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ckovackop wrote:
I plan the Funeral liturgies for the sisters of our congregation. We have a license (One License) that is printed on our music booklet but in planning I explore a variety of sources before deciding on a specific song.
I wrote back to Carla to welcome her input on funeral music planning. I am webmaster and cantor at the Church of St. Matthew and we have put together a funeral planning page with some music suggestions. It still needs more work.
st-matts.org/funeral-ministry/funeral-music/
I thought it might be helpful to copy over the above list of hymns to a new story here at TCS. I welcome everyone's suggestions for hymns to add to this list!
God's peace,
Richard Schletty
TCS owner/editor
FUNERAL MUSIC SUGGESTIONS
Numbered selections are from the GIA hymnal "Gather Comprehensive, 2nd Edition"
Prelude
Ave Maria - Schubert
Ave Maria - Gounod
May the Road Rise to Meet You - Lori True
Take Me Home - Haas (Gather #760)
(Many songs listed in other sections are also effective as prelude music. Instrumental music is acceptable also.)
Gathering/Sending Forth
Amazing Grace/Newton/NEW BRITAIN (Gather #586)
Be Not Afraid/Schutte (Gather #596)
Blest Are They/Haas (Gather #636)...
Text: Psalm 16:1–2, 7–11. Refrain, Paul Inwood, b. 1947, © 1985, Paul Inwood. Published by OCP. All rights reserved. Verses, alt., © 1963, The Grail (England).
Music: Paul Inwood, © 1985, Paul Inwood. Published by OCP. All rights reserved.
The lyrics are Jack's poem "Covered" (inspired by a terrible nightmare). The guitar track was recorded by Jack Miller in a separate "moment" with his Zoom H2 digital recorder (with no intention of marrying his poem to his guitar track).
I took it upon myself to crisp up Jack's guitar track and overlay my baritone register, singing his words in a free-form manner.
I thank Jack and Roxylee for their ongoing inspiration in things related both to heaven and earth.
COVERED
[inspired by Romans 3:21-31]
The blood of Christ
It covers me
The blood of Christ
He died for me...
Am G The younger of the sons, he was leavin' Am G Told his wealthy dad "Give me all that's mine" Am G So he gathered all his riches and he journeyed F Am To a land to see what he would find F C To a land to see what he would find In that land he wasted all his bounty Living only for the pleasures of each day...
My presentation of a popular hymn sung at Masses, weddings and funerals. This recording was made in my basement. "On Eagle's Wings" is sung against the backdrop of our neighborhood Easter egg hunt in 2018.
Text Psalm 91; Michael Joncas, b.1951
Tune: Michael Joncas, b.1951
© 1979, New Dawn Music
Voice and guitar: Richard Schletty
Refrain:
Taste and See the Goodness of the Lord
Text: Verses, The Revised Grail Psalms, © 2010, Conception Abbey and The Grail, admin. by GIA Publications, Inc.; refrain, Lectionary for Mass, © 1969, 1981, 1997, ICEL Music: Michel Guimont. © 1994, GIA Publications, Inc.
Voice and guitar: Richard Schletty. This is performed one full step lower than written. It's in the key of G instead of the key of A. It's more comfortable for my baritone voice.
Refrain:
The Lord Is Kind and Merciful, The Lord Is Kind and Merciful
Text: Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 8; para. by Marty Haugen, © 1983, GIA Publications, Inc.; refrain trans.© 1969, ICEL
Music: Marty Haugen, © 1983, GIA Publications, Inc.
Voice and guitar: Richard Schletty
Refrain:
The Lord Is Kind and Merciful, The Lord Is Kind and Merciful
Text: Verses, The Revised Grail Psalms, © 2010, Conception Abbey and The Grail, admin. by GIA Publications, Inc.; refrain, Lectionary for Mass, © 1969, 1981, 1997 ICEL
Music: Michel Guimont, © 1994 GIA Publications, Inc.
The Baptism Song and the Baby Dedication Song are by Dennis and Bethany Buettner. The accompanying books are illustrated by Mentol.
Either version of the song can be sung at a christening or dedication ceremony, based upon beliefs. Every priest and minister who has seen and heard this loves and approves the simple message of love and hope. It is easy to sing like a lullaby.
Above: YouTube video at youtu.be/kDrgpHqUXzI. A rendition of The Baptism Song by Richard Schletty. Key of B.
From the website www.BaptismSong.com:
Here are all the digital media elements including music, lyrics, sheet music, images & celebration rite of The Baptism Song Book and video. We have even included a PDF version of The Baptism Song Book.
Feel free to sing and include The Baptism Song on any song platform, church or organization you wish, absolutely free without any copyright restriction.
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The Baptism Song (Tiny Baby)
Words and Music by Dennis Buettner
Verse 1
B E
Tiny baby lying there.
B E
Not a worry. Not a care...
Learn how to sing psalms in Spanish! Free download of guitar lead sheet and audio demo: Responsorial Psalm 102 in Spanish for 3rd Sunday of Lent (C). Domingo 3 Cuaresma C - Salmo 102 - El Señor es compasivo y misericordioso.
Please visit Catholic Liturgy in Song to get free downloads of guitar lead sheet and audio demos.
https://catholicliturgyinsong.org/product/domingo-3-cuaresma-c-salmo-102-el-senor-es-compasivo-y-misericordioso/
Voice and guitar: Richard Schletty
Text: Francis Patrick O'Brien, b.1958
Tune: Francis Patrick O'Brien, b.1958
© 2001, GIA Publications, Inc.