Apostles - called to serve...

The Apostles we were reminded today were ordinary men. They did, however, do an extraordinary thing. When called by Jesus, they left everything to follow him - such was their belief. Are we listening ? Would we answer the call in the same way ? Are we ready to something extraordinary for Jesus ?

In the musical sense today, fortunately (or unfortunately) nothing extraordinary happened, unless you count one of choirboy's strings breaking during the Agnus Dei. It was the same string which broke no less than a month ago - getting too carried away apparrently. As luck would have it choirboy had a spare guitar in the sacristy (as you do). So in between birthdays (happy birthday Francis) and Father's day, we managed to navigate through a joful liturgy with no Jimmy or Mary but we welcomed back Jess and her flute !

Entry : - Song of the body of Christ

Gloria: -

Alleluia : - Folk Alleluia

Offertory: - All that I am

Sanctus (Newquay Mass # 3)
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and God of might. Heaven and earth are full of Your glory, Hosanna, Hosanna. Blessed is he who comes in Your name, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna, Hosanna

Mystery of faith : - Christ has died

Amen Amen Amen. All glory to Our Lord and King. Songs of praise to You we sing in honour of Your sacrifice; Christ our Lord who brings us life. Amen, Amen, Amen.

Agnus Dei (Newquay Mass #3)
Lamb of God, Lamb of God, You take away, the sin of all the world (repeat)
Have mercy on us, have mercy on us, have mercy on us and grant us Your peace

Communion: - Bread of life, Truth eternal

Recession: - I will be with you

He came to call sinners

Our gospel reading today reminds us that Jesus came to call sinners. This is good news as there cannot be anyone who does not fit into this category. The almost revolutionary nature of this calling by Christ was put into an historical context by Father Mark who reminded us of the multiplicity of rules prevalent in organised religion at the time of Christ. He pointed out that Christ reached beyond all of those regulations (and hierarchical red tape). This was somewhat ironical for Choirboy, the thought that we were hearing this in our own Catholic Church. I think sometimes we forget the true message of the historical Christ and get wrapped up in our own Church's rules and regulations - only a thought ! The Church was rather empty today and the choir severely depleted (the weather was glorious and this is a possible cause). It was slightly frustrating as we had rehearsed some music that most of the congregation were unfamiliar with. Still, there is always next week. MAz was absent with a dislocated knee but we were able to welcome Patrizia who hopefully will sing something for us very soon in Polish !

Entry : - Dear Lord and Father of mankind

Gloria: -

Alleluia : - Plymouth Alleluia

Offertory: - Lord we come to Your table

Sanctus (Newquay Mass # 3)
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and God of might. Heaven and earth are full of Your glory, Hosanna, Hosanna. Blessed is he who comes in Your name, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna, Hosanna

Mystery of faith : - Christ has died
Amen Amen Amen. All glory to Our Lord and King. Songs of praise to You we sing in honour of Your sacrifice; the bread and wine that brings us life. Amen, Amen, Amen.

Agnus Dei (Newquay Mass #3)
Lamb of God, Lamb of God, You take away, the sin of all the world (repeat)
Have mercy on us, have mercy on us, have mercy on us and grant us Your peace

Communion: - Living Lord

Recession: - Go tell everyone

The boys (and girl) are back in town !

It was great to welcome back Jimmy and Maz to our celebrations today. Maz unfortunately will be moving on soon as she has been posted elsewhere, but there will always be a place for her clarinet at Holy Trinity. The picture shows what happens when you don't build your house on firm foundations - our readings today were all about building our lives on the firm foundation of the message of the gospel. Choirboy toyed with the idea of using the famous hymn 'Rock of ages' today but instead we chose a Wesley hymn for openers. A good version of 'Rock of ages can be found here and a discussion of the origins of the hymn can be found here.

Entry : - The Church’s one foundation

Gloria: -

Alleluia : - Plymouth Alleluia

Credo/I believe

Offertory: - In bread we bring You, Lord

Sanctus: - Gathering Mass

Mystery of faith : - Christ has died

Amen: - Amen, Amen, Amen
We will sing of Your love forever. We will sing Your praise forever Amen
Amen, Amen, Amen

Agnus Dei
Lamb of God, You take away, the sin of all the world (repeat)
Have mercy on us. And grant us Your peace

Communion: - There is a longing

Recession: - Colours of day