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Music for Advent-1-A (Nov 28)

Prelude:           Conditor alme siderum (verset 1): Titelouze
Introit:           (5) 195: Creator Of The Stars Of Night
                   (830) Proper (English text chant)
                   (11) Proper (Ad Te Domine: Scarlatti)
Kyrie:             Missa XVII (salve): chant
Gloria:            -none-during-Advent-
Readings:          477
Psalm:             (Advent-1-A Guimont p 7) Let us go rejoicing ...
Acclamation:       (Advent-1-A Lassus sheet) Lord show us your love ...
Intercessions:     138: Lord Hear Our Prayer
Offertory:         (5) 196: O Come Divine Messiah
                   (830) Proper (English text chant)
                   (11) 196: O Come Divine Messiah
Sanctus-Mem-Amen:  Missa XVII (salve): chant
Agnus Dei          Missa XVII (salve): chant
Communion:         193: The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns
Final Hymn:        198: Come O Long Expected Jesus
Postlude:          Conditor alme siderum (verset 3): Titelouze

Music Notes:

Happy Liturgical New Year to all! The New Church Year begins
this weekend, and for the next twelve months our Scripture
texts will be found in the Hymnals under the headings "Sunday A"
and "Weekday 1". We begin the eleventh year of use of our hymnals
(blessed and distributed Dec 2000). During the Penitential Season
of Advent, the Kyrie becomes more prominent as we set aside the
Gloria except for feast days (Dec 8 Solemnity of the Immaculate
Conception, Dec 12 Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe).

Introit Antiphon (Graduale Romanum) (Ps 24:1-4)
Ad te levavi animam meam; Deus meus in te confido, non erubescam;
neque irrideant me inimici mei; etenim universi qui te exspectant,
non confundentur. Ps. Vias tuas, Domine, demonstra mihi; et semitas
tuas edoce me. (Unto you have I lifted up my soul. 0 my God, I trust
in you, let me not be put to shame; do not allow my enemies to laugh
at me; for none of those who are awaiting you will be disappointed.
Ps. Make your ways known unto me, 0 Lord, and teach me your paths.)

Offertory Antiphon (Graduale Romanum) (Ps 24:1-3)
Ad te Domine levavi animam meam; Deus meus in te confido, non erubescam;
neque irrideant me inimici mei; etenim universi qui te exspectant, non
confundentur. (Unto you, O Lord, have I lifted up my soul; 0 my God,
I trust in you, let me not be put to shame; do not allow my enemies
to laugh at me; for none of those who are awaiting you will be
disappointed.)

Communion Antiphon (Graduale Romanum) (Ps 83:13)
Dominus dabit benignitatem; et terra nostra dabit fructum sum
(The Lord will bestow his loving kindness; and our land will
yield its fruit).

Music for OT-31-C (Oct 31)

Prelude:           Voluntary in F (set 3 no 6): Stanley
Introit:           287: To Jesus Christ Our Sovereign King
Kyrie:             -spoken-
Gloria:            113: Glory To God: Andrews
Readings:          670
Psalm:             (OT-31-C Guimont p 168) I will praise ...
Acclamation:       (OT-31-C Lassus sheet) God so loved the ...
Intercessions:     -spoken-
Offertory:         323: For The Beauty Of The Earth
                   (11) (sheet) Homo natus (Job Lesson 5): Lassus
Sanctus-Mem-Amen:  172-175-177: Community Mass: Proulx
Agnus Dei          189: Lamb Of God: Proulx
Communion:         850: Adoro Te Devote
Final Hymn:        309: Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee
Postlude:          Voluntary in G (set 3 no 9): Stanley

Music Notes:

Introit Antiphon (Graduale Romanum) (Wis 11:24,25,27; Ps 56):
Misereris omnium, Domine, et nihil odisti eorum quae fecisti,
dissimulans peccata hominum propter paenitentiam, et parcens
illis; quia tu es Dominus Deus noster. Ps. Miserere mei Deus,
miserere mei; quoniam in te confidit anima mea. (Your mercy
extends to all things, O Lord, and you despise none of the
things you have made. You overlook the sins of men for the sake
of repentance. You grant them your pardon, because you are the
Lord our God. Ps. Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me,
for my soul confides in you.)

Offertory Antiphon (Graduale Romanum) (Ps 102:2,5):
Benedic anima mea Domino, et noli oblivisci omnes retribtiones
eius; et renovabitur, sicut aquilae, iuventus tua. (Bless the Lord,
O my soul, and forget not all his benefits; and your youth shall
be renewed like the eagle's.)

Communion Antiphon (Graduale Romanum) (Ps 15:11):
Notas mihi fecisti vias vitae; adimplebis me laetitia cum vultu
tuo, Domine (You have made known unto me the ways of life; you
will fill me with joy at the sight of your countenance, O Lord).

