Wednesday, August 31, 2016

The Three-Day Weekend

For September and October, we have a change in Mass setting.  The Sanctus, Amen, and Agnus Dei are from Richard Proulx's A Community Mass, a setting we have used at times over the past few years.
Also, for September only, the Memorial Acclamation (our response to "The mystery of faith") is the same tune as the We proclaim your death, O Lord that we sang during July and August, but is actually the third acclamation, Save us, Savior of the world.  September could be referred to as the "month of the Holy Cross".  The Solemnity of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross falls on September 14 (which falls on a Wednesday this year, but if it falls on a Sunday, it takes place over the regularly numbered Sunday of Year).  In addition, the Gospel reading for this weekend is that in which Jesus speaks, "If you wish to follow me, you must deny yourself and take up your very cross".

Save us, Savior of the world, for by your cross and resurrection you have set us free.

MUSIC FOR HOLY MASS

Ordinary of the Mass:
Gloria: recited or Holy Angels Mass (BMP) (weekend Masses only)
Sanctus: A Community Mass (Richard Proulx)
Memorial Acclamation: Save us, Savior of the World from Holy Angels Mass
Amen and Agnus Dei: A Community Mass

Alleluia: setting by Robert Twynham ("do do do-so so...")
The rest:

Sacred Heart Community Mass (First Friday)
Friday IX-2 at 6 PM

Prelude: TBA
O Sacred Heart, O Love Divine (on sheets provided)
Psalm 37: R./ The salvation from the just comes from the Lord (Tone 8G)
Cor dulce, Cor amabile
Elevations: TBA
Panis angelicus (Hungarian tune from the Pius X Hymnal)
To Jesus' Heart, all-burning (on sheets provided)
Postlude: TBA

Sunday XXIII of the Year
Saturday IX-3 at 5 PM; Sunday IX-4 at 7:30, 9, and 11:15 AM

Prelude: improvisation based on Breslau
When morning gilds the skies, Worship hymnal, #675
Psalm 90: R./ In every age, O Lord, you have been our refuge (BMP) (PDF)
Take up your cross, Worship hymnal, #634
Elevations: improvisation based on the Jubilate Deo chant Salvator mundi, salva nos
Like as the hart, Vincent Novello
All you who seek a comfort sure, Worship hymnal, #490
Lift high the cross, Worship hymnal, #704
Postlude: improvisation based on O Jesu, mi dulcissime
 
Peace,
BMP

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Sunday XXII

MUSIC FOR HOLY MASS

The Ordinary of the Mass:
Gloria: recited or Holy Angels Mass (BMP)
Sanctus: Heritage Mass (Owen Alstott)
Memorial Acclamation: We proclaim your death, O Lord from Holy Angels Mass (BMP)
Amen and Agnus Dei: Heritage Mass (Owen Alstott)

Alleluia: Alstott (A-flat chant style)

This is the final week of Heritage Mass (for a time).
We switch to Community Mass in September and October.

Hymns, etc.
Prelude: Improvisation on the Ambrosian Christus Vincit
Christ is made the sure foundation, Worship, #617
Psalm 68: R./ God, in your goodness you have made a home for the poor (Sam Schmitt)
Go, make of all disciples, Worship, #628
Elevations: Improvisation on the Vatican Christus Vincit
Cantate Domino canticum novum (Vincent d'Indy)
How good the name of Jesus sounds, Worship, #610
To Jesus Christ, our sov'reign King, Worship, #497
Postlude: Improvisation on my own Christus Vincit

Peace,
BMP

Thursday, August 18, 2016

Sunday XXI, and the Patrons of Fornelli

This weekend, in addition to the 21st Sunday of Ordered Time, we're at that time in August where our parish honors two patron saints of Fornelli, Italy, birthplace of many of our parish's founders.  The saints are Dominico Abate (Dominic the Abbot) and Pietro Martire (Peter the Martyr).

The brass trio will be on hand for the Saturday Mass.  For those going to the time after at West Valley, enjoy!

