Sung by Church of Saint Mary 11:30 Mass ensemble. Richard Schletty, lead cantor and guitarist. Mary Joy Rieder, pianist and director.

A Touching Place

Author: John L. Bell
Tune: DREAM ANGUS

Christ's is the world in which we move. 
Christ's are the folk we're summoned to love, 
Christ's is the voice which calls us to care, 
and Christ is the One who meets us here.

Refrain: To the lost Christ shows His face; 
to the unloved He gives His embrace; 
to those who cry in pain or disgrace, 
Christ, makes, with His friends, a touching place.

Sung by Church of Saint Mary 11:30 Mass ensemble. Richard Schletty, lead cantor and guitarist. Mary Joy Rieder, pianist and director.

Lord, Whose Love In Humble Service

Text: Albert F. Bayly (1961)
Tune: BEACH SPRING

Lord, whose love in humble service 
Bore the weight of human need, 
Who did on the cross forsaken, 
Show us mercy’s perfect deed; 
We, your servants bring the worship 
Not of voice alone, but heart: 
Consecrating to your purpose 
Every gift which you impart. 

Still your children wander homeless; 
Still the hungry cry for bread; 

"Rejoice and be Glad..."

This month the song "Blest Are They" turns 30!  

Celebrate this noteworthy anniversary with David Haas. Check out GIA's tribute page, see videos, and read David’'s moving explanation of the creative process for composing this classic. You can also leave a word of congratulations or share how "“Blest Are They”" has influenced your worship or touched your life.

GIA's "Blest Are They" tribute page
David Haas bio
Read Essay about "Blest Are They"

"Blest Are They" is sung in Catholic churches around the globe and appears in the hymnals of multiple denominations including Church Hymnody Fourth Edition from the Church of Scotland and Voices United from the United Church of Canada.

You have TWO opportunities to watch JMT on TV this week!

1. TONIGHT - WEDNESDAY, November 19, 2014:

Do not miss "All Things Are Possible" as John Michael presents a new program on "Tithing" - learning how to support ministries in the church! Remember, when you give you get more back in return if you do it out of love!

"All Things Are Possible"  November 19, 2014

9pm ET, 8pm CT, 7pm MT and 6pm PT on THE CHURCH CHANNEL. Broadcasts repeat late night Saturdays and early Tuesday mornings.  For complete information please click HERE.

2. TOMORROW - THURSDAY, November 20, 2014:

John Michael Talbot will be a special guest on Trinity Broadcasting Network's most popular show "Praise the Lord" on Thursday, November 20, 2014! "Praise the Lord" airs at 7pm PT, 9pm CT and 10pm ET on TBN. To find out where TBN airs in your area, please click HERE and enter your ZIP CODE.

CELEBRATE JESUS! 

Give the gift of Sacred Music and Prayer this Christmas

Last week we announced our special Christmas package and we are happy to say that supplies are almost gone!  There is still time to order your today!

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Do you keep running into conflicts when you try to find joy in your life?

Watch "All Things Are Possible" tonight as John Michael continues his teaching on Pope Francis' "The Joy of the Gospel"! Tonight's program will be on "Obstacles to Joy". DO NOT MISS THIS EPISODE!

Tune in to "All Things Are Possible" tonight, Wednesday, November 5, 2014 on The Church Channel: 9pm ET, 8pm CT, 7pm MT and 6pm PT. Note: Broadcasts repeat late night Saturdays and early Tuesday mornings!

HOW TO WATCH 

"All Things Are Possible" broadcasts on The Church Channel Wednesdays at 9pm ET, 8pm CT, 7pm MT and 6pm PT.   The program repeats late night on Saturday evenings. The program also airs LIVE online. 

CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE TIMES AND VIEWING OPTIONS!

Susan Bailey sings "Under My Immaculate Mantle." This song is from her book and CD, "Mary, Queen of Peace Meditation Guide & Sung Rosary." Visit www.sungrosary.com for more information.

Watch "All Things Are Possible" tonight as John Michael Talbot continues his teaching from Pope Francis' apostolic document "The Joy of the Gospel".

