Sunday XI

MUSIC FOR HOLY MASS

Prelude: Improvisation on Day of Rest
To Jesus' Heart, All-Burning, on sheets provided
Messa Populare "Laus Tibi Christe", Federico Caudana
Psalm 32: R./ Lord, forgive the wrong I have done, Fr. Samuel Weber, OSB
Mode VI Alleluia
Jesus, Lover of my soul, Maroon hymnal, #415, first tune
Elevations TBD
In heav'nly love abiding, Maroon hymnal, #431
I sought the Lord, Maroon hymnal, #405
O Jesus, I have promised, Maroon hymnal, #570, second tune
Postlude: Improvisation on the matching tunes Llangloffan and Llanfyllin

Peace,
BMP

The Three-Day Weekend

First Friday this month is also the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, our parish's Patronal Feast.  Joining us will be our brass trio.

MUSIC FOR HOLY MASS

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

Friday, VI-3-16 at 6 PM

O Sacred Heart, O Love Divine, on sheets provided

Messa Populare "Laus Tibi Christe", Federico Caudana

Psalm 23: R./ My shepherd is the Lord, nothing indeed shall I want, Worship, #32

Mode VI Alleluia

Cor Jesu Trinitatis, "Gott Soll Gepriesen"

I Cieli Immensi, Benedetto Marcello

Jesus, my Lord, my God, my All, Worship, #488

To Jesus' Heart, All-Burning, on sheets provided

Sunday X

Saturday, VI-4-16 at 5 PM; Sunday, VI-5-16 at 7:30, 9, and 11:15 AM

Praise, my soul, the King of heaven, Worship, #530

Messa Populare "Laus Tibi Christe", Federico Caudana

Psalm 30: R./ I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me, Sam Schmitt

Mode VI Alleluia

Your hands, O Lord, in days of old, Worship, #750

I Cieli Immensi (Marcello)

Soul of my Savior, Missalette, #21

To Jesus' Heart, All-Burning, on sheets provided

Peace,
BMP

Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

This weekend, our brass trio returns for the 5:00 PM Saturday Mass and the 9:00 and 11:15 AM Sunday Masses.  Also: First Communion at the 11:15 Mass.

Prelude: Improvisation on Ave Verum (Mode VI)

Entrance hymn: Lift up your heads, O mighty gates, Worship, #363

Gloria: Messa Populare "Laus Tibi Christe", Federico Caudana

Psalm 110: R./ You are a priest for ever in the line of Melchisedek, Richard Rice (PDF)

Sequence: Ecce Panis Angelorum (7:30: Mode VII; All other Masses: G.B. Polleri)

Alleluia: Chant, Mode VI

Offertory hymn: Alleluia! sing to Jesus, Worship, #737

- Some trivia for you: The tune name Hyfrydol (to which Alleluia! sing to Jesus is sung) is pronounced "hoverall" (rhymes with "coverall").  This I learned from a parishioner who is well versed with the Welsh language.

Liturgy of the Eucharist: Messa Populare "Laus Tibi Christe", Federico Caudana, and adaptations thereof

Elevation music: Fanfare in B-flat, John Ferguson

Communion anthem: Ave Verum, Camille Saint-Saëns

Post-Communion hymn: Jesus, my Lord, my God, my All, Worship, #488

Recessional hymn: Holy God, we praise thy Name, Worship, #524

Postlude: Improvisation on the Mode V Tantum Ergo 

Peace,

BMP

Most Holy Trinity

Starting with this weekend, we put away the Picchi ("Cristo Risusciti") Mass and begin use of the Caudana ("Laus Tibi Christe") Mass for the remainder of May and all of June.

MUSIC FOR HOLY MASS

Prelude: Improvisation on "Nicaea" (Holy, holy, holy), taken after a Calvin Hampton prelude I once found in an issue of The Organist's Companion

Entrance hymn: Come now, almighty King, Worship, #487

- This tune can also be found as "Trinity" and "Moscow".