Music for OT-30-C (Oct 24)

Prelude:           Voluntary (Set 3 # 5) in D: Stanley
Introit:           (5) 403: Gather Us In
                   847: Immortal Invisible
Kyrie:             -spoken-
Gloria:            (5) Gloria de Lourdes: Lecot/Berry
                   113: Glory To God: Andrews
Readings:          667
Psalm:             (OT-30-C Guimont p 165) The Lord hears ...
Acclamation:       (OT-30-C Lassus sheet) God was reconciling ...
Intercessions:     -spoken-
Offertory:         (5) 367: Tis The Gift To Be Simple
                   466: The Master Came To Bring Good News
                   (11) (sheet) x
Sanctus-Mem-Amen:  172-175-177: Community Mass: Proulx
Agnus Dei          189: Lamb Of God: Proulx
Communion:         (5) 436: All Who Hunger
                   848: Soul Of My Savior
Final Hymn:        306: Holy God We Praise Thy Name
Postlude:          Voluntary (Set 3 # 10) in F: Stanley

Music Notes:


This weekend at the Saturday 5 pm (Vigil) Mass the Music
is led by the School Choir (Rebecca Monson, director).


Introit Antiphon (Graduale Romanum) (Ps 104:3, 4, 1):
Laetetur cor quarentium Dominum; quaerite Dominum, et
confirmamini; quaerite faciem eius semper. Ps. Confitemini
Domino, et invocate nomen ejus; annuntiate inter gentes
opera eius. (Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord
rejoice; seek the Lord and be strengthened; seek his face
for evermore. Ps. Give thanks to the Lord and call upon
his name; declare his deeds among the gentiles.


Offertory Antiphon (Graduale Romanum) (): Meditabor in
mandatis tuis, quae dilexi valde; et levabo manus meas
ad mandata tua, quae dilexi. (I shall meditate upon your
commandments which I greatly love; I will extend my hands
towards your commandments which I love.)


Communion Antiphon (Graduale Romanum) (Ps 19:6):
Laetabimur in salutari tuo; et in nomine Domini
Dei nostri magnificabimur. (We shall rejoice in
your salvation; and in the name of the Lord our
God shall we place our pride).

Music for OT-29-C (Oct 17)

Prelude:           280: Come Now Almighty King
Introit:           Prelude # 2 in G: Mendelssohn
Kyrie:             -spoken-
Gloria:            113: Glory To God: Andrews
Readings:          664
Psalm:             (OT-29-C Guimont p 162) Our help is from ...
Acclamation:       (OT-29-C Lassus sheet) The word of God is ...
Intercessions:     -spoken-
Offertory:         310: Sing Praise To God Who Reigns Above
                   (11) (sheet) He watching over Israel: Mendelssohn
Sanctus-Mem-Amen:  172-175-177: Community Mass: Proulx
Agnus Dei          189: Lamb Of God: Proulx
Communion:         443: Without Seeing You
Final Hymn:        374: Go Make Of All Disciples
Postlude:          Fugue # 2 in G: Mendelssohn

Music Notes:


Communion Antiphon (Graduale Romanum) (Ps 8: 2ab):
Domine Dominus noster, quam admirabile est
nomen tuum in universa terra! (O Lord our governor,
how admirable is your name in all the earth!)


Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) born in Hamburg Germany,
was a child prodigy with education strictly monitored by
his father. String Octet (1825) and Overture to Midsummer
Night's Dream (1826) demonstrated his brilliance. First to
revive interest in J S Bach, directed St Matthew Passion
(Berlin 1829). Visited Scotland (1829); revisited Britain
nine times, toured as conductor, pianist, organist; held
celebrity status (invitations from Queen Victoria and Prince
Albert). Conducted Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra (1836-),
founded Leipzig Conservatory (1843). Composed oratorios,
symphonies, overtures, operas, concertos, songs, chamber,
piano, organ works. His oratorio Elijah (1846, opus 70)
premiered at Birmingham Triennial Music Festival, depicts
various events in the life Elijah, taken from Old Testament
(1 Kings and 2 Kings) using an English translation by William
Bartholomew (who served as his text author/translator for many
of his works during his time in England).


Three Preludes and Fugues (1837) was written in the space of one
week while not occupied with revivals of music by Bach (1685-1750),
Mozart (1756-1791), Beethoven (1770-1827).

Music for OT-28-C (Oct 10)

Prelude:           Prelude in D minor (WAB 130): Bruckner
Introit:           305: Praise To The Lord The Almighty
Kyrie:             -spoken-
Gloria:            113: Glory To God: Andrews
Readings:          661
Psalm:             (OT-28-C Guimont p 159) The Lord has ...
Acclamation:       (OT-28-C Lassus sheet) In all circumstances ...
Intercessions:     -spoken-
Offertory:         468: Healer Of Our Every Ill
                   (11) (NCAB p 222) Locus iste: Bruckner
Sanctus-Mem-Amen:  172-175-177: Community Mass: Proulx
Agnus Dei          189: Lamb Of God: Proulx
Communion:         368: Keep In Mind
Final Hymn:        321: Now Thank We All Our God
Postlude:          Voluntary in Eb (Opus 92): Guilmant

Music Notes:


Communion Antiphon (Graduale Romanum) (Ps 118: 22, 24):
Aufer a me opprobrium et contemptum, quia mandata
tua exquisivi, Domine: nam et testimonia tua meditatio mea est
(Remove from me all scorn and contempt, for I have kept your
commandments; for your law is the object of my meditations).


