Music - Christ Our Life Iowa

We have a great team of musicians again this year! Steve Agrisano, Stefanie Harper, and Emily Schmidt are working as a team to coordinate the music for the liturgies. Steve is serving as the primary songleader, Emily is directing the choir, and Stefanie is doing much of the organizational, behind the scenes work. All three of them are participating as musicians.

Steve, as usual, will tell uplifting, meaningful stories and sing with the praise band throughout the conference. Saturday afternoon, we will sing the Divine Mercy Chaplet. And that evening, at approximately 8 pm, we will hold the Eucharistic Procession, Adoration and Benediction, with moments of song, praise, prayer and silence.

Saturday Liturgy Music

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MASS PARTS

MASS OF RENEWAL – Curtis Stephan

GLORY TO GOD

Glory to God in the highest,

and on earth peace to people of good will.

We praise you, we bless you,

we adore you, we glorify you,

we give you thanks for your great glory,

Lord God, heavenly King,

O God, almighty Father.

Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son,

Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,

you take away the sins of the world,

have mercy on us;

you take away the sins of the world,

receive our prayer;

you are seated at the right hand of the Father,

have mercy, have mercy on us.

For you alone are the Holy One,

you alone are the Lord,

you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ,

with the Holy Spirit,

in the glory of God the Father.

Amen, amen.

HOLY

Holy, Holy, Holy

Lord God of hosts.

Heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest.

WHEN WE EAT THIS BREAD

When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup,

we proclaim your Death, O Lord,

until you come again.

AMEN

Amen, amen, amen.

LAMB OF GOD

Lamb of God,

you take away the sins of the world,

have mercy, have mercy on us.

Lamb of God,

you take away the sins of the world,

have mercy, have mercy on us.

Lamb of God,

you take away the sins of the world,

grant us, grant us peace.

OPENING: Immaculate Mary

Immaculate Mary, your praises we sing.

You reign now in splendor with Jesus our King.

Refrain:

Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria!

Ave, Ave, Maria!

In heaven the blessed your glory proclaim;

On earth we your children invoke your fair name.

Refrain:

Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria!

Ave, Ave, Maria!

We pray for our Mother, the Church upon earth,

And bless, Holy Mary, the land of our birth.

Refrain:

Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria!

Ave, Ave, Maria!

Text: 11 11 with refrain; anon. in Parochial Hymn Book, Boston, 1897; rev. of Hail Virgin of virgins by Jeremiah Cummings, 1814–1866, alt.

OFFERTORY: AVE MARIA

Ave Maria

Mary, sing with joyful heart:

You shall bear Emmanuel!

Virgin Mother, full of grace,

Pray for us to God, your Son!

Ave, ave, ave, Maria!

Ave, ave, ave, Maria

Sing, my soul, of God’s great love!

Sing, my heart, your song of joy!

Praise his wonders, praise his name,

Praise his gift of God, my Son!

Ave, ave, ave, Maria!

Angels sing as shepherds watch:

Praise to God, his peace on earth!

Christ the Savior, Shepherd-King,

Sleeps in straw in David’s town!

“Five Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary” Steve Angrisano
By James Quinn, SJ, 1919-2010 Acc. By Rick Modlin

Text c 1980, James Quinn, SJ. Published by OCP. All rights reserved. Music c 2020, Steve Angrisano
Published by Spirit & Song, a division of OCP, 5536, NE Hassalo, Portland, OR 97213. All rights reserved. This edition c 2021

COMMUNION: IN EVERY AGE

Long before the mountains came to be

and the land and sea and stars of the night,

through the endless seasons of all time,

you have always been,

you will always be.

Refrain:

In ev’ry age, O God, you have been our refuge.

In ev’ry age, O God, you have been our hope.

Verse 2

Destiny is cast, and at your silent word

we return to dust and scatter to the wind.

A thousand years are like a single moment gone,

as the light that fades

at the end of day.

Refrain:

In ev’ry age, O God, you have been our refuge.

In ev’ry age, O God, you have been our hope.

Verse 3

Teach us to make use of the time we have.

Teach us to be patient even as we wait.

Teach us to embrace our ev’ry joy and pain.

To sleep peacefully,

and to rise up strong.

Refrain:

In ev’ry age, O God, you have been our refuge.

In ev’ry age, O God, you have been our hope.

You have been our refuge

You have been our hope.

Based on Psalm 90:1–4, 12 Janèt Sullivan Whitaker

COMMUNION: MIRACLE OF GRACE

Verse 1:

Miracle of grace, mystery of faith,

Calling us to venture to the deep.

Though our senses fail, your graces still prevail,

And we become the love that we receive.

Refrain:

Bread of life, bread of life.

Those who eat this bread shall live and never die.

Bread of life, bread of life.

Your true presence in this holy sacrifice.

Bread of life.

Verse 2:

Unworthy though we are, you feed the hungry heart

With bread come down from heaven above.

