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[moreorless]

First Sunday in Lent, Year C
8:00 AM
St. Joseph Church, Beatrice, Nebraska

Entrance Antiphon: “When He calls to me I will answer,” from Simple Choral Gradual, setting by Richard Rice

Kyrie: Mass XVII(C), Greek plainsong, mode vi, Graduale Romanum p. 765

Responsorial Psalm: “Be with me Lord, when I am in trouble,” English plainsong, mode ii, setting by Aristotle Esguerra

Gospel Acclamation: “Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ, King of endless glory,” English plainsong, setting by Arlene Oost-Zinner

Offertory chant: “When you give alms,” English plainsong, mode i, BFW #67-68

Sanctus: A Community Mass, by Richard Proulx

Mysterium fidi: Latin chant, Graduale Romanum p. 810

Per ipsum/amen: Simple tone

Angus Dei: Mass XVII, Latin plainsong, mode v, Graduale Romanum p. 766

Communion chant: “Scapulis suis,” Latin plainsong, mode iii, proper antiphon, Latin verses adapted by Richard Rice

Marian antiphon: Ave Regina caelorum, plainsong, mode vi, BFW #659

Hymn at the Recession: Led by the Spirit (KINGSFOLD)

 

[benedictgal]

I just finished listening to this morning’s Papal Mass. The music was beautiful, chanted without accompanyment. My musical highlight was the chanting of the Attende Domine, which I joined in quietly (since I was listening to it in my office). It is the Lenten hymn par excellence. The chanting of the psalm was also a highlight during the distribution of the ashes as was the Great Amen.

The entrance processional was the Litany of the Saints. It was beautiful.

 

[CatholicZ09]

I just finished listening to this morning’s Papal Mass. The music was beautiful, chanted without accompanyment. My musical highlight was the chanting of the Attende Domine, which I joined in quietly (since I was listening to it in my office). It is the Lenten hymn par excellence. The chanting of the psalm was also a highlight during the distribution of the ashes as was the Great Amen.

The entrance processional was the Litany of the Saints. It was beautiful.

I hope we sing “Attende Domine” tonight. I’m looking forward to it.

 

[CatholicZ09]

This is what my music director used for today:

Sunday, February 21st, 2010 - First Sunday of Lent - Year C

Processional Hymn: #128 Again We Keep This Solemn Fast
Responsorial Psalm: #798 Psalm 91: Be With Me, Lord
Prepation of the Gifts: #112 Leave The Past In Ashes
Communion Hymn: #699 Fly Like A Bird
Recessional Hymn: #672 Change Our Hearts

My suggestions for next week:

Sunday, February 28, 2010 - Second Sunday of Lent - Year C

Processional Hymn: #136 'Tis Good Lord To Be Here
Preparation of the Gifts: #118 Transfigure Us, O Lord
Communion Hymn: #121 Beyond The Days
Recessional Hymn: #129 From The Depths We Cry To Thee

 

[pnewton]

Here is my list:

Attende Domine
Lord, Let Me Walk
We Come To Your Feast
Hosea
You’ve Got to Walk That Lonesome Valley.

I switch to Mass of Creation for Lent, except the Agnus, which I find problematic.

 

[hosea]

This is what I have used:

Interestingly enough, Paschale Solemnitatis recommends using the Litany of the Saints for the first Sunday of Lent. If you have a chance to catch the Papal Ash Wednesday Mass, you will find that the Litany of the Saints is used as the entrance processional. In fact, it is chanted sans musical instruments.

I would love to see that. What channel broadcasts the Mass?

 

[hosea]

1st Sunday of Lent.

You have called us by our name (B. Farrell)
Psalm: Be with me, Lord (M. Joncas)
Prep: Healer of my soul (John M. Talbot)
Communion: Only this I want and Beyond the days
Closing: Now is the time

We are going to try to do some of our favorite John Michael Talbot songs for prep during Lent such as "Why"and “Come Holy Spirit (Veni, Scanti Spiritus)”. His music touches the faithful so tenderly.

peace,
h

 

[benedictgal]

I would love to see that. What channel broadcasts the Mass?

EWTN broadcasts it. If you go to the Vatican website and click on the icon that looks like an angel, you will be taken to the CTV section (Centro Televiso Vaticano) and they, too, broadcast the Mass.

 

[benedictgal]

1st Sunday of Lent.

You have called us by our name (B. Farrell)
Psalm: Be with me, Lord (M. Joncas)
Prep: Healer of my soul (John M. Talbot)
Communion: Only this I want and Beyond the days
Closing: Now is the time

We are going to try to do some of our favorite John Michael Talbot songs for prep during Lent such as "Why"and “Come Holy Spirit (Veni, Scanti Spiritus)”. His music touches the faithful so tenderly.

peace,
h

Just bear in mind that the musical instruments need to be kept at a bear minimum, only enough to help sustain the singing. I am having a hard time trying to convince the musicians in my parish that this is not merely my opinion, but, a norm of the Church. According to Paschale Solemnitatis:

1. “In Lent, the altar should not be decorated with flowers, and musical instruments may be played only to give necessary support to the singing.” [20] This is in order that the penitential character of the season be preserved.

It is also the ideal time to introduce the faithful to chants like the Attende Domine and Parce Domine.