The Anniversary of the Dedication of our Parish Church occurs
on Monday (11 Oct 1953 by Bp Mitty); Sun at 11 am the choir sings
at Offertory the Gradual (the Proper text replaced every week by
the Responsorial Psalm) for this Solemnity: Locus iste a Deo factus
est, inaestimabile sacramentum, irreprehensibilis est (This place
is the work of God, a mystery surpassing all comprehension, above
all reproach). The polyphonic setting of the text is by Anton
Bruckner (1824-1896) who was born in Ansfelden Austria; his
schoolmaster-organist father taught him music; later he studied
at the Augustinian monastery in Sankt Florian (upper Austria)
and in 1851 became its organist. 1855-64 studied music (counterpoint,
various composers); 1868- Vienna Conservatory music theory teacher;
toured as organist 1869 France, 1871 England; 1875- Vienna University
teacher. Composed symphonies, masses, sacred choral works including
motets, chamber works.

Music for OT-27-C (Oct 3)

Prelude:           Allegretto (op 22 no 2): Niels W Gade
Introit:           328: We Walk By Faith
Kyrie:             -spoken-
                   (11) Missa VIII (de angelis): chant
Gloria:            (5) Gloria de Lourdes: Lecot/Berry
                   (830) 113: Glory To God: Andrews
                   (11) Missa VIII (de angelis): chant
Readings:          658
Psalm:             (OT-27-C Guimont p 156 ) If today you ...
Acclamation:       (OT-27-C Lassus sheet) The word of the ...
Intercessions:     -spoken-
Offertory:         (5) OCP: Everyday God
                   (830) 331: A Living Faith (Faith Of Our Fathers)
                   (11) (ESM p 284) O Lord increase our faith: Loosemore
Sanctus-Mem-Amen:  (5) 117-118-119: Peoples/Danish Mass: _
                   (830) 172-175-177: Community Mass: Proulx
                   (11) Missa VIII (de angelis): chant
Agnus Dei          (5) 187: Missa XVIII: chant
                   (830) 189: Lamb Of God: Proulx
                   (11) Missa VIII (de angelis): chant
Communion:         (5) 443: Without Seeing You
                   851: Draw Near And Take
Final Hymn:        (5) 392: Make Me A Channel Of Your Peace
                   300: All Creatures Of Our God And King
Postlude:          Moderato (op 22 no 1): Niels W Gade

Music Notes:


This is the weekend after First Friday. Saturday 5 pm Vigil
Mass: Lectors are School children and the Music is led by the
School Choir (Rebecca Monson, dir). Sunday 11 am Mass: our chant
setting is Missa VIII (de angelis).


Communion Antiphon (Graduale Romanum) (Ps 118:81,84,86):
In salutari tuo anima mea, et in verbum tuum speravi:
quando facies de persequentibus me iudicium?
iniqui persecuti sunt me, adiuva me, Domine Deus meus
(My soul aspires after your salvation; I hope in your word;
when will you judge those who persecute me? The wicked are persecuting
me; come to my assistance, O Lord my God).

Music for OT-26-C (Sep 26)

Prelude:           Aria: Peeters
Introit:           412: Jerusalem My Happy Home
Kyrie:             -spoken-
Gloria:            113: Glory To God: Andrews
Readings:          655
Psalm:             (OT-26-C Guimont p 153) Praise the Lord ...
Acclamation:       (OT-26-C Lassus sheet) Though our Lord ...
Intercessions:     -spoken-
Offertory:         388: God Whose Purpose Is To Kindle
                   (11) (ESM p 431) Super flumina Babylonis: Lassus
Sanctus-Mem-Amen:  172-175-177: Community Mass: Proulx
Agnus Dei          189: Lamb Of God: Proulx
Communion:         387: The Harvest of Justice
Final Hymn:        847: Immortal Invisible
Postlude:          Festival Voluntary: Peeters

Music Notes:


Communion Antiphon (Graduale Romanum Chant) (Ps 118:49,50):
Memento verbi tui servo tuo, Domine in quo mihi spem dedisti:
haec me consolata est in humilitate mea (Be mindful of your
word to your servant, O Lord, in which you caused me to hope;
this has been my comfort in my affliction).


Roland de Lassus (c1530-1594), born in Mons Belgium, worked
for several patrons from age eight, giving rise to the legend
that he was three times abducted for his beautiful voice. In
Italy he adopted the name by which he is best known, Orlando
di Lasso, and obtained his first post as choirmaster at St John
Lateran Rome. The bulk of his career was spent in Munich
(1556/7-, 1560- head of chapel) in service of Duke Albrecht V
of Bavaria. He set the text of the Offertory Antiphon
(Graduale Romanum) (Ps 136:1) Super flumina Babylonis,
illic sedimus, et flevimus, dum recordaremur tui, Sion
(Upon the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down and we wept,
as we remembered you, O Zion).


Franciscus Florentinus (Flor) Peeters (1903-1986), born in Tielen
(near Antwerp) Belgium, graduated Lemmens Institute, organist at
St Rumoldus Cathedral (Mechelen), taught at Lemmens Institute and
Royal Conservatory (Antwerp). Composed for keyboard, voice (songs,
masses), orchestra, chamber instruments. Aria (1945, opus 51) has
a lyrical melody supported by repeated chords; Festival Voluntary
(1957, opus 87) is a joyous piece featuring tonal ambiguity,
syncopated rhythms, chordal fanfares.