Gloria: Messa Populare "Laus Tibi Christe", Federico Caudana

Psalm 8: R./ O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth, Sam Schmitt (PDF)

Alleluia: Chant, Mode VI (the familiar "do re mi do / remi re do la so / do remi redo do")

Offertory hymn: Holy, holy, holy, Worship, #485

Liturgy of the Eucharist: Messa Populare "Laus Tibi Christe", Federico Caudana, and adaptations thereof

Elevation music: based on Psalm 150 by Charles Villiers Stanford

Communion anthem: the aforementioned Psalm 150, Charles Villiers Stanford

- This is a piece I first sang as an 11-year-old tenor with the boys'/men's choir at the former Holy Trinity Church in Central Falls, RI.  The then-organist/choirmaster, Reuel Gifford, was a huge influence for me.

Post-Communion hymn: Jesus, my Lord, my God, my All, Worship, #488

Recessional hymn: O God, almighty Father, Worship, #484

Postlude: TBD

Peace,
BMP

Pentecost at Sacred Heart

This weekend, as we conclude Paschaltide with the Birth of the Church (50 days after Easter), we will have our brass trio (affectionately dubbed, "The Plumbers"), consisting of two trumpets and a French horn, at three of our four Masses.

This will be the final weekend of the Picchi Mass until next Easter.

MUSIC FOR HOLY MASS

Prelude: Improv on the Mode VIII Veni, Creator Spiritus
Entrance hymn: Come, Holy Ghost, Worship, #482
Gloria: Missa "Christo Risusciti", Luigi Picchi
Psalm 104: R./ Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth, Owen Alstot
Sequence: Veni, Sancte Spiritus, Mode I

Alleluia: BMP, adapted from O Filii et Filiae, Mode II (.pdf)

Offertory hymn: Fire of God, undying flame, Worship, #474

Liturgy of the Eucharist: Missa "Christo Risusciti", Luigi Picchi, and adaptations thereof
(Elevations: Fanfare in B-flat, John Ferguson)
- NOTE: "Elevations" is the name given to the fanfares played when Father Bucci elevates the Host and Chalice.

Communion anthem: Veni, Creator Spiritus, alternating the SATB setting of Oreste Ravanello (odd verses) with the Mode VIII chant setting (even verses) (The music to the even verses is in Worship, #479, for those who would like to join in.)

Post-Communion hymn: Regina Caeli, Worship, #443

Recessional hymn: Now thank we all our God, Worship, #560
Postlude: Improv on the Mode I Veni, Sancte Spiritus

Quod scripsi, scripsi!
BMP

An Action-Packed Week at Sacred Heart

First of all, congratulations to whoever won the pari-mutuel raffle, which was drawn last Sunday.

This week, we have four events happening at Sacred Heart.

- Marian Devotions (all Tuesdays of May)

- Ascension Thursday

- First Friday

- Seventh Sunday of Easter

MUSIC FOR HOLY MASS, et al

Devotions to Mary

All Tuesdays in May (May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31) at 7 PM

The format listed here is for all five Tuesdays.

Entrance hymn: Immaculate Mary, Worship, #708

Exposition hymn: O Salutaris Hostia, Anthony Werner

Rosary and Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Litany of Loreto) are recited

Benediction hymn: Tantum Ergo, Oreste Ravanello

Return of the Blessed Sacrament to the Repository:

- May 3 and 10: Regina Caeli, Worship, #443

- May 17, 24,and 31: Adoremus in Aeternum, Mode V

Recessional hymn: Hail, holy Queen enthroned above, Worship, #702

Ascension of the Lord

Thursday, May 5, at 9 AM and 7 PM 

Entrance hymn: Hail the day that sees him rise, Worship, #471

Gloria: Missa "Christo Risusciti", Luigi Picchi

Psalm 47: R./ God mounts his throne to shouts of joy, a blare of trumpets for the Lord, Robert Kreutz (response) and Joseph Gelineau (versicles)

Alleluia: BMP, adapted from O Filii et Filiae, Mode II (.pdf)

Offertory hymn: Crown him with many crowns, Worship, #496

Liturgy of the Eucharist: Missa "Christo Risusciti", Luigi Picchi, and adaptations thereof

Communion anthem: Christus Vincit, BMP (.pdf)

Post-Communion hymn: Regina Caeli, Worship, #443

Recessional hymn: Go, make of all disciples, Worship, #628

First Friday (Sacred Heart Community Mass)
Friday, May 6, at 6 PM

Entrance hymn: Hail the day that sees him rise, Worship, #471

Psalm 47: R./ God is King of all the earth, Tone 8

Alleluia: BMP, adapted from O Filii et Filiae, Mode II (.pdf)

