St. Cecilia Adult Choir

St. Cecilia Catholic Church

321 90 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2J 0A1

April
April 2nd, 2026 (Holy Thursday)
Gathering:                 No. 309MI                  87A/B SATB Here At This Table (A #252)
Responsorial Psalm No. 116:                 Psalmist: Michal
Washing Of The Feet:                 No. 153 MI                  1A SATB As I Have Done For You (A #73)
                Soloists: Mica, Jacqueline and John
Preparation Of The Gifts:                 No. 398 MI                  19A SATB Ubi Caritas (A #603)
Communion Procession:                 No. 331 MI                  97A SATB One Love Released (A #432)
                Anthem                    Remember Me (Deborah Governor)
Transfer Of The Blessed Sacrament:                 Full Choir:                  381 CBW Sing My Tounge, The Saviour's Glory/Down In Adoration Falling
April 3rd, 2026
(Friday Of The Lord's Passion)
Prostration And Opening Prayer
Responsorial Psalm No. 31:                 Refrain: Father, into Your hands, I commend my spirit
                Psalmist: TJ
Gospel Acclamation:                 Full Choir
                Refrain: Christ became ovedient to the point of death, even death
on a cross. Therefore, God exalted Him and gave Him
the name above every name (Mass Of Glory)
Passion According To St. John
Intersessions:                 Response: For the sake of Your Son, Have mercy Lord
Unveiling Of The Cross:                 Priest: Behold the wood of the cross,
on which hung the salvation of the world
                Choir: Come, let us adore
Adoration Of The Holy Cross                 (The choir will venerate the cross following the clergy)
                No. 156 MI                  (Led by Fay) Were you there?
                Duet:                           (Michal and TJ) Pie, Jesu
                No. 161 MI                  108A/B/C SATB Behold The Cross (Choral Arrangement)
                Anthem: Here Is Love (Choral Arrangement: Reg Wheatley)
                Anthem: Surely, He Has Borne Our Griefs (Joseph M. Martin)
                No. 378 CBW                27 SATB O Sacred Head Surrounded
                No. 160 MI                    91 SATB When I Survey The Wondrous Cross
                Anthem:                      109 SATB Christ, We Do All Adore You (Dubois)
(from Seven Last Words Of Christ)
                Anthem: He Became A Lamb (Mary Kay Beall)
                No. 523 MI                  101 SATB Shelter Me, O God
                No. 550 MI Jesus, Remember Me (if needed)
Communion Procession:                 No. 457 MI                  80A SATB We Are Many Parts (A #615)
LEAVE IN SILENCE
April 4th, 2026 (Easter Vigil)
Part 1: Service Of Light
Blessing of the Fire and lighting of the Candle
Procession:                 Refrain: Christ, Our Light (3 times)
Easter Proclamation:                 Exsultet (Sung by Thomas Fung)
Part 2: Liturgy Of The Word
First Reading:                 Genesis 1:1-2.2
Responsorial Psalm No. 104:                 Psalmist: TJ
Lord, send forth your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth
Second Reading:                 Genesis 22.1-18
Responsorial Psalm No. 16:                 Psalmist: Donna
Protect me, O God, for in you I take a refuge
Third Reading:                 Exodus 14:15-31; 15.20, 1
Responsorial Canticle Exodus 15:                 Psalmist: Cheryl
Let us sing to the Lord, He has covered Himself in glory
Fourth Reading:                 Isaiah 54.5-14
Responsorial Psalm No. 30:                 Psalmist: Mica
I will extol you, Lord, for you have raised me up
Fifth Reading:                 Isaiah 55:1-11
Responsorial Psalm Isaiah 12:                 Psalmist: Jacqueline
With joy, you will draw water from the wells of salvation
Sixth Reading:                 Baruch 3.9-15, 32-4.4
