Music for February

Posted 31/01/2026 16:04:22

February 1st: Candlemas
9am Christ the King
Opening: 729 What child is this?
Closing: 419 Lord the light of your love is shining
10.30am St. Michael’s
Opening: 36 Angels from the realms of glory
Gradual: 574 Purify my heart
Anthem?:
Offertory: 419 Lord the light of your love is shining
Communion 1 Choir choice
Communion 2 399 Like a candle flame
Lighting candles 729 What child is this?
Procession 157 Faithful vigil ended
At the font 601 Sing lullaby
No 6.30pm Evensong – cluster service at Pelsall at 6pm

February 8th: The Second Sunday before Lent
9am Christ the King
Opening: 684 Thou whose almighty word
Closing: 608 Songs of praise the angels sang
10.30am St. Michael’s
Opening: 608 Songs of praise the angels sang (Tune: Northampton)
Psalm: 136: 1-9, 23-26
Offertory: 414 Lord of all life and power
Communion 1 Choir choice
Communion 2 590 Seek ye first the kingdom of God
Closing: 684 Thou whose almighty word

February 15th: The Sunday next before Lent
9am Christ the King
Opening: 67 Be still for the presence of the Lord
Closing: 658 There is a Redeemer
10.30am St. Michael’s
Opening: 67 Be still for the presence of the Lord
Psalm: 2
Offertory: 314 Immortal, invisible, God only wise
Communion 1 Choir choice
Communion 2 658 There is a Redeemer
Closing: 357 Jesus on the mountain peak

February 18th: Ash Wednesday
7.30pm St. Michael’s
Opening: 190 Forty days and forty nights
Psalm: 51: 1-18
Offertory: 320 I need thee every hour
Communion 1 483 O for a closer walk with God
Communion 2 574 Purify my heart
Closing: 626 Take up thy cross

February 22nd: The First Sunday of Lent
9am Christ the King
Opening: 190 Forty days and forty nights
Closing: 572 Praise to the holiest in the height
10.30am St. Michael’s
Opening: 190 Forty days and forty nights
Psalm: 32
Offertory: 503 O Jesus I have promised
Communion 1 Choir
Communion 2 150 Do not be afraid
Closing: 572 Praise to the holiest in the height