Offertory hymn: Alleluia! sing to Jesus, Worship, #737

Liturgy of the Eucharist: Missa "Christo Risusciti", Luigi Picchi, and adaptations thereof

Communion anthem: Christus Vincit, BMP (.pdf)
Recessional hymn: A hymn of glory let us sing, Worship, #469

The Seventh Sunday of Easter
Saturday, May 7, at 5 PM; Sunday, May 8, at 7:30, 9, and 11:15 AM

Entrance hymn:
- 7:30 only: Hail, holy Queen enthroned above, Worship, #702
- all others: A hymn of glory let us sing, Worship, #469

Gloria: Missa "Christo Risusciti", Luigi Picchi

Psalm 97: R./ The Lord is King, the Most High over all the earth, Richard Proulx (response) and Joseph Gelineau (versicles) (Worship, #854)

Alleluia: BMP, adapted from O Filii et Filiae, Mode II (.pdf)

Offertory hymn: Hail the day that sees him rise, Worship, #471

Liturgy of the Eucharist: Missa "Christo Risusciti", Luigi Picchi, and adaptations thereof

Communion anthem: Ave Maria, Mode I (7:30 only), Lorenzo Perosi (all others)

Post-Communion hymn: Regina Caeli, Worship, #443

Recessional hymn: Come, Holy Ghost, Worship, #482

Peace,

BMP

VI Easter at Sacred Heart

MUSIC FOR HOLY MASS

Entrance hymn: Christ the Lord is ris'n today, Worship, #452
- This is the tune we used as last week's offertory hymn.
Gloria: Missa "Christo Risusciti", Luigi Picchi
Psalm 67: R./ O God, let all the nations praise you, Sam Schmitt (.pdf)
Alleluia: Owen Alstott, based on O Filii et Filiae
Offertory hymn: The strife is o'er, Worship, #451

Liturgy of the Eucharist: Missa "Christo Risusciti", Luigi Picchi, and adaptations thereof

Communion anthem: Daily, daily, sing to Mary / Omni die dic Mariae, "Omni die"
- The English and Latin verses will be sung in alternation as time permits.
Post-Communion hymn: Regina Caeli, Worship, #443
Recessional hymn: A hymn of glory let us sing, Worship, #469
- Same tune as All creatures of our God and King and Ye watchers and ye holy ones

Peace,
BMP

V Easter at Sacred Heart

MUSIC FOR HOLY MASS

Entrance hymn: This joyful Eastertide, Worship hymnal, #449
Gloria: Missa "Christo Risusciti", Luigi Picchi
Psalm 145: R./ I will praise your name for ever, my King and my God, BMP (.pdf)

Alleluia: BMP, adapted from O Filii et Filiae, Mode II (.pdf)

Offertory hymn: Christ the Lord is ris'n today, Worship hymnal, #452

- See this post in which I tell the tale about the two texts that begin with this line, and their two tunes each!  The tune used this day is the tune from which our seasonal Mass setting Missa "Christo Risusciti" is adapted.

Liturgy of the Eucharist: Missa "Christo Risusciti", Luigi Picchi, and adaptations thereof

Communion anthem: Cantate Domino canticum novum, Vincent d'Indy

Post-Communion hymn: Regina Caeli, Worship hymnal, #443 (English and Latin)

Recessional hymn: Christ is alive, Worship hymnal, #466

Peace,
BMP

IV Easter at Sacred Heart

AKA "Good Shepherd Sunday" (I am the good shepherd, says the Lord...)
 

Entrance hymn: At the Lamb's high feast we sing, Worship hymnal, #459

Gloria: Missa "Christo Risusciti", Luigi Picchi

Psalm 100: R./ We are his people, the sheep of his flock, Royce Nickel

Alleluia: BMP, adapted from O Filii et Filiae, Mode II (.pdf)

Offertory hymn: Crown him with many crowns, Worship hymnal, #496

Liturgy of the Eucharist: Missa "Christo Risusciti", Luigi Picchi, and adaptations thereof

Communion anthem: He shall feed his flock, G.F. Handel (alto and soprano soli)

Post-Communion hymn: Regina Caeli, Worship hymnal, #443 (English and Latin)

Recessional hymn: Christ the Lord is ris'n today, Worship hymnal, #463

Peace,
BMP

III Easter (April 10, 2016)

Hopefully we won't get any more global warming (snow)!