I love the Attende Domine because it really pierces at the heart of what Lent is all about and it does not sugar coat things. Here is the literal translation:

Ref:

Hear us O Lord and show Your mercy;
for we have sinned before You.

V. 1

To You most high King, Redeemer of all people,
our eyes are lifted to You in tears (or weeping).
O Christ, hear us, hear our prayers.

V. 2

Right hand of the Father, corner stone, way of salvation,gate of heaven,
cleanse us from the stain of sin.

V. 3

We confess and admit our sins, with contrite heart,
we lay bare what was hidden, loving Redeemer, grant us pardon

OCP has a version, but, it’s not as good as this one.

 

[CatholicZ09]

1st Sunday of Lent.

You have called us by our name (B. Farrell)
Psalm: Be with me, Lord (M. Joncas)
Prep: Healer of my soul (John M. Talbot)
Communion: Only this I want and Beyond the days
Closing: Now is the time

We are going to try to do some of our favorite John Michael Talbot songs for prep during Lent such as "Why"and “Come Holy Spirit (Veni, Scanti Spiritus)”. His music touches the faithful so tenderly.

peace,
h

Hosea, do you bring “Be With Me, Lord” by Michael Joncas down a few steps, because it’s sort of high. I noticed it yesterday at Mass.

 

[hosea]

Just bear in mind that the musical instruments need to be kept at a bear minimum, only enough to help sustain the singing. I am having a hard time trying to convince the musicians in my parish that this is not merely my opinion, but, a norm of the Church. According to Paschale Solemnitatis:

I use only my Taylor nylon string guitar.
Your’s is truly a heart for our Lord and our Church, Benedictgal. Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge and wisdom.
peace,
h

 

[benedictgal]

I use only my Taylor nylon string guitar.
Your’s is truly a heart for our Lord and our Church, Benedictgal. Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge and wisdom.
peace,
h

You’re welcome. If only I could get our music director to read the document…

 

[benedictgal]

I learned over the weekend that my favorite composer of Sacred Music, Richard Proulx, died this past Thursday. His contributions were great to the field of liturgical music. For those of you who do not know, he composed the “A Community Mass” setting along with arrangments to various chants. He was also best known for his Cathedral Singers choir. May his soul rest in peace.

 

[hosea]

2nd Sunday of Lent C

Open my eyes
The Goodness of the Lord (nice responsorial Psalm by Scott Soper)
May I never boast (John Michael Talbot)
Shelter me, o God (oldie but a goodie) and the Lord is my Light
Glory in the Cross

We sang with the large choir last night led by a Crosier Priest. It was a very meditative service with at least 20 Crosier priests in attendance. Music was mostly Taize chant. I got to play my nylon with the leader on keys. What an honor to sing with the lovely choir of St. Helen’s. The church was darkened and everyone held candles. Each person was invited to touch the cross as we sang softly.
what a blessing.

peace,
h

 

[agp2176]

This week at Jolly ol’ St Nick’s, we answer the question, “Can I, your humble servant, Lord, still cantor whilst nursing a broken elbow?”

Entrance: Take Up Your Cross
Offertory: I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light
Communion: Now We Remain
Dismissal: These 40 Days of Lent

as to the broken elbow … who knows – it may actually help as it I can’t reach for any bum notes!

God bless

Tony

 

[CatholicZ09]

Was at Church yesterday for Stations of the Cross and saw the song list and this is what they’re using:

Processional Hymn: #133 Now Is The Acceptable Time
Responsorial Psalm: #798 Be With Me, Lord
Preparation of the Gifts: #118 Transfigure Us, O Lord
Communion Hymn: #112 Leave The Past In Ashes
Recessional Hymn: #122 Led By The Spirit

I have a problem with “Leave the Past in Ashes.” The verses are kind of bland, and they are really hard to contemplate and they seem like they are centered around us. The rest of the songs I like. “Now Is The Acceptable Time” is a song that I never really cared for when we learned it last year, but it kind of grew on me. “Transfigure Us, O Lord” is a good song about the Transfiguration, and the last verse centers around the Paschal Mystery of Christ. I like “Led By The Spirit” because it centers around Jesus being in the desert for 40 days. It has a meaningful message.

I was hoping they’d pick “'Tis Good Lord To Be Here.” I haven’t heard that hymn in two years and I really like it.

 

[Justin1224]

We are also singing Transfigure Us, O Lord in my church. Personally, as I wrote about in another post, anything with Ashes in the title seems out of place except for Ash Wednesday.

 

[CatholicZ09]

We are also singing Transfigure Us, O Lord in my church. Personally, as I wrote about in another post, anything with Ashes in the title seems out of place except for Ash Wednesday.

I feel the same way too.

 

[grandeorgue]

My songs for the Second Sunday of Lent:
Opening Song: God Has Spoken By the Prophets
Offertory: Transform Us - tune of PICARDY
Communion: Beautiful Savior
Closing: Lord Whose Love in Humble Service

Do you think these are okay?

 

[grandeorgue]

I learned over the weekend that my favorite composer of Sacred Music, Richard Proulx, died this past Thursday. His contributions were great to the field of liturgical music. For those of you who do not know, he composed the “A Community Mass” setting along with arrangments to various chants. He was also best known for his Cathedral Singers choir. May his soul rest in peace.

He was truly an inspiration to many, and I am sure that he will continue to inspire.