DrJS

I like the idea of a large-scale petition or perhaps a curated collection of letters explaining the reality of church music in the 21st century and the need for better compositions and the freedom to…

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@GerardH, I'm glad your employer understands the difference and the need for separate compensation. Balancing helpfulness with professionalism is always difficult, especially when working in a c…

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@Gamba. I worked with Sally the secretary at a previous job. I spent a lot of time helping her use her computer so that she could "help" me put the service booklets together. Funny story: s…

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On page 15, #54 it says that the Secretariat does not review one-time worship aids, and that the ICEL will not require royalties on one-time aids printed for a particular congregation or institution …

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That makes sense, and I do intend to continue using the hymn. I'm a convert from Lutheranism, so I'm still working through my personal theological baggage.

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What do y'all think of the hymn, "The Church's One Foundation"? It struck me this past Sunday, on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, that one could read and sing this text as…

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I grew up singing this in the Lutheran church. Angelus Silesius is the author's confirmation name from his entry to the Catholic Church. You can find the public domain version from Lutheran Ser…

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Our small town parish welcomed 13 into the church (10 baptisms), including myself.

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Username: DrJS
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