Bass intro : Odogwu kariri Odogwu(3x)
Alto : Odogwu eeh(2x), Chidinma
Very nice Song that can serve as offertory song.
Agnus Dei (Michael’s Mass) by Obioha Ogbonna (Key E minor)
Original parts of Mass compositions dedicated to the life and Death of Chukwuemeka Michael Afubero (1994 – 2020)
A young man filled with life, love and hope despite the immense challenges which surrounded him and his family. He was loved by all around him because of his infectious happy nature and and he fought his challenges head on with love in his heart and praise of God in his lips.
Kyrie (Michael’s Mass) by Obioha Ogbonna (Key C#/D)
Original parts of Mass compositions dedicated to the life and Death of Chukwuemeka Michael Afubero (1994 – 2020)
A young man filled with life, love and hope despite the immense challenges which surrounded him and his family. He was loved by all around him because of his infectious happy nature and and he fought his challenges head on with love in his heart and praise of God in his lips.
Nri ndi di ocha by Ifeanyi Mbachu Key Ab
Aru m d’ ok’ onu , ewo oo
bia nu lee obara m’ oo ewoo
Oririr nso na-enye ndu
Aru n’ Obara m nwaturu e jiri chuo aja ……
Osa senaga by John Ezomo (Key Eb)
Wahia La rre nado rhie’ ekponmwen ne
Wahia La rre nado rhie’ ekponmwen ne …….
Osa se na ga
Osa se na rho …..
SONGS SELECTION FOR MARCH 14TH, 2021, 4TH SUNDAY IN LENT YEAR B LAETARE SUNDAY (REJOICING SUNDAY)
THEME: GODS JUDGEMENT
FIRST READING
The wrath and compassion of God are shown in the exile and liberation of his people.
A reading from the second Book of Chronicles (2 Chronicles 36:14-16.1923)
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
R/. O let my tongue cleave to my palate if I remember you not.
SECOND READING
When we were dead through our trespasses, we were saved by grace.”
A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians (Ephesians 2:4-10)
VERSE BEFORE THE GOSPEL
John 3: 16
Glory and praise to you, O Christ. God do loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should have eternal life. Glory and praise to you, O Christ.
GOSPEL
God sent the Son that the World might be saved through him”
A reading from the holy Gospel according to John (John 3:14-21)
ENTRANCE HYMNS
1. Praise my soul, the king of heaven (CHB27)
2. (CHB 191) All you who seek a comfort sure
3. Stand up, Stand up for Jesus (CHB 35)
4 Christ be our light.
5 O God thy people gather (CHB 24)
OFFERTORY
- God Almighty (CHB 51)
- Its Pay back time
- Gbe’bo wa
- (CHB 67) What have we to offer him.
- Surrender your heart
- What can we bring to offer
COMMUNION
- Jesus my Lord, behold at length the day (CHB 196)
- Mee ranyi ebere
- Christ be our light.
- God gives his people strength ( CHB 77)
- Pass me not o gentle Saviour ( CHB103)
- E was gba Ara Oluwa.
- Be still, my soul..
- O Listen to a wondrous story.
DISMISSAL
- When I survey (CHB202)
- Keep step with the master (CHB 241)
- Forty days and Forty nights
- My faith looks up to thee
- Jesus loves me.
- Glory be to Jesus( CHB193)
- Holy Queen , we bend before thee. (CHB298)
Approved by Director, LAMCOM Lagos Arch Diocese. Lagos State
Hymns Selection for the 2nd Sunday of Lent, Year B (28 February 2021)
READINGS
First: Genesis 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18
God tests Abraham by asking him to sacrifice Issac … Abraham offers, but God provides a substitute at the last minute, and showers blessings on Abraham for not refusing.
Psalm: 115
- I will walk in the presence of God in the land of the living
- I trusted even when I said … Your servant Lord, your servant am I
- My vows to the Lord I will fulfil.
Second: Romans 8:31-34
With God on our side who can be against us … since God did not spare his only son, we may be certain that he will not refuse us.
Gospel: Mark 9:2-10
The Transfiguration – a voice from the cloud said “This is my Son the Beloved, listen to him”
THEMES
- Transfiguration: Jesus the beloved Son of God – the fulfilment of the Scriptures.
- Abraham’s obedience – sacrifice, the characteristics of faith.
- God’s glory makes his will known – Christ is for us.
SUGGESTED HYMNS
- At the Name of Jesus
- Be Still and Know
- Before Thy Throne O God we Kneel
- Crown Him with Many Crowns
- God is Love His the Care
- Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
- Jesu Lover of My Soul
- O Cross of Christ
- O Light of Light by Love Inclined
- O Light of Light Love Given Birth (public domain in the USA, not yet in many other countries
- The God of Abraham Praise
- There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy
- ‘Tis Good (How Good) Lord to be Here
- What Wondrous Love
- Christ Upon the Mountain Peak – Wren
- If God is For Us – Foley
- Transfigure Us O Lord – Hurd
- We Behold the Splendour of God – Landry
It pays for proper preparation of the Liturgy
Hymns Selection for the 1st Sunday of Lent, Year B (21 February 2021)
SEASONAL NOTE
This is the first Sunday of the six-week season of Lent. Hymns in this period are typically more penitential / reflective – often in minor keys.
The Gloria is not sung, and the word “alleluia” is not used in hymns or prayers.