CHRIST THE LORD IS RISEN TODAY X4

The title, Christ the Lord is ris'n today, shows up four times in the Worship hymnal, accounting for two different texts, set to two tunes each.

One text is a paraphrase of the Easter sequence Victimae Paschali Laudes, which you heard in English on Easter Day and in Latin on the Octave, and appears at #452 and #461.  #461 is a more familiar tune to most parishes, and is the tune we are using this Sunday.  #452 is tune tune Surgit in Haec Dies, on which our Mass Ordinary for the Easter Season is based.

The other is a Charles Wesley text, which is normally set with an "alleluia" at the end of each line (in the form as in Jesus Christ is ris'n today, which we sang the last two Sundays).  The two tunes for this text are at #462 and #463.  The latter is scheduled for April 17, and is also used for the Ascension hymn Hail the day that sees him rise.

MUSIC FOR HOLY MASS

Entrance hymn: Rejoice, angelic choirs, rejoice, Worship, #455

Gloria: Missa "Christo Risusciti", Luigi Picchi

Psalm 30: R./ I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me, Sam Schmitt

Alleluia: Owen Alstott, adapted from O Filii et Filiae, Mode II

Offertory hymn: Christ the Lord is ris'n today, Worship, #461

Liturgy of the Eucharist: Missa "Christo Risusciti", Luigi Picchi, and adaptations thereof

Communion anthem: O Sacrum Convivium, Roberto Remondi

Post-Communion hymn: Regina Caeli, Worship #443

Recessional hymn: This joyful Eastertide, Worship, #449

Peace,
BMP

THE THREE DAY WEEKEND

MUSIC FOR HOLY MASS

First Friday - Sacred Heart Community Mass
Friday IV-1-16 at 6 PM

Normally we'd open and close with Sacred Heart hymns, but since we're in the Octave of Easter, we will sing the great hymns of Paschaltide.

Entrance hymn: The day of Resurrection, Maroon hymnal, #96, first tune

Psalm 118: R./ The stone rejected by the builders has become the cornerstone, music by yours truly, adapted from O Filii et Filiae, Mode II.

Alleluia: from O Filii et Filiae, Mode II.

Offertory hymn: The strife is o'er, Maroon hymnal, #91

Liturgy of the Eucharist: Missa "Christo Risusciti", Luigi Picchi, and adaptations thereof

Communion responsory: O Filii et Filiae, Mode II (sung in Latin)

- For translation, you may follow the Worship hymnal, #447.

Recessional hymn: Jesus Christ is ris'n today, Maroon hymnal, #85

Second Sunday of Easter

Saturday IV-2-16 at 5 PM; Sunday IV-3-16 at 7:30, 9, and 11:15 AM

Traditionally known as Low Sunday or Quasimodo Sunday (after the assigned Introit of the Day), also declared by Pope John Paul II in 2000 as Divine Mercy Sunday.

Entrance hymn: Jesus lives, thy terrors now, Maroon hymnal, #88

Gloria: Missa "Christo Risusciti", Luigi Picchi

Psalm 118: R./ Give thanks to the Lord for he is good; his love is everlasting, Owen Alstott

- Music for this Psalm is as written in the missalette with the readings of the day.
Sequence: Christians, to the Paschal Victim, missalette, page 81

- The Sequence of Easter Day, which can be sung every day within the Easter Octave, including this day, the Octave Day itself.

Alleluia: from O Filii et Filiae, Mode II.

Offertory hymn: The strife is o'er, Maroon hymnal, #91

Liturgy of the Eucharist: Missa "Christo Risusciti", Luigi Picchi, and adaptations thereof

Communion anthem: Adoro Te Devote, Mode V (sung in Latin)

- This hymn is also in the Worship hymnal, #489.

Post-Communion hymn: Regina Caeli, Worship hymnal, #443

Recessional hymn: Jesus Christ is ris'n today, Maroon hymnal, #85

Peace,

BMP

The Sacred Triduum 2016

Holy Thursday of the Lord's Supper
Thursday III-24-16 at 7 PM

Entrance hymn: Lift high the cross, Worship, #704
Kyrie and Gloria: Messa Populare "Laus Tibi Christe", Federico Caudana
Psalm 116: R./ Our blessing cup is a communion with the blood of Christ, BMP (PDF)
Gospel Acc: Gospel Acclamation "Vexilla Regis", BMP, adapted from Mode I (PDF)
Offertory hymn: At that first Eucharist, Worship, #733

Sanctus: Mass XVIII

Memorial Acclamtion: Save us, Savior of the world, ICEL chant

Amen: adapt. from the Sanctus of Mass VIII

Agnus Dei: Mass XVIII
Communion anthem: Ave verum Corpus, Camille Saint-Saëns
Solemn Translation of the Holy Eucharist: Pange Lingua, Fr. Carlo Rossini
- The text can be found in the red Worship hymnal, #813, but the music is different than given.

