Saint Gerald Catholic Church
Choir Information

July 4, 2008 
Independence Day
   9:00 a.m.        Father Gary

Focus:  We pray on this 4th of July in Thanksgiving for all the freedoms that we enjoy in this Country, asking that the Lord guide us to use our liberty and our material prosperity in the service of others, especially the needy in our midst.   
 Prelude:    The Prayer - or    
  America the Beautiful - CP2 525
 
(Lower Key)
    
 Gathering Song: 
  Give Thanks to the Lord -
  #621 CP2 n/a   
  

 Reading:

 

  Isaiah 57:15-19
 Responsorial Psalm:   (Ps. 139)
  Fly Like a Bird - #691 - CP2 n/a

 

 Reading II:

 

  Philippians 4:6-9  
     
 Celtic Alleluia:   CP2 118 - Vs 1   
        
 Gospel Reading   John 14:23-29  
   
   
        
 General Intercessions    
  Presentation of Gifts:  
  

   This is my Song - #644 -CP2 526  

 Mass of Glory

 

   
  Eucharistic Hymn
   Solo:  Let There Be Peace on Earth
    -CP2 449     

   Voice of Christ - #532 - CP2 n/a
   
 Sending Forth

 

 Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory
 #600  CP2 468
 God Bless America - Begin w/refrain,
  sing verse, refrain/
- Repeat:  From the 
  mountains.  
 
As we celebrate the 4th of July, and as we sing "God Bless America," let us be mindful of the need to be filled with concern for blessings for ALL of the world.  We give thanks for the freedoms we enjoy and pray that we, as well as the entire world, will come to appreciate the diversity of all God's people and learn to respect other nations, and celebrate as united children of God.  
MC Mendick