READINGS
First: Genesis 9: 8-15
God explains the covenant with Noah and his descendants and every living creature …. that never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of a flood, and never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth.” And the rainbow is a sign of this covenant..
Psalm: 24
- Your ways Lord are faithfulness and love for those who keep your covenant
- Lord make me know your ways
- Remember your mercy, Lord
- The Lord is good and upright.
Second: I Peter 3:18-22
Christ also suffered for sins once for all, in order to bring you to God. … Baptism now saves you … as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Gospel: Mark 1:12-15
Jesus spends 40 days in the desert being tempted by the devil. Than after John was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee … saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe.”
THEMES
- The desert.
- Encountering God. Confront the temptations in our lives.
- Struggling to live a life of doing what is good and right.
- Repentance.
SUGGESTED HYMNS
- Be Still and Know
- Forty Days and Forty Nights
- Jesu Lover of My Soul
- Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley
- Lead Us Heavenly Father, Lead Us
- Lord Jesus Think on Me
- Lord Who Throughout These Forty Days
- O Cross of Christ
- Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
- Take up Your Cross
- The Glory of These Forty Days
- From the River to the Desert – Duck
- Jesus, Tempted in the Desert – Stuempfle
- Keep we the Fast – Knox
- On Eagles Wings – Joncas
- Who put the Colours in the Rainbow – Booth
It pays for proper preparation of the Liturgy
SONG SELECTION FOR ASH WEDNESDAY 17TH FEB.,2021
FIRST READING:
A reading from the Book of the Prophet Joel 2:12-18
“Tear your hearts and not your garments.”
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
Ps 51:3-4.5-6ab.12- 13.14 and 17 (R. cf. 3a)
R/. Have mercy, O Lord, for we have sinned.
Have mercy on me, O God,
according to your merciful love;
according to your great compassion,
blot out my transgressions.
Wash me completely from my iniquity,
And cleanse me from my sin. R/.
My transgressions, truly I know them;
my sin is always before me.
Against you, you alone, have I sinned;
what is evil in your sight I have done. R/.
Create a pure heart for me, O God;
Renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Do not cast me away from your presence;
take not your holy spirit from me. R/.
Restore in me the joy of your salvation;
Sustain in me a willing spirit.
O Lord, open my lips
And my mouth shall proclaim your praise. R/.
SECOND READING
A reading from the second Letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians, 2Corinthians5:20—6:2
“Be reconciled to God. Behold, now is the acceptable time.”
ACCLAMATION
Glory and praise to you, O Christ.
Today, harden not your hearts, but listen to the voice of the Lord.
Glory and praise to you, O Christ.
GOSPEL
“Your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew (Matthew 6: 1-6.16- 18)
ENTRANCE
- Attende Domine
- I come to thee (CHB 346)
- God of mercy and compassion (CHB 194)
- All the way to calvary
- Da Pacem Domine
OFFERTORY
- My God accept my heart (CHB 251)
- I Surrender All (CHB 276)
- Full Surrender
- At Calvary there you will meet all your needs
- We offer thee (CHB 64)
- God our Father Everlasting (CHB 53)
COMMUNION
- God our Father, forgive us our sin (CHB 195)
- Just as I am without one plea
- From the depths we cry to thee
- Be Still my Soul
- Burden are lifted at calvary
- Blessed Lamb (CHB 191)
DISMISSAL & DISTRIBUTION OF ASHES
- Ashes
- Nearer my God to thee (CHB 199)
- Be with me Lord wherever I go
- Be thou my vision
- Turn to us Lord
- Forty days and forty nights
Compiled by
Songs Selection Committee of Lagos Ach-Diocesan Music Commision (LAMCOM)
Hymns Selection for the 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B (14 February 2021)
READINGS
First: Leviticus 13: 1-2m 44-46
The Lord tells Moses and Aaron what to do if someone in the community has leprosy – that the person must be unclean and live outside the camp.
Psalm: 31
- You are my refuge O Lord, you fill me with the joy of salvation
- Happy the one whose offense is forgiven
- But now I have acknowledged my sings
- Rejoice in the Lord.
Second: I Corinthians 10:31 – 11:1
Whatever you do, do it for the glory of God … work for the advantage of everybody so they may be saved.
Gospel: Mark 1:40-43
Jesus heals a leper, and orders him not to tell people what was done. But the man does tell people, so Jesus is besieged and has to go to places where no one lives.
THEMES
- Jesus as healer of people who are outcast.
- Praying for those who care for the sick.
- Examining how we can bring healing to those who are outcast
SUGGESTED HYMNS
- Amazing Grace
- My hiding place – Jude Nnam
- Balm in Gilead
- Christian, Do You Hear the Lord
- God be in my Head
- I Know the Lord’s Laid His Hands on Me
- In Christ there is no East or West
- Saviour who did Healing Give
- Take my Life and Let it Be
- Thine Arm (Your Hands) O Lord in Days of Old
- Be my Protecting, Saving God – Tietze
- Come and Journey with a Saviour – O’Driscoll
- He Touched Me – Gaither
- Healer of Every Ill – Haugen
- Healer of the Sick – Leftley
- Lay Your Hands – Landry
- O Christ the Healer – Pratt Green
- The Lord will Heal the Broken Heart – Lawton
- The Summons (Will you come and follow me) – Bell
- We Cannot Measure How You Heal – Bell
- We come to You for Healing Lord – Stuempfle
- Whatsoever You Do – Jabusch
It pays for proper preparation of the Liturgy