Monthly Archives: March 2020

A composer, Greg Schiemer contacted me about his song, “Poorman’s Heart” that he thought music ministers may wish to use, especially for Holy Week coming up. He has given permission for his sheet music to be distributed freely. He gave … Continue reading →

Entrance:    Come to the Water (Andersen) AOV 1/74 Gifts:     Merciful God (Bringle/Alonso) Communion: Springs of Salvation (Andersen) Recessional: River of Glory  (Schutte)

They are having a bit of a Liam Lawton festival at Ryan’s parish with another of his tunes turning up there recently. I wasn’t sure about the last one, but this song is wonderful. The sheet music can be purchased … Continue reading →

This Liam Lawton communion hymn was used at Ryan’s parish recently. You can purchase it at GIA where the text is in their preview. It is a bit of an oddity in that it’s singable refrain invites participation, while the … Continue reading →

This song turned up at RS’s parish – before Lent obviously – and it was new to me. It is by Jim Farrell and based on Psalm 145. It is indeed quite joyful. I have a copy in my old … Continue reading →

Before I go back to Catholic Worship book II, there is a backlog of songs from correspondents that are new to me that I want to look at. This song for Lent and Easter was played at Ryan’s parish and … Continue reading →

Merciful God has verses for Ash Wednesday, Gathering and Communion. Entrance:   Praise To You O Christ (Farrell) AOV 1/28 Gifts:   Song of the Transfiguration (Haas) Communion:  Merciful God (Bringle/Alonso) Recessional: Lord, The Light of Your Love (Kendrick) AOV 2/59