CATHOLIC WORSHIP


I have prepared the following information I need regarding your 
Worship Experience.  Please take a moment to address each 
question the best you can. 

Voluntaries 

Prelude

Offertory

Postlude

(answer the above in a range of minutes, so I can select 
appropriate music) 


Hymns 

Introductions - a full intro or a partial (i.e. refrain, 
1/2 verse, etc.) 

Hymns announced or not? 

Will your congregation enjoy Alternate Hymn Harmonizations or 
Variations on the last verse of a hymn? Descants? Choral 
Preludes or Choral Intros to introduce a hymn?  Will there be a
choir or group to lead singing?

If so, I ask them to sing unison to support the congregation on 
the verse utilizing an Alternate Hymn Harmonization.  If there is 
no support, is your congregation able to enjoy these extras and 
still be able to sing the hymn?

If hymn embellishments are acceptable, I will appreciate having 
the hymns I don't have faxed to me as soon as possible, so I can 
set up Worship Folders for both the Hymns and the liturgy. 


Anthem 

At what point in the service does the Choir typically perform 
their Anthem (i.e. Offering or another place)? 


Liturgy 

Is any of the liturgy sung?  If so, what intro is given (i.e. as 
written, chord, pitch, etc.)?  Please note below.  Also, make 
any additions to sung liturgy not listed. 

Kyrie
Hymn of Praise (Glory To God or This Is The Feast)
Psalm
Gospel Alleluia
Preface
Sanctus (Holy, Holy)
Memorial Acclamation 
Great Amen
Our Father
Agnus Dei (Lamb of God)


Children's Message 

Is there a Children's Message?  If so, do you like walking music 
for the Children to come forward and/or return to their seats or 
other classes?   I can play children's music or something 
different. 


Communion 

It is usually not customary for a non-Catholic to partake 
Communion.  Since I am seen as an unofficial Ecumenical Diaconal 
Minister in a lot of churches, I have been allowed to partake in 
a couple of Catholic Churches?  If I am allowed to do so, when 
should I partake, at the beginning or the end? 


Quiet Music 

Is there any other place where quiet music is appropriate, 
other than if  the Communion Hymns do not cover Communion? 


I think this covers all music possibilities.  If I missed 
anything or you have something to add, please feel free to 
include in your response. 

If you have any questions, please give me a call at 
(713) 668-2248, leave a message and my Call Notes will page me.

You can email this back to me as an attachment or fax it to me 
at (713) 668-7000.  Your prompt assistance in providing this 
information is greatly appreciated.  Also, please provide any 
additional contact information in case I need to speak with you 
further.

In His Service, 

Linda A. Hazelip