Bumper Music & Liturgy

[Peter Jones]

The group would also appreciate comments on the musical elements of the planner.

I'll probably get to that too but for now, I think less prolix ideas for intercessions and, in some instances in those presently published, a little more care over composition - e.g.

We pray for those taking public examinations..........pause.........We pray to the Lord.....

That's enough, surely.

We pray for those taking public examinations: That the Spirit of Wisdom may guide them.........

This could read as if the assembly is praying for God to do the exams for the candidates, don't you think? (PtL 20)

[keitha]

Pity we didn't have that prayer in my day - God might have got me a first!

[mcb]

Pity we didn't have that prayer in my day - God might have got me a first!

You mean you didn't involve St Joseph of Cupertino?

(I especially like the web author's confidence: this prayer is very effective! Plus the 'you scratch my back, and I'll scratch yours' element of both prayers. Do other saints offer the same terms, I wonder?)

[musicus]

As a confirmed (geddit?) Apple geek, shouldn't that be St Steve of Cupertino?

[alan29]

This neophyte member got his first copy the other day. I think its exceptional. Loving it.

[docmattc]

The latest issue has just landed on the mat with a great thud – it's huge! Delighted to see the Music Planner now goes up to the end of May (Pentecost Sunday)

But traditionally an issue has landed on the mat about now with the summer school booking form in it. The Planner extending so far in advance means that the next issue may well be some time. (I know the editors have a maxim that an issue is not late if the planner is still current) Does this mean that prospective attendees will not be able to book until sometime after Easter?

[Nick Baty]

Doc, you must be one of the few people who knows now what you might be doing in July!

[docmattc]

Yep, I'll be sitting at my desk at work.

[musicus]

Fear not, the next issue is in the final stages of preparation and will be going to press soon.

[mcb]

Doc, you must be one of the few people who knows now what you might be doing in July!

Wait a minute, Nick - knowing you, you've already planned your liturgies for July 2013!

[Nick Baty]

Slight exeggeration, MCB – rough plan up to August this year, although I do have a sketch for building the repertoire of new service music up to 2015.

[HallamPhil]

I'm glad to read, Nick, that you have not included your funeral in the forward planning!

[Nick Baty]

Trust me, if I knew the date of my funeral and, therefore, the readings of the day, I would have done. Am hoping to have a little Liza at the crem.

[musicus]

Whenever 'Lo, he comes with clouds descending' comes around, my PP reminds me that it is his favourite hymn and that he wants it sung at his funeral. And I always ask him when that will be.