with Acclamation (G 177, RS 294)
Preparation: STA:Choral Concertato on Holy God, We Praise Thy Name
Santus: A Community Mass (RS 310)
Memorial Acc & Amen: A Community Mass
Agnus Dei: Isele, Holy Cross Mass (RS 305)
Communion: Ride On, Jesus, Ride (G 405, RS 562)
Sending Forth: Crown Him with Many Crowns (G: 485, RS: 626) / Bring Forth the Kingdom (SOF: 192)

NOTE: selections listed are subject to change at the beginning of each week.

November 28-29, 20091st Sunday, Advent
SJSC
Gathering Song:
God of All People (G 331)
Kyrie: Mass of Rememberance (G 196)
Psalm: Psalm 25: To You, O Lord (G 36, RS 53)
Gospel Acc: Mass of Rememberance (G 198)
Preparation: In the Lord I'll Be Ever Thankful (G 566)
Eucharistic Prayers & Agnus Dei: Mass of Rememberance (G 201-206)
Communion 1: All Who Hunger (G 820, RS 926)
Communion 2: Thy Kingdom Come (G 656)
Sending Forth: Soon and Very Soon (G 770, RS 870)
STA
Gathering Song: Wake, O Wake and Sleep No Longer
(RS 489)
Kyrie: Missa Emmanuel (RS 353)
Psalm: Psalm 25: To You, O Lord (G 36, RS 53)
Gospel Acc: Alleluia Mode VI with Acclamation
(G 177, RS 294)
Preparation: Creator of the Stars of Night (RS 483)
Eucharistic Prayers & Agnus Dei: Missa Emmanuel
(RS 354-357)
Communion: All Who Hunger (G 820, RS 926)
Sending Forth: Soon and Very Soon (G 770, RS 870)

December 5-6, 20092nd Sunday, Advent
SJSC
Gathering Song:
People Look East (G 318, RS 482)
Kyrie: Mass of Rememberance (G 196)
Psalm: God Has Done Great Things for Us (G 124)
Gospel Acc: Mass of Rememberance (G 198)
Preparation: On Jordan's Bank (G 322)
Eucharistic Prayers & Agnus Dei: Mass of Rememberance (G 201-206)
Communion 1: Walk in the Reign (G 319)
Communion 2: Like a Shepherd (G 325)
Communion 3: Prepare the Way of the Lord (G 336, RS 491)
Sending Forth:
When the King Shall Come Again (G 327, RS 487)
STA
Gathering Song: People Look East (G 318, RS 482)
Kyrie: Missa Emmanuel (RS 353)
Psalm: God Has Done Great Things for Us (G 124)
Gospel Acc: Alleluia Mode VI with Acclamation
(G 177, RS 294)
Preparation: Every Valley (Beck), On Jordan's Bank (RS 490)
Eucharistic Prayers & Agnus Dei: Missa Emmanuel
(RS 354-357)
Communion 1: Comfort, Comfort (RS 488)
Communion 2: Prepare the Way of the Lord (G 336, RS 491)
Communion Anthem: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (Bach)
Sending Forth: When the King Shall Come Again (G 327, RS 487)



Announcements & Coming Events

Practice the Hallelujah Chorus! Kelly Borycki found a great practice resource at rehearalarts.com. Choose soprano, alto, tenor or bass (next to the picture of the CD), and hear your part strong while you sing along with the choir and orchestra. Thanks for passing this along, Kelly!

There will be no rehearsals the week of Thanksgiving (Nov. 25-26).

SWEET CHARITY - 6th Annual Holiday Fundraiser for Advent House. The combined Music Ministries of SJSC and STA, and Friends of Advent House are hosting a few fun "girlfriend days"—the opportunity to boutique shop in a casual setting. Sensational soaps, fabulous sweaters and scrumptious scarves, jewelry at awesome prices; funky totes, children's trinkets and toys and lots of other, new surprises! Items retail from $1 to $70. Perfect holiday gifts for you and everyone on your list! 30–40% of your purchases go directly to Advent House, our local weekend homeless shelter. We'll even wrap your purchases and send you home with a tax donation receipt!
Shopping Days:
Monday–Wednesday, November 16-18: by appointment only; phone Lisa Davis at 517-336-6903
Thursday, November 19: 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Friday, November 20: Noon–5:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 21: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Click here for map and additional info.

MUSIC MINISTRY CONCERT - Friday, December 11, 2009. 7:30 at St. Thomas Aquinas. "Lessons & Carols".

Lansing Concert Band presents "Holiday Festival". Saturday, December 5 at the Charlotte Performing Arts Center. Show begins at 8:00. Seasonal favorites, unique arrangements of traditional tunes, and an audience sing-a-long! This performance will really get you in the Christmas spirit. Our special guests will be jazz vocalist Sunny Wilkinson and pianist Dr. Ron Newman. Tickets are available through the CPAC box office. Adults are $10, students (18 and under) are $5 and kids under 12 attend FREE. More details at www.lansingconcertband.org

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5:00 p.m. Saturday
9:00 a.m. Sunday
11:00 a.m. Sunday
November 21-22 • Christ the King
Group:
HS Choir
Children's Choir
STA Choir
Cantor:
HS Students
TBA
TBA
Conductor:
Clint
Clint
Clint
November 28-29 • 1st Sunday, Advent
Group:
STA Ensemble
STA Ensemble
STA Choir
Cantor:
Mary K-L
TBA
TBA
Conductor:
TBA
Justin
Justin
December 5-6 • 2nd Sunday, Advent
Group:
STA Choir
STA Ensemble
STA Choir
Cantor:
TBA
TBA
TBA
Conductor:
TBA
David
David


Sunday
8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
Noon
5:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
November 21-22 • Christ the King
Cantor:
David
Michael C.
Sue C.
Katie A.
Rachel
Conductor:
David
David
David
Justin
Justin
November 28-29 • 1st Sunday, Advent
Cantor:
Carrie
Joelle
Jeanne
Jane
Danielle
Conductor:
Clint
Clint
Clint
David
David
December 5-6 • 2nd Sunday, Advent
Cantor:
Conductor:
Justin
Justin
Clint
Clint
Clint

 

 

St. Thomas Aquinas Parish
955 Alton Road • East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone: 517.351.7215 • Fax: 517.351.7271

Weekend Masses:
Saturday 5:00 p.m. • Sunday 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.

Weekday Masses:
Monday–Friday 6:30 a.m.
Wednesday & Friday 9:00 a.m.

St. John Student Center
327 M.A.C. Avenue • East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone: 517.337.9778 • Fax: 517.337.8358

Weekend Masses:
Sunday 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., noon
5:00 p.m
*., 7:00 p.m.

Weekday Masses:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 12:15 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday 9:15 p.m.

*5:00 Sunday only held during MSU Fall & Spring semesters

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