Holy Cross Music Notes with Chuck

Our celebration in song begins with “My Life Is in You, Lord”, written by Daniel Gardner in 1985 during a stressful season of balancing college, worship‑leading, and family life. The song’s message is a joyful declaration of total dependence on God for life, strength, and hope, drawn especially from Philippians 1:21.

The Processional is “The Servant Song”, written by Richard Gillard in 1977, inspired by the call to humble, mutual servanthood within Christian community.

Our sequence hymn is “How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds”, written by John Newton and first published in 1779 in the Olney Hymns collection. Its message celebrates the comfort, healing, and strength found in Jesus’ name, expressing how it soothes sorrow, drives away fear, and anchors the believer in grace.

During the Offertory, please join the band singing “When Its All Been Said and Done”. It was written by Robin Mark in the late 1990s as part of his growing contribution to contemporary worship music. Its message is a humble reminder that, at life’s end, only our love for God and faithfulness to Christ truly endure, calling believers to live with eternal priorities rather than temporary accomplishments, a truly moving and desirable legacy.

We celebrate our communion by singing “One Bread, One Body”, written by John B. Foley, SJ in 1978, emerging from the post–Vatican II renewal of Catholic congregational music. Its message proclaims that through the Eucharist, Christians—though diverse in background and gifts Christians—though diverse in background and gifts—are made one body in Christ

We will close with “Go Make a Difference”, written by Tom Tomaszek and Steve Angrisano for the 1997 National Catholic Youth Conference. Its message is a joyful commissioning based on Matthew 5:13–16, calling believers to be salt, light, and the hands of Christ as they bring God’s love into the world. May we all be inspired to GO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!