Responsorial Psalm No. 19:                 Psalmist: Fay
Lord, you have the words of eternal life
Seventh Reading:                 Ezekiel 36:16-17a, 18-28
Responsorial Psalm 42-43:                 Psalmist: Haidee
As a deer longs for slowing streams, so my soul longs for you, O God
Gloria:                 Full Choir: Mass Of Renewal
Epistle:                 Romans 6.3-11
Solemn Gospel Acclamation Psalm 118:                 Cantor: Michal
Part 3: Liturgy Of Christian Initiation Of Adults
Litany Of The Saints:                 Cantor: Loretta
Blessing Of Baptismal Water:                 Antiphon: Springs of water, bless the Lord; praise and exult Him above all forever
(as Easter candle is raised out of the water)
Renewal Of Baptismal Promises:
Sprinkling Rite:                 No. 656 MI: Come To The River (A #161)
Prayer Of The Faithful:
Part 4: Liturgy Of The Eucharist
Preparation Of The Gifts:                 No. 174 MI Hallelujah Is Our Song (A #245)
Communion Procession:                 No. 168 MI                  3 SATB Christ, Be Our Light (A #127)
                No. 610 MI Alleluia No. 1 (A #183)
                Anthem Rejoice (Joseph M. Martin)
Sending Forth:                 No. 193 MI Jesus Christ Is Risen Today (A #313)
April 5th, 2026 (Easter Sunday)
Gathering:                 No. 193 MI Jesus Christ Is Risen Today (A #313)
Responsorial Psalm No. 118:                 Psalmist: Cheryl/Loretta
Sequence (Gregorian Chant):                 No. 690 CBW Christians, to the Paschal Victim
Sprinkling Rite:                 No. 656 MI Come To The River (A #161)
Preparation Of The Gifts: 9:00am                 No. 174 MI Hallelujah Is Our Song (A #245)
Preparation Of The Gifts: 11:00am                 Anthem: The Hallelujah Chorus (G.F. Handel)
Communion Procession:                 No. 355 MI                  50A/B SATB I Am The Bread Of Life (A #276)
                No. 610 MI Alleluia No. 1 (A #59)
                No. 598 MI                  70A SATB Worthy Is The Lamb (A #648)
                Anthem Rejoice (Joseph M. Martin)
Sending Forth:                 No. 171 MI Christ, The Lord Is Risen Today (A #138)
April 12th, 2026
(Second Sunday Of Easter: Devine Mercy)
Gathering:                No. 627 MI                   Morning Has Broken (A #384)
Responsorial Psalm No. 118:                 Psalmist: Michal
Preparation Of The Gifts:                 No. 184 MI Three Days (A #590)
Communion Procession:                No. 378 MI                  117 SATB Bread Of Angels (A #112)
                No. 476 MI                  96A SATB Peace (A #455)
Sending Forth:                 No. 174 MI Hallelujah Is Our Song (A #245)
April 19th, 2026
(Third Sunday Of Easter)
Gathering: NEW                No. 185 MI                   Alleluia! He Is Risen (A #57)
Responsorial Psalm No. 16:                 Psalmist: Donna
Preparation of the Gifts:                No. 182 MI                   Two Were Bound For Emmaus (A #601)
Communion Procession:                No. 338 MI                  72A SATB The Supper Of The Lord (A #572)
               No. 340 MI                   Vine And Branches (A #609)
Sending Forth:                No. 609 MI                   Join In The Dance (A #320)
April 26th, 2026
(Fourth Sunday Of Easter)
Gathering:                No. 187 MI                   Alleluia! Love Is Alive (A #58)
Responsorial Psalm No. 23:                 Psalmist: Fay
Preparation Of The Gifts:                No. 519 MI                  35 SATB The King Of Love My Shepherd Is (A #559)
Communion Procession:                No. 520 MI                   Shepherd Me, O God (A #502)
                No. 345 MI                  48A-D SATB Gift Of Finest Wheat (A #214)
Sending Forth:                No. 185 MI                   Alleluia! He Is Risen (A #57)