Music at St. Elizabeth's Parish
Important: The use of the word "alleluia" is prohibited during the season of Lent. Songs marked with an asterisks * can not be used from Ash Wednesday to Easter.
Entrance Procession: A song for the entire congregation as a sign of unity and solidarity. It should not be a song suitable only to a soloist.
- #262 - Alleluia! Alleluia!* (Ode to Joy)
- #431 - Amazing Grace
- #427 - Be Not Afraid
- #295 - For All The Saints*
- #513 - God of Day and God of Darkness
- #259 or #345 - I Know That My Redeemer Lives
- #438 - O God Our Help In Ages Past
- #365 - Sing A New Song*
- #268 - The Strife Is O're*
- #305 - To Jesus Christ Our Sovereign King
- #422 - We Walk By Faith
Responsorial Psalm: Must be a Psalm text and should be in responsorial style. It is not a time for a solo.
- #347 - How Lovely Is Your Dwelling
- #434 - On Eagles Wings
- #124 - My Soul Thirsts (Psalm 63)
- #112 - The Lord is My Shepherd (Psalm 23)
- #442 - You are Near (Psalm 139)
- #457 - Shelter Me O God
- #365 - Sing A New Song*
- #104 - The Lord Is My Light (Psalm 27)
- #346 - The Lord Is My Light (Psalm 27)
Alleluia and other Acclamations:
The acclamations are to be sung by everyone, including visitors to the parish.
We use Mass settings and other acclamations that the staff has determined will be familiar to the most people.
Presentation Of The Gifts: This can be a hymn, a solo piece or it can be instrumental music. Since it is not tied to any particular ritual action the music here can be more flexible. This is a good place for a hymn or song to the Blessed Mother if one is desired.
- (Solo) Ave Maria
- #306 - Gentle Woman
- #454 - You Are Mine
- #416 - I Have Only Loved You
- #407 - Only This I Want
- #458 - Prayer of Saint Francis
Note: You may also choose most of the other songs listed elsewhere in this aid.
Communion Song: Music during the communion procession as a sign of our unity. Music that speaks directly of communion, the Lord's Supper and unity are good choices. As people are moving at this time, it is best to use something with a short refrain easily sung by all without need for a book.
- #497 - Behold the Lamb
- #409 - Blest are They
- #489 - Eat This Bread
- #472 - One Bread One Body
- #491 - Song of the Body of Christ
- #442 - You Are Near
- #482 - I Am the Bread of Life
- #494 - Taste and See
- #116 - Taste and See
- #488 - The Supper of the Lord
- #473 - Bread of Life
- #434 - On Eagles Wings
Procession to the Committal - Closing SongBooks are left behind as people are leaving the church. Again, it is suggested that a song with a short familiar refrain, or a familiar song be used at this time, so that all can sing without a book or program.
- #434 - On Eagles Wings
- #409 - Blest are They
- #383 - How Great Thou Art
- #427 - Be Not Afraid
- #482 - I Am the Bread of Life
- #343 - Song of Farewell (Sands)
We offer these suggestions to help you choose appropriate music for the Mass of Christian Burial. It is not an exclusive list.
We are open to your suggestions provided that they adhere to the liturgical norms of the Archdiocese.
The Parish Music Director is available to help you and will make the final determination as to what is suitable and it's proper use and placement within the liturgy.