Para sa 'yo, San Lorenzo Ruiz

Last Sunday, the Bishop of Raleigh, Most Rev. Michael F. Burbidge, celebrated along with the Filipino community in NC a Mass honouring the first Filipino saint, St. Lorenzo Ruiz. This Mass had taken place at St. Andrew's the Apostle in Apex. The Diocese of Raleigh did a wonderful write-up of the event (with pictures) on their site, which you can read by clicking here.

The NC Pinoy Choir worked really hard, and under the direction of Myra Odulio, did a wonderful job.

Here is the slate of music. We'd planned an extra two pieces, but didn't get a chance to sing them, so they may very well be planned for the upcoming Simbang Gabi Mass. (Mark your calendars: it will take place at Immaculate Conception Church in Durham on Friday, December 17. The time will be announced later, so watch for publicity as the time gets closer.)

Processional Hymn: Umawit Kayo! (A. Aquino)
Gloria: Papuri sa Diyos (E.P. Hontiveros)
Psalm: Salmo 113 (Refrain: R.M. Velez; Verses: Myra Odulio)
Gospel Acclamation: Aleluya (M.V. Francisco)
Offertory Hymn: Panunumpa (J. Gonzalez)
David Binanay, violin
Sanctus: Santo, Santo, Santo (Francisco)
Memorial Acclamation: Si Kristo ay namatay (unattributed, most likely Hontiveros)
Concluding Acclamation: Dakilang Amen (Francisco)
Agnus Dei: Kordero ng Diyos (Hontiveros)
Communion Hymns

• Breaking Bread 442, On Eagle’s Wings (M. Joncas)
  Josh Mabellos, piano; David Binanay, violin
• Natatanging Hapunan (A. Espino)

Recessional Hymn: San Lorenzo Ruiz (Hontiveros)