Christmas is Coming!

We are hosting a celebration of Advent and Christmas this Sunday evening, 6 December 2015 at 7.30, in the presence of Bishop John and the Bishop of Manchester, David Walker. The event consists of readings and music to help prepare for Christmas, with congregational hymns and carols, choral music from two choirs — ourselves and the excellent Notability — and pieces for organ from the equally excellent Anthony Hunt. There will also be speakers from the two charities the event is supporting: Caritas Diocese of Salford and Salford Loaves and Fishes. Tickets are £5, and may be bought in advance from www.ticketline.com or 0161 737 8775, or at the door. We hope to see you there!

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B) & Remembrance Sunday (2015)

Sunday, 8 November 2015

 
Act of Remembrance Requiem Aeternam (chant)
Two minutes’ silence
Entrance Abide with me
Kyrie Kyrie from Mass of the Redeemer (mcb)
Gloria Mass of the Redeemer (mcb)
Psalm Ps 145 (Martin Foster)
Gospel Acclamation Sing a New Song (John Bell)
Preparation of the Gifts We shall walk through the valley (arr. Moses Hogan)
Sanctus, Acclamation, Amen Mass of the Redeemer (mcb)
Agnus Dei Mass of the Redeemer (mcb)
Communion Where two or three are gathered (Liam Lawton)
Postcommunion The Lord is my Shepherd (John Rutter)
Recessional Tell out, my soul
 

The Gospel of the widow's mite prompted some musical reflections on the poor, both in the final hymn paraphrasing the Magnificat, and in the refrain of our Communion processional song:

Here in the Bread that is broken,
Here in the Cup that is poured,
Here in the Word that is spoken,
Jesus Christ is Lord.
Here, where the poor find their treasure,
Here, where the greatest are least,
Come, find a love beyond measure
In this heavenly feast.

All Saints (2015)

Sunday, 1 November 2015

 
Entrance Holy, holy, holy. Lord God almighty
Kyrie Kyrie from Mass of the Redeemer (mcb)
Gloria Mass of the Redeemer (mcb)
Psalm Ps 23 (David Saint)
Gospel Acclamation Sing a New Song (John Bell)
Preparation of the Gifts Justorum Animae (William Byrd, c.1540-1623)
Sanctus, Acclamation, Amen Mass of the Redeemer (mcb)
Agnus Dei Mass of the Redeemer (mcb)
Communion Come to me (Barry/Murden)
Postcommunion O Quam Gloriosum (T. L. de Victoria, c.1548-1611)
Recessional For all the saints