Tonight's program is on something we all need, "The Joy of Prayer in the Spirit"! 

"All Things Are Possible"
October 22, 2014
9pm ET, 8pm CT, 7pm MT and 6pm PT
on THE CHURCH CHANNEL

Broadcasts repeat late night Saturdays and early Tuesday mornings!

For complete information please visit: www.JohnMichaelTalbot.com/how-to-watch

"It is a great resource for Spanish-speaking communities and can also be used successfully as a bilingual resource."

Bendigo al Señor
Cánones, Ostinatos, Aclamaciones y Cantos de Taizé

In response to many requests for Taizé resources in Spanish, GIA has developed Bendigo al Señor, a new collection of over 45 of the most popular Taizé titles translated into Spanish. It is a great resource for Spanish-speaking communities and can also be used successfully as a bilingual resource. All of the verses and ostinato refrains appear in both Spanish and English, and select titles include Latin refrains as well.

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Music for Advent from GIA

Carol Book and CD – Editor : John Barnard

This new comprehensive resource for Christmas, Advent, and Epiphany not only offers one of the largest collections of carols ever published, but a range of support material that sets totally new standards in Christmas publishing.

Missa Emmanuel by Richard Proulx

Revised Order of Mass 2010 Based on the ancient chant veni emmanuel, this extremely popular setting of the Mass ordinary for Advent use has been revised for the new Missal.

Radiant Light by Ken Macek / Paul Tate

These contemporary, versatile settings of the proper introits, adapted from the Gregorian Missal, for the Sundays of Advent and Christmas. Each is structured around a singable melody and a steady building of musical forces as the piece unfolds. Set a celebratory tone by beginning your liturgies with these festive works!

Here are the results of last month's survey. These are the top 10 ways our site members and visitors enjoy Catholic music. 

Managing Music Ministry: Beyond the Notes and Chords confronts the everyday issues faced by those managing a church music program. Divided into two sections, this book covers not only the management of a music program but also the musical and non-musical issues a music director encounters.

Together, Stephen Petrunak and Fr. Randall Phillips share their knowledge and expertise gained collectively from more than 15 years of corporate experience, 40 years of music ministry leadership, and 30 years of priesthood. Petrunak guides readers through the management of people, conflicts, financial resources, and time while Fr. Phillips considers the spiritual elements of leading a music ministry. This book is a practical, insightful guide for... 

Here is a request from a new TCS user, Suzanne. If you can assist Suzanne, please make a comment below or contact her through her web site. – Richard Schletty, TCS editor.

I am a Licensed Pastoral Therapist. I have been a Catholic consecrated Salesian since 2000.

I offer pure essential oils of the bible (organic or high medical grade) with soothing music and a light compassionate touch, applying the oils in an atmosphere of prayer. It is very similar to what St. Hildegard Von Bingen did in Germany within the Monastery walls, seeking to aid all the pilgrims who came to her.

I am on a very limited budget and I would truly like to add more of my Catholic heritage to my ministry. I am in search of permission as well as private help for devoted Catholics in choosing Marian songs that flow with the Rosary, the Sacraments and the Holy Mass. I would like to know how I can have permission (if applicable to my ministry) to play songs that become selected. 

My purpose is to use the five senses for an even deeper flow of gentle recovery – with compassion for each person that comes to me. 

I have Catholic CDs in general but none of the above nature. I am hopeful in hearing from...  

Innovative Warm-Ups for the Volunteer Choir
Creative Concepts to Improve Choral Sound
by Michael Kemp 
© 2014 by GIA Publications, Inc.

This book contains 34 engaging choral warm-ups designed to improve your choir's sound and increase the singers' musicianship. Internationally respected conductor and clinician Michael Kemp brings his many years of experience and success in building choral programs to creating this resource for choirs of all ages. 

Innovative Warm-Ups for the Volunteer Choir offers purposeful, creative exercises that are simple to learn and fun to sing. The unique two- to four-part vocalises also develop refinement in intonation and choral balance. By using these warm-ups in your rehearsals, your choir members will continually acquire techniques to improve their vocal ability and become more confident musicians.

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