And like a grain of wheat, we fall down at your feet,

Dying here with you. Oh, let us rise!

Refrain:

Bread of life, bread of life.

Those who eat this bread shall live and never die.

Bread of life, bread of life.

Your true presence in this holy sacrifice.

Bread of life, bread of life, bread of life.

Verse 3:

Your faithfulness revealed in this covenant you’ve sealed

With your very body and your blood.

Come, claim your bride again with love that cannot end,

For what God joins no one can divide.

Refrain:

Bread of life, bread of life.

Those who eat this bread shall live and never die.

Bread of life, bread of life.

Your true presence in this holy sacrifice.

Bread of life, bread of life, bread of life

by: Curtis Stephan

COMMUNION- AMAZED BY YOU

Verse 1:

You dance over me

While I am unaware

You sing all around

But I never hear the sound

Refrain:

Lord I’m amazed by You

How You love me

Verse 2:

You dance over me

While I am unaware

You sing all around

But I never hear the sound

Refrain:

Lord I’m amazed by You

How You love me

How wide

How deep

How great

Is Your love for me

How wide

How deep

How great

Is Your love for me

Lord I’m amazed by You

How You love me

CLOSING: A RIGHTFUL PLACE

Verse 1:

Let us live our lives so that all might see

That our hearts are restless till they rest in thee.

Let us build your kingdom in truth and grace

So that all might know they have a rightful place.

Beauty ever ancient and new,

Breaking through our deafness so we hear you.

Shattering the darkness of night,

A new dawn is rising to bring your light

To all the world.

Refrain:

Let us live our lives so that all might see

That our hearts are restless till they rest in thee.

Let us build your kingdom in truth and grace

So that all might know they have a rightful place.

Verse 2:

To gather in your presence we came

To be one in spirit, in truth and name;

Strengthened by the body of Christ,

Taking up the call now to share your light

With all the world.

Refrain:

Let us live our lives so that all might see

That our hearts are restless till they rest in thee.

Let us build your kingdom in truth and grace

So that all might know they have a rightful place.

Music by: Steve Angrisano, Vocal arr. by Rick Modlin

Sunday Liturgy Music

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MASS PARTS

MASS OF RENEWAL – Curtis Stephan

GLORY TO GOD

Glory to God in the highest,

and on earth peace to people of good will.

We praise you, we bless you,

we adore you, we glorify you,

we give you thanks for your great glory,

Lord God, heavenly King,

O God, almighty Father.

Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son,

Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,

you take away the sins of the world,

have mercy on us;

you take away the sins of the world,

receive our prayer;

you are seated at the right hand of the Father,

have mercy, have mercy on us.

For you alone are the Holy One,

you alone are the Lord,

you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ,

with the Holy Spirit,

in the glory of God the Father.

Amen, amen.

HOLY

Holy, Holy, Holy

Lord God of hosts.

Heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest.

WHEN WE EAT THIS BREAD

When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup,

we proclaim your Death, O Lord,

until you come again.

AMEN

Amen, amen, amen.

LAMB OF GOD

Lamb of God,

you take away the sins of the world,

have mercy, have mercy on us.

Lamb of God,

you take away the sins of the world,

have mercy, have mercy on us.

Lamb of God,

you take away the sins of the world,

grant us, grant us peace.

OPENING: ALL CREATURES OF OUR GOD AND KING

All creatures of our God and King,

Lift up your voice and with us sing:

Alleluia! Alleluia!

O burning sun with golden beam

And silver moon with softer gleam:

Oh, praise God! Oh, praise God!

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

O rushing wind and breezes soft,

O clouds that ride the winds aloft:

Alleluia! Alleluia!

O rising morn, in praise rejoice,

O lights of evening, find a voice.

Oh, praise God! Oh, praise God!

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

O flowing waters, pure and clear,

Make music for your Lord to hear.

Alleluia! Alleluia!

O fire so masterful and bright,

Providing us with warmth and light,

Oh, praise God! Oh, praise God!

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Dear mother earth, who day by day

Unfolds rich blessings on our way,

Alleluia! Alleluia!

The fruits and flow’rs that verdant grow,

Let them God’s praise abundant show.

Oh, praise God! Oh, praise God!

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

O ev’ry one of tender heart,

Forgiving others, take your part,

Alleluia! Alleluia!

All you who pain and sorrow bear,

Praise God on whom you cast your care.

Oh, praise God! Oh, praise God!

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

And you, most kind and gentle death,

Waiting to hush our final breath,

Alleluia! Alleluia!

You lead to heav’n the child of God,

Where Christ our Lord the way has trod.

Oh, praise God! Oh, praise God!

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Let all things their Creator bless,

And worship God in humbleness,

Alleluia! Alleluia!

Oh praise the Father, praise the Son,

And praise the Spirit, Three in One!

Oh, praise God! Oh, praise God!

