Musical Musings

Gracious God

Jesse Manibusan, Composer
March 9, 2023

Alameda native Jesse Manibusan is a composer of several hymns we sing at St. Michael, most notably Open My Eyes and this...Read more

Transfigure Us O Lord

The Music of Lent
March 2, 2023

Transfigure Us O Lord

Bob Hurd has served as a teacher, composer, and liturgist in several pastoral...Read more

Beyond the Days

Music of Lent
February 15, 2023

You may know Ricky Manalo’s music from singing it at Mass.

Throughout the liturgical year, many of his songs are beloved here...Read more

Now Thank We All Our God

Hymn Stories
October 6, 2022

NOW THANK WE ALL OUR GOD

For many, our closing hymn for today (“Now Thank we All our God”) brings up memories...Read more

Here at this Table

Hymn Stories
August 17, 2022

HERE AT THIS TABLE

Janèt Sullivan Whitaker

Our Communion hymn today is “Here at this Table”. This hymn was written by...Read more

For The Beauty Of The Earth

Hymn Stories
July 25, 2022

Our Closing hymn at Mass on July 31, "For the Beauty of the Earth", was written by Folliot Pierpoint in 1864.

In...Read more

Join the Music Ministry this Holiday Season

Make a Joyful Noise
November 24, 2021

Join the St Michael Music Ministry!

All those interested, please contact JaNet Handcock, Directory of Liturgy and Music

925‐292‐5071 or JaNetHancock@StMichaelLivermore.com...Read more

Absolute Joy and Praise to God

A Musical Walk Through the Mass: The Gloria
September 29, 2021

The Gloria (sometimes referred to as the “Glory to God”) is a beautiful prayer that we sing toward the beginning of Mass....Read more

Preparation of the Gifts

Musical Walk through the Mass: Part 5
September 21, 2021

Following our recitation of the Creed and the Prayer of the Faithful, the Liturgy of the Eucharist begins with the Presentation and Preparation...Read more

Make My Life an Alleluia: The Gospel Acclamation

Musical Walk through the Mass: Part 4
August 11, 2021

MAKE MY LIFE AN ALLEUIA …

The Almighty has done great things for me: he has raised up the lowly....Read more

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