MUSICAL LEADERS AND DIRECTORS GROUP

Immaculate Conception Parish Choir Organization

Concepcion, Marikina City
4th meeting March 24, 2012
ICP Multi-Purpose Bldg. 7:00 p.m.

AGENDA

1. Opening Prayer

Loving heavenly Father

we come to you this hour asking for your blessing
and help as we are gathered together.
We pray for guidance in the matters at hand
and ask that you would clearly show us how to conduct our work with a spirit of joy and enthusiasm.
Give us the desire to find ways to excel in our work.
Help us to work together and encourage each other to excellence.
We ask that we would challenge each other to reach higher and farther to be the best we can be.
We ask this in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen
-Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be…
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
-have mercy on us
Immaculate Heart of Mary
-pray for us
Saint Cecilia, Virgin and martyr of Jesus Christ
-pray for us
All you choirs of angels and saints
-pray for us
In the name of the Father…

2. Minutes of the 3rd meeting (c/o Wang)

3. Attendance (c/o Dianne)

4. Matters to be discussed:

i. Review song line-up for Holy week concelebrated masses

- Palm Sunday concelebrated mass
- Mass of the Lord’s supper (Maundy Thursday)
- Service of the passion of the Lord (Good Friday)
- Easter Vigil/Paschal Vigil (Black Saturday)
- Easter Sunday concelebrated mass
 ii. Update on choir divisions for Holy week
- All Choir (internal)
- All Choir (external)
- Instrumentalists group
- Reports, attendance, logistics, practices
iii. Song line-up for Easter Season up to Pentecost

SONG LINE UP SUGGESTIONS

Apr 8, 2012 (Easter Sunday)
Liturgical color: White

Readings:

1R: Acts 10:34, 37-43 is about Peter’s testimony that God had appointed Jesus the Nazorean with power,
but people put Him to death, and God raised Him to life on the third day.

RP: 118. This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.

2R: Colossians 3:1-4 is about life with Christ. When Christ, who is our life, reveals Himself, we also are
revealed with Him in glory.

G: John 20:1-9 tells about Mary of Magdala informing Peter and John that the body of the Lord was taken
away from the tomb. The two apostles set out. John, much younger, naturally outruns Peter, but
nevertheless lets Peter enter the tomb first. They see the empty tomb and believe. Jesus really must rise
from the dead.

In selecting songs for Easter, I do encourage you to choose songs that have the word Alleluia/Aleluya in the
lyrics, coz hallelujah is so characteristic of this “solemnity of solemnities.” Hallelujah expresses so much
festiveness it should be maximized.

Filipino/Latin:

Entrance:

1. Magsiawit sa Panginoon (Isidro & Que)

2. Sumigaw sa Galak (Que)

Responsorial Psalm: Ito ang Araw (Aquino)

Sequence: Victimae Paschali Laudes (Wipo) You may sing this everyday up from today to April 15, 2012, the
2nd Sunday ofEaster inclusive.

Today there would be no Profession of the Creed; instead: the Renewal of Baptismal Vows. After the vows,
singing is typical.

Renewal of Baptismal vows: Isang Pananampalataya (Santos & Hontiveros)

P of the G:
1. Unang Alay
2. Tinapay ng Buhay for Offertory is justified today.
3. Isang Pagkain, Isang Katawan, Isang Bayan (San Pedro)
4. Narito Ako (San Andres) Prioritize Stanza 2.
Acclamation:
1. Sa Krus Mo at Pagkabuhay (Francisco)
2. Si Kristo ay namatay
3. Si Kristo’y namatay (Hontiveros)

Amen: Dakilang Amen (Francisco)

Communion:
1. Ang Mabuhay sa Pag-ibig (Tabuena, Hontiveros)
2. Bawat Sandali (Gan, Francisco)
3. Manalig Ka (Perez)
4. O2 if not used as P of the G song
5. Pagsibol (Aquino)
6. Tubig ng Buhay (Valdellon)

Recessional:
1. Awit ng Pasasalamat (Hontiveros)
2. Humayo Tayo (Pangilinan, Hontiveros)
3. Humayo’t Ihayag (Francisco, Catalan & Go)
4. Ito ang bagong araw (Isidro & Ramirez)
5. O Bayan ng Diyos (Aquino)

