Transcript “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who.

“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.
We have seen his glory,
the glory of the One and Only,
who came
from the Father,
full of grace
and truth.”
John 1:14
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Planning music for the Mass
1. The Mass
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Some background
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The roots of the Mass or Eucharist are in a Jewish table
ritual associated with Passover
Jesus gave this ritual meal new meaning at the Last
Supper when he identified with the bread and wine
The meaning of the Mass became clearer to the Church
after Jesus’ death and resurrection under the guidance of
the Holy Spirit.
Over the early centuries Church liturgies became more
formal as house meetings were replaced by congregations
and ministries and texts were defined more clearly.
Vatican II called for ‘active participation’ of all
Structure of the Mass
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Introductory rite
 Liturgy
of the Word
 Liturgy of the Eucharist
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Concluding rite
Introductory rite
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Recognises that christian life and worship
are connected
Recalls our baptism
Reminds us that we are members of the
Body of Christ
Calls us to unity in the Holy Spirit
Prepares us to listen to God
Liturgy of the Word
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Proclaims early Jewish and
Christian texts as the
inspired Word of God
We listen to what God is saying to us today
in the readings and homily
We respond in word or song
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 responsorial
psalm
 creed
 prayers
of the faithful
Liturgy of the Eucharist
A ritual meal
 Thanksgiving (cf. Greek,
eucharistia)
 Christ’s generous self-gift
 Holy communion
 Anticipating the fulfillment of God’s
reign when Christ in “all in all”
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Concluding rite
The word “Mass” comes from the Latin
missa which means sending or
dispatching
 The community is sent as leaven into
the world to spread Christ’s message
of peace by word and lives of service
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Seasons and cycles
Sunday Masses follow a liturgical year
covering the major Christian feasts
Advent, Christmas, Ordinary Time (I), Lent,
Easter Triduum, Easter (including
Ascension), Pentecost and Ordinary Time (II)
through to Trinity, Corpus Christi and finally
Christ the King
 A three year cycle of readings
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Year A – Matthew
 Year B – Mark
 Year C – Luke
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2. Music in the Mass
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What the Church says:
The Christian faithful who come together as one
in expectation of the Lord’s coming
are instructed by the Apostle Paul to sing together Psalms,
hymns, and spiritual canticles (cf. Col 3: 16).
Singing is the sign of the heart’s joy (cf. Acts 2: 46). Thus St
Augustine says rightly, ‘Singing is for one who loves’, and
there is also an ancient proverb: ‘Whoever sings well prays
twice over.’
Great importance should therefore be attached to the use of
singing in the celebration of the Mass, with due consideration
for the culture of peoples and abilities of each liturgical
assembly.
Sacred music should... correspond to the spirit of the liturgical
action and... foster the participation of all the faithful.
General Instruction of the Roman Missal (2010) 39-41
Music helps us enter into the action
Music can
us that we are members of Christ’s body
 Help us to make connections between God’s Word
and our lives
 Help us recognise Christ’s presence
 Invite us to respond to God with mind, heart, mind
and strength
 Spur us on to spread the gospel
 Remind
Good liturgical music
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Connects people
 Combines good music and good
theology
 Is appropriate for season, part of
mass, readings, community
 Uses themes from scripture and our
daily lives
cf. Mary Betz
TASK:
For 29th Sunday Ordinary Time, Year B
MISSION SUNDAY:
a) Read the Gospel, OT, Psalm and NT
b) Circle the words that jump out
c) Jot down common themes
“Awake, O harp and lyre!
I will awake the dawn!
I will give thanks to you, O God among the peoples;
I will sing praises to you among the nations”
Psalm 57
3. The planning process
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be appropriate
 be sensitive
 be organised
Fits the
Suits
the
Good
Well
readings
people!
music
&done
liturgy!
Be appropriate
Choose lyrics and music that are
 Founded
in scripture
 In harmony with
 the nature of the Mass
 the liturgical season
 the position in the Mass
gathering  listening  reflecting
 praying  praising  communion
 contemplation  sending 
 the communal nature of the Mass (i.e. uses “we”,
“us” rather than “I”, “my” language)
Be sensitive
To gender, ethnicity, age, knowledge
 To issues of the day
 Provide variety
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cantor / group / people / instrumental
 room for silence
 some familiar, some new
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Respect copyright
Be organised
Musicians need to lead
 People need to be taught new music
 Words need to be easily read
 Include melody for new responses
 Music needs to be practiced (especially
introductions)
 Ensure the sound system is set up well
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GOSPEL
Mark 10:35-45
29th Sunday B MISSION SUNDAY
James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forwad to Jesus and said to him,
“Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.”
And Jesus said to them,
“What is it you want me to do for you?”
suffering
And they said to him,
“Grant us to sit, one on your right hand
and one on your left, in your glory.”
But Jesus said to them,
Beginning a new life
“You do not know what you are asking.
Are you able to drink the cup that I drink,
or be baptised with the baptism that I am baptised with?”
They replied, “We are able.”
Then Jesus said to them,
glorious future
“The cup that I drink you will drink;
and with the baptism with which I am baptised,
you will be baptised;
but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant,
but it is for those for whom it has been prepared.”
