Notes from the Music Ministry
at St. James Church
I feel very blessed because my parish sings. I’ve been to other parishes where they don’t sing, thereby not participating fully in Mass. Every weekend our parishioners raise the roof singing hymns of praise. The hymns we sing become sung prayer, crying out to our Lord. It may be for strength, comfort, courage, or just a light in the darkness. When we sing, we pray twice. But it’s not just about the singing, it’s about leaning on each other in tough time, caring for each other in good or bad times, and praying for each other.
Have you considered joining our choir family? We have plenty of room for you. We have the best seats in the house! We come from different backgrounds, ages, and skill levels.
I would like to personally invite you, your spouse, your children and friends to check us out on Thursdays at 6pm in the church.
Cathy Gagliano
St. James Music Director
HYMNS FOR SUNDAY ~ JANUARY 19, 2025
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
YEAR C
“COME, NOW IS THE TIME TO WORSHIP”
Brian Doerksen
© 1998, Vineyard Songs
Administered by Integrity Music at IntegratedRights.com
“GLORY TO GOD”
Mass of Joy and Peace by Tony Alonso
Words © 1969, 1981, 1997, 2010 ICEL. Published with the approval of the Committee on Divine Worship, USCCB. Setting © 2010 GIA
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 96
“Proclaim his marvelous deeds to all the nations.”
Gospel Acclamation: cf. 2 Thessalonians 2:14
“God has called us through the Gospel to possess the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Music: Owen Alstott, © 1977, 1990, OCP
“WHAT FEAST OF LOVE”
Text: 87 87 67 67; Delores Dufner, OSP, © 1986, 1993, The Sisters of St. Benedict
Published by OCP
Music: Trad. English melody, 16th cent., Bramley and Stainer’s Christmas Carols New and Old 1871
“THE SUPPER OF THE LORD”
Text: Verses 1-4 based on John 4, 6
Text and music © 1994, 2012, Laurence Rosania
Published by OCP
“NOW THANK WE ALL OUR GOD”
Text: 67 67 66 66; Sirach 50:22-24’ Martin Rinkart, 1586-1649; tr. by Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878, alt.
Music: Johan Cruger, 1598-1662; adapt. by Felix Mendelssohn, 1809-1847, alt.
Music used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-737134
