Liturgy Planning
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If a recording is available, click the title of the song to listen.
Click here for a list of psalm responses for Years A, B, and C.
Ash Wednesday
| Song Title | Notes | Sheet Music | Reprint | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entrance | Free | Emphasizing liberation from sin through God's grace, resonating with 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2's message of reconciliation and becoming righteousness in God. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
| Offertory | Renew Me | Reflecting the call for a heart turned towards God and away from sin, aligning with the plea for mercy and a clean heart in Psalm 51. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
| Communion | You Never Tire | Aligning with the theme of God's endless mercy and willingness to forgive, echoing the call for a sincere return to God with fasting, weeping, and mourning. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
| Recessional | Victor | Highlighting the ultimate victory found in returning to God and embracing His righteousness as outlined in the day's readings. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
1st Sunday of Lent
| Song Title | Notes | Sheet Music | Reprint | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entrance | Deeper | A great song for entering into Mass. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
| Offertory | Martyr's Love | A deep reflection on Jesus' sacrifial love for us as we enter into Lent. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
| Communion | Real Presence | Highlights Jesus's presence in the Eucharist. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
| Recessional | In Your Light | Reflecting the journey from temptation to salvation, akin to Jesus' experience in the desert and the call for a clean heart in Psalm 51. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
3rd Sunday of Lent
| Song Title | Notes | Sheet Music | Reprint | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entrance | Walls (I'm Done Hiding) | Encourages openness and trust in God's healing, fitting the readings' focus on seeking solace and restoration. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
| Offertory | Cast My Cares | Speaks to the act of surrendering one's burdens to God, resonating with the readings' themes of human frailty and divine support. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
| Communion | Hope of Heaven | Focuses on the hope and steadfastness found in God, aligning with the endurance and hope discussed in the readings. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
| Recessional | You've Never Failed | Proclaims God's steadfast faithfulness. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
2nd Sunday of Lent
| Song Title | Notes | Sheet Music | Reprint | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entrance | Over and Over | Echoing Abram's faith and God's blessings, as God calls Abram to trust Him and promises great blessings. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
| Offertory | Heart of Mercy | Focusing on God's mercy and loving guidance, as sought by the Psalmist and demonstrated in the Transfiguration. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
| Communion | Chosen | Reflects on God's steadfast love in protecting and loving His people, as seen in the second reading (Romans 8). | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
| Recessional | You Shine | Mirroring the Transfiguration of Jesus, highlighting the transformation and divine glory revealed to the disciples. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
4th Sunday of Lent
| Song Title | Notes | Sheet Music | Reprint | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entrance | Send Down Your Spirit | This song is a prayer for renewal and guidance, resonating with the Responsorial Psalm's plea for a clean heart and a steadfast spirit. It captures the Lenten theme of seeking spiritual transformation and the indwelling of God's Spirit to lead us into deeper truth and obedience. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
| Offertory | I Let Go | Reflects surrendering to God's will, calling on Jesus for cleansing and restoration. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
| Communion | My Strength (All Around) | Highlights reliance on God's presence, fitting the theme of seeking healing and strength from Jesus. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
| Recessional | In That City | Speaks to the hope of eternal healing and joy, aligning with the themes of restoration and salvation. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
5th Sunday of Lent
| Song Title | Notes | Sheet Music | Reprint | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entrance | Cast My Cares | A resolution to turn to God and fix our eyes on Him as we enter into Mass. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
| Offertory | It's Gonna Get Better | A reflection that God is always faithful through any season. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
| Communion | I'll Praise Your Name | A prayer of God's faithfulness, especially in a season of trials. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
| Recessional | Death to Life | This song captures the essence of the Gospel's message about death leading to life, and is a powerful reflection on the paschal mystery of Christ's death and resurrection, which is central to the Lenten theme and the journey towards Easter. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
Palm Sunday
| Song Title | Notes | Sheet Music | Reprint | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entrance | Behold Him | Proclaims and welcomes King Jesus, as seen in the Gospel. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
| Offertory | Even in the Silence | Reflects surrendering to God's will, resonating with the leper's trust in Jesus for cleansing and restoration. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
| Communion | You Are Jesus | This song emphasizes the recognition of Jesus’ divine kingship and identity, resonating with the acclamation, "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" from the Procession with Palms and the confession of the centurion at the crucifixion, "Truly this man was the Son of God!" from Mark's Passion narrative. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
| Recessional | Walls (I'm Done Hiding) | This song speaks to the vulnerability and openness that the Passion story invites from each of us. It can encourage worshippers to break down the walls around their hearts and fully enter into the story of Jesus' suffering and love. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
Holy Thursday
| Song Title | Notes | Sheet Music | Reprint | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entrance | Proclaim | Themes of declaration and recognition of God's glory are fitting for a liturgy that celebrates the institution of the Eucharist and commemorates Jesus' commandment of love and service. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
| Offertory | Draw Us In | A prayer for entering into deeper relationship with the Lord. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
| Communion | Satisfies | An intimate song about Jesus's love for us, and how He is our ultimate satisfaction. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
| Recessional | Joyful Noise | This upbeat song can celebrate the joy found in the communion with Christ through the Eucharist. It can express the communal joy and gratitude towards God for the gift of his Son and the salvation He brings. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
Good Friday
| Song Title | Notes | Sheet Music | Reprint | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entrance | Leaning on the Everlasting Arms | This hymn is about trust and security in God's presence, which is fitting for Lent as believers reflect on their reliance on God's strength and mercy during their spiritual journey. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
| Offertory | Renew Me | This song captures the essence of Lent by emphasizing renewal and turning back to God. Its lyrics "Renew me Lord, Call me back to You" resonate with the Lenten journey of repentance and renewal. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
| Communion | Come to the Feast | This song can serve as a reminder of the Eucharistic feast and Jesus' sacrifice, central to the Lenten reflection. It invites participation in the grace and peace of the Lord, echoing the communal aspect of Lent as a journey towards Easter. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
| Recessional | Do Not Fear, My Love | Themes of trust, hope, and reassurance are a reminder that even in our darkest hour, focus on spiritual growth and reliance on God's unfailing love and mercy will bring us the joy we anticipate with the Resurrection. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
Easter Sunday
| Song Title | Notes | Sheet Music | Reprint | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entrance | Just As He Said | Reflects on the Gospel's theme of Jesus as the light in darkness and calling His disciples to follow Him. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
| Offertory | Rise | Celebrates Jesus's rising from the dead. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
| Communion | Jesus, You Are Here | Highlights Jesus's presence in the Eucharist. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |
| Recessional | Death Is Not the End | Proclamation of God's victory over death itself. | SongSelect | ONE LICENSE |