Good Friday of the Lord's Passion
Friday III-25-16 at 7 PM

Psalm 31: R./ Father, into your hands I commend my spirit, Sam Schmitt (PDF)
Gospel Acc: Gospel Acclamation "Vexilla Regis", BMP, adapted from Mode I (PDF)
Adoration of the Holy Cross:
- God so loved the world, Sir John Stainer
- Ténebrae factae sunt, Johann Michael Haydn
Music at Communion:
- Adoro Te, O Panis Caelice, Louvain
- Ave Verum Corpus, Lorenzo Perosi
- Tantum Ergo, Oreste Ravanello
Post-Communion: Abide with me, Maroon hymnal, #467

THE EASTER VIGIL IN THE HOLY NIGHT
Saturday III-26-16 at 7 PM (with brass)

Exsultet: Missal chant
Psalm 104: R./ Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth, Owen Alstott
Psalm 16: R./ You are my inheritance, O Lord, BMP (PDF)
Exodus 15: R./ Let us sing to the Lord; he has covered himself in glory, BMP (PDF)
Gloria: Missa "Cristo Risusciti", Luigi Picchi
Alleluia: Alleluia "O Filii et Filiae", BMP, excerpting from the Mode II chant (PDF)
Litany of saints: Missal chant
Vidi Aquam: Joseph Gruber
Offertory hymn: The day of Resurrection, Maroon hymnal, #96, first tune
Sanctus: Missa "Cristo Risusciti", Luigi Picchi
Memorial Acclamation: We proclaim your death, O Lord, BMP, adapted from Picchi
Amen: BMP, adapted from Picchi
Agnus Dei: Missa "Cristo Risusciti", Luigi Picchi
Communion anthem: Hallelujah!, G.F. Handel (from Messiah)
Post-Communion hymn: Regina caeli, Worship, #443
Recessional hymn: Jesus Christ is ris'n today, Maroon hymnal, #85

Easter Sunday
Sunday III-27-16 at 7:30, 9, and 11:15 AM (brass at latter two Masses)

Entrance hymn: The day of Resurrection, Maroon hymnal, #96, first tune
Gloria: Missa "Cristo Risusciti", Luigi Picchi
Psalm 118: R./ This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad, Owen Alstott
Sequence: Victimae Paschali Laudes, Mode I
Alleluia: Owen Alstott, excerpting from O Filii et Filiae, Mode II
- The music for the Psalm, Sequence, and Alleluia are all in the missalette within the readings for Easter Sunday.
Vidi Aquam: Joseph Gruber
Offertory hymn: That Easter day with joy was bright, Maroon hymnal, #98
Sanctus: Missa "Cristo Risusciti", Luigi Picchi
Memorial Acclamation: We proclaim your death, O Lord, BMP, adapted from Picchi
Amen: BMP, adapted from Picchi
Agnus Dei: Missa "Cristo Risusciti", Luigi Picchi
Communion anthem: Hallelujah!, G.F. Handel (from Messiah)
Post-Communion hymn: Regina caeli, Worship, #443
Recessional hymn: Jesus Christ is ris'n today, Maroon hymnal, #85

Peace,
BMP

Palm Sunday Communion Anthem (a translation)

This weekend's Communion anthem, which will be repeated on Good Friday, is Johann Michael Haydn's setting of the dark-toned Tenebrae Factae Sunt.  Following is a translation:

There was darkness over the earth when the Judaeans crucified Jesus: and at about the ninth hour, Jesus cried with a loud voice: My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? And he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. Jesus cried with a loud voice and said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit. And he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.

Peace,
BMP

St. Joseph Day and Palm Sunday at Sacred Heart

St. Joseph, Spouse of Mary
Saturday, III-19, at 9 AM, followed by Zeppoles downstairs!!!

