APRIL 4, 2026 – 7:00pm
Music Reflection for Holy Saturday – Breaking Bread Hymnal Book
On this most holy night, our music leads us from darkness into the radiant light of the Resurrection. The Exsultet proclaims Christ’s triumph, and after the final Old Testament reading, we rejoice as the Gloria returns, our bells and voices bursting forth in praise.
Each Psalm recalls God’s saving power…from creation to renewal… until the joyful Alleluia is sung again in victory. Through Water of Life, we remember our baptism, and in Veni, Creator Spiritus, we call upon the Spirit. As we offer Christ, Be Our Light, we pray to reflect His glory. Nourished by I Am the Bread of Life, we go forth rejoicing with Jesus Christ Is Risen Today—Alleluia!
The Exsultet: The Proclamation of Easter by Deacon Robinson
Responsorial Psalm 1 – Page 60 ( R&A ) ; Page 120 – Breaking Bread
Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth.
Responsorial Psalm 2 – Page 62 ( R&A ) ; Page 121 – Breaking Bread
You are my inheritance, O Lord.
Responsorial Psalm 3 – Page 63 ( R&A ); Page 123 – Breaking Bread
Let us sing to the Lord; he has covered himself in glory.
Responsorial Psalm 4 – Page 69 (R&A); Page 128 – Breaking Bread
Create a clean heart in me, O God.
Responsorial Psalm 5 – (following the EPISTLE) Page 70 (R&A) ; Page 129 – Breaking Bread
Rite of Sprinkling:
Chant Before Confirmation
BB #199 VENI, CREATOR SPIRITUS (Come, Creator! Come, Spirit Blessed)
Offertory Song:
BB #168 CHRIST, BE OUR LIGHT (Easter Vigil Text)
Communion Song:
BB #355 I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE
Recessional Song: