Suggested Songs for April 18, 2014 Good Friday

REPOST FROM JR MEDINA's POST in BUKASPALAD BOARD

SONG LINE UP SUGGESTIONS 
18 Apr, 2014 
Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion 

Liturgical color: Red 
Today is a day of fasting and abstinence. Don't use the organ. Don't ring bells.

This Good Friday Service may be interpreted as a "continuation" of the Holy Thursday Mass. It is integrally part of the "One Mass" during the three days of the Triduum. Kaya nga kakaiba ang ending ng Holy Thursday Mass at beginning ng Good Friday of the Lord's Passion, at kakaiba din ang ending ng Good Friday of the Lord's Passion, at beginning ng Easter Vigil. The Triduum Masses ay nag-vovolt in so to speak to form a One Prolonged Mass. 

The commentator may give a short introduction.

Walang entrance song. The priests/Mass servers enter in absolute silence. They prostrate in front of the altar, then stand up, then the priest reads the Opening Prayer/Collect. 

Walang Papuri/Glory to God/Gloria in Excelsis Deo.

LITURGY OF THE WORD 

The Readings are all the same no matter what year or cycle. 

R1: Isaiah 52:13-53:12: This is the long reading about the Lord saying that His Servant shall suffer much and be physically unrecognizable. Those sufferings should have been for us, but because of His great love for us, He bore them. Through Him we shall be forgiven. The pains would later be turned to glorious joy.

RP: 31 (English) “Father, into Your hands I commend my Spirit.”
30 (Filipino) “Ama, sa mga kamay Mo habilin Ko ang buhay Ko.

2R: Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 We should strengthen ourselves in the faith, for He became just like us humans.

Verse before the Gospel 

Filipino: 
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!
And the verse/trope is: (in Pasyon tone) 
“Masunuring Kristo Jesus, naghain ng buhay sa Krus, kaya’t dinakila ng Diyos, binigyan ng Ngalang tampok sa langit at sansinukob.”

English: 
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!
And the verse/trope goes: “Christ became obedient for us even to death, dying on a cross. Therefore God raised Him on high and gave Him a name above all other names.”

G: John 18:1-19:42 Ito yung The Passion Gospel: mahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaabang Gospel about the Arrest, Peter’s Three Denials, Jesus before Pilate, Jesus sentenced to be crucified, the Crucifixion of Jesus, His death, and burial. 

There’s the part where all kneel down: after "nalagot ang Kanyang hininga"

Orationes Sollemnes (Intercessions/intercessory prayers). Comparable ito sa prayers of the faithful. The priest introduces. The intentions are: 
1. for the Church
2. for the Pope
3. for priests and the faithful
4. for those preparing for baptism
5. for unity of all Christians
6. for Jews
7. for those who do not believe in Christ
8. for those who do not yet believe in God
9. for the government
10. for those with particular needs/special intentions

After each intention, we briefly kneel and pray.

VENERATION OF THE CROSS

A crucifix is ceremoniously unveiled. Improperia ang susunod dito.

Sing the invitation sa parteng ina-unveil yung cross 

Filipino:

1. Sa kahoy ng banal na Krus:

Kantahin din yung tugon (Purihin at ipagdangal). 

Thrice gagawin ito, habang paunti-unti ang pagtanggal ni father sa telang cover sa crucifix.

2. Purihin at ipagdangal ang ating Poong Maykapal: Ama ng Bukal na Buhay, Anak na siya nating Daan, Espiritung ating Tanglaw. 

In either case Kneel afterwards. Thrice din ito.


English: 

1. We Glory in Your Cross, O Lord... 

For by virtue of Your Cross....

Then a few moments of silence.

Then Kissing of the Cross na, individually if possible. Madalas napakadaming tao. Choir, divide yourself into groups, and have "assignments." Halimbawa, assigment ng isang group na kantahin ito. Ibang grupo naman yung susunod na kanta. Hindi kailangan yung lahat sabay-sabay kumakanta, para hindi maubusan ng boses, dahil meron pang Easter Vigil na talagang mauubos ang powers nyo. 

People may line up and kiss either the corpus or the wood doon sa crucifix. A hymn may be sung. The number of songs really depends on the volume of people.

