October 4 @ 7pm – VENTUS
October 7/8 @ All Masses – Blessing of Child in the Womb
October 8 @ 3pm – Blessing of Animals on Football Field
October 14/15 @ All Masses – Blessing for Healthcare Workers
Special Disciple’s Mass – October 22 @ 3pm
Sunday Night Youth – October 22 @ 5pm Mass & following

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

God of all creation, we thank you today for your gift of musicians. We know that every good and perfect gift comes from you. Lord God, we ask that you bless all who lead our parish in prayer through the gift of music. May our musicians facilitate music that brings you glory. Music that transcends barriers that divide race, class, gender, denominationalism, ethnicity or geography. May their gifts create the atmosphere that lifts you up, for you said “If you be lifted up from the earth you will draw all people unto you” today we celebrate musicians for the healers that they are. Providing light and renewal to their soul.

Lord God, gracious and merciful, we pray for their strength, and the strength of their families and loved ones. We ask that you continue to cause them to create and share the gift of music through instrument and voice. May they find joy in their work and may it fill them with peace, comfort and purpose. Fill musicians with your light and love as they generously share with the world. Lord let all creation sing your praise and the host make music in your presence. Bless musicians as only you can. In your name we pray. Amen.

CANTORS & ACCOMPANISTS

CLICK HERE FOR CANTOR/ACCOMPANIST SCHEDULE AUGUST-OCTOBER

CLICK HERE FOR CANTOR/ACCOMPANIST SCHEDULE NOVEMBER-JANUARY 2024

HYMNAL RESOURCES

Cantor Shelf Hymnals: Journeysongs; Gather 4; Gather 3, Choose Christ, Spirit & Song
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.

MASS SETTING FOR ORDINARY TIME

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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!

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HANDBELL MASSES

Wed Sep 27 – Rehearsal @ 7pm (in art room)

Thur Oct 5 – Rehearsal @ 7pm (in church)

Sun Oct 8 – Mass @ 8am & 10am
Wed Oct 11 – Rehearsal @ 7pm (in art room)
Wed Oct 18 – Rehearsal @ 7pm (in art room)
Wed Oct 25 – Rehearsal @ 7pm (in art room)
Wed Nov 1 – No Rehearsal (All Saints’ Day)
Thur Nov 9 – Rehearsal @ 7pm (in church)
Sun Nov 12 – Mass @ 8am & 10am

Sat Oct 7 – Mass @ 5pm
Sat Nov 11 – Mass @ 5pm

SMM SINGERS SCHEDULE

September 12–October 17 – NO TUESDAY REHEARSALS

October 24 – resume Tuesday rehearsals at 7pm.
October 1 @ 8am
October 8 – OFF
October 15 @ 12pm (followed by Feast Day Potluck)
October 22 @ 10am w/ SuperNOVA
October 29 – OFF
Nov 1 @ 7pm (All Saints’)
Nov 2 @ 7pm (All Souls’ Mass of Remembrance)

SuperNOVA SCHEDULE

Sunday, October 22 @ 10am – SMM Singers & SuperNOVA
Sunday, December 10 @ 5pm

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).