SONG SUGGESTIONS

FOR THE

SEASON OF EASTER

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MASS SETTING
Mass of Glory and Praise setting by Paul Mason

SPRINKLING RITE
The Sprinkling Rite is appropriate throughout the season of Easter but especially on Easter Sunday.
Song of Fire and Water Marty Haugen GA 87
Water of Life Stephen Dean GA 176
Water of Life David Haas GA 176

RESPONSORIAL PSALM
Common (Seasonal) Psalms: 66 & 118. Psalm 66 best for the early part of the Easter Season (Easter Sunday
to Week 4); Psalm 118 for the later part of the Easter Season (Week 5 to Ascension).
Psalm 118: This Is the Day setting by Christopher Willcock GA 70
Psalm 118: This Is the Day setting by Christopher Walker MCLW p.40
Psalm 66: Let All the Earth setting by Marty Haugen GA 44

SEQUENCE
EASTER SEQUENCE
Victimae paschali laudes Plainsong
Victimae paschali laudes Tune: BELOBT SEI GOTT GA

PENTECOST SEQUENCE
Come, Holy Spirit setting by Christopher Walker
Pentecost Sequence setting by Christopher Willcock
Pentecost Sequence Plainsong, Mode I arr. by Nicholas Palmer

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Gospel Acclamation from Mass of Glory and Praise setting by Paul Mason
Celtic Alleluia by Fintan O’Carroll & Christopher Walker AOV 13, GA 141
Oriens Alleluia by Ernest Sands
‘COMMON’ COMMUNION SONG
It is suggested that all music ministry groups introduce the following communion song into our parish
repertoire. It is intended to be used regularly, but not exclusively, throughout the Easter season.
Take and Eat by Michael Joncas GA 141

RECOMMENDED
Recommended hymns and songs approved by the Australian Catholic Bishops are shown in bold italic.

ABBREVIATIONS
AOV1 – As One Voice volume 1
AOV2 – As One Voice volume 2
AOVNG – As One Voice: The Next Generation
GA – Gather Australia
MCLW – Music for Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Christopher Walker
YOG – Year of Grace: Hymns by Richard Connolly & James McAuley
EASTER SUNDAY
First Reading Acts 10:34, 37-43
20 April 2014 We have eaten and drunk with him after his resurrection.

Psalm Ps 118 (117)

This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.

Second Reading Colossians 3:1-4

Look for the things that are in heaven, where Christ is.
or 1 Corinthians 5:6-8
Throw away the old yeast, that you may be new dough.

Gospel John 20:1-9

The teaching of scripture is that he must rise from the dead.

Song Composer/Author Source

Entrance Songs

Alleluia No. 1 (Alleluia, Alleluia, Give Thanks) D. Fishel AOV1, GA

Come to the Water F. Andersen AOV1
Lift Up Your Hearts R. O'Connor GA
Preparation of the Gifts

Alleluia, Christ Is Risen C. Browning -

Now the Green Blade Rises Trad. GA
Regina Caeli Trad. GA

Now We Remain D. Haas AOV1, GA

Song of the Body of Christ D. Haas AOV1, GA
Communion

Surrexit Christus Taizé GA

Take and Eat M. Joncas GA

Alleluia, Christ Is Risen C. Browning -

Recessional

Jesus Christ is Risen Today Trad. GA

Sing to the Mountains R. Dufford AOV1, GA
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
20 April 2014
First Reading Acts 2:42-47
The faithful lived together and owned everything in common.

Psalm Ps 118 (117)

Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting.

Second Reading 1 Peter 1:3-9

He has given us a new birth as his children, be raising Jesus
Christ from the dead.

Gospel John 20:19-31

After eight days Jesus came in and stood among them.

