Prepare a way for the Lord

The start of Advent Year C was marked with the presentation of some new music. The (rather small) congregation were reminded by Deacon Brian that advent is a time for preparation. Choirboy has penned an Advent Alleluia - "Prepare a way for the Lord, prepare a way for our King" in addition to a new Agnus Dei rather originally called Lamb of God. Unfortunately the only people in posession of the words were the choir as the photocopier decided to give up the ghost 30 minutes before mass. Choirboy immediately reported the breakdown to Father Stephen which left him feeling like a naughty schoolboy, "It wasn't me Sir, honest". He was also told off by teacher for making a rather basic spelling error (now corrected) in a previous post on this blog. Choirboy's spelling is poor as he learnt to read and write using a phonics system known as ITA ( and if that rings bells it's either because you are a teacher or a child of the 60s !). The good news was that Louise (and Danny) managed to make it - somewhat of a surprise as Danny's pram was last seen floating in Newquay boating lake minus Danny but with Louise's handbag, keys etc ! Most of the congregation know how the pram felt as on a truly wild and rainy morning, sanctuary was sought in the hall, now resplendent with new radiators thanks to Jimmy !
The mass setting for advent is printed below and is followed by today's music: -

Kyrie

Cantor Kyrie eleison
All Kyrie eleison
Cantor Kyrie eleison
All Kyrie eleison
Cantor Lord have mercy on us
All Lord have mercy on us

Cantor Christe eleison
All Christe eleison
Cantor Christe eleison
All Christe eleison
Cantor Christ have mercy on us
All Christ have mercy on us

Repeat Kyrie eleison

Holy Holy: - Gathering mass No 433 in Celebration Hymnal (Paul Inwood)

Mystery of faith
Lord by Your cross and resurrection, You’ve set us free, You’ve set us free. You are the saviour of the world. You are the saviour of the world (repeat)
Saviour, Saviour Saviour, Saviour
You set us free, You set us free. You are the saviour of the world. You are the saviour of the world

Amen (Forever Amen by David and Jane Glynn-Whitehead)

Lamb of God, You take away the sin of all the world
Lamb of God, You take away the sin of all the world
Lord have mercy on us
And grant us Your peace
Grant us Your peace

Kyrie Eleison, Lord by Your cross and Lamb of God © petermerrin, carnebo hill, goonhavern and CCLI
Forever Amen © CJM music


Entry: - Sweet heart of Jesus

Light the Advent Candle 1

Kyrie: - Newquay

Alleluia: - Advent Alleluia

Offertory: - This is my body

Holy Holy: - Gathering mass

Mem Accl Lord by Your Cross

Lamb of God Newquay (II)

Amen: - We lift our hearts

Communion: - Abba Father send Your Spirit

Recessional: - We are one in the Spirit