December 2020

- LITURGY & MUSIC

CANCELED / WEDNESDAY, 11/18 at 6:30pm.
Starry Crowns Rehearsal at OLG.

TUESDAY, 11/24 at 6pm (TENTATIVE)
Starry Crowns Rehearsal at OLG.
- Work on bells, Mister Santa, JC the Apple Tree, Bring A Torch, songs for 12/2 and 12/9.
- Tree Lighting Practice run on Facebook Live (wifi ext, lighting, condenser mic on iPhone)
- Establish best COVID rules for Starry Crowns and our performance optics.
WEDNESDAY, 12/2 at 7pm. Approximately 30 minutes.
(I) GIFT OF PATIENCE - Word & Song (Be watchful, be alert, be ready)
Cantor: NATALIE T.
PROGRAMMING FLOW SUGGESTION:
- 6:55pm - Song
- 7:00 - Spoken Welcome/Introduction
- 7:03 - Song
- 7:06 - Spoken POEM or BIBLE VERSE
- 7:09 - Spoken Reflection
- 7:19 - Song
- 7:23 - Prayer together
- 7:25 - Song
SONG IDEAS:
- O Come Divine Messiah
- Silence to Song (4:25)
- Come, Peace of God
- Maranatha! Come, Lord Jesus
- Taizé chant?
- English Advent Song
- Jesus Christ, the Apple Tree
FRIDAY, 12/4 at 7pm. Approx. 30 minute.s.
TREE LIGHTING with STARRY CROWNS - Live-streamed thru phone (probably...need final clarification)
SONG IDEAS:
- NEW: JC on ukulele?
- SLAM-DUNKS: Joy to the World, O Holy Night, O Christmas Tree, We Wish, Carol of the Bells, Silent Night
- TUNE UP: Santa Claus is Comin' to Town, Mister Santa, Let It Snow, Fum, Fum, Fum
- PROGRAMMING FLOW SUGGESTION:
  - 6:55pm - Song inside
  - 7:00 - Introduction & Prayer inside
  - 7:04 - Song inside
  - 7:07 - Song inside
  - 7:11 - Travel outside with banter or song
  - 7:14 - Countdown
  - 7:15 - Sing O Christmas Tree
  - 7:18 - Sing Song outside
  - 7:20 - Sing We Wish You
  - 7:23 - Broadcast ends
WEDNESDAY, 12/9 at 7pm. Approximately 30 minutes.
(II) GIFT OF HOPE - Word & Song (Make straight/prepare the way, Baptism)
Cantor: SUSAN D.
PROGRAMMING FLOW SUGGESTION:
- 6:55pm - Song
- 7:00 - Spoken Welcome/Introduction
- 7:03 - Song
- 7:06 - Spoken POEM or BIBLE VERSE
- 7:09 - Spoken Reflection
- 7:19 - Song
- 7:23 - Prayer together
- 7:25 - Song
SONG IDEAS:
- The King Shall Come
- Shine On Us
- Shine On Us, Lord Jesus
- God With Us (All Sons & Daughters)
- Dona Nobis Pacem (Norbet)
- Advent Message (Handel) (Comfort my people, says your God, speak to Jerusalem)
- Taizé chant?
- English Advent Song (to Scarborough Fair)
WEDNESDAY, 12/16 at 7pm.Approximately 45 minutes.
(III) GIFT OF MERCY with the Advent Reconciliation Service
NOT Starry Crowns
Bells? String instruments?
Taizé chant?

WEDNESDAY, 12/23 at 7pm.Approximately 30 minutes.
(IV) GIFT OF JOY - Word & Song (Mary/Angel Gabriel)
Cantor: LAURA V.
PROGRAMMING FLOW SUGGESTION:
- 6:55pm - Song
- 7:00 - Spoken Welcome/Introduction
- 7:03 - Song
- 7:06 - Spoken POEM or BIBLE VERSE
- 7:09 - Spoken Reflection
- 7:19 - Song
- 7:23 - Prayer together
- 7:25 - Song
SONG IDEAS:
- I Will Bow & Be Simple
- Breath of Heaven
- Lo, How A Rose
- A Tiny Child
- Jesus Christ, the Apple Tree
- Ave Maria (chant or SSAA)
- Taizé chant?
- English Advent Song
THURSDAY, 12/24 at 4pm. Christmas Eve Family Mass
Cantor: LISA W.
SONG IDEAS:
- Silent Night
- Christmas Canon
- Bring A Torch, Jeannette, Isabella
- Greensleeves
- God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
- Mary, Did You Know?
THURSDAY, 12/24 at 8pm. Christmas Eve Traditional Mass
Cantor: NATALIE T.
SONG IDEAS:
- O Holy Night
- Carol of the Bells
- Somewhere in Your Silent Night
- All My Heart This Night Rejoices
- Fum, Fum, Fum
- Good Christians All Rejoice
- In the Bleak Midwinter
- Of the Father's Love Begotten (bells)
FRIDAY, 12/25 at 10am. Christmas Morning Traditional Mass
PUBLIC MASS
Cantor: JC SANTOS
One Cantor allowed with Ann on piano. Ugh. Add String Instruments?

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