Suggested Songs for December 24 and 25 Masses

Repost from JR Medina's post from Bukas Palad Board

SONG LINE UP SUGGESTIONS 
Tuesday, 24 Dec 2013
Mass at Midnight

For your convenience, for the most part, I just fixed the dates and made some revisions.

Liturgical Color: White

Readings

1R: Isaiah 9:1-6 Israel will again be great.
1. The people who walk in darkness shall see a great light: a light that will shine on all those who live in the land of the shadow of death.
2. For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given, and the government shall be upon his shoulders. 

RP: 96 Today is born our Savior, Christ the Lord.

2R: Titus 2:11-14 
Beloved, the grace of God has appeared, saving all and training us to reject godless ways and worldly desires. 

Alleluia, alleluia. I proclaim to you good news of great joy: today a Savior is born for us, Christ the Lord, Alleluia. Alleluia.

G: From Luke 2:1-14: The birth of Jesus
1. Bethlehem: For today in the city of David a Savior has been born.
2. She gave birth to her firstborn son, wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger.
3. Shepherds keeping the night watch
4. Angels praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to those whom His favor rests.” 

Filipino:

E: 
1. Gumising (Pagsanghan/Francisco)
2. Himig ng Hangin (Arboleda, Agatep)
3. Oyayi (Aquino)
4. Pasko Na! (Pagsanghan, Agatep, Arboleda, Francisco)
5. Pasko ng Paglaya (Arboleda, Francisco)
6. Pasko’y Sumapit Na (Isidro, Que)
7. Pag-aalaala (Francisco) “inalipin” and “mahabagin” are so G.

Merong Gloria.

Merong Alleluia.

P of the G:
1. Pag-aalay (Francisco) Stanza 4 ang priority. “Gawin pati aming buhay, ‘pagkat sa ‘Yo dumalisay.”
2. Sumasamo Kami (Judan)

C: 
1. Ang Diyos na Sanggol (Hontiveros)
2. Bituin (Aquino)
3. Emmanuel (Gozum, Francisco)
4. Isang Sanggol (Ramirez)
5. Noong Paskong Una (Pagsanghan, Francisco)
6. E3 if not used as entrance song
7. Paglamig ng Hangin (Francisco)
8. Villancico Flamenco (See, Honriveros, Mehlemans)
9. Awit ng Paghilom (Aquino) 
10. Diyos Ay Pag-ibig “Magmahalan tayo’t magtulungan” 
11. O Hesus, Hilumin Mo (Francisco) “Nang aking mahango kapwa kong kasimbigo” 
12. Pagbabalik (Alcaraz, Francisco) 
13. Likhain Mong Muli (Alejo, Francisco) 
14. Pag-alabin Aming Puso (Francisco) 
15. Pagpalain Kailanman (Aquino) 


R: 
1. E4 if not used as entrance song
2. E6 if not used as entrance song


English:

E: 
1. A Christmas Praise (Aquino & Agatep)
2. Adeste Fidelis
3. City of God “The people in darkness have seen a great light” is a quick introduction to 1R No. 1. 
4. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
5. Hodie Christus Natus Est
6. Joy to the World


P of the G: Friendly Options

1. Earthen Vessels (John Foley) “Light has shown in our darkness” is reminiscent of 1R No. 1
2. How Shall I Sing to God. Prioritize Stanza 3.
3. We Remember (Marty Haugen). First, make sure this is not one of your service songs. If it is not one of your service songs, consider singing this revised version: 

We remember how You love us: through His Birth.
And now we celebrate for He is with us here.
And we believe that we will see Him when He comes in His glory.
Lord, we remember, we celebrate, we believe.

Then go straight to Stanza 2.

C: Friendly Options. Malamang puno ang simbahan, so malamang madami magkoCommunion. Please prepare a 2nd Communion Song.

1. O Holy Night
2. O Little Town of Bethlehem
3. Silent Night
4. The First Noel. Do not sing Stanza 3, as this is about the three wise men. Wala pa naman sa Gospel for this Sunday sila. Reserve it for the Sunday of the Epiphany of the Lord.
5. Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming
6. God Rest ye Merry Gentlemen (2nd Communion Song)
7. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear (2nd Communion Song)
8. Panis Angelicus (2nd Communion Song). I know this is a song associated with Corpus Christi. Ask your PP or Music Ministry. They'll probably see the associations. 
9. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (2nd Communion Song)

R: 
1. Angels we have heard on high. Many other grand Gloria in excelsis Deo versions would also do.
2. E6 if not used as entrance song

SONG LINE UP SUGGESTIONS 
Wednesday, 25 Dec 2013
Mass during the Day
For your convenience, for the most part, I just fixed the dates and revised some details. This is almost the same as in previous years.