Song Composer/Author Source

Entrance Songs

Alleluia No. 1 D. Fishel AOV1, GA

Alleluia, Sing to Jesus Trad. AOV1, GA
Sing to the Mountains R. Dufford AOV1, GA
Preparation of the Gifts

I Have Seen the Lord B. Hurd AOV1

Now We Remain D. Haas AOV1, GA
We Walk By Faith M. Haugen AOV1, GA
We Who Once Were Dead D. Haas GA
Without Seeing You D. Haas AOV2, GA
Communion

In the Breaking of the Bread B. Hurd AOV1

Take and Eat M. Joncas GA
Recessional

Alleluia, Christ Is Risen C. Browning -

Jesus Christ is Risen Today Trad. GA
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
4 May 2014
First Reading Acts 2:14, 22-33
The call of Abraham, the father of God’s people.

Psalm Ps 15
Lord, you will show us the path of life.

Second Reading 1 Peter 1. 17-21

The ransom that was paid to free you was the blood of the Lamb,
Jesus Christ.

Gospel Luke 24:13-35

They recognised him at the breaking of the bread.

Song Composer/Author Source

Entrance Songs

Alleluia, Sing to Jesus Trad. AOV1, GA

Gather us in M. Haugen AOV1, GA
Out of Darkness C. Walker AOV1, GA
Priestly People L. Deiss -
Preparation of the Gifts

All That is Hidden B. Farrell AOV1

Centre of My Life P. Inwood AOV2, GA
I Know That My Redeemer Lives S. Soper AOV2
Now the Green Blade Rises Trad. GA
We Have Been Told D. Haas AOV1, GA
We Walk By Faith M. Haugen AOV1, GA
We Who Once Were Dead D. Haas GA
Communion

Bread of Life B. Farrell AOV1, GA

Eat This Bread Taizé AOV1, GA
Gift of Finest Wheat R. Kreutz & O.Westendorf GA
In the Breaking of the Bread B. Hurd AOV1
Take and Eat M. Joncas GA
Recessional

For You Are My God J. Foley AOV1

I Am the Light of the World G. Hayakawa AOV1
Jesus Christ is Risen Today Trad. GA
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
11 May 2014
First Reading Acts 2:14, 36-41
God has made Jesus both Lord and Christ.

Psalm Ps 23 (22)
The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.

Second Reading 1 Peter 2:20-25

You had gone astray but now you have come back to the
shepherd and guardian of your souls.

Gospel John 10:1-10

I am the gate of the sheepfold.

Song Composer/Author Source

Entrance Songs

All People That On Earth Do Dwell Trad. AOV1, GA

All the Earth Proclaim the Lord L. Deiss AOV1, GA
In Faith and Hope and Love R. Connolly & J. McAuley YOG
Praise to You, O Christ, Our Saviour B. Farrell AOV1, GA
Preparation of the Gifts

Because the Lord is My Shepherd C. Walker AOV1

Like a Shepherd R. Dufford AOV1, GA
The Lord is My Shepherd B. Boniwell AOV1, GA
We Will Rise Again D. Haas AOV1
Communion

Gift of Finest Wheat R. Kreutz & O.Westendorf GA

Take and Eat M. Joncas GA
Recessional

Sing To the Mountains R. Dufford AOV1, GA

You Are the Voice D. Haas AOV2
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
18 May 2014
First Reading Acts 6:1-7
They elected seven men filled with the Spirit and wisdom.

Psalm Ps 32
Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.

Second Reading 1 Peter 2:4-9

You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood.

Gospel John 14:1-12

I am the way, the truth, and the life.

Song Composer/Author Source

Entrance Songs

All the Earth Proclaim the Lord L. Deiss AOV1, GA

Alleluia, Sing to Jesus Trad. AOV1, GA
Out of Darkness C. Walker AOV1, GA
Preparation of the Gifts

Centre of My Life P. Inwood AOV2, GA

Jesus Christ, Yesterday, Today and Forever S. Toolan GA
We Are Many Parts M. Haugen AOV1, GA
We Walk By Faith M. Haugen AOV1, GA
Without Seeing You D. Haas AOV2, GA
Communion

Gift of Finest Wheat R. Kreutz & O.Westendorf GA

Now the Green Blade Rises Trad. GA
Take and Eat M. Joncas GA
We Remember M. Haugen AOV1, GA

Alleluia, Sing to Jesus Trad. AOV1, GA

You Are the Voice D. Haas AOV2
Recessional
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
25 May 2014
First Reading Acts 5:5-8, 14-17
Come to Macedonia and help us.

