Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, Year A (Apr 2, 2023)

“Truly, this was the Son of God!” Our solemn celebration of Holy Week begins with the commemoration of Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, followed by the Gospel proclamation of his Passion.

Gathering Antiphon for First Form and Second Form of the Entrance Rite Hosanna to the Son (Ken Canedo)

Choose Christ Missal 2023 #430

Optional Procession Song Six Days Before the Passover (Ken Canedo)

from We Should Glory

Palm Sunday Entrance Antiphon for Third Form of the Entrance Rite Six Days Before the Passover (Steve Angrisano, Sarah Hart, Curtis Stephan)

Let Us All Rejoice #83

Responsorial Psalm My God, My God, Why Have You Abandoned Me (Sarah Hart)

Spirit & Psalm 2023: p. 114

Lenten Gospel Acclamation Glory to You, Word of God: Mass of St. Mary Magdalene (Sarah Hart)

Spirit & Psalm 2023: p. 118

Presentation and Preparation of the Gifts Hymn to Christ the King (Sarah Hart, Josh Blakesley, Sarah Kroger and Ike Ndolo)

Choose Christ Missal 2023 #175; Breaking Bread #738

Palm Sunday Communion Antiphon Father, If This Chalice Cannot Pass Without My Drinking It (Steve Angrisano, Sarah Hart, Curtis Stephan)

Let Us All Rejoice #84

Communion Chant With Our Eyes on the Cross (Sarah Hart and Greg Walton)

Choose Christ Missal 2023 #436

Additional Songs for Communion Chant O Sacred Head (Bob Hurd)

Choose Christ Missal 2023 #131; Spirit & Song #171; Breaking Bread #153

Your Only Son (Twila Paris)

Choose Christ Missal 2023 #129; Spirit & Song #174; Never Too Young #188

Sending Forth Were You There (Spiritual; arr. by Tom Booth)

Choose Christ Missal 2023 #134; Spirit & Song #173; Never Too Young #185; Breaking Bread #150

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