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❖ 'ReadtnBs for the Week ❖ THERE IS A NEED FOR CANTORS AT OLPH
What is the role of the Cantor?
The Cantor is responsible for making · the
Mopday: Hos 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22; Ps 145:2-9;
assembly's prayer possible through song. The Cantor does
Mt 9:18-26
this by inviting the assembly to join voices in hymns,
Tuesday: Hos 8:4-7, 11-13; Ps 115:3-10; Mt 9:32-38
songs and the Mass Ordinaries. The Cantor also serves as
Wednesday: Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12; Ps 105:2-7; Mt 10:1-7
the "Psalmist", proclaiming the Responsorial Psalm
Thursday: Hos 11: 1-4, 8c-9; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16;
between the first and second readings, as well as singing
Mt 10:7-15
the verse of the Gospel Acclamation (the "Alleluia"). The
Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 51:3-4, 8-9, 12-14, 17;
Mt 10:16-23 Cantor may also sing solo verses in the songs that require
a soloist.
Saturday: Is 6:1-8; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Mfl0:24-33
The requirements to be a successful Cantor
Sunday: Is 55: 10-11; Ps 65: 10-14; Rom 8: 18-23;
include a strong, but pleasant, singing voice, an
Mt 13:1-23 [1-9]
understanding of vocal technique, the ability to read music
(or learn music quickly), an understanding of the Mass and
the confidence to encourage the assembly to join in the
songs presented at Mass. The Cantor must also be
dedicated to the Music Ministry, and be available for any
extra liturgies, throughout the year, including Christmas
and Holy Week.
If the Cantor is singing at a Mass with a choir,
they would have the responsibility of attending the regular
choir rehearsal, throughout the year.
If you think you meet the above requirements, ( or
could meet them with some education and training) and
are interested in becoming a cantor, please contact Ed
Archer, Director of Music and Liturgy. A time will be set
up to discuss your participation and the expectations of
this important position in the Liturgy.
In some instances there is a stipend available for
Cantoring as well as the opportunity to sing for funerals
and weddings at Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
A new, contemporary I contemplative, musical
ensemble is forming. If you are interested please contact:
Ed Archer, ASAP. (661) 259-2276 or email
ed@olphscv.org
SETTING ASIDE THE WEAPONS OF WAR
Why, we might ask the prophet Zechariah today, would
God want to banish chariots and horses? The answer
follows: because they are used to violate God's reign of BIBLE STUDY
peace, along with the warrior's bow. In the days of Our Bible Study classes are on summer break and will begin
Zechariah, chariots and horses were high-priced items used again in September. Please watch the bulletin for more
only for war-making. They were the aircraft carriers and information.
nuclear missiles of his day. And for his culture, which
TODAY'S READINGS
thought of any king as being a military leader first and
foremost, a king riding on a lowly beast of burden to First Reading - Rejoice heartily, 0 Jerusalem! For see,
proclaim peace without horses, chariots, and bows would your savior comes (Zechariah 9:9-10).
have set his listeners topsy-turvy.
Psalm - I will praise your name for ever, my king and my
This lowly, beast-riding king of peace, we believe, was
God (Psalm 145).
fulfilled in Jesus, gentle and humble of heart. In a world
torn by military strife often generated by differing religious Second Reading - The one who raised Christ from death
views, and even in our own lives and homes where we are will give life to your mortal bodies also
often at "war" over the tiniest things, we would do well to (Romans 8:9, 11-13).
stop and consider to what degree we are willing to be like
Gospel - Come, all you who labor and are burdened, and I
that "king" whose way of gentleness and humility is the will give you rest (Matthew 11 :25-30).
way for us to find rest for our weary souls.
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