St. Margaret's Music Ministry enriches the liturgy through the provision of contemplative musical support in Masses and Services. Over the two weekend Masses, a diverse mix of traditional and contemporary hymns and liturgical music are used with the ministry consisting of:
5.30pm Vigil - Organist Led (Organist: Martin McNicoll)
9:30am - Music Group (Multiple instruments and Choral - Leader: Francis McNicoll/Amanda Dellar)
Below are the hymn selections for each Mass for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time to the Feast of Christ the King (34th Sunday). Most of the hymns used come from "Hymns Old and New" published by Kevin Mayhew. There is the main Blue book (numbers prefixed by B) and the supplement Red book (numbers prefixed by R). Both books are available for you to use during Mass. Other sources of music are sometimes used for Psalm settings and parts of the Liturgy.
5:30pm Vigil
| Year | A | A | A | A |
| Sunday | 31st Ordinary Time | 32nd Ordinary Time – Remembrance Sunday | 33rd Ordinary Time | 34th Sunday Ordinary Time Christ the King |
| Date | 05/11/23 | 12/11/23 | 19/11/23 | 26/11/23 |
| Entrance | B403 O Lord All the World Belong to You | B116 Dear Lord and Father of Mankind | B555 This Day God Gives Me | B159 Give Me Joy in my Heart |
| Psalm | B409 O My Lord Within | B694 For You My Soul is Thirsting | O Blessed Are Those Paul Inwood | Because the Lord (Christopher Walker) |
| Offertory | B510 Take My Life and Let it Be | B329 Lord of All Hopefulness | B28 All That I am | B606 Whatsoever You Do |
| Communion 1 | B712 I the Lord of Sea and Sky | B83 Christ is My Light | B750 Our Hearts Were Made for You | B326 Lord Jesus Christ |
| Communion 2 | B716 Jesus Christ is Waiting | B716 Jesus Christ is Waiting | B243 In Bread We Bring You Lord | B43 As Bread My Lord Comes to Me |
| 2nd Collection | - | - | R289 When I Needed a Neighbour | - |
| Recessional | B61 Be Thou My Vision | B4 Abide With Me | R196 Longing for Light | B84 Christ is our King |
9:30am Mass
| Year | A | A | A | A |
| Sunday | 31st Ordinary Time | 32nd Ordinary Time – Remembrance Sunday | 33rd Ordinary Time | 34th Sunday Ordinary Time - Christ the King Children's Blessing |
| Date | 05/11/23 | 12/11/23 | 19/11/23 | 26/11/23 |
| Entrance | B437 O When the Saints Go Marching In | R90 Awake from your Slumber (City of God) | B555 This Day God Gives Me | B159 Give Me Joy |
| Psalm | B409 O My Lord Within My Heart | B694 For You My Soul My Soul is Thirsting | O Blessed Are Those Who Fear the Lord (Paul Inwood) | Because the Lord is My Shepherd (Christopher Walker) |
| Offertory | R104 Brother, Sister | B329 Lord of All Hopefulness | B243 In Bread We Bring You Lord | B606 Whatsoever You Do |
| Communion 1 | B716 Jesus Christ is Waiting | B83 Christ is My Light | B750 Our Hearts Were Made for You | B326 Lord Jesus Christ |
| Communion 2 | B712 I the Lord of Sea and Sky | B742 O Lord Hear My Prayer | R151 Here in this Place | B301 Let All That is Within Me Cry Holy |
| 2nd Collection | - | - | - | B91 Come and Praise Him |
| Recessional | B183 God's Spirit is in my Heart | B128 Eternal Father, Strong to Save | R196 Longing for Light | B84 Christ is our King |
As well as supporting the two main Masses, the Music Ministry are also involved in the annual St. Margaret's National Pilgrimage, Sacrament celebrations (e.g. Holy Hours, benedictions, confirmations), and weddings and funeral services as arranged.
St. Margaret's RC Memorial Church is blessed to have two organs:
In the main church: 2014 custom designed Viscount Envoy computerised organ (with latest technology that mimics the air sound of different styles of pipe)
In the gallery: 1872 Holdich pipe organ, gifted by Andrew Armstrong who was a previous organist at Dunfermline Abbey.
Would you like to expand your singing voice in a choir, or do you play a musical instrument? New members are always welcome - enthusiasm essential! Please speak to one of the Music Ministry team after Mass for more information or alternatively email [email protected]
