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Saint Margaret Mary Parish
Algonquin, Illinois
This Sunday's Readings
Solemnity of Our Lord
Jesus Christ The King A
November 26, 2017
Gathering: “To Jesus Christ, Our Sovereign King,” Martin Hellrigel

Gloria: Mass of St. Francis Cabrini, Kevin Keil

Responsorial Psalm: “23: I Shall Live in the House of the Lord,” Scot Crandal

Gospel Acclamation: Jubilation Mass, James Chepponis

Preparation of Gifts: “The King Shall Come,” Trevor Thomson

Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of St. Francis Cabrini, Kevin Keil

Communion I: “We Shall Rise Again,” Jeremy Young

Communion II: “O God beyond All Praising,” THAXTED

Sending: “Soon and Very Soon,” Andraé Crouch

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.

Art by Martin Erspamer, OSB
from Religious Clip Art for the Liturgical Year (A, B, and C). This art may be reproduced only by parishes who purchase the collection in book or CD-ROM form. For more information go http://www.ltp.org
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