Music for OT-25-C (Sep 19)

Prelude:           Meditation: Tombelle
Introit:           360: Bring Forth The Kingdom
Kyrie:             -spoken-
Gloria:            113: Glory To God: Andrews
Readings:          652
Psalm:             (OT-25-C Guimont p 150) Praise the Lord ...
Acclamation:       (OT-25-C Lassus sheet) Though our Lord ...
Intercessions:     -spoken-
Offertory:         335: Seek Ye First
                   (11) (ESM p 103) Cantique de Jean Racine: Faure
Sanctus-Mem-Amen:  172-175-177: Community Mass: Proulx
Agnus Dei          189: Lamb Of God: Proulx
Communion:         27: The Cry Of The Poor
Final Hymn:        312: Sing Of The Lord's Goodness
Postlude:          Carillon: Tombelle

Music Notes:


This weekend at the Saturday 5 pm (Vigil) Mass the Music
is led by the School Choir (Rebecca Monson, director).


Communion Antiphon (Graduale Romanum) (Ps 118:4,5)
(Ps 118:4,5) Tu mandasti mandata tua custodiri nimis; utinam
dirigantur viae meae, ad custodiendas iustificationes tuas
(You have ordered that your commandments be kept diligently;
O that my ways may be guided towards the keeping of your statutes).


In Paris France at L'eglise Sainte-Marie-Madeleine (the church
of Saint Mary Magdalene), the organists of the Great Organ
(located on the west wall) were distinct from organists of the
Choir Organ (located near the sanctuary). Among the former were
Fernand de la Tombelle (assistant to Theodore Dubois) and Gabriel
Faure (assistant to Camille Saint-Saens).


Fernand de la Tombelle (1854-1928) first studied music with his
mother, who was a pupil of Liszt and Thalberg. Later he studied
organ with Guilmant and composition with Theodore Dubois at the
Paris Conservatory.


Gabriel Faure (1845-1924) studied in Paris at Ecole Niedermeyer
(a school which prepared church organists and choir directors).
Cantique de Jean Racine (Opus 11)(1864-65) won first prize when he
graduated; first performed in 1866; published c1875-76. The text,
"Verbe égal au Trés-Haut", is a paraphrase by Jean Racine (Hymnes
traduites du Bréviaire romain, 1688) of the pseudo-ambrosian hymn
for Tuesday matins, Consors paterni luminis.

Music for OT-24-C (Sep 12)

Prelude:           Arietta: Viner
Introit:           301: Praise My Soul The King Of Heaven
Kyrie:             -spoken-
Gloria:            113: Glory To God: Andrews
Readings:          649
Psalm:             (OT-24-C Guimont p 147) I will rise and ...
Acclamation:       (OT-24-C Lassus sheet) God was reconciling ...
Intercessions:     -spoken-
Offertory:         240: Hosea (Come Back To Me)
                   (11) (ESM p 208) Verleih uns Frieden: Mendelssohn
Sanctus-Mem-Amen:  172-175-177: Community Mass: Proulx
Agnus Dei          189: Lamb Of God: Proulx
Communion:         357: You Are Mine
Final Hymn:        348: There's A Wideness In God's Mercy
Postlude:          Finale: Viner

Music Notes:


Communion Antiphon (Graduale Romanum) (Lk 15:10)
Dico vobis, gaudium est angelis Dei
super uno peccatore paenitentiam agente.
(I say unto you, there is joy among the Angels of God
for one single sinner who repents.)


At 11 am Offertory the choir sings a Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
setting of Verleih uns Frieden; the text is presented three times,
unison (men), duet (men, women), choral (SATB). A translation by
John Rutter: Lord in thy mercy grant us peace Throughout all
generations; Thou art alone our sword and shield, Lord who dost
guide the nations. Defend us, O God, we pray thee.

Music for OT-23-C (Sep 5)

Prelude:           Andante Pathetique: John Stainer (1840-1901)
Introit:           327: Lord of all Hopefulness
Kyrie:             -spoken-
                   (11) Missa VIII (de angelis): chant
Gloria:            (5) Gloria de Lourdes: Lecot/Berry
                   (830) 113: Glory To God: Andrews
                   (11) Missa VIII (de angelis): chant
Readings:          646
Psalm:             (OT-23-C Guimont p 144) In every age O Lord ...
Acclamation:       (OT-23-C Lassus sheet) Let your face shine ...
Intercessions:     -spoken-
Offertory:         384: Take up your Cross
                   (11) (sheet) Beati Immaculati: T L de Victoria (1548-1611)
Sanctus-Mem-Amen:  (5) 117-118-119: Peoples Mass/Danish Mass
                   (830) 172-175-177: Community Mass: Proulx
                   (11) Missa VIII (de angelis): chant
Agnus Dei          (5) 187: Missa XVIII: chant
                   (830) 189: Lamb Of God: Proulx
                   (11) Missa VIII (de angelis): chant
Communion:         (5) 433: One Bread One Body
                   311: Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
Final Hymn:        (5) (sheet) In the Day of the Lord
                   423: Lift High The Cross
Postlude:          Finale Alla Marcia: John Stainer (1840-1901)

Music Notes:


This is the weekend after First Friday. Saturday 5 pm Vigil
Mass: Lectors are from the School and the Music is led by the School
Choir (Rebecca Monson, director). Sunday 11 am Mass: our chant
setting is Missa VIII (de angelis).