Entrance hymn: Joseph, be our Guide and Pattern, Worship, #693
Kyrie: Messa Populare "Laus Tibi Christe" (Caudana)
Gloria: Mass VIII
Psalm 89: R. The Son of David will live for ever (BMP)
Gospel Acc: Gospel Acclamation "Vexilla Regis", BMP, adapted from Mode I (.pdf)
Offertory hymn: Come now, and praise the humble saint, Worship, #694

Sanctus: Mass XVIII

Memorial Acclamtion: Save us, Savior of the world, ICEL chant

Amen: adapt. from the Sanctus of Mass VIII

Agnus Dei: Mass XVIII
Communion hymn: Jesus, my Lord, my God, my All, Worship, #488

Recessional hymn: Holy Patron, thee saluting, Missalette, #109

Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion
Saturday, III-19, at 5 PM; Sunday, III-20, at 7:30, 9, and 11:15 AM
This weekend, we'll be joined by our brass trio, plus a tenor voice, for all Masses except 7:30 AM.

Introit:

- Pueri Haebraeorum, from Six Palm Sunday Acclamations, Franz Schubert (except 7:30)

- Hosanna Filio David, Mode VII (7:30 only)

Processional hymn: All glory, laud, and honor, Maroon hymnal, #62

Gospel Acc: Gospel Acclamation "Vexilla Regis", BMP, adapted from Mode I (.pdf) 

At the kneel/pause (within the Passion): Adoramus Te, Christe, Theodore Dubois

Offertory hymn: O sacred Head, sore wounded, Maroon hymnal, #75

Sanctus:

- Six Palm Sunday Acclamations, Franz Schubert (except 7:30)

- Mass XVIII (7:30 only)

Memorial Acclamtion: Save us, Savior of the world, ICEL chant

Amen: adapt. from the Sanctus of Mass VIII

Agnus Dei:

- Messa Populare "Laus Tibi Christe", Federico Caudana (except 7:30)

- Mass XVIII (7:30 only)

Communion anthem: Tenebrae Factae Sunt, Johann Michael Haydn

Recessional hymn: To Jesus Christ, our sov'reign King, Worship, #497

Peace,

BMP

The V Sunday of Lent

MUSIC FOR HOLY MASS

Entrance hymn: When I survey the wondrous cross, Maroon hymnal, #337
Kyrie: from Messa Populare "Laus Tibi Christe", Federico Caudana
Psalm 126: R. The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy, Alfred Calabrese (.pdf)

Gospel Acclamation: Gospel Acclamation "Vexilla Regis", BMP, adapted from Mode I (.pdf)

Offertory hymn: Abide with me, Maroon hymnal, #467

Sanctus: Mass XVIII

Memorial Acclamtion: Save us, Savior of the world, ICEL chant

Amen: adapt. from the Sanctus of Mass VIII

Agnus Dei: Mass XVIII 

Communion anthem: Parce, Domine, Fr. Carlo Rossini
Post-Communion hymn: At the Name of Jesus, Maroon hymnal, #356, first tune
Recessional hymn: There is a green hill far away, Maroon hymnal, #65, first tune

Peace,
BMP

Three-Day Weekend at Sacred Heart

Here it is, folks, the music for the Sacred Heart Community Mass (First Friday) and Sunday IV of Lent, that is, Laetare ("Rejoice") Sunday at Sacred Heart Church.

Sunday IV of Lent is definitely my favorite Sunday in Lent in which we organists get to use a little more organ than the other four Sundays (I, II, III, and V) of Lent.  OK, definitely not "Easter Mode".  After all, we still have to wait three more weeks for the Alleluias to kick in.  March 19, St. Joseph's Day, is the only time before Easter we'll get to use a Gloria, as that day is a solemnity, and only at the morning Mass, as that's a Saturday, and the evening Mass will anticipate Palm Sunday, well, in the Ordinary Form anyways.  I also look forward to playing St. Joseph's Day each year, not only for the solemnity atmosphere, but for the zeppoles that follow.  (Ah! The benefits of working here!)  ;)

Anyhoo, here is the music list for this weekend:

First Friday (Sacred Heart Community Mass)
Friday III-4-16 at 6:30 PM

Entrance hymn: O Sacred Heart, O Love Divine, on sheets provided
Psalm 15: R./ He who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord, Sam Schmitt
Gospel Acclamation: Gospel Acclamation "Vexilla Regis", BMP, adapted from Mode I (.pdf)
Offertory hymn: Attende, Domine, Worship, #414, in Latin

