Suggested Songs for March 23, 2014 Mass

Repost from JR Medina's post at Bukas Palad Board

Sunday, 23 March 2014
Third Sunday of Lent (Year A)

Liturgical Color: Purple

A. Readings

1R: Exodus 17:3-7. While in the desert, the Israelites complained to Moses because they were thirsty. Moses prayed to God, who miraculously caused water to flow from rock. 

RP: 95 If today you hear His voice, harden not your hearts. 

2R: In Romans 5:1-2, 5-8, we can read that Christ died for us sinners. 

G: John 4:5-42 is about Jesus and the Samaritan Woman whom Jesus met at Jacob’s Well. 

B. Notes 

1. Walang Gloria in Excelsis Deo. Holy Thursday na ulit maririnig ang Gloria. Magfafasting tayo from the mirth of the angels when they sang Glory to God in the highest.

2. Walang Alleluia. 

3. Walang flowers sa altar.

4. Turn down the volume. Minimize the musical instruments. Musical instruments during Lent should give only the bare minimum, or just the necessary support to the singing. Sustenance lang. Baka nga mas maganda pa ang kalabasan kung mag-a capella tayo. Kailangan maramdaman and ma-realize ng mga taong assembled that this season is very distinct from other liturgical seasons, most especially Easter, and one way of doing that is ibang style ng ating pagiging liturgical music leader. 

5. Instrumental solos are bawal kapag Lent. When movement of people ends (such as in the processional songs in entrance, preparation of the gifts, communion), immediately find an ending for the processional song. Halimbawa, sa communion, wala na namang taong nakapila para tumanggap ng communion. Huwag nang kumanta. Find an end. Tumahimik. Give the congregation an opportunity for silent reflection. Yung ibang parishes nga, tinitigil talaga yung kanta, no matter what part they are in, when movement of people ceases. Huwag nang maglagay ng 2nd communion song. People should be made aware to reflect so they won’t chit-chat. Silence is far better during the season of Lent.

6. During service songs, if you can apply these to the tune of pasyon, the congregation will surely notice, and thereby realize that this is a distinct season altogether. For example, if you can sing si Kristo ay namatay into the tune of pasyon...ginawa yan minsan sa parish. Also, you're encouraging enculturation.

C. Song Line up suggestions 

Filipino:

E: 
1. Ang Tawag N’ya (Ofrasio, Hontiveros)
2. Buksan ang Aming Puso (Tinio, Hontiveros)
3. Dinggin Mo (Esteban, Hontiveros) 
4. Minamahal Mo ang Lahat (Reginio)
5. Pagbabalik-loob (Ofrasio, Hontiveros)
6. Pagbabalik-loob (Macalinao, Hontiveros)
7. Panginoon ay Dinggin (Bautista)

I repeat: walang Papuri/Luwalhati sa Diyos.

Tanggalin ang Aleluya. Use the Verse Before the Gospel. Consult the thread about Lenten Gospel Acclamation in lieu of alleluia.

1. Papuri sa 'Yo, O Kristo Hesus, Hari ng kaluwalhatiang walang hanggan!
2. Papuri at Parangal sa Iyo, Panginoong Hesukristo!
3. Luwalhati at Papuri sa Iyo, Panginoong Hesukristo!
4. Luwalhati sa Iyo, Salita ng Diyos, Panginoong Hesukristo!

P of the G: 
1. Kung ‘Yong Nanaisin (Francisco) Alay-Kapwa (Tinio, Hontiveros)
2. Nang Buo Kong Buhay (Alejo, Hontiveros)
3. Pag-aalay (Pangilinan, Hontiveros)
4. Sumasamba, Sumasamo (Dionisio)
5. Sumasamo Kami Sa ‘Yo (Judan)

Do not sing Dakilang Amen (Francisco).

Kordero: Kordero ng Diyos (Aquino-O, Bayan ng Diyos!)

C: 
1. Ama, Kaawaan Ako (Isidro, Ramirez)
2. Ang Biyaya ng Diyos (Judan, Hontiveros)
3. Ang Kaluluwa Ko’y Nauuhaw (Isidro, Que) Best choice.
4. Awit ng Paghahangad (Cenzon) “Nauuhaw akong”
5. Dunong ng Puso (Labendia, Villaroman)
6. Hesus na Hain ng Diyos (Tinio, Hontiveros)
7. Huwag Mabalisa (Aquino)
8. Likhain Mong Muli (Alejo, Hontiveros, Francisco)
9. Pag-ibig Ko (Cenzon)
10. Pag-ibig, Patawad (Valcos)
11. Pananalig (Borres, Francisco)
12. Sa Piling Mo (Borres, Que)
13. Sa Iyong Mga Yapak (Cerino, Samuel)
14. Saan Kami Tutungo (Macalinao, Hontiveros)

R: 
1. Ang Tawag ng Panahon (Tinio, Hontiveros)
2. Pagkatao (Hontiveros)
3. Pinapawi Mo Ang Tao (Reginoo)
4. Intentionally don’t sing a recessional song. Best choice.

English:

E: 
1. Bless the Lord, My Soul (Berthier)
2. God of Mercy and Compassion (Vaughn)
3. Hosea (Norbet)
4. Save Us, O Lord (Dufford)
5. Way of the Cross (Francisco). Prioritize Stanzas 2, 5, and 13. 

There is no Glory to God.

Tanggalin ang Alleluia. Use the verse before the Gospel. 

1. Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory!
2. Praise and honor to You, Lord Jesus Christ!
3. Glory and praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ!
4. Glory to You, O Word of God, Lord Jesus Christ!

P of the G: 
1. Prayer of Rupert Mayer (Francisco)
2. Take Our Bread (Wise) Stanza 2 ang priority. "Your blood"
3. To Be Your Bread (Haas) Stanza 3 ang priority. Best choice.
4. To You, O Lord (Haugen)
5. We Remember (Haugen) Priority ang Stanza 2. Some people might comment, though, that this is for communion.

C:
1. Anima Christi (Arboleda) “Water from the side of Christ”
2. Change Our Hearts (Coney)
3. Deep Within (Haas)
4. Eat This Bread (Berthier)
5. Empty Space (Go & Francisco)
6. Father, Mercy (Dufford)
7. God of Silence (Francisco)
8. I Seek You For I Thirst (Valdellon) Best choice.
9. Lord Jesus, Sun of Righteousness (Consolacion)
10. Only This I Want (Schutte)
11. Turn to Me (Foley) 

R:
1. E4 if not used as entrance song
2. Time to Change (Jacinto)
3. Intentionally don’t sing a recessional song. Best choice.