Communion Antiphon (Graduale Romanum) (Ps 75:12,13)
Vovete, et reddite Domino Deo vestro,
omnes qui in circuitu eius affertis munera;
terribili, et ei qui aufert spiritum principum;
terribili apud omnes reges terrae.
(Make vows to the Lord your God, and accomplish them,
all you who gather around him to present offerings;
to the awesome God who takes away the life of princes;
he is greatly feared by all the kings of the earth).

Music for OT-22-C (Aug 29)

Prelude:           Avant-propos: Lloyd
Introit:           27: The Lord Hears The Cry Of The Poor
Kyrie:             -spoken-
Gloria:            113: Glory To God: Andrews
Readings:          643
Psalm:             (OT-22-C Guimont p 141) God in your goodness ...
Acclamation:       (OT-22-C Lassus sheet) Take my yoke upon you ...
Intercessions:     -spoken-
Offertory:         358: There Is A Balm In Gilead
                   (11) (sheet) Wachet auf
Sanctus-Mem-Amen:  172-175-177: Community Mass: Proulx
Agnus Dei          189: Lamb Of God: Proulx
Communion:         428: O Breathe On Me O Breath Of God
Final Hymn:        321: Now Thank We All Our God
Postlude:          Sortie: Lloyd

Music Notes:


Introit Antiphon (Graduale Romanum) (Ps 85:3,5+1)
Miserere mihi Domine, quoiam ad te clamavi tota die; quia a tu
Domine suavis ac mitis es, et copiosus in misericordia ombibus
invocantibus. Ps. Inclina Domine aurem tuam et exaudi me;
quoniam inops et pauper sum ego. (Have mercy on me, O Lord,
for I have called out to you all the day; for you, O Lord,
are good and forgiving and plenteous in mercy to all who call
upon you. Ps. Incline your ear, O Lord, and hear me, for I am
needy and poor.)


Offertory Antiphon (Graduale Romanum) (Ps 39:14,15)
Domine, in auxilium meum respice; confundantur et revereantur,
qui quaerunt animam meam, ut auferant eam; Domine, in auxilium
meum respice. (O Lord, look down in order to help me; let them
be covered with confusion and shame, who seek after my soul to
take it away.)


Communion Antiphon (Graduale Romanum) (Ps 70:16,17,18)
Domine, memorabor iustitiae tuae solius: Deus, docuisti me a
iuventute mea, et usque in senectam et senium, Deus, ne
derelinquas me (O Lord, I will be mindful of your justice
alone; You have taught me, O God, from my youth; and so,
unto old age and grey hairs, O God, forsake me not).

Music for OT-21-C (Aug 22) Solemnity of Mary Queen of the World

Prelude:           Prelude (Pratique Bk 2 op 41 n 1): Guilmant
Introit:           417: Sing Of Mary
Kyrie:             -spoken-
Gloria:            113: Glory To God: Andrews
Readings:          pew-sheet
Psalm:             (Queenship sheet) Listen to me, daughter ...
Acclamation:       (OT-21-C Lassus sheet) Hail Mary full of grace ...
Intercessions:     -spoken-
Offertory:         421: Immaculate Mary (vv 1-2-6-7)
                   (11) (ESM p 323) Ave Maria: Igor Stravinsky
Sanctus-Mem-Amen:  172-175-177: Community Mass: Proulx
Agnus Dei          189: Lamb Of God: Proulx
Communion:         428: O Breathe On Me
Final Hymn:        419: Hail Holy Queen Enthroned Above
Postlude:          Sortie (Pratique Bk 7 op 50 n 4): Guilmant

Music Notes:


This weekend in the Diocese of Oakland, the Twenty-first Sunday
in Ordinary Time is superceded by the Solemnity of Mary, Queen
of the World, the primary patroness of the Diocese.


Communion Antiphon (Graduale Romanum) (Ps 44:3)
Diffusa est gratia tia in labiis tuis; propter ea benedixit
te Deus in aeternum, et in saeculum saeculi. (Grace has been
poured out on your lips; therefore, God has blessed you for
ever, world without end.)


Felix-Alexandre Guilmant (1837-1911) born in Boulogne-sur-mer
France to a family of organists and organ builders; began studies
with his father; 1849- St Nicholas sub-organist, College Mariette
student (harmony, counterpoint, fugue, piano, violin, viola);
1853- St Joseph organist; 1857- St Nicholas choirmaster, Boulogne
Conservatory teacher; 1860- Brussels Conservatory student; taught
privately, gave concerts. Moved to Paris; 1871-1901 La Trinite
organist; 1879-97 Trocadero Palace concerts of organ music of all
historical periods and countries; 1879-1904 concert tours in Europe
and USA; 1894- Schola Cantorum co-founder and teacher (Gregorian chant,
counterpoint, organ); 1896- Paris Conservatory organ instructor;
1902- Notre Dame honorary organist. Composed 400+ pieces.

