MUSIC FOR HOLY MASS
ORDINARY OF THE MASS:
Mass of the Shepherds (Pietro A. Yon) (Gloria, Sanctus, Agnus Dei)
Mortem Tuam... (Memorial)
Dresden Amen
Alleluia "Divinum Mysterium" (BMP) (PDF)
- The Alleluia is adapted from the Mode V hymn tune "Divinum Mysterium", most often sung with the hymn "Of the Father's love begotten".
The rest:
Christmas - The Nativity of the Lord
Tuesday, December 24 at 5 PM / Wednesday, December 25 at 10 AM
Pre-Mass (subject to change):
1. Gaudete Christus Est Natus (16th century)
2. Tu scendi della stelle (Traditional Italian)
3. Away in a manger ("Cradle Song"/Kirkpatrick)
HOLY MASS:
Entrance hymn: O come, all ye faithful ("Adeste Fideles") (v. 1 in Latin, v. 2-4 in English)
Psalm 96 (5 PM): Today is born our Savior, Christ the Lord (Richard Proulx/Pérè Joseph Gelineau, SJ)
Psalm 98 (10 AM): All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God (Fr. Samuel Weber, OSB)
Offertory hymn: Hark! the herald angels sing ("Mendelssohn")
Music during Communion:
- anthem: Nina Nanna di Natale (Italian)
- or responsory: The word of God became Man; we have seen his glory (Fr. Samuel Weber, OSB)
Meditation hymn: Silent night ("Stille Nacht")
Recessional hymn: Joy to the world ("Antioch")
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Saturday, December 28 at 5 PM / Sunday, December 29 at 10 AM
Entrance hymn: Once in royal David's city ("Irby")
Psalm 84: Blessed are they who dwell in your house, O Lord (Fr. Samuel Weber, OSB)
Offertory hymn: What child is this ("Greensleeves")
Communion hymn: Of the Father's love begotten ("Divinum Mysterium")
- Reminder: the melody of Alleluia before the Gospel is based on this tune.
Recessional hymn: Angels we have heard on high ("Gloria")
- Special attention to the verse, "See him in a manger laid, whom the choirs of angels praise. Mary, Joseph, lend your aid, while our hearts in love we raise."
Merry and blessed Christmas season to all!
Buon Natale!
Quod scripsi, scripsi!
BMP
