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Saint Margaret Mary Parish
Algonquin, Illinois

Feargal King, Director of Music


This Sunday’s Readings
All Souls (Commemoration of the Faithful Departed)
November 2, 2025

Gathering: "Amazing Grace," John Newton

Gloria: Mass of Renewal, Gokelman/Kauffman

Responsorial Psalm: "Shepherd Me, O Godl," Marty Haugen

Alleluia: Mass of Renewal, Gokelman/Kauffman

Preparation of Gifts: "I Know That My Redeemer Lives," David Haas

Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of Creation, Marty Haugen

Communion II: "Song Of Farewell," Ernest Sands

Sending: "On Eagles Wings," Michael Joncas

 

 

St. Margaret Mary Parish, Algonquin IL (50 miles from downtown Chicago, Rockford Diocese). Parish size - 3500 families. Four English Masses, 2 Polish.

Music ministry: 40 voice SATB choir, several small vocal ensembles, two children’s choirs (55 K-2, 30 3-5), 20 voice youth choir, 2 Polish singing groups, one 30+ voice Filipino family choir, also Polish and Filipino children’s choirs, and 10+ volunteer cantors.

Piano is always used, organ where needed – especially at Polish Masses. Other instrumentation at various times: flute, oboe, cello, brass, guitars, bass and drums. 35 piece Parish Orchestra for special occasions.

A variety of styles of music are used for worship. Hymnals used are Gather Comp 2nd ed., a Polish hymnal, and Spirit & Song I for monthly Youth/Family Masses.

Saint Margaret Mary Parish web site

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