Music for OT-20-C (Aug 15) Solemnity of Assumption

Prelude:           Ave Maria (Liturgique Bk 9 n 5): Guilmant
Introit:           421: Immaculate Mary
Kyrie:             -spoken-
Gloria:            113: Glory To God: Andrews
Readings:          vigil 758
                   day 759
Psalm:             (vigil Guimont p 196) Lord go up to the ...
                   (day Guimont p 197) The queen stands ...
Acclamation:       (vigil Lassus sheet) Blessed are they who ...
                   (day Lassus sheet) Mary is taken up ...
Intercessions:     -spoken-
Offertory:         417: Sing Of Mary
                   (11) (ESM p 167) Ave Maria: Josquin Desprez
Sanctus-Mem-Amen:  172-175-177: Community Mass: Proulx
Agnus Dei          189: Lamb Of God: Proulx
Communion:         851: Draw Near And Take
Final Hymn:        418: Sing We Of The Blessed Mother
Postlude:          Ave Maris Stella (Liturgique Bk 2 n 1): Guilmant

Music Notes:


Communion Antiphon (Graduale Romanum) (Lk 11:27)
Beata viscera Mariae Virginis, quae
portaverunt aeterni Patris Filium
(Blessed is the womb of the Virgin Mary,
who has carried the Son of the Eternal Father).


Josquin Desprez (c1440-1521) perhaps a native of the Vermandois
region of Picardy Italy; sang (1459-72) at Milan Cathedral,
cantor (1476) for Galeazzo Maria Sforza, and (1476-1504) for
Cardinal Ascanio Sforza, during which he spent some time in Rome.
Went to France, probably at Louis XII court; choirmaster (1503)
at Ferrara court; then (1504) in Conde at Notre Dame; maybe at
court (1508-11) at Margaret of Austria. Several portraits
survive, one attributed to Leonardo da Vinci.


The "Ave Maria" translation is: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord
is with you, fair virgin, Hail to you whose conception, of holy
joy, fills heaven and earth with new rejoicing. Hail to you whose
birth we celebrated, like the day-star rising, foretelling the
true Sun. Hail, holy and humble one, fruitful without a man, you
whose annunciation was our salvation. Hail, true virginity, spotless
chastity, whose purification cleansed us also. Hail to you who excel
in all the angelic virtues, you whose assumption glorified us also.
O Mother of God, remember me. Amen.

Music for OT-19-C (Aug 8)

Prelude:           Verso-I-II-III-IV in E minor: Zipoli
Introit:           352: Love Divine All Loves Excelling
Kyrie:             -spoken-
                   (11) Missa VIII (de angelis): chant
Gloria:            113: Glory To God: Andrews
                   (11) Missa VIII (de angelis): chant
Readings:          634
Psalm:             (OT-19-C Guimont p 132) Blessed the people ...
Acclamation:       (OT-19-C Lassus sheet) Stay awake and be ...
Intercessions:     -spoken-
Offertory:         297: I Want To Walk As A Child Of The Light
                   (11) (sheet) Amekuja Mwokozi: Bena
Sanctus-Mem-Amen:  172-175-177: Community Mass: Proulx
                   (11) Missa VIII (de angelis): chant
Agnus Dei          189: Lamb Of God: Proulx
                   (11) Missa VIII (de angelis): chant
Communion:         199: Wait For The Lord
Final Hymn:        852: At The Name Of Jesus
Postlude:          Canzona in E minor: Zipoli

Music Notes:


This is the weekend after First Friday. At Sunday 11 am Mass,
our chant setting is Missa VIII (de angelis).


Communion Antiphon (Graduale Romanum) (Mt 24: 46, 47)
Beatus servus, quem, cum venerit Dominus, invenerit vigilantem;
amen dico vobis, super omnia bona sua constituet eum (Blessed is
the servant whom the Lord, when he comes, will find to be vigilant.
Truly, I say to you, he will establish him over all his possessions.)


Domenico Zipoli (1688-1726) born in Prato Tuscany Italy, studied in
Florence (with cathedral music director) and Naples (with Allesandro
Scarlatti) and Bologna (with Lavinio Vannucci) and Rome (with Bernardo
Pasquini); became a Jesuit novice (1716); went to Seville Spain to
await passage to Argentina (1717, Buenos Aires and Cordoba); continued
his musical activities while completing his philosophical and theological
studies; died (January) of tuberculosis before ordination. Old World works
include oratorios (only libretti survive), pieces for harpsichord and organ
(published 1716); New World works include masses and motets, which have
been found in missions in Argentina, Bolivia, Peru.

Music for OT-18-C (Aug 1)

Prelude:           Verso-I-II-III-IV in C major: Zipoli
Introit:           343: O God Our Help In Ages Past
Kyrie:             -spoken-
Gloria:            113: Glory To God: Andrews
Readings:          631
Psalm:             (OT-18-C Guimont p 129) If today you hear ...
Acclamation:       (OT-18-C Lassus sheet) Blessed are the poor ...
Intercessions:     -spoken-
Offertory:         387: Harvest Of Justice
                   (11) (ESM p 54) Ach, arme Welt: Brahms
Sanctus-Mem-Amen:  172-175-177: Community Mass: Proulx
Agnus Dei          189: Lamb Of God: Proulx
Communion:         433: One Bread One Body
Final Hymn:        847: Immortal Invisible God Only Wise
Postlude:          Canzona in C major: Zipoli

Music Notes:


Communion Antiphon (Graduale Romanum)
(Wis 16:20) Panem de caelo dedisti nobis, Domine, habentem
omne delectamentum, et omnem saporem suavitatis (You gave
us bread from heaven, O Lord, having in it all that is
delicious, and the sweetness of every taste).


Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) was born in Hamburg Germany to a
musician father (horn, double bass) and seamstress mother, and
spent much of his professional life in Vienna Austria. He composed
for piano, chamber ensembles, symphony orchestra, voice, chorus,
and destroyed many works and left others unpublished.


Ach, arme Welt (Opus 110 No 2) is part of Three Motets for mixed
chorus (1889): Alas vain world, I see your snares; / With guile
they take us unawares, / Yet in your power I languish, / yet in
your power I languish. // In time, false world, your empty show /
Will pass away, as well I know, / In woe and bitter anguish, /
in woe and bitter anguish. // Your pomp, your wealth, last but
a day; / In death and need they fade away, / Your gold is naught
but worthless clay: / God grant the peace I cherish, / God grant
the peace I cherish.

Music for OT-17-C (Jul 25)

Prelude:           Verso I-II-III-IV in F: Zipoli
Introit:           331: Faith Of Our Fathers
Kyrie:             -spoken-
Gloria:            113: Glory To God: Andrews
Readings:          628
Psalm:             (OT-17-C Guimont p 126) Lord on the day ...
Acclamation:       (OT-17-C Lassus sheet) You have received ...
Intercessions:     -spoken-
Offertory:         335: Seek Ye First
                   (11) (sheet) Exaltabo te: A Scarlatti
Sanctus-Mem-Amen:  172-175-177: Community Mass: Proulx
Agnus Dei          189: Lamb Of God: Proulx
Communion:         470: O Lord With Wondrous Mystery
Final Hymn:        310: Sing Praise To God Who Reigns
Postlude:          Canzona in F: Zipoli

Music Notes:


Communion Antiphon (Graduale Romanum)
(Lk 11:9,10; cf Mt 7:7,8; Mt 10:1) Petite, et accipietis;
quaerite, et invenietis; pulsate, et aperietur vobis;
omnis enim qui petit, accipit; et qui quaerit, invenit;
pulsanti aperietur, alleluia.


Alessandro Scarlatti (1660-1725), born in Sicily, was a
prolific opera composer, and father of several children
including the keyboard composer Domenico. Alessandro divided
his career between the Neapolitan court, and Santa Maria Maggiore
in Rome where he wrote many oratorios as well as a cappella motets
in the old style, such as his setting of The Offertory Antiphon
(Graduale Romanum Chant Proper) (Psalm 29:2,3) Exaltabo te Domine,
quoniam suscepisti me, nec delectasti inimicos meos super me;
Domine clamavi ad te, et sanasti me (I will extol you, O Lord,
for you have drawn me up, and have not allowed my enemies to
rejoice over me; O Lord, I called out unto you, and you healed me).


Domenico Zipoli (1688-1726) born in Prato Tuscany Italy,
studied in Florence (with cathedral music director) and Naples
(with Allesandro Scarlatti) and Bologna (with Lavinio Vannucci)
and Rome (with Bernardo Pasquini); became a Jesuit novice (1716);
went to Seville Spain to await passage to Argentina (1717, Buenos
Aires and Cordoba); continued his musical activities while completing
his philosophical and theological studies; died (January) of
tuberculosis before ordination. Old World works include oratorios
(only libretti survive), pieces for harpsichord and organ (published
1716); New World works include masses and motets, which have been found
in missions in Argentina, Bolivia, Peru.

Music for OT-16-C (Jul 18)

Prelude:           Verso I-II-III-IV in G minor: Zipoli
Introit:           343: O God Our Help In Ages Past
Kyrie:             -spoken-
Gloria:            113: Glory To God: Andrews
Readings:          625
Psalm:             (OT-16-C Guimont p 123) He who does justice ...
Acclamation:       (OT-16-C Lassus sheet) Blessed are they ...
Intercessions:     -spoken-
Offertory:         398: Diverse In Culture, Nation, Race
                   (11) (sheet) Steal Away To Jesus: Berry
Sanctus-Mem-Amen:  172-175-177: Community Mass: Proulx
Agnus Dei          189: Lamb Of God: Proulx
Communion:         368: Keep In Mind
Final Hymn:        321: Now Thank We All Our God
Postlude:          Canzona in G minor: Zipoli

Music Notes:


Communion Antiphon (Graduale Romanum) (Lk 10:42) Optimam
partem elegit sibi Maria, quae non auferetur ab ea in
aeternum (Mary has chosen for herself the best portion,
which shall never be take away from her).


Domenico Zipoli (1688-1726) born in Prato Tuscany Italy,
studied in Florence (with cathedral music director) and
Naples (with Allesandro Scarlatti) and Bologna (with
Lavinio Vannucci) and Rome (with Bernardo Pasquini);
became a Jesuit novice (1716); went to Seville Spain
to await passage to Argentina (1717, Buenos Aires and
Cordoba); continued his musical activities while completing
his philosophical and theological studies; died (January)
of tuberculosis before ordination. Old World works include
oratorios (only libretti survive), pieces for harpsichord
and organ (published 1716); New World works include masses
and motets, which have been found in missions in Argentina,
Bolivia, Peru.

