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 ~ MAY 11, 2025
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
YEAR C
“GLORY IN THE CROSS”
©2000, Daniel L. Schutte
Published by OCP
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 10:14
“I am the good shepherd, says the Lord; I know my sheep, and mine know me.”
Music: Owen Alstott, © 1977, 1990, OCP
“ON THIS DAY, O BEAUTIFUL MOTHER”
Text: 77 77 with refrain; Rohr’s Favorite Catholic Melodies, 1857
Music: Louis Lambillotte, SJ, 1796-1855
Mass of Christ the Savior
Text © 2010, ICEL
Music: Dan Schutte, b. 1947, ©2007, 2009 Published by OCP
“GIFT OF FINEST WHEAT”
Text: CM with refrain; Omer Westendorf, 1916-1997
Music: Robert E. Kreutz, 1922-1996
Text and music © 1977, Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Published by International Liturgy Publications
“JOIN IN THE DANCE”
Dan Schutte
© 1991, OCP
Music used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-737134