MUSIC FOR HOLY MASS

Ordinary of the Mass:
Saturday: Messa Populare "Laus Tibi Christe" (Federico Caudana)
- Memorial Acclamation will be in Italian, source unknown
Sunday: Heritage Mass (Owen Alstott)
- Gloria will be recited or Holy Angels Mass (BMP)
- Memorial Acclamation also from Holy Angels Mass

Alleluia: Alstott (chant-style, A-flat)

Hymns, etc.
Prelude TBD
For all the saints, Worship, #705
Psalm 117: R./ Go out to all the world, and tell the Good News (BMP)
- This is an adaptation of the Benediction staple, Adoremus in aeternum Sanctissimum Sacramentum, Mode V.  The basic Psalm Tone for the versicles is Tone 5, same as in Adoremus in aeternum.  It should be noted that Psalm 117 is also the Psalm used in both cases (though older hymnals list it as Psalm 116, the numbering from the Veta Vulgata).
By all your saints still striving, Worship, #706
Elevations:
- (Saturday): Fanfare in B-flat (John Ferguson)
- (Sunday): Improvisation on I cieli immensi (Benedetto Marcello)
I cieli immensi (Benedetto Marcello)
Jesus, my Lord, my God, my All, Worship, #488
Holy God, we praise thy Name, Worship, #524
Postlude TBD

Peace,
BMP

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Sunday XX

MUSIC FOR HOLY MASS

The Ordinary of the Mass:
Gloria: recited or Holy Angels Mass (BMP)
Sanctus: Heritage Mass (Alstott)
Memorial Acclamation: We proclaim your death, O Lord from Holy Angels Mass (BMP)
Amen and Agnus Dei: Heritage Mass (Alstott)

Alleluia: Alstott (A-flat chant style)

Hymns, etc.
Prelude: improvisation on Salve Regina (Mode V)
We gather together, Maroon hymnal, #315
Psalm 40: R./ Lord, come to my aid (Fr. Samuel Weber, OSB)
Fight the good fight, Maroon hymnal, #560 (tune: Mendon)
Elevations: improvisation on Ave Maria (hybrid of Mode I and Victoria)
O Sacrum Convivium (Roberto Remondi)
Let saints on earth in concert sing, Maroon hymnal, #397
Hail, holy Queen enthroned above, Worship, #702
Postlude: improvisation on O Sacrum Convivium (Remondi)

Quod scripsi, scripsi!
BMP

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

The Three-Day Weekend!

This coming First Friday Mass doubles as a memorial of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome.

MUSIC FOR HOLY MASS

The Ordinary of the Mass (all three days):
Gloria: recited or Holy Angels Mass (BMP) (omitted Friday)
Sanctus: Heritage Mass (Alstott)
Memorial Acclamation: We proclaim your death, O Lord from Holy Angels Mass (BMP)
Amen and Agnus Dei: Heritage Mass (Alstott)

Alleluia: Alstott (A-flat chant style)

First Friday (Sacred Heart Community Mass)
Dedication of St. Mary Major
Friday VIII-5-16 at 6 PM

Prelude: Improvisation on "Salve Regina" (Mode V)
Hail, holy Queen enthroned above, Worship, #702
Responsory (Judith 13): R./ You are the highest honor of our race (Owen Alstott)
Salve Regina, Worship, #703 (in Latin)
Elevations: Improvisation on "Ave Maria" (Mode I)
Daily, daily, sing to Mary/Omni die dic Mariae (alternating English/Latin)
To Jesus' Heart, All-Burning, on sheets provided
Postlude TBD

Sunday XIX of the Year
Saturday VIII-6-16 at 5 PM; Sunday VIII-7-16 at 7:30, 9, and 11:15 AM

Prelude: Improvisation on "Pange Lingua" (Mode III)
Sing praise to God who reigns above, Worship, #528
Psalm 33: R./ Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own (C. Kelly/J. Gelineau)
Lift up your heads, O mighty gates, Worship, #363
Elevations: Improvisation on "Tantum Ergo" (Mode V)
Tantum Ergo (Oreste Ravanello)
To Christ, the Prince of Peace, Worship, #491
Jesus shall reign wheree'er the sun, Worship, #492
Postlude TBD

Peace,
BMP