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

St. Francis of Assisi, 1182–1226 LASST UNS ERFREUEN, LM with additions, Laudato sia Dio mio Signore Auserlesene Catholische Geistliche Kirchengesänge, Cologne, 1623, Tr. by William H. Draper, 1855–1933, alt. Bridge based on OLD HUNDREDTH, Bridge, Thomas Ken, 1637–1711 Arranged by Rick Modlin

OFFERTORY: MAKE YOUR HOME IN ME

1. Every fox, a den; every bird, a nest;

but the Son of Man has no place to rest.

Every heart, a man; every king, a throne;

but the Word Made Flesh, no earthly home.

Refrain

Your burden’s light and your yoke is easy.

Your name is love and your grace is free.

My heart was locked but you had the key.

Make your home in me,

make your home in me.

2. Lord, you come to me in your homelessness;

burning in your eyes, such a great distress.

Who will heal your wounds? Who will make your bed?

I will comfort you, I will share my bread.

Bridge

Where there is love, there is no fear.

So, make your home and residence here.

I’m so alive when you are near,

so, make your home in me.

COMMUNION: THE KING OF LOVE MY SHEPHARD IS

The King of love my Shepherd is,
Whose goodness fails me never:
I nothing lack if I am His
And He is mine forever.

Refrain:

How can my heart turn away,
Jesus I love you.
Jesus I love you.
You are my song and my strength,
Jesus I love you.

Where streams of living water flow
With gentle care He leads me,
And where the verdant pastures grow,
With heavenly food He feeds me.

Refrain:
How can my heart turn away,
Jesus I love you.
Jesus I love you.
You are my song and my strength,
Jesus I love you.

Perverse and foolish I have strayed,
But yet in love He sought me,
And on His shoulder gently laid,
And home, rejoicing, brought me.

Refrain:
How can my heart turn away,
Jesus I love you.
Jesus I love you.
You are my song and my strength,
Jesus I love you.

In death’s dark vale I fear no ill
With You, dear Lord, beside me;
Thy rod and staff my comfort still,
Your cross before to guide me.

Refrain:
How can my heart turn away,
Jesus I love you.
Jesus I love you.
You are my song and my strength,
Jesus I love you.

You spread a table in my sight;
Your saving grace bestowing;
And, oh, what joy and true delight,
From Your pure chalice flowing!

Refrain:
How can my heart turn away,
Jesus I love you.
Jesus I love you.
You are my song and my strength,
Jesus I love you.

And so through all the length of days
Your goodness never fails me;
Good Shepherd, may I sing Your praise
Within Your house forever.

Verses: Based on Psalm 23; Matthew 18; John 10 Verses: ST. COLUMBA, 87 87 with refrain, Henry Williams Baker, 1821-1877, alt. Traditional Irish Melody
Refrain: Sarah Kroger and Sarah Hart Refrain: Sarah Kroger and Sarah Hart, Vocal Arr. by Scott Soper

COMMUNION: I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE

I am the Bread of Life, I am the hope in night,

I am the door wide open, I am the shepherd’s might, I am the truth and light, I am the way and life,

I Am Who Am and I am for you: come and follow me.

I am bread for the world, hope for the hopeless. come to me, and know that I’ll always be there with my arms open wide.

I Am Who Am and I am for you: come and follow me.

I give my heart to those in sorrow, I come to those who are in need; hope for today and for tomorrow, light for all who want to see.

COMMUNION: HERE I AM LORD

I am the Bread of Life, I am the hope in night,

I am the door wide open, I am the shepherd’s might, I am the truth and light, I am the way and life,

I Am Who Am and I am for you: come and follow me.

I am bread for the world, hope for the hopeless. come to me, and know that I’ll always be there with my arms open wide.

I Am Who Am and I am for you: come and follow me.

I give my heart to those in sorrow, I come to those who are in need; hope for today and for tomorrow, light for all who want to see.

CLOSING: O GOD BEYOND ALL PRAISING

O God beyond all praising,

we worship you today

and sing the love amazing

that songs cannot repay;

for we can only wonder

at every gift you send,

at blessings without number

and mercies without end:

we lift our hearts before you

and wait upon your word,

we honor and adore you,

our great and mighty Lord.

The flower of earthly splendor

in time must surely die,

its fragile bloom surrender

to you the Lord most high;

but hidden from all nature

the eternal seed is sown –

though small in mortal stature,

to heaven’s garden grown:

for Christ the Man from heaven

from death has set us free,

and we through him are given

the final victory!

Then hear, O gracious Savior,

accept the love we bring,

that we who know your favor

may serve you as our king;

and whether our tomorrows

be filled with good or ill,

we’ll triumph through our sorrows

and rise to bless you still:

to marvel at your beauty

and glory in your ways,

and make a joyful duty

our sacrifice of praise.

Gustav T. Holst, 1874-1934, arr. by Jeffrey Honore, b 1956, Lyrics by Michael Perry, vs 3 by Scott Rieker