Sanctus: Mass XVIII

Memorial Acclamtion: Save us, Savior of the world, ICEL chant

Amen: adapt. from the Sanctus of Mass VIII

Agnus Dei: Mass XVIII
Communion hymn: Ubi Caritas, Worship, #598, in Latin

Recessional hymn: To Jesus' Heart, all-burning, on sheets provided

Fourth Sunday of Lent
Saturday III-5-16 at 5 PM; Sunday III-6-16 at 7:30, 9, and 11:15 AM

Entrance hymn: When I survey the wondrous cross, Worship, #433

Psalm 34: R./ Taste and see the goodness of the Lord, BMP  (.pdf)

Gospel Acclamation: Gospel Acclamation "Vexilla Regis", BMP, adapted from Mode I (.pdf)

Offertory hymn: Our Father, we have wandered, Worship, #755
- Same tune as O Sacred Head, surrounded

Sanctus: Mass XVIII

Memorial Acclamtion: Save us, Savior of the world, ICEL chant

Amen: adapt. from the Sanctus of Mass VIII

Agnus Dei: Mass XVIII 

Communion anthem: God so loved the world, Sir John Stainer
Post-Communion hymn: Amazing Grace, Worship, #583
Recessional hymn: Lift high the cross, Worship, #704

Peace,

BMP

Third Sunday of Lent

MUSIC FOR HOLY MASS

Entrance Hymn: Forty Days and Forty Nights, Maroon hymnal, #55
Kyrie: from Messa Populare "Laus Tibi Christe", Federico Caudana
Psalm 103: R./ The Lord is kind and merciful, BMP

Gospel Acclamation: Gospel Acclamation "Vexilla Regis", BMP

Offertory hymn: Jesus, Lover of My Soul, Maroon hymnal, #415, first tune (Listen)

Sanctus: Mass XVIII

Memorial Acclamtion: Save us, Savior of the world, Missalette, page 96

Amen: adapt. from the Sanctus of Mass VIII

Agnus Dei: Mass XVIII 

Communion anthem: Jesu, Salvator Noster, Fr. Carlo Rossini
Post-Communion hymn: Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee, Maroon hymnal, #462, first tune (Listen)
Recessional hymn: Take Up Your Cross, "O Jesu Mi Dulcissime", Worship (red), #634

Peace,
BMP

Second Sunday of Lent

MUSIC FOR HOLY MASS

Entrance hymn: We sing the praise of him who died, Maroon hymnal, #340

Kyrie: from Messa Populare "Laus Tibi Christe", Federico Caudana

Psalm 27: R./ The Lord is my light and my salvation, R./ by Richard Proulx, V./ by Joseph Gelineau, SJ (Worship, #792)

Gospel Acclamation: Gospel Acclamation "Vexilla Regis", BMP

Offertory hymn: The glory of these forty days, Maroon hymnal, #61

Sanctus: Mass XVIII

Memorial Acclamtion: Save us, Savior of the world, ICEL chant

Amen: adapt. from the Sanctus of Mass VIII

Agnus Dei: Mass XVIII 

Communion anthem: Ave Verum, Lorenzo Perosi

Post-Communion hymn: Let thy Blood in mercy poured, Maroon hymnal, #190

Recessional hymn: There is a green hill far away, Maroon hymnal, #65, first tune

Peace,
BMP

First Sunday of Lent and Stations of the Cross

MUSIC FOR HOLY MASS

First Sunday of Lent
Saturday II-13-16 at 5 PM; Sunday II-14-16 at 7:30, 9, and 11:15 AM

Entrance hymn: Praise to the Holiest in the height, Maroon hymnal, #343
Kyrie: from Messa Populare "Laus Tibi Christe", Federico Caudana
Psalm 91: R./ Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble, R./ by C. Alexander Peloquin, V./ by Joseph Gelineau, SJ (Worship, #789)
Gospel Acclamation: Gospel Acclamation "Vexilla Regis", BMP
Offertory hymn: Lord, who throughout these forty days, Maroon hymnal, #59
Sanctus: Mass XVIII 
Memorial Acclamtion: Save us, Savior of the world, ICEL chant (Missalette, page 96)
Amen: adapt. from the Sanctus of Mass VIII 
Agnus Dei: Mass XVIII
Communion anthem: My song is love unknown, John Ireland (Worship, #439)
Post-Communion hymn: When I survey the wondrous cross, Maroon hymnal, #337
Recessional hymn: Jesus, Name all names above, Maroon hymnal, #343

