Ash Wednesday 2022
Greetings all—
As a reminder, mass will be in English at 5:30pm. I know that this is an awkward time; just get there when you can, and we will do the best we can. I will be in the loft around 5pm to warmup with those who are able to come ahead of time.
I also hope to do some minimal prep for the following Sunday (Lent I) after Mass, in the youth room with those who can stick around a few extra minutes.
Entrance Antiphon: Fr. Weber (transcription into modern notation)
NB: I’m including the old (not so nice) video from two years ago that has the modern-note notation (which we will sing from) as well as a nicer video made today that actually has the square notes and a much better recording).
Psalm: 51 “Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned.”
Gospel Acclamation: “Salvation, glory, and power, to the Lord Jesus Christ!” This is new this year, and is based on the offertory chant for Lent II, Meditabor in mandatis tuis, or, “I will meditate on Your commandments…” (which seems a rather fitting genesis, considering this immediately precedes the proclamation of the gospel!).
NB: the decision to stay unison for the first half of the refrain is a deliberate, and in keeping with the restrained sobriety called for in Lenten rubrics. We only burst into harmony at the name of Christ, Who deserves all praise. The verses will be sung unison, and we may likely alternate m/w week to week.
Distribution of Ashes: Fr. Weber Antiphons (transcribed to modern notation)
(I will cantor the second one, so you can ignore it in the video. Also, I apologize for the quality which isn’t so great… this was when I was first getting started…)
Distribution of Ashes Special: Miserere Mei by Lotti if we have critical mass.
Offertory Hymn: Lord Who Throughout These Forty Days
Communion Antiphon: Fr. Weber #357
Communion Hymn: Parce Domine
We will be singing Mass XVIII as I warned you Wednesday, but I have the scores in the worship aid, which you can preview here.
