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Suggested Songs for January 1, 2014 Mass

Repost from JR Medina's post in Bukas Palad Board

SONG LINE UP SUGGESTIONS 
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2014
Solemnity of Mary Mother of God
 
(& World Day of Prayer for Peace)

Liturgical Color: White

Readings

1R: Numbers 6:22-27 goes: Moses, the acknowledged author of the Book of Numbers, is told by God to teach Aaron and his sons (who were chosen by God to become His priests) on how they ought to bless the Israelites: ‘Say, “May God bless you and keep you.”
 

RP: 67: May God bless us in His mercy.

2R: Galatians 4:4-7: Consequential Ideas:
 
1. God sent His Son Who was born of a woman.
2. He lived among us to free us who are enslaved.
3. We thus become adopted children of God.
4. We may thus call God father.
5. As God’s children, we are no longer slaves.

G: Luke 2:16-21 is about the Visit of the Shepherds.
1. Shepherds visit the Savior.
2. After leaving, the shepherds make the message about the arrival of the promised Savior known to others.
3. The eight day old Jesus’ circumcision.
 

Important Ideas:
1. Chosenness
 
2. God’s blessings
 
3. Jesus as sent by the Father for our salvation in fulfillment of His promise
 
4. As He is now with us and like us, we are adopted children of the father,
 
5. The shepherds and the news about the baby Jesus
6. Mary’s pondering
7. Mary Mother of God
8. January 1 is World Day of Prayer for Peace

Filipino:

E:
 
1. Bayan Magsiawit na! (Aquino) “Dakilang biyayang pangako Niya, sumilay na”
 
2. Bayan umawit (Borres, Baltazar, Francisco) “Iika’y pinili”
 
3. Gumising (Pagsanghan, Francisco)
4. Himig ng Hangin (Arboleda, Agatep)
5. Oyayi (Aquino)
6. Pasko Na (Pagsanghan, Agatep, Arboleda, Francisco)

P of the G:
 
1. Narito Ako (San Andres) “Pakikinggan at itatago sa sulok ng puso”
2. Sumasamo kami (Judan) Prioritize Stanza 3: “Sundin ang ‘Yong kalooban” is reminiscent of Mary’s “Let it be done unto me according to Your word.”
3. Kay Gandang Alay in A Time to Fly By Ateneo Boys Choir
 


C: Pwede pagpilian:
1. Liwanagan Mo, Jesus (Aquino) “Daigdig ginawang tahanan ng Diyos nating mahal”
2. Pagsibol (Aquino) is good for New Years Day.
 
3. Ang Diyos na Sanggol (Hontiveros)
 
4. Isang Sanggol (Ramirez)
 
5. Villancico
 
6. Kapayapaan (Aquino)
 
7. Bituin (Aquino)
8. Emmanuel (Gozum, Francisco)
9. E5 if not used as entrance song

2nd Communion songs just in case mahaba ang pila for Communion:
1. Ang Puso Ko’y Nagpupuri (Honti)
2. Noong Paskong Una (Pagsanghan & Francisco) “Si Maria ang ina”
3. Mariang Ina Ko (Pagsanghan & Francisco)
4. Shallom by JMM in Sumibol by Dulaang Sibol
5. E6 if not used as entrance song

R:
 
1. Ito ang Bagong Araw (Isidro and Ramirez)
2. Pagmamahal sa Panginoon (Hontiveros)
3. Aba Ginoong Maria “Ina ng Diyos”
4. Pananagutan (Honti) Prioritize Stanza 3. “Tayo’y tinuring ng Panginoon bilang mga anak”
 
5. Try natin ang Kahit na Abril ay parang Pasko pa rin.


English:

E:
 
1. All the Ends of the Earth (Dufford) “For the Lord of the earth... has come”
2. City of God (Schutte)
3. Glory and Praise to Our God (Schutte) Prioritize Stanza 3.
 
4. Lover of us all (also Schutte) “the children of Your loving”
5. The Lord bless you and keep you
 
6. Sing a New Song (Schutte) Prioritize Stanza 2.
7. Sing to the Mountains (Dufford)
8. Throughout all time (Haas)
9. A Christmas Praise (Aquino & Agatep) "With Mary's hand on me"
10. Angels we have heard on high. But start from Stanza 2. “Shepherds why this jubilee?”
11. Adeste Fidelis / O Come All Ye Faithful
P of the G:
 
1. Dwelling Place (Foley) Prioritize Stanza 3.
2. Earthen Vessels (Foley)
3. Prayer of Rupert Mayer (Francisco). This song may be viewed also as a song of Mary.
4. Take and Receive “Do what Thou wilt command and I obey” is almost similar to Mary’s fiat.
5. Take, Lord, Receive (Foley) Prioritize Stanza 3. “Dispose of it, wholly according to Your will.”

C: Pwedeng pagpilian:
1. Magnificat (Haas)
 
2. One more Gift (Francisco)
3. Prayer for Peace (Haas)
4. Shelter Me O God (Hurd & Kingsbury) Prioritize Stanza 2. “As a mother gathers her young beneath her care”
5. Sing of Him (Dufford) Prioritize Stanza 2 “Ponder it deeply”
6. The First Noel. But reserve Stanza 3 for the occasion of the Lord’s Epiphany.

2nd Communion Song just in case mahaba ang pila
1. God rest ye merry Gentlemen
2. God with us (Schutte)
3. Have yourself a merry little Christmas
4. Peace Prayer (Hangad). I don’t understand the lyrics, este the syllables, but I’m fascinated by it. Besides, hindi na Advent, so pwede na ang instrumental solos.
5. Lovely Lady dressed in blue (JMM in Sumibol by Dulaang Sibol) “God was just your little boy”

R:
1. I will sing forever (Francisco) “And a song of gentle mercy and of peace.”
2. Let there be peace on earth (Miller & Jackson)
3. The Work of Christmas (Arboleda)
4. Mother Mary in Ateneo Boys’ Choir A Time to Fly
5. Hail Mary “Mother of God”
6. Mary Immaculate “Mother of God” Best choice.

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

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