Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Holy Day of Obligation)
August 15 – Mass @ 8:15am, Noon, 7pm
VENTUS – August 2 @ 7pm
Special Disciple’s Mass – August 20 @ 3pm
Sunday Night Youth – August 20 @ 5pm Mass & following
Choir Retreat – August 26th – 9:00am-1:00pm Click Here to RSVP by Aug 15
Eucharistic Procession @ SMM – August 27th following 10am Mass

 
MUSIC MINISTRY PRAYER REQUESTS
For the repose of souls of the Departed. May the Lord grant comfort for those who grieve them.
All our SMM Parishioners who have passed.
St. Margaret Mary, pray for us. 
St. Cecilia, pray for us. 
St. Hildegard, pray for us. 
All Holy Men and Women, pray for us.

MONTHLY PRAYER
Psalms 98:1-7
Dear Lord, I sing to You a new song because You have done marvelous things, I am in awe of the works of Your salvation! I shout because the joy You give me is uncontainable! I praise You with the harp and with the sound of singing. I pray that all music is to glorify Your great Name. You are an awesome Father, I choose to worship You in Spirit and truth in all that I do, Amen.

CANTORS & ACCOMPANISTS

CLICK HERE FOR CANTOR/ACCOMPANIST SCHEDULE AUGUST-OCTOBER

VOCAL COACHINGS

This summer (July-August) I am happy to offer free vocal coaching for any of our singers who would like to work on improving your musical skills and ways to effectively lead the assembly in sung prayer. Email/Text Dr. Holly to set up a time! 
LAROSA PSALMS

We will typically use the metered version of the LaRosa psalms, unless otherwise noted on the music plans. Also, some of her psalms have a sung “coda/ending”, which can be omitted…our practice will be to end the refrain as it is sung throughout the Responsorial Psalm, no extra phrases added. Many LaRosa psalms have been updated since last year, please download the most recent version from the shared folder.

HYMNAL RESOURCES

In the back room behind the organ I have the following resources available:
Keyboard Cabinet: Journeysongs; Gather 4; Gather 3; Green Gather; Choose Christ; Spirit & Song; Lead Me, Guide Me
Guitar/Instrumentalist Cabinet: Journeysongs Guitar; Journeysongs Instrumental; Gather 4 C Instrument; Choose Christ Guitar; Spirit & Song Guitar

I try my best to maintain a printed copy of any sheet music not in those resources in the binder in the piano bench.
There is always a copy of every song for the liturgy prepare in the cantor binder. I’m always willing to provide printed copies of music in advance, but I need at least 48 hours notice in the rare case I am not around when you ask. 

NEW MASS SETTING FOR ORDINARY TIME
Cantor Notes: Please make sure to have confidence in the new Mass setting and clearly articulate the words. If the cantor isn’t confidently singing the music, the assembly tends to get insecure and sings less.
(*A troublespot is measure 10 in the ‘Holy’ – count to 3, breath on 4, then come in on ‘Hosanna’ – I’ve heard this entrance early a few times – enjoy the opportunity for breath that I’ve given you! 😊*)

 Click here to access recordings.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION VERSES: If you have any difficulty understanding how to read/sing the Gospel Acclamation Verses for each week, just let me know and I’ll be happy to explain it.  I will provide PDFs and recordings for each week here.

SATB parts are available now! 

If you made it to this part of the newsletter, send Dr. Holly a message or picture of something you enjoyed doing this summer.

HANDBELL MASSES
Off for the Summer
Wed Sept 13 – Rehearsal @ 7pm (in art room)
Wed Sep 20 – Rehearsal 2 7pm (in art room)
Wed Sep 27 – Rehearsal @ 7pm (in art room)
Thur Oct 5 – Rehearsal @ 7pm (in church)
Sun Oct 8 – Mass @ 8am & 10am

 

SMM SINGERS SCHEDULE
August 22nd – Rehearsal 7:00pm-8:30pm
August 26th – Choir Retreat 9:00am-1:00pm Click Here to RSVP by Aug 15
August 29th – Rehearsal 7:00pm-8:30pm
September 5th – Rehearsal 7:00pm-8:30pm
September 12–October 10 – NO TUESDAY REHEARSALS
October 17 – TENTATIVE – resume Tuesday rehearsals at 7pm. (this may be shifted to Oct 24)
SuperNOVA SCHEDULE

Off for the Summer

To join the Resurrection Choir email list, contact Dr. Holly
hsmith@stmm.org 

Musicians who sing or accompany music during the funeral Mass. I can’t tell you how many times families have thanked me for the choir being present (even if only three of our choir members could attend! Your voice of support matters and sung prayers are needed during the liturgy).

WEEKEND MASS ENSEMBLE MASSES
August 6 @ 10am
September 3 @ 10am
October 29 @ 10am

MODERN MUSIC ENSEMBLE

VENTUS
August 2nd
September 6th

Adoration begins @ 6:30pm
Benediction @ 7:45pm
Fellowship to follow in Hospitality Room