Good Shepherd Sunday Mass with St Joseph’s Collegium
Sunday 26 April | 5.00pm | St Joseph’s Church, West Brunswick
The Brunswick Moreland Catholic Community warmly invites parishioners and friends to a celebration of Good Shepherd Sunday at 5.00pm on Sunday 26 April at St Joseph’s Church, West Brunswick.
The Mass will be celebrated by Fr Brendan Reed, Parish Priest, and enriched by the participation of St Joseph’s Collegium, under the direction of Dr Anthony Halliday, whose music will help shape a prayerful and joyful celebration of the Easter season.
Music for the Liturgy
The musical program reflects both the richness of the Church’s tradition and the living voice of contemporary worship:
St John of God Mass – Joseph Haydn
Composed in 1775 for the Brothers of St John of God (Fatebenefratelli) in Eisenstadt, Austria, this Mass brings classical clarity and warmth to the liturgy.Surrexit Christus (Christ is Risen) – Taizé
Sung by congregation, choir, organ and trumpet, this simple and powerful acclamation invites all to proclaim the joy of the Resurrection.The Lord Is My Shepherd – Howard Goodall
A beloved setting of Psalm 22, widely sung in churches around the world and known to many as the theme from The Vicar of Dibley.Prelude from Te Deum – Marc‑Antoine Charpentier
Written for trumpet and organ and composed in 1692 for St Louis Jesuit Church, Paris, this work is renowned for its sense of proclamation and praise.Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 22 – Br Michael Herry fms
A familiar and pastorally grounded setting that invites full and prayerful participation.
Good Shepherd Sunday reminds us that Christ, the Risen One, continues to gather and guide his people. All are most welcome to join this special evening Mass as we pray, listen and sing together.
St Joseph’s Church, West Brunswick
Sunday 26 April at 5.00pm