Liturgical Music

As you know Bishop Terry is very keen to develop liturgical music in parishes as a way of enhancing public worship. Holy Week, the most solemn part of the Church’s year is not far off. It would be very much appreciated if a few more people would be willing to generously give a little time (9-9.20) before Sunday Mass to rehearse new settings. Please don’t leave it to the few volunteers we...
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Psalms in the Liturgy

The word ‘psalm’ comes from the Greek psalmoi which means songs sung with a musical instrument. We will, on most Sundays, have a cantor singing the verses of the psalm and the congregation is invited to sing the response. More volunteers would be very welcome to join the Music Group whose aim is to lead the singing of the parts of the Mass which the Church has always encouraged the...
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Music and the Liturgy

More volunteers would be very welcome to join the Music Group. Its aim is to lead the singing of the parts of the Mass which the Church has always encouraged the congregation to sing, e.g. the Gloria, Sanctus, Responsorial Psalm, Gospel Acclamation and other responses. Practices take place on Sunday from 9 until 9.20am.
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Run Phil, Run!

Phil Snowden is taking part in the Middlesbrough 10K Run on Sunday 4th September and is looking for sponsors; funds raised will go to Zoe’s Place and St Clare’s Organ Fund. There is a sponsorship form in the church porch.
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The Organ Fund

Barclays Charities Aid Foundation have sent a donation to match the funds raised by the Tombola at the Summer Fair; this adds a additional £433 to the fund. A further donation of £200 has also been received so the fund now stands at £4644.22. Many thanks! Hopefully the new organ will be inplace by early October.
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The Music Group

There are now ten members in our Music Group, one of several ministries at St Clare’s. A few more volunteers would be very welcome. The Music Group’s aim is to introduce the parts of the Mass which the Church has always encouraged to be sung, e.g. the Gloria, Sanctus, Responsorial Psalm, Gospel Acclamation and other responses. The group also intends to introduce new hymns which, although...
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New organ fund update

This now stands at £4,011.22; that is individual donations of £1,680 plus £2,331.22 from the Strawberry Fair. Again many thanks.
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Music and the Mass

You may be aware that Bishop Terence is very keen to develop liturgical music within the diocese. Thanks to our recently formed Music Group, new settings for the Mass, eg. the Gloria and the Sanctus, are being introduced in which, hopefully, the congregation will actively participate. The Music Group exists to lead the singing, not to perform these settings on their own. Please make every effort...
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