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July 17, 2017

Opening Mass of the School Year: Elementary


“The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him: a spirit of wisdom and understanding, a spirit of counsel and of strength, a spirit of knowledge and of fear of the Lord.”

As we begin the new school year, we ask for the Holy Spirit to give us everything that we need for a holy year together.

Opening Mass of the School Year: Elementary

 

Listen to the Podcast:

 

Votive Mass of the Holy Spirit

 

Entrance Chant I Could Sing of Your Love Forever

Spirit & Song #313; Never Too Young #97

1st Reading: Isaiah 11:1-4

 

Responsorial Psalm The Lord Is My Shepherd

Spirit & Song #59; Never Too Young #42; Choose Christ 2017 #34

2nd Reading: Ephesians 4:1-6

 

Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30

 

Presentation and Preparation of the Gifts Holy Spirit, Come Now

Spirit & Song #124; Never Too Young #189; Choose Christ 2017 #78

Communion Chant Awake, O Sleeper

Spirit & Song #266; Choose Christ 2017 #148

Sending Forth I Give to You a Future

Spirit & Song #315; Choose Christ 2017 #123

Liturgy Podcast is a weekly liturgy planning resource for musicians, liturgists, homilists, youth groups, faith sharing groups, and all who look to the liturgical readings for inspiration and nourishment. Join Ken Canedo and Robert Feduccia as they break open the Scripture and play suggested tracks from the Spirit & Song repertoire.

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