MUSIC FOR HOLY MASS
April 2 - Holy Thursday of Supper of the Lord (7 pm)
ORDINARY OF THE MASS:
Messa Popolare "Laus Tibi Christe" (Federico Caudana) (Gloria)
Mass XVIII (Sanctus/Agnus Dei)
Save us, Savior of the world... (ICEL chant) (Memorial Acclamation)
Single amen (do do-re)
PROPER OF THE MASS
Readings begin on page 127 in the Pew Missal.
Readings begin on page 127 in the Pew Missal.
Psalm 116: R./ Our blessing cup is a communion with the blood of Christ (BMP) (PDF)
Gospel Acclamation: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, King of endless glory (Fr. Samuel F. Weber, OSB)
Hymns, etc.:
Entrance hymn: Pew Missal, #183 Lift high the cross ("Crucifer") (Listen)
- Fanfare courtesy of Holy Cross Cathedral, Boston, MA, Richard J. Clark, organist/director.
Offertory hymn: Worship hymnal, #598 Ubi caritas (Mode VI) (Listen)
- The appointed proper Offertory for Holy Thursday.
Motet during Communion: Ave Verum (Lorenzo Perosi)
Hymn during the Solemn Translation of the Holy Cross: Pew Missal, #226, Pange Lingua (Mode III)
Motet during Communion: Ave Verum (Lorenzo Perosi)
Hymn during the Solemn Translation of the Holy Cross: Pew Missal, #226, Pange Lingua (Mode III)
(Listen)
- The hymn appointed for this time according to the Roman Missal and the Graduale Romanum. Verses 1-4 are sung, repeating if necessary, until the Holy Eucharist reaches the Repository. At that time, verses 5-6 (Tantum ergo) are sung.
All depart in silence or remain silently for Adoration. The church will be open until 10 PM.
April 3 - Good Friday of Passion of the Lord (7 pm)
All enter in silence. The liturgy begins on page 132 in the Pew Missal.
Psalm 31: R./ Father, into your hands I commend my spirit (Fr. Samuel F. Weber, OSB)
Gospel Acclamation: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, King of endless glory (Fr. Samuel F. Weber, OSB)
Music during the Adoration of the Holy Cross:
1. Vexilla Regis prodeunt (Mode I/Fr. Carlo Rossini) - settings sung in alternation
Music during Communion:
1. Adoro te, O Panis caelice (from Louvain)
2. Jesu, Salvator noster (Fr. Carlo Rossini)
All depart in silence.
April 4 - The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night (7 pm)
All enter in silence. The liturgy begins on page 142 in the Pew Missal.
(after Reading I) Psalm 104: R./ Lord, send out your spirit... (Owen Alstott)
(after Reading II) Psalm 16: R. / You are my inheritance, O Lord (BMP)
(after Reading III) Exodus 15: R./ Let us sing to the Lord... (Fr. Samuel Weber, OSB)
Gloria: Messa Cristo Risusciti (Luigi Picchi)
Alleluia "O Filii" (Mode II/arr. and V. by BMP)
Renewal of Baptismal Promises: Vidi Aquam (Joseph Gruber)
Offertory hymn: Pew Missal, #258 The day of Resurrection ("Ellacombe") (Listen)
Sanctus through Agnus Dei: Messa Cristo Risusciti (Luigi Picchi) and adaptations thereof.
Motet during Communion: O sacrum Convivium (Roberto Remondi)
Meditation hymn: Regina caeli (Mode VI/text in English and Latin in bulletin)
Recessional hymn: Pew Missal, #172 Jesus Christ is ris'n today ("Easter Hymn") (Listen)
April 5 - Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord (10 am)
Entrance hymn: Pew Missal, #83 Alleluia, alleluia! let the holy anthem rise ("Holy Anthem") (Listen)
Gloria: Messa Cristo Risusciti (Luigi Picchi)
Gloria: Messa Cristo Risusciti (Luigi Picchi)
Psalm 118: R. / This is the day the Lord has made... (Owen Alstott)
Sequence: Christians, to the Paschal Victim (Mode I)
Alleluia "O Filii" (Mode II/arr. and V. by BMP)
Renewal of Baptismal Promises: Vidi Aquam (Joseph Gruber)
From the Offertory to the end: same as the Easter Vigil, above.
Quod scripsi, scripsi!
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