Stations of the Cross and Holy Communion
Tuesdays of Lent and Passiontide at 7 PM

Format for all six Tuesdays:

At the Entrance, and after each Station: At the Cross her station keeping
- The book we use has two verses at the very beginning, two verses after station 1, one verse each after stations 2-6, two verses after station 7, one verse each after stations 8-13, and two verses after station 14.
The Lord's Prayer is recited.
Agnus Dei: Mass XVIII
Ecce, Agnus Dei is recited.
Communion hymn:
- Jesus, my Lord, my God, my All, Worship, #488 (February 16, March 1 and 15)
- Let thy Blood in mercy poured, Maroon hymnal, #190 (February 23, March 8 and 22)
Recessional hymn: Lift high the cross, Worship, #704

Peace,
BMP

First Friday, Sunday V (with a bang!), and Ash Wednesday

Sacred Heart Community Mass, First Friday
Memorial of St. Agatha, Virgin and Martyr
II-5-16 at 6 PM

Entrance hymn: O Sacred Heart, O Love Divine, on sheets provided

Psalm 18: R./ Blessed be God, my salvation, Tone 8

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

Offertory hymn: In the cross of Christ I glory, back of Maroon hymnal, #777

Sanctus: Holy Angels Mass, BMP

Memorial Acclamation: We proclaim your death, O Lord, BMP (Holy Angels Mass)

Amen: Dresden Amen, arr. by Theodore Marier

Agnus Dei: Holy Angels Mass, BMP

Communion hymn: Pange Lingua, Worship, #813, in Latin

Recessional hymn: To Jesus' Heart, all-burning, on sheets provided

Sunday V of Ordered Time
Sat. II-6-16 at 5 PM; Sun. II-7-16 at 7:30, 9, and 11:15 AM

Being the last Sunday before Ash Wednesday, this is the last time we get to use the word Alleluia for a few weeks.  It is customary that we add a few extra alleluias to our hymnody and what not, and this weekend is no exception, especially in our Communion anthem (thus "with a bang!").

Entrance hymn: Alleluia! sing to Jesus, Maroon hymnal, #347, second tune

Gloria: Holy Angels Mass, BMP, or spoken

Psalm 138: R./ In the sight of the angels, I will sing your praises, Lord, Owen Alstott

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

Offertory hymn: I sought the Lord, Maroon hymnal, #405

Sanctus: Holy Angels Mass, BMP

Memorial Acclamation: We proclaim your death, O Lord, BMP (Holy Angels Mass)

Amen: Dresden Amen, arr. by Theodore Marier

Agnus Dei: Holy Angels Mass, BMP

Communion anthem: Festive Alleluia, Gordon Young

- Nice pompous piece, chocked full of alleluias!

Post-Communion hymn: Jesus, Name of wondrous love, Maroon hymnal, #323, second tune

Recessional hymn: Ye watchers and ye holy ones, Maroon hymnal, #599

Ash Wednesday
II-10-16 at 9 AM, 12 noon, and 6 PM

We put the Alleluias away, in our chant before the Gospel, and in our hymnody.  The Gloria is also omitted (except for the season's lone solemnity this year, St. Joseph, which falls on Saturday, III-19-16, the day before Palm Sunday).  We will also go into chant Mass Ordinary settings.

Entrance hymn: Lord, who throughout these forty days, "St. Flavian"

Psalm 51: R./ Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned, by Providence's own Alexander Peloquin
- (from his Songs of Israel, Vol. I)

Gospel Acclamation: Gospel Acclamation "Vexilla Regis", Mode I, adapt. BMP

Offertory hymn: Our Father, we have wandered, "Passion Chorale"

Sanctus: Mass XVIII

Memorial Acclamtion: Mortem tuam annuntiamus, Domine

Amen: adapt. from the Sanctus of Mass VIII

Agnus Dei: Mass XVIII

Communion hymn: Attende, Domine, Mode V

Imposition of Ashes:
- Parce Domine, Mode I, adapt. BMP (9 AM and noon); Carlo Rossini (6 PM)

Peace,

BMP