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 ~ FEBRUARY 23, 2025
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
YEAR C
“ALL ARE WELCOME”
Text: 96 86 87 10 with refrain
Music: TWO OAKS
Text and music: Mary Haugen, © 1994, GIA Publications, Inc
“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 103
“The Lord is kind and merciful.”
Gospel Acclamation: John 13:34
“I give you a new commandment, says the Lord: love one another as I have loved you.”
Music: Owen Alstott, © 1997, 1990, OCP
“LOVE DIVINE, ALL LOVES EXCELLING”
Text: 87 87 D; Charles Wesley, 1707-1788, alt.
Music: Rowland H. Prichard, 1811-1887
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.
“BREAD OF LIFE”
© 1982, Bernadette Farrell
Published by OCP
“GOD HAS CHOSEN ME”
© 1990, Bernadette Farrell
Published by OCP
Music used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-737134