Music for OT-15-C (Jul 11)

Prelude:           Verso I-II-III-IV in D: Zipoli
Introit:           350: Lord Of All Nations Grant Me Grace
Kyrie:             -spoken-
Gloria:            113: Glory To God: Andrews
Readings:          622
Psalm:             (OT-15-C Guimont p 119) Turn to the Lord ...
Acclamation:       (OT-15-C Lassus sheet) Your words Lord are ...
Intercessions:     -spoken-
Offertory:         366: Whatsoever You Do
                   (11) (sheet) Ad te Domine levavi animam: A Scarlatti
Sanctus-Mem-Amen:  172-175-177: Community Mass: Proulx
Agnus Dei          189: Lamb Of God: Proulx
Communion:         358: There Is A Balm In Gilead
Final Hymn:        318: Let All Things Now Living
Postlude:          Canzona in D: Zipoli

Music Notes:


Alessandro Scarlatti (1660-1725), born in Sicily, was a
prolific opera composer, and father of several children
including the keyboard composer Domenico. Alessandro divided
his career between the Neapolitan court, and Santa Maria Maggiore
in Rome where he wrote many oratorios as well as a cappella motets
in the old style, such as his setting of the Offertory Antiphon
(Graduale Romanum Chant) (Ps 24:1-3) Ad te Domine levavi animam meam;
Deus meus, in te confido, non erumscam; neque irrideant me inimici mei;
etenim universi qui te expectant, non confundentur.
(Unto you, O Lord, have I lifted up my soul; O my God,
I trust in you, let me not be put to shame; do not allow my
enemies to laugh at me; for none of those who are awaiting
you will be disappointed.)


Communion (Graduale Romanum Chant) (Ps 83:4,5):
Passer invenit sibi domum, et turtur nidum, ubi
reponat pullos suos; altaria tua Domine virtutum, Rex meus,
et Deus meus; beati qui habitant in domo tua, in saeculum
saeculi laudabunt te (The sparrow has found herself a home,
and the turtledove a nest in which to lay her young; at your
altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God! Blessed are they
who dwell in your house, they shall praise you for ever and ever).


Domenico Zipoli (1688-1726) born in Prato Tuscany Italy,
studied in Florence (with cathedral music director) and Naples
(with Allesandro Scarlatti) and Bologna (with Lavinio Vannucci)
and Rome (with Bernardo Pasquini); became a Jesuit novice (1716);
went to Seville Spain to await passage to Argentina (1717, Buenos
Aires and Cordoba); continued his musical activities while
completing his philosophical and theological studies; died (January)
of tuberculosis before ordination. Old World works include oratorios
(only libretti survive), pieces for harpsichord and organ (published
1716); New World works include masses and motets, which have been
found in missions in Argentina, Bolivia, Peru.

Music for OT-14-C (Jul 4)

Prelude:           Trumpet Air: Bremner
Introit:           267: Lord You Give The Great Commission
Kyrie:             -spoken-
                   (11) Missa VIII (de angelis): chant
Gloria:            113: Glory To God: Andrews
                   (11) Missa VIII (de angelis): chant
Readings:          619
Psalm:             (OT-14-C Guimont p 116) Let all the earth ...
Acclamation:       (OT-14-C Lassus sheet) Let the Peace of Christ ...
Intercessions:     -spoken-
Offertory:         384: Take Up Your Cross
                   (11) (sheet) O taste and see how gracious: Sullivan
Sanctus-Mem-Amen:  172-175-177: Community Mass: Proulx
                   (11) Missa VIII (de angelis): chant
Agnus Dei          189: Lamb Of God: Proulx
                   (11) Missa VIII (de angelis): chant
Communion:         851: Draw Near And Take
Final Hymn:        472: My Country Tis Of Thee
Postlude:          Fuge or Voluntary: Selby

Music Notes:

This is the weekend after First Friday and our Sunday 11 am
Mass Ordinary setting is chant (Missa VIII (de angelis)).

Communion (Graduale Romanum Chant) (Ps 33:9)
Gustate et videte, quoniam suavis est Dominus;
beatus vir, qui sperat in eo (O taste and see how gracious
the Lord is; blessed is the man who trusts in him).

Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan MVO (1842–1900) was an English
composer, of Irish and Italian descent, best known for his
operatic collaborations with librettist W S Gilbert. However,
from 1854 to 1857 he was a Chapel Royal chorister (in 1857 he
harmonized four stately plain-song melodies). He studied in Leipzig
then returned to London and was church organist at two churches
(1861-1869 St Michael's Chester Square Pimlico; 1867-1872 St Peter's
Cranley Gardens Kensington) during which he composed 50+ hymn tunes
(including Onward Christian Soldiers (1871)) and other church music.
His anthem "O taste and see how gracious the Lord is (1867)"
sets Psalm 34:8,9,10,11 for choir (SATB) and organ.

James Bremner (17__-1780) was a Philadelphia musician who taught
New Jersey Declaration of Independence signer Francis Hopkinson.

William Selby (1738-1798) was a Boston organist before and after
the Revolutionary War, during which he was a shopkeeper.