Filipino: 
1. Dakilang Pag-ibig (Pangilinan & Hontiveros) Priority ang Stanza 1.
2. Kalbaryo, Sagisag ng Lumbay (Aguila, Pajaro)
3. Krus na Banal (Reginio)
4. Kung ‘Yong nanaisin (Francisco)
5. Mga Hinanakit (Panganiban)
6. Mga Hinanakit (Parungao)
7. Mga Hinanakit (Reginio)
8. Naroon sa Rosas ang Mahal Niyang Dugo (Alejo, Hontiveros)
9. O Mapalad Krus na Banal (Panganiban) to the tune of Pange Lingua
10. Pagpaparangal sa Krus na Banal (Panganiban)
11. Tingnan ang tao sa krus (Alejo, Hontiveros) best choice.
12. Naroon sa Rosas ang Mahal N’yang Dugo (Plunkett, Alejo & Hontiveros)
13. Sa Lilim ng ‘Yong Krus (Diolanda, Pajaro)
14. Sugat ni Kristo

English: 
1. Behold the wood (Schutte) best choice.
2. Jesus on the Cross (Go & Francisco)
3. Jesus, Remember me (Berthier)
4. May God be Gracious and Bless Us
5. O Cross of Christ Immortal Tree
6. O Sacred Head Surrounded (Gerhardt, Passion Chorale, Hassler, Bach)
7. Sing, my Tongue the Savior’s Glory (Neale)
8. The Old Rugged Cross (Bennard)
9. We Worship You, Lord
10. Where True Love Abides (Hontiveros)

Latin: 
1. Adoramus Te, Christe / Tree of Life (Haugen)
2. Adoramus Te Christi (Bautista)
3. Crucem Tuam (Berthier)
4. Crux Fidelis (Parungao) Best choice.

MASS OF THE PRE-SANCTIFIED

Walang Santo/Holy/Sanctus.
Walang Consecration.
Walang Acclamation.
Walang sung Amen.
Merong Ama Namin/Our Father/Pater Noster. Plainly verbal, o kaya a cappella, in my opinion are better than sung. 
Merong final doxology (Sapagkat/For the Kingdom) Plainly verbal, o kaya a cappella, in my opinion are better than sung.
Walang Kordero ng Diyos/Lamb of God/Agnus Dei.

Communion: To be distributed are hosts consecrated yesterday. If your choir could sing any of these communion songs a cappella, that would be really good! 

Filipino:
1. Awit sa Mahal na Puso ni Hesus (Isidro, Que)
2. Dakilang Pag-ibig (Hontiveros) if not used at Veneration of the Cross
3. Hiram sa Diyos
4. Huwag kang mangamba (Pagsanhan & Francisco)
5. H’wag mangamba (Francisco)
6. Ito ang Aking Katawan (Isidro, Ramirez)
7. Kung ‘Yong Nanaisin (Francisco) if not used for Veneration of the Cross
8. Manatili ka (Francisco)
9. Nang Buo Kong Buhay (Alejo, Hontiveros)
10. Naroon sa Rosas ang Mahal N’yang Dugo (Plunkett, Alejo & Hontiveros) if not used for Veneration of the Cross 
11. O Diyos, iniibig Kita (Rodrigo, Hontiveros)
12. O Hesus, Hilumin Mo (Francisco)
13. Pag-alabin aming Puso (Francisco)
14. Pagkabighani (Alejo, Francisco)
15. Pagtitipan (Javellana, Hontiveros)
16. Intentionally don’t sing any communion song. Everyone receives Communion in silence. Walang magiging madaldal o maingay kung yung pari, o kaya yung commentator magaling ang explanation.

English: 
1. Anima Christi (Arboleda)
2. Now we remain (Haas)
3. O Dearest Lord, Thy Sacred Head
4. O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
5. O Sacred Head, Surrounded (Hasler)
6. On Eagle’s Wings (Joncas)
7. Only this I want (Schutte)
8. Where True Love Abides (Hontiveros)
9. Intentionally don’t sing any communion song. Everyone receives Holy Communion in silence. Walang magiging maingay kung si Father, o kaya yung commentator magaling mag-explain.

Prayer After Communion

If in your parish you sing during collections, prepare a song, dahel merong second collection, ang Terra Sancti. The collected funds are for the Church’s work in the Holy Land, particularly the Church in Jerusalem.

If your parish doesn't, after the distribution, silence is kept. Meron lang maikling presidential concluding prayer. Walang final blessing.

Walang recessional song. The priest, the ministers, and the people leave in absolute silence.

Please also note that some parishes move the Veneration of the Cross to the end of the Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion, para ang mga tao ay dumirecho mula kissing, patungo sa Grand Procession, para logistically madaming umattend nito. Kasi nga naman sa dami ng hahalik sa krus, baka mainip ang tao at umalis.

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.