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 ~ APRIL 27, 2025
SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY
YEAR C
“YE WATCHERS AND YE HOLY ONES”
Text: LM with alleluias; The English Hymnal, 1906; John A. Riley, 1858-1945
Music: Auserlesene Catholische Geistliche Kirchengesange, Cologne, 1623
Glory to God
Text © 2010, ICEL
Mass of Christ the Savior; Dan Schutte, b. 1947, © 2007, 2009
Published by OCP
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 118
“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.”
Refrain text © 1969, 1981, ICEL
Gospel Acclamation: John 20:29
“You believe in me, Thomas, because you have seen me, says the Lord’ blessed are they who have not seen me, but still believe!”
Music: Owen Alstott, © 1977, 1990, OCP
“PEACE”
Text and music: Gregory Norbet, OSB; © 1971, The Benedictine Foundation of the State of Vermont, Inc.
Mass of Christ the Savior
Text © 2010, ICEL
Music: Dan Schutte, b. 1947, ©2007, 2009 published by OCP
“EYE HAS NOT SEEN”
Marty Haugen
Refrain text based on 1 Corinthians 2:9-10
Text and music © 1982, GIA Publications, INC
“WE WALK BY FAITH”
Marty Haugen
Text: CM; based on John 20L24-29; Henry Alford, 1810-1871
Music: SHANTI, © 1984 GIA Publications, Inc
Music used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-737134