Liturgical Color: White


Readings

1R: Isaiah 52:7-10 says: Let Zion rejoice for the Lord shall restore it. The Lord bared His arm in the sight of all the nations. All the ends of the earth will behold the salvation of our God.

RP: Ps 98: All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.

2R: From Hebrews 1:1-6: Previously God spoke to mankind through the prophets, but now, it is through His Son, Who is as the Father is, superior to all.

G: 

1. John the Evangelist’s exalted “In the Beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God.”
2. John the Baptist is not the light, but will testify to the true Light Who is about to come.

Important Ideas: God the Father and God the Son; the Word of God and the Son of God is/are one and the same

Filipino:

E: 
1. Gumising (Pagsanghan/Francisco)
2. Himig ng Hangin (Arboleda, Agatep)
3. Oyayi (Aquino)
4. Pasko Na! (Pagsanghan, Agatep, Arboleda, Francisco)
5. Pasko ng Paglaya (Arboleda, Francisco) Stanza 1’s “Bayan magalak sa Mabuting Balita” is a short introduction to G1.
6. Pasko’y Sumapit Na (Isidro, Que)
7. Purihi’t Pasalamatan (Simplicio Esteban & Eddie Hontiveros SJ). Sing only Stanzas 1 & 2.
8. Bayan, Magsiawit Na! (Aquino) Prioritize Stanza 2.
9. Dinggin Mo “Bigyan Mo kami ng liwanag, tibay at pananalig” is reminiscent of G No. 2
10. Halina at Lumapit (Ruben Habito)
11. Magpuri sa Panginoon (Hontiveros)
12. Pagmamahal sa Panginoon (also Honti)

Merong Gloria.

Alleluia. This is an excellent Sunday to sing the Alleluia that goes: “Salamat sa Diyos (2x), Sa Wika Mong banal, salamat po. Salamat sa Diyos (2x), Sa Bugtong Mong Anak, salamat po. Aleluya! (7x)

P of the G: Narito Ako (Rene San Andres) “Sa kasulatan ‘Yong turo” is a quick reminder of the Word of God.

C: 
1. Ang Diyos na Sanggol (Hontiveros)
2. Bituin (Aquino) JC is “giliw ng Diyos” in Koro 1.
3. Emmanuel (Gozum, Francisco)
4. Isang Sanggol (Ramirez)
5. Noong Paskong Una (Pagsanghan, Francisco)
6. Paglamig ng Hangin (Francisco)
7. Villancico Flamenco (See, Honriveros, Mehlemans)
8. Ama Kong Mahal (Aquino)
9. Pag-ibig Mo Ama


R: 
1. E4 if not used as entrance song
2. E6 if not used as entrance song


English:

E: 
1. A Christmas Praise (Aquino & Agatep)
2. Adeste Fidelis
3. City of God “The people in darkness have seen a great light” is a quick introduction to 1R. 
4. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
5. Hodie Christus Natus Est
6. Joy to the World
7. All the ends of the earth (Tito Bob) an intro to 1R and RP.



P of the G: Friendly Options

We Remember (Marty Haugen). First, make sure this is not one of your service songs. If it is not one of your service songs, consider singing this revised version: 

We remember how You love us: through His Birth.
And now we celebrate for He is with us here.
And we believe that we will see Him when He comes in His glory.
Lord, we remember, we celebrate, we believe.

Then go straight to Stanza 2.

C: Friendly Options. Malamang puno ang simbahan, so malamang madami magkoCommunion. Please prepare a 2nd Communion Song.

1. O Holy Night
2. O Little Town of Bethlehem
3. Silent Night
4. The First Noel. Do not sing Stanza 3, as this is about the three wise men. Wala pa naman sa Gospel for this Sunday sila. Reserve it for the Sunday of the Epiphany of the Lord.
5. Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming Stanza 3’s “True man, yet very God” is the very message of G.
6. God Rest ye Merry Gentlemen (2nd Communion Song)
7. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear (2nd Communion Song)
8. Panis Angelicus (2nd Communion Song). I know this is a song associated with Corpus Christi. Ask your PP or Music Ministry. They'll probably see the associations. 
9. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (2nd Communion Song)
10. God with us (Schutte) Consider making this as a 2nd Communion Song.

R: 
1. Angels we have heard on high. Many other grand Gloria in excelsis Deo versions would also do.
2. E6 if not used as entrance song
3. The Work of Christmas (Arboleda)
4. Carol of the Bells