English/Latin:

Entrance:
1. City of God (Schutte)
2. Glory and Praise to Our God (Schutte)
3. Meadows and Mountains (Schutte)
4. Play Before The Lord (Dufford)
5. Sing a new song (Schutte)
6. Sing To The Mountains (Dufford)
7. Let Heaven Rejoice (Dufford) Prioritize stanza 3 and 4.
8. Water of Life (Haas)
9. Hallelujah

Sequence: Victimae Paschali Laudes (Wipo) You may sing this everyday up from today to April 15, 2012, the
2nd Sunday ofEaster inclusive.

Renewal of Baptismal Vows: Vidi Aquam

P of the G:
1. One Bread, One Body (Foley)
2. Blessed Be God
3. We Remember (Haugen) Use Stanza 2.

Doxology:
Christ has Died, alleluia! (Wise)

Amen:
Doxology (Dufford)

Lamb of God/Agnus Dei: Lamb of God Litany (Schutte) Refrain, then Stanza 4, then Refrain. “Praise to You,
Risen Christ”

Communion:
1. As Water to the thirsty (Haas)
2. Far Greater Love (Go & Francisco)
3. Here in this Place (Haas)
4. I am the Bread of Life (Toolan)
5. In my heart (Francisco)
6. On Eagle’s Wings (Joncas)
7. Sing of Him (Dufford)
8. Without seeing you (Haas). Actually, this is an okay song for the whole of Easter season. However, I do
encourage you to reserve it more especially for the Sunday when the Gospel is about doubting Thomas.
Maganda toh today, April 8, pero mas maganda ito on the 2nd Sunday of Easter.

Recessional:
1. E1 if not used as entrance song
2. E2
3. E3
4. E4
5. Life forever more (Ellerton & Francisco)
6. I Am The Bread of Life (Toolan) Prioritize Stanzas 4 and 5.

SONG LINE UP SUGGESTIONS

April 15, 2012 Year B (2nd Sunday of Easter, Easter Octave, Divine Mercy Sunday)
Liturgical color: White

Readings:

1R: The First Reading for this Mass would not come from the Old Testament, but from the Book of Acts of
the Apostles in the New Testament—specifically Acts 4:32-35. The whole community of believers was one in
heart and mind. They shared all things in common.

RP: 118 Give thanks to the Lord for He is good; His love is everlasting.

2R: 1 John 5:1-6 is about those who believe: they are “born of God.” Jesus Christ was acknowledged
through water, but also through blood. Not only water, but water and blood.

G: John 20:19-31. This is about Jesus and Doubting Thomas. In this Gospel reading, Jesus also gives them
peace. The apostles were also given the power to forgive, and in so doing, institutes the Sacrament of
Confession. “Receive the Holy Spirit; whose sins you forgive are forgiven...”

If you serve in a Mass na umuuntog sa Angelus/Regina Coeli (either before or after the Mass) examples: 5,
6 AM, 11 AM, 12 NN, 5 PM, 6 PM, try to work out an arrangement with the commentators and/or lectors and
the choirs: Will the Regina Coeli be said or sung? If it will be sung, then sing for
English: Hangad’s Queen of Heaven, Rejoice

Filipino: Reyna ng Langit (Hontiveros): BP in Tinapay ng Buhay Album.

Filipino Mass:

Options:

E:
1. Awit ng Pasasalamat (Hontiveros)
2. Magsiawit sa Panginoon (Isidro & Que) "Magsiawit kayo sa Panginoon; ALELUYA!"
3. Isang Pananampalataya (Santos & Hontiveros)

Of course mayroon ng Papuri and Aleluya.

Aleluya:
1. Mabuhay ang Poon (Hontiveros)
2. Salamat sa Diyos (Hontiveros) Don’t exclude the last line Aleluya.