When the ten heard this,
they began to be angry with James and John.
First Reading
Isaiah 53:4, 10-11
The servant of the Lord has borne our infirmaties
suffering
and carried our diseases;
yet we accounted him stricken,
struck down by God, and afflicted.
loving mercy of God
It was the will of the Lord to crush him with pain.
When you made his life an offering for sin,
he shall see his offspring, and shall prolong his days;
through him the will of the Lord shall prosper.
Out of his anguish he shall see light;
glorious future
he shall find satisfaction through his knowledge.
The righteous one, my servant, shall make many righteous,
and he shall bear their iniquities.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
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Psalm 33
Lord, let your mercy be on us,
as we place our trust in you.
loving mercy of God
The word of the Lord is upright,
and all his work is done in faithfulness.
He loves righteousness and justice;
the earth is full of the steadfast love of the Lord.
Truly the eye of the Lord is on those who fear him,
on those who hope in his love,
to deliver their soul from death,
and to keep them alive in famine.
Our soul waits for the Lord;
he is our help and our shield.
Let your steadfast love. O Lord, be upon us,
even as we hope in you.
glorious future
SECOND READING Hebrews 4:14–16
Since we have a great high priest
who has passed through the heavens,
glorious future
Jesus, the Son of God,
let us hold fast to our confession.
loving mercy of God
For we do not have a high priest
who is unable to sympathise with our weaknesses,
but we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are,
yet without sin.
Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness,
so that we may receive mercy
and find grace to help in time of need.
Ideas from the readings
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God’s merciful love
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Jesus’ mission: self-giving
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The cup that I must drink (suffering)
The baptism I am baptised with (death and resurrection)
Jesus has become our high priest
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Suffering Servant – Isaiah
Who is understanding and merciful
Who gives help to those who ask
For us disciples
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Our mission will be demanding
We should trust in God and ask for help
A glorious future has been prepared for us
My choices..
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Gathering Song: Gather your People (Hurd)
Responsorial Psalm Ps 33: A Trusting Psalm (Bates)
Gospel Accl: Your Words are Spirit and Life (Farrell)
Preparation of the Gifts: Blest are They (Haas)
Mass of St. Teresa (Mews)
Memorial Accl.: We proclaim your death O Lord (Mews)
During Communion: Bread of Life (Farrell)
After Communion: silence
Recessional: Break Open the Word (Paxton)
Gathering Hymn
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To open the celebration
To unite the assembled people
To set the tone of the season and create an atmosphere
of celebration
To prepare people for listening to the Word
To accompany the procession of ministers
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Gathering Song: Gather your People (Hurd)
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Psalm
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Usually drawn from the psalm of the day from the
lectionary because these are chosen to go with the First
Testament reading
Responsorial psalms are the most common - the
group/cantor sings the verses and the congregation
responds with the antiphon
Responsorial Psalm Ps 33: A Trusting Psalm (Bates)
Gospel Acclamation
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An Alleluia often with verse(s) from the lectionary,
sung by the congregation or music
group/congregation.
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Gospel Acclamation:
Your Words are Spirit and Life (Farrell)
Preparation of the Gifts
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Song may accompany the preparation of the table, and
the procession and preparation of the gifts.
Instrumental music (or silence) may also be used.
The song may be seasonal; it need not speak of bread,
wine or offering.
The function of a song here is to accompany and
celebrate the communal aspects of the ritual action.
Any song should continue until the bread and wine are
placed on the altar.
Preparation of the Gifts: Blest are They (Haas)
Parts of the Mass
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Holy, Holy – an intrinsic part of the Eucharistic Prayer, this
acclamation of praise follows the preface and is sung by the whole
congregation.
Memorial Acclamation – Meant to proclaim the death,
resurrection and second coming of Christ, this acclamation has
several forms. Variation of texts and music is desirable.
Great Amen – The whole congregation assents to the Eucharistic
Prayer to make it their own.
Fraction Rite (Lamb of God ) – the litany or song which
accompanies the breaking of the bread. The singing may be
repeated to cover the whole action at the altar. May be sung by
congregation or group/cantor with the congregation responding.
Mass of St. Teresa (Mews)
Communion (as people process)
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Can start when priest or people receive communion.
The function of song here is to foster a sense of unity
and community (not adoration).
Simplicity is advised.
Seasonal songs are appropriate during major liturgical
seasons.
Instrumental music may be used.
The song should end in time for a period of silence,
especially when another is to be sung in thanksgiving
afterwards.
May be sung by music group only or congregation.
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During Communion: Bread of Life (Farrell)
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After Communion
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Optional opportunity for music after a period of silence
A psalm, hymn, song of praise, especially if silence,
instrumental or song by music group is used during
communion.
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I chose silence (for contemplation)
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Recessional Song/Music
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An unofficial song not part of the rite.
Silence, instrumental or a song may be employed here.
A congregational song is usually not used if the
congregation has sung after communion.
Recessional: Break Open the Word (Paxton)
cf. Music in the Structure of the Liturgy