Gather Comprehensive -
Second Edition softbound

While many of our customers are currently purchasing hardbound hymnals, some are hesitant because they simply do not know when the changes to the Order of Mass will take effect.

GIA understands your needs. Some parishes want to move out of a costly and wasteful subscription service. Other parishes have hymnals that require immediate replacing. Still other parishes think that a hardbound hymnal is too costly but would love the convenience, stability, economic value, and most importantly the quality music selections that a permanent resource provides.

GIA wants you to know that we’ve given these matters our full attention. Many GIA staff members maintain active pastoral roles in parish music ministry. Our practical experience as pastoral musicians is the driving force behind everything we do. We called on the collective wisdom of our staff and came up with an affordable and viable solution that has no expiration date.

GIA’s answer: Gather Comprehensive—Second Edition, the country’s finest all-inclusive hymnal, is now available in a durable softbound edition.

IT’S COMPLETE

The Gather Comprehensive—Second Edition softbound edition contains EVERYTHING you will find in the hardbound edition.* You get the same great collection of hymns, songs, psalms, and ritual music—all for an affordable price!

IT’S DURABLE

The beautiful laminated cover, state-of-the-art binding, and clean pages of the new Gather Comprehensive—Second Edition softbound edition will last for years and gives you the flexibility of moving into a hardbound hymnal down the road.

IT’S ECONOMICAL

For less than the cost of a three-year disposable subscription you can have the permanence, practicality, and prestige of Gather Comprehensive—Second Edition. It is an investment that will pay for itself quickly.

* The soft cover edition is identical to the hardcover edition without Sunday readings. The three-year cycle of readings from the Sunday lectionary is available in GIA’s Sunday’s Word. See pages 6–7 of the hymnal insert for details.