Schedule of the Choir for NOVEMBER 2014 until JANUARY 2015

For our dearest parents,
I understand that our planned concert is fast approaching and this Advent season is turning out to become one of the busiest. As such, I would like to give the complete schedule for the children's choir so you may address any concerns accordingly.

Nov. 23, 2014: Practice for concert and pictorial (Main Chapel; 12:15-14:00)
Nov. 29, 2014: General Rehearsal for the concert (Main Chapel; 13:30-15:00)
Nov. 30, 2014: Final brush-up for the concert (Silid Assisi; 12:15-13:15)
Dec. 5, 2014: Concert (Main Chapel; 19:30-21:00)
Dec. 13, 2014: 2nd Saturday Service; Advent
Dec. 20, 2014: 3rd Saturday Service; Advent
Dec. 21, 2014: Thanksgiving Service and Advent Mass (Main Chapel; 12:15-13:15)
Jan. 1, 2015: Feast of Mary and New Year's Day; Marian (Main Chapel; 15:00-16:00)
Jan. 10, 2015: 2nd Saturday Service; Christmas
Jan. 17, 2015: 3rd Saturday Service; Marian

*Underlined text are the themes of the respective Masses.

Our schedule may seem daunting but rest assured that the children are ready to face this challenge. It is time to show our parishioners the hard work and dedication that both the children and you, parents, placed into our practices.

Truly,
Teacher Joni

UPDATE: May 2014 Choir Services

Good Day!

The choir service for May 18, 2014 has been postponed to allow the children more time to practice the songs for the Sunday Mass. Please take note of the revised schedule.

May 17, 2014; 12:15 nn Mass - Attire will be the choir uniform
May 18, 2014 - NO CHOIR SERVICE, Practice will proceed as scheduled
May 25, 2014; 8:00 am Mass - Attire will be the choir uniform,
    Call time is at 7:30 am.

Thanks!
Teacher Joni

Schedule of Services for MAY

Choir Services for MAY 2014

May 10, 2014; 12:15 nn - Third Saturday of Easter
* Call Time: 11:00 am
   Attire: Choir Uniform

May 17, 2014; 12:15 nn - Fourth Saturday of Easter
* Call Time: 11:00 am
   Attire: Plain White T-shirt without print, Blue Jeans, and Rubber Shoes

May 18, 2014; 8:00 am - Fifth Sunday of Easter
* Call Time: 7:30 am
   Attire: Choir Uniform
** The PAX CHRISTI CHOIR requests our assistance in serving this Mass. The choir will be at their retreat for this day and will not be able to serve.

Thanks and God bless!
Teacher Joni

Choir Service for the Month of DECEMBER 2013

Peace be with you!

Well, First, I would like to apologize that the site has not been updated recently... I had forgotten the password used... (but, I remember now).

The following will be our scheduled services for the month of December 2013.
(Advent and Christmas repertoire to be posted within the week)

December 14, 2013: Advent Service
- Call Time: 12:00 NN at the Nun's Quarters
- Mass will be at 12:15

December 21, 2013: Advent Service
- Call Time: 12:00 NN at the Nun's Quarters
- Mass will be at 12:15

December 22, 2013 (SUNDAY): Advent Service and Thanksgiving Mass
- Call Time: 10:00 AM at the Silid Assisi
- Mass will be at 12:15

The Ministry will not be open on the December 22, 2013 with exception for the Children's Choir. Regular Services for the Kids' Inn Ministry will resume on January 5, 2013.

Thanks!

Song List for April 6, 2013

The following are the song list for Saturday in the Octave of Easter, April 6, 2013.

Processional:   Exsultet
Kyrie Eleison:   Panginoon, Kaawaan Mo Kami (by: Fr. Maramba)
Gloria:   Glory to God (by: Fr. Mangussad)
Alleluia:   Celtic Alleluia
Presentation of Gifts:   We Gather Today (by: Delgado)
Sanctus:   Holy (by: Fr. Mangussad)
Memorial Acclamation:   We Proclaim (by: Fr. Mangussad)
Amen:   Amen, Alleluia!
Lord's Prayer:   Our Father (by: Fr. Mangussad)
Agnus Dei:   Lamb of God (by: Fr. Mangussad)
Communion:   Ito Ang Araw (by: Fr. Aquino, SJ)
Recessional:   Thanks to the Lord (by: Cayabyab)

LYRICS:

Exsultet:
Rejoice, You heavenly powers! Sing, choirs of Angels! Heavens exalt!
Jesus Christ, our king, is risen. Trumpets, resound! Salvation is born.

Amen, Alleluia!:
Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, Alleluia
Purihin ang Diyos, Purihin ang Diyos, Amen, Alleluia
Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, Alleluia

Ito Ang Araw (Please refer to Youtube.com; kw: "Ito ang araw")

Please have the children review the communion song to facilitate instruction before the Mass.
Thanks!

Schedule of Activities for Holy Week and April 2013

March 28, 2013 (Holy Thursday)

• 4:30 PM - Mass of the Lord's Supper
• 6:00 PM - Taize and Vigil schedule for the Kids' Inn Ministry
• Parents, Guardians, and Children are invited to attend the Mass of the Lord's Supper on this day. It is recommended that you come early if you wish to have a seat.
• The Taize and Vigil will follow right after the Mass.
• The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be given during the Vigil.

March 29, 2013 (Good Friday)

•  12:00 NN - The Seven Last Words
• There will be a talk and reflection on the Seven Last Words of our Lord. Once again, everyone is invited to attend.
• 3:00 PM - Chaplet to the Divine Mercy
• 4:30 PM - Procession of the Santo Entierro

March 30, 2013 (Black Saturday)

• 7:00 PM - Call time at Silid Assisi
• 9:00 PM - Easter Vigil
• 10:00 PM - Salubong
• The children will sing the Regina Caeli during the salubong
• Attire is the usual choir uniform
• Please provide the children with extra water (just in case of warm weather)
• There will be NO PRACTICE on March 31, 2013 to allow the children rest.

April 6, 2013 (Saturday in the Octave of Easter)

• 11:00 AM - Call Time at the Nuns' Quarters
• 12:00 NN - Easter Service

April 13, 2013 (Saturday)

• 11:00 AM - Call Time at the Nuns' Quarters
• 12:00 NN - Easter Service

Schedule of Activities for JANUARY 2013

January 12, 2013:

• 11:00 AM - Call Time at Nuns' Quarters
• 12:15 NN - Christmas Service

January 13, 2013

• 12:15 NN - Parents' Meeting at Silid Assisi
• Kids' Inn Ministry will not be servicing to the congregation at this time but the children are welcomed to joined the meeting.
• Agenda:
• Reminder of Service Schedule
• Proposal for Choir Uniform
• Projects for Children's Choir
• Regina Caeli (Easter Vigil)

January  19, 2013

• 11:00 AM - Call Time at Nuns' Quarters
• 12:15 NN - Marian Service