Masses will be held on Christmas Eve at 5 PM and Christmas Day at 10 AM
MUSIC FOR HOLY MASS
ORDINARY OF THE MASS:
Gloria, Sanctus and Agnus Dei: Mass of the Shepherds (Pietro Yon)
- NOTE: For most Masses, the key will be adapted to be congregation-friendly.
Memorial Acclamation: Mortem tuam annuntiamus, Domine... (Jubilate Deo chant)
Amen: Dresden
PROPER OF THE MASS:
Psalm 96 (Eve): R./ Today is born our Savior, Christ the Lord (Richard Proulx)
Psalm 98 (Day): R./ All the ends of the earth have seen the saving pow'r of God (Fr. Samuel Weber, OSB)
Alleluia "Divinum Mysterium" (Mode V, adapted by BMP)
Hymns, etc.:
Prelude:
(Eve) 1. Tu scendi dalle stelle (traditional Italian)
2. Gaudete Christus est Natus (from Piae Cantiones, 1582)
3. O little town of Bethlehem (Maroon hymnal, #21, first tune - "Forest Green")
(Day) Christmas carols and improvisations TBD
Mass:
On Christmas Eve, Father Unsworth will chant the Christmas Proclamation from the back of the church.
Entrance hymn: Pew Missal, #200 O come, all ye faithful ("Adeste Fideles"/v. 1 in Latin, vv. 2-4 in English)
Offertory hymn: Pew Missal, #153 Hark! the herald angels sing ("Mendelssohn")
Music during Communion:
- (Eve) Ninna Nanna di Natale (traditional Italian)
- (Day) Psalm 96, R./ The Word of God became Man; we have seen his glory (Fr. Samuel Weber, OSB)
On Christmas Eve, the Blessing of the Christmas Crib will take place after Communion.
Meditation hymn: Pew Missal, #240 Silent night ("Stille Nacht")
Recessional hymn: Pew Missal, #176 Joy to the world ("Antioch"/vv. 1, 2, 4)
Merry and Blessed Christmas to all! God bless!
Quod scripsi, scripsi!
BMP
