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LORD, OPEN MY HEART!
L ent is about restoring our proper perspective toward God. It is a time for sacrifice and
self denial, a time for prayer and forgiveness, a time for spring-cleaning of the soul. This
year at my parish, we are approaching Lent with the theme: “Changing our hearts.” We
are doing a beautiful “call to worship” each week with a sung “Lord, have mercy” centering
around the change of heart. I also wrote a new song called “Change Our Hearts, O God”
which will be introduced at this year’s National Pastoral Music Convention in Saint Louis.
Jesus spent much of His time here on earth teaching people about Himself, about His Father,
about themselves, and about the plan of salvation that was about to come to completion in
Him through His suffering. Perhaps our hearts would change if we all took a moment each day in Lent to
learn something from our Savior. May our eyes be on the cross as we reach out in service and love throughout
the season of Lent and beyond. Lent calls us to put aside the many things that occupy our days and focus on
the one necessary thing - our relationship with Jesus. Perhaps we might confront the presence of sin in our
lives so that we can also appreciate the availability of God’s mercy, mercy which was made manifest in
Christ’s death on the cross for our sakes.
So we’ve begun. Lent is underway and we journey through these 40 days with hope. In our hearts we pray,
“Let this be the year, Lord, when I change my heart and return to you.” May we gather together all those
secret sins that weigh so heavily on our shoulders, then bundle them up and turn them over to God. Jesus,
Savior of my soul, you came long ago to pay for our sins. During this Lent, help us look within to change our
hearts and see how much we need you. May we embrace solitude and silence, attending to God’s presence, as
we now take a journey of the heart towards Holy Week where we can meet God.
As we approach Easter, consider the possible use of a song I wrote called “No More Tears.” I
had the honor to write this song for a wonderful person who mentored me into my music
vocation. My childhood parish organist “Florence Kowalski” offered me the opportunity to play
in church when I was in the 8th grade. Though she never wanted to take credit where credit was
due, she inspired me to want to become a pastoral musician. Florence died April 29, 2011. It
was then I decided to write an Easter song in her memory, “No More Tears.” Many years have passed since I
was in the eighth grade, but I still hear my mother waking me at 6:00 in the morning saying ‘Mrs. Kowalski
called and wants you to play for the 8:00 am Mass.’ I will forever smile from that honor.
Let us continue to celebrate what God has done as we declare our faith and trust in the Risen Lord. Jesus is
our solid rock…our firm foundation….He’s our cornerstone….Let’s raise our voices and lift up our song once
again to our Lord.
Terry Piontkowski
Terry Piontkowski
Artist and Composer
March, 2014
Volume 2, Issue 1
P. O. Box 45
Greendale, WI 53129
Tel: 414.828.7564
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.lumenchristiministry.com
Message From The Composer!
In This Issue
Message From The Composer… ...1
Meet Us In St. Louis……………….2
Website ………………………………..2
Wedding Collection ……………….2
Where We Are Going…………..….3
Featured CD…………………………..3
Prayer Corner ……………………….3
Meet Us In St. Louis!!
Are you planning to attend the National Association of Pastoral Music Convention this July?
You should check the box for the Lumen Christi Ministry Music Industry Showcase S2-12
and/or S3-12: Celebrating Christ in Music with Terry Piontkowski. We would love to meet
and greet new and old friends and sing with you as we celebrate Christ in our music.
July 14-18, 2014
National Association of Pastoral Musicians Convention
St. Louis, MO
Location: America’s Center
Dates: July 14-18, 2014
Showcases: Tuesday, July 15th - 4:45 pm
Thursday, July 17th - 2:30 pm
Plan to stop by our booth #416-418 and see
what’s new – we promise you’re going to love it!
The Wedding Collection
by
Terry Piontkowski
Music designed for your special celebration,
Candle Prayer, Journey Together, Hail Mary,
and many more.
For Vocalists, Assembly Participation, Choirs,
Piano, Guitar and C– Instruments.
Parent Prayer and Forever More include a CD.
Stop the presses! We’re under construction!
Lumen Christi Ministry is creating a new and improved website, offering an on-line shopping option
for the first time ever!
We are currently under construction as our designers are working overtime to create an interactive,
user-friendly site where you will be able to see and hear us like never before. Watch your e-mails for BIG news of
our brand new website coming this summer!
Lumen Christi Ministry is actively booking dates for 2014/2015.
If you have an interest in booking a concert, please contact Promotions:
Carla Jager or Sue Meganck at 414-828-7564 or [email protected].
Prayer Corner
Let us be partners in praise of our Lord by reflecting on EACH LETTER in the F O C U S.
F FIND the Lord in all you do.
O OPEN your hearts, minds and arms to everyone.
C COME to the table of the Lord gratefully partaking in His Body and Blood.
U UNITE in Song and Praise to the Lord with all your heart.
S SERVE each other unceasingly.
Partner in Praise of the Lord,
Marj Pestlin, Author
Lumen Christi Ministry has been invited
to create a tailor-made, spirit-filled
concert experience and Mass for the
N.M.E. Conference. You must be a
registered participant if you wish to come
to our concert and Mass. Below is the contact
information regarding registration fees:
July 10-13, 2014
National Marriage Encounter Family Conference
“M.E. & My Sweetheart”
2014 N.M.E. Family Conference
St. Norbert College
Contact: Jerry and Linda Haske
920-897-2970
W hy not consider incorporating some selections from the “No More Tears”
collection into your parish music library? The title track is a perfect Easter
piece celebrating the Risen Lord. This repertoire may be incorporated into
Prayer Services, Holy Week, Easter, and regular Sunday liturgies without taking
anything away from what your assembly already knows. Additional titles on the
CD are:
Walk With Faith Hand Of Peace Lord I Shall Arise
Sing To The Lord Holy God We Praise Your Name Today Is Born A Savior
Here I Am Wood Of Life Lord I Turn To You
Shadows To Sunrise With Faith In Our Future
July 11 and 12, 2014
Concert
Friday, July 11, 2014, 7:00 pm
Concert at Old St. Joseph Church
St. Norbert College, DePere, WI
Catholic Mass
Saturday, July 12, 2014, 4:00 pm
Concert at Old St. Joseph Church
Where We Are Going!
September 28, 2014
Time: TBD
Ss. Cyril & Methodius,
Sheboygan, WI RETURN ENGAGEMENT
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