Psalm Ps 66 (65)
Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.

Second Reading 1 Peter 3:15-18

In the body he was put to death, the spirit he was raised to life.

Gospel John 14:15-21

I shall ask the Father and he will give you another Advocate.

Song Composer/Author Source

Entrance Songs

All the Ends of the Earth R. Dufford AOV1, GA

Alleluia, Sing to Jesus Trad. AOV1, GA
Glory and Praise D. Schutte AOV1, GA
Let Heaven Rejoice R. Dufford AOV1
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling Trad. GA
Preparation of the Gifts

Healer Of Our Every Ill Marty Haugen GA

How Can I Keep From Singing Trad. GA
Jesus Christ, Yesterday, Today and Forever S. Toolan GA
O Breath On Me, O Breath of God Trad.
What Wondrous Love is This Trad.
Communion

Bread of Life B. Farrell AOV1, GA

Unless a Grain of Wheat B. Farrell AOV1, GA
We Remember M. Haugen AOV1, GA

Let Heaven Rejoice R. Dufford AOV1

Recessional

Now Thank We All Our God Trad. AOV1, GA

Take the Word of God With You C. Walker GA
ASCENSION OF THE LORD
1 June 2014
First Reading Acts 1:1-11
Why are you standing here looking into the sky? Jesus has
been taken into heaven.

Psalm Ps 47 (46)
God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets
for the Lord.

Second Reading Ephesians 1:17-23

He made Jesus to sit at his right hand in heaven.

Gospel Matthew 28:16-20

All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.

Song Composer/Author Source

Entrance Songs

All the Ends of the Earth R. Dufford AOV1, GA

Christ is Here C. Walker GA
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling Trad. GA
Preparation of the Gifts

All That is Hidden B. Farrell AOV1, GA

As a Fire is Meant for Burning R. Duck GA
Be Not Afraid R. Dufford AOV1, GA
The Summons J. Bell GA
Communion

Bread for the World B. Farrell AOV1

Let Us Break Bread Together Trad. AOV2
We Remember M. Haugen AOV1, GA
Recessional

All the Ends of the Earth R. Dufford AOV1, GA

Go Make a Difference S. Angrinsano & AOV NG
T. Tomaszek
Go Out! T. Watts AOV NG
Take Christ to the World C. Walker GA
PENTECOST
8 June 2014
First Reading Acts 2:1-11
They were filled with the Holy Spirit.

Psalm Ps 104 (103)

Lord, send out your Spirit and renew the face of the earth.

Second Reading 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13

In the one Spirit we were all baptised.

Gospel John 20:19-23

As the Father sent me, so I send you: Receive the Holy Spirit.

Song Composer/Author Source

Entrance Songs

Come Down, O Love Divine Trad. AOV1, GA

If God is For Us -
Send Down the Fire M. Haugen AOV2, GA
Sing of the Lord’s Goodness E. Sands AOV1, GA
Preparation of the Gifts

As a Fire Is Meant for Burning R. Duck GA

Holy, Sacred Spirit M. Brown GA
O Breath on Me, O Breath of God Trad. GA
Spirit-Friend T. Colvin GA
Veni Creator Spiritus Trad. GA
We Will Draw Water J. Maher AOV NG
Communion

Confitmini Domino Trad. GA

One Bread, One Body J. Foley AOV1
We Are Many Parts M. Haugen AOV1, GA
Recessional

Bring Forth the Kingdom M. Haugen AOV2, GA

City of God D. Schutte AOV1, GA
Send Down the Fire M. Haugen GA
Take Christ to the World C. Walker GA
Take the Word of God With You C. Walker