P of the G:
1. Kapuri-puri Ka (Que)
2. Isang Pagkain, Isang Katawan, Isang Bayan (San Pedro)
3. Tinapay at alak naming hatid

Acclamation:
1. Sa Krus Mo at Pagkabuhay (Francisco)
2. Si Kristo ay namatay
3. Si Kristo’y namatay (Hontiveros)

Amen: Dakilang Amen (Francisco)

C:
1. Pag-ibig Mo, Ama (Macalinao & Hontiveros)
2. Papuri (Arboleda, Salazar & Agatep)
3. Tubig ng Buhay (Valdellon)
4. Pagsibol (Aquino)
5. Panginoon ng Pag-ibig at Pag-asa. Emphasize "Aleluya" at finale.
6. Pag-ibig Ko (Cenzon). If your parish wants to emphasize celebrating Divine Mercy.

R:
1. Humayo’t Ihayag (Francisco, Catalan & Go). Emphasize "Aleluya" at finale.
2. E1 if not used as entrance song
3. E2 if not used as entrance song
4. E3 if not used as entrance song
5. Ito ang bagong araw (Isidro & Ramirez) Priority ang Stanzas 3 & 4.
5. O Bayan ng Diyos (Aquino)
6. Meron na po bang Filipino version ng Chaplet of the Divine Mercy? If there is, swak yon!
7. Humayo Tayo (Pangilinan, Hontiveros)
English Mass:

E:
1. Let Heaven Rejoice (Dufford) Prioritize stanza 3, but change “will come” to “has come.” Stanza 4 is also
recommended after Stanza 3, if the priest has yet to reach his place.
2. Water of Life (Haas)
3. Sing a new song (Schutte). Don’t forget to replace “Yahweh’s people” to “O God’s people.” "Singing
Alleluia..."
4. Sing to the Mountains (Dufford)
5. Play before the Lord (Dufford) Stanza 2 ang priority. "Offering Him our joyful hearts, joining in endless
praise. Alleluia (4x) joining in endless praise."
6. Throughout all time (Haas). Pero alam nyo, maganda ito iterno natin sa Recessional Song: I will sing
forever (Francisco)!
7. Blest be the Lord (Schutte) "The God of mercy, the God who saves" is so Divine Mercy.
8. Glory and praise to our God (Schutte)
9. God is alive! (Haas)
10. Sing Alleluia, Sing (Ault, Harvey)
11. Song of the Body of Christ (Haas)
12. All the Ends of the Earth (Dufford)
13. Lover of Us All (Schutte)
14. Meadows and Mountains (Schutte)
16. Praise the Lord, My Soul (Foley) Prioritize Stanzas 2 and 3.

P of the G:
1. One Bread, One Body (Foley)
2. Blessed Be God
3. We Remember (Haugen) Use Stanza 2.

Acclamation: Christ has died, alleluia! (Wise)

Amen: Doxology (Dufford)

Lamb of God/Agnus Dei: Lamb of God litany (Schutte) Refrain, then Stanza 4, then Refrain. Stanza 4 goes,
“Praise to You, Risen Christ, clothe us in Your saving light.”

C:
1. As Water to the thirsty (Haas)
2. Far Greater Love (Go & Francisco)
3. Here in this Place (Haas)
4. I am the Bread of Life (Toolan)
5. In my heart (Francisco)
6. Without seeing you (Haas). Best choice, for this is especially about doubting Thomas.
7. All I Ask of You (Norbet)
8. Now we remain (Haas). Stanzas 1 & 2 ang priority.
9. We walk by faith (Alford & Haugen)
10. How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place (Aquino)
11. I Seek You For I Thirst (Valdellon)
12. Prayer of Saint Francis (Temple)
13. Sing of Him (Dufford)

R:
1. A lot of the E songs, can be the recessional
2. I will sing forever (Francisco) Pwedeng iterno sa E6
3. I am the Bread of Life (Toolan) Prioritize Stanza 5
4. Let There Be Peace n Earth (Miller, Jackson)
5. Life forever more (Ellerton & Francisco)
6. Before the sun burned bright (you are my sons) (Schutte) emphasize Alleluia in refrain.
8. Rich in Mercy (one decade of Chaplet of the Divine Mercy. Sung Version.)

iv. Assignments on song line-up for Sundays of ordinary season

v. MLD Group’s next agenda and meeting

vi. Queries & suggestions

5. Concluding Prayers

“VIRGIN MOST PURE, PRAY FOR US”